There’s something magical about Maynardville Open Air Theatre that inspires Directors’ imaginations to come up with extraordinary sets and theatrical interpretations, especially of Shakespeare plays. And this year’s productions are no exception, with A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Cardenio (Shakespeare’s ‘lost play’) and the classical ballet Giselle. It was back in the mid 1950′s when well-known [...]
It is evident when meeting Michael Chandler that he has a great depth of knowledge and appreciation of all things aesthetic. At Cape Grace you’ll be able to find a few of his unusual art pieces, which range from ceramic phrenology heads, Cape Dutch gable bookends, historically inspired jewellery and beaded Chinese pots, all supplied [...]
The Kaapse Klopse (Cape Minstrels) Carnival is a cultural statement as forceful now as it was when started back in the 19th century, when slaves of the Cape Colony were allowed a day off on Tweede Nuwe Jaar (Second New Year – 2nd January). The tradition of colourfully costumed, face-painted minstrels playing banjos, drums and whistles [...]
If you haven’t already worked out what you are doing for New Year, don’t worry! Cape Town has five of the best places to welcome in the New Year, with everything from a dinner in Signal to a 5FM party and fireworks at the V&A, to a special moment on the top of Table Mountain. [...]
We featured Zizamele in August 2011, telling you how their beautiful hand-made Bambanani Bowls, seen in the Cape Grace shop, are made by a skilled team of ceramicists from Masiphumelele in Cape Town’s South Peninsula. We’re giving them more space on the Cape Grace blog to congratulate them for achieving Runner Up in the highly [...]
The holiday season is upon us and what better way than to spend it with your family and friends? Fun activities for children are a must during this time so take a look at our list below which even the young at heart will enjoy! If you love animals: World of Birds: The World of [...]
There’s the most fabulous line up of talent at Kirstenbosch in their Old Mutual Summer Concert series, running all the way to the beginning of April 2013. You get to see the likes of Freshly Ground, Prime Circle, Arno Carstens, Hugh Masekela, Goldfish, the Parlotones, Johnny Clegg …….the list of famous singers and bands goes [...]
Let down your hair and slip into something ridiculously over-the-top for Africa’s biggest costume party. Mother City Queer Project (MCQP) is celebrating its 19th incarnation, with a ‘Fairytale Fantasy’. Think back to a time when frogs turned into princes and a snow white was pure as snow, while her dwarves were up to mischief! The theme will [...]
The V&A Waterfront has something for everyone – young, old, local or leisure guests – with entertainment for the whole family; we’re certain you’ll find something to suit your festive cheer! Activities, live shows as well as interactive kid entertainment and art exhibitions are only a few of the listed events. We’ve done all the hard [...]
Cape Town is one of Trip Advisor Travelers’ Choice 2012 Beach Destination Winner’s, so we thought we’d remind you of Cape Town’s Top 5 Sunbathing beaches in readiness for a season of serious sunshine: Camps Bay – if you want to be seen, go and strut your stuff on Camps Bay beach or just drool [...]