From: Obat Masira
Dear Madam/ Sir,
Misango Arts Ensemble will host a variety show at at the LAKERS HUB in Kisumu near Kibos. ITS A FAMILY SHOW. FREE ENTRY.
The chief guest is Hon JENIFFER KERE, The Cabinet Secretary to Youth, Culture, Education and Social Services KISUMU COUNTY.
Kindly support us by giving us coverage. The event start at 3pm featuring comedy, poetry, contemporary creative dances and live music by JERRY JALAMO.
COORDINATOR AKECH OBAT MASIRA.
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VARIETY SHOW FOR KISUMU COUNTY
LAKERS HUB IN KISUMU
SUNDAY 20th OCTOBER 2013
INTRODUCTION
This document is an initial proposal and will no doubt be subject to further discussion and amendment. We would certainly welcome any comments, suggestions and recommendations from all who have interest in the Kisumu cultural development. It is intended that the festival will:
PROPOSAL
To host weekend cultural shows at the LAKERS HUB next Kibos
Celebrate cultural diversity and encourage artistic integration with a board range of musical style and cultural development
Offer the people of Kisumu county and the region an opportunity to enjoy a whole weekend of varied entertainment – live music and dancing, poetry, comedy and recorded music.
Provide a Lake Basin focus for the growing interest in arts and world Music throughout the country.
Have a high profile which will encourage groups and individuals to visit Kisumu county and enjoy the town’s facilities.
Preset Kisumu as an exciting and innovative centre for artistic activity in the North of the country.
Appeal to the students of the University based in Western Kenya and encourage their closer involvement with the communities of Kisumu county
Perhaps develop as an annual event and regular feature in the region’s artistic calendar.
CULTURAL CONNECTIONS
EASTERN AFRICAN
Misango Arts Ensemble exists to encourage the promotion and exchange of arts and cultural products both nationally and internationally. It seeks to develop artistic appreciation and education through a network of practicing artists within the United Kingdom and by initiating cultural exchanges with artists from other countries.
THE EVENTS
Misango Arts Ensemble manages an exciting events programme which includes tours, festivals, exhibitions, workshops and lectures. The programme promotes the work of regional artists and provides a platform for performers of national and international renown to play and perform alongside newcomers.
Live music promotions focus upon major African artists. The impressive touring schedule includes a total of twenty concerts at twelve separate venues over a two month period.
In addition Misango Arts Ensemble to promote and manage two weekend arts and music festivals each year. The first of these is planned for Preston in the Summer of 1994 and will again feature a number of prestigious international artists.
THE MAGAZINE
The event programme is enhances and complemented by the publication of the magazine THE LAKE SASIN JEWEL The magazine is produced quarterly by Misango Arts Ensemble and serves the Lake Basin.
THE LAKE BASIN JEWEL reviews and listening. It acts as a vehicle for written exchanges between national and international artists and communities, demonstrating and encouraging cultural and trade links.
EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY WORK
Misango Arts Ensemble also offers a comprehensive programme of educational workshops and community projects at schools, libraries and community centres. This develops regional activity and ensures that young people are introduced to new cultural and artistic experiences.