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January 22, 2015Screening
When: January 29 & 30, 2015 @ 8pm
Where: Ster Kinekor, Grove Mall of Namibia, Windhoek
Cost: N$200
Contact: www.computicket.com
The world premier of the movie Katutura is screened at Ster Kinekor in the Grove Mall of Namibia, featuring a special appearance by the main cast.
This powerful film tells the story of Katutura, which deals with the struggle of everyday life in the township. There is crime, drug abuse, violence, but it also shows the strength of the community as well as the bustling creativity in the place otherwise known as the place where we do not belong.
Katutura follows a group characters experiencing the gravity of living in a township. Ex-convict Dangi has to deal with living a law-abiding life, an extramarital son and an old flame who his wife doesn`t know about. Gangster Shivago explores a new market to sell his drugs and Kondja, a teenager in a wheelchair who helps street kids, falls in love for the first time. Their paths intertwine and their lives collide in both hopeful and brutal ways.
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Fashion show
When: January 30, 2015 @ 7:30pm
Where: Franco Namibian Cultural Centre, Windhoek
Cost: Free
Contact: +264 61 38 7330
The annual College of the Arts Fashion Show takes place at the Franco Namibia Cultural Centre’s gallery.
The Fashion Design Diploma at the College of the Arts celebrates the 10th Anniversary of their first Fashion Designing graduates. The aim of these celebrations are to bring Graduates together to share their skills, knowledge, experience and achievements.
The fashion show will be a competition for the graduate students which is judged by South African fashion designer Marianne Fassler, South African magazine editor Johno du Plessis and a Namibian judge (TBA) and the graduate winner will accompany local fashion designer Beata Hamalwa to London on February 26 this year to showcase his/her collection.
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Screening
When: February 4, 2015 @ 6:30pm
Where: Franco Namibian Cultural Centre, Windhoek
Cost: N$30
Contact: +264 61 38 7330
In “Born into Struggle”, the South African filmmaker Rehad Desai takes us on an intimate journey mapped out by the scars etched into his family’s life from having a father who was intensely involved in politics.
Barney Desai was a political hero during South Africa’s struggle for freedom, yet as a father he was damagingly absent emotionally. Rehad spent most of his young life in exile and became politically active himself.
On this intensely personal journey into his past, Rehad realises he is following in his fathers’ footsteps as he reviews his relationship with his own estranged teenage son.
The screening of the film will be followed by a discussion with Born into Struggle’s Director of Photography Simon Wilkie.
The screening is co-hosted by AfricAvenir.
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Comedy
When: February 5, 2015 @ 8pm
Where: Warehouse Theatre, Windhoek
Cost: N$70 in advance, N$100 at the door
Contact: + 264 61 40 2253
FreeYourMind! Stand Up Comedy is right back at it with their latest presentation, “Rated R”. This show pushes the limits, questions what the year is all about, and what we think of it.
Catch local comedians Hendrick, Lifa, Alex and Taap The Guy with your hosts C Squared.
For more info contact: +264 81 344 1466 or email: freeyourmindcc@yahoo.com.
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Photo Experience Weekend
When: February 6 – 8, 2015
Where: Klein Aus Vista
Cost: N$2100
Contact: judy@h4urd.co.uk
Join a Photo Experience Weekend with the Wild Horses at Klein Aus Vista from 6 to 8 February 2015, presented by Judy and Scott Hurd. The cost of N$2100 per person includes tuition, permits and safari vehicles for 2 trips amongst the horses in the veldt. Meals and accommodation are not included but may be arranged by calling Klein Aus Vista on +264 63 258116 or via Gondwana on +61 230066 (Gondwana card discounts apply).
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Windhoek Draught Volleyball for All 2015
When: February 7, 2015 @ 7am
Where: DTS Fields, Windhoek
Cost: N$500 per team
Contact: www.dts.org.na
This annual volleyball fun tournament at the DTS – now in its 32nd year – features 240 participating teams and is one of the biggest social volleyball tournaments in Africa. Fun for the whole family throughout the day!
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Green Market / Bio-Market
When: February 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2015 @ 8am
Where: Stephanus Church, Klein Windhoek
Cost: Free
Contact: +264 61 22 39 59 or +264 81 205 7240.
Visit the Green Market / Bio-Market for freshly picked organically grown vegetables and flowers, other products made without artificial chemicals or colourants, dairy products, meat products, home baked bread and biscuits, honey, jams and juices, eggs, herbs, chutneys, crafts hand made from natural materials, pot plants and so much more
The church is situated in Dr Kenneth Kaunda Street.
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Screening
When: February 7, 2015 @ 10am
Where: Franco Namibian Cultural Centre, Windhoek
Cost: N$15 for adults, N$5 for children
Contact: +264 61 38 7330
Adventures in Zambezia (suitable for the whole family) is screened on 7 February at the FNCC.
This South African 3D computer-animated comedy-drama adventure film is produced by Triggerfish Animation Studios.
When a spirited young falcon named Kai learns of Zambezia, the fabulous city of birds, he leaves his remote country home against the wishes of his father (voice of Samuel L. Jackson). But when his dad is captured by an evil lizard who plans to attack the city, Kai must learn the importance of teamwork if he’s to rescue his father, save his new friends and help keep Zambezia lizard free.
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HOG Namibia Harley Games
When: February 7, 2015
Where: Omaruru
Cost: TBA
Contact: +264 81 143 1233
The Harley-Davidson owners’ group (HOGs) meet up in Karibib and then participate in a pack ride to Omaruru. Games take place during the afternoon followed by a braai and prizegiving later that evening.
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Art Talk
When: February 10, 2015 @ 6pm
Where: Franco Namibian Cultural Centre, Windhoek
Cost: Free
Contact: +264 61 38 7330
This month’s theme is The Media & Us and is an open discussion on cultural and entertainment reporting in Namibia presented by ARTNam*.
This Art Talk invites representatives of private and public radio, and television stations, newspapers and media stakeholders, as well as those within the culture and entertainment industries to discuss the relevance of (good) cultural reporting for a thriving development of the arts in Namibia.
Artists from across all disciplines are encouraged to partake, as are members of the general public, who have an interest in the subject matter.
*ARTNam is a voluntary organisation founded recently to promote the Namibian arts industry and to further the status of the individual artist in Namibia.
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Screening
When: February 11, 2015 @ 6:30pm
Where: Franco Namibian Cultural Centre, Windhoek
Cost: N$20
Contact: +264 61 38 7330
The Queen of Montreuil is a comedy directed by Solveig Anspach.
It’s early summer and Agathe is back in France, at home in Montreuil. She has to get over her husband’s death and return to her work as a film director. The unexpected arrival at her house of a couple of Icelanders, a sea lion and a neighbour that she has always desired yet never vanquished will give Agathe the strength to get her life back on track…
Language: French with English subtitles
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Expo
When: February 12 – 14, 2015 @ 8am
Where: Windhoek Country Club
Cost: N$15 for adults, N$5 for children
Contact: +264 61 297 2000
The My Life My Future Expo, hosted by Namibia Holdings, brings together leaders in the investment, lifestyle and technology industries. The event is hosted together with partners Business Connexion and Old Mutual.
An exciting addition to the event is a corporate golf day on the Friday, with all proceeds from the tournament to be donated to the AMOS Schools Project.
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Family Fun Day
When: February 14, 2015 @ 9am
Where: NG Church Pionierspark, Windhoek
Cost: TBA
Contact: +264 81 288 2886
Join this church for a day filled with fun, food, bazaar items, stalls and entertainment by a host of well-known personalities. The day is concluded with performances by South African singers Monique, Dewald Wasserfall, Willem Botha and Jay.
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Marathon
When: February 14, 2015
Where: Venita stadium, Swakopmund
Cost: N$60 for Namibians, N$100 for international athletes
Contact: +264 81 2403383
The 24th Rössing Marathon National Championship will take place at Swakopmund’s athletics stadium on Saturday, 14 February 2015. The 42 km annual running event, sponsored by Rössing Uranium and hosted by Swakop Striders Athletics Club, crowns Namibia’s national marathon champions.
The winners of the open categories will receive prizes totalling N$60 000, which includes N$10 000 cash each and an additional N$20 000 development bonus for the men’s and ladies’ marathon winners. The development bonus is to help the winners further their careers throughout the year of their reign.
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Cycling
When: February 15, 2015 @ 8am
Where: Omaruru
Cost: TBA
Contact: +264 64 57 0209
The annual Omaruru SPAR Cycle Race takes place on Sunday February 15, 2015, with N$ 45 000 in prize money up for grabs. The event includes the 106km Challenge, the 60km Cymot Race and the 25km FNB Namibia Fun Ride. The race starts and ends at the Central Hotel in Omaruru.
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Screening
When: February 18, 2015 @ 6:30pm
Where: Franco Namibian Cultural Centre, Windhoek
Cost: N$20
Contact: +264 61 38 7330
Capitaine Conan is an historical film directed by Bertrand Tavernier.
Even though World War I is over, French troops are still fighting on the Bulgarian border. There, a band of ferocious soldiers are led by Capt. Conan (Philippe Torreton), a battle-hardened veteran who’s both a nuisance to his superiors and a hero to his men. But when the rogue commander leads his men on unauthorized raids against civilians, his soldiers are targeted for investigation by Lt. Norbert (Samuel Le Bihan), a by-the-book officer who is also Conan’s best friend.
Language: French with English subtitles
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Theatre Sports
When: February 19, 2015 @ 7pm
Where: Franco Namibian Cultural Centre, Windhoek
Cost: N$30 in advance or N$50 at the door
Contact: +264 61 38 7330
February is Valentine’s month, the Oscar Awards, and closer to home – the beginning of the end of summer. Join the Theatre Sports crew in their first frivolous and funny show of the year!
The cast will have you in stitches as they attempt to act out your wildest dreams. Theatre Sports is interactive and improvisational theatre for all ages.
Join Tanya Terblanche from the UNAM Drama department and her All Star Team and let your hair down!
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Enduro
When: February 21, 2015 @ 7am
Where: Farm Omakwara in the Witvlei district
Cost: TBA
Contact: chairman@namibianenduro.com
The first race of the 2015 Enduro season takes place on the Farm Omakwara in the Witvlei district. As in the past this event is also a fun event with a track for beginners and a kiddy track will also be made available.
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Nedbank Cycle Challenge
When: February 21 & 22, and March 1, 2015 @ 7:30am
Where: See below
Cost: TBA
Contact: wpp@iway.na
- Kidz Challenge, February 21 @ 10am from Eagles at Avis dam. This event is for kids between 3 and 13 years. There will be games and food stalls from 8am to2pm.
- Nedbank MTB Challenge, February 22 @ 8am from Eagles at Avis Dam. Covers 15km, 30km and 75km routes.
- Nedbank Cycle Challenge, March 1 @ 7:30am Independence Avenue Branch. Covers 20km, 35km, 75km and 100km routes.
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Screening
When: February 25, 2015 @ 6:30pm
Where: Franco Namibian Cultural Centre, Windhoek
Cost: N$20
Contact: +264 61 38 7330
Africa Live Music Festival is directed by Mick Csaky.
Organised in Dakar on 12 and 13 March 2005 by Youssou N’Dour to raise awareness of the fight against malaria in Africa, the festival gathered a bevy of prestigious musicians including Tinariwen, Rokia Traore, Corneille, Salif Keita, Tiken Jah Fakoly, Angelique Kidjo, Awadi, orchestra Baobab, Oumou Sangare, Baaba Maal, Seun Anikulapo Kuti (with Egypt 80, Manu Dibango and Tony Allen), Awilo Longomba and of course Youssou N’Dour himself, surrounded by the Great orchestra of Cairo and the Super Etoile de Dakar.
Language: French with English subtitles
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Dance Showcase Namibia
When: February 27, 2015 @ 8pm
Where: Franco Namibian Cultural Centre Terrace, Windhoek
Cost: N$40 in advance or N$50 at the door
Contact: +264 61 38 7330
The FNCC hosts a Latin dance fiesta on February 27, when the Fusion Funk Dance Studio showcases Latin dances and how they have fused into other dance styles around the world.
Fusion Funk Dance Studio was founded in October 2012 in Windhoek by Mcbreaton Pieters and is currently managed by Studio Director Riana Hamilton. Fusion Funk has a rich history of teaching, nurturing and challenging dancers of all levels and all ages and is becoming one of Windhoek’s most accomplished dance studios. Fusion Funk strives to provide the opportunity for dancers to pursue high quality training in Authentic Hip Hop, Ballroom and Latin dance.
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Boeremark / Farmers Market
When: February 28, 2015 @ 9am
Where: Show grounds Windhoek
Cost: N$5
Contact: 264 81 436 3049
The “Boeremark” takes place every last Saturday of the month at the Windhoek show grounds. A variety of bric a brac, home made food and other goodies are on sale.
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