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Hola, fearless cultural adventurers! This week we bring you the usual mix of tantalising top stories: German duo Milky Chance have been announced as the second international act to perform at RTD 2015, Debbie Hathway reviews the evocative dance production; Grant and Shaun - A Double Bill of Dance, Daniel Derksen reports on the local locations seen in Avengers Age of Ultron, and Eugene Yiga interviews Robin Brink of Beatenberg fame.

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

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Weekly top stories
Milky Chance to perform at Rocking the Daisies 2015
German music duo Milky Chance are the second international act to be performing at Rocking the Daisies 2015. read more>>

Figure of Eight Dance Collective comes of age with Grant and Shaun - A Double Bill of Dance

Debbie Hathway

I have avoided reviewing The Architecture of Tears since it premiered at the Cape Town Fringe 2014.

Read more >>



Explosive Avengers action sequence filmed in Joburg

Daniel Dercksen

With Avengers: Age Of Ultron, the filmmakers felt it was important to inject a global relevance into the story for the film as well, and spent three weeks shooting one of the major action sequences in Joburg.

Read more >>



On the brink of musical success

Eugene Yiga

Robin Brink, drummer and percussionist for Beatenberg, chats about his musical inspirations and greatest moments as a band.

Read more >>





Music
Lebogang Rasethaba captures a dancing nation

Issued by Arcade Content

Arcade Content's Lebogang Rasethaba has found his rhythm with two brand films about South African dance culture... read more>>
Movies
A great romance for hopeless romantics

Daniel Dercksen

Love rules triumphantly in The Longest Ride, another winner from best-selling author Nicholas Sparks, whose novels The Notebook, Dear John, Safe Haven and The Best of Me were adapted into film and spun box office gold. read more>>
The Furious 7

Charles Siboto

You have probably heard that Fast & Furious 7 or rather, Furious 7 made enough money to fill Scrooge McDuck's vault three times over in its opening weekend. I think that one of the biggest reasons for this is, because of all the movies in the franchise, Furious 7 has the most heart. read more>>
Art
Dilano Design, once-in-a-lifetime exhibition and auction

Issued by Dilano Design

Dilano Design is excited to invite you to what promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime event: an exhibition and auction of exceptional glass art and canvas pieces supplied by an elite selection of prominent South African artists... read more>>
Wellness
Natural beauty at GojiSpa

Ruth Cooper

It can be somewhat of a daunting experience getting your hair done at a new place from a new person who might not be attuned to your particular hair quirks. read more>>
Initial's new Feminine Hygiene Service leaves units more hygienic than the average kitchen counter

Issued by Rentokil Initial

Initial - a division of Rentokil Initial - ran a pilot project during 2014 to test a new service procedure for the servicing of Feminine Hygiene Units... read more>>
Motoring
New SV adds versatility to Golf range

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

With 15 different models to choose from it is fair to presume there are already more than enough VW Golf variants on the local market to satisfy everybody's needs - but just to make doubly sure the German carmaker has added a new "stretched" version which offers more space and practicality than any other Golf. read more>>
Business
IABC EMENA conference tackles leadership communication

Daniel Munslow

LONDON: The IABC EMENA, the counterpart of the Africa region of the IABC, hosted their annual conference titled "Power to the People", addressing the key trends in communication... read more>>
Five ways to keep your mobile devices secure

Aaron Thornton

It seems like every time you turn on the news lately, there are more stories of companies having their data stolen or corporate networks being hacked into... read more>>
Be wary of customer engagement gap
Today, customers cross channels often, making marketing more complicated. They can be on the web one moment, then move to social media and then pick up the phone... read more>>
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New events to diarise
The International Talent Showcase Auditions 2015
Just You Model and Artist Management - 11 Apr 2015, Durban

Nando's #FiredUpSoweto Experience
Aptitude Consulting - 16 Apr 2015, Soweto

Women's Walk
Pick n Pay - 18 Apr 2015, Kimberley

Vivien Horler interviews Jani Allan
The Big Issue Magazine - 20 Apr 2015, Cape Town

Unlabelled Mag night market
Unlabelled Magazine - 30 Apr 2015 to 2 May 2015, Johannesburg

Weekend Warrior at Windpomp Fees
Torre Automotive - 30 Apr 2015 to 2 May 2015, Naboomspruit

Maceo Parker Live
JT Comms - 8 May 2015, Pretoria | 9 May 2015, Johannesburg

Celebrating artistic freedom
Reserved Projects - 28 May 2015 to 31 May 2015, Johannesburg, Braamfontein

Winelands Bridal Fair 2015
Donato Events - 1 Aug 2015 to 2 Aug 2015, Stellenbosch

Upcoming events
Neely Rock Duo
Little Latte Cafe - 17 Apr 2015, Durban | 18 Apr 2015, Durban

Bot River Barrels and Beards 2015
17 Apr 2015 to 18 Apr 2015, Bot River

'Hey That's My Hat' show
Zip Zap Circus School - 18 Apr 2015, Cape Town

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