Concert: The A-ffair 3, Dec. 27 2010 @ K1

UPDATE: Postponed till early next year (2011)

Date: December 27, 2010
Venue: K1, Klub House, Soccer City
Location: Ojijo Rd, Parklands
Time: 8-11.30pm
Entry: Kshs 700 (Advance) and Kshs 1000 at the gate

Performances by: Atemi Oyungu, Jacob Asiyo, Dan “Chizi” Aceda & Chris Adwar.

Performance: Ngoma Kikwetu, Dec. 4 2010 @ National Theatre

Kenya Cultural Centre incorporating Kenya National Theatre (KNT)
Presents
Ngoma Kikwetu!
A Celebration of Kenyan’s rich musical and dance heritage

Featuring: Nairobi National Dance Ensemble, Mangoma Afrika, Pith of Afrika Music & Dance Company, Radi Cultural Troupe and Owiny Sigoma Musicians.

Date: December 4, 2010
Venue: Kenya National Theatre
Time: 3-5pm
Entry: Free

Some of the things to expect are; Contemporary African lyrical music, Indigenous African ritualistic phrases, Popular African urban dance percussive musical arrangements, Old time coastal traditional musical nuances, Intricately symbolic dance formations, Choreographic re-interpretation of Eastern Africa communal dances, Modern creative traditional dance pieces, Afro-percussive music, Musical idioms and delicately soulful but vibrant musical lore of the Luo speaking people of Eastern Africa
Telephone contacts: +254 726 008 677, +254 722 739 894;
E-mail: director.culturalcentre@ymail.com

Book Launch, GISWatch: Dec. 2 2010 @ Nailab Nairobi

The GISWatch Reports are a series of yearly reports covering the state of the information society from the perspectives of civil society.

GISWatch is not only a publication, it is a process. The long term goal of the project is to build policy analysis skills and ‘habits’ into the work of civil society organisations that work in the areas of ICT for development, democracy and social justice.

Where: Nailab Nairobi, Bishop Magua Centre, opp. Uchumi Ngong hyper 4th floor – same as iHub.

GISWatch website

Event: Jamhuri Open Day, Dec. 11 2010 @ Kuona Trust

Date: December 11, 2010
Venue: Kuona Trust
Location: Likoni Close, Likoni Lane, Off Dennis Pritt Road
Time: 11:00am – 5:00pm
Entry: Adults Kshs 200 & Children Kshs 100

This will be a day to showcase Kuona Trust’s role and achievements in the visual arts sector since its inception and one specifically set aside to just have fun with friends and family.

In the space will be; the 30 resident artists who will open up their studios for public viewing, an exhibition in the gallery, library boasting the largest collection of contemporary art books in Kenya, Art workshops and classes for all kids and adults, Mural painting, Performances, Music, Food & drink and Entertainment and art for the whole family.