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JAMDANI FESTIVAL 2019 Date:10 September to 12 October, 2019
Weekend of dance, film and art
Born into a family of musicians of Bangladesh, Parijat Moumon is a guitarist and composer, now based in Germany. His fascination for Flemenco led him to study under virtuoso guitarist Paco Peña in the Codarts, Conservatory of Rotterdam, Netherlands. Later, he
The many forms of art
Women of the World (WOW) is an international festival that celebrates the achievements of women and girls and looks at some of the obstacles they face across the world. For more details, please keep an eye on their Facebook event page. Register at the link: http://bit.ly/WOWDHK2019
Dance the night away
Join the interactive discussion on “The American Comic Book Superheroes: A Reflection on Modern U.S. History.” Brian Gibel will discuss how superheroes are
Songs, pictures and fashion
Alliance Française de Dhaka, in collaboration with Alliance Française de Chittagong, will be organising an exceptional musical programmed on 8 March, 2019 at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.
Fun-filled spring
Since its inception in 2000, Chobi Mela, the international festival of photography, has been the most significant photographic event in Asia. It is organised by Drik Picture Library Limited and Pathshala South Asian Media Institute, in collaboration with a number of other organisations.
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Arnab Bhattacharya, a young talent in Sarod, drew his inspiration at a tender age from his father Sri Swapan Kumar Bhattacharya. Arnab's father introduced him to the world of North Indian Classical Instrumental Music under the tutelage of Pandit Buddhadev Dasgupta, and his repertoire and style is of the traditional Seniya Shahajahanpur Gharana.
Great weekends heading your way!
Come gather around, bring your guitars, poetry books, and short stories as the mic is open for you to play, dance, and throw in some funny lines. Bring your own instruments. Entry is Tk100. Free entry for performers. You can also register at the ticket counter.
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'Open Space Theatre' was launched back in January 2017, inspired by the love of theatre. Their youthful team strives to bring honest, open, and vivid performances to entertain audiences. Their first production, '12 Angry Men', is a masterpiece by the American film writer, Reginald Rose. Their previous 9 shows received tremendous audience appreciation.
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The 4Cats is a combination of the explosive musical talent of Nishad Pandey and The Robert Russell Trio. Nishad was born in India, and has lived in Japan, UK, USA, and Australia. As a result of his cosmopolitan upbringing, Nishad was exposed to a variety of musical and cultural traditions.
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The subjects of Hossain's works of art are fishermen, farmers juxtaposed with tigers and cobras that are taken from the traditional pattachitra style. The lines and colours take one away to the idyll of the riverine Bangladesh. The fresh breeze, the birds and the bees, the cows, goats and endless 'barret clouds' speak of repose and tranquillity.
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Trianga (The Three Limbs) Yoga Workshop is organised by three yoga teachers in Dhaka who bring forward truly unique experience each time! After a fulfilling first round in Banani, this time the workshop is
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Jahangir Hossain is a talented artist, and his latest exhibition is a must-see for every connoisseur of modern Bangladeshi paintings. The opening ceremony is scheduled for today, Tuesday, at 5PM. Giuseppe Semenza, Deputy Head of Mission of the Embassy of Italy, Rubana Huq, MD of Mohammadi Group, and artist Jamal Ahmed are expected to be present on the occasion.
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The trio's sound is an amalgamation of musical styles that have influenced their journey as musicians. Their objective as performers is to share their love and passion in creating music that incorporates elements of Asian, Middle Eastern, Jazz, Classical, Latin and Rock music. Of the trio, Towfiq on Drums, Tanveer on Bass and Robert on Keys.
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In this exhibition the artist has attempted to create a space where viewers can enhance the overall visual perception through the interrelationship within the artworks. Cultivation of Senses is a series of drawings that reflects the artist's experience of living in a Santhal village in West Bengal. The minimal graphite drawings in dispersed spaces on handmade paper render a new perspective to objects and natural elements.
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EMK Cinema Nights presents Penny Marshall's A League of Their Own — a 1992 American sports comedy-drama of an All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. The screenplay for the all star cast film, with Geena Davis, Tom Hanks, Madonna, and Lori Petty, was written by Lowell Ganz and Babaloo Mandel from a story by Kelly Candaele and Kim Wilson.
