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If you are looking for a way to mingle, spend some cash and get entertained, you have arrived at the right weekend! As the saying goes, better late than never….. we have taken our time in delivering this mailer as it comprises of a variety of events for those who say there is nothing to do in Naija! 😉 

 

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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:  Project Desiree

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This year’s edition of Project Desiree, a major annual fund raising event has been scheduled for TODAY Friday, September 24 2010. There will be comedy, play and fashion aims at raising N1.8m to expand a full scholarship program.  

 

Venue: Coral Hall, Mothercare Bldng 21b Idowu Martins Str., VI

Date: Friday, 24th September 2010

 

Event Hotlist

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FRIDAY:

*Project Desiree

*Thresholds – an exhibition

*Cinema Lagos

*Bishop’s Cottage Family Dinner  

 

SATURDAY:

*Monthly Speaker Series

*Serendipity

*Oluronbi

*Art @ Abuja Velodrome

 

SUNDAY:

*Soul Train Service

*Ron Kenoly at The Waterbrook

*YAP & E exhibition and sale

*LPM

*2face live in concert

 

FRIDAY

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1) PROJECT DESIREE

 

See Special Announcement Section for details.

 

2) THRESHOLDS – AN EXHIBITION

 

A salon art exhibition hosted by Treasure House Fine Arts Gallery, featuring the works of 12 artists-6 emerging and 6 guest from 24th September to 3rd October.

 

Venue: Protea Hotel Ikoyi Westwood, 22 Awolowo Road, Ikoyi.

Time: Noon – 7pm  

 

3) CINEMA LAGOS   WALL STREET 2 with MICHAEL DOUGLAS & SHIA LABEOUF out at Genesis Cinema.

 

Text GDC to 33533 or CINEMA to 33000 for other movietimes. N50/sms.

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4) BISHOPS COTTAGE FAMILY DINNER

 

Lots of fun, great company, interesting conversations and mouth watering dishes……all at the Cottage.

 

Venue: 17b, Bishop Aboyade Cole Str. VI

Time: 8pm

 

SATURDAY

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1) MONTHLY SPEAKER SERIES

 

A FREE 90 minute interview with Mr. Olumide Oyetan, CEO of StanbicIBTC Asset Management. This will be an informal networking event for young professionals to interact, ask questions and learn more about career, business and life experiences.

 

Venue: New Dawn Events Centre. 16/17 Water Corporation Road, off Ligali Ayorinde Street, VI.

Time: 11am

 

2) SERENDIPITY

 

A dainty exhibition and sale consisting of fashion, food and fun.

 

Venue: Victoria Crown Plaza, Victoria Island, Lagos

Time: 12pm – 7pm

 

3) OLURONBI: THE MUSICAL

 

Nigeria’s first-ever Broadway-style musical, returns to Lagos as part of the Lagos State government’s Golden Jubilee Celebrations. EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY UNTIL OCTOBER 3RD where it will be performed at the National Theatre, Iganmu

 

Venue: Agip Hall, Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos

Time: 3pm & 6pm;  

Tickets: N2000 (Students & Children), N5000 (General Seating), N6500 (Box Seating) National Theatre – N1500 (Students & Children), N3000 (General Seating)

 

4) ART AT THE ABUJA VELODROME

 

The NationalCultural Historical Exhibition to mark Nigeria’s Golden Jubilee runs till October 31st.

 

Venue: Velodrome, National Stadium, Abuja

Time: All Day

 

SUNDAY

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1) SOUL TRAIN SERVICE  

 

Redeeming the times @ J-Ville: Church like you have never experienced it. For youth ages 18 – 30+  

 

Venue: The INCUBATOR, COD Church Road, Dideolu Estate. VI

Time: 7.30am

 

2) RON KENOLY @ THE WATERBROOK If you are a fan of this widely acclaimed Gospel and Worship musician then you can catch him at The Oriental Hotel this Sunday at The Waterbrook.  

 

Venue: Lagos Oriental Hotel, 3 Lekki Rd. Lekki

Time: 10am

 

3) YAP & E EXHIBITION AND NETWORKING

 

A 1-day SALE showcasing a range of products and cutting edge services.  

 

Venue: Ember Creek, 32 Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos.

Time: 12pm – 6pm

 

4) LPM: THE SEPTEMBER ISSUE LPM bring a bumper edition of their regular monthly market. A veritable banquet for the fashion conscious – an exclusive collection from Nigerian designers as well as the best in accessories and beauty products.

 

Venue: GET Arena, Oniru Estate, Lekki

Time: 12pm – 7pm

 

5) 2FACE LIVE IN CONCERT

 

Hosted by Basketmouth, 2face performs live @ Eko Hotel – said to be the event of the year.

 

Venue: Eko Hotel & Suites

Time: 7pm – 10pm;  

Tickets: N5,000 & N20,000 for VIP. Sold at Images and Prints (SILVERBIRD GALLERIA)