Photo and Film Expo

 The next 4 days promise to be exciting for photography and film lovers around Gauteng, this is all because the Photo & Film Expo (which is described as “The largest photographic show on the continent”) is happening at the Coca-Cola Dome. For more information on this event  as well as the prizes that are up for grabs please visit:  http://www.photofilmexpo.com/

THE PHOTO & FILM EXPO 13 – 16 OCTOBER 2011 @ THE COCA-COLA DOME

Photo & Film Expo

Poetry Africa Johannesburg Tonight

Poetry Africa Johannesburg Tonight at The Alexander Theatre

I know its short notice but please come through to The Alexander Theatre in Braamfontein tonight to witness spoken word and music that is on another level.

 

The line-up:

 

• KWAME DAWES
•  SHAILJA PATEL
• LEBO MASHILE
• TJAWANGWA TJ DEMA
• DIDIER AWADI
• CHIWONISO
• KHADIJATOU DOYNEH
• CHRIS ABANI
• MYESHA JENKINS
• OSWALD MTSHALI

 I think we can all agree that the line-up is amazing, tonight’s event showcases some of the best performances that Africa has to offer; it’s all about rhymes and tunes tonight.

 For more details on this event please follow the following links:

http://www.whatson.co.za/details.php?id=60295&event=Poetry%20Africa

http://www.facebook.com/?react=AQBkoOpEMoGpwTZ5#!/event.php?eid=292636720762917

http://online.computicket.com/web/event/poetry_africa_johannesburg/472038428/referer:-highlights-index-66-0-0-grid-

Rhymes And Frames

Poetry Africa set to rock Durban

Reblogged from MindMap-SA:

The Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre will be the epicenter of poetry activities when it plays host to the15th Poetry Africa, International Poetry Festival.

Organised by the Centre for Creative Arts, University of KwaZulu-Natal, the festival will start on 17 October and end on 22 October 2011. With 20 participants from 12 different countries completing the line-up, the week long programme features performances, book-launches, music every evening and open mic sessions, seminars, workshops, poetry competitions, and school visits during the day.

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Jozi Sunrise

Joburg Photowalkers host Jozi Sunrise

Joburg Photowalkers bring you yet another photography event this Sunday. The event kicks off with a photoshoot which will be followed by a morning walk around Newtown.

Time: Sun Aug 21 from 6:30 am to 11:00 am

Location: Langerman’s Kop at 06:30am and Newtown at 08:30am.

See the facebook event for more details :

Facebook Mobile:

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Full site

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Have yourselves a great weekend

THROUGH THE LENS: 125 years of Johannesburg Photography

THROUGH THE LENS: 125 years of Johannesburg Photography

“Join Past Experiences for an amazing look at Johannesburg through it’s vintage photography. You will be walking through the city, mainly in and around Marshalltown, armed with a booklet of pictures, visiting the sites of famous photos taken of our beautiful buildings over the past 125 years and reconnecting with shops, markets and businesses that have literally gone down in history. You will also be given a disc with the photographs on for later reference use at home. This tour is also a great opportunity for you to take photos of your own on one of the most picturesque walks through the CBD, passing most of the grand old ladies that are still standing in Jozi. We will end off the tour with a drink at the Guildhall, Jhb’s oldest bar overlooking Beyers Naude Square, the first Market Square in the dusty mining town that became one of Africa’s most influential centres of commerce in less than one century. DETAILS: Price: R220 (includes tour booklet and disc with images, 2 hour tour and a drink at the Guildhall, local beer, cider or soda) Meeting Place: Beyers Naude Square on the corner of Simmonds and Market Streets, Jhb. Parking: Gauteng Legislature Parking Garage under Beyers Naude Square, additional info and directions will be given on booking confirmation. BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL! (Before or on 18th August 2011) PLEASE CONTACT US AT: past.experiences@hotmail.com or 011 678 3905 Disclaimer: Past Experiences is not responsible for any loss, theft, damage to property/camera’s, injury or death that might take place during any of our tours or events “

See the facebook event: www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=253503321334069&full&refid=24&ref=nf_fr

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House of Hunger Poetry Slam Joburg 2nd Anniversary

House of Hunger Poetry Slam Joburg 2nd Anniversary

House of Hunger is celebrating its 2nd anniversary next weekend. The event is being hosted by Linda PoeticAngel Gabriel.

Date:
Saturday 27th of August from 13:00-17:00pm

Venue:
Alliance Francaise, Corner Lower Park Drive and Kerry Rd; Opposite Zoo Lake

The event features an interesting and diverse line-up of poets:

The Lazarusman

Black P

Lee

25th Magic

Paulsaid

Zuki

Bonga

Sbu

Lizz

Its free so bring all your friends and relatives.

*I’ll also be performing

Saturday : 13/08/2011

This weekend is yet another good weekend with a range of events happening across Gauteng.

Follow the links below to get full information on today’s events:

KPN is doing it again with their:

KPN L.A.S “Love Notes Series”

Link:
www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=148421695239313&refid=25&ref=pb

Bassline Presents:

WORD N SOUND BASSLINE SERIES 10_ FLO, MYESHA JENKINS & 1947

Link:
www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=217553124957222&full&refid=24&ref=pb

Attention Pretoria:

FEAST OF THE CLOWNS:

Spoken Word Workshop and all day performances (including a march).

Location: Burger’s Park, Pretoria (Tshwane)

Time: 08:00 am – 08:00 pm

Lovers of Art and Photography:

‘ART DECO IN THE HEART OF TOWN’

Link:
www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=117459798350936&full&refid=24&ref=pb

Weekend long festival:

iMPAC Festival – Exploring the moving image

Link:
www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=247466515272077&full&refid=24&ref=pb

*Rantoloko’s book ( Read, Write Dreams Into Life) will also be on Sale @ the Bassline this afternoon.

tshauambea.wordpress.com/2011/08/02/rantoloko-‘the-truth’-molokoane-–-‘read-write-dreams-into-life’/

Have yourselves a great Saturday

Ncam Nce! Poetry and Jazz Afternoon at Shikisha

Ncam Nce! Poetry and Jazz Afternoon at Shikisha!

Ledope Dessions brings you Jazz, Poetry and a cake sale this Saturday at Shikisha in Newtown.

The afternoon will include performances from Four Seasons (jazz instrumentalists) and 3 female poets.

Date: 06 August 2011

Time: 12:00 pm to 3:30 pm

Location: Shikisha (old Horror Cafe) , Newtown
Miriam Makeba street
JHB

RSVP: www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=137267049693771&refid=0&_ft_a=100002258827185&_ft_tf=141361225949171&_ft_tpi=100002258827185&_ft_ti=5&_ft_aoi=137267049693771&_ft_fth=0ed6a23842d3673a&_ft_time_ft=1312531706&_ft_mf_objid=141361225949171

Email: dope.sessions@gmail.com
Or
Contact LeDope Sessions on facebook:
www.facebook.com/dope.sessions?refid=24

Also see:
www.tshauambea.wordpress.com/2011/08/04/kpn-l-a-s-poetry-love-notes-show/
and
www.tshauambea.wordpress.com/2011/08/03/seriti-sa-basadi-poetry-festival/ for more events happening this weekend.

This weekend promises to be a great one for spoken word lovers with a range of events happening across JHB.

KPN L.A.S “Poetry Love Notes” Show

KPN L.A.S “Poetry Love Notes” Show

Calling all die hard romantics and lovers of spoken word & music:

Kiri Pink Nob is collaborating yet again with DFL to bring you an exciting “Poetry Slam” known as “Lover and Another”.

As a precursor to the audition slams and the regional and national finals, KPN is proud to bring you a preview season featuring some of the poets who took part in last year’s competition.

This is one event you don’t want to miss, it promises to be worth every cent and more; thrilling performances all centred around love and relationships , it does not get better than this.

Time: Friday at 7:30 pm until
Sat Aug 6 at 7:30 pm

Entrance Fee: R30 adults, R20 students (at the door)

Location: Wits University Corner, 17th Floor (Drama For Life)
Corner Jorrisen and Bertha (Braamfontein)
Johannesburg, Gauteng

RSVP: www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=138216652931335&full&refid=24

For more info contact: Jefferson Tshabalala
(0781046379)
www.facebook.com/jefferson.tshabalala?ref=pb&refid=0

Join the KPN Facebook Group here : www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_25573211850&refid=0

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SERITI sa BASADI POETRY FESTIVAL

SERITI sa BASADI POETRY FESTIVAL

Celebrate the first weekend of women’s month at the Seriti sa Basadi Poetry Festival at Bassline (Newtown) this Saturday(06 August 2011).

The starting lineup:

Ameera Patel

Ntsiki “MaMiya” Mazwai aka StreetQueen

Linda Gabriel

Natalia Molebatsi

Phillippa Yaa de Villiers

The day-long event will showcase poets – both established and up-and-coming – who will be coming together from various provinces to celebrate womanhood. More experienced poets will be mentoring emerging poets, who will be able to strut their poetic stuff in the Open Mic sessions. It’s going to be wild, contagious forum for like-minded folk of varying ages to exchange ideas and energies.

Hosts:
Linda Gabriel
Sibikwa Arts Centre

Date: August 6 2011

Time: 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Location: The Bassline,
10 Henry Nxumalo St,
Newtown,
Johannesburg.

Entrance Fee: R25 and R5 for the open mic

RSVP Here:
www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=191697564223126&full&refid=24

Or www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=143644319051677&full&refid=24

Come through and be a part of this great festival, feed your soul and meet other female spoken word artists.

See the ‘House of Hunger Poetry Slam Joburg‘ group for more info on the event
www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=219745799568&refid=0

Seriti Sa Basadi Poetry Festival, Aug 06 2011 @ Bassline