Date: May 24, 2012
Venue: British Council Offices, Upper Hill
Time: 4pm
To book your space, please get in touch with Liz: liz@lizkilili.com
Join six amazing creatives as they showcase their portfolio.
Download the Programme + bios [pdf]
Pawa Salon: Photographer Jerry Riley, May 17 2012 @ Pawa254 Hub
Date: May 17, 2012
Venue: Pawa254 Hub
Time: 4.30-7pm
Entrance: Free
Professional photographer, Jerry Riley will be giving the Master talk.
About
Jerry Riley is a Canadian freelance photographer based in Nairobi, Kenya and has worked in Asia, Africa, South America and Europe. In North America he has worked extensively in the Canadian Arctic, exploring the interaction of photography with other art forms in the Inuit and art communities of Cape Dorset.
His work includes fine art photography, landscape, portraiture, urban and architectural/built environment photography, photo-montage and photo-collage. While in East Africa, he has contributed to Adam, TN, the Nation Media Group, The Africa Report, Farafina (Nigeria), Kwani, Storymoja, Wajibu and Awaaz.
Current corporate clients include AMREF, IRIN and other Nairobi-based international organizations. He travels whenever possible, and is currently director of the GenerationKenya project which profiles post-1963 Kenyans of achievement.
He regularly exhibits in North America and Europe and recently celebrated the launch of the first East African exhibition of his fine art photography in Nairobi.
For more info: Facebook event page
Concert: The Traffic Jam, May 17 2012 @ the Michael Joseph Centre
Date: May 17, 2012
Venue: MJ Centre, Safaricom House-Westlands
Time: 6pm
Entry: Free
Performances by: Kaz, Kora, Maia, Fena, Big Pin, Neema, Amileena, Dempsey, Valarie Kimani, Patricia Kihoro and Savage warriors
Creatives Meet Up: Creative Economy Kenya-Where are we going? May 13 2012 @ iHub
Date: May 13, 2013
Venue: iHub (Bishop Magua Building 4th Floor), opposite Uchumi Ngong rd
Time: 2-5pm
Entry: Free
For info or clarification: email TheCreativez@gbs.co.ke
A lot has been happening in Kenya’s Creative economy in the last few years and as we garner a name as well as positions ourselves in creative fields. We need to know as Kenyan Creatives – Where Are We going?
Is the Creative Industry in Kenya as fragmented as it looks? Where are the societies, associations and groups that can galvanise different sectors together? What are the common challenges we all face and how can we counter these? What Industry projects are there that we should know about and support? And finally with a new government coming in 2013 what do we need in terms of capacity, investment, resources and support to grow our creative economy locally and globally?
The organizers are super excited to hear about your projects, thoughts, concerns and solutions this Sunday. A brief summary on the Creative Scenerio will be presented by The Creativez to set the tone for the meetup.
This meet up is ideal for those in the following industries: digital animation (visual and sound effects),Broadcast (TV, radio and film), Visual arts , Digital media (mobile applications and internet), Publishing/Writing, Gaming, Performing arts and cultural expressions, Advertising, Architecture, Art and antiques markets, Crafts, Design, Designer fashion, Interactive leisure software and Music.
Event: A Very Crafty Craft Fair, May 5 2012 @Spring Valley
An invitation to a friendly gathering of creative talents and innovative designers in Kenya featuring works by acclaimed artists Kamal Shah, Angie & Jonathan Scott plus an eclectic variation of work by Unbound Ether Silk…s, Kapoeta Designs by Ambica, Healing Crystals by Sea Garden, Leather Works by Zeebaan, Silver Goods and Accessories by Njee & Pauline, Wicked Tees by Chilli Mango plus much more.
FREE ENTRY
Where: 93B Spring Valley Road, Westlands, Nairobi
When: 9.30am – 4pm, Saturday, May 5th, 2012
Contact 0700-040-998 or 0711-760-240 for more information
Live Stand Up Comedy Show: Nite of a Thousand Laughs, May 5 2012 @ Bomas of Kenya
Date: May 5, 2012
Venue: Bomas of Kenya
Time: 7pm
Tickets: Kshs 2,000
Advance tickets: Ticket sasa
Music performances by Habida and Atemi
For more info: Check their Facebook Page and Zuku website
Mondial Cabaret – French style cabaret, May 4 2012 @ Alliance Francaise
A typical French style of popular entertainment, cabaret began in France at the beginning of the 19th century. It is a variety entertainment that typically includes music, dance, comedy, and short theatrical pieces, and easily captures the public’s fascination with the diversity of sketches stretching the limits of one’s imagination.
Mondial Cabaret is performed by Olivier Denizet and Christophe Gloeckner. It uses traditions of popular cabaret to confront contemporary realities.
The duo will keep the audiences gripped with the unfolding scenes of the highs and lows in a couple’s life played out on stage through a series of funny and moving scenes, often with an expected twist.
Celebrate Mother’s Day, May 6 2012 @ National Museum
Nairobi National Museum invites you to a fun filled day for the Mother and Family
Date: 6th May, 2012
Venue: Nairobi National Museum
Lots of fun activities available:
Children Performances, Picnic sites, Bouncing castles, Raffle prizes, Traditional dances, Face painting, Surprise gifts, Camel rides
25% discount to enter the Museum and Snake Park and much more …
RSVP:
Tel: 020 3742131-4 Ext 2335
Email: arteducation@museums.or.ke