Nairobi Festival of Solos and Duets: Presentation & Discussion by Jens Bjerregaard, Oct. 6 2012 @ Goethe

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Dance Forum Nairobi in cooperation with Kenya Performing Arts Group and the Goethe-Institut, presents the Nairobi Festival of Solos and Duets Residency Edition 2012. Jens Bjerregaard, who will make a start, is best described as an architect of movement, with a natural instinct for structure, often inspired by contemporary art and design. He will present his 15 min solo show “Opaque” on the 6th October 2012.

As agreed with the organizers, his performance will start at 5:30 pm – so don’t get confused because of the information given on the posters. In addition, the participants of the already ongoing workshop will present their own short performance and Jared Onyango will be on stage as well.

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7QOoKSHxBU] Afterwards, you are very welcome to take part in a discussion with the artists!

Theatre: Side Effects, Oct. 5-20 2012 @ Professional Centre – Parliament Rd

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Phoenix Players Present Side Effects
Directed by Andrew Muthure

Opening Date: October 5, 2012
Tickets: Kshs 650

Dates: October 6-20, 2012

SYNOPSIS
Frank cook, having being taken ill with a rare complaint, has been booked into a private nursing home by his wife June for a week’s respite. Whilst there, he encounters the reverend Paul Latimer who is recovering from a heart transplant and whose odd behavior is beginning to alarm his wife, Sarah.
The young attractive Tracey might provide the answer. She is convinced that the vicar’s new heart belonged to her recently deceased lover Melvin, a fairground “wall of death” rider. Could it be that Paul has taken on Melvin’s personality traits as well as his heart? That again. perhaps he’s just suffering from the side of his medication? Frank, ever the cantankerous septic, is delighted by vicar’s fall from grace, while June does her best to rein in his detective work.

Student nights are every Thursday. Buy 1 ticket at Kshs 400 and get 1 Free

Exhibition: Shelter for a Sage, Oct. 23-Nov. 23 2012 @ Talisman Restaurant

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Dates: October 23-November 23, 2012
Venue: Talisman Restaurant

For Zihan Kassam, ‘Shelter for a Sage’ is a world in which a philosopher might reside; an old country dream where those who miss nature can take refuge; where they repose. For renowned artist, Tabitha wa Thuku, it is the home she looks forward to after having experienced a trying time in the recent past. She hopes for a humble home again, with a small vegetable patch and modest living quarters where artists who are looking for support; artists, who are so often misunderstood, can find peace of mind.

Together, the two artists, young and veteran, have created nature-abstracts, to remind us not to be preoccupied with the rat-race. Nature will teach the most important of lessons.

Zihan Kassam, art correspondent, is excited to collaborate with renowned artist, Tabitha Wa Thuku, one of the most recognized female artists of the contemporary Kenyan art scene, whose earthy, textured works have traveled to the far corners of the world.

Despite some of the difficulties faced by artists in Kenya, the two artists incite positivity in each other.

On Poster
Hot Planet – Tabitha wa Thuku (mixed media)
Naked – Zihan Kassam (acrylic on canvas)

Jazz Concert: Around Ornette, Oct. 23 2012 @ Michael Joseph Centre

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Date: October 23, 2012
Venue: Michael Joseph Centre
Time: 6.30pm for 7pm
Entry: Free

Performances by: Giovanni Falzone Quintet with Giovanni Falzone-trumpet, Francesco Bearzatti-tenor saxophone, clarinet, Beppe Caruso-trombone, Paolino Della Porta-double bass and Antonio Fusco-drums

A Jazz concert dedicated to Ornette Coleman, the American saxophonist, violinist, trumpeter, composer and founder of the Free Jazz movement in the 1960s.

Pawa Salon with Wanuri Kahiu, Oct. 10 2012 @ Pawa254 Hub

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On Wednesday 10th October 2012, Pawa254 will host award winning Fimmaker and director, Wanuri Kahiu for Pawa Salon XVI

The salon will be from 4:30pm to 7:00pm and entrance is free.

About
Wanuri Kahiu is a Kenyan film director. She has received several awards and nominations for the films which she directed, including the awards for Best Director, Best Screenplay and Best Picture at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2009. Has made 5 films to date including FROM A WHISPER (2008), which received a total of twelve nominations and earned five awards at the 5th African Movie Academy Awards in 2009, FOR OUR LAND (a documentary about the Late Wangari Maathai) and PUMZI (2009) a short science fiction film.
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