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The latest news from our community - this page will frequently be updated with all the newest and most important happenings - so make sure that you visit regularly!
Musical Extravaganza - Vegas!
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Celebrating our 7th year of song and dance, we are proud to present “Vegas”, our very own in-house musical extravaganza put together for the 2009 show season. Since humble beginnings in 2003 we have witnessed the expansion of our annual musical productions as equipment and talents have been added year after year. Many people pass through our doors during show season (usually 1200+ people) and we can even boast of a loyal following of supporters who faithfully return every year to enjoy a brilliant evening of tremendous entertainment. Fused with premium gourmet cuisine (6 courses this year) and drama to bring a smile to all people, our shows are vibrant and colourful in every way way. Although the songs are secular and the narratives humourous and without any disguised biblical message, yet, we believe that everything done unto the Lord will be anointed if it is from God. Our mission is not to establish ourselves as leading singers and actors, but rather to provide something which may reach the local community in a unique way. Every show is concluded with a short explanation about what Jesus has done in our lives and with a prayer of thanksgiving. Many who come have not or will not set their feet in any religious establishment and so an opportunity is created simply to tell people about the goodness of our God.
Here is a copy of an article recently posted in a regional newspaper by someone who attended a show and whom we never asked to write about us, but chose to do so of his own accord:
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…AND VEGAS COMES TO TOWN!!!! WHAT AN ENTRANCE…WHAT AN EXIT…!!!! VEGAS hits Tzaneen and the hills have come alive with the sound of … cabaret, song and dance!!!! ALON has pulled out all the stops with their fantastic rendition of a “VEGAS” style cabaret. What a night to remember as we followed in the footsteps of our two intrepid entrepreneurs who went to the great US of A in pursuit of their “American Dream”. To quote…”A spectacular evening of music, dance and theatre fused with a six course gourmet meal in the most glamorous of settings…” is really a mild understatement. Here the adage of “less is more” really comes to the fore. Subtlety was the key note in the setting of the décor. Rich warm hues of reds and browns enveloped the sense of sight and promoted coziness and intimacy. Our fare for the evening was a feast fit for a king and we wined and dined to a splendid, mouth watering, palate tantalizing gourmet of foods and sweets. Little knowing what our hosts had in store for us, we quaffed away at various wine suggestions presented by them. Then it was SHOWTIME…!!! Excellent narration and dazzling scenes danced before our eyes. Song, dance and music, led us through the pantomime of the lives of our two intrepid gentlemen as they ensued their dream, And “THE SHOW MUST GO ON…!!!” Held us spell bound, one moment reaching close to tears, and the next our sides almost splitting with laughter. Our table hostesses, dressed in their fancy fare added glitz and glamour to an already sparkling evening. An evening of such fine cuisine cannot be missed out on! Take the time and trouble to invest a few rand to treat yourself and your loved ones to an evening out in the mountains. Should you miss out on this show, you can count yourself just a little poorer for not having invested an evening of fun, laughter and really excellent food as presented by the ALON Community. A large portion of the shows presented will go toward the financing and building of a Hospice Wellness Centre at ALON. |
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Newsletters
General newletters are prepared a few times a year and can be accessed on our website. The most recent newsletter can now be downloaded:
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