30 November – Arts, Culture and Environment

Today on Sakhisizwe we were joined by Jonathan Munnik - a well known artist and sculptor who is the curator of The Love Day Gallery at the Upper East Side art gallery in Upper Woodstock. The Love Day Gallery will be a space for established artists and will also be available as a work and exhibition space for emerging artists. Munnik is currently constructing a 14 – 15 meter high permanent feature that will form a central focal point and backdrop to the Upper East Side development’s amphitheatre, which will host events and function as an outdoor meeting place for the residents. For more information about The Love Day Gallery call Jonathan via email automanik@ovation.co.za

Zenobia Kloppers who stars in Broadway Babies which is a musical show that is currently showing at On Broadway came to tell us about the highly acclaimed musical show. Broadway Babies is directed by Fred Abrahamse, scripted by Marcel Meyer and will be running till the 12th of January next year. Zenobia is well known for her role in Ghoema which landed her a nomination at the Naledi awards for Best Lead in a musical. She also played the title role of Fiela in Fiela se Kind. Broadway Babies is a celebration of women Broadway stars & characters. One critic said “It’s not subtle, it’s not arty, it’s lots of end-of-the-year fun”. Tickets cost R95.00 each. For bookings contact (021) 424 1194 or visit www.onbroadway.co.za

We were then joined by Nigel Vermaas for our weekly Arts update about events happening in and around the City of Cape Town. Nigel told us about Mama Kaap aka Sylvia Mdunyelwa with her Quintet that is at the Green Dolphin tonight & tomorrow night ; Sunday: Amanda Tiffin; Monday: Sammy Hartman Trio; Tuesday: Richard Ceasar Trio; Wednesday: Ivan Mazuze Quartet; Thursday: 6 December, Friday: 7th and Saturday 8th: Mark Ginsburg Quartet. Mark is the tenor saxophone player that is out on a short visit from Australia. He’ll play originals and standards and feature Judy Campbell on vocals, Mike Campbell on bass, & Maurice Gawronsky on drums.

Then we closed our November 2007 calendar with Sam Pearce – Coordinator of the eMzantsi Carnival that is taking place tomorrow (1 December 2007) at the greater Fish Hoek area and the theme is “eMzantsipation: Free yourself!” It will feature minstrels, marimba bands, stiltwalkers, surfers, local bands, belly dancers, ballet dancers, breakdancers and more. There will also be a food and craft market. And as in Sam’s words “Bring the whole family and enjoy a multicultural jol, eMzantsi style!” For more information contact Sam on (021) 789 1665 or email her to sam@samp.co.za

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