The Summer Carnival – Workshops and Performances for Kids at Jagriti Theatre, Bengaluru

RangHoli at Atta Galatta

Farming-Permaculture workshop at Navadarshanam

Navadarshanam is happy to announce a 3-day workshop on sustainable farming and permaculture principles from Friday 8 April to Sunday 10 April 2016. 

The program is intended for anyone interested in growing food and is designed to provide a good understanding of the principles and methods involved in sustainable farming.  The program will have a significant focus on hands on work backed by theory sessions that will cover the underlying principles. Topics covered will include permaculture principles, getting started with a piece of land, low to zero input organic farming methods, understanding soil, pest management, composting, seed saving, plant nurseries and vegetable starts, water harvesting, food forests etc.

Participants will be required to arrive on Thursday evening or latest by 8am on Friday. The sessions will begin at 9.00am on Friday and end at 4 pm on Sunday.

The fee for the 3-day resident program is Rs 3,500 and includes boarding and lodging for the duration of the program. If you are interested, please write to us at ndworkshops@gmail.com to register.

Summer Express 2016

Invitation to the Annual Meet at Navadarshanam: Jan. 26, 2016

You are cordially invited to the annual meet at Navadarshanam on Jan 26, 2016 with family and friends.

THEME

Going Local Naturally:   Embracing local futures as part of the move to sustainable living alternatives

The session briefly examines how much we have lost in the last quarter of a century in the consumptive splurge that is at the heart of the current economic growth engine and how little we have gained in the progression towards that most fundamental human seeking - a basic sense of fulfillment.  The session then makes the journey back home to our own locales and explores the choices we can make to reclaim some of the lost horizons, perhaps ways we can turn our urban centres into more sustainable habitats for humanity and specifically examines the idea of localizing our food choices. 

A high-light of the afternoon is a Kabir-Bhajan session led by Tara Kini  and Deepa.

Program Schedule

TIME	ACTIVITY
10.00 am to 12 noon	Brunch and informal interactions
12 Noon  to 12.30 pm	Sale of health food items – please bring your own bags
12.30 pm  to 12.45 pm	Welcome and variety program by children
12.45 pm  to 1.15 pm	Songs of Kabir:  Tara Kini will lead everyone in singing
1.15 pm to 3.00 pm	Going Local Naturally:   Embracing local futures as part of the move to sustainable living alternatives
3.00 pm to 3.15pm	Closing remarks
3.15 pm to 3.45 pm	Tea, Informal gatherings
3.45 pm  to 4.00 pm	Farewell

Mr Srinivas has kindly offered to help by making available a school bus to start from Jayanager 4th Block Complex near Jain Temple - assemble by 8.15am for a departure at sharp 8.30am and the return trip to leave Navadarshanam campus at 4.00pm. 

As in the previous years, Aravind and his wife Jyothi have kindly agreed to co-ordinate the transport arrangements, so that car pools can be created. Those needing a ride by bus and those having extra space in their vehicles are requested to contact Aravind on 98868-52161 or Jyothi on 94488-80718.

Please do let us know if you are joining us for this occasion with an RSVP to this email. This is of crucial importance to enable adequate food preparation, yet no wastage.

Navadarshanam Team

www.navadarshanam.org

Green Galatta: A workshop on plants

Bread Making and a Tour of Atta Galatta Bread Factory.

Charlie had fun at the chocolate factory .. We are inviting you to have fun at the Attagalatta Bread factory. You will be picked up from Attagalatta bookstore at 10am to the factory and dropped back at 2pm.
you will get to make make veg pizzas, buns and cookies with our head chef Sheila Govindaraj
Participants will be given a tour of the factory and will get to see what's happening on the floor at that point in time.

Lemon juice and sandwiches will be served at the break.
Participants will take away what they've baked plus a couple of other goodies.
Please bring a bag to carry away the goodies in. 

The cost of this workshop cum tour is 1200, including pickup and drop.
We have limited seats only..open to adults and children above ten.
For details, call the bookstore at 080-41600677.
Pre registration is a must.

Where: Pickup and drop point – Atta Galatta Bookstore, #134, KHB Colony, 5th Block, Koramangala

When: Saturday, October 31, 10 am onwards

Contact: 080 41600677 / +91 9632510126

Price: INR 1,200 per person

Find the event on Facebook here.

Check out Atta Galatta’s website here.

Theatre and Art Appreciation Course 2015 at Ranga Shankara

Concerts & Lec-Dem : 26-27 Septemeber, 2015

Apoorva Raaga Darshini-5
by Smt. Dr. R.N.Srilatha
Presented by
Ananya
A Presentation of Rare Raagas
Rudrapriya, Simhavahini, Doorvanki and Hradini

Dr.R.N.Srilatha
will be accompanied by
Smt.Sindhu Suchetan on Violin
and
Prof.V.Krishna on Mridanga
Sunday | 27th September 2015 | 10:30am to 1pm
Venue:
Ananya Sabhangana
91/2, 4th Main Road,
Malleshwaram,
Bengaluru 560 003.


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Seminar on Karnatic Music by Vidwan T.M. Krishna.
Organized by Sri Rama Lalitha Kala Mandira
Co-ordinator Deepa Ganesh.
Sunday | 27th September 2015 | 10.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.
Venue:
Dayananda Sagar College Auditorium
Bengaluru

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Violin Duet by Sindhu and Smitha
Outreach Cultural Programme – 8
Presented by
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan
Infosys foundation
In Associatio with
Shruti Sindhura Academy of Music and Ananya
Saturday | 26th September 2015 | 6:30pm
Venue:
Shruti Sindhura Academy of Music
278, 2nd ‘A’ Main, 1st Phase,
Girinagar,
Bengaluru

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Sree Ramadeva Mandali
78th Sree Ganapathy Celebrations
Venue :  21/1, S V Narayanaswamy Marg, Chamarajpet
Date : 27th Sep at 6:00 pm
Vocal Concert by : S Saketharaman / Charulatha Ramanujam / Sudheendra / B Rajashekhar

Farming-Permaculture workshop at Navadarshanam: Oct 23 - 25, 2015

Navadarshanam is happy to announce a 3-day workshop on sustainable farming and permaculture principles from Friday 23 October to Sunday 25 October 2015. 

The program is intended for anyone interested in growing food and is designed to provide a good understanding of the principles and methods involved in sustainable farming.  The program will have a significant focus on hands on work backed by theory sessions that will cover the underlying principles. Topics covered will include permaculture principles, getting started with a piece of land, low to zero input organic farming methods, understanding soil, pest management, composting, seed saving, plant nurseries and vegetable starts, water harvesting, food forests etc.

Participants will be required to arrive on Thursday evening or latest by 8am on Friday. The sessions will begin at 9.00am on Friday and end at 4 pm on Sunday.

The fee for the 3-day resident program is Rs 3,500 and includes boarding and lodging for the duration of the program. If you are interested, please write to us at ndworkshops@gmail,com to register.

Under the Aladamaraa | International Storytelling Festival

BHOOMI Organic and Terrace Gardening Workshop

BHOOMI is offering a one day workshop on
Organic and Terrace Gardening –
8th August 2015, Timings: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Organic and Terrace Gardening
For whom: People who wish to grow and eat fresh organic veggies

Today, we hear of the importance of fresh greens and organic foods. Also the importance of avoiding chemical and pesticide ridden foods. What better place to get at least some wholesome foods than from your own backyard or terrace?

Gardening is the New Movement
This movement around the world is to transform this barren city-scape into a green and valuable contributor to health and ecological balance. Estimates show that as many as 20 million people are engaged in urban agriculture. China for instance produces 85% of its vegetables from the terraces, empty sites, unbuilt areas, etc.

What you can expect from the workshop?
This workshop will help you develop an enjoyable and healthful hobby, and make it a part of an organic way of life! There will be a focus on the practical aspects, so that we get a first hand experience with earth, soil, compost, nutrients on the field. It will include pest and disease management also.

Facilitator: I.M. Pushpa and Raghu Rao
When: 8th August, 2015
Number: Maximum 15

Fees: 1500/- ( including organic lunch, tea and seeds/plant for your garden)

With best wishes,
Bhoomi Team
Contact No: 9449853834 / 080 - 28441173
Email: bhoomi.programmes@gmail.com
Our mailing address is:
Bhoomi Network
No,70, Prakriya School Campus,
Chikkanayakanahalli, off Doddakannalli;
Sarjapur Road, Carmalaram Post
Bangalore - 560 035

Farming-Permaculture workshop at Navadarshanam: 2 July - 5 July 2015‏

Navadarshanam is happy to announce a 4-day workshop on sustainable farming and permaculture principles from Thursday 2 July to Sunday 5 July 2015. The program is intended for anyone interested in growing food and is designed to provide a good understanding of the principles and methods involved in sustainable farming.  The program will have a significant focus on hands on work backed by theory sessions that will cover the underlying principles. Topics covered will include permaculture principles, getting started with a piece of land, low to zero input organic farming methods, understanding soil, pest management, composting, seed saving, plant nurseries and vegetable starts, water harvesting, food forests etc.

Participants will be required to arrive on Wednesday evening or latest by 8am on Thursday. The sessions will begin at 9.00am on Thursday and end at 3 pm on Sunday.

The fee for the 4-day resident program is Rs 4,000 and includes boarding and lodging for the duration of the program. If you are interested, please write to us at ndworkshops@gmail.com to register.

Barbecue cookout at Inorbit Mall

Motzkin Park Terrace- Fun in the sun with free workshops

Puppet Making Workshops @ Dhaatu

 

Dhaatu
080-65683396
+91 9886444593
#3944/F 17th D cross
4th Main, BSK II stage
Bangalore - 560070

Summer Express 2015

Ranga Shankara’s Summer Camp for Kids - 6th April to 1st May 2015

 

SANKOFA A Workshop on the Power of Personal Storytelling

Stories Through Theatre by Kutoohala

The Green Bazaar- 9

The much loved Green Bazaar is back with its 9th Edition! This time, The Green Bazaar- 9 partners with Whitefield Rising to you the Whitefield Eco Habba on Sunday, February 22nd, at Herbs and Spices, Whitefield.
Traffic, water, garbage, toxic lakes…Whitefield has many of the same teething problems as other neighbourhoods in rapidly expanding Bangalore, but it is also home to a strong network of true heroes who care for their neighbourhood and work to make it better. Tree-huggers, lake-saviours, spot-fixing civic activists, composting-queens, animal-rescuers, craft goddesses, geek-turned-kitchen-gardeners—the community has champions of every stripe. Come say hello to them at Eco Habba, the largest community gathering of its kind, and get inspired! Join the movement for a better Bangalore and start your own in your neighbourhood.
Spend this lovely springtime Sunday outdoors, at The Green Bazaar- 9, Eco Habba and take a break from the usual mall-movie routine. Buy earth friendly products, attend expert talks, sign up for DIY workshops, watch your kids participate in learn and play activities, sample yummy, healthy food, watch films, live performances and join the conversation around vibrant, sustainable, earth friendly living in Whitefield!
Registration is compulsory for all workshops. Click here to register 
Join the event page to get the latest updates on stalls, workshops, activities and fabulous deals! 
www.facebook.com/thegreenbazaar, and the event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1632440410318123/ 

The Green Bazaar 9, Eco Habba, Whitefield

SUSTAINABILITY LAB:

Want to start your own little terrace garden? Have questions on composting for our waste management gurus? Want to get involved in lake rejuvenation efforts in your area? Or maybe you want to learn more about artisanal breads, the Sustainability Lab is the one place where adults can build a range of skills needed to practice a more earth friendly lifestyle.
Click Here to register for the workshops. All workshops for adults are open to children above 15 years of age.

Timings	Workshop
11 am – 12 pm	Fruits, Shoots and Leaves: Priya Anand one of Whitefield’s top kitchen gardeners shares her tips for starting your own terrace garden.
12 pm – 1 pm	2 X H2O: Smarter Dharma gives you an intro into smarter solutions for Water Recycling in your community. A chance to meet with experts in the field and kickstart activities related to water reuse and lake rejuvenation in your building or neighbourhood.
2 pm – 3:30 pm	Mighty Millets, Cooking Demo: Get a new superpower by learning to cooking with healthy, homegrown, underrated, mighty millets. Live cooking demo with Preeta who will demo Salads, Pulao, Bisibelebhath, Upma, Vangibhath, Dosas, Idlis and Rottis!
4 pm – 5 pm	I ♥  Kaapi: Arshiya Bose gives us the fascinating lowdown on sustainable coffee
5 pm – 5:30 pm	Flour Power: An interactive talk on what goes into making healthy organic bread
5:30 – 6:00 pm	Talking Dirty: Composting gurus dish on how to start treating your trash the right way

WALKS AND RIDES:

Timings	Workshop
7 am to 9 am , All Ages	Bi-Pedal Bangalore: Been thinking about taking up cycling for a while? Start today! Go for a fun Sunday morning ride with Zest Pedal community, get some expert gyaan on do and dont’s of sustainable commuting in the city.
8 am to 9 am3 pm to 4 pm	If Trees Could Talk: Go on a tree walk with a difference, hear Whitefield Resident Unnikrishnan tell you stories about trees in Bangalore, help you identify native species and learn more about their role in our ecosystem.
4 pm to 5 pm	Whitefield Heritage Walk : A real treat for Bangaloreans, Deepa Peck talks about the little known history of Whitefield, how the area got its name, its famous residents, its forgotten churches and its rapidly-changing geography.

COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS SHOWCASE:

In an age when we barely know who our next door neighbour is imagine a wonderful opportunity to meet people from your community who are making a difference. Come and say hello to these superheroes in your area, join them in their projects or get inspired to start your own version in your part of Bangalore. The Community Champions corner will bring waste segregation experts, sustainable mobility supporters, environmentally conscious students and other cool citizens all under one roof.

Timings	Sessions
TBA	Know your Carbon Footprint: Our experts will help you analyse your everyday so you can calculate your carbon footprint and be more aware.
TBA	Catch Every Drop Zone: Eco warriorVallari Shah will talk about retrofitting your home to save and reuse water most effectively
All Day	Swachch Bharath Zone: Apartment Champions from our partner group Whitefield Rising and 2bins1Bag give you the 101 on waste segregation via games and interactive segments.
TBA	Commute Smart Zone: Arvind Keerti talks about sustainable mobility in traffic jam plagued Whitefield
TBA	Switch on The Sun Zone: A session on harnessing solar power most effectively
TBA	Nature In My Backyard Corner: Neralu and Honey Bee Nature Club organize activities that will make you stop and smell the flowers this gorgeous Sunday Spring day
TBA	Green Schools: A unique opportunity to meet students and teachers who are making a difference with their innovative in-school programs that are pro-environment

CHILDREN’S NATURE CARNIVAL:

Learn and Play activities to engage your children and initiate them into greener living. Click here to register for Children’s Activities.

Timings	Workshop
All Day, < 7 yrs old	Kinetic Kiddies: An activity designed to get your kids moving, life skills training while incorporating fun and creativity in movement.
All Day, 4 months- 12 yrs	Active Tots: A little gym for kids to keep them occupied and in high spirits while you check out all that The Green Bazaar 9 has to offer.
9am, 11 am, 4 pm and 5pm (Ages < 15 yrs)	World in a Flower: Help your children fall in love with nature and wonder about the world around them. Free play and outdoor recreation thanks to the Honey Bees Nature Club a nature/outdoor recreation club for the entire family.
11 am – 12 pm, Ages > 6 and < 15	Little Green Thumbs: A gardening workshop for young ones
4 pm – 5 pm, > 6 and < 15	Cooking with Monika: Monika Manchanda conducts a cooking workshop for young kids and teens
3 pm – 4:30 pm, > 10	Tetrapak Up! : Devika Krishnan teaches kids to repurpose those terrible tetrapaks into something more beautiful
TBA, < 15 yrs	Drama Queens and Kings: Deepti Sharma guides children on expressing themselves through drama and speech
4 pm – 5 pm	Nature’s Canvas- Sketch trees and the natural environment with charcoal and take your artwork home
3 pm – 4 pm, < 15 yrs old	GQ, Green Quiz: An activity to turn those grey cells green
All Day	Sidewalk Games: A gaming corner with street games for children
TBA	Tales Everywhere: Storytelling session for children

LENS FOR CHANGE:

Change your perspective of the world around you through art and photography exhibitions. Watch short films curated by The Alternative, and enjoy a live performance by Whitefield students of Taaqademy

EARTH FRIENDLY MARKET:

The Green Bazaar will feature the best of sustainable goodies. Organic, preservative-free food, recycled and upcycled home and lifestyle products, children’s books and educational kits, handspun fabric and apparel, waste management solutions for the home, certified organic agro products, chemical-free skin and body care goodies, products for sustainable menstruation, natural products with the goodness of fruits and berries and more.
A few stalls at the Bazaar: Soul Bakers, Maduban Natural Products, Ultimate Cocos,BEAD,  Eco Femme, Chalk Boutique, Shumee, Tulika Publishers, stitched2save9, blue made green, Rista, Daily Dump, Skin Sense, Martha’s Preserves, Ashel organic bakes, Belly and Soul, Lluvia Bakery, Orchard Fresh, Cellulose Jewellery, Organic Garten, Cocosutra, Mitte Se, Tech Mali, My Sunny Balcony, Daily Dump, Black Roots, Rista Handicrafts, Skin Sense, Squiggle, Joy at work, Aromeds