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The long weekend fest

Hooray for yet another long weekend and another action packed few days. This four-day weekend sees Splashy Fen, the Parklife Festival and the Lush Festival all taking place.

While in top story news, the winners of the 2016 Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards are announced and international star Seal is set to tour SA in June. I review the Asian-fusion restaurant Haiku and Lauren Hartzenberg interviews Michael James post rAge 2016.

We have a whole bunch of new competitions this week. Tickets to the Swing It Family Picnic, Park Acoustics, the SA Eco Film Festival and the last Kirstenbosch Summer concert of the season featuring December Streets and The Vanilla are up for grabs!

Happy Easter!

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

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Weekly top stories
Fleur du Cap winners announced
The winners of the 51st annual Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards were announced at a ceremony at the Baxter Theatre in Cape Town on Sunday evening. read


[rAge2016] Michael James on the SA gaming space

Lauren Hartzenberg

Throngs of gaming, gadget and tech enthusiasts descended on GrandWest Casino this past weekend for the very first first Cape Town leg of the much-loved rAge 2016... Read

Seal tour of SA announced

British singer/songwriter Seal is to play at the Ticketpro Dome, Joburg, on Sunday 12, June; the ICC Durban Arena on Tuesday, 14 June; and the Grand Arena, GrandWest, Cape Town, on Thursday, 16 June, 2016. Read

Tap(as) into the Haiku taste

Ruth Cooper

I have a love/hate relationship with tapas. When done right they offer so many different bites of deliciousness and are perfect for sharing with those you love... Read

Theatre
Local comedy fest for Durban at Easter
Those appearing at the comedy fest, Curry Balls, include Jason Goliath, Nicholas Goliath, Neville Pillay and Masood Boomgaard, who will take the stage at 8pm on the 25th, 26th and 27th, and at 3pm on 28, March, 2016. read
Lifestyle
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Music
OppiKoppi announces dates and theme
OppiKoppi has announced the 2016 theme as "For the lovely young taken to THE UNSEA" and the festival will be held at the OppiKoppi Farm in Northam Limpopo from the 5 to 7 August. read
Main stage line-up confirmed for Splashy Fen
An exciting line-up has been confirmed for Splashy Fen 2016, with over 100 acts performing. read
Parklife Festival back in Cape Town
The Parklife Festival will return to Cape Town on Monday, 28 March, 2016, and will be headlined by Xavier Rudd and Civil Twilight at Green Point Cricket Oval. read
The Lush Festival launches in the Free State
The Lush Festival, a new music and lifestyle festival, will be held in Clarens, Free State, over the Easter weekend from 24 to 27 March, 2016. read
Events
What's on at Easter in Cape Town?
As Easter nears it's time to ask what there is to do in Cape Town over the holiday. Luckily, there is a host of great events coming up in Cape Town that are designed for the whole family. read
Community Chest Carnival returns
The Community Chest Carnival is back at Maynardville Park, Wynberg, Cape Town, from 30 March to 2 April, 2016. All the old favourites have been revived for those who were there for the good old days, but it's also in with the new: gourmet food trucks, wine tasting, craft beers, and phenomenal rides. read
Travel
Five different holiday experiences for Easter
With so many amazing adventures yet to be discovered, why not forge your own trail through some of South Africa's lesser known destinations? read
The Swiss Adventure Part 2 - Curling and Klosters

Ruth Cooper

Day two in Switzerland dawned clear and sunny with not a cloud in the sky or a whisper of wind; however, it was still cold enough to make you catch your breath when first stepping out of any form of heating. read
Sport
Action-packed line-up at Hill Fest 2016
An action packed line-up of sports and entertainment is planned for the inaugural Hill Fest, an outdoor celebration focussing on community, family and fun, taking place at The Durban Shongweni Club from 25 to 27 March, 2016. read
Business
Improve productivity this holiday season
For business owners, the annual Easter-period and its string of back-to-back public holidays can present sleepless nights due to associated business interruption and the significant impact this time off can have on turnover... read
What keeps CEOs awake at night?

Leigh Andrews

Imagine walking into a bank and being greeted by a robot that uses facial recognition to identify you and your standing in the bank, and possibly predict the service you've come in for - it's not science fiction, this is already a reality in Japan... read
Multimedia
Desmond & the Tutus - Lazy Bones
Desmond & the Tutus - Lazy Bones
Desmond & the Tutus release official music video for Lazy Bones. Directed by Cool Your Jets. - View/Rate
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New events to diarise
Mapping between the maps
Absa Gallery - 24 Mar 2016 to 30 Mar 2016, Oudtshoorn


Fashion Exhibition Party
Linger Designs - 26 Mar 2016 to 27 Mar 2016, Walkerville


Music with Friends
27 Mar 2016, Johannesburg


The Legacy of Friendship Dialogue
B Style Media - 27 Mar 2016, Alexandra


Easter at the Kirstenbosch Market
HIPPO Communications - 27 Mar 2016, Cape Town


Siphokazi Jonas for Artscape show
triple M Entertainment - 31 Mar 2016, Cape Town


The Power of Poison - The Exhibition
Expo RSA - 1 Apr 2016 to 12 Jun 2016, Cape Town


IKasi Experience
IKapa Live - 3 Apr 2016, Johannesburg


The Big Issue Breakfast with Christine Colvin WWF-SA
Hippo Communications - 6 Apr 2016, Cape Town


Pinot Noir festival
Vineyard Hotel - 9 Apr 2016 to 10 Apr 2016, Cape Town


Upcoming events
An Easter beer hunt for adults
SAB World of Beer - 25 Mar 2016 to 28 Mar 2016, Johannesburg


March madness at Lakeside Lodge & Spa
25 Mar 2016 to 27 Mar 2016, Sedgefield


SA-Born DJ Nora en Pure Live at Shimmy
ShimmyBeach Club - 26 Mar 2016 to 27 Mar 2016, Cape Town


In the Valley Fest Hermanus
26 Mar 2016, Hermanus


Easter Brunch at Trees Café
Townhouse hotel - 27 Mar 2016, Cape Town


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