BUWA Mosadi prides itself on being able to cater for queer woman all over, so for those of you traveling to NYC in the near future or for the Sisters in New York.
GYRL PARTYH
23 February 2013
at THE VAULT @Element
225 E. Houston St. corner of Essex St. NYC (F train to 2 Ave)
10 mins from Brooklyn Bridge & Holland Tunnel
with DJ MARY MAC and DJ MISSY B
ALL PISCES FREE til 1am
ALL OTHERS FREE til 12 midnight when it then becomes her official Birth DAY so be there to bring it in.
Everyone $15 after it pays to get there early.
Ski Weekend Take Over In Glens Falls, NY
ALL CONFIRMED ATTENDING the SKI TRIP $10 ALL NIGHT!
Bottles of CIROC or HENNESEY for $375
(includes tax or gratuity)
$6 Shots & $9 Drinks ALL NIGHT!
24 FDeebruary 2013
6pm, The Essex vault
New York.
Secret Circle Party Review
One word for these parties is Alternative. Let me be honest its not going to be everyone's cup of coffee, unless you love a crowd filled with young hipsters looking like Cindy Lauper in 2013. The whole vibe screams 1990 Skunk Anansie. However for me it is an experience I'll never forget.
A group of creative youngsters have brought sexy back to the Johannesburg inner-city with the stellar Secret Circle party. The Secret Circle Monster Ball occurred on the 24th November 2012 in Newtown’s renowned party district, putting the party up as an exciting addition to the Jo’burg queer party scene. Secret circle, with an emphasis on fashion, dance, art and club-culture, promises to offer a revolutionary approach to night-life in Johannesburg.
The Secret Circle party injected a flurry of sultry energy into the Johannesburg queer party scene, with an exciting line-up of fresh and favourite artists. The DJ line-up had the crowd bopping to the beats - of Rakkie, WWLD, DJ Grace Jones & Casioheart, The Fluffers, Data Takashi and The Bear DJ – till the early hours of Sunday morning. Our very own Lady Gaga – Ally Oop (Herman Botha) - graced the event chatting to adoring fans, dazzling the crowd with her spectacular dance moves and delicious meat dress.
Secret Circle aims to cultivate an inclusive, cool, creative club space for young queer people in the city of Johannesburg. Events planner,Christopher van der Berg and his scene-smart friends, Eve Rakow, Jenali Skuse, Jade Zwane and Gabriel Khan, are super excited at how this event has blossomed into a cheeky challenge to the queer scene.
The Secret Circle Pride warm-up party brought together a vibrant group of young queer people, keen to reclaim the night in Johannesburg.
After the sizzling heat of the last party, the Secret Circle team has decided to turn down the heat, turn on the water and whet your wanderlust for some sunset tropical fun. They have found a mansion, with a pool and a dance floor and want YOU to come over!
It will be sexier, more exclusive, with a lot less clothing, and all the superior underground entertainment you’re used to.
It will be held on 2 March 2013 starting at 2pm by the poolside and promises to be the best way to usher out summertime. Tickets are on sale at Ke Ai in Greenside (info@keai.co.za/ 011 - 486 2972) and for R250 you get exclusive access, an open bar and a little gift bag.
The Secret Circle party stands as a promising new development. The success of the parties has lead the organising team to create a permanent fixture every two months. Secret Circle distinguishes itself from the mainstream queer places, it is a space somewhat edgier (being located literally on the edge of the inner city) but also somewhat more daring (with its irresistible underground entertainment). It is also a promising space, as it is located in a place making it accessible to the diverse groups of queer people around Johannesburg.
ONE Billion Rising
In light of all the human rights violations against women in the world S.A was officially announced as the Rape Capital of the world by Interpol.
One Billion Rising in partnership with the Constitution Hill Heritage site is hosting Johannesburg's leg of this powerful global campaign to end violence against women and girls.
The Buwa team will be supporting on 14.02.13 at the Women's Jail at Constitution Hill for a Rising.
Poetry, Music, Keynote Speakers, Drumming, Flash Mob Rising, DJ, Hot Food, Music and Dance are all planned for the night.
Aura Msimang is performing her beautiful protest piece, Song for the Voiceless, which she began to write when she witnessed the atrocities of the Rawandan war and its impact on women and children. She is backed up by a choir of children from Sheikh Anta Diop Primary School & women from the JugaMama Collective of Rosettenville who are from the DRC.
Keynote speakers, Yvette Pozitive Raphael, Zoleka Luswazi, Pumla Gqola, Mbali Khumalo.
MC: Rosie Motene.
DJ: Charles Leonard
STRIKE! DANCE! RISE! with us as we say "you strike a woman, you strike a rock"
February/ March 2013 - Catch you at these Hot Spots
Cape Town Lesbians will be hosting their annual picnic this coming Month, the picnic is a great opportunity to meet and greet queer women from various backgrounds.
Or join them for their camping weekend away in the lush green hills and vineyards of Bonnievale.
For more details contact
Lara: laraaucamp@gmail.com
Rainbow UCT
15 February 2013
RAI opening function at Molly Blackburn Hall
R20 for non-members
The year 2013 is pregnant with possibilities in terms of social functions, discussion groups, and conferences with guest speakers. Starting off our myriad of events is our Opening Function. The event starts at 20:00 and is free to Rainbow UCT members, with a cover charge of R20 for non-members. Drinks will be served free of charge throughout the night and we urge members to invite their lovers, friends and acquaintances to join in on the fun.
Life Under the Flag.
This is a host of flims brought to you by Prince Angelo Doyle a film maker and P.R Mogul. The first part of the film. South African Mzansi Ballet proudly present the screening in South Africa of First Position.
Follow in the inspirational footsteps of six talented ballet dancers as they struggle to maintain form in the face of injury and personal sacrifice on their way to one of the most prestigious youth ballet competitions in the world.
First Position recently had its World Premiere at the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival and was named the audience choice's first runner up for Best Documentary.
PS! It also won the Jury Prize at the San Francisco Documentary Festival and the audience award at DOCNYC.
The Second Part of the Film follows the Drag Queens of the HUGE GAY FLAG OF S.A on their journey cross country, to all the queer friendly Universities, and the various Pride Movements.
PPS!!! Some of our very own ladies of BUWA are featured in the Movie.
Cape Town!
New York !
Jozi
Art and Entertainment by Denise Neyo