Spring kicks off in Joburg

September not only signifies the start of spring but it is also the month filled with great events happening all around Joburg.



This weekend the Mail & Guardian JHB Literary Festival will be taking place at my favourite spot in Joburg, 44 Stanley Ave from 3-5 September. Click on the link to view the programme. Boekehuis wil be selling books at the event which aims to 'revivify Jo'burg's cultural landscape'. While you are there don't forget to sample what is undeniably the best cup of coffee in Joburg which you can find at Bean There Coffee Roastery .



Arts Alive is starting on the 2nd of September and promises a month full of memorable events. This weekend''s programme makes it hard to choose between the Soweto Wine Festival and the Jazz in the park concert at Zoo lake. Later this month sees an exhibition of William Kentridge at Arts on Main and two poetry sessions in Newtown. See the full programme here



The Kentridge Exhibition coincides with the ARCHITECTURE.ZA.2010 event which takes place from the 21-27th of September.

I propose you take on some light reading this September (of which we will provide you with some suggestions) because it is going to be a busy month.

Cape Town Book Fair

TPH is counting down the days to Cape Town Book Fair as I get ready to meet up with Cam in the Mother City and after that a holiday in the fairest Cape. In the mean time while we get down to book business I have selected some eye candy book post to keep you busy until our return to the web waves. And for those of you who can't join us this weekend at the book fair, we will report back as soon as the post holiday blues ware off.

See the programme for the weekend here

We are taking the train down to Cape Town and this means ample hours of reading and my companion ...Girl who kicked the hornets nest.

Calling all Jozi Bibliophiles

The Friends of Johannesburg Public Libraries are holding a book sale on 28 February from 9:00 - 17:00 at Marks Park Sports Club, Judith Rd, Emmarentia.
There are over 10 000 new and second-hand books, collectables and Africana on sale at very low prices (starting at R10 each).
There is secure parking and refreshments will be available.
Enquiries: 083 454 6312 / 082 777 0752.
All proceeds go towards supporting the activities of the public libraries in Johannesburg.

Why not pack a picnic basket and enjoy the surroundings at Emmarentia dam while you get yourself acquainted with the newest additions to your library. Hope to see you all there!