She Leads

Screening & Performance: The Desert Flower, Mar. 12 2013 @ Alliance

She Leads
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKgaXGMPJDs] The Desert Flower by Sherry Horman (2009) – 120 Min
Tells the true story of a super model Waris Dirie, who escaped a childhood nightmare in Somalia and become a global supermodel.

Performance
Namatsi is a spoken word artist who fuses her poetry with Song. She will represent a selection of poetry/songs from her first album entitled ‘Nirvana’, a delicious array of spoken word and melodious tunes… real food for the soul, taking the audience away from the daily hustle of life.

Planete Femmes

Opening & Screening: Taking Root – The Vision of Wangari Maathai, Mar. 11 2013 @ Alliance

Date: March 11, 2013
Venue: Alliance Francaise
Time: 6 pm

Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai by Lisa Merton and Alan Dater (2009) – 53min
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5GX6JktJZg] Followed by a discussion with:
– Wanjiru Kamau-Rutenberg, Founder and Executive Director, Akili Dada
– Njeri Gakonyo, Chair of the Board of Directors, The Green Belt Movement

Thereafter
Planete Femmes
Cocktail reception to launch the photo exhibition Planète Femmes (The World of Women) winning photos from the 2011 International Photo Competition organized by the Alliance Française Foundation

Fathers Day

Theatre: Father’s Day, Mar. 15-30 2013 @ Professional Centre – Parliament Road

Fathers Day
Dates: March 15-30, 2013
Venue: Professional Centre – Parliament Road

Synopsis
Its a cold winters evening and bitter,irascible divorcee Henry is enjoying a Scotch and some classical music in glorious solitude. He is soon disturbed,however, by the unwelcome appearance of his son Mathew, bringing with him his new girlfriend,the unappealing punk/Goth Christine. Mathew is obviously keen for a reconciliation with his father,but Henry is quite happy the way things are,and sparks soon fly but this is just the beginning, for who should arrive next but Henry’s ex-wife, Mathews mother,Sue! As the cold night wears on Henry and Sue cant help but reck over the ashes of their seemingly dead relationship and to their surprise the faint glow of a new tenderness develops between them, Before long Henry is facing some important decisions…..

Naipolitans v8: Experiencing Nairobi across 12 Neighborhoods, Mar. 8 2013 @ Alliance Francaise

Date: March 8, 2013,
Venue: 3rd Floor, Alliance Française, Utalii Lane
Time: 6-8 pm (event starts 6.30pm sharp)

What makes Nairobi, Nairobi?
This question will be the focus of this month’s conversation as Joy Mboya and Judy Ogana of the GoDown Arts Centre tell us about the Centre’s Nairobi Project which takes the question of identity and belonging in the city to the neighbourhood level.

The Project will support the 12 neighbourhood zones of Nairobi explore questions such as:

+ Who are we at a neighbourhood level?
+ What do we care about?
+ And what elements make my neighbourhood feel like a community?
Collectively, these neighbourhoods will be responding to the question “Nai ni Who?”

Come hear more about this project and take part in a conversation that delves into the question of what makes up Nairobi’s identity and how best to showcase these elements.

In what zone is your neighbourhood?
Zone 1: Central Business District
Zone 2: GoDown, Railway, Nairobi West, South B/C, Mukuru
Zone 3: Kamkunji, Shauri Moyo, Kaloleni, Ofafa Jericho
Zone 4: Buruburu, Kariobangi South, Umoja, Tena, Doonholm
Zone 5: Pumwani, Eastleigh, Pangani, Kariakor, Ziwani, Starehe
Zone 6: Mathare, Koch, Dandora, Kariobangi North, Babadogo
Zone 7: Muthaiga, Karura Forest, Gigiri
Zone 8: Ngara, Parklands
Zone 9: Lavington, Kileleshwa, Spring Valley, Kawangware-Kangemi, Dago-Junction
Zone 10: Kilimani, Upper Hill, Ngumo, Golf Course
Zone 11: Kibera, Ngei, Kenyatta Market, Dam
Zone 12: Karen, Lang’ata, Nairobi National Park

Find more info here

jameson-party

Party: St. Patrick’s Day, Mar. 16 2013 @ Ngong Race Course

jameson-party

Where: Ngong Racecourse
When: 6pm to 3am

International DJs: BabeyDrew (Chris Brown’s official DJ), Shero (from Dubai), Neptune (Naeto C’s
official DJ and Channel O DJ)
Local DJs: Drazen and Stylez

Advance tickets currently available at ticketsasa.com
NB: ID REQUIRED FOR ADMISSION (21+)

[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ST2dWQdarRY]
winyoposter

Live Music: Winyo, Mar. 14 2013 @ Tree house

winyoposter

Winyo is a singer and songwriter of great sensitivity and he also plays the guitar, backed by his 4 piece band of accomplished musicians.
Winyo derives his music and musical strength from his fore fathers whose African music was rich in melody and traditional harmonies.
His musical style ranges from traditional Luo melodies infused with witty story lines, afro fusion and afro jazz, to a contemporary interpretation of Benga, transformed into an authentic acoustic sound. His powerful yet mellow vocals are the icing on the cake that makes listening to Winyo, an almost heavenly experience.

Winyo sings in his paternal language of Dholuo, Swahili and English. His stories address a myriad of social issues ranging from the plight of homeless children to courtship and love stories.
A special edition of Winyo’s debut CD as a solo artist titled Benga Blues, was released in Europe as an EP while he was on a tour that saw him perform in Germany, Italy, Romania, and France. The CD was well received and will be officially launched in Kenya and internationally in 2013.

Listen to Winyo here:

http://www.ketebulmusic.org/artist/winyo/