Kenya Museum Society evening Talk: Illuminating Africa, May 15 2012 @ National Museum

KMS is inviting you for an enlightening an interactive evening talk on – “Illuminating Africa: No Longer the Dark Continent”

With only 15% of the population covered by the grid and considering high cost and unsafe kerosene lighting, solar energy is a solution for safe, affordable, and modern off-grid lighting.

Join us on Tuesday, May 15th 2012, at 7 pm and learn the opportunities of mass-marketing of solar, from an invited panel of four representatives of leading companies.

Moderator: Mr Nana Asamoah-Manu, Country Officer-Kenya,
Lighting Africa Advisory Services,
International Finance Corporation

Where: Nairobi National Museum, Louis Leakey Auditorium
When: Tuesday 15 May 2012, Doors Open 6:45pm, Screening 7pm

Donations:
KMS members: 400, Non Members: 500 & Students: 200
Proceeds fund development of exhibitions at the Nairobi National Museums of Kenya

for more information contact: Dorothy Mkala, Society Secretary – KMS: 0724 255299, 2339158
www.kenyamuseumsociety.org

Classical Evenings Club, May 10 2012 @ Safaricom House

Three young, dynamic and exciting choirs that dazzled audiences in the recently concluded Kwaya competition: Cantus in Coro, Taifa Mziki and Ninga Melodies are the face of a renewed interest in choral music from young musicians which can only be a good thing.

A great evening that will leave you feeling happy and even get you dancing a little.

When: Thursday, May 10, 2012 7:00pm until 9:30pm
Where: Michael Joseph Centre, Safaricom House

Annual Waldorf EcoFair, May 12-13 2012 @ Nairobi Waldorf School, Karen


The Waldorf EcoFair, Green Living & Crafts, is a vibrant, evolving, annual community-building event with an ‘eco’-centric focus, drawing individuals, companies and organizations together from all over Kenya. We invite Nairobiites to bring the whole family out to the ‘green peace’ of Karen – yes, it really is worth the trek across town!

Enjoy guilt-free retail therapy, supporting, among others, recycling and ecotourism initiatives offering hot fashion and décor ideas, while the children are engrossed in magical activities and creative Waldorf-style pastimes. At the same time you can find out more about sustainable, responsible, natural and compassionate ways of living together here with Planet Earth and see some of what Kenyans are doing, ‘eco’.

This year we’re also featuring the thrilling Savage Wilderness ZipLine – fun for all the family – in addition to the usual children’s activities facilitated by our own Waldorf Teachers.

Funds raised by the EcoFair will support our scholarship children.

The 4th Annual Waldorf EcoFair consists of over 90 stalls, offering the following:

· Sustainable Energy Resources for your home and workplace incl. eco-construction and biogas demonstrations
· Green Product Design & Green Household Products
· Permaculture & Organic Farming Exhibitions
· Local and Imported Organic Health Foods
· Fashion Accessories & Home Décor – with particular emphasis on products made from recycled materials.
· Holistic Health – info on complementary therapies, alternative health systems, natural lifestyles and support services
· Creative Children’s Activities in the Steiner-Waldorf Tradition
· Slow Food Court (referring to the quality of food not the speed of the service!)

Exhibition of Steiner-Waldorf Education and sale of Waldorf toys
Book Exchange – bring those dust-collectors and find new inspiration!
Fund-raising INSTANT PRIZE DRAW, with a bountiful list of highly desirables!

Where: Nairobi Waldorf School, Karen Campus – Miotoni Road, off Ngong Road.
Directions: From Nairobi – Take Ngong Road towards Karen, past the Racecourse and the Lenana Forest Centre. After the forested part of the road, across the future southern by-pass, take the first right onto Miotoni Road at the EcoFair banner. The school is on the left after about one kilometre.

When: Saturday and Sunday, 12th and 13th May 2012, opening at 10 am – closing 5 pm on Sat and 4 pm on Sun.

Entrance: Adults 100/- and Children under 12 free. (Activity tokens available from 50/- each.)
Further Information: contact Mandy Parkin on 0733 636929
Waldorf EcoFair facebook page

Concert: Jazz under the Stars, Jun. 30 2012 @ Windsor Golf & Country Club

“Jazz Under the Stars” concert: An evening, starry, outdoor Jazz experience under the open skies on Windsor’s stunning and perfectly manicured golf course.

Featured Jazz Artistes:
Different Faces Jazz Band
Aaron Rimbui (Krucial Keys)
Other Jazz Artists

Surprise Art Displays Featuring:
Muthoni Njoba’s Body Art

Where: Windsor Golf Hotel & Country Club
When: Saturday, June 30th 2012
Time: 5pm – 10pm (Come early to grab a plate and the best picnic spot)

Tickets: Ksh 2,000 or $25 on Eventbrite

Tickets in USD: http://jazzunderthestars2012.eventbrite.com/
Tickets in KSH Call: 0723 815 913 or 0706 512 895

What to bring: Lawn chair or cozy cushion to sit on

Food & Beverages available for sale by Windsor (no outside food or beverages)

Platinum Sponsor: Windsor Golf Hotel & Country Club
Other Sponsors: AudioVisual Consepts, AfricaAlumni.com, Muthoni Njoba

For Sponsorship Call: +254 723 815 913 or +254 706 512 895

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News: New TV Show-Michakato Majimboni, Every Thursday at 9.45pm on KBC TV

Media Focus on Africa (MFA) has the pleasure of informing you of their new show Michakato which premiered on April 26, 2012 on KBC TV. This is a different kind of TV Talk Show being a joint MFA and KBC television production. It addresses issues of leadership in select counties.

Watch this show on KBC TV every Thursday at 9.45pm.

Michakato Majimboni does not take the form of regular talk shows that are based on “ask the experts” model as it will has no panelists. They level the ground because they believe we are the ‘experts’ of the issues in our region, and inborn solutions are what will make real and lasting change.

And there is more to this cutting-edge, lively and most important; informative, inspiring and cross generational show. Attached is a more detailed write-up.

Brief – Leadership Campaign, Michakato Majimboni

Make it a date with them every Thursday night!

Play/Thriller: Dirty Sex Money, May 3-6 2012 @ Alliance


[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n93Vmr631pk&feature=youtu.be] This is a hilarious comedy Thriller by Larry Beghel , directed by Mbeki Mwalimu and Produced by Abuto Eliud.

Dates: May 3-6, 2012
Venue: Alliance Francaise
Time: Thursday 3rd May, Friday 4th May, Saturday 5th at 3, 6 & 8pm and on Sunday 6th May at 3 & 6pm.
Tickets: Kshs 500 and offer of advance tickets at Kshs 400 available till Tuesday 1st May at only Kshs400 at Assanand’s Music Shop (1st fl 8to8) Mall, and Alliance Francaise.
For bookings/Mpesa-0726524124/0728130134 zap: 0734524124 or call 0202025811. fcakenya@gmail.com

PS: This play is unsuitable For younger patrons below 18 years due to adult theme.

This is a witty and intelligently crafted hilarious thriller that will definitely keep you on the edge of your seat. Corruption is high on the agenda as everyone is double crossing everyone else in an attempt to acquire a very large amount of money by a perfect murder plot!