Posts filed under ‘out of town’
Exhibition: Unsellable Art! May 21 – Jun. 4 2013 @ National Museum
Unsellable Art! What goes on in the mind of an artist? This thought provoking and educative exhibition organized by the Network of Kenya Visual Artists (NKVA) provides an interesting view of the extremes of an artist.
Opening: May 21, 2013
Venue: Creativity Gallery, National Museum of Kenya – Museum Hill
Time: 6.30 pm
Entrance: Free
The artists will be available in the gallery throughout the exhibition to give you an insight into their thoughts.
Exhibition Runs Until June 4 2013
Entry: Museum rates Apply
Other NKVA exhibitions running concurrently in Mombasa and Kisumu
Alliance Française de Mombasa May 17 – June 7, 2013
Kisumu Museum: May 25 – June 8, 2013
Out of Town: Lake Turkana Festival 2013, May 24-26 2013 @ Loiyangalani
For more info visit http://www.laketurkanafestival.com/
Out of Town: Ultimate Sensation Party, Mar. 30 2013 @ Aqua bar – Nyali
Your mission should you accept, would be to attend and celebrate like there is no tomorrow Bacardi the ultimate sensation beach party.
Date: Saturday 30th march 2013.
Venue: Aqua bar (Nyali International Beach Hotel).
Entrance: Kshs 500/- 2pm-8pm | Kshs 1000/- 8pm-6am
DJ’s Line Up: Protege| Kaytrixx| Creme| Bonez
Out of Town: Blankets and Wine III Kampala, Mar. 31 2013 @ the Uganda Museum
For more info visit Blankets & Wine Kampala Facebook Page
Out of Town: Champagne & Oysters Valentine, Feb. 14 2013 @ Forty Thieves Beach Bar – Mombasa
Contact: Florence on cell +254 733 411 110 or email – info@alibarbours.co
Taste Awards 2013 Ceremony, Jan. 31 2013 @ Karura Forest
Date: January 31, 2013
Venue: Karura Forest
Time: From 7:00pm til Late
Tickets: Ksh 5,000 [Find more info here]
Tickets include complimentary Heineken, Ciroc cocktail, Mara Wine and delightful food.
Contact: Kunali Dodhia on 0722 499 669 or email kunali@taste.co.ke
Entertainment by DJ Cortega, Electrique DJs & The Beat Parade Band. Includes spectacular After Party!
Website: http://www.awards.co.ke
Out of Town: Burns Night, Jan. 25 2013 @ Ali Barbour’s Cave Restaurant – Mombasa
25th of January brings us the incredible occasion to host a unique event at Flamboyant! It is the Day of Robert Burns and we will have the night dedicated to the great Scottish poet.
We will stick firmly to the Scottish tradition when on Rabbie Burns day people in Scotland cite the touching poems of the Ploughman Poet, play the bagpipes, drink some good whiskey and share the Haggis.
The event will be marked with the special participation of a talented Bagpiper.
Those of you, who are Scottish, feel Scottish or just like to share a night of poetry, good whiskey and great food, are more than welcome to join the bash!
It is Ksh 3000/= per person including a 4 course Traditional Scottish Dinner & Wine.
Any volunteer of you who would like to cite a favourite Robert Burns poem will be highly encouraged to do so!
We have come up with a great Flying package for the occasion that Nairobi friends can join us for the occasion.
For reservation/queries: +254 733 411 110 or info@alibarbours.com
Party: Beachlife NYE 2013 with Tom Middleton & Miss Nine, Dec. 31 2012 @ Alliance Safari Beach Hotel – Diani
Date: December 31, 2012
Venue: Alliance Safari Beach Hotel – Diani
Time: 6 pm
Tickets: Advance tickets Kshs 3,000 Gate tickets on the night, Kshs 5000 and VIP tickets Kshs 8,000 (On advance only NO VIP sales or upgrades on the night)
Get full info here
Blankets & Wine Uganda, Dec. 16 2012 @ Kyadondo Rugby Club
Date: December 16, 2012
Venue: Kyadondo Rugby Club
Time: 1-7 pm
Tickets: Adults 35,000 & Children 10,000 Ugandan Shillings
Gate: 50000 Ugandan Shillings
Contacts: 0414 347 376 // 0791516806/0773212921
Performances by: Joe Sebunjo, Myko Auma & Liquideep
For more info visit this Facebook Page
Photo exhibit: Mogadishu Then and Now, Dec. 15 2012 – Jan. 14 2013 @ Malindi Museum
The “Mogadishu Then and Now” photo exhibition will run from 15 December 2012 till 14 January 2013 at the Malindi Museum (Old DC’s Office).
Out of Town: Lamu Cultural Festival, Nov. 15-18 2012 in Lamu
Dates: November 15-18, 2012
Venue: Lamu
Accommodation information: http://www.lamu.org/index.html
7th Edition of Kenya International Film Festival, Oct. 24-Nov. 3 2012 @ Various Venues
Dates: October 24 – November 3, 2012
Nairobi Venues: Alliance Francaise, Goethe Institute, National Museums, Starflix Cinemas on Ngong road
Kisumu Venue: Mega City Starflix Cinema
Time: Daily film screening from 10am to 9pm
Entry: Free
Festival Theme: the world classics
Update: download Festival Full Programme (4.5mb, PDF)
Out of Town: 12th Edition of Lamu Cultural Festival, Nov. 15-18 2012 @ Lamu
The Lamu Cultural Promotion Group is proud to present the 12th edition of the annual Lamu Cultural Festival.
The Festival continues to promote a World Heritage Site that constitutes the common heritage of humanity, and share its distinct Swahili traditions with the world.
For more information contact Lamu Cultural Promotion Group on Tel. 0722 476219 / 0733 660216 or Email: lamuculturalfestival@gmail.com
For those planning to make reservations this might help: http://www.lamu.org/index.html
Out of Town: Unite the People Concert, Oct. 6 2012 @ Central Square Kisumu
Date: October 6, 2012
Venue: Central Square, Oginga Odinga Street, Kisumu
Time: 6pm till late
Tickets: Gate VIP Kshs 2000, Regular Kshs 500 and Advance VIP Kshs 1500 & Regular Kshs 350
More info: www.onevibeafrica.org or Facebook page
Performances by: Clinton Fearon [Jamaica], Shamir, Sol Afrique, Nebulazz, DNA, Malfred (Tz), DJ Edo Gee, Davy Ranks & MC Refigan
Full info here: http://www.onevibeafrica.org/unite-the-people-concert/unite-the-people-2012
Out of Town: Party in the Park feat. Freshly Ground SA, Sept. 22 2012 @ Masai Mara National Park
Venue:Masai Mara National Park [KQ Village]
Time: 3pm
Performances by: Freshly Ground, Sauti Sol, Beat Parade Band & Maasai Cultural Dancers
Dj sets by: Homeboyz Radio’s DJ G-Money, Bilenge Musica, Electric Djs and DJ D-lite
Map to the party!
Out of Town: KCB Naivasha Horticultural Fair, Sept. 14-15 2012 @ Naivasha Sports Club
Dates: September 14-15, 2012
Venue: Naivasha Sports Club
Tickets: Adults Kshs 300, Children under 16 Kshs 100
* All Profits go to local charities
Out of Town/Sports: 9th UAP Ndakaini Half Marathon, Sept. 15 2012 @ Ndakaini
Date: September 15, 2012
Venue: Ndakaini
Registration: Kshs 500
Registration Open until September 9, 2012
Download Ndakaini_brochure_2012 [Pdf] for more information
Out of Town/Festivals: Rift Valley Festival, Aug. 31-Sept. 2 2012 @ Fisherman’s Camp – Naivasha
Dates: August 31-September 2, 2012
Venue: Fisherman’s Camp, Lake Naivasha
Tickets: Weekend Tickets Kshs 4,000 and Day Tickets Kshs 2,000
Tickets available at TicketSasa
Line Up: http://www.riftvalleyfestival.co.uk/the-line-up.html
Out of Town: Blankets & Wine Uganda, Aug. 26 2012 @ Uganda Museum
Date: August 26, 2012
Venue: Uganda Museum
Time: 1-7pm
Tickets: Advance 35,000 Ugx, gate 50,000 Ugx [Children above 5yrs 10,000 Ugx & Children below 5 years get in free]
For more information: https://www.facebook.com/BlanketsWineKampala
Party/Out of Town: New Jack Swing, Aug. 3 2012 @ Sheba Lounge & Restaurant Mombasa
Date: August 3, 2012
Venue: Sheba Lounge & Restaurant, Mombasa
Location: City Mall Nyali
Time: 7m till dawn
Out of Town: Blankets & Wine Kampala I, Jul. 29 2012 @ Seven Trees-Kololo
Date: July 29, 2012
Venue: Seven Trees, Kololo
Time: 1-7pm
Tickets: 50,000 Ugx
Performances by: Lillian & Sundowner band, Allan Tonix, Kidum and Qwela
For more information: Blankets & Wine website
Diani Summer Festival, Jun. 27 – July 4 2012 @ Kim4Love, Diani
for more information contact:
Forty Thieves Beach Bar- Diani, cell: 0720 843585 /040 3202033
email: info@alibarbours.com
info@amazingspace.co.ke
0716 430624/3, 0728 472062, 0734 759398, 020 2353745
Adventure/Extreme Sports: The Rhino Charge, Jun. 1-3 2012 @ TBA*
One of the most exciting events in Kenya, The Rhino Charge is set to take place on June 1-3, 2012.
This event is popular for its activities which involve what is seen as bravery, high level skill in off road driving and navigation. The experience for both the participants and spectators is not only exciting but heightens the adrenaline as the 4 wheel drive vehicles navigate across and compete on vehicle performance when it comes to enduring tough terrain.
The event is organized by The Rhino Ark Charitable Trust mainly to raise proceeds towards conservation of Kenya’s Aberdare Ecosystem.
The check-in is at the Braeburn Primary School, Nanyuki.
*TBA-To be announced: Directions to the Rhino Charge venue will then be issued from there.
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