TURNHERE, a digital tourguide on the web!
REPRESENT is all for citizen journalism. You know we like to keep you in the loop with what is going on in the new digital age. We came across this amazing site where citizens in places all over the world, shoot videos of interesting places to visit or cool things to do in their respective cities or neighbourhoods. They then make these available for locals or people around the world to download… and watch if they are interested in visiting that place or checking out what’s cool to do in those streets! Isn’t that cool? I would love the opportunity to film a night out at my favourite jol for people all over the world to see. The company; TurnHere Inc was founded in 2005 and is based in Emeryville, California. Their website features cool topics like nightlife, shopping, restuarants and pics of the day. People are full of great ideas, just when you think there is nothing else anyone can possibly do, they surprise you with fresh concepts. Alas the power of technology! And the world gets smaller and smaller Go to www.turnhere.com and check it out for...
VISI MAGAZINE – you beauty…
There’s something to be said for original, unique and eclectic taste…. A rare thing these days where so much design and style is taken from other people and replicated by the ‘borings’ of our world who are yet to define their own style. We’d like to give a huge Represent BIG UP to VISI MAGAZINE… If you haven’t got your hands on this month…s collector’s edition -do it! If you like to be inspired by great South African style and design, spend that R39 on this amazing magazine. It features the superb design skils of Peet Pienaar, the godfather of Graphic Design in SA… He has given the magazine a SPRING look, filling the pages with gorgeous spring blossoms…. A sweet Japanese twist to a South African cover. GET INSPIRED with GREAT TASTE and original thinking. The website is also a pleasure to interact with… enjoy the VISI TV AD, download some gorgeous wallpaper for your desktop as well as beautifully designed greeting cards. Go and get...
Review: Metamorphoses at UJ
Thanks to Heather for her review of Metamorphoses: A valiant effort on a great script. Firstly I must say that this is a great concept – students from disciplines other than drama, following a passion for theatre and putting together a refreshing production. (Although there was a certain amount of poignancy – an Accounting Student taking the role of Midas!) Once that is understood, it overloo…ks most flaws. The biggest flaw, which detracted from the story for me, was the big splash pool in the middle of the stage. I understand that this seems to be an element that travels with the play and is meant almost be a character within itself. However, it felt too big for the UJ Art’s Centre Stage, limiting the actor’s movement around it and in some cases impeding it – one poor fellow kept slipping in the spilt water. The rest of the set design was pleasing to the eye and though it was somewhat dark, it did highlight the use of the sky platform very well. The costume design was slightly jarring with anachronistic jumps between slinky nightdresses and Gladiator outfits. I would have liked to have seen a more interesting theme in these. No doubt though, the G-string worn so well by Jac Grobbler as Eros will be very popular! Some promising performances were revealed, most notably Motlatji Ditodi, Lesego Motaung, Beverley Mokoena and Danya Chait. Though members of the cast take on various roles, the challenging myth of Myrrha and Cinyras was particularly well played. (Lesego and Beverley). There was no mistaking the passion of the company in the other performers and I’m sure as the play goes on, the performances will become slicker and more polished. A great effort by Alby Michaels in the direction of this play – it must have been quite a challenge directing students in such an ambitious script, but how delightful that they were allowed to have fun with it and to cut their teeth on something so refreshing. If you love Mythology, I encourage you to watch these well put-together vignettes, from the tale of Midas through the love of Orpheus and Eurydice to the tragedy of Phaeton. It is a wonderful script, and though, not all stories end happily, they do remind us, as Mary Zimmerman the writer and original director of Metamophoses wrote: “Good Stories never die. They have so much to teach us” Metamorphoses was performed from the 3 – 12 August at UJ Arts Centre ************************************************************** UJ Arts Center brings you METAMORPHOSES, Directed by Alby Michaels, Written and originally directed by Mary Zimmerman, Based on the Myths of Ovid....
YFMs FIRST LADY PABI MOLOI
Young but experienced and on an upward move, this lady is a force to be reckoned with. At the age of just 22 Pabi has achieved more than others do in their whole careers! She began her journey in the industry at the tender age of 3 with several TV commercials and print ads. (It’s difficult to resist such a CUTE face!) She then moved to present KTV on Mnet for several years. She made her nationa…l TV debut on SABC 3’s Play TV and also presented several shows for SABC slots. She has recently stepped into the shoes of DJ Fresh, taking over the breakfast slot on YFM and is rocking it only the way she can! Her career in radio started on Highveld Stereo by winning a competition that was ran in Gauteng. where she was chosen from thousands of entrants. She then moved to Metro FM to do the morning weekend slot. As if that’s not enough, she also sings and has featured on several artists CD including Skwatta Kamps Slikours Ventilation album. “But wait, if you call now, we will include the fact that she also acts” on several SABC shows doing small appearances from time to time! She is currently shooting a TV show for SABC (watch that space!). THE CHAT Date of birth: P.M – 18th of January 1984 Siblings: P.M – One brother – TOO CUTE FOR WORDS! High school attended: P.M – Sacred Heart College and The National School of the Arts (STD 6) Worst subjects at school: P.M – Mathematics and PT! Any sporting talents? P.M – Got a red card in my first soccer game. I wasn’t aggressive, the other team just played crap. So, No! What are your greates achivements? PM – Managing to keep it together and passing mathematics and PT Your best possession? P.M – My mind What are the challenges of being so young in this industry in your position? P.M – I find that people expect me to be fully rounded and grown up and centered and in actuality, I’m a kid sometimes. I’m still figuring myself out. Where do you go for solitude from your hectic life? P.M – I’m very fond of the solitude of my room. I like to lie in bed with glossy mags, novels, good wine and dvds. I also take really long bubble baths. I’m a scent fanatic so if things are really bad, I go perfume hunting. On the scale of 1 – 10 how cool do you rate you are? P.M – Who Knows?!?! Some days I’m and 9, some days I’m a 2. What do...
TURNTABELLES -Ladies on the decks!
The French Institute of South Africa (IFAS), Pro-Helvetia Arts Council, Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Pretoria are proud to present the thrilling electronic music event TURNTAB’ELLES! Women are on top and behind the decks on the 8th of August at Capitol Music Cafe (JHB) from 9PM and on the 11th of August at RONGChrome (CPT) from 9PM. On the bill the major and unforgettable Elisa Do Brasil (France/Brasil), the upper skilled Manon and Dj Girl from Switzerland, the brilliant Letizia Renzini straight from Italy and last but not least homegrown incredible talents Bexs on Decks, Miss Red and SoulSista. Drum’n bass, house, electro, soul funk will blast the whole night long! You DO NOT WANNA MISS THIS! Contact: Peggy on (011) 836 0561 (JHB) or (021) 425 4701 (CPT) Damage: Capitol R70, Cape Town R50 and R100 For VIP...
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