Show ‘n Tell 2007Welcome! Throughout the weekend you can leisurely enjoy:
ART: Landscape Art (inspired by Strjidom van der Merwe), around town.
By: Marthina, Michael, Raffa and Mark
Look out for the Wishing tree in Matjiesfontein.
Hang something on the tree and make a wish.
By: Jessica and Julia
“ Golden Girls “Mixed photographic exhibition (in the Royal lounge room 1)
By: Anita van Zyl
Stick your face in a cut out cardboard carnival figure and take a picture.
By: Craig, Ash, Simon and Erin
Roving portrait studio
By: Greg and Julia
SPORT AND ACTION:Make a racket with your racquet, a pink gin and bring your finest tennis kit.
Tennis tournament (Saturday and Sunday 16h00)
By: Erin, Simon and James
Watch out for the “Breaking News Team” all over Matjiesfontein on the weekend.
By: Jade’s BNT team
MUSIC AND CULTURE:Besides scheduled gigs, anyone brave enough is welcome to jam with The Buckfever Underground, so bring your own instruments (cowbells welcome).
Listen out for:
Corne and friends, the aucustic carnival blues band, singing tales of ghosts and lost lovers.
Adele on the antique pianos in town.
Ella Buckley to sing and play piano on the antique pianola in the Laird Arms bar.
And if we are fortunate, the Lord Milner Hotel staff will treat us to a acapella performance.
OTHERWISE ENJOY THESE SCHEDULED EVENTS
SATURDAY 22 September 2007Arrive and check in at Reception: Old Standard Bank Museum,
Main Road, Matjiesfontein.
Setting up of various contributions in town.
Note: Help with setting up the open-air screen in the garden would be appreciated.
13h00- 14h00: Lunch
Pub lunch is served at Lairds Arms Bar open from 10am- late
Light lunches served at the Coffee Shop open from 09h00-17h00
15h00- 15h30:
Historical town tour of Matjiesfontein village presented by the town mayor His Excellency Jonny Theunisen.
(Meet at the Laird Arm’s Bar)
16:30:
Nadine Botha poetry reading in the London red double dekker bus.
18h00:
Local Matjiesfontein penny-whistle band Oom Kosies Orkes (Royal Lounge courtyard).
19h00- 21h00:
A’la Carte dinner at the Lord Milner Hotel (please dress smart/ casual as it’s hotel regulations)
20h20:
“How did I begin: sex education for a 5 year old “ LP. 5 minutes.
In the little lounge off the foyer, Main building Lord Milner Hotel.
By: Marco and Marine
20h30- onwards:
Outdoor Short-films festival, screening at the Lord Milner Hotel garden next to the pool. (dress warmly and bring blankets).
To be shown:
- Incubus by Guto Bussab (3min)
- Meshes of the Afternoon by Maya Deren and Alexander Hammid (15 min)
- Tropfest 2006 (A selection from the world's largest short-film festival, held annually in Australia)
• Carmicheal & Shane by Alex Weinress Rob Carlton (7 min)
• Story of the Bubbleboy by Sean Ascroft (6min)
• A Room with Askew by Gregory Godhard (6min)
• How many Doctors does it take to change a Lightbulb? By Marie Patane (7min)
• Snakepit by János Zúzmara (7min)
• Carnivore Reflux by Eddie White James Calvert (7min)
- Downtown Hunter by Greg Lomas and Colwyn Thomas (25 min)
22h00:
The Buckfever Underground Great Karoo launch of their new album, “SAVES” upstairs at the Laird Arm’s Bar.
23h00:
Dj’s jamming into the early hours...hoorah!!
SUNDAY 23 September 2007:07h30- 10h00:
Breakfast buffet is served at the Lord Milner Hotel dining room.
Breakfast is also available at the Coffee Shop 09h00 onwards.
10h30:
Photographic slideshow in the Coffee Shop (Main Road Matjiesfontein)
12h00- onwards:
Indoor film screenings at Royal lounge (bring ‘n screen your own films. Projector and screen avaliable)
12h00:
1 x Wii demonstration and challenges: Motion response gaming system. On the ‘Bring ‘n Screen’, Royal Lounge.
Anyone can play
The system will be launched at the end of the month in South Africa, so in the small town of Matjiesfontein, there will be this public preview
13h00- 14h00: Lunch
Pub lunch is served at Lairds Arms Bar open from 10am- late
Light lunches served at the Coffee Shop open from 09h00-17h00
15h00:
Screening of the 2006 Matjiesfontein Show ‘n Tell by Graham Abott. On the ‘Bring ‘n screen’, Royal Lounge
15H45:
Screening of 'New Age Travelers in Motion' by Rebecca and Lara. Royal Lounge ‘Bring ‘n screen”
16h00:
Screening of “The Spirit of a Dessert Fountain”, a documentary on the ghosts of Matjiesfontein. On the ‘Bring ‘n screen’, Royal Lounge
16h30:
“The conductor “ a short video piece of a famous South African artist as a music conductor by Conor Ralphs
On the ‘Bring ‘n screen’, Royal Lounge
19h00- 21h00:
Tonight dress in your vintage fashions for the A’la carte dinner at the Lord Milner Hotel (please dress smart/ casual as it’s hotel regulations)
20h30- 21:30:
Visit Greg and Julia’s self-portrait photo studio to document yourself in your vintage garb. (Location to be revealed)
20h30:
Hotel Chapel: Werewolves - a French social game of accusations and death. Instructions are about 5 minutes long, and provided by a 100% French native. Played in groups of about 10.
21h45:
Abby on the keyboard – “Quirky and simple music” surprise
21h30- 22h30:
Cabins in the forest play upstairs at the Laird Arm’s Bar
15h00:
Dj’s jamming into the early hours...hoorah!!
MONDAY 24 September 2007:08H00:
Free Yoga Class. Bring our own mat ( but there will be some available).
By Abbey.
Lord Milner Hotel Gardens
07h30- 10h00:
Breakfast buffet is served at the Lord Milner Hotel dining room.
Breakfast is also available at the Coffee Shop 09h00 onwards.
Wrap up:
Bring ‘n screen to be wrapped up after breakfast– any help would be welcomed. Royal Lounge
Rest of the day:
Relax and enjoy the heritage town on heritage day.
Details of the TROPFEST Shortfilms that will be shown on the outdoor screen Saturday night:
