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Oceanic enchantment awaits this Festive Season – page 11 - Page 6

Remember the Luxurama

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because of the memorabilia on dis- dation to become who we eventually have shared so indelibly in this day, that our resistance was not only an play, I was acutely reminded of my became. knowing that however small it may anti- struggle, but also an past – mostly the happy parts of it, Our ex-principal, Dr Victor Ritch- have been, my contribution also anti-capitalist, anti-imperialist and Encore but there were many hardships and ie was there, as lucid and sharp as added to what is now known as my anti-neo-colonialist struggle. ‘Edu- deeply emotional moments that per- ever, as was my Latin and English Alma Mater’s heritage… cation before Liberation’ was the By Rafiek Mammon haps are not depicted in those pho- teacher, Helen Kies, and my Biology Then, recently, I heard from my dictum that guided her practice as a rafiek@.co.za tographs. teacher, Lionel Adriaan and his wife, friend – who I met in standard six teacher. She taught us not only what What this moment meant to us teacher, Maureen Adri- at Harold Cressy and we have been we needed to know as prescribed in was the beginning of a history that aan. I was fortunate enough to have friends, close friends, ever since – the curriculum, but also what we was busy writing the script for a we need to document – that might gone back to Cressy as a teacher that Helen Kies, our English and were entitled to know as children of show about school days, when I have gone nowhere if a few dedi- for two years some three years after Latin teacher, is being considered the oppressed class. was reminded that going back in cated individuals did not decide that I graduated from UCT and to have for a possible Honorary Doctorate at She instilled in us principles of time to those years would obvi- it is necessary to put this history in a a few of those very ex-teachers as UCT. She (my friend) had to write a defiance and resistance against the Iously mean so many different things museum. And how fitting to launch colleagues. At first a peculiar experi- motivation letter in support of the Apartheid state and exposed us to to different people. I guess we are all it on Heritage Day, right? ence, but later it became one of the consideration. Here is an excerpt anti-imperialist and anti-colonialist on a spectrum somewhere between The walls and a few classrooms most important experiences of my from her letter: struggles elsewhere in the world. hammer and nail; between bully and were decorated with memories that life – it was like the gift that kept on “It is a profound honour and She compiled reading lists from victim; and of course between qual- stretched from the beginnings of giving. One that I guess added many privilege for me to write a statement her private library, encouraging us to ity education and the lack thereof. time for Harold Cressy to more re- lessons to this point in my life. After in support of an Honorary Doctorate read and critically discuss the litera- My suspicion is that sadly the latter cent times – photographs capturing all, whatever has gone before is our for Helen Kies. Mrs Kies was not only ture she made available. reigns supreme for most at present. woodwork models to typewriters, to heritage. my Latin teacher for my five years at Mrs Kies’s unwavering dedica- The school I attended many cultural event programmes, and even Whatever we are doing now, Harold Cressy in the late 1970s and tion and commitment to providing moons ago launched a museum pro- old school uniforms. And those who will become our legacy. I hope the early 80s, she also had a profound education for liberation, inspired me ject on Heritage Day to celebrate the are not aware of what Harold Cressy hooligans breaking down instead of and long-lasting influence on my and my fellow students to read, to school’s heritage a few years ago. I meant to many a young person at building up, realise that… political consciousness and educa- learn, to think critically and always am talking about Harold Cressy High the height of Apartheid would not As I stood there looking at my tion during that time. She embodied to resist oppression.” School on Roeland Street in the city. know what a bastion of strength and old matric classroom and seeing the the notion of activist-teacher. Dur- How many of these teachers are cur- While attending the event that spoke of principle it was in shaping many grace with which my ex-teachers ing those turbulent years of Apart- rently walking the corridors of learn- to our hearts rather than our minds of us; how it gave us the right foun- have aged, I was happy – happy to heid State repression, she taught us ing, I wonder?

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By Imran Khan Pi Zero can safely operate on just Body Glove Sports 65 milliamps (mA). The ‘Raspberry Earphones The Raspberry Pi Pi Zero’ as they have affectionately named it is a fully fledged computer If you are an active music lover then omputers are everywhere, that is smaller than a credit card. these are for you. The company ‘Body from our mobile phones to Available for just $5 (about R72), we Glove’, well known for cell phone ac- desktop PC’s and Smart TV’s. were a little intrigued. What can they cessories, has now released a line of However, a large majority of give you for just $5? active sport earphones in partnership Cthe world has still not experienced The ‘Raspberry Pi Zero’ packs a 1 with ‘Gammatek’. These earphones computers, or been able to afford Gigahertz processor, 512 megabytes are meant to stand up to the pres- the opportunity of owning their of memory, micro SD card slot and sure of an active lifestyle while still own. This could become a thing of HDMI output. This little computer delivering good sound quality. Body the past with the latest development will be able to run Raspbian and Glove designed these to have an on- from the Raspberry Pi Foundation. other applications like Scratch and board battery that would last up to Their aim was to create a computer Minecraft. These computers will be 100 hours, offering about 5 hours of ‘Just Cause 3’ encourages experimentation to complete missions that was cheap, efficient and user available at the ‘Pi Shop’ soon, a lo- music playback. We were surprised friendly for people new to program- cal supplier of Raspberry Pi products to find that they made four differ- ming. Talking about efficiency, the in (www.pishop.co.za). ent variations of the headphones, nutshell the game places gamers in Most of the tasks in the latest with subtle changes in each one. destructible environments and then game are escort missions in which In our opinion one ultimate pair of gives you creative instruments with you would have to defend a plane, earphones would have been just fine, which to destroy it all. So what’s new boat or protecting another character. but they have covered their bases by in number 3? Protecting characters is by far the making a few versions. The plot revolves around the infa- most difficult task since the charac- Of the four versions available we mous Rico Rodriguez, who is placed ters are not very intelligent and tend found the Body Glove B-Active wire- in a country that is under dictator- to wonder into danger or draw at- less earbuds to be the best option. ship. Rodriguez finds himself in situ- tention to themselves. Once again, At just R449 from ‘Cameraland’ they ations where he has to use wing suits, this sets you back a bit with plenty are priced quite competitively and parachutes, grappling and various of “reloading to the last checkpoint”. are quite durable. (Available at www. modes of transportation to complete Overall it is a really entertaining cameraland.co.za.) his missions. We found that there is game and encourages experimenta- a steep learning curve when it comes tion, planning and foresight to com- ‘Just Cause 3’ to mastering moves and jumps, espe- plete missions. cially jumping from a helicopter and ‘Just Cause 3’ is now available If you played ‘Just Cause’ 1 and 2, then gliding safely to the ground. from takealot.com for R815 (PS4), Raspberry Pi Zero - A Computer smaller than a playing card you will probably know just how With a bit of practice and plenty of R499 (PC) and R815 (Xbox One). outrageous this game can get. In a restarts later, it’s all achievable. Enjoy the best in art-house films in a revamped environment

Watching a movie is as much about ready for art-house movie lovers, brewed from imported coffee beans the experience as it is about the story after having undergone renovations from the Helmut Sachers Kaffee unfolding on the big screen. With over the past few months. Stambulia range, and promises to that in mind, Cinema Nouveau has The cinema foyer area downstairs satisfy the most sophisticated coffee undertaken a complete refurbish- portrays a refreshed, light and mod- aficionado’s palate. ment of its popular cinema complex ern style. The upstairs area has been Also on offer is a range of import- situated at the V&A Waterfront. transformed into the Nouveau Café – ed chocolates. These include organic The six-theatre site now boasts the social hub of the complex, where chocolate with Love Sea Salt and a a newly-designed foyer area as one customers can enjoy the menu both 71% dark chocolate variant. enters the complex, and the intro- before and after the movie. duction of the new Nouveau Café The cheese platter will include * For more information, download upstairs. The designer café offers an cheddar, cream cheese with black the Ster-Kinekor App on your smart array of food and drinks, including pepper and white rock with cranber- phone for updates and to book from bespoke coffee, cakes and choco- ries. This can be paired with various your mobile. To find out what other lates, and a cheese platter. Additions wines, when available. promotions are on offer, visit www. to the menu will include a range of When it comes to the coffee and cinemanouveau.co.za, or follow @ wines and craft beers, and gourmet cake choices, options include a wal- nouveaubuzz on Twitter or Facebook café food items such as sandwiches, nut truffle cake, New York cheese- at Cinema Nouveau. For queries, call salads and burgers. cake or the decadent four-layer Ticketline on 0861 MOVIES (668 Danilo Acquisito, Jade Hubner, Marcus Geldenhuys & Marco The new-look cinemas are finally carrot cake. The coffee is freshly- 437). Spaumer at the unveiling

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Bangalory’s Back sold out in the West End. Richards Supper Stage, 229a Acclaimed director Janice Starring Grant Almirall (Jer- Corner Main Road, Corner Honeyman returns to the sey Boys), Bethany Dickson Glengariff, Tel: (021) 434 stage in her production of (The Sound of Music & 4497 Bangalory’s Back, a perfor- Grease) and Steven van Wyk mance in which stories are (The Sound of Music). ART picked from the “tell-tale 11 December – 10 January tree”. The stories range from R100 – R500 Bit by Bit Mosaic The Tale of Twankerly Gloop, Artscape Opera House, DF Full day workshops that are a story about loneliness, ex- Malan Street, Foreshore, perfect for beginners – ‘you clusion and friendship, to Cape Town, Tel: (021) 438 will be amazed at what you Simphiwe and Nikiwe, a mod- 3301 can achieve after just one ern African version of Hansel day,’ says owner Kerry Ather- and Gretel set in Stuart Taylor’s 2015 in Revue stone. What a fantastic way Saturday, 19 December and Cape Town. Stuart Taylor teams up with to spend the day; relax, learn 8 December – 9 January Mel Jones and Oscar Peters- an amazing skill and you get Kenilworth Racecourse R75 – R95 en in a humorous take on the to take home your project. Gates Open at 11h00 Baxter Golden Arrow Studio, highlights and lowest points R400 per person including Main Road, , of 2015. Directed Brent Palm- lunch. Cape Town, Tel: (021) 685 er, with additional material Observatory, Cape Town, Tel: 7880 written by local comedians, 079 042 3908 Martin Evans and Yaaseen We Didn’t Come to Hell for the Barnes, Stuart Taylor’s 2015 Big Tree Mosaics Croissants in Revue tackles everything Join Michelle McConnell, who Join in on the fun and support a worthy Jemma Kahn and her side- from political controversy to started her journey into the cause at Kenilwoorth Racecourse kick, Roberto Pombo, return governmental slip-ups art of mosaics after an inspi- with the sequel to the interna- Until 9 January rational trip to Turkey, at her tional cult hit The Epicene Baxter Concert Hall, home studio in . Butcher. We Didn’t Come to Rondebosch, Tel: (021) 685 9:30am – 12:30pm & 6pm – Hell for the Croissants pres- 7880 8pm ents 7 deadly sins, 7 writers R60 – R90 and 7 new stories. Kaapse Stories 42 Primula Crescent, Well- 8 – 12 December This delightful musical revue way Park East, Durbanville, R125 celebrates the joyful, resilient Tel: 073 653 2688 Theatre, 52 Main spirit of the colourful people OPENS AT 12H00 Road, Cape Town, Tel: (021) who populate the city that lies Fiddlewood Pottery Studios 788 7257 at the foot of . Classes are small and inti- Couched in the recent history mate giving students ample Singing in the Rain of the Cape, “Kaapse Stories” individual attention as they Pieter Toerien presents the deftly relates stories of Cape learn the tricks of the trade. theatrical adaptation of the Town and her people, their Beginners are more than wel- famous 1952 film, Singin’ in struggles, victories and per- come to come and learn FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT (021) 700 1600 the Rain, which starred Gene sonalities, all with a hefty about pottery basics such as; Kelly and Debbie Reynolds. dose of comedy. glazing, firing, hand as well Heading to South Africa after Tuesday, Thursdays & Satur- as wheelwork. KENILWORTH RACING (PTY) LTD IS LICENSED BY THE WESTERN CAPE GAMBLING AND RACING BOARD. NO PERSONS a worldwide tour, the produc- days @ 7:30pm 10am – 12:30pm, 7:30pm – UNDER THE AGE OF 18 ARE PERMITTED TO GAMBLE. WINNERS KNOW WHEN TO STOP. NATIONAL RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING tion has been nominated for R435pp (incl. Drink on arrival 10pm & 5pm – 9:30pm PROGRAMME, TOLL-FREE COUNSELLING LINE 0800 00 6008. four Olivier Awards and was & 4 course dinner) R410

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December 2015 Issue no. 11 INSIDE: ’s festive season line-up BAXTER

apetonians and holiday mak- The music of legendary American ‘Bangalory’s ers are in for a treat this festive songwriter, Cole Porter, has stood season with three enchanting the test of time and with this pro- Back’ Cballets for the whole family duction the Cape Town City Ballet lined up at Artscape Theatre. will put a glamorous spin on his life • Presented by Cape Town City Bal- with a brilliant selection of his most ‘Remembering let, bookings are now open for every- memorable tunes. Audiences should one’s favourite Christmas ballet, ‘The enjoy songs like ‘Let’s Misbehave’, the Lux’ Nutcracker’, the annual ‘Fairy Pa- ‘Too Darn Hot’, ‘Every Time We Say rade’, ‘Night and Day’, and especially Goodbye’ and of course, ‘Night and • for the little ones, Humpty Dumpty Day’, while classical ballet will meet and Friends. jazz and tap dance in sensational ‘Stuart From December 15 to 24, ‘The scenes created by top South African Nutcracker’ will once again en- choreographers. Taylor’s 2015 thral young and old with the story ‘Night and Day’ runs at Artscape in Revue’ of Clara’s magical experience at her Theatre until January 10 and then family’s Christmas Eve party. With transfers to the picturesque May- • the antics of her mysterious uncle, nardville Open-Air Theatre from Herr Drosselmeyer, and his even more January 24 until February 21 with ‘Platform 9 mysterious gift of a nutcracker doll, performances on Sundays only. the fairytale characters of the Rat In the world of ‘Humpty Dumpty Two Park King, the Sugar Plum Fairy and the and Friends’, everyone lives hap- Station’ Nutcracker Prince are set to transport pily ever after. From January 5 to everyone to a wondrous place. 8, evergreen nursery rhymes such The very popular annual ‘Fairy as ‘Humpty Dumpty’, ‘Hey Diddle Parade’ will be held on Thursday, De- Diddle’, ‘The Cat and the Fiddle’ and cember 24, following the 2pm per- ‘Old MacDonald’ will meet ‘Jack and formance of ‘The Nutcracker’. Chil- Jill’, ‘Little Miss Muffet’ and the ‘Itsy dren - boys and girls - are invited to Bitsy Spider’ in fantastical holiday FUGARD dress as their favourite fairytale char- fun for the little ones and the young acter and parade onto the stage to at heart. meet the dancers and receive a little gift from Santa Claus. * Bookings for all these exciting pro- ‘Orpheus In The sparkling ballet, ‘Night and ductions can be made at Compu- Day’, opens with a special Gala Per- ticket or Artscape Dial-a-Seat on 021 Africa’ formance on New Year’s Eve, and 421 7695. • will offer the perfect opportunity to For more information, visit www.ca- welcome 2016 in scintillating style. petowncityballet.org.za. Elizabeth Nienaber in The Nutcracker - Photo by Pat Bromilow-Downing ‘Bad Jews’

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‘All About The Piano’ • ‘Die van Aardes van Grootoor: The Musical’ • ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ @ArtscapeTheatre ArtscapeTheatreCpt @ArtscapeTheatre

0404 DecemberDecember -- 1010 DecemberDecember 20152015 www.48hours.co.zawww.48hours.co.za TheThe NextNext 48hOURS48hOURS 55 The Next 48hOURS • #THEATREBUZZ48 BAXTER THEATRE Family fun with great shows to choose from this festive season ‘Bangalory’s Back’ December 9 to January 9

‘Bangalory’s Back’ is a charm- which had many families glued to ing and delightful show, ideally their screens. Janice, along with suited for children aged 5 to 12, Zoleka Helesi and Marty Kintu and sees the return to the stage bring back the masterful art of of the multi-award-winning Jan- entertainment for the young (and ice Honeyman, after decades of older), with a morning of fun sto- directing theatre. ry-making, merry music, comedy, In the 1970s she became a puppetry and tale-telling. Add in household name in South Africa a few silly limericks, some sweet when she presented one of the very little riddles, a dollop of dot-to- first children’s television shows, dots, jigsaw puzzles, sing-a-long ‘Bangalory Time’, at 6.10pm on and voila! - perfect summer fun SABC on Wednesday nights, and for the entire family. Zoleka Helesi, Marty Kintu and Janice Honeyman in ‘Bangalory’s Back’ - Picture by Andrew Brown ‘Remembering the Lux’ ‘Stuart Taylor’s 2015 in Revue’ Until January 9 Until January 9

Loukmaan Adams, Kashiefa Blaauw, Alistair Izobell and Nur Abrahams Oscar Petersen, Stuart Taylor and Mel Jones in Stuart Taylor’s 2015 in in ‘Remembering The Lux’ - pic by Mark Wessels Revue - pic by Rikki Adams

The iconic Luxurama Theatre and the artists ment and cinema, through stories, memories, Stuart Taylor, Oscar Petersen and Mel Jones edy sketches and special guest comedians, join who performed there will be celebrated in anecdotes and classic hit songs, guaranteed take a comedic look at 2015 - the highlights, the hilarious team as they say goodbye (and for this brand new and first tribute, ‘Remember- to get audiences singing along and dancing the lowlights and the lack of lights, thanks some, good riddance) to 2015 and bid a warm ing The Lux’, written and directed by Alistair in their seats. Izobell has assembled a stel- mainly to Eskom. Fresh from scooping the Stan- hello and welcome to an amazing 2016. Izobell and Lara Foot and featuring a stellar lar ensemble featuring himself, Terry Fortune, dard Bank Ovation Award for comedy at this Local audiences can expect a triple dose of cast and live band. Set to be the undisputed Terry Hector, Loukmaan Adams, Niesha Abra- year’s National Arts Festival, Taylor brings local comedy as Stuart, Mel and Oscar bring their highlight of the festive season, the dynamic hams, Leslie Kleinsmith, Giempie Vardien, Nur audiences the hottest and most topical comedy unique flavour of humour and entertainment to cast will bring to life its history and revive the Abrahams and Kashiefa Blaauw, accompanied offering over the festive season. It is a feel- the show. heyday of this grand old dame of entertain- by a six-piece live band, led by Donveno Prins. good comedy show - from stand-up to com-

‘Platform 9 Two Park Station’ New Year’s Eve party December 14 to January 16 December 31

Following the success of their 2013 hit pro- form 9 Two Park Station’. Two friends travel The Baxter’s usually sold-out New Year’s Eve will get the party going as they sing popular duction ‘Platform 9’, local television hunks from Cape Town to Johannesburg by train party will commence straight after the shows dance hits and entertain the audience as we Maurice Paige from ‘Isidingo’ and Theodore and along the way they encounter some re- on December 31 and will include the traditional herald in the new year. Light meals will be on Jantjies from ‘7de Laan’ once again team up ally interesting and funny characters. It is a balloon-drop, a complimentary glass of bubbly sale. Early booking is highly recommended. Join with director Christo Davids (also from ‘7de heartwarming and side-splitting story about or orange juice and a live band led by the inimi- the fun by choosing from three great shows and Laan’-fame) to present this sequel ‘Plat- friendship, trust and human relationships. table Nur Abrahams. Abrahams and his group party your way into 2016.

Booking for any of these exciting Baxter shows is through Computicket on 0861 915 8000, online at wwwcomputicket.com or at any Shoprite Checkers outlet. For more information, visit www.baxter.co.za, or call 021 685 7880. facebook.com/BaxterTheatre twitter.com/BaxterTheatre

66 TheThe NextNext 48hOURS48hOURS www.48hours.co.zawww.48hours.co.za 0404 DecemberDecember -- 1010 DecemberDecember 20152015 THE FUGARD THEATRE The TheNext Next 48hOURS 48hOURS • Entertainment • #THEATREBUZZ48 Guide ‘David Kramer’s Orpheus in Africa’ Showing at the Fugard Theatre until January 9

December 9 to January 9

ERIC ABRAHAM PRESENTS A FUGARD THEATRE PRODUCTION

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MUST CLOSE 9 JAN R110 – R220 BOOK AT COMPUTICKET OR CALL 021 461 4554

‘Bad Jews’ Showing at the Fugard Studio until December 31

ERIC ABRAHAM PRESENTS A FUGARD THEATRE PRODUCTION AND SOUTH AFRICAN PREMIERE OF

LONDON’S WEST END SMASH HIT BAD JEWS “SEARINGLY FUNNY... RAISES THE BAR” CAPE TIMES MUST CLOSE 31 DEC R130 – R150 BOOK AT COMPUTICKET OR CALL 021 461 4554

04 December - 10 December 2015 www.48hours.co.zawww.48hours.co.za The Next 48hOURS 7 The NextThe 48hOURSNext 48hOURS • #THEATREBUZZ48 • Movies THEATREARTSCAPE ON THE BAY ‘Rocco de Villiers – All About The Piano’ Until Saturday, December 5

Rocco in 140 characters When I was four years old. I was bored Drinks are on us. What are you hav- and asked the garden man to break ing? Describe yourself in 140 characters. the lock of our upright piano. And Barbra Streisand, my partner Clive van Countryboy, almost. Sentimental. Ob- when I saw a poster of actress Vena den Berg, my doctor Jean du Plessis, sessive. Compulsive. Neurotic. Perfec- Naude, who came to my hometown and (fashion icon) Iris Apfel. tionist. Loyal. Naughty. Workoholic. Harrismith to do a show, ‘Shakespeare in Afrikaans’. Easiest way to your heart... What inspired the concept behind Baked pudding, single malt, biltong ‘All About The Piano’? Your biggest inspiration in life... and the music of Johann Sebastian My survival as a pianist and solo per- Beauty – in people, nature, simple Bach. fomer in South Africa; the people things, grand things... who are supporting me so much. Favourite place in the world... The most nervous you’ve ever been New York. For those folks who have never ex- on stage... perience Rocco de Villiers live, what When I had to do a role as a mute pi- A work (movie; book; album; play/ can they expect? ano player. The play was called ‘Speel’ show) that you consider to be abso- Piano music with anecdotes form and I did it with actor Lizz Meiring. lutely perfect... Rocco’s life to make the bed for the The film ‘Remains Of The Day’. music. It is humorous, sad, funny, “Last night a show changed my life.” uplifting. The show is like a series of Which show? You’ve been reincarnated as a piz- short films with visuals to compli- ‘The showgirl must go on’ – Bette za...which toppings can we expect? ment it: The soundtrack of Rocco’s Midler in Las Vegas. Capers, olives and anchovis on a cau- life. liflower base. If you could be anyone else for 24 When did your musical “powers” hours... first manifest themselves? Winston Churchill. Rocco de Villiers ‘Die van Aardes van Grootoor: The Musical’ December 11 to January 9 Q&A with director hannesburg to legendary applause. Your long-time collaborator God- Pieter-Dirk Uys We were banned by the National frey Johnson does music on the Party censors, but won our appeal play. Tell us about the musical tone Why did you decide to bring back with reservations: they kept the that you wanted established for ‘Die van Aardes van Grootoor’? banning for the sentence, “‘n Vrou this production. The play has worked so well through sonder liefde is soos ‘n koek sonder God and I have been working to- the ages - from 1977 through vari- ‘n kers,” but allowed us to replace it gether for over 20 years, mainly on ous governments, struggles, rainbow with, “‘n Vrou sonder liefde is soos the cabarets for Bambi Kellermann. moments and renaissances. It is also ‘n doos sonder ‘n deksel.” Hello? It was inevitable that we moved to- a perfect ensemble piece for six ac- wards more complex arenas and this tors who play all the various char- Tell us a little about your young is that - a play that works, being the acters. And even though most of cast and which qualities you were square peg into the round hole of the language is Afrikaans (with 25% looking for during casting. music. Over 20 songs which echo English), everyone will understand So many established actors have the styles of the 1920s, 40s, 50s, 60s Die Taal. been in ‘Van Aardes’ in the last three and 1970s, as well as boereliedjies, decades, so it was a great thrill to Schumann, opera and hip hop. The The concept had its debut in an an- cast a young company of perform- whole experience is musical, not just ti-censorship revue in 1975, during ers fresh out of drama school and with the songs but with a constant the height of apartheid. Can you hungry and healthy for work. They underscoring by Godfrey and his tell us a little about its first incar- have great voices, they have musi- three piece band, sitting above the nation and how it was received? cality and patience, they love hard set in a radio studio - because ‘Die It sort-of tiptoed into the public do- work, they enjoy laughter and they van Aardes’ is a radio seriel of 780 main, starting at the Baxter Studio in agree with the essence of what we episodes, of which we can only do a 1977 to no audiences, except family do: I call it the F-word – FUN! If we random choice of five - from 1928 and friends, and then opening at the don’t have that, the audience won’t until 1978. The cast of ‘Die van Aardes van Grootoor’ Laager at the Market Theatre in Jo- share it. ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ splashes onto the Cape Town stage Artscape Opera House from December 11 to January 10

‘Singin’ in the Rain’, the award- 1952 MGM movie, of the first Holly- where the actors actually talk, sing winning production direct from Lon- wood musical, when the silver screen and dance. don’s West End, will be charming found its voice and left the silent Can Don and the uniquely voiced Cape Town during the festive season. movies and some of its stars behind. Lina make the transition and will Brought to the Mother City by It is a comedy about the film chorus girl Kathy Selden fulfill (Beth- producer Pieter Toerien, ‘Singin’ in industry, with its egomaniac stars, any Dickson, ‘The Sound of Music’) the Rain’ made a big splash the mo- monstrous film moguls, fickle fans, her dream of stardom and capture ment it premiered in the UK. The classic ‘golden-era’ moves and slap- Don’s heart along the way? show, which toured internation- stick humour. Find out this festive season. ally with a stellar South African cast, Don Lockwood (Grant Almirall The magical ‘Singin’ In The Rain’ played to sell out houses in Hong of ‘Jersey Boys’ fame) is a silent scene where it rains live onstage Kong after wowing audiences in New movie star who has everything he is one of the big highlights of the Zealand, the Philippines and Singa- could want in fame, adulation and show, leaving audiences in the front pore. Now it’s finally Cape Town’s a well-publicised “romance” with rows a little wetter than when they turn. his co-star Lina Lamont (Taryn-Lee first arrived. Set in 1927, the production tells Hudson). But Hollywood is about to the story, made famous by Gene Kel- change forever and there is a rumour Book at Computicket. ly and Debbie Reynolds in the iconic in the studio of a new kind of film, A scene from ‘Singing In The Rain’ Book for productions on 021 438 3300

8 The Next 48hOURS www.48hours.co.zawww.48hours.co.za 0404 DecemberDecember -- 1010 DecemberDecember 20152015 The Next 48hOURS • Entertainment Guide Music Exchange: Who let the “shlebs” out?

ing of an envelope. This is also the must stop. Bands and artists need to do it them walk away, but if you one as half of the Electronica project, season for bands, to work like mad, believe in themselves that they quote agree then get involved one hundred Bell Tower, and five as a solo artist. but please listen to my call – get the a fee of ‘x’ and it must be paid in percent. He has had over 20 top ten singles, money before the event! full prior to the event .The promoter It is the only way! Be firm and fair, won five South African Music Awards By Martin Myers Only last week did I get a call wants you, so let them pay the full but don’t get walked over, ever. and opened shows for U2, The Roll- @martinmyers from a dear friend of mine that went amount. If the event goes belly up, ing Stones and R.E.M.. something like this: “We got 50% you have little recourse, and recourse Gig of the week Arno is almost rock royalty, if such deposit, did the show, it went well can be expensive. If the event makes He has been around for ages and a thing exists, and he plays Kirsten- ousehold name, or celebri- and now the promoter can’t pay the loads of money you as the band sud- during his career as the lead singer bosch this Sunday, from 5.30pm ty? This was a topic of vo- balance. denly note getting a larger fee. Art- of Springbok Nude Girls and subse- until 7pm. Take a blanket and some ciferous debate this week. Now what? The balance is only a ists need to stand tall and not under- quently as a solo artist, Arno Carstens snacks and chill and listen to some I attended a number of small amount. Can you help please?” mine one another .If the fee is too has released 11 studio albums: five music. Gates open at 4pm. eventsH last week only to see the “sh- The artist can’t sue because the le- little for you and you don’t want to as the lead singer of the Nude Girls, Book at www.webtickets.co.za. lebs” prancing around with the “do- gal fees would be too high, so the you-know-who-I-am?” syndrome. promoter just strings the poor band No, I don’t know who you are, so along until he can pay. Now this please enlighten me. Oh, you are a TV presenter and you are a Radio DJ…heaven help us, you must be a celebrity! No, really: is this what it has be- come? One minute on TV, or three hours behind a mic, once a day for your show, and you are now a celeb- rity and you speak as an authority on all events – be they sport, the politi- cal debate of the day – never mind DIY tips or anything else that may come into your mind. The PR agencies fawn over these people and perpetuate the cycle of so-called celebrity. Why?, I ask my- self. What have these people done to deserve this so-called status in soci- ety? Almost as if they breathe a dif- ferent air to us “normal” folk… I ask this question, as this is the season for ‘shlebs’ to be everywhere Arno Carstens and anywhere, even for the open- - Photo by Justin Dingwall

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04 December - 10 December 2015 www.48hours.co.za The Next 48hOURS 9 The Next 48hOURS • Movies & Guide Get your Sunset Special tickets MARKETS EVENTS MUSIC Alphen Community Centre roundings. Until 6 January 2016 Hall, Constantia Main Road, Until 31 December R90 – R185 Opposite Constantia Village, R25 –R170 Roxy Revue Bar, Grandwest, online this summer Tel: 084 6267499 Polkadraai Strawberry Farm, Goodwood Lynedoch, Stellenbosch he Table Mountain Cable- woes with the Cableway’s free park Bay Harbour Market () NIGHTLIFE way’s popular half-price and ride My Citi Shuttle! An inspiring destination for MUSIC Sunset Special has returned Not looking forward to being breakfast, lunch and dinner, Francois Van Coke & Die Heu- just in time for summer stuck in traffic and then search- this weekend market kicks off Hot Summer Groove wels Fantasties Tand this time around you can buy ing for parking? Make use of the with Friday Nite LIVE!, offer- After a sold out show in 2014, After his recent recent suc- your tickets online. free park and ride My Citi shuttle ing live music, at least 26 culi- Hot Summer Groove returns. cess and sell out tour, Fran- Cableway management is al- service. nary experts catering to ev- The line-up includes popular cois Van Coke goes all in for ways looking for new and innova- It is peak season at the Cable- erything from Tunisian South African artists such as another massive double-bill, tive ways of making visits to Table way and to help alleviate traffic cuisine, Seafood platters, Ov- Dr Victor & The Rasta Rebels, this time partnering up with Mountain as easy as possible and and parking stress, the Cableway en-fired Pizza to gourmet Emo Adams, Take Note Band, kings of Afrikaans electronic being able to buy your half-price is sponsoring this free public trans- Sandwiches, speciality soups The Rockets and Soli Philan- pop, Die Heuwels Fantasties! Sunset Special tickets online via the port service that drops visitors off and everything in-between. der. 4 December / R150 www.tablemountain.net website is right at the doorway of the Table Dates & times: Friday Nite 5 December The Assembly, 61 Harrington one such step. Mountain Cableway. LIVE!: 5 pm to 9 pm; Sunday: R150 – R200 Street, Cape Town The half-price Sunset Special, All you need to do is park your 9.30 am to 4 pm. Grand Arena, Grandwest, which kicked off on November 1, vehicle at the Lower Tafelberg Road Extended trading hours on Goodwood Jose Cuervo Tradicional will run until December 18 and There’s nothing quite like parking lot. Then, hop on board Saturdays from 16 November Join us this Friday night as we again from January 4, 2016, to sundowners on top of Table the 110 MyCiTi shuttle at the Low- 2013: Saturdays 10.30am- Arno Carstens introduce you to Jose Cuervo February 29 (excluding the period Mountain er Tafelberg Road stop and you’ll 6pm The multi-award winning rock Tradicional! of December 19 to January 3). be on your way to Table Mountain. 31 Harbour Road, Hout Bay, singer Arno Carstens per- 4 December @ 10pm Since going live online, half- from the ticket office from 6pm The shuttle is just one of the Cape Town forms as part of the Kirsten- Club 31, 31st Floor, Absa price Sunset Special online sales daily. Adults pay R120 and children amazing free experiences on offer bosch Summer Sunset Con- Centre, Riebeek Street, Cape have already been a huge hit with pay R57.50. at the Cableway this silly season. EVENTS cert Series Town, Tel: (021) 421 0581 savvy visitors, ensuring that your Pack those picnics (and don’t Don’t miss the free guided walk- 6 December dusk viewing adventure is just one forget the champagne), grab your ing tours which depart hourly from Art in the Park Kirstenbosch National Botani- Jak Skandi click away. Please note that there loved ones, book your tickets online the Twelve Apostles terrace on Artjamming hosts its annual cal Gardens, Newlands Get Inked UV Edition. are limited online tickets available and join in on one of the must-do the summit of the mountain, or Art in the Park family fun day, 4 December each day. The tickets must be used summer experiences in Cape Town. download the free audio tour while which features a paint-a-thon, Boyz II Men & Joe R40 – R80 after 6pm from the selected date The Cableway operates weather you’re queueing at the Lower Cable music and entertainment. The imulti-award-winning Tiger Tiger, 103 Main Road, and will be valid for seven days. permitting. For weather updates, Station, using the free Wi-Fi on of- Funds raised from the event R&B group Boyz II Men tour Claremont, Stadium on Main, Prefer to get your half-price visit www.tablemountain.net, or fer and listen to plenty of interest- will be used to upgrade the SA to perform their greatest Tel: (021) 683 2220 Sunset Special ticket the old-fash- call 021 442 0015. ing facts about the Cableway and park. hits which include ‘End of The ioned way? They will be available Beat the traffic and parking Table Mountain. R120 (includes painting kit), Road’, ‘I’ll Make Love To You’ KIDS R20 Non-Painters and more. They are joined by St Johns Road Park, 24 St chart topping R&B singer/ Artjamming Johns Road, Sea Point, Tel: songwriter Joe Thomas per- Create a masterpiece (or THIS WEEK’S MOVIE RELEASES 084 7841313 forming hits ‘I Wanna Know’, mess) on a blank canvas, ‘All That I Am’ and more. while listening to funky mu- six ‘Rocky’ films over nearly four Franschhoek Cap Classique and R350 – R1200 sic. Artjammers are provided decades. He says, “The impression Champagne Festival Cape Town International Con- with a menu of 12 different Rocky has left on people is both The annual ‘Magic of Bubbles’ vention Centre, 1 Lower Long size canvases, easels, a se- confounding and extraordinary to Franschhoek Cap Classique Street, Cape Town, Tel: ( lection of non-toxic acrylic me. I’ve always felt a relentless re- and Champagne Festival paints, brushes and tools to sponsibility to keep the character sees winemakers presenting Alistair Izobell’s Kaapse Jol freely express themselves. intact because of that. So when some of South Africa’s finest Alistair Izobell’s Kaapse Jol is Great idea for children’s par- Ryan came to me with the idea of Méthode Cap Classiques a brand new production by ties! R130 Adonis Creed coming into the pic- (MCC) and France’s best well-known Cape Town based Cape Quarter, Cavendish ture, I thought it was incredible, champagnes. Gourmet food musician, Alistair Izobell, who Square, The Paddocks, V&A this filmmaker who is so young is on offer by local restau- is back this festive season to Waterfront & Willowbridge and yet so captivated by what we’d rants. perform favourite Cape Town www.artjamming.co.za begun all those years ago. I admit, 5 & 6 December @ 12pm – classics. I was intrigued.” Coogler smiles 5pm Until 9 January Acrobranching Michael B. Jordan and Sylvester Stallone in ‘Creed’ when recalling his first meeting Huguenot Monument, Corner R130 – R150 Acrobranching gives you and with the icon. “I could tell he was Huguenot & Lambrechts Baxter Theatre Centre, Main the kids the chance to un- a little apprehensive. I hadn’t even Roads, Franschhoek, www. Road, Rondebosch, Tel: (021) leash your inner-ape and go FILM: CREED closest friend. Agreeing to take him made a feature film yet, so he was franschhoekmcc.co.za 685 7880 swinging through the tree CAST: Michael B. Jordan, Sylvest- on, Rocky trains the young fighter, probably thinking, ‘Who is this kid tops. This is another fantastic er Stallone, Tessa Thompson, even as the former champ is bat- coming in talking about making a Strawberry Picking Season Kings, Queens & Divas holiday activity for the entire Phylicia Rashad, Anthony Bellew, tling an opponent more deadly ‘Rocky’ movie?’ But I could tell he Cape Town’s summer months Kings, Queens and Divas family if the weather decides Graham McTavish than any he faced in the ring. was also thinking about every dif- welcome the Strawberry pick- pays tribute to music icons of to play along. The Acrobranch DIRECTOR: Ryan Coogler With Rocky in his corner, it isn’t ferent way it could work.” ing season, the time in which the past and present, per- park in Constantia consists of long before Adonis gets his own The filmmaker also mentioned Strawberry Farms open their forming hits by Elvis, Michael three courses, each Sone From award-winning filmmaker shot at the title…but can he devel- the idea to his ‘Fruitvale Station’ gardens to the public and Jackson, Aretha Franklin, equipped with zip lines, sing Ryan Coogler comes ‘Creed’. The op not only the drive but also the star, Michael B. Jordan, during pro- present an opportunity to fill Freddy Mercury, Mick Jagger, bridges and Tarzan swings. film reunites Coogler with his heart of a true fighter, in time to duction on that film. Jordan recalls, baskets with your own hand- Dolly Parton, Tina Turner, Da- R80 – R140 ‘Fruitvale Station’ star Michael B. get into the ring? “Ryan is so talented, such a smart picked strawberries, while vid Bowie, Diana Ross, Cher Constantia, Jordan as the son of Apollo Creed, The challenge of re-envisioning guy and so great to work with, so soaking up the sun and sur- and many more. Tel: 081 8511765 and explores a new chapter in the the ultimate underdog story that when he first mentioned the project ‘Rocky’ story, starring Academy began with ‘Rocky’ was one that to me I thought it sounded great, Award nominee Sylvester Stallone writer/director Ryan Coogler con- and that if it ever happened I’d in his iconic role. sidered even before he was out definitely want to do it. Then over Adonis Johnson (Jordan) never of film school. “I grew up watch- time, as it started to get real and LABIA Gardens Tel (021) 424 5927 knew his famous father, world ing ‘Rocky’ movies with my dad; it I became more invested, I began Fri 04 – Thurs 10 Dec R45 (Subject to Concessions) www.thelabia.co.za heavyweight champion Apollo was our thing,” he states. “‘Rocky’ looking at the situation like, ‘Wow, Daily 11.30am, 2.30, 5.30, 8.30pm Daily 1.45, 8.15pm Creed, who died before he was is a character that people just con- that’s a lot of responsibility; this is SPECTRE (13V) TESTAMENT OF YOUTH (10-12PG) born. Still, there’s no denying that nect with - action fans, drama fans, the 40-year legacy of Rocky.’” boxing is in his blood, so Adonis hopeless romantics, even just movie Leaning into its legacy, Coog- Daily 11.30am, Sat, Mon 4.00pm, Daily 8.15pm (except Thurs) heads to Philadelphia, the site of fans - everyone likes ‘Rocky’ movies ler wanted ‘Creed’ to evoke the Daily 8.30pm (except Thurs) BURNT (13L) Apollo Creed’s legendary match because they have something for gritty, old-school style of the earli- GOOD KILL (13DLSV) with a tough upstart named Rocky everyone.” est “Rocky” films while also forg- Daily 11.45am, 4.00pm Balboa. Before Adonis could coax Rocky ing its own modern-day identity. Daily 2.00, 6.15pm (no 2.00pm Sun, Mon, (no 4.00pm Sun, Mon, Tues) Once in the City of Brotherly into coming back, Coogler had to It was important to him to do no 6.15pm Tues) A WALK IN THE WOODS (10-12PGS) Love, Adonis tracks Rocky (Stallone) receive Sylvester Stallone’s bless- justice to the characters, to create ELSA & FRED (7-9PG) down and asks him to be his trainer. ing to work with the character, a film that could cross the divide Daily 11.45am, 6.15pm Despite his insistence that he is out and the actor’s commitment to put between Baby Boomers and Millen- Daily 1.45, 6.15pm (no 1.45pm Wed, no BEFORE WE GO (10-12PGL) of the fight game for good, Rocky the gloves back on. Stallone, also nials, knowing the property could 6.15pm Fri, Tues, Thurs) sees in Adonis the strength and de- a producer on the film, has played appeal to an equal number of fans BROOKLYN (10-12PGS) Daily 4.15pm termination he had known in Apol- one of the most legendary and be- in both generations and everyone lo - the fierce rival who became his loved characters in film history in in between. TRACES OF SANDALWOOD (16)

10 The Next 48hOURS www.48hours.co.za 04 December - 10 December 2015 TheThe Next Next 48hOURS 48hOURS • Fooding • Lifestyle Around Mariana is flexing her mussels

he cover of this book is what I simply love this book. It is one The secret? Mariana serves food ant on this formidable series and I really got my heart beating. of the most beautiful publications I fresh from her own extensive vegeta- decided to use his recipe for tomato Fooding around with First of all, my favourite col- have seen in a very long time. I adore ble, fruit and herb garden, prepared vinaigrette as inspiration for season- Jenny Morris our, turquoise. Then the ab- the recipes and love the styling and in her own unique way. Her delight- ing our mussels, because tomatoes Tsolute best fruit on earth, the won- stories. Can you tell yet that I’m head ful book includes recipes for the have such depth of flavour and are derful pomegranate, which is such a over heels for this book? restaurant’s top dishes, along with so plentiful at this time of year. beautiful fruit, filled with little ruby In 2000, Mariana Esterhuizen and vegetable dishes, classic dishes, and Preparation time: 10 minutes jewels. her husband said goodbye to city liv- Mariana’s favourite, foods from her Cooking time: 5 minute When I page through the pages ing and opened a restaurant in the childhood, courtesy of her mother. Serves 4 of ‘Marianas Country Kitchen’ I feel village of Stanford. Since then Mari- Divided seasonally into four sec- something I can’t explain. It’s an ana’s has grown into one of the top tions, this is the ultimate cookery Ingredients: almost emotional experience which eateries in South Africa, attracting book for those who love fresh, hon- • 250g fresh tomatoes, roughly reminds me of growing up in my foodies from all over. The average est, delicious in-season eating. The chopped parents’ kitchen and garden. wait for a table is three months. stunning photography of the food • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped and the gardens and Mariana at work • ¼ t honey is by the renowned Stephen Inggs. • ½ t salt Mariana, I wish you every success • ¼ t freshly ground white pepper @jennymorrischef with your beautiful book and hope • 100ml best-quality olive oil that you sell thousands of copies! • 2t fresh tarragon, chopped plus 2 sprigs any beards on the shells. Let’s cook! • 1kg fresh mussels in the shell Pour the white wine and water into • 100ml white wine a large saucepan with a lid. Add the Mussels with tomato vinaigrette • 100ml water tarragon sprigs and the mussels. The Scrabble set at our family house • Cos lettuce leaves and bread to Place the saucepan over high heat at De Kelders, near Gans Bay, has serve and cover. wooden tiles and we use a hand-me- Bring to the boil and check the mus- down 1944 illustrated edition of The Method: sels after 3 minutes. Once most of Chambers Dictionary to settle dis- Place the chopped tomatoes in a the mussel shells have opened, re- putes. We are stuck in a bit of a time blender and process until smooth. move from the heat. Discard any warp here, but I offer no apologies, Place a sieve over a jug and strain mussels that have not opened or as this is what we like when we are the tomato purée to catch the pips. those with broken shells and then on holiday. Whisk the garlic, honey, salt and pile the opened mussels on a serving When a friend arrived with a bowl of pepper into the tomato purée. Slowly platter. fresh mussels, another old standby add the olive oil and whisk vigorously Serve with the tomato vinaigrette on came to the rescue. Who remembers until the oil is incorporated into the the side. Time-Life’s ‘The Good Cook’ series tomato mixture. Stir in the chopped of cookbooks from the late 1970s? tarragon. Published by Human and Rous- Mussels with tomato vinaigrette Richard Olney was the chief consult- Scrub the mussel shells and cut off seau

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SATURDAY, 9TH JANUARY 2016 Aquarium this Festive Season KENILWORTH RACECOURSE, CAPE TOWN Each year, as the summer days length- hours, remain open later with the en, the extends kitchen closing only at 6.30pm. its opening hours, affording visitors the Stuck for gift ideas? Why not in- TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM COMPUTICKET opportunity to experience the Aquari- clude some special experiences? From um’s underwater wonders, for longer. day tickets, which when bought online From December 21 to January 8, the affords a 10% discount, diving with Aquarium will be open from 9am to the sharks and memberships for young 8pm (last ticket sold at 7.30pm) – per- and old, there is sure to be something fect for those who like to start their to make gift buying this festive season holiday days a little earlier and extend just a little bit easier. them a little longer. So, after a day of fun in the sun or Combine your visit to the Aquarium in the hustle and bustle of the shop- with an explorative boat trip on the ping arena, why not visit the Aquari- Ocean Adventurer. Tickets are available um, cool down and relax for a while at the Aquarium ticket office and the in its tranquil ambiance, take in some adult combo tickets costs R375 for a underwater scenery and end your day 90-minute marine eco-safari in Table surrounded by the calm of the ocean. Bay and a visit to the Aquarium. Also keep in mind that your ticket is During the festive season, the valid for the whole day so you are able Aquarium’s AfriSam Children’s Play to see early morning fish-capades, Centre will have jam-packed festive lunch-time penguin shenanigans and season programme on offer. The little evening shark serenity. With extended ones can enjoy themed arts and crafts hours, gift membership, diving and as well as the ever-popular puppet loads of fun for the little ones, the shows. Everyone will have a fun time Aquarium is certainly a destination to meeting the Aquarium mascots. Re- consider these holidays. member to take a selfie or gather the WWW.LQP.CO.ZA family for a group shot. * For more information, please visit the The Aquarium’s on-site restaurant, Aquarium’s website on www.aquarium. Shoreline Café will, during extended co.za.

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outh Africa’s longest standing only get the best view of the horserac- horse race and Cape Town’s ing, but also the front row to some largest annual outdoor social phenomenal entertainment thanks to event is coming to Kenilworth the “Schweppes Gig Rig in association Sracecourse on Saturday, January 30. with Goodhope FM”. The 2016 J&B Met was officially MC’s for the night include Funny launched last week at Kenilworth man Kurt Schoonraad, and Goodhope Racecourse, providing guests with FM Presenters DJ Loyd , Dalin Oliver a sneak peek of what’s to come on and Carissa Cupido. The full talent January 30. line-up includes: Crazy White Boy This event has been attracting dif- Live, Jimmy Nevis, The Kiffness, DJ ferent South Africans who come to- Reddy D, Kurt Schoonraad and some gether to celebrate the best of fash- of Cape Town’s finest DJ’s – Sox, ion, music, food and horse racing Dean Fuel, Strange Lovers, Brett Ait- since 1977. Celebrating their 39th ken, Kanan K7 & Larkin. year as event sponsor, what started off Also available to “Racing. It’s a as a small sponsorship for J&B is now Rush Public Village” ticket holders South Africa’s longest running sports will be a food village, bars and ample sponsorship and the race itself is now space to sit and relax. the oldest horse race in the country. More than 50000 race-goers are In honour of the brand, its unique expected to attend what promises to heritage and its valued legacy, the be a bigger and better J&B™ Met than See you at the races this weekend theme for the 2016 J&B Met is “A ever before. Rare Blend”. Those attending next year’s event will be challenged to * Don’t miss the early bird special – Kenilworth Racecourse will be host- crafts. For those who would like to incorporate A Rare Blend into how Book a ticket before the 9 December ing the World Sport Betting Cape book a table, there are various hospi- they dress on the day. Think differ- and get your second ticket free. Fillies Grade 1 race day on Saturday, tality options available. ent styles, textures or ideas and how General entry tickets into The J&B December 5 - a day that promises to Booking your table means that you can bring these together to great Met Public Village are priced at R125 be fun for the whole family. you will be hosted in the building, effect. and are available through www.jb- Not only will there be horserac- where you can enjoy champagne, su- Due to its popularity at this year’s scotch.co.za or Computicket as well ing on offer, but also a Vineyard Oval shi and stand in line to win R50000. event, the “Racing. It’s a Rush Public as designated tote outlets throughout Christmas market with race-goers The theme for this venue is Bubbles The theme for the 2016 J&B Village” will be back in 2016, giving the country; or you can call Kenil- able to win their share of R100000 & Bling. (For bookings call 021 797 Met is ‘A Rare Blend’ racing fans an opportunity to not worth Race Course on 021 7001600. in cash. 6037.) For the kids there will be free chil- World Sports Betting was an- dren’s entertainment including snow, nounced last month as the new bubble soccer, parachute rocket, sponsor of the R1-million Cape Fil- jumping castles and more. lies Guineas – recognised as one of Also adding to the day’s offering South Africa’s most prestigious clas- is live music, a variety of food stalls, sics. a wine bar and plenty of arts and See you at the races this weekend.

Cinema is ge ing a facelift Put a sparkle into your weekend at Willowbridge

After the success of last year’s craft region. Along with the 15 local craft beer, wine, and food pairing appreci- brewers, and wineries, there will be ation fair at Willowbridge Shopping food trucks offering mouth-watering Centre, in association with The Craft meals to pair expertly with the beer Beer Project, things have been taken or wine. up a few notches this year. Live bands, a kiddies corner for This annual event, not only sports the wee ones, and of course plenty Experience our new-look V&A Waterfront Nouveau. the new name Beers & Gears, but has of space to relax are all additions also been re-positioned outdoors on that make this summer festival in the opening 24th november the lush lawns adjacent to the Centre Northern Suburbs a must to attend. and will be open to the public on featuring IMPORTED COFFEE BEANS and A SELECTION OF CAKES Saturday and Sunday, December 5 * Tickets are R80 online (book at and 6. Another exciting addition will www.quicket.co.za), or R100 at the be the range of cars on show each door. day - sports cars on the Saturday and With your ticket you will receive a classic cars on the Sunday. glass along with two tasters. The festival will yet again be cel- Times: Sat, 10am to 9pm; Sunday: ebrating the devoted South African 10am to 5pm (Car display from artisan beer and wine making cul- 12pm to 4pm daily) ture, will showcase the emerging Mi- For more information, call 021 cro Brewing Industry in RSA and the 9147218, or send an email to info@ strong wine culture of the Northern willowbridgecentre.co.za.

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