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There is a unifying thread that runs through the diversity that makes up Johannesburg. Its gold is not only a precious metal mined from the ground, but is also its arts and culture. These are some of its stories.

 

Theatre's future mapped out

14 May 2012

Arts practitioners, City officials and community members met at an imbizo called to plot the way forward for the soon-to-be-opened Soweto Theatre.

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Exhibition for museum day

10 May 2012

The Roodepoort Museum is putting on a rather special exhibition for International Museum Day, with some prize pieces from its renowned collections on show.

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Heritage status for grave

09 May 2012

 

The final resting place of Afrikaans anti-apartheid activist Beyers Naudé will be declared a national heritage site, one of about 28 heritage projects for the year.

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Help at hand for artists

03 May 2012

A guide to working as an artist in Joburg and the Mother City has been released, covering the disciplines of music, film, performing arts, visual arts and literature.

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History in the making

02 May 2012

Coming of Age, an exhibition at Johannesburg Art Gallery and Tuft University Art Gallery in Boston celebrates 21 years of art, learning and printmaking at Artist Proof Studio.

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Afrika Culture and Development Clubs - Film Clubs Project

26 April 2012

Afrika Cultural Centre (ACC) invites you to Freedom Film Screenings from 27 April – 01 May 2012. These screenings takes place in different locations and times over the period.

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Artistic tribute to Fischer

23 April 2012

The Afrikaans anti-apartheid activist has been remembered in a series of murals depicting his life and strong commitment to freedom for all.

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Celebrate JAG in photographs

17 April 2012

An international competition is being held to mark International Museum Day, with the Johannesburg Art Gallery taking part.

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Theatre festival at Uncle Tom's

11 April 2012

The works of young directors, trained by the Gauteng Organisation of Community Arts and Culture Centre, will compete in a special Directors Showcase.

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Welcome to Joburg

10 April 2012

Foreigners posted to Joburg temporarily participated in a series of successful Welcome to Joburg workshops, where they learned about the city, its culture and history.

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Creativity on show

04 April 2012

View contemporary arts and craft on show at the Roodepoort Museum, and then learn how to make beautiful items at follow-up workshops.

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Choosing Mr Gay World

04 April 2012

 

The Mr Gay World pageant will be held in Johannesburg, with 25 competitors from a range of countries all vying for the title.

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Artists share ideas

03 April 2012

Artists, filmmakers, dancers, actors and other creative practitioners are invited to participate in a monthly workshop aimed at helping them survive in a very tough business.

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Remembering Robertson

29 March 2012

The Bensusan Museum of Photography is showing A Tribute to Struan Robertson, an online exhibition of the work of the late photojournalist.

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Soweto Theatre welcomes SA roadies

27 March 2012

There will be more on the playbill than drama and music when the theatre opens in May – the roadies will be offering youths SAQA-approved training in production and technical skills.

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Flyover show fast approaches

23 March 2012

British and South African artists will take the stage at an all-day festival in Freedom Square, Kliptown, for an exciting mix of theatre, dance, jazz and rap.

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Human rights explored

19 March 2012

A workshop on Human Rights Day will help a selected group of youngsters from diverse backgrounds learn more about economic and social justice.

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Melville Koppies's ancient history

19 March 2012

The ridges around the northwest of Joburg, shadowing the suburbs of Melville and Emmarentia, were once the home of Stone Age and Iron Age peoples.

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City readies for night run

15 March 2012

The Run Free. Run Jozi run is less than a week away. Athletes will take back the night-time inner city streets in the unusual race.

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Old bikes splutter into town

12 March 2012

Vintage motorbikes pulled into the James Hall Museum of Transport after an epic 700km rally from Durban. The oldest was made in 1909.

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