Knysna U3A fêtes its ninth year with a dream guest speaker

HAPPY Birthday! balloons decorate Brenton community hall as members pile in excitedly to hear a special speaker on August 26, to celebrate U3A (University of the 3rd Age) Knysna’s ninth anniversary. Well-known broadcaster and presenter of his own daily radio show on KayaFM, John Perlman is about to talk and show a video on his incredibly successful Dreamfields Project, launched in 2007.
Meanwhile refreshments and cakes are served in the cafeteria and the atmosphere is alive with anticipation. Many ‘third-agers’ have become close friends, having at least one thing in common: an insatiable thirst for learning and, more often than not, sharing with others their own diverse fields of knowledge.
As Joan Huskisson - founder of the Knysna branch together with Jo Hardie - recalls, it was then only the second U3A facility in SA after Cape Town, with Johannesburg following suit in the same week as Knysna. 
“During the first meeting at the (then) ...

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Author: Gigi Lewis

Tshisa Talent – it’s hot!

Bitou’s best to battle it out on September 21

THIS year’s Tshisa Talent final promises to be an evening of top-class entertainment, showcasing Plett’s finest talent when the town’s best visual and performance artists go head to head to secure the coveted title of Tshisa Talent Artist of 2010.
Since May this year, Lunchbox Theatre and a team of local judges have been auditioning and selecting the best visual and performance artists in Bitou. Over 150 artists were seen and now only eight remain.
The Tshisa Talent final is an awesome opportunity for locals to share in the amazing talent that has been unearthed through this Lunchbox Theatre and Bitou Tourism initiative. The event takes place in the stylish White House Theatre, offering guests and artists a genuine theatrical experience.
The following artists will battle it out on Tuesday September 21 from 8pm:
* From New Horizons is Ammori Sass with his crow...

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Hop along to Geelhoutboom for a berry entertaining feast

The Outeniqua Country Hop Strawberry Festival takes place at Redberry Farm in Geelhoutboom, George on September 25 & 26

ONE of the most popular family events of the year, George’s Strawberry Festival attracts both locals and visitors who come along to experience a day out in the fresh air in a safe, farm environment. 
Proceeds go towards the marketing of the Outeniqua Country Hop (www.outeniquacountryhop.co.za) to encourage people to visit this wonderful part of the world which incorporates parts of George, Herold, Mossel Bay and Wilderness, thus creating employment opportunities for the local community. A portion of proceeds is donated to local charities.
This year, the George All Dog Sports Centre will perform with small and large dogs on both days, including dog jumping, agility and fly-ball displays. To complement these events, there is a dog walk through the strawberry...

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Entertainment Diary

Garden Route Concerts presents Mellow Music Sessions at Chaplin’s in Woodmill Lane. Catch George band Aiming for Autumn on September 10 (free entrance). Their acoustic music is fun and laidback and, other than originals, they enjoy covering bands such as Credence Clearwater Revival, Plush, Tom Petty and Jon Foreman.
On September 17, young, gorgeous and gifted Capetonian Lara Frances performs (R30 cover). Her new album, Little Rendition, is a delicious mixture of nu-folkish pop and indie with the merest hint of rock occasionally shimmering through – and the result is a soothing, tranquil experience that anoints all the senses. All shows are at 7:30 for 8pm – phone 044 382 0886 for info.

Plett Barnyard Theatre presents Cedric Vandenschrik’s tribute to Queen, The Show Must Go On, on Friday September 17.
Queen’s music has a timeless appeal that has only been equalled by a handful of artists. Powerful son...

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