On1 and On2 Salsa Boot Camps

Salsa Dance Boot Camp with Ronald Pieters, Jan. 20-23 2016 @ Kenya National Theatre

On1 and On2 Salsa Boot Camps
On1 and On2 Salsa Boot Camps with world renowned performer, instructor and choreographer, Ronald Pieters.

Dates: January 20-23, 2016
Venue: The Kenya National Theater, New Studio

Details
On1 Salsa Boot Camp | 8 hours | Level:Intermediate
Wednesday 20th to Friday 22nd January| Time 6:20 pm -8:20 pm
Saturday 23rd of January | Time 10:00 am -12:00 pm

On2 Salsa Boot Camp | 8 hours | Level:Advance
Wednesday 20th to Friday 22nd January| Time 8:30 pm -10:30 pm
Saturday 23rd of January | Time 12:15 pm -2:15 pm

Participation Fee: All days KShs 10,000 or KShs 5,500 for any two days

To Register, call Marion Munga on 0723325680 for more information, email mungamarion@gmail.com

Understanding Contemporary Ethiopia: Monarchy, Revolution and the Legacy of Meles Zenawi | via RVI

Understanding Contemporary Ethiopia: A conversation with Gérard Prunier, Jan. 15 2016 @ BIEA

Understanding Contemporary Ethiopia: Monarchy, Revolution and the Legacy of Meles Zenawi | via RVI
Understanding Contemporary Ethiopia: Monarchy, Revolution and the Legacy of Meles Zenawi | via RVI
On Friday 15 January 2016, the Rift Valley Forum will host Gérard Prunier for the Nairobi launch of the book Understanding Contemporary Ethiopia: Monarchy, Revolution and the Legacy of Meles Zenawi, co-edited by Prunier and Éloi Ficquet.

Date: Friday, January 15, 2016
Venue: Rift Valley Institute Office, BIEA
Time: 10 am – 12 pm
Entry: Prior RSVP

About
This anthology of essays by noted scholars of Ethiopia’s culture, history, politics, and society seeks to transcend the clichés of suffering and visions of a past empire that often colour perspectives on the country. This book presents a measured, detailed and systematic analysis of the powerful forces that have rapidly transformed Ethiopia into a regional power.

RVI Fellow Gérard Prunier is a historian and author of The Rwanda Crisis: History of a Genocide and of Darfur: The Ambiguous Genocide.

Entrance is by prior registration only. Register here

Twice-My-Age-eFlier

Play: Twice My Age, Jan. 15 – Feb. 7 2016 @ Phoenix Theatre

Twice-My-Age-eFlier
Twice My Age, adapted from The Public Eye by Peter Shaffer, and directed by Ellis Otieno

Opening: January 15, 2016
Dates: Until February 7, 2016
Venue: Phoenix Theatre
Timing: Weekdays 7 pm and Week-ends 6 pm

Synopsis
Charles and Belinda are an ill-sorted couple yet they were once in love. insanely jealous, Charles engages a privete eye, Julian, to follow her round Nairobi. Julian can only report that she is attached to someone. When the three meet it transpires that Belinda has fallen f or Julian. Deciding to mend a marriage, rather than break it, Julian banishes Belinda to her wanderings but this time to be followed by Charles.

Cast: Fred Murithi, Doreen Mwajuma and Joe Kinyua

We are who we are GI

Exhibition: Who I Am, Who We Are, Jan. 15–22 2016 @ Goethe Institut Auditorium

We are who we are GI
Dates: January 15-22, 2016
Venue: Goethe Institut Auditorium
Entry: Free

About
Who I Am, Who We Are is an art project which examines the idea of Kenyan nationhood and how this is embodied through our sense of identity and our everyday interactions. The project uses art and self-expression to create spaces and conversations for personal reflection on the themes of citizenry, civic responsibility, race, belonging, ethnicism and nationalism. Two artistic approaches were mainly used to gather material on what it means to be Kenyan today. One, in the form of life-size paintings called ‘body maps’ and the other in the form of recorded interviews through a confidential and public installation called, “In a Silent Room.” Who I Am, Who We Are has collected archival material comprising of 80 body maps with their accompanying stories, 1500 audio recorded interviews in the Silent Room, 9 documentaries, 80 interviews and 2000 photographs. This exhibition will showcase a wide range of photographs as well as screen the interviews conducted.

The material gathered forms the foundation for an exploration of Kenyan identity, post-colonial thought and projections for the future of Kenya. These materials will be housed in a public archive, allowing Kenyans and those interested in Kenya to access the voices and narratives of those who participated in the project.

The exhibition is open from the 15th – 22nd January, Monday to Friday from 1.00 – 6.00 pm.

On Tuesday 19th January 2016, 6.00 pm there will be a public discussion.

NRW 2016

Nairobi Restaurant Week 2016, Jan. 28 – Feb. 7 2016 @ Participating Outlets

NRW 2016
Dates: January 28 – February 7, 2016
Venues: Participating Outlets
Costs: KES 1,500 – 2,500

About
Nairobi’s finest restaurants will be designing special 3 course menus for KES 1500 / KES 2500 depending on the establishment. 2 course lunch menus will also be on offer at most restaurants at Ksh 1000 / Ksh 1800.

This year’s menus will be specially paired with wines from Nederburg, South Africa.

For more information, visit www.nairobirestaurantweek.com