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Weekend's commemorative events form highlight of SU Centenary
Author: Corporate Communication / Korporatiewe Kommunikasie
Published: 01/03/2018

As part of the commemoration of Stellenbosch University's Centenary, two special events will take place in conjunction with the SU Woordfees (Word Fest): the Centenary Concert is held on Friday 2 March (18:00 to 23:00), while a Family Day takes place on Saturday, 3 March – after the Centenary Fun Walk through the streets of Stellenbosch.

The Centenary Concert and Family Day wil both take place at Coetzenburg (tickets available via Computicket) while there are no costs to take part in the Fun Walk.

Saturday's Fun Walk starts at 07:30 at the Old Lückhoff School in Banghoek Road. It was specifically chosen to acknowledge residents who had suffered during the forced evictions of the families living on “Die Vlakte", and to symbolically cross the so-called Banghoek Divide from there.

Participants in the Fun Walk will get free access to Coetzenburg after completing the walk. Register by sending a Whatsapp message with your full name, ID number and contact number to 082 287 1764.

Artists like Gloria Bosman, Tim Moloi, Laurika Rauch, Coenie de Villiers, Valiant Swart, Arno Carstens, Brandon October, J'Something and Mi Casa will take to the stage on Friday night. Saturday will see a military parade by the Military Academy, parachute jumpers, a performance by the elite air force unit the Silver Falcons, a production of Peter and the Wolf, and performances by artists such as Les Javan, Theuns Jordaan, Jeremy Loops and Jimmy Nevis – on two stages.  There are also stalls and merry-go-rounds.

 

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The CENTENARY CONCERT takes place at Coetzenburg from 18:00 to 23:00.  

18:00-20:00

The SU Jazz Band, conducted by Felicia Lesch, accompanies Gloria Bosman and Tim Moloi with “big band" hits, from Mack the Knife to Meadowlands. The Soetstemme from Solms Delta entertain with their infectious energy; proud Stellenbosch singing duo TWEE perform their hits;  and the Dennegeur Marimba band contributes to the contagious festival spirit.

20:00-22:00

The Centenary Orchestra, with alumni members of SU, conducted by maestro Marvin Kernelle, excels with masterpieces by Leonard Bernstein and Dimitri Sjostakowich. This orchestra accompanies Laurika Rauch, Coenie de Villiers and Valiant Swart. The highly acclaimed Minette du Toit-Pearce sings with her promising students; the internationally awarded SU Choir performs with alumnus Arno Carstens, and there are many melodious highlights by Heavenly Quartez, Brandon October and 30 young violinists from the Ronnie Samaai Music Education Project.

22:00-23:00

J'Something and his 'familia' Mi Casa conclude the evening in their contemporary South African fashion.

  • Please book at Computicket.

CENTENARY FUN WALK and FAMILY DAY

On 3 March it is time for the CENTENARY FUN WALK and FAMILY DAY. Participants in the Fun Walk meet at 07:30 at the Old Lückhoff School in Banghoek Road. It was specifically chosen to acknowledge residents who had suffered during the forced evictions of the families living on “Die Vlakte", and to symbolically cross the so-called Banghoek Divide from there.

From the school, the route crosses the central campus and ends at Coetzenburg where entertainment awaits the whole family. This includes a parade by the Military Academy, parachute jumpers, a performance by the elite air force unit the Silver Falcons, a production of Peter and the Wolf, and appearances by artists such as Les Javan, Theuns Jordaan, Jeremy Loops and Jimmy Nevis. There are two stages, stalls and merry-go-rounds, and a beer and wine tent for the adults. Bring your own chair and blanket and just relax! And if you want to bring your own cooler-box food (but without glass or alcohol) you may buy your cooler-box ticket at Computicket.

If you wish to participate in the Coetzenburg events only, buy your ticket via Computicket (prices between R150 and R60). However, those who participate in the fun walk get free access to Coetzenburg after completing the walk. You need to only register before 06:00 on 3 March by sending a Whatsapp with your full name, ID number and contact number (of you or your guardian) to the following number: 082 287 1764. Since places are limited, please register as soon as possible.