If you missed the last two chic Jozi dinners and want a modern Jozi-style dining experience amongst the turbines of Joburg’s first Power Station, round up a group of friends and book a table or 6 or more for February 25th. Three course meal, cash bar R250 per person. RSVP Hazel Ndebele 087 310 3888 [...]

The Market Theatre now offers a dinner package for their loyal patrons. For only R120 you can book for any production of your choice at the Market Theatre and a meal at The Market Bar and Bistro, the restaurant inside the Market Theatre complex. Bookings for the dinner package close at 10h00 every Thursday morning. [...]

I remember seeing this play decades ago and was completely bowled over by Buckland’s consummate stage presence and acting ability. It has stuck vividly in mind and I will certainly be going to see the return along with two other one-man plays.
Janet Buckland directs all three plays – The Ugly Noo Noo, Between The Teeth [...]

Songs of Migration, a musical tribute to the great songs of migrants across the African continent, has been created by trumpeter, composer and lyricist Hugh Masekela and written and directed by award-winning director James Ngcobo. It features the multi-talented and soulful Sibongile Khumalo. D uring the late 19th century, indigenous people started to migrate to [...]

See http://www.jhblive.com/news/arts-and-culture/force_behind_newtown_heritage_trail_recognized/55356

Anglo- Gold Ashanti has done an amazing job of redeveloping Joburg’s first power station, including the orginal space which housed the massive turbines.  Located in Newtown this development is a very succesful example of sustainable and sensitive adaptive re-use of  industrial heritage. I have written about this before: http://lizatlancaster.co.za/blog/the-old-and-the-new-more-on-anglogold-ashantis-turbine-square    If you missed the last evening at [...]

See Robyn Sassen’s review http://www.artlink.co.za/news_article.htm?contentID=25438

Celebrating and showcasing the sounds of SA with performances by the likes of The Parlotones,  Jozi, Karen Zoid and many more. Tuesday to Sunday, Jun 15-Jul 11. Jun 26: Steve Hofmeyr Jun 27: RJ Benjamin Jun 29: Zindala Zombili African Dancers Jun 30: Jozi Jul 1: Bongo Maffin Jul 2 & 3: The Parlotones Jul 4: [...]

Hear the small fan park at Melrose Arch is great: big Jol and big screen. 10 minutes from Liz at Lancaster; Soweto fan Fest a blast and Public viewing at ‘Saints’ [St Stithians College Randburg] also excellent vibe.  Need to book tickets for Monte Casino viewings. Haven’t yet heard from people who have been to [...]

Two FIFA Fan Fests™ will be held in Johannesburg.  There is free entrance;  all matches are broadcast live . There are high quality giant screens. The FIFA Fan Fest™ is an all day event .Prior to and after matches, the stage/screen is used for entertainment programmes.  Food, beverage and Official Licensed Products are all available on-site [...]