Ar ts festival at the Grand Hotel
AERIAL ACROBATICS
FRENCH circus-style artists Delphine Lechifflart and Franck Rabilier will perform their aerial acrobatics show on board their sailboat, La Loupiote, at the Algoa Bay Yacht Club this weekend. They will present The Sailor today at 6pm and tomorrow and on Sunday at 4pm, and
Between Wing and Island tonight at 8pm, tomorrow and on Sunday at 6pm. The shows are suitable for audiences of all ages and last 20 minutes each. Entrance is by donation. Inquiries and more information on their website: www.voilierspectacle.com
CHRISTMAS CAROLS
ST MARY’S Cathedral hosts Richard Cock, conducting a programme of Christmas carols from around the world on Sunday at 3pm. The singing will be led by choirs affiliated to the Royal School of Church as well as five schools from the northern areas and local soloists. Tickets are R60 for adults and R30 for students or pupils, available at St Cuthbert’s Church until 1pm today or at the door on the day of the event. Inquiries: Jenny Yates, (041) 373-3311 or 083-453-4449.
BOOK LAUNCH
FOGARTY’S Bookshop is hosting the launch of the book,
My Journey: From Grass to Grace, by Vera Qwesha on Tuesday at 5.30 for 6pm at the GFI Art Gallery, 30 Park Drive in Port Elizabeth. Refreshments will be served. RSVP to fogartys@global.co.za or call (041) 368-1425.
FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY
THERE will be a celebration of food, entertainment and fun at Port Elizabeth’s first Baakens Food Truck Friday today at the Werk Workshop, Brickmakers Kloof Road and Alabaster Street from 4pm until 9pm. There will be a range of food trucks such as Makoy, Street Cred Chef, Mastertons Coffee and Tea Specialists as well as live entertainment by Skulla and Emile Naidu. All meals offered will be under R45. Entrance is free. Inquiries: Grant Foong, 082-367-1864.
ART EXHIBITION
PAINTER Barry Rhodes is opening his “Our Seaside City” exhibition today at Moffett on Main Lifestyle Centre. The exhibition will be open until mid-December and the hours are 9am until 5pm on weekdays, 9am until 1pm on Saturdays and 10am until 1pm on Sundays. Inquiries: Barry Rhodes, 082-774-6328 or barhowes@gmail.com
ONE AFRICA FESTIVAL
AFRICAN music, food, fashion and art will be celebrated at the One Africa arts festival tomorrow at the Grand Hotel, Central from 2pm unitl 10pm. Artists include Camagwini, Ebed Yah and Ikati Esengxoweni. Tickets available at Computicket for R100. Inquiries: Nomakhomazi Dyosopu, 078-964-8908 or noma@oneblood.co.za or Ed Richardson, (041) 582-3750 or edrich@siyathetha.com
CHORAL CELEBRATION
THE Arbitrio Male Choir presents its annual concert at the Port Elizabeth Opera House tomorrow from 7pm. The special guest artist is world renowned tenor Dewald von Solms. Also appearing will be the Creed and the Lake Farm band. Admission is R70 per person and R50 for pensioners. Inquiries: Bennie Black, (041) 605-5802 or 082-782-4467.
FARM OUTING
BIRDLIFE Eastern Cape is having an all day outing to Vergaderingskraal farm west of Humansdorp tomorrow. Meet at Schultz’s, West Street, Newton Park at 5.30am. Target birds for the trip include the Temminck’s Courser, Black-winged plover and White-bellied korhaan. Inquiries: Andy Nixon, (041) 585-1114 or 079-587-5110.
CONCERT WITH A DIFFERENCE
THE South African Disabled Musicians Association will be hosting a music concert tomorrow at the Feather Market Centre from 3pm. The concert will feature recorded disabled musicians from the Eastern Cape accompanied by SADMA affiliated musicians from other provinces. Tickets available at R200 per person (and include a buffet lunch), seating is limited. To book contact: (041) 418-9898 or e-mail: events@mahambehlalacomms.co.za. Inquiries: 0760-855-2835.
STOCK CAR RACING
THE final round of Heavy Metal National stock car racing championships takes place tomorrow at the Victoria Raceway, Victoria Drive, Walmer. The classes competing include the heavy metals, super six’s, Junior hot rods, 2.1 modifieds and more. Entrance is 50 for adults and R10 for children under 13, with gates opening at 3pm and racing starting at 6pm. Inquiries: Maggie, 082-656 -8830.
CHINGADAS’ BIRTHDAY
IN celebration of its sixth birthday, Chingadas in 54 Main Road, Walmer Road hosts melodic rock band aKING tomorrow from 6pm. The supporting act for the evening will be local outfit Skeleton Coast. Tickets are limited and cost ranges between R80 (pre-sold) and R100 at the door. Inquiries: (041) 581-0098.
TRIATHLON
THE Standard Bank 5150 triathlon in the format of an Olympic distance, featuring a 1.5km swim, 40km bike and 10km run takes place on Sunday at Kings Beach. The race starts at 7.30am and will be finished before 1pm. Inquiries: (041) 581-7990.
GERHARD STEYN LIVE
SINGER Gerhard Steyn will be performing at the Nanaga Fees on Sunday at the Nanaga Farm Stall, from 10am until 3pm. There will also be stalls, kiddies entertainment, food and refreshments. Tickets available at R100 per adult and R50 per child under 12 years from nanagafees@gmail.com. Inquiries: Rita, 076-295-3333 or Tanya, 082-670-0483.
JAZZ’AFRO SUNDAYS
SINGER and guitarist Zimsto eRoofini will perform in the Jazz’Afro Sundays show at the Barn at 5pm on Sunday at the PE Opera House. Tickets are R70. Inquiries: Cingiwe Skosana, (041) 585-1300 or e-mail: cingiwe.skosana@gmail.com
DVD SCREENING
THE Royal Society of St George is meeting at 10am on Monday at the PE Women’s Club in Summerstrand and will screen a DVD called The Queen at 90 – A Family Tribute. Inquiries: Sandra, 082-727-5588.
TOASTMASTERS CLUB
THE Algoa Toastmasters Club is meeting at the Caritas Centre in West Street on Tuesday, November 22 from 5.30pm until 8pm. Inquiries: Zanele Hartmann, 084-423-2291 or algoatm@gmail.com
WALK FOR PEACE
THE St George’s Park Forum will hold a peace walk around the park by candlelight on Wednesday from 7pm. The starting point will be at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum at the Cenotaph. Emergency response vehicles will be driving in convoy around the park while residents walk around the perimeter. People interested are encouraged to wear white clothing or ribbons and bring along candles. Inquiries: 082-320-3154.
LAUNCHING A CHILDREN’S BOOK
PORT Elizabeth photographers and writers Sue and Max Hoppe are launching a new children’s book next week in Walmer. Theresa Hardman has illustrated the book and the launch will be held at her design studio at 59 Main Road, Walmer, at 5.30pm on Wednesday. Inquiries: Sue, 083-261-9671 or Theresa, 082-443-3840.