DAAR is nog enkele kaartjies beskikbaar vir Sondag se 'Diemeretis' van die sangpaar Chris Swanepoel en Margaret van Rooyen by Diemersfontein buite Wellington.

Dit begin met hulle program, 'Sentimental Journey', gevolg deur 'n buffet-ete net die regte medisyne om te herstel van die vorige dag se Interskole.

'Sentimental Journey' is 'n nostalgiese musikale toer deur die dertiger- en veertigerjare wat nie misgeloop moet word nie.

Die musiekprogram begin om 12:00 en kaartjies is R50 elk, wat wyn insluit.

Daar is net beperkte plek beskikbaar. Bespreek by 872-0682.

Mense kan ook bespreek vir die buffet-ete daarna, waar gaste betaal volgens die geregte wat hulle kies.

THE Triangle African Choral Exchange (TACX) from the USA will be visiting Paarl tomorrow to perform with the Frank Pietersen Music Centre's choir. The concert will take place at the centre at 19:30.

The Triangle Chorus, consisting of 23 singers, comes from a cluster of three cities in North Carolina in the United States, known as "The Triangle", hence the name.  

The singers range from post-college students to teachers, church musicians, current and retired academicians, administrative workers, programmers, medical researchers and videographers. 

Similar choruses of folks, who love to sing and share music with other cultures, were formed in the 90's and travelled to Russia and Israel.

The Choir will be singing a variety of pieces ranging from American Folksongs to Classical and, together with local choirs, some South African popular songs.  

The choir is directed by Rodney Wynkoop, Director of University Choral and Chapel Music at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina.  

He conducts the University Chorale and its 24 Voice Chamber Choir as well as the Duke Chapel Choir and its smaller ScholaCantorum.  

Having been at Duke since 1984, Dr Wynkoop teaches choral conducting in the Music Department, and holds the title of Professor of Practice of Music.

In addition to his choirs at Duke, Dr Wynkoop is conductor of the 150 voice choral society of Durham and its 32 voice chamber choir. He is also the founder and director of the Vocal Arts Ensemble of Durham, a highly acclaimed, professional-level choir.

He has led choir tours to Russia, China, England, Italy, Poland and the Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary, and locations throughout the United States.  

Choirs under his direction have released numerous CD recordings, including two recordings of Handel's "Messiah" by the Duke Chapel Choir, Carl Orff's "Carmina Burana", the Rachmaninoff "Vespers", and upcoming recordings on the Arsis label.   

Tickets are available from the Frank Pietersen Centre (tel 872-2123) at R20 (scholars R10). The choir will also perform in Piketberg and George.

OP die verhoog - 'n huisie in 'n woud langs die breë Meulrivier, en 'n trein wat oor die verhoog voortsnel...

Ongelooflik, maar waar. Dit is die agtergrond vir die groot, nuwe Afrikaanse produksie wat van 16 tot 30 Augustus deur die Paarl Teaterklub in die Ou Meulteater opgevoer word onder leiding van Pieter Strümpher.

'Die Vark en die Gousblom' is vrylik vertaal en losweg gebaseer op Bill Johnson se "Dirty Work at the Crossroads", 'n ou Amerikaanse melodrama, wat vir die eerste keer in 1890 opgevoer is.

Alhoewel Strümpher die teks in Afrikaans vertaal en verwerk het, bevat dit steeds al die elemente van 'n ware melodrama: die skurk met sy weglê-snor wat daarop uit is om die hart (bates?) van die pragtige blonde heldin ten alle koste te verower met allerlei slinkse skelmstreke.

Vertonings is elke aand behalwe Sondae en Maandae. Kaartjies by Printright.

DON'T miss 'Shirley Valentine', the production which Beverley Charpentier will be presenting at Café Delvera on Tuesday and Wednesday at 19:30.

Shirley Valentine was written as a stage play and then became just as popular when made into a film. It is the story of a housewife whose dreams come true and carries a message that encourages all to take control of their lives.

The story is told with wit, humour and great laughs. Café Delvera is situated on the Stellenbosch road (R44) before the Elsenburg turn-off.

Tickets are R80 each and include a two course meal (excluding wine). Book with Elma on 863-0397 or 082-808-1114.

THERE is a desperate shortage of pianos at the Frank Pietersen Music Centre in Paarl.

The centre is expanding and going from strength to strength, as was shown recently at the concerts at the Paarl Town Hall and at the Grande Roche Hotel.

Guests were especially astounded by the Youth Symphony Orchestra's performance of the first movement of Schubert's Unfinished Symphony.

The current growth of the centre is unfortunately hampered by the shortage of pianos for teaching and the accompaniment of solo instruments.

This is especially evident at this time of the year when learners are preparing for the Paarl Valley Eisteddfod and music examinations.

The staff of the Centre is therefore making an urgent appeal to the public if anyone has an unused piano, and would like to make it available to them, this would be highly appreciated.

A contract can be drawn up and the piano would be well maintained. Please contact the Centre's office at 872-2123/4 between 10:00 and 18:00.

DIE Afrikaanse Taalmuseum bied in die week rondom Taaldag (14 Augustus) verskeie kulturele geleenthede aan met Afrikaanse prosa, poësie, teater, musiek en vermaak.

* Maandag 12 Augustus om 18:30 sal lede van die Afrikaanse Skrywersvereniging onder leiding van die bekende Elias P Nel uit hulle werke voorlees in die Historium (anneks) van die Afrikaanse Taalmuseum plaasvind (toegang gratis).

* Dinsdag 13 Augustus sal parlementslid Adriaan van Niekerk tydens 'n vingerete oor die stand van Afrikaans in SA praat om 19:00 by die Historium. Bespreek by Liesl tel 872-3441.

* Woensdag 14 Augustus is daar die oggend van 09:30 'n voorlesing deur Paul Eilers getitel "Nawelstring van die Woord". Hy lees uit onder meer werke van Breyten Breytenbach, Van Wyk Louw, Leipoldt en Antjie Krog voor by Delvera Restaurant naby Klapmuts. Toegang is R80 wat 'n laatontbyt insluit. Bespreek by Elma Brand 863-0397.

* Dieselfde aand om 18:30 by die Taalmuseum is daar toneel in die Taalkombuis "Dalk is ons almal so" met Susanne Beyers en Joannie Combrink. Toegang van R50 sluit 'n vingerete en wyn in. Bespreek by Liesl tel 872-3441.

* Donderdag 15 Augustus sing Kobus en Christo Snyman, twee jong en opkomende sterre in die SA musiekbedryf, in die ondergrondse proe-lokaal by Boland Kelder in Noorder-Paarl om 19:00. Bespreek by Elizma Myburgh tel 862-6190.

* Vrydag 16 Augustus bied die Ou Meulteater in Paarl 'n melodrama vir die hele gesin, "Die Vark en die Gousblom" om 19:00. Bespreek kaartjies (R50) by Print Right, tel 872-7209.

* Saterdag 17 Augustus by La Motte op Franschhoek word daar voorgelees uit gedigte van onder andere Boerneef en ID du Plessis met sang en Afrikaanse klassieke musiek deur Hanneli Rupert en André Howard, begelei deur Albie van Schalkwyk. Kaartjies (R80) sluit 'n vingerete en landgoedwyn in. Bespreek by Angela tel 876-3119

* Sondag 18 Augustus om 11:00 kan voordrag en musiek getitel "Al op die olifanttrop se spoor" deur Danie Strydom en sy groep geniet word by die Simonsvlei Kelder se Paragon-kelder. Kaartjies (R20) by Joey Kruger, tel 863-3040.

* Van 12 tot 17 Augustus sal 'n foto-uitstalling van die Paarlse argitektoniese erfenis van Wynand Louw, eerste Afrikaanse argitek, in die Laborie Herehuis in Suider-Paarl vertoon word (08:00 tot 17:00).

Vir navrae oor die Afrikaansweek, skakel Jack Louw by 872-3441 of epos afrmus@ intekom.co.za.