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John Money Wing and Ralph Hotere Gallery
Events
The Gallery hosts a number performances, workshops, lectures and floor talks as part of its annual programme of events.
FLOOR TALK
The Life & Times of Patricia France
Saturday 12 September, 4pm
Curator’s Vicki Robson and Greg O’Brien will give a talk on the life and work of Patricia France, whose paintings feature in Faces & Flowers. They will be joined by friends of Patricia who knew her well. Patricia France (1911-1995) began painting in her fifties. For her, this was life transforming, and she became a dedicated artist, exhibiting regularly over the next thirty years and developing strong friendships with fellow artists. The Eastern Southland Gallery is very grateful for the opportunity of working with such an enthusiastic group of curators, friends and collectors. This artist has been on our ‘radar’ for many years, so we are excited by the prospect of presenting this significant selection of works.
Admission free. All welcome.
POETRY READING FOR PATRICIA FRANCE
with Dinah Hawken, Greg O’Brien,
Jenny Bornholdt and Cilla McQueen
Sunday 13 September, 2pm
Join Paekākāriki poet, Dinah Hawken - whose poems feature in the exhibition Faces & Flowers - Wellington poets Greg O’Brien and Jenny Bornholdt, and Southland’s own Cilla McQueen for an afternoon of poetry. This will be followed by the launch of an exciting new LAUREATE project.
Admission free. All welcome.
DOUCE AMBIANCE IN CONCERT
Tuesday 6 October, 7.30pm
Eastern Southland Gallery
Fresh from their stunning sold-out performance at the Lyttelton Arts Festival, Douce Ambiance is hitting the road with a spectacular programme of flamenco, Irish, light jazz and Gypsy, bringing it to audiences across South Island.
Douce Ambiance’s captivating sound comes from the warm rich tone of Christchurch Symphony Orchestra Cathy Irons’ violin as it blends together with Dan Robertson’s keyboard, Dougal Canard’s guitar and double bass, and Douglas Brush’s intriguing assortment of percussion.
Partly improvised, partly notated; you will be captivated by the magical creation of music in the moment. Douce Ambiance, literally means "Sweet Sounds," and the quartet will showcase their brilliant versatility and creativity with their own arrangements and varied instrumentation.
Alongside their own interpretations of jazz legends Bill Evans and Chick Corea, a highlight will be the performance of two of Piazzolla's most compelling and exciting works - the sweet and gentle Tanti Anni Prima nicknamed "Ave Maria”, and the contrasting Escualo "The Shark," an intense and rhythmically compelling work. Escualo was inspired by the composer's passion for shark fishing and from the very opening, it will have you hooked! All this makes for an intimate evening of exquisite music from four stellar musicians.
Tickets: General Admission $35 / Members $30 / Students $10
Book at the gallery: phone 03 208 9907, email artgallery@goredc.govt.nz