Sunday 2nd March 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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A Celebration

Di Conway. Stoneware, bronze sculpture and oil pastel sketches on canvas celebrating the 'oys' and joys of life. Di will be on site creating clay sculptures and happy to talk about her art and 'her ladies'.
February � March 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 1, 2
9AM � 5PM Mon to Fri
10AM � 4PM Sat & Sun
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Arts Alive

Academy Galleries. A weekend with artists in the galleries sketching, painting, making ceramics and silver jewellery, printmaking and sculpting. Visitors will be encouraged to have a go. Being held in conjunction with the Academy�s Festival exhibition which opens on February 23.
March 1, 2
10 � 4PM
Duration 6 hrs
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Paul Forrest-New Works

This well known Wellington artist will transform the foyer of the Michael Fowler Centre with an exhibition of sublime new oil paintngs and be at the easel everyday creating magic on canvas before your eyes. Visit www.paulforrest.co.nz for a preview.
Thu 21 February � Sun 16 Mar
10.30AM � 5PM plus some late nights
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There's Fuck All To See!

Museum of Wellington. In 1952 Bill Pearson said� If a New Zealander goes to an exhibition or museum he withholds his interest, grudgingly stumps around every stand for fear of missing something, but comes away with relief, �There�s fuck-all to see.� 25yrs on have we woken from our restless slumber? Join us for a debate to decide true or false.
March 2
2PM
Duration 1 hr 30mins
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New Zealand Fringe Awards '08

Blow the cobwebs off your party frock or that vintage suit for the most bodacious night of the year. It's the grand finale, helping celebrate all the talent that our eyes and ears have devoured throughout Fringe '08. Get a-crack-a-lackin 'cos it's a night not to be missed! Come cheer on your homies, the honeys and the heinous, get spiffed up and have a mondo night out, it's gonna be way cool.
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Dave Wiggins Is Yankeeish

Dave Wiggins. After being mentioned (honourably) at last year�s festival Dave Wiggins returns with his new comedy show YANKEEISH to tackle the paradox of his American heritage and his recent adaptation to the Kiwi way of life. (Please note: show features play on word jokes). www.myspace.com/davewiggins
February 26 - 6PM (Preview show)
Feb 27, 28, 29, 2
7PM
Duration 1 hr
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Fable of the White Bull

Peace Production Network. This production of the White Bull will be a theatrical pantomime with melodious sound-scapes and includes a 6 metre suspended whale (that talks).The White Bull is a fable written by Voltaire. The story takes place in Ancient Egypt where Princess Amasidia meets a white bull. The bull, along with a number of other animal characters, decide whether or not to cut off the princess' head.
February 28, 29, 1, 2
7:30PM
Duration 1 hr 20mins
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Requiem

Crows Feet Dance Collective. �An intrepid band of women�. A heart-warming dance rendition of Requiem, a contemporary mass by Welsh composer Karl Jenkins. A hit with audiences and critics, it returns for a Fringe season. Choreographed by director Jan Bolwell who also remounts another Crows favourite, Quintet. Guest artist is soloist Suzanne Renner.
Fri - 8pm, Sat - 2pm & 6pm, Sun - 4pm
Duration 1 hr 10mins
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