Trios, orphans and Zee TV types LIFESTYLE EDUCATIONAL
MUSIC
Sterling EQ
ENJOY a sumptuous picnic to the strains of multiple award-winning instrumental trio, Sterling EQ. The band is made up of electric flautist Carina Bruwer, who is also well known for her record-breaking marathon swimming feats, ace violinist Luca Hart and dynamic cellist Ariella Caira When: Sunday June 8 at 1pm Where: Lawns of the Golden Horse casino and hotel, Pietermaritzburg
Entry: Tickets are R100 a person, or R400 for VIP seating, which includes two tickets and a picnic basket. For more information, visit goldenhorse.co.za
Johnny Clegg — Live and Unplugged
Johnny Clegg, creator of the goose-bump-inspiring worldfamous song Asimbonanga, will give KwaZulu-Natal audiences a glimpse into his life of music, politics and history in two shows
When: Wednesday June 4 and Thursday June 5 at 8pm Where: Sibaya casino complex Entry: Tickets range from R190 to R315 and are available through Computicket
Music at the Lake
Enjoy a Sunday picnic with the family to the sounds of internationally acclaimed and multi-platinum-selling rock band The Parlotones. Accompanying the band is Durban-born singer Michael Lowman
When: Sunday June 8. Gates open at 12.30
Where: Durban Botanic Gardens, 9A Zikhale (Sydenham) Road
Entry: Pre-sold tickets are R150 from webtickets.co.za, or they will cost R170 on the day. Entry for children between eight and 12 is R50 and those under eight are free
East Coast Radio House and Garden show
Design and décor enthusiasts,
DIY fundis, gardeners and foodies can get their fix at the 33rd edition of this show
When: June 13 to 22. From 10am to 9pm, Monday to Thursday; 10am to 10pm on Fridays and Saturdays; and 10am to 8pm on Sundays
Where: Durban Exhibition Centre, Walnut Road
Entry: R75 for adults or R100 for all 10 days, R55 for seniors (over 60), and free for under-16s (with adults). For more information, visit housegardenshow.co.za
Wine Show
Wine connoisseurs can sniff and swirl the latest offerings from local farms and find out about new
trends
When: From 5pm to 9pm on Thursday June 5 and Friday June 6, and midday to 9pm on Saturday June 7
Where: Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World, Suncoast Boulevard, Marine Parade, Durban
Entry: Tickets are available through Computicket at R90, or at the door for R100 and include a crystal tasting glass, all tastings and access to the Wine Extra Theatre. There are also various discounts for pensioners, large groups and Suncoast card holders. For more information visit wineshow.co.za
Lecture on Islam
Oxford academic specialist Professor Taj Hargey will deliver a lecture titled “The Future of Islam. Puritanical or Progressive? Intolerant or Inclusive?” When: June 3 at 6.30pm Where: Durban University of Technology’s hotel school conference centre , c/o Ritson Road and Winterton Walk
Entry: Free. To book, e-mail zamac@dut.ac.za tomorrow
THEATRE/MUSICAL
Annie
Delight in the rags-to-riches story of everybody’s favourite orphan, Annie, featuring an impressive cast. Lisa Bobbert is the hilariously villainous Miss Hannigan; KickstArt’s Steven Stead is Miss Hannigan’s wicked brother, Daniel “Rooster” Hannigan; and Iain Ewok Robinson is billionaire Daddy Warbucks
When: Daily at 7pm until June 15. Saturday and Sunday matinee shows at 2.30pm
Where: University of KwaZuluNatal’s Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre
Entry: Tickets cost R130, R150 or R200 through Computicket, or phone 0861-915-8000
Bollywood stars and local comedy
Zee TV stars Arjun from Pavitra
Rishta , KT from Sapne Suhane as well as Raghu and Shivani from Do
Dil Bandhe ek Dori Se will dazzle audiences in a night of music and dance thanks to Showtime Promotions and Blu Blood. They will be joined by delightful local comedians Jailoshini Naidoo, Riaad Moosa and Muthu Murugan
When: Saturday June 7 at 7.30pm and Sunday June 8 at 4.30pm
Where: Durban City Hall on Saturday and the Ladysmith Sports Complex on Sunday
Entry: Durban tickets are available through the following: Computicket; Sunrise Fruiterers, Overport, 031-207-2689; and Maharaj’s Prayer, Gem City, 031500-4709. Ladysmith tickets are available by calling Rehaz Khan at 083-626-9721 and also through Computicket
WIN: Five lucky Ladysmith readers stand a chance to win a set of double tickets. To enter, answer the following question: Name one of the Zee TV actors who will perform in the show.
E-mail your answer, name and contact number to kznextra@sundaytimes.co.za with the words Zee TV competition in the subject line.
Entries should reach us before 10am on Tuesday June 3. Only one entry per person is allowed