RED! THE GALLERY ‘GALA FOR GOOD’ CHARITY AUCTION
(Tokai, Cape Town). On 28 February 2020, RED! The Gallery hosted the ‘Gala for Good’ charity auction with a large of the proceeds going to The Spirit Education Foundation, which raises money for educating underprivileged children.
Magnificent art by the likes of Cliff Brown, David Thorpe, Junior Fungai, Michael Waters, David Kuijers, Shelagh Price, Derric van Rensburg, Wakaba Mutheki and Wilma Du Toit was showcased at the auction. Complimentary wines by Lomond and delectable bowl dining by the RED! The Gallery Café was on offer whilst listening to ambient jazz tunes by Alan Cameron and Simon Annett.
The charismatic, internationally recognized auctioneer, Philip Powell, lead the auction, with co-owner Nikki Nepheritie Jade at the evening’s master of ceremonies, raising R20 000.00 cash proceeds for The Spirit Education Foundation.
In addition, Nepheritie Jade directly donated her NJCI Neuro-Linguistic Program (NLP) IP to the foundation so all their students have the opportunity to learn NLP; Giving learners the opportunity to discover and utilize personal excellence.
Red! The Gallery is known for its noteworthy auctions, but should you want to drop by the gallery they are also the perfect spot for any meal of the day. “Our specialty is coffee and breakfast,” says RED! Gallery co-owner, David Endean. “We have a wide variety to choose from and we do it well! It’s casually comfortable and unhurried… a place where people can sit for a long time and chill.”
Signature Breakfast highlights include a delectable Happiness Bowl with fresh fruit, double thick yogurt, homemade granola and chia seeds (vegan options available); the Camp Fire with three free-range eggs scrambled with bacon, tomato, red onion, cheddar, and fresh chili served in a pan with toast; and the Shazzy, which is rye toast, cream cheese, smoked salmon, tomato and onion salsa with baby spinach and a free-range poached egg.
Chef Divan Engelbrecht has been directing the RED! Café kitchen for 10 years. Once a familiar face at Kalk Bay’s Olympia Café, his standout dishes include great curries, lamb shank and mind-blowing burgers.
In addition to the delicious all-day breakfasts, lunches and high teas they’re legendary for, Thursday Nights at Red! is open for dinner service from 6 pm – 10 pm, accompanied by live music performances throughout the evening. “We have a live jazz ensemble and offer a new and exciting menu each week. It’s home food, not fast food, which patrons love.”
Wide range of eye-catching local artworks
Wall-to-wall art lends a colorful, creative ambiance to the bright and airy RED! space. “People like our place because there’s an energy and vibe that’s quite different. The coffee shop drives the gallery – it’s a vehicle to drive feet into the gallery,” adds David, who has accumulated a vast collection over the last 25 years.
“It’s all about sourcing really good art and we’ve got a very eclectic mix. We promote a lot of up and coming artists and keep it modern, but it’s a good general mix that caters to everybody.”
The venue also hosts functions and events such as birthday parties and offers art hanging and packaging services. People can also hire art and twice a year there’s a 50% art sale.
RED! also hosts paint jams, and charity-driven learning events paired with three-course dinner buffets and stages charity art auctions every three months.
The next auctions will be held on Thursday 30 April in Cape Town CBD and on Thursday, 28 May 2020 in Steenberg Village, each promising to be a night filled with great art, live entertainment, and complimentary eats and drinks:
Date 30 April
Venue: Red! The gaLLERY Bree Street
Theme: Red! Gala for good | Wall street Charity auction
Charity to be announced
35 pieces of beautiful art which will include sculptures and other artworks
Next main auction for red the gallery Tokai
Date: 28 May
Venue: Red! The gallery Tokai
Theme & Charity to be announced
RED! the gallery: Shop B4 Steenberg Village Shopping Centre, Reddam Avenue, Tokai
Cape Town
Gallery: + 27 (21) 701 0886
Café: + 27 (21) 702 4466
Website: https://www.redthegallery.co.za/
