(Eat) Out and About
Another Thursday, another week, another diversely packed Lifestyle newsletter. Top stories include an interview with
Eat Out editor
Abigail Donnelly ahead of the prestigious
Eat Out Awards, taking place this Sunday, as well as
Kyle Lewis, the talented director behind Tumi's In Defence of My Art music video. Hugh Shankland gives his thoughts on Mike Van Graan's
Return of the Ancestors satire, and Brian Berkman reviews the
Fairmont Zimbali Resort.
This weekend sees the start of Aussie alternative band
Dead Letter Circus's SA tour and the return of the
Tops at Spar Bierfest at the Newlands Brewery.
New competitions see you stand the chance to win a copy of
I Praise the Dance, a book celebrating contemporary dance in South Africa and two tickets to the first Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concert of the season featuring
The Soil!
Happy weekend!
Ruth Cooper, Lifestyle Co-editor & Production Manager (@Biz_Lounge)
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 | Ruth Cooper Due to popular demand, after their successful debut SA tour in 2013, alternative Aussie rock band Dead Letter Circus are returning for a second running, performing at popular hangouts in Pretoria, Joburg and Cape Town. We emailed vocalist and lyricist Kim Benzie a few questions to find out more. read more>> |
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 | Daniel Dercksen The battle is on at the Galloway Theatre with Cock & Bull Story, where two men are forced to confront their masculinity, sexuality, and violent actions in the confines of a locker room in this knockout hit play that is on from November 11 to 15 at 8pm. read more>> |
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 | The final Out in Africa Gay and Lesbian Film Festival for 2014 opens on today, 13 November at two Cinema Nouveau sites: Rosebank Mall in Joburg and the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. read more>> |
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 | Taking place on 13 November, 2014, at the Youngblood Gallery in Cape Town's City Bowl, Artmode brings artists from all genres together in a collaborative event supported by World Design Capital. read more>> |
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 | The annual Tops at Spar Bierfest is to take place at Newlands Brewery, Village Green this year, from 14 to 16 November in a 4000-seater Brauhaus. read more>> |
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 | Issued by Lion's Wing This year's FNB Whisky Live Festival at the Sandton Convention Centre features a display of five exclusive whisky decanters with a combined value of a staggering R763,000, courtesy of The Macallan... read more>> |
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 | Issued by Lion's Wing If you are one of those people who enjoy and appreciate a fine whisky, you are in good company. Some of the world's finest minds and characters love this classic beverage - and they are not ashamed to say it either... read more>> |
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 | Brian Berkman Rocktail Bay takes it name from a ship that was wrecked there. That wreck might have happened during a storm - the sort of storm that Noah might have encountered - the sort of storm that reminds us that nature is not necessarily benign... read more>> |
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 | Brian Berkman Access to airport lounges has long been the symbol of upward mobility and previously only reserved for VIPs or those who purchased premium tickets. Nowadays, however... read more>> |
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 | Henrie Geyser: motoring editor Want a sexy boy-racer that's affordable, a barrel of fun to drive when it grows horns but also has a gentlemanly, fuel-sipping side and a ride comfortable enough to make it a pleasant daily commuter? Well, then the Toyota 86 might just be what you are looking for. read more>> |
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 | Henrie Geyser: motoring editor Eye-catching design tweaks, lots of fancy new technology, upgraded engines and the addition of a new nine-speed transmission are some of the features Mercedes-Benz has added to its CLS to make it one of the most desirable four-door luxury coupés on the road. read more>> |
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 | The official shortlist for the Discovery Sport Industry Awards 2015, which includes campaigns and brands from 15 different sporting codes, including rugby, football, cricket, mixed martial arts, cycling, athletics, basketball, boxing and horse racing, has been released. read more>> |
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 | Issued by Octagon South Africa On 22 November South Africans will unite for the Nelson Mandela Sports and Culture Day, and both amateur and professional athletes from around South Africa can compete in a number of different events in remembrance of Mandela. read more>> |
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 | Issued by Octagon South Africa Cyclists from around South Africa are invited to compete in a 67km race, the distance in remembrance of the 67 years Nelson Mandela devoted to social activism, as part of the Unite 2.0 Nelson Mandela Sport and Culture Day. read more>> |
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Bird WalkOwl Rescue Centre - 15 Nov 2014 Hartbeespoort |
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ArtmodeYounique Concepts - 13 Nov 2014 Cape Town Bird WalkOwl Rescue Centre - 15 Nov 2014 Hartbeespoort |
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