Knysna-Plett Herald | Arts and Entertainment http://www.knysnaplettherald.com/entertainment.aspx Knysna-Plett Herald (c) 2012, www.knysnaplettherald.com 5 Myth and mystery comes to the Monroe Theatre http://www.knysnaplettherald.com/news.aspx?id=27081 SOUTHERN CAPE NEWS - For many decades, rumors of the possible escape and survival of the Grand Duchess Anastasia, daughter of Tsar Nicholas II, the last sovereign of Imperial Russia, assassinated with his entire family in 1918, has run rife. Over the years, several women have falsely claimed to ... Sat, 18 May 2012 05:00 GMT Fast, furious, fun http://www.knysnaplettherald.com/news.aspx?id=27001 KNYSNA NEWS - Besides the fast cars, classic cars, slot cars, and soap boxes, the organisers of the Knysna Speed Festival have provided a wide variety of exciting entertainment to be enjoyed by all festival fans. A carnival atmosphere will prevail at the Knysna High School sports fields with band... Fri, 17 May 2012 11:03 GMT Grootboom voer iets in die mou http://www.knysnaplettherald.com/news.aspx?id=26971 SEDGEFIELD NUUS - Pappie het 15 minute gelede afgesterf . . . was die sms-boodskap wat skrywer-kunstenaar Stanley Grootboom soos 'n hou in die wind getref het toe hy afgetrek het by 'n vulstasie iewers in Bloemfontein, oppad na die ATKV se kinderboekskryfkursus in Randburg waarheen hy spesiaal genoo... Fri, 17 May 2012 08:30 GMT Come dance with DJ Kayser http://www.knysnaplettherald.com/news.aspx?id=26890 GARDEN ROUTE NEWS - Saturday night is dance night at the Garden Route Casino's show bar, Bravo Lounge. Every week, the Bravo Lounge DJ will lead the party. During the month of May, in-house DJ Anthony Kayser, will be on the decks from 20:00 on Saturday nights, playing the most popular beats for ... Thu, 16 May 2012 13:32 GMT Ian Hall at Bravo Lounge http://www.knysnaplettherald.com/news.aspx?id=26874 SOUTHERN CAPE NEWS - Southern Cape singer and guitarist, Ian Hall is performing at Garden Route Casino's show Bar, Bravo Lounge on Friday 18th May. A highly-talented guitarist, Hall has shared the stage with a number of South Africa's top artists including Jan Blohm, Ettiene Steyn, Bok van Blerk... Thu, 16 May 2012 12:41 GMT DJ challenge at Speed Festival http://www.knysnaplettherald.com/news.aspx?id=26795 SOUTHERN CAPE NEWS - An inter-provincial DJ Challenge has become part of the excitement of the Renault Simola Hillclimb from 18 to 20 May. DJs from the Eastern Cape, Western Cape and Gauteng will battle for the honour of being the fastest DJ up the hill. Taking part are Jeremy Harris from KFM... Wed, 15 May 2012 13:28 GMT 2012 National Arts Festival http://www.knysnaplettherald.com/news.aspx?id=26491 NATIONAL NEWS - The 38th National Arts Festival is a platform for both established and emerging South African artists attracting 200 771 audience members who came to Grahamstown to experience some of the best South African artistic expression. The festival is known to create opportunities for collab... Tue, 14 May 2012 11:49 GMT Iconic Dean next up at Monroe Theatre http://www.knysnaplettherald.com/news.aspx?id=26394 SOUTHERN CAPE NEWS - James Dean only made three films during his short career, but became the first Hollywood actor to receive a posthumous Academy Award. The Monroe Theartre in Mossel Bay pays tribute to this legendary icon with the screening of"Rebel without a Cause' on Thursday, 17 May at 18:... Sat, 11 May 2012 08:30 GMT Art from the hollows of his hands http://www.knysnaplettherald.com/news.aspx?id=26288 SEDGEFIELD NEWS - One of the first things one notices about gentle spirit and Sedgefield artist, Xsto (Christo) Pieterse is a well-worn smile deeply etched into his face and his enormous, paint-stained hands. At his newly opened The Green Gallery, Pieterse doesn't only display his own unique art... Fri, 10 May 2012 09:00 GMT Classic works in Knysna http://www.knysnaplettherald.com/news.aspx?id=26270 KNYSNA NEWS - Works by great composers such as Franck, Hanmer and Rachmaninov will come to life in Knysna on Monday, May 14, when the Kynsna-Plett Concert Series presents Alexander Ramm on cello and Tinus Botha on piano. Alexander Ramm was born in Vladivostok in 1988 and has performed in public s... Fri, 10 May 2012 07:30 GMT Garden Route Casino winners http://www.knysnaplettherald.com/news.aspx?id=26228 GARDEN ROUTE NEWS - More than R100 000 was won in Garden Route Casino's Cashablanca draws in the past two weeks. On Wednesday 25 April, a total of R37 000 was shared between four winners during the afternoon and evening draws, and on 2 May, a further R22 500 was won by four people. Cashablan... Fri, 10 May 2012 00:00 GMT Absa Calitzdorp Port + Wine Festival around the corner http://www.knysnaplettherald.com/news.aspx?id=26221 SOUTHERN CAPE NEWS - Get ready for the best wine and lifestyle festival in the Klein Karoo! Calitzdorp, the Port Capital of South Africa, is the place to be over the weekend of 18 to 20 May as visitors from across the country make their way to the annual Absa Calitzdorp Port +amp; Wine Festival. ... Thu, 9 May 2012 15:18 GMT New venue for local artist http://www.knysnaplettherald.com/news.aspx?id=26121 SEDGFIELD NEWS FLASH - One of the first things one notices about Sedgefield artist Xsto (Christo) Pieterse is a well-worn smile deeply etched into his face and his enormous, paint-stained hands. Visit this gentle spirit with a passion for re-using discarded wood and other recyclable material at ... Wed, 8 May 2012 14:00 GMT Rio Carnival Dance http://www.knysnaplettherald.com/news.aspx?id=26118 SOUTHERN CAPE NEWS - The Oudtshoorn Diocese will be holding a Rio Spring Carnival Dance on 1 September as a fundraiser for children who are going to the 27th World Youth Day (WYD) next year. WYD will be held from 23 to 28 July next year in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. About 50 people from the Diocese,... Wed, 8 May 2012 13:40 GMT '42nd Street' on stage soon http://www.knysnaplettherald.com/news.aspx?id=26034 SOUTHERN CAPE NEWS - 'Come and meet those dancing feet... These are the first words of the title song of the Broadway Musical '42nd Street' that is set to hit the Southern Cape in June. The story is about a young hopeful starlet, Peggy Sawyer (played by Robyn Reid) who goes to find fame in N... Tue, 7 May 2012 13:55 GMT The greatest Gatsby: Redford of DiCaprio? http://www.knysnaplettherald.com/news.aspx?id=25908 SOUTHERN CAPE NEWS - In 2012, the iconic film, The Great Gatsby is being re-released under the baton of revolutionary director Baz Luhrman (Moulin Rouge). But who will turn out to be the 'greatest Gatsby'? Robert Redford, who starred in the original 1974 screen version, directed by Francis Ford ... Sat, 4 May 2012 08:00 GMT Works of the great composers in Knysna http://www.knysnaplettherald.com/news.aspx?id=25843 KNYSNA NEWS - Works by great composers such as Franck, Hanmer and Rachmaninov will come to life in Knysna on Monday, May 14, when the Kynsna-Plett Concert Series presents Alexander Ramm on cello and Tinus Botha on piano. Alexander Ramm was born in Vladivostok in 1988 and has performed in public sin... Fri, 3 May 2012 12:00 GMT Literary Festival resounding success http://www.knysnaplettherald.com/news.aspx?id=25789 KNYSNA NEWS - The third annual Knysna Literary Festival was a resounding success with such record-breaking ticket sales that at the wildly popular talk of investigative radio journalist, Mandy Wiener (author of Killing Kebble), at least thirty people were jamming to get into the already packed venue... Fri, 3 May 2012 05:00 GMT May line-up at the Bravo Lounge http://www.knysnaplettherald.com/news.aspx?id=25695 SOUTHERN CAPE NEWS - Since the doors to Garden Route Casino's show bar, Bravo Lounge, opened in November last year, it has been a hub for premier shows and first-class entertainment in Mossel Bay. Every month, there is a stellar line-up of high quality shows, performers and comedy events to look for... Thu, 2 May 2012 10:31 GMT Knysna Literary Festival highlights http://www.knysnaplettherald.com/news.aspx?id=25635 KNYSNA NEWS - Today is the last day of the annual Knysna Literary Festival! Todays highlights: Jock of the Bushveld 11:00 - 13:00 at Lagoon and Sea Facing Board Room, Pezula Resort Hotel and Spa. R50 per person. Information and tickets: 044 382 5774. Screening of 'Power of One' 15:00 ... Mon, 29 Apr 2012 09:00 GMT