IT’S a bit of a tired phrase to say a play or a show or a movie is a “must see”, or “if you only see one thing this year” – it’s the end of September Edna, what have you been doing? – but seriously, I urge and encourage you to see The Promise at […]
EXCITEMENT is building in the Breede River Valley in anticipation of a rare musical event. For the first time, the popular Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra will perform in Robertson, at the Oos-Kerk on Sunday 8 October, at 3pm. To add to the significance of this event, the sparkling music programme is presented in aid of […]
LA GALLERIA in McGregor is proud to present COALESCENCE, a group exhibition featuring five McGregor-based artists: Joni-Leigh Doran, Richard Joshua, James de Knoop, Mark Chipps, and Dani’s Photos. Opening on 7 October 2023, this exhibition offers a unique opportunity to experience McGregor through the perspectives of these local artists. Each artist has interpreted their village […]
STELLENBOSCH Craft Drinks Festival returns to the annual events calendar on 7 October 2023 in the scenic Jan Marais Nature Reserve. Gates open at 11am and it promises to be a day filled with the best in craft beer, distilled beverages (non-alcoholic options are available), artisanal food options and live music to keep your foot […]
JOHNNIE WALKER, headline sponsor at the popular Rocking The Daisies music festival hosted annually in the Cape Town winelands, has placed big bets behind trailblazing women in music and entertainment for the 2023 instalment. Events take place in Cape Town 17 – 19 November (postponed due to flooding), and Joburg 19 November. The Scottish whisky […]
CRITICALLY acclaimed local playwright Werner Asher Steffen brings a new play to the stage of Milnerton Playhouse from September 29 to October 14. The world premiere of When the Dead Arrived is directed by Anton Schӓfer. The story questions humanity and our reactions when a global crisis hits. A mysterious mutated virus breaks out and, […]
WHEN it opened back in 2020, Yama Asian Eatery was called Yama Sushi Emporium, and that’s what it was, bringing the first top-quality sushi to the Franschhoek village. It is still the premier sushi restaurant on the main road but it also offers so much more. As the website says, “The restaurant takes on a […]
EMBARK on a culinary journey this Heritage Day weekend at beyond restaurant, the country counterpart to FYN’s urban refinement. Set within the scenic and historic Buitenverwachting Estate, established in 1796, beyond presents a celebration of this cherished annual occasion. A first for the restaurant, beyond will be unveiling a full tasting menu inspired by the […]
WHEN cellarmaster of Krone Cap Classique, Rudiger Gretschel, returned home from a trip to France he was inspired by the grower champagne movement. “We set out to make site-specific Cap Classique a first for South Africa,” he says. “It had to be Blanc de Blancs. We knew we could express the terroir better with Chardonnay […]
ON Wednesday 27 September, from 5.30pm to 8pm, have a magical, open-air, picnic-style evening, enjoying the enchanting sounds of celebrated South African electric cellist, Carol Thorns, as she performs within her iconic bubble. The event will take place at the picturesque La Roche Estate in Franschhoek, offering breathtaking vistas of mountains and vineyards. The proceeds from this […]