Apply for the National Youth Orchestra of Kenya – deadline Nov 5 2012

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The National Youth Orchestra of Kenya invites new applications from young musicians aged 14 to 23 who can demonstrate commitment to music and leadership potential. Closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon on Monday 5th November 2012. Selected Applicants may be called to audition at Braeburn Theatre in Nairobi on 10th or 11th November 2012 and may be admitted to KNYO on a trial basis in the next training course (11th to 16th December 2012). Previous applicants are allowed to re-apply if they had previously applied and auditioned before December 2011. You can download the application form directly from Nairobi Now: KNYO_APPLICATION FORM_Nov_2012_Edition

Alternatively you can apply using the online form using this online form

For more information: email info@artofmusic.co.ke / marketing@artofmusic.co.ke (Tel +254 20 2726691, +254 722 859527) .

German Documentary: Foreign, Nov 2 2012 @ Alliance Francaise

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Watch the free screening of German independent documentary “Foreign” by Miriam Fassbender in the closing day of the Kenya International Film Festival.

“Foreign” was entirely shot in Africa. The movie follows a young man from Mali on his way from south of the Sahara as he heads for Europe, hoping to cross into the continent illegally. Earlier this month, Baghdad International Film Festival awarded “Foreign” for “outstanding storytelling, camera work, a great sensibility and ability to keep close to the protagonists, and great music that has an organic relation to the story…”.

“Foreign / Fremd” will play as the closing film of KIFF 2012 public screenings at Alliance Française Auditorium, Loita / Monrovia Streets, on Friday @3.30 p.m.

Play: Deputy Husband, Nov 9-11 2012 @ Alliance Francaise

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“Steve and Winnie SHARE AN MBA CLASS And they work out AT THE SAME GYM
Winnie wishes her Husband COULD EXERCISE WITH HER. Steve IS NOT her husband— DEPUTY HUSBAND”

From the makers of CORPORATE WIFE AND HISTORY BOX, comes another Funny and heartwarming play,

Friday 9th Nov, Sat 10th Nov, Sun 11th Nov @ Alliance Francaise
Time:Friday 9th Nov 6:30 p.m.
Sat 10th Nov 3pm/6pm,
Sun 11th Nov 3pm/6pm

Tickets: Kshs 500/=
To book or buy: 0725-040951

Written by: Seth Busolo, Levi Gachanja, Tony Koros
Directed by: Sarah Rimbui
Produced by: Daisy Busolo, Samuel Kyama