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SUMMARY:All Levels Marimba Class & Discussion with Rujeko and Napoleon
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to welcome Zimbabwean performing artists and teachers Rujeko Dumbutshena and Napoleon Kudzie Jambwa to Eugene! They will be teaching the song Zuva during their visit to Kutsinhira. \nMarimba class\nThursday\, July 2nd\n4:00-5:30pm\nCost for the class is $20\ncash • PayPal • Venmo accepted \nPizza and Cultural Discussion with Rujeko and Napoleon\n5:45-7:30pm\nA casual dinner of pizza with salad and discussion about some aspects of Zimbabwean music and culture with these two bright stars.\nSuggested donation $10-$20 \nRSVP’s are appreciated\, but not required for the pizza dinner and cultural discussion that follows the marimba class. \nPlease contact Marilyn Kolodziejczyk by text (541-521-1454) or email (mkolo@kutsinhira.org) to register\, RSVP\, or if you have any questions. \nThank you for your generous support for our visiting teachers! \nRujeko Dumbutshena is a Zimbabwean born dancer\, teacher\, cultural arts community organizer\, and performing artist of African dance practices.\nShe received her MFA from the University of New Mexico and is currently an Assistant Professor of Dance at the University of Florida. Her creative research centers on the intersections between gender\, power and ritual.\nThese themes inform her choreography and performance. She conducts community based participatory research to promote sustainable development projects through cultural arts production. \nNapoleon Kudzie Jambwa was born and raised in Highfield\, Harare and grew up steeped in Zimbabwe’s musical traditions. Taught his first mbira song by his father at age five\, he went on to master marimba\, ngoma\, hosho\, and a range of modern instruments\, and added traditional Zimbabwean dance\, to his vast repertoire. He has played as a musician with Thomas Mapfumo and Oliver Mutukudzi\, to name a few. He currently plays in Mbira Dzechijandukwa and is the leader of Pangea band based in Gainesville Florida.
URL:https://kutsinhira.org/event/marimba-class-discussion-with-rujeko-and-napoleon/
LOCATION:Kutsinhira Cultural Arts Center\, 3411 Willamette Street\, Eugene\, OR\, 97405\, United States
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SUMMARY:Kutenda and Kwaziwai @ Village On Wheels
DESCRIPTION:Come join us at the Farmer’s Market Pavillion for an exciting evening of Zimbabwean marimba music and roller skating! Rental skates are available\, so you can celebrate Zimbabwe’s music and culture in whatever shoes you’d like! \nEvent Time: July 23rd\, 6:00pm-10:00pm. Kutenda @ 6:30-7:30\, Kwaziwai @ 8:30-9:30. \nLocation: Farmer’s Market Pavillion (85 E 8th Ave)
URL:https://kutsinhira.org/event/kutenda-and-kwaziwai-village-on-wheels/
LOCATION:Farmers Market Pavillion\, 85 E. 8th Avenue\, Eugene\, OR\, 97405\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eugene Roller Village":MAILTO:eugenerollervillage@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Pamwe Marimba @ Kesey Square
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of incredible music as Pamwe Marimba tours the Pacific Northwest. This performance at downtown’s Kesey Square will feature Kwaziwai and Turuka as guest performers. Get ready to dance the night away to hours of exciting and powerful Zimbabwean marimba music! \nWhen: Sunday\, Aug 9\, 5-8pm \nWhere: Kesey Square (located on the corner of Broadway and Willamette) \nDonations are greatly appreciated and will go directly to supporting the Ubuntu Free School in Zimbabwe!
URL:https://kutsinhira.org/event/pamwe-marimba-kesey-square/
LOCATION:Kesey Square\, 10 E Broadway\, Eugene\, OR\, 97401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mbira House Concert featuring Jennifer Kyker and Moyo Mutamba
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendar and join us for a relaxing end-of-summer mbira house concert with Moyo Rainos Mutamba and Jennifer Kyker on Thursday\, September 3rd\, 6:30-8:30pm. \nThis free backyard concert is happening at 2449 Polk Street in Eugene and is sponsored by Kutsinhira Cultural Arts Center. \nDonations to the musicians are welcomed. We thank you for your support! \nPlease bring your own chairs/blankets for sitting and food/drinks.
URL:https://kutsinhira.org/event/mbira-house-concert-featuring-jennifer-kyker-and-moyo-mutamba/
LOCATION:2449 Polk St.\, 2449 Polk Street\, Eugene\, OR\, 97405\, United States
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SUMMARY:Camp paGungwa 2026
DESCRIPTION:EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION DISCOUNT EXTENDED TILL AUGUST 9TH\, 2026 \nKutsinhira 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. EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION DISCOUNT EXTENDED TILL AUGUST 9TH\, 2026 \n\nEarly-registration discount through August 9\, 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 August 10\, 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.
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