Southern View: February 29, 2024

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Thursday February 29 2024
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what’s on
this week
Next Door Neighbours
All week, all day
South Library
On display is an exhibition of acrylic
and watercolour paintings called
Next Door Neighbours. The works
have been painted by Hugh Barwick
and Ian Cocks, who are neighbours
and both are enthusiastic painters.
Barwick has been painting for many
years in watercolours and acrylics
and over the years has sold a number
of his works. Cocks started painting
more recently and has concentrated
on painting landscapes in acrylics.
The exhibition runs throughout
March.
South Library Chess Group
Wednesday, 1–3pm
South Library
Come and have a game of chess and
meet up with other chess players. We
will have some chess sets availablebring
your own just in case there are
more players than boards.
Pou Kohikohinga in
Residence
Tuesday, 9am–5pm
South Library
Have questions about the Māori
collection, Kaupapa Māori research
or want help with whakapapa? The
Māori Collection Specialists will
be onsite to answer any questions
OPEN STUDIO SESSION: Thursday, 7-9pm, Photosynthesis, 400 St
Asaph St. Join a monthly session to discover studio lighting secrets and
expand creativity in a supportive artistic community. Experiment with
techniques and complete a masterpiece like a moody portrait, still life, or
digitisation of physical art as a group. The studio allows anyone to learn
from others and share skills, connect and grow their network, and use
the studio gear. Send a message or email to submit an idea for the topic
of the next session - the winning idea will be announced on Instagram.
Bookings required at https://cozycal.com/photosynthesis/oss
and provide advice about this fantastic
collection. It is free to drop in
throughout the day.
Shabby Chic Market Day
Sunday, 11am–3pm
The Rochester Villa,
There are more than 40 stalls at
the market, which offer a variety
of vintage treats and treasures,
combined with locally produced
food, espresso coffees, tea parties, and
much more. Please check the Shabby
Chic market Day Facebook page for
more info. Cash only. Free entry.
Playcentre Open Week
Monday-Friday, 9.30–11.30am
Playcentre Upper South Island
Region Office
Playcentres across the region are
inviting whānau with tamariki
aged 0-6 years to come along for
a free visit. Playcentre is a place
to play, learn and grow together
– to strengthen bonds and make
connections with other whānau
in the community. From building
sandcastles to baking biscuits,
painting to singing, working with
wood to cutting shapes in playdough,
there is a rich variety of quality play
and learning experiences. Make a
booking to visit your local playcentre
at www.playcentre.org.nz.
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