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Five Technology Advancements Changing the Face of Tourism

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The ease of technology has completely revolutionized the tourism industry. One no longer needs to go any further than their smartphone to plan and book a complete holiday. Wiza Nyondo, Head of Tourism at FNB Business says "technology has made the hospitality, transport and tour operator sectors more efficient and competitive. These sectors have gained an international reach, with a consumer that now has a multitude of options globally for a holiday destination, literally at their … [Read more...] about Five Technology Advancements Changing the Face of Tourism

Worth a Visit: NMMU Masters Graduate Exhibition

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Three NMMU Masters students are currently hosting a group exhibition showcasing their artworks at the NMMU Art Gallery in Bird Street. Works from Jonathan van der Walt, René Pirie and Mellaney Ruiters are currently on show. The exhibition officially opened to invited guests on Friday the 24th of February 2017 at the NMMU Bird Street Art Gallery in Central, Port Elizabeth. It is currently on show at the gallery until Friday the 24th of March 2017, gallery viewing times – weekdays: 09h30 – … [Read more...] about Worth a Visit: NMMU Masters Graduate Exhibition

Student Art Exhibition – Spectrum: Light, Sound and Colour

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The opening of the group exhibition, Spectrum: Light, Sound and Colour, presented by the collective Cross Spectrum, was held on 7 March 2017 at the Kamva Leadership Insitute at 56 Mackay St, Richmond Hill, Port Elizabeth. The exhibition showcased new and recent fine art graduates. Cross Spectrum formed out of the artists' desire to display their graduate work which they were previously unable to present to the public. The artists featured are Demi Adams, Jubilee Edwards, Ntobeko Mjijwa, Megan … [Read more...] about Student Art Exhibition – Spectrum: Light, Sound and Colour

Attend the PEoples Port Festival and Win

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The PEoples Port Festival is being held in the Port of Port Elizabeth on the weekend of 25 and 26 March 2017. Entrance is FREE to all the exhibitions, movies, displays and entertainment (See Mafikizolo and Mobi Dixon for free) - you only need food and beverage money. And, the Algoa Bay Yacht Club just upped it a notch - enter our free draw below and you could win a meal and drinks for two at the highly rated Chartroom Restaurant. ABYC, NSRI and PEDSAC members who enter this … [Read more...] about Attend the PEoples Port Festival and Win

Avoiding Arts Festival #FOMO

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To avoid a big dose of Festival #FOMO, it’s time to start planning for a trip to the country’s biggest bucket-list cultural and social celebration, The National Arts Festival. This year’s Festival takes place from the 29th June till 9th July. Spanning eleven days, the Festival is held in the Eastern Cape city of Grahamstown, the population of which is boosted by tens of thousands of visitors who buy around 220 000 tickets. For many it’s an annual pilgrimage and with so many artists, crews and … [Read more...] about Avoiding Arts Festival #FOMO

Karlien van Jaarsveld – One Night Only in PE

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Karlien van Jaarsveld, one of South Africa’s most successful performers and the darling of the Afrikaans music industry, is headed Port Elizabeth to perform for her local fans at the Boardwalk during the upcoming school holidays. She takes to the stage at the Boardwalk Amphitheatre for a one night only concert on 13 April 2017. “Jackals Trou met Wolf se Vrou”, “Beter as Liefde” and “Geskeurde Jeans en Woorde” are just some of her hits fans can look forward to hearing. She will also be … [Read more...] about Karlien van Jaarsveld – One Night Only in PE

Baranov Siblings to Perform in Port Elizabeth

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The Port Elizabeth Music Society presents Russian violinist, ANDREY BARANOV and his sister and pianist MARIA BARANOVA, who will perform at the NMMU South Campus Auditorium on Monday, 20 March 2017 at 19h30. They will be playing the Devil’s Trill by Tartini, Campanella op. 7 by Paganini, Tzigane by Ravel, and many other well-known pieces. This is a concert that should definitely not be missed. Tickets will be available at the door; R85 for adults, R70 for pensioners, R35 for students and R30 for … [Read more...] about Baranov Siblings to Perform in Port Elizabeth

The People’s Port Festival will open a world of entertainment and education

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On March 25th and 26th, the public will have free access to the Port of Port Elizabeth, and will be able to experience the port like never before. The first People's Port Festival will allow visitors to step inside the theatre of port operations, and experience the lifestyle and opportunities the waterfront development offers the city of Port Elizabeth. "Our port, is a melting pot of cultures and nationalities and as such is a focal point in so many ways for so many people," explains … [Read more...] about The People’s Port Festival will open a world of entertainment and education

ANC Regional Elective Conference underway in Port Elizabeth – Video

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The ANC's Regional Elective Conference is finally underway in Port Elizabeth. It follows months of postponements due to branches failing to convene their general meetings or meeting a quorum. Party leaders spent much of their time locked in meetings behind close doors, delaying the start of the conference. … [Read more...] about ANC Regional Elective Conference underway in Port Elizabeth – Video

A Tribute to ‘The Boss’

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USA born, Wayne Kallis, is the “boss” fronting the seven piece band that pays tribute to the legendary Bruce Springsteen at The Boardwalk this month. Together with Centerstage’s talented band, he will bring to life on stage Springsteen’s most memorable hits at the Boardwalk Amphitheatre on 24 and 25 March 2017. Kallis is a firm Eastern Cape favourite, having played a role in the majority of the hit Centrestage review shows. Kallis amuses and impresses with his uncanny vocal impressions. … [Read more...] about A Tribute to ‘The Boss’

Local DJ’s on the SAMA 23 adjudication panel

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Algoa FM's Charl Leslie and Jacque Arendt have both been selected to be a part of the adjudication panel for the 23rd Annual South African Music Awards. The SAMAs is South Africa's premier annual music awards event. It recognises the accomplishments and celebrates the diversity of the South African recording industry. It will be tenth year that Arendt has been a part of the adjudication process for the SAMAs. "This year I'll be judging the category, Best Contemporary Afrikaans Album. I … [Read more...] about Local DJ’s on the SAMA 23 adjudication panel

Entries for annual Lilizela Tourism Awards open

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The Department of Tourism has called on outstanding businesses in the tourism industry to submit their entries for the 5th annual Lilizela Tourism Awards which opened on 1 March 2017. Tourism businesses ranging from accommodation establishments and tourist guides to visitor attractions, may enter the 2017 Lilizela Tourism Awards in a range of categories which will be judged by a panel of industry professionals, as well as by a public vote. These categories include service excellence, … [Read more...] about Entries for annual Lilizela Tourism Awards open

Grahamstown’s 11 Days of Amazing

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The world’s arts spotlight will fall once more on Grahamstown from 29 June – 9 July 2017 as the National Art’s Festival’s presents a ‘window into the soul’ of South Africa’s artists through a varied and exciting programme of performances. The Festival has long been a cultural pilgrimage for artists and audiences wanting to immerse themselves in multiple genres of theatre and art, soaking up the small-town atmosphere and passionate post-theatre debates. And this year organisers are flagging a … [Read more...] about Grahamstown’s 11 Days of Amazing