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FASHION SHOW



Technikon Natal's 1996 Fashion Show, aptly titled Movers and Shakers, reflected the high quality of work coming from this institution which has produced some of the top designers in South Africa.

The accent was on comfortable, wearable clothes, in earthy and natural colours with a strong emphasis on simplicity and good cut.

Winning design by Melanie Oliver was made of handwoven grass and raffia with wire and guineafowl feathers. The designs were inspired by Melanie's childhood at Mala Mala (featured on page 1 of October D'ARTS).

The joint winners of best casual wear range design were Vuyelwa Wellem and Melissa Botha.

BRIDAL

A big hit was a bridal gown with a difference using Michaelangelos's famous sculpture, The Pieta, as a motif on the skirt. Nandi Sipalma received a judges' special award for her classic menswear in raw silk, featuring a superb floral jacket in pinks and creams.

The undisputed winner of Most Innova-tive range went to Tracy Kane-Berman for her futuristic technological garb.

DANCE '96



The Flatfoot Dancers are made up of first, second and third year students of the University of Natal's department of drama who present Dance '96 at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre from November 7 to 9 at 19h00.



DANCE UMBRELLA



The ninth annual FNB Vita Dance Umbrella will run at the Wits Theatre, Johannesburg, from February 24 to March 15 next year inclusive of rehearsals and performances.

The Dance Umbrella

offers a free pro-fessional platform for all choreo-graphers (emergent and established) to stage original contemporary danceworks. The venue, publicity, posters and pro-grammes are free to the participants.

Those participating have the chance to present a new, contemporary dancework in any idiom - jazz, fusion, African, dance theatre, ballet, bhaca, Indian, performance art, mime pantsula or Spanish. In fact, any dance form that can be presented in a theatrical format.

Those wishing to take part in the 1997 FNB Vita Dance Umbrella should tele-phone Nicola Danby or Georgina Thomson at (011) 442-8523. Closing date for entries is December 13.

JAPANESE GARDENS



The regular craft market will be held in the Japanese Gardens in Pinetown on November 24. Inside the entrance is a tea garden offering light meals from 09h30 to 16h30. Phone 705-2194.



NATURAL DIARY



The Original Natural Living Diary for 1997, like its three popular predecessors, is presented within a theme which com-bines the many diverse aspects of life.

This year the theme is music in all its possibilities and variations with the marimba music being the focal point.

"In order to tune in to what this diary is all about," says creator Pnina Weiner, "one should drop all preconceptions about what a diary should be. This one is more than a mere set of blanks in which to record things to do and things done.

"It is at once a faithful record keeper and a worthy source of knowledge, inspira-tion and practical hints. It combines slick time management with timeless truths about the human condition and how - through music, natural eating and healthy living - we can enhance our lives."

TIME OUT

The diary encourages the user to take time out to consider a forgotten emotion or a long-lost song, writing down a key word for the day and focusing on it. Each day has a chosen grain based on the seven day astrological rhythm. Food gardening is promoted with meal ideas for a day's harvest.

This is Pnina Weiner's fourth Original Natural Living Diary. "Without moralising," she says, "the diary engenders respect for the environment and our place in the rhythm of nature." The delightful illustrations add a quirky dimension to musical myths, legends, anecdotes and quotes.

The 1997 Original Natural Living Diary retails at R79,99 (incl. packaging and postage) when ordered with payment from: Pnina Weiner Projects, PO Box 505, Constantia, 7848, RSA. Tel: (021) 794-1084. Fax: (021) 794-4890. E-mail address: natural@iafrica.com or the Original 100% Natural Living Web Site at http://os2.iafrica.com/naturaldiary.