This is quite interesting and somewhat funny... They should have been given tea with their rusks though :)
Monday, March 9, 2015
When Americans taste South African snacks......
This is quite interesting and somewhat funny... They should have been given tea with their rusks though :)
Get infected by this year's "Infecting the City" 9th to 14th March 2015
If you haven't experienced Infecting the city yet, you are not even remotemy close to becoming one with Cape Town.
You love modern art but don't have much time and you are on a tight budget?
We all love Free things, and one of my favorite yearly event is "Infecting the City" in Cape Town.
Background :
The festival started in 2008 with a singlular aggressive aim to Infect the city with performance that capture the complexities of our daily lives.
Public art has traditionally functioned to popularise art – to challenge the elitist art culture of the galleries and bring art into the streets. Today, public art attempts to respond to the flexibility and cross-disciplinary nature of contemporary art practice combining artistic vision and community values. Public art offers the opportunity to challenge its audiences, breach boundaries, and shift the perspectives of public space. It is this vision of public art that the Festival aspires to.
Over the years the number of artists participating and audience attending has steadily grown with the 2011 Festival including 314 artists whose artworks were seen by over 25,000 people.
This year you can watch the city's rubbish come alive :
The Mother City’s garbage quite literally comes to life in Francois Knoetze's Cape Mongo, a piece that highlights Cape Town’s consumer culture through what are essentially five rubbish monsters. The riveting work, which uses sculptural, performance and video-montage processes, takes the form of a series of films that follow the creatures as they travel through different urban spaces - it not only reflects on the spatial and political conditions of Cape Town, but redefines garbage as a component that has inherent value and is also linked to identity.
Programme C | 12 March | Strand Concourse Centre
You can Re-imagine the Foreshore area : Staged across the globe since 1996, Slinkie Love by Bedlam Oz strives to make audiences rethink the nature of city spaces using monstrous versions of the well-loved 1940s childhood toy. The slinkies, all of which are made from industrial materials and burst to a height of 6 metres, will twist and curl in busy spaces in the city centre as they fall in love with one another.
Programme B & C | 10, 11 & 12 March | Various
Colour-in the city
Colour Me In is an installation that encourages audiences to take a deeper look at South Africa’s political history and how that has affected land and city development. Participants then have the chance to take a bit of ownership back by colouring-in a part of a drawing of a city plan, which is meant to, metaphorically, make participants believe that they have restructured parts of the city to their liking.
Programme E | 13 & 14 March | Church Square
Experience parts of the city as a live musical score
Surface Passing is a collaborative project by composer Galina Juritz, sound artist Kurt Human and filmmaker Roger Young that explores the city’s streets as well as the people that use them daily in a unique way. In the spirit of silent films set to a live score, the work’s musicians improvise sound based on simultaneous live film that features passers-by around them.
Programme C | 12 March | Golden Acre Centre
Click here for the full program
Infecting The City
| Public Arts Festival Monday to Saturday presented by The Africa Centre | |
 | +27 (0)21 418 3336 |
 | Cape Town Station Forecourt | cnr Adderley and Strand Streets | Cape Town |
 | www.infectingthecity.com |
 | info@infectingthecity.com |
 | @InfectingtheCT |
 | Infecting the City Festival |
Monday, October 6, 2014
Saturday 11th October - Benefit concert at Maynardville with lots of entertainment for all
benefit concert for the youth by the youth of the minority groups.
The concert is in aid of raising funds that in turn will be ploughed back into the various minority youth groups. Khoi-San Youth, Coloured Youth, Malay Youth and White Youth.
The day is centered around a youth theme as to involve as many of the minority youth groups to better understand and learn from each others cultures and history.
The youth of today will be the shapers of what RSA will be in the future.
Join us as Western Cape Action Forum proudly bring you::
MAYNARDVILLE!! JEUGFEES....DIE FEES MET GEES!!
Activities on the day,
Musicians
Beer garden
wine tasting tent,
Boere sport,
Potjiekos competition,
rides and slides ,
Arts And Crafts stalls
Get your tickets here: http://www.itickets.co.za/
2014 SHNIT International Festival - Cape Town 8-12 October 2014
From Wednesday 8th October to Sunday 12th October, catch the best shortfilms in a back to back marathon across Cape Town.
Shnit International Shortfilmfestival has had the objective to promote short films as an independent art form of film and to present them to an ever broader audience.
Every year at the beginning of October, shnit International Shortfilmfestival simultaneously flickers across the screens in different PLAYGROUNDS on five continents. Thus, shnit is committed to internationality regarding both its program and the eight festival cities around the world. Bern is the most important PLAYGROUND since the festival was founded there. The other international PLAYGROUNDS are Bangkok, Buenos Aires, Cairo, Cape Town, Kyoto, Moscow and San José. Thanks to this worldwide structure, shnit makes an important contribution to the international establishment of short films and promotes the dialogue between the audience and the filmmakers from all over the world.
PROGRAMME FOR THE 2014 SHNIT INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
Films will be shown in 100-minute blocks, and each block fits into one of the five categories below. Click here to view the full Shnit programme.
The Made in SA Blocks (see programme for times/dates): Comprised of two 100-minute blocks showcasing the nine painstakingly selected South African-made films vying for the crown, this portion of the festival gives the audience a chance to weigh in on the best of the best. On the final night of the festival, one film will receive the first ever audience award and another will come away with the South African jury’s top honour.
Tickets: R40p/p from the venue
The Kaapse Bobotie Blocks (See programme for times/dates): This lekker line-up of 18 films screens across three 100-minute blocks in both Cape Town and Stellenbosch to give Mother City audiences a taste of the best and spiciest local out-of-competition shorts.
Tickets: R40p/p from the venue
Closing Night Ceremony (12 October, 7pm – The Labia): The big shebang! This final evening of programming culminates in the much-anticipated award ceremony, at which the South African directors jury will be pick a Made in SA winner and the audience will choose the Real Time competition champion. This latter challenge gives three filmmakers 72 hours to put together a short during the festival – the films will be screened at the ceremony.
Tickets: R40p/p from the Labia
Shnit After Party (12 October, 2pm - Colorbox Studios on Paarden Eiland): Shnit’s teamed up with the folks behind Just Another Sunny Sundae and It’s a Textile to bid farewell to 2014’s festival with a brilliant Sunday mash-up. The afternoon-to-evening jol brings together the best of fashion, food and funky tunes in an industrial chic creative space in Paarden Eiland. Not to mention, songstress Nonku Phiri, who’s best known for her ‘Ghetto Tech’ collaboration with Crazy White Boy, celebrates her birthday with an evening live set and a late night DJ set. Shnit hits the party from 10pm after the closing awards ceremony.
Tickets: R50p/p at the door or FREE with a Shnit festival pass
TICKETS FOR THE 2014 SHNIT INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
Tickets for the short film festival are available at all the venues and cost R40p/p unless otherwise advertised. Shnit addicts can get a weekend festival pass for R180p/p. The passes are non-transferable.
Shnit International Shortfilmfestival has had the objective to promote short films as an independent art form of film and to present them to an ever broader audience.
Every year at the beginning of October, shnit International Shortfilmfestival simultaneously flickers across the screens in different PLAYGROUNDS on five continents. Thus, shnit is committed to internationality regarding both its program and the eight festival cities around the world. Bern is the most important PLAYGROUND since the festival was founded there. The other international PLAYGROUNDS are Bangkok, Buenos Aires, Cairo, Cape Town, Kyoto, Moscow and San José. Thanks to this worldwide structure, shnit makes an important contribution to the international establishment of short films and promotes the dialogue between the audience and the filmmakers from all over the world.
PROGRAMME FOR THE 2014 SHNIT INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
Films will be shown in 100-minute blocks, and each block fits into one of the five categories below. Click here to view the full Shnit programme.
- In Competition: this category is made up of the 64 shorts vying for the Flaming Faun trophy as well as the nine locally made shorts that are competing for the Made in SA trophy. For the first time ever, the audience will have a say in the latter competition.
- A Real Treat: this category is made up of a mix of audience favourites, from the heart-warming and disturbing to the naughty and poignant.
- For Special Interest: this category is made up of shorts that would appeal to niche interest groups, like those who love anime, documentaries and experimental works.
- Out of Curiosity: this category is made up of pieces meant to broaden horizons. Historically, it’s comprised of mostly original South African showcase work, and this year 18 out-of-competition Mzansi pieces are included on the bill.
- At the Peak: this category is made up of festival highlights.
The Made in SA Blocks (see programme for times/dates): Comprised of two 100-minute blocks showcasing the nine painstakingly selected South African-made films vying for the crown, this portion of the festival gives the audience a chance to weigh in on the best of the best. On the final night of the festival, one film will receive the first ever audience award and another will come away with the South African jury’s top honour.
Tickets: R40p/p from the venue
The Kaapse Bobotie Blocks (See programme for times/dates): This lekker line-up of 18 films screens across three 100-minute blocks in both Cape Town and Stellenbosch to give Mother City audiences a taste of the best and spiciest local out-of-competition shorts.
Tickets: R40p/p from the venue
Closing Night Ceremony (12 October, 7pm – The Labia): The big shebang! This final evening of programming culminates in the much-anticipated award ceremony, at which the South African directors jury will be pick a Made in SA winner and the audience will choose the Real Time competition champion. This latter challenge gives three filmmakers 72 hours to put together a short during the festival – the films will be screened at the ceremony.
Tickets: R40p/p from the Labia
Shnit After Party (12 October, 2pm - Colorbox Studios on Paarden Eiland): Shnit’s teamed up with the folks behind Just Another Sunny Sundae and It’s a Textile to bid farewell to 2014’s festival with a brilliant Sunday mash-up. The afternoon-to-evening jol brings together the best of fashion, food and funky tunes in an industrial chic creative space in Paarden Eiland. Not to mention, songstress Nonku Phiri, who’s best known for her ‘Ghetto Tech’ collaboration with Crazy White Boy, celebrates her birthday with an evening live set and a late night DJ set. Shnit hits the party from 10pm after the closing awards ceremony.
Tickets: R50p/p at the door or FREE with a Shnit festival pass
TICKETS FOR THE 2014 SHNIT INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
Tickets for the short film festival are available at all the venues and cost R40p/p unless otherwise advertised. Shnit addicts can get a weekend festival pass for R180p/p. The passes are non-transferable.
| Date: | 08 oct. 2014 - 12 oct. 2014 |
| Time: | 20:00 - 22:00 |
| Venue: | Various |
| Location: | |
| Price: | R40p/p - R180p/p |
| Phone: | +27 (0) 21 447 4638 |
| capetown@playgrounds.shnit.org | |
| Website: | capetown.shnit.org/en |
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Cape Town First Thursdays - Explore Cape Town's art for free - March 2014
ON THE FIRST THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH,
EXPLORE THE ART GALLERIES AND SHOPS OF
CAPE TOWN'S CENTRAL CITY UNTIL LATE FOR FREE!!!
First Thursdays Cape Town is approaching, and once again, City All Sessions will take to Greenmarket Square – this time, with a triple bill of South African sounds.
The show opens at 18h00 with a set from the Native Groove Collective, our resident brass ensemble.
Following this will be Afro-folk guitarist Bongeziwe Mabandla accompnied by percussionist Texito Langa.
Also part of the line up is the Josh Hawks Band, joined by drummer Barry Van Zyl, and guitarists James Kibby and Chris Bakalanga.
for more Info on First Thursdays Cape Town:
Venue: Various art galleries around Cape Town city centre
Time: between 5pm and 9pm Cost: Free
Email: goodevening@first-thursday
www.first-thursdays.co.za
EXPLORE THE ART GALLERIES AND SHOPS OF
CAPE TOWN'S CENTRAL CITY UNTIL LATE FOR FREE!!!
First Thursdays Cape Town is approaching, and once again, City All Sessions will take to Greenmarket Square – this time, with a triple bill of South African sounds.
The show opens at 18h00 with a set from the Native Groove Collective, our resident brass ensemble.
Following this will be Afro-folk guitarist Bongeziwe Mabandla accompnied by percussionist Texito Langa.
Also part of the line up is the Josh Hawks Band, joined by drummer Barry Van Zyl, and guitarists James Kibby and Chris Bakalanga.
for more Info on First Thursdays Cape Town:
Venue: Various art galleries around Cape Town city centre
Time: between 5pm and 9pm Cost: Free
Email: goodevening@first-thursday
www.first-thursdays.co.za
Monday, March 3, 2014
Monday Deals at Gourmet Boerie
I love a good deal when I see one and today being Monday, I particularly enjoy something to lift my mood!
If you haven't tried the South African must boerewors (farmer's sausage) roll, today is the day!
Get your ass to Gourmet Boerie on kloof street for a Buy 1 get one Free Boerie!!! Add a tribe coffee for a mare R10... that's what we love!!! :)
For their full menu, visit their page
GOURMET BOERIE
021 424 4208
8 Kloof St, Gardens
If you haven't tried the South African must boerewors (farmer's sausage) roll, today is the day!
Get your ass to Gourmet Boerie on kloof street for a Buy 1 get one Free Boerie!!! Add a tribe coffee for a mare R10... that's what we love!!! :)
For their full menu, visit their page
GOURMET BOERIE
021 424 4208
8 Kloof St, Gardens
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