Dar Sketches Exhibition Opens Tommorow

From Six to Eight at the Alliance Francaise. Hope to see you there.

In other news, the long-awaited, finally open Makutano House is warming up it's engines. Looks like international films will be coming to Dar with a bit more frequency. Maybe even... independent films! Check out their offerings. And on that tip, I also spotted this interesting blog on Global Voices Online's sidebar. Diversity? Yes, please.

TEDxDAR: Mejah Mbuya and Sarah Markes

Attention: Dreadlocks on stage! Mejah Mbuya is presenting a brief history of Dar es Salaam, accompanied by Sarah's fantastic drawings. Because, like me, Sarah considers microphones to be mortal enemies. Nice management of the situation, Sarah ;)

I have blogged about the Street Level Project before, check it out if. Chema chajiuza. It is also an excellent lens through which to present Dar es Salaam in the 21st Century, this city which some of us love so much. Karibuni Bongo, kuna historia...

A Very Exciting Project!

Calling all passionate and expressive residents of Dar es Salaam! I am participating in a Very Exciting Book Project on the City that brings together the art of Sarah Markes and the original words of those who would like to contribute. If you have something to say about the city in prose or poetry please get in touch with Sarah Markes. Nostalgia welcome.