The Herald (South Africa)

YOUR DAILY WHAT’S ON GUIDE

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FINE TIME WITH WINE

THEMED “The Greatest Show Unearthed” this year’s Top’s at SPAR Wine show will channel a vintage burlesque experience while blending fine wine exhibitors, edu-training activities, food and festivity between Thursday and Saturday at the Boardwalk. Tickets can be purchased for R120 from www.itickets.co.za or at the door for R140. The event takes place from 5pm until 8pm on Thursday and Friday and from noon until 9pm on Saturday. Inquiries: 086-100-0291.

PROBUS CLUB MEETS

THE Probus PE South Club meets today at the Club on Bird at 11.30am. Bay entertainm­ent journalist Bob Eveleigh will be the guest speaker. The talk will be followed by an optional lunch at the club. Inquiries: Jenny Reuter, (041) 366-1818.

PREHISTORI­C ART TALK

GARETH Elzerman will talk on Prehistori­c Art: A Tale of Cave Art in a lecture hosted by the Ancient History Society of Port Elizabeth tonight at the Italian Club in Harold Road, Charlo at 7pm. Entrance is free. Dinner available for R40. Booking for dinner essential. Inquiries: Peter, 083-359-1072.

CLASSIC SA MUSICAL STAGED

WESTERING High School will stage the South African musical Ipi Tombi at the Savoy Theatre from tomorrow until Saturday at 7pm . Tickets are R50 and R30 for pensioners and pupils available at the school. Inquiries: (041) 360-7805.

BIRD SPOTTING

BIRDLIFE Eastern Cape is hosting an outing in Settlers Park on Saturday morning. Meet at the How Avenue from 8am followed by a public bird walk. Target birds are the collared sunbird and the Knysna woodpecker. Inquiries: Andy Nixon (041) 585-1114 or 079-587-5110.

MISS SA AUDITIONS

AUDITIONS for Miss South Africa 2017 will be held at The Boardwalk on Saturday and for the first time members of the public will be able to watch the auditions. The current Miss South Africa will also be in attendance. Registrati­on is at 7am with the auditions beginning at 9am. Inquiries: Claudia Henkel, 082-443-6470.

SUNDAY MUSIC

THE NMMU department of music presents the His Day is Done performanc­e on Sunday conducted by Ed Sarath and featuring the NMMU Symphony Orchestra, NMMU singers and the TwoTone Band. The concert is at 3pm at the NMMU South campus auditorium. Tickets available at R50 for adults and R30 for pensioners, pupils and students. Inquiries: Nicky Bosman, (041) 504-1775.

EXHIBITION OPENS

THE opening of David Moss’s Journey of the Heart exhibition is today from 6pm at the GFI art gallery. The exhibition runs until August 23. The gallery hours are from 10am to 4pm on week days, and 10am to 1pm on Saturday. Inquiries: (041) 586-3973.

SOUNDS OF AFRO-POP

AFRO-POP legend Ringo Madlingozi will be performing at the Nangoza Jebe Hall in New Brighton, Port Elizabeth on Saturday from 7.30pm, supported by Legato and Cookin ‘n Steamin. Tickets at Computicke­t. Inquiries: Roslyn van Jaarsveld, 082-783-4425 or (041) 364-0011 and Danny Mongo, 071-913-2340.

 ?? Picture: KEVIN SUTHERLAND ?? BEAUTY QUEEN: Auditions for Miss South Africa 2017 will be held at The Boardwalk on Saturday. Pictured is current Miss South Africa Nthandoyen­kosi Kunene
Picture: KEVIN SUTHERLAND BEAUTY QUEEN: Auditions for Miss South Africa 2017 will be held at The Boardwalk on Saturday. Pictured is current Miss South Africa Nthandoyen­kosi Kunene

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