Kutsinhira Cultural Arts

Musangano 2019
2019-04-21 14:00 - 18:00 UTC | Village School Community Room, 3411 Willamette Street, Eugene, OR, 97405, United States
Bring friends and family to Kutsinhira’s exciting annual gathering for class and ensemble performances. With the best potluck you’ll ever be a part of, we know you’ll enjoy this event.
2:00 – 2:10 Welcome and song
2:10 – 3:10 Performances Set 1
3:10 – 4:00 Potluck meal
4:00 – 4:20 Meeting (learn about what’s happening at Kutsinhira Cultural Arts Center)
4:20 – 5:20 Performances Set 2
5:20 – 6:00 Open jam and clean up

Chapwititi plays at Symfest 2019
2019-06-01 17:30 - 19:15 UTC | OR

Jenaguru at Farmers Union Marketplace Celebration
2019-06-22 12:00 - 13:30 UTC | Down to Earth, 532 Olive Street, Eugene, Oregon, 97401

Mhondoro and Jenaguru play Acorn Park, Music in the Park Series
2019-07-09 17:30 - 19:30 UTC | Acorn Park, 1520 Buck Street, Eugene, Oregon
Presented by City of Eugene
Enjoy the summer sounds of marimba with Mhondoro and Jenaguru, playing the buoyant and spirited music of Zimbabwe. Play games, grab a bite to eat from a local food truck and see what Eugene has to offer.

Bubbles and Marimba Festival July 11
2019-07-11 10:30 - 11:30 UTC | Springfield Public Library, 225 5th Street, Springfield, Oregon
Enjoy marimba music from Kutsinhira’s Kwaziwai teen ensemble at the Springfiel Library’s annual summer bubbles event.

Mudzidzi Mbira
2019-07-20 14:00 - 15:00 UTC | Atrium Building, 99 W. 10th, Eugene, Oregon
Mudzidzi plays mbira at the Emerald Chamber Players weekly event at the Atrium Building. The event is free. Any donations will be given to White Bird Clinic who will have a table at the event.

Kwaziwai Youth Marimba plays at Noche Cultural
2019-07-20 15:30 - 16:30 UTC | Island Park, 200 W. B Street, Springfield, Oregon
NOCHE ENGLISH

Jenaguru at Children's Celebration
2019-08-03 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Island Park, 200 W. B Street, Springfield, Oregon

Mhondoro Marimba at River Road Park
2019-08-22 18:30 - 20:00 UTC | Emerald Park, 1400 Lake Drive, Eugene, OR, 97404
Summer evening of great Zimabwean sounds from Mhondoro marimba ensemble. Free event. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to relax on. Picnic table seating available. Local food cart will be on site.

Mbira in the Garden
2019-08-24 17:30 - 19:30 UTC | Common Ground Garden, 21st and Van Buren, Eugene
Join us this Saturday, August 24th at
Common Ground Garden for
‘Mbira in the Garden’ with Kutsinhira Artist-in-residence, Patience Munjeri and friends.
The mbira music starts at 5:30pm. Free event – donation to musicians suggested and greatly appreciated.
This wonderful event brings together a chance to relax and enjoy traditional mbira music from Zimbabwe, wander thru a vibrant food garden and enjoy fresh baked goods as part of the garden fundraiser. Baked goods are by donation.
Bring a lawn chair or blanket to relax on, Common Ground Garden is located at 21st and Van Buren in Eugene, and there is plenty of on street parking along Van Buren Street.
There will be a restroom on site, street side on Van Buren.
We hope to see you!

Mbira Music at the Library
2019-08-28 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | Eugene Public Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene, 97401, United States

Mudzidzi Mbira at Family Music Time
2019-08-29 10:15 - 10:45 UTC | Eugene Public Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene, 97401, United States
Mudzidzi Mbira will be playing at the following event:

Children’s Program, Downtown Eugene Public Library

Family Music Time
Sing and move to live music by talented performers.
Thursday, August 29 • 10:15 – 10:45 am
Children’s Courtyard, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
https://www.eugene-or.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=30

Camp Pagungwa 2019 with Patience Munjeri
2019-08-30 - 2019-09-02 | OR
Kutsinhira is pleased to announce the 16th annual Camp paGungwa (“by the ocean”), a four-day mbira intensive on the Oregon Coast. This year we are privileged to have our beloved friend and teacher Patience Munjeri as the instructor.
Camp will be held at our traditional ocean-side retreat in Florence, Oregon, on Labor Day weekend 2019.
Mbira will be taught and played from beginner through advanced levels, plus hosho, drumming, singing and dance. A complete workshop schedule is available upon request.
Camp paGungwa is held at a beachfront home north of Florence, Oregon, USA. Check-in is 7PM Friday Aug. 30; departure is 1PM on Monday Sept. 2. In addition to a full schedule of learning and playing Zimbabwean music, there will be communal living, three delicious meals per day, cultural presentations and enjoyment of the beach, dunes & forest just steps outside the door.
On-site housing is available on a first-come, first-served basis when the registration deposit is paid. Alternatively, commercial lodging (from funky to elegant) can be booked nearby in Florence, with meals taken at Camp.
Based on past experience, registration will fill quickly. The cost of Camp paGungwa includes all instruction, cultural presentations, meals, snacks and communal accommodations.
• Early-registration discount through June 30, 2019: $410 ($370 for Kutsinhira members). The full balance is due by June 30 to obtain the discount.
• Regular rate starting July 1, 2019: $445 ($405 for Kutsinhira members).
Annual membership in Kutsinhira Cultural Arts Center is $40 for an individual or $65 for a family and can be included in the fee payment. We also offer lifetime membership for $500. Yearly membership begins on Sept. 1 each year.
If interested, please enquire about rates for “accompanying persons,” who attend meals and social events but not the instructional sessions.
Reserve your space by sending a deposit of $100 per person. There are two payment options:
• Go to https://kutsinhira.org/, scroll to the bottom of the page, and pay via PayPal. Indicate that the payment is for Camp paGungwa.
• Mail a check made out to Kutsinhira Cultural Arts Center, to P.O. Box 50823, Eugene, Oregon 97405.
We suggest that you shoot an email to Janis or Lynne (see below) to confirm that you are sending a deposit. Registered participants will receive a confirmation and further information. Cancellations on or after Aug. 16, 2019, will receive a 50% refund; no refunds will be made for cancellations on or after Aug. 23, 2019.
Questions? Contact Lynne Swift at swiftly41@gmail.com or 541-912-1091 (mobile); or Janis Weeks janis.weeks@gmail.com or 541-543-9984 (mobile).

Chapwititi Performs at Holiday Market
2019-12-07 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lane County Fairgrounds, 796 W. 13th Avenue, Eugene, Oregon
Chapwititi will perform 12 -1p Saturday December 7 in the Farmers Market Hall at the Holiday Market. Enjoy Zimbabwean rhythms and support local artisans.

Kwaziwai Performs at Farmers/Holiday Market
2019-12-15 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lane County Fairgrounds, 796 W. 13th Avenue, Eugene, Oregon
Following up on last weekends rousing performance by Chapwititi, teen band Kwaziwai performs in the Farmers Market Hall at Holiday Market.

Musangano 2020
2020-03-07 14:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Village School Community Room, 3411 Willamette Street, Eugene, OR, 97405, United States
UPDATE: We are still heartily meeting for Musangano but in abundance of caution decided to cancel the potluck. See the revised schedule.
Join Kutsinhira at our annual performance, potluck and community gathering. We look forward to sharing lots of marimba, singing, dancing, food and good company.
Date: Saturday, March 7, 2020 Time: 2:00 – 6:00pm Place: The Village School Community Room 3411 Willamette Street Eugene, OR 97405 Admission: Free
Schedule: 2:00 – 2:10 Welcome and song 2:10 – 3:15 Performances Set 1 3:15 – 3:30 Intermission3:30 – 3:50 Meeting (learn about what’s happening at Kutsinhira Cultural Arts Center)3:50 – 4:50 Performances Set 24:50 – 5:20 Open jam and clean up
No available parking in the Village School lots unless you need easy access. Please plan on parking on the neighborhood streets north and south of the school.

Join Kutsinhira at our annual performance, potluck and community gathering. We look forward to sharing lots of marimba, singing, dancing, food and good company.
Date: Saturday, March 7, 2020
Time: 2:00 – 6:00pm
Place: The Village School Community Room
3411 Willamette Street
Eugene, OR 97405
Admission: Free
For the potluck, please share anything you would like and be sure to bring your own eating utensils and plates.
Schedule:
2:00 – 2:10 Welcome and song
2:10 – 3:15 Performances Set 1
3:15 – 4:00 Potluck meal
4:00 – 4:20 Meeting (learn about what’s happening at Kutsinhira Cultural Arts Center)
4:20 – 5:20 Performances Set 2
5:20 – 6:00 Open jam and clean up
No available parking in the Village School lots unless you need easy access. Please plan on parking on the neighborhood streets north and south of the school.

Chapwititi Marimba Emerald Park Performance
2021-07-01 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Emerald Park, 1400 Lake Drive, Eugene, OR, 97404

Chapwititi Summer Downtown Performance
2021-07-17 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Kesey Square, Broadway and Willamette, Eugene

Chapwititi Opens for the Eugene Symphony
2021-07-24 18:30 - 19:15 (America/Los_Angeles) | Cuthbert Ampitheater, Eugene

Mutswi Wambuya plays Down to Earth
2021-08-07 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Down to Earth, 532 Olive Street, Eugene, Oregon, 97401
Mutswi returns for a reunion performance at Down to Earth

Chapwititi Performs at Saturday Farmers Market
2021-08-28 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Farmers Market, 5th Street and Pearl, Eugene, OR

Chapwititi Peforms at Kesey Square
2021-09-11 15:00 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Kesey Square, Broadway and Willamette, Eugene

Kwaziwai Performs at Marketfest
2021-09-12 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | OR

Jenaguru performs in Kesey Square
2022-05-15 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Kesey Square, Broadway and Willamette, Eugene
In conjunction with support from the City of Eugene’s Downtown Program Fund and Eugene Cultural Services, Jenaguru performs in Kesey Square.

RESCHEDULED: Kwaziwai plays Madison Meadows at Eugene Porchfest
2022-06-11 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Madison Meadows, 22nd and Madison, Eugene, OR
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED DUE TO RAIN. NEW DATE SATURDAY JUNE 11
Join Kutsinhira’s exciting teen band Kwaziwai in Madison Meadows for an hour of Zimbabwean marimba as a part of Eugene Porchfest. Eugene PorchFest is an eclectic and collaborative festival that connects local musicians and homes to present live music directly to our city’s streets, yards, and parks.
See Eugene Porchfest website for ticketing information.

Chapwititi Summer Fun in Downtown Eugene
2022-06-19 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Kesey Square, Broadway and Willamette, Eugene
Thanks to the financial support of the City of Eugene and Cultural Services, Chapwititi performs it’s rousing marimba sounds of Zimbabwe.

Kwaziwai at Zimfest 2022
2022-06-25 15:10 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zimfest
Zimfest in-person is back in Mt. Vernon, Washington. Join the festivities and see Kutsinhira’s teen ensemble perform on the day stage.

Chapwititi at the Cuthbert with Eugene Symphony
2022-07-31 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Cuthbert Ampitheater, Eugene
Free concert by Chapwititi and the Eugene Symphony at the Cuthbert Amphitheater

Kwaziwai at Springfield Library's Summer Celebration
2022-08-03 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Springfield Public Library, 225 5th Street, Springfield, Oregon
Join in the Summer Reading Celebration outdoor program with Kwaziwai performing outside around the fountain. Fun for young kids.

Chapwititi at Down to Earth
2022-08-06 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Down to Earth, 532 Olive Street, Eugene, Oregon, 97401
Performing amongst the lush plant offerings at Down to Earth in Eugene, Chapwititi perfroms the sounds of Zimbabwean marimba.
