Exhibition of paintings by Salah Ammar
Opening: February 23, 2014
Venue: One Off Contemporary Art Gallery, #16 Rosslyn Lone Tree
Exhibition Dates: Until March 26, 2014
Call for Entries: Designers who wish to partake in Swahili Fashion Week Kenya set for Apr. 5 2014 @ Crowne Plaza Hotel
Swahili Fashion Week East and Central Africa’s leading fashion week is back for the second time with the Swahili Fashion Week Kenya. This year it is set to take center stage on 5th April 2014 at Crowne Plaza Hotel, Nairobi.
Are you a designer who would like to showcase at Swahili Fashion Week Kenya?
If so go to Swahili Fashion Week Website and download the application form.
Entries should be submitted by February 28, 2014
Find more info on their Facebook Page
Forum Theatre: Rewind Fast Forward facilitated by Dr. Njoki Ngumi, Feb. 22 2014 @ the NEST
Rewind Fast Forward – our forum theatre project moderated by Dr. Njoki Ngumi – returns this Saturday February 22nd, 2pm – 5pm at the NEST with “Money”. How do you negotiate for better pay or get what you are owed?
Join our amazing interactive theatre cast of Maina Olwenya, Millicent Ogutu and Sam Psenjen in exploring these conflict-prone zones, oppressive components and politics of paying and getting paid.
Entry is free!
Afro Jazz Lovers Edition with Ricky na Marafiki feat. Fadhilee & Lisa, Feb. 25 2014 @ Alliance Française
Ricky and Marafiki band will be headlining yet again at an evening of Afro jazz night.
The event which happens every last Tuesday of the month at the Alliance Française, sees afro jazz musicians and listeners acquire platform to share and enjoy music and good company.
This edition dubbed –The lover’s edition will be a celebration of the month of love and love in general. some of the Other performances to expect are Fadhilee Itulya and Lisa OduorNoah
All the Ladies in the house receive a rose flower and the best dressed couple will receive a surprise gift from Ricky na marafiki.
Venue : Alliance Françoise Auditorium
Date : Tuesday 25thFebruary
Time : 6-9 pm
Charges: 500 Ksh
For tickets and reservations call 0728642411
Mindspeak: Aly-Khan Satchu Hosts EABL MD Mr. Charles Ireland, Feb. 22 2014 @ InterContinental Hotel
Date: February 22, 2014
Venue: InterContinental Hotel
Time: 9am-12 Noon
Guest Speaker: Mr. Charles Ireland – Managing Director – East African Breweries Ltd
Entrance: Free
About
Mr Charles Ireland was appointed Group Managing Director & CEO in April 2013. Prior to this appointment, he was the Managing Director of Guinness Anchor Berhad (GAB).
The Songwriter’s Lounge Presents Andrew Wambua, Feb. 22 2014 @ Creatives Garage Resource Centre – Greenhouse Mall
A new star is born, The Songwriter’s Lounge… A place where lyricism is brought to life in song.
Too often the art and skill of lyric writing and developing the written piece into a song has been under valued. The songwriters lounge has come to change all that and to provide an opportunity for musicians who are writers and non-musicians who are enthusiasts to come together and share beautiful moments in a small intimate setting ( 70 pax gig).
This first edition features Singer – Songwriter ANDREW WAMBUA born and raised in Nairobi Kenya. Wambua started his own band, Afrology, in 2008 and has since graced various stages such as Nairobi’s premier event Blankets & Wine, Thursday Night Live at Choices, Penya Nairobi Panda Sauti among others.
He released his first single “Nipe Pendo” mid last year (Get a free mp3 of the single here) and is currently half-way into the recording of his debut album Dreams Come True
Join us as we endeavor to bring songwriting to life in Kenya…
VENUE: Creatives Garage Resource Centre, Greenhouse Mall, Adams Arcade, 2nd Floor, Suite 14
DATE: February 22nd 2014
TIME: 7pm
ENTRY: Ksh. 500 (LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE)
Call 0722626169 for tickets
Anniversary Concert: 70 Yrs of Quality Music Education in Kenya, Feb 23 2014 @ Braeburn Theatre – Gatanga Road
The Kenya Conservatoire of Music cordially invites you to join us for our 70 Year Anniversary Launch Concert.
The concert which is proudly sponsored by the Austrian Embassy and CBA Bank, will be conducted by Maestro Vijay Upadhyaya – head of musical activities at Vienna University and founder of the India National Youth Orchestra – and will have a varied repertoire presented by The Conservatoire Symphony Orchestra, Students and Staff of the Conservatoire.
Also featuring in the program is The Nairobi Chamber Chorus conducted by Ken Wakia.
Tickets
TICKETS IN ADVANCE: Adults KShs 800, Children KShs400
TICKETS AT THE DOOR: Adults KShs 1000, Children KShs 500
To purchase your advance ticket(s), please visit the office or purchase your ticket(s) via MPESA number 0711 159 613 registered to John Kinuthia.
Play: Lady Windermere’s Fan, Feb. 20-23 2014 @ Alliance Francaise
Lady Windermere’s Fan by Oscar Wilde a Strathmore Drama Society production
Dates: February 20-23, 2014 [Except Friday February 21, 2014]
Venue: Alliance Française Auditorium
Time: 3 & 6 pm all days
Tickets: Kshs 450 at the gate and Kshs 350 in advance
February’s Offer! Couples Kshs 800 at the gate and Kshs 600 in advance
The play chronicles a series of misunderstandings and deceptions. A mother sacrifices herself and her reputation in order to save her daughter’s marriage in this tale of comedy, surprises and emotion.
Spanish Film Screening: Death of a cyclist, Feb. 18 2014 @ the Embassy of Spain – CBA building, Upperhill
The Embassy of Spain is pleased to announce the resumption of the filming schedule for the year 2014 with the first film, “Death of a cyclist”, directed by Juan Antonio Bardem.
Date: February 18, 2014
Venue: The Embassy of Spain, 3rd Floor of the CBA building in Upperhill.
Time: 5 pm
Entry: Free
NB: Screening conducted on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month.
Synopsis:
A couple having an affair accidentally run down a cyclist and fearful of getting caught decide to hide the tragic accident.
All films are in Spanish with subtitles in English.