THANK GOD IT'S FRIDAY

“A collection of Drawings, Collages & Oil pastels” :
Exhibition of Murtaja Baseer
Date: 12-25 September
Time: 11am to 8pm
Venue: Galleri Kaya, House 20, Road 16, Sector 4, Uttara
Murtaja Baseer, known for his unique, individual artistic style, is considered one of the foremost Bengal painters and a versatile genius. Throughout his illustrious career, Baseer has gradually transformed his style into abstract realism. Baseer is still actively exploring the diverse world of art. He has done a series of works articulating contemporary life and issues. Hope, aspiration and strange visions are evoked with passion in his images. The exhibition is a must see for art lovers.

Photography Exhibition 2014: Alo Adharir Golpo
Date: 16-22 September
time: 3pm – 8pm
Venue: Drik Gallery, House 58, Road 15A (New), Dhanmondi Residential Area
Alo Adharir Golpo is going to organise a photography exhibition titled 'Photography Exhibition 2014: Alo Adharir Golpo'. All interested photographers – professional or otherwise -- are invited to submit their photos. The entries will be judged by Kudrat E Khoda (wildlife and nature conservation photographer), For any query please contact: Samir R Bony 0155 239 7443; Shahedi Newaz Shahed 0181 142 3257.

Colours of Friendship, Painting Exhibition
Date: 16-18 September
Time: 3pm-8pm
Venue: Dhaka Art Center, House 60, Road 7/A, Dhanmondi
An exhibition of paintings by contemporary Indian artists is being organised by Visual Impact, in association with Dhaka Art Centre. The exhibition brings together artists from different parts of India, whose works vary from figurative to abstract, line drawings to landscapes and so on. The brilliant use of various media by the painters needs a special mention.
The participants of this show are Jogen Chowdhury, Suhas Roy, Thota Vaikuntam, Lalu Prasad Shaw, Prakash Karmakar, Samir Aich, Subrata Gangopadhyay, Wasim Kapoor, Jayashree Chakravarty, Aditya Basak, Atin Basak, Laxman Aelay, Sanjay Bhattacharya, Laxman Aelay, Sachin Jaltare, Babu Xavier and Kazi Anirban.

Essence of Nature, Painting Exhibition
Date: 16-29 September  
Time: 11am – 6pm
Venue: La Galerie, Alliance Francaise
Although pursuing a career in graphic designing, N S Chowdhury Dancy is keen on working in the scene as an artist. She prefers mixed media for her artworks and uses acrylic, paper and other objects for her murals. In recent years, she has started working with metal.  The artist hopes that the audience will find inspiration in her works.
In 2003 her solo art exhibition was held at Braddy Centre, London, UK and in 2009 at Harrow Art Centre, London, UK.

Live Stand-up Comedy Show at Naveed's Comedy Club
Date: Thursday, 18 September
Time: 8pm
Venue: Naveed's Comedy Club, Junction Cafe: House 22, Road 13/A, Block D, Banani.
Tickle your funny bone with this regular dose of laughter at the Comedy Club. This week performers will include Naveed Mahbub and Nawaf Naser. Tickets are priced at Tk. 300++. For more information call 0175 561 8541.

Srote er 33 Abritti Kormoshala
Date: Friday, 19 September
Time:  4pm
Venue: T. S. C., Dhaka University, Dhaka
Poetry recitation is one of the greatest forms of art. It has a history that dates back several millennia and is as popular now as it was thousands of years ago. Srote Abritti Sangsad is about to organise a four month long Poetry Recitation Workshop. Classes will be held on Fridays and Saturdays at 4pm.
Noted specialists in the likes of poet Asad Chowdhury, Professor Nironjon Adhikary, Mir Barkat, Hasan Arif, Shimul Mustapha, Rahul Anand, Masuduzzaman, Dr Robin Das, Salahuddin Kawser Biplob, Mostafiz Shahin, Fokrul Islam Tara, Shanta Sraboni, Nazmul Ahsan Tarun, Mahfuz Reezvee and others will  conduct  sessions in the programme.
Admission fees: Tk. 1000. For details log on to: www.sroteabritti.org

Era House -- Eid and Puja exhibition VII
Date: 19-20 September
Venue: Saffron Garden, Gulshan 2, Dhaka
Era House is a collaboration of three fashion houses – Suvastraa, Viola and Sparkling Emotions. Three years ago they stepped into the fashion world through their outlet at Banani. It was their desire to provide young entrepreneurs an effective platform to meet wide range of customers. ERA House encourages and welcomes young entrepreneurs to become a part of this growing industry and make a successful expedition.

The mega warehouse sale
Date: 19-21 September
Time: 10am till 6pm
Venue: Joconde, Baridhara DOHS. Rd 8, House 460, Fl 1, Dhaka
Svetlana Dubovska is a Russian designer and has a repertoire of elegant design for you to choose from. Her brand -- Joconde -- will provide high-quality, fashionable outfits at an affordable price. The fashion house offers a combination of technical expertise, experience and skills that can transform ideas into reality. Evening, formal and casual wear are available that uses fabrics of the highest quality that are finished to a professional standard.
From Friday, 19 September, there is a 40 per cent discount on Jaconde outfits. Only a single copy of a design is made, so you can rest assure that you will stand out in a crown while in your Jaconde outfit. Spend more than Tk. 10,000 and receive an extra 15 per cent off on any of the new collection.
Contact: Baridhara DOHS, Road #8, House #460. FL #1. Only by appointment, Phone: 0175 445 5505 Official web site WWW.JOCONDELUX.COM