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27 Dec 2009

Tutu Puoane - One Night Only - 2 Jan 2010

International acclaimed jazz vocalist, Tutu Puoane will perform in a one night only concert at the Cape Town International Convention Centre on 2 January 2010 @ 20H00.

Some of the musicians accompanying her includes Marcuss Wyatt, Buddy Wells, Russ Nerwich and Mark Fransman.


Tickets at R125 are available from Computicket or from Aki Khan email:
info@easternacoustics.co.za

25 Dec 2009

fine art music photostream - Kyle Shepherd

Check out the Flickr photostream of fine art music artist, Kyle Shepherd here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kyleshepherd/

24 Dec 2009

CHRISTMAS CRACKER COMEDY - 30 December 2009


* CHRISTMAS CRACKER COMEDY *
Brought to you by: Desireé McKie (Limelite) & Garth Adriaans



Join us for our second event this festive season! Once again we bring you a jam-packed show filled with fun and laughter featuring a few of Cape Town's established as well as up-and-coming comedians. These seasoned performers vow to make you laugh from start to finish with a bumper fun-filled show. Entertainment at its comedic best - what a way to end 2009!

After the show, our DJ plays till late!

Note: Full restaurant and bar available.

R90.00 at the door or to reserve a table:
Phone: 083-479-3489
Email: events.limelite@gmail.com
Book Online: www.limeliteweb.co.za























MAP:
Swingers Jazz Club, Wetton Road, Wetton


Maraca @ The Melting Pot

The Melting Pot Social Club proudly presents MARACA, a local 5-piece ensemble of young and talented jazz musicians that is leaving an impression on everybody that has had the chance to see one of their performances. Be part of this new and intriguing collaboration, be part of music history!

Maraca features:
Marcé Underwood (vocal)
Claude Cozens (piano, keyboard & composer)
Sisonke Xonti (tenor saxophone)
André Swartz (drums)
Chad Honigswachs (electric bass)


R30 cover charge, food and drinks on sale
20h30

Please book in advance, tickets will be sold to secure your spot.

contact: 073 573 6935

The Melting Pot Social Club
15 Church Street Muizenberg Village
tel 021 788 9197 / 0782 631 533
themeltingpotsocialclub@gmail.com

19 Dec 2009

Mervyn Africa and Friends


Mervyn Africa - A brother who has performed for Madiba, The President of South Africa and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as a soloist. An internationally respected artist a piano maestro who has excelled in his craft who has performed in backing bands to and with the best all around the world.

Catch the re introduction of Mervyn Africa to Cape Town of a Jazz icon from District 6 & guests Kesivan Naidoo (drums) Basil Moses (bass) this coming Sunday 27th December 2009 at SWINGERS Restaurant & Bar Wetton Rd. Wetton be sure not to miss it doors open at 4 pm.

Cost: R 70 cover charge | Musicians less 60% | Media complimentary

For more info call 0713841237 /021 637 1684

Jazz Events at The Rainbow Room - 19 Dec 2009 - 11Jan 2010


Please note that this is the latest update to events at The Rainbow Room at Mandela Rhodes Place on St George’s Mall, Cape Town. Note that there are some changes to a previous posting. Lineup can change. Please call Tel: 021 422 1428 to book or confirm acts.

DECEMBER 2009

19 Saturday 20h00 to 23h00
OPENING ACT: Suede - Funk Jazz (Alexander Sinton High)
HEADLINE ACT: Emily Bruce Duo

21 Monday 18h00 to 21h00
OPENING ACT: Blake Hellaby Quartet (Ex SACS, First Year UCT Jazz) HEADLINE ACT: Head Set Sessions - Makeson Browne & Akoustik Knot

23 Wednesday 20h00 to 23h00
OPENING ACT: Cape Town Christmas Alexander Sinton Big Band
HEADLINE ACT: Sistahood

26 Saturday 20h00 to 23h00
OPENING ACT: Touch (Funk Jazz Bergvliet High)
HEADLINE ACT: Heinrich Frans Band

28 Monday 18h00 to 21h00
OPENING ACT: The Trio featuring Kimberly Samuels (Heathfield High) & The Vocal Ensemble led by Denay Willie (Alexander High)
HEADLINE ACT: Head Set Sessions - Bokani Dyer Trio

JANUARY 2010

02 Saturday 20h00 to 23h00
OPENING ACT: Little Giants
HEADLINE ACT: - George Werner Band

04 Monday 18h00 to 21h00
OPENING ACT: School Showcase
HEADLINE ACT: Head Set Sessions - Markus Wyatt Quartet featuring Mark Fransman-Piano, Kesivan Naidoo-Drums, Shane Cooper-Double Bass

09 Saturday 20h00 to 23h00
OPENING ACT: School Showcase
HEADLINE ACT: Hilton Schilder, Errol Dyers & Steve Newman

11 Monday 18h00 to 21h00
OPENING ACT: School Showcase
HEADLINE ACT: Head Set Sessions - Excess Luggage featuring Steinar Nickelsen - B3 Organ, Vigleik Storaas - Piano, Håkon Mjåset Johansen - drums

16 Dec 2009

CHRISTMAS BY JAZZ

All Jazz and Live music lovers will be heading to the new live performance venue to support the historical Township Sunday Jam Session events, at The Old Philippi Cement Factory Towers (behind Philippi Shopping centre), crn Landsdowne & New Eisleben Road. The structure was built in the 1930’s and is being redeveloped into a township tourist destination with huge jobs creation potential. This beautiful paved area with shady trees and grassy amphitheatre is a perfect place for picnics and the venue is an ideal and safe environment for young and old to relax and enjoy a day out. The vibrant new live entertainment venue brings quality music, products and entertainment while creating sustainable jobs traders and support staff. Jazz in the factory presents Christmas by Jazz featuring best local legends i.e. Ezra Ngcukana, Mpho no Vimba, Jazz Connection, Ayanda and the Crew and many more big names. Bar Facilities provided by Didi’s Tavern.


The event is organized by Black Star Arts Production and Career Planet supported by Gugulethu SuperSpar, Red Bull, Bellstar Music, Golden Rewards Salon. Date: Sunday 20 December 09 from 2pm till 8pm. Tickets available at Gugulethu SuperSpar for R20, at the Door its R30. Bring your camp chairs, coolers, and picnic blankets. Strict security, secured parking, car wash, food stalls and art exhibition.

To promote your CD, group, band or to sell your CD’s contact Thando on 078 6652 167. To book a stall call Zanele on 073 9018 242
or logon to www.careerplanet.co.za venue set-up pic’s and directions.

More info:
Thando 078 6652 167
Karin Chisholm 083 2548 933

12 Dec 2009

Kyle Shepherd Solo Piano Concert

Kyle Shepherd, one of South Africa’s finest young jazz pianists, will be performing his original compositions in a Solo Piano concert to be held at the UCT College of Music C7 on Saturday 19 December 2009 at 20h00.


Shepherd has just returned from highly celebrated performances in Amsterdam, Belgium and Swaziland.

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL!

TICKETS: R80.00 (R60.00 Students & Pensioners: proof required)

TO BOOK online, click here http://www.kyleshepherd.co.za/concert_bookings.html
or email info@kyleshepherd.co.za call 079 256 9030

DIRECTIONS: The UCT College of Music is located on Woolsack Drive, Rondebosch ie. on the Lower Campus of UCT behind the Baxter Theatre. TO VIEW MAP go to CO ORDINATE L / 3.5: http://www.uct.ac.za/images/uct.ac.za/contact/campusmaps/big/middle.jpg


"Its this Proudly South African tradition that audiences can expect to hear" ... "which sees the multi-instrumentalist navigate an impressionistic collage of South African jazz sounds, from slam poetic minimalist re-imaginings of Afrikaans volksliedjies and Muslim calls to prayer, to goema groove deconstructions, tributes to Abdullah Ibrahim, Ngqawanas philosophy of Zimology and more that, as the doyen of South African jazz scribes Gwen Ansell pointed out in Business Day recently: live in the jazz world but are never imprisoned by it. Miles Keylock (Mail & Guardian

FORTHCOMING RELEASE:

Kyle Shepherd Trio Live
"A Portrait of Home"


website: http://www.kyleshepherd.co.za

11 Dec 2009

CHRISTMAS CRACKER COMEDY


* CHRISTMAS CRACKER COMEDY *
Brought to you by: Desireé McKie (Limelite) & Garth Adriaans


Join us for a jam-packed night filled with fun and laughter featuring a few of Cape Town's established as well as up-and-coming comedians. These seasoned performers vow to make you laugh from start to finish with a bumper fun-filled show. Entertainment at its comedic best - what a way to end 2009!




After the show, our DJ plays till late: next day is a public holiday!

Note: the venue has restaurant and bar facilities. Meals are served from 7pm until the show starts, so come early if you want to grab a bite! The venue also has 24 hour security as well as safe and secure parking.

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL!
Phone: 083-479-3489
Email: events.limelite@gmail.com
Book Online: www.limeliteweb.co.za


MAP:
On The Greenz, Vodacom Golf Village,
Rosmead Ave, Wynberg



09 Dec 2009

JAZZ NEWS - Cape Town’s new Jazz Club THE RAINBOW ROOM


At last Capetonians have a brand new Jazz venue in the centre of the City! The great news is that The Rainbow Room at Mandela Rhodes Place on St George’s Mall opens on Tuesday 15 December with a superb line up of well known local artists.
Just in time for the festive season and with line ups planned until the end of the year, visitors and residents can enjoy top class jazz in a superb environment that mirrors overseas clubs of the same genre.

Get set for jazz in the City as the inaugural line up features top artists Buddy Wells, Mark Fransman, Charles Lazar and Kesivan Naidoo gigging together as The Tribe for the first time in three years. From 8pm the jamming starts and patrons will enjoy the sounds of opening act The Trio featuring new young talent Amy Campbell and Lorna Payne as they warm the stage for the big boys!

Plan to see Frank Paco and the B.A.T.E. Lounge Project, (Saturday 19 December) Headset Sessions, (Monday 21 and 28 December) Makeson Browne and Akoustik Knot, (Monday 21 December) Alexander Sinton Big Band and Sisterhood ( Wednesday 23 December) Paul Hanmer Trio (Saturday 26 December) and hot young perfomers before the year is out!

With a cover charge of R50 (special discounts for music students and musicians) and this convivial atmosphere whether seated at tables or the bar you can enjoy jazz at it’s very best.

The philosophy of these regular sessions is to feature Cape Town’s top musicians supported by young up and coming musical talent. The brains behind this venture; Alison McCutcheon and business partner Frank Gormley of The Rainbow Experience, Eric Alan of Jazz Rendezvous on Radio 2000 and Aki Khan of Eastern Acoustics have networked and collaborated with musicians and the top acoustic specialists to ensure that this new venue is an optimum performance environment.

Eric Alan, respected jazz fundi, is excited by the prospect of seeing a jazz venue that answers all the musicians’ needs. “Finally we have a professional platform to showcase Cape Town’s and South Africa’s amazing musical talent in an environment where music lovers are going to feel as at home as the musicians. It is also important to give new young talent a stage to perform before a live audience, through The Rainbow Room this vision is to be ultimately realized. The Rainbow Room’s aim is to become the premier serious jazz music listening venue in Cape Town and South Africa, rivaling the best known jazz venues around the world.”

The Rainbow Room will be a true music venue in all senses and acoustically will provide the best that Cape Town has to offer. Aki Khan of Eastern Acoustics has spent many hours fine tuning and developing the venue and says he is proud to be the technical partner of The Rainbow Room. His vision is to assist in empowering musicians, technicians and in growing the music business through quality live recordings. With this in mind all performances will be recorded with the view of releasing “Live At The Rainbow Room” compilations and full CD’s of all concerts. This means there will be a strict “silence during performances” policy in place during the sessions

Research into successful Jazz venues in international cities has shown that creating a space of respect for musicians and the music has resulted in outstanding musical experiences where musicians perform at their optimum.

The format of the sessions is simple: an opening act of one set by student musicians drawn from the music schools of Cape Town, followed by two sets featuring the best jazz musicians from Cape Town. Nationally and internationally acclaimed musicians will be featured when the occasion arises. There is no prescribed play list and the Rainbow Room will encourage the artists to perform their original compositions as well as the well known International and South African jazz standards.

Monday 21 December and 28 December see sessions starting at 6pm allowing you to enjoy a relaxing time after work and beat the evening traffic gridlock. Great food is part of the experience so book early and enjoy some Cape Town soul food: delicious butter chicken, lamb shank with dollops of garlic mash and morogo plus traditional cuisine done the rainbow way! Chef Whaheed Rojan will have daily surprises to keep one coming back for more.

Expect the unusual to be the usual and the Rainbow Room to become the choice venue to visit on a regular basis.

DECEMBER LINE-UP

TUESDAY, 15TH DECEMBER 20H00
Opening Act/ Showcase
The Trio Featuring Vocalists Amy Campbell (Wynberg Girls High) & Lorna Payne Alexander Sinton High)
MAIN ACT
BUDDY WELLS , MARK FRANSMAN, CHARLES LAZAR & KESIVAN NAIDOO

SATURDAY, 19TH DECEMBER 20H00
Opening Act/ Showcase
Suede Funk Jazz (Alexander Sinton High)
FRANK PACO & THE BATE LOUNGE PROJECT

MONDAY, 21ST DECEMBER 18h00
Opening Act/ Showcase
Blake Hellaby Quartet ( Ex SACS, First Year UCT Jazz)
MAIN ACT
HEADSET SESSIONS
MAKESON BROWNE & AKOUSTIK KNOT

WEDNESDAY, 23 DECEMBER 20H00
A CAPE TOWN CHRISTMAS
ALEXANDER SINTON BIG BAND & FRIENDS

SATURDAY, 26 DECEMBER 20H00
Opening Act/ Showcase
Touch (Funk Jazz Bergvliet High)
MAIN ACT
PAUL HANMER TRIO

MONDAY, 28TH DECEMBER 18h00
Opening Act/ Showcase
The Trio featuring Kimberly Samules (Heathfield High) & The Vocal Ensemble led by Denay Willie (Alexander High)
MAIN ACT
HEADSET SESSIONS

Enjoy superb music, delicious ‘soul’ food and great social drinks
Reserve your seats ahead of time for the Jazz evenings at R50.00 cover charge per head
Book your table and order up your drinks ready for your arrival
Snacks are served during performance but all meals are served before and after the main show

THE RAINBOW ROOM, MANDELA RHODES PLACE, CHURCH STREET, CAPE TOWN
Interpark parking off Burg Street with direct access to Mandela Rhodes Place
TELEPHONE (021) 422 1428
EMAIL : events@therainbowexperience.co.za
www.therainbowexperience.co.za

Executive Producer
Alison McCutcheon
Music Director, Eric Alan - Technical Director, Aki Khan

FONG KONG FREEQUENCIES

FONG KONG FREEQUENCIES
STIEK UIT JOU BANG DING

When some deejays play Winston Ngozi Mankunku, Phlip Tabane & Malombo, Tete Mbambisa, Bheki Mseleku and others, you have to "STIEK UIT" (Turn Up).


The "ghostly DNA" of FONG KONG BANTUS meets the nu and old classic funk,hiphop,soul,nu jazz,goema house,dub,bongo,latin breaks of FORGOTTEN FREEQUENCIES, a DJ crew featuring DFORM & realROZZANO!, for a night of mashed up sounds that could take you anywhere "from Fela Kuti to Dollar Brand to J Dilla; from James Brown to Jitsvinger; Grace Jones to Godessa; KRS 1 to Konono No 1; from Burial to Baaba Maal and Billie Holiday and from Hendrix to Hotstix."


FONG KONG FREEQUENCIES
Grooves kick in from 9pm. R30 at the door.

ZULA SOUND BAR
196 LONG STREET
Cape Town, South Africa

(roll call - Miles Keylock)


http://www.myspace.com/fongkongbantu

08 Dec 2009

ANDRE PETERSEN TRIO feautring ROBBIE JANSEN

Date: Friday, December 11, 2009
Time: 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Location: District Six Museum
Address: 25A Buitenkant Street, Cape Town, South Africa
ENTRY: R 90

DISTRICT SIX MUSEUM 15 YEAR CELEBRATION PROUDLY PRESENTS:
2009 SAMRO JAZZ PIANO COMPETITION WINNER

"The huge talent of this city musician is one to watch..." Cape Times

THE ANDRE PETERSEN TRIO with
ANDRE PETERSEN (PIANO)
CHANTAL WILLIE (DOUBLE BASS/VOICE)
KESIVAN NAIDOO (DRUMS)
with LEGENDARY SAXOPHONIST ROBBIE JANSEN!!


NOT TO BE MISSED!!
tickets available from District Six Museum and at door
tel: 0214667206
nicky@districtsix.co.za
http://www.districtsix.co.za

ROSE KORBER’s 18th ART SALON

ROSE KORBER’s 18th ART SALON
14 December 2009 until 31 January 2010
48 Sedgemoor Road, Camps Bay, Cape Town

- a comprehensive and varied overview of the current state of South African art -
- directed towards the demands of the contemporary collector -
- together with best possible works of established South African artists -
- in keeping with international trends -



The summer season sees many new and exciting events in Cape Town, but, for our art lovers, possibly none are awaited with as much anticipation as the annual ART SALON, curated by noted Cape Town art dealer and consultant, Rose Korber. Once again the Salon promises to live up to the high reputation of its previous incarnations, when it celebrates its 18th anniversary. The exhibition opens on 14 December 2009 until 31 January 2010 at ROSE KORBER ART 48 Sedgemoor Road, Camps Bay, Cape Town. Gallery hours are 10 am - 6 pm daily, including weekends and public holidays.

The ART SALON – widely regarded as one of the key events in Cape Town's visual arts calendar – aims to present a comprehensive and varied overview of the current state of South African art. Artists featured include William Kentridge, Robert Hodgins, Sam Nhlengethwa, Colbert Mashile, Richard Smith, Paul du Toit, Kevin Brand, Stephen Inggs, Robert Slingsby, Paul Blomkamp, Diane Victor, Deborah Bell, Claudette Schreuders, Nina Romm and Wendy Anziska.


Since its inception in 1992, the ART SALON has been a major enterprise, bringing together –under one roof – a large showcase of quality artworks, in various media and styles. In keeping with international trends, this event sees a subtle shift towards the most cutting-edge art, while still maintaining its backbone of ‘classics’, such as John Kramer and Erik Laubscher.

Contemporary, younger artists have become increasingly important since 2000, and this year the Salon will have plenty to offer on this score, with artists such as Pamela Stretton, Peter Eastman, Sanell Aggenbach, Dan Halter, Kate Gottgens, Jaco Sieberhagen, Kathryn Smith, Alexandra Ross and Stuart Bird represented.

In addition to the traditional genres of landscape and figurative painting, the ART SALON will also feature some of the best in sculpture, photography, ceramics and contemporary Shangaan beadwork.


Leading ceramic artists on this year's Salon include Louise Gelderblom, Astrid Dahl, Barbara Jackson, Hennie Meyer, Helen Vaughan, Ruan Hoffmann, Laura du Toit, Rebecca Tetley and Yvette McGee; while photographers of note include Stephen Inggs, Dale Yudelman, Kathryn Smith and Jurgen Schadeberg.

According to Korber: "This year's Art Salon promises to have a more focused selection and is more directed towards the demands of the contemporary collector than ever before, while still showing the best possible work of established South African artists. We hope this year's offering will be the most exciting ever’. ‘Given the economic crisis facing the world', she adds, "art, and especially South African art, seems to have weathered this storm amazingly well – against the most dire predictions".


For further information about this exhibition, please contact Rose Korber or Valerie Botha at ROSE KORBER ART.
Tel: 021 438 9152
Fax: 021 - 438 6262
Mobile: 083 261 1173 / 082 781 6144
email: roskorb@icon.co.za
website: http://www.rosekorberart.com/

30 Nov 2009

FONG KONG FEATURES SWISS DUO FILEWILE

FONG KONG FEATURES SWISS DUO FILEWILE
EXPLORING LINES OF DUB

Date: Saturday, December 5, 2009 at 9:00pm - 4:00am

Location: ALL NATIONS CLUB, 281 MAIN ROAD, SALT RIVER, CAPE TOWN

Fong Kong Bantu Sound System present Swiss club sensation, Filewile, as part of Cape Town leg of their African tour. TThe dub-driven Filewile duo, Dustbowl (Andreas Ryser) and Dejot (Daniel Jakob), will perform with guest vocalist Joy Frempong and Mago Flück on bass, and will collaborate with Cape Town MC Rattex on the Cape Town leg of their tour.


Filewile began in 2003 as two mobile laptop street musicians, blasting the streets with their battery-driven mobile sound-system. They have recorded and performed with artists from all over the world, own a record label, and produce music for commercials, theatre and documentaries. Their sound is constantly evolving, from dub-influenced electronica and twisted hip hop, to jangling percussion from mistreated echo devices with cheesy synthesizers.

Rapper Rattex has developed a cult following and is known as a true Cape Flats soldier, representing Khaltsha (Khayelitsha) wherever he performs. His powerful lyrics in isiXhosa, English and Cape Flats slang address important social issues in his edgy, urban style.

Fong Kong Bantus – Real Rozzano, Boeta Gee, Dubmasta China and Ntone Edjabe – will be in session too with their usual brand of genre mash-ups.

R50 gets you through the door from 9pm.

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=211687655169&ref=nf

Watch out, these congas have sharp pins in their skins



The congas in the photo were stolen recently.

A plea from Daniel Bloem:"..so if anybody hear something or see them please be so kind to contact me...Thanks so much!!!"

You can also contact me.

A few months ago some of drummer Jonno Sweetman's equipment was also stolen.

Music instruments are very expensive and these thieves will probably sell it for next to nothing, just to get a few bucks...

Please assist in getting Daniel's congas back?

27 Nov 2009

Free Camera Lens Hoods

You bought a second hand camera lens which came without the lens hood or you lost a lens hood. Do not despair. Here is a solution. Check these two sites:

http://www.lenshoods.co.uk/
http://www.lenshoods.net/

They can work equally well as the originals. Some lens hoods do not come cheap. These are brilliant solutions.

17 Nov 2009

Jazz Flute Final Recital - Monique Van Willingh

Monique Van Willingh's Jazz Flute Final Recital

Date: Thursday, November 19, 2009
Time: 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Location: College of Music, C7

With:

Monique Van Willingh: Flute/ Alto Flute/ Piccolo
Nick Williams: Piano
Shaun Johannes: Bass
Frank Paco: Drums
Bronwen Clacherty: Vibraphone/Percusiion
Lwanda Gogwana: Flugel Horn
Victor Tichart: Classical Piano

15 Nov 2009

BASS TRIO!!!

An invitation from bassist Alistair Andrews:

All 3 of us (Alistair Andrews, Chantal Willie and Sammy Webber) will be working as a trio for the first time.

Since all 3 off us are working on other projects this event will not be repeated soon.

A video recording will be made of the performance /workshop.
The event is on the house (free)


So students, friends and enemies can come and enjoy the morning!!
Thanking you in advance.
Alistair

CU Sat 28 Nov 2009 @ 11:am at Paul Bothner Music, Claremont.

http://www.alistair.co.za/
http://myspace.com/alistairandrews
http://www.warwick.de/modules/endorser/endorser.php?lang=EN&endorserID=219&katID=14569&cl=EN
http://ctbasscentre.ning.com/

http://www.bothner.co.za/

11 Nov 2009

Mark Fransman & Akoustik Knot

Catch MAKESON BROWNE (Mark Fransman) & his new quartet, AKOUSTIK KNOT this THURSDAY 12 October 2009, 19:30 @ FOGEYS (old Railway house, Muizenberg). Call Magdeline @ (021) 788 3252 to book.

The quartet features, Brydon Bolton (double bass), Heinrich Goosen (drums & cymbals), Darren English (trumpet, flugelhorn & pocket trumpet) and Makeson Browne (saxophones, alto-clarinet and spoken word).

The group is about to release their debut album called, "Courting the Now", so come and catch them now and hear the music before it hits the streets!



For more information or bookings call John Belyeu @ 072 015 5888

http://www.fogeys.co.za/

08 Nov 2009

“JOURNEY 4 SIGHT n’ SERVICE CYCLE TOUR”

"JOURNEY 4 SIGHT n' SERVICE CYCLE TOUR"
SUNDAY 10 JANUARY 2010

Journey 4 Sight n' Service is a fundraising event organised by the Kirstenbosch Lions Club, and is the first PPA cycle tour of the 2010 calendar. This a great way to lead up to the new fun ride season leading up to the Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour.

Journey 4 Sight n' Service has been in existence for the past 24 years. The event starts at the Cape Academy, Firgrove Way, Constantia and uses the roads of the South Peninsula. The ride will be the 25th anniversary of the tour and the first 1250 finishers will receive a commemorative medal.



The money raised from this event is used for sight and community service projects.
Exciting lucky draw prizes on offer.

Enter early and save substantially on the entry fee. Entry on the day of the event possible but please arrive early to register.

It’s a great ride. Looking forward to a bumper attendance.

Enquiries:
Les Salo 082 789 7744
Anthony Doman 083 445 3049
Book on line: www.pedalpower.org.za

02 Nov 2009

ARTSCAPE 10 : CELEBRATING 10 years of change ARTSCAPE OPERA HOUSE : 8 Nov 2009

Celebrating 10 years of change, diversity and a new name ARTSCAPE has planned a star studded evening of entertainment representing the rich cultures and performing arts of the Western Cape. ‘ARTSCAPE 10’ is to be held in the newly refurnished Opera House on Sunday 8 November 2009 at 19:00. Booking is open for this spectacular event directed by Paul Warwick Griffin. Janine Neethling is the musical director and Richard Cock will conduct the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra (CPO).



From laities to legends, classics to jazz, traditional and contemporary genres form the programme. And, together with the magic of the CPO, Sibongele Khumalo, Jazz Art Dance Theatre, Latosi 'Madosini' Mphahleni, the Umtyityimbo Dance Group, Zip Zap Circus, Jikeleza, André Schwartz, Laurika Rauch, Sibongile Mngoma, Emo Adams, Cape Town City Ballet, Vadhini Indian Arts Academy, African Chord Melodies and Voices of the Nation (Cape Town Opera), this unique occasion promises to be an unforgettable evening not to be missed.



Tickets for ARTSCAPE 10 cost R100 and R150 and may be purchased from Artscape Dial-a-Seat 021 421-7695, Computicket, Shoprite and Checkers outlets or on line www.computicket.com.

Concert of Babu@Alliance Française 4 November 2009

Alliance Française Cape Town has organised some brilliant concerts and we have to be grateful for their contribution towards keeping the arts and culture alive.

Wednesday, 4 November 2009, they are organising another exciting concert. If you have not seen Babu in action, here is your opportunity.

Wednesdsay 4 November
Concert of Babu @Alliance Française
20h / R40.
more info here

Alliance Française
155 Loop Street, Cape Town
culture.cpt@alliance.org.za
www.alliance.org.za
021 423 56 99

Babu website: http://www.babu.co.za/

23 Oct 2009

The Richtersveld

In a recent article one of South Africa's popular dj's made a comment why he loves South Africa - he said that you can get into your car, drive for 30 km and discover new places you have never been to, before.

Well, the Richtersveld is more than 30 km away from most of us. It is one of South Africa's very interesting places and recently went through a very successful land claims settlement.

Here are some links:
http://www.richtersveld.net/

http://www.sanparks.org/parks/richtersveld/

A friend of mine and his brother, recently made a trip through the Richtersveld. Here are some of their pictures:

Please note: pictures copyright - Adriaan and Marius Koen















"Jazz and freedom go hand in hand. That explains it. There isn't any more to add to it. If I do add to it, it gets complicated. That's something for you to think about. You think about it and dig it. You dig it..." Thelonious Monk
"Jazz and freedom go hand in hand. That explains it. There isn't any more to add to it. If I do add to it, it gets complicated. That's something for you to think about. You think about it and dig it. You dig it..." Thelonious Monk

Hamba Kahle Winston Mankunku Ngozi - Tributes

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