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SHADOW puppeteers are the original entertainers. Today this form of theatre is a dying. Thus the news of a Festival of Shadow Puppet Theatre "Nee Engey" is something to cheer about. Presented by R.V. Ramani and Kalai Foundation, this three-day event comprises film shows, performances by nine groups and workshops. The programme today (July 13) at the Alliance Française Auditorium has a screening of "Nee Engey" a documentary film by R.V. Ramani on the shadow puppeteers living in South India. The afternoon (2.00 p.m.) sees the inauguration of the performances that goes on until 7.00 p.m. The main performers are: A. Murugan Rao and party from Madurai, Nagesh Rao and party from Kovilpatti, S. Seethalakshmi and party from Chennai, Swapna Sen and party from West Bengal and Paramasivan Rao and party from Kanyakumari. The performances tomorrow (July 14) will be at the Book Point Auditorium from 9.00a.m. The artistes include Selvaraj and party from Chennai, Ramachandra Rao and party from Tirunelveli, Muthu Lakshman Rao and party from Theni, Lakshman Rao and party from Kovilpatti, Durairaja Rao and party from Madurai. July 14 will also see a workshop for college students and others. For further details, contact: R.V.Ramani 98401 57606, Nikhila Kesavan 98401 24036.
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THIS one's for students interested in architecture and design. Dakshinachitra organises a career exploration camp focussing on architecture and related fields like conservation, preservation and design. The two-day seminar (July 19 and 20) will be conducted by leading professionals like Benny Kuriakose, Ranjan Nambiar, Christina Nambiar and will consist lec-dems, assignments to study one of the South Indian regions represented at Dakshinachitra, developing observational, analytical, and creative interpretational skills. Contact Vishalam at the Madras Craft Foundation (Ph: 24462435/56114981) to register.
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HERE'S one for art lovers. An exhibition of paintings by M. Raja and M. Azhagesan will be on show at the Vinyasa Art Gallery, Music Academy premise, till July 20. For further details, contact 28115073 or e-mail vinyasa@vsnl.net
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LANDSCAPES, humans, animals, birds, the earthy hues, the touch and feel of Nature ... This is the essence of Ashim Ranjan Chakraborty's paintings. He has been exhibiting his work since 1984 and now Artworld will hold an exhibition from July 18-24 at 1/12, Ganeshpuram 3rd Street, Off Cenotaph Road. For further details, contact 24338691 or e-mail artworld@satyam.net.in for further details.
SAMSKRITHI Academy's art and culture appreciation and promotion programme, Saradhi, is going musical this month. A lec-dem and recital by Chitravina N. Ravi Kiran will happen on July 13 (6.30 p.m.) at Ammu Swaminathan Hall, Asan Memorial Senior Secondary School, Nungambakkam. For further details, contact 26600609.
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THE textiles of India are famous for their variety. One of the more popular is sari from Maheswar. Founded by Ahilyabai Holkar, the handloom sector in this ancient city remains important till today. Mrignayanee, the Madhya Pradesh Government Emporium, has a Maheswari Sari Festival till July 23 at TNHB Complex, Luz Church Road. There is a special discount of 20 per cent. Also available are the other fabrics from MP like chanderi, kosa, bagh prints. For further details, contact 24985497
R. KRITHIKA
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