VRYDAG 15 MAART
- Stellenbosch: Juan Boucher tree om 20:15 in die Drostdy-teater op. Met sy negende album, Die Rower, dien Boucher die Afrikaanse mark met ’n vars bries van romantiek en mistiek. Die titelsnit, “Die Rower”, is ’n lied wat die luisteraar meeneem op ’n reis van liefde en verlange, met ’n atmosfeer wat soos mis oor die see hang. Die album is ’n bewys van sy talent en vermoë om die harte van sy gehoor aan te raak. Een van die hoogtepunte van Die Rower is die duet wat Boucher saam met die towerstem-sangeres, Tasché, uitgevoer het. Kaartjies kos R300 elk en kan aanlyn by Computicket bespreek word.
- Stellenbosch: Enacting the possibility of river mouths as storytellers and historiographers, artist Abri de Swardt’s Kammakamma is the opening episode of the second work in a moving-image trilogy that visually, archivally and sonically explores the Eerste River as witness and carrier of submerged narratives. The solo exhibition is currently showing at Gallery University Stellenbosch (GUS), on the corner of Bird and Dorp streets, and was developed through production residencies at GUS and the Nirox Foundation. It will be on display until Saturday 30 March and can be viewed on weekdays from 09:00 to 16:00, and Saturdays from 10:00 to 14:00.
SATURDAY 16 MARCH
- Stellenbosch: Muratie Wine Estate holds its annual Harvest Festival on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 Match from 10:00 to 17:00. The two-day showcase of farm living at its finest takes place under the ancient oaks that guard this historic estate. Enjoy Muratie’s award-winning wines and indulge in the Farm Kitchen’s delectable food offerings, while listening to live music. In addition, tractor rides, historic tours of the werf and the cellar, and of course grape stomping await all wine enthusiasts. The Tasting Room will offer curated tastings at an additional charge; pre-booking is essential. Table seating is on a first-come, first-served basis, and visitors can also take their own picnic blankets along for the lawn area. Admission costs R250 for adults and R100 for children under 12. Book your place online at www.muratie.co.za.
- Somerset West: A public lecture entitled “Is theistic evolution compatible with the Christian faith?” will be delivered by Professor Gerhard van Wyk at Helderberg College at 17:00. His initial scientific studies were in the area of geology, where he realised the claims of macro-evolutionary theory have serious challenges. Later he widened his scope of study to theology. After lecturing in Unisa’s Theology Department for many years, Van Wyk spent the last number of years in the USA where he produced his magisterial work entitled Hiding Behind the Fig Leaves – Deconstructing the Philosophical Fig Leaves of Liberals and Theistic Evolutionists. During the talk, he will give an overview of evolutionary thinking, from Darwin to the South African Wentzel van Huyssteen. For more information, contact Dr Bernhard Ficker on 082 881 4982.
MONDAY 18 MARCH
- Stellenbosch: The Marié Stander School of Art will hold its annual Charity Art Auction at Muratie Wine Estate, with the viewing at 17:30 and the auction starting at 19:00. Artwork inspired by the theme, The Colour of Love, will go under the hammer in aid of underprivileged children in and around Stellenbosch. The evening is characteristic of beautiful art, lovely Muratie wine and canapés by Red Pepper Catering, all to the background music of the blues band The Stander Gang. The proceeds of the annual auction has positively changed children’s lives, so art lovers are urged to support the worthy cause. Tickets cost R250. For more information or to book your ticket, send an email to Jessie Strydom on jessiestrydom@gmail.com.
DINSDAG 19 MAART
- Stellenbosch: Die Stellenbosch-blommeklub kom om 09:30 vir 10:00 in die kerksaal van die Stellenbosch-Wes NG gemeente byeen. Hanlie Brits-Hough sal die gasspreker wees en sal ’n demonstrasie oor die tema “Min maar mooi” lewer. Almal is welkom; toegang beloop R40 vir besoekers.
THURSDAY 21 MARCH
- Wellington: The Go Wellington Family Festival will be held at the Old Tannery, a charming shopping district developed on the premises of the former Western Tanning & Boot Company of 1871, from 10:00 to 18:00. On offer is the opportunity to sample wares from over a dozen of the Go Wellington Wine Route members, a variety of food stalls, children’s activities as well as live music. There will be café-and-cocktail-style seating with umbrellas. Tickets cost R150 for adults and R50 for children under 18; book online through Quicket. For further details, visit www.gowellington.co.za or send email to admin@gowellington.co.za.
SATURDAY 30 MARCH
- Stellenbosch: Middelvlei Wines offers young and old a fun Easter-inspired outing, which includes wines, a South African braai by resident braai expert, Pinky, homemade pickled fish, a hamburger and chips, and live music by O’Ryan Winter. The braai includes freshly baked potbrood with lashings of homemade snoek pate or jam, a selection of meats comprising a lamb chop, chicken sosatie and boerewors, and accompaniments of potato and green salad as well as pumpkin fritters. A children’s option is also available. While the adults take in the scenery and enjoy a glass of wine, the young ones explore and feed the farm animals. For more information, visit www.middelvlei.co.za or phone 083 290 7080.
MAANDAG 1 APRIL
- Stellenbosch: Die Cape Choral Academy nooi amateurmusikante en studente wat ’n snaarinstrument bespeel en gr. 6 en hoër gekwalifiseer het, na sy Sprankelsnare-strykerswerksessies. Die program, wat by die Stellenbosch-Welgelegen NG kerk gehou word, is spesifiek vir viool, altviool, tjello en kontrabas en word in drie sessies aangebied: 15:00 tot 18:00 Maandag 1 April; 09:00 tot 12:00 en 13:00 tot 16:00 Dinsdag 2 April. Dit sluit af met ’n klein konsert om 16:30. Die musiek is Elgar Strykers Serenade. Dit word deur Johanna Roos (viool), Valentina-Koleva Vorster (viool), Dawid Botes (altviool), Estelle Kemp (tjello), en Xander Kritzinger (sang) aangebied. Die koste is R900 per persoon. Vir nog inligting, of om te registreer, stuur e-pos na strings@capechoral.com.
SATERDAG 6 APRIL
- Franschhoek: Die Oesfees word om 10:00 op die geskiedkundige Solms Delta-wynlandgoed gehou. Die kunstenaars wat by die geleentheid optree is Spoegwolf, Anton Goosen, Loukmaan Adams, Frazer Barry, Oom Hannes Coetzee, The Hanepoot Brass Band, Nick Turner, Schalk Joubert, The Solms Delta Optelband, die Agri-Got-Talent wenners, Soetstemme en Papier Family. Daar is ook eg-Bolandse lekkernye en drinkgoed te koop.Gaste word aangeraai om gemaklik aan te trek en ’n kombers saam te neem. Kinders onder 12, wat onder die toesig van hul ouers is, geniet gratis toegang. Vir die res sal R200 gewaarborgde plesier bied. Bespreek kaartjies aanlyn by plankton.mobi.
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