Hello Beautiful :-)
I hope you've had a fabulous week so far. To make your week even better, it's time for your weekly newsletter.
If you know of any upcoming events, please drop me an e-mail with the info. And remeber that I'm still looking for girls to write articles. So if you've got something that you think needs to be said, please make your contribution. I'm also looking for you talented girls out there to send me your art, literature and photography for the CTL Art & Literature section - http://www.capetownlesbians.co.za/artandliterature.html
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Chanelle Albertyn is a Gender Studies Masters student studying at the University of the Free State; She is doing her Thesis on ‘the relationship dynamics in lesbian relationships where domestic violence has occurred’. If there is any body that has experienced any form of domestic violence in their relationships whether it is emotional, physical or economical abuse, she would like to hear your experiences, views and opinions. All information will be handled professionally and strict confidentiality will be kept.
The problem of domestic violence in Lesbian relationships is prevalent and on the rise, there is need for more research in order to understand and combat the problem. By explaining and understanding we can remove the stigma, understand the problem and address issues. If lesbians continue to deny that lesbian domestic violence exists it will continue to be ignored and the problem will escalate.
You can contact her via email
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BOOK LAUNCH INVITE: Andrew Tucker's Queer Visibilities - Wednesday 29 July
Wiley- Blackwell, The Book Lounge and Cafe Manhatten have got together to host a launch of Andrew Tucker's new book about queer men across the city of Cape Town.
He used to spend many an evening in Cafe Manhattan when he was out in CT exploring the lives of different communities. It therefore seems fitting that the book should be announced to a South African audience in one of the best bars in the city.
Date: Wednesday 29 July 2009
Time: 17:30 - 19:00
Location: Cafe Manhattan, 74 Waterkant Street, Cape Town
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XMAS IN JULY @ CREW Bar - Friday 31 July
'Cause we all love Pressies
Date: Friday, 31 July
Time: 21:00 - 04:00
Venue: CREW Bar, 30 Napier Street
Info: 0832181253 or
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Purple Turtle On Top turns Pink every Friday Night
Free Entry, from 9.00pm-2.00am
Cnr Shortmarket and Long Street Cape Town
(c) 084 5055 683 (midi)
On the Decks Midiocre and Real rozzano
R&B, House, Funk and Jazz
This party will be downstairs Whilst they are busy revamping the upstairs venue.
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Pink Party at the River Club - Saturday 1 August
Date: Saturday 1 August
Time: 9.00pm-2.00am
Entrance: R30
Spinning the discs would be Dj Midiocre and Real Rozzano playing R&B, Soul, Jazz, House and Old School!
(c) 084 5055683 (Midi)
Opposite the Old Hartleyvale same turn off
As the old Valkenberg Mental hospital then turn
Immediately left at the entrance of The River Club.
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Wine tasting and food pairing - Sunday 2 August
Wine tasting and food pairing. A carefully selected list of wines will be available for sale at a HUGE discount. Booking essential - tickets available at R85 each.
Time: 18:00
Date: Sunday 2 August
Venue: Adam & Eve. 24 Napier Street, 1st floor, Greenpoint (Where The Loft Lounge used to be)
Entrance: R85
RSVP: 079 502 7083 or
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Velvet Nights Celebrates Women!!!!! - Wednesday 5 August
A Pre-Women's Day PARTY......
What better way to celebrate women than to offer you sassy entertainment by Black Orchid Burlesque (back by popular demand).
So come watch these gorgeous ladies and party the night away in celebration of Women's Day!
Date: Wednesday 5 August 2009
Time: 21:00 - 01:00
Venue: Jade Lounge (above Manos just before the toy store), Somerset Road, Green Point
Info: 0763826192 or
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Don't forget their Tequila Challenge ;)
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SHARON CLIFTON Live at Beaulah Bar - Wednesday 5 August
Sharon Clifton, singer/songwriter/composer uses her talent and vigour, leaving her audience in awe with her unique vocal quality. Her talent shines through genres ranging from pop and rock to blues rock. Sharon started singing and playing guitar at the age of fifteen and has written over a hundred original songs.
And don't forget it's Happy Hour(s) till 10 pm so get there early to make the most of the night.
Time: 20:30 - 23:00
Date: Wednesday 5 August 2009
Venue: Beaulah Bar, cnr Somerset Road & Cobern Street, Green Point
More info: 0825656174 or
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Women's Day @ Adam & Eve Pajama Party - Saturday 8 August
Come celebrate Women's Day with Adam & Eve, as they will be hosting an all-girls pajama party. And yes, there will be pillow fights. Don't be shy and join them for an evening filled with, what can only be, loads of fun. Now the only question that remains is... do I wear my fluffy warm pajamas of my red satin nighty? Decisions, Decisions! :-)
Time: 20:30
Date: Saturday 8 August
Venue: Adam & Eve. 24 Napier Street, 1st floor, Greenpoint (Where The Loft Lounge used to be)
Info: 079 502 7083 or
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Zee's Womens Get Together - Saturday 8 August
Celebrate 'National Women's Day' and 'Michael Jackson's Thriller half hour medley' with Women-who-love-women and dance your night away with DJ Zelicious & Tarin-Lee and Live music with Ada black.
Date: Saturday 8 August
Time: 20:00
Venue: Summerville
Entrance: R50
Info: Zelda 084 553 4843
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Women's Day At Zula Sound Bar - Sunday 9 August
Another Ladyfest Fundraiser presents the awesome Wendy Oldfield. She'll be performing with her full band. Then follow with a surprise set. Their 3 Lady and Guitars is Elzahn Rinquest, the wonderful Tam, and Nuka. Comedian Nina Hastie will be the MC for the evening. And their Lady on Decks is the fabulous DJ FANI. Event will start early. Be there by 21h00.
Entrance is R40. All profit will be going to Ladyfest to put on the festival in February 2010.
Date: Sunday 09 August
Time: 20:00-04:00
Venue: Zula Sound Bar, Long Street
Info: 0760431275 or
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Womens Day Burlesque Lap Dance Workshop - Sunday 9 August
Join the ladies from Black Orchid Burlesque for a Womens Day Celebration with a difference...
Come enjoy the lavish decadence of GG 1920 Glitz & Glamour restaurant, while learning the Art of Theatrical Teese.
We all have a Diva locked inside us, and Black Orchid knows just how to encourage and empower ladies to release their inner sensual showgirl.
What better way to enjoy this special day than to bring all your friends out for an afternoon of feathers, sequence and sensational dancing!
All ladies will receive a free gift, a complimentary drink and a light lunch. AND...as a special gift from us to you, Seductive Secrets will also be demonstrating their fabulous pole dance spins and tricks to keep you ladies on your toes!
Women only!
Date: Sunday 9th August 2009
Time: 2-4pm
Cost: R200 pp
Venue: GG 1920's Glitz & Glamour, Durbanville
Dresscode: Sassy Showgirls or Vintage Vixens
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL!!!!
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Lesbian Speed Dating @ Adam & Eve - Tuesday 11 August
We all know there are lots of fabulous single girls in our city. But if you are wondering where to meet them, and how to tell if they are single, how to get the opportunity to get to know them, and how you would ever know if they are interested... we have just what you are looking for.
Speed dating is fun, and you get to meet A LOT of amazing single girls. You spend a few minutes "on a date" with each girl, take notes on who you like, and at the end of the evening you can get the contact details of the girls that showed mutual interest.
Bookings are essential. So even though it's still some time down the line, RSVP now to secure your place. Space is limited.
Time: 20:30
Date: Tuesday 11 August
Venue: Adam & Eve. 24 Napier Street, 1st floor, Greenpoint (Where The Loft Lounge used to be)
RSVP: 079 502 7083 or
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Ebooks 101 (FREE seminar by Electric Book Works) - Wednesday 12 August 2009
Electric Book Works is hosting a one-hour seminar on ebooks at The Book Lounge (corner of Buitenkant and Roeland streets, Cape Town) on 12 August 2009, 5:30 for 6pm. This is for publishers, editors, authors and readers who're still finding their ebook feet. Arthur Attwell will explain how ebooks work, and why ebooks and print books work well together.
If you're coming, please RSVP to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it so they can get the drinks and snacks ready.
Date: Wednesday 12 August 2009
Time: 17:30 - 19:00
Venue: The Book Lounge. On the corner of Buitenkant and Roeland streets
Info: 021 448 8336 or
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Cape Town Lesbians Features This Week:
Destructive Personalities
I am sure that we have all had one, a cannon ball in our life. This is a being that we fall for regardless of all our usual safe instincts telling us to put the breaks on. Friends can say all they like yet we blithely let all out barriers down and forge forward regardless. By the time we have seen the truth its usually too late. Never mind what has happened or what they are saying we are left to deal with the fallout. How do we do this?
http://www.capetownlesbians.co.za/article-archive/lifestyle/154-destructive-behavior.html
Recurring Repeated Repetition
For it is not inertia alone that is responsible for human relationships repeating themselves from case to case, indescribably monotonous and unrenewed.
http://www.capetownlesbians.co.za/article-archive/dating/140-recurring-repeaded-repetition.html
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Kind Regards,
Lara Aucamp
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