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Breaking the Habit Film Premiere

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Local Filmmaker and Photographer, Ryan Moss presents the premier of his documentary called "Breaking the Habit" at Bridge Street Brewery on Sunday, 5 March at 18:00. This powerful story is the journey of Bboying and breakdancing professional, Cheslyn Meyer is captured in the Northern Areas of Port Elizabeth to inspire the community and help save the youth from the daily challenges that they face there. The latest offering from Urban Cowboys in association with Pastor Justin Oliphant from … [Read more...] about Breaking the Habit Film Premiere

Celebrating the life and times of Doc Mkhonto

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The PE Opera House in its tradition in honouring living legends from the likes of acclaimed actress Nomhle Nkonyeni to theatre legends Atholl Fugard, Dr John Kani and Winston Ntshona will this year be celebrating the life and times of the iconic Choirmaster Kholekile Doc Mkhonto. This moving tribute is a collaboration between the PE Opera House and the Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture, supported by NEMCA will be taking place this Sunday 26 February featuring performances from 3 … [Read more...] about Celebrating the life and times of Doc Mkhonto

Tannie Evita chats about her formative years and Hasie

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MyPE sat down with Tannie Evita Bezuidenhout ahead of her three shows at The Boardwalk on 16, 17 and 18 February 2017 and asked her a few questions (replies in the video below, questions below the video): Tannie Evita chats to MyPE In the backdrop to your Evita's Free Speech Videos on YouTube I recognise Tutu, Zuma, Zille (maybe?) and Malema - now who are other people depicted? * How did you meet your husband Dr Bezuidenhout? How did he propose to you? Where did you honeymoon? … [Read more...] about Tannie Evita chats about her formative years and Hasie

Casper De Vries to perform extra show

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Buoyed by overwhelming demand, comedian, Casper De Vries, will be performing an extra show when he visits Port Elizabeth next week. The first show on 23 February is already sold out and tickets to the second show on the 24th are now available at Computicket for R120 to R140 per person. Both shows will take place at the Boardwalk Amphitheatre at 20h00. "We are pleased to confirm that Casper de Vries will be performing an extra show following the sell out of the first show on the 23rd of … [Read more...] about Casper De Vries to perform extra show

Tumi Morake PG16

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One of South Africa's most formidable comediennes, Tumi Morake, has embarked on her first official national tour with her latest show, Tumi or Not Tumi and will venture to Port Elizabeth in March 2017. Her show takes place at the Boardwalk on the 3rd. The show follows her journey as she tries to find herself in the schizophrenia of motherhood, wifehood and South African-hood amidst being the Queen of Comedy. Morake made history in 2016 when she became the first female to be crowned Comic of … [Read more...] about Tumi Morake PG16

Crochet granny shares passion with younger generation – YouTube

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Sheila Marriot, 80, has already contributed to two Guinness World Records for handmade blankets. Now, this Port Elizabeth granny is working towards a third record – the World’s Largest Portrait Blanket, made under the auspices of the 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day - and she’s teaching the children in her complex a skill in the process. … [Read more...] about Crochet granny shares passion with younger generation – YouTube

From one hilarious SONA to another with Tannie Evita

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“Tannie Evita” to deliver State of the Nation Address at The Boardwalk Hilarious Afrikaans socialite and self-proclaimed political activist, Evita Bezuidenhout, is headed straight from Luthuli House to The Boardwalk in February 2017 to enlighten, entertain and inspire fans. For over 30 years, Evita, known as the most famous “white woman” in the country, has been a part of the lives of all South Africans, addressing often-sensitive and topical issues with humour and grace. She has posed … [Read more...] about From one hilarious SONA to another with Tannie Evita

The Great Moscow Circus – Ten years later in Port Elizabeth

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A decade since its last sellout tour to South Africa, The Great Moscow Circus is back in the country and will hit Port Elizabeth from 23 February to 26 February 2017. The all new, sensational summer spectacular features a myriad of circus superstars from around the world performing thrilling acts that will have audiences on the edges of their seats. With the funniest clowns, most daring acrobats, death-defying daredevils, aerial artists, balancers, jugglers and so much more all under the … [Read more...] about The Great Moscow Circus – Ten years later in Port Elizabeth

From PE: FiveSidedDice – Something Speaks To Me

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FiveSidedDice is an experimental punk solo project from Port Elizabeth, South Africa which was started in 2008. Currently working towards attaining his degree in music technology after having done a year of a general diploma in music, the journey of FiveSidedDice remains ongoing and the sound ever-changing and evolving. This musical journey is accompanied by angst, insight, raw emotion and occasional humor. FiveSidedDice is influenced by: Various sub-genres and fusion genres of Punk; Various … [Read more...] about From PE: FiveSidedDice – Something Speaks To Me

Wolf speaks on why not doing features “willingly” and talks about upcoming single.

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A recent dispute with local artists had Ya'llKnow Wolf back to the drawing board after Wolf refused to do music with unknown artists from the bay. We all know how the rappers "commercial trap style" reflects on the life he's living, so it is just exceptional that any artists need to put a name for themselves out there without having to ride someone else's wave. In an recent interview with the rapper questioned about why not having any features on he's mixtape and he's upcoming material he … [Read more...] about Wolf speaks on why not doing features “willingly” and talks about upcoming single.

A Valentines Evening with Judy Boucher

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This Valentine's Day is filled with love, classic romance and a splash of reggae as internationally renowned artist, Judy Boucher, takes to the stage at the Boardwalk International Convention Center on 14 February 2017. Setting the mood with her number one hits, "Can't be with you tonight", "Dreaming of a little island", "Tears on my pillow" and many other favourites, this reggae and R&B singer will undoubtedly stir up emotion in adoring fans and have them swaying along to her beautiful, … [Read more...] about A Valentines Evening with Judy Boucher