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Durban Military Tattoo
Date: July 2, 2009
Durban’s Tattoo is the Clairwood Oval between July 2 and 4 this year and promises to be a great family outing complete with mock battles, big guns, fireworks, dog displays and rousing performances by a host of military bands
 
Tribute to Dire Straits @ Heritage Theatre
Date: July 2, 2009
‘Brothers In Arms’, the new show at the Heritage theatre, pays tribute to Mark Knopfler, one of the world’s truly great guitarists responsible for some of the most memorable music of the past three decades. This singer and songwriter co-founded British rock group Dire Straits with brother David in 1977 and has sold more than 120-million albums to date
 
Grammy Award winners to perform at Nelspruit's Innibos Arts Festival
Date: June 30, 2009
Ladysmith Black Mambazo, together with renowned jazz artist, Moreira Chonguica will be part of the star-studded line-up in the Sunday Concert in the Botanical Gardens, which takes place in the Nelspruit on Sunday 5 July as part of the Innibos Arts Festival.The show, aptly called ‘Harmony in the Gardens’ is a light classical concert with Moreira concluding the act with his inimitable jazz performance
 
Count down has begun for Nivea Art Awards 2009
Date: June 30, 2009
Photographing, framing and cataloguing works handed in by 23 finalists in START THE NIVEA ART AWARD 2009 is well underway and all are now counting the days until winners are announced in just under a month’s time. All the finalists’ pieces will be exhibited at the KZNSA gallery between 21 July and 28 August
 
Vodacom Durban July set to be a money spinner for KZN
Date: June 29, 2009
Saturday's Vodacom Durban July is once again poised to deliver a massive financial contribution of up to R500-million for the KwaZulu-Natal economy
 
EA Mobile takes you to the movies in 2009!
Date: June 28, 2009
EA Mobile(TM), a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS), has announced that it is bringing Hollywood to mobile phones everywhere in 2009 with the launch of four new, movie-based titles. Each title will give fans the chance to extend their movie experience by stepping into the shoes of their favorite characters from the big screen for all new action and adventures on a mobile device
 
Book launch: 'Working in Warwick'
Date: June 28, 2009
'Working in Warwick' offers a fresh look at street traders’ lives, the role they play in city life and their contribution to Durban’s economy. Through the text and photographs this book shows that it is possible to include street trading in urban plans in a way that adds to the vibrancy and attraction of cities. This is not a common perception of street trading or of urban planning, which makes this book all the more significant
 
Upcoming events at the Durban Botanical Gardens
Date: June 28, 2009
Jazz at the Lake and an indigenous plant fair are but two of the events to be held at the Durban Botanical Gardens this year
 
Paying tribute to Michael Jackson
Date: June 28, 2009
Cape Town radio station Heart 104.9FM in association with GrandWest Casino and Sony together with eight local icons will be hosting a memorial concert to pay tribute to the life of Michael Jackson
 
NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD ACADEMY 2009: FINAL CALL FOR ENTRIES
Date: June 24, 2009
The National Eisteddfod Academy (NEA), a platform for youth development in music, dance, drama and visual arts, offers prospective candidates who missed the closing date for entries a last opportunity to submit entries before 10 July 2009, after which a double entry fee, as applicable for a particular region, will apply
 
Call for applications: scriptwriting workshop
Date: June 24, 2009
The 30th Durban International Film Festival (23 July to 2 August 2009) will be offering an extensive seminar and workshop programme in addition to the 200 film screening over the period. As a result a free writing and scriptwriting workshop is now opened to applications
 
Review: Welcome to the Sticks
Date: June 24, 2009
Welcome to the Sticks (or Bienvenue chez les Ch’tis) is a quirky French film that has broken box office records in its home country. A film with sub-titles can be rather confusing and annoying on some levels, but not this one
 
Subaru returns to its impressive roots with WRX launch
Date: June 23, 2009
With the tag-line 'Hot in the City', the new four-door Subaru Impreza WRX sedan is gutsy, spacious and quick to react
 
Review: Transformers – Revenge of the Fallen (2009)
Date: June 23, 2009
Humour, action and breathtaking IMAX imagery – Transformers 2 has it all and more
 
A passion for music: 'Still' Shannon Hope's début album
Date: June 21, 2009
With two opening performances for Prime Circle, an intimate tête-a-tête at the Market restaurant and a performance at Snap Wine Bar to name but some the past few months have been busy for local muso Shannon Hope
 
Review: ‘Pow!’ You’ll laugh till you cry
Date: June 19, 2009
John Vlismas has proven that comedy does not have to be filled with expletives to have the audience in stitches
 
Review: Knowing (2009)
Date: June 19, 2009
Knowing, the latest film by director Alex Proyas, leaves the viewer questioning the ways of the universe, and whether one believes in fate over destiny
 
DURBAN’S ARTISTIC IMPRINT ON THE WORLD SOCCER MAP
Date: June 19, 2009
The Kizo Art Gallery, in Gateway Umhlanga, will host the official KwaZulu-Natal launch of the 2010 African Fine Art Collection from 3 July 2009. This features iconic creations by accomplished African artists that form part of the first ever fine art collection to be officially licensed by FIFA
 
Rory Rootenberg strikes just the right note
Date: June 17, 2009
The exceptionally talented Rory Rootenberg is currently presenting ‘Cadenza and more’ at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre, UKZN
 
LAURIE LEVINE: 'LIVING ROOM' ALBUM TOUR
Date: June 16, 2009
Johannesburg based singer-songwriter, Laurie Levine, will be touring in KwaZulu-Natal in June to launch her new album, ‘Living Room’
 
Celebrate Father's Day with a book on sports trivia
Date: June 16, 2009
‘The Penguin Book of Sports Trivia’, a fascinating collection of some of the most interesting and bizarre anecdotes from two of the country’s biggest fans - broadcaster David O’Sullivan and journalist Kevin McCullum - is being punted as the perfect gift for Father’s Day. However, its fascination will continue long after the final whistle, making it the ideal present for any sports mad South African
 
2009 Le Mans victory for Peugeot
Date: June 16, 2009
Taking positions one and two on the podium Team Peugeot were joined by Audi in third position
 
CONFEDERATIONS CUP A BIG SCREEN SELL OUT
Date: June 16, 2009
Over 4 000 South Africans picked up free tickets this past weekend to watch the opening games of the 2009 Confederations Cup at Ster-Kinekor Theatres, which are screening all the matches live and free at cinemas nationwide
 
Review: State of Play
Date: June 15, 2009
Investigative journalism forms the core of the newsroom – AND a scoop is the order of the day. ‘State of Play’, which revolves around this premise, is a taut thriller with an abundance of twists and turns with a magnificent performance by Russell Crowe as reporter Cal McAffrey
 
Zebra & Giraffe - the best entertainment ever!
Date: June 13, 2009
Seeing that it was my first visit to a gig at the Willowvale Hotel, I had absolutely no expectations and let me tell you, I never want to go back. If I do, I know that I will always be disappointed. The reason being that I very highly doubt that any line-up could better, “Shadow Club”; “Fire through the Window” and a pause for my bias… “Zebra and Giraffe”!
 
Shared passion for Africa leads to exhibit at Durban North gallery
Date: June 12, 2009
The Lindsay Gallery will showcase the paintings of Jane Digby and Hermine Spies Coleman from Friday June 12 to Wednesday June 17. Gallery hours are 10am to 4pm. The Lindsay Gallery is at 289 Blackburn Road Durban North
 
Passion for art? Visit Marjorie Jones this weekend
Date: June 12, 2009
Well known KwaZulu-Natal artist Marjorie Jones will be showcasing a range of artwork - wood, cement and ceramic sculpture, oil on canvas, monoprints and wall hangings incorporating a rich mixture of sisal, natural wool and clay - at her Hillcrest studio home this weekend
 
Review: My Father’s Italian, My Mother’s Jewish and I’m in Therapy @ the Catalina Theatre
Date: June 12, 2009
This is a chance to laugh at yourself and identify with the ‘idiotic’, annoying occurrences which ‘drive one up the wall’, as regaled by Michael Richard in his performance of US comedian – Steve Solomon’s play, currently showing at the Catalina Theatre, Wilson’s Wharf, Durban until 5 July
 
Support development surfers at concert tonight
Date: June 12, 2009
Mahala Surf Co, a non-profit organisation, launches its Durban leg of the campaign tonight 12 June - Donating your old surfboard means you get a child off the street, off the glue and onto the waves. It also means you get in for free
 
Eastern Cape Park welcomes birders
Date: June 11, 2009
The Addo Elephant National Park is firmly entrenching itself on the South African birding map with its second Sasol Addo Birding Weekend. This is a unique opportunity to explore the Eastern Cape Park with its diverse biomes and over 400 bird species
 
LE MANS 24 HOURS - A fruitful session for Peugeot in the wet
Date: June 11, 2009
Although much of last night’s free practice took place in heavy rain, Team Peugeot Total profited from the six-hour session to get in some valuable running time and set-up work. The crews of the three Peugeot 908 HDi FAPs reported good progress ahead of tonight’s qualifying session and in readiness for the weekend’s race which is due to start at 3pm on Saturday afternoon.
 
Versus Backyard Concert at Crusaders
Date: June 11, 2009
The second Versus Backyard Concert takes place at the Northwood Crusaders Sports Club in Durban North on Saturday, 27 June. This once again promises a showcase of great live music and a fun day out for the whole family
 
Durban film poised to open 30th Durban International Film Festival
Date: June 10, 2009
South Africa’s longest-running film festival, the Durban International Film Festival (23 July -2 August 2009), will open with ‘My Secret Sky’ (Izulu Lami), directed by Madoda Ncayiyana and shot in Durban
 
Memories are made of this @ Durban Botanical Gardens - new date
Date: June 10, 2009
As the rain, unfortunately led to the cancellation of the concert on Mother’s Day, the Durban Botanical Gardens have organised two special concerts this month, namely, ‘Memories are made of this…’ in celebration of mothers this Sunday (14 June) and special guests Zebra and Giraffe next Sunday (21 June) to celebrate Father’s Day
 
New Vehicle Sales in South Africa - May 2009
Date: June 8, 2009
In amplification of the new vehicle sales statistics for the month of May, 2008 – released by the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (NAAMSA) – the Association commented that sales in all segments of the South African new vehicle market, as well as export sales, had continued to register sharp falls compared to the corresponding month last year
 
Steve Fataar and Friends @ Luna Lounge
Date: June 8, 2009
Steve Fataar (ex Flames) together with daughter Tara (vocals) and son Dain beat-boxer (Avataar), kicked off the evening with Richard Ellis (drums), Mo Mchunu (bass) Mompumelelo Mtombela (Pume) and Bhana George on vocals. Surprise guests were Luca (rapper) and Melody on acoustic guitar
 
Indelible impression @ Northway Showcase
Date: June 5, 2009
Host, Collin Hull, set the stage for an evening of acoustic music @ the Northway Showcase from deep-south blues to American love songs. Glroia's eye-witness account
 
Review: The Burning Plain
Date: June 5, 2009
No stranger to thought-provoking movies, Charlize Theron is once again thrust into an angst-ridden scenario – this time with respect to a torrid love affair which ends in disaster
 
Review: Terminator Salvation
Date: June 5, 2009
Four films later and the Terminator is just as spell-binding
 
Restrospective look at PMB Royal Show
Date: June 4, 2009
Prior to the PMB Royal Show I had the opportunity of interviewing Jon, the leader singer of the band Cassette, who was set to perform on 23 May. East Coast Radio in conjunction with Big Media staged the event with five fantastic bands in the line-up
 
White Mountain tickets now on sale
Date: June 4, 2009
If you want to get away from it all and chill out in a superb mountain setting while listening to acoustic performances by some South Africa’s top artists, then look no further than the annual White Mountain Folk Festival
 
Hairlip brings back the 80's at Zulu Jazz Lounge
Date: June 3, 2009
Friday night 5 June and the place to be is at the Zulu Jazz Lounge (beneath the Playhouse Theatre) in Durban for Hairlip’s foot-stomping vibes
 
Sizzling cinema programme for National Arts Festival
Date: June 2, 2009
Film Festival to provide rare treasures from the annals of celluloid, fascinating documentaries, hard-hitting footage by South African filmmakers, current chart toppers – there is something for every taste at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown next month
 
Barry Thomson bring his passion for music to the Heritage Theatre
Date: June 1, 2009
Whether it’s memories you are after, a taste of some of Barry’s original songs or merely a good evening’s entertainment this show should be placed on your MUST DO list
 
Diversity of art at Le Chic House of Art in Eshowe
Date: June 1, 2009
“I want the gallery to grow with me organically,” Eshowe artist Amy Hargreaves says of the Eshowe home that is rapidly transforming into an art gallery now that she has returned to Zululand after 10 years
 
Review: Duplicity
Date: June 1, 2009
Keeping the viewers on their toes ‘Duplicity’ offers twists within twists with a total surprise at the end
 
Update on Durban Art Galleries
Date: June 1, 2009
Durban’s art galleries need our support. We’re GoingArt - T so join us and find out about Durban’s creative side and send us any information that you would like to share with fellow art lovers on Shirley@goingwildsa.co.za Look out for ....
 
East meets West fashion fusion at Suncoast Casino
Date: May 26, 2009
Suncoast Casino in Durban is set to vibrate this weekend as models take to the ramp in an extravaganza of fashion fusion and dance – India meets Africa meets Europe 29 – 31 May
 
BMXing in Soweto
Date: May 25, 2009
Sebastian Keep (UK) took top honors at the Red Bull Soweto Sessions BMX contest on Sunday (24 May 2009) where 17 Top riders from around the country came down to the Orlando Power Station in Soweto to battle it out on a tailor-made park constructed by the riders themselves
 
Art in the Park: Pietermaritzburg
Date: May 24, 2009
One of the most special annual outings is a visit to Art in the Park in Pietermaritzburg which always coincides with the last weekend of the Royal Show
 
'Journey to Mecca' - an Imax experience
Date: May 24, 2009
For the first time on the giant Imax screen one is able to experience the Hajj- a monumental journey undertaken at least once in a lifetime by the followers of Islam - compiled by Dominic Cunningham-Reid, Taran Davies and Jonathan Barker
 
Loyiso débuts at Durban Botanic Gardens
Date: May 23, 2009
Top South African R&B artist - Loyiso, is appearing for the first time at the Old Mutual Music at the Lake concert series on Sunday 31 May
 
‘Thunsil – The mischief maker’ enthralls
Date: May 22, 2009
In a celebration of South African author, poet, playwright and director – Ronnie Govender’s 75th birthday, the Playhouse Theatre in Durban is hosting a retrospective play penned by Govender which not only holds the audience captive, but leaves one with food for thought
 
Interview: Cassette
Date: May 20, 2009
Cassette, with its latest single “Who Do You Trust?’, is the hottest band currently on the airwaves. Having performed at the Zulu Jazz Lounge in March, they are set to perform in KZN once again - the Royal Show in Pietermaritzburg on Saturday
 
Voodoo Child launches début CD
Date: May 19, 2009
On a recent trip to Cape Town under the MTN Xploaded banner Voodoo Child proved that it is a band with which to be reckoned and is already making waves on the South African music scene
 
Review: Night at the Museum – Battle of the Smithsonian
Date: May 19, 2009
Humour is the order of the day when it comes to the sequel to ‘Night at the Museum’. The characters have developed into well-rounded personalities – each with his/her own special quirk
 
Highfield House hosts Jim Neversink and Lilo
Date: May 18, 2009
For most working folk a night out on a Thursday is a no-no. I am so glad I bucked the system!
 
Surprise at Northway Showcase
Date: May 16, 2009
Earlier this month a tribute to the music of the 60s and 70s took place at Northway in Durban as a Wednesday Surprise package
 
Review: Angels and Demons
Date: May 13, 2009
Although “Angels & Demons” was written in book form before “The Da Vinci Code”, the film version - which opens on South African screens this weekend - has been made as a sequel which highlights the volatile relationship between the lead character, Robert Langdon and the Vatican
 
Fantasy explored at KZNSA Gallery: Sound, mini-novella, photographs
Date: May 12, 2009
Scene 4 from T'he Travels of Bad – First Glimpse of Paradise: Magical Alternate Universe, Tasty Jungle Beast World' - Zander Blom's 'Travels of Bad' opens today 12 May at the KZNSA Gallery in Bulwer Road, DURBAN
 
Naked: Creative Collective - art, fashion, slam poetry, dance, music
Date: May 12, 2009
Following on the success of the Naked and Red Eye parties – contemporary fusions of art, music, fashion and dance – comes “Naked: Creative Collective” on Saturday 16 May. It all happens in the Durban City Hall precinct as a send off for the globe-trotting international project of ‘Make Art/Stop Aids’
 
Tourism Indaba reflects enthusiasm for 2010 World Cup
Date: May 12, 2009
This weekend saw the opening of Tourism Indaba 2009 at the Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban – four days of non-stop networking with all the players in the tourism industry
 
Barnyard Gateway pays tribute to Broadway (Review)
Date: May 11, 2009
'Broadway Rocks' at the Barnyard Theatre at Gateway until 4 June takes audiences on a magical journey through all the wonderful musicals that have both filled stages and enriched our lives over the decades
 
The weekend ahead
Date: May 8, 2009
There is a weekend of note ahead especially on the cinematic front… and a new generation of ‘Trekkies’ are about to be born.
 
Movie Review: Star Trek – The future begins
Date: May 8, 2009
A new generation of ‘Trekkies’ is about to be born for once you have watched this prequel to the Star Trek series you will be hooked – AND that’s a guarantee
 
Movie review: Coraline 3D
Date: May 5, 2009
Although ‘Coraline’ may be a little scary for younger members of the audience (those U10 should be accompanied by a parent) it is well worth a visit to the cinema as the morals behind the tale are one’s which should be inculcated as early as possible
 
Charity Turf challenge 2009
Date: May 2, 2009
The Charity Turf Challenge is an exciting competition that offers fans of the sport of horseracing a unique opportunity to select a team of 10 horses to follow throughout the 2009 KZN Champion’s Season
 
Netherlands Set the Pace for A1GP Finale
Date: May 2, 2009
The final weekend of 2008/09 A1GP World Cup of Motorsport began at Brands Hatch in Kent yesterday with A1 Team Netherlands’ Jeroen Bleekemolen setting the pace with a 1m 12.700s, over two seconds faster than the official A1GP lap record. Earlier in the day France’s Nicolas Prost topped the rookie session
 
South African Rugby Legends Association: The eLan / SARLA Sports Challenge
Date: May 2, 2009
Reinforcing the importance of team work, the South African Rugby Legends Association has been challenged by their title sponsor, eLan Group, with the inclusion this year by Jeep and the Sunday Tribune, to a weekend of sporting activities from 8 - 10 May
 
Finalists: Nivea Art Awards 2009
Date: May 2, 2009
The top 23 Finalists for START the Nivea Art Awards 2009 are: Michelle Silk, Ann Buss, Veronica Huber, Lara Mellon, Robert Infanti, Sbusiso Zondo, Zama Mthiyane, Amy-Jo Windt, Mariek Petzer, Ashley Jewnarain, Angie Arbuthnot, Albina Mitchell, Janet Solomon, Ross Passmoor, Cynthia Msibi, Bheki Gumbi, Leanne Frisinger, Kim Bagley, Tony Buckland, Robyn Cook, Diana Maroun, Deborah van Niekerk and Jane Oliver
 
2009 Roxy Invitational Surfers prepare for Mozambique
Date: May 2, 2009
With just a few days until the start the 2009 Roxy Invitational at the fabled Ponto d'Oura in Mozambique, the 12 invited surfers have been clocking up the hours and preparing for what has become one of South African surfing's most popular events
 
'Spa're some time for yourself
Date: May 2, 2009
Two of KwaZulu-Natal’s most memorable spa experiences are just a stone’s throw from Durban (in more ways than one). In fact, few city slickers realise that an hour’s drive can take them to a private game reserve that can offer a hot stone massage with a difference
 
IMPERIAL RUSSIAN BALLET COMPANY FOR DURBAN
Date: May 2, 2009
Balletomanes will be treated to a spectacular performance by the Imperial Russian Ballet when the famous dance company visits Durban on June 27. Shows are at the Playhouse Opera Theatre at 3pm and 7pm
 
Boosting SA’s leaders of the future
Date: May 2, 2009
Calling all emerging leaders – the next International Navigator leadership programme is running in Gauteng from 12 May 2009
 
Celebrate Mother’s Day in the Durban Botanic Gardens
Date: May 1, 2009
Old Mutual and East Coast Radio Durban’s No 1 invite you to enjoy a special day in the Durban Botanic Gardens celebrating all moms at the Music at the Lake Mothers Day Concert on Sunday 10 May at 2:30pm
 
Toast to Season Five Idols finalists
Date: April 30, 2009
Sasha-Lee Davids and Jason Hartman, the finalists in Season Five of Idols, undertook a whirlwind tour of Durban yesterday (Wednesday 29th April). And Jason being the first KZN finalist in the any of the M-Net Idols seasons was a good enough reason for Bean Bag Bohemia to dedicate one of its cocktails – ‘Another Big Woo Woo’
 
'Stygian Abyss' coming Summer 2009
Date: April 29, 2009
Online world of Britannia to launch 8th expansion for one of gaming's longest running MMORPGs
 
A1GP Mexico City cancelled
Date: April 29, 2009
A1GP World Cup of Motorsport has been forced to cancel round eight of the 2008/09 season, A1GP Mexico City, Mexico on 22-24 May after the recent outbreaks of swine flu and the advisory from the UK Foreign Office to cancel non essential travel to the country
 
‘Tango Nights’: The sensuality of dance
Date: April 29, 2009
Sean Bovim – artistic director and choreographer of Cape Town’s Bovim Ballet has created a ballet which is astounding and sensually compelling
 
Art and rural South Africa - Janine Jones' perspective
Date: April 29, 2009
Eshowe artist Janine Jones lived among rural people in KwaZulu-Natal and the Transkei for 10 years. Today, after returning to the town she knew as a youngster, she is capturing those experiences and has opened a gallery to showcase both her paintings and the work of fellow Zululand artists
 
Review: Hannah Montana (the movie)
Date: April 28, 2009
Opening on South African screens this weekend 'Hannah Montana: The Movie' is an ideal outing for the entire family
 
Review 'Woodstock Remembered' @ the Heritage Theatre
Date: April 27, 2009
Woodstock Remembered is a “groovy” celebration of the 40th anniversary of the rock concert of all times. If, for me, the Dockyard’s tribute to Crosby Stills and Nash was the supper theatre show of the year for 2008, then this one goes way beyond that. In fact, if you are one of those who have just a few rand to spare for one special show during the current financial squeeze, then this is well worth the investment
 
Faith Film Festival May 2009
Date: April 27, 2009
Nu Metro will be hosting its first Faith Film Festival from 8 - 14 May
 
Test Drive - Audi TTS: Adrenaline for the soul
Date: April 27, 2009
Some people get their kicks from doing silly things, like sky-diving and bungi-jumping. There is, however – for those of us who are not quite so daft – an easier way. And it’s not nearly as life threatening either…
 
Goldfish to perform at Suncoast Casino in May
Date: April 27, 2009
Goldfish, voted the 'Best Live Act in South Africa', will be performing LIVE at Suncoast Casino & Entertainment World on Saturday 9 May
 
All about Art - Galleries in Durban
Date: April 27, 2009
Durban’s art scene is way behind other major centres. We have a wonderful collection of galleries and art shops - the only problem is that too few of us know about them! We’re GoingArt - T so join us and find out about Durban’s creative side
 
Revealing the 'Obsessive Urge to Categorise'
Date: April 22, 2009
Midlands artist Nicholas Crooks explores what seems to be an universal “Obsessive Urge to Categorise” at an exhibition of his work of the past three months. It runs until 9 May at artSPACE in Umgeni Road. Gallery hours are between 10 am and 4pm during the week and 10am and 1pm on Saturdays
 
JOMBA! 2009 – A slice of life through contemporary dance
Date: April 22, 2009
‘Art is not a part of life, it is life,’ said Lliane Loots – Artistic Director in her opening speech of JOMBA! 2009, as she explained how dance is but one method of getting one’s point across. ‘Today is momentous – not only is it Earth Day but the elections have taken place 15 years after the birth of the new democracy. However, the arts are still marginalized - placed one side.’
 
ZOE + SOMEBODY’S CHILD WITH FOX FYRE AT LAVENDER BLUE
Date: April 20, 2009
Sunday 18 April - A more perfect day for music in the hills we could not have asked for. A soft gentle breeze feathered our brows and Lavender Blue was warm and welcoming with that giant tree whispering for blankets and chairs to be placed under it to relax and listen to the music
 
Third in 'Spud' series to be released in June
Date: April 20, 2009
Local author/actor John van de Ruit’s much anticipated third book in the Spud series – ‘Spud, Learning To Fly’ - will be launched on Wednesday, 10 June. Penguin Books have let out a few secrets
 
Durban set to Tango with Cape Town’s Bovim Ballet
Date: April 17, 2009
‘Tango Nights’ which combines the allure and sensuality of tango with the athleticism of rock ballet en-pointe, will have a short season at the Playhouse from 29 April – 3 May as part of a national tour
 
11th JOMBA! Contemporary Dance Experience at the Sneddon
Date: April 17, 2009
JOMBA!, the Centre for Creative Arts’ annual contemporary dance platform is presenting an 11-day festival at the Sneddon Theatre from Tuesday (22 April) to Sunday 3 May
 
Splashy excitement
Date: April 16, 2009
Billed as KwaZulu-natal’s biggest music festival, this year’s Splashy Fen attracted thousands of visitors… and the weather played ball as if in recognition of the festival’s 20th year. This year’s report comes from two sources
 
Entries for Durban July'09
Date: April 16, 2009
The first line-up for the Durban July at Greyville Racecourse have been announced
 
Elvis with a twist at the Barnyard Theatre
Date: April 15, 2009
‘Elvis Forever’, the Barnyard Gateway’s current tribute to the king of rock ‘n roll, is a nostalgic party that covers the hits of the fifties, sixties and seventies with a special touch of musical magic from a very talented cast. It is a pity that it runs for just two weeks until 19 April
 
Review: For Generations @ the Catalina Theatre
Date: April 11, 2009
Only an hour long, Kurt Egelhof’s one-man show entitled ‘For Generations’ is the best theatre I have seen in a long while.
 
SuperSport Highlights 10 to 19 April 2009
Date: April 9, 2009
DSTV Sport Schedule
 
Local artistes xpload onto the SA music scene thanks to MTN
Date: April 9, 2009
It’s sad to say but local is most certainly not ‘lekker’ in the minds of most South Africans. MTN and Endemol are set to xpload that theory
 
Chefs at AL 63 infuse Glenashley with taste
Date: April 9, 2009
AL63, trendy home to some of Durban’s finest authentic Italian dishes, was reborn in Glenashley this week. Local foodies can now savour some of the city’s best pastas and risottos in a light and airy location with a beautiful view over the lush KZN coast
 
Mbili's art encapsulates 2010 at KZNSA Gallery exhibition
Date: April 8, 2009
‘All Eyes In African’, one of the latest exhibitions at the KZNSA Gallery in Bulwer Road, is a vibrant and even amusing take on the 2010 Soccer World Cup. Mbhekeni Mbili has come up with a refreshing examination of a topic that has “been done to death”. His work will be in the KZNSA’s upper gallery until 19 April
 
CUSTOMIZE, THE BANX AND SETH @ ROBSONS BREWERY
Date: April 8, 2009
One again Luna Lounge came to the party, this time with three rock outfits, and back in the cradle of that well organised, comfortable venue of Robsons Brewery. What a beautiful sunny afternoon we had in the hills
 
Giba Gorge hosts Shomon and friends
Date: April 8, 2009
I was so excited to be going to this gig arranged, once again, by Luna Lounge, as I had heard that this was Shomon’s last one for a while, and I did not want to miss out on her journey
 
And all that jazz
Date: April 4, 2009
Packed to capacity the Cape Town International Convention Centre is a hub of frenetic activity as jazz enthusiasts gather from South Africa and abroad to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Cape Town International Jazz Festival
 
Merc Blue Efficiency C180: It's a kind of magic
Date: March 30, 2009
To most of us, the world is full of inexplicable occurrences – sleight of hand that leaves us wondering how, yet knowing it to be mere trickery. But is the new Mercedes Blue Efficiency just a magnificent illusion, or is it truly some kind of magic?
 
Dolosfees 2009 – Zululand pays tribute to Afrikaans heritage
Date: March 28, 2009
For the second year in a row those in and around the City of uMhlathuze will be recognising the manner in which Afrikaans artists (musical and theatrical community as well as in literature) have added to the richness and diversity of our country
 
Broadcast times on SuperSport for World Cup qualifiers
Date: March 28, 2009
There is a feast of top-class international football coming your way on your World of Champions as the race to win a place at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa resumes across the globe. There will be 25 different qualifiers within a space of six days, including Spain, England, Italy, Brazil, Argentina, Holland, Germany, Portugal and France
 
Acoustic collaboration: Syd Kitchen and Barry van Zyl
Date: March 28, 2009
Musical maverick, poet and lyricist Syd Kitchen joins up with Barry van Zyl, Johnny Clegg’s drummer, percussionist and clinician, at the Vagabond Cafe, Salt Rock, on 4 April
 
World class cricket commentary for IPL
Date: March 28, 2009
Ravi Shastri, Sunil Gavaskar and Kepler Wessels will be among the 15-strong commentary team to be used for the upcoming IPL tournament in South Africa. SuperSport will broadcast all 59 matches, picking up the international feed from Sony Entertainment India, which will produce the event
 
Communication through art at Kizo Gallery Gateway
Date: March 27, 2009
‘Scratching Surfaces’, the exhibition that opened at Kizo’s upstairs gallery on Thursday night is a unique collaboration by five Durban artists and an illustration of how different creatives can connect through exploring similar issues in their own unique ways. It closes on 19 April
 
Jazz on uMhlanga’s rocks
Date: March 27, 2009
A free open-air Jazz concert, ‘BnB Sure Jazz on the Rocks’, is scheduled to take place on Easter Sunday (12 April) from 3pm to 6pm on the grassy area next to Umhlanga’s iconic lighthouse
 
For all the right reasons
Date: March 27, 2009
After days of rigorous testing and literally months of anticipation, the South African Guild of Motoring Journalists recently announced the Honda Accord as their choice for the 2009 SA Car of the Year. But did they get it right…
 
Review: 'Little Shop of Horrors' @ The Sneddon Theatre
Date: March 27, 2009
Greg King and Steven Stead, masters of Durban’s well known end-of-year pantomimes, have outdone themselves this time round. A slick production with a high profile and award winning cast makes this show a must see. It runs until 19 April
 
Cape Town International Jazz Festival: Zaki Ibrahim completes line-up
Date: March 19, 2009
Zaki Ibrahim will join the other 39 acts that appear on 03-04 April at Africa’s Grandest Gathering
 
Painting Dynamics - created by the new BMW Z4
Date: March 19, 2009
Imagine a canvas nearly as large as a football field. On it bold, swirling shapes in primary colours such as red, yellow and blue. As the eye uncovers the rhythm of the lines, curves, circles and colour splotches, something else is revealed: these forms must have been created by tyre treads! A work of art, created by an artist like no other – the new BMW Z4 Roadster!
 
Automechanika SA may just get interesting
Date: March 19, 2009
The inaugural Automechanika SA automotive trade fair is underway, but before you get too excited, no – it’s not a car show. Well, it wasn’t, but then someone woke up the organisers
 
Jamali: Three girls with a unique South African flavour to their music
Date: March 18, 2009
Thrust together during the Coca-Cola Popstars competition six years ago Jamali is still going strong and has released an album entitled ‘3rd Base’. The members chatted to GoingPlaces over a cup of coffee in Durban on Tuesday
 
Diakonia Council of Churches’ “Pilgrimage of Hope”
Date: March 18, 2009
‘Pilgrimage of Hope’ – an informative, elegant and collectable coffee table book which chronicles the annual Diakonia Good Friday services – will be launched to the public at a glittering dinner function at the Durban City Hall on Wednesday 1 April in the presence of Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu
 
Honda Accord is SA’s 2009 Car of the Year
Date: March 18, 2009
The South African Guild of Motoring Journalists (SAGMJ) announced the Honda Accord 2.4 Executive as South Africa’s 2009 Car of the Year (COTY) at a gala banquet at Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand, on Tuesday 17 March. The awards function, hosted by competition sponsor WesBank, was attended by the who’s who of the South African motoring industry.