A long cherished dream (of Arundhati Nag) has become a reality. Ranga Shankara, Bangalore’s first dedicated theatre space (a tribute to the late cine star Shankar Nag) has made its first bow (20th Oct 2004).
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Shanta Rao Centre for Fine Arts
Those wondering what our senior dance exponent Shanta Rao is up to, will be happy to know that she has constructed a hi-tech auditorium with excellent infrastructure. The seating capacity of the air-conditioned auditorium is 150. It boasts of the latest in audio-visual technologies. 8th Cross, 8th Main, Malleswaram, Bangalore – 3
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Internationally acclaimed flautist (a child prodigy) Shashank, enters into wedlock with Bangalore-based Bhartanatyam danseuse Shirisha H. S.!
Congratulations!
Guru Smt. Narmada completes 25 years of her teaching career!
25 lakhs
A Rs. 25 lakh grant was declared by the state government to Bangalore Gayana Samaja as it celebrates its centenary year. Wow! Hope the government continues to encourage other such organizations actively serving and promoting art and culture.
Sangeth Natak Academy Chairperson likely to be changed! Who is going to be the next chairperson of SNA?