The 14th Nairobi International Book Fair whose theme is “Read for Empowerment’, is held from 28th September to 2nd October 2011 at the Sarit Centre Expo Hall in Westland’s Nairobi. The Book Fair is organized by the Kenya Publishers Association.
Jazz concert: Ricky Nanjero & band, Oct 1 2011 @ Dass
The four man musical jazz band led by Ricky Nanjero will be at it again this Saturday night @ dass restaurant Westlands pride towers woodville groove as from 8:00pm till late.For all jazz fanatics, tunes from their latest album TUCHEZE and a few covers .Various Ethiopoian dishes available at affordable prices.Gate entrance 300/- ..For ticket booking call 0722228978.
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Charity/Movie: World Hospices and Palliative Care Day 2011, Oct 8 2011 @ Alliance Fancaise
On Saturday 8 October 2011 Kenya Hospices and Palliative Care Association will celebrate World Hospices and Palliative Care Day 2011 with a special film screening event at Alliance Francaise in Nairobi.
Based on the 1999 Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Margaret Edson, the film WIT features the Academy Award winning actress Emma Thompson, in a movie directed by Academy award winning director Mike Nichols. The film tells the story of Vivian Bearing (Emma Thompson), a 48-year-old university professor, who learns the importance of simple human kindness when faced with the most daunting of crises: a diagnosis of advanced cancer.
Carole Mandi, Publisher of True Love and Drum Magazines, and one of Kenya’s most positive social commentators, will introduce the film and World Hospices Day 2011.
A drinks reception and raffle will follow the film screening and all proceeds from this event will directly support KEHPCA.
Venue: Alliance Francaise
Date/Time: Saturday 8 October 2011, 3pm
Tickets: Ksh 1,000
Booking:
Phone: 020 2729302 / 0722507219
Email: info@kehpca.org
In person: – At Dormans Coffee Shops in: Yaya Centre, Westgate Mall, and Junction Shopping Centre
– At KEHPCA offices: Chaka Court (next to Chaka Place), Argwings Kodhek Rd.
– At Alliance Française: Loita Street/Monrovia Street
Parking: Complimentary parking for event ticket holders will be available at Kenindia Assurance offices, Loita Street
Wit film is rated a PG-16
Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon 2011, Oct. 30 2011 @ Nyayo Stadium
The Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon 2011
Date: Sunday 30th October 2011
Venue: Nyayo National Stadium
Standard Chartered Bank is proud to once again sponsor the ninth edition of the Marathon. The continued sponsorship of this iconic sporting event is a demonstration of the bank’s’ commitment to the communities, and to their cause and initiative “Seeing is Believing”.
Seeing is Believing
Like many other big marathons, Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon is a charity fundraising event. The marathon raises monies for Seeing is Believing, a Standard Chartered Bank initiative for eradicating avoidable blindness in children under the age of nine years. Through runners contribution efforts in the 2010 Marathon, over 800 children have had their sight restored. In 2011 they expect to do even better. All proceeds from the marathon registration will go towards supporting Seeing is Believing projects across Kenya.
Seeing is Believing is the Bank’s flagship sustainability initiative aimed at eradicating avoidable blindness. The challenges of preventable blindness threaten lives and economic prospects across our markets. Standard Chartered Bank’s major objective for sponsoring the Nairobi Marathon is to raise funds for the eradication of avoidable blindness among children under the age of nine years, through a community initiative called, ‘Seeing is Believing’.
Seeing is Believing is a global programme that tackles preventable and curable blindness. The program was launched in 2003, as part of Standard Chartered Bank’s 150th anniversary celebrations. Since its launch it has helped 23 million people, giving more than 2.78 million people their sight back.
Races and Registration Fees RACE DISTANCE PRICE
42km Full Marathon and Tri-cycles 42.km 1,000/=
21km Half Marathon and Wheel Chairs 21.km 1,000/=
10km Road Race 10 km 1,000/=
Safari Junior Family Fun Run 3 Km 1,000/=
Corporate Challenge 21 km 100, 000/= per team
Spotlight on Kenyan Music, Oct. 7 2011 @ Alliance Française
Date: October 7, 2011
Venue: Alliance Française Gardens
Time: 7pm
Entry: Free
Exhibition: Tableau I, Sept. 30-Oct. 8 2011 @ Kuona Trust
Kuona Trust Centre for Visual Arts Invites you to: Tableau I
An art exhibition and environmental programme by Mbuthia Maina & Anthony Wanjau
Dates: September 30-October 8, 2011
Venue: Kuona Trust
This exhibition explores by way of travel documentation, sculpture, painting and multimedia installation, the present state of Kenya’s largest water towers and is also a recognition of the power of contemporary art initiatives to make a difference in our day-to-day lives.
Finissage: Saturday 8th October
Time: From 2:00pm
Exhibition: Kanga Stories, Jul. 13-Nov. 31 2011 @ Nairobi Gallery
The kanga exhibition has been extended till end of November, thanks their partners.
New Exhibition Dates: July 13-November 31, 2011
Venue: Nairobi Gallery
Location: Next to Nyayo House
Time: 9am-6pm Daily
Entry: Museum Rates Apply
Kanga stories, the cloth that reveals is an exhibition on the kanga cloth, an essential aspect of the Kenya’s cultural heritage. The Kanga is an effective way to chronicle history and convey both literal and social cultural messages which sets it apart from other cloths used by our communities.
Discover the Colourful dynamic world of the kanga!
Concert: Tusker All Stars, Oct. 1 2011 @ Carnivore Grounds
Date: October 1, 2011
Venue: Carnivore Grounds
Time: 2pm
Tickets: Kshs 3,500 Golden Circle and Kshs 1,500 Main Arena (Strictly Advance Tickets Only)
Performances by: Cabo Snoop, Eve, Shaggy & 3 All Stars (Alpha, Msechu and Davis)
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