SEVEN African writers have made the 2016 Commonwealth Short Story Prize shortlist. Twenty-six stories by writers from 11 countries make up the shortlist.
The prize – which aims to “bring stories from new and emerging voices, often from countries with little or no publishing infrastructure, to the attention of an international audience” – received nearly 4,000 entries from 47 countries this year. Continue reading
South African poet Keorapetse “Bra Willie” Kgositsile is taking part in the festival. Photo: Supplied
THE Spier ‘dancing in other words’ Poetry Festival, curated by Breyten Breytenbach and Dominique Botha and composer, Neo Muyanga, will be taking place at the Spier Wine Farm, outside Stellenbosch, on Saturday, May 7. Continue reading
THE longlist for the 2016 Sunday Times Alan Paton Award for non-fiction has been announced, in association with Porcupine Ridge.
This is the 27th year the Alan Paton Award will be bestowed on a book that presents “the illumination of truthfulness, especially those forms of it that are new, delicate, unfashionable and fly in the face of power”, and that demonstrates “compassion, elegance of writing, and intellectual and moral integrity”. Continue reading
THE longlist for the 2016 Sunday Times Barry Ronge Fiction Prize has been announced.
The prize criteria stipulate that the winner should be “a novel of rare imagination and style, evocative, textured and a tale so compelling as to become an enduring landmark of contemporary fiction”. Continue reading
Norman Morrissey
FORMER Pietermaritzburg resident Norman Morrissey will be launching his latest poetry anthology, Strandloop, at Café Tatham, on the first floor of the Tatham Art Gallery in Chief Albert Luthuli (Commercial) Road at 5.30 pm for 6 pm on Friday, May 6. Continue reading
A model shows off one of the new scarves. Photo: Ardmore/Hermès
LUXURY French brand, Hermès, and Ardmore Ceramic Art, based in Caversham in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, have collaborated to launch a new range of patterned scarves. Continue reading
Maestro Richard Cock.
Caversham Mill Restaurant in the beautiful KwaZulu-Natal midlands is hosting Conduct Unbecoming! narrated by Richard Cock at 8 pm on Thursday, April 21.
The conductor, who will also be taking part in the Michaelhouse Music Festival, will be telling stories and anecdotes from the world of conductors.
Guests will also be treated to a guest performance by The Philip Cox Trio, which will be launching their album, Top Drawer.
Top Drawer promises so much yet delivers more, the devotion of each musician in the show comes together to create an experience that delights audiences and reminds that contemporary music in South Africa is vibrant and alive!
Tickets are R120, which excludes dinner, which can be ordered off the al a carte menu. Book at 033 234 4524 or 072 125 3392.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
An impressive line-up of phenomenal eclectic music, from Ladysmith Black Mambazo to Beatenberg; Platform Jazz to Nibs van der Spuy; and the KZN Philharmonic to Seb Goldswain, is on the programme for the second Michaelhouse Music Festival, which takes place at the Balgowan school from April 22 to 24. Continue reading
Madama Butterfly
Releasing on Saturday, April 23 at Cinema Nouveau theatres is the next opera in the Metropolitan Opera’s current season, Puccini’s Madama Butterfly.
Anthony Minghella’s breathtaking production has thrilled audiences since its premiere in 2006. Kristine Opolais plays the title role with Roberto Alagna as Pinkerton, the naval officer who breaks Butterfly’s heart. Continue reading
AS part of BBC World News’ new BBC Identity Season (#bbcidentity) DStv channel 400 will be screening Forgotten Girls of Dhaka at 4.30 pm on Friday, April 22, and 7.30 pm, 2.30pm and 8.30pm on Sunday, April 24. Continue reading
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