Mix it up African styleeeeee

"I'm ampt!! Last year was toyi toyi video and sangoma dance....will def do something to celebrate our african cultural heritage, mixing languages up, hopefully, part play, part dance, part song, part teaching. Radness. Thank you" - Craigie

calling all playful visionaries 

you dont have to be a professional artist, you dont have to present your cv or show 'n tell what you do in normal day to day life.. you dont have to get on stage if you dont feel like it.. 

playing is where things are at 

just look at things with some new eyes - turn your vision upside down

collaborate, explore 

but whatever you do come to Show 'n Tell !!! 

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making a special shout out to out of Cape Town show 'n tellers 

new faces = 

new energy

Durbanites

Johannesburgers

De Aarians

Blikkiesrivieromdraaiers 

all welcome

Show 'n Tell is made up by those who come 

Anything is possible in Matjiesfontein

Photo by George Logan

What will you do with the magic of matjies....?

We got Bucks!

Ja, nee Show 'n Tell just wouldn't be the same without the Buckfever Underground.

This is a beautiful photograph by Chris Marais ( found on the internet) of the Lord Miner Hotel.
This is the only available accommodation for Show 'n Tell  in Matjiesfontein
follow the How to Book label for the full scope..

air guitar 2009 Show 'n Tell

From the archives:

Lauren Fowlers shots of last years air guitar competition 

what will you show  or tell or express this year?

Very exciting news !!
This year we will have a real Cinema House at Show 'n Tell!! 

For our contribution Jeremy and myself will be running a double feature in the Pink Chapel

a shot piece followed by a main feature.. 

The entire Matjiesfontein Village will be invited

watch this space for details to follow!
let me know if you have something you would like to screen

No matter what it takes get yourself to Matjiesfontein for the 5th Show 'n Tell this year 23-26 September. 


* By Rail: Shosholoza Meyl 086 000 8888 , "Transkaroo bring haar huistoe " Ringtone
* By Bike: Harley Davidson Hire
* Get a lift: Contact Us if you need lift or have a free seat
* By car
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Directions:
The village is situated 250 kms from Cape Town and 1 200 kms from Johannesburg on the N1 national highway.


From Cape Town, take the N1 through Paarl, the Huguenot Tunnel, Worcester, Touws River and on towards Laingsberg. Approximately 2 hrs 30 minutes. 

www.matjiesfontein.com

Fundraising idea #57: Pimp your Ouma!

September is closer than you think and the recession ain't over - no matter what the politicians or the media say - so get creative when it comes to raising funds for your inter(PRO)active Show 'n Tell experience!

Work in progress

"My friend Libby and and I would like to contribute a shared-writing-drawing-book collaboration. We envision a large book in which people can write, draw etc. stick words, pictures,findings and tell a story while doing so. Each page will lead on from the previous though is not restricted in form. We'll supply magazines, pencils, crayons, stencils, glue and simply see what happens. The Heritage theme will be an interesting thread to incorporate into the story as well. This is still a work in progress!" - Michelle

Blast off!

Hold on to your seats! The countdown has begun. There are only 2 months, 22 days, 19 hours and 37 seconds till blast off.

In between blowing our vuvuzelas, the Matjies Massive has rolled up it's sleeves and got stuck into putting together a kick-ass program from YOUR fantastic contributions and ideas that are coming in. Don't stop, asseblief. And if you haven't yet dropped us a mail, use half-time between all that laduuuuma action to make contact. This year is a looooong weekend and it really helps us if we know what you're cooking up for the 5th, yes folks, the 5th Matjiesfontein Show 'n Tell.

P.S. Heritage is where it's at and what it's all about, maatjies.

P.P.S. If you've forgotten the how-and-what-to-do, let your mouse follow the trail to here

Spring Safari

"For my matjies contribution 2010, I will be taking a group into the veld and mountains surrounding matjies to explore the beautiful spring flowers of the area. Contact has been made with the local herbalist/healer/plantsman - Andries Stouter - who will be accompanying the walkers to dispense his local knowledge of the plants and their uses. So bring your hiking shoes, we're heading out of town... " - Greg Nicolson