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SUMMARY:Harvest Festival celebrating Muratie’s 340th anniversary
DESCRIPTION:HARVEST FESTIVAL 2025 \n Join us for a memorable Harvest Festival celebrating Muratie’s 340th anniversary on February 1st and 2nd! Savour award-winning wines steeped in history\, cheese platters\, and seasonal dishes from our kitchen. Enjoy unique experiences like grape stomping\, tractor rides\, vineyard walks\, and live music. Relax with lawn games or indulge in wine tastings – all set against the stunning landscape of Muratie. This special weekend promises fun\, flavours\, and festivities for all. \n Live Music\nRelax under our ancient oak trees while enjoying live performances by the KJBB Band on both days. \nCulinary Delights\nSavour award-winning Muratie wines and indulge in delectable dishes from the Muratie Farm Kitchen\, available from 10:00 to 15:30 with a special festival menu. \nCurated Tastings\nPrebook a unique wine tasting experience in our Tasting Room (additional charge). \nFestival Details \n\nDate: February 1 & 2\, 2025\nTime: Gates open at 10:00\nSeating: First come\, first served. Bring a picnic blanket for the lawn.\nKitchen Hours: 10:00–15:30\n\nActivities (included in your ticket) \n\nGrape stomping\nWine tasting\nTractor rides\nHistoric walks\nLive music\n\nTickets \n\nGeneral Admission: R295\nChildren under 12: R100\n\nTickets are valid for one day only and cannot be transferred to another day. Ensure you select the correct date when booking
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/harvest-festival-celebrating-muraties-340th-anniversary/
LOCATION:Muratie Wine Estate\, Knorhoek Rd\, Koelenhof\, Stellenbosch\, Western Cape\, 7605\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Art,Art & Music,Culture & Living History,Entertainment,Explore,Family,Food & Drink,History,Lifestyle,Music,Outdoor,Shopping,Students,Trail Run,Wine Route
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SUMMARY:Harvest Festival celebrating Muratie’s 340th anniversary
DESCRIPTION:HARVEST FESTIVAL 2025 \n Join us for a memorable Harvest Festival celebrating Muratie’s 340th anniversary on February 1st and 2nd! Savour award-winning wines steeped in history\, cheese platters\, and seasonal dishes from our kitchen. Enjoy unique experiences like grape stomping\, tractor rides\, vineyard walks\, and live music. Relax with lawn games or indulge in wine tastings – all set against the stunning landscape of Muratie. This special weekend promises fun\, flavours\, and festivities for all. \n Live Music\nRelax under our ancient oak trees while enjoying live performances by the KJBB Band on both days. \nCulinary Delights\nSavour award-winning Muratie wines and indulge in delectable dishes from the Muratie Farm Kitchen\, available from 10:00 to 15:30 with a special festival menu. \nCurated Tastings\nPrebook a unique wine tasting experience in our Tasting Room (additional charge). \nFestival Details \n\nDate: February 1 & 2\, 2025\nTime: Gates open at 10:00\nSeating: First come\, first served. Bring a picnic blanket for the lawn.\nKitchen Hours: 10:00–15:30\n\nActivities (included in your ticket) \n\nGrape stomping\nWine tasting\nTractor rides\nHistoric walks\nLive music\n\nTickets \n\nGeneral Admission: R295\nChildren under 12: R100\n\nTickets are valid for one day only and cannot be transferred to another day. Ensure you select the correct date when booking
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/harvest-festival-celebrating-muraties-340th-anniversary-2025-02-02/
LOCATION:Muratie Wine Estate\, Knorhoek Rd\, Koelenhof\, Stellenbosch\, Western Cape\, 7605\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Art,Art & Music,Culture & Living History,Entertainment,Explore,Family,Food & Drink,History,Lifestyle,Music,Outdoor,Shopping,Students,Trail Run,Wine Route
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SUMMARY:South African Dinner | Kunjani Wine Estate
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our South African Dinner. Chef Mike will create some truly homegrown South African flavours for this special themed-dinner FIRST COURSE Roosterkoek\, Biltong & Chakalaka SECOND COURSE Snoek Pate Flaked smoked snoek\, lime\, pickled cucumber and madombolo THIRD COURSE Ostrich Bobotie Samoosa Baked egg custard & apricot chutney FOURTH COURSE South African Braai Plate Boerewors\, lamb cutlet\, venison\, mieliepap.
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/south-african-dinner-kunjani-wine-estate/
LOCATION:Kunjani Wine Estate\, Farm 90\, 20 Blumberg Drive\, Devon Valley\, Stellenbosch\, Western Cape\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Food,Food & Drink,History,Lifestyle,Wine Route
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SUMMARY:Hands-on harvesting at Soetmelksvlei | Babylonstoren
DESCRIPTION:Experience winemaking as it was practised before the turn of the 19th century. Our trusty mules\, Antjie and Saartjie\, transport grapes to Soetmelksvlei where guests destem and sort bunches by hand before they get stomping to extract the juice! It’s messy work\, please dress accordingly. Once pressed\, the grape juice is transferred to fermentation tanks in the distillery. Followed by a hearty harvest table lunch featuring heritage dishes from the Cape Winelands. \nArrive: 09h15 at Babylonstoren Ticket Office (add 15 min to your travel time due to road works in the areas) \nFee includes Babylonstoren Membership\, transport to Soetmelksvlei\, harvest activity and harvest table lunch at Old Stables Restaurant \n 
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/hands-on-harvesting-at-soetmelksvlei-babylonstoren/
LOCATION:Soetmelksvlei – Babylonstoren Farm\, Babylonstoren Farm\, R45 Simondium Road\, Klapmuts\, Western Cape\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Environmental,History,Lifestyle,Outdoor
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SUMMARY:Hands-on harvesting at Soetmelksvlei | Babylonstoren
DESCRIPTION:Experience winemaking as it was practised before the turn of the 19th century. Our trusty mules\, Antjie and Saartjie\, transport grapes to Soetmelksvlei where guests destem and sort bunches by hand before they get stomping to extract the juice! It’s messy work\, please dress accordingly. Once pressed\, the grape juice is transferred to fermentation tanks in the distillery. Followed by a hearty harvest table lunch featuring heritage dishes from the Cape Winelands. \nArrive: 09h15 at Babylonstoren Ticket Office (add 15 min to your travel time due to road works in the areas) \nFee includes Babylonstoren Membership\, transport to Soetmelksvlei\, harvest activity and harvest table lunch at Old Stables Restaurant \n 
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/hands-on-harvesting-at-soetmelksvlei-babylonstoren-2025-02-14/
LOCATION:Soetmelksvlei – Babylonstoren Farm\, Babylonstoren Farm\, R45 Simondium Road\, Klapmuts\, Western Cape\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Environmental,History,Lifestyle,Outdoor
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SUMMARY:Hands-on harvesting at Soetmelksvlei | Babylonstoren
DESCRIPTION:Experience winemaking as it was practised before the turn of the 19th century. Our trusty mules\, Antjie and Saartjie\, transport grapes to Soetmelksvlei where guests destem and sort bunches by hand before they get stomping to extract the juice! It’s messy work\, please dress accordingly. Once pressed\, the grape juice is transferred to fermentation tanks in the distillery. Followed by a hearty harvest table lunch featuring heritage dishes from the Cape Winelands. \nArrive: 09h15 at Babylonstoren Ticket Office (add 15 min to your travel time due to road works in the areas) \nFee includes Babylonstoren Membership\, transport to Soetmelksvlei\, harvest activity and harvest table lunch at Old Stables Restaurant \n 
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/hands-on-harvesting-at-soetmelksvlei-babylonstoren-2025-02-15/
LOCATION:Soetmelksvlei – Babylonstoren Farm\, Babylonstoren Farm\, R45 Simondium Road\, Klapmuts\, Western Cape\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Environmental,History,Lifestyle,Outdoor
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SUMMARY:The Stellenbosch Triennale 2025 | BA’ZINZILE: A Rehearsal for Breathing.
DESCRIPTION:UKU’ZINZA: an invocation from the Nguni people that speaks to being grounded\, being calm.  Stillness is a mechanism for survival\, a strategy for imagination\, and an ability and persistence.  In a world losing its breath\, where breathlessness pervades\, we witness the tremors in our bodies and the depths we must dive to sustain life. This exhibition explores Breath and  Breathing through states of duress and ongoing extractions\, using Rehearsal as a mode of  Improvised philosophies.  \nBreath: Breathing is a fundamental act: taking air into the lungs and expelling it\, exchanging oxygen for carbon dioxide. Breath manifests in various forms: puff\, pant\, gasp\, wheeze\, blow\,  sigh\, impart\, imbue\, transfuse\, murmur\, whisper\, utter. Breathing is about continuing\, persisting\, insisting\, remaining\, holding\, being present\, and having a place. How have our breath been disturbed\, disrupted and dislocated? How have we sustained ourselves throughout these interruptions?  \nBreathing through States of Duress: We breathe through the duress of histories of colonialism\, enslavement\, apartheid\, wars and ongoing genocides\, wounded by its impacts and suffocating under its weight. Yet\, we Insist\, on finding ways to Improvise our breath\, our Aliveness\, and our existence.  \nRespiration: Breathing in states of duress and harm\, ukuphefumla ngenxeba – to breathe through the wound. How our lungs enact somatic breathing by tracing the vascular systems of survival\, cultural recovery\, hope\, courage\, and strength in the quest to stay in the rhythm of our breath and thus life. Ukuphefumla – to breathe\, umphefumlo – the spirit\, attends to a place of altered and interrupted destiny. The compositions of how to breathe in breathlessness are embodied in toyi-toyi\, the southern African dance used in political protests or in voguing movements used in queer culture – the life that pulses in exaltation below our feet\, opening a portal to Aliveness. This practice of breathing in situ\, being in ritual with oneself\, is a profound expression of insistence.  \nRehearsal: A rehearsal is a session of exercise\, a drill\, a dry run\, or a practice in preparation for a ceremony. It involves repetition to align\, figuring out interpretation\, mapping pathways\, and creating contingency plans. It is an attempt or experiment to reveal something about the world in the near future time.  \nImprovisation\, Jazz and the Black Tradition: Improvisation serves as a compass—composing\, arranging\, and executing without preparation. It involves off-the-cuff creativity\, imagination\, and skill mastery. It’s about creating rhythms and frequencies\, composing notes from the haikus of our existence. Jazz\, as a Black tradition of improvisation\, is birthed from ancient traditions of wailing. This reappears through horn instruments that require a deep breath\, mimicking the throat as a vocal cord. Jazz embodies the mode of rehearsal as improvised philosophies\, crafting compositions on how to breathe in breathlessness where even wailing is a form of breathing! 
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/the-stellenbosch-triennale-2025-bazinzile-a-rehearsal-for-breathing/
LOCATION:western Cape
CATEGORIES:Art,Art & Music,Culture & Living History,Entertainment,Environmental,Food & Drink,History,Lifestyle,Music,Outdoor,Talk,Theatre
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DTSTAMP:20250207T102015Z
CREATED:20250207T101501Z
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SUMMARY:The Stellenbosch Triennale 2025 | BA’ZINZILE: A Rehearsal for Breathing.
DESCRIPTION:UKU’ZINZA: an invocation from the Nguni people that speaks to being grounded\, being calm.  Stillness is a mechanism for survival\, a strategy for imagination\, and an ability and persistence.  In a world losing its breath\, where breathlessness pervades\, we witness the tremors in our bodies and the depths we must dive to sustain life. This exhibition explores Breath and  Breathing through states of duress and ongoing extractions\, using Rehearsal as a mode of  Improvised philosophies.  \nBreath: Breathing is a fundamental act: taking air into the lungs and expelling it\, exchanging oxygen for carbon dioxide. Breath manifests in various forms: puff\, pant\, gasp\, wheeze\, blow\,  sigh\, impart\, imbue\, transfuse\, murmur\, whisper\, utter. Breathing is about continuing\, persisting\, insisting\, remaining\, holding\, being present\, and having a place. How have our breath been disturbed\, disrupted and dislocated? How have we sustained ourselves throughout these interruptions?  \nBreathing through States of Duress: We breathe through the duress of histories of colonialism\, enslavement\, apartheid\, wars and ongoing genocides\, wounded by its impacts and suffocating under its weight. Yet\, we Insist\, on finding ways to Improvise our breath\, our Aliveness\, and our existence.  \nRespiration: Breathing in states of duress and harm\, ukuphefumla ngenxeba – to breathe through the wound. How our lungs enact somatic breathing by tracing the vascular systems of survival\, cultural recovery\, hope\, courage\, and strength in the quest to stay in the rhythm of our breath and thus life. Ukuphefumla – to breathe\, umphefumlo – the spirit\, attends to a place of altered and interrupted destiny. The compositions of how to breathe in breathlessness are embodied in toyi-toyi\, the southern African dance used in political protests or in voguing movements used in queer culture – the life that pulses in exaltation below our feet\, opening a portal to Aliveness. This practice of breathing in situ\, being in ritual with oneself\, is a profound expression of insistence.  \nRehearsal: A rehearsal is a session of exercise\, a drill\, a dry run\, or a practice in preparation for a ceremony. It involves repetition to align\, figuring out interpretation\, mapping pathways\, and creating contingency plans. It is an attempt or experiment to reveal something about the world in the near future time.  \nImprovisation\, Jazz and the Black Tradition: Improvisation serves as a compass—composing\, arranging\, and executing without preparation. It involves off-the-cuff creativity\, imagination\, and skill mastery. It’s about creating rhythms and frequencies\, composing notes from the haikus of our existence. Jazz\, as a Black tradition of improvisation\, is birthed from ancient traditions of wailing. This reappears through horn instruments that require a deep breath\, mimicking the throat as a vocal cord. Jazz embodies the mode of rehearsal as improvised philosophies\, crafting compositions on how to breathe in breathlessness where even wailing is a form of breathing! 
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/the-stellenbosch-triennale-2025-bazinzile-a-rehearsal-for-breathing-2025-02-20/
LOCATION:western Cape
CATEGORIES:Art,Art & Music,Culture & Living History,Entertainment,Environmental,Food & Drink,History,Lifestyle,Music,Outdoor,Talk,Theatre
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SUMMARY:Adam Small Festival - Pniël Museum Dwarsrivier
DESCRIPTION:Save the dates! \n\n\nMark your calendars for a weekend of cultural celebration at the Adam Small Festival 2025 in the picturesque town of Pniël\, nestled in the heart of Dwarsrivier. \nFrom 21-23 February immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere and rich heritage of this enchanting event!\n\n\nLet’s come together to make memories\, celebrate diversity\, and cherish.
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/adam-small-festival-pniel-museum-dwarsrivier/
LOCATION:Pniël Museum\, Rivier Straat\, Pniel\, western Cape\, 7681\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Art,Art & Music,History,Lifestyle
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DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250221T170000
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SUMMARY:The Stellenbosch Triennale 2025 | BA’ZINZILE: A Rehearsal for Breathing.
DESCRIPTION:UKU’ZINZA: an invocation from the Nguni people that speaks to being grounded\, being calm.  Stillness is a mechanism for survival\, a strategy for imagination\, and an ability and persistence.  In a world losing its breath\, where breathlessness pervades\, we witness the tremors in our bodies and the depths we must dive to sustain life. This exhibition explores Breath and  Breathing through states of duress and ongoing extractions\, using Rehearsal as a mode of  Improvised philosophies.  \nBreath: Breathing is a fundamental act: taking air into the lungs and expelling it\, exchanging oxygen for carbon dioxide. Breath manifests in various forms: puff\, pant\, gasp\, wheeze\, blow\,  sigh\, impart\, imbue\, transfuse\, murmur\, whisper\, utter. Breathing is about continuing\, persisting\, insisting\, remaining\, holding\, being present\, and having a place. How have our breath been disturbed\, disrupted and dislocated? How have we sustained ourselves throughout these interruptions?  \nBreathing through States of Duress: We breathe through the duress of histories of colonialism\, enslavement\, apartheid\, wars and ongoing genocides\, wounded by its impacts and suffocating under its weight. Yet\, we Insist\, on finding ways to Improvise our breath\, our Aliveness\, and our existence.  \nRespiration: Breathing in states of duress and harm\, ukuphefumla ngenxeba – to breathe through the wound. How our lungs enact somatic breathing by tracing the vascular systems of survival\, cultural recovery\, hope\, courage\, and strength in the quest to stay in the rhythm of our breath and thus life. Ukuphefumla – to breathe\, umphefumlo – the spirit\, attends to a place of altered and interrupted destiny. The compositions of how to breathe in breathlessness are embodied in toyi-toyi\, the southern African dance used in political protests or in voguing movements used in queer culture – the life that pulses in exaltation below our feet\, opening a portal to Aliveness. This practice of breathing in situ\, being in ritual with oneself\, is a profound expression of insistence.  \nRehearsal: A rehearsal is a session of exercise\, a drill\, a dry run\, or a practice in preparation for a ceremony. It involves repetition to align\, figuring out interpretation\, mapping pathways\, and creating contingency plans. It is an attempt or experiment to reveal something about the world in the near future time.  \nImprovisation\, Jazz and the Black Tradition: Improvisation serves as a compass—composing\, arranging\, and executing without preparation. It involves off-the-cuff creativity\, imagination\, and skill mastery. It’s about creating rhythms and frequencies\, composing notes from the haikus of our existence. Jazz\, as a Black tradition of improvisation\, is birthed from ancient traditions of wailing. This reappears through horn instruments that require a deep breath\, mimicking the throat as a vocal cord. Jazz embodies the mode of rehearsal as improvised philosophies\, crafting compositions on how to breathe in breathlessness where even wailing is a form of breathing! 
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/the-stellenbosch-triennale-2025-bazinzile-a-rehearsal-for-breathing-2025-02-21/
LOCATION:western Cape
CATEGORIES:Art,Art & Music,Culture & Living History,Entertainment,Environmental,Food & Drink,History,Lifestyle,Music,Outdoor,Talk,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250222T080000
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SUMMARY:Adam Small Festival - Pniël Museum Dwarsrivier
DESCRIPTION:Save the dates! \n\n\nMark your calendars for a weekend of cultural celebration at the Adam Small Festival 2025 in the picturesque town of Pniël\, nestled in the heart of Dwarsrivier. \nFrom 21-23 February immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere and rich heritage of this enchanting event!\n\n\nLet’s come together to make memories\, celebrate diversity\, and cherish.
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/adam-small-festival-pniel-museum-dwarsrivier-2025-02-22/
LOCATION:Pniël Museum\, Rivier Straat\, Pniel\, western Cape\, 7681\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Art,Art & Music,History,Lifestyle
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250222T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250222T170000
DTSTAMP:20250207T102019Z
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SUMMARY:The Stellenbosch Triennale 2025 | BA’ZINZILE: A Rehearsal for Breathing.
DESCRIPTION:UKU’ZINZA: an invocation from the Nguni people that speaks to being grounded\, being calm.  Stillness is a mechanism for survival\, a strategy for imagination\, and an ability and persistence.  In a world losing its breath\, where breathlessness pervades\, we witness the tremors in our bodies and the depths we must dive to sustain life. This exhibition explores Breath and  Breathing through states of duress and ongoing extractions\, using Rehearsal as a mode of  Improvised philosophies.  \nBreath: Breathing is a fundamental act: taking air into the lungs and expelling it\, exchanging oxygen for carbon dioxide. Breath manifests in various forms: puff\, pant\, gasp\, wheeze\, blow\,  sigh\, impart\, imbue\, transfuse\, murmur\, whisper\, utter. Breathing is about continuing\, persisting\, insisting\, remaining\, holding\, being present\, and having a place. How have our breath been disturbed\, disrupted and dislocated? How have we sustained ourselves throughout these interruptions?  \nBreathing through States of Duress: We breathe through the duress of histories of colonialism\, enslavement\, apartheid\, wars and ongoing genocides\, wounded by its impacts and suffocating under its weight. Yet\, we Insist\, on finding ways to Improvise our breath\, our Aliveness\, and our existence.  \nRespiration: Breathing in states of duress and harm\, ukuphefumla ngenxeba – to breathe through the wound. How our lungs enact somatic breathing by tracing the vascular systems of survival\, cultural recovery\, hope\, courage\, and strength in the quest to stay in the rhythm of our breath and thus life. Ukuphefumla – to breathe\, umphefumlo – the spirit\, attends to a place of altered and interrupted destiny. The compositions of how to breathe in breathlessness are embodied in toyi-toyi\, the southern African dance used in political protests or in voguing movements used in queer culture – the life that pulses in exaltation below our feet\, opening a portal to Aliveness. This practice of breathing in situ\, being in ritual with oneself\, is a profound expression of insistence.  \nRehearsal: A rehearsal is a session of exercise\, a drill\, a dry run\, or a practice in preparation for a ceremony. It involves repetition to align\, figuring out interpretation\, mapping pathways\, and creating contingency plans. It is an attempt or experiment to reveal something about the world in the near future time.  \nImprovisation\, Jazz and the Black Tradition: Improvisation serves as a compass—composing\, arranging\, and executing without preparation. It involves off-the-cuff creativity\, imagination\, and skill mastery. It’s about creating rhythms and frequencies\, composing notes from the haikus of our existence. Jazz\, as a Black tradition of improvisation\, is birthed from ancient traditions of wailing. This reappears through horn instruments that require a deep breath\, mimicking the throat as a vocal cord. Jazz embodies the mode of rehearsal as improvised philosophies\, crafting compositions on how to breathe in breathlessness where even wailing is a form of breathing! 
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/the-stellenbosch-triennale-2025-bazinzile-a-rehearsal-for-breathing-2025-02-22/
LOCATION:western Cape
CATEGORIES:Art,Art & Music,Culture & Living History,Entertainment,Environmental,Food & Drink,History,Lifestyle,Music,Outdoor,Talk,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250223T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250223T170000
DTSTAMP:20250102T111610Z
CREATED:20250102T111610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T111610Z
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SUMMARY:Adam Small Festival - Pniël Museum Dwarsrivier
DESCRIPTION:Save the dates! \n\n\nMark your calendars for a weekend of cultural celebration at the Adam Small Festival 2025 in the picturesque town of Pniël\, nestled in the heart of Dwarsrivier. \nFrom 21-23 February immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere and rich heritage of this enchanting event!\n\n\nLet’s come together to make memories\, celebrate diversity\, and cherish.
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/adam-small-festival-pniel-museum-dwarsrivier-2025-02-23/
LOCATION:Pniël Museum\, Rivier Straat\, Pniel\, western Cape\, 7681\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Art,Art & Music,History,Lifestyle
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250223T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250223T170000
DTSTAMP:20250207T102021Z
CREATED:20250207T101501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T102021Z
UID:73426-1740297600-1740330000@vs.sketchup.co.za
SUMMARY:The Stellenbosch Triennale 2025 | BA’ZINZILE: A Rehearsal for Breathing.
DESCRIPTION:UKU’ZINZA: an invocation from the Nguni people that speaks to being grounded\, being calm.  Stillness is a mechanism for survival\, a strategy for imagination\, and an ability and persistence.  In a world losing its breath\, where breathlessness pervades\, we witness the tremors in our bodies and the depths we must dive to sustain life. This exhibition explores Breath and  Breathing through states of duress and ongoing extractions\, using Rehearsal as a mode of  Improvised philosophies.  \nBreath: Breathing is a fundamental act: taking air into the lungs and expelling it\, exchanging oxygen for carbon dioxide. Breath manifests in various forms: puff\, pant\, gasp\, wheeze\, blow\,  sigh\, impart\, imbue\, transfuse\, murmur\, whisper\, utter. Breathing is about continuing\, persisting\, insisting\, remaining\, holding\, being present\, and having a place. How have our breath been disturbed\, disrupted and dislocated? How have we sustained ourselves throughout these interruptions?  \nBreathing through States of Duress: We breathe through the duress of histories of colonialism\, enslavement\, apartheid\, wars and ongoing genocides\, wounded by its impacts and suffocating under its weight. Yet\, we Insist\, on finding ways to Improvise our breath\, our Aliveness\, and our existence.  \nRespiration: Breathing in states of duress and harm\, ukuphefumla ngenxeba – to breathe through the wound. How our lungs enact somatic breathing by tracing the vascular systems of survival\, cultural recovery\, hope\, courage\, and strength in the quest to stay in the rhythm of our breath and thus life. Ukuphefumla – to breathe\, umphefumlo – the spirit\, attends to a place of altered and interrupted destiny. The compositions of how to breathe in breathlessness are embodied in toyi-toyi\, the southern African dance used in political protests or in voguing movements used in queer culture – the life that pulses in exaltation below our feet\, opening a portal to Aliveness. This practice of breathing in situ\, being in ritual with oneself\, is a profound expression of insistence.  \nRehearsal: A rehearsal is a session of exercise\, a drill\, a dry run\, or a practice in preparation for a ceremony. It involves repetition to align\, figuring out interpretation\, mapping pathways\, and creating contingency plans. It is an attempt or experiment to reveal something about the world in the near future time.  \nImprovisation\, Jazz and the Black Tradition: Improvisation serves as a compass—composing\, arranging\, and executing without preparation. It involves off-the-cuff creativity\, imagination\, and skill mastery. It’s about creating rhythms and frequencies\, composing notes from the haikus of our existence. Jazz\, as a Black tradition of improvisation\, is birthed from ancient traditions of wailing. This reappears through horn instruments that require a deep breath\, mimicking the throat as a vocal cord. Jazz embodies the mode of rehearsal as improvised philosophies\, crafting compositions on how to breathe in breathlessness where even wailing is a form of breathing! 
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/the-stellenbosch-triennale-2025-bazinzile-a-rehearsal-for-breathing-2025-02-23/
LOCATION:western Cape
CATEGORIES:Art,Art & Music,Culture & Living History,Entertainment,Environmental,Food & Drink,History,Lifestyle,Music,Outdoor,Talk,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250223T123000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250223T150000
DTSTAMP:20250207T110427Z
CREATED:20250203T143351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T110427Z
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SUMMARY:Winemaker's Harvest Lunch | De Meye Estate
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for an Exclusive Harvest Lunch \nHosted by Harvest House Venue | Prepared by Concept Foods by Chef Neil \nDate: Sunday\, 23 February\nTime: 12:30 PM\nLocation: De Meye Estate\, Stellenbosch\nCost: R790 per person \nExperience a 5-course harvest-inspired meal\, thoughtfully prepared by Concept Foods by Chef Neil and paired with an exclusive wine selection from De Meye. This intimate gathering offers a rare opportunity to enjoy:\n🍷 Exclusive wine pairings with each dish\n🍇 Tastings of older vintages and unreleased wines\n🌿 A relaxed summer afternoon beneath the trees by the dam\n📖 Stories from our winemaker on De Meye’s history\, winemaking philosophy\, and the season’s harvest \nThis is more than just a lunch—it’s an experience that brings together exceptional food\, exquisite wine\, and great company. \nLimited to 40 guests | Booking essential \nTo book tickets\, email events@demeye.co.za \n \n 
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/winemakers-harvest-lunch-winemakers-harvest-lunch/
LOCATION:De Meye Wines\, De Meye Wines\,Muldersvlei Road\, Stellenbosch\, western Cape\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Culture & Living History,Explore,Food,History,Lifestyle,Wine Route
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250224T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250224T170000
DTSTAMP:20250207T102023Z
CREATED:20250207T101501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T102023Z
UID:73427-1740384000-1740416400@vs.sketchup.co.za
SUMMARY:The Stellenbosch Triennale 2025 | BA’ZINZILE: A Rehearsal for Breathing.
DESCRIPTION:UKU’ZINZA: an invocation from the Nguni people that speaks to being grounded\, being calm.  Stillness is a mechanism for survival\, a strategy for imagination\, and an ability and persistence.  In a world losing its breath\, where breathlessness pervades\, we witness the tremors in our bodies and the depths we must dive to sustain life. This exhibition explores Breath and  Breathing through states of duress and ongoing extractions\, using Rehearsal as a mode of  Improvised philosophies.  \nBreath: Breathing is a fundamental act: taking air into the lungs and expelling it\, exchanging oxygen for carbon dioxide. Breath manifests in various forms: puff\, pant\, gasp\, wheeze\, blow\,  sigh\, impart\, imbue\, transfuse\, murmur\, whisper\, utter. Breathing is about continuing\, persisting\, insisting\, remaining\, holding\, being present\, and having a place. How have our breath been disturbed\, disrupted and dislocated? How have we sustained ourselves throughout these interruptions?  \nBreathing through States of Duress: We breathe through the duress of histories of colonialism\, enslavement\, apartheid\, wars and ongoing genocides\, wounded by its impacts and suffocating under its weight. Yet\, we Insist\, on finding ways to Improvise our breath\, our Aliveness\, and our existence.  \nRespiration: Breathing in states of duress and harm\, ukuphefumla ngenxeba – to breathe through the wound. How our lungs enact somatic breathing by tracing the vascular systems of survival\, cultural recovery\, hope\, courage\, and strength in the quest to stay in the rhythm of our breath and thus life. Ukuphefumla – to breathe\, umphefumlo – the spirit\, attends to a place of altered and interrupted destiny. The compositions of how to breathe in breathlessness are embodied in toyi-toyi\, the southern African dance used in political protests or in voguing movements used in queer culture – the life that pulses in exaltation below our feet\, opening a portal to Aliveness. This practice of breathing in situ\, being in ritual with oneself\, is a profound expression of insistence.  \nRehearsal: A rehearsal is a session of exercise\, a drill\, a dry run\, or a practice in preparation for a ceremony. It involves repetition to align\, figuring out interpretation\, mapping pathways\, and creating contingency plans. It is an attempt or experiment to reveal something about the world in the near future time.  \nImprovisation\, Jazz and the Black Tradition: Improvisation serves as a compass—composing\, arranging\, and executing without preparation. It involves off-the-cuff creativity\, imagination\, and skill mastery. It’s about creating rhythms and frequencies\, composing notes from the haikus of our existence. Jazz\, as a Black tradition of improvisation\, is birthed from ancient traditions of wailing. This reappears through horn instruments that require a deep breath\, mimicking the throat as a vocal cord. Jazz embodies the mode of rehearsal as improvised philosophies\, crafting compositions on how to breathe in breathlessness where even wailing is a form of breathing! 
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/the-stellenbosch-triennale-2025-bazinzile-a-rehearsal-for-breathing-2025-02-24/
LOCATION:western Cape
CATEGORIES:Art,Art & Music,Culture & Living History,Entertainment,Environmental,Food & Drink,History,Lifestyle,Music,Outdoor,Talk,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250225T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250225T170000
DTSTAMP:20250207T102024Z
CREATED:20250207T101501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T102024Z
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SUMMARY:The Stellenbosch Triennale 2025 | BA’ZINZILE: A Rehearsal for Breathing.
DESCRIPTION:UKU’ZINZA: an invocation from the Nguni people that speaks to being grounded\, being calm.  Stillness is a mechanism for survival\, a strategy for imagination\, and an ability and persistence.  In a world losing its breath\, where breathlessness pervades\, we witness the tremors in our bodies and the depths we must dive to sustain life. This exhibition explores Breath and  Breathing through states of duress and ongoing extractions\, using Rehearsal as a mode of  Improvised philosophies.  \nBreath: Breathing is a fundamental act: taking air into the lungs and expelling it\, exchanging oxygen for carbon dioxide. Breath manifests in various forms: puff\, pant\, gasp\, wheeze\, blow\,  sigh\, impart\, imbue\, transfuse\, murmur\, whisper\, utter. Breathing is about continuing\, persisting\, insisting\, remaining\, holding\, being present\, and having a place. How have our breath been disturbed\, disrupted and dislocated? How have we sustained ourselves throughout these interruptions?  \nBreathing through States of Duress: We breathe through the duress of histories of colonialism\, enslavement\, apartheid\, wars and ongoing genocides\, wounded by its impacts and suffocating under its weight. Yet\, we Insist\, on finding ways to Improvise our breath\, our Aliveness\, and our existence.  \nRespiration: Breathing in states of duress and harm\, ukuphefumla ngenxeba – to breathe through the wound. How our lungs enact somatic breathing by tracing the vascular systems of survival\, cultural recovery\, hope\, courage\, and strength in the quest to stay in the rhythm of our breath and thus life. Ukuphefumla – to breathe\, umphefumlo – the spirit\, attends to a place of altered and interrupted destiny. The compositions of how to breathe in breathlessness are embodied in toyi-toyi\, the southern African dance used in political protests or in voguing movements used in queer culture – the life that pulses in exaltation below our feet\, opening a portal to Aliveness. This practice of breathing in situ\, being in ritual with oneself\, is a profound expression of insistence.  \nRehearsal: A rehearsal is a session of exercise\, a drill\, a dry run\, or a practice in preparation for a ceremony. It involves repetition to align\, figuring out interpretation\, mapping pathways\, and creating contingency plans. It is an attempt or experiment to reveal something about the world in the near future time.  \nImprovisation\, Jazz and the Black Tradition: Improvisation serves as a compass—composing\, arranging\, and executing without preparation. It involves off-the-cuff creativity\, imagination\, and skill mastery. It’s about creating rhythms and frequencies\, composing notes from the haikus of our existence. Jazz\, as a Black tradition of improvisation\, is birthed from ancient traditions of wailing. This reappears through horn instruments that require a deep breath\, mimicking the throat as a vocal cord. Jazz embodies the mode of rehearsal as improvised philosophies\, crafting compositions on how to breathe in breathlessness where even wailing is a form of breathing! 
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/the-stellenbosch-triennale-2025-bazinzile-a-rehearsal-for-breathing-2025-02-25/
LOCATION:western Cape
CATEGORIES:Art,Art & Music,Culture & Living History,Entertainment,Environmental,Food & Drink,History,Lifestyle,Music,Outdoor,Talk,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250226T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250226T170000
DTSTAMP:20250207T102026Z
CREATED:20250207T101501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T102026Z
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SUMMARY:The Stellenbosch Triennale 2025 | BA’ZINZILE: A Rehearsal for Breathing.
DESCRIPTION:UKU’ZINZA: an invocation from the Nguni people that speaks to being grounded\, being calm.  Stillness is a mechanism for survival\, a strategy for imagination\, and an ability and persistence.  In a world losing its breath\, where breathlessness pervades\, we witness the tremors in our bodies and the depths we must dive to sustain life. This exhibition explores Breath and  Breathing through states of duress and ongoing extractions\, using Rehearsal as a mode of  Improvised philosophies.  \nBreath: Breathing is a fundamental act: taking air into the lungs and expelling it\, exchanging oxygen for carbon dioxide. Breath manifests in various forms: puff\, pant\, gasp\, wheeze\, blow\,  sigh\, impart\, imbue\, transfuse\, murmur\, whisper\, utter. Breathing is about continuing\, persisting\, insisting\, remaining\, holding\, being present\, and having a place. How have our breath been disturbed\, disrupted and dislocated? How have we sustained ourselves throughout these interruptions?  \nBreathing through States of Duress: We breathe through the duress of histories of colonialism\, enslavement\, apartheid\, wars and ongoing genocides\, wounded by its impacts and suffocating under its weight. Yet\, we Insist\, on finding ways to Improvise our breath\, our Aliveness\, and our existence.  \nRespiration: Breathing in states of duress and harm\, ukuphefumla ngenxeba – to breathe through the wound. How our lungs enact somatic breathing by tracing the vascular systems of survival\, cultural recovery\, hope\, courage\, and strength in the quest to stay in the rhythm of our breath and thus life. Ukuphefumla – to breathe\, umphefumlo – the spirit\, attends to a place of altered and interrupted destiny. The compositions of how to breathe in breathlessness are embodied in toyi-toyi\, the southern African dance used in political protests or in voguing movements used in queer culture – the life that pulses in exaltation below our feet\, opening a portal to Aliveness. This practice of breathing in situ\, being in ritual with oneself\, is a profound expression of insistence.  \nRehearsal: A rehearsal is a session of exercise\, a drill\, a dry run\, or a practice in preparation for a ceremony. It involves repetition to align\, figuring out interpretation\, mapping pathways\, and creating contingency plans. It is an attempt or experiment to reveal something about the world in the near future time.  \nImprovisation\, Jazz and the Black Tradition: Improvisation serves as a compass—composing\, arranging\, and executing without preparation. It involves off-the-cuff creativity\, imagination\, and skill mastery. It’s about creating rhythms and frequencies\, composing notes from the haikus of our existence. Jazz\, as a Black tradition of improvisation\, is birthed from ancient traditions of wailing. This reappears through horn instruments that require a deep breath\, mimicking the throat as a vocal cord. Jazz embodies the mode of rehearsal as improvised philosophies\, crafting compositions on how to breathe in breathlessness where even wailing is a form of breathing! 
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/the-stellenbosch-triennale-2025-bazinzile-a-rehearsal-for-breathing-2025-02-26/
LOCATION:western Cape
CATEGORIES:Art,Art & Music,Culture & Living History,Entertainment,Environmental,Food & Drink,History,Lifestyle,Music,Outdoor,Talk,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250227T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250227T170000
DTSTAMP:20250207T102027Z
CREATED:20250207T101501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T102027Z
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SUMMARY:The Stellenbosch Triennale 2025 | BA’ZINZILE: A Rehearsal for Breathing.
DESCRIPTION:UKU’ZINZA: an invocation from the Nguni people that speaks to being grounded\, being calm.  Stillness is a mechanism for survival\, a strategy for imagination\, and an ability and persistence.  In a world losing its breath\, where breathlessness pervades\, we witness the tremors in our bodies and the depths we must dive to sustain life. This exhibition explores Breath and  Breathing through states of duress and ongoing extractions\, using Rehearsal as a mode of  Improvised philosophies.  \nBreath: Breathing is a fundamental act: taking air into the lungs and expelling it\, exchanging oxygen for carbon dioxide. Breath manifests in various forms: puff\, pant\, gasp\, wheeze\, blow\,  sigh\, impart\, imbue\, transfuse\, murmur\, whisper\, utter. Breathing is about continuing\, persisting\, insisting\, remaining\, holding\, being present\, and having a place. How have our breath been disturbed\, disrupted and dislocated? How have we sustained ourselves throughout these interruptions?  \nBreathing through States of Duress: We breathe through the duress of histories of colonialism\, enslavement\, apartheid\, wars and ongoing genocides\, wounded by its impacts and suffocating under its weight. Yet\, we Insist\, on finding ways to Improvise our breath\, our Aliveness\, and our existence.  \nRespiration: Breathing in states of duress and harm\, ukuphefumla ngenxeba – to breathe through the wound. How our lungs enact somatic breathing by tracing the vascular systems of survival\, cultural recovery\, hope\, courage\, and strength in the quest to stay in the rhythm of our breath and thus life. Ukuphefumla – to breathe\, umphefumlo – the spirit\, attends to a place of altered and interrupted destiny. The compositions of how to breathe in breathlessness are embodied in toyi-toyi\, the southern African dance used in political protests or in voguing movements used in queer culture – the life that pulses in exaltation below our feet\, opening a portal to Aliveness. This practice of breathing in situ\, being in ritual with oneself\, is a profound expression of insistence.  \nRehearsal: A rehearsal is a session of exercise\, a drill\, a dry run\, or a practice in preparation for a ceremony. It involves repetition to align\, figuring out interpretation\, mapping pathways\, and creating contingency plans. It is an attempt or experiment to reveal something about the world in the near future time.  \nImprovisation\, Jazz and the Black Tradition: Improvisation serves as a compass—composing\, arranging\, and executing without preparation. It involves off-the-cuff creativity\, imagination\, and skill mastery. It’s about creating rhythms and frequencies\, composing notes from the haikus of our existence. Jazz\, as a Black tradition of improvisation\, is birthed from ancient traditions of wailing. This reappears through horn instruments that require a deep breath\, mimicking the throat as a vocal cord. Jazz embodies the mode of rehearsal as improvised philosophies\, crafting compositions on how to breathe in breathlessness where even wailing is a form of breathing! 
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/the-stellenbosch-triennale-2025-bazinzile-a-rehearsal-for-breathing-2025-02-27/
LOCATION:western Cape
CATEGORIES:Art,Art & Music,Culture & Living History,Entertainment,Environmental,Food & Drink,History,Lifestyle,Music,Outdoor,Talk,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250227T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250227T140000
DTSTAMP:20250210T114909Z
CREATED:20250206T133420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T114909Z
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SUMMARY:Hands-on harvesting at Soetmelksvlei | Babylonstoren
DESCRIPTION:Experience winemaking as it was practised before the turn of the 19th century. Our trusty mules\, Antjie and Saartjie\, transport grapes to Soetmelksvlei where guests destem and sort bunches by hand before they get stomping to extract the juice! It’s messy work\, please dress accordingly. Once pressed\, the grape juice is transferred to fermentation tanks in the distillery. Followed by a hearty harvest table lunch featuring heritage dishes from the Cape Winelands. \nArrive: 09h15 at Babylonstoren Ticket Office (add 15 min to your travel time due to road works in the areas) \nFee includes Babylonstoren Membership\, transport to Soetmelksvlei\, harvest activity and harvest table lunch at Old Stables Restaurant \n 
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/hands-on-harvesting-at-soetmelksvlei-babylonstoren-2/
LOCATION:Soetmelksvlei – Babylonstoren Farm\, Babylonstoren Farm\, R45 Simondium Road\, Klapmuts\, Western Cape\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Environmental,History,Lifestyle,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250227T183000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250227T210000
DTSTAMP:20250204T135540Z
CREATED:20250204T135540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T135540Z
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SUMMARY:Winemakers Dinner | Le Grand Domaine Enoteca
DESCRIPTION:Indulge in an extraordinary winemaking experience that goes beyond the ordinary. Set in the heart of Stellenbosch\, this exclusive evening at Le Grand Domaine Enoteca promises sophistication\, sensory delight\, and sheer indulgence. A Night of Luxury & Award-Winning Wines Upon arrival\, you’ll be welcomed with a perfectly chilled glass of Cap Classique\, setting the tone for an elegant summer evening. Immerse yourself in a curated tasting of six exquisite wines from Stellenview Premium Wines and Le Grand Domaine Wines\, each carefully selected to highlight the finest Cap Classique’s\, Rosés\, and Sauvignon Blancs of the season.
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/winemakers-dinner-le-grand-domaine-enoteca/
LOCATION:Le Grand Domaine Enoteca\, 7 Church Street\, Stellenbosch\, Western Cape\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Explore,Food,Food & Drink,History,Lifestyle,Wine Route
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250228T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250228T170000
DTSTAMP:20250207T102028Z
CREATED:20250207T101501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T102028Z
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SUMMARY:The Stellenbosch Triennale 2025 | BA’ZINZILE: A Rehearsal for Breathing.
DESCRIPTION:UKU’ZINZA: an invocation from the Nguni people that speaks to being grounded\, being calm.  Stillness is a mechanism for survival\, a strategy for imagination\, and an ability and persistence.  In a world losing its breath\, where breathlessness pervades\, we witness the tremors in our bodies and the depths we must dive to sustain life. This exhibition explores Breath and  Breathing through states of duress and ongoing extractions\, using Rehearsal as a mode of  Improvised philosophies.  \nBreath: Breathing is a fundamental act: taking air into the lungs and expelling it\, exchanging oxygen for carbon dioxide. Breath manifests in various forms: puff\, pant\, gasp\, wheeze\, blow\,  sigh\, impart\, imbue\, transfuse\, murmur\, whisper\, utter. Breathing is about continuing\, persisting\, insisting\, remaining\, holding\, being present\, and having a place. How have our breath been disturbed\, disrupted and dislocated? How have we sustained ourselves throughout these interruptions?  \nBreathing through States of Duress: We breathe through the duress of histories of colonialism\, enslavement\, apartheid\, wars and ongoing genocides\, wounded by its impacts and suffocating under its weight. Yet\, we Insist\, on finding ways to Improvise our breath\, our Aliveness\, and our existence.  \nRespiration: Breathing in states of duress and harm\, ukuphefumla ngenxeba – to breathe through the wound. How our lungs enact somatic breathing by tracing the vascular systems of survival\, cultural recovery\, hope\, courage\, and strength in the quest to stay in the rhythm of our breath and thus life. Ukuphefumla – to breathe\, umphefumlo – the spirit\, attends to a place of altered and interrupted destiny. The compositions of how to breathe in breathlessness are embodied in toyi-toyi\, the southern African dance used in political protests or in voguing movements used in queer culture – the life that pulses in exaltation below our feet\, opening a portal to Aliveness. This practice of breathing in situ\, being in ritual with oneself\, is a profound expression of insistence.  \nRehearsal: A rehearsal is a session of exercise\, a drill\, a dry run\, or a practice in preparation for a ceremony. It involves repetition to align\, figuring out interpretation\, mapping pathways\, and creating contingency plans. It is an attempt or experiment to reveal something about the world in the near future time.  \nImprovisation\, Jazz and the Black Tradition: Improvisation serves as a compass—composing\, arranging\, and executing without preparation. It involves off-the-cuff creativity\, imagination\, and skill mastery. It’s about creating rhythms and frequencies\, composing notes from the haikus of our existence. Jazz\, as a Black tradition of improvisation\, is birthed from ancient traditions of wailing. This reappears through horn instruments that require a deep breath\, mimicking the throat as a vocal cord. Jazz embodies the mode of rehearsal as improvised philosophies\, crafting compositions on how to breathe in breathlessness where even wailing is a form of breathing! 
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/the-stellenbosch-triennale-2025-bazinzile-a-rehearsal-for-breathing-2025-02-28/
LOCATION:western Cape
CATEGORIES:Art,Art & Music,Culture & Living History,Entertainment,Environmental,Food & Drink,History,Lifestyle,Music,Outdoor,Talk,Theatre
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SUMMARY:Hands-on harvesting at Soetmelksvlei | Babylonstoren
DESCRIPTION:Experience winemaking as it was practised before the turn of the 19th century. Our trusty mules\, Antjie and Saartjie\, transport grapes to Soetmelksvlei where guests destem and sort bunches by hand before they get stomping to extract the juice! It’s messy work\, please dress accordingly. Once pressed\, the grape juice is transferred to fermentation tanks in the distillery. Followed by a hearty harvest table lunch featuring heritage dishes from the Cape Winelands. \nArrive: 09h15 at Babylonstoren Ticket Office (add 15 min to your travel time due to road works in the areas) \nFee includes Babylonstoren Membership\, transport to Soetmelksvlei\, harvest activity and harvest table lunch at Old Stables Restaurant \n 
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/hands-on-harvesting-at-soetmelksvlei-babylonstoren-2-2025-02-28/
LOCATION:Soetmelksvlei – Babylonstoren Farm\, Babylonstoren Farm\, R45 Simondium Road\, Klapmuts\, Western Cape\, 7600\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Environmental,History,Lifestyle,Outdoor
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SUMMARY:Friday Night Family Market | Blaauwklippen
DESCRIPTION:Weekend plans? Sorted!\nJoin us at the Blaauwklippen Family Market for a weekend filled with local flavors\, artisanal finds\, and a warm community vibe. Stroll through our vibrant stalls\, enjoy delicious food\, and soak up the live music as we set the perfect weekend atmosphere. 28 February from 16h00 – 21h00 and 1 & 2 March 10h00 – 16h00 No pets allowed (health & safety regulations) No outside food & drinks allowed Cashless payments only Tag your market crew and see you there!
URL:https://vs.sketchup.co.za/event/friday-night-family-market-blaauwklippen/
LOCATION:Blaauwklippen\, R44\, Strand Road\, Western Cape\, 7600
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture & Living History,Environmental,Explore,Family,Food,Food & Drink,History,Lifestyle,Music,Outdoor,Shopping,Wine Route
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