BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//DistrictMail & Helderberg Gazette - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://novanews.co.za/districtmailhelderberg X-WR-CALDESC:Events for DistrictMail & Helderberg Gazette REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Africa/Johannesburg BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:SAST DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250704T000000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250713T235959 DTSTAMP:20260612T170709 CREATED:20250620T075707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T080031Z UID:264420-1751587200-1752451199@novanews.co.za SUMMARY:Stellenbosch International Chamber Music Festival DESCRIPTION:@ \n \n \n\n\nCredit: Tiffany Schultz\nThe popular Stellenbosch International Chamber Music Festival (SICMF) celebrates 20 years at the US Konservatorium in Stellenbosch. \nThe formal evening concerts will take place at the Endler Hall at 20:00 daily\, and to celebrate the 20th rendition of the SICMF\, a special alumni orchestra has been constituted to perform a once off pre-SICMF concert on Thursday 3 July. \nThe SICMF Alumni Symphony Orchestra will comprise past participants from its inception to the present. The programme will include Mahler’s gargantuan and stirring fifth symphony\, a new work by Matthijs van Dijk and Gershwin’s Concerto in F. The young up-and-coming internationally lauded South African conductor\, Jacobus de Jager will be the conductor and the concertmaster will be Ian Watson\, with Leo Gevisser as the piano soloist. \nThe featured composer this year is the internationally acclaimed New York based jazz pianist\, Kevin Harris whose specially commissioned work Resonance will receive its world premiere on Tuesday 8 July. \nAdditional student concerts can be attended every day at 13:00 and 17:00. \nMuch loved regular festival artists include amongst others Nicholas Dautricourt\, Andrej Baranov\, Suzanne Martens and Farida Bacharova (violin)\, Xandi van Dijk (viola)\, Maja Bogdanovic and David Cohen (cello)\, Ekaterina Kornishina (flute)\, Dwight Parry (oboe)\, YaoGuang Zhai (clarinet)\, Marco Silva (trumpet)\, Jauvon Gilliam (percussion) and Emanuil Ivanov (piano). \nNew artists include Jose Garcia Gutierrez (French horn)\, one of the most respected artists of his generation; Zoran Markovic\, double bassist extraordinaire; Bram van Sambeek\, the Paganini of the bassoon and Daniel Austrich\, a violist\, who has an international reputation as a charismatic soloist and much sought-after chamber musician. \nThe SICMF will conclude with four orchestral concerts\, three of which will take place in the Endler Hall and one of which will take place in the community hall in Khayamandi. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Add to calendar \n\n\n\n \n Google Calendar \n \n\n \n iCalendar \n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n \n\n \n Outlook Live URL:https://novanews.co.za/districtmailhelderberg/event/stellenbosch-international-chamber-music-festival/ CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://novanews.co.za/districtmailhelderberg/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chamber_music_festival.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250627T180000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250627T210000 DTSTAMP:20260612T170709 CREATED:20250620T065537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T070114Z UID:264404-1751047200-1751058000@novanews.co.za SUMMARY:Oude Werf’s Jazz\, Wine & Dinner with Richard Ceasar DESCRIPTION:June 27 \n \n @ \n \n 18:00 \n \n – \n \n 21:00 \n\n\n\nIn the heart of Stellenbosch\, Oude Werf Hotel invites you to slow down\, settle in\, and soak up the timeless pairing of soulful jazz and slow\, considered dining. \nWith the fireplace crackling\, glasses clinking\, and that unmistakable energy of something special in the air\, you’ll ease into an evening that celebrates flavour\, music\, and mood. \nGuests will be serenaded by the smooth\, expressive sound of Richard Ceasar – a standout on Cape Town’s jazz scene. Ceasar plays the way winter tastes warm\, rich\, and full of nuance. His sound is rooted in jazz\, coloured with soul\, Cape rhythm\, and easy elegance\, flowing effortlessly through the space and setting the perfect tone. \nDinner is served from 18:30 and features four carefully curated courses – from buttery trout and truffled cauliflower to a sweet finale of tarte tatin and salted caramel. Each dish is paired with wines from Le Grand Domaine\, whose Grand Vin de Stellenbosch range brings added depth to the experience. \nCost: R525 per per person – includes all food and wine pairings \nLimited seats available. Booking essential via email on reservations@oudewerf.co.za. \n\n\n\nOude Werf Hotel\n \n\n \n30 Church Street \n\n Stellenbosch Central\, \n \n + Google Map \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Add to calendar \n\n\n\n \n Google Calendar \n \n\n \n iCalendar \n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n \n\n \n Outlook Live URL:https://novanews.co.za/districtmailhelderberg/event/oude-werfs-jazz-wine-dinner-with-richard-ceasar/ CATEGORIES:Entertainment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://novanews.co.za/districtmailhelderberg/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/jazz_dinner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250315T110000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250315T210000 DTSTAMP:20260612T170709 CREATED:20250307T084446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T094145Z UID:35503-1742036400-1742072400@novanews.co.za SUMMARY:Skwankwankwa Sessions 007 DESCRIPTION:SKWANKWANKWA SESSIONS ARE BACK. THIS IS A SPECIAL ONE\, CAUSE IT REPRESENTS 1 FULL YEAR OF SKWANKWANKWA SESSIONS! \n\n\n\nYOU DONT WANT TO MISS THIS ONE  \n\n\n\nSTAY TUNED FOR OUR ONCE OFF MERCH DROP TO CELEBRATE OUR MILESTONE! URL:https://novanews.co.za/districtmailhelderberg/event/skwankwankwa-sessions-007/ LOCATION:Nangoza Jebe Hall\, Ntshekisa Rd\, Gqeberha\, 6200\, South Africa CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://novanews.co.za/districtmailhelderberg/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/0701785_0.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250308T120000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250308T120000 DTSTAMP:20260612T170709 CREATED:20250307T085831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T085955Z UID:35482-1741435200-1741435200@novanews.co.za SUMMARY:Escape to the Countryside for a One-of-a-Kind Market Experience! DESCRIPTION:Just 3 minutes from Kamma Crossing\, step into South Africa’s only authentically bohemian market—a vibrant celebration of creativity\, handmade treasures\, and free-spirited charm. From boho-chic fashion and artisanal jewelry to unique home décor and holistic goodies\, there’s something magical waiting for you! URL:https://novanews.co.za/districtmailhelderberg/event/escape-to-the-countryside-for-a-one-of-a-kind-market-experience/ LOCATION:Holmeleigh Farmyard\, Grey Dawn Road\, Kragga Kamma\, Gqeberha\, South Africa END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250301T083000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250301T130000 DTSTAMP:20260612T170709 CREATED:20250307T090209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T090812Z UID:35506-1740817800-1740834000@novanews.co.za SUMMARY:Books on the lawn DESCRIPTION:The Children’s Feeding Trust Bookshop will have a R5 booksale  on the lawns at the Walmer Town Hall\, Main Road\, Walmer\, Gqeberha on Saturday March 1\, 8.30am to 1pm. \n\n\n\nWonderful treasures lurk among the \n\n\n\nlarge number of books\, fiction as well as non-fiction\, which will be on sale.  \n\n\n\nAll money goes towards helping vulnerable children in and around Gqeberha. URL:https://novanews.co.za/districtmailhelderberg/event/books-on-the-lawn/ LOCATION:Walmer Town Hall\, Main Road\, Walmer\, Gqeberha\, Main Road\, Gqeberha\, Eastern Cape\, 6000\, South Africa CATEGORIES:Books END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR