Lion's Head on a Sunny Autumn Day

Facing Table Mountain you cannot really overlook Lion's Head to your right. You cannot visit Cape Town, without taking a walk up Lion's Head. The walk up to the top is a moderately easy walk, but with all walks up the mountain, please take the necessary precautions. Note that there is an alternative to the chains. Undoubtedly, the walk up to the top will offer you some of the best panoramic views of Cape Town. For more info please check these...

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FIFA Fan Fest - Cape Town

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2010 Amy Biehl Youth Spirit Awards

The Amy Biehl Foundation will be hosting the third annual Youth Spirit Award event on 14 August 2010. Nominations for this annual award are based on the nominee’s initiative and dedication in service to others. The Award goes to young people who are already making a difference. Our hope is to challenge them to greater heights of service through the recognition of the Award and exposure to Amy Biehl’s life and work. A Selection Committee will choose the finalists and winner from the nominations. At the event, the winner will receive prizes to...

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BENEFIT CONCERT FOR ROBBIE JANSEN

Master saxophonist, singer and band leader for more than 30 years, Robbie Jansen will blow you away with his charismatic style in the Theatre @ Bridge House on Saturday 22 May 2010. Robbie is one of the Cape's leading entertainers and has been a driving force in the development of the 'Cape Jazz Style'. Despite his illness, Robbie packs a powerful punch with his special style of jazz, and still wows audiences with his signature rendition of Georgia...

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BADILISHA LIVE POETRY FESTIVAL AT CAPE TOWN CITY HALL

Badilisha Live – a poetry performance platform for African voices - returns to host five outstanding local and international poets at the Cape Town City Hall on 21 and 22 May, 19h30. The stellar line up includes World Slam Poetry Winner, Anis Mojgani from the USA, local talent Blaq pearl, rhythm-driven wordsmith croc E moses, Candian/Jamaican star d’bi young and Emmy-Award winning artist, Kwame Dawes. The event will be followed by music. Food and bar. Tickets are R 60 at Computicket For more visit http://badilishapoetry.com/site/ or call 021...

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Kyle Shepherd Trio in Concert:UCT College of Music

Kyle Shepherd Trio in Concert SHANE COOPER double bass JONNO SWEETMAN drums KYLE SHEPHERD piano, saxophone, voice Friday, 21 May 2010, 20:00 UCT College of Music * BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL * R60.00 (R40.00 Students & Pensioners: proof required) To book click here or email info@kyleshepherd.co.za call 079 256 9030 For his Debut Album ‘fineART’, Shepherd earned two South African Music Award 2010 nominations for ‘Best Traditional Jazz Album’ and...

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Mary Lou Williams Centennial Celebration: From Swing to Sacred Music, a Journey of Faith

Got this info from my friend Richard Nelson - if you are going to be in Boston, Massachusetts, United States on Sunday, 9 May 2010, do not miss out on this: Pianist Geri Allen & narrator Fr. Peter F. O'Brien S.J. celebrate Mary Lou Williams centennial with Aardvark Jazz Orchestra -- May 9, 2010 Mary Lou Williams Centennial Celebration: From Swing to Sacred Music, a Journey of Faith The Aardvark Jazz Orchestra, with pianist Geri Allen, will...

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Cape Town for Haiti Concert

The magnitude 7.0 earthquake which hit Haiti on 12 January 2010, caused major damages which are going to take a very long time to repair. Although it is almost four months since the disaster struck, the people of Haiti is still in great need to alleviate some of the consequences of the earthquake.Some very respected artists in Cape Town "will be raising their voices to raise much-needed funds for our fellow man in need. Book at Computicket now and...

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IMPROVISATION WORKSHOP - Cape Town Big Band Jazz Festival 2010.

As part of the Cape Town Big Band Jazz Festival 2010 celebrations Marcus Wyatt will be a guest artist with the UCT Big Band and he will be participating in the Alumni Big Band. Marcus will also be hosting an improvisation workshop. Details below. Date: Friday 28th May 2010 Venue: Room C7, S.A. College of Music, Rondebosch Time: 15h30 – 17h30 Bookings: email ann@ctbigbandjazzfest.co.za Please register your attendance early as seating is limited. Attendance...

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FEYA FAKU LIVE @ Darkie Café

Trumpeter Feya Faku plays music from his new and fourth album, Hope and Honour. The 10-track album was recorded live at Bird’s Eye Jazz Club in Basel, Switzerland with renowned Swiss jazz musicians. “Ornette Coleman might be meeting a very South African preacher, as jagged, edgy motifs resolve into a rousing bluesy, gospel shout”, says Business Day columnist and author Gwen Ansell describing one of tracks in the new CD. 18h00 Saturday 08 May 2010 Darkie...

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