Thursday, November 25, 2010

“Bravo Fees” music festival at the Garden Route Casino in Mossel Bay


BRAVO Fees” at the Garden Route Casino in Mossel Bay


From 18 December 2010 the popular “BRAVO Fees” will be hosted at the Garden Route Casino in Mossel Bay. During this music festival some the most popular South African artists will perform and entertain the audience! The Casino also offers a number of special draws for the season!

Saturday 18 Dec: Steve Hofmeyr & Bobby van Jaarsveld
Entrance: R50 p.p


Sunday 19 Dec: Romanz, Rudi & Corlea, Sarah Theron & Suzanne Rentzke
Entrance: R50 p.p

Monday 20 Dec: Nicholas Louw, Ray Dylan & Lianie May
Entrance: R50 p.p

Tuesday 21 Dec: Wicus van der Merwe, Emo Adams & Sorina Erasmus (Flooze van 7de Laan) Entrance: R50 p.p

Wednesday 22 Dec: Kurt Darren, Karen Zoid & Gerhard Steyn
Entrance: R50 p.p

Festival grounds open daily at 17h00. Food and wine stalls will be open.
A variety of exiting surprise and pre shows!

Shows start at 19h00. Only unreserved seats available.

Tickets are available from the Garden Route Casino Information desk and Computicket.

For contact details and more information on the Garden Route Casino click here



December 2010 & January 2011 Holiday Programme for De Dekke


De Dekke Restaurant in Great Brak River


De Dekke Restaurant in Great Brak River offers a popular a la carte restaurant with ladies bar live entertainment. Here you can dance the night away! During the December Holiday a number of artists and bands will perform here!

From 10 December 2010 – dance every night!


Special performances during December 2010 and January 2011
04 December 2010: Christo & Cobus
11 December 2010: Flashback
18 December 2010: Karen Ferreira
31 December 2010: DJ
01 January 2011: Jovan & Thelma
08 January: 2011: Nic Stevens

For contact details and more information on De Dekke click here

THEATRE@BRAK programme for December 2010 and January 2011


Art@39 Long in Great Brak River


ART@39 LONG is an art gallery in Great Brak River and home to the De Brak Movie Club and THEATRE@BRAK. During the season they host a number of performances by local artists as well as the screening of popular Art Movies.



December 2010 / January 2011 programme
2 December @ 19h30: Art Film - THREE COLOURS:WHITE
Tickets available at R35 p.p
Wine & Snacks will be available

8 December @ 19h30: “Kuns en Kuier aand met Francois en Elizabeth Fourie”
”Wees reg vir betowering wat kom.....UIT DIE HART”

The presentation includes a variety of the greatest hits of Francois and Elizabeth, stories and memories of their music career. The ticket includes a light meal.
Tickets available at R120 p.p

16 December @ 19h00: Petronel Baard with Nicholas Carstens
They will sing well known and loved songs. Be prepared for the magic of……
Tickets available at R60 p.p
Wine & Snacks will be available

19 December @ 19h30: Art Film - MOULIN ROUGE
Tickets available at R35 p.p
Wine & Snacks will be available

6 January @ 19h30: Art Film - ZORBA THE GREEK
Tickets available at R35 p.p
Wine & Snacks will be available

27 & 30 January @ 19h30: Art Film – Life as a house
Tickets available at R35 p.p
Wine & Snacks will be available

For enquiries and bookings contact Dries on 082 558 5244 or Elaine on 082 576 3338

For more information on ART@39LONG click here

Bush Lapa Music Festival - Programme for 17 December 2010 to 6 January 2011


Bush Lapa Music Festival at the Herolds Bay Eco Resort


The Bush Lapa Music Festival at the Herolds Bay Eco Resort offers an exciting line up of popular South African artists including names like Gerhard Steyn, Jakkie Louw, Dozi , Elvis Blue and many more!


Bush Lapa Music Festival Programme
17 Dec: GERHARD STEYN & BAND, Mieke, Cordelia
R70/ R90/ R120

18 Dec: JAKKIE LOUW & BAND (Let’s Rock), Twintig-voor-Twee, Christel Swart
R50/ R60/ R80

20 Dec: DIVAS NIGHT: ANDRIETTE NORMAN, ADAM TAS, Bianca, Mieke, Etha, Marnet
R50/ R60/ R80

22 Dec: ELVIS BLUE & BAND, Christel Swart, Twintig-voor-Twee
R60/ R80/ R100


23 Dec: SOKKIE/ DANCE met Jovan & Thelma, Denise Robertson, Bianca
R40/ R50/ R70



27 Dec: DOZI “A trip down Memory Lane”, Cordelia, Minki
R60/ R80/ R100



28 Dec: TRIBUTE TO: NIEL DIAMAND & THE SHADOWS BY SPLASH, Tanja, Eddie Murphy
R50/ R60/ R80


29 Dec: FREDDIE NEST & DIXIE HILLBILLY TRIO (Country Night) Minki, Christel Swart
R50/ R60/ R80



30 Dec: LOCALS NIGHT & KARAOKE. Twintig-voor-Twee, Eddie Murphy
R40


31 Dec: NEW YEARS PARTY!!! Spitbraai & Dance. Dixie Hillbilly Trio
R180


04 Jan: BLUES NIGHT: Kitchen Blues Band
R70/ R50


05 Jan: OLD TIME BLUES: Gerald Clark Trio
R70/ R50



06 Jan: 60’S ROCK & ROLL: Karen van Jaarsveld
R70/ R50


For bookings contact 082 334 4340/ 071 627 9932


Tickets also available from Computicket.


Gates open at 18h00. Programme begins at 19h00. Reserved seating.

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Cango Wildlife Ranch hit for a SIX!!!


Cango Wildlife Ranch in Oudtshoorn

Cango Wildlife Ranch in Oudtshoorn has been hit for a six as the baby boom continues.

Six different species born at the Cango Wildlife Ranch in two months

With no less than six different species having been born at the Cango Wildlife Ranch in Oudtshoorn in less than two months, it is a sure sign the animals at this world class facility are happy and in excellent health.
Following the record breed of 15 cheetah cubs from only three mothers, the babies just kept coming. Three rare White Tiger cubs, two Ring-tailed Lemurs, a secretive Blue Duiker, one unusual Flying Fox and six Egyptian goslings, one wonder’s what will be next!


Visit to Cango Wildlife Ranch in Oudthoorn

A visit to Cango Wildlife Ranch in Oudtshoorn this holiday season is a must for families traveling through the Garden Route and Klein Karoo.

Cango Wildlife Ranch in Oudthoorn

For contact details and more information on the Cango Wildlife Ranch in Oudthoorn click here


Fosters Manor Bed and Breakfast in Oudthoorn


Fosters Manor – Oudtshoorn

Fosters Manor is an Ostrich Feather Palace in Oudtshoorn that was built in 1902. It was declared a national monument in 1974 and restored to its former glory.

Bed and breakfast accommodation in Oudtshoorn

Today 3 star graded Fosters Manor offers bed and breakfast accommodation in Oudtshoorn in the Klein Karoo.

Accommodation in Oudtshoorn

Fosters Manor in Outshoorn offers accommodation in eight rooms, the character of which is a blend of the old and new. Each room has an en suite bathroom where one can relax in a French Slipper Bath. Guests can also enjoy a drink from the Mini-Bar while watching Television or relaxing on the balcony. A stay in the manor`s honeymoon suite will be the crowning glory of your honeymoon! Guests can experience a culinary array of flavours mingling on Fosters Manors Cold and Hot Breakfast Buffet. Enquire about dinner options available.


Conference facilities in Oudtshoorn

Fosters Manor offer separate conference facilities for up to 18 people in Oudtshoorn. Contact us so that we can ensure in any way possible that your conference runs smoothly. Services include menu planning, audiovisual equipment, accommodation, etc.


Fosters Manor - establishment of South Cape Collage

Fosters Manor is an establishment of South Cape Collage, a Public Further Education and Training Collage.



For contact details and more information on Fosters Manor in Oudtshoorn click here



George Lodge International – Accommodation specials for December 2010


Guest House in George, Garden Route

George Lodge International is a landmark guesthouse in the town of George on South Africa’s beautiful Garden Route.

George Lodge International

22 en-suite bedrooms are available at George Lodge International and guests can choose between B&B and self-catering accommodation.


Accommodation at the George Lodge

December accommodation rates at the George Lodge (effective from 10 December 2010)
* Single Room per night R475.00
* Double room per night R650.00
* Family rooms available at additional cost for extra adult or child
5% discount for four nights or more!

- Three rooms available with kitchenettes
- Breakfast complimentary

George Lodge International in George
For contact details and more information on the George Lodge International in George click here

THEATRE@BRAK presents the Art Film —THE PIANIST on 25 November 2010


Art gallery in Great Brak River - ART@39LONG

THEATRE@BRAK is located at the art gallery ART@39LONG in Great Brak River.


THEATRE@BRAK in Great Brak River

THEATRE@BRAK in Great Brak River presents the Art Film—THE PIANIST
When: 25 November 2010
Where: ART@39LONG, 39 Long Street, Great Brak River.
Time: 19:30
Cost: R35.00 per person
Wine and snacks will be available.
Bookings: Contact the gallery

About the film:
This ‘winner of 3 Academy Awards’ film is based on the true story of a Polish Jew Wladyslaw Szpilman ( Adrien Brody ), a celebrated composer and brilliant pianist, who witnessed the brutal Nazi occupation of his beloved city, the creation of the Warsaw Ghetto and the deportation of his entire family to the labour camps. Surrounded by the madness and horror of war-torn Europe, he finds safety in the generosity and kindness of strangers in a story of the true power of humanity. Music was his passion, survival was his masterpiece. A true 5 star rated film…A MUST SEE.


Collection of newly sourced art at ART@39LONG

You are also invited to view the collection of newly sourced art at ART@39LONG –sure to satisfy all tastes.


ART@39LONG gallery in Great Brak River
For contact details and more information on ART@39LONG gallery in Great Brak River click here

Monday, November 8, 2010

Klein Karoo Wine Cellar – Oudtshoorn


Wine farm in the Cango Valley, Oudtshoorn

Karusa is a family operated and managed wine and fruit farm situated at the foothill of the majestic Swartberg in the tranquil and scenic Cango Valley settlement of Schoemanshoek. It is situated 12km north of Oudtshoorn wich is also the capital of the Klein Karoo region, and ostrich capital of the world.


Winery on route to the Cango Caves

The vineyards are grown at 550 m altitude on a direct south facing hillside on weathered colluvium soil. It is the only private winery on route to the world renowned Cango Caves.


Wine tasting at Karusa

The wine tasting facility at Karusa is an intimate and rustic styled room dating from the late 1800's that leads out to our wine garden - this gives our tasting facility a warm and inviting feel.


Buying Karusa wines

We have a personal and interactive approach that makes our customers come back for more. We use quality stemware, correct refrigeration, correct lighting and offer ample information to make your preferred choice when buying our unique Karusa wines as easy as possible.


Oudtshoorn conference facility for weddings & functions
The private conference facility at Karusa near Oudtshoorn can host 30 people seated for private tastings or corporate meetings and workshops. We cater for small intimate weddings, private functions and year-end functions.

For contact details and more information on Karusa click here

Monday, November 1, 2010

George Lodge Tours


George Lodge Tours

The George Lodge Tours focus on individual comfort in their safe, clean and stylish air-conditioned Minibus.

Shuttle Service from the George Airport to George and the surrounding towns

George Lodge proudly offers a Shuttle Service from the George Airport to George and the surrounding towns in a certified, air-conditioned Minibus.

George Lodge Tours - Half and full day tour packages

The George Lodge Tours also offer day tour packages to the surrounding towns, Oudtshoorn, Mosselbay, Knysna, Plettenberg bay, Prince Albert, De Rust and any other town of your preference. Half and full day packages can be tailored to your specifications for costs contact our Lodge and let us discuss your requirements so that both parties are mutually happy and then sit back and enjoy the ride.

Day trips in the Garden Route

George, Mossel Bay, Oudtshoorn, The Langkloof, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay another towns in the Garden Route can be visited on full or half day trips so base yourself at the George Lodge International in the centre of town and visit the surrounding towns at leisure.

For contact details and more information on George Lodge Tours click here