Dear KenyaBuzzers,

I cancelled the newsletter again this week but hope to start up again next week.  In the meantime, I list the week's events below.  Please note that you should check with the organizers of events to confirm details and ensure that the event has not been postponed due to the troubles. For contacts or further information on any events, please click on the date of interest on the Buzz Events Calendar above.

Art

"All for Love", an Exhibition of paintings by Jacob Wachira Ezigbo continues at Mai Loan Restaurant on James Gichuru Rd. through January 31st.

"STOOLS & CLOCKS", presented by Kuona Trust, is showing at the Alliance Française 1st floor gallery through the 31st of January.

"MASKS & FACES" by Banana Hill Art Studio continues at the Alliance Française ground floor gallery through the 31st of January.

Music

Kayamba Africa, a vocal based six-member music group, will play on Friday 18 Jan. at 7pm at Alliance Française gardens. 

"COLOMBIA & KENYA CAFÉ", An evening of colourful Colombian folk dances and music, will take place on Wednesday 23 Jan. at 7pm at Alliance Française.

Theatre

"PULL THE OTHER ONE", a farce by Norman Robbins, continues through Saturday the 26th of January at Phoenix Players.

Fund Raiser

Buy a Kenyan Rose for Peace: On Friday the 18th January, The Karen Blixen Coffee Garden is having a Fund Raising Initiative to assist displaced Kenyan's. Enjoy an evening of music, food, a raffle and a surprise auction.All monies raised will be given to the Rotary Club of Karen to assist those Kenyan's in need of help.

Film

Memoirs of a Geisha, by Rob Marshall, will play at Alliance Francaise on Monday, 21 Jan., 6pm with English subtitles.

NuMetro Cinema Listings

Click on Buzz Cinema Listings above (below the Buzz Events Calendar)

Volunteering

Riding for the Disabled starts up again this year on the 23rd of January.

Night Life

Dancehall featuring Hot 96 Inferno DJs at the Carnivore, Simba Saloon on 19th January.

The one and only Carnivore New Jack Swing with house Djs. Ben and Chops and Guest DJ Adrian on 18th January from 6pm.

Friday the 18th Chris Bitok will perform at Dormans Rhythm Bar at Village Market.

Friday the 18th, it's Ladies Nite at Tembo Disco Mombasa. Free entrance for all Ladies!

This Sunday the 20th, get on the soul train with Dj Adrian and the Carnivore DJ’S.

Best of rock music with Carnivore DJs Ben and Chops at the Carnivore, Simba Saloon on 23rd January.

 KENYABUZZ WISHES YOU PEACE AND PROSPERITY

Dear Buzz Readers,

These are uncertain times in Kenya.  Some days we feel optimistic and some days pessimistic.  This is a critical week- one which could tip the country into anarchy or into peace and reconciliation.  We hope for the best.  In the meantime, there are many ways you can help those who have been affected, through donations of food, clothes and other supplies to various organizations and churches around the country- the easiest for most people is Nakumatt.  No donation is too small; everthing helps.

Due to uncertainty in the country, most events have been cancelled.  However, there are a few who are determined to go on as usual.  Those are listed below and on the Buzz Calendar of events above.  The latest movie schedule can also be found in the Buzz Cinema listings above.

We will resume with the KenyaBuzz Weekly newsletter when there are more events to report, hopefully in the next couple of weeks. Peace in Kenya.

Reach out Concert at Carnivore

Kenyan artists and musicians will come together this sunday 13th January to perform at the Carnivore Grounds, Nairobi at the Reach Out concert to promote harmony and unity in our country. All funds from the gate (kshs 200) will be donated to the Kenya Red Cross and related organisations. Peformers are Susanna Owiyo, Kayamba Africa, Jemima Thiongo and Jua Cali, Didge, Karma, Atemi, Kaz, Nikki and Sarakasi dancers.

Art

Wamalwa Maube exhibition continues at RaMoMA through the 12th of January.

"All for Love" by Jacob Wachira Ezigbo continues at Mai Loan Restaurant through the 31st of January.

Photography Exhibition

A photographic exhibition by brothers Aaron and Bryan Adkins, "Juxtaposition", is a collection of portraits taken between 2003 and 2007 in Sudan's Nuba Mountains and Darfur regions.  This exhibition will continue as scheduled 8th through the 14th January at the Village Market exhibition Hall.

Music

Chris Botok will perform live jazz at Dormans Rhythm Bar in the Village Market on Friday January 11th.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ANY OF THE ABOVE EVENTS, PLEASE CLICK ON THE DATE OF THE EVENT ON THE ABOVE BUZZ EVENTS CALENDAR.

Dear Friends of KenyaBuzz,

Happy New Year!!!

These are uncertain times in Kenya.  Some days we feel optimistic and some days pessimistic.  This is a critical week- one which could tip the country into anarchy or into peace and reconciliation.  We hope for the best.  In the meantime, there are many ways you can help those who have been affected, through donations of food, clothes and other supplies to various organizations and churches around the country- the easiest for most people is Nakumatt.  No donation is too small; everthing helps.

Due to uncertainty in the country, most events have been cancelled.  However, there are a few who are determined to go on as usual.  Those are listed below and on the Buzz Calendar of events above.  The latest movie schedule can also be found below above.

We will resume with the KenyaBuzz Weekly newsletter when there are more events to report, hopefully in the next couple of weeks.

Peace in Kenya.

Art

Wamalwa Maube exhibition continues at RaMoMA through the 12th of January.

"All for Love" by Jacob Wachira Ezigbo continues at Mai Loan Restaurant through the 31st of January.

Photography Exhibition

A photographic exhibition by brothers Aaron and Bryan Adkins, "Juxtaposition", is a collection of portraits taken between 2003 and 2007 in Sudan's Nuba Mountains and Darfur regions.  This exhibition will continue as scheduled 8th through the 14th January at the Village Market exhibition Hall.

Art

‘Wamalwa Maube at RaMoMA’ continues through the 12th January 2008.

An Exhibition of paintings by Jacob Wachira Ezigbo at Mai Loan Restaurant continues through January 31st.

Sale

There will be a sale organized by the KSPCA (Kenya Society For The Care And Protection Of Animals) to raise funds for the Society on 1st  January.

New Year Eve Events

Come to Carnivore – Carnival. An exceptional New Year’s Eve Party featuring DJs Pinye, Adrian, Blackstar Entertainment, Calabash band. Get your craziest outfit on and let’s go Party!

New Year's Eve At Tamambo, – Gourmet dinner with a choice of set menu or a la carte, welcome cocktail crackers and party favours. DJ and dancing until late.

Come usher in the New Year in style on Monday 31st December at the Nyama Choma Ranch at Safari Park Hotel. There will be entertainment by Kayamba Africa, The African Sunset Band, John De Matthew and the famous Safari Cats & Acrobats will compliment the night’s entertainment. Fireworks at midnight to usher in the New Year in style.

New Year’s Eve At Tamarind Nairobi, Come and enjoy an evening of quiet elegance with a four course gourmet dinner, crackers and party favours at the Tamarind in Nairobi on 31st December.

Take Your Hats Off To The New Year At Rusty Nail, Fabulous New Years Eve Party, Dinner, Fireworks & Dancing until the wee hours of the morning to welcome in the New Year.

Coast Events

Upper Deck Fashion Show at Ocean Sports, Watamu. A fun fashion show in the Watamu evening breeze, featuring clothes by Upper Deck Clothing Brand, made in Kenya. Modeled by Watamu Christmas regulars, followed by a night of partying. Starting around nine, right after the Watamu Fishing Comp Auction.The event will take place on 27rh December. see you there!

New Year’s Eve At Tamarind Dhow,  ‘ALOHA’ Tamarind Dhow goes to Hawaii! Welcome cocktail and canapés, delicious gourmet dinner. Sizzling music to take you into the New Year. Crackers and party favours for everyone.

New Year's Eve Tamarind Mombasa, ‘ALOHA’ Tamarind goes to Hawaii! Cocktails and canapés on the bar terrace, delicious gourmet dinner. Sizzling music to take you into the New Year. Crackers and party favours on 31st December.

New Year's Eve Bash At Tembo Disco Mombasa, Come and celebrate the end of 2007 in style at Mombasa's largest Entertainment Center. Lots of action at Tembo Disco, Tembo Beer Garden and Lollipop GoGo Bar.

2007 Top 12 Disco Charts Night At Tembo Disco Mombasa : come and vote for your No1 song of 2007 and win fabulous instant prizes valued at a total of Kshs 50,000/-

Courses/Workshop

Vipassan Meditation Courses from 26th December to 6th January

Kenya Museum Society Trip 

A most exciting safari is planned for the end of the year to the Tana River Delta. The place is amazing, the scenery awesome.

Night Life

Hits of 2007 in review! Enjoy the hits of the past year mixed to perfection at the Carnivore, Simba Saloon on 28th December from 6.00 p.m.

The Inferno Party,Red Hot Saturday night, featuring the best disco music in Town at the Carnivore,Simba Saloon on Saturday the 29th of December.

Soul Nite at Carnivore on Sunday the 30thof December at the Simba Saloon.

Rock Nite at Carnivore, Simba Saloon on 2nd January 2008.