The KZN branch of VANSA (Visual Arts Network of South Africa) is to present a Social Media Workshop on June 3 which will be facilitated by Nadia van der Mescht; blogger and creative consultant.
Social media has become a relatively inexpensive platform that is easily accessible to anyone with Internet access, it is proven to increase brand awareness and communication for various entities. The workshop is designed to provide more insight on online creative business and networking.
The workshop will cover creative blogging; tips for setting up a blog and which platform to use (Blogger, Wordpress); how to create an online presence, and basic tips on using Facebook and Twitter as a tool for your creative business.
The workshop will take place at The Collective in Florida Road. Cost R200 (R150 for VANSA members) Booking closes on June 1. More information on kznadmin@vansa.co.za
Monday, May 28, 2012
GREEN WEEK AT ALLIANCE
Alliance Française de Durban is organizing a Green Week to celebrate the World Environment Day.
From June 5 to 9, displays will be open to the public where they will be able to read interesting information about various topics like weather impacts, recycling, going green, wind / water / solar / waste energy, pollution, sustainable development, and much more...
Among the highlights of the programme are a night market on June 8 which starts at 17h00. Later that evening there will be a live performance by René Tshiakany at 19h00 (tickets R20).
An art competition will be held on June 9 from 08h30 to 12midnight where participants may only use re-cycled or natural materials. They will be allocated an area to work but must bring all their own materials and a table if they need it. Judging will take place at 23h30 and the winner will be announced at midday during the official opening of the Green Alliance where he/she will receive a term of free tutoring in either French or Zulu. To enter contact Natalie on 083 756 6050.
Alliance Française de Durban is situated at 22 Sutton Crescent (off Windermere Road) in Morningside. For more information contact 031 312 9582 or fax 031 312 2864 or email: durban@alliance.org.za
From June 5 to 9, displays will be open to the public where they will be able to read interesting information about various topics like weather impacts, recycling, going green, wind / water / solar / waste energy, pollution, sustainable development, and much more...
Among the highlights of the programme are a night market on June 8 which starts at 17h00. Later that evening there will be a live performance by René Tshiakany at 19h00 (tickets R20).
An art competition will be held on June 9 from 08h30 to 12midnight where participants may only use re-cycled or natural materials. They will be allocated an area to work but must bring all their own materials and a table if they need it. Judging will take place at 23h30 and the winner will be announced at midday during the official opening of the Green Alliance where he/she will receive a term of free tutoring in either French or Zulu. To enter contact Natalie on 083 756 6050.
Alliance Française de Durban is situated at 22 Sutton Crescent (off Windermere Road) in Morningside. For more information contact 031 312 9582 or fax 031 312 2864 or email: durban@alliance.org.za
STREETLIGHTS AT GOETHEONMAIN
Running until June 3 in Johannesburg, Vaughn Sadie's project Streetlights at GoetheonMain explores the city of Johannesburg through its lighting strategies.
The project examines the role artificial light plays in shaping and defining the way people either move through, or occupy, these public spaces. Focusing on the larger area around GoetheonMain, it is an attempt by artist Vaughn Sadie to understand the relationships people in the area (residents, security guards, store/ shop owners, pedestrians) might have formed with these various spaces. The Streetlights project consists of various components and was developed to bring about an alternative way of perceiving and engaging with the city of Johannesburg.
As part of a cross-platform approach that looks at providing a multiplicity of narratives and viewpoints, eleven writers have been approached to contribute text-based responses to the project. The departing point being to place themselves, for a chosen period of time, on site with their assigned streetlight, with no disruption to their experience other than a focus on the interplay between light and space.
The writers are Libby Allen (editor), Joseph Gaylard, Lester Adams, Neil Coppen, Zaki Mtshali, Lebohang, Nova Masango, Scott Smith, Percy Zvomuya, Liam Lynch and Phillipa Yaa De Villiers.
Another component of the project looks at the possibilities of performance in response to the research and the thematic approach of the project. Through a workshop process Sadie - together with frequent collaborator Sello Pesa - considers the area through the observation and study of the patterns and rhythms of movement by residents in relation to the varying quality and quantity of light in the spaces they negotiate.
The performers are Murray Kruger, Shayna De Kock, Mbali Khoza, Humphrey Maleka, Brian Mtembu and Kyla Davis. Admission is free. For more information contact Ben Bergner at the Goethe-Institut on 011 442 3232 or 082 769 3254 or email: pr@johannesburg.goethe.org or visit www.goethe.de/goetheonmain
The project examines the role artificial light plays in shaping and defining the way people either move through, or occupy, these public spaces. Focusing on the larger area around GoetheonMain, it is an attempt by artist Vaughn Sadie to understand the relationships people in the area (residents, security guards, store/ shop owners, pedestrians) might have formed with these various spaces. The Streetlights project consists of various components and was developed to bring about an alternative way of perceiving and engaging with the city of Johannesburg.
As part of a cross-platform approach that looks at providing a multiplicity of narratives and viewpoints, eleven writers have been approached to contribute text-based responses to the project. The departing point being to place themselves, for a chosen period of time, on site with their assigned streetlight, with no disruption to their experience other than a focus on the interplay between light and space.
The writers are Libby Allen (editor), Joseph Gaylard, Lester Adams, Neil Coppen, Zaki Mtshali, Lebohang, Nova Masango, Scott Smith, Percy Zvomuya, Liam Lynch and Phillipa Yaa De Villiers.
Another component of the project looks at the possibilities of performance in response to the research and the thematic approach of the project. Through a workshop process Sadie - together with frequent collaborator Sello Pesa - considers the area through the observation and study of the patterns and rhythms of movement by residents in relation to the varying quality and quantity of light in the spaces they negotiate.
The performers are Murray Kruger, Shayna De Kock, Mbali Khoza, Humphrey Maleka, Brian Mtembu and Kyla Davis. Admission is free. For more information contact Ben Bergner at the Goethe-Institut on 011 442 3232 or 082 769 3254 or email: pr@johannesburg.goethe.org or visit www.goethe.de/goetheonmain
ALIVE & KICKING
(Jerryn Fosteras, Cali Thomson and Darren Marais)Hot on the heels of the recent Eighties Legends who visited Durban and caused thousands of people to retro dress, The Heritage Theatre is currently offering a brand new and experimental concept in the genre of “supper theatre” - Dinner and Dance Theatre.
Instead of simply sitting down, enjoying a meal and being entertained, Alive and Kicking invites the audience to get up and dance – with the performers!
All the 80s favourites are there: Hungry Like The Wolf, Just Can’t Get Enough, Dancing With Tears In My Eyes, Shout, Tainted Love, Let’s Dance, Walking On The Moon, Safety Dance, Big In Japan and many more.
Some of the bands featured are Yazoo, Madness, The Police, David Bowie, Soft Cell, Depeche Mode, Tears For Fears, INXS, Duran Duran, Men At Work, Alphaville, Ultravox and the hugely successful South African group E’Void.
The show features Barry Thomson, Dawn Selby; Cali Thomson; Mali Sewell and Fabien Mitchell and is vocally fronted by newcomers Jerryn Fosteras and Darren Marais.
Every Friday is Dress Up Night with prizes for best dressed couple. Audiences are invited to bring their dancing shoes, and remember – “everything counts in large amounts ..”
Alive and Kicking runs until June 10 at the Heritage Theatre in Hillcrest Tickets R195 pp Wednesday to Saturdays (R165 pp Tuesday evenings and Sunday lunchtime) include the Heritage’s good quality two-course meal. Bookings on 031 765 4197 or www.heritagetheatre.co.za
NIBS & GUY AT HILTON
Two of South African's living music legends, Nibs van der Spuy and Guy Buttery, will perform at Hilton College on June 1.
After over a decade of writing, recording and touring together, Nibs van der Spuy and Guy Buttery have finally recorded their first ever collaborative album. Following an extremely successful string of launches in South Africa, these internationally renowned guitarists will be touring their brand new show at prestigious festivals and venues throughout Europe and the UK accompanied by the release of their debut duo album, In the Shade of the Wild Fig. The album is scheduled for international release later this year.
The concert takes place on June 1 at 19h30. Tickets R80 (R65 students / pensioners). Bookings on 033 383 0126 (o/h) or email tickets@hiltoncollege.com CD's will be on sale!
After over a decade of writing, recording and touring together, Nibs van der Spuy and Guy Buttery have finally recorded their first ever collaborative album. Following an extremely successful string of launches in South Africa, these internationally renowned guitarists will be touring their brand new show at prestigious festivals and venues throughout Europe and the UK accompanied by the release of their debut duo album, In the Shade of the Wild Fig. The album is scheduled for international release later this year.
The concert takes place on June 1 at 19h30. Tickets R80 (R65 students / pensioners). Bookings on 033 383 0126 (o/h) or email tickets@hiltoncollege.com CD's will be on sale!
MERSEYSIDE SWING JAZZ BAND
Every Saturday from 12h00 to 15h00, the Merseyside Swing Jazz Band offer music from Dixieland to the Swing Era. The group comprises Baron Herbst (keyboards); Llewellyn du Toit (drums); Ashvin Laljit (guitar); Derek Geldenhuys (bass guitar), and Barry Varty (trumpet / valve trombone). Musicians are welcome to come and “Have a Blow”.
Catch them at the Merseyside Pub & Tavern at Queensmead in Umbilo. Entrance is free entry. There is a cash bar but no meals. Ample secure roof parking.
Catch them at the Merseyside Pub & Tavern at Queensmead in Umbilo. Entrance is free entry. There is a cash bar but no meals. Ample secure roof parking.
JUBILEE ROYAL PUB NIGHT
On June 1 at 19h00, the popular Dee'z N Bee'z will host a Royal Pub Night to celebrate HM Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee. The evening will be presented by the SPCA’s Horse Unit.
This will take place at the Scottish Lodge, 25 Hunt Road (off Che Guevara Road) in Glenwood. Tickets R65 - bring your own picnic basket. There will be a cash bar and secure parking. Bookings through Mabel on 031 702 4961 or 083 255 4845.
This will take place at the Scottish Lodge, 25 Hunt Road (off Che Guevara Road) in Glenwood. Tickets R65 - bring your own picnic basket. There will be a cash bar and secure parking. Bookings through Mabel on 031 702 4961 or 083 255 4845.
BHEKI KHOZA AT UKZN
The Centre for Jazz & Popular Music (UKZN) will host Bheki Khoza on May 30 in the final gig for the term. (See following story on the Rainbow Restaurant events for Khoza’s CV)
The concert will take place on May 30 at 18h00 (doors opens at 17h30) at the Centre for Jazz and Popular Music (CJPM), Level 2, Shepstone building, UKZN. Tickets R30 (R20 pensioners, R10 students). More information on 031 260 3385 or email Zamat1@ukzn.ac.za
The concert will take place on May 30 at 18h00 (doors opens at 17h30) at the Centre for Jazz and Popular Music (CJPM), Level 2, Shepstone building, UKZN. Tickets R30 (R20 pensioners, R10 students). More information on 031 260 3385 or email Zamat1@ukzn.ac.za
PHILIPPE GRAFFIN AT TATHAM
Music lovers should not miss acclaimed international French violinist Philippe Graffin when he gives two concerts in Pietermaritzburg presented by Music Revival in association with Friends of the Tatham Art Gallery.
Philippe Graffin has established an indisputable reputation for his interpretations of the French repertoire, natural perhaps for one of the few pupils of Josef Gingold, himself a pupil of Ysaye for whom most of the violin repertoire of this era was written.
Philippe made his first recording with Yehudi Menuhin conducting the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and his numerous highly acclaimed recordings since then bear witness to a questing mind and include many world premieres. He is joined by Annelien Ball at the piano in a programme of music by French composers Debussy and Ravel, the Sonata in A major by Beethoven, JS Bach's magnificent Chaconne in D minor and the celebrated violin charmers of Fritz Kreisler.
The first concert will take place on June 2 at 19h30 at 35 Montgomery Drive, Pietermaritzburg. Tickets R100 include refreshments. Booking essential on booking@musicrevival.co.za or Music Revival on 033 342 3051. Soup will be on offer from 18h30 (extra R20). Bring your own wine.
Philippe Graffin and Annelien Ball will give a further performance on June 3 at 15h00 at the Tatham Art Gallery in Pietermaritzburg. Tickets R80 from Dulce Coffee Shop at Parklane Superspar, chris@fotag.co.za or Music Revival 033 342 3051 or at the door.
There is secure parking at both venues. More information from the Tatham Art Gallery on 033 392 2801.
Philippe Graffin has established an indisputable reputation for his interpretations of the French repertoire, natural perhaps for one of the few pupils of Josef Gingold, himself a pupil of Ysaye for whom most of the violin repertoire of this era was written.
Philippe made his first recording with Yehudi Menuhin conducting the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and his numerous highly acclaimed recordings since then bear witness to a questing mind and include many world premieres. He is joined by Annelien Ball at the piano in a programme of music by French composers Debussy and Ravel, the Sonata in A major by Beethoven, JS Bach's magnificent Chaconne in D minor and the celebrated violin charmers of Fritz Kreisler.
The first concert will take place on June 2 at 19h30 at 35 Montgomery Drive, Pietermaritzburg. Tickets R100 include refreshments. Booking essential on booking@musicrevival.co.za or Music Revival on 033 342 3051. Soup will be on offer from 18h30 (extra R20). Bring your own wine.
Philippe Graffin and Annelien Ball will give a further performance on June 3 at 15h00 at the Tatham Art Gallery in Pietermaritzburg. Tickets R80 from Dulce Coffee Shop at Parklane Superspar, chris@fotag.co.za or Music Revival 033 342 3051 or at the door.
There is secure parking at both venues. More information from the Tatham Art Gallery on 033 392 2801.
BHEKI KHOZA
The Pinetown-based Rainbow Restaurant moves into town to present the Bheki Khoza Quartet in concert on June 1 at St. Clements Garden Restaurant in Musgrave.
Left-handed guitarist Khoza originally hails from Umlazi, Durban, but now resides in Johannesburg. His early influences ranged from his grandmother, who played the Jewish Harp and harmonica to the vibrant township weddings, funerals and street parties that were so much part of his early years.
Locally, his influences were Philip Thabane, Allan Kwela and Abdullah Ibrahim; whilst from American he names artists such as Wes Montgomery, Barney Kessel, Kenny Burrell, Joe Pass, George Benson and Charlie Parker as being inspirations. During his early years in Durban, he learned to perform solo due to the prevailing socio-economic conditions of the time but his skill soon led him to working with such legends as the African Jazz Pioneers, Abie Cindi, Sipho Gumede, Winston Mankunku Ngozi, Rene McClean, Victor Ntoni, Mike Makhalemele, George Lee and Barney Rachabane.
In 1991 he received a scholarship to study music at the University of Hartford, Connecticut under Jackie McClean. Whilst there, he became a resident member of bassist Larry Ridley's Jazz Legacy Ensemble. Returning to South Africa in 1995, Khoza recorded the album Asambe, considered a bit of a jazz rarity. In 2003, he was the musical director of the Sophiatown documentary and this was followed with musical direction for the film Drum, which premiered in 2004. In 2006 he released the album Getting to Heaven Alive.
Accompanying Khoza will be a great trio of seasoned musicians in the form of Mandla Zikalala on bass guitar, Mncedisi Kupa on piano and Babes Ndamase on drums.
The performance at St. Clements Garden Restaurant, 191 Musgrave Road, Durban, takes place on June 1 at 19h30 (doors open at 18h00 for dinner seatings). Tickets R50 at the door. Pre-booking is essential on 031 202 2511.
Oude Meester will present the Bheki Khoza Quartet at the Rainbow Jazz Club and Restaurant in Pinetown on June 3. Doors open at 13h00 with the first set from 14h00. Tickets R50 at the door.
More information on 031 702 9161 or 083 463 8044.
Left-handed guitarist Khoza originally hails from Umlazi, Durban, but now resides in Johannesburg. His early influences ranged from his grandmother, who played the Jewish Harp and harmonica to the vibrant township weddings, funerals and street parties that were so much part of his early years.
Locally, his influences were Philip Thabane, Allan Kwela and Abdullah Ibrahim; whilst from American he names artists such as Wes Montgomery, Barney Kessel, Kenny Burrell, Joe Pass, George Benson and Charlie Parker as being inspirations. During his early years in Durban, he learned to perform solo due to the prevailing socio-economic conditions of the time but his skill soon led him to working with such legends as the African Jazz Pioneers, Abie Cindi, Sipho Gumede, Winston Mankunku Ngozi, Rene McClean, Victor Ntoni, Mike Makhalemele, George Lee and Barney Rachabane.
In 1991 he received a scholarship to study music at the University of Hartford, Connecticut under Jackie McClean. Whilst there, he became a resident member of bassist Larry Ridley's Jazz Legacy Ensemble. Returning to South Africa in 1995, Khoza recorded the album Asambe, considered a bit of a jazz rarity. In 2003, he was the musical director of the Sophiatown documentary and this was followed with musical direction for the film Drum, which premiered in 2004. In 2006 he released the album Getting to Heaven Alive.
Accompanying Khoza will be a great trio of seasoned musicians in the form of Mandla Zikalala on bass guitar, Mncedisi Kupa on piano and Babes Ndamase on drums.
The performance at St. Clements Garden Restaurant, 191 Musgrave Road, Durban, takes place on June 1 at 19h30 (doors open at 18h00 for dinner seatings). Tickets R50 at the door. Pre-booking is essential on 031 202 2511.
Oude Meester will present the Bheki Khoza Quartet at the Rainbow Jazz Club and Restaurant in Pinetown on June 3. Doors open at 13h00 with the first set from 14h00. Tickets R50 at the door.
More information on 031 702 9161 or 083 463 8044.
GISELE TURNER: WILD CARD
Next up in the Mondays at Six programme at St Clements tomorrow night (May 28) is actress, director, arts journalist and playwright Gisele Turner. She offers a mixed bag of original literary fare including a few poems, some children's stories, a brand new short story entitled Moo-Yeah Da Freak and excerpts from her plays In Limbo and Woof! Woof!.
St Clements is situated at 191 Musgrave Road on the right-hand side a short way down Musgrave after the St Thomas Road intersection. Mondays at Six run between 18h00 and 19h00. Booking is advised on 031 202 2511. There is no cover charge but there is a donations box to support presenters.
St Clements is situated at 191 Musgrave Road on the right-hand side a short way down Musgrave after the St Thomas Road intersection. Mondays at Six run between 18h00 and 19h00. Booking is advised on 031 202 2511. There is no cover charge but there is a donations box to support presenters.
OTHELLO BACK IN DURBAN
(Farai Gwaze, Marc Kay, Darren King and Bryan Hiles. Photo by Val Adamson)Following its sold-out Durban season in February and March 2012, Think Theatre’s production of Shakespeare’s Othello, presented in association with The Playhouse Company, returns to the Playhouse Drama Theatre for five extra schools performances from June 4 to 6.
Directed by multi award-winning actress Clare Mortimer, who is also an accomplished writer and experienced English teacher, the production offers a valuable learning aid for secondary school learners studying Shakespeare’s stage tragedy as a set work.
Farai Gwaze reprises his acclaimed assumption of the title role, playing opposite Robyn McHarry as Desdemona and Clinton Small as the villain of the piece, Iago, with Mortimer taking the role of Iago’s wife, Emilia. Also featured in the cast are Michael Gritten, Daisy Spencer, Marc Kay, Adam Doré, Bryan Hiles, Rowan Bartlett and Darren King.
Playing to packed houses during its previous seasons, Think Theatre’s production of Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy has garnered ongoing critical acclaim. With its pivotal themes of racism, love, jealousy and betrayal, the play is perhaps more relevant to today’s audiences than ever before.
Schools performances take place on June 4 at 14h30 and on June 5 and 6 at 09h00 and 12h00 respectively. Bookings are through Margie Coppen on 083 251 9412.
Think Theatre's production of Othello is supported by the University of Johannesburg, The Playhouse Company and BASA.
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