Afrikaans literature lovers are in for a treat as Philip de Vos, award-winning author of books like
Moenie ‘n mielie kielie nie,
Vincent van Gogga and
Mallemeuleman, will be exhibiting photographs from his series Milieu and The Journey at De Oude Drostdy, home of Drostdy-Hof wines. On Saturday, 12 September, De Vos will perform songs based on some of his best-known works set to music by Albie Louw. He will be accompanied at the piano by Tertia Visser-Downie.
De Vos who, since 1984, has written more than 25 books, mainly light verse and limericks, was born in Bloemfontein and is an ex-teacher and ex-opera singer of more than 40 character roles. One of his biggest interests is photography. In 2006 he published
Milieu, a book with more than 130 creative South Africans that he has photographed over the years. Some of these images will be on show at the exhibition at De Oude Drostdy during the festival.
He has received various literary and other prizes over the years, most recently the kykNET
Achievement Award for his contribution to music, literature and the visual arts in South Africa.
The exhibition will be open to the public on:
- Friday, 11 September from 09:00 to 16:30;
- Saturday, 12 September from 10:00 to 13:00 (followed by the concert); and
- Sunday, 13 September from 10:00 to 13:00.
Tickets for the concert cost R100 per person and welcome drinks will be served from the Drostdy-Hof range. For more information or to book, phone De Oude Drostdy on +27 23 230-0203 or email Joëlene Hitchcock at
[email protected].
For more information on the
Tulbagh Arts Festival, visit
www.tulbaghartsfestival.co.za or phone the Tulbagh information office on +27 23 230 1375. Alternatively, connect with them on
Twitter using the
#RealWineRealMoments hashtag
.
During the festival weekend, wine tastings will be offered at De Oude Drostdy at R20 per head. Museum tours are free. Be sure to taste Drostdy-Hof’s Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon, as these wines are now also available in 750ml bottle packaging.
De Oude Drostdy, today a national monument, is filled with a fascinating collection of early Cape furniture, antiques and artefacts, including an amazing collection of old record players. A former courthouse, it has a dungeon where visitors can sample wine by candle light in what must rank as one of the most unusual tasting venues! Wines can also be enjoyed on the veranda with its magnificent views of the surrounding mountains.