The Maropeng Visitor Centre recently launched a new walking tour to give amateur paleoanthropologists insight into the exciting fossil record to be found in the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site.    The new half-day tour called Bone Detectives is an introduction to human evolution and how fossils provides clues about our ancestors who lived millions [...]

The fossils of Australopithecus sediba are to be exhibited once again at Maropeng,  from September 9 to September 26.   The adult female specimen, MH-2, will feature prominently in a new display called More secrets of sediba revealed, along with other fossils from the Malapa site in the Cradle of Humankind.     There will be tours which will be [...]

Eugenie Drakes fabulous local jewellery and beaded design shop is back again in Rosebank.  Piece can be found at  Shop 5 The Firs in Rosebank. Wonderful design and beautifully crafted items.  

Rosemary and Barbara about to tuck into traditional Ethiopian fare

 Following on Jonathan Liebmann’s development of the Maboneng precint in the south east of Joburg, with its flagship space Arts on Main, Braamfontein is also being revitalized. Nechama Brodie in her article entitled Regenerate Behaviour: Making the City Sexy,  in this week’s Mail and Guardian,  http://mg.co.za/article/2011-09-16-regenerate-behaviour-making-the-city-sexy, [...]

The fourth fair Joburg Art Fair is taking place from September 23 to 25.    Artlogic director Ross Douglas says: “By moving the fair to September we hope to contribute to what is becoming an art season in the city.”    About 23 galleries will be showcasing the work by their artists; some old favourites and some [...]

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Love the work on the invitation.  Exhibition runs until 17th October

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Carol Lee’s shows are always interesting and varied. This show entitled Alchemy has works by Guy Du Toit, Sarah Ballam, Kevin Collins, amongst others. This work entitled Deep Yellow Bowl is by Diane Mclean.  Exhibition runs from 17th to 25th September.

Launching 17 September 2011 with Art and Justice Tour 18 September  – Public Art walk with Guest Artist Marcus Neustetter . Mainstreetwalks is a concept that encourages people to rediscover the inner City and ultimately Johannesburg. The best way to explore these spaces, like any other city in the world, is by foot and public [...]

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Due to public demand following the sold out once-off concert in Cape Town in August 2011, Johnny Clegg will bring his 30th anniversary concert back to Johannesburg in November 2011. The original Juluka band will be reunited for this show only, performing the hit songs of Juluka and Johnny Clegg spanning his 30 year career on [...]