Dickens Readings by David Corballis Saturday, 4 February 2012 Reading by David Corballis from a selection of works by Charles Dickens followed by Episode 1 from the BBC drama series Dickens (2002, 60mins each episode) - an innovative mix of fact and dramatic reconstruction. This series uses the real words of Dickens himself, his family, friends, enemies and his secret lover. In association with the exhibition Haunts of Dickens. Courtesy of Roadshow Entertainment.     See related Exhibition Haunts of Dickens 3pm DVD: The Big Picture by Hamish Keith Parts 1 and 2 (90 mins). Sunday, 5 February 2012 A series of six documentaries surveying the history of art in New Zealand. Courtesy of Roadshow Entertainment.     3pm Free guided tours of Beloved... Sunday, 5 February 2012           to Sunday, 26 February 2012 Free guided tours of our award-winning exhibition Beloved: Works from the Dunedin Public Art Gallery. An overview of some of the favourite and most treasured works in the collection.     See related Exhibition Beloved: Works from the Dunedin Public Art Gallery Sundays at 2pm Talk: Waitangi Day Monday, 6 February 2012 As part of Waitangi Day celebrations, writer Bill Dacker, a specialist in Maori history of the lower half of the South Island, will discuss early relationships between Europeans and Maori in Otago and show how they were affected by the Treaty of Waitangi. As part of this event, Bill asks you to join him in a walk through the touring exhibition Fiona Pardington: The Pressure of Sunlight Falling and the Dunedin Public Art Gallery exhibition Back in Black. All are welcome.     See related Exhibition Fiona Pardington: The Pressure of Sunlight Falling 2.30pm Waitangi Day floor talk with Bill Dacker Monday, 6 February 2012 As part of Waitangi Day celebrations, writer Bill Dacker, a specialist in Maori history of the lower half of the South Island, will discuss early relationships between Europeans and Maori in Otago, and show how they were affected by the Treaty of Waitangi. As part of this event, Bill asks you to join him in a walk through the touring exhibition Fiona Pardington: The Pressure of Sunlight Falling and the Dunedin Public Art Gallery exhibition Back in Black. All are welcome.     See related Exhibition Fiona Pardington: The Pressure of Sunlight Falling 2.30pm Tours for Tots Wednesday, 8 February 2012 Parents and caregivers: take part in a free baby-friendly half-hour tour of an exhibition at the Gallery followed by a chat and a cup of tea on the mezzanine floor. Nappy-changing facilities are located just off the foyer.     11.15am Dickens Readings by David Corballis Saturday, 11 February 2012 Reading by David Corballis from a selection of works by Charles Dickens followed by episode 2 of the BBC drama series Dickens (2002, 60mins each episode) - an innovative mix of fact and dramatic reconstruction. This series uses the real words of Dickens himself, his family, friends, enemies and his secret lover. In association with the exhibition Haunts of Dickens. Courtesy of Roadshow Entertainment.     See related Exhibition Haunts of Dickens 3pm DVD: The Big Picture by Hamish Keith Parts 3 and 4 (90 mins). Sunday, 12 February 2012 A series of six documentaries surveying the history of art in New Zealand. Courtesy of Roadshow Entertainment.     3pm The Friends of the Gallery Summer Series: Michael Findlay Friday, 17 February 2012 Michael Findlay will discuss: What we did while we were away: New Expatriate Architects 1900-1940 Join fellow art lovers for a relaxing end to your week. Come and socialize over a glass of wine, be entertained and informed by this excellent series of summer talks. Friends: $5 Public: $10     5.30-8pm Dickens Readings by David Corballis Saturday, 18 February 2012 Reading by David Corballis from a selection of works by Charles Dickens followed by episode 3 of the BBC drama series Dickens (2002, 60mins each episode) - an innovative mix of fact and dramatic reconstruction. This series uses the real words of Dickens himself, his family, friends, enemies and his secret lover. In association with the exhibition Haunts of Dickens. Courtesy of Roadshow Entertainment.     See related Exhibition Haunts of Dickens 3pm DVD: The Big Picture by Hamish Keith Parts 5 and 6 (90 mins) Sunday, 19 February 2012 A series of six documentaries surveying the history of art in New Zealand. Courtesy of Roadshow Entertainment.     3pm Dickens Readings by David Corballis Saturday, 25 February 2012 Reading by David Corballis from a selection of works by Charles Dickens followed by an episode from the BBC drama series Dickens (2002, 60mins each episode) - an innovative mix of fact and dramatic reconstruction. This series uses the real words of Dickens himself, his family, friends, enemies and his secret lover. In association with the exhibition Haunts of Dickens. Courtesy of Roadshow Entertainment.     See related Exhibition Haunts of Dickens 3pm Floor Talk: The Boys from the Black Stuff Sunday, 26 February 2012 Walk through the exhibition, The Boys from the Black Stuff, with curator Aaron Kreisler.     3pm The Friends of the Gallery Summer Series: Patricia Payne Friday, 9 March 2012 Patricia Payne on Opera and Art - prepare to be entertained! Join fellow art lovers for a relaxing end to your week. Come and socialize over a glass of wine, be entertained and informed by this excellent series of summer talks. Friends: $5 Public: $10     5.30-8pm