 The Federation of City Sabhas Yours Truly Margazhi 2021 (15 Dec 2021 to 15 Jan 2022) Schedule citysabhas.org (Brahma Gana Sabha, Hamsadhwani, Karthik Fine Arts, Narada Gana Sabha, Rasika Ranjani Sabha, Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, Sri Parthasarathy Swami Sabha, Sri Thyaga Brahma Gana Sabha) BHAVAN'S CULTURAL FESTIVAL 2021 (Nov 26, 2021 to Dec 15, 2021) In Association with South Zone Cultural Centre Venue: Bhavan's Main Auditorium, Mylapore, Chennai-600 004 Schedule December 16-26, 2021 Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan presents NAATYA UTSAV 2021 - 27 solo and group performances in different classical styles. At: Bhavan’s main auditorium, Mylapore, 6pm The non-ticketed event will also be webcast on bhavanschennai.org Indian Fine Arts Society December Music Festival (Dec 20 to 31, 2021) Venue: Ethiraja Kalyana Nilayam, 87, TTK Road, Alwarpet, Chennai. Schedule at chennaidecemberseason.com Kalakshetra Foundation 68TH ANNUAL ART FESTIVAL (Dec 21, 2021 - Jan 1, 2022) Venue: Bharata Kalakshetra Auditorium. The 4th National seminar ‘Kala Samprekshana’- ‘The art of seeing art’ will be organised by Kalakshetra from 23rd to 26th December 2021 forenoon . This will highlight the practice, tradition and history through a series of lectures and demonstrations and this years’ theme is ‘The Essence of Art’. Dr.Sonal Mansingh will be delivering the keynote address .“Vasudheva Ganasudha” a dance tribute to the great composer Mysore Vasudevacharyar produced and choreographed by the Dhananjayans will be featured on the 26th of December morning as the valedictory event of the conference. - 21st Dec: Sita Swayamvaram by Kalakshetra Foundation - 22nd Dec: Sri Rama Vanagamanam by Kalakshetra Foundation - 23rd Dec: Carnatic violin by R.K Shriram Kumar - 24th Dec: 6 to 7.15pm: Mohiniattam by Kerala Kalamandalam 7.30 to 8.45pm: Kathak by Kadam Centre for Dance and Music, choreographies of Guru Kumudini Lakhia - 25th Dec: Kuchelopakyanam by Kalakshetra Foundation - 26th Dec: Carnatic vocal by Gayathri Venkatragahavan - 27th Dec: Shyama by Kalakshetra Foundation - 28th Dec: Hindustani vocal by Kaushiki Chakraborty - 29th Dec: Paduka Pattabhishekam by Kalakshetra Foundation - 30th Dec: Choodamani Pradanam by Kalakshetra Foundation - 31st Dec: Jugalbandi by Shashank Subramanyam (flute) & Pt Kushal Das (sitar) - 1st Jan: Maha Pattabhishekam by Kalakshetra Foundation Kalakshetra Foundation "BHAVA BHAVANAM - ANUBHAVAM" a three day Kathakali festival (Dec 6 - 8, 2021) Venue: Bharata Kalakshetra Auditorium, Kalakshetra Foundation, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai 600041 - Dec 6 Inauguration at 5.30 pm. 6pm: Purappadu by Kalakshetra students followed by NALA CHARITHAM 4th day - Dec 7: 6pm: Gandhi Seva Sadanam Kathakali & Classic Arts Academy present SOORPANAKANGAM - Dec 8: Thodayam by Kalakshetra students followed by the play KIRATHAM Live streamed on Kalakshetra Foundation Youtube channel. Info: 044-24521844 / 0836 / outreach@kalakshetra.in / kalakshetra.in Info: theatre@kalakshetra.in Krishna Gana Sabha 65th Margazhi Mela (15 Dec 2021 - 1 Jan 2022) Schedule Venue: Krishna Gana Sabha, 20 Maharajapuram Santhanam Road, T. Nagar, Chennai 600017 Info: (044) - 28140806 / krishnaganasabha@gmail.com Naada Inbam December Music Festival 2021 (virtual) (Dec 10, 2021 to Jan 4, 2022) Parivadini music YouTube channel Narada Gana Sabha Natya Sangraham 2022 (Jan 28 to 30, 2022) at Thennangur Natyacharyas V.P.Dhananjayan and Shanta Dhananjayan will be the Co-ordinators and the other faculty members will be Dr. Sudha Seshayyan , Jyotsna Narayanan,Vidushi Sowmya and Guru Lata Pada ( Toronto ). The last date for receiving applications is 31 December 2021. Selected participants will be informed by email/mobile by 7 Jan 2022. In view of the restrictions of the pandemic situation this time the applicants are restricted to Tamil Nadu. Aspirants may download the form and mail with attachments to natyarangam.ngs@gmail.com The Music Academy 95th Annual Conference & Concerts (Digital) 2021 (20 - 31 Dec 2021) Schedule Info: +91-44-2811 2231 / +91-44-2811 5162 / music@musicacademymadras.com musicacademymadras.in The Mylapore Fine Arts Club (17 Dec 2021 - 1 Jan 2022) 70th Year Art Festival Live stage performances by leading artists at TAG - MFAC Auditorium. Schedule Programmes in other cities Bangalore Gayana Samaja 51st Annual Music Conference (Dec 5-12, 2021) Academic Session (Dec 6-11, 2021, 10am-12.30pm) gayanasamaja.org Related Links chennaidecemberseason.com MARGAZHI GUIDE 2021 (Dec 1, 2021 - Jan 30, 2022) A list of venues/organisers curated by Shreya Nagarajan Singh Arts Development Consultancy Schedules |