Date: October 7, 2013
Venue: ICT Building, Athi River campus
Time: 3.30 pm
About
Muoki Mbunga, a researcher on the Mau Mau. He will share his insights into the question of whether the veterans should have been compensated on not.
For more info visit here
Mitumba-The Happening is an artistic event set to express on various socio-economic issues in the world of Art. Initially, Mitumba, showcased its unique nature in Germany early this year and now brings its talent and Voice of Change to East Africa. For two days, 8 international artists will showcase a dazzling multi-media performance, using a wave of cultural and contemporary music filled with dance and art. Mitumba makes an effort to speak on combined issues relating to Fashion, Economic Growth and Local Kenyan identity (East Africa).
Dates & Venues: The performance at Kenya National Theatre is set for the 6th of October and Nairobi’s CBD (Tom Mboya Monument) 7th of October, 2013.
Entrance: Free
Time: The event is a four hour performance beginning from 3.00 pm to 7.00 pm.
Guests
Renowned fashion designers (John Kaveke etc ), Radio Personalities and Local celebrities as ‘Voice of Change’ (Amileena, Elizabeth Nyaga, Maureen Koech etc)
BACKGROUND
Mitumba- The Happening is organised by Tuchangamke Group in collaboration with Life Dance International Co. and My Kenyan Eye. It is a status symbol and determinant of individual identity, making use of a theater format combining the interaction and atmosphere of a second-hand market with contemporary dance performance, theater, song and music.
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Make sure to have a piece of African attire as a dress code.
Date: October 3, 2013
Venue: MJ Centre, Safaricom House
Time: 8 pm
Entry: Free
Performances by: Kanji Mbugua, Aaron Rimbui
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To Wood Not Lost an exhibition by Sanaa Gateja & Charles Kamya
Opening: October 2, 2013 at 6.30 pm
Venue: Alliance Française
Until: November 10, 2013
Ugandan artists and craftsmen Sanaa Gateja, called the Bead King and Charles kamya, sculptor, come together in an exhibition where blackcloth, recycled paper and chopper wood are turned into objects of art, craft and fashion.
Sanaa Gateja
Sanaa is an artist with an extraordinary attitude and relationship with material he uses as painter, designer, teacher an innovator. Working on bark cloth and beads made from recycled paper, Sanaa is recognised for his contribution to poverty alleviation by promoting the art of beads from recycled paper among women communities in Uganda.
Charles Kamya
Charles is a self taught sculptor from Rubaga. He worksin albizi wood (Albizia Lebbeck, an exoctic tree called Mkungu in Kiswahili) recovered from villages in Western Uganda as trees are felled for firewood and charcoal. His elegantly carved abstract structures reflect his view of life in Africa.
Date: October 3, 2013
Venue: Choices – Baricho Road
Time: 8-11 pm
No Cover Charge
What to expect: Great music from Abbi & friends [highly recommended] [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1hLoXfs_Jo]
The Embassy of Brazil in Nairobi presents the third edition of the Brazilian Film Festival in Kenya, which will feature some of the most prominent names of the current generation of Brazilian filmmakers.
Dates: October 1-4, 2013
Venue: Alliance Francaise Auditorium
Time: 5.30 pm Daily
Entry: Free
Programme
October 1, 2013 at 5.30 pm– God is Brazilian
October 2, 2013 at 5.30 pm – Gonzaga, Father & Son
October 3, 2013 at 5.30 pm – The Clown | 7.30 pm – Master Building
October 4, 2013 at 5.30 pm – A Dog’s Will | 7.30 pm – No More Blues
For more info visit http://nairobi.itamaraty.gov.br/
The German Business Association is happy to invite you to the Oktoberfest 2013 on the 4th and 5th of October 2013 from 5pm to 2am at Karura Forest, Gigiri.
Tickets: Kshs 1,200
Performances by: The Dirndl Jäger and the Calabash Band
Menu: Traditional German meals like Pretzels, Schnitzel & Sausages and refreshments will be served by Kaffee Tasse and Crown Beverages.
Date: October 1, 2013
Venue: Arfa Lounge
Time: 6.30 pm
Tickets: Kshs 250
Host: Cindy Ogana
Dates: September 28 – October 5, 2013
Venue: Various
The Theatre Company of Kenya, in collaboration with Storymoja and the Colombian Embassy in Kenya have created the first Arts & Culture exchange between Kenya and Colombia by welcoming the Colombian Dance Company ‘El Colegio del Cuerpo’ (The School of the Body) from Cartagena to Nairobi for a week of workshops, demonstrations and a specially created performance in the Michael Joseph Centre / Safaricom House.
Date: October 2, 2013 postponed to a future later date to be communicated by the organisers
Venue: Michael Joseph Centre, Safaricom House
Time: 7 pm
Tickets: Kshs 1000 – Get tickets through M-Pesa on this number 0722554372
About
El Colegio del Cuerpo is a Comtemporary Dance Formation Centre, founded in 1997 by the dancers, choreographers and pedagogues Álvaro Restrepo (Colombia) and Marie France Delieuvin (France). More than 8.200 children and youngsters from underprivileged communities have so far participated in its training programme. Colombia has suffered from a non-declared civil war for more than 50 years, fortunately recently peace talks have started. ‘El Colegio del Cuerpo’ has since its inception focussed on the construction of peace by creating artistic education opportunities for everybody with talent, no matter the ethnic background or origin.
The dancers of ‘El Colegio del Cuerpo have performed in dance and theatre festivals around the world: Latin America, the United States, Europe, Asia and Africa. However, this will be their first visit to Kenya
Watch Aljazeera’s Colombia Body School
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This is a unique chance to see the Colombian Dance Company ‘El Colegio del Cuerpo’ in action
