After the roaring success of their String Serenade concert, the Eastern Cape Philharmonic Orchestra is excited to present another musical event not to be missed. This time, winds, brass and percussion will join forces with the strings in a programme that celebrates the optimism and joy of life. Two Symphonies and a Tango pairs Mozart’s magnificent Jupiter Symphony with Schubert’s exciting Fifth Symphony. The programme concludes with a delectable tango by the king of this dance form, Astor … [Read more...] about Eastern Cape Philharmonic Orchestra Concert
Entertainment
Cooking With Conrad Gallagher – Favourite Recipes – The Salmon Rillette
New Weekly Food And Cooking Column, Cooking With Conrad Gallagher. Conrad Gallagher is a Michelin Star chef and author and is the owner of Off The Menu Food Emporium and Bistro Vin De Boeuf in St Francis Bay. Conrad won his Michelin Star when he was only 24 years old. We are very proud to have him writing for St Francis Today. Furthermore, this is his regular column, Cooking With Conrad Gallagher. In today’s column, Conrad gives us his recipe for the best selling dish – the Salmon Rillette For … [Read more...] about Cooking With Conrad Gallagher – Favourite Recipes – The Salmon Rillette
Cooking With Conrad Gallagher
A New Food And Cooking Column, Cooking With Conrad Gallagher.Conrad Gallagher is a Michelin Star chef and author and is the owner of Off The Menu Food Emporium and Bistro Vin De Boeuf in St Francis Bay. Conrad won his Michelin Star when he was only 24 years old. We chatted to him in our new column – Cooking With Conrad Gallagher – about his St Francis restaurants, and just how he is enjoying life in a small village. When did you win your Michelin Star, and where were you … [Read more...] about Cooking With Conrad Gallagher
Over The Edge Surf Movie, Starring Matt Bromley Is On Tour
Over The Edge Surf Movie, Starring Matt Bromley, Is On Tour Viewings and Q&A With Matt Bromley Across The Country Big wave surfer Matt Bromley from Cape Town is touring the country with his new movie, Over The Edge. Featuring some of the biggest waves and heaviest line-ups on the planet, the film documents Matt’s journey around the globe to find the biggest waves he can find and ride them. It features big wave footage from Cape Town, Ireland, Indonesia, Hawaii and more, and … [Read more...] about Over The Edge Surf Movie, Starring Matt Bromley Is On Tour
What an Operatic Debut and Treat!
The FIRST appearance on stage in an Opera Concert for this choral group blew audiences away – and rightly so.The PE Gilbert and Sullivan Society hosted their 5th Opera concert since the inaugural concert in 2015. Well known director and conductor Akhona Nkumanda approached the Society with a novel concept for this year’s concert. Nkhumanda has introduced some exceptional choral talent to the world of Opera and the ‘Love & War” presentation showcased these singers for the very first time on … [Read more...] about What an Operatic Debut and Treat!
Cellist Extraordinaire – Dr Thokozani Mhlambi
After a successful showcase in Durban and Cape Town, accomplished South African composer and cellist Dr Thokozani Mhlambi closes-off his South Africa circuit of concerts in Johannesburg later this month.The 35-year-old KwaZulu-Natal composer and cultural thinker will present his new material created in Paris as well as some of the favourites from his debut album in a must-see concert at The Linder Auditorium, in Parktown on Saturday 20 November. “Jozi is an eclectic place, with fast movements. … [Read more...] about Cellist Extraordinaire – Dr Thokozani Mhlambi
J-RYDER PSA
Hi, My name is Nkosomzi Damana also known as J-RYDER PSA I’m an artist from Gqeberha and I’m 25 years old. I started making music in 2013 at high school, I started writing after realizing I was shy and not articulate as much as I wanted to because of my low self esteem, writing was and is my safe space to write and express myself freely with no limitations. I came up with my stage name because I wanted a name that matches with my personality which is the RYDER but I decided to put Y (coz I’m … [Read more...] about J-RYDER PSA
Rediscover your Zing at Ama-Zing Addo
Ama-Zing Addo – counting down to a weekend of wine, food, music, gardens, arts and family fun Agri – Art – Adventure | 29-31 October 2021 From songs and stories with a South African cultural icon to up-and-coming young musical talent from Gqeberha, wine tasting with leading estates and hands-on cooking demonstrations, to talks for nature lovers and garden tours, and a market bustling with local produce and crafts, the organisers of Ama-Zing Addo have made sure there is something to entertain … [Read more...] about Rediscover your Zing at Ama-Zing Addo
“Troubles A’ Comin” – new Release by Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones today release the previously unheard track “Troubles A’ Comin” via Universal Music. The never-before-released song is set to feature on the upcoming, newly remastered 40th anniversary editions of chart-topping, multi-platinum 1981 album Tattoo You. “Troubles A’ Comin” is out today, September 30, listen here and watch the lyric video here.Troubles A’ Comin Originally recorded by the Stones in Paris in 1972 and now released for the very first time, “Troubles A’ Comin” is an … [Read more...] about “Troubles A’ Comin” – new Release by Rolling Stones
SA Celebrates World Tourism Day
South Africa on Monday joined the rest of the world in celebrating World Tourism Day.Tourism Month is the celebration of people, places and products. With people at the heart of its brand, South Africa boasts a wealth of diverse landscapes and cityscapes, populated with an array of tourism products to suit every traveller’s need. Tourism Deputy Minister Fish Mahlalela addressed the South African edition of World Tourism Day celebrations in Clarens in the Free State province – host of this year’s … [Read more...] about SA Celebrates World Tourism Day
The Jive Culture Shock
The massively popular and uniquely Capetonian musical production with Cape Minstrels & Malay Choirs, THE JIVE CULTURE SHOCK, returns for yet another season of dancing and performances, online – in association with Jive and YMA Consulting.Performed and filmed at the Artscape Theatre under strict Covid-19 protocols, THE JIVE CULTURE SHOCK musical production will stream online every Saturday during November 2021. Season one of this uniquely popular production introduced South African audiences … [Read more...] about The Jive Culture Shock
Key Gee – Performing Artist and Song Writer
Khumbulani George is a Musician based in 18 Rambatha Street, Nelson Mandela Bay. Khumbulani George says: Key Gee performing artist Song writter Rocording artist Been busy since I started taking lessons on how to produce and to be a composer. Years passed by while I was learning then I started to write my own songs. Currently under Cio Music productions and I just released the latest EP – Trap Day. Which I get a good feedback from the audience via social media … [Read more...] about Key Gee – Performing Artist and Song Writer
Pieter-Dirk – Filmmaker
Pieter-Dirk Steyn is a Film Directing based in Retief, Despatch, Nelson Mandela Bay. Pieter-Dirk Steyn says: I studied Drama and Theatre arts at UFS and then wen t on to do my honours in Film and visual media. me and a few friends then started our own youtube channel where we experimented on different filmmaking things, although due to as being scattered around South Africa at the moment things have slowed down significantly. From 2015 till 2017 worked as a sound tech for the Free State … [Read more...] about Pieter-Dirk – Filmmaker
Shoprite’s Master Butchers weigh in with top tips for Braai Day
South Africa’s Braai Day is a time of coming together around the fire to cook some of the country’s finest cuts of meat. And there are few better to offer tips on how to treat these than Shoprite’s crew of Master Butchers. A Master Butcher is a specialist who is conversant in meat processing practices from farm to fork. There are only five certified Master Butchers in South Africa, and all of them work for the Shoprite Group. Achieving Master Butcher status takes three years, and butchers … [Read more...] about Shoprite’s Master Butchers weigh in with top tips for Braai Day
A song for Loadshedding? If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power!
Halsey’s If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power – hailed as their best album yet by Pitchfork and Vulture and as “one of the best albums of the year” by Billboard – debuts at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Current Albums chart, marking their third consecutive release to top the tally. It’s the follow-up to the Platinum-certified Manic, released in January 2020. If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power also topped Billboard’s Alternative Albums, Vinyl Albums and Tastemaker Albums charts and claimed the #01 … [Read more...] about A song for Loadshedding? If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power!
