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“I recommend Ih to everyone because everything was perfect. The room, the teachers and the administration staff.” – Ammar (Yemmen)
The Cape Town Carnival 2011
The glamour and sensuality of Rio but with a distinctive African beat…
Floats and dancers reflecting the “Dream the Future” theme will delight the crowds in Cape Town on Saturday 19th March 2011.
More than 2500 costumed singers, dancers and musicians, along with 10 giant floats, puppets, jugglers, fire dancers and marching bands will proceed down the Carnival Corridor in Long Street, through the purpose-built gateway that is ablaze with colour, lights and dancers, welcoming everyone to the Carnival. Booming sound systems, pods of drummers and giant LED with live footage will add to the atmosphere.
As the last float passes through the purpose-built exit at the top end of the Carnival Corridor, Long Street will be closed. Then the DJ will turn up the beat and thousands of revelers will party the night away in a vibrant street party, re-igniting the party spirit which was started in the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Once the parade has come to an end, the party will continue in Long St until midnight.
The Carnival was born out of a visit to Brazil in 2009 to the Rio Carnival by several influential Capetonians. During the Rio Carnival, they were asked the question “Does anything similar exist in Cape Town?” On reflection, it was clear that nothing similar existed. However, the strong feeling was that something along the same lines, but unique, should be established to showcase the talent of the local communities and be of benefit to them.
Based on lessons learnt during the pilot project, 2011 will see the launch of a much grander Carnival experience in Cape Town.
With plans to grow the carnival to 3000 in glorious costumes, with musicians, drummers, dancers, performers and vibrant and exciting floats, the event is set to become a must on the world calendar.
Date: 19 Mar 2011
Time: 20:00 until late
Venue: Long Street
Location: Cape Town
Price: Free
Phone: +27 (0)21 446 5313
Email aya@capetowncarnival.com
Website: www.capetowncarnival.com
We ♥ Real Beer at The Old Biscuit Mill
The Neighbourgoods Market in Woodstock is the place to be if you love beer
This time the 2nd WeLoveRealBeer Craft Beer Festival is bigger, better and ‘beerier’! Taking place at the Neighbour Goods Market in Woodstock on Sunday 20th March 2011, this festival is set to break all records.
More breweries, more beer, more food, extra DJ’s and a solid line-up of live music will all add to making this the biggest Craft Beer Festival in South Africa.
R30p/p will get you through the door – entrance includes your own limited production WLRB glass. After that, you are in the hands of the brewers themselves!
This year we will be offering an ‘early bird’ ticket discount – buy a book of 10 tickets for the price of 9 tickets – that will also get you through the gate quicker.
Pre-sale ticket can be purchased at &UNION, Superette and by contacting WeLoveRealBeer on twitter at @weloverealbeer.
South African artisan Breweries in attendance include Napier Brewery, Jack Black Beer, Mitchell’s Brewery, Brewers & Union, Darling Brew, Camelthorn Brewing, and many more to be confirmed.
Date: 20 Mar 2011
Time: 12:00 – 23:00
Venue: The Neighbourgoods Market
Location: 373 – 375 Albert Road | Woodstock
Price: R30p/p
Email shaunfrancbond@me.com
Website: www.weloverealbeer.com
Lambert’s Bay Crayfish Festival 2011
Raise a glass of Graca to 10 years of the West Coast’s annual Crayfish Festival
During the weekend of the 18 – 20 March 2011, Lamberts Bay takes pride in celebrating their tenth consecutive Crayfish and Cultural Festival.
Lambert’s Bay is the crayfish Mecca, is prepared in true West Coast style and is the main attraction at a ridiculously low price of R70.00 – to make it available to all.
Although the crayfish season will be closed, crayfish will be available in abundance. The crayfish will be served in a crayfish and Graça wine garden and at the Crayfish stall. Highlights on the menu include Muisbosskerm Paella and a Paella & crayfish Combo.
Other food stalls will also be available for the concerned pallet.
A cash bar is available for the thirsty over 18’s.
With over 100 stalls, ladies are to bring their wallets for all the goodies on sale, ranging from jewellery to clothing and there is also something fun for the kids.
Activities include quad biking and water balls. Carol will keep the kids occupied with entertainment such as sand art, face painting, jumping castle, cotton candy and pancakes.
Music plays a very important part of this festival and we have some of the country’s best artists performing at our festival in this little village. Zain Johnson will be the MC for the weekend.
A Miss Blue Jeans competition will be held on Saturday, entry forms are available on www.kreeffees.com
Times: 10:00 – 23:15 Friday | 09:00 – 23:30 Saturday | 09:00 – 17:00 Sunday
* Crayfish are not affected by red tide and are completely safe to eat.*
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Date: 18 Mar 2011 – 20 Mar 2011
Time: 09:00 – 17:00
Venue: Lambert’s Bay
Location: Lambert’s Bay West Coast
Price: R30p/p – R150p/p
Phone: +27 (0)27 432 1000
Website: www.kreeffees.com
Cape Town Festival’s Night Vision
On Saturday 12 March 2011 Cape Town’s Night Vision will start at the newly revamped Cape Town Station Forecourt, extending festivities into Adderley Street between Strand Street and the fountain.
After a three-year break, Cape Town’s nocturnal urban street festival Night Vision is back with a bang, only this time bigger and better than ever before! Night Vision promises to dominate the city night life with a party-thumping arts and entertainment extravaganza.
The event will lead up to a climax of explosive live on-stage performances by iconic bands such as High Voltage Collective featuring EJ Von LYRIK, Theba Shumba and D.form, 340ml, The Dirty Skirts and the night’s headline act – 2010 SAMA Award Winners – Big NUZ who will take the party well into midnight.
The evening programme launches at 18:00, amid a vibrant carnival atmosphere complete with street parade, roving buskers, stilt-walkers, mimes, jugglers and loads of other amusement activities. This, juxtaposed with a bustling street market laden with exquisite arts, crafts, vintage collectables and organic market, will leave the whole family spoilt for choice.
Food vendors catering to a variety of culinary preferences will provide quality catering service at the food court. Bar facilities will be dotted around the venue.
Night Vision is Cape Town’s premier free-to-the-public street festival. Originally held on Long Street in the CBD, this festival is renowned for attracting over 30 000 reveling party-goers consisting of both locals and tourists.
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Date: 12 Mar 2011
Time: 18:00 until late
Venue: Cape Town Station Forecourt
Location: Adderley Street | Cape Town
Price: Free Entrance
Email info@capetownfestival.co.za
Website: www.capetownfestival.co.za
Global Naked Bike Ride in Cape Town!!!
The World Naked Bike Ride is a global event, and Cape Town is about to experience its first on Saturday 12th March 2011!
Since 2004, 50+ cities across the world cities and thousands of riders have experienced the joy in participating in the world’s largest naked event, promoting cycling in the history of humanity.
Please join us to make a statement…
A peaceful, imaginative and fun protest against oil dependency and car culture.
A celebration of the bicycle and, of the power and individuality of the human body.
A symbol of the vulnerability of cyclist in traffic.
The general message of The World Naked Bike Ride is a protest against oil dependency and body shame. WNBR advocates and celebrates sustainable energy, environmentally-responsible living, human-powered transport and body-positive values.
What to wear? Do not fear! The World Naked Bike Ride dress code is “As Bare As You Dare”… How bare is that? How dare is that? It’s all up to you. You decide what you are comfortable with. No one is excluded or discriminated against based on levels of clothing, body paint, or anything else for that matter!
Engage the public! We paint our bodies and decorate our bikes with political messages or beautiful designs to complement our forms. Please be creative and colorful in expressing yourself!
It’s time to put a stop to the indecent exposure of people and the planet to cars and the pollution they create. We face automobile traffic with our naked bodies as the best way of defending our dignity and exposing the vulnerability faced by cyclists and pedestrians on our streets as well as the negative consequences we all face due to dependence on oil, and other forms of non-renewable energy.
Cycle Route:
Starting at Prestwich Memorial
Cycle down fan walk towards Green Point Stadium, loop and back into Waterkant Street
Turn Right into Long Street then,
Turn Right into Buiten Street (corner Lola’s) and then,
Turn Right into Loop Street, then
Turn Left into Wale Street, and finally
Right into Bree and left into Waterkant
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Date: 12 Mar 2011
Time: 10:00 – 14:00
Venue: Various
Location: Cape Town City | Cape Town
Price: Free
Website: www.worldnakedbikeride.org
Pick ‘n Pay Cape Argus 2011
It’s time for the Mother City to grind to a halt for the cycle revolution. Beautiful oceans, wildlife at the road’s edge, mist gently caressing your cheeks, the delightful smell of fynbos and flora as well as breathtaking views…And some call this a gruelling race.
Roads will close for almost the entire day as festive spectators throng the streets to cheer a colourful and motley crew of more than 35 000 cyclists to the finish.Who will win the Cape Argus 2011? Come rain or shine, the Pick ‘n Pay Cape Argus tour will take over the Mother City. Be there!
Need to know? Check out road closures at www.cycletour.co.za
The Cape Argus Pick ‘n Pay Cycle Tour is the largest timed sporting event in the world.
Detailed route plan.
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Date: 13 Mar 2011
Time: 06:15 – 17:30
Venue: Various
Location: Cape Town City | Cape Town
Price: Free for spectators
Phone: +27 (0)21 681 4333
Email info@cycletour.co.za
Website: www.cycletour.co.za
Ciudad del Cabo, el destino elegido por las personas que buscan cursos de Inglés.
Con su Table Mountain rosando el cielo de África y un extenso mar a sus pies, Ciudad del Cabo es unos de los destinos que tiene mucho que ofrecer para todos aquellos que estén buscando aprender y practicar Ingles. Sin ninguna duda, este es una de los lugares más bellos del mundo donde tú puedes aprender y practicar Ingles. La combinación de una gran variedad de escuelas que ofrecen cursos de Inglés y el hermoso entorno de esta ciudad, está haciendo que muchos estudiantes extranjeros estén tomando a Ciudad del Cabo como uno de sus destinos preferidos para mejorar su Ingles.
La última década ha visto un flujo de inmigrantes del norte de África empujados desde sus países de origen por la violencia y atraídos por el mito popular de que las calles del sur de África están pavimentadas con oro. Estos inmigrantes son en su mayoría de habla francesa y con el fin de integrarse mejor en la sociedad y de encontrar un trabajo, requieren de una escuela de Inglés. Con lo cual lamentablemente hay un auge de inescrupulosas “escuelas de Inglés”, las cuales ofrecen a los estudiantes la oportunidad de aprender Inglés pero con ninguna certificación y lo que es mas, muchas veces cuentan entre su staff de profesores, personas sin ninguna experiencia y certificación. Por eso, es importante que cuando busques una escuela de Inglés en esta ciudad, asegúrate de que la misma sea un miembro de Edusa (Educación de Sudáfrica) y si es posible, que este certificada por una organización internacional. Esto te asegurara que no sólo recibirás enseñanza de calidad, sino también te harán poseedor de un certificado reconocido internacionalmente cuando hayas terminado tu curso de Inglés. Si deseas convertirse en un maestro TEFL, es obligatorio inscribirte en un curso acreditado internacionalmente como CELTA, que está certificado por la Universidad de Cambridge.
Al ser Ciudad del Cabo una ciudad cosmopolitan , permite a los estudiantes de todo el mundo integrarse cómodamente en la cultura sudafricana y hacer amigos especialmente cuando se asiste a una escuela de Inglés. Ciudad del Cabo tiene una población diversa, lo que significa que los visitantes ya sea a largo plazo o a corto plazo no se sienten como extraños por mucho tiempo. Con solo pasar una hora durante el día en uno de los muchos cafés en el CDB veras como podrás interactuar con una variedad de lenguas y culturas que van desde los xhosa al alemán. Esta ciudad se caracteriza por ser uno de los destinos más populares para los sudafricanos y extranjeros. Ciudad del Cabo debe ser seriamente considerada para cualquiera que esté planeando un cambio de escenario, ya sea para buscar trabajo o aprender Inglés.
Hay una gran variedad de alojamientos disponibles y la mayoría de los visitantes son capaces de encontrar algo que se adapte a su presupuesto. De una cosa puedes estar seguro y es que en casi cualquier lugar de esta ciudad, donde consigas hospedarte tendrás vistas a la montaña o a el mar, y si tienes suerte podrás tener ambas cosas. Este entorno natural hace de Ciudad del Cabo, un lugar impresionante en el que estudiar, habla con cualquier estudiante de esta ciudad y seguro que te hablaran sobre el efecto calmante que esta belleza natural tiene en momentos de estrés, como la hora de estudiar para los exámenes. Una escuela de Ingles en Ciudad del Cabo es el lugar ideal para aprender un idioma extranjero y experimentar una nueva cultura.
Cidade do Cabo; o destino de escolha para quem procura cursos de Língua Inglesa
Com “Table Mountain”a quase atingir o céu africano e o extenso mar em frente de si, uma Escola de Inglês na Cidade do Cabo é um destino com muito para oferecer às pessoas que querem aprender Inglês. Cidade do Cabo é um dos lugares mais bonitos do mundo em que pode praticar e aprender Inglês. É um destino mundialmente famoso para férias, o que torna um óptimo lugar para alguém que deseja melhorar suas habilidades na língua inglesa. Com uma grande variedade de escolas a oferecer cursos de Inglês, a combinar com o belo cenário que a cidade oferece, não é surpreendente que os estudantes estrangeiros tem tomado em conta a Cidade do Cabo afim de melhorar seu Inglês.
A última década assistiu-se a um afluxo de imigrantes do norte da África impelidos por seus países de origem pela violência e atraídos pelo mito popular de que as ruas da África do Sul são pavimentadas de ouro. Esses imigrantes na sua maioria são franceses e necessitam, de forma a integrar melhor na sociedade, encontrar trabalho e uma escola de Inglês. Infelizmente a experiência que a Cidade do Cabo tem tido com a chegada desses imigrantes, é uma explosão tão menos escrupulosa de “Escolas de Inglês” a oferecer aos estudantes uma oportunidade de aprender Inglês na Cidade do Cabo sem certificado nenhum e muita das vezes, poder encontrar professores sem experiência de ensino. É por isso que é importante que ao procurar uma escola de Inglês na Cidade do Cabo, é preciso certificar que ela é membro de EduSA [Educação da África do Sul] e, se possível certificação por uma organização internacional. Isto irá assegurar que não irá apenas receber qualidade ensino na instrução de língua inglesa, mas também um certificado reconhecido internacionalmente quando tiver terminado o seu curso de Inglês. Se deseja tornar-se um professor de ensino de língua inglesa, mais uma vez, é imperativo que se inscreva para um curso acreditado internacionalmente como o CELTA, que está certificado pela Universidade de Cambridge.
A natureza cosmopolita da Cidade do Cabo permite que aos estudantes de todo o mundo a se integrar confortavelmente na cultura sul-africana e fazer amigos, especialmente quando se frequenta uma escola de Inglês. A Cidade do Cabo tem uma população diversificada, o que significa que os visitantes tanto a longo prazo como a curto prazo nunca se sentem deslocados por muito tempo. Passar uma hora durante o dia, num dos muitos cafés da CDB, vai poder encontrar em exposto as línguas e culturas que variam de Xhosa ao Alemão. Um destino popular para os sul-africanos e estrangeiros, esta cidade deve ser considerada na medida que deseja planear uma mudança de cenário, seja para procurar trabalho ou aprender Inglês na Cidade do Cabo.
Existe uma grande variedade de acomodações disponíveis, e a maioria dos visitantes são capazes de encontrar algo que se adapte ao seu orçamento, uma coisa que pode ter de certeza é que em quase qualquer lugar na Cidade do Cabo que irá escolher para ficar, terá uma vista para a montanha ou para mar e com muita sorte, terá ambos. Este cenário natural faz da Cidade do Cabo um lugar deslumbrante em que estudar, falar com qualquer estudante, é de certeza que estes irão falar sobre o efeito calmante que aproximidade desta beleza natural pode ter nos momentos de stress, como nas horas de estudos para os exames. Uma escola de Inglês na Cidade do Cabo é um lugar ideal para aprender uma língua estranha e experimentar uma nova cultura.
