Iziko Museums of South Africa, in partnership with Vidamemoria Heritage Consultants, will host a seminar: Debating Space, History and Heritage, the Bo-Kaap Sites on 20 November 2012. The event will take place in the Community Hall at the Iziko Bo-Kaap Museum, Wale Street at 09:00. The Bo-Kaap area has a multi-faceted history. Its architectural heritage, links with the history of slavery, the development and spread of Islam and its contribution to the development of the Afrikaans language are examples of its significance, not only for Cape Town and the Western Cape but, for South Africa as a whole. The Tana Baru Cemetery, the Prayer Quarry and various other sites of the Bo-Kaap have weathered a number of storms in the past, including the Slums Act of 1934, the Group Areas Act and, in recent years, a property boom, encroaching commercialization and gentrification. These heritage sites represent a diversity of narratives, many of which still have to be adequately researched and told. This public dialogue is aimed at stimulating a wider interest in these heritage sites and encouraging greater understanding of Bo-Kaap’s historical and cultural significance. Furthermore, it seeks to encourage a sharing of memories linked to Bo-Kaap sites, in order to build more inclusive narratives of the area and to gain commitment to developing effective strategies for the preservation and interpretation of these sites. Speakers will include Mr Osman Shaboodien (Bo-Kaap Civic Association Chairperson), Dr Noëleen Murray (Geography Department, University of Western Cape) and Professor Stephen Townsend (School of Architecture, Planning and Geomatics, University of Cape Town). The seminar is open to members of the public and entrance is free. For further information contact Paul Tichmann, Curator: Iziko Social History; phone: 021 – 467 7215; e-mail: ptichmann@iziko.org.za Date: 20 November 2012 Venue: Iziko Bo-Kaap Museum Community Hall Registration: 09h00 – …
Blurring of boundaries in new digital landscape at GIPCA’s Live Art Festival
Our digital lives come to the fore as artists give credence to concerns over the boundaries between electronic constructs and reality, at GIPCA’s Live Art Festival taking place in Cape Town between 30 November and 4 December 2012. Swiss Theatre director, space designer, and curator Boris Nikitin presents Imitation of Life - a profound piece which points to the origin of our suspicion that things might not be what they appear to be; and an extraordinary interpretation of Woyzeck, featuring a live audio stream of the performance on the web. Paradise is a religious term for a place in which existence is positive, harmonious and timeless. It is conceptually a counter image of the supposed miseries of human civilisation. Some people say paradise is something different for each person. Highway to Heaven/Paradise Road is a conversation between two artists trying to get to that place called Paradise; Hlengiwe Lushaba Madlala(2006 Standard Bank Young Artist Award Winner for Dance) and Sdu Majola have worked together on a number of projects and bring a wealth of local and international choreographic and directorial experience to this piece, which unpacks questions surrounding boundaries, and the effect of borders in society. Locating these issues in the over abundance of social media, The Digital Man is a live performance installation that grapples with juxtaposition of Real Identity (what may be regarded as the essence), and Digital Identity. In a world filled with overbearing but hypnotic multi-media experiences, affirmations through outside electronic, disembodied ‘hits’ are critiqued through meticulous sculpting of live performance with media. Comprising rising stars, writer Gabriella Pinto and performer Imaan Isaacs, The Poor Artists, who present this work, operate as a collective and aim to create work that inspires intrigues and provokes audiences. James Webb has been working on both large-scale installations in galleries and museums as well as unannounced …
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ROCKING OUR CITY AT GRANDWEST
ROCKING OUR CITY AT GRANDWEST Cape Town performers to shine in the spotlight Date Saturday 24 November 2012 Time 20h00 Venue Grand Arena, GrandWest Tickets From R150 to R220 Booking Computicket GrandWest CSI’s entertaining variety show Rocking Our City will be staged at the GrandWest Grand Arena on Saturday 24 November. In addition to headline artists Danny K and Loyiso Bala the line up will include popular Capetonian performers to give the show a colourful local flavour. Keeping it all together during the show will be the irrepressible duo of Soli Philander and comedian Kurt Schoonraad, who need no introduction. The Cape Town contingent includes our own incredible opera singer James Bhemgee, who first shot to fame as the SA’s Got Talent 2010 winner. From singing in the streets, where he worked as a street sweeper, Bhemgee has recently released his debut CD, Vincero. Another favourite Capetonian performer who was given a spotlight in the SA’s Got Talent contest is Mady Abrahams, who was the runner up to James Bhemgee. From her rousing rendition of Whitney Houston’s One Moment In Time Mady’s vocal range has taken her as far afield as the Arab states and she has just released her debut album It’s all about you. And no celebration of Cape Town’s musical talent would be complete without the legendary Mr Zayn Adams who celebrates his 50th Musical Anniversary this year and is considered by many to be one of SA’s finest singers ever. Also sharing the stage will be versatile pianist Camillo Lombard who regularly performs with many of South Africa’s leading artists and musicians when he is not teaching aspiring musicians. Also on the bill is Jeremy Olivier, a Jazz graduate of UCT, who performs throughout South Africa and abroad as a vocalist and guitarist. His recent career highlights include singing backing vocals for George Benson and playing guitar for the Welsh classical singer Katherine Jenkins. For this and much more, don’t miss …
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DANIEL BEDINGFIELD opens the Old Mutual Summer Sunset concert series
UK based Daniel Bedingfield, who has previously charted at #1 in South Africa, will be opening the Old Mutual Summer Sunset concert series on 25 November at Kirstenbosch. Daniel Bedingfield's pop wizardry earned him a BRIT Award, six U.K. Top 10 singles and 4 million in album sales from 2001 to 2004. The songwriter who rocketed to the top of the pop world with Gotta Get Thru This is back in a huge way. His new material moves adroitly between dance-floor bangers and R&B-spiked rock, freak-funk and chilling piano ballads, effects-heavy electro and sunny island reggae. “There are a million ways of self-expression, and I can’t hold to one style," he says. "There isn’t one sound in my head, there are thousands." After leaving his record company and with it the concept that there was only one way to do things in this business, he struck out on his own. Mounting a campaign through PledgeMusic he reconnected with his still-ardent fans and fostered a spate of new releases — each seemingly springing from a different creative impulse. Ambitious, bold, brazen even, his new EP Stop The Traffik - Secret Fear, Daniel is taking a distinctly different approach from his former pop-loving, uber-calculated chart topping debut . He is venturing into brave new territory carving out his claim as the wild and diverse wide-eyed crooner he has always been. The proceeds from this release in part benefit Bedingfield’s global charity Stop The Traffik, an organization that fights to prevent human slavery and works to prosecute the traffickers. The son of New Zealand philanthropists who relocated to London to work in the areas affected by the Brixton riots, Bedingfield and his two talented sisters, Natasha and Nikola Rachelle (The Golden Phoenix), were reared in a musical household surrounded by the diverse sounds of the time — the Police, Rage Against the Machine, Nirvana, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder and Bob Dylan — as well as the reggae embraced by his family’s many …
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Garden Route women up to the challenge
Hundreds of female runners along the Garden Route took to the streets of George at the weekend to raise money for charity. The inaugural Heather Park SUPERSPAR Sunrise Challenge saw almost 400 participants take full advantage of perfect weather conditions to raise R5 000 for special needs school Up With Down’s on Saturday. The women-only event – which followed an undulating course through the suburbs of Heather Park and Rooirivier Rif – offered 5km, 10km and 2km relay options. “We decided to hold a women’s race as we wanted to do something different,” said Heather Park SUPERSPAR owner Duncan Brown. “We also wanted to add a fun element, so men were allowed to enter if they were dressed in drag.” Brown said pupils from the school held a market day at Heather Park SUPERSPAR every Thursday to raise funds and this gave him the idea to use the race as a platform to support their efforts. He said they were hoping to attract more than a thousand runners to next year’s event. “Our aim is to help people in our area while having some fun, but we need the support of the community.” Race organiser Danie Raubenheimer, from the George Nedbank Running Club, said planning for next year’s event would start soon and that businesses and schools would be their main focus. “We would also like to get more top athletes to take part because children love to see their heroes in action.” The prize for the best-dressed male went to Jan Nel while the Purple Turtles was voted the best-dressed relay team. Melissa van Rensburg of George won the 10km feature event ahead of Alison Jordaan (George) and Lisl Grobler (Knysna). Go to www.facebook.com/sparinaction to view some fun photos of the race and to keep abreast of SPAR’s initiatives in the Eastern Cape. Issued by: Full Stop Communications Coetzee Gouws 082 575 7991 041 368 4992 coetzee@fullstopcom.com www.fullstopcom.com On behalf of: SPAR Eastern Cape More Info: …
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Traffic Clothing Summer Fashion Show
Winter is being evicted. It has overstayed its welcome and it is time for summer and Traffic Clothing to take over. A preview to all that Traffic Clothing has to offer will be showcased at Canal Walk Centre Court on the 9th of November. It is sure to be a memorable event and a good way to prepare for the summer season. Traffic Clothing events never fail to enthuse guests and will not disappoint with this summer’s hottest looks. Key trends for the upcoming summer season include: bright tropical – nothing says ‘summer’ more than tropical print and colours; graphic print – don’t just make a statement, wear a statement; neon – because bright is beautiful; denim – when in doubt dress denim! Then lastly, the most anticipated theme of the evening, the garment that speaks femininity - swimwear. MC for the evening, Leigh-Anne Williams, Expresso presenter and Good Hope FM news reader, will introduce these exciting summer themes and the entertainment throughout the show. Models by 20management will be transformed into Traffic Clothing goddesses with the help of Kavanagh’s Hair Studio, Kohl Make-up and Traffic Clothing’s very own fashion guru, Gareth Botha. Guests will be greeted upon arrival with delicious canapés served by Café Magnifico and are invited to enjoy a Scheckter’s Organic drink, while being treated to sensational music in preparation for the display of clothes for your eyes’ pleasure. Spot prizes are up for grabs (thank you, Nu Metro Canal Walk!) but only if you bring your business card for the lucky draw! Its summer and the memories are just waiting to happen! [ends] Event details: Date: 9th November 2012 Venue: Canal Walk, Centre Court Time: 7pm For more information contact: Lara Rall Younique Concepts info@youniqueconcepts.co.za 021 433 0930 More Info: Author: Lara Rall from Younique Concepts. Originally distributed by MyPR.co.za. No of Images Uploaded: One To gain access to One image/s please Like, Tweet or +1 this …
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OLD MUTUAL SUMMER SUNSET CONCERTS AT KIRSTENBOSCH presents a star -studded line up for 2012/13
Visitors to Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden have enjoyed lazy summer Sunday afternoons listening to the best in local and international music over a number of years. The 2012/2013 season of Old Mutual Summer Sunset concerts promises to be a year of memorable musicians, not least because it is a celebration of 21 years of concerts and the Centenary of the Garden. World renowned, the concerts are on most tourists’ agenda as an opportunity to see a Garden that offers a taste of the Cape’s floral heritage in all its beauty; to soak up an atmosphere of congeniality and enjoy world-class music under the shadow of Table Mountain. This coming season launching on Sunday November 25, 2012 through until April 7, 2013 brings with it music that transcends all ages and genres. This Sunday afternoon tradition is one of the experiences that make Cape Town so unique – the chance to experience the best artists performing in one of the world’s most beautiful places. Says Frank Brooks, Sponsorship Manager for sponsor Old Mutual: “This season marks the fifth year we have been a part of this iconic Cape Town event. We are immensely proud that the Old Mutual Summer Sunset concerts have become a staple on the local and international tourism calendar, and that we as a brand can help these artists do great things on such a prestigious stage”. For the popular groups, and the exciting new performers in the country, it is a mark of achievement to have been on the Kirstenbosch stage - and to be invited back. This year’s line up welcomes back old favourites: Mango Groove, Zebra and Giraffe, Prime Circle, Arno Carstens, The Parlotones, Jimmy Dludlu, Freshlyground, Goldfish and Natasha Meister and introduces some hot new acts that will thrill their audiences. Opening the season on November 25 is international star and UK based Daniel Bedingfield. His pop wizardry is renowned, award winning and seriously funky. Having previously charted #1 in South Africa expect to hear some new material …
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Art in Clay – SA’s Finest Ceramics on Display in Franschhoek
Kicking off with a weekend of gallery launches, classical music, open gardens at their spring best and a potters’ market, the annual ART IN CLAY series of ceramics exhibitions in Franschhoek runs from 27 October to 16 November 2012. Participating galleries include Artefact, The Ceramics Gallery, Ebony, The Gallery at Grande Provence, IS ART and the La Motte Museum. These galleries will all be hosting unique exhibitions and talks, with work on display by famous women potters from our past, Franschhoek artists and some of South Africa’s leading ceramicists. ART IN CLAY is the brainchild of one of the doyens of SA porcelain, Franschhoek resident David Walters, who recently won the Merit Award at the Ceramics SA National Exhibition in Pretoria. Over the opening weekend, 27-28 October, the Cape Craft and Design Institute will partner with the local Lions Club to host the potters’ market in front of the Franschhoek Town Hall, as part of the Lions Open Garden Festival. A fine variety of craft-art, functional ceramics and porcelain by Western Cape potters will be on sale to the public. This weekend also hosts the Franschhoek Classic Music Festival in various venues around the town. The line-up includes lunch and dinner concerts featuring Daniele Pascal, Albie van Schalkwyk, Christopher Duigan, David Saleras, Maxine Matthews, Beverley Chiat, Federico Freschi, Zorada Temming, the Simunye Choir, Stanislav Angelov, Willie van Zyl, Guy Deacon and Charles Lazar. For more information on the Art in Clay festival, contact Michelle Walters on 021 876 4304 or email waltware@mweb.co.za. More Info: Author: Fiona Gordon from The Famous Idea Trading Co. Originally distributed by MyPR.co.za. No of Images Uploaded: Two To gain access to Two image/s please Like, Tweet or +1 this article: [l2g] Images: La Motte Gallery. David Walters Piece. [/l2g] …
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FALKE SUPPORTS RIDE THE RHINO
Leading sock manufacturer, FALKE Textiles, has pledged their support for the Ride the Rhino 2012 and will be giving each of the expected 400 participants a funky pair of arm warmers in an effort to further raise awareness for this very worthy cause. The Ride the Rhino is a 3 day stage event (± 250km) starts on Friday, 5 October 2012 in Langebaan, and ends Sunday, 7 October at Nitida Wine Estate with the Season of Sauvignon Blanc Festival in Durbanville. FALKE group manufacturing executive, Anton Lotz and operations manager, Dietmar Walser will be doing their bit for conservation when they tackle the 150km White Rhino route, joining them to represent FALKE this year is husband-and-wife team Thorkild and Michelle Nielsen. The Rhino Ride is the first stage race that allowed scholars to partake. The MTB Clubs at Boys High, Paarl Gymnasium, Strand High and Grey are huge and they already indicated that they will be entering. This year the race has a Black Rhino (250km) and a White Rhino / Junior Rhino route (+/- 150km), which accommodates both serious and social rider. The race is tough and will always be with protecting the Renosterveld in mind. Water and Spectator Points along the way like !KwaTtu San Park, Buffelsfontein Game Reserve, Groote Post, Cloof and Nassau Wine Estates offer the family the opportunity to see parents passing by, as well as accommodation, food and entertainment for all. ENDS More Info: https://www.falke.co.za Author: Christel Liebenberg from Peridot Communications. Originally distributed by MyPR.co.za. No of Images Uploaded: One To gain access to One image/s please Like, Tweet or +1 this article: [l2g] Images: FALKE group manufacturing executive, Anton Lotz and operations manager, Dietmar Walser. [/l2g] …
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RE-CM invests in Knysna race
Title sponsor RE-CM has upped the ante by offering almost R100 000 worth of prizes in next year’s Knysna 200 mountain bike race, for which entries opened this week. The third edition of the three-stage race, which takes place along the Garden Route from June 7, now offers a R45 000 prize purse for the winners. In addition RE-CM, an asset management company, will be giving away unit trusts to the value of R50 000 in a raffle, with proceeds from ticket sales going to race’s charity of choice. According to race organiser Patric Mosterd, the increased investment will go a long way towards making the 200km event one of the most prestigious and sought-after on the mountain biking calendar. “This is about proper mountain biking and awesome single track. The pros can race it in the red from beginning to end but it’s also a great experience for first-time stage racers.” Last year’s event was won by Louis Bresler-Knipe and Jaco Venter of Team Contego-28E, while the bizhub-FCF pairing of Yolandi du Toit and Leana de Jager took the women’s title. Mosterd said the field would be strictly limited to 300 riders, across the solo and team categories, in order to retain the overall quality of the event. “What makes the race so special is that the daily stages start with the best riding in the forest – there’s no junk miles getting to the trails.” He said the 74km first stage, featuring 1 540m of ascent, would roll out from the Knysna Elephant Park, pass through lush Wittedrift farms and follow the old railway line to the lagoonside finish. “The highlight on day one must be riding ‘Parks se Pad’, which is the Holy Grail of all mountain bike routes in the area. The RE-CM Knysna 200 is the only event to traverse this beautiful stretch of indigenous forest.” The 68km second stage, which climbs 1 250m, starts in Rheenendal and takes riders through the “no-go” sections of the Garden Route National Park. “This is elephant territory and riding this section of …