SAB WORLD

"Take a tour of the South African Breweries World of Beer, and you’ll quickly discover why it was twice named the number one tourist attraction in South Africa."

If you happen to be in Newtown or plan to visit Newtown do visit The World of beer and explore the culture of beer and take their award winning tour they have to offer and NO  I am not inviting you to a shebben or drinking spree I want to you to acknolwdge the importance of beer and its culture and get to know SAB brands.

This fun and interactive journey explores the rich history of Africa’s beer culture, transporting you from the beginnings of Castle Lager and the story of Charles Glass, into the tombs of Egypt and mining townships of Johannesburg’s early days.   
The World of Beer born 1995, was an iconic year in South Africa’s history. It was the year we came together as a nation to lift the Rugby World Cup trophy, and the year SAB celebrated a century of brewing mastery. To commemorate this milestone, the company opened what was then known as the Centenary Centre, a museum showcasing the history of South African beer. It was one of the first major investments made in the Newtown Cultural Precinct, which ultimately paved the way for future developments in the area.
Former President Nelson Mandela officially opened the centre and delivered a memorable speech on the day, effectively summing up the importance behind what is now called the SAB World of Beer.

“This centre will also helps to remind us of a history we neglect at our peril. Inevitably, a product as integral to the culture and economy of a society as is yours, traces in its won history, the history of its society.
“People will also be reminded that, for all their hole-in-the-wall status, shebeens played an influential role in our cultural development, particularly in music and writing. This is where many of our top artists honed their talents.
“But in addition to its instructive lessons, the centre has without doubt helped promote tourism in the area and in Johannesburg as a whole. It is a valuable addition to the economic assets of the Gauteng Province.”

The tour has been developed and perfected to give visitors a seamless glimpse into the history and culture of beer. After taking the journey, you are invited to relax in the Tap Room, enjoy two complementary ice-cold local beers and take in the panoramic views of the pristine Newtown district. Delicious pub lunches are also available, and the gift shop offers a wide variety of branded merchandise, beer gear and sports accessories.
The World of Beer is also a unique venue for conferences or functions, boasting a number of first-rate facilities available to cater for all needs. All rooms are accessible, well equipped and available at very competitive rates.

INTERNATIONAL ARTS ALIVE FESTIVAL



ABOVE: South African Artist who took part in
The International
Arts Alive Festival. Thandiswa Mazwai.

                                                                              

ABOVE: South African Artist who took part in
The International
Arts Alive Festival. Lira

The City always seems to be buzzing with entertainment and one of the best months to attend these events is the month of September. An introduction to spring and what most of us put up on our social networks as status updates: " spring has sprung"


Well...welcome September!

Johannesburg once again hosted South Africa's premier celebration of the arts when the annual Arts Alive Festival hit the streets and theatres of the City in September for the 20th year in a row.
For ten days in September, Johannesburg was transformed into a giant stage where our artists, actors, directors and musicians displayed their formidable gifts to appreciative audiences.

"Arts Alive confirmed Johannesburg's position as South Africa's cultural capital and a city that can host world-class events that are accessible to all communities," this being said by MMC Vondo.

The Festival demonstrates the City's commitment to create an enabling environment for the citizens of Johannesburg for the conservation and celebration of artistic expression and heritage.

The Growth and Development Strategy 2040 adopted by Johannesburg provides for the creation of opportunities for the upliftment and advancement of communities through sports and recreation as well as library and information services.
Arts Alive signals the start of the spring season for a City that had a jam-packed programme of cultural, sporting and community festivals.
This year, the festival consisted of a number of inter-related events to cater to the tastes of a wide range of audiences:

Jazz on the Lake brought the smooth sounds of some of the country's top performers, including multiple-award winners, Thandiswa Mazwai and Lira, to Zoo Lake on the first sunday of September which was on the 2nd.
The outdoor concert was followed by a jam-packed music festival on the Newtown Cultural Precinct's Mary Fitzgerald Square which took place this past weekend on 7 and 8 September 2012. The area was buzzing with various South African Artists and audiences who enjoy having a good time and listening to these artists. It was a funfilled, Organized event. Organizers and teams who worked together in putting on a great show acheived their objectives. Artists too made the event a huge success.

JoyofJazz

Newtown is known to be host of one of the best and biggest events in and around johannesburg and the jazz festival is one of the biggest and most anticipated events on Newtown's Events calendar.Now in its 13^th year, the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz festival grooved onto the Mary Fitzgerald Square in Newtown two weeks ago from Thursday 23^rduntil Saturday the 25^th of August.

Whether you’re a serious jazz junkie, or love great live entertainment, and oodles of urban vibe, the jazz festival in Newtown was definately the place to be at.
Without question, Joy of Jazz is Jozi’s largest and best jazz event of the year. Artists every year down to this precinct  and the festival has never lost its commitment to showcasing African artists, or its ‘living room feel’.  By which, the sense of intimacy and spontaneity of the artists’ performances, and impromptu unplugged sessions that materialise at secondary venues like 

The Dinaledi Stage and the Mbira Stage was erected on Mary Fitzgerald Square, creating two purpose-built venues that showcased this year’s line-up. Other venues included Bassline, Conga and The Market Theatre all played host.
Free venues included Sophiatown, Shikista and Nikki’s Oasis.


Oozing jazz melodies, the Joy of Jazz festival was the place to mellow out at the end of August. All-night restaurants, bars, and clubs were an added bonus in this chilled-out, cosmopolitan corner of Newtown Johannesburg. Nine venues in the city’s Newtown precinct hosted an extravaganza of over 40 international and local artists.The artist were:

Thandiswa Mazwai and Swazi Dlamini national artist and international artists were:

SAX Summit (Shannon Mowday, Rosemary Quaye, Tineke Postma, Grace Kelly,Nthabiseng Mokoena
Eddie Palmieri       

Manu Katche
Marcus Wyatt
Duke Ellington Orchestra
Wycliffe Gordon
Tribute to Miles Davis
Kurt Elling
Earl Klugh

IF YOU MISSED OUT ON THIS YEAR'S JAZZ FESTIVAL,NOT TO WORRY YOU CAN JOIN IN THE FUN NEXT YEAR!