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Zimfest News Blog
- Categories (number of blog posts)
  - Festival News (174)
  - Zimfest Association News (142)
  - Festival Details (38)
- Blog Posts (most recent listed first)
  - Announcing Zimfest 2025: August 7-10 at CWU - Nov 11, 2024
  - September Board Meeting Minutes - Nov 11, 2024
  - August Board Meeting Minutes - Sep 13, 2024
  - Board Presidential Transition - Sep 11, 2024
  - July Board Meeting Minutes - Sep 1, 2024
  - June Board Meeting Minutes - Jul 19, 2024
  - Zimfest Membership Drive, Summer 2024 - Jul 17, 2024
  - May Board Meeting Minutes - Jun 10, 2024
  - Online Singing Workshop with Moyo and Jennifer - May 22, 2024
  - March and April Board Meeting Minutes - May 21, 2024
  - February Board Meeting Minutes - Feb 20, 2024
  - December and January Board Meeting Minutes - Jan 25, 2024
  - LAST CHANCE for a 2023 tax-deductible donation! - Dec 28, 2023
  - November Board Meeting Minutes - Nov 21, 2023
  - Call for ZA Volunteers - Nov 18, 2023
  - October Board Meeting Minutes - Nov 16, 2023
  - September Board Meeting Minutes - Oct 2, 2023
  - July Board Meeting and Village Meeting Minutes - Sep 22, 2023
  - Zimfest Updates and 2024 Announcement - Sep 21, 2023
  - Post-Festival Glow and Refunds - Aug 17, 2023
  - Zimfest 2023: survey, lost & found, and volunteer opportunities - Aug 9, 2023
  - COVID-19 Cases - Aug 5, 2023
  - More Zimfest Updates - Aug 2, 2023
  - Three Days Until Zimfest - Jul 31, 2023
  - In Memory of Martha Thom Mafuleni - Jul 29, 2023
  - Festival Updates - Jul 28, 2023
  - Zimfest Updates – 10 Days and Counting! - Jul 24, 2023
  - Zimfest Deadlines and Check-ins - Jul 16, 2023
  - Festival Updates - Jul 12, 2023
  - June Board Meeting Minutes - Jul 7, 2023
  - To Our Zimfest Volunteers - Jul 3, 2023
  - Pre-Festival Events in Corvallis - Jun 29, 2023
  - Zimfest Update and Afropop Shoutout - Jun 24, 2023
  - Zimfest Updates - Jun 14, 2023
  - May Board Meeting Minutes and Workshop Changes - Jun 7, 2023
  - Zimbabwean Guests - Jun 3, 2023
  - Zimfest Registration Update - May 26, 2023
  - Zimfest Registration Notes - May 1, 2023
  - April Board Meeting Minutes - Apr 29, 2023
  - Zimfest 2023 Registration Opens Soon - Apr 26, 2023
  - Announcing Zimbabwean Artists at Zimfest 2023 - Apr 19, 2023
  - Marketplace Vendor Applications Open April 1 - Mar 30, 2023
  - March Board Meeting Minutes - Mar 18, 2023
  - February Board Meeting Minutes - Mar 15, 2023
  - March Music! - Mar 10, 2023
  - Introducing the Zimfest 2023 Artwork - Mar 3, 2023
  - COVID-19 Policies for Zimfest 2023 - Feb 19, 2023
  - November, December and January Board Meeting Minutes - Feb 15, 2023
  - AmazonSmile Winding Down - Feb 5, 2023
  - Zimfest 2023 News - Jan 29, 2023
  - Nematambudziko: Mbira Queen Stella Chiweshe Passes - Jan 22, 2023
  - Zimfest 2023: New Dates (August 3-6), Teacher/Performer Applications Open! - Jan 11, 2023
  - Call for Artwork Zimfest 2023 - Dec 14, 2022
  - Zimfest Online 2022 - Dec 10, 2022
  - Call for volunteers for Zimfest 2023 - Dec 4, 2022
  - Membership Drive and Zimfest 2023 - Nov 26, 2022
  - September and October Board Meeting Minutes - Nov 16, 2022
  - Important Zimfest Board Recruitment Message - Oct 9, 2022
  - August Board Meeting Minutes - Sep 12, 2022
  - Donation Thanks and Survey Reminder - Aug 22, 2022
  - May and June Board Meeting and Village Meeting Minutes - Aug 17, 2022
  - Follow Up to Zimfest Site Evaluation Discussion - Jul 6, 2022
  - Thank You and Village Meeting Reminder - Jun 28, 2022
  - Online Registration Ends June 17 - Jun 13, 2022
  - Village Meeting Scheduled: Sunday, July 3rd at 2pm Pacific time - Jun 12, 2022
  - Two Weeks Until Registration Closes - Jun 3, 2022
  - Zimfest Volunteers – We Need You - May 23, 2022
  - Zimfest Mask Policy - May 21, 2022
  - Zimfest News and Reminders - May 14, 2022
  - April Board Meeting Minutes - May 9, 2022
  - Zimfest Registration and Notifications - May 8, 2022
  - Zimfest Registration Open May 1 - Apr 30, 2022
  - Membership Hint - Apr 19, 2022
  - Zimbabwe Independence Day and More - Apr 17, 2022
  - March Board Meeting Minutes - Apr 12, 2022
  - Zimfest Accommodations Webpages - Mar 21, 2022
  - January and February Board Meeting Minutes - Mar 14, 2022
  - Covid Safety at Zimfest 2022, Version 2 - Mar 10, 2022
  - March Update on Covid Safety at Zimfest 2022 - Mar 8, 2022
  - Zimfest 2022 is On in June - Mar 4, 2022
  - [February 28th] Teacher/performer application deadline approaching! - Feb 23, 2022
  - Zimfest in the time of Covid-19: A perspective - Feb 14, 2022
  - Zimfest Applications Close in Five Weeks - Jan 25, 2022
  - December Board Meeting Minutes - Jan 12, 2022
  - Zimfest 2022 Applications Are Now Open - Jan 10, 2022
  - Zimfest 2022 OC Plans - Jan 5, 2022
  - New Membership System - Dec 22, 2021
  - Zimfest 2022 Announcement - Dec 19, 2021
  - Village Meeting and November Board Meeting Minutes - Dec 13, 2021
  - October Board Meeting Minutes - Dec 6, 2021
  - September Board Meeting Minutes - Oct 20, 2021
  - Zimfest 2021 Workshop Access Ends - Oct 6, 2021
  - June, July and August Board Meeting Minutes - Sep 16, 2021
  - Zimfest 2021 Live Workshop Recordings - Aug 30, 2021
  - Zimfest Reminders and Village Meeting Zoom Link - Jul 28, 2021
  - 2021 Zimfest Message from the OC - Jul 25, 2021
  - The Make It Grow Project - Jul 23, 2021
  - Zimfest 2021 Updates – Workshop Registration is Open - Jul 18, 2021
  - Zimfest 2021 Village Meeting - Jul 16, 2021
  - Deadline Looming for Zimfest Performance and Presentation Applications - Jun 26, 2021
  - April and May Board Meeting Minutes - Jun 17, 2021
  - Zimfest 2021 Applications Are Open - Jun 16, 2021
  - Zimfest 2021 – How to Create Your Square of the Quilt - Jun 13, 2021
  - Introducing Zimfest’s Virtual Marketplace - Jun 12, 2021
  - Zimfest 2021 – A Quilt of Local Events…Stitched Together - May 5, 2021
  - Zimbabwe Independence Festival - Apr 14, 2021
  - March Board Meeting Minutes - Apr 12, 2021
  - Zimfest Updates and Events - Mar 17, 2021
  - February Board Meeting Minutes - Mar 16, 2021
  - January Board Meeting Minutes - Feb 9, 2021
  - Happy New Era - Jan 21, 2021
  - November and December Board Meeting Minutes - Jan 11, 2021
  - Ubuntu Free School Fundraiser - Dec 16, 2020
  - Zimfest Holiday Membership Drive - Dec 13, 2020
  - Treasurer volunteer opportunity - Nov 18, 2020
  - September and October Board Meeting Minutes - Nov 12, 2020
  - Zimfest Online Viewing Ends Nov 9 - Nov 7, 2020
  - Upcoming Zimbabwean Music Online - Oct 22, 2020
  - Final Viewing Period for Zimfest Online - Oct 18, 2020
  - August Board Meeting Minutes - Oct 6, 2020
  - Magaya Memorial Invitation - Oct 2, 2020
  - Zimfest Online 2nd Viewing Period - Sep 27, 2020
  - Zimfest Live recordings access - Sep 7, 2020
  - Good Vibes Concert Sept 5 and more - Sep 3, 2020
  - August Zimfest Online - Aug 19, 2020
  - May, June, July Board Meeting Minutes - Aug 11, 2020
  - Zimfest Online August 9 – 29, 2020 - Aug 8, 2020
  - Volunteer Needed: Digital Media Curator - Jul 31, 2020
  - Don’t Miss Zimfest Online Events This Weekend! - Jul 29, 2020
  - Zimfest Online for July 30 – Aug 2 - Jul 19, 2020
  - Sekuru Cosmas Magaya 1953-2020 - Jul 14, 2020
  - Upcoming on Zimfest Online - Jul 9, 2020
  - Zimfest Online in July - Jun 23, 2020
  - Zimfest (and more) Online - Jun 18, 2020
  - Zimfest Online Reminder - Jun 4, 2020
  - Registration Is Now Open for Zimfest 2020 Online - May 28, 2020
  - Karanga Storytelling with Anesu Ndoro - May 26, 2020
  - March and April Board Meeting Minutes - May 22, 2020
  - Zimfest Online and more! - May 20, 2020
  - Dr. Moyo Rainos Mutamba Interview - May 9, 2020
  - Support Zimbabweans: #GivingTuesdayNow - May 4, 2020
  - Zimfest Online News - Apr 16, 2020
  - Virtual Marimba Opportunity - Apr 8, 2020
  - Announcing the Cancellation of Zimfest 2020 - Mar 23, 2020
  - Zimfest 2020 Novel Coronavirus Update - Mar 13, 2020
  - Jan. and Feb. Board Meeting Minutes - Mar 11, 2020
  - Nov. and Dec. Board Meeting Minutes - Feb 13, 2020
  - Village Meeting and October Board Meeting Minutes - Feb 6, 2020
  - Applications and Updates - Feb 4, 2020
  - Applications Wanted - Jan 22, 2020
  - Performer and Teacher Applications Open Jan 2 - Jan 1, 2020
  - Holiday Membership Drive - Dec 24, 2019
  - Call for Zimfest Art and More - Dec 11, 2019
  - July and Sept. Board Meeting Minutes - Dec 9, 2019
  - Holiday Membership Fundraiser - Nov 30, 2019
  - Zimfest 2020 - Nov 17, 2019
  - Zimfest 2020 - Sep 24, 2019
  - Post-Festival Blues - Aug 21, 2019
  - Two Days Until Z-Day! - Aug 5, 2019
  - Ride Board and Registration Clarification - Jul 22, 2019
  - Deadlines and Drums - Jul 18, 2019
  - May and June Board Meeting Minutes - Jul 16, 2019
  - Request for Volunteers - Jul 16, 2019
  - Interview with Zimfest Teacher Gilbert Zvamaida - Jul 8, 2019
  - Zimfest Housing and Dining Registration Closes July 20 - Jul 5, 2019
  - Zimfest Workshop Changes - Jun 21, 2019
  - Zimfest Board and Committee Updates - Jun 14, 2019
  - April Board Meeting Minutes - Jun 4, 2019
  - Zimfest News - Jun 2, 2019
  - What’s New at Zimfest 2019 - May 24, 2019
  - Zimfest 2019 Fundraising Challenge - May 17, 2019
  - March Board Meeting Minutes - May 15, 2019
  - Zimfest Registration is Open - Apr 30, 2019
  - Zimfest Workshop Schedule is Online - Apr 24, 2019
  - Zimfest 2019 Housing and Dining - Apr 15, 2019
  - Marimba Concert Fund-Raiser in Portland April 6 - Apr 2, 2019
  - Announcement of Zimbabwean Guests for Zimfest 2019 - Mar 27, 2019
  - Call for Zimfest Tech Volunteers - Mar 16, 2019
  - Seeking New Board Members - Mar 12, 2019
  - February Board Meeting Minutes - Mar 7, 2019
  - Zimfest Teachers Needed! Applications Close Feb 28 - Feb 23, 2019
  - Zimfest to Add Background Checks for Festival Teachers - Feb 18, 2019
  - November, December, January Board Meeting Minutes - Feb 11, 2019
  - Zimfest Applications Closing February 28 - Feb 2, 2019
  - Tribute to Oliver Mtukudzi - Jan 27, 2019
  - Zimfest Sunday Concert Special - Jan 26, 2019
  - Applications Reminder and Call for Artwork - Jan 14, 2019
  - Online Applications Open January 2 - Jan 1, 2019
  - Introducing the Zimfest Code of Conduct - Dec 19, 2018
  - Holiday Shopping - Dec 19, 2018
  - Join or Renew Now During Our Annual End-of-Year Membership Campaign - Nov 25, 2018
  - Shopping Online Can Help Support Zimfest - Nov 17, 2018
  - October Board Meeting Minutes - Nov 13, 2018
  - Village Meeting and September Board Meeting Minutes - Oct 19, 2018
  - Announcing Zimfest 2019 - Oct 17, 2018
  - Update: Patience Musandirire Lost Luggage - Sep 29, 2018
  - Looking to Zimfest 2019 - Sep 25, 2018
  - Zimfest Lost and Found - Sep 19, 2018
  - Zimfest 2018 Fundraising Drive Update - Sep 12, 2018
  - Zimfest 2018 Fundraising Drive Update - Aug 23, 2018
  - Zimfest 2018 Fundraising Drive Update - Aug 16, 2018
  - Welcome to Zimfest - Aug 9, 2018
  - July Board Meeting Minutes - Aug 8, 2018
  - Final Message before Zimfest - Aug 5, 2018
  - Zimfest 2018 Fundraising Drive Update - Aug 2, 2018
  - Become a Member of Zimfest Association - Jul 31, 2018
  - Zimfest Registration Closing August 1 - Jul 29, 2018
  - Zimfest Updates and Requests - Jul 22, 2018
  - June Board Meeting Minutes - Jul 18, 2018
  - COUNTDOWN TO ZIMFEST 2018 - Jul 16, 2018
  - Zimbabwean Guests - Jul 11, 2018
  - Zimfest 2018 Fundraising Drive Update - Jul 2, 2018
  - Calling All Drums - Jul 1, 2018
  - Festival Reminders - Jun 16, 2018
  - Zimfest 2018 Fundraising Drive Update - Jun 6, 2018
  - May Board Meeting Minutes - Jun 2, 2018
  - Zimfest Organizing Committee Notes - May 31, 2018
  - Zimfest 2018 Fundraising Drive Update - May 25, 2018
  - Zimfest 2018 Registration Is Open May 3 - May 2, 2018
  - Zimfest 2018 Delay of Registration - Apr 30, 2018
  - April Board Meeting Minutes - Apr 25, 2018
  - Zimfest 2018 Fundraising Drive - Apr 17, 2018
  - March Board Meeting Minutes - Apr 9, 2018
  - Zimfest 2018 Updates - Apr 7, 2018
  - Letter from the Zimfest Board - Mar 25, 2018
  - February Board Meeting Minutes - Mar 15, 2018
  - Maharimba Instruments for Sale - Mar 12, 2018
  - Applications Deadline Looming - Feb 21, 2018
  - Benefit Concert for Zimfest! - Feb 12, 2018
  - January Board Meeting Minutes - Jan 31, 2018
  - Submit Your Zimfest 2018 Applications - Jan 30, 2018
  - In Loving Memory - Jan 18, 2018
  - December Board Meeting Minutes - Jan 13, 2018
  - Zimfest Applications are Open - Jan 1, 2018
  - Zimfest Association Annual Campaign - Dec 21, 2017
  - Call for Zimfest Interns - Dec 15, 2017
  - November Board Meeting Minutes - Dec 8, 2017
  - Opportunities to Support Zimfest - Nov 29, 2017
  - Zimfest 2018 – Music Dancing Across Borders - Nov 21, 2017
  - October Board Meeting Minutes - Nov 8, 2017
  - August and September Board Meeting Minutes - Oct 13, 2017
  - July Board Meeting Minutes - Aug 16, 2017
  - Zimfest Off-Year Fundraising Campaign - Aug 7, 2017
  - June Board Meeting Minutes - Jul 26, 2017
  - An ALS fundraiser for Mary Donohoe - Jun 22, 2017
  - May Board Meeting Minutes - Jun 14, 2017
  - April Board Meeting Minutes - May 2, 2017
  - March Board Meeting Minutes - Apr 6, 2017
  - February Board Meeting Minutes - Mar 4, 2017
  - Zimfest 2018 Announcement - Feb 23, 2017
  - January Board Meeting Minutes - Jan 22, 2017
  - December Board Meeting Minutes - Jan 14, 2017
  - November Board Meeting Minutes - Jan 10, 2017
  - Zimfest Association Fund Raising - Dec 28, 2016
  - ZA Call for Interest in Hosting 2018 Zimfest - Dec 12, 2016
  - Village Meeting and October Board Meeting Minutes - Nov 22, 2016
  - Passing of Sheasby Matiure - Nov 16, 2016
  - September Board Meeting Minutes - Oct 29, 2016
  - Board Retreat and June and July Meeting Minutes - Oct 14, 2016
  - Zimfest 2016 Survey - Aug 15, 2016
  - Calling all Zimfest Old Timers - Aug 8, 2016
  - Drums and Mbira Needed for Zimfest Workshops - Aug 7, 2016
  - Zimfest Tips - Aug 5, 2016
  - Online Registration Closes August 4 - Aug 1, 2016
  - Less Than 1 Week To Go - Jul 29, 2016
  - Volunteer Request - Jul 27, 2016
  - Registration Deadline Reminder - Jul 20, 2016
  - Calling All Mbira Players … and Adventurers - Jul 17, 2016
  - Concert Schedule Posted and New Workshops Available - Jul 13, 2016
  - Zimfest Year Off in 2017 - Jun 29, 2016
  - May Board Meeting Minutes - Jun 19, 2016
  - Announcing Zimfest 2016 - Jun 18, 2016
  - April Board Meeting Minutes - May 25, 2016
  - Zimfest Vendor Info and Applications - May 14, 2016
  - March Board Meeting Minutes - Apr 13, 2016
  - Project Kudzana — Fundraising for Zimfest 2016 - Mar 29, 2016
  - February Board Meeting Minutes - Mar 28, 2016
  - Zimfest 2016 Theme and Applications Reminder - Mar 7, 2016
  - Project Kudzana — Fundraising for Zimfest 2016 - Feb 29, 2016
  - January Board Meeting Minutes - Feb 25, 2016
  - ZIMFEST Applications Reminder - Feb 19, 2016
  - Zimfest Online Applications Are Open - Feb 7, 2016
  - Zimfest Association Annual Campaign Reminder - Jan 30, 2016
  - Welcome to Our New Blog to Email System - Jan 27, 2016
  - Zimfest Requests Your Help - Jan 16, 2016
  - December Board Meeting Minutes - Jan 11, 2016
  - Marimbas for the Zimfest Association - Jan 9, 2016
  - ZA Festival Policies and November Board Meeting Minutes - Dec 20, 2015
  - October Board Meeting Minutes - Dec 9, 2015
  - Zimfest Association Annual Campaign - Dec 7, 2015
  - Zimfest – It Takes a Village - Nov 18, 2015
  - September Board Meeting Minutes - Oct 26, 2015
  - Zimfest 2016 Announcement - Oct 13, 2015
  - July and August Board Meeting Minutes - Oct 13, 2015
  - Zimfest 2015 Survey - Aug 21, 2015
  - Final Announcement Before Zimfest 2015 - Aug 9, 2015
  - Zimfest Workshop Cancellations - Jul 31, 2015
  - Transportation to and from Zimfest - Jul 28, 2015
  - Zimfest Reminders - Jul 25, 2015
  - June Board Meeting Minutes - Jul 18, 2015
  - Zimfest 2015 Volunteer Signup is Live - Jul 15, 2015
  - Zimfest Registration and Memberships - Jun 24, 2015
  - May Board Meeting Minutes - Jun 17, 2015
  - Zimfest 2015 Registration Is Open - Jun 13, 2015
  - April Board Meeting Minutes - May 15, 2015
  - Vendor Information and Applications - Apr 16, 2015
  - March Board Meeting Minutes - Apr 14, 2015
  - Zimfest 2015 Applications Close Soon - Mar 12, 2015
  - Zimfest Applications due March 15 - Mar 3, 2015
  - Feb. Board Meeting Minutes - Mar 1, 2015
  - Zimfest 2015 Teacher and Performer Applications - Feb 10, 2015
  - Jan. Board Meeting Minutes - Feb 1, 2015
  - Zimfest 2015 Theme and Call for Artwork Submissions - Jan 5, 2015
  - Zimfest Annual Fundraising Campaign & Membership Drive - Dec 29, 2014
  - Dec. 2014 Board Meeting Minutes - Dec 28, 2014
  - ZIMFEST – It Takes a Village - Dec 10, 2014
  - Announcing Zimfest 2015 Location and Dates - Nov 26, 2014
  - Nov. 2014 Board Meeting Minutes - Nov 24, 2014
  - Oct. 2014 Board Meeting Minutes - Nov 13, 2014
  - Sept. 2014 Board Meeting Minutes - Oct 16, 2014
  - Zimfest 2014 Survey Summary - Oct 16, 2014
  - Support Zimfest When You Shop at Amazon.com - Oct 7, 2014
  - Aug. 2014 Board Meeting Minutes - Sep 17, 2014
  - July 2014 Board Meeting Minutes - Aug 10, 2014
  - Final Pre-Zimfest Message - Jul 22, 2014
  - Zimfest Reminders - Jul 15, 2014
  - Zimfest Update - Jul 14, 2014
  - Zimfest Countdown - Jul 7, 2014
  - Zimfest Update - Jun 28, 2014
  - Zimbabwean Guests at Zimfest - Jun 22, 2014
  - Volunteer at Zimfest - Jun 20, 2014
  - Zimfest Important Dates - Jun 9, 2014
  - Zimfest 2014 Updates - May 21, 2014
  - Zimfest 2014 Registration Open - May 17, 2014
  - Zimfest Disabled Access - May 17, 2014
  - Note to Teachers Bringing Student Groups - May 13, 2014
  - Zimfest 2014 Registration Coming Soon - May 11, 2014
  - Announcing Zimfest Opening Night with MOKOOMBA - Apr 18, 2014
  - Zimbabwean Guests and Vendor Information for Zimfest 2014 - Mar 30, 2014
  - Call for Help – Zimfest 2014 Zimbabwean Guest Sponsorship - Mar 11, 2014
  - Zimfest Application Deadline Feb 28 - Feb 25, 2014
  - Zimfest Applications – Continuing Education Workshops for Teachers - Feb 1, 2014
  - Workshop Proposals for Zimfest 2014 in Tacoma, Washington - Jan 26, 2014
  - Zimfest Applications Online - Jan 15, 2014
  - Zimfest Annual Campaign and Membership Drive - Dec 16, 2013
  - Zimfest 2014 – Save the Date - Dec 11, 2013
  - 2014 Zimfest Theme and Call for Volunteers - Nov 14, 2013
  - Zimfest Funding Requests Due December 5 - Nov 12, 2013
  - Volunteer for Zimfest Association - Oct 30, 2013
  - Announcing Zimfest 2014 and Zimfest Association Blog - Oct 25, 2013