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MUSIC
Durban
Blue
Lagoon Indian Ocean Festival
Sat 6 Sep: 2pm until midnight: Blue Lagoon Lawns
Info: Seelan Archary, tel 031 539 7693 / 083 563 7367
A music concert will be held at the Blue Lagoon embracing all of
Durban’s cultures – traditional and contemporary with a
special emphasis on the youth. Music genres include Indian, modern,
folk, bhangra, kwaito and pantsula. The theme is “fusion”
combining different cultures and dance forms into an exciting new South
African voice with which we can all identify. The event will boast a
festival-like atmosphere with stalls offering food, craft, jewellery
and clothing.
Entry: Entrance is free and all are welcome. Bring fold up chairs.
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Durban
Meets
Cape Town Jazz Encounters
12 & 13 Sep: City Hall
Info: Martin James: tel 084 313 5502
A two day feast of Cape Town Jazz greats who come to make jazz magic in
Durban featuring the eclectic yet idiosyncratic guitar style of Allou
April; master saxophonist, singer and band leader Robbie Jansen; gifted
songwriter and saxophonist Moreira; and the vocal talents of Lesley
Kleinsmith, Vernon Castle and much-loved successful South African diva
Gloria Bosman. The evening concert will be repeated over two nights.
Entry: Tickets: R100 on 084 313 5502.
Cardinal’s
Concert
Fri 19 Sep @ 7pm: Emmanuel Cathedral
Emmanuel Cathedral – tel 031: 031 306 3595
The KZN Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Naum Rousine will
perform a programme of sacred and classical music in the beautiful
surroundings of the Emmanuel Cathedral in the presence of Cardinal
Wilfred Napier. The Claremont Community Choir who won the 2007 National
Choir Festival, will perform alongside opera students and soloists. The
programme is looking to include works by Handel, Mozart, Schubert,
Vivaldi, Haydn and Vaughn-Williams.
Funds raised from this concert go towards the upkeep of the Cathedral instruments.
Entry: R40. Tickets from cathedral office or at the door
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Bay of Plenty
Festival
19 / 20
/ 21
Sep: North Beach
Bay of Plenty Music Festival:
Celebrating 40 years of Durban Music
Saturday: 2:30pm until 10pm
Sunday 10am until 6pm
Info: Andrew Laubser - Slingshot Productions; 031 312 5299 / andrew@slingshot.za.com
Durban’s
steamy tropical climate and sun kissed lifestyle has, over many
decades, produced an incredible number of South Africa’s finest artists.
Many
of the various art forms have been well served - but it is mostly in
the field of music that Durban has really come to the fore and produced
some exceptionally innovative musicians and groups.
One can speculate that more than any other city in South Africa, Durban’
s
musicians have set the tone towards reconciliation by pioneering and
integrating cultural and musical influences. Many of these gifted
musicians have never received their due recognition or received mass
acclaim for their outstanding musical contributions and powerful
cultural impact due to many different reasons.
The “Bay of Plenty Festival” will celebrate 40 years of music in Durban.
Showcased
at this unique Festival will be outstanding artists and groups going
back forty odd years and leading right up to the present. The stage
itself will be called the “Sipho Gumede Stage” in honour of the late
great jazzman. There will be an incredibly broad spectrum of music
featured, with the focus on Durban’s vibrant multi-culturalism. The
artist roster crosses over boundaries of age, race and creed and
includes some exciting for everyone. If you’ve been a lover of Durban
music, this is indeed a not to be missed event.
SATURDAY SIPHO GUMEDE STAGE
10h00 Design a Drink
14h15 Rowan Stuart
14h45 Vusi Mkhize
15h15 Bafo Bafo (Madala Kunene & Syd Kitchen)
16h00 Roger Lucey w Brendan Jury
16h45 Brian Finch
17h30 Dukes Combo
18h15 Shabalala Rhythm
19h00 Natalie Rungan
19h45 Quiet Storm (Neil Goncalves, Philani Ngidi, Sean Petersen & Sean Duval)
20h30 Maisha
21h15 The Meditators MC's - Jamad Mthembu & David Marks
SUNDAY SIPHO GUMEDE STAGE
10h00 Thandi Soni
10h35 Pocket Change
11h10 Spitmunki feat Ewok
11h50 Avatar (Tara, Steve & Dane Fataar)
12h30 Wax (Cameroon)
13h10 Farryl Purkiss
13h50 The Arrows (feat Pamela de Menezes)
14h35 Neill Solomon & The Durban All Stars Band feat Brenda Jury. Special Guests - Angie Peach & Ray “Chikapa” Phiri.
15h50 Ladysmith Black Mambazo
16h45 Gonzo Republic
17h30 City Bowl Mizers MC's - Jamad Mthembu & David Marks
Entry: Entrance is free and all are welcome
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Maskandi
Legends
20 Sep at 11am until late: Umlazi Megacity
Info: Siyanda Sibiya 082 267 1679 / 031 562 8001
A celebration of Maskandi – one of the oldest and most
traditional forms of African cultural heritage. The Maskandi
Legends Show will celebrate the excellent musical achievements of the
participating maskandi artists.
Entry: Entrance is free and all are welcome.
Zidlekhaya
Umkumbane Jazz Festival (Homebrew)
Sat 20 Sep: Chesterville Sports Ground 3pm til late!
Info: Bongani Gumede; tel: 083 5659615 / 031 2614858
A vibrant musical event to promote and spotlight up and coming KZN jazz
artists as well as participating jazz clubs from as far afield as
Gauteng, Mpumalanga and Northwest provinces. Ukhozi FM will also be in
attendance. Refreshment stands and beer tent
Entry: R40 at the door, through Computicket and select taverns and clubs
Durban
International Blues and Jazz Heritage Festival
23 – 28 Sep: Wilson’s Wharf
Info: Catalina Theatre: 031 3056889 / Tanya van Agthoven 082 7479738
The fifth annual Durban International Blues and Jazz Festival will
again take place on Wilson’s Wharf and Festival Island, hosting a
myriad of the city’s and country’s top musicians,
including guests from Durban’s sister cities.
Entry: Main Sat and Sun concerts ticketed (R80), Tues to Fri concerts free and all welcome
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Cell C
Durban
Music School Street Festival
24 Sep from 10am: Diakonia Avenue / St Andrews St
Info: Music School, tel 031 304 1001
A fabulous day of open air music can be enjoyed at the 7th annual Cell
C Music School Street Festival open day. Highlights of the day include
the KZN Youth and other wind bands, SA Army marching band, field bands,
a jazz band and choirs.
Entry: Entrance is free and all are welcome. Bring deckchair and sunhat!
SATMA
Awards
2008
25 - 27 Sep: Durban CBD & ICC
Fri 26 Sep – Cultural Parade
Info: Zola Key: 082 515 2014 / satma@satmaawards.co.za
Unity Through Music, Languages and Cultures is the theme explored
during the three day event. The programme features a cultural parade
from the City Hall with traditional groups and drum majorettes. The
second event is a workshop for nominees and non recorded artists on 26
Sep; there is an exhibition on the morning of the 27 Sep at the ICC and
the culmination is the Award Ceremony on 27 Sep at the ICC preceded by
a 30 minute fashion show before the ceremony begins.
Entry: Award Ceremony / workshop by invitation only. Cultural parade is free
Isicathamiya
Festival
27 Sep from 6pm: Playhouse Opera
Info: Playhouse Kipi Skweyiya, tel 031 3699 555
One of the city’s distinctive cultural treasures is the all night
Isicathamiya competitions – a genre made famous by Ladysmith
Black Mambazo. This 11th annual festival – presented by the
Playhouse Company - involves more than 170 groups from different
municipalities who compete for coveted prize money. Groups are judged
on vocal performance as well as style, presence and costume.
Entry: Tickets @ Computicket
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ART
Movable
Arts
Feast (MAF)
Aug / Sep: Participating Art Galleries
Info: DAG Liana Turner / Cara Walters: tel 031 311 2264
An innovative project to encourage the pubic to visit Durban’s
many galleries is being launched by VANSA (Visual Arts Association of
SA, KZN) as part of the Celebrate Durban season.
People are encouraged to visit a selection of Durban’s premier
galleries through an "art gallery trail" every Saturday throughout the
eight-weekend season beginning 9 August 2008. Members of the
public will be able to park their cars in Glenwood and hop on the
specially-decorated free Art Bus at the KZNSA Gallery, which will
travel a dedicated circuit to these venues throughout the day allowing
visitors to visit eight galleries per Saturday. Arts Bus Tour Guide
King Zorro will be providing narrative along the route about the
galleries and exhibitions on show.
In addition to the Arts Bus, galleries have packed an exciting schedule
of events into their spaces during these two months with a Celebrate
Durban Evening Event at each gallery on a Friday during August and
September.
The following galleries will be part of the initiative ArtSpace Durban
in Umgeni Road; African Art Centre in Florida Road; Durban Art Gallery
in City Hall; KZNSA Gallery in Glenwood; Durban University of
Technology Art Gallery in Berea Road; BAT Centre along Margaret Mcnadi
Ave and the harbour front and the Kizo Art Gallery in Gateway.
In an effort to focus on youth and children Art for Humanity will be
co-ordinating three workshops as part of their contribution to the
moveable arts feast these will take place on three Fridays during
August at selected schools and host venues.
Entry: Tickets: Entry is free and all are welcome. Booking is recommended tel 031 311 2264
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MAF - Durban University of Technology Art Gallery
Fri 5 Sep
Info: Tel/Fax: 031 3732207 / www.dut.ac.za
Friday 5 September opening launch of “Co-Temporary
Existence” & permanent collection in public spaces. The event
launches an exhibition by three emerging young artists Nozipho Zulu,
Nothando Mkhize and Sabelo Khumalo, Fine Art’s recent graduates,
slam poetry session and the official launch collection in public
spaces; banners with information on the permanent collection to be hung
on the outside of the gallery building and around the university
campus.
On show in August: Ending on 11 August 2008, Shackles of Memory.
An exhibition on the history of slave trading in Africa. The Annual
National Creative Youth Festival Competition exhibition. An
initiative started by Professor Elizabeth Sneddon to encourage art
practice in schools. The competition closes 8 August 2008. The
Award ceremony & exhibition opening is on the 19 August, 6pm, and
the exhibition to ends 3 September.
Entry: Is free and all are welcome
MAF - The Bat Centre
Fri 12 Sep
Info: Tel: Thami Jali 031 332 0451
On 12 September experience a touch of nostalgia when The BAT Centre
launches its Celebrate Durban evening exhibition which showcases the
friends of BAT with an exhibition celebrating Paul Sibisi who is one of
our veteran artists where he will also be celebrating his 60th
birthday. The BAT will also invite six of the veterans’ artists
to exhibit with Paul. This will be accompanied with the a poetry, live
music, drumming, as well as food and drinks!
Entry: Is free and all are welcome
MAF - Kizo Art Gallery
Fri 19 Sep
Info: Nathi Gumede - Tel: (031) 566 4324 / Fax: (031) 566 2494 / Email:
nathig@kizo.co.za / www.kizo.co.za
Kizo’s contributon to the MAF is a workshop / presentation by
Khwezi Gule – respected Contemporary Art Collection Curator at
the Johannesburg Art Gallery. During this hands-on session, Gule will
share useful information and anecdotal experience. This session will be
of particular interest to aspiring curators, art administrators,
critics, crafters and visual artists.
Art Bus visitors to Kizo in August can expect an exciting exhibition
entitled “In Honour of The Artist’s of Rorkes Drift
1960’s to 1970’s”. This important exhibition runs
until 25 August 2008. Exhibiting Artists include: John Muafangejo,
Sandile Zulu, Jocob Matsose, R.Goswana, and Vincent Baloyi. The
exhibition is care of a private collector and works will not be on
sale. Schools, universities, artists and collectors are encouraged to
visit the exhibition in order to view these wonderful artworks that are
of such historical significance to KwaZulu Natal.
Entry: Is free and all are welcome
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KZN Heritage
Arts Festival @ Kizo (HAF)
All Sep: Kizo Gallery and Gateway Theatre of Shopping
Info: Nathi Gumede: tel: 031 566 4324 / nathig@kizo.co.za or visit
www.kizo.co.za.
Kizo Art Gallery’s annual Heritage Art Festival is once again an
ambitious multi-layered, forward-thinking art exhibition which will be
held throughout heritage month at the Kizo Art Gallery.
Entry: Is free and all are welcome
HAF: Heritage Art Exhibition
2 – 28 Sep: Kizo Art Gallery
The anchor event is the Heritage Art Exhibition which will be held at
the Kizo Art Gallery with the theme of “A Living Legacy”
and deals with how a great artist’s work lives long after his
passing thereby motivating, inspiring and touching those who view it.
The exhibition will therefore include many of the country’s top
contemporary talents together with some of South Africa’s most
respected old masters. The exhibition will open to the public on 2
September and will run until 28 September, with a collectors’
catalogue written by Thembinkosi Goniwe. The pieces will not be for
sale in the conventional manner, but will be up for auction at the end
of the festival.
Entry: Entrance is free and all are welcome
HAF: Hambanathi School Mural
Sep: Hambanathi School, Tongaat
As part of Kizo’s outreach programme, the gallery is facilitating
the painting of a mural at the Hambanathi School in Tongaat under the
guidance of mural artist Lalelani Mbele who painted the Sipho Gumede
portrait on the external wall at the BAT Centre. Mbele will be
overseeing the project which will be painted by learners from
Hambanathi School and community volunteers. The community has been
brainstorming appropriate themes for the mural which will look at
poverty and creative visual ways of addressing it.
Entry: Painting volunteers welcome – otherwise event not open to the public
HAF: Top Billing Workshop
15 Sep: Kizo Art Gallery
On 15 September, TV programme and magazine title, Top Billing is
hosting a ceramic workshop in the gallery as part of their nation-wide
arts workshop series. The workshop will be run by ceramic potter Clive
Sithole. This exclusive workshop can be enjoyed by 15 art enthusiasts
only. Entry is R300 which includes a lunch and an opportunity to appear
on Top Billing. Sithole is donating two of his pieces – worth R50
000 to the project: one piece will be displayed at the national Top
Billing exhibition and the other can be won by a Top Billing viewer /
reader.
Entry:R300 per ticket – 15 delegates only. Book through Top Billing.
HAF: Heritage Awards
18 Sep: Imax
The Heritage Awards is an annual event which sees six phenomenal South
Africans honoured for their contribution towards the preservation and
promotion of South African heritage and culture, which takes place on
Thursday 18 September.
The awardees have been chosen by Kizo and Kwaculture in conjunction
with the Department of Arts, Culture and Tourism. The awardees for this
year are: diva Busi Mhlongo; activist Fatima Meer; people’s poet
Mzwakhe Mbuli; Zulu cultural consultant Barry Leitch; the late
ceramicist Nesta Nala; South Africa’s first poet laureate Mazisi
Kunene.
Entry: Invitation only - Interested parties can contact Nathi on 031 5664322 or nathig@kizo.co.za
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HAF: Gateway to the Arts
19 – 28 Sep: Gateway: Expo Xplore, FEC / Ster-Kinekor level and South Mall
70 artists will be exhibiting at stands throughout Gateway painting on
site and selling their art to the public. Alongside the climbing wall
artists at work will be Johan Maneldt; Michele Batchelder;
Issac Sithole; Maureen Badcock; Robert Bolter: Ian van Zyl and Lungelo Guede amongst others.
Entry: Entrance is free and all are welcome
HAF: Love Art Expo
19 – 28 Sep: Gateway FEC / Ster Kinekor level
Approximately 30 leading community / SMME crafters who are supported in
an empowerment project by the visionary leaders from TradePoint will be
displaying their skills and showing their wares on the Ster Kinekor
level.
Plastic Pear agency, in conjunction with TradePoint and the Business
Support Unit, eThekwini, have identified leading crafters to be
showcased at this event.The Department of Arts, Culture and Tourism via
a cluster program has identified various crafters to participate in
this event.
This event is part of Kizo’s increasing outreach initiative dubbed RAD (Retail Arts Development)
Entry: Entrance is free and all are welcome
HAF: South Court Expo
19 – 28 Sep: Gateway: South Court
At Gateway’s South Court will be an exhibition paying tribute to
the six honoured cultural activist recipients of his year’s
Heritage Awards
Entry: Entrance is free and all are welcome
HAF: Try Your Hand at Painting
19 – 21 & 26 – 28 Sep: Gateway
Calling budding Picassos (or Trevor Makhobas and Andrew Versters!!!)
Five areas in Gateway Theatre of Shopping will be transformed into
impromptu studios in which YOU are invited to be the artist! Canvasses
and paints will be available throughout the centre for the public to
allow their creative juices to flow.
DUT fine arts students will be on hand to assist and to help with inspiration.
Entry: Entrance is free and all are welcome – participants welcome!
HAF: Artists in Motion
19 – 28 Sep: Gateway: Palm Court
Wonder outside of Gateway en route to Kizo and watch artists paint al-fresco
Entry: Entrance is free and all are welcome
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HAF: Gavin Rain – in person
19 – 28 Sep: Gateway: Garden Court
A scoop for the festival is cutting edge Cape Town based digital artist
Gavin Rain who will be holding court for four days and will publicly
work on a huge 2x2m canvas. He marries art with current technology and
forces people to “consider the notion of understanding the visual
(and thereby society) at multiple levels. To voice the idea that one
needs to remove oneself almost entirely from the literal in order to
comprehend that which is subtle, but nevertheless intrinsic. The themes
of my work often echo the style: Hidden in plain sight.”
The painting – worth in the region of R40 000 - will be the prize
in a major SMS competition in conjunction with East Coast Radio and The
Independent On Saturday.
Entry: Entrance is free and all are welcome
HAF: Music and Dance Pavillion
24 – 28 Sep: Gateway: Palm Court
Throughout heritage month there will be themed cultural events –
from bellydancing demos to smooth jazz sounds – will be staged in
the Palm Court area for diners to enjoy
Entry: Entrance is free and all are welcome
HAF: Heritage Art Auction
30 Sep: Kizo Gallery
A series of specially targeted invitation only Investment Breakfasts
will be held as a pre-cursor to The Heritage Auction which takes place
at the end of the festival in which pieces from the Heritage Art
Exhibition will be on auction. The auction will be a high-profile event
held at the end of September attracting some of the country’s
most serious and committed collectors. The Kizo website will display a
catalogue of the art works ahead of time.
Entry: Interested parties can contact Sheeka on 031 566 4322/4 to register for a bidder’s card.
For more information contact Nathi on 031 566 4322 and nathig@kizo.co.za or visit www.kizo.co.za.
Yimina @ The Fresh Paint Gallery
60 Davenport Rd, Glenwood: 4 – 25 September 08.
A
mixed medium exhibition is next up at the Fresh Paint Art Gallery will
open on 4 September featuring Welcome Danca the 2005 Nivea Start winner
with a selection of other mixed media work
Local artist Welcome
Danca who usually creates colourful acrylic masterpieces has moved into
a new medium using mixed media for his latest exhibition.
His
strong acrylic paintings are quirky images of life in South Africa,
strong narrative, issue-based, humorous, covers material not unlike the
late Trevor Makhoba. Danca’s new work has moved into a new direction –
rural / urban scapes – some fairly abstract.
Danca who was
awarded the Nivea Start award in 2007 used the prize money to purchase
much needed art materials where he shortly after that hosted his first
solo exhibition at the African Art Centre. Since his explosion on the
visual arts scene, Danca has held several solo exhibitions and
exhibited at the Fresh Paint Art Gallery as part of the exhibition
entitled Hayibo.
Satyagraba
Contemporary Indian Art Exhibition
Aug / Sep: Durban Art Gallery
Info: DAG Liana Turner: tel 031 311 2264 /
Kalpita Sen: Indian Culture Centre / Tel: 031-3064221 / Email:icc2@cgidbn.com
Forming part of the Shared Histories Indian Experience 2008, the
exhibition will be on show at the Durban Art Gallery from the 23rd to
the 31st of August 2008.
Satyagraha - imaging truth - is a contemporary collection of work
inspired by Mahatma Gandhi and curated by Dr. Alka Pande.
Entry: Entrance is free and all are welcome
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LITERATURE
AND HISTORY
Creative
Writing and Story Telling
Hosted by eThekwini Libraries and Museums
Aug / Sep: Durban Botanical Gardens
Info: Deena Nair – 031 311 2445 / 2446
One of the Celebrate Durban regular events is the creative writing and
story telling module which happens in the tranquil calm of the Durban
Botanical Gardens coordinated by Deena Nair from the Libraries
Dept. This year there will be a quiz competition on 28 August at
the Visitors Centre; a Storytelling Competition on Monday 15 September
at the Visitors Centre; a Storytelling Festival on Wednesday 17
September alongside the lake and Creative Writing Awards alongside the
lake on Tuesday 23 September. All events start at 9am.
Entry: Entrance is free and all are welcome to the Storytelling
festival on Wed 17 Sep. Other events by invitation only
Celebrate
life, Celebrate our history
24 and 25 Oct: Chatsworth Youth Centre
Info: Clive Pillay, tel: 083 981 3506 / 031 4014191
An interactive history competition inspired by Mandela’s birthday
which “Celebrates life and celebrates our
history.” The competition, which has prizes to the
value of R120,000, is open to primary school and secondary school
learners and the public. Schools from greater Durban have been
encouraged to participate. Entrants are invited to present the history
of anything South African – their family, church, soccer club,
school etc. Entries must have a written and a practical / display
component. The process culminates in an exhibition on 24 and 25 of the
winning entries in each category with the prize giving on 25 October.
The project which is hosted by the Chatsworth Youth Centre, the
Umlazi History Forum and the Satyagraha (the Gandhi organization) is in
partnership with participating libraries throughout KZN where entry
forms can be collected.
Entry: is free and all are welcome. Entrants must be registered library users. Entry forms at libraries.
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Durban
Natural
Science Museum - Time Capsule
Tues 23 Sep: Natural Science Museum Research Centre (Cnr. Old Fort & Wyatt Roads)
Info: Bona Nyawose: tel 031 311 2249/56
In Celebration of its 120 year anniversary the Natural Science Museum
will bury a time capsule with instructions to be opened in another 120
years time. Some of the items to be included are a message from the
current Mayor to the Mayor and residents of eThekwini in 120 years
time, Red Data Book of all the endangered species and some messages
from school children and members of the public.
Entry: Free but booking essential
12th
Poetry
Africa
Elizabeth Sneddon and surrounds 29 Sept – 4 Oct
Finale Bat Centre 4 Oct
Info: 031-260 2506
More than twenty poets, predominantly from South Africa and elsewhere
on the African continent, will participate in an extensive week-long
programme that includes performances, readings, music and book-launches
Monday to Friday at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre (University of
KwaZulu-Natal) with a festival finale at BAT Centre on Saturday 4
October. Day activities include seminars, workshops, poetry
competitions, poetry in prison, open mic opportunities, and school
visits.
See www.cca.ukzn.ac.za for full programme and participant details.
Organised by the Centre for Creative Arts (University of
KwaZulu-Natal), the 12th Poetry Africa festival is supported by the
Department of Arts and Culture, Humanist Institute for Development
Cooperation (HIVOS), Royal Netherlands Embassy, Stichting Doen,
National Arts Council, French Institute of South Africa, Pro-Helvetia
Arts Council of Switzerland, and the City of Durban.
Entry: Tickets @ venues
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HERITAGE
/
COMMUNITY / CULTURE
50th
Anniversary Celebrations of Kwamashu
1 – 30 Sep: Throughout KwaMashu
Info: Linda Mbonambi INK, tel: 031 311 4601
This festival is part of the campaign to celebrate and promote tourism
month. Celebrating our cultural heritage, this event will focus on the
Inanda Heritage Trail and INK area. This event coincides with the 50th
anniversary of KwaMashu Township.
Entry: Various
Arbor Day
Tree
Planting Ceremony
5 Sep: Silverglen Nature Reserve
Info: Tobias Mkhize tel 083 414 6339 / mkhizetobias@durban.gov.za
Ethekwini Traditional Health Practitioners Council together with the
Parks and Recreation Department will be planting a number of trees to
symbolize International Arbor Day – of special significance with
regards to global warming and with man’s impact and
inter-relation with nature. There is an exchange of knowledge between
the healers and the Parks and Recreation Department in terms of healing
properties and sustainability of natural resources. The day will
also co-incide with the traditional healers annual feast.
Entry: Entrance is free and all are welcome
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DUT Annual
Cultural Experience
12 & 13 Sep: Curries Fountain
Info: Entle Dambuza / Sibusiso Shabangu; entel@beyondideas.co.za;
(031) 562 8001 / 2; 072 998 3372 / 082 406 3173
A two day event to appreciate and celebrate the different cultures and
races that co-exist within the institution, and in so doing signifying
the growth and unity of the merger between ML Sultan and Natal
Technikon. The event is billed as a “Cultural Explosion”.
Entry: Tickets available at SRC offices
Halala
eThekwini Newlands 30 years Heritage Festival
This events has been postponed until further notice
Wed 24 Sep: Stromia Road Grounds, Parlock
Info: Rochelle Davidson: 083 974 5755 / solidcc@webmail.co.za; Anton Mlabambo 076 245 4888
A day long event with the focus of “Celebrating for the
Community” will include a myriad of entertainment and information
– mostly sourced from the Newlands area. The event co-incides
with the 30th anniversary of this vibrant community.
Entry: entry is free and all are welcome
Youth and
Heritage Concert
27 Sep – 10am until 5pm: BAT Centre
Info: Tel: 0 31 332 0451. E-mail: publicity@batcentre.co.za / www.batcentre.co.za
The BAT Centre has a full diary of events throughout the Celebrate
Durban period. One of the highlights is the Youth and Heritage Day
concert which will include a full programme of music, dance and poetry.
The acts have been charefully chosen to ensure the highest standard of
professionalism. The BAT management is delighted to welcome ambassadors
from Holland who will be in attendance
Entry: Various
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Kingdom Jazz
and Arts Festival
24 Oct:
ICC
and others
Info:
Ability
Ngcobo tel 082 693 9692
Entry:
Halala
eThekwini Kwamashu / Inanda / Ntuzuma Heritage Festival
1 – 30 Sep: xxx
Info: Linda Mbonambi INK, tel: 031 311 4601
Celebrating our cultural heritage. This festival is part of the
campaign to celebrate and promote tourism month. Celebrating our
cultural heritage, this event will focus on the Inanda Heritage Trail
and INK area. This event coincides with the 50th anniversary of
KwaMashu Township.
Entry
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THEATRE
/ DANCE
Yebo
Millionaires Gold Cup National Ballroom and Latin American Dance
Championships
Dance Championships
Durban City Hall: Sat 6 Sep
Yebo
Millionaires Gold Cup National Ballroom and Latin American Dance
Championships - one of South Africa’s most established and glamorous
dancing showcase events - returns to Durban and will be held on Saturday
6 September at the Durban City Hall, as part of the Celebrate Durban season.
The
Gold Cup is a respected and well established dance championship where
dancers compete for top awards. Saturday sees from star grades to the
championship dancers with all the feathers and glitz of top-notch
ballroom and Latin American dancing from star grade dancers up to
championship level. The day starts mid morning with the start grade
dancers and will progress to the top couples in the evening. Over 100
couples will be taking part.
Adjudicators include Strictly Come
Dancing’s Tyrone Watkins, Salome Sechele, Dave Campbell and Lillian
Phororo as well as Jessie Liddell, Miranda Botha and Neville Matjie.
Yebo
Millionaires Gold Cup National Ballroom and Latin American Dance
Championships is part of the city’s annual Celebrate Durban season
which sees virtually 60 events being held throughout the city during
August and September.
Entry: Tickets: from R40 unreserved to R100 reserved seating at tables
with snacks on tel 031 261 2946.
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Celebrate
Durban Traditional Dance Festival
24 Sep: Pinetown Civic Centre
Info: Qiniso Mbanjwa tel 076 337 5130
Traditional dance has been identified as a unique and popular art-form
that is loved the whole world over. To this end a day long
platform will be held for various traditional dance forms especially in
anticipation of 2010.
Entry
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FAMILY
ACTIVITIES
Ethekwini
Spring Picnic
Sat 6 Sep: DUT Ritson Rd carpark
Info: Mac Biyela / Mac.biyela@gmail.com / 076 925 8142 / 073 732 5636
Enjoy the beginning of spring! Join performing artists, DJs and
comedians for a leisurely afternoon picnic – with meat junctions,
refreshments and braai stands on site
Entry: R40 per person. Bring fold up chairs.
Glenwood
Festival
12, 13, 14 Sep: Various venues in Glenwood
Info: tel James Martens 082 4522 757 / www.forum.glenwood.co.za
Applauded by the city as one of the most successful Celebrate Durban
events last year, the pro-active Glenwood Community Forum once again
will host three days of interactive family events. Fri 12 Sept:
U13 inter-schools hockey and Glenwood Proms evening concert with the
KZN Philharmonic Orchestra; Sat 13 Sept, Stella Club 5km Fun Run /
Walk; pre-school soccer tournament followed by East Coast Radio vs
Glenwood All Stars soccer match; Camelot College Market Day; Bulwer
Park Treasure Hunt / clowns for children; chess, music and SAP display
at Glenwood Prep; afternoon Palettes in the Park with the KZNSA Gallery
, touch rugby at Glenwood High featuring local primary schools; craft
market and street parade in Davenport Rd which is closed from 4pm. Sun
14 Sep Community Day of Prayer – local churches participating
coupled with an appeal for the Salvation Army.
Entry: Tickets for Proms from Glenwood Prep; Fun Run and Walk from
Stella Club, and Treasure Hunt – pay and register before the
event. Other events free and all are welcome
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Trots
Afrikaans Fees
Fri 26 – Sun 28 Sep: Amanzimtoti Civic Centre
Info: Troy Meyers, tel: 083 445 2999
A fun, family and interactive three day festival in Amanzimtoti which
celebrates the music, food and lifestyle of the Afrikaans community.
Friday sees the first and second heats of the Battle of the Bands,
Saturday sees the finals of the Battle of the Bands, touch rugby and
the Trots Fees Sokkie. Sunday sees a potjiekos and boerewors
competition and an afternoon concert featuring Steve Hofmeyer, Juanita
du Plessis and Chris Chameleon.
The event has a strong fund raising and charity aspect with local
churches and NGOs participating to create awareness and raise money for
various noble projects.
Entry: Concert R100, entry to other events R20.
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ANCHOR
EVENT
– Plenty to do!!
Bay of
Plenty
Festival
19 / 20
/ 21
Sep: North Beach
Float Street
Parade
20 Sep at 10am: City Hall -Smith Street
Float Parade: Info Skhubumbuzo Xaba, tel 083 354 7174 / 031 705 9325
The
streets of Durban will come alive on Saturday morning with 20
decorative funky floats that will slowly proceed through town –
accompanied by municipal vehicles, as well as drum majorettes, and live
jazz bands.
Entry: Entrance is free and all are welcome
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SANDF Military
Tattoo
25, 26, 27 Sep: Cyril Geoghegan Cycle Track
Info: Lt Col Chris Craig- Mackie 031 451 1704
The SANDF Military Tattoo which will feature an impressive display of
the majesty and precision of collected mass, military and pipe bands.
The tattoo will also host an equestrian drill team; a mock attack and
search and rescue demonstrations.
Entry: tickets at the door / Strictly Tickets
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FOOD
AND DRINK
Coca Cola
Bunny Chow Barometer
Sun 7 Sep from 10am: Blue Lagoon
Info: Kas Naidoo: tel 083 2788 166 / 031 508 3100
The finals of the 5th annual Bunny-chow Barometer will be held at the
Blue Lagoon on 7 Sept to find the best bunny-chow in the city. The
judges have been scouring the suburbs to look for the city’s top
ten bunny-chow outlets and bunny-chow connoisseurs have been voting for
their favourites. The final on Sep 7 will feature the city’s top
ten bunnies competing for the title. Last year a record-breaking
4m bunny-chow was made - this year they are aiming to make an even
bigger one!
Entry: Entrance is free and all are welcome
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Bay of Plenty Festival
19 / 20
/ 21
Sep: North Beach
Flavours of Durban
Contact Shelley Gielink – Dept of International and Governance Relations – tel 031 311 11 11
A fabulous range of international cuisine specialities with input from Durban’s sister cities.
Entry: Entrance is free and all are welcome
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EVENT
– Bay of Plenty Festival
19 / 20
/ 21
Sep: North Beach
The
Independent on Saturday Design Durban’s Drink
Info: Gavin Larkin: 031 564 8399
Saturday: 10h00 - 14h00
This
annual event strives to find a drink which is synonymous with Durban.
There are two categories – alcoholic and non-alcoholic. Durban’
s barmen and restaurants compete to design the ultimate cocktail of
Durban – the quintessential Durban Drink.
Entry: Entrance is free and all are welcome
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HEALTH
AND FITNESS
Shape 2008
Aerobics Championship Tournament
20 Sep: Durban City Hall
Info: Thule Mdletshe, tel 083 754 3835 / Zefa Mkwanazi 082 471 9455 / shapesports@gmail.com
Shape Sports Club will be hosting an aerobics tournament and family
health day where fitness levels will be tested at this group training
activity event. People from all ages and backgrounds are welcome to
interact in the fun, entertaining environment. Events include an
aerobics marathon, aerobics championships (freestyle, katabox and
step); instructed team events and kiddies fun moves (for children from
5-12 years old). The organisers invite you to get your heart rate
pumping!
Entry: Entrance is free and all are welcome
The Daily News
Body Show
Sat 20 – Mon 22 Sep: ICC
Info: Camilla Railton: tel 031 273 1000 / info@bodyshow.co.za
The Daily News Body Show is a new concept for Durban. The show will be
an extraordinary experience featuring four “mini shows”
each with its own area. The four themes are: Alternative Health
(acupuncture, homeopathy, Chinese medicine, aruveydic medicine,
kinesiology, aromatherapy, crystal healing and reiki); Beauty (spas,
beauticians, perfume, creams, make-up, soaps and beauty schools);
Health and Fitness (vitamins, supplements, nutrition, gyms, yoga,
pilates, tai-bo, physiotherapy and chiropractors) and Natural and
Organic Products (homeopathic remedies, nutrition and organic products).
Entry: Tickets R60 at the door
Healthy
Living
20 Sep – 8am until 1pm: Botanical Gardens
Info: Kevin Pillay, tel: 031 301 3313 / 084 467 4424 / keepthedream@tiscali.co.za
A mind-opening fun day-long participatory programme celebrating healthy
living. The idea is to create awareness around elements of
health-awareness through yoga, meditation, tai-chi, dealing with
stress, aids awareness, nutrition and a health Q&A.
The programme is suitable for all ages and all fitness levels and is
60% practical and 40% discussion and information sharing – the
day should be seen as a start of a journey towards a healthy lifestyle.
Entry: Entrance is free and all are welcome. Advanced booking is
advised. Wear comfy clothes and bring a yoga mat
Senior
Citizens Health & Beauty Spa Day
Fri 19 Sep: Newlands East Community Hall
Info: Rochelle Davidson: tel 083 974 5755
The elderly from in and around Newlands are being treated to a
day of health and beauty. Pensioners will have a royal pamper day -
grans can enjoy hairstyling and make-overs and for the grandpas there
will be a barber shop and foot treatments.
Entry: Entrance is free and all Newlands pensioners are welcome
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SPORT
21st
Tour de
Nando’s Cycle Races
20 Sep: Suncoast Casino to Blue Lagoon (children)
21 Sep: Suncoast Casino to Scottburgh (adults)
Info: Kelvin du Sart: tel 031 767 4448 / www.westcycle.co.za or
www.mrprice.co.za / dusart@iafrica.com
The 21st Tour De Nando’s takes place on 21 Sep starting at
Suncoast Casino leaving at 6h30 and ending at the Scottburgh Country
Club in Ratcliffe Road 70km away. There will be a 1km kiddies ride as
well on 20 Sept for 2 – 6 years old and 5km for 7 – 11
years old. The kiddies will ride out to Blue Lagoon and back.
Pre-entered participants to both events will receive a T shirt and all
entrants will get a medal, Powerade and Nando’s burger. The event
will be covered by the Super Cycling Channel.
Entry: Entrance fee R160 and registration will be on 20 Sep from 7am
until 11am at Suncoast or register online at www.cyclelab.co.za.
Children’s race is R50 per entry
Celebrate
Durban Ward Based Sports Programme
16 August- 4 Oct 2008
Info: Mark Bashe – 083 769 6378 / Dept of Sport and Recreation, tel 031 311 4477
One of the largest events in the Celebrate Durban line up this year is
the ward-based sports programme during which 100 of the
municipalities’ wards will compete in various sporting codes. The
ward games start on 16 August in all 100 wards followed by zonal
playoffs in September in 17 zones and grand finals on 4 October in Kwa
Mashu.
Entry: Entrance is free and all are welcome
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BUSINESS
/ SPECIALIST EVENTS
Small Business
– SMME – Fair
19 - 21 Sep: Durban Exhibition Centre
Info: Winile Mntungwa, tel 031 311 4442 / mntungwaw@durban.gov.za
SMME Fair - 19 - 21 September, Durban Exhbition Centre Register
now to participate in the 10th annual Small Business Fair hosted by
eThekwini Municipality. Showcase your business at country's premier
networking and information hub for SMMEs. Telephone Ikhono
COmmunications on 031 266 9937/8. Email: info@ikhonokzn.co.za or check
out www.durban.gov.za. Bookings close 30 August.
Entry: Entrance is free and all are welcome
The Cato Manor Market
Sundays: Cato Manor
Info: Mhlengi Gumede / ph 031 261 6640 / gumedemb@durban.gov.za
The Cato Manor Area Based Management has been working on setting up a
flea market on a site at the corner of Booth and Bellair roads in Cato
Manor. The main objective of setting up the flea market is to provide
an alternative market for the products and services of local SMME's and
entrepreneurs that have been supported by the city’s local
economic development programme over the years. The flea market provides
a regular platform for trade to take place. It will initially take
place every Sunday, but if the demand exists, then it could open more
frequently.
Entry: Entrance is free and all are welcome
PLUS Network
International Conference
15 – 19 Sep: Venue: Suncoast / 3 Area Based Management
Info: Prema Christopher, tel: 031 311 3432
Delegates from Tanzania, Canada, Mozambique and Senegal will be
traveling to Durban for the Sustainable Cities PLUS Network conference.
The Sustainable Cities PLUS Network is an international peer learning
network of cities, towns and regions sharing their experiences and
tools to undertake very long term planning for urban sustainability.
Working together to tackle urban issues ensures that planners and
policy makers address the economic social and environmental needs of
cities and communities.
Entry: Invitation only
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2nd
International Local Action for Bio-Diversity Workshop
8, 9, 10 Sep: Elangeni Hotel
Info: Manisha Maganlal: tel 031 311 7382 / maganlalm@durban.gov.za / Richard Boon 031 311 7877
Local Action for Biodiversity (LAB) is a global urban biodiversity
initiative of local governments and national and regional local
government organisations that have made a commitment to sustainable
development. The LAB cities represent over 54 million inhabitants and a
variety of different ecosystems. Durban is a founder member and one of
21 cities participating in the LAB Programme and as such has been
selected to host the 2nd International Local Action for Biodiversity
Workshop from 08-11 September 2008. This workshop is the first of
its kind for Durban and is a significant international biodiversity
event.
Entry: By invitation only
City Star
Awards
This glittering
annual gala event has been on the city’s calendar for close on a
decade. It pays tribute to the men and women of the eThekwini
municipality who have excelled and gone above-and-beyond the call of
duty. Among the categories are Best Leader; Best Department; Batho Pele
People’s Person; Women Achiever of the Year, and special
categories at the discretion of the City Manager. This year there were
an astonishing number of nominations - over 3000 names were put
forward. The candidates’ names were nominated by both member of
the public and city workers who are recommending their colleagues and
co-workers.
A stringent process of nomination ensures that only the most worthy
candidates make the short list. The ultimate winners will be announced
at the gala event attended by nominees and city management.
For the first time, this event is grateful for a major sponsor - Standard Bank.
Entry: By invitation only
Smart
City
Conference and Expo
1 – 2 Oct: ICC
Info: Lolita Ramsuroop on 031 3051744, Smart Exchange
www.smartcityconference.co.za / Lolita@raiprojects.co.za
Entry: Expo open to the public – admission fee.
Conference if by invitation only
Professional
Management Review Breakfast
19 Sep. Info: Farah Ally - DIPA, tel: 031 336 2533 / farah.ally@dipa.co.za
This prestigious event acknowledges the role Durban plays in the annual
economic survey conducted by Johannesburg-based PMR (Professional
Management Review).
Durban has consistently been proactive in this process and will be
acknowledged at a breakfast award ceremony for their role in promoting
sustainable economic growth. In previous years the Mayor and DIPA
(Durban investment promotion agency) have received awards from PMR.
Entry: Entrance by invitation only
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Understandably, as the season is so extensive – information changes daily.
Visit www.durbanexperience.co.za. or ph the Dept of International and
Governance Relations – tel 031 311 2104 |
