Film Screening @ Xarra & Capello’s opens in Newtown
The other day we went to Newtown to the coffee shop Kaldi’s next to Xarra Books to have some cake – they have the hugest cakes on offer in town! We were so chuffed to see another new restaurant/bar that’s opened in Newtown – the very sexy red and white CAPELLO’s where you can sip on a cocktail on a city pavement and just chillax. It’s been opened by… two suave men with vision… Bob Mabena and Brian Baloyi. Make sure to get down there and enjoy the vibe. In fact why not go TONIGHT? And while you’re there make sure to pop into Xarra and enjoy two short films by young director Akin Omotoso. It’s free and he’ll be there to talk about them afterwards with the audience… It’s part of the 16/365 Campaign – Artists Say NO! to Violence Against Women and Children and it starts at 18h30. Here’s the synopsis of the films: The Kiss of Milk (1997) 17mins – follows Kumi, a young girl dealing with trauma. The film examines the ways she deals with the trauma of being raped. In her dealings one day she bumps into one of the men that raped her… Rifle Road (2005) 11mins – follows the testosterone life of Shadow and his friends; their love for guns, boxing and violent movies. Then disaster strikes&. **************************************************************** March 2006 If you haven’t yet been down to Xarra books on Mary Fitzgerald square – well here is your chance… it’s not just a bookshop, Xarra is about art, music, debate, life, thoughts and opinion and lots more…Every month XARRA has a range of activities open to the public. Right next door is a great coffee shop where you can grab a bite or drink and chill out on the pavement. This month: Wed 29th March (6.30PM): Book Launch of exiled Nigerian writer Chris Abani Chris Abani was born in Nigeria. At the age of sixteen he published his first novel, for which he suffered severe political persecution. He went into exile in 1991, and has since lived in England and the United States. In addition to his works of fiction, he has written award-winning poetry and has captivated audiences all over the world with his saxophone. Together with Walter Mosely, he is strongly affiliated with PEN, an international organisation that campaigns for freedom of expression, extends literacy and promotes universal literature. He is currently an Associate Professor at the University of California, Riverside and also teaches in the MFA Program at Antioch University, Los Angeles. Chris has been in South Africa as guest author at The Time of The Writer’s Festival 2006....
Film Screening @ Xarra & Capello’s opens in Newtown
The other day we went to Newtown to the coffee shop Kaldi’s next to Xarra Books to have some cake – they have the hugest cakes on offer in town! We were so chuffed to see another new restaurant/bar that’s opened in Newtown – the very sexy red and white CAPELLO’s where you can sip on a cocktail on a city pavement and just chillax. It’s been opened by… two suave men with vision… Bob Mabena and Brian Baloyi. Make sure to get down there and enjoy the vibe. In fact why not go TONIGHT? And while you’re there make sure to pop into Xarra and enjoy two short films by young director Akin Omotoso. It’s free and he’ll be there to talk about them afterwards with the audience… It’s part of the 16/365 Campaign – Artists Say NO! to Violence Against Women and Children and it starts at 18h30. Here’s the synopsis of the films: The Kiss of Milk (1997) 17mins – follows Kumi, a young girl dealing with trauma. The film examines the ways she deals with the trauma of being raped. In her dealings one day she bumps into one of the men that raped her… Rifle Road (2005) 11mins – follows the testosterone life of Shadow and his friends; their love for guns, boxing and violent movies. Then disaster strikes&. **************************************************************** March 2006 If you haven’t yet been down to Xarra books on Mary Fitzgerald square – well here is your chance… it’s not just a bookshop, Xarra is about art, music, debate, life, thoughts and opinion and lots more…Every month XARRA has a range of activities open to the public. Right next door is a great coffee shop where you can grab a bite or drink and chill out on the pavement. This month: Wed 29th March (6.30PM): Book Launch of exiled Nigerian writer Chris Abani Chris Abani was born in Nigeria. At the age of sixteen he published his first novel, for which he suffered severe political persecution. He went into exile in 1991, and has since lived in England and the United States. In addition to his works of fiction, he has written award-winning poetry and has captivated audiences all over the world with his saxophone. Together with Walter Mosely, he is strongly affiliated with PEN, an international organisation that campaigns for freedom of expression, extends literacy and promotes universal literature. He is currently an Associate Professor at the University of California, Riverside and also teaches in the MFA Program at Antioch University, Los Angeles. Chris has been in South Africa as guest author at The Time of The Writer’s Festival 2006....
‘Special Therapy’ party @ Carfax 30 April
One name many an old-school Joburg party animal will be familar with (and we’re not talking the couch type) is THERAPY. All the THERAPY die-hards, your music is back, your crowd is back, your favourite THERAPY DJ… it’s just in a different venue – FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY – get down to the POLYSEXUAL playground entitled SPECIAL THERAPY – FULLY LOADED at C…arfax at the end of April. xxx Naughty xxx 🙂 Click here for more info. Here’s the juice: Sunday 30th April 2006 (Monday’s a holiday) 8pm CARFAX, Newtown Jo’burg We are well into the second half of the decade of this new millennium and the dance scene is fierce. A lot has happened since the last Special Therapy event, including a wave of quality dance music withdrawal symptoms among some insatiable urban angels. Special Therapy comes to you ‘Fully Loaded’ and ready to blow you into a dance state. Known for its innovative approach to night clubbing, Special Therapy will be pulling out stops to bring you a concentrated dance formula that can only be described as ‘Fully Loaded’. Only the most progressive, passionate and professional apply as part of this new breed of dance insurgence. Having brought to the scene close to a decade of dance euphoria, Special Therapy evolves with each new rhythm enjoyed by the tasteful party patron. Be ready to experience two specialized dance floors (Full Therapy & Therapy Light) showcasing dimensions of Dance Music, with a special guest area courtesy of REHAB. Enjoy of the best South African dance Djs, that include Stuart Hillary, Sista C, Groovy Q, The Royal Duchess Thelma Klench, Kaos, Amanda, Roger Goode, sleek live performances as well as special international guest Dj, Mark Bambach (U.K.). Be welcomed into a zone of aesthetic wonder by Vixen Host, Sabrina Stone and her Wagon Of Wilde Wenches. Complementary Cds Mixed by Marc Bambach for the first tasteful party poofters to arrive and spot prize give-aways through out the course of the evening. Dress to the nines and be voted the most stylish. Be part of the polysexual playground that will have you revitalised for some time to come. For more information regarding line-ups, tickets outlets and sales CLICK...
Face of Africa search turns to Jozi
Are you a striking African woman? Are you looking for a chance to break out and get a dream modelling contract? Are you the next Alex Wek? Make sure to attend the Face of Africa casting session for your chance to enter this competition. It will change your life! Click here to go to the site. Here is the PR: …“The Search turns to Johannesburg” In July last year audiences across the continent tuned in to M-Net and watched as sensational Botswana-born Kaone Kario was named the Nokia Face of Africa 2005, walking away with an international modeling contract and pan-African fame. Nokia Face of Africa 2006 has already seen casting sessions held in 11 African cities: Accra, Addis, Dar es Salaam, Gaborone, Kampala, Kigali, Lagos, Lusaka, Luanda, Nairobi and Windhoek. After scouring the continent for African beauty, the spotlight now falls on Johannesburg. The South African casting session will be held in Johannesburg on 22 April at the Oracle Building in the M-Net complex, 137 Hendrik Verwoerd Drive, Randburg from 09:00am. Would-be entrants are encouraged to arrive before 12:00 to ensure that there is adequate time for them to be evaluated. Any young woman from Sub-Saharan Africa who meets the entry requirements is eligible to enter this year by simply attending a casting session in any of the 12 confirmed host cities. The entry requirements for the new season of Nokia Face of Africa state that any female between the age of 16 – 24 (as at August 2006) can enter providing that she is at least 1.74m tall and she has a maximum hip measurement of 36 inches. Further, would-be entrants should not have a current contract with any modeling agency, either locally or internationally. This year, as with last season, the prize of a modelling contract is again on offer for the NOKIA FACE OF AFRICA 2006. And in 2006, modelling executive Vicky Cursham plays a key role in the 2006 search as a principal scouting judge alongside gorgeous runway model Andiswa Manxiwa. For updates on the search for the NOKIA FACE OF AFRICA 2006, audiences should stay tuned to the African lifestyle program Studio 53 on M-Net. CLICK HERE FOR THE WEBSITE AND MORE INFORMATION....
Robbie Rocked the house
So the reports are pouring in, Robbie gave the audiences what they were looking for. He was smooth, charming, somewhat cheesy and super slick. From the reports we received it sounds like cheesy seems to have dominated as he seduced the crowds with his ‘wit’ and ‘sexy remarks.’ Gulp. Good to know that there are still artists out there that get grown women acting like screaming lovesick teens. … Sadly Represent didn’t make it despite keeping you informed with all media reports and releases – yet again the organisers claim “NO MEDIA PASSES.” Haven’t we heard that before? So we sadly have to get our concert report from other sources, but in this case it’s the very reliable and fantastic Mail and Guardian. Please click here for the full story, but here’s the intro: “As the moon rose over Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria last night, 60 000 heads bopped to the beat and twice as many hands were flung in the air. Robbie Williams closed the South African leg of his world tour with fireworks and a matching bang, thanking the crowd on his knees for turning up en masse. “Baie dankie,” he shouted to the explosive cheering and clapping. Taking after his comedian father, Williams entertained the crowd with witty one-liners, imitations of Michael Jackson, and of a horny giraffe. He also had the stadium have a go at the world’s largest simultaneous burping session. “I bet they heard that miles away!” The cheeky singer treated the fans, some of whom had been waiting for six hours, to new songs from his Intensive Care album, such as Sin Sin Sin and Advertising Space as well as to older chart toppers like Rock DJ, Feel – “I did that whole cowboy thing before Brokeback Mountain!”- and Angels. Williams even sang Take That’s Back for Good and wished his former band mates the best of luck with their recent reunion. “But without me it’s just not the same. Not Take That but more like … Ake That.” Dressed in jeans, sneakers, and a black long-line blazer, Williams wowed Pretoria with his raunchy charm. “If I’ll shag you? Sure, come find me after the show,” he said to fans holding a banner before running across the stage to have a closer look at a girl baring her breasts. “Please do that again love,” and then, turning to the African sky, laughing: “Thank you for making your women so accessible.” MHHMMM – click here for the rest. Thanks to M&G. ********************************************** This goes out to two very good friends of Represent – Vandalista and Generalista – two of the bigger Robbie WIlliams...
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