USEFUL STUFF
Cape Winelands Archive
ART: TWO DECADES OF SA SCULPTURE
Posted on 12:53 pm | No Comments26 October – 26 October (2012) A series of outdoor sculptures, scattered throughout various locations in the historical town of Stellenbosch. Venue: Various (see below link to map) Cost: Free...
MUSIC: 6TH CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL SUMMER FESTIVAL
Posted on 4:03 pm | No Comments21 January - 25 February The annual music festival features performances by top SA pianists Ben Schoeman and Francois du Toit, conductor Richard Cock, soloists from Cape Town Opera, and various choirs. Venue: Various venues throughout Cape Town and the winelands Time: 8pm Cost: R 60 – R 180
DANCE: QUEEN AT THE BALLET
Posted on 8:20 pm | No Comments1 – 11 February Sean Bovim’s ballet company presents their popular ballet to the music of rock group, Queen. Venue: Oude Libertas Amphitheatre, cnr Adam Tas Rd & Oude Libertas St, Stellenbosch Time: 8.15pm Cost: R 120 – R 150
MUSIC: MIRIJAM CONTZEN, LUIS MAGALHÃES & AMICI QUARTET
Posted on 11:36 am | No CommentsWorld renowned German/Japanese violinist Mirijam Contzen performs chamber works by Mozart, Schubert & Chausson with pianist Luis Magalhães and the Amici Quartet. Venue: Endler Hall, corner of Victoria and Neethling Street, Stellenbosch Time: 8pm Cost: R110/R85
LIFESTYLE: HANEPOOT PICKING AT DE KRANS
Posted on 3:29 pm | No Comments8 February – 3 March Pick sweet Hanepoot grapes at De Krans Wine Cellar during this month. Vygieshof Home for the Aged offers lunch time Braaivleis meals on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Venue: De Krans Wine Cellar, Route 62, Calitzdorp Time: 8am – 5pm on weekdays, 9am – 3pm on Saturdays
LIFESTYLE: GRANDE ROCHE VALENTINES DAY
Posted on 3:03 pm | No Comments11 February A romantic evening with soft background music, a gourmet picnic on the lawn and the classic movie Grease. Venue: Grande Roche Hotel, Paarl Time: from 5pm tbc Cost: R 270 (incl. picnic basket) booking essential
MUSIC: ANDREW YOUNG
Posted on 12:26 pm | 2 Comments11 February The Vienna-based saxophonist performs in an outdoor setting. Comedian Mervyn Stutter shares the stage. Venue: Paul Cluver Forest Ampitheatre, Paul Cluver Wine Estate, N2 Kromco turn off, Grabouw Time: 5pm Cost: R 200
LIFESTYLE: VALENTINE’S OPEN-AIR MOVIE NIGHT
Posted on 2:33 pm | No Comments14 February A screening of The Notebook under the stars in a romantic setting overlooking the lake. Bring rugs and pillows. Picnics may be pre-ordered. Burgers, popcorn and drinks available for purchase on site. Venue: Rhebokskloof Wine Estate, Windmeul, Agter Paarl Time: 7.30pm Cost: R 70
VALENTINE’S DAY: SUNSET HIKE
Posted on 12:50 pm | No Comments14 February A 10km with views out over the winelands to Table Mountain. Bring a jacket, torch, hiking shoes, picnic. Start Venue: Dirtopia Trail Centre, Delvera Farm, R44 between Stellenbosch & Klapmuts. Time: 6pm Cost: R 50 (incl. permit and glass of bubbly)
NIGHTLIFE: FIDDLE EAST – MUSIQUE FANTASTIQUE
Posted on 2:55 pm | No Comments17 February An exploration of new musical styles from the popular Balkanology folk. Expect Latin moombah and Indian Bhangra mixed with house music and jazzy Techno from the likes of toby2shoes, Maoriginal, Kimon and DJ Freud. Private bus available from Cape Town. Venue: Klein Libertas Theatre, Bergzight Plein, Du Toit St, Stellenbosch Time: 9pm Cost: R 80
MUSIC: ELVIS BLUE UNPLUGGED
Posted on 6:07 pm | No Comments18 February The SA Pop Idols 2010 winner performs in an outdoor setting. Venue: Paul Cluver Forest Ampitheatre, Paul Cluver Wine Estate, N2 Kromco turn off, Grabouw Time: 7pm Cost:...
MUSIC: FRANCOIS VAN COKE
Posted on 1:26 pm | No Comments19 February The Afrikaans rock artist performs. Venue: Backsberg Estate Cellar, R45, Paarl Time: 3pm Cost: R 85 – R 170
FESTIVAL: CONSTANTIA FRESH SAUVIGNON BLANC FESTIVAL
Posted on 1:19 pm | No Comments24th & 25th February The Constantia Fresh Sauvignon Blanc Festival showcases the diversity and food compatibility of the 'wild white' grape during different tasting events. Venue: Buitenverwachting Wine Estate, Klein Constantia Rd, Constantia
MUSIC: DIE HEUWELS FANTASTIES
Posted on 12:16 pm | No Comments24 February The award winning Afrikaans rock band performs. Picnic baskets welcome. Venue: Rhebokskloof Theatre on the Lake, 8 Wine Route, Windmeul, behind Paarl Time: 7pm Cost: R 120
FESTIVAL: ROBERTSON HANDS ON HARVEST
Posted on 11:16 am | No Comments24 – 26 February A choice of individual events across the many wine farms of Robertson, Montagu, McGregor, Ashton and Bonnievale, with grape-picking, bunch sorting, grape-stomping, wine-tasting, farmers market, boat...
MUSIC: HOT WATER AND CAPE BRAAI
Posted on 4:02 pm | No Comments25 February The South African folk, blues, rock and indie-pop band performs. Venue: Solms Delta, Delta Rd, off R45, Groot Drakenstein, Franschhoek Valley Time: 7pm – 9.30pm Cost: R 195 (incl. Cape style buffet braai)
FESTIVAL: SPIER HARVEST FESTIVAL
Posted on 1:59 pm | No Comments25 February Spier celebrates its annual grape harvest with wine, food, interactive games, face painting and vineyard tours and more. Venue: Spier Wine Estate, R310, Stellenbosch Time: 10am – 4pm Cost: R70
MUSIC: FRANCESCA CANALI
Posted on 10:26 pm | No Comments25 February Francesca Canali, a celebrated young Italian flautists performs works by composers of the Romantic Era in her concert entitled "800 Romantico". This concert forms part of the Oude Libertas Summer Season Festival. She is accompanied by Anneke Lamont. Venue: Oude Libertas Amphitheatre, Corner of Libertas & Adam Tas Road, Stellenbosch Time: 8.15pm cost: 120 - R140
LIFESTYLE: THE VEUVE CLICQUOT MASTERS POLO
Posted on 2:56 pm | No Comments25 February The second annual event takes places with champagne, gourmet canapés and haute couture… and of course a little polo. Dress to impress. Venue: Val De Vie Estate, R301, Jan van Riebeeck Drive, Paarl Time: 2.30pm to 11.30pm Cost: R 400
LIFESTYLE: GRANDE PROVENCE HARVEST FESTIVAL
Posted on 11:16 am | No Comments25 February Winemaker Jaco Marais leads an educational event for families, budding vinters and wine aficionados with a tractor ride, grape picking, a tour, tasting, stomping, live music and games. Venue: Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate, Main Rd, Franschhoek Time: 9am Cost: R 290 (price incl. light breakfast, braai lunch and a bottle of wine) (R 130 kids <12)
MUSIC: WATERSHED UNPLUGGED
Posted on 6:12 pm | No Comments25 February The SAMA Award-winning rock group performs in an outdoor setting. Venue: Paul Cluver Forest Ampitheatre, Paul Cluver Wine Estate, N2 Kromco turn off, Grabouw Time: 7pm Cost: R...
SPORT: T20 DOMESTIC
Posted on 11:12 am | No Comments26 February The local team (which includes top players Graeme Smith, Dale Steyn, Vernon Philander, Herschelle Gibbs and others in its squad) goes head to head against the Sunfoil Dolphins. Venue: Boland Park, Paarl Time: 2.30pm Cost: R 40 - R 60
LIFESTYLE: JAZZ ON THE ROCKS
Posted on 10:37 am | No Comments2 - 4 March The annual outdoor music festival in the West Coast is headlined by international pianist/singer Joe McBride. Local acts include Claire Phillips, Allou April and Alistair Izobell. Venue: Tieties Baai, Cape Columbine Nature Reserve, Paternoster Time: from 8.30pm on Fri to 2pm on Sun Cost: R 165
MUSIC: STARLIGHT CLASSICS
Posted on 2:17 pm | No Comments2 March A light, classical concert directed by Richard Cock and Ian von Memerty, featuring music from the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra, Andrew Young and Nomfundo Xaluva and dance from the Cape Town City Ballet and Ubunti B-boys and more. Venue: Vergelegen Wine Farm, Somerset West, Cape Town Time: 7.30pm Cost: R 170
SPORT: T20 DOMESTIC
Posted on 11:32 am | No Comments2 March The local team (which includes top players Graeme Smith, Dale Steyn, Vernon Philander, Herschelle Gibbs and others in its squad) goes head to head against the 7th team. Venue: Boland Park, Paarl Time: 6pm Cost: R 40 - R 60
MUSIC: JAZZ ON THE ROCKS
Posted on 11:00 am | No Comments2 – 4 March An annual family-friendly outdoor festival of sun, sea and jazz with a stage built out over the rocks near the water’s edge, giving the best vantage...
MUSIC: US SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Posted on 12:05 pm | No Comments2 & 3 March US Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Corvin Matei, performs Offenbach’s Orpheus, Saint-Saëns’ “Organ” Symphony No. 3 and the South African Premiere of Vieuxtemps Cello Concerto. Solo: Peter Martens (cello). Venue: Endler Hall, corner of Victoria and Neethling Street, Stellenbosch Time: 8pm Cost: R110/R85
FESTIVAL: WOORDFEES
Posted on 2:47 pm | No Comments2 – 11 March Stellenbosch’s annual Woordfees presents a range of entertaining out-door events. Slenterfees, an outdoor arts festival on the Neethlingshof estate, which includes a braai demonstration by Jack Parow and a bird watching session with TV Presentre Dave Pepler. A range of picnic concerts hosted by Kyk-NET are headlining Koos Kombuis, James Grace, Kurt Darren, Chris Chamelion and more. Arrive early to ensure parking. Venue: Neethlingshof, Polkadraai Road, Stellenbosch Time: Various Cost: R250/R90/R60
LIFESTYLE: GRAPE STOMP FESTIVAL & ANTIQUE AUCTION
Posted on 12:21 pm | No Comments3 March An annual event to celebrate the end of harvest season with an antiques auction and grape stomping. Kids activities and family challenges. Venue: Manley Wine Lodge, Main Winterhoek Rd, Tulbagh Time: 9.30am Cost: R 20 (incl. wine glass and wine tasting) (kids free)
MUSIC: NIK KERSHAW
Posted on 1:46 pm | No Comments3 March The 80's icon best known for his hits Wouldn't it Be Good and I Won't Let The Sun Go Down On Me performs in an outdoor setting. Venue: Paul Cluver Forest Ampitheatre, Paul Cluver Wine Estate, N2 Kromco turn off, Grabouw Time: 7pm Cost: R 200 – R 380
MUSIC: BREAKFAST INCLUDED
Posted on 10:54 am | No Comments4 March One of Cape Town’s most popular jazz outfits performs for the Oude Libertas Summer Season Festival, featuring Wesley Rustin, Nomfundo Xaluva, Buddy Wells, Shaun Michau, and led by SAMRO winner Jason Reolon . Venue: Oude Libertas Amphitheatre, cnr Adam Tas Rd & Oude Libertas St, Stellenbosch Time: 6.30pm Cost: R 120 – R 140
LIFESTYLE: GAME DRIVE & WINE TASTING EVENINGS
Posted on 11:31 am | No Comments7 March A sunset evening game drive in the Villiera Wildlife Santuary with a tasting of French Domain Grier wines and more. Venue: Villiera Wines, opposite Koelenhof winery, Stellenbosch Time: 5.30pm Cost: R 150
MUSIC: VUSI MAHLASELA
Posted on 2:12 pm | No Comments10 March The singer, poet and guitarist known as 'The Voice' performs in an outdoor setting. Venue: Paul Cluver Forest Ampitheatre, Paul Cluver Wine Estate, N2 Kromco turn off, Grabouw Time: 7pm Cost: R 200 – R 325
MUSIC: HANDEL’S MESSIAH
Posted on 11:53 am | No Comments16 & 17 March The Canticum Novum and the University of Stellenbosch Symphony Orchestra collaborate for a grand performance of Handel’s Messiah. Conducted by Louis van der Watt. Venue: Endler Hall, corner of Victoria and Neethling Street, Stellenbosch Time: 8pm Cost: R110/R80
LIFESTYLE: WELLINGTON WINE HARVEST FESTIVAL
Posted on 3:42 pm | 1 Comment17 & 18 March Celebrating the 6th annual festival in the SA Terrior Top Wine Area 2010 with outdoor activities, potjiekos competitions, grape stomping, cellar visits and more. Venue: Farms throughout Wellington Time: tbc Cost: various
SPORTS: CAPE EPIC
Posted on 11:30 am | No Comments25 March – 1 April An annual 8 day mountain bike stage race through approximately 700 kilometres of pristine and often private land, ending at Lourensford Wine Estate. Route: tbc ...LIFESTYLE: GAME DRIVE & WINE TASTING EVENINGS
Posted on 11:38 am | No Comments28 March A sunset evening game drive in the Villiera Wildlife Santuary with a tasting of French Domain Grier wines and more. Venue: Villiera Wines, opposite Koelenhof winery, Stellenbosch Time: 5.30pm Cost: R 150
MUSIC: HENNIE JOUBERT PIANO COMPETITION FINAL
Posted on 12:32 pm | No Comments29 March This prestigious Music competition has been held since 1983. Finalists perform their prepared works with accompaniment by the US Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Corvin Matei. Venue: Endler Hall, corner of Victoria and Neethling Street, Stellenbosch Time: 8pm Cost: R110/R85LIFESTYLE: GAME DRIVE & WINE TASTING EVENINGS
Posted on 11:47 am | No CommentsLIFESTYLE: GAME DRIVE & WINE TASTING EVENINGS 11 April A sunset evening game drive in the Villiera Wildlife Santuary with a tasting of French Domain Grier wines and more. Venue: Villiera Wines, opposite Koelenhof winery, Stellenbosch Time: 5.30pm Cost: R 150
FESTIVAL: JUNGALA 2012
Posted on 7:55 pm | No Comments28 & 29 April The annual outdoor trance music festival. Line up TBC. Venue: TBA Time: noon (Sat) – 5pm (Sun) Cost: TBA Tel: 072 273 1774 Email: info@jungala.co.za www.jungala.co.za...
MUSIC: US CHOIR
Posted on 12:13 pm | No Comments3 May The US Choir performs a programme of works in preparation for the 2012 World Choir Games. Conducted by André van der Merwe. Venue: Endler Hall, corner of Victoria and Neethling Street, Stellenbosch Time: 4.30pm Cost: R99/R75
FESTIVAL: ROBERTSON WACKY WINE WEEKEND
Posted on 11:24 am | No Comments7 – 10 June The eighth annual event of wine-tasting, food-pairings, educational presentations and more. Venue: Robertson Wine Valley, Robertson Time: Various Cost: Various Tel: 023 626 3167 Email: mmounton@robertsonwinevalley.com...
MUSIC: VOCAL RECITAL
Posted on 12:00 pm | No Comments4 August Minette Du Toit-Pearce (mezzo-soprano) accompanied by Phillipus Hugo (piano) performs works by Vivaldi, Strauss, Van Wky and Bolcom. Venue: Endler Hall, corner of Victoria and Neethling Street, Stellenbosch Time: 8pm Cost: R99/R75
FESTIVAL: ROBERTSON SLOW WINE FESTIVAL
Posted on 11:32 am | No Comments10 – 12 August Home-cooked farm dinners, wine-tasting, long Fynbos walks and live music – a festival for wine and food lovers who enjoy taking their time. Venue: Throughout the...
MUSIC: US SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Posted on 12:20 pm | No Comments18 August US Symphony Orchestra performs works by Ravel and Debussy, including Ravel’s “Left hand” Piano Concerto. Solo: Luis Magalhães. Conductued by Corvin Matei. Venue: Endler Hall, corner of Victoria and Neethling Street, Stellenbosch Time: 8pm Cost: R110/R85
MUSIC: JOSHUA BELL
Posted on 11:40 am | No Comments24 August Multi award-winning and Grammy nominee Joshua Bell performs Vivaldi and Piazolla Seasons with the University of Stellenbosch Camerata. Venue: Endler Hall, corner of Victoria and Neethling Street, Stellenbosch Time: 8pm Cost: TBC
FESTIVAL: FRANSCHHOEK UNCORKED
Posted on 10:29 am | No Comments1 & 2 September tbc The gourmet capital hosts live entertainment, delectable treats and various activities available from farm to farm. Participating wineries include Graham Beck, Allee Bleue, Solms-Delta, La...
GENERAL INTEREST: NEDERBURG WINE AUCTION
Posted on 2:12 pm | No Comments14 – 15 September A selection of more than 150 of South Africa’s finest wines from 18 official wine routes go under the hammer at this premier wine event. Venue:...
MUSIC: UCT TRIO
Posted on 11:48 am | No Comments15 September Liesl Stoltz (flute), Farida Bacharova (violin) and Albie van Schalkwyk (piano) perform works by Migot, Ibert and Martinu. Venue: Endler Hall, corner of Victoria and Neethling Street, Stellenbosch Time: 8pm Cost: R99/R75
MUSIC: US SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Posted on 12:30 pm | No Comments6 October Austrian violinist Frank Stadler performs the Berg Violin Concerto with the US Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Corvin Matei. The rest of the program includes Shostakovich Symphony No. 5 and Roosenschoon’s “Magic Marimba”. Venue: Endler Hall, corner of Victoria and Neethling Street, Stellenbosch Time: 8pm Cost: R110/R85
