Pawa Salon with Jinna Mutune, Sept. 6 2012 @Pawa254 Hub


Date: September 6, 2012
Venue: Pawa254 Hub
Time: 4.30-7pm
Entry: Free

About
Jinna Mutune is a native of Kenya Africa. She is a multi-cultural film-maker who has directed and produced short films, music videos and theatrical plays both in America and Africa.
A young, energetic rising star, whose academic background includes a Degree from the world renowned and heavily accredited South African School of Motion Picture Medium and Live Performance [AFDA, Cape Town, South Africa] and a course in Film Studies from the Houston Community College in Texas, USA.

Jinna’s idealist spirit means that she is future focused with an eye on achieving her potential. This is why 10years down the road, Leo has gone from an idea to a dream to a reality. Her temperament allows her to promote personal growth and to push herself beyond limits where most others would give up. A go-getter by nature she is the primary driver as well as creative mind behind Leo. You can find more about the movie here: http://leothemovie.com/

Watch the Trailer
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UePkJMnyFzA&feature=youtu.be] For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/464114473621388/

THUM-Lele Ngoma Live in Concert, Sept. 28 2012 @ Michael Joseph Centre


Date: September 28, 2012
Venue: Michael Joseph Center, Safaricom House
Time: 6.30-9pm
Tickets: Advance Kshs 350 & Gate Kshs 500
Contacts: Kevin-0721759510 & Awiti-0723857840
Visit their website for more info and to sample their kind of music: http://lelengoma.com/

Expect: To hear songs in vernacular accompanied by contemporary instrumentals.

* Thum is a Luo word for ‘music’.

NB: Part of the ticket proceeds will go to Haki foundation. Haki Foundation offers support and creates awareness on kidney diseases.

Premier: Marley, Sept. 7 2012 @Starflix Prestige Plaza


Date: September 7, 2012
Venue: Starflix, Prestige Plaza [Ngong Road] Time: 8.30pm for 9pm
Tickets: Kshs 400
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJ7U_3bJoBk] About
MARLEY, is a documentary on the life, music, and legacy of Bob Marley

Bob Marley’s universal appeal, impact on music history and role as a social and political prophet is both unique and unparalleled.
MARLEY is the definitive life story of the musician, revolutionary, and legend, from his early days to his rise to international superstardom. Made with the support of the Marley family, the film features rare footage, incredible performances and revelatory interviews with the people that knew him best.

The film is directed by Kevin McDonald (Last King of Scotland, One Day in September) and it stars Bob Marley, Ziggy Marley and Jimmy Cliff among others.

An ambitious and comprehensive film, does what is probably the best possible job of documenting an important life – Robert Ebert Chicago Sun Times

Premium Events: Storymoja Hay Festival, Sept. 13-16 2012 @ National Museum


Party with the Stars!
Date: September 13, 2012
Venue: National Museum of Kenya
Time: 7-11pm
Tickets: Kshs 5000 [Seasonal Ticket] Party with: Giles Foden, Lola Shoneyin & Dinaw Mengestu

Music by: Denise Gordon (USA)

Concert: Kenya Boys Choir
Date: September 14, 2012
Venue: Louis Leakey Auditorium, National Museum
Time: 7pm
Tickets: Kshs 2000

Date: September 15, 2012
Performance: Cut off my Tongue by Sitawa Namwale
Venue: Louis Leakey Auditorium, National Museum
Time: 7pm

Storymoja Stir-Up!
Poetry & Performances by: El Poet, Zosi, Anne Moraa, Abu Sense, Samo the Almighty, Kenneth B, Wanjiku Mwaurah, SpeCfyd & Achieng Odhiambo
Live Music by Jemedari
Tickets: Kshs 300 [if you don’t have a festival ticket]

For more information visit: http://www.storymojahayfestival.com/

[Updated] Call for submissions: Experience Nairobi 2013, Until Sept. 28 2012


Background
The GoDown Arts Centre has been engaging various city stakeholders on the topic of the City of Nairobi, around the theme “Conceiving a World Class African Metropolis,” (Vision 2030 Nairobi Metropolitan Area).
The objective of these engagements has been to draw out themes of primary interest and importance with a view to translating/interpreting these into a tangible a project that illuminates the many different angles of the city, as understood through the diverse lenses of its inhabitants.
Participating in these discussions with the GoDown have been architects, urban designers, policy makers, city residents, businesses, college students, academics, visual and performing artists, literary writers, and journalists.

Call for Submissions
The GoDown now seeks concept submissions from:

CATEGORY I – Artists and Creatives: Performing & Visual Artists; Architects; Design & Architecture Students, and Scholars Of Architecture, Urban Design & Planning.

CATEGORY II – City Interest Groups: Residents Associations, Businesses, Bloggers, Nairobi Magazines & Publications, City Planners & Policy- Makers; Urban Sociologists and Historians.

Themes
1. The physical city
2. Identity, belonging and social constructions in the city
3. Trade and commerce
4. African city naissance

The Concept
To be presented on no more than three (3) A4 typed sheets of 12 pt font size. Indicate any research and resources the idea may require. As selected proposals may be given an opportunity to test their project, the written submission should also give indication of any aspect of the proposal that may require experimental testing.

Selected submissions shall be facilitated for further development and will later be packaged and presented in EXPERIENCE NAIROBI 2013, a multi-sector, multi-disciplinary showcase of the City through exhibition, performance, installations, visual, audio-visual and digital expressions.

EXPERIENCE NAIROBI 2013 will run from May-July 2013

Deadline for submission of concepts: September 28, 2012
Time: 4pm

Download details of the call for submissions: GODOWN CALL – EXPERIENCE NAIROBI 2013

For more information: http://experiencenairobi.wordpress.com/ and Facebook page