BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Kutsinhira Cultural Arts - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Kutsinhira Cultural Arts X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://kutsinhira.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Kutsinhira Cultural Arts REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250921T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250921T150000 DTSTAMP:20260613T053745 CREATED:20250916T170145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T170145Z UID:3524-1758456000-1758466800@kutsinhira.org SUMMARY:Potluck and Marimbas at Garden of Dreams DESCRIPTION:Join Kutenda\, Kutsinhira’s fun-loving Wednesday class\, for food\, marimba and fundraiser at the Garden of Dreams venue in the River Road area of Eugene. URL:https://kutsinhira.org/event/potluck-and-marimbas-at-garden-of-dreams/ LOCATION:Garden of Dreams\, 78 Arbor Drive\, Eugene\, OR\, 97404 CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kutsinhira.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Kutenda-at-Garden-of-Dreams.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260126T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260126T170000 DTSTAMP:20260613T053745 CREATED:20260126T210734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260208T213806Z UID:3540-1769414400-1769446800@kutsinhira.org SUMMARY: DESCRIPTION:Kutsinhira Calendar Poster 2026 \n \n \n \n \n Loading...\n \n \n \n \n \n Taking too long?\n \n \n \n Reload document \n |\n \n Open in new tab URL:https://kutsinhira.org/event/3540/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kutsinhira.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Kutsinhira-Calendar-Poster-2026-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T173000 DTSTAMP:20260613T053745 CREATED:20260225T214147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T214440Z UID:3560-1772892000-1772904600@kutsinhira.org SUMMARY:Musangano 2026 DESCRIPTION:Kutsinhira’s annual gathering Musangano (Umhlanango in Ndebele) is just around the corner! Join us on Saturday\, March 7 from 2:00 – 5:30 as we share musical performances from our classes and ensembles\, share a delicious potluck meal\, and learn about all that Kutsinhira has done over the past year and our plans for the coming year. \nThe event is held in the Commons (cafeteria) at the Village School\, 3411 Willamette Street. Please bring a drink\, snack\, or dish to share for the potluck and be sure to bring your own plates and utensils. Friends and family are welcome! There will be an open jam after the event in Kutsinhira’s room at the Village School. \nSchedule of events: \n2:00 – 2:10 Welcome and Nkosi Sikelel’iAfrika \n2:10 – 3:20 Performance Set 1 \n3:20 – 4:05 Potluck \n4:05 – 4:30 Meeting \n4:30 – 5:30 Performance Set 2 \n6:00 – 7:00 Jam in KCAC Room \nParking is very limited at the school so please park on 35th Avenue and other neighborhood streets. \nWe look forward to having everyone together in celebration of our community and Zimbabwe! URL:https://kutsinhira.org/event/musangano-2026/ LOCATION:Kutsinhira Cultural Arts Center\, 3411 Willamette Street\, Eugene\, OR\, 97405\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kutsinhira.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/491999972_1244873294309634_570434984490749231_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260314T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260314T120000 DTSTAMP:20260613T053745 CREATED:20260312T024645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T025432Z UID:3567-1773484200-1773489600@kutsinhira.org SUMMARY:Kutsinhira Table at The Power of Music DESCRIPTION:Kutsinhira will have a table set up at the Power of Music event at the Hult Center on Saturday\, March 14 from 10:30am-12:00pm. Come to this free\, all-ages event celebrating the joy and impact of music! There will be many hands-on activities from local music organizations\, including marimbas from Kutsinhira. \nCheck out event details on the Hult Center’s website here. URL:https://kutsinhira.org/event/kutsinhira-table-at-the-power-of-music/ LOCATION:Hult Center for the Performing Arts\, 1 Eugene Center\, Eugene\, OR\, 97401\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kutsinhira.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/powerofmusic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260404T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260404T120000 DTSTAMP:20260613T053745 CREATED:20260312T030152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T030208Z UID:3574-1775293200-1775304000@kutsinhira.org SUMMARY:Chiedza and Jenaguru at Megga Hunt DESCRIPTION:Join performing groups Chiedza and Jenaguru Full Moon Marimba at Willamalane’s 2026 Megga Hunt at Lively Park on Easter Saturday April 4 from 9:00am-12:00pm. There will be hours of exciting music\, and many fun activities for children and parents alike. \nView details of the event on Willamalane’s website here. URL:https://kutsinhira.org/event/chiedza-and-jenaguru-at-megga-hunt/ LOCATION:Lively Park\, 6100 Thurston Road\, Springfield\, OR\, 97478\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kutsinhira.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/547368719_1371033748360254_5625035656381772215_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T213000 DTSTAMP:20260613T053745 CREATED:20260312T031714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T031714Z UID:3580-1775926800-1775943000@kutsinhira.org SUMMARY:HUMWE Benefit Event 2026 DESCRIPTION:The 4th annual benefit event for HUMWE: the Cosmas Magaya Cultural Arts and Education Centre in Zimbabwe is just around the corner! Don’t miss this incredible night of nonstop music from the Pacific Northwest’s finest marimba bands! The event will be hosted at Whirled Pies on Saturday April 11 from 5:00-9:30pm. Enjoy the music\, raffle\, and merchandise tables\, as well as Whirled Pies delicious food an drink. Entry to the event is by donation\, and all donations made during the event are double matched! \nView additional details of the event on the attached poster\, at the Facebook event link here\, or on the Eugene Weekly’s website here. URL:https://kutsinhira.org/event/humwe-benefit-event-2026/ LOCATION:Whirled Pies\, 199 W. 8th Avenue\, Eugene\, OR\, 97401\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://kutsinhira.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/4215f9c1-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Humwe":MAILTO:info@humwe.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T160000 DTSTAMP:20260613T053745 CREATED:20260414T014952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T014952Z UID:3587-1776502800-1776528000@kutsinhira.org SUMMARY:2nd Annual Spring Garden Sale DESCRIPTION:Time to get your planting started at the 2nd Annual Spring Garden Sale! Choose from a large selection of vegetables and herb starts\, native plants\, perennials\, and colorful annuals\, all direct from local growers. \nEnjoy delicious pastries from our bake sale table while you browse. \nAll proceeds go to projects in Zimbabwe supported by Kutsinhira’s Zimbabwe Community Development Program. URL:https://kutsinhira.org/event/2nd-annual-spring-garden-sale/ LOCATION:2090 Van Buren St.\, 2090 Van Buren Street\, Eugene\, OR\, 97405\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kutsinhira.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG_6804.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260607T150000 DTSTAMP:20260613T053745 CREATED:20260415T184318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260510T181257Z UID:3592-1780736400-1780844400@kutsinhira.org SUMMARY:2026 Annual Community Rummage Sale DESCRIPTION:ANNUAL COMMUNITY RUMMAGE SALE – NON-PROFIT FUNDRAISER \nCome to Kutsinhira’s annual rummage sale\, located in and around the Center. \nChoose from a wide variety of household goods\, sports equipment\, furniture\, books\, and more. Prices always reasonable – less than you’d pay at the thrift stores. \nKutsinhira Cultural Arts Center at The Village School\, 3411 Willamette St.\, Eugene\nSaturday\, June 6\, 9:00-4:00\nSunday\, June 7\, 10:00-3:00 \nLive marimba performances Saturday afternoon! \nAll proceeds support Kutsinhira’s educational programs as well as the Zimbabwean Community Development Program\, which funds community-benefit work in Zimbabwe. \nReuse • Upcycle • Recycle URL:https://kutsinhira.org/event/2026-annual-community-rummage-sale/ LOCATION:Kutsinhira Cultural Arts Center\, 3411 Willamette Street\, Eugene\, OR\, 97405\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://kutsinhira.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Kutsinira_Rummage_042926.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260904T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260907T130000 DTSTAMP:20260613T053745 CREATED:20260611T175448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T175448Z UID:3600-1788548400-1788786000@kutsinhira.org SUMMARY:Camp paGungwa 2026 DESCRIPTION:Kutsinhira Cultural Arts Center is pleased to announce the 21st annual Camp paGungwa (“by the ocean”)\, a four-day mbira intensive on the Oregon Coast with a pair of exceptional mbira teachers in 2026: Jennifer Kyker and Moyo Rainos Mutamba. Moyo will be coming from University of Waterloo\, Canada\, and Jennifer from University of Rochester\, USA. More information about them can be found via the links. \nCamp paGungwa will be held at the usual beachfront home north of Florence\, Oregon\, USA\, on Labor Day weekend (Friday\, Sept. 4 through Monday\, Sept. 7\, 2026). Check-in begins at 7PM on Sept. 4\, with departure at 1PM on Sept. 7. 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 and forest just steps outside the door. \nHousing is available onsite either indoors (shared bedrooms) or outdoors (deck space or in a small yard). Alternatively\, commercial lodging (Airbnb\, VRBO\, motels\, etc.) can be booked nearby\, with meals taken at Camp. Please email me if you’d like input on local accommodations. The cost of Camp paGungwa includes all instruction\, cultural presentations\, meals\, snacks and onsite accommodation. The fees cover camp expenses (mostly food)\, a small percentage to Kutsinhira\, and the remainder to our teachers. Based on past experience\, we recommend registering early to guarantee your spot at Camp. \n\nEarly-registration discount through July 15\, 2026: $500 ($550 for Kutsinhira non-members). A $100 deposit is due on or before July 15 to reserve your spot (payment info below).\nRegular rate starting July 16\, 2026: $550 ($600 for Kutsinhira non-members). This rate applies to those who submit their $100 deposit on or after July 16.\n\nAnnual membership in Kutsinhira Cultural Arts Center is $50 for an individual or $75 for a family. We also offer lifetime membership for $500. Yearly membership begins on Sept. 1 each year. \nThere are two options for submitting your deposit: \n\nSubmit payment online (PayPal\, Venmo\, debit or credit card) at the Kutsinhira payment portal.\nMail a check made out to Kutsinhira Cultural Arts Center\, to P.O. Box 50823\, Eugene\, Oregon 97405.\n\nThe balance is due on or before the first day of Camp. I suggest that you email me when you submit your deposit. Registered participants will receive a confirmation and further information. \nCancellations on or after Aug. 21\, 2026\, will receive a 50% refund; no refunds will be made for cancellations on or after Aug. 28\, 2026. A full refund will be given for cancellations before Aug. 21. Exceptions to the refund policy may be possible if a vacated spot can be filled by someone on the waiting list. If interested\, please enquire about rates for “accompanying persons\,” who attend meals and/or social events but not the instructional sessions or drop-in instructional options. These are offered on a space-available basis. \nQuestions? Send an email to janis.weeks@gmail.com (Janis Weeks) to inquire. URL:https://kutsinhira.org/event/camp-pagungwa-2026/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://kutsinhira.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/unnamed.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR