Diarize the 14th August as Goodman Gallery (163 Jan Smuts Ave cr Chester Rd) , is holding an auction of extraordinary South African art works – both contemporary and historical.  Some really great names will be up for sale.  For full information see http://www.arttimes.co.za/news_read.php?news_id=4597 

Watershed Concert  Sunday 12th June 13-1500 
Vivere Sunday 26th June Vivere meaning ‘Alive’ in Italian, is a production consisting of a powerful duo, Jannie Moolman and Joseph Clark. It is an ultimate cross over show, featuring musical assortments such as opera, rock, pop, blues and a handful of other musical genres.
Zebra & Giraffe Concert Sunday 10th [...]

In 2008 Managing Diretctor and developer Jonathan Liebmann purchased the old DF Corlett Construction offices and warehouses and worked with architect Enrico Daffonchio on converting them into the space that is now Arts on Main – a mix of galleries,  [Goodman Gallery, David Krut, Seipel, Goethe Institut] private artist studios, [Kentridge, Leiberman, amongst others] advertising [...]

 
 
Gary Stephens charcoal and mixed media work of hairstyles is showing on an exhibition entitled Braid.  So include it in a visit to the Jan Smuts Art Strip (see other blog posts for further exhibitions close by).  Closes on 27th June. Gallery Momo 52 7th Ave Parktown North 011 327 3247.  

Ann Gollifer’s works exhibition Living on the Horizon is a tribute to the novelist Bessie Head and comprises a new series of large format paintings dealing with colour, space and expansiveness. Gollifer writes: ‘I wanted to make landscapes that might capture the Botswana skies and my long love affair with the horizon, revealed to me over the past [...]

Don’t forget about the Friday lunchtime classical concerts at the Old Mutual Theatre on the Square. They run from 12.45 to 2pm and at a cost R30 are really great value.  You can email theatreonthesquare@gmail.com for more info.

Now you’ll be able to find them at the Pirate’s Sports Club on 4th Ave Ext, Parkhurst.  Starting at 8h30, you will be assured of finding a great variety of the freshest foodstuffs to eat at the market, or to take home.   There is plenty of space for kids to play, while adutls can enjoy a relaxed [...]

See http://www.jhblive.com/reviews/adventure/a_walk_on_the_wild_side/68982

Listen to Hot Club d’Afriques, a Gypsy Swing Jazz band while enjoying a tapas spread    3.30 – 6pm @ R250/p head To book  catherine@gingko.co.za    011 4863361

The highlight has to be ‘The concert’ on 13th Feb. For those like me without tickets, eat your hearts out  that you’ll be missing the event of the year -  U2 on Sunday night at Soccer City stadium. For the adrenalin junkies the Orlando Cooling Towers in Soweto is open for night bungee jumping tonight [...]