by Anlé Britz I had the distinct opportunity to visit Charles, the Cellar Master of De Grendel wines since 2005 at his office. He calls this humble space where the art of science, balance and passion swirls in the air – home. What a pleasure to be taught about the winemaking process by the master …
By Richard Kilpert Cape Town has many ‘best-kept secrets’. People in this storied part of the peninsula are well-supplied with treasures from the past. Observatory as a suburb is connected to the history of star-gazing and retains its image as a student digs and underground music venue, but during the day it bustles as a …
By Anlé Britz Let me start by creating a picture of what to expect on your next wine adventure. Sitting at the foot of the Ou Kaapse Weg and hugged by the Silvermine Nature Reserve, Steenberg (formerly known as ‘Swaaneweide’ – The Feeding Place of Swans) has a story written in the books shaping the …
by Anlé Britz It came to me as quite a surprise that the Cape Town Wine District houses Constantia, Durbanville, Hout Bay and Philadelphia – but you learn something new every day. I bring this to your attention as knowledge is power and in our mission to show off some of the most amazing wineries in Cape Town – …
Stoned at the AVA, is a momentus exhibition by curator and artist Cheryl Traub-Adler showcasing artwork from the turbulent 80’s. Many know the significant role the AVA gallery has played in establishing artists for decades and was one of a handful of public spaces that stood firm against the Apartheid government censorship. Inside their fascinating …
By Penny Grimbeek & Craig Barrowman This year the 7th annual International Public Art Festival had its hub in the Company’s Garden. Baz-Art expanded the idea of public art from murals, to include art installations and performance art. The theme of this year’s festival was “What If?” It featured eight exciting art installations / performance …
We hosted a art and lunch workshop at the Bijou press for some local Salt River kids. Nadia and her team are working very hard to actively and creatively keep the local Salt River kids off the streets. Exposing them to the possibilities of a better future. Feedback form Nadia Agherdine “Firstly, on behalf of …
The month of January is colourful. It holds so much colour, dance, joy and new beginnings. As we get older we realise that there is no real difference between December 31st and January 1st, but we do hold a little hope for a new year. The 2de Nuwejaar celebrations on 2 January 2023 came in …
Bo Kaap Art & Cultural Tour: This tour is a fantastic introduction to Cape Malay culture for our bespoke Artroute Tour seekers. Starting the tour walking through the brightly coloured Cape Dutch and Goergian houses of the Cape Malay Quarters. As a member of the community Yusuf and Toufiek knows all the beautiful old stories …
By Carol Brown Last year Palestinian farmer Salman al Nabahin, in an attempt to see why his olive trees were not rooting , dug into the ground and unearthed a colourful mosaic depicting birds and other animals, which dates from the fifth to seventh century. This became global news and, together with other recent excavations …
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