culturama
December 2015
Events
Exhibition and Sale of Furniture Chennai Shakti Ganapati will host an exhibition and sale of contemprary furniture. A team of trained carpenters hand craft furniture the traditional way. Good workmanship and perfect joinery mean that no nails are used. The wood is kiln-dried and that should see your furniture last a long time. The furniture is finished with three coats of deep penetrating oil, rubbed in by hand. Dates: December 19 and 20 Venue: Rutland Gate Studio, Nungambakkam Time: 1000hrs to 2000hrs on Saturday; 1000hrs to 1800hrs on Sunday
Music Concert Bengaluru Padma Shri awardee Hariharan, renowned classical singer and former member of music group Colonial Cousins, will be the star attraction at the Soul India performance for the launch of Art for Humanity (AFH) – a global community of artists and art patrons who unitedly work for the wellbeing of society. Soul India is a unique blend of film songs, fusion, ghazals, thumri and folk music. Please visit www.bookmyshow. com for more details and to buy tickets. Date: December 27 Time: 1800 hrs Venue: Kanteerva Indoor Stadium, Sampangi, Ram Nagar, Near Corporation Circle, Kasturba Nagar
Film Festival Chennai The Indo Cine Appreciation Foundation (ICAF) is organising the 13th Chennai International Film Festival (CIFF). The CIFF aims to present the best of international and Indian films and to showcase the best of Tamil films to the world. Movies from across the globe will be screened. There is a competition for the best Tamil feature film, and a ‘Film Buff Award’ for people attending the festival and participating in the online contest. The screenings will be held in seven screens (tentative) – Woodland Theatre Complex (2 screens), Inox Screens (2 screens), Casino Theatre, MGR Film Institute and the Russian Cultural Center. For more information, visit www. chennaifilmfest.com/index.html. Date: December 10 to 17 Time: 900 to 2100 hours Venue: Multiple venues – visit www. chennaifilmfest.com/index.html for more information.
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