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This is our last newsletter of the year and we fittingly bring you a festively bumper edition. Starting with the #BestofBiz roundup of the most read Lifestyle stories and contributors of 2016. The year may be on its deathbed, however, it will be going out with its usual bang. There are tonnes of local entertainment and activity options on the cards this festive season. Take a gander below for all you holiday event planning needs.

We also leave you with one more competition for the year: tickets to the Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concert featuring Zonke Dikana are up for grabs. Winners will be announced in the new year.

Happy holiday all. We'll be back in your inbox on 5 January 2017!

Ruth Cooper, Lifestyle Editor & Production Manager (@Biz_Lounge)

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#BestofBiz 2016: Lifestyle
#BestofBiz 2016: Lifestyle
We've compiled our annual #BestofBiz 2016 lists across all our industries featuring our most popular articles, most-read contributors and brand press offices with the most views. Discover the most read content on Bizcommunity's Lifestyle & Entertainment portal over the past year below. read
Amy Ellenbogen and Candace Marshall-Smith
Artsmith - SMITH Studio's Amy Ellenbogen on curating, 2016 and Marsi van de Heuvel

Maroefah Smith

SMITH Studio curator, Amy Ellenbogen, talks about 2016, the allure of Van de Heuvel's work and the state of art in SA. Read

The Vine Bistro at Glenelly Estate.
Gorgeous bistro delights at Glenelly Estate

Leigh Andrews

On a relaxed Saturday in early summer - that's December in the Cape - we were met with warm smiles at the elegantly trendy, recently renovated Glenelly Estate to review their new culinary venture... Read

Roll up! Roll up! For the Trash Cabaret
Roll up! Roll up! For the Trash Cabaret

Nicci Botha

Remember Moulin Rouge? That kitschy, off-the-wall movie starring Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor? That same raucous, gaudy, risqué vibe pretty much sums up Trach Cabaret... Read

Theatre
Savanna Durban Summer Comedy Festival
Savanna Durban Summer Comedy Festival
Durban will see 32 South African comedians perform six shows for the second annual Savanna Durban Summer Comedy Festival from 14-17 December. read
The Baxter's festive season programme
The Baxter's festive season programme
The Baxter Theatre Centre has announced its festive season programme, which concludes with its annual New Year's Eve party. read
The Great Moscow Circus comes to SA
The Great Moscow Circus comes to SA
Starting at Montecasino in Johannesburg on 22 December, the Great Moscow Circus will make its way around the country, visiting Cape Town, Nelspruit, Bloemfontein, Durban and Port Elizabeth. read
Movies
#OnTheBigScreen: Christmas Rogue
#OnTheBigScreen: Christmas Rogue

Daniel Dercksen

There are three new films to watch this week, including Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Office Christmas Party and The Nutcracker Ballet. read
New Scene Xtreme cinema for Cape Town
New Scene Xtreme cinema for Cape Town
Nu Metro will launch its new Scene Xtreme cinema at Canal Walk on Wednesday, 14 December, boasting what is said to be the biggest cinema screen in the Western Cape. read
Music
The Vamps to tour South Africa
The Vamps to tour South Africa
Big Concerts confirmed today that The Vamps will be touring South Africa for the very first time performing in Cape Town on 18th March 2017 at Kirstenbosch Gardens and Johannesburg on 20th March 2017 at the TicketPro Dome. read
Corona SunSets Festival
Corona SunSets Festival
With two weeks to go until the Corona SunSets Festival on 16 December, the organisers have announced the pre-party and after party venues, as well as a fan walk. read
Grand Finale 2016 in Durban
Grand Finale 2016 in Durban
Hip Hop NYE Festival Grand Finale has announced the following additional artists who will perform at the Kings Park Stadium on 31 December: Emtee, A-Reece, Riky Rick and Gigi LaMayne. read
Events
Annual Food Fashion Music Fest in Durban
Annual Food Fashion Music Fest in Durban
The fourth annual Food Fashion Music Festival is eight days away and will feature fashion runway shows, live performances, local food and various other unique activations situated on Durban's beachfront. read
What to expect at the V&A's NYE party
What to expect at the V&A's NYE party
Following last year's successful event, the V&A Waterfront's 2016/17 New Year's Eve celebration will take place from 6.30pm-2.00am on 31 December 2016. read
Colour in the Sun heads to Carnival City
Colour in the Sun heads to Carnival City
On 16 December 2016, Colour in the Sun will take place at Carnival City. Inspired by India's traditional Holi colour festival, the event will feature several local DJs and much colourful, powdered entertainment. read
Food & Wine
Four wine estates to visit this Christmas
Four wine estates to visit this Christmas
Cybercellar.com has put together a list of Cape wine estates opening their doors this Christmas Eve and Day. read
Christmas leftovers
Christmas leftovers

Nina Timm

Christmas lunch in my family is a big event, not necessarily a grand event, but big, very big. Family comes from near and far, as well as dogs, cats and lots of noise! read
10 healthy ways to survive the festive season eating frenzy
10 healthy ways to survive the festive season eating frenzy

Issued by Association for Dietetics in South Africa

A team of registered dietitians from ADSA (Association for Dietetics in South Africa) provide their top tips on how to balance holiday fun with staying healthy... read
Travel
Don't leave your pets in the lurch
Don't leave your pets in the lurch

Issued by Private Property

While you're on holiday having a merry old time this festive season, make sure your pets are safe and happy while you're gone... read
Were the travel predictions for 2016 correct?
Were the travel predictions for 2016 correct?

Mareike Pietzsch

We looked at the predicted travel trends for 2016, and investigated if they did indeed come true by chatting to tour consultants and industry influencers. read
How to create memorable travel experiences you'll never forget
How to create memorable travel experiences you'll never forget

Issued by Naija Writers' Coach

It's a day job for pilots and flight attendants, pleasure for tourists, and an obligation for businessmen and entrepreneurs. However, travelling is meant to be enjoyed and not endured... read
Wellness
Integrative approach to cancer care
Integrative approach to cancer care
A new integrative cancer centre, Hummingbird, offers a fully integrated holistic way of tackling cancer based upon global research. read
Keeping fit during the holidays
Keeping fit during the holidays

Issued by Bonitas

The holidays are almost here. It is officially summer, and although we have that holiday feeling, it doesn't mean we should throw caution to the wind and forget about healthy habits... read
Sport
V&A Waterfront to host prestige yachting events
V&A Waterfront to host prestige yachting events

Issued by Tenfour

The V&A Waterfront has joined hands with the Maserati Cape Town Race Week and the Cape2Rio as co-host of the events... read
Tickets on sale for Zando Cape Town 10s
Tickets on sale for Zando Cape Town 10s
Tickets are now available for the Zando Cape Town 10s taking place at Hamilton Rugby Club in Green Point on 3 and 4 February 2017. The sport and lifestyle festival, returning for its ninth year, aims to attract up to 20,000 people. read
Business
Eskom must change its business model to stay competitive
Eskom must change its business model to stay competitive

Bruse Raw

Although it appears that its clinging onto its dominance of the energy market, grid liberalisation presents opportunities for all players, particularly Eskom... read
Multimedia
Die Heuwels Fantasties - LED Liefde
Die Heuwels Fantasties - LED Liefde
Die Heuwels Fantasties have released an animated lyric misic video for brand new single, LED Liefde. The music video was made by Ruan Vermeulen from [[bewilder.tv]]. - View/Rate
Michael Lowman ft. Karlien Van Jaarsveld - MixTape
Michael Lowman ft. Karlien Van Jaarsveld - MixTape
Michael Lowman's ft. Karlien Van Jaarsveld have released their music video for Mixtape. The video was shot in November in one take by Daisy May on an iPhone 7. - View/Rate
TiMO ODV - Dancing Again
TiMO ODV - Dancing Again
TIMO ODV has released the music video for his latest single, Dancing Again, taken from his debut EP, 'Origins'. - View/Rate
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