Feast of word and music
2007-05-10
A FEAST of music and the written word will be on the menu in Franschhoek this weekend.
The Franschhoek Literary Festival is hosting recently published and upcoming South African writers who will interact with international authors at informal talks, readings and discussions in intimate venues in the village centre.
Coinciding with the Literary festival will be the 3rd Franschhoek Autumn Classical Music Festival, with an innovative selection of music performances.
Festival-goers will be able to stroll through the streets, browse bookshops, attend book signings, enjoy poetry and music, and take part in the feast of participating restaurants and coffee shops.
Highlights of the Literary Festival will be readings and discussions by top SA authors.
This year’s music festival features a group of dedicated classical artists.
Recitals will be performed at venues such as La Motte, Le Fromagerie at La Grange and the historic NGK Franschhoek.
For further info, visit www.musicrevival.co.za or contact Nicky Stubbs at 021-671-6540 or 082-574-6229.
PAARLITE Rustum Kozain is one of the authors taking part at the Franschhoek Literary Festival this weekend.
Three of Cape Town's most respected creative writing tutors, Rustum Kozain, Mary Watson and Finuala Dowling, discuss what it takes to make it as an author at 11:00. This discussion - led by Gus Ferguson - will take place in the Hospice Hall.
Kozain will also participate in Home Town Cape Town (Saturday 14:00, Hospice Hall).
Here he will talk together with Andrew Brown and Margie Orford about living and writing in the Mother City.
Kozain will also read from his collection, This Carting Life, on Sunday (12:00) in the Screening Room.
During Part Chameleon, Part Humming-bird, Part Warrior Ant (tomorrow 14:00, Hospice Hall) British publisher Liz Calder publisher and others share their thoughts on publishing, authors and trends in the industry.
Do not miss Mhlongo on Sunday (12:00) in the Council Chamber where he and Lebogang Mashile, with international authors Siri Hustvedt and Justin Cartwright, will discuss their different ways of putting pen to paper.
Tickets are R60 per event and bookings can be made at Franschhoek Wine Valley Tourism 021-876-3603.
Tickets are also at the door, provided there are seats available.
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