Hutt Valley Arts Newsletter 22 Nov - 6 Dec

Hutt Valley Arts Newsletter
22 November – 6 December

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MARKETS / CARNIVALS / CHRISTMAS EVENTS

FARSITE GALLERY CHRISTMAS GROUP SHOW | Tinsel & Trinkets

This year Farsite Gallery throws open the door for a group show inviting local artists to display their art, fashion, craft, jewellery wares for a celebration of all that glitters in colours, creativity and wonder.

We invite artists to submit 1 - 4 works under $100 for this one week only Christmas extravaganza of art. Farsite Gallery will be packed with works under $100 to make shopping easy, creative and fun.

Show Date 16 - 24 December
Cost $15 p/artist entry fee.
Register By Friday 30 November 2012
Contact Catherine at Farsite Gallery on email farsite@hvca.org.nz or phone
04 5683488

CHRISTMAS MARKET

Lots of stalls, a bouncy castle for the kids and even Santa makes an appearance! Phoenix Cards, Pretty Pinnies, Ruby Jewellery, Blue Blossom Designs, StickerMart, Pineapple Designs, D'Zine Gallery, Atise, Vanilla Fizz, Smooch Accessories, Circus Friends, Tupperware & much, much more!
Date Saturday 24th November
Time 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Venue Early Years, 3 Cornwall St, Lower Hutt
Info All Ages / Admission Free
Stalls earlyyears.cornwall@kidicorp.co.nz

WELL MADE – WELLINGTON’s NEWEST CONTEMPORARY CRAFT FAIR

Designed to showcase a selection of the best independent and contemporary local designers, artists, makers & bakers selling their products direct to the public for one day only. No time like the present to get those Christmas pressies bought & wrapped!

Date Sat 24th November
Time 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Venue Expressions Arts & Entertainment Centre, 836 Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt
Info All Ages / Admission Free
Website www.expressions.org.nz

MEET KIMBERLEY CROSSMAN

Shortland Street actress turned LA starlet Kimberley Crossman will be at selected Whitcoulls with her inspirational new book, Love You: Be Your Best & Live Your Dreams. Pick up a copy of the book and get it signed by Kimberley herself!
Date Saturday 24th November
Time 11.45 a.m. – 12.10 p.m.
Venue Whitcoulls Queensgate, Westfield Shopping Centre, Bunny St, Lower Hutt
Info All Ages / Admission Free

EASTBOURNE CARNIVAL : FUNDRAISER FOR MURITAI SCHOOL

A fun day for the whole family with rides and amusements, live music, delicious food and a wide array of arts and crafts stalls for pre-Christmas shopping. The carnival is a huge bi-annual community event of family entertainment, pre-Christmas shopping, with up to 20,000 people expected to attend. You will find over 80 stalls with quality crafts, gifts, jewellery, plants, books, clothing, toys, a wide range of speciality food, wines, beers and soft drinks, ice cream, rides and amusements to cater for every age. The action spills beyond the school gates, with Rimu Street closed off to traffic, along with parts of Oroua, Rata and Makara streets allowing the carnival to extend through the village. The rides, stage entertainment and most of the food stalls are situated in the school grounds. Local food retailers on Rimu St will also be open for business.
Parking details: Rimu Street is closed off for the day along with parts of Oroua, Rata and Makara Streets. Muritai Rd will be open to traffic. Please take care to drive carefully. All day $5 parking will be available at Bishops Park. Follow the signs.
There is a Westpac ATM situated at the upper end of Rimu Street in front of Harcourts.
There will be EFTPOS facilities available in the school grounds.

Date Sunday 25th November
Time 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Venue Muritai School, 160 Muritai Road, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt
Info All Ages / Admission Free
Website Eastbourne Carnival

CHRISTMAS IN THE HUTT

The inaugural Christmas extravaganza. Carols, choirs, dance, music, and more! Join us for the community event of the year. Featuring a community showcase from 5:30pm - cultural performances, choirs, school groups, and musical performances - before the main carols event at 7:30pm. With singing, santa, and maybe even some fireworks, Christmas in The Hutt will be a night to remember. Note the postponement day of Sunday 2 Dec in case of inclement weather.

Date Sat 1st December
Time 5.30 – 9.30 p.m.
Venue Hutt Recreation Ground, Bellevue St, Lower Hutt
Info All Ages / Admission Free

CHRISTMAS IN BETHLEHEM

You are invited to join in an interactive celebration of the reason behind the Christmas season. Be taken back to the village of Bethlehem at the time of Jesus’ birth. Stop at the inn and the bakery, rest at the spa and pet the animals in the stables. Enjoy the children’s activities, free refreshments, photo opportunity in the nativity scene (gold coin donation) and view our wonderful Christmas lights. This is a great family event.

Date Fri 7th / Sat 8th / Sun 9th December 2012
Time 7 – 9.30 p.m. (Sunday 10 – 11.30 a.m.)
Venue Petone Baptist Church, 38 Buick St, Petone, Lower Hutt
Info All Ages / Admission Free
Website www.petonebaptist.org.nz

THEATRE

PLAYBACK THEATRE WORKSHOPS

Fancy getting involved in some dramatic stuff? Then come along every Wednesday in November to be involved in a special event using your creativity & imagination. Building on the momentum of the highly successful October break workshops in Naenae, Playback Theatre are a force to be reckoned with, breaking new ground and getting everyone inspired and fired up.

Date Wednesdays throughout November
Time 4 – 5.45 p.m.
Venue St James’ Church Hall, Lower Hutt
Info Ages 12 - 19 inclusive
Cost $60 for 4 workshops
Register Claire at fastforwardtheatrecompany@gmail.com 0283420628

BLOODY MURDER AT HUTT REP

Twist-filled parody of British murder mysteries. Guests of a wealthy lady of the manor play out their roles aware they are playing characters in a mystery story. This play-within-a-play aspect takes a bizarre turn when the lady of the manor announces that she refuses to participate in the mystery created by this ‘dreadful lowbrow author’. Is this just another formulaic, all too-predictable mystery story? Or is it something diabolically different?

Dates 28th Nov – 8th Dec
Times 8 – 9.45 p.m. / 4 p.m Matinees Sat & Sun 1st & 2nd Dec
Venue Hutt Rep Theatre, 108 Oxford Terrace, Epuni, Lower Hutt
Tickets Adults $20 / Students, seniors $18 / Bookings of more than 10 $15
Call 939 7529 (booking fees may apply)
Website www.huttrep.co.nz

COMEDY AT THE BOILEROOM

Featuring Sam Smith, a national finalist in the Raw Comedy Quest, Sam writes for 7 Days, Jono and Ben at Ten, and is a frequent headliner in the Wellington comedy scene. Supported by Aucklander Brendan Green and newcomer Jeet Sheth. In the warm surrounds of Mayfair Cafe’s BoileRoom, get up close with some of the best local talent.

Date Sat 24th November
Time 8 – 9.15 p.m.
Venue Mayfair Café, 116 Main St, Upper Hutt
Info All Ages / Seating limited so get there early!
Tickets $15 general admission

CONCERTS

GALEFORCE GOSPEL & OTHERS at OLD ST PAUL’s

A wonderful evening of song to get your feet tapping, your hearts singing and your eyes shining. Come along and enjoy the Capital Gospel Show with a variety of singers and choirs performing. Food n drink available.
Date Sunday November 25th
Time 7 – 9 p.m.
Venue Old St Paul’s, Wellington
Cost $20 (doors open 6.30 p.m.)
Info Like ‘The Gospel Project’ on Facebook
or email capitalgospelshow@gmail.com

THE HEAVY CROONERS

The Heavy Crooners are "bringing heavy back" to the Wellington cover band scene. Come and check out their eclectic mix of rock rom the latest and greatest to rock classics covering Muse, Nirvana, Band of Skulls, The Black Keys, Foo Fighters, Marilyn Manson, Audioslave, Hendrix, the Stones and a whole lot more. You will not be disappointed.

Date Friday 23rd November
Time 8 – 11.55 p.m.
Venue Horse & Hound Bar & Café, 219 Jackson St, Petone
Info R18 / Admission Free

OPERATUNITY CHRISTMAS PANTOMIME

Geoffrey has been writing again and we present a brand new, fully original, mad (and we mean mad) Christmas pantomime. Tickets include lunch with the artists.

Date Friday 23rd November
Time 11 a.m.
Venue Hutt City Church, 22 Marsden St, Lower Hutt
Info All Ages
Cost General $30 / Group discounts
Call 0508 266 237 Bookings essential. Calls are toll free, no fees apply
Website Operatunity Entertainment Ltd

TASTYBROWN ALBUM TOUR

The Road to Exodus. After the release of their debut album and video, TastyBrown are now taking it to the people to share their fusion of RnB/Reggae/Funk/Soul original tunes.
So this event will surely be an event not to forget. Support from 1 Drop Nation from CHCH. DJ Huta and the Paepae Sound System.

Date Saturday 24th November
Time 9 p.m.
Venue The Foggy Dew Irish Bar, 64 High St, Lower Hutt
Info R18
Tickets Pre sales from venue $10
Website www.tastybrown.com

HVO PRESENTS : LAST NIGHT OF THE PROMS

Hutt Valley Orchestra welcome you to summer with a little pomp and circumstance as they present a performance celebrating the best of the Last Night of the Proms. The orchestra will perform a mixture of serious and lighthearted pieces, including the Alla Marcia from Sibelius' Karelia Suite, Morning and Hall of the Mountain King from Grieg's Peer Gynt, and Danzon No. 2 by Arturo Marquez, as well as traditional Proms favorites; Henry Wood's Fantasia on British Sea Songs, Jerusalem and Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1. Audience participation is expected and lyrics will be provided for those who are unsure of the words! The orchestra will be joined by soprano soloist, Megan Corby, who will sing Ebben Ne andro lontana by Catalain and Rusalka's Song to the Moon by Dvorak, as well as leading the audience for Rule Britannia and Land of Hope and Glory. Wellington-based Megan has performed with Opera Victoria, and has been a member of the NBR NZ Opera Chapmann Tripp Opera Chorus since 2001. She has also recorded David Farquhar's 'Swan Songs' for Concert FM. So, don your red, white and blue, get your vocal chords in gear, come along and enjoy the party!

Date Sat 24th November
Time 7.30 – 10 p.m.
Venue St James’ Anglican Church, 71 Woburn Road, Lower Hutt
Info All Ages
Tickets Adult $15 / Seniors $12 / Children $8 (door sales only)
Website Hutt Valley Orchestra

EXHIBITIONS

FARSITE GALLERY | The Magic Forest Glow Show

A glow show like you’ve never seen before at Farsite Gallery! A collaborative installation project by IDEA services. Visitors can peep through the gallery windows at any time to find the magic in the forest!

Dates 23 - 29 November
Times Viewed from outside the gallery so any time!
Venue Farsite Gallery, Doreen Doolan Mall, 193 Jackson St, Petone, Lower Hutt
Group viewing: Small groups who wish to arrange a private viewing can call Dudley Arthouse on 566 8420.

FARSITE GALLERY | Explosion Of Colour

A solo exhibition by artist Tony Archer. The technique Tony uses is called splattering which produces a result that Tony says is always a surprise. Explosion of Colour opens on Friday 30 November from 6.30 - 8.30pm with an opportunity to meet and discuss the works with the artist.

Dates 1 - 6 December
Times Monday - Saturday 10am - 3pm
Venue Farsite Gallery, Doreen Doolan Mall, 193 Jackson St (under the clock tower), Petone

IMPRESSIONS II : AN EXHIBITION OF ORIGINAL PRINTS

Your chance to come along and see the beautiful artwork on display at Hutt Art Society’s latest exhibition.

Opening Wed 28th Nov at 6 p.m.
Dates 26 Nov – 16 December 2012
Times 10 – 4 p.m.
Venue Hutt Art Society, cnr Huia & Myrtle Streets, Lower Hutt

CREATIVE CLAY 2012 EXHIBITION

The annual pottery exhibition showcases the variety, originality and craftsmanship of the Hutt Art Society Potters. Come and see the variety of works from crockery to wall hangings to sculptures of the pottery in the Creative Clay 2012 Exhibition. Pottery will be on display and for sale.

Dates 15th – 25th November
Times 10am - 4pm daily
Venue Hutt Art Society, 9-11 Myrtle St , Lower Hutt
Info All Ages / Admission Free

CREATIONS BY SHARMILA PILLAY

Mix Gallery (formally Lounge Gallery) presents an exhibition of paintings by Sharmila Pillay until 9 December.

Times Tuesdays 3.30 - 5pm
Venue Mix Gallery, 212 Knights Road, Lower Hutt
Website www.mix.org.nz

VINCENTS ANNUAL GROUP EXHIBITION

Dates Until 6th December
Venue First Floor Gallery, St James Theatre, Wellington

THE DOWSE ART MUSEUM EXHIBITIONS

PLAY with ALONGSIDE ARCADE

The Dowse invites you to come and play with us this summer during the Silbery Longrun Season of Play. ‘Play’ is an exhibition of play furniture, playscapes and play-objects created by international artists and designers. Play will extend beyond the Silbery Gallery into the courtyard and there will be a range of contemporary designs which children can actually play on. This will include the Imagination Playground playspace designed by architect David Rockwell to encourage child-directed, unstructured free play. The playground allows children to constantly reconfigure their environment and to design their own course of play – they will be able to climb, roll, rock, slide, push and play.

Dates December / January / February / March / April 2013!!
Times 10 a.m. – 4.30 p.m.
Info All Ages / Admission Free
Website The Dowse Art Museum – Play

Lauren Winstone : Holding Holes : ceramics
In Spite of Ourselves : Approaching Documentary : photography, video & sound
Ronnie van Hout : I’ve Seen Things : models, stand ins, duplications
Arcade : Homegrown Video Games : stunning visual effects, digital art, still images etc
Saskia Leek : Desk Collection : 60 paintings spanning 1994-2012

Dates November / December
Times 10 – 4.30 p.m.
Venue The Dowse Art Museum, 45 Laings Road, Lower Hutt
Info All Ages / Admission Free
Website www.dowse.org.nz

WORKSHOPS

CREATIVITY WORKSHOP

Discover how the Learning Connexion works by exploring your creativity. Join us for a workshop which will gently guide you through some valuable creativity techniques. All materials are supplied along with tea, coffee and nibbles. If you can’t make these dates, feel free to calls us if you would like to arrange a time to look around our campus.

Date Tues 27th Nov / Tues 11th Dec
Time 7 – 9 p.m.
Venue The Learning Connexion, 182 Eastern Hutt Road, Lower Hutt
Info All Ages / Admission Free
Book Call 0800 278 769 or email admissions@tlc.ac.nz
Website The Learning Connexion School of Art & Creativity

MINA : Mobile Innovation Network Aotearoa
2nd MOBILE CREATIVITY & MOBILE INNOVATION SYMPOSIUM

In its second edition the Symposium provides a platform for filmmakers, artists, designers, researchers, ‘pro-d-users’ and industry professionals to debate the prospect of wireless, mobile and ubiquitous technologies in a changing art and design environment and the creative industries.
Date Sat 24th / Sun 25th Nov
Time 8.30 a.m. / 4.45 p.m.
Registration http://mina2012.eventbrite.co.nz

As part of the MINA symposium the following workshops will take place:

MINA Workshops : “eBook Production” using ‘iBooks Author’
Current examples and case studies of technologies and trends with mobile learning will be shared. The industry standard, ePub, will be touched upon whilst the presenter will focus upon eBook production using "iBooks Author". Delivery mechanisms such as iTunes U will be examined. Attendees will be given hands-on experience using "iBooks Author" and it is expected that attendees bring their own Mac notebook computer able to run "iBooks Author". A link to workshop resources will be given to registrants.

Date Sun 25th Nov : 3.15 – 4.45 p.m.
Booking *Limited to 25 participants so book early*

Stephen Atherton is a National Development Executive (Higher¬ Education¬) for Appl¬e Australia/New Zealand and has been in various roles with Apple since 1998. In his current role he engages with the tertiary sector in collaborative research and teaching projects, consulting, and is involved in professional development of tertiary education staff. In a past life Stephen taught at a number of schools in Queensland where he developed an interest in computers in education. He spent a number of years at the University of Queensland where he managed a wide range of activities associated with the provision of I.T. solutions in teaching and research.

Sunday 25th November 2012 : 3.15 – 4.45 p.m.
MINA Workshops : MOBILE ART LAB

Mobile art labs have been developed by a number of artists and collectives across the world as a means to take control of the production and presentation of their work. They take many forms from rickshaws to shipping containers but all are a response to the needs of artists wishing to find new ways to interact with their environments and communities. The development of a mobile art lab for Wellington will provide a resource for artists across the City to explore the creative potential of mobile and digital technology. It will give artists the independence and flexibility to produce and present their work and so be in control of the whole process in contrast to the constraints imposed by current funding and gallery systems.

Simon Gray is an artist and has worked on community and education based projects for the past twenty years and is excited about the possibilities that digital technologies can bring to developing creative projects.

THE LEARNING CONNEXION ANNOUNCEMENTS

FILM SUCCESS – ‘HOW TO MEET GIRLS FROM A DISTANCE’

As part of a new funding initiative from NZ Film Commission & NZ on Air, the Learning Connexion were part of the core team that won this competition, making a feature film for 100,000 screened in the NZ film festival and now enjoying a general release around the country. Reviews have been pouring in after the screenings from NZ Listener, TVNZ, NZ Herald, Flicks, Radio NZ, Yahoo NZ, Stuff, Breakfast TV, Bigscreen NZ. Rating: 4/5 STARS. And Amplifier are releasing an online soundtrack for sale. This is really exciting for the musicians who donated their tracks for the film and a chance for them to make some money back. The film has also been nominated for 6 awards in the NZ unofficial film awards; best film, best director, best screenplay, best actor, best supporting actor, best supporting actress. They have booked a table and are heading up to the awards in Auckland on December 4th. This will be live-streamed through the NZ Herald.

TLC STUDENT EXHIBITION

Each term students run an exhibition at their fabulous campus nestled in the bush on the edge of Taita valley. Onsite students, DD student body and also students on the Prison programme all contribute new work. So come along, check out the campus and be wowed by the talent from all the students! Invite your friends and whanau!
Opening: Thursday 29th November at 6pm.
Open Friday- Sunday 10am - 4pmSlideshow

CHRISTMAS DANZ IDEA

GIFT DANZ QUARTERLY TO YOUR DANCE LOVING FRIEND/FAMILY FOR XMAS

Are you are stuck for a Christmas present for someone who is mad about dance? DANZ has the perfect gift idea for you… Ideal for dance lovers of all ages. Find out about dance in NZ, key dance people, dance careers, health, trends, and opportunities. DANZ is offering a Christmas package for $50 (GST inc). This includes :
- 2013 DANZ Quarterly magazine beg with the summer edition published 9 Dec
- Membership of DANZ effective 1st Jan 2013 – 1st Jan 2014
- Professional development & promotional opportunities
- Links to wider dance networks
- A complimentary 2012 magazine and DANZ membership certificate so that you have something to wrap up for the Christmas present.
If you want to take up this Xmas offer, JOIN DANZ (as a SILVER member) by going to http://www.danz.org.nz/membership.php and enter ‘XMAS’ in the DANZ membership number field, or call DANZ on 04 801 9885 before 14 December 2012.
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HCC YOUTH NOTICES

OUTWARD BOUND SCHOLARSHIPS
Outward Bound currently has scholarships available for people working or studying in the health and disability, or sport and recreation sectors. These scholarships are for the low impact 'No Limits' course, an 8day experience for people with ranging abilities aged 18-30. This is an awesome personal and professional development opportunity which offers the chance to learn about others and overcome challenges in a mixed ability group.

There is now just one No Limits course dates to choose from:
Sat 27 April - Sat 4 May 2013 - applications close Wednesday 30 January 2013

Scholarships are worth $1,890 and successful applicants will need to pay or fundraise $500 towards their course fee. You can learn more about the course, get forms, etc and apply for a scholarship : http://www.outwardbound.co.nz/courses/adapted/no-limits/

Don’t forget: Unsuccessful scholarship applicants can still be helped to get to Outward Bound! Check out how. Email Simone: sharris@outwardbound.co.nz or call her on 0800 688 927 if you have any questions.

SMASHED ‘N’ STONED TRAINING
This is a course based on ‘Guided Self Change’ and motivational interviewing principles. It will be useful training for those working with young people from a counselling perspective in small groups. There is no cost to attend and catering will be provided.

Dates 11th & 12th December
Venue Wellington (contact below re venue & times)
Contact Phillip Parkinson, Central Regional Manager, Health Promotion Agency
Call 04 917 0740 / 027 247 4505
Email p.parkinson@healthpromotion.org.nz

TE PAPA CONSTITUTION REVIEW ESP FOR YOUTH

A constitution can be seen as the rules about how we all live together as a country (Constitutional Advisory booklet, September 2012). The Review provides a unique opportunity to engage in discussion on matters which are hugely relevant to our future as New Zealanders, and to provide feedback to the government. The Constitutional Review Forum would be free to attend and include 10 minute presentations from expert speakers, break out sessions and lots more.
We need your feedback on several aspects before FRIDAY 23rd NOVEMBER and would be grateful if you could complete a short survey:
https://www.research.net/s/NZConstitution
If you have further questions, contact :
claudia.orange@tepapa.govt.nz; maureen.gillies@tepapa.govt.nz;

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