Arts Events List

HIFA 2010

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DANCE

Kinkini Academy of Dance

Kinkini will be showcasing a piece performed by members of its Professional Training Program. This program offers a theoretical and practical education in various dance styles, including Indian Classical, Indian Modern, Hip Hop and Contemporary Dance to dance enthusiasts in Harare.

Please support the Kinkini Academy of Dance in “Let’s Face the Music and Dance” at HIFA 2010:

Tuesday, 27 April @ 7 Arts Theatre, 4.45pm to 5.45pm

Saturday, 1 May @ 7 Arts Theatre, 10am to 11am

For Kinkini’s schedule of open dance classes please contact 0912-894566 or e-mail .

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MUSIC

Book Caf & Mannenberg

Fife Avenue Shopping Mall (upstairs above OK), cnr. Fife Ave. / 6th Street, Harare

Tel 253239, e-mail: , Website:

THE ARTS FACTORY @ The Book Caf Books and CDs of Zimbabwean artists.

All proceeds from sales go direct to artists/publishers. Opens Mon-Fri 9am-5pm and Sat 9am-1pm.

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Greek night @ Blue@2 (30 April)

An evening based around Greek Music, Greek Food, Greek Dance and, of course, plate-breaking!

Cover $10 for non-members and $5 for members. An evening to be remembered!

Blue@2 Private Wine Bar, 2 Aberdeen Road, Avondale

Tel: 339135 (mornings only); Cell: 0913-981 469 (Kelly); 0912-308 258 (Danielle)

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Mean Mr Mustard @ Borrowdale Racecourse (7 May)

Live from S.A., Mean Mr Mustard will be performing a concert at Borrowdale Racecourse on Friday, 7 May.

Included will be songs from their new album, their smash hit “Build Me Up Buttercup” and some fantastic cover … an overall brilliant show! Tickets are available at the Spotlight at $15 per head. Please phone 308159 or 011 604 028 to book. Local support bands.

You may bring in your own food (please keep it plastic, no glassware) and chairs and blankets if you wish.

Tickets at the door are $20. Kids under 10 are $5 at the door. Doors open at 5pm.

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Performing Arts Bulawayo [PAB] and the Academy [Bulawayo]

Little Dorrit (22 & 29 April)

Thursday 22 & 29 April in the Robert Sibson Hall at 7.30 p.m.

The 2007 BBC serialisation of Dickens’ Little Dorrit will be shown in four parts and stars Judy Parfitt, Claire Foy, Tom Courtenay and Matthew Macfadyen amongst a large cast.

Admission: $10.00 / R75.00 the series or $3.00 / R25.00 each evening [free to Red Carpet members]

One Step at a Time (28 April)

Wednesday 28 April in the Robert Sibson Hall at 7.30 p.m.

Rock, pop, classic and jazz from Tracey Burns (vocals), Maria Egerer (classic/solo guitar), Brian Hartmann ((lead/rhythm/jazz guitar), Sam Kaufman (lead/rhythm guitar), Margie Rees (classic/solo guitar) and backing tracks. Songs to be featured include “That’s Rock ‘n Roll”, “Somewhere over the Rainbow”, “Hotel California”, “Nights in White Satin”, “My Funny Valentine”, “Sweet Georgia Brown”, “Chiquitita”, “Fernando” “The Winner Takes It All”, “Stairway to Heaven” and many more!

Oliver! (30 April)

Friday 30 April in the Robert Sibson Hall at 7.30 p.m.

The original 1968 film of Oliver! in a digitally enhanced version stars Ron Moody as Fagin, Mark Lester as Oliver, Jack Wild as the Artful Dodger, Oliver Reed as Bill Sykes and Shani Wallis as Nancy.

Admission: $3.00 / R25.00 [free to Red Carpet members]

John Edmond: “Back in the Sticks” (7 May)

Friday 7 May in the Robert Sibson Hall at 7.30 p.m.

John Edmond will need no introduction to anyone over 50 and we hope that many of all ages will be delighted to have the opportunity of hearing him live in a programme of songs old and new in his own inimitable style!

Booking is open at the Academy: tickets: $20.00 – there are no concessions for this event

The Bulawayo Music Festival (1923 May)

Wednesday 19 Sunday 23 May 2010 at the Academy of Music

WORKSHOPS & COURSES

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The Power of Intuition Seminar (1/2 May)

An introduction to Metaphysics.

Topics:

The Power of Intention. / Universal Laws. / Energies and healing. / Chakra’s / Balancing. /Intuition / Revelations./ Body Testing. /Violet Flame Meditation / E.F.T. ( Emotional Freedom Technique / Alpha Meditation.

Date: Sat 1 May; Time: 9.00 am – 4.00 pm / Sun 2 May: Time: 9.00 am – 12.00 am

Venue: 22 Ross Rd, Rolf Valley, Harare. Cost: $120 (Terms Accepted)

For further information and bookings contact Tania Norris 0912 702 280

e-mail

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CLUBS & SOCIETIES

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Aloe, Cactus and Succulent Society of Zimbabwe (25 April)

The annual Plant Sale of the Aloe, Cactus and Succulent Society of Zimbabwe will be held at the National Botanical Gardens on Sunday, 25

April. This is your chance to purchase the plants you have always wanted but never been able to find, as on sale will be everything ranging from the ordinary to highly specialized items you will find in no garden centre. The sale opens at 9am and will continue until early afternoon. Please use the entrance closest to the city centre.

For more details, please contact Dave Richards at 884003.

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BirdLife Zimbabwe (BLZ) Mashonaland (25 April, 2 May)

We have a bird walk almost every weekend the walk itself lasts 23 hours and thereafter the combined bird list is called while refreshments are being enjoyed. We also have a monthly evening presentation on the 3rd Thursday of each month, 5:30 for 6:00 p.m. The venue is the Avondale Sports Club on Brighton Road, between 2nd Street Extension and Upper East Road. There is a bar and eats. There is a security guard to look after the vehicles.

For more information, contact a committee member, try:

Tony Alegria: 091… , 490375 Home. Email:

Ken Dixon: 0912 3… . 793063 Home. Email: .

Web site:

Listed below are the events for the next two weeks.

Sunday 25 April 6:30 a.m.: Bushman`s Rock, Bromley

This is a beautiful place and definitely worth a visit. There is a dam, miombo woodland and kopjes and a variety of game. We have been invited to stay for lunch and Tony, our Chairman, will bring charcoal and a drum for those wanting to braai. Meet in the main car park at Mukuvisi Woodland, where you can leave your vehicle if sharing transport.

Sunday 2 May 7.00 a.m : Mukuvisi Woodland

In May Swallow-tailed Bee-eaters have complicated movements, but they seem to leave the Harare area during the rains and come back for winter towards the end of April. Bird parties start to form, so if a good bird party is found, there should be lots of miombo specials. Turn off the Chiremba Road into Ford Road (opposite Queensdale shops) and continue down to Blatherwick Road (T -junction). Turn right and the gate is about 150 metres on the left. Bring chairs and refreshments and a reasonable tip for the guard, taking into account the value of your vehicle!

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Mountain Club of Zimbabwe (April/May)

P.O. Box HG 203 Highlands. Secretary: Lorraine Regadas: 0912 …

Walker’s Rep: Marge Dewdney: 011-2… ,0912-236319, 2916778

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