Mysuru: Kumar Performing Arts Centre (KPAC), Mysuru, has organised the 73rd International Nirantara Kalemane Festival at its Kalemane Sabhaangana in Hebbal on June 28 at 3 pm. Kishore Kadam, ex-Naik, Indian Army, will be the chief guest.  Performances include Bharatanatyam by Vidu. Smruti Ramesh Kaushik, Founder and Director of Vismaya School of Learning, Mysuru and her disciples; Vid. Alex Raphael, Founder and Director of Daivakala Gruham Art House, Bengaluru and his disciples; Sakshi Ashok and group, senior students of Vid. Mithun Shyam,…

Mysuru: Raaga Vaibhava Charitable Trust, Mysuru, has organised a grand Hindustani Vocal Recital by Dr. Sangeetha Katti Kulkarni at Sri Nadabrahma Sangeetha Sabha on JLB Road on June 28 (Sunday) at 6 pm. She will be accompanied by Pt. Rajendra Nakod on tabla and Pt. Satish Kolli on harmonium.  Dr. Sangeetha Katti Kulkarni has a performance experience in Hindustani Vocal as well as Bhajans, Vachanas, Dasavani, Abhangs, Bhavageethe, Folk music and Playback singing.  Born in Dharwad, Sangeetha Katti received her initial lessons from her father. At the age…

Mysuru: The Indian Institute of Educational Theatre (IIET) has organised a unique solo poetry-theatre performance titled ‘Hakki Mattu Avalu’ at the IIET premises, Hardwicke School Campus, tomorrow  (June 27) at 6 pm.  Conceptualised, designed and directed by renowned theatre practitioner Dr. Shripada Bhat, the performance will feature Kavya Hande on stage.   The production is based on selected Kannada poems, stories, essays and literary works translated into Kannada, bringing together…

Mysuru: Ganabharathi has organised a unique Bharatanatyam by Nritya Kalanidhi Vid. Narendra Gundurao at its premises in Kuvempunagar on June 26 at 6 pm.Profile: Vid. Narendra, originally from Mysuru, is a senior Bharatanatyam artiste. An expert in the renowned Kalakshetra style of Chennai, he has participated in National and International Arts Festivals.Along with his life…

Sitting from left: Christ Public School Vice-Principal Marlyn Christabel, Dy.SP S.N. Sandesh Kumar, Ramanashree Prathistana (Bengaluru) Founder Nadoja S. Shadakshari, Bengaluru North University retd. Registrar Dr. Sundarraje Urs, writer Dr. Gangadhara Kudli and Rotary  Assistant Governor Rtn. Tirumalapura Rajegowda, who were conferred with ‘Dhwani Kotta Dhani’ award at a programme organised by Anveshana Seva Trust and Ursu Jagruti Academy Charitable Trust at the Institution of Engineers-India (IEI), JLB Road, on June 6, marking the 44th death anniversary of former Karnataka Chief Minister D. Devaraj Urs, are seen with (standing) MLC Dr….

Mysuru: ‘Nesara… Nodu,’ the musical evening of Kannada poetic film songs, jointly organised by the Builders’ Association of India (BAI), Mysuru, World Environment Month (WEM) Celebrations Committee, BAI Women’s Wing ‘Spoorthi’ and Karnataka Sugama Sangeetha Parishat, Mysuru, was held at MBCT auditorium on Akkamahadevi Road, Mysuru, recently.   The unique cultural evening of songs describing the beauty of nature drew people in large numbers and…

Mysuru: Sri Thyagaraja Sangeetha Sabha Charitable Trust, Mysuru, has organised a Karnatak classical vocal concert by Vid. Ramani Shankar, a sought-after young artiste, at Jayanagar Sri Rama Mandira on June 27 at 6 pm. He will be accompanied by Vidu. K. Mahathee on violin, Vid. A. Radhesh on mridanga and Vid. S. Manjunath on ghata….

Mysuru: City- based amateur theatre group Rangavalli Mysuru, in association with the Department of Kannada and Culture, will be staging the comedy play ‘Parameshi Prema Prasanga’ on June 21 (Sunday) at Kiru Rangamandira in Kalamandira premises at 6.30 pm. The play written by Srinivas Prabhu is directed by Raviprasad. ‘Parameshi Prema Prasanga’ is a hilarious…

Mysuru: Sri Krishna Gana Sabha has organised a Memorial Music Concert, sponsored by Dr. C.G. Narasimhan and Family, at Alwar Kala Bhavan in Gokulam on June 20 at 6 pm. Vidu. Anaga Bharadwaj will present a vocal concert accompanied by Vidu. Prerana Naveen on violin and Vid. M.C. Sumukaeshesha on mridanga. Nalwadi Jayanti celebrations Nalwadi…