Where to go for New Year's Eve Dinner Durban

Unforgettable New Year's Eve Dinner and Live Music

A team of chefs have created an unforgettable six-course New Year’s Eve menu – includes Midlands inspired cheese starter, baked Saldanha Bay mussels, and whole roasted aged beef fillet done to perfection. Savour this six-course culinary adventure with Sparkling Wine.

Price:  R795 per person; food and wine pairing; Welcome Kir Royal Cocktail and Canapes on arrival

New Year's Jazz Brunch with Live Band

Featuring live interactive cooking from a talented kitchen team, look out for the new year with a Big Easy Vineyard Brunch - home-made artisan breads, sharing snack plates, crispy Dargyle Duck, Josper grilled Nguni Beef Striploin, flat breads from the traditional wood fired oven, the best Midlands cheeses and an exquisite dessert display.

Price:  R350 per person; Welcome Mimosa Cocktail on arrival.

For bookings:

Tel:  (031) 336 8100

bookings@bigeasydurban.co.za

www.bigeasydurban.co.za

Plenty to Sea and Win at uShaka Marine World this Christmas

There is so much to do at uShaka this Christmas.

Rumour has it Father Christmas is on a beach vacation there and you can still drop off your Xmas list with him daily from 10am – 12pm in Arena 3 until Dec 24^th.

You might also spot Sexy Santa and his helpers Miss Tinsel and Miss Mistletoe who will be seen at the Village Walk from 12h30 and 17h00 daily till Dec 24^th.

You can also win a fabulous uShaka Marine Wold Hamper by taking part in their Christmas photo campaign.  Take a selfie with Sexy Santa, Santa’s elves, Grandpa Santa or any figure that resembles Santa in the Village Walk and upload it to the uShaka Facebook Page and tag yourself, or Instagram it to #uShaka to stand a chance to win. Winners will be announced online.

You could also stand in line to win a vacation for 4 in South Africa including flights, accommodation and car hire.  All you have to do is purchase one of 4 different combo tickets up until Jan 10^th 2016.

Then SMS uShakaWin, your unique code on your uShaka till slip from uShaka ticketing along with your ID number and name to 43366 and listen to the East Coast Drive on East Coast Radio between 3pm and 6pm for more details.

There are loads of other consolation prizes as well.

Ts and Cs apply.

So get to uShaka and enjoy the festive season.

For more info call 031-328-8000 or visit www.ushakamarineworld.co.za

SUNCAFE Awaits You Durban

Last week I was invited to the media opening of SUNCAFE at SUNCOAST.

I must say I was very impressed. This summer holiday café will be open till 10 January 2016.  It’s the perfect spot to take your family to. 

Beware this is a selfie rich environment.  I never saw so many people taking selfies, ussies and groupies.  So you might want to pack your selfie stick as well.

You can find it on the Sundeck at Suncoast overlooking the Indian Ocean.  SUNCAFE is an outdoor beach bar where you can also soak up the sun, sip on delicious cocktails and enjoy live music.

You can expect musical talents and DJ’s such as Wobbly and NAG, DJ Phumz and DJ Leleh, Funksoul and JNR B, F Easy and Teabag, DJ Meech and DJ Deepsoul along with pop sensation Eston.

There will also be competitions and prizes along the way.

The Suncoast Spa team will also be there for those who want to indulge in mini-spa treatments.

The café also features a children’s area and they will have great games and activities for the little ones.

SUNCAFE opens daily at 11am till 6h30pm.

Entry is FREE.

Pop, RnB and Dance music countdowns every day from 11am to 2pm.

Live sets from performing DJ’s from 2pm to 6pm.

For more info visit www.suncoastcasino.co.za

Facebook:  gottalovesuncoast

Twitter: @suncoastdurban

Article by Fred Felton

Twitter @fredfelton 

Your Weekend Event Guide Durban

Friday

Beat The Burrito Challenge!

Four15 in Durban North is challenging you to take on their giant burrito.  Can you eat it?
All proceeds on launch day to their charity Ubuntu Youth.

You are invited to join the festivities today.

Saturday 

Sunday

Have you entered yet?

Fancy A Trip In The UberChopper With DVBBS?

One lucky Uber rider in Durban and their partner can take to the skies with superstar DJ’s DVBBS

On 1 December 2015 at 5pm all you have to do is open your Uber App and use the promo code DVBBSUBER to unlock the DVBBS view.  Set your pickup location and attempt to request the DVBBS vehicle option. It’s fastest fingers first.  The lucky winner and friend will be picked up and taken to the UberChopper where they will meet the duo and together experience a unique coastal tour of Durban.

The DVBBS on-demand will be available for request along the full coastline.

Ts and Cs apply.

Riders must be 18 years or older to qualify. Riders must have taken at least one Uber trip to qualify.  The winner must be with a friend at the time of pick up.

To request a ride download the Uber App for Android, iPhone, Blackberry 7, Windows Phone or register at www.uber.com/go

For more info: www.uber.com/durban

This edition by Fred Felton

Twitter @fredfelton 

Durban International Film Festival 2016 - Call For Entries

The Durban International Film Festival (DIFF) invites filmmakers from around the world to submit their Short-Documentary or Feature Films to screen in the festival from 16 – 26 June 2016.  (Please note the new dates for the Festival).

The festival is organized with key partnerships from Durban Film Office, eThekwini Municipality, KZN Film Commission, NFVF and other valued partners.

DIFF exhibits many films from around South Africa, Africa and from around the World.

The festival also includes a local and international awards section.

Only films completed in 2014, 2015 and 2016 will be considered. There is no charge for entry.

How to Enter

Submissions will be accepted via an online screener. All submissions must be entered via the DIFF visitor page: http://vp.eventival.eu/cca/diff2016

In order to submit a film an account needs to be created if this has not already been done in previous years. The deadline for all entries including delivery of screeners is 29 February 2016.

In 2016 the festival will feature a focus on the important issues HIV and Aids within film.  DIFF invites filmmakers with films on this subject to submit them for consideration.

The festival will also feature seminars and workshops aimed at local and international filmmakers.

Important Dates

17 – 21 June 2016 9^th Talents Durban in co-operation with Berlinale Talents

17 – 20 June 2016 7^th Durban FilmMart presented in partnership with Durban Film Office

For more info: www.durbanfilmfestival.co.za

For DFM: www.durbanfilmmart.co.za

This edition by Fred Felton

Twitter @fredfelton

Performing Arts Scholarships 2016

Funded by the Lottery, DALRO and Nedbank Arts Affinity this is a great opportunity for any young student.

Presented by the Arts and Culture Trust (ACT) it is aimed at young performers in their final year of secondary education who wish to pursue undergraduate studies in the performing arts as well as students in first or second year dramatic arts, singing, dance and musical theatre studies.

Thanks to the National Lottery there will be an additional 14 performing arts scholarships in 2016.

National Auditions will be hosted from June to August 2016 and participants will be given a 6-month period to register for the programme as of December 2015, with registrations set to close 31 May 2016.

For more into contact the Arts and Culture Trust:

http://www.act.org.za/programmes/scholarships.html

This edition by Fred Felton

Twitter @fredfelton