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February 25, 2015Concert
When: March 2 & 7, 2015@ 8pm
Where: Warehouse Theatre, Windhoek
Cost: N$190 or N$200 at the door
Contact: +264 61 402253
In South African singer Chris Chameleon’s latest show, Drie Vriende (Three Friends), audiences get a special look at the wide range of forms Chris Chameleon takes on. Besides his own, extraordinary presentation of music and fascinating stories, the flaming hot young poet Daniella Deysel performs with Chris for his 2014 album launch “Posduif”, a collection of his arrangements of Deysel’s poignant work. The third member is Sam Fourie, and together they promise something special.
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Exhibition
When: March 3 – 29, 2015 @ 8pm
Where: Omba Gallery, Windhoek
Cost: Free
Contact: + 264 81 226 0838
South Australian artist, traveller and teacher, Ineke van den Hout, exhibits a visual diary of her adventures, experiences and impressions collected during her six months journey through East Africa.
Exactly six months after she started her journey, she arrived in Namibia on January 4, 2015.
While her journey was self-funded, Ineke attended an artist residency during her stay in Windhoek as part of the Namibia Australia Artist Exchange Programme. This programme was initiated in 2013 by the Namibian Art South-South Trust with the support of the National Arts Council of Namibia and the South Australian Port Augusta Cultural Centre- Yarta Purtli, and the Nexus Multicultural Arts Centre in Adelaide, South Australia.
“Eyes on Africa” includes watercolours, sketches, diaries and paintings of her journey.
Ineke owns the Red Heart Art Studio in Port Augusta, South Australia.
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Screening
When: March 3, 2015 @ 7:15pm
Where: Goethe Centre, Windhoek
Cost: Free
Contact: +264 61 225700 or pr@nads.org.na
Niko Fischer is living from day to day. He has dropped out of law school and now he drifts through Berlin. Oh Boy describes the turbulent 24 hours in the life of a young man in episodes, at the end of which nothing will be as before. With his excellent first feature film, Jan Ole Gerster successfully reminds us of the great role models, yet without exploiting them: the early works of Woody Allen and Martin Scorsese’s After Hours, but also the films set in Munich’s Schwabing district from the late sixties. Yet, despite all the recognisable role models, Gerster develops his own tone, which is evident throughout the entire film.
Image: Oh Boy
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Exhibition
When: March 4, 2015@ 7:15pm
Where: Goethe Centre, Windhoek
Cost: Free
Contact: +264 61 225700 or pr@nads.org.na
Everyone is cordially invited to attend the opening of the photo exhibition “BlackRedGold-The Colours of Germany”, where the top 11 photos from last years’ photography contest by the German Embassy, Deutsche Welle Academy and the Namibia Broadcasters Community Network is exhibited.
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Theatre
When: March 4, 2015@ 7pm
Where: Scientific Society, Windhoek
Cost: Free
Contact: +264 61 225372
Experiences of combining Finnish and Namibian culture in the form of music, dance and drama by Hanne Orrenma
Hanne Orrenma studied singing and music in Rome (1986), proceeded with a Japanese state scholarship (1987), did a study trip in Africa (Ghana, 2010) and directed her choirs by means of around 20 different grants for different purposes. She has been a leader on many international tours of choirs and student groups (amongst others to Ireland, the UK, Belgium, Hungary, Austria and several trips to Lithuania), organized drama workshops, won several awards and she acted as a conductor at the international Young European Sounds (YES) music group, (2013), published several papers and scientific releases as well as recordings and won international merits.
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Theatre
When: March 4 – 6, 2015 @ 7pm
Where: Unam Space Theatre, Windhoek
Cost: N$50
Problem Child by George F. Walker and Directed by Junelle Mbonambi-Stroh and Blessing Mbonambi.
This is a piece that packs as much emotional punch as it does hilarity, an intimate portrait of a young couple, waiting for life to snap into place as they attempt to pass time in a seedy motel. Their lives intersecting with other, colourful and extreme characters battling to cut through in their own paths.
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Poetry
When: March 4, 2015 @ 8pm
Where: Warehouse Theatre, Windhoek
Cost: N$40 for students & N$50 for others
Contact: +264 61 402253
Spoken Word presents “Praise” – Poetry Night
Spoken Word Namibia is a poetry movement that was formed 10 years ago by Namibian students. The movement supports and encourages young and old poets and enthusiasts to attend a themed show every first Wednesday of every month at the Warehouse theatre.
Spoken Word supports different Namibian artists and art forms as well, by inviting onto stage musicians and incorporating film and photography into the different shows. Resident poets who have represented Spoken Word and poetry in Namibia on different levels and gone on to establish themselves as respected artists include Ryno Platt (Playshis the Poet), Nunu Namises (Truth), Keith Vries, Patrick Sam and Lize Ehlers.
This March, Spoken Word is themed “Praise”. Praise poetry can be found in many cultures and specifically in Africa, praise poetry has served as a form of oral documentation. Join Spoken Word for a celebratory themed show featuring slam poetry performances.
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Concert
When: March 4, 2015 @ 9pm
Where: Boiler Room, Windhoek
Cost: Free
Contact: +264 61 402253
Lize Ehlers has been called Namibia’s top singer. She does various sets and in various genres. At the Boiler room you can experience her with a small band singing mostly her own music talking about love, angst, dreams and disasters. Free Entrance. Talk to her, take pics, get the conversation of topics raised and feelings felt through live music.
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Screening
When: March 4, 2015 @ 6:30pm
Where: Franco Namibian Cultural Centre, Windhoek
Cost: N$20
Contact: +264 61 387 330
The virgin, the copts and me is a comedy, directed by Namir Abdel Messeeh.
Namir went to Egypt, his country of origin, to make a film about miraculous appearances of the Virgin in the Coptic Christian community. As his mother says, “There are people who see her, there are people who do not see her . There may be a message in all this. “… Between documentary and self-fiction, a great comedy!
Language: French with English subtitles.
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Screening
When: March 4, 2015@ 6:30pm
Where: Franco Namibian Cultural Centre, Windhoek
Cost: N$60
Contact: +264 61 387 330
Celebrating 25 years of Namibia’s Independence, AfricAvenir & FNCC present the Audience Choice award winner of the 2014 Namibia Theatre and Film Awards:
Waterberg to Waterberg – in the Footsteps of Samuel Maharero is directed by Andrew Botelle.
What happened to Samuel Maherero after the battle of the Waterberg in 1904? One minute he was the most influential leader in Namibia, the next he was running for his life with a bounty on his head. Relentlessly pursued by the invading German army, his people were scattered and hunted down. Samuel and a small band of loyal followers somehow managed to escape into the waterless sands of the Kalahari Desert.
Following in this remarkable man’s footsteps, Waterberg to Waterberg tells the history of the Herero migrations across Southern Africa more than 100 years ago. A journey of a thousand miles, on horseback and by foot, from the Waterberg Mountain in Namibia to the Waterberg Mountain in South Africa. A journey to find a place they could call home.
Through interviews with Herero elders living in Namibia, Botswana and South Africa today, we piece together this true story. Through colonial reports, archive films and original photos we bring to life the old world of Samuel Maharero and his nation in exile between 1904 and 1923. They may have lost most of their possessions in the war, but the Herero carried their culture inside of them, and refused to let it die. This is their story – and the story of the hero who led them.
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Presentation
When: March 5 @ 7:30pm
Where: Scientific Society, Windhoek
Cost: TBA
Contact: +264 61 225372
Evolution of fish with emphasis on sharks, presented by Prof. Dr. David G. Senn
Fishes represent the oldest vertebrates; first forms lived about 400 million years ago. These primary aquatic vertebrates are not one uniform group but an extremely rich diversity of animals. Vertebrate classes are the Agnatha (Jawless Fishes), Placodermi, Chondrichthyes (Cartilagenous fishes) including sharks and rays and the Osteichtyes (Bony Fishes, the majority of groups and species). Sharks are often considered primitive, due to their skeleton of cartilage. But it can be domonstrated that sharks show highly developed brains, and complex patterns of locomotion and reproduction.
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Comedy
When: March 5, 2015 @ 8pm
Where: Warehouse Theatre, Windhoek
Cost: N$70 and N$100 at the door
Contact: +264 61 40 2253
Caught in the highest criminal court in the world, Free Your Mind brings you comedy about the life of criminals defending themselves in a humorous way. A judge presides over as each criminal/comedian states their case in front of a jury made up of the audience/you. At the end, the jury decides who’s guilty/funnier and should be sent to the maximum security comedy penitentiary.
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Cabaret
When: March 6 & 7, 2015 @ 8pm
Where: National Theatre, Windhoek
Cost: N$300
Contact: +264 81 274 8458 or coetzee.maud@gmail.com
Over the past 2 decades South African singer and cabaret star Nataniël has not only established himself as producer, director, designer, playwright and public speaker, but as South Africa’s leading exponent of the solo stage act.
An outspoken and controversial figure, he continuously crosses over from the alternative circuit to the main stage, generating extensive media coverage and a massive cult following.
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Rugby
When: March 7, 2015
Where: Hage Geingob Stadium, Windhoek
Cost: TBA
Contact: +264 61 251 775
The line-up confirmed for 2015 Vodacom Cup and good news is that there will be games in Namibia again this year.
Sixteen teams, split into two sections of eight each, will contest the 2015 Vodacom Cup, with defending champions GWK Griquas heading up a strong South Section and the Welwitschias from Namibia back in the competition.
Joining the five-time champions from Kimberley in the South Section will be winners in 2012, DHL Western Province, as well as the Boland Cavaliers, Border Bulldogs, Cell C Sharks XV, EP Kings, SWD Eagles and Toyota Free State XV.
The Xerox Golden Lions, runners up last year and champions in 2013, are in the North Section with the Assupol Limpopo Blue Bulls, Down Touch Griffons, Leopards XV, Steval Pumas, Valke, Vodacom Blue Bulls and Welwitschias from Namibia.
It will be the Namibians’ first season back in the Vodacom Cup since they last took part in 2011. By special arrangement and agreement, all seven their pool matches will be played in Windhoek.
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Concert
When: March 7, 2015@ 2:30pm
Where: Desert Tavern, Swakopmund
Cost: N$60
Contact: +264 81 288 3619
Rust Never Sleeps! Join Namibian bands Gasoline, Afterthought and Brown Paper Bag for a night of good old rock at the one and only Desert Tavern.
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Green Market / Bio-Market
When: March 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 Michael Kaunda Street.
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Exhibition
When: March 9, 2015@ 8pm
Where: Franco Namibian Cultural Centre, Windhoek
Cost: Free
Contact: +264 61 387 330
Navigating the Maze: An Installation by Kirsten Wechslberger opens at the FNCC on March 9, 2015.
Navigating the maze is a conceptual exhibition where the idea precedes the choice of material. It is designed to create awareness in the viewer of their life-choices and emotional states. The artist hopes to challenge the viewer to become responsible for their own choices in life.
The exhibition consists of participatory artworks, installation and performance/video installation. Opening the exhibition is Sabine Aquilini, former Director of the Goethe Centre in Windhoek. The participatory artworks require the viewer to become part of the artwork by engaging and experiencing it physically. Kirsten’s work will encourage the viewer to reflect on their personal experiences.
Be sure to come with an open mind as you take a journey that will engage all of your senses.
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Play
When: March 9, 2015@ 8pm
Where: NPS hall, Swakopmund
Cost: N$40 for kids, N$80 for adults
Contact: +264 64 402874
The play “Die Judenbank” is a one man show featuring Matts Schmid from Switzerland. It is presented in German and has been awarded numerous accolades in Europe.
Tickets are available at Die Muschel in Swakopmund.
Image: Judenbank
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Theatre
When: March 12 – 14, 2015 @ 8pm
Where: National Theatre, Windhoek
Cost: TBA
Contact: + 264 81 236 7491 or Computicket
As part of Namibia’s 25th independence celebrations, the Bank Windhoek Arts Festival and the National Theatre of Namibia present a musical production commemorating the life of Namibian legend and leader of the Bondelswart, Jakob Marengo.
Aldo Behrens is the scriptwriter and director of this special crafted musical. On a theme with 12 variations composed by Marcellinus Swartbooi, the Bank Windhoek Kalahari Ensemble and the Trio Feminale reflect in song and music the spirit, pain and sorrow of the deep Namibian South, settling like dust over a desert land. Jacus Krige, saxophone and flute player, is the musical director and conductor, whilst Theo Cookson is responsible for the choir.
In 2014, ‘Jakob Marengo – Lest we Forget’ was nominated for two awards, namely Best Musical and Best Text, in the category of Film and Theatre Production. The musical has won both awards.
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Rock n Run Windhoek – Fun Run
When: March 14, 2015@ 12pm
Where: Windhoek Gymnasium
Cost: TBA
Contact: www.rocknrunwindhoek.com
A unique fun run for young and old with live bands performing en route.
Enjoy and support a variety of local artists along the 5 or 10km route which will entertain you while you catch your breath. At the finish line there will be a main stage with well known international artists getting the party started. Join in the fun at the beer garden and win awesome prizes or have a bite to eat at one of the delicious food stalls. Leave your kids in the very capable hands of our Simba Helpers at the kids’ corner, while you dance under the African stars.
So walk to the rhythmic beat of African drums, run like the wind, dance like a wild thing, or crawl with a little help of your friends, but for goodness sake, do the hippy hippy shake!
Gates open at 12:00 and the race starts at 3pm. Main stage entertainment starts at 7pm. Participating artists include Bobby van Jaarsveld, Mango Groove and Jonathan of Radio Raps.
For more info visit www.rocknrunwindhoek.com
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Screening
When: March 17, 2015 @ 7:15pm
Where: Goethe Centre, Windhoek
Cost: Free
Contact: +264 61 225700 or pr@nads.org.na
For the short film programme ‘Soirée Allemande’, nine excellent short films have been selected from more than 470 German short film entries in 2014. They range from bizarre and exciting to warm-hearted and hilarious stories.
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Beats In the Wild Presents the Ghost House
When: March 21, 2015@ 1pm
Where: Neuheusis ghost house
Cost: N$200 or N$250 at the doors
Someone better call the Ghost Busters!!
Beats in the Wild is ready to throw a Phat gathering of like minded people in the heart of the Khomas Hochland. The venue is the well-known ghost house which will be the centre of festivities featuring some of Namibia’s finest DJs and artists including Sycorax, Hartbeat, Kr4nky and DJ ALU. Others include DJ Alchemist, G-Brown and Atum Shekhem.
Tickets are available at The Biltong Shop in the Maerua Mall for N$200 until 14 March, while gate tickets are N$250.
Bring along your tent, drinks, torch, chairs, food and positive vibes!
The ghost house is situated 40km west of Windhoek. Take the C28 exit from Windhoek (towards Daan Viljoen Park). Drive past the park. Take the dirt road another 20km and you will see the ghost house on your left.
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Live to Ride Presidents Run 2015
When: March 27, 2015@ 12pm
Where: Mariental Hotel
Cost: N$50 or N$150 for a weekend pass
Contact: +264 81 240 1907
The Presidents Run is an annual event held in smaller towns around Namibia. This year it takes place at the Mariental Hotel. Doors open on Friday at 12pm. Tickets cost N$150 for a weekend pass which includes a metal badge, while day entry is N$50.
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TEDx Windhoek
When: March 27, 2015 @ 8am
Where: Safari Court Hotel
Cost: N$700/N$200 for students
Contact: +264 81 141 1088 or tickets@tedxwindhoek.com
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self organised events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. TEDxWindhoek 2015 will be held on 27 March 2015 under the theme “Playing Beyond”, following a successful inaugural event in March last year.
A full day event with 16 live speakers will have a line up of Innovators, inventors, cutting edge thinkers, youth, scientist, artists and business leaders with local ideas worth spreading. The limited tickets are available to experience TEDxWindhoek at a cost of N$700.00 while student tickets will cost N$200.00.
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Belly Dancing
When: March 27, 2015 @ 8pm
Where: Safari Court Hotel
Cost: N$150 & N$180
Contact: Computicket
Bohemian Magic Dance Company presents their annual Belly Dance Showcase. Featuring special guest performances by Sascha Olivier-Sampson (Moon Goddess) as well as Natalie Clark and Bianca Jane Pieters from Dancing Divinity Dance Company.
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Pianotainment
When: March 27, 2015 @ 8pm
Where: National Theatre, Windhoek
Cost: N$80
Contact: +264 61 374 400
Pianotainment is considered to be the best “piano acrobatic act” in the world. Both professional piano players since their early childhood, Stephan Weh and Marcel Dorn, travel around the globe with their Crazy Concert.
Almost effortlessly the two extraordinary pianists juggle four-handed with classical, pop and jazz, but always keep the right balance between sophistication and show. “Für Elise” as a lounge-version, “The Flight of the Bumble Bee” in record speed, backward standing piano playing or using tennis balls(!) – an evening of variety is guaranteed.
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Meatco National Braai
When: March 27 & 28, 2015 @ 8am
Where: Namboer Auction Pens, Hochfeld
Cost: TBA
Contact: Daleen Swanepoel – hiway@iway.na or +264 62 549 101
Hochfeld Farmers Association this year hosts the ever-popular Meatco National Braai Championship at the Namboer Auction Pens where the best beef in the world will be promoted. The competition takes on a “ready, steady, cook” format with most of the ingredients that will only be revealed on the day of the competition.
The main prize up for grabs is N$100 000 that the champion farmers association wins to host next year’s competition, while the winning social team also go home with a cash prize.
Stands and lots of entertainment are also on the program.
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Windhoek Carnival – Biwak
When: March 28, 2015@ 11:11am
Where: SKW, Windhoek
Cost: Free
Contact: +264 61 23 5521
The Windhoek Carnival kicks off on March 28 at SKW at 11:11 with Biwak, which is the first of 9 events taking place over three weeks.
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Concert
When: March 28, 2015@ 8pm
Where: Warehouse Theatre, Windhoek
Cost: N$50 / N$60 at the doors
Contact: +264 61 402253
SWIP (Strong Women In Progress) girls club, in collaboration with Sister Namibia magazine and the Warehouse Theatre present the Moving Minds benefit concert on March 28. The show features prominent Namibian artists such as Penilane, Famaz Attak, and The Fate of Miss H. Using the power of music, the benefit concert aims to raise awareness on issues of gender discrimination and violence to youth.
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