The next meeting of the Cape Horticultural Society is on Monday 2 April 2012 at 8pm at the Athenaeum, Boundary Terraces (next to WPCC), Campground Road, Newlands. The Guest Speaker will be well known Landscape Architect, Clare Burgess, and her talk is entitled “Travels with a Landscape Architect – Iran - In search of the Persian Garden”. Visitors are very welcome. Entrance fee is R8.00 for members and R15.00 for visitors, which includes tea. There is no need to book, enquiries to Glenda on 021 531 5713.
Venue:
The Athenaeum, Newlands
Contact details:
Glenda 021 5315713

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Time: 8pm
Entrance: R8 and R15
Type of Event: Other

The EAC aims to enable and liberate profoundly disabled artists to use their creative ideas and talents to elevate them from limitations to possibilities, by breaking down stigmatization, victimization and segregation. The objective is to use the EAC initiative to create opportunities to stimulate social dialogue and intervention, and inspiring social justice by addressing the following sensitive issues, which also form part of the UN Millennium Development goals, Disabled Community, Gender Equality LGBT Youth Proactive Health Racial Diversity Impoverished Greening
Venue:
BlueFin Seafood & Sushi Restaurant
Contact details:
Priscilla or Rene (021) 572 8490/1 or pro@orionorganisation.co.za

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Time: 18h30 for 19h00
Entrance: R80
Type of Event: Expo

4 Acts & CD Launch this Monday! TOUCH WOOD A 3 girl marimba band with a mix of extra instrumentation thrown in-guitar, cello, ukulele,violin and vocals. This Afro fusion brings a unique experience of up-beat toe tapping rhythms. JOHN DICKIN This visiting singer songwriter from Four Winds folk club will show us his expertise in acoustic steel string guitar work. His original work has been influenced by such artists as Tom Waits, Pat Metheny, John Martyn to name but a few. WILD LETTUCE 2012 saw the birth of this instrumental fusion rock duo. Reinhardt Buhr, guitarist plies beautiful flamenco melodies with powerful metal. Entrancing didgeridoo punctuates the unpredictable rhythms produced by Eugene van Pletzen, the drum master percussionist. BLACK SOUTH EASTER 5 extremely talented musicians: The velvet voiced Nhoze Sitsholwana. Origins in classical guitar, Jimi Curve handles bass. Jerry Mbowa has Mozambiquan roots which roll out in his drumming skills. The intricate guitar work of Dan Boshoff combines passion and evocative sounds, soothed by the sexy sax from Vaughn Tromp. Together they will show us the craft they have laid down in their new album...which will launch this very evening!
Venue:
The Brooksider, Villager FC, 11 Lansdowne Rd, Claremont, directions on www.barleycorn.org.za
Contact details:
Uta on 073-8055-747

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Time: 20h00
Entrance: R20
Type of Event: Music

The Martin Osner Fine Art Gallery is proud to announce a collaborative exhibition featuring Klaus Tiedge, Sandy Mclea and Martin Osner. Tiedge, wildlife photographer extraordinaire, is showcasing his 2012 Pride of Africa collection: Mclea, a young contemporary artist breaking new boundaries with his Pinhole Photography of dramatic seascape imagery: and Osner who is unveiling a new body of work portraying derelict, windswept structures which he photographed in a ghost town last year.
Venue:
Martin Osner Fine Art Gallery, Cape Quarter Piazza, 72 Waterkant Street,Green point, Cape Town
Contact details:
021 790 6494

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Time: 10h30 to 17h30
Entrance: Free of charge
Type of Event: Other

Now in its 27th year, Absa L’Atelier continues to recognise and reward the skills, talent and imagination that exist in an extremely competitive and often challenging environment as well as presenting a unique opportunity to artists to showcase their talent and embark on new and exciting opportunities. This year’s theme is focused on “Art Chid”
Venue:
The Arts Association of Bellville, Library Centre, Carel van Aswegen Street
Contact details:
011 888 8548

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Time: 19:00 - 16:00
Entrance: 0.00
Type of Event: Other

This series of paintings expose indigenous South African plant forms and the strength and potency that they hold. Each artwork depicts the coexistence and interdependence of nature’s male and female forces, celebrating these counterparts that both oppose and harmonise with one another. Each plant relies on the inter-relationship of these two forces in order to be rooted within its perfectly balanced structure. Claudia’s work taps into our rich cultural heritage. Each artwork evokes the notion as to where we come from and where we belong. As South Africans, we are rooted in our cultural environment which, in turn, is fundamentally rooted in us. In isolating her imagery from its surrounding landscape, Claudia’s work reveals a dynamic moment in a plant’s life. Her bold, magnified representations of plants become a landscape in their own right. Opening at 11am on Saturday March 17thOpening speaker: Estelle Jacobs. Walkabout with the artist at 11am on Saturday March 24th. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm
Venue:
The Irma Stern Museum, Cecil Road, Rosebank
Contact details:
e.mail: info@claudiaswall.com website: www.claudiaswall.com

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Time: Gallery hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm
Entrance: na
Type of Event: Other

The wine writing community of South Africa is invited to submit one wine-related article per journalist. Articles written during 2011 and published in South Africa or on a recognized South African website, will be considered. The winner will be announced at the Franschhoek Literary Festival 11 -13 May 2012 The closing date for submission is Thursday 12 April 2012. Entries need to be submitted in MSWord format to gilly@thefamousidea.co.za. The following information needs to be supplied: author, publication, date of publication, article title and author contact details.
Venue:
Franschhoek Literary Festival
Contact details:
www.flf.co.za

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Time: -
Entrance: .
Type of Event: Other

Brewers & Union and PUMA present REAL MUSIC WEDNESDAY in Cape Town. Back by popular demand, PUMA has once again teamed up with uber-cool Cape Town beer salon &Union, as well as Rolling Stone magazine, to bring another round of great South African music to the public. The Cape Town series will run for 40 weeks, with one live act every Wednesday night at &Union. Gigs start at 8pm every Wednesday from 7 March. Drinks and food will be available to purchase, and entrance is free. Seating is limited so get there early to avoid disappointment.
Venue:
&Union - 110 Bree Street, Cape Town
Contact details:
pigandbeer@andunion.com, 021 422 2770

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Time: 8pm
Entrance: Free
Type of Event: Music

Be sure not to miss conceptual wildlife artist John Moore's current show at the SA Print Gallery. These particular works have never been exhibited in Cape Town before. On show are a selection of John Moore's woodcuts, etchings and lithographs. John's exceptionally detailed and realistic works are depictions of wildlife and the poignant plight of endangered species. This is at a time when there is urgent need to change our attitude to the environment and nature, which John feels passionate about. His style contains elements of surrealism and traditional naturalism which merge into thoughtful reflections of our age. John believes his work assists the viewer to find their own interpretation and allows the work to speak to them personally. The imagery often includes references to the Khoi-San - which he believes are the ‘first people' of the Southern African continent. This evocative body of work is where the human and the spirit world meet. To read more and see more of John Moore's work http://printgallery.co.za/
Venue:
The South African Print Gallery
Contact details:
Our hours are: Tuesday - Friday 09h00 - 16h00 Saturday 09h00 - 13h00 Our address is: 109 Sir Lowry Road, Woodstock, Cape Town Tel: 021 4626851 E-mail: info@printgallery.co.za

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Time: 9am-4pm
Entrance: Free to Attend
Type of Event: Other

DANCING IN THE STREET Party all over the world Dancing in the Street is the one and only Barnyard Show that will give you the opportunity to party all over the world at various famous carnivals, celebrations and festivals. We will criss-cross the globe and visit exotic destinations like the Rio Carnival, the Mardi Gras Carnival in New Orleans, The Cape Minstrel Carnival in Cape Town, St Patrick’s Day in Ireland, The Halloween Festival, The Soccer World Cup 2010 in South Africa and a New Year’s Eve celebration at Times Square - New York. The celebration starts with the sound of New Orleans and the Mardi Gras Festival with tributes to Louis Armstrong and Elvis Presley and quickly moves to Brazil with the sounds of Gloria Estefan, Ricky Martin and Carlos Santana. This show has no boundaries and also includes the glorious sounds of Ireland’s celebration of St Patrick’s Day with songs like Danny Boy, The Wild Rover and The Leaving of Liverpool. The journey continues to Sydney Australia to the Mardi Gras Pink Festival where the disco tunes of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, take to the air with songs like It’s Raining Men, I Will Survive and I Love the Night Life. We then experience the scary celebrations of Halloween with Michael Jackson’s Thriller and of course Monster Mash and The Time Warp! The party continues in Jamaica with The Sun Splash Festival and the reggae sounds of Bob Marley’s Stir it up, Could you be loved and the beautiful Redemption Song. Then it’s time to touch down on our own home soil with our own South African celebrations that are not only historical but also have groove and soul! We celebrate The Cape Town Minstrel Carnival that has been brewed for more than three centuries in District Six and is sure to get the party going. The music never stops and is one endless party as we head for the Soccer World Cup 2010 with the anthem Wavin’ Flag bringing the show to a frenzy! Just when you thought it could not get better we head for new year’s eve at Times Square New York where the audience will link arms and sway to Auld Lang Syn. There will be dancing, singing and music swinging at the Cresta Barnyard Theatre this summer. We’re calling out around the world, are you ready for Dancing in the Street? Well get down to the Cresta Barnyard Theatre for this year’s biggest Party!
Venue:
The Barnyardtheatre Willowbridge
Contact details:
Tel:021 914 889 Website: www.barnyardtheatre.co.za

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Time: Tues-Sat 20h00 & Sun 14h00
Entrance: Tues-Sun R160p.p buy one get one free Wed-Sat R120 p.p
Type of Event: Music, Theatre, Other

Sentimental Mondays with Sylvestre Kabassidi Asoka Bar brings you a series of sensational nights of live music to feature Sylvestre Kabassidi. Sylvestre Kabassidi is a rebel with a sensitive soul whose music breaks stereotypes and takes African song into a new dimension. Armed with acoustic guitar and accompanied by percussion and rich vocals, Sylvestre is part of a quiet revolution in African music that is passionate, classic, and expressive. Representing the new generation of African artists whose music emphasizes fragile melodies and poetic lyrics, his music is cosmopolitan, yet rooted in tradition, simple in arrangement, but rich in sentiments. The setting, Asoka, an elegant Victorian Town House transformed into a modern cocktail lounge that oozes comfort and relaxation. Feel at home as you indulge in delectable tapas, mouth watering cocktails and the soothing sounds of Sylvestre Kabassidi’s music. Join us for a guaranteed great Monday dining experience. Sylverstr Kabassidi will perform every Monday night in April starting on April 2nd 2012.
Venue:
Asoka Bar and Restaurant, 68 Kloof Street, Cape Town
Contact details:
Denise Bashala Tel: 021 422 0909/ 073 722 6113 Emai: info@asokabar.co.za www.asokabar.co.za

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Time: 21:00
Entrance: Free, Table Reservation is essential
Type of Event: Music, Bandstand

New Body Mind Spirit Club in Vierlanden Durbanville, is offering a range of therapies from health assessments by a medical intuitive to reflexology (healing foot massage) for only R50 (30min) session.
Venue:
Samsara, 70 De Keur St, Vierlanden, Durbanville
Contact details:
Cell: 0765781050 Helen

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Time: Mon - Sat 9-5pm
Entrance: R50
Type of Event: Other

WESTERN CAPE GOT TALENT 2012, we looking for the best new Talent sensation, auditions start the 2nd March 2012 in Mitchells Plain @ Imperial Primary School,Eastridge.Registration fee for Solo act is R20 and Group act is R50. Entrance fee for spectators is R 15. For further info please contact (021) 397 5058/081 270 9295.
Venue:
Imperial Primary School, Eastridge,Mitchells Plain
Contact details:
0213975058/0812709295

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Time: 17H00
Entrance: R15-R50
Type of Event: Music

Every Friday evening at the Wild Clover Farm we have Tanglewood playing vocal, folk rock music form the late 60's, early 70's with a grand following, join us for a pizza or pasta at the Morituri Restaurant on the Farm.
Venue:
Wild Clover Farm Stellenbosch. on the R304 (N1 side)
Contact details:
for table bookings pls call: 021 865 22 48

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Time: 7pm onwards
Entrance: free
Type of Event: Music

Join us every Sunday for a relaxed day under the oaks. Fresh organinc produce, home baked treats, a wide selection of food vendors and spectacular crafts on offer. DJ/Singer Kyle Gilmore entertains, with jumping castle and face painting for the kids. Animal Rescue is our permanent charity, selling T_Shirts & books to raise funds. Donations in the form of food, beds & toys welcome. A family friendly venue with fully licensed pub and plenty of parking
Venue:
3 Derrick drive, Somerset west Business Park, Somerset west
Contact details:
Mandy Nunn 082 374 6648

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Time: 10 - 3
Entrance: FREE
Type of Event: Outdoors