Meet the Author – Jo Alkemade Events: Feb. 21, 28 & Mar. 7 2015 @ Memorial Centre, Pawa 254 Hub & Silole Villa
Lesleigh Kenya is pleased to announce that Belonging in Africa author Jo Alkemade is coming to Nairobi for a series of Meet the Author Events before the launch of the book on March 13.
This is where you can catch her:
February 21st: Meet the author from 2pm to 5pm at the August 7th Memorial Park at the junction of Moi Avenue and Haile Selassie Avenue.
February 28th: Meet the author from 5pm to 7pm at the PAWA 254 rooftop on State House Crescent.
March 7th: Meet the author at Silole Villa on the Silole Sanctuary from 2 pm.
Note: The best way to get to the villa is through the Masai Gate (south end of the Nairobi National Park; follow the signs). Otherwise drive down the Magadi Road on your way to Ongata Rongai, turn first left off the tarmac (signboarded to Nazarene University & Masai Lodge). Then just keep going to the end of the murram road (6 km) until you reach Masai Lodge. The turn off to Silole Villa & Silole Cottage is on the right immediately before the Masai Lodge Gate. If coming by public transport, as soon as you get off the matatu/bus there are very nice and reasonable cab drivers and bodas who can get you to Silole
World’s Loudest Library 35 feat. Jim Kroft, Feb. 14 2015 @ Creatives Garage
The World’s Loudest Library holds the 35th edition of its event (#WLL35) on Saturday 14th February 2015 (Valentine’s Day). It’ll feature Jim Kroft, a British musician and film maker who has lived in Berlin since 2007.
This edition will be held at Creatives Garage and entry will be KSh 250 with a book in hand and KSh 300 without. It runs from 7pm till late.
For any enquiries, contact: worldsloudestlibrary[at]gmail[dot]com
Workshops: Sketching, Painting, Sculpting etc… Feb. 9 – Mar. 6 2015 @ The Nairobi Art Centre
Mid-term workshops at the Nairobi Art Centre.
Dates: February 9 – March 6, 2015
Venue: The Nairobi Art Centre
Time: 9 am to 3.30 pm
Contact: elena[at]nairobiartcentre[dot]org
Website: http://nairobiartcentre.org/
Jim Kroft Live, Feb. 11 2015 @ Tamambo Village Market
Date: Wednesday, February 11 2015
Venue: Tamambo Village Market
Time: 7 pm
Entry: Free
Exhibition: Your Name Betrays You by Wambui Kamiru, Feb. 19 – Mar. 8 2015 @ Kuona Trust
Exhibition Opening: 6pm, Thursday 19th February 2015
The exhibition runs until Sunday, 8th March 2015
Entry: Free
About
‘Your Name Betrays You,’ an art installation by Wambui Kamiru, intends to explore the origin of ethnicism and the invention of tradition as a purposely created classification of Africans by missionaries and colonial administrations, in much the same way that a guidebook would be written for birds.It will look critically at what we call “other tribes” when we are behind closed doors. The root, development and how we have made these descriptions of the “other” a part of our lives.
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To view more of her work, visit her website https://wambuikamiru.wordpress.com/
Concert/Dinner: Afro Cupid feat. Jazz Maestro Aaron Rimbui, Feb. 14 2015 @ Purdy Arms – Karen
Date: February 14, 2015
Venue: Purdy Arms, Karen
Time: 6 pm till late
Tickets: KES 5000 pp and KES 8000 per couple
About
This is an exclusive dinner and fashion show at the beautiful Purdy Arms, Karen featuring Jazz Maestro Aaron Rimbui. Tickets are limited to 250 people and are inclusive of an amazing dinner buffet, Chocolates and a couple of free high-end drinks.
Exhibition: Nobody can Stop Reggae by Oliver Okoth Martin, Feb. 9-28 2015 @ Creativity Gallery – National Museum
Dates: February 9 – 28, 2015
Venue: National Museum
Time: 8.30 am – 5.30 pm
Entry: Normal Museum Rates Apply
How important is reggae to Africa? And why is it so popular?
Reggae has its roots in ancient African musical forms and since its appearance in Jamaica in the late 1960’s singers have constantly paid tribute to Africa.African reggae has a history of carrying strong messages on social, cultural, spiritual and political issues in society. But does it have any effect?
This exhibition of paintings ‘Nobody can Stop Reggae’ by Oliver Okoth Martin is inspired by reggae music and while paying homage to the Reggae month of February provokes thought to reflect on the meaning of reggae to our own society.
Night Out! Love is – Hosted by Sheila Kwamboka, Feb. 12 2015 @ Galileo Lounge – Westlands
This Valentine’s week (February 12th 2015) Industry Nite presents “LOVE IS” hosted by Sheila Kwamboka. The event will be held at Galileo Lounge Westlands from 6:00 p.m. till dawn. Entry- Free. “LOVE IS” an event about what love is. the unique event is for lovers and friends. Performing live on stage will be a carefully selected trio – some of the most talented and unique singers in Kenya: Kanana, Harry Kimani and Kwame.
This trio will use their music to dissect the thing called love and spark a conversation about different types and styles of love. And unlike most events during Valentine’s season, there is no ticket charge into “LOVE IS”. This is ultimate Valentine’s week plan, so tag along your best company and share the news. Industry Nite is dedicated to supporting consistent entertainment events in the Kenyan music industry and beyond. “LOVE IS” will be the first of many themed events by Industry Nite.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqiGARfnpCc
Industry Nite is supported by MCSK, Spinlet and HBR.