Jazz in Joburg Guests often ask where they can listen to jazz in Joburg and of course the Orbit in Braamfontein is the first place to go. Being in Braamfontein in the heart of the student area, there’s always a great buzz here. There’s jazz every night from 8.30. […]
Read More »Taking the Gautrain to Park Station Recently, Liz at Lancaster guests who were born and grew up in Johannesburg and were visiting from overseas for a big family reunion, wanted to take their grand-nieces on the Red City Bus leaving from Gold Reef City. However they were very hesitant about the drive there. When I suggested […]
Read More »Sorely need additions to Joburg’s jazz scene Jazzlovers bemoan the demise of many of Jozi’s well-known jazz venues such as Kippies and the Blues Room, amongst others. However, good news is that Aymeric Peguillan who was so central to the live jazz scene in the ‘80s and ‘90s, has leased the former Narina Trogon restaurant […]
Read More »Nirox Sculpture Park I went out last Sunday to spend a glorious autumn day out of town at Nirox where nature, fresh air, good friends, and happy times met. Located in the Cradle on the Kromdraai Rd between the Rhino and Lion Park and Sterkfontein, the Foundation was established by the art philanthropist Benji Liebmann […]
Read More »Katzys in Rosebank Guests who stayed recently at Liz at Lancaster went off to Katzys in Rosebank for live music and had a great evening. Situated in the Firs , a mall in nearby Rosebank, right next to the well-renowned Grillhouse –this is the place to be seen. Resident bands perform 5 times a week , and patrons can order off the […]
Read More »What’s on at the theatre There are some really exciting upcoming shows and I’m making the most of what’s on offer. Looking forward to seeing Fascinating Aida next Saturday 26th. I heard the cast being interviewed by Jenny Crwys-Williamson Radio 702. Dillie Keane, Adele Anderson and Liza Pulman received rave reviews in their January 2011 […]
Read More »Maboneng Precinct continues to expand In 2008 Managing Diretctor and developer Jonathan Liebmann purchased the old DF Corlett Construction offices and warehouses and worked with architect Enrico Daffonchio on converting them into the space that is now Arts on Main – a mix of galleries, [Goodman Gallery, David Krut, Seipel, Goethe Institut] private artist studios, […]
Read More »Jazz this weekend Regular Friday gigs include the Radium (Louis Botha Avenue, Orange Grove) with Jazz Trio featuring Stephen Kunny Friday 5 Nov from 8pm, as well as Soweto Jazz & Blues at The Whiteboy Shebeen (Cnr Katherine & Grayston, Sandton), Friday 5th Nov from 7pm. Free entry Also on: Jazz at Joburg Theatre with […]
Read More »Wonderful Jazz Offerings during November Feya Faku – 6 Nov Trumpet/flugel horn player Feya Faku was born in New Brighton, Port Elizabeth. He studied informally with some of the great jazzmen of the sixties and seventies. Feya has travelled the world collaborating and making music with some of the greatest musicians in the jazz world. […]
Read More »Sappi Sunday Picnic concerts Concert Lawn, Walter Sisulu NBG 13h00 – 15h00 R50 Check www.sanbi.org for concerts on 20th June; 1st , 15th and 29th August and 12th September. You need to get there early as these concerts are very popular, for good reason. A day chilling in the warm winter sun on a comfy camp chair with good friends, […]
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