Entertainment

Maya the Bee 3 brings valuable life lessons for all ages

Apr 22, 2021 | Entertainment, FAMILY, FEATURED POST 1, KIDS

It’s time for a fun and innocent, but also relatable and valuable animation! Courtesy of Black Sheep Films, Maya the Bee 3: The Golden Orb is set to be released in cinemas nationwide on 23 April and it is the perfect family movie with life lessons for all ages. Through Maya’s exciting adventures and her journey of self-discovery, kids will be able to identify experiences in their own lives, opening up a whole list of family conversation starters.

The one South African film you need to watch

Mar 29, 2021 | Entertainment, FEATURED POST 1, PROUDLY SOUTH AFRICAN

Leon van Nierop placed it under his top 10 international movies for 2020 and says that it is one of the rarest movies you’ll ever watch. Actor Pietie Beyers says it’s real and honest; a South African film you won’t see every day. I recently had the privilege of chatting to Pietie Beyers about the movie, Wesens over a cup of coffee in the middle of Melville.

Travel to these Bridgerton-inspired destinations

Feb 26, 2021 | Entertainment, FEATURED POST 1, INTERNATIONAL TRAVELS

Netflix’s Bridgerton series, which was released over Christmas 2020, has been a great hit among many. It is a brilliant period piece by Shonda Rhimes (who also brought us Grey’s Anatomy) and it has been awakening its viewers’ wanderlust with all its beautiful filming locations and settings. Here are ten Bridgerton-inspired destinations to add to your travel bucket list.

Len Muller’s latest album, Oorgenoeg speaks to the heart

Dec 14, 2020 | Entertainment, FEATURED POST 1

He is a South African artist whom I believe will reach great heights. He’s got talent that evolves all the time and he’s not afraid to sing from the heart. His latest album, Oorgenoeg is proof enough that Len Muller is one of a kind.

Talking going solo and successful women with Sincerely Anne

Dec 7, 2020 | Entertainment, FEATURED POST 2

For Sincerely Anne music has just always been part of what she did and who she was. Her parents made her learn the violin and piano from a very young age. Because she was home schooled, she was able to focus a lot of her energy on getting good at music and today, she is a brilliant artist who writes her own music.

The lyrics of Jan Blohm’s JENNY form part of a love story

Nov 10, 2020 | Entertainment

Don’t you just love it when there’s a proper story attached to a song? Let alone a whole album! Jan Blohm’s latest album is a collection of songs that tell the story of Jenny’s life and the songs remind me that there is not much to this life when there’s no love or human connection.

WIN Jan Blohm’s latest album: JENNY

Nov 10, 2020 | Entertainment, FEATURED POST 2, WIN WITH S&C

You can be one of two lucky Suitcase & Chardonnay readers to WIN Jan Blohm’s latest album, JENNY!

House Concert & Wine Tasting – 28 November

Oct 26, 2020 | DINING OUT, Entertainment, FEATURED POST 1, S&C House Concerts & Wine Tastings, WINE

Suitcase & Chardonnay is excited to announce the launch of its very first House Concert & Wine Tasting event in the heart of Brooklyn, Pretoria on 28 November 2020! The inspiration behind it is to support industries that are dear to the Suitcase & Chardonnay brand, like the music and arts industries, as well as hospitality and tourism industries and of course, the South African wine industry.

Album review: Nathan Smith – Here’s to the now

Sep 22, 2020 | Entertainment, FEATURED POST 2

I am a huge fan of acoustic guitar. And, if it comes with a rugged-looking guy who sings deep, meaningful lyrics, I’m sold. Nathan Smith’s latest album, Here’s to the now had me listening to some of the songs on repeat just because the guitar was so beautiful and the words so true.