Christmas tree with a sparkle
AS THE countdown to Christmas Day begins, the Mother City will be treated to a Champagne tree made entirely from 1 500 recycled Moët & Chandon bottles, collected from all over the country in the threemonths leading up to December 7.
Set against the backdrop of the Silo district at the V&A Waterfront, the Champagne tree will be topped with a 1m spinning gold Moët & Chandon crown and decorated with more than 15 300 LEDs in 26 concentric rows.
Visitors will be able to send messages to friends and family which will appear as scrolling notes on a magnificent light ribbon wrapped around the tree.
Tweets and Instagram captions which include the hashtag #moetmomentcapetown will show in realtime.
When visitors engage on social media using the #moetmomentcapetown followed by the popping champagne bottle emoji the Moët & Chandon crown at the top of the tree will spin!
Capetonians and visitors alike are invited to participate in the grand tree lighting ceremony on the evening during a spectacular unveiling experience starting at 7.30pm, hosted by none other than the charismatic celebrity Maps Maponyane as MC.
The recycled bottles which make up the tree are illuminated to give them an ethereal quality. The installation is being created by Studio.H based, inspired by the festive spirit to create a celebratory and inclusive structure to act as a focal point of celebrations.
“This installation is such an important reminder that there are often highly creative ways of recycling waste materials. This tree is being created with the sole intention of spreading festive joy to all those that see it. So make sure you head down to the new Silo District at the V&A and see the magnificent Moët & Chandon tree for yourself !” comments Michael Ellingworth, Moët Hennessy Market Manager South Africa.
As the grandest Champagne tree in the city, it’s no doubt going to become a much-visited site in the lead up to the festive season.
The glamorous tree is the epitome of holiday spirit.
With its energetic display, the tree embodies the warmth, generosity and grandeur of the season.
“Moët & Chandon is the champagne of celebration, so we thought what better way to bring festive cheer to those travelling to South Africa’s most visited destination!
“We wanted to create a visually impactful, inspiring alternative to a normal Christmas tree, for everyone to enjoy. We love the fact that visitors will be able to share their #moetmomentcapetown messages with their loved ones via the tree – it’s the ultimate way to celebrate this festive season,” adds Ellingworth. The magical Champagne tree will be positioned in the heart of the new Silo District between the water and the historic Grain Silo, in close proximity to the celebrated new Silo Hotel.
Visitors to the Moët & Chandon Champagne tree can also enjoy late night Christmas shopping in the surrounding Silo district from December 1 until 24 and delicious festive specials at all the restaurants in the plaza with views of the tree.
Wishing readers a wonderful Black Friday of retail opportunities.Yes, it is today, so rush out to the shops and hop online. Moving along, a happy 25th birthday to Col’Cacchio. The chain known for its gourmet thinbase wood-fired pizzas, pasta and freshly made salads has rebranded its range of pizzas, and the physical stores have been “zhushed up”.The chain was one of the first in the industry to introduce a Banting-base pizza and the menu includes vegan and gluten-free alternatives and the low-calorie Foro range of pizzas. During November on Tuesdays there are R25 pizzas on offer and R25 Margarita cocktails. Col’Cacchio also does breakfast, so have a healthy summer brekkie. Check out the new menu which includes the popular Green Genie pizza (my favourite), new variations plus the vegan/gluten-free/Banting options. Download the Col’Cacchio Rewards app and when you have enough points (“slices”), you can redeem them for items on the menu. For updates, see twitter @ColCacchio and Instagram: @colcacchio
to dine at Col’Cacchio – it must be used by December 31, 2017. Email media@klprsa.com by 6pm Sunday. Subject line:ToTT.
Jazz musician Jonathan Rubain is back at the Baxter with his latest musical show, Cape Jazz is Lekke! which runs from December 11 to January 13. Rubain will play tribute and celebrate South African jazz legends, such as Robbie Jansen, Abdullah Ibrahim, Basil Manenberg Coetzee and Zayn Adam. It is our Cape jazz songbook that he is dipping into and it looks like a treat. Rubain will be joined on stage by musos Kyle Shepherd, Hilton Schilder, Dave Ledbetter, Allou April as well as vocalist Candice Thornton.The artists will be accompanied by a backing band under the direction of Spencer Kennedy.Tickets from Computicket cost R100 to R250 (www. computicket.com,Tel: 0861 915 8000.
E-mail: clayton.morar@gmail. com, by 6pm tomorrow. SUBJECT LINE: ToTT.You can also enter on Twitter. Follow @claymorar and tweet #ToTTFreebies, also by 6pm tomorrow.
Rocco de Villiers returns to Theatre On The Bay from November 28 to December 2 with his feel-good show Rocco’s Xmas Piano. He will perform music from his gold-status album Beautiful Hymns and his latest release Beautiful Hymns 2.The collection of carols and hymns includes Silent Night, The First Noël, The Little Drummer Boy, Mary’s Boy Child and Ave Maria.Tickets from Computicket cost R100 to R180 (www. computicket.com,Tel: 0861 915 8000 or the theatre on 021 438 3301).
Email dean@theatreonthebay.co.za by 6pm tomorrow. SUBJECT LINE:ToTT.