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Legendary Canadian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen was known for his poetic lyrics, iconic songs and baritone voice.</div>
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“Poetry in McGregor” invites you to join us for a weekend of music, films and tributes to honour this great musician - 26th to 28th of May 2017</div>
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Book your accommodation, park your car and enjoy the thrill of walking from venue to venue in the poetic village of McGregor in the Western Cape.</div>
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<b><b><span style="font-size: large;">FRIDAY 26 MAY 2017</span></b></b></div>
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<b>16:00 – 17:35</b>: Film @ <a href="https://mcgregorpoetryfestival.blogspot.co.za/p/wahnfried.html" target="_blank">Wahnfried</a>: LEONARD COHEN - SONGS FROM THE ROAD (by donation at the door, advisable to pre-book your seat)</div>
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In 2008 Leonard Cohen embarked on his first tour in 15 years. His itinerary took him to the most prestigious and beautiful venues in virtually every corner of the globe, mesmerizing and charming audiences with performances that were hailed as some of the best of his career. One dozen of Leonard Cohen’s most famous songs from those recent world tour performances are now collected on Songs from the Road.</div>
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1. Lover, Lover, Lover- Ramat Gan Stadium, Tel Aviv, Israel- September 24, 2009</div>
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2. Bird on the Wire- Clyde Auditorium, Glasgow, Scotland- November 6, 2008</div>
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3. Chelsea Hotel –Royal Albert Hall, London, England- November 17, 2008</div>
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4. Heart With no Companion- Oberhausen King Pilsener Arena, Oberhausen, Germany- November 2, 2008</div>
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5. That Don’t Make it Junk- O2 Arena, London, England- November 13, 2008</div>
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6. Waiting for the Miracle- HP Pavilion, San Jose, California- November 13, 2009</div>
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7. Avalanche - Gothenburg Scandinavium, Gothenburg, Sweden- October 12, 2008</div>
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8. Suzanne - MEN Arena, Manchester, England –November 30, 2008</div>
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9. The Partisan-Hartwall Arena, Helsinki, Finland- October 10, 2008</div>
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10. Famous Blue Raincoat - O2 Arena, London, England- November 13, 2008</div>
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11. Hallelujah - Coachella Music Festival, Indio, California- April 17, 2009</div>
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12. Closing Time - John Labatt Centre, London, Ontario- May 24, 2009</div>
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<b>20:00 – 21:30</b>: Live event @ <a href="https://mcgregorpoetryfestival.blogspot.co.za/p/wahnfried.html" target="_blank">Wahnfried</a>: A TRIBUTE TO LEONARD COHEN BY ROGER LUCEY (R120.00pp pre-booking essential)</div>
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Hailing originally from Durban but now resident in Napier, Roger is a well-known musician and long-time Leonard Cohen fan. He promises an evening of special pleasure as he takes us through classic Cohen.</div>
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<b>9.30pm</b> - late night entertainment @ <a href="https://mcgregorpoetryfestival.blogspot.co.za/p/carols-pub-voortrekker-street-mcgregor.html" target="_blank">Carols Pub</a> (free event, cash bar)</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">SATURDAY 27 MAY 2017</span></b></div>
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<b>10:00 – 11:45</b>: Film @ <a href="https://mcgregorpoetryfestival.blogspot.co.za/p/wahnfried.html" target="_blank">Wahnfried</a>: LEONARD COHEN I’AM YOUR MAN (by donation at the door, advisable to pre-book your seat)</div>
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A documentary which chronicles the life and career of renowned Canadian balladeer and poet, Leonard Cohen. The bard of Montreal has written songs that have struck a chord with several generations now, and his influence on modern song writing carries arguably as much weight as a Dylan or a Van Morrison. In 2005, director Lian Lunson travelled to The Sydney Opera House to capture a concert called 'Came So Far for Beauty' - a tribute to Cohen performed by contemporary artists including Nick Cave, Jarvis Cocker, Rufus Wainwright and Beth Orton. The film also features a unique performance of the Cohen classic 'I'm Your Man' with the man himself on vocal and U2 backing him. These performances are scattered with clips of Cohen in a candid and humorous interview.</div>
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<b>12:30</b>: LUNCHEON WITH LEONARD COHEN POETRY READINGS @ <a href="https://mcgregorpoetryfestival.blogspot.co.za/p/venues-at-temenos-retreat-cnr.html" target="_blank">Tebaldi’s Restaurant, Temenos</a></div>
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(R200.00pp pre-bookings essential)</div>
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Enjoy a fabulous meal prepared by the staff of Tebaldi’s and enjoy readings of some of Cohen’s iconic poetry.</div>
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<b>16:00 – 17:50</b>: Film @ <a href="https://mcgregorpoetryfestival.blogspot.co.za/p/wahnfried.html" target="_blank">Wahnfried</a>: BIRD ON A WIRE (by donation at the door, advisable to pre-book your seat)</div>
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Tony Palmer directs this film documenting Leonard Cohen's 1972 'Bird on a Wire' tour. The 20-city European tour, which began in Dublin on 18 March 1972 and ended on 21 April in Jerusalem, caught Cohen at the pinnacle of his career despite the concerts being plagued by technical and personal problems. Palmer splices Vietnam War footage and home movies from Cohen's childhood into the performance footage, creating a powerful testament to the singer's unique fusion of poetry and politics.</div>
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<b>20:00 – 21:00</b>: Live event @ <a href="https://mcgregorpoetryfestival.blogspot.co.za/p/wahnfried.html" target="_blank">Wahnfried</a>: <a href="https://mcgregorpoetryfestival.blogspot.co.za/p/koos-van-der-merwe-hoekom-dan-gedigte.html" target="_blank">KOOS VAN DER MERWE</a> singing Leonard Cohen songs (R120.00pp - pre-bookings essential)</div>
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Koos is a veteran of our Poetry in McGregor weekends and has delighted audiences with his Afrikaans versions of Leonard Cohen. This is a special event, and should not be missed!</div>
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<b>From 21:00</b> late night entertainment @ <a href="https://mcgregorpoetryfestival.blogspot.co.za/p/carols-pub-voortrekker-street-mcgregor.html" target="_blank">Carols Pub</a> (free event, cash bar)</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">SUNDAY 28 MAY 2017</span></b></div>
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<b>10:00 – 12:45</b>: Film @ <a href="https://mcgregorpoetryfestival.blogspot.co.za/p/wahnfried.html" target="_blank">Wahnfried</a>: LEONARD COHEN LIVE IN LONDON (By donation at the door, advisable to pre-book your seat)</div>
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The septuagenarian singer-songwriter captured live at London's 02 Arena on July 17th 2008. This was Cohen's first tour for 15 years and both fans and critics alike were bowled over by the performances. The concert comprises 26 of his finest songs including 'Hallelujah', 'Suzanne', 'First We Take Manhattan', 'The Future', 'So Long, Marianne', 'Bird On the Wire' and 'Dance Me to the End of Love'.</div>
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Suggested donation for all films – R30.00pp</div>
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Bookings and queries: Jennifer Johnson – <a href="mailto:info@mcgregorpoetryfestival.co.za">info@mcgregorpoetryfestival.co.za</a> / 023 625 1908 / 084 675 1164</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">SPECIAL BONUS!!</span></b></div>
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Leonard Cohen “Poetry in McGregor” Package deal: R450.00 pp (includes 2 live shows, 1 luncheon and 4 films). Limited to 40 packages only. Spoil yourself and take it all in!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>LEONARD COHEN-NAWEEK</b></span></div>
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Die legendariese Kanadese sanger-liedjieskrywer Leonard Cohen, was bekend vir sy lirieke, ikoniese liedjies en bariton stem.</div>
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“Gedigte in McGregor” nooi u om by ons aan te sluit vir ’n naweek van musiek, films en huldeblyke om hierdie groot musikant </div>
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26 – 28 Mei 2017</div>
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Bespreek u akkommodasie, parkeer u motor en geniet die opwinding om van lokaal tot lokaal in die pragtige dorpie van McGregor in die Wes-Kaap te stap.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">VRYDAG 26 MEI 2017</span></b></div>
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<b>16:00 – 17:35</b>: Film @ <a href="https://mcgregorpoetryfestival.blogspot.co.za/p/wahnfried.html" target="_blank">Wahnfried</a>: “LEONARD COHEN - SONGS FROM THE ROAD” (donasie by die deur - vooraf plekbespreking word aanbeveel) </div>
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In 2008 onderneem Leonard Cohen sy eerste toer in 15 jaar. Sy reisplan het hom na die toonaangewendste en mooiste lokale in bykans elke hoek van die wêreld geneem, waar die sjarmante Cohen gehore betower het met seker van die beste optredes van sy loopbaan. ’n Dosyn van Leonard Cohen se beroemdste liedjies van daardie wêreldtoer-optredes, word vervat in “Songs from the Road”.</div>
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Toerprogram:</div>
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1. Lover, Lover, Lover- Ramat Gan Stadium, Tel Aviv, Israel- September 24, 2009</div>
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2. Bird on the Wire- Clyde Auditorium, Glasgow, Scotland- November 6, 2008</div>
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3. Chelsea Hotel –Royal Albert Hall, London, England- November 17, 2008</div>
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4. Heart With no Companion- Oberhausen King Pilsener Arena, Oberhausen, Germany- </div>
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November 2, 2008</div>
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5. That Don’t Make it Junk- O2 Arena, London, England- November 13, 2008</div>
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6. Waiting for the Miracle- HP Pavilion, San Jose, California- November 13, 2009</div>
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7. Avalanche - Gothenburg Scandinavium, Gothenburg, Sweden- Oktober 12, 2008</div>
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8. Suzanne - MEN Arena, Manchester, England –November 30, 2008</div>
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9. The Partisan-Hartwall Arena, Helsinki, Finland- Oktober 10, 2008</div>
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10. Famous Blue Raincoat - O2 Arena, London, England- November 13, 2008</div>
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11. Hallelujah - Coachella Music Festival, Indio, California- April 17, 2009</div>
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12. Closing Time - John Labatt Centre, London, Ontario- Mei 24, 2009</div>
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<b>20:00 – 21:30</b>: Musiekvertoning @ <a href="https://mcgregorpoetryfestival.blogspot.co.za/p/wahnfried.html" target="_blank">Wahnfried</a>: “A TRIBUTE TO LEONARD COHEN” deur ROGER LUCEY (R120pp – voorafbespreking noodsaaklik)</div>
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Roger is oorspronklik van Durban, maar woon nou in Napier. Hy is ’n bekende musikant en vir baie jare reeds ’n Leonard Cohen aanhanger. Hy belowe ’n spesiale aand wanneer hy die gehoor op ’n reis neem van klassieke Cohen.</div>
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<b>Vanaf 21:30</b> @ <a href="https://mcgregorpoetryfestival.blogspot.co.za/p/carols-pub-voortrekker-street-mcgregor.html" target="_blank">Carols Pub</a> vir laataand kroegvermaak (gratis aanbieding, kontantkroeg)</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Saterdag 27 Mei 2017</span></b></div>
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<b>10.00 – 11.45</b>: Film @ <a href="https://mcgregorpoetryfestival.blogspot.co.za/p/wahnfried.html" target="_blank">Wahnfried</a>: “LEONARD COHEN - I’AM YOUR MAN” (donasie by die deur - vooraf plekbespreking word aanbeveel) </div>
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‘n Dokumentêr wat die lewe en werk van die befaamde Kanadese balladeskrywer en digter, Leonard Cohen boekstaaf. Die sanger van Montreal het liedjies geskryf, wat nou reeds by vele geslagte aanklank vind, en sy invloed op die skryf van moderne liedjies, dra sonder twyfel soveel gewig as dié van Dylan of Van Morrison. In 2005 het regisseur Lian Lunson na Sydney Operahuis gereis om ‘n konsert genaamd “Came So Far for Beauty – a tribute to Cohen”, deur hedendaagse kunstenaars wat Nick Cave, Jarvis Cocker, Rufus Wainwright en Beth Orton ingesluit het, te verfilm. Die film bied ook ‘n unieke opvoering van die klassieke Cohen-liedjie “I’m Your Man” met hom as sanger, ondersteun deur U2. Hierdie opvoerings word afgewissel deur grepe van humoristiese en eerlike onderhoude met Cohen.</div>
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<b>12.30</b>: POËSIE MIDDAGETE MET LEONARD COHEN @ <a href="https://mcgregorpoetryfestival.blogspot.co.za/p/venues-at-temenos-retreat-cnr.html" target="_blank">Tebaldi’s Restaurant, Temenos </a></div>
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(R200.00pp voorafbespreking noodsaaklik) </div>
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Geniet ’n spesiale Tebaldi’s middagete en luister na voordrag van Cohen se ikoniese poësie.</div>
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<b>16:00 – 17:30</b>: Film @ <a href="https://mcgregorpoetryfestival.blogspot.co.za/p/wahnfried.html" target="_blank">Wahnfried</a>: “BIRD ON A WIRE” (donasie by die deur - vooraf plekbespreking word aanbeveel) </div>
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Tony Palmer is die regisseur van hierdie film wat Leonard Cohen se 1972 “Bird On a Wire”-toer dokumenteer. Die 20-stede Europese toer wat op 18 Maart 1972 in Dublin begin en op 21 April in Jerusalem eindig, verbeeld Cohen op die kruin van sy loopbaan, ten spyte van die feit dat die konserte deur tegniese en persoonlike probleme geteister is. Palmer sluit Vietnam Oorlog snitte en tuisflieks van Cohen se kinderdae in, wat ‘n kragtige getuigskrif lewer van Cohen se unieke vermoë om poësie en politiek te laat saamsmelt.</div>
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<b>20:00 – 21:30</b>: Musiek @ <a href="https://mcgregorpoetryfestival.blogspot.co.za/p/wahnfried.html" target="_blank">Wahnfried</a>: <a href="https://mcgregorpoetryfestival.blogspot.co.za/p/koos-van-der-merwe-hoekom-dan-gedigte.html" target="_blank">KOOS VAN DER MERWE</a> bring in Afrikaans hulde aan Leonard Cohen (R120.00pp - voorafbespreking noodsaaklik)</div>
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Koos is reeds ‘n veteraan en geliefde deelnemer aan die Gedigtenaweek in McGregor. Cohen se treffers word nou verewig in Afrikaans met Koos se ongelooflike skryfvernuf en digterlike aanslag. Hierdie is ‘n spesiale geleentheid wat u nie moet misloop nie!</div>
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<b>Vanaf 21:30</b> @ <a href="https://mcgregorpoetryfestival.blogspot.co.za/p/carols-pub-voortrekker-street-mcgregor.html" target="_blank">Carols Pub</a> vir laataand kroegvermaak (gratis aanbieding, kontantkroeg)</div>
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<b>10.00 – 12.45</b>: Film @ <a href="https://mcgregorpoetryfestival.blogspot.co.za/p/wahnfried.html" target="_blank">Wahnfried</a>: LEONARD COHEN LIVE IN LONDON (donasie by die deur, vooraf plekbespreking word aanbeveel) </div>
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Hierdie film verbeeld die sewentiger sanger-liedjieskrywer se vertoning in Londen se 02 Arena op 17 Julie 2008. Dit was Cohen se eerste toer in 15 jaar en beide aanhangers en kritici was stomgeslaan deur die optrede. Die konsert het uit 26 van sy beste liedjies bestaan, wat “Hallelujah”, “Suzanne”, “First We Take Manhattan”, “The Future”, “So Long, Marianne”, “Bird on the Wire” en “Dance Me to the End of Love” ingesluit het.</div>
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Voorgestelde donasie per film – R30.00 pp</div>
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Besprekings en navrae: Jennifer Johnson – <a href="mailto:info@mcregorpoetryfestival.co.za">info@mcregorpoetryfestival.co.za</a> / 023 625 1908 / 084 675 1164</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">SPESIALE BONUS!!</span></b></div>
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Leonard Cohen “Gedigte in McGregor” pakket: R450.00 pp (sluit 2 musiekvertonings, 1 poësie-middagete en 4 films in). Beperk tot slegs 40 pakkette. Gun jouself hierdie heerlike bederfnaweek.</div>
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Following on from the tremendous success of our 2016 event, we are happy to confirm the date for the next “Poetry in McGregor” weekend – this event will take place from the 25th to the 27th of August 2017. This will be our fifth weekend of glorious poetry! We are now inviting submission proposals from poets wishing to participate.</div>
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Our theme this year is <b>“Rooted in heart”</b> and presentations aligning themselves to this theme will be given first consideration. The language of presentation is English or Afrikaans or bilingual (or one of our South African languages, but please be aware that this may limit the size of your audience). We encourage submissions that are innovative and creative (involving more than one art form) to enhance our programme and attract a diverse audience. You are more than welcome to collaborate with fellow poets and submit a proposal for a combined performance, discussion or interview. The duration of your presentation should be between 40 and 50 minutes. You will be allocated one slot initially but if there is space permitting on the programme, you may be offered a second slot for a different or repeat presentation.</div>
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Proposals for workshops are also welcome. Workshops are 2 hours in duration and can accommodate between 8 to 15 participants. </div>
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Please be aware that our venues are small and intimate with subdued lighting. No audio or visual equipment is provided. By participating in Poetry in McGregor, you grant permission for us to include at least one of your poems in the accompanying Anthology, unless you expressly indicate that you do not wish your work included.</div>
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Poets need to make arrangements for their own transport to McGregor (a 2 hour drive from Cape Town), accommodation and meals. Depending on funding and sponsorship received and ticket sales for the event, the management committee may be able to offer participating poets some financial compensation for subsistence and travel. Please note that there is no guarantee or promise of this compensation and poets wishing to participate and submitting a proposal to do so, are agreeing to being able to pay their own travel, accommodation and meals expenses. We are optimistic that as our event grows each year sponsors and patrons for this wonderful event will come more fully on board. We welcome any suggestions you might have regarding companies or individuals who would like to support and promote our event. </div>
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Tickets will be sold through Computicket and at the door (space permitting) with prices ranging from R25.00 to R120.00. Money collected from ticket sales becomes part of the event’s funding to cover the cost of various expenses e.g. marketing and publicity, venue and equipment hire etc. Once all the costs and expenses have been covered, money is then donated to local community projects in McGregor, namely The McGregor Unistars Brass Band; The Next Step Dance Company; First Step Ballet McGregor; The Violini Group; Die Byekorf Creche; The Breede Skills Centre; Gospel Groups; McGregor Library etc. Audited financial statements of the “McGregor Arts Community Project” NPO #151-551 / PBO #930051215 are available on request by emailing our chartered accountant, Anthony Coombe - <a href="mailto:acoombe@iafrica.com">acoombe@iafrica.com</a>. </div>
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Please submit information of your presentation/s as follows: </div>
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· Your name </div>
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· A short description of your presentation in the language that it will be presented </div>
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· A micro-blog of yourself plus any links or websites that may be of interest to the selection panel </div>
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Successful applicants will be notified by <b>30 April 2017</b> and more detailed information will be requested for the programme. Unsuccessful applicants are warmly invited to attend our event and participate in one of the several Open Mic sessions that will be included in the programme. We value your interest and support and look forward to welcoming you either as a featured poet on our main programme or as a participant in the Open Mic sessions. </div>
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Please make sure your book your accommodation early to avoid disappointment! </div>
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<li>Temenos Retreat – <a href="http://www.temenos.org.za/">www.temenos.org.za</a> / <a href="mailto:temenos@lando.co.za">temenos@lando.co.za</a> / 023 625 1871</li>
<li>McGregor Tourism Bureau – <a href="http://www.tourismmcgregor.co.za/">www.tourismmcgregor.co.za</a> / <a href="mailto:info@tourismmcgregor.co.za">info@tourismmcgregor.co.za</a> / 023 625 1954</li>
<li>McGregor Country Getaways – <a href="http://www.mcgregor-accommodation.co.za/">www.mcgregor-accommodation.co.za</a> / <a href="mailto:info@mcgregor-accommodation.co.za">info@mcgregor-accommodation.co.za</a> / 023 625 1409 / 076 411 9477 </li>
<li>Robertson Tourism Bureau – <a href="http://www.robertsontourism.co.za/">www.robertsontourism.co.za</a> / <a href="mailto:info@robertson.org.za">info@robertson.org.za</a> / 023 626 4437</li>
<li>Robertson Wine Valley - <a href="http://www.robertsonwinevalley.com/">www.robertsonwinevalley.com</a> / <a href="mailto:manager@robertsonwinevalley.com">manager@robertsonwinevalley.com</a> / 023 626 3167 </li>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Closing date for submissions: 31 March 2017</span></b></div>
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Delivery options: </div>
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<li style="text-align: justify;">Email to: Jennifer Johnson (Festival Co-Ordinator) <a href="mailto:info@mcgregorpoetryfestival.co.za">info@mcgregorpoetryfestival.co.za</a></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Fax to: 086 756 0864</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Post to: PO Box 361, McGregor, 6708</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Hand deliver to: Temenos Office, corner Voortrekker and Bree Streets, McGregor. </li>
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Queries: <a href="mailto:info@mcgregorpoetryfestival.co.za">info@mcgregorpoetryfestival.co.za</a> / 023 625 1908 / 084 675 1164 </div>
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Na die dawerende sukses van die 2016 geleentheid, is ons bly om aan te kondig dat hierdie jaar se Gedigte in McGregor naweek van Vrydag 25 tot Sondag 27 Augustus 2017 sal plaasvind. Hierdie sal ons vyfde naweek van meesleurende poësie wees. Ons nooi dus digters wat wil deelneem, om nou hulle voorleggings in te dien. </div>
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Ons tema hierdie jaar is ‘hartsgebonde’(“rooted in heart”) aangesien ons liefde vir poësie ons almal aan mekaar verbind. Voorleggings wat hierdie tema aanspreek sal voorkeuroorweging ontvang. Die taal is Afrikaans of Engels of tweetalig (of een van ons ander landstale, maar wees bewus van die moontlikheid dat gehore dan baie klein kan wees). Ons moedig voorleggings aan wat innoverend en kreatief is (wat meer as een kunsvorm insluit) om ons program uit te brei en ‘n uiteenlopende gehoor te lok. U is welkom om met ander digters saam te werk en ‘n gekombineerde aanbieding, bespreking of onderhoud aan te bied. Die tydsduur van aanbiedings moet tussen 40 en 50 minute wees. Een sessie sal aan elke digter toegeken word, maar as daar spasie op die program is, mag ‘n tweede sessie beskikbaar raak vir dieselfde of ‘n ander optrede. </div>
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Voorleggings vir werkwinkels is ook welkom. Werkwinkels is twee uur lank en kan vir 8 tot 15 deelnemers aangebied word. </div>
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Ons lokale is klein en intiem met gedempte beligting. Geen oudio- of visuele toerusting word voorsien nie. Indien u deelneem aan die Gedigte in McGregor naweek, verleen u toestemming dat ten minste een van u gedigte in die 2017 Bloemlesing opgeneem word, tensy u uitdruklik versoek dat u werk nie ingesluit word nie. </div>
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Digters moet voorsiening maak vir hul eie vervoer na McGregor (2 uur vanaf Kaapstad), akkommodasie en etes. Afhangend van befondsing en kaartjieverkope vir die geleentheid, mag die bestuurskomitee in staat wees om deelnemende digters finansieel te vergoed vir reis- en ander koste. Daar is egter geen waarborg of belofte van hierdie vergoeding nie en ons aanvaar dat digters wat voorleggings indien, verantwoordelikheid vir hul eie onkostes aanvaar. Ons is egter optimisties dat, soos ons geleentheid jaarliks groei, borge en beskermhere aan boord sal kom om hierdie uitstaande geleentheid finansieel te ondersteun. Ons verwelkom enige voorstelle van maatskappye of individue wat ons kan nader om hierdie geleentheid te ondersteun en bevorder. </div>
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Kaartjies sal deur Computicket en by die deure verkoop word (indien daar nog sitplekke beskikbaar is) teen pryse wat wissel vanaf R25.00 tot R120.00. Die opbrengs van kaartjieverkope word deel van die Gedigte in McGregorfonds om uitgawes soos bemarking, publisiteit, lokaal- en toerustinghuur, drukwerk, ens. te dek. Sodra alle uitgawes gedek is, word oorblywende geld as donasies gegee aan gemeenskapsprojekte in McGregor, naamlik aan die McGregor Unistars Blaasorkes; die Next Step Dance Company; First Step Ballet McGregor; die Violini Group; die Byekorf Bewaarskool; die Breede Vaardigheidsentrum; Evangelisasie groepe; McGregor Biblioteek; ens. Enigeen wat geouditeerde state van die McGregor Arts Community Project NWO #151-551 / PBO #930051215 wil sien, is welkom om ons rekenmeester, Anthony Coombe (<a href="mailto:acoombe@iafrica.com">acoombe@iafrica.com</a>) te kontak. </div>
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Voorleggings moet asb die volgende bevat: </div>
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· U naam </div>
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· Titel van die aanbieding / werkwinkel </div>
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· ‘n Kort beskrywing van die aanbieding in die taal waarin dit aangebied sal word </div>
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· ‘n Mikro-blog van uself plus enige skakel of webtuistes wat die keuringspaneel mag interesseer. </div>
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Suksesvolle applikante sal teen <b>30 April 2017</b> in kennis gestel word en vollediger besonderhede sal dan vir die program versoek word. Onsuksesvolle applikante word vriendelik uitgenooi om wel ons naweek by te woon en aan een van die vele Oop Mikrofoon sessies deel te neem wat by die program ingesluit sal word. Ons waardeer u belangstelling en ondersteuning en sien uit daarna om u te verwelkom, hetsy as digter op ons hoofprogram of as deelnemer aan die Oop Mikrofoon sessies. </div>
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Bespreek asb u akkommodasie vroegtydig om teleurstelling te voorkom. </div>
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· Temenos Retreat – <a href="http://www.temenos.org.za/">www.temenos.org.za</a> / <a href="mailto:temenos@lando.co.za">temenos@lando.co.za</a> / 023 625 1871 </div>
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· McGregor Toerismeburo – <a href="http://www.tourismmcgregor.co.za/">www.tourismmcgregor.co.za</a> / <a href="mailto:info@tourismmcgregor.co.za">info@tourismmcgregor.co.za</a> / 023 625 1954 </div>
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· McGregor Country Getaways – <a href="http://www.mcgregor-accommodation.co.za/">www.mcgregor-accommodation.co.za</a> / <a href="mailto:info@mcgregor-accommodation.co.za">info@mcgregor-accommodation.co.za</a> / 023 625 1409 / 076 411 9477 </div>
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· Robertson Toerismeburo – <a href="http://www.robertsontourism.co.za/">www.robertsontourism.co.za</a> / <a href="mailto:info@robertson.org.za">info@robertson.org.za</a> / </div>
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· Robertson Wynvallei - <a href="http://www.robertsonwinevalley.com/">www.robertsonwinevalley.com</a> / <a href="mailto:manager@robertsonwinevalley.com">manager@robertsonwinevalley.com</a> / 023 626 3167 </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Sluitingsdatum vir voorleggings: 31 Maart 2017 </b></span></div>
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Afleweringsopsies: </div>
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<li>Epos aan: Jennifer Johnson (koördineerder/organiseerder) <a href="mailto:info@mcgregorpoetryfestival.co.za">info@mcgregorpoetryfestival.co.za</a></li>
<li>Fax aan: 086 756 0864 </li>
<li>Pos na: Posbus 361, McGregor, 6708 </li>
<li>Aflewering per hand by: Temenos se kantoor, h.v. Voortrekker- en Breestraat, McGregor. </li>
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Navrae: <a href="mailto:info@mcgregorpoetryfestival.co.za">info@mcgregorpoetryfestival.co.za</a> / 023 625 1908 / 084 675 1164 </div>
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A huge bouquet of thanks to local artist, <a href="http://www.ednafouriegallery.co.za/">Edna Fourie</a> and Ewan van Wyk for another beautiful poster for the 2017 edition of “Poetry in McGregor”.</div>
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The tree design has matured since last year. The tree is no longer 'attached' to the font of the word 'poetry'. It now stands independently</div>
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The tree shows itself as a symbol of transparency by baring its roots [for the first time] and that which the root system is anchored to, namely 'heart'.</div>
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The overall design has a softer, more feminine feel [heart energy] - especially expressed through the softer and less specific colour scheme.</div>
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Die boomontwerp het ontwikkel sedert verlede jaar. Die boom is nie meer deel van die woord “poetry” nie - dit staan nou onafhanklik en trots as die middelpunt. Dit vertolk sy groeikrag.</div>
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Die boom meld homself nou aan as simbool van deursigtigheid deur sy ontblote wortels (vir die eerste keer) en dit wat die wortels anker, naamlik ‘die hart’.</div>
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Die hele ontwerp is sagter, vrouliker (hartsenergie) – wat in besonder deur die minder spesifieke kleurskema bepaal word.<br />
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Mengelmoes kardoes moes toe koelte toe. Die Dam was te warm. Vroeg al net na tien reeds veels te warm. Diana die Diva was al vroeg benoud. “Kan ons nie maar dabo inni koelte sit nie?”</div>
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One of the most popular events to take place each year during the "Poetry in McGregor" weekend is the Poetry Eucharist in The Little Way Chapel at Temenos on Sunday morning at 9.00am. The service is led by Rev. Bob Commins who commits to donating the money taken during the Offering to a local charity. This year he added the donations taken at the door of his Saturday evening Meditation in The Well. An amount of R1 280.00 was collected. A unanimous decision was made to donate the money to the Byekorf Creche following the appeal that was sent out on their behalf on the 25th of August: </div>
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McGregor Arts Community Project committee members: David Magner, Jennifer Johnson and Daniele Debellis paid a visit to the Creche to hand the money over to Christeline. She was completely overcome with emotions of deep gratitude. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this donation which has touched one of the hearts of the McGregor Community. </div>
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On Thursday 8 September, Jenny Johnson and David Magner paid a visit to the McGregor Library. During the Schools’ Festival section of the Poetry Weekend,on Friday the 26th August, the Library had hosted a number of local children as part of our outreach programme to the community. Librarian Soretha and a team of volunteers had read poetry to an enthusiastic group of Grade 4 and 5 children. The children spent a wonderful hour in the company of magical poetry, and we were delighted with the support we had received from the librarian. So we headed off to the library to say thank you to Soretha. Two years ago the founders of the Poetry Festival created a Non Profit Organisation, The McGregor Community Arts Project, to act as a fundraising vehicle for the festival. Significantly, the organisation is specifically aimed at the Community, and as such we try to use any profits we make from the festival for the benefit of our entire McGregor Community. We were thrilled to present Soretha with a R1000 donation to assist her in obtaining poetry books for the youth. We also gave her copies of the Festival anthology for the last three years, and other poetry material. Thank you for your help, Soretha. You are a star!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You can see all the pictures at the following <a href="http://www.danisphotos.com/single-post/2016/10/11/Poetry-in-McGregor-supports-the-local-McGregor-Community" target="_blank">link</a> </span></div>
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Friday the 28<sup>th</sup> was the big day.We welcomed over
700 children from local schools, including Farm Schools within a 20 kilometre
radius of McGregor. The children range in age from Reception Year to Grade 7,
with a few Grade 8 pupils from McGregor Primary. The event this year was
generously sponsored by Graham Beck Wines- a huge thank you to them! The buses
rolled in soon after nine o’clock, and the children gathered outside the NGK
Hall to be welcomed. They then split up into various groups to attend different
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Reception Unit and Grades 1 and 2 headed into the church to
enjoy a Puppet Show. The grade 3 children went to the Breede Centre where
Katleen and Gwyn read them stories which Gwyn has specially written for
children- including a new story written just for the day, and set in McGregor!The
Grade 4 and 5 children headed off to the local library where librarian Soretha
and a group of volunteers including locals Ilana, Marinda and Corle read them
poetry. The grade 6, 7 and 8 pupils were treated to a show called “<i>Ons Ko Vandaan”, </i>presented by a Drama
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McGregor for the final show. Our local Dance Stars- The Next Step Dance Company
and First Step Ballet, McGregor- put on an exhilarating performance of Poetry
and Dance that had the delighted audience smiling, singing and dancing. The
children were provided with a small snack to finish off the morning, and they
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A very big vote of thanks to all the volunteers who gave so
willingly of their time to assist with this programme. I could not have done it
without you! And another thanks to Graham Beck for their assistance. You are
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This programme is, I believe, one of the most important
aspects of the Poetry in McGregor Weekend. We are giving these children, who
come in the main from seriously underprivileged backgrounds plagued by social
problems, an opportunity to look past all of that and see that there is an
opportunity to fly in this world. We want them to see the potential, and not be
afraid to grasp it. And who knows? There just might be an Antjie Krog, an
Ingrid Jonker, an Adam Small or James Matthews amongst them, just waiting for
the chance to unfurl his or her Poetic Wings!<o:p></o:p></div>
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The second edition of our Poetry Competition was again a highlight for us. Over 300 entries were received, the majority in the adult section. It was good to see that in the schools’ section that there were clearly a few schools which had picked up on the event and encouraged their pupils to take part. It was also pleasing to see that we received a small number of isiXhosa poems this year.</div>
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The judging process was wonderful for all involved, and it remains a highlight of the year for Billy and me. After sifting through the entries over many sessions, we were unanimous in our feelings on the School section winner. Dennis Buckland was a runaway winner with his poem Anthropomorphic. We were delighted that Dennis was at the Prize Winning, where he read his poem so eloquently.</div>
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<b>Anthropomorphic, </b><i>Dennis Buckland</i><br />
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<i>I am anthropomorphic. <br /> My disguise is human,<br /> I inherited the suit that<br /> The abstract dresses in,<br /> Tailored by intellectuals, <br /> And stitched by mothers <br /> Patched piece by piece <br /> By bygone civilizations.<br /> I would weave a thread<br /> Of my own, but it chafes,<br /> It was made for the dead. <br /> So at night, I strip bare<br /> And feel the animal <br /> Breathing down my spine,<br /> And picking my lice<br /> With awkward intimacy.</i></div>
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In the Adult section the choice was not as easy. We finally settled on our short list and sent it to our external adviser, a published poet of considerable stature. She sent her recommendations, and we were all in agreement. The winning poem was Hung Gun, by Georgia <span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Gundersen</span>. Georgia was on hand to receive her trophy and cheque from the sponsor of the event, Leila Witkin.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13107895187427380834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584056844295131587.post-72037062052460560672016-08-25T06:30:00.000+02:002016-08-25T06:30:22.407+02:00Coming soon... Rustum Kozain<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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dekighted to welcome Rustum back to our village. A child of the Winelands, he
grew up in Paarl, before studying English. Aftre travelling to the USA as a
Fullbright Scholar, he returned to lecture at UCT. He has won the Ingrid Jonker
and Olive Schreiner Prizes for Poetry, and insists that writing poetry is a
sincere, necessary matter and no casual affair. His honesty, perceptiveness and
clarity, allied to his skilful use of language make for exhilarating reading.</span></div>
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to nail the world to its sentence.<br />
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Poet’s poet, our teacher hands us<br />
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From Heaney-soil, that concrete dark,<br />
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A very important part of our event is our School Programme. This will take place on Thursday and Friday morning and over 650 children are involved. Dave Magner is the organiser of this event and he is to be congratulated for putting together another fabulous programme this year. Children from both our local and farm schools have been invited to attend and transport by bus arranged for those schools beyond walking distance. A large number of volunteers from McGregor will be facilitating these sessions. Our grateful thanks to all of them too.</div>
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<br />Thursday 25th at various times throughout the morning, Dave will read poetry to the children attending the Waldorf School. This is our English programme and will take place at the Waldorf School itself.<br /><br />Friday 26th - die Afrikaans se program:<br /><ul>
<li>09h30 - Graad 1 en 2 – Poppekas vertoning by die NGK - 45 minute</li>
<li>09h30- Graad 3 Storie tyd, by die Breede Sentrum -1 uur</li>
<li>09h30 - Graad 4 en 5 - Gedigte voorlesing by die McGregor Biblioteek - 1 uur</li>
<li>10h30 - Graad 6, 7 en 8 - Ons Ko Vandaan. Vertoning by die NGK - 45 minute</li>
<li>11h30 - Almal by die NGK. Vertoning deur Next Step Dance Company - 25 minute</li>
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Our thanks and appreciation to the Graham Beck Trust who have provided the sponsorship for this event. This has enabled us to hire the necessary transport and provide snacks for the children to enjoy afterwards.</div>
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McGregor is delighted to welcome Frank Malaba to our village this year. A
native of Zimbabwe, Frank has been a vocal advocate for Gay Rights in Africa.
He was formerly a producer of Radio Today Outspoken, the only LGBTI Talk show
in Africa. Frank is a courageous voice, and is admirably suited to our theme
for 2016, </span><i style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Voices on Fire.</i><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> We hope his
voice will be widely heard this coming weekend!</span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: "pt serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">From the crown of cumulonimbus
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: "pt serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Trying to find the perfect
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: "pt serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">My eyes are ajar like shutters
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: "pt serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">I’m not dead. I’m not alive.
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: "pt serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">But do not be fooled…<br />
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: "pt serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Somewhere deep within this
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: "pt serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Is a volcano ticking and
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: "pt serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Waiting to create continents
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: "pt serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Populated by change and
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: "pt serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">I am a heart still beating
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Due to the popularity of the Poetry Supper on Sunday night we have had to make some last minute changes. Flora is unfortunately not able to accommodate the large number of people wishing to attend this supper, so we have moved it to The Food Tent in Temenos Garden. Delicious homemade soups, rolls and bread will be served as well as complimentary wine and grape-juice (you are welcome to bring your own bottle if you so wish) – a donation of R50.00 per person will help to cover costs. (Participating poets and volunteers are welcome as our guests, but please don’t forget your name-tags!) We look forward to seeing you anytime from 6pm for a relaxed evening together. For catering purposes, please contact Jenny (<a href="mailto:info@mcgregorpoetryfestival.co.za">info@mcgregorpoetryfestival.co.za</a> / 084 675 1164) to add your name to the list.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13107895187427380834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584056844295131587.post-32093833804806989492016-08-23T12:00:00.000+02:002016-08-23T12:00:03.906+02:00Coming soon... Kobus Moolman<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18pt;">Poetry in McGregor is honoured and
privileged to welcome award winning writer Kobus Moolman to this year’s event.
Winner of among others The Ingrid Jonker Prize for Poetry, The Sol Plaatje
European Union Award for Poetry and the Glenna Luschei Award for African
Poetry, Kobus is a much sought after voice at Poetry gatherings around the
world. Alonside four volumes of poetry , he has also written a collection of
radio plays, and still finds time to lecture creative writing at UKZN. We are so
looking forward to your being here!</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">We who dress in blindness and in faith<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">do not know the colour of our palms<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">nor the weight of our feet upon the water.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">We who have dust in our mouths all day<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">have stones on our tongues instead of songs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">We who quench fire with fire all night<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">know that wings are not the only ladders<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">to the dark, that heavy wood swims too<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">in the tide of the wind.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13107895187427380834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584056844295131587.post-86515850889235160352016-08-23T06:30:00.000+02:002016-08-23T06:30:14.840+02:00Coming soon... Dan Wylie<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Dan Wylie is
another making his first visit to our Poetry Weekend. A Professor AT Rhodes
University, Dan has published widely on a range of subjects. He is particularly
interested in the legendary Zulu leader, Shaka, and is considered a leading
figure on the man. He is also interested in African literature, particularly
Southern African, spirituality and poetry, and ecological issues in poetry. A
published poet, we are delighted to welcome Dan to our little village!</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Forgive me: I am all mange and forgetfulness.<br />
Burrs in the coat of too much thinking, too much pain.<br />
My bony hands have grown rigid with grasping the right.<br />
What is morality if it is not safeguarded by the voracious?<br />
What force would justice have were it not<br />
clawed from the carapace of scorpions?<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">But unforeseen birdcalls are troubling this anaesthetic age.<br />
Am I to be condemned for holding on to what little I have?<br />
Am I to be overthrown by what I have so long sustained?<br />
Who commands the city that has swarmed up beneath me?<br />
What conspiracies burble in those terracotta cells?<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">I am certain now of nothing but the persistence of stupidity.<br />
This is the gift of the tall view.<br />
We are drying out in the thin winter sun;<br />
the dry ratchet of the barbet<br />
winds down to some obscure apocalypse.<br />
This is what history is: a throne<br />
from which one cannot descend.<br />
I send my bark echoing amongst the mopanes,<br />
again, and again.<br />
I will entertain no regrets.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Dan Wylie</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13107895187427380834noreply@blogger.com0McGregor, South Africa-33.9428446 19.824651600000038-34.0482421 19.663290100000037 -33.8374471 19.98601310000004tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584056844295131587.post-39340698706026445952016-08-22T06:30:00.000+02:002016-08-22T06:30:01.937+02:00Coming soon... Elisa Galgut<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://mcgregorpoetryfestival.blogspot.co.za/p/elisa-galgut-attribute-of-poetry-elisa.html" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJAbzgC1l67kjgDyCv5xt5gKagv4CFtaoGnTwVkvEjZHl99HAUyp9ZeVlt5oXOe8sTSczjJ9Cixr5zEuAQSxS3B6_f5jVj7ibRKuj_KUXKLjHpI2nJ0kRo1u0kUgzMSmvgowtQTIWhWgDO/s320/Elisa+Galgut.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
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<span style="background-color: whitesmoke; line-height: 14.75pt;">Dr Elisa Galgut is a senior lecturer
in the Department of Philosophy at UCT, and is particularly interested in the
philosophy of literature. Her passion for poetry resulted in her completing a
masters degree in creative writing and she is also a published poet. Her
combination of interests make for thoughtful and well-crafted poetry as
evidenced in her debut collection:</span></div>
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<i><span lang="EN" style="color: #011932; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The Attribute of
Poetry</span></i><span lang="EN" style="color: #011932; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> offers a feast of thought and image. Elisa
Galgut’s poetry seems both new and old, fresh in its ingenuity and mature in
the wisdom of its deliberations. In these ‘incantations of creation’ (to borrow
a line from one of the poems), a quiet yet powerful voice speaks to us; and we
cannot but be moved by it. – David Medalie<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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We welcome Elisa to our special weekend of poetry in our
beautiful village and look forward to her sharing her words with us..<o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13107895187427380834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584056844295131587.post-44618240433384685462016-08-21T08:54:00.000+02:002016-08-21T08:54:09.259+02:00Coming soon... Next Step Dance and First Step Ballet<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://mcgregorpoetryfestival.blogspot.co.za/p/mary-corpe-africa-in-motion-next-step.html" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ9-Hng8bfvVtWm8K6-_JUwIn5JvWJ0Sa2Espr5i1RhBOWnl1IQM1hvMT8SVMTgizTlIEKo1_5glStDFjFecC2eiRAxQnuThUtOL4uzJAkUdPV9OwYvqMuqq-YxGkWCDEuWiGQ2PiOAnkH/s320/Mary+Corpe+1.jpg" width="320" /></a><a href="https://mcgregorpoetryfestival.blogspot.co.za/p/mary-corpe-africa-in-motion-next-step.html" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwvdmXJh3nn4usJnfeRGI8s0vr2y3V4Jd9tPOsf8PWSMYmsuc-gECYFRS7ZCpC9JxW1pl7HqaM3lHVisPaxzwIbrwu33R8CI_QkNg0uwK4jcKS5m6JAY26TpEoF56QHbvD4isfG3PX556-/s320/Mary+Corpe.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
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These two groups are the brainchildren of McGregor resident, Mary Corpe. A former professional dancer in the UK, Mary has lived in McGregor for around four years and has nurtured these children as if they were her own. The next Step Company has developed into a highly capable and creative group of young dancers, and have dazzled audiences both locally and nationally with their skills. The Ballet group is a more recent addition, and these local children have grown by leaps and bounds since Mary’s initiative started a few years ago. Both groups deserve all their accolades for their outstanding commitment and hard work. And as for Mary- well she is just a superstar! Come and support local talent at its very best! You will not be disappointed!</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13107895187427380834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584056844295131587.post-53878108161652478022016-08-20T14:20:00.000+02:002016-08-20T14:20:38.959+02:00Coming soon... Sally-Ann Murray<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We are delighted to welcome Sally-Ann back to McGregor for her third visit. Sally is currently a Professor of English at Stellenbosch and is a widely published poet and author. Several of her poetry collections are recipients of awards and her debut novel, Small Moving Parts, won the MNET Literary Award and the Herman Charles Bosman Prize. Her poetry is smart and perceptive, written with care and creativity. She draws heavily on her own experiences, and is honest in all she creates. Humour is a frequent guest in her writing, and her wry observations of the human condition are delivered with- sometimes- brutal honesty. A delightful person with genuine warmth, she is a valued partner of our gathering, and we are delighted to welcome her back after she had to miss the 2015 event because of work pressure. Thanks for your support Sally- we are so looking forward to seeing you again!</div>
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These two performers bring a welth of skill and talent to
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combining to capture moments in sounds and words that emanate from and reach
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13107895187427380834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584056844295131587.post-936442763010179292016-08-18T18:18:00.000+02:002016-08-19T18:22:29.452+02:00Coming soon... Harry Owen<div style="text-align: justify;">
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Harry is a born and raised Englishman, who took the plunge and moved to the Eastern Cape in 2008. It is a move he has absolutely no regrets about. He is a widely respected and experienced performer, teacher and workshop facilitator. He host a monthly Open Mic session in Grahamstown called Reddits Poetry. He writes with” honesty, directness and humour about the world. His poetry has been described as “ ..poetry at its finest: luscious, almost tangible imagery, sharpened into perfect form” A handful of small stones for Bromley</div>
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The milkwood moults, <br />
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From the thatch eves, <br />
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This evening a huge armoured beetle, <br />
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Sunrise<br />
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Surges of swarming ants clot the morning air. <br />
From a high branch and crimson-faced with effort, <br />
a barbet brays his rude challenge to the world.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Bromley is our smiling Ridgeback with a rubber face: <br />
his mouth, when he sees you, draws back <br />
into a broad, ingratiating grin, <br />
his eyebrows sauntering about independently <br />
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Here, two branches of the big coral tree, <br />
loosened by high winds while we were away, <br />
hang like swords of Damocles over the rock garden. <br />
Silent and camouflaged as leopards they lurk, <br />
waiting for some unsuspecting prey <br />
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a warm summer evening<br />
four or five half-empty wine bottles <br />
three people <br />
an insistent scrizzling of invisible insects <br />
one angular Ridgeback sprawled out on the stoep =<o:p></o:p></div>
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deepest contentment<o:p></o:p></div>
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Back briefly at Chintsa <br />
and our evening geckoes line up <br />
near the wall light <br />
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A genuflecting ocean,<br />
shadows of palm fronds on the deck,<br />
a rich sizzle of frying mushrooms <o:p></o:p></div>
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and one leggy hound, <br />
no longer lost, <br />
spread out on the carpet <br />
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The ocean is rolling pewter, <br />
the morning a hot cloud compress. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Down the road to the village <br />
a skinny fig sapling begins <br />
its possessive seduction of a coral tree <o:p></o:p></div>
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whose tears already drip <br />
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This is Harry’s second visit to McGregor Poetry- do not miss the chance to hear this wonderful man.</div>
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We have great pleasure in inviting you to the Cape Town launch of the 2015 Festival Anthology. As you may know, each Festival is celebrated with its own Anthology, in which are published some of the poems presented on the main programme and at the open-mic venues. </div>
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Each is a mix of strong, established voices and those of emerging poets. In the 2015 Anthology, we include, with a deep sense of homage, poems by Adam Small. He was scheduled to present at the 2015 Festival, but sadly could not attend and subsequently passed away. Join us as we read his emotive and eloquent contribution to the Anthology; and listen to the complimenting words of others included in this lovely collection.</div>
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<b>7.30pm on 11 August 2016 at Hugh Hodge’s renowned Off the Wall a</b><b>t A Touch of Madness, Nuttall Road, Observatory </b></div>
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A Touch of Madness, by the way, serves excellent meals, so you might consider dining there and taking the poetic evening into delicious realms.<br />
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graag na die bekendstelling van die 2015 Gedigtefees Bloemlesing in Kaapstad. Soos u mag weet, word elke fees gevier deur
die samestelling van ’n Bloemlesing waarin gedigte gepubliseer word wat op die
hoofprogram plaasgevind het, maar ook by die oop mikrofoon aanbiedings gelees
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