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Find out more about Lorna Peirson’s work at the Tatham Art Gallery

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Lorna Peirson’s Burnt Landscape. This art work is in the permanent collection of the Tatham Art Gallery. Photo: Supplied

THE Tatham Art Gallery in Chief Albert Luthuli Street, Pietermaritzburg will be hosting a walkabout of the Lorna Peirson exhibition at 10 am for 10.30 am on Friday, September 16.

Liz Speight, from Howick Arts Society, will be conducting a walkabout of the exhibition which consists of paintings, ceramics and a batik made between 1949 and 2015.

Lorna was an active member of HARTS until her death last year. She was well-known in KwaZulu-Natal as an artist, educator and nature lover.

Safe parking with a car guard is provided. The exhibition closes on Sunday, November 2 at 5 pm.

Inquiries: reena.bhoodram@msunduzi.gov.za  or 033 3922 823.

Chloe Clark and Rowan Stuart to perform at Music in the Hills

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Rowan Stuart, Chloe Clark, Josh Hundermark and The Name On The Drum will be performing at Music in the Hills at The Knoll Guesthouse and Backpackers, Knoll Drive, Hilton from 7 pm on Wednesday, September 14. Tickets R20. Food and soft drinks available, BYOB. Continue reading →

Clarinettist, Junnan Sun, to perform at the Hilton Arts Festival

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Junnan Sun. Photo: Andreea Tufescu Photography.

CLARINETTIST, Junnan Sun, will be joining ‘Maritzburg pianist, Christopher Duigan, and cellist, Aristide du Plessis, to perform a Beethoven-themed concert at the Hilton Arts Festival, writes TheLuvvie.com’s Estelle Sinkins.

The three musicians will be playing Beethoven’s Trio in B-flat Op. 11 at 4 pm on Sunday, September 18 in the Hilton College Chapel as part of the Music Revival series. Continue reading →

Pietermaritzburg City Orchestra to delight Hilton Arts Festival-goers

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If you’re planning to visit the Hilton Arts Festival – which runs from September 16 to September 18 at Hilton College – then make sure you pencil in a date with the wonderful Pietermaritzburg City Orchestra.

These talented musicians will be playing at 11 am and 1 pm on Sunday, September 18 in the Amphitheatre.

Classical music fans can look forward to hearing well-known pieces like Strauss’ Radetsky March and music from Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake, as well as popular tunes from musicals including Lord Andrew Lloyd-Webber’s Evita and the television hit, Game of Thrones.

Admission to the concerts is free.

For more information, visit http://www.hiltonfestival.co.za or like the Facebook page: Hilton Arts Festival. Follow the festival on Twitter @HiltonFest or download the free APP Hilton Arts Festival for both Android and IOS.

Enjoy plenty of fabulous and free attractions at the Hilton Arts Festival

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The Hairy Legged Lentil Eaters.

It is possible to spend an entire day at the Hilton Arts Festival without being asked to part with a cent? Absolutely.

Simply drive into the grounds of Hilton College and then amble through the extensive craft market and nearly 100 exhibiting artist stands without paying, then, make your way to the Castle Lite Festival Marquee where music plays for free. You do have to pay for the beer though! Continue reading →