Sundowner Jazz at Hopefield Country House with John Edwards – 9 May 2010
E njoy a relaxing afternoon of soothing Jazz Piano Sounds featuring pianist John Edwards in the tranquil surrounding of Hopefield Country House. Jazz favourites including Blue Rondo a la Turk – Dave Brubeck , Round Midnight – Thelonius Monk, Georgia on my Mind – Hoagy Carmichael and a Jazz Minuet based on a theme by JS Bach will ensure a wonderful afternoon’s entertainment.John Edwards’ music career started in Durban with classical piano studies, followed by a postgraduate degree in jazz performance and composition from the University of Kwazulu-Natal with Darius Brubeck as his supervisor. He lectured at this institution from 2004 whilst pursuing a parallel career as a professional jazz musician. A career highlight included leading a jazz...
Port Elizabeth Metro Security Services Golf Day
M etro Security Services would like to invite you to make a contribution to the lives of children in South Africa who rely on others to take care of them, by taking part in the 2010 Metro Security Services Golf Day. Your entry fee for a four ball will see you and your team members taking part in a top class event at the Port Elizabeth Golf Club. Be sure to bring your wallets with as first class sports memorabilia will be on auction in the evening, before dinner. You will also be treated to a night of magical entertainment, with one of South Africa’s top magicians, Larry Soffer, performing! So don’t miss this opportunity! Proceeds from the event will go to SOS Children’s Village Port Elizabeth. You are also invited to take part by donating prizes,...
Port Elizabeth welcomes the Phoenician Ship
Y esterday 24 February 2010 I had the privilege to join the Rescue 6 Team from the NSRI Port Elizabeth and escort the Phoenician Ship into the Port Elizabeth harbor. The aim of the Ship builder Khalid Hammoud and the Phoenician crew; Attempt to re-create the Phoenicians’ epic voyage around the continent of Africa in a traditionally built replica Phoenician / Mediterranean vessel. I found myself drooling at the authenticity of the ship and how it was built. From the rigging right through to the rudder, everything was done the old fashion way. Phoenicia is a bold and ambitious expedition which seeks to rediscover and document the secrets of ancient Phoenician mariners. It will re-create one of mankind’s greatest exploratory voyages in the history of...
Port Elizabeth Sky filled with clouds.
F or some time now Port Elizabeth, or rather, the Eastern Cape has been plagued by dry dead weather and for the pale souls out there, pink burned skin. However it seems that mother nature has given us a small break. Rummaging through the weather reports this morning it seems like we will be having a “wet” week…at last. I do however doubt that the 4 days of forecasted rain will resolve our alarmingly low dam levels, so don’t go filling up those pools yet, but it is a start. With the 2010 FIFA World Cup around the corner water will definitely be a problem given the current state of our core supply so we will still have to watch our usage VERY...
Missing – Ryno Esterhuizen
U pdate: 23/02/2010 Ryno unfortunately died in a car accident. My thoughts go out to the family and friends. “My brother Ryno Esterhuizen went missing Wednesday the 17th Feb. He last spoke to somebody at 17h00. At this point he was around the Knysna area and said that he was on his way back to Jeffreys bay in the next hour or so!! He is driving a grey metallic 330BMW We do not know more than this.” If you or anyone you know has any information at all, please contact me at: 082 782 8856 or mail me.
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I live and work in Port Elizabeth. Over the years Port Elizabeth has grown on me, yes sure it has it's moments where things go wrong, but over all it definitely has allot to offer. This blog is where I will show You Port Elizabeth through my eys. After all, it is my home.
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