Talk/Performance: Irene Izquierdo-The Potential of Art, Feb. 22 2011@ Embassy of Spain, Upper Hill

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Date: February 22, 2011
Time: 6:30pm
Venue: Embassy of Spain,
Location: CBA Building, Mara & Ragati Rds., Upper Hill
Entrance: Free

The Embassy of Spain in Nairobi is happy to invite you to the following;

Artist talk with Irene Izquierdo, who will present her latest work: “The potential of art in context. Exploring ideas of identity and alternative commemoration in Nairobi”.

In this event, programmed in the framework of the Hispanic-Kenyan Cultural Forum, Izquierdo will also explain her artist practice, with which she tries to alter and question the accepted normality of our everyday actions, environments and perceived identities.

At the same time, one of the collaborators of Izquierdo’s work in Nairobi, the young Kenyan music group will offer a small performance of their songs composed for this occasion.

Alliance Francaise Open Day, Feb 19 2011

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An opportunity to get a taste of French language classes, participate in interactive games, attune to poetry in French, visit the multimedia library, watch the best of French cinema, enjoy skits in French and join in a hip hop/rap concert in French featuring Hopiho, a rap artist from Cameroon and the Alliance Française students.

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Screening, Discussions & Cartoon Exhibition: The Fight Against Impunity, Feb. 7-11 2011 @ Alliance Française

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Dunia Moja Trust and Transparency International present a forum for reflection and discussion on the Agenda 4 of the Kenya National Dialogue and Reconciliation agreement that ended the impasse following the disputed 2007 General Elections. Through a series of screenings and discussions led by experts from both the Government and Civic Society organizations, the forum seeks to use films to raise awareness about the fight against impunity and corruption in an effort to provide impetus for Kenya’s fragile reform processes and enhance the respect for the rule of law in Kenya.
An exhibition of recent cartoons by Kenya’s leading editorial cartoonists will compliment the screenings offering a poignant background to the current situation.

Movie Programme

Dates: February 7-11, 2011
Venue: Alliance Francaise Auditorium
Time: 6pm
Entrance: Free

African Movie Academy Awards: Feb. 25-26 2010 @ Laico Regency Hotel/Carnivore

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7th edition of the annual Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) Nomination Night and Music Concert.

The Nomination Night will take place on Friday, February 26 night at the Laico Regency Hotel in the Nairobi Central Business District and some of the stars set to attend include Nollywood greats like Joke Silva, Olu Jacobs, Rita Dominic, Mercy Johnson, Ini Edo, Mike Monsuruye, Jackie Appiah, Lynda Forson, Kate Henshaw-Nuttal and Mike Ezeronye among others.

Another feature of this year’s Nomination Night is a concert that is scheduled for Saturday, February 26, at Carnivore Grounds in Nairobi’s Lang’ata. The main performers will be Nigerian P-Square and J Martins and yet to be announced musicians from Kenya and South Africa.

Event: Creating Performance for Film & Stage, Feb. 3 2011 @ KNT

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The Kenya National Theatre under the Kenya Cultural Centre will host a talk by Swedish actor Stefan Sauk. He will be speaking on “Creating Performance for Film and Stage.”

Venue: Kenya Cultural Centre (KCC)/ Kenya National Theatre (KNT)
Date: February 3, 2011
Time: 5:30-7:30pm
Target audience: Film producers, directors and actors
Entry: Is by early registration (send an e-mail to the director of KCC at director.culturalcentre@ymail.com) or visit the KCC/ KNT to obtain the form.

Sauk’s portfolio includes roles in the films: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, In the Name of the Law, What a Mess, The Diver, The Threat…amongst others.