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Musical Play: City Fathers, Aug. 8-10 2014 @ Alliance Française

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BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!!!!

Well…if you missed it the first time, here’s another chance to catch this captivating, humorous, intriguing Musical play that is BACK!!

…The play takes you through the journey of CITY DADS and their journey through fatherhood in the most realistic and typical way; ranging from financial obligations, tough decision making, and challenges brought about by wrong choices made earlier in life, to absentee fathers and the resolution to be the best fathers they could ever be and how this affects the women who love them. This takes the audience through a roller coaster of emotions in a captivating way.

This star studded performance will feature: Benjamin Webi, Michael Oyier and Steve Katingima.
The play is written by Seth Busolo, directed by Lucy Wache, Produced by Charity Nyambura and the music done by Benjamin Webi.

There will be 5 shows:
*Friday 8th Aug: 6 p.m and 8.30 p.m
*Saturday 9th Aug: 6 p.m
*Sunday 10th Aug: 3p.m and 6 p.m

Advance Tickets: Ksh. 800 Payable by 1st August. Pay Via Mpesa: Paybill No: 317979.
Tickets will also be on sale at the door for Ksh 1,000

Exhibition: Africa by Art Odhis, Aug. 1-31 2014 @ Temporary Exhibition Hall – National Museum

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Fifty Years. Half a decade. The age of a country on the road of sovereignty, self-governance and gaining her voice in the global world. Has it been too long? Is she still too young? Either way, it has been an exciting journey to the emerging country that she is today.

Come take a walk through her history, appreciate the turning points.

A transforming experience by means of visual art.

The dominating expressionist style by the artist makes you feel the struggles, triumphs and resilience of the country, the continent and its people.

Arthur Patrick Odhiambo takes a look into the African shapers of the past fifty years.

The exhibition of the legends of years past and present are pieces that allow you to feel the soul of the African people. The artist captures Africa’s cultural diversity and brilliantly marries it to contemporary visuals of the new age African.

Bring your whole self in, bring your children in, bring your family and friends and experience Africa at the National Museums of Kenya, Creativity Gallery Hall.

Happy Anniversary Kenya! Viva Africa!
Be happy, Be bold.

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The Rift Valley Festival Launch Party, Aug. 2 2014 @ Kuona Trust

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The Rift Valley Festival are giving you a taste of RVF 2014 in Nairobi at The Kuona Trust Art Center.

Date: August 2, 2014
Venue: Kuona Trust
Time: 5pm- 11pm
Charges: Ksh 300

You’ll get a sense of what’s to come in Naivasha at the end of August at the Rift Valley Festival 2014 showcasing Kenya’s live music, art, inspiration and the people who create it! It will also be a chance to see the artworks of and meet the amazing people that are the Kuona Trust.
RVF 2014 LIVE ARTIST’S performing…
SARABI – YELLOW LIGHT MACHINE – KIARASH BIAZAR(Iran)
RVFV 2014 DJ’s spinning…
DREAD STEPPA – SANTURI SAFARI – FAMBULA

We then invite you to join us for a big phat AFTER PARTY at QUIN’S BAR on Ngong Rd from 12 midnight onwards.

For more information, please visit the RVF website

Film Screening: Mother of George, Aug. 1 2014 @ Kuona Trust

Date & Time: Friday 1st August 2014 from 6pm
Venue: Kuona Trust
Entry fee is KES 500
Screening starts at 7pm

Bar & Food Court will be open from 6pm.Tea & coffee will also be available.

About
Adenike and Adoyele are a Nigerian Couple living in Brooklyn,USA. Following the joyous celebration of their marriage,complications arise due to their inability to have a child.
The rest of the story unfolds in a dramatic twist that leaves Adenike with the choice of saving her family or breaking it.

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Fundraising: Fire by Ten Special Event Featuring the show Kimbia, Live Music, & a Short Film, Jul. 26 2014 @ The Theatre Company Studio – Creative Centre

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Join The Theatre Company of Kenya for a Fire by Ten special event featuring:
Kimbia: Five short plays based on the thrills, temptations, desires and fears of Kenyan Athletes (2013/2014 Fire by Ten Touring Show)

Live music by Yellow Light Machine

Short Film: The School Run

SHOW DATE: Saturday 26th July, 2014
VENUE: The Theatre Company Studio at Creative Centre (Spring Valley Shopping Centre behind Dorman’s Cafe on No. 2 Shanzu road (pink gate) off Lower Kabete Road)
TIME: (Two Shows)
First Show (2:00pm – 4:00pm)
Second starts (5:00pm-7:00pm)
Cost of Tickets: Ksh. 2,000 per person per show

Proceeds of this event will go to support Ogutu Muraya’s Masters Studies at The Amsterdam School of Arts- DasArts Master of Theatre Program.

For tickets please contact Liz Enane on 0728848137 or Ogutu Muraya on 0724077528.
For a short preview have a look at the preview below

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Kimbia: based on the thrills, temptations, desires and fears of Kenyan runners from Kathelijn Fenger-leenders on Vimeo.

Synopsis
The world knows Kenya as a running nation. Since its inception in the 1950’s, athletics has grown into a nationalist sport- a symbol of national unity and pride. Kenyan runners are loved and admired worldwide. However, little is known about them as people and what they go through to achieve such great heights. In order to tell the story of the athletes, The Theatre Company of Kenya has developed, in close consultation with the actual runners, a brand new performance called ‘Kimbia’, which literally means, “run”. ‘Kimbia’ is an exciting, innovative and collaborative theatrical show about the life and times of Kenyan athletes.

The five plays that make up ‘Kimbia’ are: The Race by Cajetan Boy, When the Door Opens by Joseph Murungu, Just a Man by Edward Nthiga, Doping by Ogutu Muraya, Usiguskong (which means ‘Don’t Look Back’) by Joseph Gichinga
Directed by Liz Enane and Mido Dembede. Original music composed and arranged by the cast and directors. Movement and dance choreography by Joseph Gichinga

All actors are, just like the runners, Kenyan talent, professionally trained at facilities of The Theatre Company around the country.and show your clients, guests, pupils, students, colleagues, friends and family a great theatre performance which is funny, moving and beautiful!

Find full info on Theatre Company’s website

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Jazz Under The Stars 2014 feat. Julian Vaughn & Phil Denny from USA, Aug. 2 2014 @ the Nairobi Club

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The Jazz Under the Stars event is here once again!

A special treat to our new and loyal patrons; come prepared to be entertained by TWO international headlining Jazz artists!

A towering 6’7” lead bass player Julian Vaughn will debut his visit to Kenya with his unique and soulful style of Jazz music.

Phil Denny is back by public demand to give another spectacular performance especially to those that missed him last year.

Our very own Eddie Grey & the Ensemble will give a grand performance with June Gachui.

Once again event is supporting the Kenya National Youth Orchestra, don’t miss their opening performance.

Where: The Nairobi Club
When: Saturday, August 2nd (Rain or shine)
Time: 6pm – 11pm

Tickets: 3,000 | VIP: 5,000
(VIP Ticket includes a welcome Chivas drink while stocks last)
Tickets available on TicketSasa.com and at the event.
*Verifiable unused tickets from last year will be honored with original ticket stub and proof of purchase.

Event is hosted by KenyanDiasporaLink and proudly sponsored by:
Platinum Sponsor: KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
Silver Sponsors: Chivas and Westhouse – A One Degree South Hotel

Information line: 0706 512 895

*Event organizer reserves the right of admission