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Easter Sunday is all about family and the Mount Nelson has created the perfect reason to spend the day with them this Sunday 8th April. The beautiful pool side setting of the Oasis Restaurant is an idyllic venue for a relaxed family lunch. The restaurant’s famous buffet will be laden with mouth watering delicacies including freshly shucked oysters, shelled prawns, smoked salmon, tasty slivers of the finest cold meats, an array of roasted vegetables and crisp salads as well as a special carvery and an Asian inspired noodle bar.

End the afternoon with a fragrant coffee and the chocolate-inspired dessert selection which will make even the Easter Bunny gasp with amazement. The talented B3 jazz band will be performing everyone’s favourite tunes. R245 per adult and R125 for children under 12 * 12h30—15h30

The fun packed Children’s Program includes the Easter Egg Hunt, a special Easter Afternoon Tea buffet on the hotel’s lawns, face-painting, Easter Egg painting and a magic show. R85 for children under 12 * 14h30. 

The daily Afternoon Tea is world famous but the annual Easter Sunday Spread offers a truly memorable opportunity to spend time with the whole family. R165 per person * 14h30 – 17h30.

Bookings for all of the Mount Nelson’s Easter Sunday events are essential. Please call 021 483 1948.

Related pages:
The Mount Nelson Hotel
Cape Town Hotels

Treat yourself to an evening of humour and musical excellence with Robin Auld’s “Only in it for the Money – A Songwriter’s Tale”. The show will run from 19 April to 28 April 2007 on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at the Theatre @ The Pavilion at Cape Town’s Waterfront.

To celebrate 25 years of playing music, the show includes tales of the people and places that have featured in his life and travels, anecdotes about his early days in the South African music business, and the stories behind the songs. For instance, you can find out how Donna Summer scarred him for life, what it is like to follow Patricia Lewis on stage in Bloemfontein, and how he paid back Rod Stewart for playing Sun City!

He will be accompanied by Barry van Zyl and Schalk Joubert. Apart from being the regular drummer with Johnny Clegg with whom he tours Europe and America, Barry has also played with Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Peter Gabriel and Mick Hucknall. Schalk Joubert is a new addition to the band but is also a seasoned player, having toured with many of South Africa’s top acts.

Born to Scottish parents in Lusaka, Zambia, Robin’s childhood was spent travelling between South Africa and Scotland. The beginning of his musical career was based more on his abilities as a guitarist than as a singer. He learned to play the guitar by listening to Jimi Hendrix and Neil Young, and wrote songs influenced by western musicians. Later on he absorbed influences from the various guitarists of South Africa such as Louis Mhlanga and Philip Tabane. His sound is characterized by a contemporary mix of roots and pop music.

Robin is an accomplished singer/ songwriter, poet and author. His first public appearances were as a sideman in several local bands, before starting to perform his own material at various late night venues. His first solo album “At the Corner”, produced by Kevin Shirley, became a cult favourite around False Bay and he went on to release several albums that were successful nationally.

After two years of pop/rock success he moved to the UK where he started incorporating more South African and Celtic guitar elements into his music. He started his own label, Free Lunch, in 1999.

He works alternately in SA, the UK and the USA, and is currently in Cape Town promoting the new album “Jungle of One”. He also published the South African novel “Tight Lines”, and has recently published “Kelp”, a collection of poems and short stories.

CONCERT TIMES:
The show starts at 20:00 with show tickets costing R95.00 per person. It is preceded by a buffet dinner at Fascination Café, the restaurant at Theatre @ The Pavilion, starting at 18:00. A combined dinner and show ticket cost R180.00 per person.

BOOKINGS:
For bookings or for more information contact the Theatre @ The Pavilion on 021 419 7661 or send an email to lindsay (@) thepavilion.co.za

Related Pages:
Visit Robin Auld’s site
Visit Theatre @ The Pavilion
Cape Town Accommodation

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Cape Town Blog The Cape Town Blog provides details about Cape Town News and Events – whats happening in your area, things to do, places to go, people to meet. This blog is beautifully designed, well laid out and makes for interesting reading if you are Capetonian and looking for current events and exhibitions.

South African Property Blog A Property blog and homespace aimed at helping and talking to the youth in South Africa to find great financial advice with regards to bonds, finance, investing, home loans and mortgages. This is also aimed at building a greater awareness to all in South Africa as property prices escalate.

The Pavilion Theatre Blog The Theatre at The Pavilion’s Blog provides details about upcoming performances and upcoming shows you can see at the theatre.

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Easter Weekend Special Offers – if you are still looking for an Easter Weekend Getaway, SA-Venues.com are advertising their hand-picked special offers to a few select destinations which include Gauteng, the Western Cape, Limpopo and Mpumalanga! These offers look great – (but not if you are looking for cheap accommodation). These are all 4 or 5 star properties, but at very good deals. So spoil someone special or treat the family and kids this Easter. View the offers at: Easter 2007 Special Offers.

Easter Lunch on the Sunday 8th Apil 2007: This sounds great - The Rhebokskloof Wine Estate in Paarl (in the Cape Winelands) invites you to celebrate Easter … Treat yourself to a gourmet eating experience, beautiful music and spectacular views offered at the Cape Dutch Homestead or opt for a picnic on the lawn, next to the lake. The Gourmet lunch at the Cape Homestead Restaurant starts at 12:00 and costs R185.00 per person for the full buffet menu. Or, have an Easter Picnic on the lawns next to the lake. (That sounds like my sort of thing). This will set you back R150.00 for a picnic basket for 2 people. On offer is also lots of children’s entertainment and if you like a bit of adventure they have quad biking, tractor and trailer rides. You can contact Rhebokskoof Wine estate directly on 021 869-8606 oe see Rhebokskloof Wine Estate for more details.

Newly relaunched with a new look, user friendly search functions and fast loading pages, for all your accommodation in KwaZulu Natal and Durban, try www.Durban-Venues.co.za. You will find accommodation, you can book Hotels, bed & breakfasts, guest and country lodges in Durban, the Natal Midlands, Drakensberg, North and South Coasts of KwaZulu Natal and of course the ever-popular Umhlanga Coastline. 

Use the advanced search to search for accommodation of a specific type such as holiday homes, self catering villas or cottages and chalets or search by town name. If you are looking for a Conference or Wedding venue you can find these here too. All establishments show photos, all their contact telephone numbers so you can contact them directly. This is a NON-COMMISION site so you deal directly with the establishments and can get discounts. (But ask for a discount!) Don’t expect any discounts during the June/July school holidays though – accommodation can be hard to find especially along the coast, so start looking now!

Visit the site at:
KwaZulu Natal and Durban Accommodation
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