Party: Electrafrique, Dec. 1 2012 @ Club Volar, Ngong Racecourse

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ELECTRAFRIQUE NAIROBI
is delighted to welcome all our beloved friends & fans to our
ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY ON
1st Dec 2012 at Club Volar, Ngong Racecourse
From 9pm-6AM

To Help us Celebrate,we will be joined by our amazing Talented Friends including:

Muthoni The Drummer Queen
www.muthonimusic.com

Monique Kabuye
https://www.facebook.com/pages/MONIQUE-KABUYE/118503641523526?ref=ts&fref=ts

Wendy Kimani
https://www.facebook.com/WendyKimani?fref=ts

And incredible Scottish Singer/Songwriter LOUISA ROX

The night will be hosted by the Nairobi Electrafrique Crew of
Dj Cortega together with Electrique Djs &The Beat Parade Band

ENTRANCE FEE:KSH 500

DRESSCODE: ETHNIC CHIC

AGE RESTRICTION :21+

This party will also be a BLANKETS& WINE PRE PARTY .

Join the movement and witness the marriage between Native and Contemporary Instruments as THE BEAT PARADE BAND injects The African Rhythm to the best of Deep,Soulful,Disco and Tribal House Tunes courtesy of DJ CORTEGA and THE ELECTRIQUE DJS.

It will be a night of non-stop dancing to thumping beats, rhythmic drums and the melodious guitars and Saxophone.

More details:
www.facebook.com/electriquedjsonline
www.djcortega.com
www.soundcloud.com/cortega
Twitter @electriquedjs @djcortega

Stone Art Exhibition: Peace & Harmony for All through Art in Stone, Nov. 16-30 2012 @ Nairobi Railways Museum

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Design Power Consultants are organizing the 1st & 2nd editions of the “African Stones Talk: International Stone Sculpture Symposium”

Opening Date: Friday 16th November, 2012
Venue: Nairobi Railway Museum Art Gallery, near Nairobi Railway Station
Time: 2-4 pm

The Symposia were attended by: Artists / Scholars & Cultural Practitioners from Ghana, Uganda, USA, UK, South Korea, Bulgaria, India, South Africa, Egypt & Kenya

Special Features: Live demonstrations of traditional Kisii stone carving techniques. Ancient Kisii Rock Art Heritage, Traditional Music & Dance, Poetry, Christmas and Souvenir Gift Items on sale

Carry a camera

Theatre: Tilting Ground, Nov. 16-Dec. 1 2012 @ Phoenix Players, Professional Centre

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Phoenix Players Present Tilting Ground directed by Likarion Wainaina

Opening: November 16, 2012
Venue: Phoenix Players, Professional Centre
Tickets: Ksh. 650. Student tickets Ksh. 200

Runs: Until December 1, 2012.

SYNOPSIS
Nancy is recently widowed and lives in a luxurious beach house. When her son, Jack, arrives after a year-long disappearance she is overjoyed to see him but perturbed by his mysterious lifestyle. Fuelled by alcohol, Jack’s emotional turmoil begins to disrupt Nancy’s peace of mind and to fracture her new relationship with the sensitive Charles. Then Jack discovers that Nancy is financially supporting Charles. One of the men has to go…

Event: Best of Italy in Kenya, Nov. 15 2012 @ Inter Continental Hotel

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The Embassy of Italy in Kenya is pleased to inform you that on November 15th a presentation of “Italian Excellence” in various fields of activity will take place at the Intercontinental Hotel in Nairobi from 10 am to 1 p.m.

Date: Thursday 15th November 2012, from 10 am to 1 pm
Venue: Intercontinental Hotel, Nairobi
Presenters: Ambassador Paola Imperiale, Minister Charity Ngilu, Dr. Aly-Khan Satchu and many more.
Presentation: Best of Italy in Kenya Presentation
Entry: confirm your attendance iicnairobi@esteri.it

The country presentation will be divided in different panels moderated by Mr Aly-Khan Satchu.
The event covers 3 main areas:

I Panel – Italian Productive System
II Panel – Italian Cultural Heritage
III Panel – Italian Presence in Kenya

Call for Application: Premier Incubation Program for Craft Makers & Designers, Until Nov. 30 2012

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Craft Afrika invites applications to Kenya’s premier incubation program for craft makers and designers.

The 6 month Craft Enterprise Incubation Program (CEIP), starts January 2013 and will target an initial group of 15 craftpreneurs, who will undergo intensive one-on-one business training, networking and mentoring forums, market access services and access to INTEREST FREE LOANS that participants can apply for at any point during the training program.

The course will be undertaken at our offices at The GrowthHub, Cape Office Park, Ring Road, Kilimani.

Download the application forms here http://www.scribd.com/doc/112424207/CEIP-Application-Form.

Deadline for application is November 30, 2012

Contact person: Christine Gitau
Email: Craft@craftafrika.org
Blog: www.craftafrika.org
Face Book page: http://www.facebook.com/CraftAfrika
Mobile Number: 0732 982226 (office hours only)

Up Nairobi Introduces The UpStairs, Nov. 16, 21 & 24 2012 @ The UpStairs [rooftop above Havanas/Crooked Q]

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Up Magazine Introduces The UpStairs, a new venue in the heart of Westlands, highlighting Nairobi’s live music, art, poetry readings and photo exhibitions

Venue: UpStairs [rooftop above Havanas/Crooked Q] – Westlands

This month’s program
November 16, 2012 Up Release Party
Tickets: Kshs 300

November 21, 2012 Up presents Blinky Bill & Friends
Tickets: Kshs 200

November 24, 2012 Up presents Suits & Mic
Tickets: Kshs 300

Creative’s Garage Closing Day, Nov. 23 2012 @ Pawa254 Hub

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Creatives Garage is an open day for creatives. Twenty creatives will exhibit their works plus they shall have live performances from several live performers.

Date: November 23, 2012
Venue: PAWA254 Hub
Location: 2nd Floor, Africa Alliance of YMCAs Building, State
Time: 2 pm till late
Entry: Free
Contacts: info@creativesgarage.org [creatives interested in exhibiting]

On the decks will be DJ Kris and he will be kicking it old school