HVCA Newsletter 1st - 14th June

CONCERTS
LUNCHTIME SERIES AT ST MARKS

Come and hear a variety of beautiful classical music in Lower Hutt from June – November 2011

Concert 1 June 1st : Olya Curtis & David Vine on violin and piano
Concert 2 June 8th : Instrumental Students NZM / Megan Ward / Anna Newth / Alix Schulze
Venue St Mark’s, Woburn Road, Lower Hutt
Tickets $5

LIVE MUSIC EVERY FRIDAY

Check out what’s on offer at The Station Village including Howlers & Brilleaux

Date Every Friday from 7pm - midnight
Venue Station Village Complex, Lower Hutt

COMMUNITY CHOIR

There’s still time to get involved in this exciting spin off from the large Wellington community choir.
Expressions of interest should be emailed to : hvcc@xtra.co.nz.

Date Tuesdays
Time 7.15 – 9p.m.
Venue Town Hall, Laings Road, Lower Hutt
Cost $8 / $5 unwaged per night or $40 per term

CREATIVITY WORKSHOPS

CHILDREN’s PRINT MAKING WORKSHOP

Another exciting opportunity to work with artist Mary Liddell. Suitable for 8 – 14 year olds. Bookings essential to avoid disappointment.

Date Saturday June 4th
Time 2 – 4 p.m.
Venue Farsite Gallery, Doreen Doolan Mall, off Jackson St, Petone
Cost $20
Info Call Catherine on 04 568 488 for more info or email mail@hvca.org.nz

CRAFT CLASSES

Make your own schoolhouse scrapbook at these FREE workshops.

Dates Part 1 : Wednesday June 1st
Part 2 : Wednesday June 8th
Time 7 – 8 p.m.
Venue Naenae Christian Church, 1 Seddon St, Naenae
Info Call Ralph for more info on 04 567 9731

CAFÉ GET-TOGETHER

The Transition Koha Café is a great venue to meet new friends while learning or sharing new skills over a cuppa and some good food.

Date Tuesdays
Time 10 – 12 p.m.
Venue Alicetown Community Centre, 38 Victoria St, Alicetown, Lower Hutt

EXHIBITIONS

ENCOUNTER OF CULTURES

Local artists celebrate Matariki with a beautiful selection of artwork.

When Until June 7th
Time 10 – 3.00 p.m. Tues, Wed, Thurs
Where Farsite Gallery, Doreen Doolan Mall, off Jackson St, Petone

RUBY

The Dowse has been open for 40 years and to celebrate, Ruby showcases a selection of much loved highlights from the collection.

Date Until August 14th
Venue The Dowse Art Museum, Laings Road, Lower Hutt
Time 10 – 4p.m.

MISCELLANEOUS

TAITA COURSES

Come along to find out about the amazing variety of art courses and classes on offer.

Date Tues 14th June
Venue Taita Campus, 182 Eastern Hutt Road, Taita
Tickets FREE
Contact 0800 ART POWER

CAPITAL E AT CARTER
Matariki Family Day at the Carter Observatory including storytelling, face painting, glow in the dark constellations, craft and prizes.
Children FREE!!

Date Sunday 5th June
Time 10 – 5.30 p.m.
Venue 40 Salamanca Road, Wellington
Info 04 910 3140 or email info@carterobservatory.org

FEATURED ARTIST : MIKE WESPEL-ROSE
Mike graduated from Victoria University with a Bachelor of Music specialising in guitar. He taught in primary schools and was head of music at Wellington High. He has toured in NZ and abroad, composed and suppled music for films. He has played on Radio New Zealand and won the NZ Federation of Classical Guitar Virtuoso cup. The Hutt Guitar School operates in Lower Hutt, Eastbourne and Karori with classes for all ages. Mike believes music is a great sociable tool, giving pleasure to both the listener and the musician and is a gift for life.

ENDS

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