Do you have plans this festive season?
FAIRLADY offers an overview of events happening during December.
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1-31 December 2012: Great Gatsby at Spier Get into the 20's swing this December. Following sold out shows in London, this interactive stage adaptation of American author F. Scott Fitzgerald's famous novel promises live jazz, dancing and unbridled hedonism on the Spier lawns! Expect late night foxtrots, moonshine in teapots, pearls and flappers, bootleggers and millionaires. Dress in your 20s best and join the party!See computicket.com Where: Spier Wine Estate, Stellenbosch |
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6-7 December 2012: Hobart Christmas Market Join the festivities and find those perfect stocking fillers at Hobart Grove Centre’s Christmas Market, off Grosvenor Road in Bryanston. Come and socialise with friends over scrumptious delights, and shop for unique gifts from the gorgeous gift stalls. There will also be great evening entertainment. With something for everyone, this market is not to be missed! See hobartgrovecentre.co.za Where: Hobart Grove Centre, Bryanston, Johannesburg |
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7 December 2012: Joy of Giving Carols By Candlelight Enjoy festive fun with Andriette Norman and Durbanville Hills Wines at Carols by Candlelight in aid of the Môresterretjies Crèche. The crèche is a day-care centre established by community groups for the children of farm workers in the Durbanville area. Durbanville Hills will be selling Christmas gifts and wine on the evening whilst The Eatery will offer chicken burgers, boerewors rolls, coffee, tea, hot chocolate and cold drinks. Bring your own picnic blanket (no chairs allowed) as well as your own picnic basket or pre-order one from The Eatery at R295 per couple, including a bottle of Durbanville Hills’ Merlot Rosé. See webtickets.co.za Where: Durbanville Hills, Cape Town |
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8 December 2012:City Bowl Fashion Market City Bowl Fashion Market It's time for the last Fashion Market for the year! If you love fashion, vintage, accessories, jewellery, woodwork and decor - don't miss this event! 30+ designers will all be gathered together for an amazing market. As always, there is also delicious food from around the world - so bring your fashion friends around for breakfast or lunch. For more info, click here Where: 14 Hope Street, Gardens, Cape Town |
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8 December 2012: Slanghoek Summer Splash Summer is in full swing and what better way to celebrate it than to join your friends and family for a day out at Slanghoek Mountain Resort in the heart of the picture perfect Slanghoek Valley. Pack up your picnic blanket, put on some sunblock, don your sun hat and join us for a day of wine tasting, food and wine pairings, and live entertainment. Whilst mom and dad are relaxing with a glass of wine and delicious offerings which will be on sale from our deli stalls, the children will be kept busy on the beautiful 18-hole putt-putt course situated on a fynbos hill, horserides, jumping castle and jungle gym. See webtickets.co.za Where: Slanghoek Mountain Resort, Slanghoek Valley
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8 December-17 December 2012: J.C.Le Roux Holiday Tastings Toast the holiday season and visit the newly renovated House of J.C. Le Roux for a taste of Le Good Life. There are a number of different experiences to try like the Sugared Indulgence of three different whoopie pies served with a glass of Pinor Noir Rosé 2008, Best MCC Rosé at the 2012 Amorim Méthode Cap Classique Challenge. Or sample delicious savoury treats of droë wors, camembert and green fig sosatie, biltong quiche and Carpaccio with a glass of J.C. Le Roux Sauvignon Blanc 2012. Bubbly lovers with a sweet tooth must not miss out on Delicately Delectable, with sweet decadent treats paired perfectly with sparkling wines. Call 021 865 8200 to book. See jcleroux.co.za Where: Bree Street, Cape Town |
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Where: Longkloof, Hout Bay |
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15-16 December 2012: Krismiskoortjies - picnic and song in the Cape Winelands Gather your family and friends for a festive evening of Christmas carols and rural gospel songs at Solms-Delta Wine Estate. Bring your own picnic blanket and basket, or order a delicious picnic basket for R145 pp, from Fyndraai restaurant. Wine and Cape snacks such as samosas, frikkadelle, mini pies and milk tarts, koeksisters, will be available to buy on the night. Contact restaurant@solms-delta.co.za Where: Soms-Delta Wine Estate, Franschoek |
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16 December 2012: Shongweni Christmas Market Shongweni Farmers and Craft Market has become well known for its diverse products which range from a large variety of organic foods and fresh produce to all the exciting products found at traditional craft markets. Their Christmas market will feature a range of handmade crafts, Christmas decor, live music and most of all, fun! This is the perfect early start to your weekend and is sure to delight family, friends, and guests. Where: Corner Kassier and Alvestone Road, Assagay, Kwazulu Natal |
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31 December 2012: New Year at Nederburg If music is the rhythm of the soul, what better way to celebrate the start of 2013 than with top-class live entertainment under starry Paarl skies? Gather family and friends and dance your way into next year at Nederburg’s New Year’s Eve Spectacular! You can look forward to an enthralling line-up of musical compilations performed by the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra. Guests will hear jazz vocalist Melanie Scholtz; up-and-coming classic tenor Derrick Ellis and more. Home-baked sourdough flatbread baked in a wood-fired oven and served with various toppings such as smoked salmon, crème fraiche and rocket; spicy beef and chicken prego rolls; as well as desserts will also be available. Tickets from computicket.co.za Where: Nederburg |
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Vicky Corneelse
I will be heading over to the Durbanville Hills Joy of Giving Carols by Candlelight this week-end. Thanks so much for the wonderful list.