This Thursday there is a chance to watch the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra at the Michael Joseph Centre from 6.30pm. Entrance is free.
Storymoja Festival Do-Over: Silence is a Woman, Oct. 25 2013 @ Michael Joseph Centre – Safaricom House
Due to the tragic events of September 21, 2013 at Westgate, events planned for the evening of the 21st September and all events planned for 22nd September during the Storymoja Hay Festival were cancelled.
The Festival has made a decision to make available some of the cancelled shows.
Silence is a Woman will be performed at The Michael Joseph Centre at Safaricom House at 7.30pm on 25th October 2013.
Date: October 25, 2013
Venue: Michael Joseph Centre – Safaricom House
Time: at 7.30pm
Tickets: Kshs 2000
If you had bought a Season Pass or tickets for the premium events above during the Storymoja Hay Festival, your ticket will be valid for use then. Please bring it with you.
For queries please write in to juliet@storymojaafrica.co.ke
Exhibition: Twisted Strings by Jack Kaluva, Until Oct. 3 2013 @ Michael Joseph Centre
Dates: Until October 3, 2013
Venue: Michael Joseph Centre
Entry: Free
RSVP: 0705 222 222
Concert: Made in America – An Evening of Song, Sept. 10 2013 @ MJ centre
The Michael Joseph Centre is proud present the Made in America Music Concert (An evening of Song)
Date: Tuesday 10th September, 2013
Time: at 5:30 to 7:00pm
Entry is FREE
Jazz Piano Concert: Jef NEVE in Town! Sept. 12 2013 @ MJ Centre
The Belgian Embassy is very proud to present a piano concert of the renowned Belgian jazz pianist Jef NEVE at the Safaricom Michael Joseph Centre in Nairobi on Thursday the 12th of September.
Doors open at 6.30 pm – we recommend you to be on time as doors will close once full capacity is reached
Entrance is free!
Kindly RSVP: Nairobi@diplobel.fed.be
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUdEC9bZg30]You’ll be amazed by what a pair of hands can do.
Exhibition: Different Strokes II by Sammy Lutaya feat. Zipporah Irari, Aug. 14-23 2013 @ Michael Joseph Centre
Dates: August 14-23, 2013
Venue: Michael Joseph Centre, Safaricom House
Entry: Free
Exhibition by: Sammy Lutaya feat. Zipporah Irari
About
Sammy Lutaya is ranked one of Kenya’s most prolific visual artists and illustrators. Besides painting and creating artworks whose scope covers varied socio-economic-cultural themes, he also seeks to promote the visual arts both locally and internationally.
Sammy has participated in various art exhibitions and cultural exchange workshops in different countries including Nigeria, Uganda, Tanzania, Mauritius, Italy,China, Australia and Pakistan.Zipporah Irari started out as a teacher but quit to concentrate on painting. Early this year she exhibited at the National Museum of Kenya.
Kids in the Centre II, Jul. 27 2013 @ Michael Joseph Centre
Date: July 27, 2013
Venue: Michael Joseph Centre
Time: 9 am – 3 pm
Tickets: Children Kshs 500 and Parents Kshs 1000
Panelists: Muthoni Garland, Sitawa Namwalie, Eric Omondi and Binyavanga Wainaina
Proceeds go to start a library foundation
Creative Seminar/Exhibition: Artsy Mama, Jul. 17 2013 @ Michael Joseph Centre
Creative Seminar and exhibition targeting stay at home moms
Dates: July 17, 2013
Venue: Michael Joseph Centre
Entry: Free
Guest panel: Janet Ligare, Joyce Musoke, Ciku Kanyottu & Melissa Wakhu
Jazz Piano Concert: Jef NEVE in Town! Sept. 12 2013 @ Michael Joseph Centre
The Ambassador of Belgium, H.E. Mr Bart OUVRY and his wife would like to invite you to a Jazz piano concert (free entrance) on Thursday 12 September 2013
Venue: Safaricom’s Michael Joseph Center
Doors open at 7 pm welcome drinks with Belgian beer
Concert starts at 7.30 pm sharp
Young Belgian pianist/composer Jef Neve has become a prominent figure in his homeland Belgium and his reputation is rapidly spreading to the rest of the world. This year, Jef Neve tours in Asia and Latin America, among others China, Thailand, Japan and Brazil.
Jef Neve combines exceptional musical talent with fine-tuned interaction. His visible joy in performing is highly contagious. Each concert turns into a special and heartwarming experience.
Play: Attack of The Shidas, Jul. 21 2013 @ Michael Joseph Centre
The Theatre Company of Kenya, in collaboration with Story Moja, has created a live performance of the book ‘The Attack of the Shidas-AKAS Save Planet Earth’ by Muthoni Muchemi.
Date: July 21, 2013
Venue: Michael Joseph Centre, Safaricom House, Waiyaki Way.
Time: 2 pm and 4 pm
Tickets: 400 Ksh in advance. At the gate the tickets all cost 500 Ksh. Tickets can be booked via MPesa on 0722554372.
Attack Of The Shidas is about children from different communities in Kenya who realize that the only way to save their community, that is being threatened by a disastrous water shortage, is by overcoming their differences. The play is a great mixture of music, dance and theatre. As Kenyans from all ages will recognise the theme of the play, it is also a real family performance; so bring your children! Language used is a mixture of English and Swahili.
[vimeo http://www.vimeo.com/67944498 w=500&h=281]Attack of The Shidas from Kashuo Bennett on Vimeo.
The Theatre Company brings you Kenyan talent, professionally trained at facilities around the country in performances created by Kenyan writers. Come and be inspired by this lively play.