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AEL as @ 19 May 2013
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Events on now, or starting on or before 7 June 2013

FULLER DETAILS OF THESE AND LATER EVENTS APPEAR BELOW.
Events are in Harare unless stated otherwise.

DANCE
MUSIC
  • Book Café (20–26 May)
  • Alphonse Chui @ The Cage (24 May)
  • House Concert featuring Bongo Love @ Empire Gallery, Bulawayo (25 May)
  • Marden Singers: A Night at the Opera @ Reps (31 May – 2 June)
  • Phoenix and Harare Male Voice choirs (7 and 9 June)  

Performing Arts Bulawayo [PAB] and the Academy [Bulawayo]
  • 10 Transcendent Poems with John Eppel (20, 27 May)
  • Wagner: A Film by Tony Palmer (23 May)
  • The Chitungwiza Harmony Singers (25 May)
  • Wagner Part 4 and Tristan und Isolde - Act I (30 May)
  • Wagner: Tristan und Isolde - Acts II & III (31 May)
FINE ART & EXHIBITIONS
  • You and I @ Gallery Delta (May)
  • Art Talk by Mr Masima Hwati @ Hellenic Academy (30 May)
DRAMA, THEATRE & SPOKEN WORD
  • Solution or threat? Public Debate on GMOs @ Book Café (21 May)
  • Dzikwa Children In Motion @ Reps (25 May)
CRAFT FAIRS & OTHER FAIRS
  • Doon Estate Food & Book Fair (25 May)
  • Harare Winter Fair @ Dungarvan (2 June)
FILM
  • Mother–Daughter Wisdom @ Rokpa Centre (1 June)
CLUBS & SOCIETIES
  • Association of Complementary Health Practitioners (21 May)
  • Tree Society (25 May)
  • Aloe, Cactus and Succulent Society (26 May)
  • Zimbabwe German Society (May)
WORKSHOPS & COURSES
  • Full Moon Retreat in Nyanga (24–26 May)
  • Conscious Communication Workshop (1–2 June)
  • 10 Transcendent Poems with John Eppel, Bulawayo (to 3 June)
CHARITY FUND-RAISING EVENTS
  • Fun golf day for National Ballet (31 May)
CLASSIFIEDS: ARTY THINGS WANTED OR FOR SALE
ZIMBABWE-RELATED EVENTS OUTSIDE ZIMBABWE


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CURRENT and FORTHCOMING EVENTS



DANCE


Fund-raiser for The National Ballet (31 May)
See below under CHARITY FUND-RAISING EVENTS

MUSIC


Book Café (20–26 May)
Mon 20, 6pm, BOOK CAFÉ OPEN MIC – The hottest jam party in town! Your song, your voice, your space – whateva your poison, come jam! Instruments available – register with MC before 5.30pm. cc$2
Tue 21, 5-7pm, Public Debate: The future of GMOs IN ZIMBABWE - FoodMattersZimbabwe present a public debate on genetically modified organisms (GMOs), which is raging around the world.  Many countries have started to grow GM crops commercially and GMOs are increasingly finding their way into the food we eat.  But are they the answer to world hunger amidst a rapidly growing population, or do they spell disaster? Until now, Zimbabwe has taken a cautious approach and there are currently no GM-crops being grown commercially here.  This could be about to change.  Speakers: Professor Idah Sithole, Dr Ian Robertson, Dr Isiah Mharapara and Mr Andrew Mushita.
Tue 21, 8pm, ‘STARS on the RISE’ – DIANA SAMKANGE – the ‘Kumagumo eRudo’ & ‘Chitsidzo’ hitmaker; sharing the stage with THE LUGGARDS – new talent on the block, emerging from the youth programme, heating up the stage from 8pm. cc$5.
Wed 22, 6pm, WEDNESDAY FILM CLUB free film screening: "I WILL MARRY MYSELF" a film by Melgin Tafirenyika. After being betrayed and heartbroken young woman goes against traditional norms by paying lobola to her parents - to marry ‘herself’.   Support local film! FREE, All welcome. 
Wed 22, 8pm, WeddyWeddy Wednesday – King of the midweek party, MIC INITY, puts on an extra special Lovaz Rock Reggae show along with RED RADICALS band, featuring NADINE plus support from MASTERSOUND, and more.  cc$5/$10
Thu 23, 5.30pm - “GLOBAL RISKS TO AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT” - In commemoration of Africa Day and the Zimbabwe International Carnival, Pamberi Trust and the Action Program presents a round table discussion, moderated by Ish Mafundikwa. 
Thu 23, 8pm, CINDY & CLARE – ‘Kumabhebhi!’ a mixed afro-rnb bag of originals and favourite covers - cc$5
Fri 24, 8pm-3am, ZIFM Carnival Party – featuring live performances by urban groover Sanii Makalima, afro-r&b singer Patence Musa, along with a lively DJ session by ZIFM Djs TGK & TinTin, Kimble Rodgers, TBass and P Styles, Robbie T and Dean, ‘Judgement Yard’, Eskay, V Candy, Tony Friday, Delani Makalima, Love Jones, and Eve V.E.  CC $5 (first 50)/$10 (after).
Sat 25, 2pm, JAZZ for AFRICA!  A great afternoon of some of the best of Zimbabwean afrojazz!
Sat 25, 8pm, AFRICA DAY SPECIAL!  Rising African music stars ALEXIO & Shades of Black, back-to-back with TARI neGITARE – a double-bill to delight fans with hot and fresh original music from their latest CD releases.
Sun 26, 7pm, ‘AFRICAN CONVERGENCE’: To mark the end of the Zimbabwe Carnival week, Harare welcomes acclaimed Ghanaian/Swiss vocalist JOY FREMPONG and her backing band ‘OY’; ‘one of the finest South African finger-style guitarists’ GUY BUTTERY collaborating with Niger desert blues guitar player, ALHOUSSEINI ANIVOLLA, and a solo by young Zimbabwean guitarist BRYAN KADENGU of ‘Star Brite’ fame.  A unique Sunday show of world-class quality, not to be missed! – cc only $5.

New opening hours: Mon: 4pm – Late | Tue – Fri: 4pm –3am | Sat: 2pm –3am | Sun: CLOSED

The New Book Café: 139 Samora Machel Ave, cnr. 6th Street, Harare. Tel. 086 440 66015 <http://www.zimbabwearts.org>

Alphonse Chui @ The Cage (24 May)
Friday, 24 May from 7:30pm: performing covers from the 60s, 70s and 80s.
Mabelreign Country Club premises, Warbury Road off Sherwood Drive, opposite Sharks Swimming Pool. Full bar at sports club prices, with kitchen offering 3 course menu in our separate dining room, pub grub in the bar or daily specials : open until bar close.  If you would like to make a reservation for lunch or dinner, please email Sue at <mailto:macgyver@zol.co.zw> . If you have an enquiry about an event, please email Jenni at <mailto:spiderz@mweb.co.zw>. Everyone is welcome!

House Concert featuring Bongo Love @ Empire Gallery, Bulawayo (25 May)
House Concert featuring Bongo Love @ Empire Gallery, 269 Leopold Takawira Ave, Bulawayo
25 May, 7:30-9pm
Outdoor show, dress warmly. Bring your own outdoor chair/blanket and drinks.

Marden Singers: A Night at the Opera @ Reps (31 May – 2 June)
50th anniversary concert show
Friday, 31 May to Sunday, 2 June. Performances 7pm Friday to Saturday, plus 2.30pm Sunday
Directed by Kevin Hanssen. Musical Direction by Margot Dennis
Featuring the Marden Singers plus guest soloists and other performers.
Tickets $15. Book at the Spotlight

Phoenix and Harare Male Voice choirs (7 and 9 June)  
Clive Bishop will conduct  the above choirs and guest singers in a performance of Gabriel Fauré’s “Requiem” at St George’s College Chapel, and Iona Jones will conduct the choirs in a short programme of sacred choral music. The programme will last one hour.
Performances: Friday, 7 June at 6.30 p.m. and Sunday 9 June, at 4.00 p.m.
Tickets available at the door or pre-booking through any choir member.
Admission $10.00; Pensioners $5.00.  St. George’s College staff and students – Free.
Tea will be available by donation after the Sunday performance.
The Choirs wish to sincerely thank St George’s College for the use of the venue.

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

10 Transcendent Poems with John Eppel (20, 27 May)
In Room 25 at the Academy at 5.15 p.m.
Monday, 20 May: Church Going - Philip Larkin
Monday, 27 May: Church Going - Philip Larkin
Admission free but there is a suggested donation of one or two dollars per session to cover costs.  All are welcome!

Wagner: A Film by Tony Palmer (23 May)
Thursday 23 May in the Robert Sibson Hall at 7.00 p.m.
Wagner was born 200 years ago on 22 May 1813. Filmed in 200 locations throughout Europe, many where the actual historical events took place, this epic film was made in 1982/3 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Wagner's death and stars Richard Burton as Wagner, his last major role.  In this third episode "Tristan and Isolde" is finally performed but shortly afterwards Wagner is banished. Wagner and Cosima are overjoyed by the birth of their son, Siegfried. Meanwhile,  the Franco-Prussian war finally realises Wagner's lifelong dream of a united Germany. Wagner marries Cosima and returns to Munich but has yet another clash with Ludwig and his ministers so decides to build his own opera house at Bayreuth.
Admission: $3.00 [free to  film members]

The Chitungwiza Harmony Singers (25 May)
Saturday 25 May in the Robert Sibson Hall at 6.00 p.m.
The Chitungwiza Harmony Singers are perhaps Zimbabwe's premier choir and have a vast repertoire of perfectly executed music, both sacred and secular, including classical operatic renditions. They are known for their professionalism and perfectionism,as well as their well-practiced dance steps and rhythmic movements.  This concert is one of a series being held to help the fundraising for a planned trip to the U.S.A in September and is particularly appropriate for Africa Day!
Booking at the Academy. Tickets $3.00 in advance, $5.00 at the door

Wagner Part 4 and Tristan und Isolde - Act I (30 May)
Thursday 30 May  Robert Sibson Hall at 7.00 p.m.
In the final episode of "Wagner", construction on the opera house in Bayreuth begins and the epic "Der Ring des Nibelungen" is finally performed. Wagner completes "Parsifal" and goes to spend the winter in Venice where he dies.
Widely acknowledged as one of the peaks of the operatic repertory, the final opera in the Academy's Wagner cycle (before we start again in July!) is "Tristan und Isolde" which was initially inspired by his affair with Mathilde Wesendonck.
"Daniel Barenboim made a triumphant debut as principal guest conductor at La Scala's gala opening-night premiere of a new staging of Wagner's Tristan und Isolde, receiving 20 minutes of applause, a shower of roses and shouts of bravi...  public and critics were unanimous in praising the production and Daniel Barenboim's conducting as well as the cast, which boasts Waltraud Meier as Isolde and saw British tenor Ian Storey as Tristan in his Scala debut."  [Associated Press]
Admission: $3.00 [free to  film and Red Carpet members!]

Wagner: Tristan und Isolde - Acts II & III (31 May)
Friday 31 May  Robert Sibson Hall at 6.30 p.m.  Carriages: 10.00 p.m.
"The performance is utterly gripping, heart-wrenching and true to Wagner in every sense. Patrice Chéreau has proven, over and over, that he understands Wagner on the deepest level...the stark, surreal nature of his staging leaves only the music and the poetry for us to absorb. Barenboim's love of the composer is always evident in his passionate direction. This must be the definitive version of this amazing work, so close to Wagner's true feelings of love and death... And Waltraud Meier IS Isolde."   [Rupert Christiansen]
Admission: $3.00 [free to Red Carpet members]  Supper available during the interval

FINE ART & EXHIBITIONS


You and I @ Gallery Delta (May)
An exhibition of paintings, graphics and multi-media with works by Berry Bickle, Virginia Chihota, Tracey Hunt, Helen Lieros, Georgina Maxim, Emma Vezey, Marjorie Wallace,  Rudo Zijena and Portia Zvavahera.
Sponsored by The European Union Delegation to the Republic of Zimbabwe
Administered by COSV (Voluntary Service Co-ordinating Organization)
Exhibition duration until early June.

Gallery Delta, 'Robert Paul's Old House,' 110 Livingstone Avenue/Ninth Street, Greenwood Park, Harare
Telephone/Fax: 792135; <mailto:artdelta@mweb.co.zw>; <http://www.gallerydelta.com
 
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Art Talk by Mr Masima Hwati @ Hellenic Academy (30 May)
Hellenic is pleased to announce that the second Art Talk of 2013 will be given by the well-known Masimba Hwati: a very talented contemporary multimedia visual artist working and experimenting with natural traditional media from clay and wood and more alternative media such as bone, soil, leather and found objects.
   Masimba has participated in many local exhibitions including at the National Gallery, Gallery Delta and HIFA, regionally in Zambia and Botswana and internationally in France, Germany, Australia and. In 2011 he exhibited at the Hellenic Arts Festival an installation entitled: Odyssey of Hope. He has participated in workshops around the world and undertook a lectureship at The Harare Polytechnic in which time he developed ideas of alternate materials and interrogation of traditional art materials and developed unique working patterns. In addition to creating high quality and thought provoking mixed media pieces he is an accomplished painter.
   Masimba will be presenting on the topic: ‘The energy of Objects’ in which he  explore the innate implied power of Objects and how they are used in  the art of found objects. He will also talk about the history and development of the art of found objects in Zimbabwe and talk about his work and the processes involved in realising it. An event not to be missed!
   Thursday, 30 May at 5.30 in the Junior Art Room. Hellenic Academy, 42-26 Basset Crescent, New Alexandra Park, Harare. Refreshments will be served. No tickets required (voluntary donation on door).

DRAMA, THEATRE & SPOKEN WORD


Solution or threat? Public Debate on GMOs @ Book Café
(21 May)
Should Zimbabwe 'flow with the times' and adopt GM-technology? What impact will this have on our environment? On our farming practices? Will there be any effects on our health? On our food security? Who will benefit from the introduction of GM technology into Zimbabwe?
Tuesday, 21 May, 5-7pm.  Book Cafe, 139 Samora Machel Ave/6th Street, Harare. Free
Organised by Food Matters Zimbabwe
For more  information, please e-mail: <mailto:foodmatterszimbabwe@gmail.com>

Dzikwa Children In Motion @ Reps
(25 May)
A show featuring performances by the young people who train and socialise at the Dzikwa Trust, situated in Dzivaresekwa, western Harare. A wonderful display of talent in a musical presentation and a short play about Mbuya Nehanda.
Saturday, 25 May, 2.30pm only. Tickets $5 with all proceeds to Dzikwa Trust, which is being given Reps for free to showcase their amazing young performers.

Purorrelato: Flash fiction competition (deadline 1 July)
"Casa África announces the first flash fiction competition called Purorrelato in order to promote literary creation to encourage us to feel and think about Africa and continue to show us the different realities that will bring us nearer to the continent, far from those stereotypes that for so long have marked it."
A maximum of three stories will be admitted per author.
"The subject is free to choose although the stories should have some type of link to Africa. The story can take place inside or outside the continent and its degree of connection with Africa can vary from just a detail to the whole part of it."
Purorrelato is Casa África's first flash fiction competition.
The deadline for submitting flash fiction and the required documentation is 1 July 2013.
The full competition rules can be found at <http://www.casafrica.es/en/casafrica/Agenda/2013/04_Purorrelato_Bases_EN.pdf
 
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Casa Africa Essay Award (deadline 15 July)
For the fifth time, Casa Africa convenes its essay award with which it aims to recognise, encourage and disseminate original and previously unpublished essays that contribute to a better understanding of the African continent.
   The African town, its development, its present and future, are the protagonists in this edition of the award, titled "Challenges and Opportunities of Urban Development in Africa"; the subject encompasses a wide range of disciplines, from town planning and architecture to demographics, sustainability and the environment, sociology and economics, with the central focus being the African town.
   The essay may be written in any of the following languages: Spanish, English, French or Portuguese and must be sent exclusively by email to <mailto:premio@casafrica.es>
   The deadline for submission and the required documentation ends on Monday, 15 July.
   The prize consists of the publication of the winning essay in the edited collection of essays of Casa Africa and in the La Catedra Books, as well as a cash prize for the author of €3.500 (excl. taxes).
For more information, please write to <mailto:premio@casafrica.es>

The Sound of Music @ Reps (18 July to 3 August)
Directed by Sue Bolt. Starring Christina Jenkins and Marc Thomas
Show runs July 18 to August 3
Booking now open at the Spotlight. Tickets from $7
Gala nights available – call the Reps office for details: (04) 335159

CRAFT FAIRS & OTHER FAIRS


Doon Estate Food & Book Fair (25 May)
The Doon Estate Food & Book Fair will be taking place this Saturday, 25th May from 9am until 1pm.
Come along and enjoy a great morning out with fresh market goodies, tasty treats, plants and a wide selection of new and second-hand books. Book a table at the Shop Café for their famous Africa Day Buffet. Amongst our exhibitors this month will be:
  • Peter Pipers Pickles & Preserves with his range of preservative-free pickles, sauces, jams, marmalades and more…
  • The Booklist – catch up on the latest books just arrived!
  • Bill will also be there selling Second Hand Books
Doon Estate Shopping Village, 1 Harrow Road, Msasa.

Harare Winter Fair @ Dungarvan (2 June)
This fabulous charity Fair is taking place on 2nd June from 9am to 4pm at beautiful Dungarvan situated at the end of Dungarvan Close, diagonally opposite Borrowdale Village. Arts and Crafts of a high standard and some other high-quality goods will be on sale.
Tables and chairs will be set near the food stands for you to enjoy a snack/meal/tea/coffee. Gentle live music during the lunch hour.
Safe guarded parking. Entrance - $2 adults, $1 children and pensioners.
Contact Barbara on 0712 214332 or <mailto:barbkelly@mango.zw> or Peter on 0712 216002 or <mailto:info@peterpiperzim.com>

FILM


Mother–Daughter Wisdom @ Rokpa Centre (1 June)
ROKPA FILM CLUB
KSDH Zimbabwe is happy to announce an afternoon of entertainment and thought-provoking discussion over drinks and snacks.
When: Saturday, 1 June 2013, film starts 2:30 pm promptly
Place: Rokpa Centre, 34 Quendon Rd., Monavale, Harare. (Guarded parking @ $1.00 at the Italian Club across the road.)
What: Mother-Daughter Wisdom, a film by Dr. Christiane Northrup (90 min) followed by a discussion led by Dr Ginny Iliff
Cost: $10:00 including refreshments
 
Dr Christiane Northrup is an obstetrician-gynecologist who helps empower women to tune into their inner wisdom and take charge of their own health.
In this presentation she combines personal reflections, clinical experiences and research findings to reveal the powerful dimensions behind the mother-daughter relationship, irrespective whether this relationship is biological or adoptive. In fact, this presentation has important messages for anybody with a mother!.
Dr Northrup covers a range of topics designed to bring mothers and daughters to greater consciousness, including "the five facets of feminine power", how to end the mother/daughter "chain of pain", the power of forgiveness and how to deal with a difficult mother or daughter.
She presents her material with a great sense of humour, which makes this film educational and entertaining at the same time.
The film will be followed by a discussion with Dr Ginny Iliff and refreshments.
This is certain to be another stimulating and enjoyable afternoon.
For more information, contact <mailto:rokpa@zol.co.zw>  or phone 304202, mornings only.

CLUBS & SOCIETIES


Association of Complementary Health Practitioners (21 May)
Our speaker for our May meeting will be Antonella Bargione, which will be held at Highlands Sports Club, 1 Glen Esk Ave off Glenara Ave near the police station, on the evening of Tuesday 21st May at 7pm after our AGM. The talk will be followed by a bring and share supper, to which everyone attending is asked to contribute, with a plate of sweet or savoury, so we have a meal of interest and variety. The bar is open, and the Club is pleased when we patronize it. A small donation is requested at the door, to help cover our expenses in hiring the hall, and to pay the kitchen staff. Everyone is welcome, as are new members and therapists.
   Antonella Bargione will introduce us to The Body Code and The Emotion Code methods created by Dr. Bradley Nelson, an American Chiropractor, to address the underlying causes of physical and emotional imbalances and corrects them with the use of magnets. Antonella will demonstrate The Emotion Code method working on volunteers in the audience. She also will give tips on how to do self-muscle-testing so that people can use later in their own life becoming more aware in making the right choices.
   Antonella was born in Italy and has lived in Zimbabwe for the past fifteen years. An Architect by training. She's a Life Transformation Coach who gives people the possibility to lay their own foundations of self-awareness and personal growth. She offers tailor-made guidance to help individuals or teams improve their quality of life by assisting them to become their own leaders or better their leadership skills, no matter age, culture or background.  She works with The Emotion Code and The Body Code <http://www.healerslibrary.com
 
>. She does facial analysis using the biochemic tissue salts of Dr. Schuessler <http://www.atifa.com/
 
>.  She's a Reiki teacher and a practitioner with The Journey <http://www.thejourney.com/>, as well as a Conscious Leaership Coach <http://www.consciouscoaching.org/
 
>  She presents the ‘Stop the food fight’ seminar.
Members are reminded to renew their membership, which can be done on the evening. Naomi Clark is our membership secretary, and will be there at the door or if you can’t make the meetings please contact her on 0772 338017 to make alternatively arrangements.

Tree Society (25 May)
Our fourth Saturday outing in May will be to the home of Rob and Sheila Jarvis. Please email <mailto:ztreesociety@gmail.com> or phone 04 745263 for directions.

Aloe, Cactus and Succulent Society (26 May)
Attention plant lovers!!  Rare Plant Sale
The Aloe, Cactus and Succulent Society of Zimbabwe is holding its mid-year sale on Sunday. 26 May from 9am to 3pm at the National Botanic Gardens, 5th Street Extension (southern gate).
Palms, Cycads, Succulents, Cacti, Aloes and other rare, beautiful, unusual and waterwise plants will be available at reasonable prices. There will be a wide selection of both indigenous and exotic plants and trees that you will find in no nursery, as well as unusual hanging pots and desert garden containers.
The sale also provides an opportunity for you to talk to experts about plants that interest you.
Don't miss it!

Zimbabwe German Society (May)
All events to be held at the Zimbabwe German Society premises: 51 Lawson Avenue, Milton Park, Harare

Alexio Kawara and Shades of Black
23, 30 May 2013, 8pm $5

Death and the King's Horseman (Play Reading)
Saturday, 25 May, 2pm, FREE
Come and celebrate Africa Day at this reading of a play by Akinwande Oluwole "Wole" Soyinka, the first person in Africa and the diaspora to win the Nobel Prize in Literature (1986). The play is set in 1940s Nigeria, the King has died and tribal tradition demands that the King's chief horseman must commit suicide and accompany him on his way to the afterlife. What unexpectedly happens next brings conflict to the entire Yoruba community. The play is based on a real incident.
 
Transit Crew
Saturday 25 May, 8pm cc$5. AfricaDay Celebrations
 
Plaxedes Wenyika and Urban Unplugged
Friday 31 May, 7pm, $5

WORKSHOPS & COURSES


Full Moon Retreat in Nyanga (24–26 May)
Do you feel like honouring your Self, taking a break from work, family, and distressing? This is the ideal weekend for a Retreat, in luscious surroundings,  where you will meet amazing like-minded women and learn ancient moves that will ground and revitalise you. The weekend includes Walking Safaris, Yoga on Rupurara Rock and Belly Dancing under the stars. For more information contact  <mailto:odettevanrensburg@yahoo.co.uk> .
Feedback from a previous retreat: "Thanks to the weekend, I am now fully refreshed and energised ... On top of it, I could meet so many wonderful people there. It was indeed a discovery weekend for myself. – Yumi"

Conscious Communication Workshop (1–2 June)
with Sonia Pereira, Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 June, 9:00am - 4:30pm
Our capacity to communicate either unites or separates us – Learn to clarify and optimise your communication skills.
Most of our relational conflict emanates from our inability to take responsibility for the ways in which we communicate what we need. Often we are not even aware of what we need or what we are really asking for – we only know that we feel, and tend to express through these un-clarified feelings. This may often result in confusion, conflict and/or breakdown in one form or another.
Drawing on personal experience this workshop seeks to discern and clarify our confusion around our observations and interpretations; feelings and needs; needs and strategies; strategies and requests; the role of empathy; and where we abdicate responsibility in blaming others for not understanding or meeting our “demands” whatever they may be.
$100 & bring & share lunch (Couples and relatives $75 each)
If interested, please contact Sonia on <mailto:sonia@zol.co.zw> or 0772 240165

10 Transcendent Poems with John Eppel (to 3 June)
@Zimbabwe Academy of Music, Bulawayo, Mondays 5.15 p.m.
'If anything distinguishes poetry from prose it's music,' says Bulawayo poet, John Eppel. Fittingly, the Zimbabwe Academy of Music will host a series of poetry discussions led by the veteran author, winner of the Ingrid Jonker Prize for Poetry, who has selected ten transcendently 'musical' poems to explore with other enthusiasts in a friendly and communicative forum. There is a suggested donation of 1 or 2 dollars per session to cover costs. Participants are asked to read the relevant poem beforehand. Organiser Drew Shaw, Lecturer at NUST, will moderate discussions. All are welcome!
Monday, 20 May 5.15pm: 'Church Going' – Philip Larkin
Monday, 27 May 5.15pm: 'The Second Coming' – W.B. Yeats
Monday, 3 June 5.15pm: 'Kublai Kahn' – S.T. Coleridge

CHARITY FUND-RAISING EVENTS


This section is for special arts-related events that don't fit into other categories and that are held primarily to raise funds for charity or other deserving causes. The Editor's decision will be final as to whether a notice will be included in this category.

Fun golf day for National Ballet (31 May)
The Dance Trust of Zimbabwe's National Ballet will be staging another fun golf day on Friday, 31 May at Wingate Golf Club.
It will be a 2-Ball Mexican Hat - entry $50 per player, which includes supper at the prize-giving, a cabaret and disco!
4 players in a team. To sponsor a hole or tee with banners - $100. We are appealing for sponsors for prizes.
There will be prizes for the Longest Drive, Hole in One, Nearest the Hole and Best-Dressed Team.
All funds raised will go towards the improvement and maintenance of The Ballet Centre.
For further information - phone Eve Stranix on 336776 or 0712 201479; email <mailto:dtz@ecoweb.co.zw>

CLASSIFIEDS: ARTY THINGS WANTED OR FOR SALE


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Any enquiries may be addressed to <mailto:twinarts@mweb.co.zw>.