Concert: Orpheus Choir, May 12 2011 @ Louis Leakey Auditorium, Nairobi Museum

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At this month’s Classical Evenings Club, we will be hosting the Orpheus Choir from Olivet Nazarene University, conducted by Jeff Bell. The choir is an international renowned choral group that has appeared in concerts in Canada, Mexico and Israel. This is their second tour to Kenya and is an opportunity you can not afford to miss. Their repertoire includes anthems, hymns, spirituals and contemporary compositions representing different styles and periods of choral Music

Entrance: Free

Time: Thursday, May 12 · 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Location: Louis Leakey Auditorium, Nairobi Museum

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TV Show Casting Call, May 12 2011 @ Shalom House

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Love urban music? Graffiti? Do you have your fingers on the pulse of street culture, youth culture, urban culture? Do you think Banksy is a genius? Do you think we have our own Basquiats waiting to be discovered? Do you even know who Basquiat is! Do you see the world in crazy colours and shapes (when sober?). If you answered YES to all the questions, then you are the person we are looking for. We want a fresh and energetic man or woman BELOW the age of 30 to host a new show focusing on arts and creativity in urban settlements Nairobi.

We want new, spunky, engaging, entertaining, hand-on.

Think you are you are all that and more?

Auditions are on 12th May 2011 at Shalom House – Small Board room from 9.00 am

If selected, be ready to shoot that weekend.

Time: Thursday, May 12 · 9:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Shalom House Board Room St. Daniel Comboni Road, Nairobi

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Concert/Ballet: Season 5- The Crown of Russian Ballet, May 21-23 2011 @ Safari Park Hotel & Alliance

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Embassy of the Russian Federation in Kenya Presents
Season 5: The Crown of Russian Ballet

Dates: May 21-23, 2011
Venues: Safari Park Hotel & Casino (May 21-22, 2011) and Alliance Française (May 23, 2011)

Date: May 21, 2011
Venue: Safari Park Hotel & Casino
Time: 1900Hrs
Tickets: (Dinner & Performance) Adults Kshs 4000, Children (4-12yrs) Kshs 2000
Performance ONLY (2030Hrs) Adults Kshs 1500, Children (4-12yrs) Kshs 1000
Performance: A. Glazunov-Raymonda, P.Tchaikovsky-Swan Lake Act 3, M. Ravel-Bolero

Date: May 22, 2011
Venue: Safari Park Hotel & Casino
Time: 1300Hrs (Ballet Matinee)
Tickets: (Lunch & Performance-1300Hrs) Adults Kshs 4000, Children (4-12yrs) Kshs 2000
Performance ONLY (1500Hrs) Adults Kshs 1500, Children (4-12yrs) Kshs 1000
Special Performance for Families & Children: Arvo Part Time, A. Borodin-Prince Igor, Polodvtsian Dances, Excerpts from world famous ballets

Date: May 23, 2011
Venue: Alliance Francaise
Time: 1900Hrs
Tickets: Adults Kshs 1200, Children (4-12yrs) Kshs 600
Performances: F. Chopin-Les Sylphides (Chopiniana), Gala Performances of the best of classical ballets

Art Director: A. Aleksidze-Grogol, Chereographer-A. Emelianov

Tickets Available from : Russian Embassy-0722 705 037, 2728700, 0701017172. Alliance-340054/79. Safari Park-36330000/3137, 8562222

The Traffic Lights Party, May 14 2011 @ Cafe des Arts

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The Traffic Lights Party

We at Cafe des Arts are at it again, only this time this is how the dress code is going down:

Green: Single, and out to expand your social circle 🙂
Yellow: Its a little complicated…but you’re open to options…
Red: Unavailable!

As expected we shall party mighty hard….

Time: Saturday, May 14 at 5:30am – May 15 at 6:00am
Location: Cafe des Arts, Nairobi

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Concert: Ngoma Kikwetu, May 7, 2011 @ Kenya National Theatre

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Ngoma Kikwetu invites you to the Kenya National Theatre Concert Hall for a matchless celebration of Kenya’s rich musical and dance heritage.

Featured artists include: Tafii Dancers, Nyota Afrika and Bakulutu Afrikan Entertainers.

Date: May 7, 2011
Venue: Kenya National Theatre, Concert Hall
Time: 3-5pm
Tickets: Kshs 200 at the gate

Be a part of this celebration of Kenyans’ rich musical and dance heritage!

Concert: Tal Kravitz, May 13 2011 @ Alliance Française

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The Embassy of Israel presents TAL KRAVITZ. Tal Kravitz is a musician and singer educated at Israel’s finest music institutions. He is an advocate for ethno-musicological research in an effort to safeguard musical traditions in danger of extinction. Tal plays the piano, harp, guitar, a variety of bagpipes, the musical saw, African percussion instruments and many other rare instruments. His concert in Nairobi will feature an enchanting blend of classic Israeli music and a selection of traditional musical instruments from around the world.

Entrance FREE

Time : Friday, May 13 · 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Location: Alliance Française garden

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Fireside Chat: Joe Mucheru-Google, May 5 2011 @ iHub

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Date: May 5, 2011
Venue: iHub
Location: 4th floor of the Bishop Magua Centre off Ngong Road (directly opposite the Uchumi Hyper)
Entry: Prior Registration required
Time: 6-7.30pm
More information: iHub Blog

Fireside Chats are source for practical, substantive information on entrepreneurship, business mentoring and leadership. This month iHub continues with their sessions which focus on young entrepreneurs and start-ups. iHub will be hosting Joe Mucheru from Google.