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THE McLEAN SINGERS
The McLean Singers plan to perform Haydn's Creation in December when, as well
as the soloists, large number of accompanists are required. This expen-sive venture requires considerable fund-raising.
The choir appeals to anyone interested to phone Eileen Richards on 37-5692. Tenors and sopranos would be
particularly welcome, but basses and altos are needed as well.
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DA LUNCH HOURS
Every Wednesday at 13h00 Durban Arts presents free lunch-hour concerts on the City Hall steps.
These provide a platform for new and often untried talent. The line-up for September is:
Sept.4: Ukunqoba Kwenkosi - Abanqobi Benkosi is a 12-member gospel singing group from Umlazi
township that was formed four years ago and is accom-panied by a band led by Obed Shabangu.
Sept.11: Siyeza Band, based at the Stable Theatre, is an Afro-jazz singing group.
Sept.18: Spearmint - Five young men from Ntuzuma formed the Spearmint music group in 1993.
They sing African ballads and songs.
Sept.25: Thatha - Presented by Thatha, this Afro-music band from Clermont is led by Mndeni
Buthelezi.
GRANT FOR WORKERS
R20 000 has been granted by the Depart-ment of Arts and Culture, Science and Technology to support
a cultural pro-gramme encouraging the creativity of workers on factory shop floors. Durban Arts will facilitate this
project which is organised by Brenda Toko.
CRIME PETITION
Enclosed in this issue is a petition launched by Durban Arts protesting against the unacceptable level
of violence and crime. Apart from the obvious harm lawless behaviour causes, theatre venues are suffering as people
are afraid to go out at night or come into the city.
When completed, the petition should be faxed direct to the Durban Metropolitan Mayor's Parlour on
(031) 300-6306. Otherwise contact D'ARTS on 261-6036 and we'll make arrangements to get it to the right channels.
The Mayor's Parlour has agreed to accept this petition on behalf of the arts community. More copies
are available from Durban Arts or you may photostat as many as you like. The more signa-tures, the more notice will
be taken!.
NOEL IN GENEVA
Durban Arts director, Noel Fairhurst, and his wife are in Switzerland on holiday until early September
and they sent an envious D'ARTS a postcard of the impressive 60m high manmade jet fountain on Lake Geneva, the
biggest lake in Western Europe. Hope you're eating lots of Swiss cheese and breathing healthy mountain air, Noel
and Lizzie!
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