Get down to the BAT centre in Durban
Ah how we miss those late 90’s Friday night Jazz sessions at the BAT centre in Durbs… Vukani remember those??? It’s the perfect place to relax and watch the sunset, watch the ships coming and going and soak in the Durban air. THe last time we were there was a young Jazz band from the University of Natal Jazz school – wow they were awesome and the beers were cold and the food from TransAfricaEx…press (i think that’s the name) was delicious. Starting on the 15 March there is a fascinating exhibition entitled Amagugu VII – Treasures Exhibition which features amazing traditional beadwork from hidden tribes and unexplored areas around the country… there is trippy beadwork from the 60’s and 70’s – see this hat in the picture… well worth a visit to celebrate our cultural heritage. Here’s the PR: The exhibit is from Wednesday 15 – 25 March 2006. It will be opened by Yvonne Winters, Senior Museologist, Campbell Collections of the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Yvonne Winters will give a talk on the Amagugu VII – Treasures exhibition at 12 noon Saturday 18th March 2006 for The Friends of the Durban Art Gallery and general public – all are welcome. EMAIL ANTHEA (click here) to book your place. Or click here to go to the website. r.s.v.p. Brenda Mkhize 031 – 301 2717 The African Art Centre has collected a large amount of beadwork this year. We also have wooden spoons, milkpails, headrests, imbenge and ceramics. We have about 1000 pieces on exhibt The beadwork has been collected from some unexplored areas such as the Ngxamanga Group of the Eastern Cape and the Xhesimbe Group of the Mount Ayliff area of KwaZulu-Natal. From the Eastern Cape we have beadwork from the Fengu, Pedi, Xhosa and Pondo groups as well as the abovementioned Ngxamanga. From the South Coast of KwaZulu-Natal, we have Xhesimbe of mount Ayliff, Pondomisa, Umkomaas and Port Shepstone areas. From the midlands of KwaZulu-Natal we have the Swayimani of the New Hanover area, the Valley of 1000 Hills, Msinga, Vryheid, Estcourt, Bergville, Njasuthi and Pongola. We have entire outfits for both men and women from Msinga, Greytown, Maphumulo, Valley of 100 Hills and Umkomaas areas. This is very interesting and will be sold as complete...
ANIMATIONxCHANGE this Thursday night – GO GO
We are not sure why but this is the first time this year that we remind you guys about the ANIMATIONxCHANGE meetings… these guys are often last-minute but from what we hear the meetings are really worth it. It’s that time of month again – xChange time! First off, apologies to all in Joburg who got confused about xChange meeting dates – these things do slip by every now and again! So, to clear …the matter up, xChange will be held on the 2nd Thursday of every month. The next meeting is this Thursday, the 9th, so bring yourself, your animations and bring a friend. Be there. Be inspired! Johannesburg: Wits Digital Arts, 6.30pm. Cape Town: Michaelis Lecture Theatre, Hiddingh Campus, 19h00 to 21h00. ************************************************* 2005 Inspiration on tap! October’s Animation Xchange promises to be another cracker, with more local content than ever! Industry leaders Luma will be showing us some of their latest work, including the recently-aired TV series ‘Speedy’. Gareth Brown from Sceptre Seven will be showing some of the work he has been doing with CGI and puppetry, Srdjan Repensek will be screening some architectural visualizations created for the Joburg CBD revival, and Mike Scott will be screening work destined for 3G. Not to mention the usual smattering of innovative animation from around the world. The Convent, Wits Digital Arts CLICK HERE FOR MAP Be there by 6.30pm! ************************************************ 15 June Animation freaks be at Wits on the 1st June to see this growing art in SA – get inspired! We have ways and means of inspiring you! We will demo the stop frame title design done by Hinge Productions (Paul Hanrahan) for a series on Permaculture and discuss what digital stills technology does for high quality,low budget stop frame animation projects (Viva Analogue!). We also have “Harvie Krumpet” by Adam Elliot, 2004 Academy Award winner for animated short film. And to get everyone’s creative juices flowing, we will show selected shorts from the Cape Town AnimationXchange meetings 100 Second Challenge entries. It’s going to be a corker! The Convent, Wits Digital Arts Be there by...
Big Rock Concert in April
Hey Rockers of all ages there’s a PHAT concert lined up for you on the 29 April at Carnival City… Some of our favourite bands on the line-up include CASSETTE and PROVERB… sounds like a rocking day out! Click here for more info. The event is a ten hour extravaganza of music, big screens, rock stars, sound and light that takes plac…e on two stages with a specialised DJ platform, top MC’s, some of the best bands in the country and more merchandise and cool things to buy than you can wave a Gold Card at. In fact The Rock Concert 7 goers will have the opportunity to create their own unique DVD of the event, complete with a personalized filmed intro and cover. Watch the press for more details on this! The entertainment line-up is shaping up to serial-killer proportions with Cutting Jade, 16Stitch, State Far Better, Mean Mr. Mustard, Proverb and many more to be announced. The MC’s for the day will be Tuks FM’s Barney Simon and Yo TV’s Sade. The Rock Concert 7 is open to all ages and, includes a dedicated bar area for ID carrying over eighteens. There will be major competitions, prizes and giveaways, big screens, huge merchandise and autograph area, massive sound and lighting production. The entire show is being shot live for television so it is also your chance to get your face onto the small screen. Only 2800 tickets available on a first come first served basis. Tickets at Computicket for R80 standing and R55 seated. For more information www.authenticideas.co.za The Details: The Rock Concert 7 Saturday 29 April The Top Arena, Carnival City Boksburg Doors open: 12 noon Tickets: R80 standing R55 seated Book at Computicket. Carnival City is just off the N17...
Russian’s full? No worries – Afrika is calling your name!
Don’t despair if you can’t get tickets to the Russian Ballet ‘SWAN LAKE’ because it’s sold out already, the gorgeous dancers from Ballet Theatre Afrikan are on at the Market Theatre in Newtown and then later this month at SPIER in the Cape. Based on the wonderful stories of Rudyard Kipling and featuring the incredibleONG legs of Thoriso, the breathe-taking choreography of Martin Schýnberg, Thoriso and Christopher Kindo never-mind the lithe agile talent of the extraodinary BTA dancers, we highly recommend that you catch this show. Is it obvious that we’re fans? “…when the moon gets up and night comes, he is the Cat that walks by himself…waving his wild tail and walking by his wild lone.”R. Kipling On its 10th Anniversary, Ballet Theatre Afrikan makes its mark as a creative, classically based dance company producing unique and indigenous works. Artistic Director Martin Schýnberg produces and directs Rudyard Kipling’s beloved “Just So Stories” in a collaborative and colourful production with an original score. “Just So…The cat that walked through Kipling”, is a cat’s walk through the thought-provoking Kipling fables, weaving the themes of evolution and domestication of the planet throughout the ballet. One of South Africa’s leading jazz pianists and composers, classically-trained Wessel van Rensburg has created an inspired score, drawing on his love of fantasy and skill for improvisation. Consummate percussionist Magda de Vries will be part of the musical quartet playing live, and actress and singer Dominique Paccaut will narrate and link the thread between each tale. With stories as diverse as “How the leopard got his spots”, “How the rhinoceros got his skin” and “The cat that walked by himself”, three contrasting choreographers will interpret the fables, ensuring a wide range of dance styles: Chris Kindo, Martin Schýnberg and Thoriso Magongwa evoke interest with their diverse choreographic vocabularies. The production will appeal to both young and old and will premiere at the Market Theatre on 25 February and tour extensively including the Spier Festival from 30 March – 1 April and the Gauteng area. “Just So…The cat that walked through Kipling” will provoke thought, entice visually and beguile spectators with exhilarating entertainment… Don’t miss it!...
New Friday party “Nightshift” in Braamies
We love coming across other youth culture music etc orientated websites… Today Shakes (Sharpile) introduced us to AMUSEAFRICA for the first time.. NIce one! Click here to go there! It’s a site focusing on HIP HOP and other music events around the country,: “The popular SA hiphop website. plus other good music for your soul “. They got… some cool parties on the site… including a new weekly gig at Sugar Reef in the Heartlands in Braamfontein. It kicks off next Friday 24 Feb and then will be a weekly event – we can’t wait to get soulful at Nightshift. Event: Nightshift Venue: Sugar Reef Venue Type: Lounge Address: Cnr Juta & Henri, Braamfontein Date: Friday, 24th Feb 2005 (Then every Friday) Performances: live! bands + DJs Music: soul/funk, hiphop, acid-jazz Entry: R50 – Ladies free before 9 Time: 8pm Ages: 21+ MORE ON THE SITE AND THE NIGHT: AMUSEAFRICA.COM/LIVE! goal is to create excitement around urban live music by showcasing South Africa’s hottest established and emerging artists. They promise to leverage South African’s iconic music and expertise to create a compelling connection between musicians — old and new – and in the process, establish itself as one of Jozi’s premiere showcase rooms for live jazz, hip-hop, funk, acid-jazz, and everything in between — progressive but not out-of-touch, soulful but not soft. All this excitement happens every Friday night at Sugar Reef, located in the Heartlands entertainment hub in Braamfontein, with the opening night on 24 February. AMUSEAFRICA.COM/LIVE! has an extensive following who will pleased to know they have a new home base at Sugar Reef and can look forward to electrifying musical combinations to tantalise the soul. Organiser of AMUSEAFRICA.COM/LIVE! Shakes Mkhonza adds, “We will provide the perfect platform to spotlight South African urban live music and artists alongside the cream of music legends, established artists and entrepreneurs. It’s a programme that will enhance the participation of up, coming and independent artists. Helping them to access sustainable business opportunities, promotions and contact with industry players.” For more info please visit AMUSE AFRICA (click here). Company or group bookings also available (dial)...
CONGRATULATIONS TO TSOTSI! Hola Magents!
WELL DONE TO THE ENTIRE CAST AND CREW !!! Here’s to you guys… you make us proud to be South African and to share our lives and stories with the world… and in such a brilliant way. This century is ours. Watch us continue to rise and shine. World here we are – keep watching! Click here to see …Gavin Hood’s acceptance speech. Click here to go to the GORGEOUS TSOTSI website. ACCEPTANCE SPEECH God bless Africa. Wow. I have a speech, it’s in my pocket, but that thing says 38 seconds. But mine’s way too long. Go to tsotsi.com and there is a huge long list of people. Because I’m accepting this not for myself. This is for best foreign language film. It is sitting right there to start with. Please stand up Presley Chweneyagae and Terry Pheto. My two fantastic young leads. Put the cameras on them, please. Viva Africa. Viva. I’ve got ten seconds. Ten seconds I just want to thank my fellow nominees who I’ve become deep friends with. We may have foreign language films, but our stories are the sames your stories. They’re about the human heart and emotion. It says please wrap. Thank you so much. Thank you to the Academy. Thank...
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