Cooking Course: Italian Flavours, from May 13 @ Italian Cultural Institute

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Two Italian cookery courses (on Fridays) with Liliana Novellino

Courses starting on 13th May 2011

Morning course (from 10am to 1pm)

13/05/11 Pasta al forno pesto e besciamella, Panissa , Bounet
(Oven baked pasta with pesto and béchamel sauce, Risotto Panissa, Bounet pudding)

20/05/11 Tagliatelle con prosciutto e piselli, Pasta gamberetti e zucchine, Panna cotta.
(Tagliatelle with prosciutto and peas, Pasta with prawns and courgettes, Panna cotta pudding)

27/05/11 Maltagliati ai fagioli, Pasta al forno con melanzane e mozzarella, Tiramisù Primavera.
(Maltagliati pasta with beans, Oven baked pasta with aubergine, Spring-time Tiramisu)

03/06/11 Lasagne con zucchine, Pasta ai 4 formaggi, Crostata cioccolato e ricotta
(Lasagna with courgettes, Four cheeses pasta, Chocolate and ricotta tart)

Afternoon course (from 3pm to 6pm)

13/05/11 Pizza, Gnocchi al pesto, Cotoletta Milanese, Torta di mele.
(Pizza, Gnocchi with pesto sauce, Chicken cutlets with breadcrumbs, Apple cake)

20/05/11 Ravioli ricotta e spinaci, Parmigiana, Crostata.
(Ravioli ricotta and spinach, Baked aubergine and parmesan, Jam tart)

27/05/11 Risotto zafferano, Carne pizzaiola, Tiramisù.
(Saffron risotto, Beef in tomato sauce, Tiramisu)

03/06/11 Lasagne ragù, Saltimbocca alla romana,Torta allo yoghurt.
(Lasagna with Bolognese sauce, Meat cutlet with parma ham, Yoghurt cake)

K.Shs. 11.000,- for the full course of 4 lessons
K.Shs. 3.500,- for single lessons (choose lessons from either course)

For information: Tel. 4451266/7
E-mail: iicnairobi@esteri.it Website: www.iicnairobi.esteri.it

Dance Classes: Salsa & Tango with Magic Mike @ Westlands/Kilimani

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Come learn to dance like a true Latino with Magic Mike and his team…
New classes  available in Westlands and Kilimani
All levels available, with professional, innovative and patient! instructors…
Magic Mike can take you through Salsa, Bachata, Merengue and more…
And if you want to experience authentic Tango Argentino, Mike has been trained in the best Milongas of Buenos Aires…
Private classes are also available. Latin Shows and Classes for private parties and corporate events are offered as well.
Contact Magic Mike at  0732 33 98 58 /  0721 33 98 58
By email: magicmikesalsa@yahoo.com
or visit his website at http://www.magicmikesalsa.com

Look him up on Facebook &  like his Magic Mike Page to receive news of events.

Concert: The Seasons, May 21-22, 2011 @ Oshwal Auditorium Westlands

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The Nairobi Music Society Presents The Seasons by Joseph Haydn

Dates: May 21-22, 2011
Venue: Oshwal Auditorium, Westlands
Time: 7pm (May 21, 2011) and 3pm (May 22, 2011)
Tickets: Adults Kshs 500, Students KShs 300

Performances by NMS Nairobi Music Society Choir & Nairobi Orchestra
Leader-Julie Taylor, Saprano-Doreen Ziegler, Tenor-Jamie Munn, Bass-Alex Tyler and Conductor-Tony Davies

About The Seasons:
Love at first sight – well, at first hearing! That was our reaction to Haydn’s last great work, The Seasons, composed in 1804, two years before his death. Written after his better-known oratorio Creation, The Seasons similarly and dazzlingly celebrates the gift of creation, this time by depicting the lives of villagers as they go through the annual round of rural life: sowing and planting, harvesting, the pleasures of rain and sunshine, of the grapes, of hunting, of fancies of love (and of outwitting an unwanted suitor!) and always praising God for His wonders.

The choral and orchestral writing is full of colour, subtlety and wit, as Haydn describes in music all sorts of events – raindrops, thunderstorms, sunrise, hunting scenes, the village dance and its noisy band. We hear frogs and birds and all sorts of creatures. There are magnificent fugues, dramatic choruses and tender lyrical ones also. The solos range from describing the scenes and people (the ploughman, the shepherd) to expressing inner emotions and thoughts. We are exceptionally fortunate to have superb soloists whose voices also work wonderfully well together in their trios and duets. Much of what is written for them is very operatic in style, reflecting Haydn’s extensive experience as an operatic composer.

The challenges of the work mean that these performances are the first in Kenya! We found it irresistible and hope you will also.

Please call 0724 259 842 if you have any questions or if you are interested in bringing  a school party or similar group.

Art exhibit: Miriam Rubino de Rinck, May 17 – Jun. 13 2011 @ Que Pasa

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Que Pasa Bar & Bistro has the pleasure to present an exclusive selection of works by Argentinean artist Miriam Rubino de Rinck.

The collector’s edition of Pop Art Safari is a unique opportunity to browse and acquire some of the most popular series of Modern African paintings by this well-established Nairobi resident.

With over 15 years of experience in the international art world and numerous successful exhibitions in Nairobi, Miriam’s works are not to be missed.

Each edition of Pop Art Safari presents us with a unique critical look at African representations of self. Through a deceptively simple, almost naive appearance, Pop Art Safari unravels complex ideas about identity, and colonization processes.

Opening on Tuesday, May 17th, 2011 at 7 PM. The show will run through June 13th, 2011.

For more information and reservations contact Que Pasa at +254 728 272 902

Entrance is Free. All are welcome.