In Engels - omdat ek vandag te lui is om te vertaal: Die telefoonnommmers is inligting onder die Casino het ek bygesit vir SA inligting. Since we are stuck here with the weak rand, we can now entertain ourselves and the tourists who takes advantage of the situation:)) 1: Brass band parade over lunchtime 2: Face paintings on Green Market Square 3) Cavendish Magic Castle - skowing the musical the Elves and the Shoemaker 4) MTN Science centre - different projects each day. 5) Adderley Street becomes a market each day from 5pm. Now we cannot drive through to see the light - we got to walk it. 6) Christmas Carols at Oude Libertas by the CT Philharmonic Choir 7) Spier Amphitheatre stage a Boland pantomine called RooiKoppitjie 8) Big Stakes & Slap Chips - comedy show at the Baxter 9) Carols and nativity Play at the Gardens 10) Night Market in St Georges Mall. Strange thing is that we always have a Shakespeare play this time of the year at Maynardville and concerts at Kirstenbosch - both open air- but they are not mentioned - I am sure they are still on - it is tradition:)) Herewith more info for you guys to make up your minds, get on the plane and come and sit in the sun:)) Cape Town Tourism: www.cape-town.org - 021-4260 Table Mountain Cableway: www.tablemountain.co.za - 021-4248181 V&A Waterfront: www.waterfront.co.za - 021-4087600 Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden: www.nbi.ac.za 021-7998783 Cape Peninsula National Park: www..cpnp.co.za 021- 7018682 Winelands Regional Tourism: www.capewinelands.org 021-8720686 West Coast Tourism: www.capewestcoast.org- 022-24332380 Stellenbosch Tourism: www.istellenbosch.org,za -021-8839584 Helderberg Tourism: www.helderbergtourism.co.za - 021-8514002 Canal Walk: www.canalwalk.co.za- 021-5553377 Grand West Casino: http://www.grandwest.co.za 021-505777 Sea Rescue - 021-4493500 Mountain resque - 021-3489900 CT Weerkantoor - 021-082162 Annette
MAYNARDVILLE OPEN AIR THEATRE A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Come and picnic under the stars and blow away the midsummer blues with this year's Shakespeare-in-the-Park! GISELLE - A classic in the open air. The ever-popular story of the nobleman, Count Albrecht, and his love for the peasant girl, Giselle. The forester, Hilarion, who is jealous of their love, betrays Albrecht's true identity and causes Giselle to die of a broken heart. Eventually, both young men have to face the Wilis, the ghosts of young women who die before their wedding day. Date Time Show Info TUESDAY, 08 JAN 2002 20:15 A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM WEDNESDAY, 09 JAN 2002 20:15 A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM THURSDAY, 10 JAN 2002 20:15 A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM FRIDAY, 11 JAN 2002 20:15 A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM SATURDAY, 12 JAN 2002 20:15 A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM MONDAY, 14 JAN 2002 19:30 A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM MONDAY, 14 JAN 2002 20:15 A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM TUESDAY, 15 JAN 2002 19:30 A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM TUESDAY, 15 JAN 2002 20:15 A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM WEDNESDAY, 16 JAN 2002 20:15 A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM THURSDAY, 17 JAN 2002 20:15 A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM FRIDAY, 18 JAN 2002 20:15 A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM SATURDAY, 19 JAN 2002 20:15 A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM SUNDAY, 20 JAN 2002 20:15 GISELLE Opening MONDAY, 21 JAN 2002 19:30 A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM MONDAY, 21 JAN 2002 20:15 A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM TUESDAY, 22 JAN 2002 19:30 A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM TUESDAY, 22 JAN 2002 20:15 A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM WEDNESDAY, 23 JAN 2002 20:15 A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM THURSDAY, 24 JAN 2002 20:15 A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM FRIDAY, 25 JAN 2002 20:15 A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM SATURDAY, 26 JAN 2002 20:15 A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM SUNDAY, 27 JAN 2002 20:15 GISELLE WEDNESDAY, 30 JAN 2002 20:15 A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM THURSDAY, 31 JAN 2002 20:15 A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM FRIDAY, 01 FEB 2002 20:15 A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM SATURDAY, 02 FEB 2002 20:15 A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM SUNDAY, 03 FEB 2002 20:15 GISELLE WEDNESDAY, 06 FEB 2002 20:15 A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM THURSDAY, 07 FEB 2002 20:15 A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM FRIDAY, 08 FEB 2002 20:15 A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM SATURDAY, 09 FEB 2002 20:15 A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM SUNDAY, 10 FEB 2002 20:15 GISELLE WEDNESDAY, 13 FEB 2002 20:15 A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM THURSDAY, 14 FEB 2002 20:15 A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM FRIDAY, 15 FEB 2002 20:15 A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM SATURDAY, 16 FEB 2002 20:15 A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM SUNDAY, 17 FEB 2002 20:15 GISELLE Final WEDNESDAY, 20 FEB 2002 20:15 A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM THURSDAY, 21 FEB 2002 20:15 A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM FRIDAY, 22 FEB 2002 20:15 A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM SATURDAY, 23 FEB 2002 20:15 A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM http://www.artslink.co.za
Kirstenbosch Details Sunday 2 December Virtual Jazz Reality South Africa's premier fusion jazz ensemble, headed by Ian Smith, will open Summer Concert Series. VJR, as they are affectionately known, take jazz one step further with their original compositions as well as jazz standards Sunday 9 December SA Army Band This 46-piece military band is widely regarded as one of the foremost military bands in the country and has established an impressive repertoire of military parade, church and concert music. Their diverse music styles include classical, romantic, popular, avant-garde as well as big-band 13, 14, 15 & 16 December Carols by Candlelight Traditional Christmas Carols organised by the Rotary Club of Kirstenbosch. Entry on the 13th is R15.00 for adults and R5.00 for children and R25.00 for adults and R10.00 for children on the 14th, 15th and 16th. (Regret no discount for Botanical Society members.) Entrance fee includes a song sheet and candle. Please note Carols start at 20h00 with gates opening at 17h00. 23 December Breakfast included This up and coming jazz quartet, all UCT College Students, will be performing a blend of jazz and funk, ranging from standards such as Take 5 and Blue Bossa to more improvisional funk tunes such as those that appear on Herbie Hannock's Head Hunters album. Breakfast Included will be accompanied by a guest vocalist. 30 December Cape Philharmonic conducted by Richard Cock A concert featuring light classics as well as pop, will be performed under the baton of the inimitable Richard Cock. Please note that the charge for this concert will be R30 for adults (Botanical Society members R25) and R10 for all children 6 January Tucan Tucan A combination of different cultures and different music styles has resulted in the formation of the exciting Tucan Tucan project. With the renowned Paco brothers, Frank and Tony on drums and percussion accompanied by an all star cast, this is one concert not to miss! The musical genre encompasses Latin, salsa, mambo, bossa nova, samba and African grooves and creates a unique and exciting new sound. 13 January Steve Newman And Tony Cox Acoustic guitar maestros Steve Newman and Tony Cox will again team up to perform their unique and beautiful blend of music against the backdrop of Table Mountain 20 January Congolese Band Congolese music, also known as Kwasa Kwasa or ndombolo, makes its introduction into Kirstenbosch having achieved huge acclaim worldwide. This 10-piece band, under the guidance of Miguel Katshiete, will be performing a unique fusion of Congolese culture as well as jazz that results in a true mix of Central and southern African musical cultures. 27 January Blues Broers With a combined 50 years of blues experience, South Africa's original blues band promotes the genre with an enthusiastic and unwavering love. Usually found in dingy bars converting more souls towards the blues, their outdoor gig at Kirstenbosch is always a crowd-puller. 3 February The Robin Auld Band Celebrated guitarist and one of South Africa's most enduring singer song-writers, Robin Auld will perform and original mix of blues, pop and African folk music 10 February Bomvu Headed by Johan Rautenbach, one of South Africa's most accomplished classical guitarists, Bomvu is a vibrant ensemble performing 'Ethnic Classical Jazz Fusion'. The ensemble consists of acoustic and bass guitars, saxophone, djembe and cello and will be heard at Kirstenbosch for the very first time! 17 February Selaelo Selota One of South Africa's most celebrated jazz artists, Selaelo Selota, returns to Kirstenbosch to delight the audience with the launch of his new CD 'Enchanted Gardens'. The combination of the setting and the purity of this music is guaranteed to make for a very special concert indeed. 24 February Los Gitanos Cape Town's most sought-after Latin American group presents a musical journey through the sun-drenched lands of the Mediterranean and Latin America with a sangria of foot-tapping, pulsating and passionate rhythms. 3 March Sons of Trout This 6-piece acoustic outfit comprising Mike Hardy on lead vocals and sax, Nic Turner on lead guitar and vocals, Mark Noak on rhythm guitar, Jason Rosenstien on drums, Morné Smit on bass and Mike Rennie on violin and vocals, will be making their debut at Kirstenbosch! The hugely energetic music style of the band has led to the release of their third album as well as performing in all the major music events in South Africa. 10 March Jonny Cooper Big Band South Africa's premier 18-piece Big Band will be presenting the 'Legends of Swing' at Kirstenbosch as a tribute to the music of the 1940's. Guest vocalists include Kate Normington and Donald Tshomela and the Band will be performing treats such as New York New York, Hello Dolly and Unforgettable, to name but a few! 17 March Robbie Jansen And the Sons of Table Mountain Having recently celebrated over 30 years in the music industry, Robbie Jansen is one of the Cape's most accomplished musicians. N alto saxophone player and flute virtuoso, he is also a respected composer and arranger and along with his band, Sons of Table Mountain, will be performing a unique arrangement called Cape Jazz. 24 March Cape Town Opera Eight of Cape Town Opera's most talented Studio singers will be delighting the audience with a repertoire of opera, light classics and musicals in a concert billed as the Cape Town Opera Pops. Accompanied only by piano this is an opportunity to enjoy the Cape's finest up-and-coming opera singers. 31 March Amampondo Finishing off the Kirstenbosch Appletiser Summer Sunset Concert Season is Cape Town's original marimba band presenting a high energy performance of percussion and dance using traditional African instruments on a supercharged journey from old Africa to present day 'world music'. Information Prices Adults @ R25.00 Children @ R10.00 Botanical Society members Adults@ R20.00 Children @ R10.00 * Carols by Candlelight is a Rotary project (Thu R15 adults, R5 children under 12yrs, Fri, Sat & Sun R25.00 adults and R10.00 children under 12yrs) ** Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra ( Adults R30, Botanical Society members R25, Children R10) *** New Year's Eve Concert (not sponsored by Appletiser). The charge for the concerts is levied from 15h00 onwards on Sundays during the concert season. The proceeds from the concerts go towards the improvement of Kirstenbosch. Bring the family and a picnic, relax with a glass of wine and enjoy the music of the Cape while the sun slips behind the mountains. You are welcome to linger after the concert but please make sure to leave the Garden by 20h00 and remember to take your litter home with you. Appletiser will be on sale at all the concerts. Special parking is available for the physically disabled - enter the garden at the Rycroft Gate (top gate) and proceed to the workshop area off Camphor Avenue for parking. Please note that no dogs or ball games are allowed in the Garden. The programme is subject to alteration or cancellation without notice. Remember that Kirstenbosch is generally protected from south-easterly winds. In the unlikely event of rain, a concert might have to be cancelled. The weather can vary considerably in different parts of the Peninsula so if in doubt, please telephone. Information: 021 799 8783 http://www.artslink.co.za