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THE BLUE TRAIN OFFERS 3 NIGHTS FOR THE PRICE OF 1 IN JUNE!

The Blue Train, South Africa’s “Blue Jewel” continues to offer its guests exceptional value-adds by providing guests with 2 complimentary hotel nights to add to their overnight rail journey in June.

This June, The Blue Train has not only added extra departures to its schedule trips, but when you book to travel from Pretoria to Cape Town or vice-versa; you don’t just get one but two night’s complimentary accommodation at any one of our strategic hotel partners.

The hotel selections in Pretoria include the classic Sheraton or stunning Castello di Monte, while the choices in Cape Town include the luxurious Taj Hotel or The Westin, both set in ideal locations in the heart of the city.

The two nights have to be taken consecutively pre or post The Blue Train journey. The package also includes a hotel breakfast and a one way transfer to or from the train station, making this an unprecedented value for guests who opt to travel on the most lavish train on the planet. The promotion is valid for departures from Pretoria to Cape Town on 02, 09 and 16 June, or from Cape Town to Pretoria on 04, 11, and 18 June. For the remainder of 2014, all guests on other departures are still entitled to one complimentary hotel night at these pre-selected hotels.

For more information on this package, please contact their reservations office on:

Pretoria: +27 (0) 12 334 8459; Cape Town: +27 (0) 21 449 2672

www.bluetrain.co.za

(Image courtesy The Blue Train) 

Music at St Clements and Auditions, Art News and News for Designers

Nibs van der Spuy and Gareth Gale will play at St. Clements this Thursday 20 March. Doors open at 6.30pm and tickets are R80. ( Friday is a public holiday)

Tel 031 2022511

Art News

Gauteng Opera Chorus Auditions
Gauteng Opera is holding chorus auditions on 29 March, State Theatre, Pretoria.
Date: 29 March
Time: 10:00 – 13:00
Venue: South African State Theatre, 320 Pretorius Street, Pretoria.

Voice Types: Mezzo soprano/alto and baritone/bass
Requirements: Prepare one aria or song

Bring the sheet music to the audition for the accompanist provided to play

Confirmation: Please confirm your audition time slot with Madeleen on 012 322 7944012 322 7944 (Mon to Friday before 28 March 2014).

Call for Designer Practitioners: City Ward Co-Design Workshop
The City of Cape Town is looking for design practitioners and students who would like to be actively involved in their World Design Capital 2014 programme, the City Ward Co-Design Workshops. This is your opportunity to learn more about the participatory methodologies, embrace design thinking as a way of working, and work closely with other citizens of Cape Town in a hands-on co-creation environment.

For more details visit the website: http://www.ccdi.org.za/media-room/media-releases/call-for-design-practitioners-city-ward-co-design-workshops

Online Designer: Freelance position – Cape Town
The Media24 Magazines Digital Division is looking for an online designer to assist with short term assignments. The ideal candidate should be an exceptional creative designer who can work on innovative digital, mobile, social and advertising campaigns.

COMPETENCIES, KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS
• A minimum of one year experience as a layout artist within a media environment
• Previous experience in an editorial environment will serve as a strong recommendation
• A portfolio showcasing previous designs
• Has working knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
• Development of creative assets
• Provide concepts and graphics from creative briefs provided by senior managers
• Organisation and design of image development
• Development of free-format HTML pages containing editorial content from creative briefs
• Ensure that final product reflects requirements before delivery to the e-Commerce team

If you meet the criteria, please forward a two-page CV and short motivation letter to Veronique Kerchhoff Email:veronique.kerchhoff@media24.com
In keeping with Media24 policy, preference will be given to candidates who will help us achieve our employment equity targets.

Will You Be At Hazel Food Market Pretoria?

This open air market is in the heart of Pretoria's Old East.
They are passionate about food and have over 70 stalls on the night.

                                       (Picture courtesy Hazel Food Market)

They have 3 Candlelight Markets on 5 October, 2 November and 7 December 2013.
There will be plenty of food on offer and even a kid's corner with jungle gym
and activities.

The evening market opens at 5pm.
Lots of safe parking available.

Visit their website for more info - www.hazelfoodmarket.co.za
Find them on twitter - https://twitter.com/thehazelmarket

The market is located at Greenlyn Village Sentrum, Corner of Mackenzie and Thomas Edison, Menlo Park.

Article by +Fred Felton