What's On in December 2009

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Scorching summer greetings and best wishes for the new year ahead. If you've liked what you've seen and experienced during the year, vote for us in the wellingtonista awards : )

Spartacus R, purveyors of audio pleasureLate Lounge
Thurs 3 December | 6-9pm

We're gifting you a corker pre-Christmas combo with space rockers Spartacus R and our first-ever Craft 2.0 Twilight Delight. Music + shopping + art = a multi-sensory treat to celebrate the festive season, with all galleries, bars and cafe open till 9pm. Late Lounge will return in February.
KOHA ENTRY | NO BOOKING REQUIRED
Supported by Valley Flyer, Hutt News and Cafe Reka.

 

Lisa Walker: Brooch, 2007Lisa Walker: Unwearable
opens Thurs 12 December

Predict the unpredictable in this survey show from jeweller Lisa Walker, recent winner of the international Francoise van den Bosch Award. Follow the development of her materials from sheep trucks and mussel shells to fabric remnants, rubbish and plastic after relocating to Germany and then back home to NZ.
Lisa Walker: Brooch, 2007.

Gifts ahoySanta's Little Helpers
21 + 22 Dec | 10am-noon or 1.30-3.30pm

Kids driving you crazy? Need to do your own Christmas shopping in peace and tranquility? Let our live-saving little elves help you out - enrol your child(ren) in this fun and inventive creative workshop where they'll make and wrap a pressie for you or another loved one. Get them trained to give as well as receive! Suitable for ages 5+
$10 per child | BOOKING REQUIRED: +64 4 570 6500


Gen Packer: LampshadesTheNewDowse Shopette

Pick up some primo Christmas gifts and exhibition merchandise from our small but perfectly-formed shopette. We have just added a new textile range of cushions, tea towels and lamps by Genevieve Packer - Hutt Valley High alumni and winner of the 2008 Student Craft/Design Award supported by TheNewDowse Friends.
10% discount for TheNewDowse Friends members.
Gen Packer: Lampshades


The Film Archive medianet.medianet

The newest addition to our Visitor Lounge, the Film Archive medianet gives you free access to over 500 of New Zealand's best TV programmes, classic ads, music videos and movies. Immerse yourself in kiwiana and refresh your memories of Ches, Dale, Push Push, Dr Ropata and all your homegrown faves. 
FREE ACCESS
 
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