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Connexxion

Editor — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:18:07 +0000

: Connexxion

Connexxion

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Located in the Victoria Junction, in what was once one of Cape Town’s oldest telephone exchange warehouses is a light and free flowing space that captures the perfect setting for social dining.

The informal surrounds heightened by chic décor set the stage for breakfast, lunch or dinner from the tapas style menu.

Enjoy extensive wines by the glass and innovative organic wines, ideally suited for the social tapas and conversation.

Telephone:

021 418 1234

Website:

www.proteahotels.com/victoriajunction

Address:

Protea Hotel Victoria Junction, Green Point, Cape Town

Times:

Breakfast: Saturday and Sunday 6:30am – 12noon, Monday to Friday 6:30am – 10:30am
Lunch: 12noon – 2:30pm, Monday to Sunday
Dinner: 7:00pm – 11:00pm, Monday to Sunday

Facilities:

Accept credit cards

Accommodation

Cocktails

Licensed

Parking

Takeaways

The Loop Takes Cape Town Nightlife to a Whole New Level

Editor — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 13:16:15 +0000

Lumo colours, lit up furniture, contrasts between industrial and modern architecture plus a trendy location that inspires the urge to dance the night away – this is what to expect at the much-anticipated, official opening of The Loop nightclub. Taking place on Friday 9 December 2011, Dino Bravo, Dean Fuel and others will ensure that The Loop opens with a bang!

Anything and everything from R’nB to Commercial, House and Progressive beats will get you dancing three nights a week. The multi-levelled venue has a Bo-Kaap inspired exterior in varying colourful shades, while the interior flaunts gorgeous décor and a number of dance floors that are sure to keep you grooving until the early hours. The Loop is situated near Cape Town’s premier nightlife hub of Long Street, with safe and secure street parking for guests. This stylish club will offer the chance to dance to renowned acts like no other nightclub in Cape Town has ever seen.

The ground floor consists of an alluring dance floor and an illuminated bar that runs along the entire length of the building. The first floor features a sharp lighting system with incredible Technicolor displays. The rest of the first floor overlooks the dance floor, with an extra bar and access to a spacious open-air balcony. VIP lounges above the DJ box will give VIP guests a closer look at the mix of electrifying DJ’s on the line-up. The VIP lounge area is perfectly positioned on the second floor. This area boasts lavish furnishing and a private bar, catering to the most discerning customers, who will enjoy views of Lions Head and the surrounding city skyline as they party the night away.

“The Loop is committed to uniting sounds and styles in a way that challenges expectations. No limits. No compromises. Just rollercoaster rides of great DJ’s and live performances, that have all collided to create one super club,” says Wai-Szee Sing, co-owner of The Loop.

DJ’s spinning the latest and greatest R’nB, Commercial, House and Progressive tunes throughout December 2011 consist of various local and national DJ’s such as Sikhu, Crazy White Boy, Digital Divas, DJ Jaz, Dino Bravo, Dean Fuel, Roger Goode, Lady M, Yaron, Sox, Jared, Kathrine Grenfell, Vanessa Holliday, Neil Tall, Leyton Lee, Kyle Phonics, Harael, Gareth Devour, Dominique, Euphonik, Jason Van Wyk, Mixi, Jono, Pascal and Pearce plus DJ Zeejay.

“Open your mind. Let loose and dance – not because it’s weird or brave but just because dancing makes you come alive”.

Launch Details:

Date : Public Launch: Friday 9 December 2011
Venue : The Loop, Cape Town
Arrival Time: 21:00pm
Contact: Kelly Atherton

ENJOY A SENSATIONAL SUMMER’S DAY AT UITKYK

Editor — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:13:06 +0000

Stellenbosch wine estate Uitkyk is offering delicious gourmet picnics and cheese platters that will guarantee anyone a memorable daytrip to the Cape Winelands this summer.

Enjoy a delicious picnic on the sprawling lawns surrounding the estate’s neo-classical manor house from 1788, or on its terrace while the kids keep themselves entertained on the Dreamweavers jungle gym. You can also order a cheese platter in the tasting centre to savour with some of Uitkyk’s delicious wines.

A gourmet picnic basket for two at R300, including a bottle of wine, is available but must be booked 24 hours in advance. Guests are welcome to bring their own picnic baskets, in which case a R50 entrance fee will be applicable. This fee will however be waivered if more than R100 is spent on wine purchases at the estate’s tasting centre. Guests may also bring picnic blankets and chairs, but picnic blankets can also be booked at no cost. A cheese platter for four is offered at R120 and can be ordered on arrival.

Uitkyk’s festive trading hours are Mondays to Fridays from 9:00 to 17:00 and Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 to 16:00.

Contact Carlin van Graan on 021 884 4416 or cevangraan@distell.co.za for bookings and enquiries.

Kayak FIT Fridays

Editor — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:49:44 +0000

Hosted by: Sugar Snap Events & Adventures

Date: Every Friday

Venue: 3 Anchor Bay, Cape Town

Features: Nature…seals, dolphins, sun-fish J

Time: 06:30-8:00 every Friday morning

Price: R380 per month

Info line & URL: www.sugarsnap.co.za

Contact Numbers: 078 038 4135 / info@sugarsnap.co.za

ALTO AN IDEAL DESTINATION FOR SUMMER SUNDOWNERS

Editor — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 10:42:23 +0000

For the third year in a row the Alto wine estate on the slopes of the Helderberg Mountain near Somerset West is offering its once-a-week summer sundowners. Known for its stunning views and impressive collection of classically-styled red wines, it’s the perfect venue to enjoy an end-of-day refresher.

At R50 per person, visitors can sip on a refreshing red-wine-infused cocktail and snack on a selection of freshly-baked breads served with pesto, extra virgin olive oil and pâtés while watching the sun set over the vineyards and surrounding mountains.

These sundowners are served from 17:00 to 19:00 every Wednesday until the end of February 2012. Booking is essential. Contact Monika Jordaan on 021 881 3884 or mojordaan@distell.co.za for bookings and further information. Tastings of three red wines or port at R10 per person are also on offer.

Tygerberg Children’s Choir’s

Editor — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 09:46:50 +0000

The Tygerberg Children’s Choir’s annual Christmas Concerts are the perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit.

It’s time again for the highly acclaimed Tygerberg Children’s Choir’s very popular annual Christmas concerts. The choir celebrates its 39th year, and was crowned world champions in two categories at the 6th World Choir Games in Shaoxing, China during July last year. This major achievement catapulted the choir to the number 4 over-all position on the official Musica Mundi world ranking list for competition choirs.

The choir has, as usual, compiled a varied programme which will appeal to young and old. This year’s concert is entitled ‘Peace on Earth/Vrede op Aarde’ and promises once again to be a spectacle of sound and light. Favourites such as Agnus Dei, O Holy Night, the Gounod Ave Maria, Santa Claus is Comin’ To Town, O Come All Ye Faithful and Es ist ein Ros Entsprungen can be heard. The concerts will also feature the superb vocal group The Voice of Angels, all members of Tygerberg Children’s Choir. Contributors: Madri Gerber (violin) Annatjie Brand (Organ) Karina Erasmus (double bass) and Charl van Heyningen (narrator).

The choir has been under the baton of internationally respected conductor Hendrik D. Loock since its inception, with Theresa Loock as accompanist and arranger.

The concerts will take place in the Endler Hall, University of Stellenbosch, on the following dates and times:

Sunday 20 November at 15h00

Sunday 27 November at 15h00

Sunday 4 December at 15h00

Sunday 11 December at 15h00

There will be an additional concert in the Cape Town City Hall on Saturday 3 December at 20h00.

Tickets cost R90pp (R70 for students and scholars)

Bookings: Computicket

The choir’s new Christmas DVD will also be available at the performances.

The choir will celebrate its 40-year reunion from 7-9 December 2012, and all ex-choristers and interested parties are requested to contact the choir as early as possible at info@tcc.co.za. The reunion promises to be a very special one indeed!

PUMA enters new yacht into 2011/12 Volvo Ocean Race

Editor — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 11:12:27 +0000

Cape Town, South Africa, November 2011 – PUMA Sailing fans can catch all the action of the PUMA Ocean Racing team with the arrival of PUMA’s racing yacht, Mar Mostro (Monster of the Sea), at the V&A Waterfront in November.

Mar Mostro is PUMA’s second entry into the 2011/12 Volvo Ocean Race having placed second in the 2008/9 Volvo Ocean Race.

Cape Town is the first stop-over in this “Mount Everest of sailing,” a 39,000 nautical mile, round-the-world ocean race, stopping in ten ports over the course of nine months.

PUMA’s Mar Mostro is expected to sail into the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town on 25 November. Spectators will be able to view the boat in action in-port on 9 and 10 December and at the race restart on 11 December.

A PUMA pop-up store and entertainment zone called the PUMA Quad will be located opposite the V&A Amphitheatre, to provide the public with limited edition PUMA product for the two-week stopover.

PUMA will host daily activities at the PUMA Quad. Sailing prowess will be tested with grinding competitions taking place between 3pm and 6pm on the 26 November, 1, 3, 8 December as well as between 2pm and 4pm on 10 and 11 December.

The contestant with the best grinding results on competition days will win a R1000 PUMA voucher. Two grand prizes of R10 000 in PUMA vouchers will be awarded to the contestants with the top grinding scores on 10and 11 December.

Daily sundowner Spinnaker Sessions will start on 25 November and will see the likes of local DJs Dino Moran and Craig De Sousa spinning cool tunes at the PUMA Quad from 6.15pm to 9pm and between 7.15pm to 9pm on 10 and 11 December.

In 2010 PUMA hosted a series of parties around the globe to celebrate the after-hours athlete – a person who loves to compete in the lesser known sports (pool, foosball etc) within the social environment. PUMA will continue to celebrate these after-hours sports heroes, this time with a sailing twist, through the PUMA Social Club presents All Hands on Deck party on 9 December from 4pm to 1am at Quay 4, V&A Waterfront.

This is the official Volvo Ocean Race party with live performances by Jack Parow, Craig de Sousa, Holiday Murray, Anthea Scholtz, Them Tornados and The Wedding DJs. Ping pong, darts and bowling are a few of the games that can be played with a drink in your hand on the night. Tickets are limited and will be sold at the door for R50 per person.

The PUMA Ocean Racing team is led by Skipper Ken Read, who has amassed 10 of the most elite off-shore sailors from across the globe, including South African born Jono Swain, to compete in this epic race.

The Volvo Ocean Race begins 5 November 2011 in Alicante, Spain and ends in Galway, Ireland in July 2012. The eight stopovers in between include: Cape Town, Abu Dhabi, Sanya (China), Auckland, Itajaí (Brazil), Miami, Lisbon and Lorient (France).

For more information on the race, team, and crew visit www.puma.com/sailing.

THAT 80’S SHOW

Editor — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 08:24:56 +0000

80’s music tribute show at Roxy Revue Bar

Date Friday 25 November to Saturday 14 January

Wednesday through to Saturday

Time Doors open at 20h00, curtain rises at 20h30

Venue Roxy Revue Bar

Tickets Available from Computicket

Cost R67.00

New Year’s Eve show – Saturday 31 December at 22h30, at R120 per person

Back by popular demand, Mike McCullagh’s That 80’s Show returns to GrandWest’s Roxy Revue Bar between 25 November and 14 January, Wednesday to Saturday. A special New Year’s Eve show has also been planned for 31 December.

As with the earlier run this year, the musical tribute will have the audience dancing in their seats as they’re taken on a musical, cultural and fashion tour through the 80s.

The show, set to a television studio storyline, covers artists such as U2, Cindy Lauper, The Bangles, Stevie Wonder, Tina Turner, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Queen, Whitney Houston, George Michael and many more.

The flawless vocals of Riyaan Cornelius, Lucy Holgate, and Liani Ekermans will be complemented by the wizardry of Warren Lomberg on guitar, keyboardist Denzil Thorne, bass guitarist Neil Payton, drummer Safwaan Goodenough and the talented Morgan King on Saxophone.

Doors open at 20h00 and the show starts at 20h30. Tickets are available from Computicket at R67.00 each.

The special New Year’s Eve show starts at 22h30 and costs R120.00 per person.

Come experience a magical Disney fantasy on ice!

Editor — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 08:07:29 +0000

Rev up for non-stop fun with four of your favorite Disney stories at Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy. Thrill to high-speed stunts as Lightning McQueen, Mater and the crew of Disney/Pixar’s Cars race across the ice. Dive into The Little Mermaid’s enchanting undersea kingdom and enter the mystical world of Pixie Hollow with Tinker Bell and the Disney Fairies as they reveal the magic that lies within! The toys are back in town with heroic action when Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie, and the Toy Story gang escape from the rambunctious tots of Sunnyside Daycare and race for home, in their most daring adventure ever! From wheels to waves, playtime to pixie dust, your family’s favorite Disney moments come to life at Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy with dazzling skating, special effects and beloved characters certain to create a lifetime of memories.

Hunta Live will be working with Feld Entertainment (the largest producer and presenter of live touring family entertainment in the world today) to bring SA Audiences the Disney on Ice experience for the first time!

To date, audiences in more than 70 countries have enjoyed Disney On Ice. Each year more than 30 million people around the globe see a Feld Entertainment production. They are a a licensee of The Walt Disney Company and have the exclusive worldwide rights to produce a new, Disney-themed, ice spectacular each year.

Disney Live Family Entertainment and Feld Entertainment, Inc., have united to offer the finest in live family entertainment on ice.

Bookings NOW OPEN at Computicket (www.computicket.com or 083 915 8000)

Tickets are priced from R150 to R300.

Disney on Ice: Worlds of Fantasy Tour Dates, South Africa:

Month	Day	Date	Times	Venue / City
June	Tues	26	15h00	Coca Cola Dome, Johannesburg
June	Wed	27	11h00 and 15h00	Coca Cola Dome, Johannesburg
June	Thurs	28	11h00 and 15h00	Coca Cola Dome, Johannesburg
June	Fri	29	11h00 and 15h00 and 19h00	Coca Cola Dome, Johannesburg
June	Sat	30	11h00 and 15h00 and 19h00	Coca Cola Dome, Johannesburg
July	Sun	1	11h00 and 15h00	Coca Cola Dome, Johannesburg

July	Fri	6	11h00 and 15h00 and 19h00	Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town
July	Sat	7	11h00 and 15h00 and 19h00	Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town
July	Sun	8	11h00 and 15h00	Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town
July	Mon	9	11h00 and 15h00	Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town
July	Tues	10	11h00 and 15h00 and 19h00	Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town

Winchester Mansions present Guys’ Night

Editor — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:46:43 +0000

The countdown has begun to the launch of Guys’ Night at Harveys Bar, Winchester Mansions. Harveys bar and restaurant will be the place to unwind and enjoy all things “men” in the company of other Y chromosomes.

Get rid of your Monday blues by dropping by to watch your favourite classic sports match. Indulge in delectable snacks prepared by Executive Chef, Jochen Riedel and his team and enjoy some great beer. “We are excited to introduce this new tradition at Harveys bar. Guests can look forward to good food, good company and good service, with a personal touch,” comments Nils Heckscher, Managing Director of Winchester Mansions.

Guy’s Night will take place every Monday evening, starting on 7 November.

As life gets busier, there’s rarely enough time to hang out with mates and it’s easy to overlook the small things that make you happy. For this reason Winchester Mansions have put together an appreciative list of some of the luxuries that men can’t live without and crammed them into a weekly evening for boys and their favourite quality entertainment.

Harveys bar is currently among the trendiest spots on the Atlantic Seaboard. With amazing views from the terrace, stylish interior, luxurious atmosphere and first class service, it offers the ultimate in classic elegance.

For more information on the hotel and the various lifestyle offerings visit www.winchester.co.za or contact +27 21 – 434 2351 or harveys@winchester.co.za.

Winchester Mansions, situated along the Sea Point Promenade and facing the Atlantic Ocean, has earned its reputation as Cape Town’s iconic sea front hotel among local and international guests.