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Afro Fusion Dance Workshop, Feb. 20 2016 @ Salonika Villas

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Afro Fusion Dance Workshop with Marion Munga: **Body Movement and Foot Work**

Date: February 20, 2016
Venue: Salonika Villas

About
Get ready to move that body!!! Experience choreography expressed through rhythmic movements and foot work. Ever wanted to tell a story without words? Let your body speak…

Beginners Session ~ 2:00 – 3:20 pm

Intermediate Session ~ 3:30 – 5:00 pm

Early bird registration is Ksh 1000 paid in advance by the 16th of February via mpesa to 0723325680 or Ksh 1500 at the door

To Make reservations, contact 0723325680 and for more information, email mungamarion@gmail.com

HEVA 2nd Cycle Applications

Funding for Creatives: Applications for HEVA’s March Investment Cycle now Open, Until Feb. 29 2016

HEVA 2nd Cycle Applications
Dates: Until February 29, 2016

About
We are very excited to announce that the applications process for the March 2016 investment cycle is officially open!

In this investment cycle, we are looking forward to reviewing requests from dynamic startups in fashion, crafts, commercial photography and interior design.

Creative ventures looking to establish their brand, increase their production capacities, create new retail points, improve their products characteristics, or enter new markets, can now access tailored debt facility of KES 100,000 to KES 1,000,000 alongside business support.

Find out if you’re eligible and apply at www.hevafund.com

Important dates to keep in mind are:

February 29th – Deadline for online submission of applications
March 22nd – The selection committee will get in touch with all applicants.
April 31st – Successful candidates will be notified and the investment cycle launched.

If you have any questions or comments, do not hesitate to call our Program Coordinator on 020-4400-870 or at programs@hevafund.com

Sauti Sol

Album Launch Concert: To Live and Die in Afrika by Sauti Sol Band, Feb. 13 2016 @ Ngong Racecourse

Sauti Sol
Date: February 13, 2016
Venue: Ngong Racecourse
Time: Gates Open from 6 pm and show starts at 8.30 pm
Gate Tickets: KES 1500 Single and KES 2500 Couple

About
This Valentine’s Day Eve (Feb 13th 2016), Sauti Sol will kick off Kenya’s biggest traveling music tour starting off with the Live and Die in Afrika Album Launch, Nairobi. The tour’s first concert will be held in Nairobi’s Ngong’ Racecourse on Saturday February 13th. This will be Sauti Sol’s first public concert revealing the live performances of all the 15 songs in the album: Live and Die in Afrika. Alongside Sauti Sol’s 8-man band and a set of dancers and other acts, expect a world-class show and a Valentine’s Day to remember.

“It feels like we have been preparing for this momentous concert all our career! We can’t wait for Kenya and all our fans to see us launch the album Live and Die in Afrika in what will be the best concert Kenya has seen yet! We are here to give great music, a world-class show, support local talent as you will see by the list of professionals who are part of this concert that will kick off our countrywide tour. We have been hiding in serious full-day rehearsals for moths, it’s time to show the world what we got,” says Sauti Sol’s official statement.

Kenya’s illest hype man DNG will be the Mcee of the album launch event. From amazing stage set up, DJs, surprises, choreography to electric performances and opening acts; this is the ultimate Valentine’s plot for all lovers, friends and Sauti Sol fans.
Catch daily updates on the #LiveandDieinAfrika Concert and #ValentineswithSautiSol event on the new KISS 100 and NTV Kenya.

www.sauti-sol.com

Belgian Week 2016

Best of Belgium with Chef Olivier Bruckner & Chocolatier Laurent Gerbaud, Feb. 17-20 2016 @ Nairobi Serena

Belgian Week 2016
Serena Hotels and The Belgian Embassy in Nairobi is proud to present to you talented Belgian Chef Olivier Bruckner, and renowned Belgian chocolatier Laurent Gerbaud.

Belgium Dinner with Chef Olivier Bruckner
Dates: February 17-20, 2016
Venue: the Mandhari Restaurant, Nairobi Serena Hotel
Time: daily from 7pm

To book your table, contact: nairobi@serena.co.ke and/or 020 282 24 57.

Chocolate Workshop with Chocolatier Laurent Gerbaud
Dates: February 19-20, 2016
Venue: Nairobi Serena Hotel
Contacts: nairobi@serena.co.ke and/or 020 282 24 57

Aikido

Aikido Demonstration & Workshop, Feb. 20 2016 @ Japan Information and Culture Centre

Aikido
The Japan Information & Culture Centre (JICC) would like to invite you to an Aikido Demonstration & Workshop which will be held on Saturday, February 20, 2016. The details of the Aikido Demonstration & Workshop are as follows:

Date: Saturday, February 20, 2016
Venue: Japan Information and Culture Centre (Embassy of Japan)
Gates Open: 10:00am
Time: 10:30am – 11:30am

About
In order to attend the Aikido Demonstration & Workshop, kindly note that it will be necessary to register beforehand. To register, send an email with your name, ID Number and contact details to jinfocul@nb.mofa.go.jp or call 020-2898510.

The deadline for registration is Wednesday, February 17, 2016. As the available seating is limited, kindly note that registration will be done on a ‘first come first served basis’ and may close well before the deadline.
In case you have any inquiries, please call us on 020-2898-510 or email jinfocul@nb.mofa.go.jp

Sitting on a Tree

Poetry & Musical Performance: Sitting on a Tree, Feb. 12 2016 @ Goethe Institut Auditorium

Sitting on a Tree
Date: February 12, 2016
Venue: Goethe Institut Auditorium
Time: 6-8 pm
Tickets: KES 500

About
Sitting on a Tree is a poetry and musical performance written and performed by Checkmate Mido and Raya Wambui. The story revolves around the very different inner experiences and most intimate thoughts of two lovers as they provide an incisive exploration of relationships and what they take. Sitting on a Tree is a brave take on love.