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Currently running• The College of the Arts Annual Exhibition, Artsplash! at the Katutura Community Arts Centre from 08:00 to 17:00 until 2 December. Every year the College of the Arts hosts an exhibition of artworks, photographs, graphic designs, fashion designs, performances, documentaries, fun and music to celebrate the hard work of their diploma students and to show their work to the art-loving Windhoek community. Contact: Nicky Marais @ 061 277300 or 081 273 5044 for more information• Well-known Namibian photographer and artist Linda Louw, exhibits her best images at the Woermannhaus Gallery in Swakopmund until 5 December. At the same event, some gallery space is reserved for a retrospective on the life and work of Koos van Ellinckhuizen.• My everyday life in Namibia, an exhibition by Toivo Shiwembe, can be viewed at La Bonne Table at the Franco Namibian Cultural Centre until 26 January 2017. Toivo is an autodidactic photographer and this is his first solo exhibition. This collection of photos is a view of Namibia through the eyes of a local man, who never dreamed of being able to see the diversity and beauty of his country of birth.• The Project Room (32 Jenner Street, Windhoek West) presents Squares in Nature-Nature in Squares by Nina Lawrin until 9 December. Nina is a visual artist from Chicago. She has been in Namibia on a Student Fulbright Grant, exploring the realm of natural dyes and cellulose fibre from plants within different areas of the country. Viewing times are Tuesday to Friday from 09:00 to 13:00 and Saturday from 10:00 to 13:00. Contact Frieda Lühl (info@frieda.co.za or 081 751 3026) for more information.? 1 December• “The cost of a slap – an audit on gender-based violence” is the topic of a talk hosted at the Franco Namibian Cultural Centre from 17:30 to 19:30. Join director of Sister Namibia Vida de Voss Links, and Deputy Commissioner of Correctional Services Eveline January, who share with the audience the economic costs of GBV for the state. René Adams, the Programme Manager of Substance Abuse, Prevention, Drug Control and Rehabilitation at the Ministry of Health and Social Services, will cover the economic costs for society.• The Scientific Society hosts a presentation in English by Jimmy Zimmer on “Angola – ever changing . . .” at 19:30. The presentation focuses on Lubango, the settlement of the Dorsland Trekkers at Humpata, the breathtaking gorge cut out of the volcanic Chela Escarpment Tunda Vala, the spectacular Sierra de Leba Pass built by a woman, the Christo de Rey statue, Benguela and Lobito with their fine beaches and interesting history, and the Deutsche Straße where especially German farmers with farm labourers left their footsteps and sweat developing the land. This event serves as an introduction to the Society''s tour to Angola in May 2017.? 2 December• McKane mixers and 99FM bring you Namibia''s first Silent Disco – a party experience like nothing you''ve experience before. Three DJ''s Red (80''s 90''s), Green (Top 100 hits), and Blue (Afropolitan), all play the best music while you sing and dance along. All you have to do is put on your headset, pick your party tune and move to the music. Tickets cost N$100 online at www.webtickets.com.na and at selected Pick n Pay outlets in Windhoek - Wernhil, Auas Valley, Mega Centre, and B1 City or N$120 at the door.• The Unam visual arts graduate exhibition can be viewed at the Franco Namibian Cultural Centre from 08:00 to 12:00 until 6 December. The exhibition showcases work from Degree and Higher Diploma students, and comprises of final year work in the fields of Creative Expression, Textiles, Ceramics, Fashion and Advertising.? 3 December• The monthly Boeremark/Farmers Market takes place at the Windhoek Show Grounds from 08:00 to 13:00. Enjoy a lovely outing with friends and family to shop for hand-made items for house and garden; delicious cookies, rusks and preserves; as well as fresh vegetables and meat. Contact Kiet at 081 436 3049 for more information. Tickets cost N$5 at the gates.• A children''s art and cultural festival takes place at the Franco Namibian Cultural Centre from 09:00 to 14:00. This event is a celebration of Namibian and African culture with participants from Zambia, Zimbabwe and Botswana. The event consists of 150 children performing along with cultural groups from different regions in Namibia.• Improve the sustainability of literally all aspects of your daily living in the city with an in-depth course to living sustainably in the city, hosted at Farm Krumhuk from 09:00 to 13:00. They will explore everything from buying choices, grey water re-use, solar cooking to healthier eating to help you minimize your footprint, lower costs and improve your (and your family''s) health. Expect lots of practical tips, how-to''s and where to buy or not to buy. This is the perfect course to help you lower your consumption, costs and stress in the coming holiday season! Participation is N$550. To register, send an email to vhasefabian@gmail.com or sms 081 3971924.? 5 DecemberDo you need to find something for your children to enjoy in the December holidays? Why not join the December Holiday Bootcamp for the Performing Arts (singers, dancers, actors and models) at the Deo Gloria church in Schlettwein Street, Pioniers Park from 08:00 to 19:00 until 7 December. Participation is N$300 for 3 days payable in advance. Contact b2natme@gmail.com for more information.? 6 DecemberAs part of the Park Talk series, the focus for this months'' event is “Sustainable development in Namibia from COP21 to COP22”. In Paris, at the COP 21 (chaired by France until November 2016), the world took a decision to commit fully against climate change by signing the first international climate agreement ever (the Paris Agreement) with the aims of keeping global warming under 2°C, discarding green house gas emissions as well as industrial waste products. The talk takes place at the Franco Namibian Cultural Centre from 17:30 to 19:30. 7 December• Outdoor cinema with Africavenir at the FNCC terrace from 18:30 to 20:30. On the occasion of the closing of the 10th anniversary of the film series “African Perspectives”, AfricAvenir and the FNCC showcase one of Africa''s most outstanding filmmakers and his latest Afrofuturistic SciFi feature film: Naked Reality directed by Jean-Pierre Bekolo (Cameron, 2016, 62 min). Entrance is free.• Johan Liebenberg brings tribute to Neil Diamond on 7 and 8 December at the Warehouse Theater. Tickets cost N$190 and are available online at www.eventstoday.com.na or the Warehouse Theatre / Biltong Shop / all Airtime City Kiosks.? 8 DecemberNarratives of Space is an exhibition of artworks from the Permanent Collection of the National Art Gallery of Namibia and can be viewed until 21 January 2017. This exhibition includes two artworks on loan from the Arts Association Heritage Trust (AAHT). Between the collections of the NAGN and the AAHT, there is a wide representation of Namibian art and art history.? 9 December• The Etenda Beer and BBQ Festival takes place at the Small Park in Ondangwa as from 10:00. Contact manager@etendabeerfestival.com or 081 298 8317 for more information.• Wine and chocolate pairing with Glenwood Vineyards and Lindt Chocolate, headlining a fashion show by the Miss Teen Namibia 2017 contestants. The event takes place at the Ernst & Young Building in Windhoek as from 19:00. Tickets cost N$300 for adults and N$100 for under 18s. Contact 081 141 5882 or natasha@iway.na for more information.• A Paint & Wine night in Swakopmund from 18:00 to 21:00 at the Cosdef Arts & Crafts Centre. Tickets cost N$200 and are available online from staytoday.com.na? 10 December• A colour party takes place at the Independence Beach in Kuisebmond in Walvis Bay as from 12:00, bringing together young people for entertainment and lots of fun.• Christmas magic at the gallery with fine handcrafted items of good quality and design will delight and tempt at the Woermannhaus Gallery from 17:00, and thereafter from 10:00 to 12:00 until 10 January 2017.• Summer Music Festival at Palm Tree Park in Windhoek featuring local music, DJs and artists from 14:00 until late. Tickets cost N$120 at the gates.?16 DecemberBody of Art, a life drawing session at The Tattoo Zoo in Swakopmund hosted in collaboration with Life Drawing Salon by JuliART, takes place from 19:00 to 22:00. Entry is N$130 per session. For bookings, whatsapp 0815549520. You can bring your own supplies. The price includes two glasses of wine, taking home your sketch and most importantly - a one of a kind experience. 28 DecemberThe 3rd Annual Carnival of Flames, themed Cafe de Paris, takes place at the Vineta North sports field in Swakopmund at 18:45. The fire, dance and music extravaganza features local talent, promises to bring you a show unlike any other, suitable for the whole family! A bar and food stalls will be available.

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