Picnic concert with Karlien van Jaarsveld at the Taalmonument Garden Theatre New

Popular Afrikaans singer Karlien van Jaarsveld is to perform as part of the Garden Theatre Picnic Series at the Afrikaanse Taalmonument in Paarl on Friday 12 February 2016, kicking off Valentine’s weekend. The picnic series is held in aid of the “Laat ons lees!” reading project for children.

Picnic concert with Karlien van Jaarsveld at the Taalmonument Garden Theatre

Popular Afrikaans singer Karlien van Jaarsveld is to perform as part of the Garden Theatre Picnic Series at the Afrikaanse Taalmonument in Paarl on Friday 12 February 2016, kicking off Valentine’s weekend. The picnic series is held in aid of the “Laat ons lees!” reading project for children.

Five years ago, Van Jaarsveld followed in the footsteps of her brother Bobby by joining the Afrikaans music scene. Three of her albums have since reached platinum status, with sales of more than 40 000 copies of each album. Her newest album, “My Hartjie”, has already brought her two nr 1 hits.

The show begins at 19:30 in the Garden Theatre, located on the lawn right at the foot of the monument. Visitors are welcome to bring their own drinks (no glass) and picnic basket or they can order one from Volksmond Coffee Shop (tel. 021 863 2800). Coffee, beer, wine and light refreshments will be for sale.

Tickets are pre-sold through Computicket as well as at the Taalmonument, at R130 for adults, R120 for students and R60 for children under 13 year. A limited number of tickets will be available at the gate. Remember to bring a blanket or cushion and warm clothes. Safe parking is available and access is controlled. No dogs or fires are allowed.

For more information, call 021 863 0543/4809 or visit www.taalmonument.co.za and www.facebook.com/afrikaansetaalmonument.