Camerata Tinta Barocca will play diverse works from the Baroque era, including a Handel organ concerto with Grant Brasler, a Bach cantata with Patrick Tikolo, and works by Vivaldi and Biber.
Venue:
Baxter Concert Hall, Rondebosch
Contact details:
Book at Computicket or at Door Gillian Lindner 021 6502640 or 083 2285819

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Time: 8.15 pm
Entrance: R50 / Senior Citizens and students: R35 / Learners: R25
Type of Event: Music

It should also be obvious that their front man gets his on stage energy and high leg kicks from Angus Young and the other members of ACDC. The Wilson Rock Trio is made up of Tammy, Paul and Gareth Wilson. All three members use their very individual voices and instruments to produce the unique sound that is SGQ. All three members originate from hardy Eastern Cape stock, born and bred in the tiny town of Molteno . While SGQ is based in Joburg, the band tour though out the year – both in South Africa and our neighbouring states. The front man and lead guitarist of SGQ will stand out immediately because of his enthusiasm for tequila, tight pants and tattoos. Gareth Wilson re-introduced super skinny jeans and a passion for performance. His untreated approach to performing has become synonymous with impromptu jam sessions and the bringing together of unlikely musicians and their often converse music genres. When asked what career he would have perused instead of music, Gareth simply stated that, “When I realised that making a living from music was a reality, being a muso was an easy choice”. He believes that in an age when music can be over produced, it’s important to give your audience a well rehearsed and honest show – spontaneity adds an essential energy and dimension to all of SGQ’s live performances. On the drums, on the vocals, Mr Paul Wilson...who is not only the talented SGQ drummer but also one of SA’s hottest male celebrities, as voted by Heat readers nationwide. As brothers, Paul and Gareth have been playing together for as long as they can remember. “Paul and I have been playing together and brawling for the last 20 yrs, it’s all we know”. Like the two other band members, Paul settled into his career as a musician from an early age, “Music just took over”. He can be described as a high energy drummer who pays equal attention to his technical delivery as well as his crowd pleasing performance. Like the legendary John Bonham and Keith Moon, he will never just be the guy at the back of the stage holding down the beat. Don’t let the attentive brown eyes and petite frame of this dinky bass player fool you into a false sense of stereotype. The sheer volume and quality of this little lady’s voice brings the house down every time and makes Tammy Wilson an irreplaceable asset in this close nit trio. The trained ear will be able to pick up Tammy’s classical music background. She began her formal music studies in vocal and cello before taking up the position of bass player in SGQ. She started touring straight after school and hasn’t looked back since. The personalities, passion and raw talent of each member converge together to ensure that this band’s sound remains fun, poignant and completely contagious. In terms of contemporary favourites, the Band looked to the likes of the Foo Fighters, Kings of Leon and Wolfmother as references for the sound of their latest album Delusions of Grandeur. This much anticipated release was recorded and produced in Cape Town by Theo Crous and is set to hit stores on 1 March 2011. This album is not only their most collaborative effort as a band, but also show case the individual strengths of each member. SGQ has a truly diverse and wide reaching audience. Their lyrics are well penned and pertinent, their stage energy is infectious and listeners all over South Africa can’t help rocking to the old school yet inventive sound of SGQ. After watching one of their performances...the gents will want to Be the Lion, while all the ladies wish they were The Girl Who Saved the World.
Venue:
Die Boer Theatre Restaurant-Durbanville
Contact details:
021 979 1911

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Time: 20:30
Entrance: R80-00
Type of Event: Music

We kick off the year with our first Themed Tasting – the Steenberg Sensory Tasting. This delicious tasting journey engages all the senses, bringing the magic of wine to life in a completely new way. You will learn how to use your sense of smell to determine the underlying flavours of a wine; your sense of touch to gauge whether it’s too hot or too cold; and your sense of sight to determine the blend of the wine, to name but a few!
Venue:
Executive Tasting Room
Contact details:
021 713 2211

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Time: 18:00 for 18:30
Entrance: R100
Type of Event: Other

Ann Katrin Naidu(mezzo-soprano), Sebastian Noack(baritone), Amanda Kleinbart(horn), Boris Kusnezow(piano), Franz Peter Fischer (violin), Nadine Sahebdel-Feger(violin), Mathias Feger(viola), Friedmann Dressler(violoncello). This Cape Classic concert at Oude Libertas promises an open air experience with a swing and playful ease under the stars of the South African sky! Haydn will entertain you with his diverting trio for strings at its best. Anton Reicha (1770 – 1836) is known as the Father of the Wind Quintet. His horn quintet is full of new ideas and flexibility and demonstrates a dazzling array of musical formats. In the second half, the Cape Classic artists will wrap you in the delightful musical world of J Offenbach. Roses of the South and songs from Die Fledermaus by J Strauss will round off this cheerful programme.
Venue:
Oude Libertas Amphitheatre, Stellenbosch
Contact details:
Bondina Osterhoff

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Time: 20h15
Entrance: R140
Type of Event: Music, Theatre, Outdoors, Other, Bandstand

Situated at the Constantia Waldorf School, tucked away in the Kindergarten building is the only permanent Puppet Theatre in South Africa. The Rainbow Puppet Theatre has been performing to the public every Saturday morning at 10h00 and 11h15 for 20 years (on 14th May 2012)! Our artistically painted theatre has a permanent team of five puppeteers complimented with full stage lighting, beautiful glove, rod and shadow puppets and even live music. We can seat up to 80 guests! Although our shows are widely regarded as entertainment for children, adults who come into contact with it soon fall under its enchanted spell. Aside from a few other stories, our Rainbow Puppet Theatre usually performs well-known Grimm’s Fairy Tales such as ‘Snow White and Rose Red’, ‘Sleeping Beauty’ and ‘Hansel and Gretel’. We have about 16 different stories altogether which rotates on a monthly basis. The show for the Month of February is The Frog Prince. The Duration of the show is approx 35min.Parking is ample and free and we also have tea, coffee, juices and eats on sale.
Venue:
The Rainbow Puppet Theatre situated at The Constantia Waldorf School, Spaanschemat River Road, Constantia
Contact details:
Alison 021 783 2063 therainbow.puppettheatre@gmail.com

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Time: 10am and 11.15am
Entrance: R20 children & R20 adults
Type of Event: Theatre

The Butler returns for a 5th adventure in this murder-mystery show where the AUDIENCE decides at certain points throughout the show what happens next! When an ex-Bollywood movie star is thrust into an undercover operation in the household of a wealthy crime boss, a thrilling chain of events is set in motion where ANYTHING can happen! This hilarious comedy from writer/director Justin Wilkinson is an edge-of-your-seat, exhilarating ride with suspicious characters, outrageous antics and twisting plots right up to the final reveal! It runs for FOUR shows only at Artscape, so make sure you get your tickets TODAY at Computicket!
Venue:
Artscape Arena
Contact details:
Bookings at Computicket or Artscape (021 421 7695)

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Time: 20h15
Entrance: R49-R75
Type of Event: Theatre

STORYSHOP – The Joy and Call of Stories. Find the Storyteller inside. Climb inside stories and tell them from the inside. Listen to them, Shape them. Taste them on your tongue. Reconnect to creativity, memory and imagination. A four-week story workshop series. Runs every Saturday afternoon, 14:00 – 17:00, 04 - 25 February 2012.
Venue:
Frank Joubert Art Centre, Newlands
Contact details:
0829361898

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Time: 14:00 - 17:00
Entrance: R1300.00
Type of Event: Other

Every Saturday from 9 pm David Berman will play live at Caturra Coffee Shop
Venue:
Caturra Coffee Shop 41 Regent Road, Sea Point
Contact details:
Mark 021 434 5160

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Time: 9 pm
Entrance: R0
Type of Event: Music

An invigorating ending to a summer day Enjoy balmy summer evenings at Twelve Apostles Hotel, tucking into the most South African of meals, a traditional braai which includes a variety of deliciously crisp fresh salads and a range of succulent meat cooked over coals. The picturesque views of the ocean and whiff of grilled to perfection tender roasted meat are available every Thursday from 18:30 during the month of February in the Café Grill at the Twelve Apostles Hotel.
Venue:
Twelve Apostles Hotel
Contact details:
Nicita 021 424 0470

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Time: 18:30
Entrance: R 350 per person
Type of Event: Outdoors

During the months of February and March, De Krans Wine Cellar, situated in the quaint little town of Calitzdorp alongside the well known Route 62, will once again offer visitors to the area the opportunity to pick deliciously sweet Hanepoot grapes. This fun-filled picking experience will take place from 8 February to 3 March 2012, and will be made available every day (except Sundays) from 08h00 until 16h00. Grapes cost R4.90/kg and visitors are welcome to bring their own containers. Alternatively containers can be purchased at De Krans at a minimal cost. Picking grapes can lead to visitors working up a hefty appetite, and to cater for this need Vygieshof Home for the Aged will be offering delicious braaivleis meals on Wednesdays and Saturdays, between 11h00 and 14h00. As these meals have proven to be extremely popular in the past, booking is essential. Besides picking their own grapes, a visit to this award-winning cellar also affords visitors the opportunity to sample, at no extra cost, their range of 2011 award-winning wines. One of these being the De Krans Cape Tawny Port, a double gold medal winner at the 2011 Michelangelo International Wine Awards, Champion Private Wine Cellar at the 2011 SA Young Wine Show and more recently received a 5-star rating in the 2012 Platter's South African Wine Guide for the De Krans 2009 Cape Vintage Reserve Port.
Venue:
De Krans Wine Farm, Calitzdorp
Contact details:
For bookings and further enquiries contact Helet Viljoen or Bessie Swanepoel at the farm on 044 213 3314 or email them at dekrans@mweb.co.za

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Time: 08h00 until 16h00
Entrance: Grapes cost R4.90/kg
Type of Event: Outdoors

GOOD NIGHT, A PROVACTIVE ART EXHBITION EXPLORING THE POWER AND FRAGILITY OF WOMEN Established South African artist, Heike Davies, will hold her first solo exhibition since 2005, at the Barnard Gallery from the 2nd of February 2012. The exhibition entitled “Good-Night”, will feature bold figurative mixed media paintings that explore the power of female sexuality. This powerful exhibition of 30 paintings, explores the contradictory perceptions of women as objects of desire, abuse and fear. “The work talks about female sexuality, as one of the most powerful forces, yet it is the very thing that renders women completely vulnerable,” says Davies. The emotive work combines elements from traditional portraiture with something that is more uncomfortable and raw. Her subjects, a pantheon of women, some taken from commercial mass media images, others are women from the sex industry, and some are friends. The differences between them are blurred and merged; it is difficult to tell which are prostitutes, fashion models, friends or porn stars. On the canvases the subjects merge into a nameless, faceless confrontation, they are all portrayed as women in a way that is fragile yet fierce in their strength. The works juxtapose vulnerability and assertion. Many of the subjects shut their eyes in escape from the viewers prying eyes, to evade the questions, judgments, yet somehow they are all very present. Yet, others are painted in a formal frontal perspective and challenge the viewer directly with their very direct confrontational gazes. Yet all somehow manage to present themselves naked before you, vulnerable, defiant and beautiful. This work portrays women in unadulterated honesty, contrasting virtue with a common and underlying primal sense of allure. The over-riding feeling of the works is beauty – and the complexity that surrounds beauty – the blessing and the curse of being female. “Heike’s latest body of work is a both powerful and thought provoking, a must view for those looking to be inspired, “ concludes Chris Barnard, owner of the Barnard Gallery. The exhibition will open on the 2nd of February 2012 and run until of 7th of March 2012. Visit www.barnardgallery.com for more information or email info@barnardgallery.com to receive regular updates about the exhibition. About the Artist: Davies, was born in 1976, has a BA degree in Fine Art from the Michaelis School of Fine Art, University of Cape Town, in 2000. During her studies she was awarded the Maciver Scholarship (1999 and 2000) and was placed on the Dean’s Merit List (1999 and 2000. Her work is represented in the public and corporate art collections of: SANG, Pretoria Art Museum, Sanlam, Sandton
Venue:
The Barnard Gallery
Contact details:
021 671 1553

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Time: 18H00
Entrance: Free
Type of Event: Other

A provocative exploration of the power and fragility of women.
Venue:
The Barnard Gallery 58 Main Street Newlands, Cape Town, South Africa.
Contact details:
Brad Twaddle

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Time: 18h00
Entrance: Free
Type of Event: Other

Six of the Best A Tribute to Freddie Mercury, Bon Jovi, Meat Loaf, Billy Joel, Cher & Pink The Barnyard Theatre Productions presents a tribute to surpass all tributes, as we celebrate the music of the 6 greatest pop icons of all time. Imagine a concert featuring Freddie Mercury, Bon Jovi, Meat Loaf, Billy Joel, Pink and Cher all on one stage in one show singing number one hits from the last four decades of pop music. These artists have dominated the charts to such a degree and made such an impact on the music industry that it is essential to stage a special tribute! The show features an 11- piece cast who make their way through a repertoire that was made in Rock and Roll Heaven. Just imagine Meat Loaf challenging the vocal ability of Freddie who in turn has to compete with Bon Jovi! Then we have the power and beauty of Pink, and the soulfulness of Billy, and of course let’s not forget the flamboyance and decadence of Cher! Six of the Best is about showmanship and charisma and the music all comes together in one big concert that will simply blow your mind!
Venue:
The Barnyardtheatre Willow bridge
Contact details:
Tel: 021 914 8898 Website: www.barnyardtheatre.co.za

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Time: Tuesdays- Saturdays at 20h00,Sunday 14h00
Entrance: Tuesdays abd Sundays R160 per person buy one get one free from a Wednesday till a Saturday it is R120 per person
Type of Event: Music, Theatre, Other

STORM THORGERSON, the visionary artist acclaimed for his imagery on some of the most successful rock and roll albums of all time is exhibiting a selection of his fine art prints in Cape Town. These highly sought after works are signed and numbered by Storm and include the album art of Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Muse, Nigel Kennedy, Peter Gabriel, The Cranberries, Black Sabbath, Audioslave, Pendulum, Disco Biscuits, Steve Miller Band, The Mars Volta, Anthrax, Catherine Wheel, Alan Parsons Ian Dury, Biffy Clyro. 'I like to create things that are unlikely (dog in designer shorts), unbelievable (beds on a beach) and unacceptable (setting a man on fire) which might incline people to doubt what they see. How real is real? My work triggers sufficient interest I hope in what it ‘is’ ie what’s in front of them and might hopefully persuade people to ask what it means or stands for' ....Storm Thorgerson
Venue:
6 Spin Street,Cape Town opposte Church Square www.6spinstreet.co.za
Contact details:
Berniece Friedmann 021 434 4951 082 892 5877

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Time: 8.30am to 10pm
Entrance: FREE
Type of Event: Other

The Cape Peninsula Organisation for the Aged is hosting a Charity Golf Day at the Rondebosch  Golf Course on Friday 23rd of March 2012 for the benefit of our six sub-economic homes. CPOA as a non-profit Organisation for the aged based in Cape Town, has recognised that the plight of indigent older persons living in South Africa is very real and has faithfully accepted the challenge to care for older persons for the past 57 years through community based services and homes for the frail older person.  At present CPOA houses approx. 500 indigent older persons and renders services to another 2000 community based older persons by means of our senior centres and home help projects. The need to recognise that all older persons have contributed to the development of South Africa, albeit some in small ways, should be a challenge to both the corporate world and communities to offer their support in whichever way possible.  It is also a well-known phenomenon that populations are living longer and are increasingly more dependent on care. Our appeal to you is to support us in making this a memorable day. Please complete the attached Golf Schedule and Help us care to continue to make a difference in the lives of older persons in our care. Although we are fully aware that your company is inundated with requests, we anticipate that you will favourably consider our appeal. Should you be unable to enter a FOURBALL or sponsor a WET HOLE, we will gladly accept and ACKNOWLEDGE any DONATION or PRIZES towards this FUNDRAISING event.  You would, of course, be welcome to send along brochures/flyers for display on the day. Thank you and kind regards. Hubert 079 503 1251 
Venue:
Rondebosch Golf Club
Contact details:
Hubert 0795031251 or June 0216867830

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Time: 23
Entrance: R2200
Type of Event: on

Chill out on Sundays amidst the Franschhoek vines and live la dolce vita with tapas, wine and lounge music at Holden Manz, the magnificent boutique wine estate nestled between two rivers with majestic mountain views. Join tapas lovers on the vibrant cellar terrace every Sunday from 11h00 till 17h00 this summer until the end of March for a wide selection of tapas dishes. Better still, start with tapas and stay for a more substantial lunch at the Franschhoek Kitchen, the Holden Manz signature restaurant situated above the cellar.
Venue:
Franschhoek Kitchen, Holden Manz
Contact details:
For Sunday Tapas or bookings at the Franschhoek Restaurant, Call 021-8762729, email wayne@holdenmanz.com or visit www.holdenmanz.com. To reach Holden Manz, turn right at the Huguenot Monument in Franschhoek and follow the signs for two kilometres.

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Time: From 11h00 till 17h00
Entrance: The Tapas dishes are priced between R20 and R40
Type of Event: Other