MUSIC
Albert Chimedza and Gonamombe @ Piccobello Pizzeria (Tuesdays)
Where: Piccobello Pizzeria and Restaurant, 47 Glenara Avenue North, Highlands, Harare.
When: Every Tuesday @ 8.00pm
Bar and snack menu.
Come join us for an evening of fine food and fine music!
Info: 0733 436 191 or 0733 403 604
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Killer Queen/We Will Rock You @ 7 Arts (27 May 5 June)
To be staged at 7ArtsTheatre in Avondale from Thursday, 27 May through to Saturday, 5 June.
There will be two matinees. One on Saturday, 29 May and one on 5 June, both from 14:00 hrs.
Ticket price; Advance booking (tickets purchased before 26 May) $15
At the door (tickets purchased after 26 May) $20. Matinee prices: $10
For more information, contact Mark Robbins .
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Celebs: Leslie Howard [Piano] @ HIS (30 May)
Celebrity Subscription Concerts announces it’s first extra concert of 2010 with a piano recital by Leslie Howard on Sunday, 30 May at the HIS auditorium, starting time 4 pm. Entrance at the end of Rivonia Drive, off Moorgate, Mount Pleasant.
Tickets at US$10 each (Pensioners and Children $5) are available at the Spotlight and at the Hall on the day, where the box office will be open from 3.15 pm onwards.
Entrance is free to Red Carpet members, but regular members will need to buy tickets, as this concert is extra to the 6 subscription concerts that regular membership covers.
The programme includes:
BEETHOVEN: 15 Variations & Fugue on an original theme in E flat major OP 35 (Eroica)
CHOPIN: Barcarolle, opus 61
CHOPIN: Trois Mazurkas, opus 59
CHOPIN: Polonaise in A flat major, opus 53
TCHAIKOVSKY: Grande Sonate (no. 3) in G major, opus 37
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Mbira concerts @ The Mbira Centre (Sundays, to 27 June)
Sunday afternoon mbira concerts at The Mbira Centre. A great way to relax and make new friends!
Where: The Mbira Centre, 53 Glenara Avenue North, Highlands, Harare
When: Every Sunday afternoon, 2.30p.m. to 4.00p.m., 23 May to 27 June
No cover charge. Donations much appreciated.
Please bring your own drinks and picnic baskets.
The concerts are a fund raising effort by the Mbira Centre to raise money to go towards our “Mbiragamelan Dreams” project, a music expedition to Java, Indonesia. Donations during the concerts will therefore be very welcome. Proceeds will go towards part of the project costs for three Mbira players going to perform and teach Mbira and learn Javanese gamelan music in Java, Indonesia for two months in July and August.
By phone: 0912 269 779 ; Email:
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Showbiz @ Reps (25 June)
The Phoenix and Harare Male Voice Choirs present their mid-year show at Reps Theatre
Wednesday 2 June Saturday 5 June, 7pm
No matinee performance.
A festival of music and colour from shows and cabarets perfect for everyone!
Tickets: $10; Senior Citizens and students $5. Discount for Reps members and HIFAmigos.
Tickets are on sale now at The Spotlight (located in the Reps Theatre foyer tel 308159)
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Winter Season of Concerts @ Chisipite Senior School (12 June August)
Chisipite Senior School with Di Wright present their Winter Season of Concerts in the Chapel, all starting at 6.00 pm and lasting approximately an hour. These concerts feature the individual students who did well at the Eisteddfod this year and entrance is free except for the Madrigal Evening but donations at the end would be appreciated. The musicians are going on tour to South Africa in July.
June 12th – Family Festival in the Music Centre at 2.30 celebrating music performed within families.
July 15 – Madrigals Evening featuring the Madrigal Cup winners, Elizabethan dancing, instrumental groups, Shakespearean drama, mulled wine and tasty morsels. Tickets at the door or school office.
July 22nd – Wind Players Evening, Flute Competitions and the Chisipite Jazz Band.
August 3rd – Annual SPCA Benefit Presentation by the Junior Choir which will be Jonahman Jazz. Singing and drama.
For more information, contact Di Wright
FINE ART & EXHIBITIONS
Gallery Delta – 35 Years @ Gallery Delta (May)
A select retrospective and contemporary exhibition of 35 paintings graphics and sculptures by 35 artists of stature, prominence and promise
plus ‘Windows’ of works by Foreign, Ceramic and Young Artists.
Exhibition duration until late May
Foundation for Art and the Humanities, Gallery Delta. Supported by Hivos Foundation
‘Robert Paul’s Old House’, 110 Livingstone Avenue/Ninth Street, Greenwood Park, Harare
Telephone: 792135; ; .
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Live ‘n’ Direct @ National Gallery, Harare (25 May to 31 July)
The National Gallery of Zimbabwe has for the last six months worked tirelessly towards the launch of the 2010 flagship show Live ‘n’ Direct which is designed to inspire the artists to produce their best work. The artists have been challenged to reflect deeply and produce cutting edge work that speaks on being proudly Zimbabwean within the global context. The show will run throughout the duration of the 2010 World Cup and will certainly tell the Zimbabwean story with pride and excellence to all the visitors that may care to engage. Foremost though, the show is an engagement with ourselves and the Gallery hopes to inspire the group of high flying local business people that it has already approached to begin their own private collections from the Live ‘n’ Direct offering.
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“The Word” – Festival of Flowers (29 and 30 May)
“The Word” – Festival of Flowers depicting famous stories, parables and miracles from the Bible.
There will be musical interludes during the festival
Venue: Northside Community Church, Edinburgh Road (Near Borrowdale Post Office), Borrowdale
When: Saturday, 29 May, 9am – 4.30pm AND Sunday, 30 May, 2.00 – 4.30pm
Entrance charge: US$2 per person
Proceeds will go towards paying Zimbabwe’s subscriptions to the Royal Horticultural Society and the World Association of Flower Arrangers so that Zimbabwean floral artists are eligible to participate in the Chelsea Flower show and the WAFA Competitions.
Musical Interludes:
Saturday, 29 May: 11am – Twin Rivers School marimba band; 2.30pm – Chisipite School will play and sing.
Sunday, 30 May: from 2pm – various musical interludes.
Refreshments will be on sale.
DRAMA, THEATRE & SPOKEN WORD
Are There Tigers in the Congo? @ Reps Theatre Upstairs (27 May 5 June)
Directed by Per Fosser; Starring George and Shamiso Gukuta
A fascinating look at the reality of morals and ethics what would YOU do?
27 May 5 June; Preview performance: 26 May pensioners free.
Tickets are on sale now at The Spotlight (located in the Reps Theatre foyer tel 308159)
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NIAA /Deloitte Speech and Drama Festival 2010 (22 June 3 July)
Dates and venues: Prince Edward School, Beit Hall, 22 June 28 June
Choral Speaking Harare International School 29, 30 June and 1 July
Programmes available at the door.
Admission $1.00 per session (Students and Senior Citizens FREE)
Season ticket $5.00, including free programme.
Final concert Saturday, 3 July. Harare International School Performing Arts Theatre, 6 pm
Tickets at the door. Adults: $5.00; Students and Senior Citizens: $2.00
More information: Tel: 702989, Email:
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The Importance of Being Ernest @ Reps (24 June 3 July)
Zane E Lucas directs Oscar Wilde’s immortal classic The Importance Of Being Ernest
Starring Kevin Hanssen, Jason Linforth, Anne Fischer, Jamie McLaren, Erin Cooper, Richard Sticklen and Leila Billing
Reps Main stage, June 24 to July 3
Tickets are on sale now at The Spotlight (located in the Reps Theatre foyer tel. 308159)
CLUBS & SOCIETIES
Mountain Club of Zimbabwe (May/June)
P.O. Box HG 203 Highlands. Secretary: Lorraine Regadas: 0912 416024
Walker’s Rep: Marge Dewdney: 011-211576 , 0912-236319 , 2916778
WALKING : PLEASE NOTE, we meet at a convenient venue where excess vehicles can be left contact the leader or Walkers’ Rep.
Meet 15 minutes before the advertised time, to ensure a prompt departure. Saturday depart 1.30 pm (afternoon meets), Sunday depart 8am (all-day meets) unless indicated otherwise.
CLIMBING: Climbing is usually held on Wednesday at Cleveland Quarry, from about 4pm. Contact Andy Heelas (885158), or Lynn Gilmour ( 011 771221 ) particularly if use of MCZ climbing gear is required.
WEDNESDAY EVENINGS: The HQ (Boy Scouts HQ, 76 Mchlery Ave, Highlands) will be open on Wednesday evenings from about 6.00pm. There is always a braai fire. Bring your own meat etc.
ARRANGEMENT FOR CAMPING WEEKENDS: Please come to the advertised convivial if you wish to go camping, so that transport can be arranged.
May
Saturday 29 Mazowe Hills Dick Arnott 0913 597910 , Marge Dewdney 0912 236319
PLEASE COME TO THE CONVIVIALS FOR WEEKEND CAMPING TRIPS IF YOU WISH TO COME ALONG!
June
Friday 4 Camping at Halfway House Michael Laban 333312
Saturday 5 – Climb Monte Casino
Sunday 13 – Chinamora/Masambura Area – Rolf Chenaux Repond 303591; Meet Sam Levy’s 7.00 am!!
Saturday 19 – Christon Bank – Betty Betts 0913017678
Sunday 27- Momwe – Philippa Marett 302136
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BirdLife Zimbabwe (BLZ) Mashonaland (6 June)
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.
Members and non-members are welcome to attend any of the events.
Unless there is a gate charge by the responsible authorities at some venues (e.g. Haka), there are no other charges associated with a birding outing or evening presentation however at some venues a tip would be appreciated if there is a guard looking after the vehicles. At each outing, there is a leader who will identify the birds being seen for the benefit of the group. There is nothing to stop experienced birders from “doing their own thing” at any of the venues as long as they assemble afterwards at the designated meeting point to participate in the bird count. At most venues, for the bird count, participants will usually have their own chair, refreshments and eats – a social atmosphere prevails!
For more information, contact a committee member, try:
Tony Alegria: 0912 438 697 , 490375 Home. Email:
Ken Dixon: 0912 324 301 . 793063 Home. Email: .
Web site:
Listed below are the events for the next two weeks.
Sunday 6 June 7.00 a.m : Mukuvisi Woodlands
Turn off 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 refreshments and a tip for the guard.
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Association of Complementary Health Practitioners
The Association is planning to stage a Holistic Fair at Mukuvisi Woodlands on the 11 and 12 September 2010. It will incorporate the concept of Holistic Health, in Body, Mind and Spirit. Everyone who practises safe therapies or teaches methods which help people to cope with illness and life problems, or assist with the prevention of ill health, or mental or spiritual problems, will be welcome.
Herbal therapy, vegetarian cookery and similar types of “better living” ideas are all considered. We will advertise more details very soon, and advise who to contact, etc. It should be an exciting and interesting weekend, so please watch the email adverts, and join us.
Readers can receive a free copy of the Arts Events List every week by e-mailing ael@twinarts.co.zw. Visit www.twinarts.co.zw for more information. Items for inclusion in the ARTS EVENTS LIST, written EXACTLY as you wish them to appear and in the format used here, should be sent to ael@twinarts.co.zw by 4pm Monday.
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