Horse Racing

Family Event: Horse Racing, Sept. 21 2014 @ Ngong Racecourse

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Horse Racing
This Sunday the 21st of September 2014 there are 8 races

The first race of the day “The Kwale County Handicap”- 2060m will start the races of the day at 12. 05 pm.
This will be followed by “The Alpha Romeo Trophy” – 1000m at 12.35pm.
At 1.10pm “The Kajiado County Handicap” – 2400m will run, then the “The McMillan Cup” – 1600m at 1.45 pm

“The Kitui County Handicap” – 1800m will run at 2.25pm, then at 3.00pm “The Migori County Handicap” – 1200m will run.

At 3.35pm “The Madera County Handicap” then the last race of the day at 4.10pm will be “The Kakamega County Maiden Handicap”- 1600m.

Come and Enjoy a fun Family day out!

Afreeka

AFREEKA – A Story Moja Stir Up, Sept. 19 2014 @ National Museum

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Afreeka
Catch some live art this Friday, 19th September, at Story Moja’s event ‘Afreeka’. A crew of vibrant contemporary young artists from Kuona Trust will be working on site throughout the evening giving you the unique chance of viewing the art process from start to finish.

Key features of the event include,a multimedia show with film, spoken word, storytelling and a mix of music celebrating the energy and creativity of the youth by local and international artists.

The event will be held at the National Museums of Kenya
Ticket will be available at Ksh 300/-

Charity

Sports/Charity: First Edition of Ngong Trail Run, Sept. 21 2014 @ Kona Baridi

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Charity
The first edition of the Ngong Trail Run;

Date: September 21, 2014
Venue: Kona Baridi
Registration costs : Kenyan – 1000 Ksh / Non Kenyan – 2000 Ksh / children under 15 year – 500 Ksh
Corporate organization, 5 people: profit 25000 Ksh / non profit 15000 Ksh

How to register
Visit us at Nakumatt Junction on 13th and 14th September 2014 or go to www.ngongtrail.com and select the registration modality: online registration; mail in / Mpesa payment; cash registration.

Runner kit
You’ll receive the event T-shirt and a runner number on or before the race
Contacts: 0722556989 / 0723712473 / 0727240667, info@runningkenya.com | Facebook: Ngong Hills Trail Run

See attached flyer with all the relevant information Ngong Trail Run Poster

About
The Ngong Trail Run is a naturalistic and wild race organized by World Friends meandering around the undulating landscapes of Ngong on an average altitude of 2100 meters. The income coming from the sponsor and from the registration fees will be used to cover the running cost of the trail run.
The proceeds will be used for the implementation of the European Union funded project Mother and Child Health in Kajado.

Sauti

Sauti Ya Mitaa: Workshop and Album Launch, Sept. 11 & 12 2014 @ Pawa 254 Hub

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Sauti
Over 20 artists from all over Nairobi representing neo soul, reggae, afro-fusion, hip-hop and spoken word and 20 youths in a choreographed dance show, invites you to an evening full of music, dance and extra ordinary talents.

Sauti ya Mitaa is a unique project, bringing 21 musicians of different genre of music, representing various suburbs and social classes together. It brings out their unique talents and at the same time create awareness about issues affecting them and the society. The Sauti Ya Mitaa album, including 4 beats, 4 genres of music, spoken word and 21 artists, backed by Iklektik band, will be launched on the 12th of September at Pawa254.

Masonko wa Dandora is a choreographed dance show that aims entertain the audience as well as uplift the self-esteem of the youths in Dandora and other similar slums. The dance show shows the struggles and the strengths of the youths in marginalized communities. The group will launch their latest dance show at the event on the 12th of September.

Paza Sauti Workshop
Arts development and community empowerment, a workshop for local artists and activists. The workshop will take place the day before the launch of Sauti ya Mitaa and Masonko wa Dandora launch.
Paza Sauti workshop

Date and Time: September 11th, 2 pm – 5 pm
Venue: Pawa254
Entrance: Free

Sauti Ya Mitaa album launch
Date and Time: September 12th, 5 pm – 9 pm
Venue: Pawa254
Entrance: Advance tickets KHS 300, at entrance KHS 500
For advance tickets, please call 0721845855

Second Hand Book Sale including a Special Art Sale by KMS, Sept. 5-6 2014 @ National Museum – Main Courtyard

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Kenya Museum Society invites you to their Second Hand Book Sale which also includes a Special Art Sale at the lowest prices!
On sale they have novels, DVD movies, assorted magazines & kids’ books from Ksh 25 to Ksh 200 while Paintings range from Ksh 1,000 to Ksh 5,000

Dates: Friday 5th & Saturday 6th September 2014
Venue: Nairobi National Museum, Main courtyard
Time: 10 am – 4 pm

Books donations during the sale are welcomed.

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55th Edition of Blankets and Wine: Karibu Mzansi feat. DJ Cleo, Sept. 7 2014 @ Carnivore Grounds

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Karibu Mzansi e-Flier
To commemorate 20 years of democracy and post-apartheid South Africa, Blankets & Wine in collaboration with the South African High Commission in Kenya present to you a special edition of Blankets & Wine on Sunday, 7th September 2014 dubbed Karibu Mzansi.

Date: September 7, 2014
Venue: at the Carnivore Gardens
Time: from 1pm – 10pm
Tickets: KES 2000 at the Gate

Celebrate this milestone with South Africa as you listen to funky tunes from: Vereso Andrew Wambua, Antoneosoul and Dela.

South African foods and wines will also be on sale

The headline artist for this event will be DJ Cleo of the smash hit single Facebook. DJ Cleo is brought to Blankets courtesy of the South African High Commission in Kenya.

Other events will be the DJ Stage with house guru Jack Rooster and the Caffe Mocha crew, Writer’s Stage curated by Kwani? And B&W Film Stage curated by PAWA 254.

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Hadithi – An Evening of Music, Spoken Word & Hip Hop Music, Aug. 29 2014 @ National Museum of Kenya

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Date: August 29, 2014
Venue: Amphitheatre, National Museum
Time: 7-9 pm
Entry KES 500 at the gate

Hadithi will feature performances in spoken word, prose and poetry which will be based on Kenya’s sociopolitical realities. The event is held under the auspices of the Samosa Festival. Stand up Shout Out and Zamaleo Act will reflect the festival’s theme – Mitazamo yetu: Kenyan Perspectives – through their performances.

Performances will be done by Nairobi’s premier poets and story-tellers such as Nuru Bahati, Dorphan Mutuma and Msooh Gittau. With the Stand Up Shout Out Team performing a Skit called Stories of a Nation (Hadithi Za Nchi) written and acted by the Stand Up – SHOUT OUT members; the SUSONIANS!