May 10, 2006
By Tabisa Mntengwana
SHOW that special member of the family how much she means to you – this Mother's Day treat your mom to lunch or breakfast at one of Jozi's elegant restaurants, to a concert or to the theatre, or paint your message on the wall of fame in Bruma.
B&B Markets
Celebrations for Mother's Day start early at the Hillfox B&B Market, with a little something extra for all moms. Buy any chocolates for over R50 and receive a free slab of Cadbury's. Ballad singer Paul Hone entertains the crowd. The entertainment is on Saturday, 13 May at 11am.
On Sunday, 14 May, a Mother's Day Concert is lined up at the Hillfox B&B Market with popular local muso Robbie Klay performing alongside the dynamic Matt Stern at 1pm.
B&B Markets' Hillfox market is in Hendrik Potgieter Drive in Weltevreden Park, western Johannesburg. For more information, phone 011 442 2445.
Gallagher Estate
Enjoy a scrumptious lunch with mom amid the tropical gardens and bubbling rivulets at the Gallagher Estate Wine Garden – and receive a special gift from Estee Lauder. Lunch is served at 12.30pm on Sunday, 14 May.
Tickets for this special afternoon are R150 for adults and R45 for children under 10 years; phone Nadine to book on 011 266 3095.
Gallagher Estate is in Richards Drive, Midrand.
Kids World
Bruma rocks this Mother's Day, with Mystic Blue belting out their rhythm and blues hits. For those with an artistic bent, a table has been set aside for Mother's Day card making, from 1pm. And a circus is lined up for only R10 a person an hour.
Making goodies for Mothers' Day at Kids World at the Bruma Market
Others may prefer to say it with graffiti – a wall of fame will be up for those who want the whole world to know how they feel about their mothers.
The fun is at Kids World in Bruma Flea Market, at the corner of Oppenheimer and Marcia streets, Bruma. It starts at 9am and goes through the day until 5pm.
For more information contact Kids World on 011 622 9647.
Sandton Square
Enjoy this special afternoon at Nelson Mandela Square with the classics, performed by pianist Deveraux van der Hoven, violinist Annake de Villiers and Magdalena de Vries on marimba.
The concert is at Nelson Mandela Square, on the corner of Maude and Fifth streets, Sandton on 14 May at 12.30pm; the second session starts at 1.30pm. For more information, phone 011 217 6045.
Johannesburg Zoo
If your mom loves wildlife, take her to the Johannesburg Zoo, where Talk Radio 702 hosts its annual concert. The Johannesburg Festival Orchestra promises to entertain in grand style, with popular classics, under the baton of conductor Richard Cock. Soloists are Craig Urbani, Veronique Lalouette and Given Mabena.
Ticket prices for the concert are R32 for adults, R19 for pensioners and children and the show runs from 9am to 3pm.
The Johannesburg Zoo is on Upper Park Drive in Parkview. For more information phone, 011 646 2000.
Sound Stage
Treat your mom to a special performance of
Yesterday Once More on Sunday, 14 May. The show takes you on a nostalgic journey back in time, with yesteryear tracks from The Carpenters such as
Close to You,
Rainy Days and Mondays and
Please Mr Postman.
Along with the show, there is a three-course buffet lunch from 12.30pm, for R240 for adults and R165 for children under 12. The show starts at 2pm.
Sound Stage is in Sixteenth Road, Midrand. For more information, phone 011 325 5084.
The Grace in Rosebank
For luxury, nothing beats The Grace in Rosebank, which is putting on a special Mother's Day breakfast or brunch. Sparkling wine will be served on arrival and each mother will receive a special gift. Meals cost R40 to R100 for children and R150 to R190 for adults. To book contact 011 280 7200.
The restaurant will open at 6.30am on Mother's Day and is at 54 Bath Road, Rosebank.
Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens
Sappi Sunday Picnic Concerts in association with Classic FM has planned a special afternoon for mothers. The concert features a seven-piece band, Golden Oldies, with veteran bandleader Radie Meyer. Tickets are R10 for students and R30 for adults.
Spend the day surrounded by these tropical gardens and bubbling rivulets at the Gallagher Estate Wine Garden
Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens is at the end of Malcolm Road in Poortview. For more information, phone 011 958 1750.
The Joker
Your mom takes care of the food most days, so the carvery at The Joker is a fabulous way to say thank you. She can enjoy a lazy Sunday lunch, accompanied by a local band. Entertainment starts at 12pm.
The Joker Restaurant is at the corner of Ontdekkers and Swart roads in Roodepoort; for more information, phone 011 768 6408.
Tangoara Strawberry Farm
For a strawberry delight, surprise your mom with a special outing to the serene Tangoara Strawberry Farm. You can pack a picnic basket filled with her favourite snacks, and eat while sitting on the banks of a beautiful dam.
Alternatively, enjoy Sunday lunch at the lapa. To book, contact Jan on 082 503 5996. The Tangoara Strawberry Farm is near Hartbeespoort Dam, to the northwest of Joburg.
The Johannian Club
Spoil your mother on this one day of the year with a scrumptious meal, great wine and hot fires to keep her warm at the Johannian Club. Lunch is served at 12.30pm.
The Club is situated in St John's College, St John's Road, Houghton. For more information, contact Leonie or Mandy on 011 487 1951.
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