Friday March 12 , 2010
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Thabazimbi Game and Tourism Expo (29 April to 1 May)

Picture 026.jpgSunny afternoons amid the bushveld’s beauty of the North-west means only one thing: it’s time for the 27th annual Thabazimbi Game and Tourism Expo from 29 April to 1 May. Like previous years it promises to be a festive affair with loads of top notch artists and exciting activities to look forward too.
   

International Day of Francophonie 2010 at Alliance Francaise Johannesburg (28 March)

Francophonie_2010.jpgEvery year in March, as part of the international day of Francophonie, the French Embassy and its co-operation and cultural network invite all francophiles to celebrate the Francophone culture and the French language – a communication and social cohesion tool as well as a vector of personal expression and professional development.
   

Smirnoff Experience Presents H20 Beyond Borders – Powered by 5FM (27 March)

H20_Beyond_Borders.jpgH2O is without question South Africa's premier outdoor dance party and Africa's most prominent, electronic music event! Staged bi-annually at Wild Waters H2O was originally created as a pure dance music festival in 1999.
   

Naledi King launches her debut album at Wits Theatre (25 - 26 March)

Naledi_King_4.jpgDiscover an exciting new talent on the local music scene on 25 and 26 March 2010, when Naledi King performs at the Wits Theatre in a celebration of womanhood and artistic spirit.
   

Kurt Schoonraad's Spiders & Mayonnaise at The Fringe at Joburg Theatre (13 - 25 April)

Kurt_Schoonraad_stars_in_Spiders_and_Mayonnaise___poster_pic_2.jpgAfter sell out seasons in his hometown, audiences in Johannesburg now get the chance to enjoy Cape Town’s funnyman KURT SCHOONRAAD for the first time in his hilarious one-man comedy show SPIDERS & MAYONNAISE, performing at The Fringe at the JoBurg Theatre for a short 2 week season from 13th April 2010.
   

Wits Arts and Literature Experience 2010 promises to deliver “arts on the edge” (21 - 24 April)

WALE_Festival1.jpgIt’s just under two months until the 2010 Wits Arts and Literature Experience gets underway – and already the programme is set to make good on WALE’s promise to deliver “arts on the edge”.

Now in its third year, WALE takes place from April 21st to 24th at various venues on the Wits campus which is situated in the heart of Johannesburg’s burgeoning Braamfontein precinct.
   

Richard Loring's African Footprint at Emperors Palace during the FIFA 2010 World Cup (27 May - 20 June)

African Footprint - stick dance scene.jpgGreat news for those who missed “African Footprint” or wish to see it again! “African Footprint”, which has left its footprint in the dusty plains of the USA, the walls of China, the throbbing streets of India, the snow of Canada and the vibrant walkways of Europe, returns to South Africa to celebrate its 10th Anniversary on home soil with a four-week season at Theatre of Marcellus, Emperors Palace, from the 27th May 2010.
   

Sing - Afrikaans period dark comedy at the State Theatre (11 - 28 March)

Sing-Production_Pic_3.JPGThe pantaloons are being primed and the ruffs are being ruffled, as the Afrikaans period dark comedy Sing prepares to take Pretoria by storm from 11 to 28 March 2010.
   

Like Cain and Abel - a Play exploring being black and gay (10 - 21 March)

Daniel Mooi and Siyabona Hlatshwayo.jpgGay and bisexual people still raise eyebrows – especially in black African communities. This intolerance forms the subject of the thought-provoking play Like Cain and Abel, showing at the Windybrow Theatre from 10 to 21 March 2010.
   

South African Musicians open their Hearts for Haiti benefit concert (21 March)

07_RAINBOW_TENORS_BEST_.jpgAn array of South Africa’s premier music stars have signed up to sing at the Making a Difference 4 Haiti Benefit Concert, being held at Carnival City on Sunday, 21 March 2010.
   

SADC Women in Theatre and Dance Festival 2010, being held from at Newtown’s Market Theatre Laboratory (9 to 13 March)

Mantsopa3.jpgAre women still being sidelined in the arts? Debate and entertainment top the agenda at the Celebrating SADC Women in Theatre and Dance Festival, being held from 9 to 13 March 2010 at Newtown’s Market Theatre Laboratory.
   

The Great Moscow Circus - The Russians are coming! Joburg & Cape Town in March and April

The_Great_Moscow_Circus_logo.jpgFrom the country that gave us Tshaikovsky, Pushkin and Pavlova, now comes the Great Moscow Circus.  Billed as one of the finest circuses in the world, each performance will keep audiences on the edge of their seats with breathtaking acrobatic, aerobic and juggling feats.
   

Afro-soul diva to rock Jozi when Motown meets Sophiatown… in Newtown at the Bassline (5 March)

Nomfusi_july_09_press_mic.jpgIf Sophiatown was a suburb of Detroit, Nomfusi would probably be its most iconic citizen. Seemlessly fusing Motown with African jazz from the 60’s, with a voice as big as Tina Turner and songs that speak for the people, this pint sized diva is going places.
   

Bridal Africa Expo to acknowledge excellence at the Sandton Convention Centre (6 - 7 November)

F_ Wilson_ Fashion_ Design.JPGFor the first time ever in South African bridal history, a bridal exhibition will both acknowledge and award local specialist bridal designers and couturiers. The launch of the Bridal Africa Specialist Designer Award, to be hosted at Bridal Africa at Sandton Convention Centre on the 6th and 7th of November 2010, will see exhibiting SA designers design a “Red Carpet Showstopper” for a SA celebrity of their choice. The designer who delivers the best interpretation will win an international travel trip for two and can choose between London, Paris, New York, Hong Kong or Dubai.
   

Auditions for The Peoples Theatre Production - The Jungle Book

Jungel_book_small.jpgThe Peoples Theatre are looking for children to audition their first production of the year “The Jungle Book” , they are looking for girls aged between 8 – 10 and boys aged between the 9 – 12.
   

National Children's Theatre Workshops - First Term (30 January - 13 March)

Logo.jpgTheatre is thrills, lights, laughter and tremendous fun.  It’s imagination, magic……… and excitement! The National Children’s Theatre Workshops (NCT) are directed by multi-award winning Joyce Levinsohn, who has had many years experience in bringing theatrical arts alive, while the NCT’s highly experienced, dedicated and specialist teacher/actors facilitate the workshops.
   

Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra’s first symphony season to feature Local and International Soloists (10 February - 18 March)

jpo_logo_goodjpo.jpgThe Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra’s first symphony season for 2010, from 10 February to 18 March, offers audiences a varied bouquet of music delights as well as exceptional local and international soloists.
   

Applications invited for Meridian 2010 Senior Leadership Programme!

Common_Purpose_SA.jpgLeaders from all over Gauteng are coming together to think about what the future holds for the region and how they can shape it in 2010.
   

Jazz and African Music Nights on Friday nights in the Rendezvous Theatre in Pretoria

SA_State_Theatre_Logo.jpgThe State Theatre again ended 2009 on a high note with its annual  Mzansi Fela Festival. The curtain goes up in February when we will host Jazz and African Music Nights every weekend until the end of the year.
   

Peoples Theatre announces crackerjack 2010 line-up

Production_pic_5.jpgThe Peoples Theatre is plunging into 2010 with a flourish, with The Jungle Book, Cinderella, Spot’s Birthday Party and More Adventures of Noddy all on the entertainment menu.
   

Great Moscow Circus returns to South Africa with shows in Joburg and Cape Town (26 March - 27 April)

The_Great_Moscow_Circus_logo.jpgThe Great Moscow Circus is back with some of the greatest circus performers in the world, to offer families in South Africa the best in thrills, action, comedy and excitement.
   

The 30th Anniversary SA National Community Theatre Association 2010 Annual Theatre Festival in Secunda (14 - 28 June)

sancta_logo.gifThe 30th Anniversary SA National Community Theatre Association 2010 Annual Theatre Festival is taking place at The Johannes Stegman Theatre Secunda from 14-28th June 2010.
   

André Rieu and the Johann Strauss Orchestra to Tour South Africa (24 April - 2 May)

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Andre_Rieu_Live_in_cocert.jpgChristmas comes early this year for fans of one of the world’s most popular performers. André Rieu together with his Johann Strauss Orchestra and many soloists will take to the stage with an enchanting new show guaranteed to turn every audience member into a lifelong fan.
   

The South African Ballet Theatre offers Xmas Special on tickets for Carmen and Swan Lake at Joburg Theatre (

SA_Ballet_Theatre_Swan.jpgThe South African Ballet Theatre (SABT) announced that although debt-free, it is facing severe financial challenges and, if substantial immediate funding is not found, then the Board will have to take robust action to preserve the integrity of the Company.
   

Israeli counter-tenor David D’Or SA Tour has been postponed, no dates supplied

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PLEASE NOTE: The Embassy of Israel regrets to inform you that due to circumstances beyond their control, they have had to postpone David D’Or’s tour to South Africa. The concerts were scheduled to take place at Regina Mundi Church on 25 October and at the State Theatre, Pretoria on 27 October.

   

The Winners of the 12th Annual Business Day Basa Awards - 2009

BASA Logo.jpgFourteen flourishing and innovative business and arts partnerships were  lauded at the 12th Annual Business Day BASA Awards, supported by Anglo American.
   

Lucky Fish Music Festival Postponed till September 2010

Logo.jpgAuthentic Ideas and Route 28 Resort; the organisers of the Lucky Fish Music Festival, regret to announce the postponement of this year’s event until September 2010.

The Lucky Fish Music Festival was scheduled to take place from 3 – 6 September this year at the Route 28 Resort in Jagfontein, it has now been rescheduled to 2 – 5 September 2010 for economic reasons.
   

Franschhoek Literary Festival Blessed by Book weather and good ticket sales

The recent Franschhoek Literary Festival (FLF) saw ticket sales up by approximately 50%, and about 3 000 visitors despite the pouring rain.

And what a weekend it was!  Howling wind and 100mm of rain, swiftly-running gutters, mud everywhere – aptly renamed “book weather”.

   

Winners of the 2009 National Eisteddfod Academy Awards

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Top youth performers in the arts were rewarded at the sixth annual National Eisteddfod Academy Awards which was presented at the Arts Centre of the University of Johannesburg on Saturday 16 May.
   

Private Sector Investment in the Johannesburg Inner City

Investment in the Inner City is booming thanks to the continuous hard work by the Central Johannesburg Partnership (CJP) and the Johannesburg Inner City Business Coalition (JICBC).

A study recently completed by the CJP reveals that members of the JICBC have invested nearly R4 billion between 2006 to date in the Inner City of Johannesburg. The study, completed by Hans Jooste, General Manager of the CJP, also indicates that capital investment by the private sector in public space and including joint ventures is sitting at a staggering R27,4 million from 2006 to date. Further investment of R120 million in the public space is planned over the next three years.
   

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