Experience a summer opera concert at the idyllic Quoin Rock Wine Estate, bid on exclusive art and wine as the Strauss & Co NORTH/SOUTH Live Virtual Auction takes centre stage, entertain the kids at Spier’s Elemental Play Garden, and venture off on a sunset stroll at Muratie.
Under the hammer
The highly anticipated and not-to-be-missed Strauss & Co NORTH/SOUTH Live Virtual Auction will take place from 8-11 November 2020 boasting 883 lots, eight sessions and three catalogues. Spanning over four days, both art and wine aficionados will have the opportunity to bid on a plethora of coveted liquids and art pieces. With modern and contemporary art, decorative arts, jewellery and some of the world’s best wines from a private single owner collection, the NORTH/SOUTH sale format is indeed a new normal in the world of wine and art auctions. In 2013, Strauss & Co became the first art auction house in South Africa to hold online art auctions featuring works of art by well-known artists that are targeted at entry-level buyers.
Visit the Strauss & Co website to browse and bid.
Learn and play for the whole family
Spier has recently launched its brand-new Elemental Play Garden – a safe and beautiful outside space where families can explore, dream and play. This summer, the Elemental Play Garden will host workshops for youngsters on Saturday mornings: learn how to ensure the perfect fire, create your very own kite to take home, and build an insect house and bird feeder. Each workshop cost R100, starts at 09:30 and will last about an hour. Bookings can be made via Dineplan or visit Spier’s website for more information. COVID-19 precautions will be in place and a maximum of 12 children will be permitted per workshop.
When: Until 12 December 2020
Celebrate summer with wine and opera
This summer, Quoin Rock Wine Estate presents Cape Town Opera Summer Concert, an hour-long programme of African and Russian music in the operatic genre with piano accompaniment by musical director and pianist extraordinaire José Dias. Preceded by a service of Quoin Rock MCC and canapés from Quoin Rock Gåte Restaurant, the event promises a celebration and artistic expression of Quoin Rock wines’ ethos: to offer a myriad of well-balanced, complex flavours that generate even more harmonies over time. According to COVID-19 Alert Level 1 protocols, seating is limited to 100 guests.
Bookings: Tickets sell at R300 per person (includes canapés and Quoin Rock wines). Book online, contact +27 (0)21 888 4750 or send an email to gate@quoinrock.co.za for more information.
When: 12 December 2020
Where: Quoin Rock Wine Estate
Explore the Karoo on foot
Western Cape wildlife destination Sanbona Wildlife Reserve has recently introduced its Explorer Camp, a seasonal camp offering adventurous guests an authentic walking experience to explore the Klein Karoo while sleeping in luxury tents and enjoying evenings around a campfire. The idyllic camp is located along a beautifully shaded riverbed and with the help of qualified guides, birding, and cultural and natural history experiences are but some of the highlights. Wildlife lovers will also have the opportunity to encounter the Big Five. Sanbona’s Explorer Camp operates during South Africa’s summer months (October-April) and each wilderness trail takes two days to complete with departures each Friday.
Rates: From R4,000 per person sharing per night including all meals, twice-daily activities and house beverages. Minimum stay of two nights. Offer valid until 30 April 2021.
Bookings: Visit Sanbona’s website or call +27 (0)21 010 0028.
Meander under the stars
A brand new Dirtopia trail centre has opened its doors in the heart of the Cape Winelands at Muratie Wine Estate. The centre offers an exciting sunset and full moon hike, a circular route (30-45 minutes) stretching some 3.5 kilometres through the Muratie forest. This easy walk offers steps to reach the top of the ridge at Gilloolys, a central point with views of Table Mountain in the distance. Here, hikers can spread a picnic blanket and enjoy Muratie wines served at a mobile station before tackling the route’s second half. Torches are for sale at the trail centre and hikers are encouraged to bring something warm to wear.
When: 29 November 2020
Rates: R100 for adults and R50 for children under the age of 10. This includes a permit for the marked route (hand-built in 2020), a medic and security on standby, and after-hours back-up vehicle and staff.
Bookings: Send an email to info@dirtopia.co.za or call +27 (0)78 343 3572.
Take to the mountains
The unrivaled alpine-like landscape of the Jonkershoek mountains makes for the Jonkershoek Mountain Challenge 2020, the opening race in the Bos Sport Mountain Challenge Series, one of the most spectacular and sought-after big mountain races in the Western Cape. The 38km EXTREME takes you up into the high mountain wilderness, with just shy of 2,000m of vertical height gain. The brand-new 21.5km LITE route takes place below the upper rock bands of the highest peaks and spires taking on some of the best mountain bike trails in the Western Cape. The 12km RUN stays in the lower valley and is an enjoyable mix of fast mountain bike trails and jeep tracks in the Jonkershoek Nature Reserve.
When: Sunday 8 November from 05:00 to 16:00
A movie under the stars
The Galileo Open Air Cinema combines cinematic delights, tantalizing treats and breath-taking scenery under a canopy of stars hosted at variuous gorgeous venues in and around Cape Town. This summer, Galileo brings you three styles of cinema: ROYALE (a royal-worthy VIP experience at an intimate location), PICNIC (the much-loved, classic Galileo with our local artisanal food vendors) and DRIVE-IN (a unique and nostalgic experience from the safety of your car). Tickets from R109 per person.
Suidoosterfees DRIVE-IN 2020
Due to COVID-19 safety protocols, live productions arrive in a brand-new format taking place on the silver screen accommodating spectators from their cars. The DRIVE-IN festival promises a star-studded collection of popular musicians, comedians and TV personalities during the 12-day programme.
Where: kykNET Atlantic Studios 7, 7441 Montague Drive, Montague Gardens, Cape Town
Cost: R250 per vehicle (max two people), R300 per vehicle (max four people)
Contact: Call +27 (0)21 406 2456 or send an email to suidooster@media24.com for more information.
