NEWS
ARTISTS TOUR TO NEPAL
Artists can experience and record the diverse colourful cultures and stunning scenery of Nepal and
India in a painting holiday planned for May 1 to 19 next year. Costing R8 785 pp sharing, the tour has been arranged
by watercolourist Margaret Burnard with expert help from Carole Damp of American Express Travel Service and
Bachan Gyawali of Nepal. Although a painting holiday, there will be much of interest for non-painters.
For reservations contact 266-8112.
PEACE CONCERT
The South African Musical Youth Festival present The Greatest Multi-Cultural Peace
Concert on September 24 at 15h00 at the Village Green. Performing artists include Yvonne Chaka Chaka
and the Sarafina Dancers with Zulu and classical Indian dance and jazz and contemporary bands. Tickets R35.
JAVA @ JAVA
Exhibitions at Java @ Java in Marriott Road include Gabasile Nkosi (to Sept 13); Visions of
a Saviour and The Indian Contingent (Sept 14-27); Fibre Art (Sept 28 - Oct 11). Details
from 309-1575.
PARK ART
The monthly art exhibition in the Durban Botanical Gardens takes place this month on September 1
from 10h30 to 15h30 with part proceeds to the Botanic Gardens Trust.
DEE'S N BEE'S
Dave Burch and Bernie Davenport both emigrated from Britain to South Africa independently 26 years
ago. Friends for many years, they only decided to work together about three years ago and now offer The
Best of British for pub nights, old age homes, corporate functions, sports clubs, singalongs and cabarets.
Their performing title, Dee's n Bee's, is made up from their initials (DB and BD, get it?) and they
specialise in English comedy routines and one-liners from top British comedians such as Rowan Atkinson, John Cleese
and the late Tommy Cooper.
Dave and Bernie both belong to the Durban Symphonic choir and Dave also performs with the KZN
Chorale.
Bookings are now open for Christmas functions. Phone 21-0500 for details.
GARETH WINS
At the tender age of six, Gareth Bargate has become the only Durban youngster - and one of the few
in KZN - to win the Santam 1996 International Child Art Competition held last month.
Gareth is a pupil at Marist Brothers and attends art classes with Gerda Mellows at the Durban Child
Art Centre in Leighton Crescent.
"We haven't even seen his painting yet," says his proud mother, Karen Bargate, "because it's gone
overseas with the competition. Hopefully we'll see it when it comes back!"
Keep the Durban flag flying, Gareth!
MASTER HYPNOTIST
The Karkloof Country Club presents master hypnotist, Stephen Cloete, at the Hilton College Theatre
from September 6 to 7 at 19h30. Booking is at Computicket and Artey's Toys in Howick. Tickets are R25 (students
and scholars R15).
DECORATIVE ARTS
The Decorative Arts Society holds monthly lectures in the Mansfield Hall, Mansfield Road at 12h00.
On September 17, Keith Penton of Phillips International Auctioneers & Valuers will talk about
Jewellery: Great Jewels of the 20th Century. This talk is repeated on September 18 at 12h00 at the
Royal Showgrounds in Pietermaritzburg.
Contact the Society on 700-4060.
MIDMAR WATERFRONT
The monthly Midmar Waterfront Market next to Midmar Historical Village will take place from
09h00 to 15h00 on Sep-tember 1. Entry to the market area is free and attractions include a tugboat, a Shackleton
aircraft and steam train rides.
Stalls available, contact Olga Hutt on (033) 502-9074 or Fax (0331) 42-8897.
PHOTO DISCOUNT
Durban Arts members are offered a 10% discount by Ish Photography and Video Filming on
presentation of a paid-up membership card. Ish specialises in special occasions as well as enlargements and framing.
Secure his services for your occasion early to avoid disappointment. Phone 404-4305.
ANTIQUE FAIR
The Durban Antique and Collectables Fair takes place this month on September 29 in the Royal Hotel
and offers a wide range of items for the enthusiast. Free entrance - phone Shirley on 84-3053.