Music, penguin walk on Heritage Day programme

NELSON Mandela Bay residents are spoilt for choice this Heritage Day weekend.

Highlights include Inkulu-FreeHeid presenting its second annual Fruits of Democracy awards evening at the Atheneum in Central tonight.

It will feature Port Elizabeth artists Poetic Soul, Blaq Tye and Umle, together with a panel discussion on the subject, “Speaking my truth. Owning my awesome. Living my heritage.”

For inquiries, contact Olwam Mnqwazi at olwam@hotmail.com, 081-0417381 or Gqomo at sesethu.gqomo@gmail.com, or 074-754-0960.

Another highlight is Intense Events hosting the first Valley Vibes concert at Settlers Park tomorrow.

It will feature artists like Ben du Toit, Big Man and Bear, Nique and The Cotton Fields.

In collaboration with Above and Beyond Productions, organisers are encouraging families to bring picnic blankets. Life-size games will be available as well as food stalls and craft beers.

Valley Vibes will run from noon to 8.30pm. Inquiries can be directed to info@intenseevents.co.za

National reading project Nal’ibali is the beneficiary of a high-tea hosted by Varsity College at the Radisson Blu Hotel tomorrow.

The event includes food and entertainment by Indian dancer Aarti Narotam and the Woodridge Steel Band.

Tickets are R150 each and all funds raised will be donated towards the Nal’ibali Reading for Enjoyment campaign. For inquiries contact A’Neil Philander on (041) 363-4223.

Meanwhile, the Cape Recife Springfest taking place tomorrow has an artisanal market where craft goods and food will be on sale.

It will also feature a penguin plod at Samrec and a 5km run at 9am, starting and finishing next to Pine Lodge.

For inquiries, contact Pine Lodge on (041) 581-1830 or info@samrec.org.za.

In another attraction, Ikati Ese Ngxoweni (Cat in the Bag) is bringing music lovers a treat by hosting a mini-concert at RoofTop Gardens tomorrow. The show starts at 7pm. Contact Lark Wantu on 074-716-9199.

In Kenton-on-Sea, festivities will include a show by the Beanie Rebels at the Goat Shed, followed by a spit braai and music tomorrow. Call (046) 648-2867 or 082-808-5976.

On Sunday, the Rhino Run starts and finishes at Kariega Mouth. Information at www.therhinorun.com