the BOGOF: Being Only Great Of Finesse™: FROM THE ART, Oct 29 2011 @ Hilton
Performances include: Elani, Ngwatilo, Sitawa, Wamathai, Monaja, Checkmate, among many other talented individuals
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Concert: Huracan de Fuego, Oct. 21 2011 @ National Theatre
“Huracan de Fuego” Afro-Caribbean Drum Performers from Venezuela
The group will play African descent instruments that have historically been part of the cultural heritage of Venezuela.
Time: Friday, October 21 · 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Location: National Theater of Nairobi.
Party: Sun Downer, Oct. 20 2011 @ Club Volar
Time: Thursday, October 20 · 3:30pm – 6:30pm
Location: Club Volar, Ngong race course
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Seminar: Language, Cultural Symbolism, and Values-The Case for an AfroScript, Oct. 28 2011 @ BIEA
The BIEA invites you to a seminar this October on the development of a pan-African writing system. The presentation is scheduled for;
Date: Friday October 28, 2011
Venue: BIEA
Time: 2-3.30pm
Entry: RSVP if you plan to attend (kerry.kyaa@biea.ac.uk)
Titled: Language, Cultural Symbolism, and Values-The Case for an AfroScript
This presentation will be given by Phillip Keane, an international educator and linguist whose research interests into ancient African script led to the development of a proto-type African writing system called the AfroScript – a writing system which can be used to write almost any African language.
Phillip has worked in various parts of East Africa, Europe, the Middle East, as well as the Caribbean.
This session will be chaired by Professor Humphrey Ojwang’. Prof. Humphrey is a lecturer at the Institute of African Studies at the University of Nairobi.
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Debate: SMS to Map, Nov. 7 2011 @ iHub
SMS to Map: Using FrontlineSMS + Ushahidi to tell your story
Date: Monday 7th November, 2011
Time: 6-8pm
Hosts: FrontlineSMS, Ushahidi and Ihub
Location: ihub Upper Hill Estate, 4th Floor, Bishop Magua Centre , Nairobi
Speakers:
Laura Walker Hudson (FrontlineSMS)
Anahi Ayala Iacucci (Internews, Professional CrisisMapper)
Linda Raftree (Plan International)
Heather Leson (Ushahidi)
Format: Short presentations followed by Q&A
Connecting: @ushahidi @FrontlineSMS #smsmap #ushmeet
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Who should Attend:
We expect an audience made up of academics, students, NGOs and technology experts. The format of the event will be formal presentations followed by participation from the audience.
What to Bring:
Your toolkit: brain, smiles, paper, pen, and (optional) laptop, mobile device, or tablet.
You can tweet about this event using #smsmap, and find both the hosts on Twitter @Ushahidi @FrontlineSMS.
Event: Wamathai October-Poetry Meets Photography, Oct. 22 2011 @ Michael Joseph Centre
Wamathai.com and Mutua Matheka presents Poetry meets Photography
Date: October 22, 2011
Venue: Michael Joseph Centre
Location: Safaricom House on Waiyaki Way
Time: 4–7pm
Tickets: Advance Kshs. 300 & Gate Kshs. 400 (advance tickets available at ticketsasa.com)
Poetry Performances by: Pepe Haze, Dennis Inkwa, Njeri Wangari, Checkmate, B. Mutua, Kevin ‘Man Njoro’, Jemedari, Daddie Marto, El Poet, Mahebob, Le Cleric, Sonnia Gitome, Taidi Mkenya, Amare Poeta, Kaffy Mwangi, Gathoni, Frank, Brian Mutoro, Nduta, Anzetse & Yung Nnoiz
Music by: Wairimu Ng’aru
This event will feature a photo exhibition by photographer Mutua Matheka.
Hosts: Radio Host Sadia Ahmed & Blogger and Auditor Robert Kunga.
Kinanda Arts Festival, Oct. 30 2011 @ KARI
The 9th edition of the Kinanda festival is back. The October edition marks the move of the festival to a new space exactly 650M from Kifaru Gardens
Date: October 30, 2011
Venue: KARI-Kenya Agricultural Research Institute-Waiyaki Way
Location Directions: From Westlands: Get on to, Waiyaki Way, KARI is directly opposite the bus-top at the junction of Waiyaki Way and James Church Rd. From Kangemi: KARI is the second Gate to your left, immediately after Nairobi School
Time: 2.pm pm-6.45pm!
Tickets: Kshs 250 Adults and Kshs 50 Children (Advance tickets: 0728306630, sifa@kinandafestival.com)
Music performances by: Ma3, Asali, Santuri, Christine Kamau
Poetry by: Black Skillz, Mugash, Duchess
Gallery with : James Quest
All this plus you usual mix of great artsy vendors, great company