Monthly Archives: October 2009

New Cape Quarter grand opening: 7 November 2009 – 15 November 2009

Posted on October 28, 2009 by Adrian

I was recently asked to mention the grand opening of the new Cape Quarter Shopping and Lifestyle Centre at 27 Somerset Road, Green Point. I’ve only been to the old Cape Quarter a couple of times for dinner but the … Continue reading →

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Table Mountain Blues Summit at Bloemendal Wynhuis – 28 November 2009

Posted on October 25, 2009 by Adrian

Being a keen guitarist and having played in a couple of Cape Town bands, I’ve always had a great appreciation for blues music and the way it showcases the guitar. It’s great to see that this form of music has … Continue reading →

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World Cup Final Draw – Cape Town Stadium fixtures

Posted on October 20, 2009 by Adrian

With more and more teams qualifying for the World Cup it’ll soon be time for the World Cup Final Draw. The draw will take place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre on Saturday 4 December 2009. It will be … Continue reading →

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Jesse Clegg concert at the CTICC – 7 November 2009

Posted on October 17, 2009 by Adrian

Jesse Clegg has made a big impact on the South African music scene in the last 12 months. His debut single ‘Today’ did extremely well on national radio and the follow up singles ‘Heartbreak Street’ and ‘Girl Lost In The … Continue reading →

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Standard Bank Inside Edge – Tuesday nights on SuperSport 2

Posted on October 14, 2009 by Adrian

It’s not exactly a new show but it’s a good one. Standard Bank Inside Edge is a quality cricket magazine programme hosted by Pommie Mbangwa. You can watch it on Tuesday nights on DSTV’s SuperSport 2 channel. I’ve only started … Continue reading →

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3 Wiser Men at the Baxter Theatre: 18 November 2009 – 9 January 2010

Posted on October 12, 2009 by Adrian

Marc Lottering, Riaad Moosa and Nik Rabinowitz are returning to the Baxter Theatre with another show for the festive season called 3 Wiser Men. Last year I saw 3 Wise Men and it was hilarious. David Kramer directs this highly … Continue reading →

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Nedbank now offering 100% home loans

Posted on October 3, 2009 by Adrian

Getting into the property market has been a little difficult lately with banks requiring substantial deposits when buying a property. I know that FNB has been an exception in recent times by offering 100% bonds on their QuickSell properties but … Continue reading →

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The Parlotones Giant Mistake wine now available at Woolworths

Posted on October 3, 2009 by Adrian

I popped into Woolworths today and was pleased to see the new Parlotones Giant Mistake wine on the shelves. Giant Mistake is a 2008 red blend and is made by winemakers Hands On Wine in collaboration with The Parlotones and … Continue reading →

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