International Photographic Exhibition on the move: WoMen in Africa / NoColorOneColor, Nov. 2-Dec. 3 2011 @ Italian Institute of Culture


Opening Date: November 2, 2011
Venue: Italian Institute of Culture
Time: 7pm

Guest of Honor: The Ambassador of Italy Paola Imperiale

Exhibition by: Ludovico Maria Gilberti held within the framework of the United Nation’s declaration of 2011 as the International Year for People of African Descent

Exhibition Dates: November 3-December 3, 2011
Time: Mon-Friday 9.30am-6pm and Sat 9am-1pm
Entry: Free

Exhibit: Another Reason to Have a Party, Oct 22 – Nov 30 @ GoDown


The GoDown visual artists’ joint exhibition dubbed “Another Reason to Have a Party” officially opens this Saturday 22nd of October at 2.00pm at The GoDown Arts Centre. It is set to run until 30th November 2011. The exhibition aims to celebrate the inspirational creative energy that has resulted from the collaboration of established and upcoming artists this year. These works include oil paintings, soapstone and wood sculptures, metalwork and mixed media pieces. Entry is free!

For more details contact: 0726996200, 555770

Entry to the event is absolutely free and all are welcome.

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

For more info. Blog and facebook event