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EVENTS
Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Enchantment Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Enchantment, Feld Entertainment’s action-packed ice spectacular featuring four fun-filled Disney stories that showcase many of the beloved characters from Disney Pixar’s Cars, The Little Mermaid, and Disney Pixar’s Toy Story 3, along with Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy. Joining these cherished characters are the stars of Disney’s Frozen. Presented by Feld Entertainment Inc the production takes place at the Grand Arena, GrandWest from 6 - 10 July 2016.
Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Enchantment Anna & Elsa, Disney’s Frozen Photo credit: ©Disney
In Radiator Springs, life-size Disney Pixar’s Cars characters – Lightning McQueen, Tow Mater and the crew – take their high-octane personalities to the ice. Featuring state-of-the-art, custom animatronics, their eyes and mouths move with every twist and turn on the frozen highway. Mater has amusing antics in store as the Cars characters rock the ice with jumps, spins and freewheeling fun.
“Audiences will be blown away in Radiator Springs when they encounter the unforgettable crew of animated cars, built to scale and live on ice. They will see their all-time favorites like The Little Mermaid and Disney Pixar’s Toy Story 3 and discover a story full of action, magic and unforgettable characters with Frozen,” says Producer Kenneth Feld. “Disney On Ice has become a staple Winter event on the South African entertainment calendar and we are seeing the audience grow year on year due to the quality of the various productions. In Disney On Ice presents World of Enchantment we are extremely lucky to have the smash hit story Frozen, together with other Disney classics such as The Little Mermaid, Toy Story and Cars. This is a spectacle not to be missed!” says Showtime’s Tony Feldman. Tickets available at Computicket
Winter Wonderland festival
Cape Town Philharmonic
Autumn is upon us, with the falling leaves and pollen filled streets the excitement of the winter sets in around the Helderberg area where the annual Winter Wonderland festival takes place from 24 June – 18 July with the Carnival weekends 24 – 26 June and 1-3 July. This year the venue will be Beach Road as well as Hendon Park in Gordon’s Bay.
Orchestra’s Winter Season
Winter Wonderland was conceptualized in 2011 by local resident, Margot Paulsen as an initiative by the Gordon’s Bay Business Forum. An idea that has grown exponentially, incorporating the help from local businesses and residents, creating a large sense of community, but more so a large local family. The first year drew approximately 2,000 people to Gordon’s Bay, with 10,000 visitors in 2012 and now into its 6th year, 2016 promises in excess of 40,000 festival goers. Prior to Winter Wonderland, businesses were struggling after the slow trade of winter. With this initiative there has been an increase of businesses to the village. According to Andre’ Paulsen of the Gordon’s Bay Business Forum (GBBF), last year, R4.5 million was generated by local retail, hospitality and restaurant businesses.
Photo Credit: Carlinda of Must Love Photography
The festival income has increased by about 25% year on year followed closely by the rising costs which include marquees costs, municipal services and fairy lights which are
imported from overseas. Functions and events during the Festival month, Carnival weekends and from various events held during the year generated 80% while sponsorships and donations from various businesses and individuals accounted for the remaining 20%, with the monetary value in discounts received from suppliers and time and effort from volunteers involved in Winter Wonderland excluded. Virtually thousands of hours of voluntary workmanship and expertise have gone into the organization of Winter Wonderland. “We are proud to say that all our efforts and hard work has been rewarded as we are able to support and uplift our local charities, schools and societies with a figure of R80,000.00 being distributed during the events over the last two years,” says Leon Theron, Winter Wonderland’s Festival Director. Charities who benefit are Lions International, Gordon’s Bay Rotary, Helderberg Hospice, NRSI, Animal Welfare Society and PATCH Child Abuse Centre. For more information visit: facebook.com/WinterWonderlandGB
The Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra’s (CPO) Winter season starts with three concerts to take place at the Cape Town City Hall. The concert includes one by Bernhard Gueller on 16 June and two by CPO principal guest conductor Martin Panteleev on 23 and 30 June. In addition, and not as part of the season, the CPO together with Cape Town Opera and Artscape, is hosting the finals of the 35th Hans Gabor Belvedere International Singing Competition at Artscape on 2 July, conducted by Kamal Khan. Soloists in the winter season are Peter Martens, who will play the Dvořák Cello Concerto on 16 June; Maciej Grybowski who will play the Schumann Piano Concerto on 23 June, and Rachel Lee Priday, who will play the First Prokofiev Violin Concerto on 30 June. Main works on the programmes are, respectively, the Tchaikovsky Symphony no 5, the Saint-Saëns Organ Symphony with Erik Dippenaar, and the Symphonic Dances by Rachmaninov. The CPO is also delighted to present works by two young and gifted composers, made possible by the SAMRO Foundation and ConcertsSA. Overture by Shaun Crawford and Revelation by Chris Jankowitz, both accessible and lively, will be played in CPO concerts on 16 June and 23 June, respectively. Tickets available at Artscape Dial-A-Seat on 021 241 7695 or at Computicket
TULBAGH CHRISTMAS IN WINTER FESTIVAL Christmas once again comes early this year as Tulbagh dons its winter cape in the month of June and welcomes the rest of the country to join them for a weekend extravaganza of wonderful winter warmers. Marvel at the array of Christmas trimmings and glittering lights, take a trip with Father Christmas down historic Church Street and help him hand out treats to the many bright-eyed children, browse through the arts, crafts, photographic exhibitions, art galleries and quaint shops.
You’re bound to find something to start filling the Christmas stockings with. Enjoy cheese, Belgian chocolate and olive tastings or join in the chilli eating and various other competitions happening. Jumping castles, face painting, pony rides, tractor trips are just some of the activities that will keep the little ones entertained. Enjoy a scenic outride on horseback and experience the beauty and tranquillity of nature or go on a Zipslide adventure further down the Valley. Be sure to enter the scenic trail run. Enticing aromas will send you in search of our gastronomic wonders. Join them for a cup of eggnog or a glass of glühwein to warm the cockles, enjoy roaring log fires, glittering Christmas trees, winter warmer lunches and traditional Christmas fare and dinners at our world-class restaurants and coffee shops. Book to see Chris Chameleon at the theatre on Saturday evening, jive to the sounds of live music, enjoy much merriment and of course good company at one of the many sports bars. 25 - 26 June, come rain, shine or (hopefully) snow, the secluded valley of Tulbagh promises you a festive celebration of Christmas in Winter.