The week that was for our Parnell Chinese New Year Monkeys
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The Herald
How you can join in with the celebrations of Chinese New Year
“Parnell Monkey Exhibition”
An exciting exhibition will showcase 30 life-sized monkey art pieces over two weeks. Led by Parnell galleries, well-known artists and celebrities add their creative touch to these sculptures. It will conclude with an auction for the Starship Foundation at Webb’s auction house. Saturday February 6 to Sunday 21, 46-545 Parnell Rd.”
Denizen
For a little monkey business, head to Parnell this February.
Thanks to the generosity and fun-loving spirit of various artists and local celebrities like Mark Wallbank and Trelise Cooper, a tribe of life size monkey art pieces will pop up all over Parnell. Not willing to miss out on the fun, Parnell’s prized establishments and cafes will also be dabbling in a little monkey business with merchandise and menu options, creative window displays and themed surprises to delight both the young and young at heart. Then, on Saturday February 13th, to commemorate the Chinese New Year festivities, you’re invited to witness not one but two thrilling lion dance performances in Heard Park.
TV 3
To view TV2 Story – Wednesday, 3 February 2016
It’s for a good cause after all, with proceeds going to the Starship Foundation National Air Ambulance Service.
If you’d like to visit a monkey, please view our “monkey map” or to if you’d like to take a monkey home, place your silent bid. The monkeys are sure to go bananas on auction night.
