Tour of Johannesburg city at night.
We have a really exciting event happening on Saturday evening and I hope you can join. Also our Architectural tour was rescheduled due to consistent rain, please find the details below. 4th May 2013-Saturday- Joburg Inner City Night Walking Tour. Join Past Experiences on an evening walking tour of the Inner City! We will start at the Mapungubwe Hotel where you can grab a warm drink before we head out for our night time exploration of the Financial District. This 2 hour tour will look at the history, public art and architecture of one of Johannesburg’s oldest areas. We recommend bringing a torch so you can get a good look at all the Inner City attractions and bringing a warm jacket as the weather could be getting a little colder. The tour will end with a Mojito in the Hotel Vault Bar- the original bank vault of the French Bank! You are then welcome to have a few drinks at your own cost, to see the night out in style! Price: R170 (Includes Mojito) Time: 18h30- 20h30 (followed by drinks) Meeting Point and Parking: Mapungubwe Hotel, Marshalltown Address: 50 – 54 Marshall Street, Cnr. Marshall & Ferreira, Marshalltown GPS: S 26° 12′ 30.66″, E 28° 02′ 14.17″ Past Experiences does not endorse drinking and driving. We strongly recommend a sober designated driver or the use of a taxi company. For more info or to book, email us onpast.experiences@hotmail.com or phone us on 011 678 3905. And here are the details for the rescheduled Architectural tour: 25th May 2013- Saturday- Spotlight on Jozi Inner City Architecture (with Heritage Architect Brian Mckechnie) We are very excited to have Inner City Architect and Heritage Fundi Brian Mckechnie join our guides on a tour of the Inner City, to impart his expert knowledge on the architecture of the Joburg Inner City. Brian will choose some of his favourite buildings and discuss their history and architecture. The tour will also include a visit to the Ansteys building (one of Joburg’s Premier Art Deco Buildings) where Brian owns a number of apartments. Here we will enjoy light refreshment on the rooftop overlooking the city. Brian will choose some of his favourite buildings and discuss their history and architecture. The tour will also include a visit to the Ansteys building (one of Joburg’s Premier Art Deco Buildings) where Brian owns a number of apartments. Here we will enjoy light refreshment on the rooftop overlooking the city. Price: R170 Time: 09h30- 12h30 Meeting Spot: Outside the Rand Club (Cnr Fox and Loveday Street) Parking: Surrey House (Cnr Rissik and Loveday Street- please have cash to pay minimal parking fee)...
Q&A: Mind Your Head
Mind Your Head is about providing a cultural space/ junction for independent thinking people; those who go against the grain of popular/ mainstream trends, not for the sake of being ‘different’ but for asserting their existence outside the mediocrity that is constantly fed to people everyday in broadcast, electronic and print media. Mind Your Head is about minding one’s head in every respect. Those are words straight from the horses’ mouth, Seed and CAP of Mind Your Head are this weeks Q&A and they shed light on what the establishment is all about… RR: When was Mind Your Head (MYH) established? MYH: As far as the conception of the idea; around January 2006, it officially opened doors on the 1st of September 2006. RR: What is in the name? MYH: The name is a consultative comment on our information- crammed 21st century culture; one can- as most are- be easily swallowed in trend- excesses and lose sight of the little things that matter. We are merely advocating the cautious consumption of everything: be it food, music, knowledge, etc- although our primary trajectory is culture. It really has to do with being aware of that which you put in your head; art, belief, politics, etc. That the main entrance is a small door way, that is only incidental, but the pun nonetheless is welcomed. RR: What is the concept of MYH? MYH: In the guise of a music lounge and cocktail bar, it’s about people genuinely interacting, sharing a good laugh, conversation to the sound of funk/ jazz/ hiphop/ ska/ dub/ soul etc… The broader picture has to do with developing a hub for artistic innovation and giving a platform to musicians, fine artists, photographers and filmmakers who have yet to display their mantle to larger audiences. They may not necessarily be up-and-coming but thrive on the margins. RR: Who are the people behind the concept? MYH: The ‘MYH team’ is a mesh of artists and professionals essentially on a course of pop-culture transcendence. N Masondo; founder/ filmmaker, N Mngadi; founder/ photographer, M Buthelezi; graphic designer and D Koetle; PR consultant. As well as others who work and assisted in varying degrees, from putting pen to paper, picking up a paint brush or giving moral support towards the idea and the work that comes with it. No names, they know who… RR: Which are the best days for people to go through? MYH: That depends on what your preference is, our calendar includes fortnightly film screenings, dub nights, live jazz/ soul, hip-hop performances, art exhibitions, cocktail nights and other events, all of which you can check out on: www.myspace.com/transcendpopculture. Nothing’s ever the...
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