Nexus: Connecting Art Communities Through Collaboration Prepare to be captivated by the Nexus art exhibition, a remarkable collaboration between two esteemed artist groups – Art Associates Aotearoa from Waitaha Canterbury and Indigo from Central Otago. This exhibition promises an unprecedented, spontaneous showcase of contemporary art that bridges geographic boundaries.
Potton on & Burton and Central Stories invite you to an unforgettable evening:
Book Launch: “Geckos & Skinks – The Remarkable Lizards of Aotearoa” by Anna Yeoman
Join us as we celebrate the launch of a groundbreaking book that delves deep into the secretive world of New Zealand’s fascinating lizards.
Date & Time: Saturday, 5th October, 5:00 PM
Location: Central Stories Museum & Art Gallery
RSVP: By 2nd October to manager@centralstories.com
Prepare yourself for an evening of enchanting music as renowned violinist Cathy Irons joins forces with the highly acclaimed Douce Ambiance Jazz Quartet. This concert promises to be a journey through a vibrant musical landscape, showcasing the versatility of the violin in a way you’ve never heard before.
Concert date: Saturday 12th October at 7.30pm
Showing Heafey Gallery from 20th September- 12th October Welcome to the Winterstellar Night Sky Photographic Exhibition Immerse Yourself in the Wonders of the Cosmos Join us for the 2024 Winterstellar Night Sky Photographic Exhibition, a breathtaking showcase of celestial artistry hosted at the Central Stories Museum and Art Galleries. Running Read more…
Weaver Close, Alexandra NZ. Location: 45.241539,169.378440 Trooper Peter Weaver 9/1747. Distinguished Conduct Medal, Victory Medal, British War Medal 1914 -1920 & Meritorious Service Medal. New Zealand Expeditionary Force (WW1). An orchardist from Clyde, Peter Weaver (24/06/1895 – 13/09/1919) was 20 years old when he enlisted in the Army on the Read more…
Weaver Close, Alexandra NZ. Location: 45.241539,169.378440 Trooper Charles Leslie Weaver (known as Leslie) 9/890. served first as a Trooper in the Otago Mounted Rifles and then as a Driver and Gunner in the 3rd Battalion of the New Zealand Divisional Artillery Column. He saw action in Egypt, the Balkans and Read more…
Weaver Close, Alexandra NZ. Location: 45.241539,169.378440 Sergeant John Weaver 9/461. Distinguished Conduct Medal, Victory Medal, British War Medal 1914 -1920 & Meritorious Service Medal. New Zealand Expeditionary Force (WW1). A fruit grower from Clyde, in August 1914 at the outbreak of war John (24/08/1891 – 06/06/1945) volunteered for service in Read more…
Stevens Way, Alexandra NZ. Location: 45.241280, 169.378124 Private Rex Joseph Stevens 284349, War Medal 1939-1945, New Zealand War Service Medal. 2nd New Zealand Expeditionary Force (WW2). Born and bred in the Alexandra district, Rex Stevens (05/08/1921 – 06 /02/ 2012) was employed as a printer for the local newspaper. Like Read more…
Kinnaird Close, Alexandra NZ. Location: 45.241946, 169.378751 Private James Kinnaird 8/2638, Victory Medal & British War Medal 1914 – 1920. New Zealand Expeditionary Force (WW1). A resident of Earnscleugh, James Kinnaird (29/06/1893 – 27/09/1916) was an orchardist before he enlisted in the Army. Joining the 6th Reinforcements, he left New Read more…