POWO, Sep 17 2011 @ iHub

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Poets and Writers Online (POWO) is a forum for Poets and Writers with blogs and those with an interest in using the internet in promotion of, or as a platform for their writing.

The next POWO meetup will be on Saturday,17th September at the iHub (11am – 3pm) and it will be a talk on Open Source software as well as a workshop giving technical hands-on experience. The topic on next meeting is: What is Open Source and what opportunities does it offer me as an online Creative Writer? The main aim is to bring the Tech and Creative Writing communities together and possibly create a synergy (Skills plus Content)

POWO Seeks to:
1. Introduce Creative Writers to the opportunities available online and also through technology
2. Help them utilize the tools available either as a platform for their writing or as a means to build their brand online(blogs, facebook, twitter, contributions to online magazines)
3. Bring together Poets and Writers through a meetup that happens every 2nd month to discuss, learn and share
4. Bring together the creative and tech communities and see what collaborations can be built from the two groups.

Performance/Concert: The Wind from Dunhuang, Sept. 8 2011 @ University of Nairobi (Taifa Hall)

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Friendly performance of China Gansu Arts Troupe to African Countries

Date: September 8, 2011
Venue: University of Nairobi (Taifa Hall)
Time: 7pm
Entry: Free

Presented by: Gansu Provincial Bureau of Culture, China
Performed by: Lanzhou Ensemble of Song and Dance, China

Programme
1. Dance: Raise your Bridal Veil
2. Female Solo: A Glass of Good Wine
3. Female Group Dance: The Love Song of Kangding
4. Play the Matouqin: 1. A thousand horses are galloping ahead 2. Sing a spring song in pasture
5. Female Group Dance: The Green Peacock
6. Male Dance Group: Happy Tibetians
7. Selections from the dance drama of ‘Dreams for Dunhuang’: Pipa Dance
8. Male Solo: Zhuoma
9. Female Trio Dance: Shao Duoli
10. Acrobatic Shows
11. Dance: Goddess of Mercy with Thousand Hands
12. Unique Skill in Sichuan Opera: Change Faces
13. Group Dance: Civil Wind

A Day with Dekha – fundraiser and commemoration, Sep 10 2011 @ Karura Forest

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Next Saturday there are a series of events to commemorate Dekha  Ibhrahim Abdi. She was an accomplished peacemaker tragically killed about a month ago in a car accident along with her husband, leaving behind 4 kids.

First a sponsored walk to raise some funds for education for Dekha Ibrahim Abdi’s kids.
Come walk in Karura Forest  and plant/buy a tree for planting in an area we have cleared as a peace corner in commemoration not just to her, but  to all those who work for a peaceful stable society in Kenya. Come add your energy and good wishes to this lovely spot.
Bring lots of others with you, and please pass on to anyone interested. And ask to get in touch on friendsofdekha@gmail.com to book  a place and reserve a tree (prices on the poster below). You can also pay for any and all of this by Mpesa to the Friends of Dekha account number: 0713723991

Event: Ignite Gumzo, Sep 1st 2011 @ The Junction

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Welcome to IGNITE GUMZO and enjoy an evening of music and hot discussions.

This month’s line up features actor and director Rogers Otieno, entertainer Diana Kamau and a very special musical feature from Lulu!

Join us to escape the merciless clutches of your demanding job and use this brilliant chance to network with other professionals. Take an evening off to explore the passions that you ditched after college.

It’s light, it’s easy and anyone can participate!

Starting Thursday 1st September from 7– 9pm at the Junction, Fourth Floor, New Wing.

Entry free, call 0721 792411 to book!

Second Hand Book Sale, Sep 2-3 2011 @ National Museum

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“Crayziee about books”?
Kenya Museum Society is pleased to invite you to the annual second hand book sale  this Friday 2nd Sept to Sat 3rd Sept.
The sale will commence from 10.00am – 4.00pm on both days!
Come with your friends and get a great collection of books, magazines and cassettes from as low as Ksh 50.
This is a great chance to revamp your library!!

For more information, call 0724 -255 299 or email info@kenyamuseumsociety.org

Out of Town/Training: Creative Enterprise Business Skills Training Mombasa, Sept. 26 – Oct. 7 2011

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The British Council is conducting Creative Enterprise Business Skills Training which will take place in Mombasa.

Dates: September 26 – October 7, 2011
Venue: Coastal Hotel
Time: 8.30am – 4.30pm (Weekdays)
Fees: Kshs. 10, 000 per person
For more information Email (Simon) simon.gachui@britishcouncil.or.ke

Please Note: The deadline for the submission of applications is September 13, 2011.

You can also visit British Council Offices.
Locations: Mombasa offices, Jubilee Building 1st Floor Moi Avenue and Mombasa or British Council Nairobi offices, opposite Rahimtullah Tower, Upperhill Nairobi.

Download: Business Skills Training – Brochure 2011

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Event: Amani Lazima, Aug. 20 2011 @ Huruma Grounds

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Sarakasi Trust in conjunction with the Norwegian Embassy is hosting peace events dubbed Amani Lazima (Peace is A must!). These are monthly events held between December 2010 and November 2011 in some of the major slums in Nairobi. So far Amani Lazima has successfully covered Korogocho, Mathare, Kangemi, Kawangware, Kibera, Dandora and Majengo.
Together with on the ground stakeholders and (grassroots) youth organizations the aim is to approach the youth of the informal settlements and involve them in activities that are designed to reach out to interest the youth, create a positive attitude, generate self-esteem, promote peace and understanding, a feeling of ownership and to empower the youth on issues like entrepreneurship, violence, gender issues, etc.

The next one is on  August 20, 2011
Venue: Huruma Grounds
Time: 8am-4pm

Performances by: Spoilers dance group, Candi AZ, K.T.I. dancers, ODK and Alama Sarakasi dancers & Baffu Chaffu

There will also be workshops, Graffiti, Sports, lots of fun and entertainment