Enjoy an extravagant High Tea or simply sip on a cuppa in the Lounge at the Table Bay Hotel at the Waterfront in Cape Town every Wednesday this January. I’ll be entertaining guests with an eclectic mix of melodies on harp, ranging from Mozart to Miley Cyrus.
See every Wednesday between 2:30 and 5:15pm.
Book for high tea at: http://www.suninternational.com/table-bay/events/pages/detail.aspx?itemid=1531
OR just drop for tea!
A beautiful evening in the Winelands for a corporate do. Haute Cabriere never ceases to amaze with its charming cellar and gorgeous views, all just a few clicks outside of Cape Town. Oh, and of course… the wine!
Thank you to Eddy Bakker for taking the wonderful shots of me in action. Contact him at images@telkomsa.net or www.imagesunlimitedcreations.co.za.
The annual bridal fair held at Spier truly has a great variety of bridal offerings, all set in a wonderfully upmarket conference location. This year’s event was spectacular, with vendors pulling out all the stops to impress clients and wowing them with exclusive discounts. Definitely come along next year if your date is set after the bridal show!
I’ll be performing at the Adonis Musati Project’s (AMP’s) evening of cheese, wine and chat. AMP is a Cape Town based refugee aid organisation which does phenomenal work. It is a privilege to be able to support such a worthy cause. Visit their site at: http://www.adonismusatiproject.org/
My harp and I have a gorgeous stand at the Winelands Bridal Fair held at Spier, just outside Cape Town, on 2-3 August. Tickets are R80 (kids under 12 get in for free) and there are multiple fashion shows daily as well as awesome prizes to be won.
Check it out at: http://donatoevents.co.za/winelands-bridal-expo/, or like their facebook page for more info.
See you there!
Wow! What an amazing experience! I met so many invaluable friends and contacts and will definitely be back next year. I strong advise any brides to get themselves to the CTICC for the 2015 SA Wedding Show. There are tons of interesting vendors catering to the grandest and most modest budgets. I look forward to seeing you there year!
John Parry was an 18th century harpist who was not only an accomplished performer, but was also blind from birth. Born in 1710 in Wales, Parry found patrons who provided him with a triple harp. A triple harp has not only one row of strings but three, making for some incredibly complicated and intricate finger work. Parry divided his time between performing at his patron’s homes in Wales and London. He dazzled London’s cultural elite and his name has gone down eternally in music history.
A remarkable artist, Parry overcame a challenge so profound while pursuing a musical career in spite of his burden. As far away as my modern, 21st century Cape Town life may seem, the lesson to be taken from our 18th century Welsh bard is always clear to me: No matter what my circumstance, I can rise above. I don’t have to see my goal in order to achieve it, I only have to dream it.
It was a real luxury for me to perform harp today at an open function for Oasis Retirement Resort in Century City, just outside Cape Town. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and one can clearly see the resort’s commitment to excellence. Find out more about them at www.oasiscenturycity.co.za
While we don’t have a dedicated ‘Swing’ harpist here in Cape Town, take a ride back to the 1940s and meet Olivette Miller. She was a gorgeous and celebrated American harpist, performing swing on the harp in famed clubs with well-known artists. She was also married (approximately) six times!
Read more about Olivette Miller at http://vintageblackglamour.tumblr.com/post/66235450450/olivette-miller-celebrated-swing-harpist-circa
It was a beautiful setting today in the Old Village at Constantia Village for Mother’s Day lunch. I performed in the courtyard surrounding Cattle Baron, the Taj, Mugg ‘n Bean and Primi Piatti. Thank goodness Cape Town weather was favourable to an open-air harp performance!