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In top story news this week, we interview rock legend Arno Carstens about his latest solo album Lightning Prevails, Debbie Hathway raves about Dance Garage's Rust Coloured Skirt fundraiser, and American folk band The Lumineers are confirmed to perform in Cape Town and Joburg in December this year.

In travel news, Brian Berkman tests out the hospitality at the Queen's Hotel in Oudtshoorn and Oranjezicht boutique hotel; Four Rosmead, while I contemplate taking up golf after a stay at Fancourt, a premier leisure and golf resort on the Garden Route.

Fashionistas can start gearing up for the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Cape Town which kicks off today, and foodies for the Cape Town Street Food Festival taking place this Sunday in Woodstock.

Happy weekend to you all!

Ruth Cooper, Lifestyle Co-editor & Production Manager (@Biz_Lounge)

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Weekly top stories


Carstens prevails
[Ruth Cooper] Arno Carstens, best known as rock god of iconic SA band Springbok Nude Girls, has recently released his fifth solo album: "Lightning Prevails". We sent him a few questions to find out more. Read more >>

Oh, what a night!

Debbie Hathway

Cape Town's dance fraternity turned out in force to support Dance Garage's Rust Coloured Skirt fundraiser at the Artscape Theatre on 20 July.

Read more >>

The Lumineers to make SA debut

American folk rock stars The Lumineers are to make their South African debut when they perform at Cape Town's Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens on 4 December and at Joburg's Emmarentia Dam for a daytime concert on 6 December, 2014.

Read more >>

The Queen - fit for a king

Brian Berkman

When you're staying in the land's third oldest hotel you expect to see cracks showing and the plaster crumbling from the walls.

Read more >>


Music
Headline acts announced for The Jameson Vic Falls Carnival
The Jameson Vic Falls Carnival returns to the spectacular town of Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, to ring in a uniquely African New Year. Jameson Irish Whiskey continues as title sponsor and headline acts are Goldfish Live, joined by Beatenberg, along with Zimbabwe's own legend, Oliver ''Tuku'' Mtukudzi and the infamous Hararian reggae-dance hall champion Winky D. Read more >>

The Presets confirm for Vodacom In The City
It has been announced that the Australian electronic duo The Presets are to perform at Vodacom In The City in Newtown, Joburg, on 3 October, 2014. Read more >>

Theatre
Cape Town City Ballet entertains with Ballet Beautiful

Debbie Hathway

One of the fascinating and most important aspects in a dance production is the casting. Unexpected partnerships can shine a light on a dancer who may have been overlooked previously, while new choreographic commissions create opportunities for company members to strut their stuff artistically and theatrically. Read more >>

The Beauty of Incomplete Things will break your heart

Sean Williams

The candid confessions of a male prostitute are breaking hearts and stirring up heated controversy at the Joburg Theatre in The Beauty of Incomplete Things Read more >>

Art
Multi-purpose exhibition space opens in Sandton Square
South African auction house Stephan Welz & Co will open The Studio, a dynamic new studio exhibition space in Sandton Square, on Wednesday, 23 July, 2014, with the launch of a collection of Aston Martin- inspired photographs created by South African artist Clint Strydom. Read more >>

Fashion
Model line-up for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week announced
A notably cosmopolitan line-up of leading local and international models has been announced for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Cape Town 2014, which will take place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, from 24 to 26 July, 2014. Read more >>

Line-up announced for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
The dates for the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Cape Town (MBFWCT) 2014 have been announced as being from 24 to 26 July, 2014. The event will be held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Read more >>

Food & Wine
Street Food Festival part of World Design Capital 2014
A recognised World Design Capital 2014 project, The Cape Town Street Food Festival offers food and talks from some of Cape Town's most dynamic food entrepreneurs. Read more >>

Travel
Become a fan of Fancourt

Ruth Cooper

Imagine soft green mounds, rolling hills, wispy clouds, the gentle caress of the sun on your cheek, the sound of chirping birds and the nee-yow of golf carts in the distance. Imagine this and you might have a pretty good idea of what it might be like to stand overlooking the lush green grounds of Fancourt, the premier leisure resort on the Garden Route on a still-and-sunny winter's day morning. Read more >>

Four Rosmead, for sure!

Brian Berkman

Four Rosmead is the kind of Cape Town boutique hotel where you would put your visiting family and friends who can afford to fly First but choose Business class instead. Read more >>

Sport
Commonwealth Games to unite all for children via UNICEF partnership

Issued by UNICEF

Celebrities, athletes and spectators will unite in support of children and UNICEF during the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, from 23 July to 3 August... Read more >>


International

On-the-go gamers get new Tablet
SAN FRANCISCO, USA: US computer chip manufacturer Nvidia has launched a high-performance tablet aimed at gamers who want the convenience of a mobile device on whch to play games. Read more >>


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