Summer Express 2016

Hand-Woven Stories from India by Vikram Sridhar at Natsy By Design

A Tale to Remember : Storytelling Session by Geeta Ramanujam.

Ramayana and Mahabharata Quiz for Children

Ramayana and Mahabharata are the two great Indian Epics. From childhood most children learn the characters and incidents of these epics and they furnish the ideals and wisdom of common life. The epics help to bind together the many peoples of India, transcending caste, distance and language.

To celebrate these two epics again, we are conducting a Fun Mahabharata and Ramayana Quiz for Children.
Panelists: Authors Samhita Arni and Arundhati Venkatesh along with Storyteller Vikram Sridhar.

Age Groups:
Children below 10 years – 11am-12.30pm,
Children above 10 years from 12.30pm-2pm.
Registration Fee: Rs.50, Individual participation
Attractive Prizes and Participation certificates to be won.
To register and for more details please call 080-41600677, 9632510126.

Rules:
1. A question will be asked to a person and if they are unable to answer it will be passed to the next person.
2. 10 marks for correct answer and no negative marking for wrong answers.
3. If a person cannot answer the question, they can pass the question & then the question would be forwarded to the next person.
4. Audience shall not give any hints or clues to the competitors.
5. The participants shall not be allowed to use mobile or other electronic instruments.
6. Three high scorers will be awarded.
7. Quizmasters decision is final.

Saturday | 19th September 2015 | 11.00 AM
Venue:
Atta Galatta,
134, KHB Colony,
5th Block,
Koramangala,
Bangalore 560 095

Under the Aladamaraa | International Storytelling Festival

Bookalore : Fete on a Friday

SANKOFA A Workshop on the Power of Personal Storytelling

Stories Through Theatre by Kutoohala

Workshop on The Art of Storytelling at British Council

Welcome to The Art of Storytelling, with one of the leading storytellers from the UK, Emily Parrish. In this workshop, we will share the magic of creating and telling stories with our voices and bodies. Along the way, get tips, challenges and guidelines to help you create your own storytelling activities.

Workshop objectives -
By the end of this workshop, you can expect to:
Gain understanding of what oral storytelling is
Basic but important tips and techniques for effective storytelling
Be inspired to share stories with others

Training Methodology
Share your stories
Participative approach
Brainstorming session

Session Outline
Tell us what you think
Share your stories

Tips and tricks of effective storytelling using stories shared by participants

Who should attend - The workshop is recommended for teachers, trainers, parents and anyone who is interested in storytelling.

Registration Fee – Rs 2500 for members and Rs 3000 for non-members.

No. of Seats – 25 Registrations only. Registration is on first come first serve basis and it is confirmed only upon making the payment as we have a very limited number of seats.

Please note that the workshop will not have a lunch break and only light snacks will be provided.

Please call or email to register for the workshop.


Trainer brief: Emily Parrish
Emily Hennessey (previously Emily Parrish) is a performance storyteller dedicated to exploring the ancient art of storytelling as oral tradition within a contemporary context, playful, imaginative and daring to take risks, Emily tells myths, legends, epics, folktales, fairy tales and fables from around the world. Emily's work is described as 'intelligently composed and beautifully performed', while her storytelling style is said to be warm, captivating, bold and witty, delighting audiences of all ages.
Emily discovered the art of performance storytelling when at the University of Kent where she met storyteller, Vayu Naidu. Emily graduated in 2005 with a 1st class Master of Drama degree. She went on to complete a storytelling apprenticeship and work as Education Officer for Vayu Naidu Company.

Additional Information

Age Group: 18 and above

Last Date of Registration: 03-Feb-2015

Timings: 11:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Contact Person: Ms. Vani Shivakumar Contact No: 9742100181 / 18001024353
Email ID: vani.shivakumar@in.britishcouncil.org Visit Us: www.britishcouncil.in/events/art-storytelling-workshops-performances

Address: 23, Prestige Takt, Kasturba Road Cross, Bengaluru – 01

Venue: British Council

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Ever After Learning Harry Potter Book Night

How do you share the magic of Harry Potter?

We know of many fun stories! Of sisters who read Books 5, 6 and 7 together page after page, of a father and daughter who read the first 3 books out to each other, friends who held Harry Potter sleepovers after a book release to discuss the plot thread bare... Tell us your story!

There's readings and quizzes, games and goodies... and of course many many games for Potterheads of all ages! Dress up as wizards or witches and make up your own spells, have fun with craft and word games, bring a friend along and write your own sorting hat verse, or your own alternate ending.

Prepare yourself for a magical night of readings, games and absolute Pottermania.

Age Group: 8 and above

Last Date of Registration: 05-Feb-2015

Timings: 05:30 PM - 08:00 PM

Contact Person: Ms. Deeptha Contact No: 9916641717
Email ID: info@ever-after.co.in Visit Us: www.facebook.com/EverAfterLearning?fref=nf

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Little Cloud story telling sessions

Tickets Rs.50/-
Available at Ranga Shankara Box Office
for Children between 4 and 6 years
Parents not allowed to accompany the children during sessions
Venue:
Ranga Shankara
36/2, 8th Cross,
(Next to J P Nagar Post Office)
2nd Phase, J P Nagar,
Bangalore 560 078.

A Yummy Tummy Saturday

This weekend at Kavade - Toy Hive

Nov 22nd, 3-5 pm

Film screening as part of our ongoing 'saturdays in November' series

Nov 22nd, 5-6 pm

Kathalaya Bangalore, having completed 15 yrs, is organising a storytelling festival all over bangalore. The festival travels to Attic on 22nd November, 5-6 pm. Free entry, do confirm your participation.

Nov 23rd, 1-6 pm

Tall Tales, Mumbai's leading live storytelling organization brings its workshop for storytellers of all kinds to Bangalore on November 23rd. ANYONE who is interested in the power of stories-- writers, oral storytellers, fund-raisers, and thinkers-- join us for this one day workshop on the fundamental of telling a great story by Michael Burns. 
Email bangalore@talltales.in for registration info and details.(https://www.facebook.com/talltalesstorytelling) 

Michael Burns is an award-winning documentary filmmaker from the US. He holds a Ph.D. in film history, and is the director of five documentaries. His work has appeared in over twenty-five countries. In addition to his dedication to Tall Tales, he does improvisational theatre, writes for the stage, and edits on a regular basis (both the written word and video). He currently teaches university classes in public speaking, film theory, and mass media.

Location:
Attic, Kavade 
#142, CKN Pride
3rd floor, 1st main road
Seshadripuram, Bangalore-20

Kavade: The store for Traditional games & more

Attic: A vibrant space for unwinding with family, friends & kids

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Kathaotsava 2014

Exhibition and Walk: Namma Halasuru

INTACH Bangalore invites you to NAMMA HALASURU, an event showcasing and celebrating Halasuru's heritage. 

Nov 1st to Nov 7th: An exhibition telling the story of Halasuru through photographs, sketches, maps, memories and more! Come and tell us YOUR stories of Halasuru - write on our Memory Wall!

At the Halasuru Metro Station. ENTRY FREE. No registration required!

 

Nov 1st: A Heritage Walk around the Someshwara temple, led by Lathadhree Kolla. Morning hours. Rs 150 per person. Seats are limited. Please email us at intach.blr@gmail.com to register for this walk. 

 

Nov 2nd: A Heritage Walk around Halasuru. Morning hours. Rs 150 per person. Seats are limited. Please email us at intach.blr@gmail.com  to register for this walk. 

 

Please note: Registrations for Parichays happening on 1st and 2nd Nov at Halasuru have closed. People who have successfully registered will receive a mail shortly. 

 

Nov 1st and Nov 2nd: Storytelling by the Bangalore Storytelling Society, 4 pm, At Halasuru Metro Station. Entry Free. No registration required!

Story & DIY Time @ Kavade

Rasalok 2014 - Invitation

The Bangalore Literature Festival (BLF) 2014

Sep 26 – 28 | Fri – Sun Crowne Plaza @ Velankani Park
Electronics City, Bangalore

Free and open to all.

 

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The Bangalore Literature Festival [BLF] fêtes reading and writing. Bookworms and bibliophiles are invited to bask in the winter sun in the Garden City of India and meet writers from everywhere — local, national and international — as this festival brings the world to ‘Namma Bengaluru’. BLF celebrates this creative spirit of the city popular as the Garden City of India and commemorates the literary diversity it offers, bringing it in conversation with the best minds in the world of literature within and outside India.

http://bangaloreliteraturefestival.org/year-2014/schedule/