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Natale Labia Museum
The SANG was presented with a fine collection of European artworks and objets d'art by Count Natale Labia in 1985. Since then the family's summer residence has become a vibrant museum in the Southern Peninsula. In addition to the temporary exhibitions, the museum hosts concerts, lectures, poetry readings, writing workshops and art classes.
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current events
Quarterly Art History LectureCurrent Art Exhibitions in Vienna and LondonTuesday 15 December 10:30 - 11:30Dr Caryll Shear, chairperson of the Friends of SANG and respected art historian, will discuss her experiences of current exhibitions at galleries and museums in Vienna and London. Fee: R10. Bookings tel: 788 4106 Cape Town Historical SocietySt George's Grammar School Centenary 1898-1998Wednesday 14 October 10:30Speaker: Paul Cannon William MorrisWednesday 11 November 10:30Speaker: Barry Smith Entry R5. Free to members with cards. All welcome. To book tel: 788 4106. Shirley Kossick final lecture
Sonnet FormSaturday 7 November 10:00Prof Kossick, Emeritus Professor of English Literature and Book Critic for the Mail & Guardian, will introduce the sonnet form, providing a vocabulary to assist in the reading of poems. Specific Shakespeare sonnets will be supplied and discussed. The Poetry SocietySaturday 10 October 14:00Peter Kanty
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Saturday 12 December 14:00 Entry is free, to book telephone: 788 4106. All Welcome. Please note the new starting time of 14:00 Adult Drawing ClassesA series of drawing classes is offered each quarter by Stanley Cohen and Van Zyl la Grange, two experienced teachers who introduce participants to the rich language of drawing through the practical exploration of diverse techniques and various media. Opportunity is provided for the development of each participant's individual style and competency in a relaxed, non-competitive manner, thereby developing an appreciation of drawing and its expressive potential.Friday 23, 30 October Friday 6, 13, 20, 27 November 10:00 - 12:00 or 14:30 - 16:30 These classes fill up fast, and only 16 participants are accepted in each class, so book early to avoid disappointment! The fee is R150, excluding materials, but these requirements are simple and a list is provided at the first class. Bookings tel: 788 4106. Livable and Lovable CitiesMiddle AmericaWednesday 28 October 10:30 - 12:30Many city images of the United States of America originate on the East Coast (Madison Avenue) or the newer West Coast (Hollywood). We now explore that vast area in between and known as Middle America, with cities like Cinncinnati, Indianapolis or Minneapolis. Besides railways, meat packers and lake steamers, Chicago has given us architects like Frank Lloyd Wright, Mies van der Rohe and Helmut Jahn. We also touch on the Rockies at Boulder, Colorado. The Deep SouthWednesday 25 November 10:30 - 12:30What are Spanish Moss, the Dogwood or Roadrunners? In this lecture we explode stereotypes and cast our net further south-west into Texas. We then move on to graceful New Orleans, visit a "cookout" in Charleston, and drop in on the host city of the 1996 Olympics, Atlanta. Finally we discover that San Antonio's Riverwalk is a dream in the shadow of the Alamo, while the cowboys on the freeways around the twin Dallas-Fort Worth can drive one to distraction. Professor Wallace van Zyl concludes this year's lectures with a look at cities and settlements in two broad regions of North America. Admission is R25, and includes Mrs Watkins' delicious teas. All Welcome. ConcertsClassical GuitarSunday 25 October 15:30Leslie Jovan is a Cape Town classical guitarist who has spent the last 7 years writing and teaching music, and doing stage and studio session work. He will perform his own compositions as well as the work of Carcassi, Dowland, Scarlatti and J.S. Bach. Voice and PianoSunday 22 November 15:30The soprano Ruth Goodwin trained at the Conservatoire of Music under its principal, Valerie Parkins, and then at the College of Music under the English tenor, Ernest Dennis. She has sung the roles of Violetta (La Traviata), Gilda (Rigoletto) and Cho Cho San (Mme Butterfly). Accompanied by Louis Jenneker (piano), Ruth will sing 18thC Italian songs, lieder, arias by Mozart, Puccini and Verdi, and end her programme with English Airs. Admission R15. Bookings tel: 788 4106. All Welcome. Women's Writing WorkshopsNarrathon - a narrative marathon for women writersSaturday 17 October 14:00 - 16.30 (introduction)Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 October 9:30 - 16:30 The group will develop the elements of narrative, write a story from these and learn a 'reusable' way of writing stories. The narrathon introduces participants to narrative theory and story construction, and then explores this through a series of short, closely structured sessions and exercises. It uses games, drawing, freewriting and other lively and fun techniques to create a non-threatening, playful and spontaneous space for writing. Beginner writers welcome! Participants are asked to bring a small box or tin with lid, a pen and notebook, a piece of writing or book by an author whose writing you admire and a 5 minute tape of a piece of music you love (preferably without lyrics). Anne Schuster is a published writer, and creative writing facilitator with many years' experience in running workshops for individuals and organisations. She recently completed a MPhil in Language and Literature Education where her research focused on approaches to teaching writing, especially to women. Fee: R150 (full bursary available, please apply to Anne Schuster at 4617804 or 7881766) |
Museum Café
We bid a reluctant farewell to Nicky and Sue and wish them well in their new venture. Taking over the management of the Museum Café, is François, who comes with a background in Italian cooking and a determination to keep all items on the menu under R20! Meals include good breakfasts and light lunches of pates, quiches and a variety of simple but tasty pasta dishes, all served with a fresh salad. Teas and fresh cakes are served all day, and François assures you of quality and service at all times.
The Museum Café also caters for small functions and conferences.Tel: 788 2130 to make your reservation. Conference Facilities
We have a comfortable lecture room which seats 40, and a beautifully appointed conference room which accommodates up to 16 people. Equipment includes an overhead projector, two large pin boards, two slide projectors and two screens.Why not hold your next training seminar or AGM in the tranquil and luxurious setting of this grand house overlooking the sea? You can also hire a marquee and hold your wedding or bar/batmitzvah on the large oval lawn. Please contact the curator, Patty Hardy, at 788 4106, for further information. |
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