UC FOR QUAYS

The funky jazz band U C under the baton of trombonist / drummer Xolani Hlongwa featuring Cooks Gasela on sax will perform at the Quays Whole Food Night Market on May 5. Xolani Hlongwa teaches music at Umlazi Com Tech, and the band will feature some of his most promising students.

Recently based at Colombo Tea and Coffee, the Whole Food Market hosts its second evening at the elegant, spacious Quays in Brown Road, on the edge of the canal in the Point Development area on May 5 from 17h00 to 22h00.

The Whole Food Market moved to its new location last month, and despite torrential rain which impacted on the outdoor activities planned, was a great success. The Whole Food Market has enjoyed a series of evening markets at Colombo and morning markets in Bulwer Park and is now adding a third venue to their repertoire – the huge function room, outdoor picnic area and mezzanine sun-downer deck at The Quays which is part of the new Point Road development project.

This new initiative continues the vision of Glenwood Community Forum member and market convenor Darryl Hofmann to offer a series of inspired gourmet-events in interesting places. With summer becoming autumn, Hoffman wanted a venue from which to enjoy the change in season – somewhere with a view and a breeze. The Quays is situated on the island surrounded by the canal which boasts gondola rides and pedal boats.

There will be sun-downer specials from 17h00 to 18h00. There is ample parking alongside the Quays, at the Durban Underwater Club and nearby uShaka, and there will be additional security personnel on duty.

Direction: Take the second left after uShaka at Wodka, and go over the canal bridge as though going to Durban Underwater Club. Night Market will be on your right. More information from Yossis on 031 201 0090 or Tracey on 072 552 8152.