Event: Best of Italy in Kenya, Nov. 15 2012 @ Inter Continental Hotel


The Embassy of Italy in Kenya is pleased to inform you that on November 15th a presentation of “Italian Excellence” in various fields of activity will take place at the Intercontinental Hotel in Nairobi from 10 am to 1 p.m.

Date: Thursday 15th November 2012, from 10 am to 1 pm
Venue: Intercontinental Hotel, Nairobi
Presenters: Ambassador Paola Imperiale, Minister Charity Ngilu, Dr. Aly-Khan Satchu and many more.
Presentation: Best of Italy in Kenya Presentation
Entry: confirm your attendance iicnairobi@esteri.it

The country presentation will be divided in different panels moderated by Mr Aly-Khan Satchu.
The event covers 3 main areas:

I Panel – Italian Productive System
II Panel – Italian Cultural Heritage
III Panel – Italian Presence in Kenya

Call for Application: Premier Incubation Program for Craft Makers & Designers, Until Nov. 30 2012


Craft Afrika invites applications to Kenya’s premier incubation program for craft makers and designers.

The 6 month Craft Enterprise Incubation Program (CEIP), starts January 2013 and will target an initial group of 15 craftpreneurs, who will undergo intensive one-on-one business training, networking and mentoring forums, market access services and access to INTEREST FREE LOANS that participants can apply for at any point during the training program.

The course will be undertaken at our offices at The GrowthHub, Cape Office Park, Ring Road, Kilimani.

Download the application forms here http://www.scribd.com/doc/112424207/CEIP-Application-Form.

Deadline for application is November 30, 2012

Contact person: Christine Gitau
Email: Craft@craftafrika.org
Blog: www.craftafrika.org
Face Book page: http://www.facebook.com/CraftAfrika
Mobile Number: 0732 982226 (office hours only)

Up Nairobi Introduces The UpStairs, Nov. 16, 21 & 24 2012 @ The UpStairs [rooftop above Havanas/Crooked Q]


Up Magazine Introduces The UpStairs, a new venue in the heart of Westlands, highlighting Nairobi’s live music, art, poetry readings and photo exhibitions

Venue: UpStairs [rooftop above Havanas/Crooked Q] – Westlands

This month’s program
November 16, 2012 Up Release Party
Tickets: Kshs 300

November 21, 2012 Up presents Blinky Bill & Friends
Tickets: Kshs 200

November 24, 2012 Up presents Suits & Mic
Tickets: Kshs 300

Creative’s Garage Closing Day, Nov. 23 2012 @ Pawa254 Hub


Creatives Garage is an open day for creatives. Twenty creatives will exhibit their works plus they shall have live performances from several live performers.

Date: November 23, 2012
Venue: PAWA254 Hub
Location: 2nd Floor, Africa Alliance of YMCAs Building, State
Time: 2 pm till late
Entry: Free
Contacts: info@creativesgarage.org [creatives interested in exhibiting]

On the decks will be DJ Kris and he will be kicking it old school

Party: Fashion Trance, Dec. 1 2012 @ Mamba Village

The Fashion Trance is a fusion of fun and fashion.

It is created to give designers and retailers in the industry a platform to showcase their items and for the rest of us to discover them through the fun activities enveloped in an exciting day of networking and shopping.

THE TREASURE HUNT- Crack the clues and discover great fashion items hidden around the venue just for you to find and take home for FREE!!!

THE FASHION AUCTION-Bid for exciting fashion items through the course of the day and walk away with new additions to your wardrobe at a price of your choice.

THE CHILL SPOT- With Food,Drinks and a Shisha & Cigar Smoking Section,take a break from all the shopping at this spot.

THE TRANCE FASHION SHOW-Trance-themed Power Fashion Show.Watch the models strut down the runaway to electrifying music by the one DJ CREEPA.

Guest Performances by JULIET OCHIENG'(FORMER MISS KENYA), JAY A and AMINA.

CHARGES: Kshs.400 (Advance),Kshs.500(At the Gate)
Kshs. 1500(VIP-Advance),Kshs.2000(VIP-At the gate)

For Advance Tickets Contact : 0704299247/0717525228

TO BOOK A STALL SEND AN EMAIL TO: thefashiontrance@gmail.com

Fashion is very important. It is life enhancing and like everything that gives pleasure it is worth doing well- Vivienne Westwood.