3rd Annual Korogocho Cultural Festival, Apr 29 2012 @ Ngunyumu Primary & Grogon Close

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Korogocho festival is an annual community cultural event, traditionally held in the month of April by different groups of artists coming together to celebrate different talents and their diversity in Korogocho. The festival is spearheaded by the Hope Raisers (Community based art and sports organizations.
This event seeks to engage key community stakeholders and decision makers on a platform that encourages active participation of young people in a dialogue to understand the importance of arts, sports and other forms of cultural expression in the community development and empowerment.

The core objectives of the festival are therefore to present arts, sports and other forms of cultural expression; as a Tool for Safer Neighbourhoods, a creative dialogue, and an engine of social change, and as a tool for transforming public spaces.

The event shall take place in two strategic venues: the School (Ngunyumu Primary where we shall be launching a community Photo journal Sanaa Zetu and hold a photo exhibition) which is a central hub for nurturing talents and the street (Grogon close to provide international Hospital) where there will be music, cultural performances and urban  sports.

Contacts
Email: kochfest@gmail.com
Mobile: 0738349389/0714436070/0710266201

POWO (Poets and Writers Online) Meetup, Apr 21 2012 @ PAWA254

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Poets and Writers Online (POWO) is a forum for Poets and Writers with blogs and those with an interest in using the internet in promotion
of, or as a platform for their writing.

POWO (Poets and Writers Online) April 2012 Meetup
Saturday 21st April, 2012
10.30am – 1.30pm

@PAWA254 – 2nd Floor,
Africa Alliance of YMCAs Building
State House Crescent,
off State House Road

A Panel Discussion: Entrepreneurship in Creative and Performing Arts

Panelists

John Sibi Okumu
Writer, Actor, Presenter

Margaretta wa Gacheru
Arts Correspondent – Nation Media Group

Buddha Blaze
Creative Director – Spark Africa Ltd.

Dann Mwangi (Number 8)
Spoken Word Artist, Journalist

Wanjeri Gakuru
Associate Editor – Mondeas Group, Poet and Writer

Feature Poet
Number 8

Register to the event: http://powoapril2012.eventbrite.com/

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POWO@kenyanpoet.com

Find directions to the venue here

Concert: Touching Heaven, Changing Earth, Apr 29 2012 @ Mamlaka Hill Chapel

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“Touching Heaven, Changing Earth”, is a worship concert that aims to draw you to an intimate time of worship through great music, poetry and dance. All in an effort to raise funds for KNEF’s cause. In order to make a difference on earth, you’ve got to know and experience the creator of the earth thus, “Touching Heaven, Changing Earth”.

Who are we?

The Kinyua Ngeera Education Foundation (KNEF), is a non-profit organization with the Vision: “Educate a child, develop a leader, secure the future”
Its main objectives are:
a) To support bright and needy students in the attainment of high school education by offering full scholarships based on merit
b) To source for and use funds towards the achievement of objective (i) above
c) To offer mentorship to the beneficiaries of the foundation and to develop leadership skills in the students
d) To empower communities using available resources towards improved livelihoods.

GTO (God’s Take Off) is a gospel band that’s out to bring back the heart of praise and worship in gospel music, at the same time maintaining impeccable musical standards.

Advance tickets available at;
1.) Garlix Restaurant, Monrovia street, opposite Nakumatt Lifestyle
2.) Mamlaka Hill Chapel
3.) ticketsasa.com

Ticket Hotlines: 0720241300, 0704099462

Performance: Cut Off My Tongue, Apr 28 2012 @ Braeburn Theatre

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Sitawa Namwalie presents the return of her highly acclaimed production Cut Off My Tongue, based on her poetry anthology published by Storymoja. Mark your diaries from now for an evening that will leave you entertained, challenged, invigorated and even understood.
“It’s a modern classic and needs to be seen especially now when her topics are so timely and relevant” Business Daily

Play/Performance: Sprachkosmonauten, Apr 21 2012 @ Goethe-Institute

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Being a multilingual country, Kenya is home to over 60 languages. This variety reflects the population that consists of many ethnic and linguistic groups. Apart from their mother tongues, Kenyans learn English and Kiswahili in school, and sometimes foreign languages such as German and French. Handling different languages, dialects and slangs is therefore a part of many Kenyans’ every-day life. Young people especially often find new ways to express themselves as language is and always will be a dynamic construct.
To find out how important different languages are in the lives of young people in Kenya, the Goethe-Institut is currently offering a one-week workshop “Sprachkosmonauten” to selected German language students.
Edda Holl and Helfried Schmidt, both drama teachers, are leading the workshop helping students to find interesting and inspiring ways of dealing with languages. As a final highlight, the result of their work will be shown to the public at the Goethe-Institut in form of a play.

Italian cookery course, May 9 – 26 2012 @ Italian Institute of Culture

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Wednesday course (from 10am to 1pm)
9/05/12 Pasta con broccoli e acciughe, Risotto tonno e piselli, Verdura in Pastella.
(Pasta with broccoli and anchovies, Risotto with tuna and peas, Vegetables in batter).

16/05/12 Strichetti con sugo di verdura, Spaghetti al pesto rosso, Taralloni
(Strichetti pasta with vegetable sauce, Spaghetti with red pesto sauce, Taralloni biscuites).

23/05/12 Zuppa Valdostana, Pasta e lenticchie, Scaloppine al limone
(Valdostana soup, Pasta with lentils, Cutlets with lemon)

Saturday course (from 10am to 1pm)
12/05/12 Pizza, Gnocchi al pesto, Cotoletta Milanese, Torta di mele(Pizza, Gnocchi with pesto sauce, Chicken cutlets with breadcrumbs, Apple cake)

19/05/12 Ravioli ricotta e spinaci, Parmigiana, Tiramisù.
(Ravioli ricotta and spinach, Baked aubergine and parmesan, Tiramisù)

26/05/12 Risotto zafferano, Lasagne al ragù, Saltimbocca alla romana, Salame di cioccolato.
(Saffron risotto, Lasagna ragù, Cutlets with Parma ham, Chocolate salami)

CLICK HERE for more information on the above courses

Advance Booking with full payment essential