22 August - Arts; Culture and Environment

Today we were joined by Marcus Dosando - staff director at Cape Town Opera. We were talking about Mozart’s Don Giovanni. An opera inspired by the legend of Don Juan - the notorious ladies' man. This is presented by the Cape Town Opera in collaboration with UCT School of Music. Marcus is the director and says this production promises to be an out-of-the-ordinary where nothing about the sets will be symmetrical, representing the somewhat skewed look on life of the wicked Don. Will be On at Baxter Theatre opening on the 31st of August at 18h00 in the schools performances on the 3rd and,4th of September at 11h00AM. Prices start at R100. Group bookings of 10 or more enjoy a 10% discount. To enquire about Student and Senior citizen discounts call (021) 421 7695. For more information contact Thanduxolo Zulu at Cape Town Opera on (021) 410 9928 or visit http://www.capetownopera.co.za
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We also spoke to Daniel Popper – An Artist. We were talking about the New Comic Art Exhibition that will be on at the Erdmann Contemporary Gallery. It will feature artists like Karlien de Villiers, Mxolisi Sapeta, Leonora van Staden and of course Daniel Popper. The exhibition will open on Wednesday the 27th of August at the Erdmann Contemporary Gallery at number 63 Shortmarket Street, in Cape Town. They are open Monday – Friday, between 10:00 - 17:00 and Saturday, between 11:00 - 13:00. For more information contact (021) 422 2762 or go to www.erdmanncontemporary.co.za/ www.danielpopper.blogspot.com/www.afrikaburn.co.za
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Nigel Vermaas was also in today for the Arts update in and around the city.

We closed off the show with an interview with David Keuning – from Afrobeat. David gives djembe drumming lessons at the Katalist in Observatory every Thursday at 7 to 9pm. So if you want to learn some new rhythms from various parts of the world, African, Caribbean, Asian and more make sure you go for those lessons. They cost R40 and R10 for drum hire or bring your own. For more information contact 084 566 0531 or send an email to afrobeat@mailbox.co.za
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