TOWNSHIP

ASPIRANT

Every Saturday afternoon from 13h00 until around 17h00 Funky's offers aspirant musicians its stage and sound systemin order for them to get some exposure and experience. For more information call Lou on 37-3061.

ARTS NEWS

For gospel singing workshops contact Durban Arts co-ordinator Chris Faya on 509-2028. Children's dancing, games and sports take place at Anchor House in St Andrews Street every day. Contact Janet on 305-4496.

WENTWORTH ART

The Wentworth Community Art Exhi-bition is currently on show at the BAT Centre's Democratic Gallery until November 13.

UDUMO'S CELEBRATION

The Udumo Primary School in Clermont held a cultural day in September aimed at reviving cultural art forms in the school.

Udumo Primary School Choir
The teachers were assisted by Brenda Toko, community arts services officer for Durban Arts and always on hand to give advice where it's needed. Tiki Nxumalo of The Playhouse Company's education and development department held workshops in drama as well as Zulu, Xhosa and Sotho dancing which were performed with the school choir. The Playhouse Company's Transnet truck provided technical assistance.

PROJECTS

Durban Arts projects manager and music co-ordinator Patrick Zungu opened the proceedings as part of Durban Arts' aim of promoting art and culture in schools.

Since the Durban Arts Open Forum community schools are approaching the association for any kind of support - not only for finance but for encouragement in their cultural activities.

Guest speaker was Khetho Mathonsi of the Playhouse Company's development department who urged children to preserve their traditional art and culture and then joined them in songs which convey messages within families, friends and communities.

Exhibitions in the hall by children and teachers were complemented by different African food cooked by school teachers.

The event was filmed on video by the Durban Arts video team.

ALIVE KIDS

The Alive Kids Positive Arts Company appear at the BAT Centre from November 7 to 10 at 19h00. Under the direction of Edmund Mhlongo the group comprises young people from KwaMashu who perform a music theatre piece with traditional Zulu dance and choral music with the backing of the K Alive Band. The group has had international recognition and has toured successfully in Europe.

RAINBAT MUSIC

The Rainbat Music project takes place in the BAT Centre's Rainbow Restaurant on November 3 at 13h00. A further three concerts will be held later in the month on November 29 and 30 at 20h00 in the BAT Hall and on December 1 at 13h00 at the Rainbow Restaurant.

Phone 32-04 or Rainbow on 72-9161.

ZULU DANCE

Working with group leaders, Michael Nene is reviving the National Zulu Dance Association which was originally run by Jakalashe Miya.

For information contact Michael on 42-2011 ext 2278 during office hours.