Book Launch: Performances of INJUSTICE by Gabrielle Lynch, Oct. 4 2018 @ BIEA

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Date: October 4, 2018
Venue: BIEA

About
Gabrielle Lynch is a Professor of Comparative Politics at the University of Warwick. Her research interests include ethnic identities and politics, elections and democratisaton, and transitional justice and local reconciliation efforts . Gabrielle has published numerous journal articles and book chapters, and her first monograph – I Say to You: Ethnic Politics and the Kalenjin in Kenya – was published by the University of Chicago Press in 2011. She is also a well-known commentator on Kenyan politics and wrote a bi-monthly column in the Saturday Nation from April 2014 to March 2017 (when she resigned together with seven other columnists in protest of declining media freedoms) and in The East African from November 2015 to January 2017.

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Naivasha Farmers’ Market, First Saturday of every month @ Longonot Farm, Naivasha

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What: An exciting new pop-up farmers’ market committed to providing the gorgeous people of Naivasha-and-beyond with fresh, diverse and truly scrumptious produce and a lovely place to meet up with other like-minded foodies and friends.

When: 1st Saturday of every month (except June). 11am-4pm.

Where: Longonot Farm, South Lake Road, Naivasha (next to Sopa Lodge)

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Dinner And Movie: What We Do In the Shadows, Apr. 12 2016 @ The Alchemist

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This time we’re going to be showing “What We Do In the Shadows” (2014). The comedy follow the lives of three really old vampires as they adjust to modern life and was written by the brilliant writers behind the famous television series ‘Flight of the Conchords’. It was among the top comedies of the year with over 19 wins and 18 nominations across the globe!
event facebook page https://www.facebook.com/events/706658659437728/
Check out more about the movie here: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3416742/

Sundowners start @ 6:00PM with relaxing music curated by Monroe Marcus and the movie starts @ 8:00PM.

As always, enjoy a delicious Mama Rocks burger or mouth-watering pizza from Upendo Pizza

Happy hour from 6:00PM to 8:00PM with buy 1 get 1 free cocktails!

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Dinner and movie: “Viva Riva!”, Feb. 16 2016 @ the Alchemist

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On Wednesday, March 16, 2016, come join us The Alchemist Bar for our third #DinnerAndAMovie Night!

Come enjoy two fantastic films under the stars, specially curated by the lovely and talented duo of Azza Satti and Pedro Matos

Short Film
Alambamento, Mario Bastos (Angola, 2011, 15 min)
Set in the city of Luanda, the story of Matias that while going to deliver his dowry to his fiance’s father, an unexpected accident makes him realize how much he is willing to fight for her love. In this town where chaos and peace, beauty and ugliness, corruption and honor meet, Matias will have to do whatever it takes to get what he wants.

Feature Film
Viva Riva!, Djo Munga (Congo, 2010)
Viva Riva! is a Congolese crime thriller film written & directed by Djo Tunda Wa Munga and starring Patsha Bay, Manie Malone, Fabrice Kwizera, Hoji Fortuna, Marlene Longage, Alex Herabo & Diplôme Amekindra. The film received 12 nominations and won 6 awards at the 7th Africa Movie Academy Awards, including the awards for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Cinematography & Best Production Design, a feat that made it the highest winning film in the history of the AMAA’s till date

You can get also get yourself some delicous burgers courtesty of Mama Rocks or come try out our newest culinary addition,Upendo Pizza, for some oven-baked Italian pizzas! Sundowner music will be provided by Monroe Marcus!

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Safaricom International Jazz Festival, Feb. 15 2016 @ Safaricom House

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Within the framework of the Safaricom International Jazz Festival 2016, two important Italian musicians will perform: 

Francesco D’Orazio, violinist – www.francescodorazio.com

and

Giampaolo Nuti, pianist – www.conservatorio.pr.it/docenti/giampaolo-nuti/

LIMITED SEATING

Booking and collection of cards from IIC before 8th February (office hours)

Info: Tel.: 0736 202071  /  Email: iicnairobi@esteri.it

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Belgian Week, Feb. 17-21 2016 @ Serena Hotel and Kasarani Grounds

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The Embassy of Belgium will organise the first Belgian week in Nairobi from February 17 to February 21.

What would you think of if people ask you about Belgium? Right, its famous chocolates, its fine cuisine and its varied music scene. During the Belgian week in Nairobi these three aspects in which Belgium excels will be presented to the Nairobi public by the arrival of the talented Belgian chef Olivier Bruckner (L’Olivier, Namur), the renowned Belgian chocolatier (Chocolates Gerbaud, Brussels) and last but not least, the best Belgian jazz band Jef Neve Trio.

A taste of Belgium in Nairobi Serena Hotel

Belgium is a food-obsessed country. Belgians are a people who love their local products and are proud of their regional specialties. Belgium is not only about chocolate, beer and Brussels sprouts and we aim to bring a Belgian culinary experience to Nairobi. In cooperation with Nairobi Serena Hotel, Belgian chef Olivier Bruckner will present you a Belgian fine cuisine dinner from 17 to 19 February. The Belgian chocolatier Laurent Gerbaud will organise some workshops at the hotel.

Do not hesitate and contact Nairobi Serena Hotel to book with friends and family your table to enjoy the best of Belgian cuisine: nairobi@serena.co.ke and 020 282 24 57.

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For the third consecutive year, the Embassy is a partner of the Safaricom International Jazz Festival. This year, the renowned Jef Neve will defend the Belgian colours at the festival which takes place on Sunday February 21 at the Kasarani Grounds in Nairobi.

During the festival, chocolatier Laurent Gerbaud will organise different workshops about chocolate tasting and chocolate making. Be sure to come to the Belgian tent at the festival site and subscribe to these free workshops. Kindly note there is only limited capacity.

For more information on the Belgian week in Nairobi keep an eye on this facebook page