Liz at Lancaster suggests sublime music to overcome the “pothole blues” Posted on 24 May 202525 May 2025 Music in Jozi The mantra “Jozi the city we love to hate” is heard often. And Jozi is indeed an… Read more Kingsmead Book Fair 24th May 2025 Posted on 9 May 202513 May 2025 One of  Jozi’s many annual highlights is the Kingsmead Book Festival taking place this year on 24th May.  See my… Read more More on Liz at Lancaster’s natural honey Posted on 14 April 202513 May 2025 Once upon a time, many years ago, like Pooh Bear, I went in search of the perfect honey.  It was… Read more Snippets from Liz at Lancaster and surrounds Posted on 26 March 202513 May 2025 Listening to Reinhold Niebuhr The last couple of months have been pretty turbulent and disturbing globally, which is probably why… Read more Friday afternoon at AJ’s in the Park aka 33 Olive Tree, Craighall Park Posted on 16 March 202513 May 2025 Aj’s in the Park rebranded as 33 Olive Tree Aj’s (I still think of it as Aj’s) is fabulous at… Read more Ecoprinting workshop with Isabel Hofmeyr Posted on 18 January 202530 June 2025 I wrote a post about WonderWoman Isabel Hofmeyr and her exhibition entitled Gasp at 54 Valley Rd held in October… Read more Wear your art around your neck – Marigold beads Posted on 8 January 20258 January 2025 Go to any cultural event or academic gathering in Johannesburg (or Capetown) and wider afield internationally, and there will almost… Read more Snippets of news from Liz at Lancaster Posted on 27 December 202421 December 2024 Liz at Lancaster Guesthouse: A welcoming peaceful oasis in a bustling city Thank you to all those who have made… Read more Making magic out of strips of paper – Collage workshop at August House Posted on 9 December 202430 November 2024 Open Studios – August House – Jibril Linhoum, collage artist It’s insane how much the talent there is in this… Read more Painting with books – Isabel Hofmeyr Posted on 23 November 202423 November 2024 Isabel Hofmeyr: Renaissance woman I know skilled writers avoid excessive hyperbole … but sometimes I find it difficult.  So I… Read more