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    OUR TOWN

    What’s On – 9 – 16 March

    Grocott's MailBy Grocott's MailMarch 8, 2023Updated:March 9, 2023No Comments5 Mins Read
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    What's on

    A big shout-out to MEW for these listings. 

    POP UPS/ FESTIVALS/ EXHIBITIONS/ REPEAT EVENTS

    Saturday, 11 March
    Makana Meander, Finger Food Supper & Auction
    SPCA fundraiser for a much-needed animal rescue vehicle
    A fine wine experience plus much more:

    • Makana Meander
    Starts at 18:30, Friday 10 March, @Major Fraser’s
    Wine tasting & collect entry gifts
    Continues 11:00 – 18:00, Saturday, 11 March
    Enjoy wine, gin & beer tasting, art, collectable shopping, entertainment, and snacks @ the various stops: Heat Oppiestoep, The Highlander, Major Fraser’s, The Rat & Parrot, and The Unit.
    Includes an Art Exhibition
    Artists: Bruce Little, Dan Wylie, Chanelle Staude, Martina de Lange, Roddy Fox, Lucas Grant, Helen Timm and others
    (Wine Tasting for Makana Meander patrons only)
    @ The Lowlander, Worcester Street (below Highlander)
    11:30 – 17:00

    • Finger Food Supper & Auction Saturday, 11 March from 18:00 @ The Grahamstown Bowling Club, African Street
    Wine Tasting (Limited number. Booking essential by 3 March)
    Delicious finger-snacks evening with delectable desserts
    An unmissable auction
    Information & bookings: http://www.makanameander.co.za
    076 878 0137
    Or purchase tickets at the SPCA Charity shop, High Street
    From R140 – R380/ person

    Sunday, 12 March, 18:00, &
    Monday, 13 March, 19:00,

    Masicule (10th edition)
    Hosted by The National Arts Foundation
    Guest Artist: SAMA nominee Dumza Maswana
    Featuring choirs/ voices from: Kwantu Choir, Attivo Choral Choir, Cathedral Choir, Eastcape midlands College, Kutliso Daniels, Rhodes University, Mary Waters, Kingswood College, Nathaniel Nyaluza, Nombulelo, PJ Olivier High School, SAC/ DSG, Victoria Girls High School, and Andrew Moyake
    @ The Guy Butler Theatre, The Monument.
    R60/ Concessions R40 (per show)
    Booking essential
    https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/Event.aspx?itemid=1525644470
    Tickets are also available at Pick n Pay

    THIS WEEK
    THURSDAY, 9 MARCH
    U3A
    “The Eucharistic Words of Institution: An archaeological textual investigation.” – by Torquil Paterson
    A scholarly analysis of how the church came to celebrate the Holy Communion, etc.
    @ Grahamstown Bowling Club, African Street
    10:00 – 11:00
    R5 entry
    All welcome

    Grahamstown Bridge Club
    @ Grahamstown Bowling Club, African Street
    13:15 for 13:30
    All welcome
    Contact Sheila Hicks: 0834423322
    R15 non-members/ R10 members
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    FRIDAY, 10 MARCH
    Live Music with Sivu
    Slowed Down Contemporary Pop & Jazz
    Drink Specials
    @ Pothole & Donkey, 123 High Street
    18:00 Free Entry

    Summer Shutdown
    Presented by CJs. Entertainment & Tony-B Entertainment
    Performers: Tony B, Classic Keys, DJ Fred O & DJ Megalo
    Drinks specials
    @SSS, 19b New Street
    20:00
    Presold tickets are available at SSS for R20 per ticket.
    R30 at the door

    The Rat and Parrot Deck Party
    DJ: Mr Doo  (Blom’s Entertainment)
    Good food. Good vibes. Good people.
    Great drink specials
    @ The Rat and Parrot, 59 New Street
    22:00 – 02:00
    Contact Richard: 071 053 0661
    Free entry
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    SATURDAY, 11 MARCH
    Parkrun
    5km run or walk
    Family-friendly
    Dogs on leads are welcome.
    @The Bot Gardens, Lucas Avenue
    Register online: https://www.parkrun.co.za/register/
    08:00
    Free Entry

    Sip & Paint
    Presented By SM Events
    Enjoy a pleasant afternoon while painting and enjoying drinks
    Canvas, paint & brushes provided
    Finger foods and 2 glasses of wine included
    Cash bar specials available
    @Mi Casa, 131 High Street
    16:00 – 18:00
    Bookings: WhatsApp 081 595 4473
    hello.smevents@gmail.com
    R300 per person

    Organ Recital
    Presented by the Music Society of Makhanda (MSM)
    Organ Music from England
    Preston, Rootham, Wolff, Bourgeois, Sanders, & Harwood
    @ Commemoration Methodist Church, High Street
    19:00
    Tickets sold at the door
    R50 Full | R20 Concessions

    Hospice Benefit Music Trivia Night
    Hosted by the Kingswood College Music School
    A cheese & wine, music trivia evening
    All proceeds go to Hospice
    @Kingswood High-Performance Centre
    19:00
    Bookings: cathy@cathybraanspr.co.za
    R150/ person | R1500 for a table of 10

    Saturday Karaoke
    Sing your heart out with Michelle
    @ SSS, 19b New Street
    20:30 for 21:00
    Free entry
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    SUNDAY, 12 MARCH
    Get Out and Run: Craig Doone
    The 1st of 3 runs in the Autumn Series
    @Craig Doone Farm (800 west of N2 Highway to PE)
    Starting times:
    08:00 for 21km
    08:45 for 12km
    09:10 for 6km
    To book: https://bit.ly/Getoutandrun
    Tickets: R250 for 21km | R160 for 12 km | R60 for 6km

    Farmers Market
    This weekly market will be selling organic (aquaponic & soil grown) vegetables and other artisanal and sustainable goods.
    Weather permitting
    @ LA Café (Provost), Lucas Avenue
    09:00 – 14:00 (may close at 13:00 depending on turnout)

    Evensong
    Hymns performed by a professional choir
    The Cathedral of St Michael & St George, High Street
    17:00
    All welcome
    Free Entry

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    TUESDAY 14 MARCH
    Texas Holdem Poker
    The only legal game in town
    @ SSS, 19b New Street
    17:30 for 18:00
    R50 buy-in | 1 x R50 top-up allowed

    Pub Quiz
    Join us for a fun evening of trivia.
    @The Rat & Parrot, 59 New Street
    18:30 for 19:00
    R40/person
    Table bookings 046 622 5002
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    WEDNESDAY 15 MARCH
    Karaoke
    Sing your heart out with Michelle
    @ SSS, 19b New Street
    20:30 for 21:00
    Free entry
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    THURSDAY 16 MARCH
    U3A
    @ Grahamstown Bowling Club, African Street
    10:00 – 11:00
    R5 entry
    All welcome

    Grahamstown Bridge Club
    @ Grahamstown Bowling Club, African Street
    13:15 for 13:30
    All welcome
    Sheila Hicks: 0834423322
    R15 non-members/ R10 members
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    COMING SOON
    Tuesday, 21 March (Human Rights Day) – Pentafusion: Journey. A musical journey for violin, flute & jazz trio. Presented by the Makana Society of Music (MSM). Performed by Lieva Starker (violin), Stacey van Schalkwyk (flute), Bredan Yendall (drums), Virgil Matrass (piano), & Yashin Naidoo (bass) @Beethoven Room, Rhodes University, Somerset Street. 19:00 Tickets available at the door. Adults: R100 |Pensioners: R80 |Tertiary Students: R50 | Schoolgoers/ MSM ticket holders: Free. 

    Saturday, 1 April – Potjiekos Competition and Kids’ Carnival. Hosted by the Rotary Club of Grahamstown Sunset. Great prizes for Best Potjie, Best Vegetarian Potjie, Best Kid’s Potjie, and lots of other spot prizes. Many family and kid-friendly activities include races, Easter egg hunts and face painting. @ The Graemian Centre, Graeme College. Starts at 10:00. Winning potjiekos for dinner from 16:00.

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