UPCOMING EVENTS
Weekend of Culture: 9th Annual A Taste of Africa in the Heart of Livermore
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Annually, on the first Saturday of October, Cheza Nami Foundation presents A Taste of Africa in the Heart of Livermore, a FREE family-friendly, outdoor event that promotes and celebrates African and African diaspora cultures. Also this year, Cheza Nami celebrates 10 years of operation. From an African Gojo hut exhibit, to a reading library, the event features various forms of art, outdoor musical and dance performances, a kids zone equipped with hands-on learning experiences, musical instrument exploration, arts & crafts, face painting and so much more. Attendees can enjoy shopping for one-of-a-kind products as well as enjoy delicious food from across the continent of Africa. WHEN/TIME: Saturday, October 2 | 10 AM - 6PM WHERE: Bankhead Theater (2400 First St. Livermore, CA 94551) COST: FREE!! Bring your lawn chairs, and blankets FEATURING:
Sponsored in part by a grant from the City of Livermore. CLICK HERE for Sponsorship opportunities. |
Staying Connected & Uplifted: Cheza Nami Artists Find Ways to Keep us Connected During COVID-19 Pandemic
In light of the rapidly evolving environment around CVID-19. We want to let you know that we are doing everything we can to ensure the safety of our community and partner artists.
Art is vital to our health and well-being, and, especially in these unprecedented times of uncertainly. To continue to impact our communities, our artist have gone online to provide a way for us all to continue being engaged, all while ensuring we are heeding the advice of the health agencies to exercise social distancing and continue to protect ourselves.
By signing up for our artist online classes, you are doing your part to #flattenthecurve of the coronavirus outbreak. Enjoy the classes and we hope to stay connected through this.
Check out the artists flyers below for more information on how to sign up
Art is vital to our health and well-being, and, especially in these unprecedented times of uncertainly. To continue to impact our communities, our artist have gone online to provide a way for us all to continue being engaged, all while ensuring we are heeding the advice of the health agencies to exercise social distancing and continue to protect ourselves.
By signing up for our artist online classes, you are doing your part to #flattenthecurve of the coronavirus outbreak. Enjoy the classes and we hope to stay connected through this.
Check out the artists flyers below for more information on how to sign up
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PROGRAMS
ASSEMBLIES, ENGAGEMENT & COMMUNITY
Cheza Nami offers activities to community organizations, schools and corporations while addressing educational and social needs that help foster community building, global citizenship and personal enrichment through our core programs.
CULTURAL ARTS & LEARNING
SPECIAL ANNUAL EVENTS |
YOUTH OUTREACH
SUMMER CAMPS |
COMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLES
TEACHER TRAINING |
ABOUT US
CHEZA NAMI ENSEMBLE
We are a small but highly effective, engaged and energetic team dedicated to enriching our communities through the cultural arts. Our programs are managed by volunteer staff and implemented by local partner artists.
Catherine Ndungu-Case
President, CEO
KENYA |
Dandha da Hora
Artistic Director
BRAZIL |
Mandjou Kone
Principal Artist
Preschool Program MALI/BURKINA FASO |
Ibou Ngom
Musical Director
SENEGAL |
