08.02.10
Relaxing Yoga
Start the day with a refreshing Yoga session - Sri Sri Yoga
Union of Body, Mind and Spirit.
Body: Improved flexibility and better blood circulation.
Mind: If the mind is well, all feels well.
Spirit: Appreciating the beauty in life.
Recharge, strengthen, and awaken your true potential with Sri Sri Yoga. A beautiful blend of yoga postures, breathing techniques, meditation and yogic wisdom, Sri Sri Yoga offers participants a holistic approach to attend to the body, mind and the spirit.
Join us on this beautiful journey from the head to the heart!
Date: 1 – 5 March 2010
Timings: 6.00am – 8.00am
Venue: Thistle Hall, Cnr of Cuba and Arthur Streets, Wellington City.
For more details, please contact Meena Satishkumar, meena.satishkumar@artofliving.org.nz or 04 232 1329.
Also visit, www.srisriyoga.org. |
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17.10.09
Thistle Hall $100 Art Sale 2009
Thistle Hall Community Venue is very pleased to announce our annual $100 (50/50 split) art sale.
This is the fifth $100 Art Sale Thistle Hall has organised, and money raised goes towards purchasing furniture for the gallery and hall. Thanks to all for your suggestions!
We are calling for artists to submit their works NOW.
Download registration form here.
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21.10.08
Thistle Hall $100 Art Sale 2008
Thistle Hall Community Venue is very pleased to announce our annual $100 (50/50 split) art sale.
This is the fourth $100 Art Sale Thistle Hall has organised, and money raised goes into part two of a modular, mobile stage for the hall and gallery.
We are calling for artists to submit their works NOW.
Download registration form here.
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20.10.08
Wireless broadband now available
You can now access wireless broadband internet at Thistle Hall, in the gallery, meeting room and upstairs hall.
This is available through Tomizone.
If you are wanting to take advantage of this while at Thistle Hall you need to set up a Tomizone account (takes just a minute) and then top up using a credit card or Tomizone vouchers.
The costs are:
$3.00: 1 hour pass, max 160MB
$6.50: 1 day pass, max 600MB
$30.00: 1 week pass, max 1200MB
If you need to purchase a voucher please contact Jane at the office in advance |
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20.10.08
Thistle Hall History Publication Launch Party
3.00 – 5.00pm 25 October
Thistle Hall Community Trust is pleased to announce the publication of their history booklet ‘Thistle Hall 1907-2007: 100 years of community’ by Georgina White and invite you to come and celebrate with an old school afternoon tea upstairs at Thistle Hall, with live entertainment and speaker Mark Amery.
The publication features a host of photographic memories and stories of the venue’s unique role in Wellington’s history
The booklet will be available free to the public and can be picked up from Thistle Hall, The Wellington Library and selected spots on Cuba Street.
Thistle Hall would like to thank all those who contributed and the Wellington City Council for their support in this project.
Due to limited capacity, could interested parties please RSVP to Jane on 384 3088 or email office@thistlehall.org.nz
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24.03.08
Thistle Hall $100 Art Sale
A little late... images of the preview of 2007's
Art Sale.
Thanks to all those who contributed - artists, punters, consumers and
volunteers - to make this another highly successful and fun event.
Images by Fluke. |
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14.02.08
Part-time Manager for Thistle Hall Required
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APPLICATIONS HAVE CLOSED. THANKS FOR YOUR INTEREST.
Thistle
Hall is looking for a hands-on manager for 20 hours a week to run
our hall.
The manager’s role involves the day to day running and promotion of
the hall, and liasing with the recreational, gallery and community
groups that hire the hall.
You need to be self-starter with strong administrative and communication
skills. Knowledge of MYOB is an advantage.
JOB DESCRIPTION AVAILABLE HERE.
To apply please email: office@thistlehall.org.nz.
Applications close
29 February 2008.
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23.10.07
Cheap and Choice - the Thistle Hall $100 Art Sale
Thistle Hall Community Venue is very pleased to
announce their annual $100 art sale. We are calling for artists to submit
their works NOW to be sold on Friday 7 December at our annual $100 Art
Sale.
This is the third $100 Art Sale Thistle Hall has organised,
the first one in 2005, which was a fundraiser for our new gallery lighting
raised over $3000 dollars, last years which was fundraising to re-instate
the gallery window onto Arthur Street raised over $4000.
This year
we are continuing the 50/50 split with the participating artists, and
any money raised for Thistle Hall goes into building a modular mobile
stage for the hall and gallery. We are hoping to continue the fundraising
trend and raise over $5000 this year.
Things will run slightly differently
this year. We will be open for viewing from 12-4 on Friday the 7th,
then the sale starts from 6pm. The art sale is cash and carry, you pay
and you can take it away, which is am amazing sight to be seen, walls
filled with local works emptying in front of your eyes.
Any work that is unsold can be tendered for using silent bidding forms,
we will also open on Saturday 8 December so that any art unsold at our
sale can be open for silent bidding. The bids will be tallied and people
contacted to collect their works on Monday 10 December.
Download
registration form here. |
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24.09.07
Weekly Waiata
Thistle Hall are very proud to announce that they
will be running a season of weekly waiata classes for the community
from October 1st. Weekly waiata has been something we’ve been wanting
to do for a while, with so many benefits to all members of the community.
Communal singing brings us together as a community and some people believe
it even has transcendental properties. At Thistle Hall Weekly Waiata
is a sign of our commitment to The Treaty of Waitangi and the tangata
whenua of Poneke. Our weekly sessions start on Monday October 1st and
we are encouraging people from all parts of the community to come along
and have a go. Classes run from 6-7pm but doors open at 5.30 if you’d
like to come and wind down after work. The classes are available thanks
to the generous funding and support from The Wellington City Council
Grants. We ask that participants give a koha/donation in support of
the kaupapa of the project, this will go towards the costs incurred
by Thistle Hall. We look forward to seeing and hearing you at Weekly
Waiata at thistle Hall.
For more info on Weekly Waiata at Thistle Hall please contact Lily Chalmers
on 384 3088 or office@thistlehall.org.nz.
Naku Noa |
Our tutor Gaynor Rikihana is of the Ngati Raukawa
tribe. She was born and bred in Otaki and is currently living between
Island Bay and Otaki. Gaynor enjoys teaching people about her culture
in the hope that her contribution will help build closer relationships
between cultures and holds a diploma from Whitireia Performing Arts
School. When she is not teaching Weekly Waiata at Thistle Hall Gaynor
works as a nurse, a host at Te Papa and Kapa Haka tutor at Clyde Quay
school as well as travelling the world with the band WAI singing at
festivals and running workshops.
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10.08.07
Show dates available during Fringe 08
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We are asking that people who would like to exhibit during the three
weeks of the Wellington Fringe Festival 2008 submit a one page proposal
with some images of their work to Thistle Hall before Monday September
3rd 2007.
These will be viewed and three will be chosen at our board meeting
on September 12th.
People who are chosen to exhibit at Thistle Hall during the Fringe
must register as an official part of the Fringe Festival. All exhibitions
cost $160 for a one week hirage of the space, plus 10% commission
if applicable.
The available dates during Fringe 2008 are February 11-17, February
18-24 and February 25 March 2.
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08.06.07
Centennial history project -
WE NEED YOU!
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We are currently commissioning some research
to celebrate 100 years of Thistle Hall and plan to produce a small
booklet at the end of the year.
We are looking for information on any major artistic projects, major
significant political and cultural events that have taken place at
the building, and anything else that might be of relevance.
If you are able to help with names, leads or stories that have been
part of our hall in the last 100 years, or are interested in more
information, please contact Lily at office@thistlehall.org.nz
or on 04-3843088.
Please pass this on to anyone you think may be able to help. Thanks
for your involvement.
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09.05.07
Check it out!
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19.02.07
DANZZ begins Sunday 4 March 7 - 9pm
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Time to kick start your dance New Year resolutions!!
The first five weeks of term will cover:
04.03.07: 7-8: Waltz. 8-9: ChaCha. Heta/Ted
11.03.07: 7-8: Rumba. 8-9: Waltz. Heta/Ted
18.03.07: 7-8: Quick Step. 8-9: Rumba. Heta/Ted
25.03.07: 7-8: Samba. 8-9: Quick Step. Heta/Ted
01.04.07: 7-9: Revision Heta/Ted
08.04.07: NO DANCE (Easter)
Payment is by koha.
Please pass this notice on to others who might be interested
We look forward to welcoming you on Sunday night
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07.02.07
Skulduggery
A low-fi, non-sensical, superficial exhibition
of performance and installation featuring Cante Chico and Joshua Rutter,
Dave Hall, Dan Agnihotri-Clark with Marisa Anderson, Audiophyla, Betty
Bones, Bridie, Cat Gwynne, Emma Page, Sheldon, Josca Craig Smith, Kate
Stevenson, Ed Watson.
6pm Februrary 16 & 17 Upstairs
Entry by koha |
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31.01.07
Choice!
Check out our new window!
Thanks to all involved and to the WCC for their
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22.12.06
Thistle Hall $100 Art Sale 2006
Thistle Hall wishes to thank all artists and patrons
who generously supported our second $100 art sale. Once again, the evening
attracted a lot of interest and was bundles of fun, raising enough funds
to meet our share of reinstalling the Arthur Street gallery window. This
is scheduled to happen in January 2007 (along with the assistance of WCC).
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10.08.06
Thistle Hall $100 Art Sale 2006
6 - 9pm Friday 15 December |
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08.08.06
Thistle Hall $100 Art Sale 2006
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Following the HUGE success of last year’s $100
art sale to raise funds to install gallery lighting, this year’s
$100 art sale raises money towards re-installing the Arthur street gallery
window. This year, it's a 50/50 split between the artist and the gallery
- so if you're interested, download a registration form here,
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14.06.06
Magdalena Aotearoa presents: ROSA CASADO
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Spanish theatre artist Rosa Casado will give workshops and performances in Wellington, from June 24 to 28. An independent creator and performer based in Madrid, Rosa Casado's work centres on rewriting reality by de-contextualising ordinary daily acts to explore new ways of "thinking" and "doing". She is particularly concerned with issues around tourism, migration and art's capacity for transformation.
"Paradise 2: the incessant sound of a falling tree" is a 30-minute solo performance which Rosa will present in Wellington, 24-25 June. In it, Rosa describes her own holiday in Mali, juxtaposed with the story of a man's migration from Senegal to Spain. The performance features a large chocolate island, and will be followed by a discussion with the artist.
"Paradise 2: the incessant sound of a falling tree"
8pm, Saturday
24 & Sunday 25 June
Wellington Performing Arts Centre
$15/$10
Local artists have the opportunity to participate in a two-day workshop
with Rosa, "To Create in a Time and a Place." The workshop is directed
at anyone wanting to investigate the capacity of art and action to speak
about reality and to promote new ways of thinking. Places are limited
to 10 per workshop, so book early to secure your place.
Workshop: "To Create in a
Time and a Place"
24-25 June: 2-day workshop (Tararua Tramping Club)
27-28 June: 2-day workshop (Thistle Hall)
$150 waged or $75 unwaged
Further information
about Rosa Casado, her performance and her workshop is available online
at http://magdalena.actrix.co.nz/guests/rosa.html.
To register for
the workshops and for any other enquiries including images, please email
magdalen@actrix.co.nz or phone Helen Varley Jamieson on 021 023 92928
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06.03.06
Gallery Lighting
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Thistle Hall would like to thank the Wellington City Council and
Creative New Zealand for their assistance with our gallery lighting
- our lovely lights are now installed. Please come and check out our
new lighting set up at our upcoming exhibitions.
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25.02.06
DANZZ starting again
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Like us, you may be hanging out with
feet itching to dance. The good news
is DANZZ starts again this Sunday, 26 February at Thistle Hall.
Beginners 7-8pm, Advanced 8-9pm wiith a break for refreshments between
the two classes. Payment is by KOHA (donation). Bring a friend (or even
three).
The tentative programme is:
26.02.2006 Waltz Cachucha
5.03.2006 Cachucha Waltz
12.03.2006 Jive English Foxtrott
19.03.2006 Rumba Samba
We look forward to welcoming you on Sunday night.
Dance Same Sex New Zealand (DANZZ) |
08.02.06
YogaBugs at Thistle Hall
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Fun, creative classes designed to stimulate children’s powers
of imagination, maintain their natural flexibility and teach them
to breathe correctly. The class combines exciting adventures with
songs, stories, and relaxation techniques; whilst also enjoying yoga
games. Some of the overall benefits to the children are improved concentration
levels, better sleep patterns, greater self-esteem, and a stronger
immune system.
Wednesday 1st march 06 to 6 April 06
11.00am to 11.40am
For 2 to 5 year olds
$60 for 6 weeks
Please sign up for this course with Kristin Giorgi on 029 7727 553
or 04 385 2910.
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Thistle Hall $100
Art Sale
Thistle hall wishes to thank all artists who generously supported our
first $100 art sale by donating works. The opening evening was a fantastic
success with suffucient funds being raised for the installation of gallery
lighting. A big thanks also to those who supported us through the purchasing
of work (defintely some bargains to be had) and in the sharing of Christmas
cheer.
(photo: Alexander Douglas Wright) |
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Massive thanks to the artists:
mary mcleod, venus fly, darcy gladwin, melissa edmonds, david c boyle,
steve edwards, alison jones, remo, genevieve packer, gabby o’connor,
lynsie austin, andrei overweel, dra mckay, patricia banos, brittany
hamilton, m muggeridge, joy penney, lou wilkinson, serena maree, anne
lillelund, dollaine cai kia young, dan wilkinson, susan knapp, jean
philippe teissonniere, marcus mcintyre, pippa sanderson, rod graham,
hyojung lee, wayne anderson, craftcamp, don smith, chu ping yu, esther
hamilton, richard reddaway, grant tilly, mark amery, sarah lawn, paul
faris, ngaere macKinnon, stephen tevaga, bruce mahalski, andrew ross,
melissa wyman, aofie banville, andy irving, stuart shepherd, simon morse,
tamara kan, freeman a white, martine bairstow, arlo edwards, debbie
pointon, anna woolhouse, melissa wyman, jim & leanne williams, johanna
sanders, jenna cockeram, simon vita, mark ussher, alexander douglas
wright, cilla leckie, tao wells. |
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New Coordinator |
Thistle Hall is pleased
to welcome Lily Chalmers as our new coordinator. Please pop in and introduce
yourself. |
