Camp Dee Gee!

Try this out.....

A nice place for birding, trecks and other adventures...

http://www.getoffurass.com/camp_geedee.htm

Damini the Damager and Other Stories by Gautam Raja:

ART presents
Damini the Damager and Other Stories by Gautam Raja:
Directed by Arundhati Raja


8 p.m. 28 & 29 July,
Alliance Française
Tickets: Rs.100/- at Café Paradis in Alliance Française


Please note change in cast for these shows
Skin Deep                  Amitha Sakaria (not Helen Issar)
Hurricane                  Shoba Maitri Gopalakrishna (not Prerna Kaul)
Ten Ton Tongue        Nandini Rao
Slap                           Rajyashree Dutt
Wedlock                   Sukhita Aiyar
Damini the Damager  Nandita Abreo (not Ruchika Chanana)

Ground-breaking Iranian Cinema!

Collective Chaos presents

Makhmalbaf Family Film Festival

30th and 31st July 2005
6 films repeated on both days
10.00 am to 9.00 pm
at CFD

http://www.collectivechaos.org

Cultural Evening

KARANATAKA KOMU SOUHARDA VEDIKE

To celebrate the cultural diveristy in our country andto strengthen the bonds of communal harmony, KarnatakaKomu Souharda Vedike is organising acultural evening on Saturday 16th July at Town Hall.The programme will highlight the role of people'sculture in building the syncretic nature of Indianculture.

Date - 16th July, 2005Time - 4pmVenue - Town Hall (next to Ravindra Kalakshetra)

The program will feature

(*) A street play
(*) Songs "vachana gayana" by Shivasanchara
(*) Kuvempu's songs by Shimoga Suddanna
(*) Qawali by Sahed Pervez & party

All are welcome. Entry is free.

As you are aware, Karnataka Komu Souharda Vedike isdoing its bit to resist communal forces from getting afoothold in Karnataka, working solely on the supportand voluntary contributions of secular mindedindividuals. During the cultural programme we will becollecting contributions to sustain the Vedike's yearlong activities. We kindly request you to contributegenerously.

Auditions for Cleopatra!

hi everyone,
sampreet theatre productions is holding auditions for
its play - 'Cleopatra' on sunday, 17th July, 2005.

Time: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Venue: CFD, 5th floor,
Sona Towers, Millers Road
Bangalore

For details, you could call nadiya - 9886111449, or
Kanak sen - 9880142869
Pls pass on the masg if you know anyone else who's
interested. thanks.
reshma

Japanese Film Festival!

SUCHITRA FILM SOCIETY IN COLLABORATION WITH NATIONAL
FILM ARCHIVES OF INDIA, PUNE/BANGALORE
PRESENTS

JAPANESE FILM FESTIVAL

JULY 15, 2005 6.45 PM IKIRU (KURASAWA)
JULY 16, 2005 6.45 PM TOKYO STORY (OZU)
JULY 17, 2005 6.00 PM ACTOR'S REVENGE (ICHIKAWA)
JULY 18, 2005 6.45 PM DEATH BY HANGING(OSHIMA)

VENUE: SUCHITRA AUDITORIUM
36, 9TH MAIN BANASHANKARI II STAGE
NEXT TO POST OFFICE BANGALORE-560 070

PLEASE CONTACT SUCHITRA OFFICE FOR ENTRY PASS
CONTACT NO. 26711785

Rock Satsang

Art of Living Presents Rock Satsang: A Musical Evening

Venue: Dharman Vidya Kshethram Auditorium,
Next to Christ College, Hosur road, Dairy Circle, Bangalore

Date: 16th July, 6.00 PM to 8.00 PM.

Donor Passes: Rs 100/- each.

For Passes Contact Vijay (Mob No: 9880630221)

Bharatanatyam recital

In aid of Aruna Chetana, a Bharatanatyam dance recital by Tara Bhat is scheduled at the Guru Nanak Bhavan, Vasanthnagar on 24th July 2005, Sunday at 5:30pm. The donor tickets are available at Rs.1000. Please send me a mail if you would like to contribute to this noble cause.

About Aruna Chetana:
Aruna Chetana is a school for mentally challenged children. It was started in 1987 as a project of Hindu Seva Pratishthana. It currently caters to the needs of 160 special children. The children are trained in self care, public awareness education and vocational skills and education. The complete development of the child is taken care by giving occupational therapy, physiotherapy, academics and co-curricular activities like sports, drawing, painting, dance, music, etc. Aruna Chetana is a charitable organization and donors are given tax exemption under U/S 80G.

About Tara Bhat:
Tara Bhat was born and brought up in the United States. She is doing her schooling now at Robert E Lee High School in Springfield, Virginia. She began formal training in the art of Bharatanatyam at the age of four under the tutelage of Srimati Charu Narasimhan. She gave her first performance Sarvam Vishnu Mayam in 1995. Tara has recently performed in the dance ballet Bharata Sambhavam at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC.

Film: Tamas on 17th July Sunday!

Teamworks presents Govind Nihalani’s much acclaimed film TAMAS
In honour of legendary cinematographer Sri V K Murthy

Language: Hindi

Duration: 297 Minutes

Cast: Om Puri, Deepa Sahi, A K Hangal

Music: Vanraj Bhatia

Date & Time:
17-July-2005, 11:00 AM

Venue:
Suchitra Film Society Auditorium
#36, 9th Main, B V Karanth Road, Banshankari 2nd Stage,
Bangalore – 560070

Contact:

Email: teamworkson@gmail.com
Phone: +919880660101

Visit:
www.lacefilms.org

Sri V K Murthy, cinematographer of the film will be present for interaction
after the screening

(Please Note: Limited seating capacity. Entry on FIRST COME FIRST SEATED BASIS only till the house is full)

Tamas, a five-hour epic set against the background of partition of India, was the sixth directorial venture of Govind Nihalani. The film has participated in several International Film Festivals including at London and Montreal. Though shot on 35mm film, TAMAS was intended for a Television release.

The documented realism of Govind Nihalani chronicles the angst of an entire generation who lived through these terrible times & lived on to narrate their story for future generations lest they should also fall prey to the vicious concoctions of warped minds.

TEAMWORKS is proud to present this jewel of celluloid documentation in honour of Sri V K Murthy who was presented with the lifetime achievement award by IIFA at Amsterdam recently. We are glad to inform that Sri V K Murthy will be available for interaction with the audience during the course of the screening.

Collective Chaos: Turkish film today!

Today's screening will be followed by screening of an interview with the director (25 min)

Uzak
Nuri Bilge Ceylan

Turkey / 2002 / 105 min

9th Saturday July 2005

At CFD, Sona Towers, Millers Road at 6.30 pm

log on to for more details: http://www.collectivechaos.org/uzak.html


Enrty by membership only.
Hailf yearly membership now open for Rs. 250, students Rs. 125 valid till Dec 2005.

http://www.collectivechaos.org

Please note: Using mobiles inside the auditorium in any manner (including SMS, running outside to receive a call or flashing the lights) will be strictly prohibited. Anyone using mobiles will be asked to leave the auditorium and the membership may be revoked.

July Adventures!!!

Monsoon Camps.
It happens to the best of us: It's the monsoon season, you start dreaming of a monsoon escape, life gets busy, time flies by, and before you know it, it's the end of June. And you still haven't solidified a single vacation detail. Don't panic. There's still time to get away in style-Nature Admire style! Imagine pedaling past vineyards and olive groves in Agumbe, admiring majestic valley views from the ramparts of medieval hill towns in Savandurga or hiking amid glaciers, towering peaks and impossibly blue lakes in the Munnar. And what's more, you'll explore your destination in the company of active, engaging individuals who share your spirit for adventure and passion for fun.No matter how you plan to travel-as a couple, a family or solo-and whatever your preference-Classic Trips, Easy Explorations, wildlife outings, backpacking or Parasailing, trust Nature Admire to make your Monsoon travel dreams come true. Our upcoming departures are filling quickly, but there is still some space available on the trips listed at the links below.
MUNNAR
Escape into Kannan Devan hills, a tea country, why travel to Darjeeling for aroma of tea, enjoy the splendorous Tea plantations valley at your own Western Ghats of Munnar. Experience the Nilgiri Tahr' sanctuary named as "Rajmalai". Munnar comprises of more sight seeing areas like- Madupetty Dam, Kundala Lake, Top station, Echo point.
Sample Itinerary.
Day 1- Departure from here. (14hrs drive)
Day 2- Check into hotel, refresh, begin your day with sight seeing up to Top station, from here, trek to Echo point. (14kms moderate terrain)
Evening at your leisure.
Day 3- Trek for 12kms along the tea plantations and then return, departure from here.
Day 4- Arrive to Bangalore.
Tariff: Rs 999/- + Taxes.
Includes: simple veg Meals, Instructor charges, forest entry fees, accommodation- Multiple sharing in Budget hotel, Local transport.
Rs 1499/- Transport. (Pvt Bus)
Date: 9, 10 July 2005, 23, 24 July 2005.
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2. WILDLIFE CAMP
Free from Veerapan, you are free to walk in the Blue Mountains, the foothills of Mudumalai. Welcome to the home of Elephants, tigers, jackals, deers, bisons, Enjoy the comfortable stay in our campsite, taste our gourmet without compromising your diet. Go to safari.
Date: 16,17 July 2005.
Sample Itinerary.
Day 1- (Saturday) 6.30a.m.- Departure from Here, Travel for 5hrs.
Arrive campsite for lunch, Visit Safari at Mudumalai hills, then trek for 5kms at moderate terrain. Then night stay in campsite.
Day 2- (Sunday) 6.0 a.m- Nature trail. Drive back to Bandipur, Safari/trekking. Then visit "Himvad Gopalswamy betta" and continue journey to Bangalore.
Tariff: Rs 1599/- + taxes.
Includes: simple veg & Non veg Meals, Instructor charges, forest entry fees, accommodation- Multiple sharing in campsite, safari, transport (Tempo traveler).
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3. Cauvery wildlife sanctuary beckons you; Surrounded by Bannerghatta, Sangama, M.M hills, Home of Elephants, where Jungle lodges has 3 sites. River Cauvery is well known for its Masheer fishes. Last week our Infosys team spotted 6 Elephants on our trek to Galibore. Note: No swimming nor bathing allowed in the Water.
Date: 23, 24 July 2005.
Sample Itinerary.
Day 1 (Saturday) 6.30 a.m.- Departure from here, travel for 3hrs.
Trek begins from "Bhimeswari to Muttati" for 8kms besides river Cauvery, Enjoy coracle ride. Camp out,
Day 2 (Sunday) Trek begins for 18kms towards sangama, at moderate terrain via Galibore.
3.30 p.m.- Departure from here, Drive back to Bangalore.
Tariff: Rs 1299/- + Taxes.
Includes: simple veg Meals, Instructor charges, forest entry fees, accommodation- Multiple sharing in camping (Tents), sleeping bags, ground mats, Transport.
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4. Solagere To Muttati.
Solagere rises at 1,400ft ht amidst the Cauvery wildlife Sanctuary; the mountains surround it, gives the clear view of entire sanctuary and river cauvery flowing between the valleys.
Date: 30,31 July 2005.
Day 1 (Saturday)- 6.30 a.m.- Departure from here to Bangalore, 3hrs drive. Start trekking up hill along with your camping gears, camp on top. 10kms trek.
Day 2 (Sunday) - Trek from Solagere to Muttati for 15kms at moderate terrain. Drive back after lunch.
Tariff: Rs 1299/- + Taxes.
Includes: simple veg Meals, Instructor charges, forest entry fees, accommodation- Multiple sharing in tents/IB, transport.
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HIMALAYAS- "THE VALLEY OF FLOWERS".
In 1982, the smallest national park in the Himalayas was created to protect the catchment area of the Pushpavati River. This stream emerges from a glacier then tumbles downward to meet the Ganges. It follows the contours of the steep valley that leads to Hemkunt Sahib, and is the constant companion of the pilgrims who trudge upward on the footpath. The stream's source is in a valley which British mountaineer Frank S. Smythe passed through in 1931 after a successful climbing expedition. He was awed by the variety of wildflowers growing there, and returned in 1937 to collect more than two hundred botanical species. His 1938 book entitled The Valley of Flowers brought this remote Himalayan meadow to the attention of the world.
Date: 14 August 2005.
Duration: 8 days.
Tariff: Rs 6,999/- * Free Sleeping bags/ A day pack*
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NO WARANTINE!! NO MAINTENANCE!! NO INVESTMENT!!
You can hire, tents, backpacks, sleeping bag, and ground mats, stoves or any Rock climbing equipments from us. At Nature Admire you could make your camping or Backpacking trip more fun and safe with imported and qualified by IMF.
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For registrations/clarifications contact us at:
customercare@natureadmire.com or
p: 080-23340065, 51280989, 9845079414.
Or visit www.natureadmire.com
Thanks,
Nature Admire Team.