What's On in July 2009

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Late Lounge art + musicLATE LOUNGE
Thurs 30 July | 7pm

We're bringing the late night Thursday buzz back to Lower Hutt with a monthly Late Lounge. On 30 July, Hannah Howes + Claire Terry provide the sweet sounds. Come early for Cafe Scientifique or a quick bite guided tour - all galleries + cafe + bar + new shopette open till 9pm. A midwinter feast for your eyes, ears and tastebuds : )
Thanks to Valley Flyer, Hutt News & Cafe Reka 

Gina Matchitt: Poutama I (detail), 2007 Gina Matchitt Floor Talk | FREE
Friday 24 July | 1pm

Artist Gina Matchitt jets back from New York to present an illustrated lecture on her recent work in the US and France, as well as her pieces in the Plastic Maori exhibition. Questions and feedback from the visitors is encouraged. She's also got a new show at the Mary Newton Gallery.
NO BOOKING REQUIRED - JUST SHOW UP
Gina Matchitt: Poutama I (detail), 2007.

Craft 2.0 Winter Warmup Craft 2.0 Winter WarmUp | FREE
Saturday 25 July 10am-3pm

Venture out from under your blankies for Craft 2.0. Organiser (and Good Morning Friday craft expert) Sue Tyler promises the return of old faves including Babylicious and Scrappers, new stalls from Christchurch and 2 make-and-do areas using wool and wallpaper. Get in early to nab 1 of 100 gift bags packed full of treats from supporters and stallholders.

Image courtesy of Te Taura Whiri i te Reo MaoriMaori Language Week | FREE
27-31 July | 10am

Join Hutt City Libraries storytellers inside the Flying Solo exhibition for he wiki o korero tairitenga (a week of storytelling). Stories are in English, but you'll learn a little Te Reo along the way! This year's theme is 'Te Reo i te Hapori - Maori language in the community'.
NO BOOKING REQUIRED - JUST SHOW UP
Image courtesy of Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Maori


HotHouse - Flaming Good Ideas
HotHouse - Flaming Good Ideas 
On now

A new ongoing exhibition looking at New Zealand sources of invention and ingenuity. Discover the next generation of entrepreneurs, engineers and environmentalists, and take our free ipod tour to find out what fuels their creative fires.
Patron: Mark Pennington
Partners: GNS Science | Fraser Engineering Group | Idealog

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