Sunday 17th February 2008

Temporary Monuments

Gooseworks. Temporary Monuments are a series of sculptures, appearing around the city. They are testament to monumental moments which may have been overlooked. Be surprised or see information on upcoming monuments and comments at: http://temporarymonuments.blogspot.com/
February 17 � March 9
Monuments installed and left for various durations.
Free
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From Afar: Portraits from New York Webcams

Alannah Gunter presents an exhibition of images taken from a sidewalk webcam in New York City. She explores the experience of the flaneur in global viral culture. This collection of images of distorted, anonymous people both references and subverts the rich history of photographic portraiture.
13 February � 7 March
Daily
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The Scrimshaw Thief

Peter Lourie & Mat Hunkin. A renowned detective and expert mariner stand amongst the pohutukawa-laden foothills of Kororareka, 'the Hellhole of the Pacific.' So begins a desperate race to catch her quarry - the Scrimshaw Thief! Follow the ultimate adventure as this five page comic unfolds in a window near you.
February 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 View details
Reptiles 'R' Us-An Exploration into New Zealand Flora & Fauna

Chinchillasky. As citizens of New Zealand we accommodate the eccentric lifestyles of slow-to-evolve reptiles on luxurious predator free islands, while back on the mainland our cities are on the brink of an invasion by a population of giant mountainous snails!
February 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Mon 11th opens 6PM
Tues/Wed/Thu/Fri/Sat 10AM-10PM
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Outsider Art Festival

Roar! Gallery. Roar! Galley, Wellington;s own promoter of Outsider Art presents works from our local finest. Self thaught, untrained, visionary wonders of intense drawing, papier mache, wild colours and imaginary worlds. We have it all! From the well known to the latest discoveries, come and be inspired.
Feb-March 14-1
Opening Thurs 14 Feb @ 5:30pm
Wed-Sat 11am -5pm
Thurs 11am � 6pm
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Vula

The Conch. Vula � Fijian for moon. Performed on a flooded stage by a vibrant company of four women, this award winning production from The Conch combines magic and illusion with traditional Pacific song and dance as it explores the practical, sensual and spiritual relationship between Pacific Island women and the sea.
February 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Wed, Thu, Fri 7:30PM
Sat 2:30 & 7:30pm
Sun 2PM
Duration 80mins
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Die Henkel Spur (The Henkel Highway)

Winning Productions. Die Henkel Spur will tour with their specially designed mobile stage from Owhiro Bay to Eastbourne along the same path that the notorious charlatan Franz Henkel travelled in 1831. Under the direction of Jeff Henderson and Stephen Bain this contemporary interpretation of Henkel�s journey throws new light on our musical history. *Specific locations will be posted on our blogsite daily at www.henkelspur.blogspot.com
February 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17
All Shows 12PM & 2:30PM.
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Caravan of Amazement

Moose Productions. Are you sitting comfortably? Then we'll begin. Caravan Of Amazement is an outdoor family friendly show about witches, nightmares and dreams. Come to the Civic Square on a summer evening and see some amazing costumed creatures.
February 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24
6PM
Duration 30mins
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Around the World on 80 Quid

Aindrias de Stack. Crazy misadventures of an Irish gypsy fiddler as he journeys the world playing violin and side-stepping trouble. Battles fought bravely against drink, drugs and debauchery are soundtracked with fantastic music and hilarious stories.
February 14, 15, 16, 17
Thu & Fri 8PM
Sat & Sun 6PM
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Babycakes

Pop Juan Productions. Anais is invited to a wedding reception, where she�ll get to reunite with her old call-centre buddies. The booze hag, the sleaze bag, and the guy she might have possibly pashed � if was drunk enough. Winner of the NZ Young Playwrights Competition, Babycakes is a comedy about gross people and Kiwibank.
February 17, 18, 19, 20
6:30PM
Duration 1 hr
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One In Eight

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
February 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24
6:30PM
Duration 1 hr 10mins
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Dostoyevsky Trip: By Vladimir Scorokin, Directed by Gene Alexander

Theatre of Glorious Abandon. Seven junkies await their dealer to deliver their fix. What he brings them is a high no one had ever bargained for. This is a trip for the lover of literature, altered states of consciousness, and the ever present Dostoyevskian passions - money, power, lust and love. Raw and physical, this is a theatre of conviction, clarity and power from one of the best Russian writers today.
February � March 13, 14, 15, 16, 17,
7pm
Duration 1 hr 30mins
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Shipwrecked Beneath the Stars

Handy Man Productions. Patrick�s a security guard that lives on the �King Kong� boat for insurance purposes who has to contend not only with Adrien Brody�s pretentious stand-in and a childhood friend-turned-hooker� but also something that lurks away in the depths of the Kong boat.
February 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
8PM
Duration 55mins
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Singing With the Animals

Electronic Fluffy Seal Productions. Animation comes to life in Guy Capper latest interactive comedy show! After talking to a lump of pastrami on stage in New York, Guy now sings with Claymation characters about life, the cosmos and almost everything except some things. �Guy Capper puts his heart and soul into his performance� Evening Post
Feb 18, 20, 24, 25 8PM.
San Francisco Bathhouse
Feb 22, 23 10:30PM.
The Paramount
Feb 28 Feb 11PM.
San Francisco Bathhouse
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The Journey

Journey Band/Pilgrims. The Journey is a nine piece band. Using six voices, guitars, bass, sax, percussion and dance, this is an experience for the eyes and ears. The performance takes us through the stages of a life communicated to us by the language of the moving body, the compelling lyrics, and the power of the music itself. It is totally unique.
February 14, 15, 16, 17
9PM
Duration 2 hrs
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The Nominal Space

Stephen Townsend. The Nominal Space explores the sexuality of mathematics. In seeking to solve mathematical riddles there is an energy which brings a person to life. Like a hunter, the mathematician stalks his perfect solution. When he finds his catch he is satisfied at a primal level.
February 14, 15, 16, 17
9:30PM
Duration 40mins
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