Dates: March 8-10, 2019
Venue: Polka Dot Art Gallery
Time: 1o am – 5 pm
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We are celebrating Kenyan Women artists for international Women’s day. We have curated a collection of art works from these 6 prolific local female artists;Patti Endo
Joy Maringa
Nadia Wamunyu
Sebawali Sio
Anne Mwiti
Mary OgemboCome and celebrate with us over the woman’s day weekend
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On the occasion of the 2018 International Women’s Day. Zanzibari music group ‘Siti & the Band’ led by vocalist and oud player, Siti Amina Omar. Amina overcame family and societal pressures to study taarab music at the Dhow Countries Music Academy. Together with her cousin Rahma Ameir (violinist) and Gora Mohammed (qanun player), she founded ‘Siti & the Band’, following in the footsteps of legendary female musicians from Zanzibar: Siti Bint Saad and Bi Kidude.The trio’s music is a swinging mix of traditional zanzibari rhythms with contemporary musical styles.
An exhibition of recent works by Jeffie Magina
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To celebrate International Women’s Day and month, we shall be showcasing recent works by Jeffie Magina. Butterflies is a tribute to the girl child. Magina applies different media to create a story-line around the everyday lives of girls. Butterflies is a journey through an eventful passage of life.
Date: March 8, 2016
Venue: the Hub Karen
Time: 5.30 – 9.30 pm
Entry: Free
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At Udada Festival Trust, one worldwide event that we will be celebrating in a big way is International Women’s Day, on 8th March. This year, we invite you to our celebratory Udada Movie Night that will be held on March 8th (Next Tuesday), 2016 at The Hub Karen from 5:30pm to 9:30 pm.The Udada Movie Night will screen our 2015 Award winning film, Bella and the Kenyan award-winning film Soko Sonko. The event is open to all and highlighted by strong key note speakers of women changing the world.
Date: 7th March, 2015
Venue: Michael Joseph Centre
Time: 8am to 6pm
Entry: Ksh4,000 – Adults, free for children under the age of 12.
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Women have been long termed, “their own worst enemies”. But in 2015 Moving Cultures is going to change that with the “Women of the World Talk & Act” interactive conference as we celebrate International Women’s Day in style!This is the only event that you will find Fashion beacons such as Ann McCreath, Ajuma Naseyana, Politicians; Naisula Lesuda, Thespian and performers such as June Gachui, Emi Kitasako ( Japan), Temi Ogunyuko (USA), Salsa instructors such as Marion Munga, Photographers such as Georgina Goodwin and Writers such as Margaretta Gacheru and over 20 other iconic women sharing of themselves in one on one mentorship and facilitation, to grow the force and effect of women to positively impact Kenya and the world.
For more information on this event contact: wannyangerer@hotmail.com
The masterpiece titled Wangari Maathai, A Lady of Commitment by Joseph Bertiers stands tall at 6ft x 8ft.
In honouring Maathai’s activities & achievements the masterpiece becomes a great source of inspiration for change and reflection on the economic, political and social achievements of women.
You are encouraged to find some time during the women’s week starting Saturday March 8th to visit and spend time with the painting. It is displayed at the Nairobi National Museum‘s lobby on ground floor.
The painting will be on display at the museum for a minimum period of one year.
Time: The National Museum is open daily from 8.30 am to 5.30 pm
Entry: Museum Rates Apply
A Collaboration of National Museums of Kenya and VS Arts
Dates: March 7-11, 2011
Venue: Alliance Française
Events line up in this festival includes; film/discussion, exhibition, poetry performances and pad raising concert
Download the Festival Culturelles programme of events
