Event Name: Dance Production: The Indie Club About the Event: Explore different expressions of resistance through dance. The event will see 15 dancers, who will be telling a unique story through their movements. The dance will showcase a blend of styles and choreography by Gopal Agarwal, Jay Modi, Bijal Haria, and D. Padmakumar. Venue: Rhaen Basera Amphitheatre, Karnavati Club Road, Ahmedabad Organisers: Dance Inc. India How to Attend: Walk in Date and Time: February 2, 08:00 pm onwards Event Name: Gandhi Chitrakatha About the Event: The national-level book release of the translations of ‘Gandhi Chitrakatha’ originally written in Gujarati by Saralaevi Mazumdar on the 76th death anniversary of MK Gandhi. In attendance will be cosmologist Pankaj Joshi and heir of Mahatma Gandhi, Sonal Parikh. Venue: Amphitheatre of Hutheesing Visual Arts Centre, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad How to Attend: Walk-in Date and Time: January 30, 5:00 pm onwards Event Name: Furniture in the Making About the Event: After the exhibition’s success, the panel discussion discussed the philosophy centres around the belief that the increasing demand for furniture should not compromise its essential qualities of practicality, comfort, and sustainability. This discussion aimed to explore and expand upon these principles, inviting participants to share their perspectives and reflections. Amolakh's work on the perception of furniture—something so intimately woven into the fabric of our daily lives, both at home and in the workplace. The panel discussion had Sweety Taur who is a computer engineer turned industrial designer with key expertise in home and hospitality furniture & lifestyle products and many more. Venue: Arthshila, Ahmedabad Organisers: Arthshila How to Attend: Walk in Date and Time: January 28, 06: 00 pm. Event Name: Guards at the Taj About the Event: The play "Guards at the Taj" was staged by actor Vrajesh Hirjee and director Danish Husain as part of the Aadyam theatre initiative`s third edition. The play (starring Vrajesh Hirjee and Joy Fernandes) was set in 1648 and draws inspiration from a legend surrounding the Taj Mahal`s construction. According to the legend, Emperor Shah Jahan ordered the hands of the artisans who built the Taj Mahal to be chopped off to prevent anything as beautiful from being built again. The play delves into themes such as the relationship between money, labour, and creation, while also encouraging the audience to question issues related to censorship and autocratic governance. Venue: Natarani Amphitheatre, Ahmedabad Organisers: Natarani Amphitheatre Date and Time: January 28, 08: 30pm.
