Arts Events List

Battle of the Year Africa 2011 @ HICC (27 August)

The 2011 African edition of the world hip-hop dance Battle of the Year (BOTY). Eight African countries (Morocco, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Tunisia, Algeria, Senegal, Seychelles & Mauritius) battle to represent the continent at BOTY World finals set for 19 October 2011 in Montpellier, France. Visit <http://www.boty.de>.

Musicamp (20–27 August)

The time has come again when we round up musicians from all over the country and beyond to be a part of the amazing experience of Musicamp, Informal Concert – 6pm on Friday, 26 August (at Peterhouse Girls School) Final Concert – 6pm on Saturday, 27 August (in Harare). Email: reneemozzie@gmail.com Also check out our website: <http://www.musicamp.org> or the official Facebook Group: Musicamp Zimbabwe.

A Night at the Opera @ Hoyle Field, Tina Close, Chisipite (17 September)

The Marden Singers present "A Night at the Opera", music under the stars, with well-known highlights from famous operas. Gates open at 5pm, so come early and picnic on the lawns. Opera performance starts at 7pm.

Tickets $15 on sale from 15 August at The Spotlight. Further details phone 0772-307 660, email mailto:carols@zol.co.zw

FallsFest 2011 @ Victoria Falls (30 & 31 December)

Vic Falls New Year 2011–2012, presents Locnville, Crashcarburn, The First Descent, Ghapi, Clint &amp; Co, Evicted, Ryan Koriya, Dj Macson, Dj Francis. Accommodation and concert tickets can be purchased from <mailto:fallsfest@yoafrica.com> or 07774 432800.</mailto:fallsfest@yoafrica.com>

Bulawayo – Mahler: Symphony No.5 / Richard Strauss: Also Sprach Zarathustra (17 August) Wednesday 17 August in the Robert Sibson Hall at 7.30 p.m.

The Concert [Russian film with subtitles] 18 August, Robert Sibson Hall at 7.30 p.m. $3.00

David Cohen (clarinet), Robin Cohen (piano) 23 August in the Robert Sibson Hall at 6.00 p.m.- followed by dinner available to order in advance. $5.00 &amp; $3.00

The Last King of Scotland 25 August in the Robert Sibson Hall at 7.30 p.m. $3.00 [free to film members]

Exhibitions @ National Gallery of Zimbabwe, Harare (August)

Gwanza Month of Photography – Pimp My Combi: to 4 September

Cuban Photo exhibition: to 30 September

Watercolours by Patricia Wood Broderick @ La Finca 10 September 12 noon. Phone, 490872, 885161

Accidental Death of a Radical @ Theatre in the Park from 16 August until 27 August at 5.30pm everyday except for Sunday and Monday. Tickets are US$5 &amp; US$4.

Audition: A Thousand Clowns @ Reps 20 Saturday 20th August; Time: 2–4 p.m.

Venue: Adrian Stanley Room, Reps Theatre.

Rehearsals start 28 August; Performance dates 6–15 October

Audition to be held for three male parts – all comedic roles

Song-Writing Competition (deadline 1 September)

Write the lyrics for a song and have a chance of winning $500, and of the song being performed at the 2012 Bulawayo Music Festival.

See AEL online at &lt;http://www.twinarts.co.zw/ael/current&gt;

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