16 May - Arts, Culture and Environment
In today’s show, we were joined on the show by Busi Maqubela from the MTN Science Centre. We were talking about the progammes and activities that they will be hosting in celebrating the National Science Week - an initiative by the Department of Science and Technology which aims to excite South African youth in the field of science at a young age. It also aims to develop an interest in studying mathematics and science subjects in schools. If you wanna know more science visit the MTN Science Centre in Canal Walk – I heard that the place was buzzing yesterday. For full programme visit www.mtnsciencentre.org.za or contact (021) 529 8100.
We also spoke to Louise van Rhyn – Coordinator of the international celebration of life stories. The International Day of Sharing Life Stories was initiated by the Museum of the Person, an international network of virtual museums of life stories, located in Brazil, Canada, the USA and Portugal, and the Centre for Digital Storytelling, based in Berkeley, California. This initiative aims to encourage South Africans to share their stories, thereby creating opportunities for new insights and understanding. Louise explained more about this concept. Kronendal Music Academy of Hout Bay, will be hosting this event at the Hout Bay Community Centre, facilitated by Paul Sedres of the UCT South African College of Music at 7.30pm until 9.30pm and there is no entrance fee and tea only will be served. For more information contact Dwyn Griesel on 082 331 4062. Simon’s Town’s eMzantsi Carnival coordinator Liz Danks is also gathering a group of women from Red Hill and greater Simon’s Town to come together and share their life stories. Their storytelling session will be facilitated by eMzantsi project manager, Sam Pearce together with Liz Danks and Geoff Brundrit. At the Cape Farmhouse Restaurant in Red Hill from, well they started at 12 already but a second story circle will be held from 1pm till 3pm. The second group welcomes men and women to share their stories. Tea only will be served at both events and there is no cost to participate. For more info contact Liz Danks on 082 266 7556. The Katilist in Observatory will also be hosting a session but entrance fee is R40. For more information contact Leanda on 076 314 6529. If you want to be part of the movement contact Louise via email to louise@symphonia.net
Nigel Vermaas was also in for the Arts update in and around the city.
We closed off the show with an interview with Philip Dlabantu – from the Red Dazzlers Isicathamiya. This a group of 10 males, who sing about Africa affairs, animals, slavery, love, the streets of South Africa and the spirit of the people. They sing traditional music with lots of colour, rhythm, movements and humour. The Red Dazzlers Isicathamiya will be sharing the stage with the Purdue Varsity Glee Club Choir, a group of 50 male voices from Lafayette, in America at the Cape Town City Hall on Wednesday, May 28 at 20:00. The Cape Town audience will be entertained with a few South African favourites such as Shosholoza, Mama Tembu’s Wedding and the National anthem. Tickets costs R100 and R120. Book at Computicket on 083 915 8000 or visit www.computicket.com For group bookings please phone (021) 461 3746.
We also spoke to Louise van Rhyn – Coordinator of the international celebration of life stories. The International Day of Sharing Life Stories was initiated by the Museum of the Person, an international network of virtual museums of life stories, located in Brazil, Canada, the USA and Portugal, and the Centre for Digital Storytelling, based in Berkeley, California. This initiative aims to encourage South Africans to share their stories, thereby creating opportunities for new insights and understanding. Louise explained more about this concept. Kronendal Music Academy of Hout Bay, will be hosting this event at the Hout Bay Community Centre, facilitated by Paul Sedres of the UCT South African College of Music at 7.30pm until 9.30pm and there is no entrance fee and tea only will be served. For more information contact Dwyn Griesel on 082 331 4062. Simon’s Town’s eMzantsi Carnival coordinator Liz Danks is also gathering a group of women from Red Hill and greater Simon’s Town to come together and share their life stories. Their storytelling session will be facilitated by eMzantsi project manager, Sam Pearce together with Liz Danks and Geoff Brundrit. At the Cape Farmhouse Restaurant in Red Hill from, well they started at 12 already but a second story circle will be held from 1pm till 3pm. The second group welcomes men and women to share their stories. Tea only will be served at both events and there is no cost to participate. For more info contact Liz Danks on 082 266 7556. The Katilist in Observatory will also be hosting a session but entrance fee is R40. For more information contact Leanda on 076 314 6529. If you want to be part of the movement contact Louise via email to louise@symphonia.net
Nigel Vermaas was also in for the Arts update in and around the city.
We closed off the show with an interview with Philip Dlabantu – from the Red Dazzlers Isicathamiya. This a group of 10 males, who sing about Africa affairs, animals, slavery, love, the streets of South Africa and the spirit of the people. They sing traditional music with lots of colour, rhythm, movements and humour. The Red Dazzlers Isicathamiya will be sharing the stage with the Purdue Varsity Glee Club Choir, a group of 50 male voices from Lafayette, in America at the Cape Town City Hall on Wednesday, May 28 at 20:00. The Cape Town audience will be entertained with a few South African favourites such as Shosholoza, Mama Tembu’s Wedding and the National anthem. Tickets costs R100 and R120. Book at Computicket on 083 915 8000 or visit www.computicket.com For group bookings please phone (021) 461 3746.
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