Partners For Possibility Book Launch Durban

Join Partners For Possibility for their Book Launch in Durban next Tuesday

Venue: Blue Waters Hotel, 175 Snell Parade, Marine Parade Durban.

RSVP email Laura at Laura@symphonia.net

Date: Tuesday 27/1/2015

Time: 5pm 

Learn how business leaders and principals are igniting radical change in SA schools.


This edition by Fred Felton
Twitter @fredfelton

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Your Weekend Event Guide Durban

Events Around Durban

Supa Charg'd 2014 

KZNSA BUZZART 2014 

Christmas Market At The Square - Granada Square - Umhlanga Rocks

Photo Exhibition

Comedy - Catalina Theatre

Dance Festival - Catalina Theatre

Mondays At Six At St Clements Presents A Book Launch, A Reading for Kids and a talk on ebooks.

Date: 1 December 2014

Time: 6pm

Bookings: 031-202-2511

Venue: St Clements Coffee Shop, Musgrave Road, Durban 

Load Shedding Update

Please be advised that Eskom has announced that there will be load shedding this weekend.

Stage 2.  Eskom has appealed to users to please switch off non-essentials.

Grab your free handy guide to see when your area will be switched off:

http://www.durban.gov.za/City_Services/electricity/Load_Shedding/Documents/Load_Schedule_Stages1_2_and_3.pdf

This edition by Fred Felton

twitter @fredfelton 

Durban to host largest South African Junior Chess Championships 2013 & Events Around Durban

Durban is to host the South African Junior Chess Championships for the first time in 11 years of the tournament’s history. Speaking at the media launch held earlier this week at host venue the ICC, Convenor Logan Reddy highlighted many milestone achievements for Durban. “This is the largest indoor sport event that has ever been held in Durban. All 2100 players will be playing at the same time. With support from the eThekwini Municipality and the Department of Sports and Recreation, the SAJCC 2013 will significantly contribute to economic growth and develops children by fostering non-racialism and non-sexism”.

Speaker of the Council, Logie Naidoo with some of the chess superstars. 

Representing the Municipality, Speaker of the Council, Logie Naidoo wished all players well and thanked them for their participation. Councillor Naidoo also praised the logo which he said, “captures the spirit of Durban. The King piece in the logo looks very much like the Umhlanga lighthouse.”

The event is expected to provide an economic boost of between R35 – 45 million for the City of Durban. Speaking at the event, Head of Durban Tourism Phillip Sithole said that, “we cannot sustain tourism if there is no multiculturalism.” He commended the SAJCC Local Organising Committee for presenting an event which shows dedicated investment in young people and also noted the role of event organisers in bringing events of this calibre to Durban.

The SAJCC will host players from 220 teams and 125 participating children from nine KZN rural areas.

The tournament will run from 15-21 December 2013 and the Gala Dinner is set for 14 December 2013. Minister for Sports and Recreation Fikile Mbalula is expected to attend.

For further information, please contact:

Adila Vahed

Adivah in Africa Event Management

adila@adivahmarketing.co.za

074 588 98 53

(Source - SAJCC)

Events Around Durban

Catch Maxwell at the Wavehouse, Gateway 9 December.

You are invited to a book launch at St Clements, Monday 9 December 5h30pm for 6pm.

RSVP 031-202-2511  

(Source - Mondays At St Clements) 

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Book Launch Tonight, Art Show coming up and a Networking Breakfast

A great book launch coming up tonight for Durban.

(Source - Adams Bookshop)

Look out for this Art Show coming soon:

For more info call: 072-229-6530 

(Source - Mwimbi Fine Art Gallery) 

Are you interested in business networking?  This might be for you:

(Source - Hirsch's) 

Book Launch in Durban and AFDA Festival and Shows

You are invited to the book launch of

The Land of Green Gold by Daryl O'Connor

This is a brief history of Natal and Zululand through the eyes of sugar farming pioneers.
Brought to you by Adams Bookshop, Musgrave Centre.

Date: 7 November 2013 at Adams Musgrave Centre.
5:30pm for 6pm.
Please RSVP to cedric@adamsbooks.co.za


(Source - Adams)

The AFDA (The SA School of Motion Picture Medium & Live Performance) DURBAN Campus would like to invite you to the 2013 AFDA Festival in FILM, TV and PERFORMANCE. This festival is an open exhibition of our student's course outcomes of short films, TV productions, stage productions and the musical performers original songs of 2013. This includes the top selected projects from our Durban first year group made in the second semester as well as 3rd and 4th (Honours) year films from our Johannesburg and Cape Town campuses. 

DATE | Sat 23 Nov 2013

TIME | 11am - late

VENUE | AFDA Durban Campus @ 2A Highdale Rd, Glen Anil

ENTRY | R20 once off to watch as many productions as you wish! (No pre-sales. All welcome.)

REFRESHMENTS | On sale eg. Popcorn, candyfloss, cupcakes, boerewors rolls, curry & rice, hamburgers, chips, cooldrinks etc plus a BAR for over 18's with a selection of beers, wine, ciders. Drinks with spirits served from 4pm only.)

Please visit www.afdafestival.com or the AFDA / AFDA Durban facebook pages, Facebook Festival Event or follow @AFDADurban on Twitter to get updates about the festivals.

If you have any questions about courses and/or would like to book an interview about the same, please do not hesitate to contact: Milena Gevers | 031 569 2252 | milenag@afda.co.za 

(Source - AFDA)

Mark Banks is Banksrupt!

The Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre: 6 - 24 November 2013

South African comedy legend Mark Banks is back – and this time he is going for broke in his new one-man show Banksrupt! which comes to the Elizabeth Sneddon theatre in Durban from 6 – 24 November

After several years of working on the biggest comedy line-up shows in South Africa, Banks makes a triumphant return. The legendary multi-purpose improviser and lighting speed anarchist just keeps getting better! The Royal Albert Hall, the Hammersmith Apollo and the PE Opera House are better off having hosted this iconic showman.

Banksrupt! has been years in the making and in consultation with two wise men, a babbling gnome and Kobus Wiese, the show promises to be his greatest comedy work yet.

The show, which is being produced by Whacked: Special Project, incorporates stand-up, sketch and video making it one that the world could not ignore.

Bookings through Computicket.

Mark Banks Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/mark.banks.official

Mark Banks Twitter: @markdotbanks

No under 16s

Blue Monday Platform

Catalina Theatre: Monday 11 November at 6pm

If you are a young artist who would like to utilise the stage, then this is your moment! And if you are keen to check out a variety of new acts – come and see what is bubbling under on the entertainment scene.

Blue Monday Platform is a forum to encourage young performing artists to explore, create and innovate. It is a platform that operates on a basic "open mic" theory where the Platform is yours for up to fifteen minutes. Participants can perform anything from poetry to rap, sketches to play excerpts, mime to music.

Blue Monday Platform is on a mission to change the perception of arts and get the youth back into theatre foyers, and also as a showcase for eventors, theatre managers and the public to see what is out there and available. The Blue Monday Platform is trying to make theatre universal, accessible and appropriate for all walks of life - and appealing and challenging to youth to engage with their culture.

Get involved in Blue Monday Platform for this seed of an experience. Entry is free and all are welcome. The bar is open, and it is a perfect opportunity for networking.

Where: Catalina Theatre, Wilsons Wharf
When: Monday 11 November
Time: 18h00

Entry: free and all are welcome

For more info: Radwinn on kzn@pansa.org.za / 074 272 7055

(Source - Publicity Matters) 

You are invited to a book launch in Durban

For all the book lovers

RONNIE KASRILS will be speaking at IKE’s Books 48A Florida Road  on Thursday 22 AUGUST 5.30 for 6.00 pm , on his revised memoir ,

Armed and Dangerous : from undercover struggle to freedom (Jacana Publishers 2013 , R250.00)  .

Please rsvp:  phone Cedric of Adams Books on 082 873 2702 or Joanne at Ike’s Books 031 303 9214

(Source - Adams)

Article by +Fred Felton

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What's On In Durban In December

Welcome Readers

There is so much on in Durban this month.  Here are some of the events around town:

Pieter Scholtz Book Launch Invitation at St. Clements Garden Reataurant from 6:30 p.m. on Monday 12th December.

 Bookshop & Horus Publications

present the launch of Pieter Scholtz’s new novel

at St. Clements garden restaurant

Monday 12 December

6.30 for 7.00pm

RSVP Beverley 0861 341 341 or reply to this e-mail

             

           

THE TREE WHISPERER is an autobiographical fantasy. The author in the story and the author of the story are one and the same person. He writes in the preface:

'The inspiration for this story arose from some abiding memories, including,

A gnarled fig tree in the garden of the house in Eshowe where I spent my childhood.  I experienced many magical moments in the forks and hollows of that tree.

My annual visit to the Buddhist Retreat Centre near Ixopo, where I renew my acquaintance with a very special yellowwood tree.

The boardwalk over the Dlinza forest in Eshowe which lends me God's eye view of the trees.'

Angel is unusual not only for her habit of adopting different names to suit different people, she is also the 'tree whisperer' of the title.

The story is about how the author and Angel share a journey of discovery. Angel helps the author travel beyond the familiar world of fantasy which is peopled with his creations, to a world where he touches the pain and anguish of others. He discovers that the real world has many dimensions like his fantasy world, and that here really is no definitive reality.

The author helps Angel revisit the scenes of her childhood and discover how her affinity with trees was born. He also enables Angel to come to terms with the dark secret of her childhood which she has concealed from herself and from others.

MUSIC – DECEMBER 5 TO 11

RISE AT MOJOS BAR, RIVERSIDE HOTEL, DURBAN NORTH – DECEMBER 9

Durban rock electronica band Rise release their new single, I Know, at Mojo’s Bar at the Riverside Hotel on Friday December 9 at 7pm. Playing songs from both their albums the popular band will entertain with old and new dance and chill-out tunes. Entrance is free.

The Jackie Horner Pub and Grill at 47 Helen Joseph (Davenport) Road, Glenwood, hosts Graham Boyle from 6pm till late on Friday December 9.

On Saturday December 10  it’s Karaoke Party time with Spider Murch from 7pm until late.

On Sunday December 11 the “Human Jukebox” Collin Rule entertains from 1pm to 4pm and patrons can enjoy the Sunday roast special for just R49.  Call 031 202 9124 to took a table.

On Friday December 9 Origin in Clark Road, Glenwood, invites you to experience the  Labyrinth with Dutch deejays Leon Bolier and Ummet Ozcan  and P.H.A.T.T (Namibia) plus 20 local deejays. Doors open at 8pm. Tickets pre-sale (Iron Fist, Idols, Soho Stamfordhill Road and Floogy’s Takeaway) and door R120.
On Saturday December 10 international deejay Sebastian Leger shows why he is one of the most outstanding artists in the current electronic music business, an exceptionally gifted producer who is operating far beyond the French filter house clichés. Doors open at 8pm. Tickets are R80 before 9pm, R100 before 10pm, R120 after 10pm and R200 for VIP tickets.

THEATRE  DECEMBER 5 TO 31

December 5 to December 31

Hillcrest’s Heritage Theatre presents its festive season show, Boep Idles, which was such a hit with audiences last year. Featuring crowd favourites the Gee Jays – Grant Bell, John Didlick and Gary McKenzie - the musical takes a lighthearted look at the idols of yesteryear from Cliff Richard, Elvis Presley and the Beatles to Roy Orbison, Tom Jones and Billy Joel. Tickets for the show only are R100. Tickets including a two-course meal are R165 on Tuesday at 7pm and Sunday at 12.30pm and R190 from Wednesday to Saturday at 7pm. To book call  031 765  4197 or online at www.heritagetheatre.co.za

At The Catalina

www.facebook.com/catalinatheatre

Cine Catalina - Mini Film Festival

8 - 18 Dec

Shannon Hope At The Catalina

22 - 24 Dec

www.catalinatheatre.co.za

www.shannonhope.co.za

For More Details on these events contact the Catalina 

Contact the Catalina Theatre:

 (031) 305 6889 
catalintheatre@zamail.co.zaVisit our website: www.catalinatheatre.co.za

Whew So Much On Around Town.

Ain't Durban Grand :)