Event Highlights: 14 - 27 May 2008
Welcome to the Christchurch Art Gallery e-Newsletter. This fortnight, NZ Music Month continues at the Gallery, with a great range of events. Don't miss Silencio Ensemble with their unique, theatrical performance, and Elemental - a diverse celebration of music and creativity in Christchurch. Also check out the Montana Wednesday Evening on 21 May, which gives an insight into the life of William Morris.
NZ Music Month 2008
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Elemental
Thurs 15 May
6–9pm, foyer, Philip Carter Family Auditorium and forecourt, free
This celebration of music and creativity in Christchurch is presented in association with Style Counsel.
The evening features live music performances by LA Mitchell, Flip Grater and Hera, as well as Rare Shot Blue mixing it up on decks with a fire performance by local group The Loons in the forecourt.
Find out more »
www.stylecounselnz.com
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Silencio Ensemble: Art and Socialism
Also featuring vocalist Jennine Bailey and orator Sarah Amazinnia
Fri 16 & Sat 17 May
7.30pm, foyer, $20, students and unwaged $15. Bookings recommended. Presales available at the front desk. For information ph 941 7342.
William Morris’s lecture ‘Art and Socialism’ opens the door for a musical exploration of the evolution of socialism in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
Find out more »
www.silencio.co.nz
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Minisnap
Wed 21 May
7–9pm, foyer lounge bar, free
Described as ‘charming, melodic and upbeat pop that will bring sunshine to your ears’, indie pop group Minisnap features the songwriting skills of Kaye Woodward along with fellow Bats Paul Kean and Malcolm Grant, plus Marcus Winstanley from The Undercurrents on guitar.
Don’t miss Minisnap live in the acoustically spectacular Gallery foyer.
Find out more »
www.myspace.com/minisnap
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RDU 98.5FM: Mixtape Sessions Radio Show
Fri 23 May
7–9pm, $10
Electro House
Mixtape Sessions DJ Dr Hitchcock responds to the exhibition Pulse by local artist Darryn George with turntables and chit chat in the exhibition space. Join the live audience for a pulsating electro-house boogie!
Tickets from RDU reception and the Gallery front desk. Strictly limited numbers. Listen to the Mixtape Sessions, Thursdays 7–9 pm, on RDU 98.5FM for your chance to win a ticket.
Find out more »
www.mixtapeconnection.net
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Find out more about NZ Music Month 2008 »
Wednesday Evenings
6pm, Philip Carter Family Auditorium, free
Topsy: William Morris
Wed 21 May
A superb film biography of the father of the arts and crafts movement with art historian Douglas Skeggs.
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Morris & Company, London, Britain, 1861 - 1940. After William Morris, designer, Britain, 1834 - 1896. J. H. Dearle, designer of border, Britain, 1860 - 1932. Carpet 1895, London. Hand knotted wool pile on cotton & jute warp. Gift of Mr & Mrs Jock Gosse and the Jean Smith. Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide. Bequest Fund 1999.
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Christchurch Art Gallery
Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch. Admission Free.
Open 10am to 5pm daily. Late night Wednesday until 9pm.
Email info@christchurchartgallery.org.nz
Tel (03) 941 7300, Fax (03) 941 7301
www.christchurchartgallery.org.nz
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