Opening Date: November 9, 2017
Venue: BIEA Seminar Room, Laikipia Road, Kileleshwa
Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Exhibition runs until November 24, 2017
Exhibition: Through the Eyes of a Woman, Nov. 5-12 2017 @ Hope Raisers – Baba Dogo
Dates: November 5-12, 2017
Venue: Hope Raisers, Baba Dogo
Exhibition: Kenyan Pioneers by Rosemary Karuga, Oct. 29 – Dec. 3 2017 @ Red Hill Art Gallery
Venue: Red Hill Gallery
Exhibition by: Rosemary Karuga – The Kenyan Master in Collage Art
About
Rosemary Karuga was born in 1928 in Meru, Kenya.From 1950 to 1952, she was the first female student at Makarere University’s School of Fine Art in Kampala, Uganda, where she studied design, painting and sculpture. After graduation she moved back to Kenya and became a fulltime teacher.
It was only in 1987 – at almost 60 years old – that she again tapped into her artistic talent as an Artist-in-Residence at the Paa ya Paa Arts Centre in Nairobi.
Rosemary Karuga became a highly esteemed and respected artist in the Kenyan art scene, with an increasing international reputation. She had her international breakthrough in 1990 with a group exhibition at the Studio Museum in Harlem, New York. Other international exhibitions followed in quick succession.
Rosemary Karuga’s artistic expression is very personal and has a unique technique. Her ‘tools’ are coloured paper scraps – from newspapers, glossy magazines, to packaging material, scissors and glue. Inspired by Byzantine mosaics, she creates colourful paper collages of people, animals and landscapes of intense strength. Her work reflects her direct environment in figurative representational art.
Directions to the Gallery
From Village Market join Limuru Road. After 13km turn left down a dirt road, signposted “Zereneti”, continue for 200m, keep left (ignore the road climbing sharply right), after 50m take the right smaller track. Red Hill Art Gallery is located at the end of the track on the left side (red metal gate) Karibu!From City Centre Matatu No 114. Stop ‘Posta’
The gallery is open daily from 11.00 to 5.00 pm
www.redhillartgallery.com
Album Launch: The Bridge by Noel Nderitu, Nov. 9 2017 @ Braeburn Theatre
Date: November 9, 2017
Venue: Braeburn Theatre
Time: 8-10pm
Cost: Advance – KSH.1,200
Gate – KSH.1,500 (Includes free album)
Performances by Noel Nderitu with Special appearance by Rigga
Tickets available, here
[Updated – Postponed] Afrika Handmade 2017: Afrika Handmade Pop-up Comes to Village Market, Nov. 3-5 2017 @ Village Market
Described as one of the most important events in the artisan and design sector, Afrika Handmade will take over the Village Market food court from 3-5 November 2017, 9am – 6pm.
About
Known for its exemplary curation, Afrika Handmade showcases the best artisan and design from across the East African region, focusing exclusively on home and garden.This year, the showcase will feature among others, top furniture brands Two by Four, Rusty Fundi, L’Équipée and Unity Makers all of whom will unveil new collections. In textiles and soft furnishings, Ziwani Weavers, Tosheka Textiles and Jambo Women from Nanyuki will bring their ‘A’ game, with their handwoven home furnishings and bed linen. Visiting ceramicists Byentaro Ceramics (Uganda) and Majorie Wallace (Zimbabwe) have sold out in previous events and we are sure this time will be no different.
In the gifting category, Malkia Interiors and Gifts from Nakuru will offer an exciting range of products including from well known home brands Mango Patch and Krafty Artz.
The popup will for the first time also see Afrika Handmade launch an exclusive collection, made specifically for the brand. These products will include tabletop woodwork and ceramics, baskets, throws, rugs and cushions made in collaboration with a local design studios.
Come along with friends and family for a satisfying dose of local handmade goodness. Entry is free.
For more information, visit www.afrikahandmade.com or call +254 717 488 565.
Update: Postponed
Thursday Nite Live, November Line-Up, Every Thursday Evening @ J’s – Westlands
Date(s): Every Thursday Evening
Venue: J’s, Westlands
Time: 8-11 pm
No Cover Charge
Out of Town: Sunday Sessions at 40 Thieves Beach Bar, Oct. 29 2017 @ Thieves Beach Bar – Diani
Date: October 29, 2017
Venue: Thieves Beach Bar, Diani
Showcase Wednesday with Daraja, Oct. 25 2017 @ the Alliance Française
Date: October 25, 2017
Venue: the Alliance Française
Time: 7 pm
Free Entry
About
Showcase Wednesday provides a small intimate setting for singers, musicians, music and poetry collaborations to get exposure and build audiences.Daraja Band performs music that fuses the sounds of Africa with that of others parts of the world. The group’s music provides a bridge to connect with people from all backgrounds. Many colors, one sound. The band comprises of Kirit Pattni on the Indian flute, Rapasa Otieno on Nyatiti and Adung’, Steve Kimani on guitar, Prasad Velankar on the tablas, Kamaich Kamau on percussion.
Vocalists include Señor Cjays who brings a blend of Swahili, English and Spanish rap, Daniel Osanya who carries a Jazz sound and Fezile Mauncho who ties it in with rhythm and sounds from Southern Africa.
Contemporary Dance and Digital Creation: Numbers, Oct. 24 2017 @ the GoDown Arts Centre
Venue: The GoDown Arts Centre
Artistic direction: Opiyo Okach
Creative coding: Melisa Allela
Performers: Jared Onyango, Sara Kwala, Jack Bryton, Jack Atulo, Beth Mwangi & Doudou Saidi
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Gaara Projects: Performance Lab #8 Nairobi – A collaborative platform for creation process
Kenya Wildlife Trust 10th Anniversary Fundraising Cocktail Party, Nov. 30 2017 @ Hemingways Hotel – Nairobi
Date: November 30, 2017
Venue: Hemingways Hotel, Nairobi
Time: 6-10 pm
Tickets: KES 3,000/- Available here
To celebrate 10 years of conservation impact, Kenya Wildlife Trust are holding a Fundraising Cocktail Party at Hemingways Hotel, Nairobi, on Thursday, November 30, 2017.
Join us for cocktails, bitings, live music, auction, raffle and more!
All funds raised on the night will support our 3 pillars – Predator Conservation, Community Development and Conservation Education