Vintage Cape Tours

When: 21 January 2012
Where: Oude Libertas, Stellenbosch
Be thrilled by a dazzling orchestral and piano symphony under the stars
The Oude Libertas Amphitheatre has the privilege to present a piano concerto with Ben Schoeman and the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra.
Tickets: R130/140/150 at www.computicket.com
Conductor: Yasuo Shinozaki
Soloist: Ben Schoeman on piano
Duration: 140 minutes with a 20-minute interval
Recorded on the night for kykNET

When: 15 January 2012
Where: Kirstenbosch Gardens, Newlands
Head to Kirstenbosch to see an icon of South African music
Summer’s here and with it the promise of lazy Sunday afternoons enjoying the Old Mutual Summer Sunset Concerts at Kirstenbosch. Johnny Clegg will be taking the stage to give the audience a concert of note in true Clegg tradition with his own brand of South African music. Energetic and passionate, Clegg is one of South Africa’s greatest exports and, as maestro of rock, he has been delighting audiences for over 30 years playing to sold out concerts globally. He appears regularly at the annual 46664 concert honouring Nelson Mandela. Enjoy this concert and be part of the “Scatterlings of Africa” as Clegg’s blend of Zulu and English delights the audience. Concerts take place at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden on Sundays from 17:30 – 19:00. Gates open at 16:00. For further information and ticket prices, please telephone 021 799 8783/8620 or visitwww.sanbi.org. Tickets can be booked on www.webtickets.co.za.

When: 15 January 2012
Where: V&A Waterfront
Hang out with the Mother City’s finest musos on the circuit at the Waterfront AmphitheatreJade will entertain you and keep you on your feet with some of the best old school jazz and pop. Together for the past seven years, this dynamic group consists of Sade van Schalkwyk (vocals), Avron Adams (guitar), Fabian Baartman (keyboard), Andre Webb (bass) and Ricardo Philander (drums).
Venue: V&A Waterfront Amphitheatre
Entrance is free.

When: 14 January 2012 – 10 March 2012 (annual)
Where: Solms Delta, Franschhoek
Don’t miss an evening at the Solms-Delta and Die Burger Saturday Summer Concerts
The season of outdoor live concerts set in the beautiful Franschhoek Winelands, is part of the Music van de Caab Music Project and brings together a feast of rural Cape food, music and dance each Saturday evening from 14 January to 10 March 2012.
Enjoy a glass of Solms-Delta wine, a hearty Fyndraai Kaapse Braai Buffet and listen to the likes of Hannes Coetzee, Les Javan, Hot Water, Tribal Echo, House of Davids and Pieter van der Westhuizen. Local favourites – including Delta 5 members Springbok Nudies Adriaan Brand and Sons of Trout Nick Turner, the Soetstemme voices and Klein handjies will also be on-stage and all are guaranteed to have the lawns rocking.
Time: 19:00 – 21:30
Cost: adults R195, kids under 12 yrs R95
Bookings: call Henry on 021 874 3937 or email restaurant@solms-delta.co.za
Programme: see www.solms-delta.co.za for more details and Facebook.com/solmsdelta for updates and to win tickets

When: 05 February 2012
Where: Oude Libertas, Stellenbosch
Website: http://www.oudelibertas.co.za/upcoming-shows
Tickets: R 100/110/120 (lawn: R40 adults/R10 children u/12)at www.coputicket.com
Duration: 80 min
Picnic under the stars with our loved one to the tunes of Viennese waltzes.
Enjoy the sumptuous celebration of the unique charm of Viennese waltzes, polkas and marches. This selection of music serves to give the audience a greater insight into the multi-faceted side of the masterpieces. The thunderously joyous and remarkable ensemble of musicians deliver immensely pleasurable performances.

When: 08 February 2012 to 03 March 2012
Where: Calitzdorp
Times: Every day (except Sundays) from 08:00 until 16:00
Contacts: For bookings and further enquiries contact Helet Viljoen or Bessie Swanepoel at the farm on 044 213 3314 or email them at dekrans@mweb.co.za
We heard it on the grapevine – sweeten up with Hanepoot grapes and wines with bling
During the months of February and March, De Krans Wine Cellar, situated in the quaint little town of Calitzdorp alongside the well known Route 62, will once again offer visitors to the area the opportunity to pick deliciously sweet Hanepoot grapes. This fun-filled picking experience will take place from 8 February to 3 March 2012, and will be made available every day (except Sundays) from 08:00 until 16:00.
Grapes cost R4.90/kg and visitors are welcome to bring their own containers. Alternatively containers can be purchased at De Krans at a minimal cost.
For bookings and further enquiries contact Helet Viljoen or Bessie Swanepoel at the farm on 044 213 3314 or email them at dekrans@mweb.co.za

When: 15 February 2012
Where: Oude Libertas, Stellenbosch
Tickets: R 140/150/160 at www.computicket.com
Duration: 70 min
Afrikaans opera performance under the stars for Oude Libertas Amphitheatre
Determined to preserve the rich tradition of opera, South African diva Mimi Coertse and celebrated opera director, Neels Hansen, established the Black Tie Ensemble in March 1999. They have grown from humble beginnings to emerge as possibly the most exciting ensemble, regularly performing classical music in Gauteng.
For the first time Gabriella’s Song (As it is in Heaven), especially translated into Afrikaans, will form part of their repertoire along with other Afrikaans favourites Karoonag, Kinders van die Wind, Heimwee and Oktobermaand. The concert will be in honour of Diva Mimi Coertse who is celebrating her 80th Birthday.

When: 18 February 2012
Where: Clifton 4th Beach, Clifton
Spend a magical evening of entertainment and live music under the stars with your loved ones
567 CapeTalk presents the twelth annual outdoor music event at Clifton’s 4th Beach – Moonstruck 2012, taking place on Saturday 18 February 2012. The beach will be transformed into an open-air dance floor as it comes alive with the sounds of leading local Solid Gold session bands.
With a live session band bringing listeners their favorite Solid Gold hits, Capetonians are encouraged to bring along their picnic baskets, kick off their shoes and celebrate an evening of good music at the picturesque Clifton beach.
Visit www.capetalk.co.za for more information.

When: 23 February 2012
Where: Oude Libertas, Stellenbosch
Tickets: Tickets: R120/130/140 at www.computicket.com
Laugh yourself silly with tears streaming down your cheeks at Oude Libertas
Funny Kaap will take you on a laugh-a-minute journey of different genres thrown together – comedy, satire, black humour and music. The result is a Carol Burnett/ Saturday Night Live effect that leaves you guffawing and thinking at the same time.
Emo Adams, Dowwe Dolla, Wayne Mckay, Sarah Theron and the incredible Take Note will bring their unique talents to this hilarious show.

When: 20 November 2011 – 12 February 2012 (annual)
Where: Franschhoek
The sound waves are sizzling at beautiful Backsberg this summer!There is no better way to spend a Sunday afternoon than relaxing in the sun with a glass of fine wine as brilliant artists entertain you. Freshly Ground, Francois van Coke, Koos Kombuis, Dan Patlansky and many others will have you tapping your toes to their awesome acoustic vibes. There is a slight twist with the series this year as each of the performers will be bringing an up-and-coming artist with them to open the gig. The series runs in two parts this year – the first five gigs take place every Sunday from 20 November to 18 December 2011; the second five, also on Sundays, run from 22 January to 13 February 2012. Pre-sale tickets for the concerts and picnics go on sale on Friday 11 November from www.ticketbreak.co.za. Tickets cost R85 or R170 with a picnic and R100 at the gate. Children under 12 years get in free when accompanied by their parents.
Admission to concert venue starts at 15:00, with the opening act starting at 16:00 and the main act at 17:00. For the full line up of bands, directions, comments, and more information on the series, please visit www.facebook.com/BacksbergConcerts

When: 05 March 2012 to 10 March 2012
Where: City Centre
Hub and evening events: Church Square
Festival sites: Cape Town CBD
Website: www.infectingthecity.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InfectingTheCityTreasure
Twitter: @infectingthecit
Art in Public Spaces puts Cape Town in the spotlight for March 2012
The Africa Centre’s Infecting The City Public Arts Festival will explode onto the streets and public spaces of Cape Town for the fifth time from 5 to 10 March 2012.
Infecting The City is the largest and most diverse annual public arts festival on the African continent. This year, celebrated local and international artists will create artworks that unwrap and unlock the communal spaces in the Cape Town City Centre. The art will encourage audiences to see, hear and smell the extraordinary by taking a fresh look at the Mother City, its citizens, and themselves in radically different ways. Prepare to see Cape Town in a whole new light.

When: 25 March 2012
Where: Durbanville
The magical and untamed African mountain bike race is back!
Over 1 200 of the toughest and most determined or just plain crazy mountain bike competitors will be slogging through dirt for eight days – and they don’t scare easy.
The new route of the ninth Absa Cape Epic will be as exciting and challenging as previous years. Local and international riders will be cranking their pedals for the demanding eight-day adventure of 780 km with 16 300 m of climbing from the start at Durbanville.
With its exhilarating landscapes, the stage locations of Robertson, Caledon and Oak Valley await the most prestigious mountain bike stage race in the world, before riders again finish at the Lourensford Wine Estate.
Check out the routes and more info at www.cape-epic.com

When: 31 March 2012
Where: CTICC, City Centre
‘Africa’s Grandest Gathering’ to ignite the Mother City
This year’s event promises to be as vibrant and smooth, multi-cultural and global as ever. The Mother City will celebrate the 13th explosion of jazz this March when the Cape Town International Jazz Festival brings loyal and new fans exhilarating world-class music.
The Cape Town International Jazz Festival’s winning formula of bringing more than 40 African artists to perform over two days has earned it the status of being the most prestigious jazz event on the African continent. And it keeps getting bigger with attendance figures over the last 12 years swelling from 14 000 to 34 000. Melodytrip ranked this ‘Proudly South African’ event as Number 4 in the world, eclipsing events such as the North Sea Jazz Festival in Holland and Switzerland’s Montreaux Festival.
Tickets: R400 for a single day pass and R550 for a two-day weekend pass. As in previous years, an additional fee of R30 per act will be charged for concerts on the Rosies stage. Tickets are available at Computicket and Shoprite-Checkers stores.

When: 25 November 2011 – 11 March 2012 (annual)
Where: Oude Libertas, Stellenbosch
Experience the season amongst the stars with your loved one
Join the summer audiences who relish in the delights of a unique season of top local and international performers under the stars at the original theatre of the Stellenbosch Winelands. Enjoy music, theatre and dance in an exquisite setting with a picnic and bottle of Cape wine. Set among lofty rustling trees, the popular open-air Oude Libertas Amphitheatre puts a top line-up of entertainment in a variety of presentations this summer. Book your seat at the theatre 021 809 7380/7473 or online at www.computicket.com and share in the pleasure of this summer tradition.

When: 20 November 2011 – 01 April 2012
Where: Kirstenbosch Gardens, Newlands
See the hottest acts while chilling at Kirstenbosch on a Sunday eveningSummertime brings easy living and the arrival of another Mother City institution. Old Mutual Summer Sunset Concerts at Kirstenbosch showcase the best in South African entertainment. “…at its best the city offers a relaxed blend of African ethnicity and culture – and nowhere does that harmony look or sound better than at the summer concerts at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden.” Time Magazine The 20th concert series kicks off on 20 November 2011 and runs until 1 April 2012 so get ready for a line up that reflects not only the long running success of this series, but the hottest acts in the industry. With a healthy mix of old and new the concerts attract capacity crowds from every age group and the music genres represent the best sounds on circuit. The Old Mutual Summer Sunset Concerts take place at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden (Rhodes Avenue, Newlands, Cape Town) on Sundays from 17:00 – 19:00. Gates open at 16:00. For further information and ticket prices, please call 021 799 8783/8620 or visit www.sanbi.org or www.oldmutual.co.za/music. Tickets can be booked on www.webtickets.co.za