Monday, October 24, 2005

Party for a cause on Thursday!

ASHA Bangalore & Dream a Dream in association with TAIKA bring to you, hold your breath, the "HOPE, DREAM & HALLOWEEN"
- A unique Halloween Night for the cause of children on Thursday, 27th October 2005.

Ever partied for a cause? We are giving you a reason to party the night away. With Halloween just round the corner, what better way to party than to do it for a cause. The funds collected through this event will go towards supporting children's programmes at Dream A Dream and ASHA Bangalore. So you can enjoy the plush interiors, scintillating music, scrumptious food and drink and a lot more at the hottest, one of a kind, Spa lounge in Bangalore, Taika.

The invites are priced at Rs. 250 per head (inclusive of a complimentary drink) and will be available at the Dream A Dream office from Wednesday. Our target is to sell 1000 invites and all volunteers are requested to rope in as many people as possible to make this event a super duper success! So don't miss this opportunity to party in true Bangalorean spirit and contribute to bring more smiles on children's faces.

Date: Thursday, 27th October
Time: 7 p.m. onwards
Venue: Taika, The Pavilion, 62,63 M.G.Road, Bangalore-560001

Invites: Rs. 250 per head (inclusive of a complimentary drink)
Dress Code: Light Colours

This Halloween bring out the goodness in your heart, your party clothes
and party the night away in a unique Halloween, in support of little angels (the children). Be there and join us to give this dream a touch of reality! For tickets call Dream A Dream at 2224 7745 or Vishal at 98455 24118 or Smitha at 9845480014 or Siva at 9886293244.
With best wishes,
Asha Bangalore and Dream A Dream

Friday, October 21, 2005

Film Manasarovar

Manasarovar is released in PVR today, Manasarovar is
an interesting film which won lots of awards and
screened in many international festivals. The film was
released in a big way in UK early this year.

Finally the film is releasing india in Bangalore
starting today, there are only two shows 10 am and
9.30pm.
...........................................
Manasarovar
-a love story that ends before it begins.
Writer and Director: Anup Kurian
Cast: Atul Kulkarni, Neha Dubey, Zafar Karachiwala

Awards/festivals:
Winner of Best Picture Prize at International Film
Festival of Mumbai/MAMI 2005,
Official selection to the London Film Festival,
Opening film of Indian Panorama at the International
Film Festival of India, Goa 2004,
Official Selection Fukuoka International Film
Festival, Japan, 2005,
In Competition for Asian New Talent Prize at Shanghai International Film Festival 2005,
Winner of debut director in India -Aravindan
Puraskaram,
Gollapudi Srinivas National Award for best debut
director in India.

Manasarovar: Shot extensively in Maharashtra, Kerala
and Himachal Pradesh, the film takes you across the
rugged landscapes of the Deccan Plateau, greenery of
Kerala and the serenity of Dharamsala. Starring
National Award-winning actor Atul Kulkarni, Neha Dubey
and Zafar Karachiwala, Manasarovar is a love story
that ends before it begins.

Wednesday, October 19, 2005

South Australian Film Festival

The Government of South Australia is organising a
South Australian Film Festival – "Against the Odds /
The triumph of the Human spirit" in Bangalore between
19 to 21 October 2005.


The films will be screened in association with
Suchitra Film Society, Bangalore.
This film festival in Bangalore will feature some of
the all time great movies produced in South Australia
such as Rabbit Proof Fence, Breaker Morrant, The Storm
Boy, Tracker, Australian Rules and Black & White.
Inaguaration of South Australian Films will be on
Wednesday 19th October 2005 at 6 PM and will be
followed by screening of the film 'Australian Rules'
and at 8PM 'Black & White. Seats will be on first come
first served basis.

Venue: Suchitra Film Society Auditorium
36, 9th Main,
Banashankari II stage, Next to Post Office
Bangalore-560 070
Contact Ph: 26711785

Tuesday, October 11, 2005

Max Mueller Bhavan: German Exhibition & Films

Greetings from Max Mueller Bhavan Bangalore!

We are happy to invite you to an exhibition of posters of the most famous films produced by the German film studio Universum Film Aktien Gesellschaft, in short UFA. These posters were designed by reputed contemporary artists like Josef Fenneker, Boris Bilinsky and Peter Pewas.


Date : October 10-18, 2005
Timings : Mon-Fri : 9.00 a.m. to 6.30 p.m.
Sat: 11.00 a.m. to 6.30 p.m.
Venue : Max Mueller Bhavan

There will also be a special screening of three UFA films (6.30. pm.):

Asphalt by Joey May: Friday, Oct. 14, 2005
La Habanera by Detlef Sierck: Saturday Oct. 15, 2005
Under the Bridges by Helmut Käutner: Sunday, Oct. 16, 2005

For more details on the exhibtion and screenings, please have a look at our website or contact us at the following address.

We look forward to welcoming you at the Bhavan!

With best wishes,
Maureen GonsalvesProgramme CoordinatorGoethe-Institut/Max Mueller Bhavan

Please note our new contact details:716 CMH RoadIndiranagar 1st StageBangalore 560 038

Tel: +91 80 2520 5305-08 Ext: 203
Fax: +91 80 2520 5309
arts@bangalore.goethe.org
www.goethe.de/bangalore

Dance: Angela Boeti today!

Greetings from Max Mueller Bhavan!

We are happy to invite you to to an evening with Angela Boeti onTuesday, October 11th.
Organised by Stem Dance Kampni at Max Mueller Bhavan, this will be a private viewing of Angela's work and insightfuldance theatre films, followed by an open-to-the-floor Q&A.

Venue: Max Mueller Bhavan, 716 CMH Road, Indiranagar 1st Stage,Bangalore-560 038
Time: 6.30 pm

For more details, please contact Aparna K. on 9845150651

Angela Boeti:Having studied dance, sports and motion paedagogy in Berlin, First StateExam, German studies and art paedagogy, FU Berlin, and completed further studies as dance-theatre trainer in Essen Angela is currently working asa performer, film-maker and dance educationist for universities,institutions, media centres and other organisations. Angela hasorganised various dance and theatre workshops throughout Europe, India, Thailand, Egypt, Western Africa and Senegal and also heads thedepartment for education in dance paedagogy of the Regional MusicAcademy of Berlin. She is also a lecturer in further education:emphasis: creative methods of dance paedagogy in the field of school and socio-cultural education, therapy as well as entrepreneurial culture.
Ms. Boeti first came to India in 1998 under the auspices of Max MuellerBhavan to conduct a dance therapy workshop in Bangalore. Her current visit is the result of contacts made at that time.
We look forward to welcoming you at the screening.

With best wishes,
Maureen Gonsalves
Programme CoordinatorGoethe-Institut/Max Mueller Bhavan

Please note our new contact details:716 CMH RoadIndiranagar 1st StageBangalore 560 038
Tel: +91 80 2520 5305-08 Ext: 203
Fax: +91 80 2520 5309
arts@bangalore.goethe.org
www.goethe.de/bangalore

Monday, October 10, 2005

Dance!

Garba/dandiya happening at:
  • BES College Ground, Jayanagar 4th Block. The cost for a daily pass is 100/- and 300/- for a pass of nine nights.
  • Palace Grounds
  • Majestic, ground behind Central College, on the side of prison, also used as cricket ground.

Nature Admire: Diwali Special Adventures!

SPECIAL DIWALI OFFERs ! ! !

KEMMENAGUNDI (photos: www.photos.yahoo.com/natureadmire)
256km away from here, lies in Chikamagalur district, Kemmenagundi also known as “K.R.Hill station”; Nestled in Jaguar Valley of Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary. “Trek to Hebbe falls”; visit to “Kalhatti falls”; “Z-point, Raja Seat”.
Date: 22,23 October 2005
Tariff: Rs 999/- + taxes.
(Inclusive of transport, accommodation in Dormitory, simple hygienic Vegetarian food, instructor charges, forest entry fees).

TADIYENDAMOL, COORG
Welcome to the land of Kodavas, Tadiyendamol lies on the ranges of “Brhamagiri Wildlife Sanctuary, rised at the height of 5,750ftht. Trek comprises of gradual climb of 7km uphill to reach the night camping. Second day trek down hill for a 12km.
Date: 22,23 October 2005.
Tariff: Rs 1099/- + taxes.
(Inclusive of transport, accommodation in Dormitory, simple hygienic Vegetarian food, instructor charges, forest entry fees).

MUTTATI
A land of famous “Mahsheer fishes”, where river Cauvery flows amidst this sanctuary, thus it is known as “Cauvery wildlife sanctuary”. Trek comprises of novice terrain of 8km along the river.
Date: 1,2 November 2005.
Tariff: Rs 999/- + taxes.
(Inclusive of transport, accommodation in Dormitory, simple hygienic Vegetarian food, instructor charges, forest entry fees).


PREMIUM TREKS

1. Sittalayanagiri to Mullayanagiri to Bababudanagiri to Kemmenagundi.
One of the most famous and unique trek route of the Western Ghats of Karnataka; nestled on Chikamagalur range. Trek for 40kms for 3 days, learn to use sleeping bags, stay in tents.
Cook your own meals.
Date: 1, 2, 3 November 2005.
Tariff: Rs 1999/- (inclusive of all taxes and camping gears).

2. KODAI TO MUNNAR.
Trek the oldest trail of Kodai to Munnar, a trek of 52miles of three days camping at the highest altitude of 5,000ftht. Enjoy the pine wooded forest.
Date: 1,2,3 November 2005.
Tariff: Rs 2,999/- (Inclusive of all taxes and camping gears).

ADVENTURES>>>>

3.ROCK CLIMBING
Celebrate your ‘Diwali’ in the lap of nature; getaway from the city bustle! Command your mind and rediscover yourself on the rocks, It is for he/she of any age above 8yrs to 65yrs. A day is filled with fun filled thrilling adventures activities like Bouldering, Rappelling, Chimney climbing, Face climbing.
Tariff: Rs 399/-; Excludes transportation and foof. Rs 599/- (Includes transport, food, instructor charges).
Date: 23 October 2005.

RAFTING
Enjoy the 8km short run of rafting at River Cauvery; Class II+ rapids.
Tariff: Rs 499/- + taxes.


For any further details: contact us at: 080-23340065, 9845079414.

PAYMENT OPTIONS:

1. Online transfer:
a. Citibank a/c holders- Nature Admire- 0050641805
b. ICICI bank a/c holders- Nature Admire – 007805002656
2. Cheque/ D.D’s.
“Courier us within 4days prior the programme; drawn in Favour of “Nature Admire” and mail it to : Nature Admire, #26/1, 6th cross, 4th main, Malleswaram, Bangalore-03.

3. PICK UP FACILITY. (our representative can collect the payments and form from you)
By extra Rs 50/- to Rs 100/- respectively; (Depend upon the locations).


Thanks,
Nature Admire Team.

Film: Kurosawa's Dreams!

Film : Dreams (1990)
Dir : Akira Kurosawa

Language : Japanese
Duration : 119 mins / Color
Cast : Akira Terao, Mitsuko Baisho, Toshie Negishi, Mieko Harada
Venue : Suchitra Film Society Auditorium
Date & Time : 16 October 2005 - Sunday, 11:00 A.M.

Visit www.lacefilms.org for synopsis & road map
For more information please contact:+919880660101 or mail to lacefilms@gmail.com

CED: Needs volunteeers for poster-making

Centre for Education & Documentation is making a film on the issue of CRZ-Coastal Regulation Zone and fishermen's right to the coast. The argument of the film is that the Govt. is the biggest violator of the CRZ law. Post-tsunami, it is trying to relocate fisherfolk villages on the coast to areas beyond 500metres. It is now using the CRZ law for the purpose, but CRZ law originally recognises fisherfolk's right to live on the coast. Also we'll have a 24 page booklet on the same issue. Our aim is to use these media to bring into light govt's violations and also to spread awareness among the fisherfolk.

We need Volunteers for poster-making, sketches, graffiti on issues like

-SEEE-AAA-RRRR-ZEED- what is it?
-MS Swaminathan report (which has ignored these rights of the fishermen) -Violations of the CRZ law all along the coastline -tourism -Prawn farms
-CRZ zones
-fragile coastal ecology in danger due to govt. policies
-sand mining/ Govt undertakings like kalpakkam on the coast (hazard to marine life)
..these are just for example. We could discuss the project in detail and decide what all posters we could make.

The idea is to make use of these posters in the film as well as in the booklet to make complex issue like the CRZ easy to understand. It is important to note that the film will have fisherfolk as its primary target group. The fisherfolk who need to live on the coast.
If you would like to volunteer for this project please do contact us.
This is a part of a larger and longer project where we will be taking up
different issues of importance that affect the lives and livelihood of the
marginalised in the Tsunami-hit areas.

Shruti/Veena/Priya
Centre for Education & Documentation
Domlur
Bangalore
#9880316863, 080-25353397

Friday, October 07, 2005

Explore Rural India!

The Govt. of India launched yesterday www.ExploreRuralIndia.org focusing on rural tourism in India. Check it out!

Thursday, October 06, 2005

Shubha Mudgal Concert!

The Karnataka Communal Harmony Forum presents "Souharda Raaga", a musicalevening for Communal Harmony by Shubha Mudgal.

Date: Sunday, 9th October 2005
Time: 6 pm
Venue: Ambedkar Bhavan, Millers Road, Bangalore.

In a unique partnership, KCHF has come forward to support Dream A Dreamthrough this unique concert. For all tickets sold BY Dream A Dream, apercentage of the ticket value will be contributed to Dream A Dream. The ticket denominations available are: Rs. 100/-, Rs. 250/-, Rs. 500/- and Rs.1000/-.

Please forward this message to your friends, colleagues and company HR Headsand ask them to buy tickets from Dream A Dream and support us in ourendeavour to bring more smiles in the lives of children. We have only a weekleft and the more tickets that we sell, the more money we can raise forDream A Dream. The proceeds from these ticket sales will be utilized towardsthe Dream Outdoor Programme that aims to build critical life skills amongchildren using nature and adventure as a medium.

You can call 2224 7745 / 98455 24118 for tickets.

www.dreamadream.org

CC: Films this weekend!

collective chaos
welcomes you to the October screenings
with two outstanding films.


8 Oct 05 Saturday 6. 30 pm
Spirited Away
Hayao Miyazaki

125 min / Japan / 2002


9 Oct 05 Sunday 5. 00 pm
Beuna Vista Social Club
Wim Wenders

100 min / Germany / USA / Cuba / 1999

Please Note: The film will be screened at 5.00 pm to 6.40 pm and the director’s comment on making of the film will be screened at 7.00 pm (with a break of 20 min in between).


At CFD, Sona Towers, Millers Road
http://www.collectivechaos.org/location_cfd.html


For synopses and other details:
http://www.collectivechaos.org/current_schedule.html


Enrty by membership only. No guests are allowed.


Quarterly membership now open for Rs. 175, students Rs. 100, valid till Dec 2005.

For more details call: 5765 3858

http://www.collectivechaos.org

BL: Booker Readings!

Be there at the British Library on the 10th of October for readings from the Booker shortlist!

Man Booker Prize 2005

Hours before the announcement is made at The Guildhall, London, join Culture Café for a taster as they read excerpts from the Man Booker 2005 shortlist.
Share the excitement, pick your winner and cast your vote at the British Library! You may win your own personal copy of the 2005 Man Booker prize.

Monday 10 October, 6.30 p.m.
British Library, Prestige Takt, 23 Kasturba Road Cross
Bangalore 560 001


Readers: Nandini Rao, Swar Thounaojam, Arshia Sattar, Ashwin Mathew, Aporup Acharya, Nalini & Kirtana Kumar
Conceptualised and directed by Kirtana Kumar (Women Artists’ Group)

Man Booker Shortlist 2005

The Sea by John Banville
Arthur & George by Julian Barnes
A Long Long Way by Sebastian Barry
Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro
The Accidental by Ali Smith
On Beauty by Zadie Smith