While live Jazz and Western Art Music performances are set to be the main course of the SAMRO Overseas Scholarships Competition finals, attendees at the glittering event will also be treated to visual h’oeuvres courtesy of Alliance Française. Forming part of ‘September Jive! A Tribute to SA Musical Heritage’, Alliance Française will be revealing portions… Continue reading Alliance Française To Add Visual Element To SAMRO Finals
Year: 2016
Launching Sunset Praise Women’s Day Jazz Picnic
As Women’s Day celebrations take place across the country, a group of young females have come together to launch the first ever SUNSET PRAISE in partnership with the Bodirwa Women’s Art Gallery on Saturday 13 August 2016. The Sunset Praise event is a progressive lifestyle platform where contemporary music meets revolutionary art. Through this collaborative… Continue reading Launching Sunset Praise Women’s Day Jazz Picnic
Demolition (DVD): Review
Film Davis (Jake Gyllenhaal), a successful investment banker, has what seems to be the idyllic life, a lovely wife Julia (Heather Lind), a great job working for Julia’s father (Chris Cooper), and a nice home. But tragedy strikes and Julia dies. Now after writing some letters to a customer services department, he Karen (Naomi Watts),… Continue reading Demolition (DVD): Review
Local Drama Dora’s Peace Showcases Strong Female Cast
Due for release in cinemas on 26 August, new crime drama Dora’s Peace features a strong female cast in roles that highlight the complex circumstances and relationships that women experience in often ruthless urban environments. The film is about a Hillbrow prostitute who decides to protect a gifted young boy from the violent clutches of… Continue reading Local Drama Dora’s Peace Showcases Strong Female Cast
Batman vs Superman: Dawn Of Justice (Blu-Ray): Review
Film Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice. Another installment to the DC Universe, and bringing together more characters in one film. Read the full SAMDB Review of Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice here. As far as rewatch value for the film goes, with so many small facts, tidbits of information, thrown at the viewer… Continue reading Batman vs Superman: Dawn Of Justice (Blu-Ray): Review
SACO To Host Domain Workshop In Mpumalanga
In the first of a series of domain workshops scheduled for the remainder of the year, Mpumalanga-based creatives will benefit from a day-long session focused on the cultural and creative industries, hosted by the South African Cultural Observatory (SACO) and the Department of Arts & Culture (DAC). The event targets all Mpumalanga-based creatives from the… Continue reading SACO To Host Domain Workshop In Mpumalanga