What a busy weekend this past one has been.
Skrillex has been and gone in Cape Town and Joburg; new time contributor Brandon Williams reports back on life on the Mothership. The crazy colour fest that is
Holi One has left its mark in more ways than one on the many that attended its birth at the Grand Parade this past Saturday, and the
Design Indaba Expo saw flocks of trendies descending on the CTICC. We report back on it all.
As usual, there is hardly any time to catch your breath as there are many more worthy entertainment events to look forward to.
Sexpo heats things up this week in Cape Town, while
Ramfest begins its two-week domination of the south.
The Flamjangled Tea Party is scheduled to invade Durbanville with its magical quirkiness from 15-17 March, and the recently launched
Parklife Acoustics Music Fest is set to debut in Joburg and Cape Town the following week.
In news of a different kind, motoring editor Henrie Geyser is impressed by the feisty
Ford Fiesta, and Angie White experiences the gastronomically lavish life at the newly opened
Shimmy Beach Club.
In theatre news, Debbie Hathway gives her take on the
Dance Umbrella's special 25-year anniversary, while Eugene Yiga reports back on the engaging
Voices Made Night, and the witty tribute
Noël and Gertie.
New competitions this week include two tickets to the Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concert featuring Jeremy Loops, tickets to Slick Swing at Grandwest and two tickets to the Cape Getaway Show in Somerset West.
Peace!
Ruth Cooper, production manager (@biz_lounge)
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In September 2012, I Art Joburg brought five world-renowned artists to the Maboneng Precinct, East Joburg to paint a number of large-scale murals as an ode to the bustling metropole. Now, an exhibition of Martha Cooper's photo documentary of the mural art project will be moving from its former home at adidas' Area3 in the Maboneng Precinct to Cape Town in March. 
Parklife Jozi takes place on Thursday, 21 March (the Human Rights Day public holiday) at the Marks Park Sports Club, Orange Road, Joburg. Gates open at 11am. The music kicks off at 12 noon and ends at 7pm. Gates to the venue close at 8pm. Artists performing: Xavier Rudd, Farryl Purkiss, Jeremy Loops, Plush, Josie Field and Laurie Levine, Nibs and Guy Buttery, Shotgun Tori. 
The Flamjangled Tea Party, a hypnotic three-day outdoor festival in which the freedom of expression forms an alternate reality, is for those sharing the delights of art, music, dance, and madness. Tea Party festival-goers are encouraged to showcase their eccentricity through philosophies, clothing, sculptures, over-the-top theatrics and whatever else tickles their fancy. 
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK: The European Union has given the green light for the sale of a medication that will help quench the urge for alcoholics to drink, the companies behind the new treatment said Thursday (28 February). 
BARCELONA, SPAIN: Automobile giants at the world's biggest mobile fair are showing off a new technology that turns a car into a smartphone accessory, allowing a driver to use cutting-edge apps without veering off the road. 
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