Author David James Smith talks about the Young Mandela

17 on Loader guesthouse in Cape Town has been invited to Kalk Bay Books to hear about Nelson Mandela, the man, the myth, the legend. Author David James Smith talks about the Young Mandela – his new book, published by Jonathan Ball Publishers.

Young Mandela Book cover - image courtesy of Kalk Bay Books

David James Smith will be in conversation with Donald Paul to discuss the new biography that’s got everyone talking.

Nelson Mandela is the world’s greatest living icon, universally recognised as a leader who symbolises moral authority. He has been mythologised as a flawless hero of the liberation struggle. But how exactly did his early personal and political life shape the triumphs to come?

For the first time, we have evidence of a specific personal motivation for Mandela’s fight against apartheid, and the book sheds light on the significant extent to which Mandela relied on white activists – a part of South African history the ANC has ignored or tried to bury. Mandela’s historic achievements came with a heavy price – this biography graphically describes the emotional turmoil he left in his wake.

After meticulous research, and taking a lead from Mandela’s trusted circle, the author discovers much that is new, with many surprising, sometimes shocking details which will enhance our understanding of the world’s elder statesman. Sanctified, lionised, it turns out that Mandela is a human being after all, only too aware of his flaws and shortcomings.

This re-evaluation of Nelson Mandela’s political and personal life before his long imprisonment dramatically revises our view of its subject. With unique access to people and papers, culminating in a meeting with Nelson Mandela himself, David James Smith has written the single most important contribution to our knowledge of this global icon.

(Details courtesy of Kalk Bay Books)

When: Wednesday, 8 September

Where: Kalk Bay Books, 124 Main Road, Kalk Bay

Time: 6 for 6.30pm

RSVP: by 7 September to books@kalkbaybooks.co.za

or 021 788 2266.

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l a m o u e t t e R E S T A U R A N T Spring Special Tasting Menu

La Mouette Restaurant
Tel: 021 433 0856
Fax: 021 433 2600

www.lamouette.co.za/

Muizenberg Village Street Festival

For the creative, community spritied readers out there, 17 on Loader guesthouse has heard about the creative collaboration that is Muizenberg Village Street festival. A perfect day out for the whole family, there’s something for everyone! So if you are looking for something to do in Cape Town on Sunday the 12th of September, head on down to Muizenberg Village and check it out.

The Muizenberg Village Street festival is a celebration of living, creating, working, surfing, dancing, visiting and collaborating in Muizenberg. It is a self- created festival that draws on the collective skills, talents and input from community members to make it happen.

Sunday the 12th of September is the day, 10am -5pm around Palmer Rd, Muizenberg village.

You are invited to bring along friends and family and enjoy a day of musical performance, dance, creative workshops, kiddies activities, film screenings, art exhibits, live mural painting, food and market stalls and much, much more. Sample what the village has to offer through its businesses, restaurants, pub, live music venue, general spirit and love for life.

Muizenberg Village Street Festival

The process of organizing and brainstorming ideas for the festival has been an excellent opportunity for people to work together, put aside differences and be creative for a common vision.

The festival has 3 themes:
Creativity, Eco-Awareness and Community: participants are free to explore these themes as aspects of being in Muizenberg. The aim is to allow for the festival to draw attention to these themes and express/ celebrate them. In doing so we strengthen and grow a more creatively sustainable community.

Join us for a day of celebration and awareness for that which is inspiring individuals, groups and organizations to keep doing what they Love.

Parking at the Muizenberg pavilion or in the Checkers parking lot, then follow the signs to the festival. If you have any ideas or input please get in touch.

For more information see www.communitree.blogspot.com
Or contact Claire 074 3485744

Solar water heating course accredited by construction CETA and ESKOM

Next course running from the 6th to the 9th of September 2010.
Generic course handling alll different types of solar water heating systems from quoting stage right up to completion of installation and maintenance of systems.

Courses run at our college in Parow Cape Town, from 9am till around 1pm. All installers that want to register on the ESKOM rebate program has to do this course.

R3 200 Excluding VAT

contact andrew@watersmith.co.za

Havana Club Rum, Discotheque & Dogbox presents LE CASTLE VANIA (USA) at The Assembly

Its the weekend, which means its time to kick loose and get into the groove. 17 on Loader guesthouse has found the perfect way to get the party started on Friday night in Cape Town!

Havana Club Rum & Discotheque present Le Castle Vania (USA) at The Assembly on Friday 27th August 2010, in association with Griet – its gonna be a night to remember so get ready to party people!

Le Castle Vania at The Assembly

Atlanta based and internationally renowned, Le Castle Vania, commonly known as Dylan Eiland, quickly escaped the local trappings of his hometown in Georgia to play music around the world. Atlanta’s burgeoning music scene allowed him to develop his passion for music and nightlife, and he soon gained notoriety with his riotous DJ sets and penchant for production, which made him a household name in the dirty and distorted, indie-electro scene.

His signature sound blends grinding disco punk with strong electronic beats and catchy synth leads, resulting in banging electro music that is dark and dirty but somehow equally uplifting and danceable. New mixes to check out include Tigertron, an original work off of his first non-remix release, “Troubletron EP,” and remixes of “Come Out” for 120 days (Vice Records) and “Bombs” for Scanners (Dim Mak Records), which have all received critical appraisal from the indie electro world.

His most recent creative endeavor is one part musical production, one part DJ performance, one part Blake Miller of Moving Units/Weird Science notoriety, and numerous parts of innovation…namely Lies In Disguise. After finding a home at So Sweet Records and cranking out some original tracks and remixes for Partyshank and Toxic Avenger these two have gained notoriety as the up-and-comers to keep your eye on.

Le Castle Vania will be joined in Cape Town by Some of the most awesome DJs around: Battle Beyond beyond the Stars, bteam, Double Adaptor (JHB), Haezer, El Gordo & The Brick City Massive, with visuals by Dan Ting Chong.

Presale tickets cost R60, and limited tickets will be available at the door for R90 each.

Presale tickets can be purchased via http://www.webtickets.co.za/assembly or at Shelflife (119 Loop Street) (Cash Only). More information available at http://www.theassembly.co.za

Paris in Spring Vintage Fair

Vintage Clothing Fair

17 on Loader guesthouse understands the need to look great and feel fabulous, so for Vintage finds and surprises, come and join us for an intimate upmarket Paris in Spring Vintage Fair out in the open air to celebrate the start of Spring at Avocado restaurant, 46 Oxford Street in Durbanville!

You can expect to find all things fashion orientated, romantic and with a French flair: original art, clothes, vintage wedding dresses, beautiful cupcakes; French and baroque furniture, decor, gifts, flowers and more. There will also be a tailor available at your service.

Avocado restaurant will be serving breakfast + lunch outside under the trees. Come enjoy the day with us from 9:30am – 3:00pm.

SHOP for FREE from 2pm-3pm at Avocado

This is big and happening in London and Australia and has proved to be a huge hit!

Bring 2-5 GORGEOUS unwanted items from your closet (see rules below) and come shop for free – you can take as much as you brought.

Simple! If you bring max 5 items from your wardrobe and hand them in before 1pm, you may come shop for free for 5 items at 2pm.

All leftover items will be donated.

Rules of the swap: it starts at 2pm and closes at 3pm ( as seen on BBC Lifestyle Twiggy’s frock exchange) so don’t miss out!

 Bring only:  clean + undamaged good such as new (or vintage) dresses, blazers; jackets; coats; bags; shoes/boots; accessories; even unwanted perfume (no underwear, swimwear, tracks, Tshirts, pj’s) ONLY nice things YOU don’t wear but someone else would love!

We all have at least 2 of these filling our cupboards, so why not declutter and make someone else happy, and get to feel like a shopaholic without the guilt!

See you INSIDE Avocado’s at 2pm. We will have a tailor in case there is something you love but need some adjustments.  There will also be a fitting area. Will also have a fitting area.

Tickets R60 – to book your place email vanessaLC@telkomsa.net  by 31 August 2010

Spring into Parenting Action!

Spring into Parenting Action!

17 on Loader guest house in Cape Town would like to alert all you mums and dads to this wonderful parenting workshop that is being held by KidsforAfrica at the V&A Waterfront this  – Spring into Parenting Action!

Come and Get Fresh with your Partner and Blossom Together for your children on 11 September 2010 from 9:00am to 2:00pm!

Join KidsforAfrica, Babyhands, Educare, Holistic Kids and Equalzeal for a Parenting Workshop with a difference!!

Bookings and enquiries to info@kidsforafrica.co.za – space is limited so contact us asap!

Workshops on offer

Franschhoek Uncorked Festival at Rickety Bridge

Delicious food and wine at Rickety Bridge in Franschhoek

Are you looking for the perfect way to spend the first weekend of Spring? 17 on Loader guesthouse in Cape Town has the answer at Rickey Bridge! The weekend of the 4 – 5 September 2010 sees the arrival of Spring and to celebrate, Franschhoek throws a town wide party for all to enjoy – the Franschhoek Uncorked Festival.

Wine Tasing at the Franschhoek Uncorked Festival

Join the fun at the Franschhoek Uncorked Festival at Rickety Bridge – wine tasting of new releases and old favourites, great wine specials all weekend,mouth-watering tapas platters, boules in the vines, farm rides on a vintage DODGE truck for kids and enjoy a performance by singer-song writer Danelle de Vries on Saturday from 16:00 – 20:00.

Danelle’s sultry sounds range between jazz, soulful pop and original “folk-ish” music. She is first and foremost a singer-songwriter, but will be indulging you in music that is easy listening and uplifting. She will be performing songs out of the Great American Songbook, cover songs of artists such as Norah Jones, Katie Melua, Corinne Bailey-Rae, Tracy Chapman, Don Mclean, John Lennon etc. as well as a few or her original songs.

Rickety Bridge Manor House

The access cards, available directly from participating wineries on the day or through Computicket, at R80.00 each, includes a tasting glass and free wine tasting at 20 participating wineries for the duration of the event. There is no additional charge to Uncorked revelers for the Danelle De Vries performance.

www.ricketybridge.com

4 Week Intensive Reiki Course

Reiki Image courtesy of Reiki Master Dawn Penny

Asking questions? Feel like you are not being yourself? Something is missing? Feel life has more to offer? Want to be more aware? …And conscious? Looking for a fresh perspective on life? Want less stress and more energy?

17 on Loader has heard about a life changing 4 week intensive Reiki course right here in Cape Town.

Happening every Thursday starting on Thursday 19 August at 6.30pm , this course aims to put some perspective into the chaotic lives we live.

The down to earth course entails:

• Simple and powerful meditation techniques to still the chatter in the mind enabling you to think clearer. Great for beginners and for those wishing to expand their experience also to enhance concentration for students

• Introduction to the Chakras: what they are, how to feel them, how to clear and balance them

• Self healing techniques that allow you to let go of the past and live for today

• The creation and use of Energy Balls -  great for the self, passing onto others and to increase energy around you

• How to enhance your intuition

• Techniques that allow you to let go of stress

• A Reiki 1 Attunement. This tunes students into the abundant Life force that is current and all around us

• Connecting to other like minded people

The energy exchange is R 800 per person for this 4 week course which will include your tuition, Attunement, course workbook and refreshments.

Please feel to contact Reiki Master Dawn Penny if you need more information – 076 261 1207

Spaces are limited so please book early to guarantee your space.

CAMPS BAY PREP EVENT: ZULA BAR 21st August 2010.

We keep our ear to the ground and make sure you know exactly what’s hip and happening here in Cape Town. 17 on Loader has just got news of a great night of live music organised by parents from Camps Bay to raise money for the school…

The POPS team at Camps Bay Prep has organized an uber-cool evening:CAMPS BAY PREP EVENT: ZULA BAR 21st August 2010.

Zula Bar is a live music venue in Long Street, which the POPS team has the use of for the evening. It is hip enough for those of you who get out a lot and comfortable enough with many familiar faces for those who are not normally so out and about.

Live @ Zula Bar

The line up for the evening is BIG: live music & comedy, including the well known band The Rockerfella’s (played with Freshly Ground and The Rudimentals); the Three More White Guys (played with The Van Coke Kartel and the Mochines) and Rob van Vuuren (well known stand-up comedian with his own tv show). Last, but certainly not least, we have DJ’s Nancy R and Stu C spinning disks in between sets.

Tickets are R99 each. (Not much more than you would normally spend on a quick sushi or a couple of coffees and croissant.)

NB : ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE CAMPS BAY PREP SCHOOL. We hope to see you ALL there, with a bunch of friends.

Full bar facility and basic menu available on a cash basis.

LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW – ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS.

Tickets : Alison, the Bursar, at Camps Bay Prep School. (021-4388075 or bursar@campsbayprep.co.za)