Author archive: Ondi Madete
The Project Management Workshop
Starting next week from the 6th- 8th August the Project Management Workshop will cover among other topics: Introduction to Project Management, Building your portfolio,How to monitor the success of your Project,Managing Project budget, Project Management Reports and record keeping. The workshop runs from 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Entry is KES 2000 for the entire workshop. To RSVP
Details‘Mother of George’ Screening
Kuona Trust, in collaboration with Screen on the Green brings you the award winning African film ‘Mother of George’. This will be an outdoor screening starting at 7:00 p.m. so remember to carry a warm sweater. Food and drinks will be available on sale. Entry is KES 500. For more info, call +254 720262326 or email info@kuonatrust.org
DetailsSociety’s Passive Nature: Tresor Malaya
Through the tunnel and into the gallery- a surrealist dreamscape where the visceral silhouettes are somehow vocal and in motion- the audience gets the impression that they are looking at their own hidden thoughts and feelings.
DetailsThe Awakening Party
Join DJ Eddie, DJ Richie and DJ Kush and let yourself be swept along by the melodious sounds, soft synths and distinctive vocals. Entry is KES 500 (comes with a voucher for 1 beer) For more info, click here.
DetailsFatuma’s Voice: Thirst For Life
Engage about this Saturday on Fatuma’s Voice from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with music from KIU alongside a number of great poets lined up to take you to journeys with words. Additionally join a Commercial Sex Worker who will join Fatuma’s Voice with her husband to answer your questions and share the challenges that got
DetailsWhy Kenyan Performers are Desperate to Join The Theatre Company
Acting is one thing but the cast of Kimbia, a group of preposterous talents, turns improvisation into a subtle art form relying on experience and reacting off each other to create tension, comedy, drama, or whatsoever they choose.
DetailsThe Evolution- Sauti academy
Sauti Academy Graduating class after a 1 year artist development program showcase their vocal talent and songwriting creativity. For more info, click here.
DetailsDance Party
Come and unleash that dancer within with music from the 60s, 70s, and 80s: Soul, Rhumba, R&B. Show starts at 9:00 p.m going on until late. Tickets are KES 500 in advance or at the door. For more info, call Colbourne Odero on +254 721 486045 or +254 707 305365
DetailsFambula & Santuri (RVF launch after party)
Following the launch of the 2014 Rift Valley Festival at Kuona Trust from 5:00 p.m. Fambula and Santuri Safari join forces to rock the after party at The Quins Bar - Ngong Road from 10:00 p.m. - 5:00 a.m. DJs line up includes two masters of vinyl Sean Ross and David Tinning, the master of equatorial House Saint-Evo The-Myth, Mwl Tendwa, the chef of mchanganyiko maalum at muthurukishion, Dark meme, the
Details#PawaFilmForum Vol XIII ‘Tumetokelezea’ - ‘My World’ Short Films
In this edition of PawaFilmForum Vol XIII ‘Tumetokelezea’ Pawa254, in collaboratinon with the Hot Sun Foundation, will be screening 8 short films by 8 students as part of the ‘My World’ Short Film Project from 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Catch ‘Out of Focus’ by Dennis Mugwe Mwaingi,‘Once in a Blind Date’ by Thomas Kipkono Korir, ‘Aftermath’ by
DetailsPiCaSSo iN KeNia
This performance is an exciting and original collaboration between The Theatre Company of Kenya and the Dutch company, TiNaNiNaNi. Originally written by their director, Ari Peterse, the performance examines the connections between the work and ideas of the most talked-about artist of the 20th Century, Pablo Picasso, and African art., using a combination of pathos,
DetailsOpen Show Nairobi #6
The sixth edition of the Open Show Nairobi will be held on Friday from 7:00 p.m. (come at 6:00 p.m. to mingle) at PAWA254! Participate in an evening of incredible visual storytelling with social screenings where the public can see compelling work and interact directly with photographers, filmmakers and multimedia producers in high-profile spaces. 5 curated presenters
DetailsConversations with Tahir Carl about his Jua Kali Exhibition
We catch up with Tahir Carl Karmali at the opening of Jua Kali; Exhibition and Installation, he tells UP his process, his inspirations, and gives a hint about a possible future project.
Details#ManCrushMonday - Idd Aziz
Idd Aziz stunned audiences at UP Live, we noticed his exceptional voice, his epic band, and his undeniable appeal.
DetailsOpen Show Nairobi #6
The sixth Open Show Nairobi will be held on a Friday in August at 7:00 p.m. (come at 6:00 p.m.to mingle) at PAWA254! Come and enjoy an evening of incredible visual storytelling. The public can see compelling work and interact directly with photographers, filmmakers and multimedia producers in high-profile spaces. 5 curated presenters (from students to professionals) have
DetailsThursday Nite Live @ Choices ft Murfy’s fLaw
Murfy’s Flaw is a Kenyan alternative rock band based in Nairobi, Kenya formed in 2007. The band consists of 6 members’ vocalist Reema, lead guitarist Number 9, rhythm guitarist Punky Monkey, pianist Jojo, bassist Jozie and drummer Njeri. The band has a varied musical style, fusing traditional rock with elements of funk, reggae and spicy touch of authentic Kenyan sounds. Catch them from 8:00 p.m.
DetailsSaturday Night Fever
From 9:00 p.m. till late enjoy great company, great music, great atmosphere at G-Skyye Lounge- the newest chic-est Nairobi night spot. Entrance is Kes 500, tickets available in advance with The Arts Canvas MPesa BuyGoods No. 360128, or at the door. For more info or tickets, email contact@theartscanvas.com or call +254 707 305365. Map: http://www.kenyabuzz.com/biz-directory/g-skyye-lounge
DetailsWords ‘N’ Word
Words N Word is a poetry show that happens every last Thursday of every month, featuring artistes of all kinds and special guests from all over the world. The host Brigeddia Poet guides us through Kenya’s best poets passing words into your world. As Kenya’s poetry scene grows, we need to participate more in building the poets, a
DetailsWhat Is It For? An Exhibition & Installation by Tresor Malaya
Thursday 31st July 2014 catch the official opening of this exhibition and installation from 6:00 pm. What is it for? continues until August 8th at 6:00 p.m. Kuona resident artist Tresor Malaya focuses on social issues, our apathy as society and the clear sense of misguided democracy with the hope that through the exhibition, we as an audience find
DetailsAt one with nature at the Karichota Training Program
Following our article on the July Travel Issue, UP Magazine sent its star reporter Ondi Madete to find out more about the acting workshops currently going on ar Karichota Cottage on the outskirts of Naro Moru.
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