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Happy Thursday y'all! Top stories this week include the announcement of the 2015 SAMA nominees, a review of the recently opened La Belle Bakery & Bistro in Camps Bay and the impeccable Kyoto Garden Sushi in Kloof Street. Daniel Derksen reviews the coming-of-age play Beautiful Thing, and Modest Mouse are confirmed to perform at the Cape Town and Joburg Parklife festivals.

We also bring you an exciting bunch of new competitions: two tickets to Paolo Nutini at Kirstenbosch, Sowing the Seeds in Joburg and next Sunday's Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concert featuring Beatenberg and Gangs of Ballet are all up for grabs!

Ruth Cooper, Lifestyle Co-editor & Production Manager (@Biz_Lounge)

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Weekly top stories


Nominees announced for the 2015 SAMAs
The nominees for the 21st annual South African Music Awards have been announced live from The Rand Club in Johannesburg this Thursday morning. read more>>

The loveliness that is La Belle

Angie White

La Belle Bakery & Bistro is upmarket flavour and sophistication meets unpretentious comfort. It's a place where beauty is abundant and relaxation is paramount, offering exceptional service incomparable to anywhere else I've ever been.

Read more >>



Find your foodie zen at Kyoto Garden Sushi

Ruth Cooper

Nestled in-between Kloof Street's bustling trendy pubs and restaurants, one finds a refreshing Asian oasis in the form of the 2014 Eat Out Award-winning Kyoto Garden Sushi.

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Modest Mouse to join international line-up for Parklife

Modest Mouse have been announced as the latest international headline act to join the line-up for the Parklife Gourmet Food and Music Festival, to be held in Joburg on Sunday 3 May and in Cape Town on Saturday 2 of May.

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Theatre
Sexual awakening is a Beautiful Thing

Daniel Dercksen

The delightful coming-of-age play Beautiful Thing is on exclusively at the Milnerton Playhouse from 13 March and should not be missed under any circumstances. read more>>
Movies
Love conquers all in Strange Magic

Daniel Dercksen

The totally zany and super spectacular animated musical Strange Magic is an enchanting creation from George Lucas and Lucasfilm, featuring a princess who has sworn off love, a vulnerable villain, a slightly nutty Sugar Plum Fairy, a tenacious and big-hearted elf, a mischievous imp, and a knight who is no Prince Charming. read more>>
Fear The Woman in Black

Daniel Dercksen

If you are looking for a good old-fashioned scare, the supernatural horror film The Woman in Black 2: Angels of Death offers plenty of chills. read more>>
Live opera on the big screen

Daniel Dercksen

Opera lovers can indulge in the Met Opera's production of Offenbach's sumptuous Les Contes d'Hoffmann at Cinema Nouveau from 7 March. read more>>
Art
The Arch flies again

Issued by Strauss & Co

Ed Young's Arch is flying high in the foyer of the Vineyard Hotel. It will feature amongst some of the very best in South African and international art when it comes up for sale at an estimated R450,000 - R550,000 at Strauss & Co's next auction... read more>>
Art with global appeal at Strauss auction

Issued by Strauss & Co

Amongst some of the very best in South African and international art on offer at Strauss & Co's upcoming auction scheduled for 16 March in Cape Town, are key contemporary works by globally recognised artists... read more>>
Pierneef painting that launched cultural movement headlines Strauss auction

Issued by Strauss & Co

Jacob Hendrik Pierneef's painting of The Maluti Mountains (R1,200,000 - R1,600,000) at Strauss & Co's upcoming auction on 16 March in Cape Town tells a fascinating South African story... read more>>
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Future Bride 2015 launch

Issued by Ananzi.co.za

The 29th edition of Future Bride is distributed free at various selected bridal exhibitions such as The NWJ Bridal Fair, The Indaba held in Durban and The Wedding Expo at the Coca Cola Dome in Johannesburg... read more>>
Food & Wine
The Celebration of Bubbles Festival returns to Joburg
The SizweNtsalubaGobodo Celebration of Bubbles Festival will return on 14 and 15 March, 2015, at the Inanda Country Club, Joburg. read more>>
Motoring
The C1 has got the looks

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

The new C1 Citroen is the prettiest of the three virtually identical motoring triplets who share the same engine, mechanical set-up, body parts and chassis but have individual exterior looks and living quarters... read more>>
International
Apple Watch may move the needle on wearable tech
SAN FRANCISCO, US: Apple launched its first new product category since 2010, with its smartwatch... read more>>
More International
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New events to diarise
Ubuntu Festival
HIPPO Communications - 21 Mar 2015, Cape Town

Women's Walk
Pick n Pay - 21 Mar 2015, Cape Town

Carlo Mombelli and The Stories Ensemble - Stories
Pro Helvetia - 28 Mar 2015 to 4 Apr 2015, Johannesburg

Weekend Warrior 4X4 Night Drive
Torre Automotive - 28 Mar 2015, Pretoria

Relationship and family coaching
The Naked Truth - 11 Apr 2015 to 12 Apr 2015, Johannesburg

Ladies Networking Dinner
The Face of Jozi - 25 Apr 2015, Johannsburg

Startup Picnic Johannesburg
Startup Picnic - 25 Apr 2015, Johannesburg

Bridal Fair at Radisson Blu Hotel
SA Bridal Fairs - 10 May 2015, Cape Town

Bridal Fair at Indaba Hotel
SA Bridal Fairs - 24 May 2015, Johannesburg

Upcoming events
Elton Gosslett
Slow Life - 13 Mar 2015, Muizenberg

Joint Nation Records presents Reunion
Joint Nation Records - 14 Mar 2015 to 15 Mar 2015, Johannesburg

Cape Town Carnival
Cape Town Carnival - 14 Mar 2015, Cape Town

Global Success and You women's talk
Limitless Social Club - 14 Mar 2015, Rosebank, Johannesburg

Jazz in the Park
WCRC - 15 Mar 2015, Cape Town

Sounds of Celebration
Education Africa - 16 Mar 2015 to 17 Mar 2015, Johannesburg

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