Showcase Wednesday with Straight Line Connection, Oct. 23 2019 @ Alliance Française Gardens

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Dates: October 23, 2019
Venue: Alliance Française Gardens
Time: 7 pm
Entry: Free

Straight Line Connection is a rock / metal band based in Kenya. Formed around 2017, the band comprises of Gun (Vocals, Guitar), Reuben (Bass, Guitar) and Param (Percussion). The band recently launched its debut album ‘Spaceless’ in Nairobi.

Heavy and the Beast, the all Kenyan rock music website describe the album as a beautifully crafted masterpiece.

‘From start to finish Straight Line Connection manage to blend the ingredients of rhythmic drumming, guttural as well as clean vocals, and both slow and speed-oriented guitars, this is one of the rock / metal albums of all time, simply a must own for any rock/metal fan.’

Documentary Screenings & Discussion: Slavery Routes, Oct. 21 & 22 2019 @ Alliance Française Auditorium

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Dates: October 21-22, 2019
Venue: Alliance Française Auditorium
Time: 6 pm
Entry: Free

‘Slavery Routes’ is a documentary in four parts, co-directed by Daniel Cattier, Juan Gélas and Fanny Glissant, with historical advisor Catherine Coquery-Vidrovitch, Professor Emeritus at the University of Paris-Diderot.

This is the story of a world whose territories and own frontiers were built by the slave trade. A world where violence, subjugation and profit imposed their routes. The series traces the history of slave trade from the 5th to the 19th century, using various historical and scientific resources. The narrative is supported by scientific points of view with the filmmakers using compelling visuals to shed light on the different eras.

It also looks at the consequences of this history on contemporary societies

Contemporary Art Day – Fragments of Nature, Oct. 15 2019 @ Art Cabinet Gallery – Jacaranda Avenue

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Date: October 15. 2019
Venue: Art Cabinet Gallery, Jacaranda Avenue, Lavington
Time: 5.00pm

CONTEMPORARY ART DAY – FRAGMENTS OF NATURE – a Kenyan-Italian urban art collaboration
The project involves an artistic collaboration between the Italian Graffiti artist Mattia Campo Dall’Orto of the Macross Association of Monfalcone (Italy) and graffiti artists from Kenya, Bank Slave and Msale (Artistic names) in Nairobi (15.10.2019), and Jimmy Kimani in Malindi (16th and 17th October), for the creation of two or more works of art.

In addition, the photographer Mara Fella of the Macross Association, will document the project photographically.

The actual documentation will be translated into ibook format and in promotional material for use by the Press.

Digital Exhibition: Games and Politics, Oct. 10-25 2019 @ Goethe Institut Auditorium

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Dates: October 10-25, 2019
Venue: Goethe Institut Auditorium

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Goethe-Institut Kenya is proud to present the digital exhibition Games and Politics, which is currently touring the continent. The exhibition showcases a selection of international video games – the most popular kinds of the digital revolution, including the so-called impact games, serious games and news games. It highlights the effects of globalization as well as other real-world references.

The exhibition will open at 6 pm on the 10th of October at the Goethe-Institut, followed by a series of related side events:

● Friday 11th October: Game walk at 12 noon / Launch of Enter Africa: Unplugged 2121
● Wednesday 16th October: Panel Discussion: On Defiance- Art as Social Commentary
● Wednesday 23rd October: Panel Discussion – Simulating Futures
● Wednesday 23rd October: Game Development Masterclass with Nathan Masyuko (On Application)

Games & Politics is presented by the ZKM | Center for Art and Media Karlsruhe, in cooperation with the Goethe-Institut.

Exhibition dates: 10th October to 25th October 2019
Monday to Friday: 11 am – 6 pm // Saturday: 10 am – 3 pm

Admission is free

The East African Wild Life Society: Celebrating 10 Years of IMRE Loefler Talks, Oct. 18 2019 @ Muthaiga Country Club

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Date: October 18, 2019
Venue: Muthaiga Country Club
Time: 3 pm – 6.30 pm
Lecture: Members & Guests: KES 1,500/- (Additional dinner is KES 3,500/-)

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The Imre Loefler Talks are turning 10!

Join us in celebrating 10 years of leading dialogue in conservation research, science and practice in East Africa. Tell a friend to tell a friend!