Kenya Nights 3rd Anniversary Party with Nadja Lind, Nov. 24 2012 @ Tree House – Westlands

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Kenya Nights is proud to present it’s III Anniversary Event.

All roads lead to the Tree House on November 24th for the Official Kenya Nights III Anniversary Party. The night will feature an exclusive roster of top Dance Music DJs from Kenya, and a certain Techno Queen from Europe.

Expect a vibrant colorful affair, and be sure to dress up for it, you may just get snapped!

Line Up: Nadja Lind I Digital Soul I Sean Fraser I L.A. Dave I Electrique DJ’s & the Beat Parade Band

M.C on the night – Coco Rasta

Time: 9 pm till late
Tickets: Kshs 1000 available at the gate

Strictly 21+

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Samosa Festival: Programme Breakdown, Sept. 22-29 2012 @ Various Venues

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Festival Dates: September 22-29, 2012
Venues: Various [Alliance, the GoDown, Karura Forest, Mathare, Kangemi, Kibera, National Theatre, National Museum] Tickets: Available at the festival venues & selected outlets

Samosa Festival ‘Unpacked’
Contrary to main assumption SAMOSA Festival is NOT a foodie event BUT a festival that was conceived with the idea of bringing Kenyan’s from all walks of life together to celebrate their cultures and heritage.
This festival is a biennial cultural platform which blends culture, music, poetry, art and drama to convey messages related to the cohesion and integration of our society.

Below is a list of events to look out for;
Moving Photography Exhibition: Kenya’s Beautiful People by Neil Thomas Sept. 20 – 29 @ All Festival Venues
Musical & Performance Workshops for Teenagers Sept. 20-21, 2012 @ the GoDown Arts Centre
Festival Curtain Raiser: Sidi Goma Concert, Sept. 22 2012 @ Alliance
Time: 8pm
Tickets: ksh 1,200
Outdoor Event/Community Tournament*: Samosa Play, Sept 23 2012 @ Karura Forest
This is an all Day Event which is Open to the public
Sponsors Night: Sidi Goma Concert, Sept. 24 2012 @ National Museum [Invite Only] Samosa Mobile Cinema, Sept. 24-26 @ Mathare, Kangemi & Kibera respectively
Tides*: Cultural response to Corruption in Kenya, Sept. 25 2012 @ National Theatre
Time: 8pm
Tickets: Kshs 800
Hadithi*: The Art of Storytelling in Slam Poetry, Sept. 26 2012 @ National Theatre Courtyard
Time: 8pm
Tickets: Kshs 500
Concert in the Forest*: SAMOSA String & Sculpture, Sept. 27 2012 @ Karura Forest
Time: 8pm
Tickets: Kshs 1,500
Pigo la Moyo/Heartbeat of Kenya is her People*: Slum Drummers Vs Sidi Goma Vs Dhol Xtacy, Sept 29 2012 @ KICC
Tickets: Adults Kshs 1500, Students with ID Kshs 500 & children under 5 free

*Editor’s picks

For additional information: Festival Website
Tel. contacts: 0728 SAMOSA [726672]

FYI: SAMOSA stands for ‘South Asian Mosaic of Society and the Arts’

The School Bell Rings, Sept. 13-16 2012 @ Storymoja #HayFestKe

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Festival Dates: September 13-16, 2012
Venue: National Museum of Kenya
Festival Tickets: Kshs 1000/Day, Kshs 1500/Season

The Story Moja Hay Festival Stir Up: Presents The School Bell Rings. After the school bell rings, life begins.

The School Bell Rings is a new and entirely unique production, bringing in both brand new pieces and old favourites, but turning them all on their heads. More than just a spoken word event, it is a multi media production featuring music, film, spoken word and dance, showcasing a collection of some of the best Kenyan spoken word artists, all taking their pieces to the next level.

Artists include Kennet B, Wanjiku Mwaurah, Abu Sense, Moraa, Achieng Odhiambo, Zosi, SpeCfyd, Sam-O and music by Jemedari.

Date: Saturday 16th September 2012
Time: 9pm to 11pm
Venue: National Museum, Courtyard.
Price: ONLY 300/-

Tickets for the show also include access to the Up Lounge, a party hosted by Up magazine, starting at 7:00 pm till late.

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/329553910460450/