Image theatre involves the use of body to create shapes in response to a subject/concept through technique of sculpting and moulding. It is an efficient process to bypass the thinking mind and become intimate with the body’s intelligence. Come in loose comfortable clothes to spend some breaking mind-body dichotomy and seeing how you see. This […]
“Calligraphy is the art of writing beautifully. It is the written letter, molded by one’s concept of ultimate grace and perfect balance, a personal artistic expression as unique as the lines on the fingertips with which one holds the pen. It places one’s soul at the tip of the pen for all to see.” (M. […]
Solo songs, duo songs and some folk covers of Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Johnny Cash, June Carter… interpreted by JF Robitaille & Lail Arad – at Adishakti Theatre, 16 November, 7 PM – Free Entry. Summary: Indie folk musicians Lail Arad (UK) and JF Robitaille (Canada) will recreate the free-wheeling vibes of the club scene of the […]
Sathish will be giving a weekly zumba class at New Creation dance studio Mondays from 6-7pm Don’t forget your water bottle!!
From mid AUGUST TO DECEMBER 2018 PACT Zollverein is offering a residency programme for the development and realisation of projects and productions, which is open to professional artists from both Germany and abroad working in the fields of dance, performance and media art. Residencies are planned individually and include a working space and local accommodation […]
The following story appears in Old Demons, New Deities, a collection of twenty-one short stories from Tibet, edited by Tenzin Dickie and forthcoming from OR Books. The Flight of the Wind Horse From very early times, among the many unique customs of Tibet, one of the most conspicuous and ubiquitous was the flying of prayer […]
Want to make a film with minimal resources? Participate in Kino Kabaret at Auroville Priya Menon| TNN | Oct 31, 2017 CHENNAI: People who are interested in filmmaking, that too with minimal resources, can participate in the Kino Kabaret, which is being organised by the Auroville Film Festival(AVFF) team in December. The event is being conducted as part of the […]
The journey of a man looking for connection with himself and nature. Dance and theatre show inspired by the oldest martial art in the world: Kalaripayattu. Artistic direction : Philippe Pelen Baldini Photos by Aurélie Fischer – 28 October, 2017 at Cripa
Dear. Artist The Geumgang Nature Art Biennale, an international festival for nature artists and a wonderful stage for their communication, has announced its 8th exhibition. The 2018 Nature Art Biennale has chosen as its theme ‘NATURE – PRIVATE SPACE – SHELTER’. The public at large will be encouraged to appreciate Nature Art within a new […]
Song in Tamil to Lord Muruga by Susheela Raman
Benefit concert with Keshava Kaarthikeyan for Matagiri building WHAT: Benefit concert WHEN: Nov. 4 at 7:30 p.m. WHERE: The Tibetan Center, 875 Route 28, Kingston DETAILS: The center will host a concert to benefit Matagiri, a nonprofit organization building a new straw bale super insulated building at its compound in Mount Tremper. Matagiri’s inspiration is the […]
4 & 5 NOVEMBER 2017 ( SAT & SUN) 9:30 – 12:30; 2:30 – 5:30pm Venue: Kalakendra, Bharat Nivas Dear all, We are organizing a two day workshop on Indian Calligraphy by eminent calligrapher from New Delhi – Mr Rajeev Kumar. Full attendance necessary. Open to Aurovillians, newcomers, students from auroville schools and guests of auroville. Contribution […]
Sangamam Group organized Deepawali celebrations with children performing dance, songs and Kalaripayat at the Solar Kitchen. 17 Oct 2017
“From Image To Reality” Photography Exhibition By Francine Finck 28th October to 12th November Centre d’Art Citadines Opening Saturday 28th October at 4pm “My child, my sister, Think of the rapture Of living together there! Of loving at will, Of loving till death In the land that is like you” The famous poem […]
The Auroville Film Festival is running a crowd funding campaign to raise funds for this year’s festival, which will be from December 16 to 23. 10% of all the funds will go towards the new AVFF Carbon Neutral Fund which will support tree planting in Auroville. Support AVFF ’17 by asking your friends and family […]
After a successful trial run in September, the Auroville Film Festival (AVFF) and MMC/CP are organising another Kino Kabaret in December, as part of the fifth edition of the AVFF. The Kino Kabaret will begin at 4pm on December 15 and end at 6pm on December 17 (50 hours). The results will be screened at […]
Dear all, All are cordially invited to take part in the Deepawali celebration on 17th Oct 2017 in front of Solar Kitchen. Time schedule: -Dinner at Solar Kitchen Dining hall: 6 to 7.30 pm -Fireworks (no noise, only light): 7.30 to 7.45 pm -Cultural program by AV children and adults: 7.45 to 8.45 pm The […]
Dear friends, We will be celebrating Diwali in Upasana and we invite everyone to join us for light, flowers & a light meal together. Thursday 19th October, 6 pm to 9 pm At Upasana (Near CSR) Love, Upasana Team.
The Auroville Film Festival is running a crowd funding campaign to raise funds for this year’s festival, which will be from December 16 to 23. 10% of all the funds will go towards the new AVFF Carbon Neutral Fund which will support tree planting in Auroville. Support AVFF ’17 by asking your friends and […]
The Pavilion of Tibetan Culture Invites you for a discussion on Claude Arpi’s latest book. Saturday, October 21 at 5:15 pm The event will be moderated by Lt Gen Ashok Chatterjee, former General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command of the Indian Army. Post retirement, he became a member of Auroville. The book was originally launched at […]
As Auroville celebrates its 50th birthday, Anveshan along with Auroville community at large is organizing the first Auroville Food Festival. The festival, which will be held from December 16-23, will showcase Auroville’s rich blend of disparate cultures through its gastronomic diversity. Each day of the festival will focus on a particular tradition of cuisine, i.e. North […]
Report of Priya Menon to The Times of India Oct 9, 2017 Chennai: The red dirt road winds through the landscape, dotted with foliage and a few scattered buildings. Further along, it narrows into a lane, which leads to Miracle, one of the many communities in Auroville — a universal township in the making — about 130km from Chennai. […]
After a successful trial run in September, the Auroville Film Festival (AVFF) and MMC/CP are organising another Kino Kabaret in December, as part of the fifth edition of the AVFF. The Kino movement began in Canada in 1999, where participants would gather once every month to screen short films made using the barest of […]
