FNB Whisky Live Festival 2010

Nov 012010

The world’s largest whiskey festival, the FNB Whisky Live Festival 2010, will be running in Cape Town at the CTICC from 3rd to the 5th November and Johannesburg at the Sandton Convention Centre from 10th to the 12th November.  Promising to be bigger and better with more to see, do, and taste than ever before, this year’s event is one not to be missed.

Indulge in whisky sampling at the Tasting Hall, where over 180 different whiskies will be on show.  The Macallan Maturation Zone and Glen Grant Distillation Zone will be offering in depth educational tours and workshops, where one can learn the finer details of what goes into the whiskey manufacture process.  Schweppes in collaboration with the Liquid Chefs will be offering the hands on Art of Whisky Cocktail Making workshops, where you can learn how to make a variety of stylish and sophisticated whisky cocktails. The Lexus Whisky Lifestyle Lounge provides the perfect forum for client entertainment in an exclusive lounge, offering dinner, whisky cocktails and exclusive tastings of ‘unusual whiskies’ conducted by a well-known whisky host.  And for those of you wishing to experience the ultimate in guided whiskey tours, there’s the Lexus Connoisseurs Experience, a personalised guided tour of the festival and ‘unique’ tastings followed by dinner in the Lexus Whisky Lifestyle Lounge.  Pick ‘n Pay will be hosting a dedicated zone pairing fine foods with whiskies and Picardi Rebel will have an onsite retail store offering a great variety of whisky promotions.  Whether you are a connoisseur or completely new to whisky this festival promises to entertain, enthrall and broaden your knowledge on the exiting world of whisky!

Visit the FNB Whisky Live Festival website for more information.

Loerie Awards 2010

Oct 012010

This weekend sees the Loerie Awards, South Africa’s biggest event in the world of advertising and media, roll into Cape Town.  First held in 1978 and now in its 32nd year, the 2010 Loerie Awards, dubbing itself ‘The biggest event of the year’, is looking to be bigger and bolder than ever before.  No longer content with a single award show, the Loerie Awards has stretched itself into a weekend festival from the 1st to the 3rd of October, encompassing all manner of events and activities across Cape Town. Continue reading »

Things to do in Cape Town: 5 Essentials

Sep 012010

Cape Town

Cape Town

Cape Town, South Africa’s most prominent tourist destination is littered with things to do.  From eating at world-class restaurants, partying the night away at top-notch clubs or simply sipping cocktails while watching the sun set over pristine beaches and sparkling oceans.  From vibrant Long Street and trendy Green Point to Camp’s Bay and the Cape Peninsula, cosmopolitan Cape Town will entertain and enthrall all day and night long.  With so much on offer it’s difficult to narrow a list of things to do in Cape Town to just five essentials.  But, after much deliberating we have done just that.  So without hesitation, here are the five things to do in Cape Town before you leave.  Enjoy!

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Nando’s Comedy Festival hits Cape Town

Aug 302010

The 31st of August sees the start of Africa’s foremost and largest comedy festival.  Now in its 14th year, the annual Nando’s Comedy Festival is bringing a star-studded line up of international and local comedy heroes to our shores in what promises to be a fun-filled and side-splitting event.  Considered to be one of the top 5 comedy festivals the world, the Cape Town leg has been watched by over 150 000 audiences in its previous thirteen years, and if the list of comedians this year is anything to go by we are in for a treat yet again.  So who are these masters of laughter who will have Cape Town rolling in the aisles this year?  Well for starters there’s Jonathan Arons from USA, famous for his ‘trombone dancing’.  Also from America, comedian Bobby Lee shot to fame after being discovered by Pauly Shore and asked to open for him in Vegas.  From Australia, famed comedian Dave Thornton is sure to astound with his razor sharp wit, while British comedian Ava Vidal has been making waves ever since becoming the first female finalist in the BBC 3 New Comedy Awards in the very first year of her career.  Added to this international mix of superstars is local favourite Trevor Noah, who after just two years performing has shot to the top of the South African comedy circuit, and looks to hold his position there for years to come.  All this and more awaits at the Nando’s Comedy Festival this year.  Visit http://www.comedyfestival.co.za for more information.  As a little teaser, here’s Jonathan Arons doing his thing with the trombone:

Sizzling Entertainment in Durbs

Aug 132010

Durban has long held the title of South Africa’s number 1 city when it comes to sunshine and beaches.  Featuring arguably the best all round weather in the country, not to mention warm water from the Indian ocean all year round, its not hard to see why this is the case.  Whether catching rays in your best bikini and sunglasses or riding the most awesome waves, Durban’s beaches are a slice of paradise.  And when not passing the time away by the ocean, the city abounds with exciting things to see and do.  Here is a teaser from the folks at Allabout: Continue reading »

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