7 May 2015Contact usSubmit newsAdvertise on bizList your companyHome
  My account

Lifestyle & Entertainment

Indoor indulgence

Cooler seasons in South Africa usually see attentions turn indoors, indulging in good food, good wine and toasty fireplaces become the activity of choice. It also usually heralds a host of restaurant and hotel winter specials to help keep that crisp chill at bay. Eugene Yiga discovered just this at his recent stay at the prestigious One & Only.

In other top story news Daniel Dercksen reports back on the theatre for screen production of Swan Lake and Henrie Geyser reviews the Polo GTI.

In #winning news we've got tickets to the Craft Capital Beer Fest in Pretoria and Sound of Light featuring Robin Schulz in Joburg and Durban up for grabs!

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

Go mobile with apps and m.bizcommunity.com. Engage with us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Google+. Subscribe to YouTube and via RSS. Send all your lifestyle news and event invitations to lifestylenews@bizcommunity.com, exclusive opinion pieces to contributors-lifestyle@bizcommunity.com and international news to internationalnews@bizcommunity.com. Read "How to contribute to Biz, from op-ed pieces to news".



Weekly top stories
One&Only Cape Town: foodie heaven
[Eugene Yiga] TripAdvisor chose Cape Town as one of its top destinations for 2015. What better way to experience one of the best cities on the planet than by staying at one of Africa's best hotels? read more>>

Hot Polo has Golf GTI in its sights

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

The newly-launched Polo GTI is looming close enough to its bigger brother, the Golf GTI, to justify a few twitchy rear view glances...

Read more >>



Swan Lake on the big screen in glorious HD

Daniel Dercksen

The Royal Ballet's production of Tchaikovsky's iconic romantic fairy tale, Swan Lake, will delight dance lovers at Cinema Nouveau Theatres for four exclusive screenings on 2, 6 and 7 May at 7.30pm and on 3 May at 2.30pm in Joburg, Pretoria, Durban, and Cape Town.

Read more >>



Robin Schulz' SA tour dates announced

German DJ and hit maker Robin Schulz is to headline the Sound of Light events in Durban (8 May), Joburg (9 May) and Cape Town (10 May). Joburg will also host a special event for the under-18s as LOUDA takes place at Innesfree Park during the day on 9 May.

Read more >>





Music
Fundraiser for the Africa Voices Trust
On Friday 8 May, artists from the Africa Voices Trust will take to the Baxter Concert Hall stage alongside special guest Vusi Mahlasela for one night only. read more>>
Mission front man to perform in SA
British rock star and front man, and founder of UK band The Mission, Wayne Hussey, has just released his second solo album entitled 'Songs of Candlelight and Razorblades'... read more>>
Movies
Gripping Child 44 is one of the best films of the year

Daniel Dercksen

Swedish filmmaker Daniel Espinosa's masterful and gripping crime-thriller Child 44 is indeed one of the best films of 2015. read more>>
It's a Woman's World at the European Film Festival
Following the success of the first European Film Festival (EUFF) staged last year, it returns to Cinema Nouveau from 8 May and this year celebrates the role of women in film. read more>>
Fashion
The Red Carpet Fashion Show 2015
The 2015 Red Carpet Fashion Show, to be held in collaboration with Prestige Magazine, will be hosted at Cassia Restaurant, Nitida Wine Farm, Durbanville, Cape Town on the 8 May. The theme of the event is Whimsical by Nature and the work of a selection of cutting-edge couture designers will be showcased. read more>>
Events
The Union Bar and Hendrick's Gin - a distinctly odd pairing

Issued by Lion's Wing

The Union Bar is at it again. The Union/Hendrick's Gin Pop-Up Bar opened its doors on 24 April 2015 with the exclusive launch held the night before on the corner of Oxford and Chaplin Street in Illovo... read more>>
Motoring
Hot Polo has Golf GTI in its sights

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

The newly-launched Polo GTI is looming close enough to its bigger brother, the Golf GTI, to justify a few twitchy rear view glances... read more>>
Sport
'It's more than a job, it's a passion'

Issued by Octagon South Africa

It's done; Durban has successfully lodged its 2022 Commonwealth Games bid. Qondisa Ngwenya, CEO of marketing agency Octagon SA, talks about the process and Octagon's role on the project... read more>>
Business
She Leads Africa launches 2015 Entrepreneur Showcase
LAGOS, NIGERIA: She Leads Africa has announced the launch of its second annual Entrepreneur Showcase for the most talented female entrepreneurs across Africa... read more>>
Jobs offered


New events to diarise
Exclusive Mother's Day lunch at Sagewood Café
Sagewood Café - 10 May 2015, Pietermaritzburg

Living with the Bushmen - talk by Paul Myburgh
Inner Coaching - 14 May 2015, Johannesburg

I Am Woman
Afrikan Makoti Media - 16 May 2015, Pretoria

Upcoming events
FEMINITE Vintage High Tea Mothers Day - 9 May 2015, Johannesburg
Join us for a Mothers Day Celebration where we cover Elegance, Style, Luxury and Relaxation. Read more >>


The Basics of Creative Writing
SA Writers' College - 8 May 2015, Countrywide | 22 May 2015, Countrywide | 29 May 2015, Countrywide | 5 Jun 2015, Countrywide | 19 Jun 2015, Countrywide | 26 Jun 2015, Countrywide

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

Conscious Events SA
Conscious Evevnts SA - 9 May 2015 to 10 May 2015, Johannesburg | 13 May 2015, Durban | 16 May 2015 to 17 May 2015, Cape Town

Nissan Trailseeker #1 Helder Berg
Advendurance - 9 May 2015, Somerset West

Africa Sing Celebrations (Africa Unite)
Buyel' Embo Village (Embo) - 9 May 2015, Cape Town

PrintPrint any item in this newsletter. EmailEmail any item in this newsletter. CommentComment on any item in this newsletter.
MULTIMEDIAAll | Galleries | Audio | Video | Images
Jack Parow - Last Laugh (Eastern Version)
Parklife Festival Cape Town

  Twitter
@10and5
The popular First Thursdays kicks off in Joburg today! Here's a guide to the must-see stops - http://t.co/1gEbwtYJWy http://t.co/WvKPgbQUaa - Thu May 07
@goodfoodSA
RT @FHEMag: It's almost time for @GoodFoodSA! A foodie weekend not to miss: http://t.co/lGwDrb1iwL #GFWS2015 http://t.co/Px42G3vrZP - Thu May 07
@48hrsincapetown
Good morning @Capetown . The weekend is almost here. Grab a copy of #Next48hours or read online http://t.co/fQnzvccScS . #Thingstodo - Thu May 07
More tweetsFollow

Today's weather
Cpt

22°C
8°C
Jhb

25°C
9°C
PE

21°C
13°C
Dur

24°C
14°C
Bloem

24°C
1°C

Customise weather

Industries

Follow us

Press releases: Distribute your news professionally to over 170 000 subscribers across various industries. Read more about our press offices.

Editorial: We welcome your news, views and comments! Email press releases, invitations, interview requests, and proposals to Lifestylenews@bizcommunity.com and exclusive opinion pieces to contributors-Lifestyle@bizcommunity.com.

Advertising: We welcome your sales enquiries! Email sales@bizcommunity.com and read more about our advertising rates.

Location: Cape Town (head office): tel +27 (0)21 680 3500 | 24 On Main, Main Street, Rosebank, Cape Town, 7700, South Africa. Johannesburg: tel +27 (0)11 513 4172 | Nicol Grove Office Park, Design Quarter, Leslie Avenue, Fourways, Gauteng, 2055.

Subscribe/unsubscribe: Invite your friends, colleagues, suppliers, customers and partners to subscribe!


© 2015 Bizcommunity.com. All rights reserved.
Bizcommunity.com, its sponsors, contributors and advertisers disclaim all liability for any loss, damage, injury or expense that might arise from the use of, or reliance upon, the services contained herein.

Unsubscribe, Manage subscriptions. Subscribe. Change email address. Change frequency to DAILY.