WITH the end of the year fast approaching, Marcus and Margaret Kruger, of the Arusha Designs Art Gallery in Hilton, are keen to reflect on a good year for both artists and patrons.
Their latest exhibition, ‘Joyful Gratitude’, runs from Saturday, November 4 to Sunday, January 7. Continue reading
The Shade of the Milkwood by Jenny Hallowes.
THELUVVIE.COM’s Estelle Sinkins chats to Hilton artist, Jenny Hallowes, ahead of her solo exhibition at the Tatham Art Gallery in Pietermaritzburg. The exhibition opens on November 13. Continue reading
TQ Zondi (behind) and Mpilo Nzimande in Feedback
TWO of my favourite young actors, TQ Zondi and Mpilo Nzimande, will be performing in Feedback at The Theatre-St Anne’s College at 7.30pm on Friday, October 28.
This Hexagon Theatre production, directed by Peter Mitchell, is a fantastical murder mystery that, in the peculiar logic of playwright Andrew Buckland, becomes a hilarious, poignant, lyrical and quirky piece of physical theatre. Continue reading
MiTH
Tanya Nicolson and St John Haw, The Swish Collective, Chelsea-Belle and Roarke Angelbright will be performing at Music in the Hills (MiTH) at The Knoll Guesthouse and Backpackers, Knoll Drive, Hilton from 7 pm on Wednesday, September 21. Continue reading
THIS week’s Music in the Hills features Kim Swartz, Nosihe Zulu, Jon Shaban and The Alley Cats. The gig takes place at 7 pm on Wednesday, August 17 at The Knoll Guesthouse and Backpackers, Knoll Drive, Hilton. Tickets R20. Food and soft drinks available, BYOB. Visit http://www.mith.co.za for more details and directions. Continue reading
MUSIC in the Hills (MiTH) in Hilton will be hosting performances by Duncan Park, Erin Fourie and The Swish Collective at The Knoll Guesthouse and Backpackers in Knoll Drive from 7 pm on Wednesday, July 27. Continue reading
MUSIC in the Hills will be hosting the talents of Larry Amos, Aymira and the band andtheRiddle at The Knoll Guesthouse and Backpackers, Knoll Drive, Hilton at 7 pm on July 20.
Entry is R20. Food and soft drinks available, BYOB. Visit http://www.mith.co.za for more details and directions. Continue reading
The Pietermaritzburg City Orchestra practises ahead of The Best of Broadway concert on July 31.
THE Pietermaritzburg City Orchestra is presenting the concert, The Best of Broadway, at 2.30 pm on Sunday, July 31 at the Cowan House Theatre, 11 Dennis Shepstone Drive, Hilton. Continue reading
HILTON’S Music in the Hills venue plays host to Ellipsis, Nerissa Pillay and Zama Zwane from 7 pm on Wednesday, June 15.
Entry is R20 and food and soft drinks available.BYOB. Visit http://www.mith.co.za for more details and directions to The Knoll Guesthouse and Backpackers in Knoll Drive, Hilton. Continue reading
MUSIC in the Hills (MiTH) at The Knoll Guesthouse and Backpackers, Knoll Drive, Hilton, is hosting Liana and Gitanas, Craig Martens, Paul Arthur and Mali Zulu on Wednesday, April 6.
Liana and Gitanas: Liana has been singing for many years and has written many of her own songs and Austin made it through to the first round of a well-known TV talent show, while Kyle is a passionate sound engineer, excellent drummer and bass guitarist. Nishalin has been playing tabla for about 15 years.
Craig Martens was born and raised a country boy and essentially an acoustic musician with a singing career spanning four decades. He is the front man for the Bandits and member of Mottled Crew bluegrass outfits.
Paul Arthur, of Black Magic Woman fame, is back from Oz, but has brought the wizardry with him. His blues-rock lead breaks are well-known to the MiTH audience, though it’s been a while.
Mali Zulu plays a mixture of genres raging from Indie, Pop to stripped down house music. Some people call it Charismatic, Charming Music. He is currently based in Pietermaritzburg He also made it to Idols Season 10 (2014) and was in the top 31. Mali has just returned from a tour to the fairest Cape.
MiTH is a semi-open mic music club, which provides an opportunity for musicians to share the joy of their music with a friendly audience which includes fellow musicians – who have all “been there” too. Non-musicians welcome too!
Whether you’re a youngster looking for your first opportunity to perform publicly, or a more experienced/mature musician simply looking for people who are as passionate about music as you are why not head to MiTH.
Musicians who wish to play please contact Kirsten Rae Hughes on 072 220 9757 or e-mail: kirstyh03@gmail.com. Performers plus one partner get in free.
