Gather round for countless culture
HERITAGE HANDLOOM FESTIVAL – 2018
Date: 4 October –6 October, 2018
Time: 4PM - 10PM
Venue: Gardenia Grand Hall, House NW(I)-8, Road 51, Gulshan 2, Dhaka
Association of Fashion Designers of Bangladesh (AFDB) and SME Foundation proudly presents Heritage Handloom Festival – 2018, to be held for the first time in Bangladesh from 4 to 6 October. The three-day event is aimed at preserving and promoting traditional handloom by featuring the creative work of top designers and exclusive products of weavers and artisans from remote areas of Bangladesh. The exhibition will be inaugurated by the Finance Minister, A M A Muhith and Minister for Cultural Affairs, Asaduzzaman Noor. In a seamless blend of artistic creativity from diverse cultures and traditions, the exhibition will have over 30 stalls displaying unique products made from seven heritage products: Jamdani, Nakshi Kantha, Mirpur Benarasi, Tangail Taant, Sirajganj Taant (Lungi, Gamcha, Saris), Rangamati Handloom and Monipuri Handloom. Weavers from these seven sectors have been trained and mentored jointly by AFDB, SMEF and prominent artist Kanak Chapa Chakma.
WATERNESS AT HATIRJHEEL
Date: 5 October, 2018
Time: 7:30PM
Venue: Hatirjheel, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Waterness is the first ever dance theatre in Bangladesh that has achieved enormous response from local and international audience. For the very first time, they are going to stage this grand production at the biggest open air theatre of Bangladesh.
OPEN MIC THURSDAYS AT JATRA BIROTI
Date: 4 October, 2018
Time: 6:30PM
Venue: Jatra Biroti, 60 Kemal Ataturk Avenue, Banani, 1212 Dhaka
Come gather around, bring your guitars, poetry books, and short stories as the mic is open for you to play, dance, or throw in some funny lines. Please bring your own instruments. Entry is Tk100. Free entry for performers. Register at the link below to perform. You can also register at the ticket counter.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWr4VNf4I5vkncVN2wR8V6xlzp9uPmWoUqYUjvAtEjdYzu2w/viewform
NO EXCUSES - INDALO REVISITS AIC
Date: 5 October, 2018
Time: 3:30PM – 8PM
Venue: Russian Cultural Centre, House #510, Road #7, Dhanmondi, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Heavily influenced by the grunge/alternative movement of the 90's, it is time to visit the heavier side of Indalo's personality with Alice in Chains. They will be performing Alice in Chains covers and Indalo originals in two separate sessions with a break in between. Each session will be about an hour and a half. Gate opens at 3:30PM. Ticket price is Tk400.
http://jetechao.com/event/2747/no-excuses---indalo-revisits-aic
STARFLIXED: UNTIE THE KNOTS OF DEBI
Date: 5 October, 2018
Time: 10AM – 7PM
Venue: British Council Bangladesh, 5 Fuller Road, Dhaka1000
STARFLIXED series brings to you "Debi- Misir Ali Prothombar" the film produced by Jaya Ahsan and directed by Anam Biswas. The film is based on the popular novel "Debi" written by none other than Humayun Ahmed. You are invited to join the star talk with Jaya Ahsan and Chanchal Chowdhury in untying the knots of Debi's mystery. Get to know the journey of Jaya Ahsan, from a versatile actress to a female film producer in the Bangladesh entertainment industry. Last date of registration is 3 October, 2018.