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VOL. XXIV NO. 20, February 1-15, 2015
Dates for your diary

Till February 28: Bodhisatva, Zen Buddhist drawings, by Bodhiselvam. Also exhibition of oil paintings on temples of Tamil Nadu by K. Ravee. His work features temple images and sculptures. (at DakshinaChitra).

February 6-28: Unheard Melodies, an exhibition of photographs by Mala Mukerjee (at Apparao Infinity, Nungambakkam).

February 12: Contemporary dance, The Past by Constanza Macras. Constanza is one of the most renowned choreographers of Germany. She integrates dancers, actors & musicians, combines text, live music, dance & video. Passes: Goethe Institut (Venkatasubba Rao Hall, 7.00 p.m.).

February 14-15: DAM Fest – a unique festival of creativity in collaboration with NIFT, Chennai (at DakshinaChitra).

February 14: Theatre for Children, Ha zwei oohh! H2O by Helios Theatre, Hamm. Passes: Goethe Institut (at Spaces, Besant Nagar, 12.00 p.m. & 4.30 p.m.).

February 15: Jazz concert by Madras Special – New Generation. Percussionist Ramesh Shotham and his rhythm tour de force Madras Special pay tribute to Mariano, a famous American jazz alto saxophonist. In the 1970s he to settled in Cologne/Germany, where he died in 2009. He was known for his use of the nadaswaram (at Goethe Institut 7.30 p.m.).

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How do we cash in on tourism?
Madras Landmarks - 50 years ago
Awards for urban mobility – but what's the reality?
The gang of five
The War – and 'Quit India'
Tea with Anna at Presidency... and other memories
Seminars at Ekamra Nivas
A festival with a life of its own
Cholamandal's latest addition

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