The hottest lofts on Jozi’s block for rent – hurry!
REMEMBER TO TELL THEM YOU ARE A REPRESENT SUBSCRIBER TO WIN SOME POINTS. IF YOU HAVEN”T SUBSCRIBED BEST YOU DO! Represent had the pleasure of meeting Richard Rubin – the energetic, dynamic and incredibly down-to-earth owner of Aengus Property Holdings, one of the new City property boys on the block. Well, that’s not quite correct, Aengu…s has been around for a couple of years, they’re just particularly modest about what they’re doing and have kept their work under the press radar… even the way we found out about them was serendipitous. (click here to go to their site) And if you haven’t heard about Aengus yet watch this space as they launch the first of their major loft buildings in downtown Joburg. What we found particularly impressive about Richard, besides his warm charm and slick city vibe, is that when you talk to him and walk around watching him greet and shake hands and interact with the cleaner to the builder, you realise that it’s not just about making money. There’s something a lot more profound in Richard’s efforts to turn the city around. And let us point out now that this mover just turned 30 Richard ain’t no rich kid nor trust fund kid trying to make a quick buck on a fast-moving bandwagon – he grew up in Durbs with a father who was a playwrite and poet. Anyone with artistic parents will tell you that they were never financially secure however the crazy creative teachings. fires and spirits in their homes probably more than made up for it. He understands what it’s like to have an entrepreneurial nature but not to have the means to bring your dreams to life… That’s why his projects are not dealing with the upper class city resident… he’s going for the middle of the range young, fun and funky person who believes in the city but cannot afford to buy there – yet! What’s important to Richard is that he gets the ‘right people’ into his flats, or should we call them lofts – they’re so gorgeous the word ‘flat’ does no justice… “Right People” to him are diverse people, positive people, young people, city people who are passionate about living an urban lifestyle, movers and shakers on their way up who want New York now. He wants trend-setters and fire-starters… young professionals already working in the city. He wants to encourage a culture of people walking, working and living in the city. In a nutshell he wants people who like being the first to do something fabulous but do it with soul. So, if that description fits you, then...
Smile and Laugh at the State of our Nation…
Last year and the year before seemed like the glory days of comedy with our young comedians taking over the gigs, airwaves and theatres… We were wondering where everyone has been – come on guys don’t let that wave of upcoming talent and enthusiasm drizzle away – give us more comedy! To kick off this year’s comedy calender with a belly laugh – check out these clowns at Emperor…‘s Palace this Friday the 17 Feb for their very own version of the State of the Nation… Our favourites on the bill have to be John Vlismas, Al Prodgers and Joey Rasdien…not to forget Chris Forrest… you go boys! Emperors Palace presents the KING SIZE COMEDY STATE OF THE NATION on 17 February 2006 in Centre Court. Celebrate the next government elections in style with some of our best comedians, including the hilarious alter ego of Kevin Perkins, Michael Naicker, Joey Rasdien, John Vlismas, Mark Banks, Al Prodgers, Kurt Schoonraad and of course, the irrepressible master of ceremony’s, Chris Forrest! On 17 February in the Centre Court at Emperors Palace. C’mon&if you can’t laugh at the STATE OF THE NATION then where can you? Tickets priced from R130 (excluding booking fee). Tickets can be booked at Computicket on 083 914 8000 or the Emperors Palace box office on (011) 928 1937 during office hours (13h00 – 22h00) For more information visit www.emperorspalace.com or phone (011) 928 1297, during office hours....
Japanese band FUNKIST touriing in KZN
It’s a rare thing to hear about a person with a mix of South African and Japanese heritage, it’s even more rare to hear of a funky bunch of Japanese musicians touring in Kwazulu Natal – go get ’em! FUNKIST is a Japanese alternate pop band with a jazz groove. As a 7-piece band utilising traditional and non-traditional instruments, their sound is abundant with culture and immensely… exciting. FUNKIST’s music is written by Saigoh who was born in Tokyo of Japanese and South African parents. From a young age, he was faced with racial discrimination and prejudice that made him extremely aware of intense yet conflicting emotions; peace, love, tolerance, hatred, and violence. The music draws his audience into a painful world revolving around a sun of hope. FUNKIST is an original band delivering special music. Join us! THURSDAY – FEB 16 Red Door – Pietermaritzburg Supported by Sitter 8pm – R15 entry FRIDAY – FEB 17 Rocky Ridge – Ramsgate 7pm – R20 SATURDAY – FEB 18 Mojo’s Blues Room – The Square – Umhlanga supported by RITS 7pm (note early start to the evening) – FREE ENTRY !!! Mojo’s provides a full menu for those wishing to accompany food with entertainment. Click on the picture for Wicked Rock and more...
BE AT ATLAS STUDIOS EVERY SECOND WED NIGHT
In 2004 John Barker and friends kicked off an underground movie club with the aim of exposing local and non-mainstream movies to those looking for something different. They were cool evenings held at 44 Stanley where debate and drinking were on the menu after each session… if I can remember correctly. We got to check kiff flieks like elolipop, DogTown and Z boys and up-and-coming work from the film school including Soldiers of the Rock, while lounging around on borrowed couches. The boys kick off 2005 with a change in venue to the trend-setting Atlas Studios, in Milpark, where weather dependent, the films will be screened in the open-air or inside the venue like a normal fliek. But there’s nothing normal about John and friends – they are extraodinary guys with a zealous passion to push the film industry… you will be entertained! Make sure to watch this space for updates on when the films will be shown. ‘Apple Park films’ aka John and friends kicked off the screenings on the 16th February – if u missed that make sure you book out every second Wed from the 16th onwards. What’s it about? Johannesburg has a large television and film industry and yet there is no independent cinema in the city. We feel that our fledgling yet promising film industry needs a space where film makers and connoisseurs of film can get together to share ideas and network in a relaxed environment. Atlas studios on a Wednesday night is the perfect location. Our aim is to create a venue where South African independent film makers can showcase their films and get constructive feed back from a knowledgeable audience. We will screen international independent films but our main focus is developing the local industry and eventually the Wednesday night movie club will have a distinct local feel. We encourage all young and young at heart, South African film makers to send your Short films, animation, stop motion, documentary and features to the address below. Ultimately we want to create our own Johannesburg independent film festival. Depending on the amount of projects we receive this year this festival could be a reality in 2006. We invite you to join us on Wednesday nights at Atlas Studios and look forward to your support. John Barker barkerj@mweb.co.za. Ziggy Hofmeyr...
Freedom of speech V fair censorship…?
We kind of expected someone to write about it… remembering that we are a site where people can express themselves FREELY… AQUOIBON gives us his thoughts on the censoring of the Prophet Mohammed pictures… PLEASE NOTE – the views expressed on this blog are not those of the editor – being a citizen journalism blogazine, we publish the thoughts of our readers…WHAT DO YOU THINK?NG Freedom of speech is a basic human right, included under Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. While it is true that with every right come responsibilities and that freedom of speech should be used wisely, towards achieving legitimate goals, restrictions upon one’s freedom of speech should be handled with equal caution. Following intense international debate over the publication of satirical cartoons of prophet Mohammed in several European countries and the ensuing pressure from the Muslim community, the South African High Court recently issued an order prohibiting newspapers to publish cartoons or drawings depicting Prophet Mohammed. This decision sets a dangerous precedent of press censorship, opening the door to major abuse. Religious icons are not inoffensive; they are political and have influence over one’s behavior and should therefore be open to healthy criticism. Would the next step be to prohibit critical depiction of political leaders because it harms sensibilities of some community? While we do not necessarily agree with the content of these cartoons, we think it is healthy for them to be freely available. Thanks to the Internet, they are: here and...
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