February 6th, 2012
The Annual Port Elizabeth Gilbert & Sullivan Society Valentine’s cabaret is now in its fourth year and holds a special place on the G&S calendar.
As our major fundraiser for the year, everyone involved gives of their time and talent for the cause and it has proven a winner with audiences. This year Rose Cowpar once again directs a fabulous cast singing and dancing their way through some of your all time favourite songs. We take you on a tour of Broadway, a trip down memory lane and a top 40 tango. The seating is cabaret style so all the audience needs to do is sit, sing along and enjoy a drink or two while you snack on your picnic basket.
This year we have introduced a dance floor and the show is designed to get audiences up out of their seats for everything from a slow dance to a partying final act. It’s definitely not all schmaltzy love songs, there’s something for everyone including Come Fly With Me, Valerie, Copacabana, It’s Raining Men, Dream a Little Dream, Teenage Dream, L.O.V.E, Somewhere Out There and, of course, All You Need is Love.
Our cast this year features some familiar faces from our 2011 productions. Ace Magxaki appears fresh from his stellar performances in Beauty and the Beast, Legends of Broadway and Oklahoma and has just been announced as the winner of this year’s Showtime Award for Best Actor in a Musical. Anton Crouse appeared in Oklahoma and returns for his second Valentine’s Cabaret. Melissa Jantjies, the giggling Gertie in Oklahoma, and 2011 Best Novice Chorus Award winner Jade du Toit are joined by their fellow cast member from Legends of Broadway, Mandisa Tiso the pocket powerhouse. Bennie Gerber, Cecile Jansen and Stephen Coetzee who appeared in Fiela’s Child join us and our resident Musical Director Richard Campbell steps out in style to sing a couple of numbers. Rose Cowpar will get you laughing as always, the Savoy Singers showcase their new material and we have much more in store!
We’re also very proud to be hosting a fundraiser for Maranatha Children’s Home on the 15th February when half the proceeds will go to this amazing haven for homeless and at-risk children. The kids are very excited to see Harrison Nash, their Fundraiser and Social Worker extraordinaire give us a taste of his amazing Sinatra numbers.
This year we have 4 shows to choose from on the 14th, 15th, 17th and 18th February at 7.30pm. Tickets have remained at just R80 for the last 2 years or book a table of 8 for only R600. As a special treat, on Valentine’s Day 14/2/12 we are offering a delicious 3 course meal for only R100 per person in addition to the show ticket although patrons are welcome to bring along snacks that evening.
Tickets are available by calling Rose Cowpar on 072 906 1977.
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February 3rd, 2012
Love is in the air………
To ensure your Valentines Day is as sweet as possible, we are offering the following packages from The Baking Shop.
Single Cupcake
A beautiful white window box with a large single cupcake decorated with hearts, sparkle and sprinkle of love, all tied together with a red ribbon and the cherry on the top, a red balloon. If you would like it delivered on Valentines Day it will cost you R60, or you may collect it personally from the shop for R35
Personalised Biscuit
A delicious, crispy, large heart biscuit with a message of your choice in icing, gift wrapped in a white box, hugged by a red balloon and red ribbon. If you would like it delivered on Valentines Day it will cost you R60, or you may collect it personally from the shop for R35
Decadent 4
A decadent box of four mouthwatering cupcakes decorated with lots of love, wrapped with a red ribbon and your love secured with a red balloon. If you would like it delivered on Valentines Day it will cost you R95, or you may collect it personally from the shop for R70.
While you wait……
In store we will also offer our fresh heart biscuits for sale, just pop in with your message and while you wait we will write the message on the biscuit, ready for you to take away and give to your one true love. R15 each.
Please note orders for deliveries will close on Friday, 10th February, however you may still place orders for collection at the shop.
Contact us on 041 581 0509 or orders@thebakingshop.co.za to place your orders.
Date: 14 February
Time: All day
Venue: The Baking Shop
Contact Person: The Baking Shop
Contact Number: 041 581 0509
February 3rd, 2012
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Africa’s oldest open water swimming event comes to Sundays River on Sunday 19th February with an action packed list of events;
* Discovery 5km Fun Trail Run
* Discovery off-road Triathlon (team / individual)
* Stormforce Kids (12u) 50m across the river race
* Disabled & Wetsuit Mile
* Ladies Mile
* Men’s Mile
Check out http://www.rivermile.co.za
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February 1st, 2012
Bring your friends and family and join us for a really fun-filled day at The Family “Valentines” Market. There will be arts & crafts, delicious food stalls for everyones delights.
Live entertainment & Entry is free, So diarise this exciting event !!!
Date: 5 February 2012
Time: 9am – 4pm
Venue: Sherwood Garden Centre, Walker Drive, Port Elizabeth
Contact Persons: Shelley & Tanya
Contact Numbers: 082 580 1202 / 072 122 1549
February 1st, 2012
Development at The Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment World reached the halfway mark with the opening of the brand new smoking casino in December 2011.
The next phase of the extensive development plan kicked off with the temporary closure of the popular Boardwalk Action Bar on Sunday, 15 January. The venue will be closed for the next six months while it undergoes a complete revamp. When it reopens in June, visitors will be greeted by a fresh, new-look and feel in the Action Bar and an exciting entertainment line up.
However, while the construction team work on the venue, regular patrons of this popular entertainment facility will still be catered for. They will be able to watch all major sport matches on a big screen in the Vodacom Amphitheatre, and will be able to order drinks from the fully equipped bar.
The Amphitheatre will also host a number of exciting South African artists and acts during 2012 from comedians, to well known musicians from a number of genres. First up on 17 February is Afrikaans singer Kurt Darren.
The equally popular Thursday night Karaoke sessions with John V will in future be held at The Lighthouses Bowling Centre from Thursday, 19 January at 20h30. As always, this fun evening allows participants to test their vocal ability with a long list of well loved songs to choose from.
The Boardwalk has always been a fervent supporter of local talent and live shows will continue to take place in the retail area, with performances every Saturday evening from 18h00 to 21h00 and on Sunday afternoons from 13h00 to 16h00. This entertainment showcase offers talented home-grown artists an opportunity to display their skill and talents.
And to escape the heat of summer, there is no cooler place to be than in one of the restaurants in the retail area, overlooking the lake while sipping cocktails.
During 2012, The Boardwalk will be the place to be for the very best entertainment mix in Port Elizabeth.
