Wassup

Michael McIntyre Live at The Coca Cola Dome

10 April, 2013 by Wassup Leave a Comment

South Africa’s love of comedy has seen a steady stream of the world’s best comedians visit our shores in recent years. This pattern continues this month when the best-selling, British comic Michael McIntyre entertains Cape Town and Joburg for just one night in each city. Michael McIntyre is probably best known to South African audiences from his televised appearances in Live at the Apollo, Mock The Week and Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow. Although seen grinning through your TV set, McIntyre is particularly adept as a live, stand up comedian. In fact, his 2012 tour got him into The Guinness Book of Records as the biggest-selling comedian ever, with over 70 000 tickets sold for his shows in the United Kingdom

Tagged With: comedy, humour, Live at The Apollo, Michael McIntyre, Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow, Mock the week, stand up, The Coca Cola Dome

Music

The Bowls Big Band Live Every Monday at The Zoo Lake Bowling Club

9 April, 2013 by Wassup Leave a Comment

Aside from hosting one of Joburg’s favourite pubs, The Zoo Lake Bowling Club has made serious contributions to the city’s music scene in recent years. In addition to the popular jam sessions hosted on Thursday evenings and live jazz on Sundays, the venue is now home to a brand new big band, proudly calling itself The Bowls Big Band. The Bowls Big Band is the brainchild of local saxophonist Janus van der Merwe. He recognised the need for more, visible jazz performances in the city- places where local jazz musicians can play together on a regular basis and raise both the profile and standard of the city's jazz scene. The result is a full big band, complete with classic arrangements by the likes of Count Basie and Quincy

Tagged With: big band, Janus van der Merwe, jazz, johannesburg, The Bowls Club Big Band, The Zoo Lake Bowling Club

Fashion

The New Money Range From Love Jozi

5 April, 2013 by Wassup Leave a Comment

‘Been there, done that, got the t-shirt’ is an over-used cliché that often doubles as a lie. In most cases, no t-shirt is actually present- just a bored sense of pseudo achievement. In Joburg, however, this saying can be celebrated in the proper way, thanks to an entire fashion range that is inspired by the city. It is aptly named Love Jozi. Love Jozi is one of the city’s biggest fans. Now into its 15th range of t-shirt designs, The New Money Range, the brand continues to celebrate the city of gold, this time focussing on South Africa’s newly designed bank notes and Joburg’s affinity with economy and industry. Along with its iconic t-shirts and other fashion designs, Love Jozi also presents a varied selection of other

Tagged With: Arts on Main, Clothing, gifts, johannesburg, Love Jozi, style, T-Shirts, The Bamboo Centre, The New Money Range

Design

Wintec Innovation’s STRATFLEX™- A New Patented and Award-Winning Technology

2 April, 2013 by Wassup Leave a Comment

There are few things as exciting as creative ideas made real through design. The next level of enjoying these features is when we are able to employ them in our own homes. This is exactly what can be achieved with Wintec’s outstanding STRATFLEX™ product range. STRATFLEX™ is a new, patented technology and design innovation that enables rigid flat boards to be strategically flexed, in two and three dimensions, to create seating and related products for the flat pack market. The easy-to-assemble STRATFLEX™ range is manufactured from Finnish plywood and combined with frames made from locally sourced and sustainable Saligna timber. Its natural finish expresses the inherent qualities of the material. The initial STRATFLEX™

Tagged With: Creative, design, Design Indaba 2013, fashion, furniture, Stratflex, technology, Wintec Innovation

Lifestyle

Stand Up For Our Rhinos with DeHorn South Africa

1 April, 2013 by Wassup Leave a Comment

The statistics about rhino poaching in South Africa tell a sickening story. With an average of 2 animals disappearing per day and over 160 killed this year so far, these beautiful beasts are being driven to extinction. That is unless you, the average South African, does something about it. This is the message behind the new shock-conservation initiative, DeHorn South Africa. De-Horn South Africa has a unique approach to the crime of rhino poaching. With a carefully constructed business framework and a staff that includes conservationists and medical professionals, the initiative seeks to raise awareness internationally by ‘de-horning’ the people of South Africa. For men, this ‘dehorning’ is a simple, professionally

Tagged With: April Fools Day, DeHorn South Africa, humour, Joke, Rhino Poaching

Charity

Cesar’s Way and All About Cats Present Escape From Planet Earth at Ster Kinekor Cresta

26 March, 2013 by Wassup Leave a Comment

Cesar's Way Escape From Planet Earth Screening

Several years have passed since the heyday of the talking animal movie. Thankfully those St Bernhards with American accents and cockney poodles have been gracefully retired and replaced by modern animation and things that explode. What has not disappeared, regrettably, is the continued abuse of animals at the hands of people. Next month, however, you have the chance to make a difference in the lives of abused animals by watching- of all things- a movie about aliens. On April 10th, Cesar’s Way and All About Cats Magazine present Escape From Planet Earth, screened at Ster Kinekor, Cresta. Your entrance fee for the screening is any animal-friendly donation, including dog and cat food, blankets toys and any other necessity that

Tagged With: All About Cats, Animal Ambulance, Animal Anti Cruelty League, cesar's way, Complete Pet Dog Food, Cresta, Escape From Planet Earth, Ster Kinekor

Networking Events

Live Magazine’s Monthly Creative Networking Sessions at The Alexander Theatre

24 March, 2013 by Wassup Leave a Comment

Live Magazine Creative Networking Sessions

Although we are told that business is all about networking, nobody ever informs us exactly how to do this. This is especially true for those who wish to build successful careers in the creative industries. Thankfully, on Thursday 28 March, this all changes thanks to the start of Live Magazine’s Monthly Creative Networking Sessions at Braamfontein’s Alexander Theatre. These sessions are geared towards helping young creatives to market, manage and develop their careers. Proudly hosted by Live Magazine and supported by The British Council, these events will take place every month- for the next six months-, inviting all interested parties aged between 18 and 25 to attend. The creative sessions are totally free of charge and will

Tagged With: Art, Creative Networking Sessions, Live Magazine, The Alexander Theatre, The British Council, Training

Theatre

The African Passion comes to Joburg this April

18 March, 2013 by Wassup Leave a Comment

Tomorrow, one of the most remarkable and eagerly anticipated new musicals will premiere at Durban’s Umlazi Oasis Fellowship Centre. From there, it will tour to 5 other major cities throughout the country over the Easter period. With a cast of 20, a choir of 60 and a musical journey that includes everything from gospel and R ‘n’ B to isicathamiya and opera, there are few shows as ambitious and spectacular as The African Passion. In April, it will be coming to Jozi. The African Passion is funded by the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund and presents a unique take on the story of The Passion of The Christ, but with an African, gospel-infused twist. The touring company includes performers and musicians that will

Tagged With: Gospel, Religion, The African Passion, The Joburg Theatre, The National Lottery Distribution Fund, The Passion of the Christ, The Soweto Theatre

Theatre

Curl up and Dye at The Old Mutual Theatre on the Square

14 March, 2013 by Wassup Leave a Comment

This month, the Old Mutual Theatre on the Square will be hosting a brand new take on a South African Classic. It’s Sue Pam Grant’s iconic comedy Curl Up And Dye, revised and revisited for the current generation of theatregoers. Curl Up And Dye was a smash hit when it premiered in 1989 and attracted a wide audience from all corners of society. The play’s initial success was due to its ability to tap into South Africa’s popular as well as political culture of the time, providing the audience with a fly-on-the-wall view of a day in the life of five women in a struggling hair salon in Johannesburg’s inner city as the mechanisms of apartheid were beginning to crumble outside. This fresh, bold take on the classic story

Tagged With: Cindy Swanepoel, Curl Up And Dye, Hlengiwe Lushaba-Madlala, Lesedi Job-Smith, Quanita Adams, Robert Colman, Sue Pam Grant, The Old Mutual Theatre on the Square

Theatre

John Cleese Live at The Teatro, Montecasino

11 March, 2013 by Wassup Leave a Comment

When John Cleese came to South Africa in 2011, nothing special happened. An old-looking, tall Englishman took to the stage wearing sensible clothes and sensible shoes. This is not what they call comic genius. When the man spoke, however, the pieces that make up a comic legend became evident and each and every person in the theatre felt lucky to have been in his presence. If you missed this experience, you have the chance to see John Cleese Live later this year at The Teatro at Montecasino. John Cleese’s story in show business is remarkable. He was there at the tail end of radio comedy and then became part of Monty Python, arguably the most influential comedy team in television history. Rather than resting on his laurels (a bit

Tagged With: comedy, Fawlty Towers, John Cleese, John Cleese Live, John Maytham, Montecasino, Monty Python, The Teatro