TOWN CALENDER: Events in and around Stellenbosch

Your guide to all the happenings in Stellenbosch and surrounds.


SATERDAG 23 NOVEMBER

Idasvallei: Die Hoërskool Lückhoff-alumnigroep hou om 10:00 sy jaarvergadering by die skool in Bloekomlaan. Die volgende is op die sakelys – opening en verwelkoming; verskonings; notule van vorige vergadering op 25 November 2023; sake uit notule; voorsitter se verslag; geouditeerde finansiële verslag; veranderings aan grondwet; algemeen; en sluiting. Kontak Stan Amos by 082 464 6283 of Fatieg Henry by 082 958 9309 vir meer inligting.

SONDAG 24 NOVEMBER

Stellenbosch: Die Stellenbosch Madrigaalsangers bied om 16:00 hul jaareind-konsert, Of All The Birds, by die PJ Olivier-kunssentrum aan. Die plaaslike sanggroep sal ’n verskeidenheid genres en style dek, insluitend musiek van The Beatles, Sinead O’Connor, Mia Makaroff, Xander Kritzinger, Thomas Morley, John Bartlett, ’n tradisionele Ierse-lied (in Gaelies), en vele meer. Verversings sal teen ’n skenking beskikbaar wees, maar daar is geen kaartfasiliteit nie, net kontant, elektroniese betalings en Capitec PayMe. Kaartjies, teen R130 elk, is aanlyn deur Quicket te koop, met beperkte kaartjies by die deur.

MONDAY 25 NOVEMBER

Stellenbosch: Richmond Loop, a multimedia response to an artist residency in the Karoo town, will be screened at the Neelsie Cinema until Sunday 1 December. It is a collaboration between new music composer Prof Michael Blake and conceptual artist Emma Willemse. On Thursday 28 November, at 17:30, the artists will be present to take questions after the showing.

DINSDAG 26 NOVEMBER

Devonvallei: Die Dierebeskermingsvereniging (DBV) Stellenbosch hou om 18:00 sy jaarvergadering by die Devon Valley Hotel. Stuur teen Vrydag 22 November ’n e-pos-boodskap na fundraiser@awss.co.za of skakel 021 883 9129 om jou plek te bespreek.

Stellenbosch: The final student exhibition of the Mariè Stander School of Art opens at the PJ Olivier Art Centre at 18:30. The artworks will be displayed until Monday 2 December. Locals are invited to come and enjoy an evening of beautiful art, wine and live music. The opening speaker is Franci Beyers of Stellenbosch Visio magazine. All the artwork on display is a show of the students’ work for the year. The exhibition will, as a result, present a variety of subjects and mediums.

THURSDAY 28 NOVEMBER

Stellenbosch: The final Winemaker’s Dinner for 2024 will be held at Le Grand Domaine Enoteca in Church Street from 18:30. Enjoy an enchanting evening of fine wine, delicious cuisine and lively entertainment by Jake Gunn. Guests will be taken on a journey through the establishment’s new summer menu: savour a Mediterranean flatbread platter starter paired with a flight of three rosés, a charcuterie and crudités platter with three vibrant white wines, and finish with a pavlova platter accompanied by three exquisite MCCs. The cost is R495 per person. Pre-booking is advised via www.stellenview.co.za as seating is limited.

FRIDAY 29 NOVEMBER

Stellenbosch: The Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra (CPO) has opened the dress rehearsal for the sold-out annual tribute concert to the late philanthropist Huberte Rupert to the public. The rehearsal of Beethoven’s Fifth, featuring CPO principal guest conductor Bernhard Gueller and piano virtuoso Qden Blaauw, will be held at the Endler Hall at 16:00. Unreserved tickets cost R75 each and can be booked through Webtickets and Artscape Dial-A-Seat on 021 421 7695. The doors for the rehearsal performance will open at 15:45.

SATERDAG 30 NOVEMBER

Stellenbosch: Die Evangelies-Lutherse gemeente Stellenbosch-Somerset-Wes bied van 10:00 tot 14:00 die jaarlikse Duitse Kersmark in Hofmeyrstraat 26 aan. Soos altyd bied die mark ’n geleentheid vir Kersinkopies met ’n Europese inslag met handgemaakte Kersversierings en adventkranse, geskenkartikels, Bratwurst en aartappelslaai, Kersgebak en ander Duitse lekkernye. Toegang is gratis. Stuur e-pos na info@lutheranstellenbosch.co.za, skakel 021 887 5030 of besoek www.lutheranstellenbosch.co.za vir meer inligting.

Stellenbosch: Die ATKV-Crescendo vier sy 50ste verjaardag met ’n spesiale konsert, ATKV Crescendo GOUD, by die Daisy Jones-teater. Crescendo-bekendes soos Karin Hougaard, Petronel Baard en Rouel Beukes sal saam met meer onlangse bekendes soos Selby Williams, Lucia Poggenpoel en Alzanley Lizemore musikale huldeblyke bring aan kunstenaars soos Anneli van Rooyen, Jak de Priester en Rina Hugo wie se musikale loopbane met die hulp van Crescendo vlerke gekry het. Besoek www.crescendo.org.za vir kaartjies. Standaard-kaartjies kos R250 en vir R500 kan jy ’n eksklusiewe BBP-ervaring kry, waar jy onder meer voor en ná die vertoning versnaperings en ’n glasie van die ATKV-Crescendo se eksklusiewe wynreeks saam met die kunstenaars kan geniet. BBP-kaartjie­houers kan ook uitsien na ’n wyn-en- whiskey-proegeleentheid.

SATURDAY 7 DECEMBER

Johannesdal: Be part of the enthusiastic community building up the Argentine tango at Die Boekklub off the Helshoogte Pass from 15:00 to 18:00. The event is organised by an organisation dedicated to building the Argentine tango dance and music community in the Boland and celebrating Afro-Argentine artistic culture. The event is open to newcomers and experienced dancers. There will be a lesson from 15:00 to 16:30, followed by a practica until 18:00. The cost is R150 for both sessions or R50 for the practica only. For more information or to reserve your place, send an email to wikus.engelbrecht@gmail.com.

Idasvallei: Die derde jaarlikse braai-byeenkoms van die Hoërskool Lückhoff-alumnigroep word om 14:00 by die skool in Bloekomlaan gehou. Alle oudleerders word genooi om die geselligheid by te woon. Neem jou eie vleis, drankies, stoele en gazebo’s saam. Hout, kole en water sal verskaf word. Toegang beloop R50 per persoon; parkering is gratis. Kontak Stan Amos by 082 464 6283 of Fatieg Henry by 082 958 9309 vir meer inligting.

Stellenbosch: Burgers and Beats returns to Middelvlei Wine Farm with live entertainment by duo James Stewart and John Ellis. Sit back, relax and enjoy a bit of the farm lifestyle away from the hustle and bustle of the Stellenbosch nightlife. Wine plays the starring role, but for their meals, guests will enjoy a delicious home-made beef cheeseburger, served with chips and a glass of Middelvlei wine, while being kept entertained. The cost per person is R360. Children under 12 years only pay R90 for a hamburger, chips and juice. Groups of 10 adults or more will qualify for a 10% discount when booking. Middelvlei wines will also be available to purchase. Space is limited; book your place on middelvleiwines@gmail.com or 021 883 2565.

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