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What's Out Muzika Festival: 23-29 November

Submitted on Thu, 11/11/2010 - 10:23

A music festival that celebrates top musicians from Ethiopia, France, Germany and the world. Events in Addis include:

Jazz Trilogy: Wednesday 24 November, 7:30 PM, Goethe-Institut
Solo Sundown Concert with Volker Schlott: Thursday 25 November, 8:00 PM, Alliance Francaise
Akale Wube: Friday 26 November, 7:30 PM, Goethe-Institut
 

German Church Christmas Bazaar

Submitted on Thu, 11/11/2010 - 10:22

Come experience German Christmas culture and tradition! On Sunday 28 November, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, the German Church will be selling German food (including bratwurst, draught beer and desserts), with many Christmas crafts and gifts for sale. Entrance fee: 20 birr/person, 30 birr/family.
 

5th Iberoamerican Film Festival, 8-13 November at Edna Mall

Submitted on Thu, 11/11/2010 - 10:21

Mexico, Thursday 11 November, 6:30 PM: The Legend of the Nahuala
Brasil, Friday 12 November, 6:30 PM: The Man Who Copied
Cuba, Saturday 13 November, 6:30 PM: Adorable Lies

All films with English subtitles; entrance fee 10 birr.
 

Thanksgiving at Local Restaurants

Submitted on Thu, 11/11/2010 - 10:21

Come to Serenade for a Thanksgiving buffet! Roast turkey, pies and more, at 7:30 PM on 25 November; 263 birr/person, inclusive of VAT. Reservations needed, as it will fill up quickly.

Le Grand Reve is offering a special Thanksgiving menu, including turkey and pecan pie. Make reservations early! 225 birr/person, excluding VAT and service charge.

Upcoming Motleys Concerts!

Submitted on Thu, 11/04/2010 - 16:58

The Motleys are busy preparing for their highly anticipated holiday concerts: Sunday 5 December at 4:30 PM at the International Evangelical Church (IEC) and Thursday 9 December at 7:00 PM at St. Matthew’s Church. Contact Philipp Conze-Roos, organizer of the Motley Singers, at 0913-001231 or motleysaddis(at)gmail.com, for more information.
 

Exposition: Tewodros Hagos

Submitted on Thu, 11/04/2010 - 16:58

10-22 November 2010 at the Alliance. Monday to Friday: noon to 6:00 PM, Saturday 9:30 AM-noon and 2:00–6:00 PM. Free entrance.
 

Abyssinie Swing

Submitted on Thu, 11/04/2010 - 16:57

A 26-minute documentary, based on a selection of musical archives from Ethiopian TV, compiled by Francis Falceto and Anais Prosaic. Falceto will be present during the screening and a question and answer session afterward. Wednesday 10 November at 6:30 PM at the Alliance Gallery; free entrance; in French with simultaneous English translation.
 

Belgian Cinema

Submitted on Thu, 11/04/2010 - 16:57

9 November at 8:00 PM: “My Future”
16 November at 8:00 PM: “Aannrijding in Moskou”
23 November at 8:00 PM: “La Promesse”
30 November at 8:00 PM: “Les Triplettes de Belleville”
All films at the Alliance cinema hall, free entrance. In French and Dutch, with English subtitles.
 

Chopin in Addis

Submitted on Thu, 11/04/2010 - 16:56

8 November: Alliance Ethio-Francaise, 6:30 PM. Exposition and Film Chopin.
15 November: St. Yared School, 6:30 PM. YSM string orchestra and Ezra Abate.
22 November: St. Yared School, 6:30 PM. Amateur’s evening, Chopin “potpourri”.
23 November: Italian Cultural Institute, 6:30 PM. Carlo Michini.
29 November: St. Yared School, 6:30 PM. Christine Chareyron.
6 December: St. Yared School, 6:30 PM. Spain.
13 December: St. Yared School, 6:30 PM. Gottlieb Wallisch.
 

Artisans Bazaar: 20-21 November

Submitted on Thu, 11/04/2010 - 16:56

The Artisans Bazaar features over 100 artists and groups, with unique arts and crafts works on sale. The Bazaar will take place on 20 and 21 November, from 10 AM to 5 PM, in the Floral Tropical Gardens, off Bole Road. Entrance fee is 15 birr.