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OPEN SPACE organises a theatre workshop to explore issues of urban life and community living with Atul Kumar, Director, The Company Theatre, Mumbai. The workshop will be in the form of interactive sessions and will teach participants basic theatre techniques, how to workshop a script around an issue and how to maximize the visibility of their performance.
There is a registration fee of Rs 150/- for the entire workshop, payable at the venue on the first day
Open Space, January 5- -9, 2-6 pm
A day-long seminar with members of the Mahila Rajsatta Andolan who will share their experiences of panchayati raj in Maharashtra . The MRA is a network in more than 841 villages in Maharashtra that provides women with a platform to make their voice heard in local governance. Using the institutions of Panchayati Raj, the MRA has empowered rural women to participate in their local communities with honour and dignity. Also learn how to make an audio-documentary.
National Centre for Advocacy Studies, Saturday, January 15, 10am onwards
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| LITERATURE |
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Caferati meets at Open Space. This is an informal literary group where we read our poems, essays, short stories and more to each other
All are welcome.
Open Space, Saturday, January 8, 5.30pm onwards
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| STUDY CIRCLE |
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YOUTH AND SEXUALITY
A presentation on youth and issues of desire and sexuality by Bindumadhav Khire, who manages the Samapathik Trust. The session will try to address taboo areas of sexuality
Open Space, Tuesday, Jan 11, 4.00pm
KHOJ (coordinated by Open Space & Aalochana) an informal meeting to discuss issues related to identity, gender, sexuality, aspiration and relationships
Open Space, Wednesday, Jan 12, 4:00pm
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PRESENTATIONS |
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RIGHT TO INFORMATION
A presentation of case studies by Archana Ghanwat, an independent lawyer, using the Maharashtra Right To Information Act at Open Space. The session will be moderated and co-ordinated by Mr Prakash Kardaley, Senior Editor with Express Initiatives
Open Space, Saturday Jan 22, 4.00pm-6.00pm
BIODIVERSITY
Kalpavriksh presentation on biodiversity and environmental issues
Open Space, Monday, Jan 24, 4.00pm- 6.00pm
Kalpavriksh screening of an environmental film followed by a discussion
Open Space, Tuesday, Jan 25, 6.00pm onwards |
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| FILM |
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Samapathik screens ‘ Nico and Dani ’, a film about two young boys growing up and coming to terms with their divergent sexualities. The film will be followed by a discussion moderated by Bindumadhav Khire
Suggested donation: Rs.50
Due to limited seating, please RSVP without fail to Open Space, no later than Jan 23
Open Space, Saturday, Jan 29, 6pm |
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