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INDIKA FESTIVAL IS BACK: Line-up announced for this Autumn!

The INDIKA Festival is once again returning for its annual festival this year, 2023, happening this Autumn for a near fortnight duration, from 1st - 12th November, featuring a 12-day celebration of Indian music, dance, arts and culture! Here's further details of the event itself as well as the line-up; Headlining the festival will be none other than legendary percussionist, producer and composer Talvin Singh OBE. A giant and pioneer of British-Asian music, Singh's multi-decade spanning career has seen him collaborate with and write for the likes of Sun Ra, the late Ustad Sultan Khan, Madonna, Yoko Ono and more. Having worked as Björk's percussionist and artistic director in 1993, Singh garnered critical acclaim for himself in 1999, winning the Mercury Music Prize for his debut album OK. Singh's unique synthesis of electronic music and Eastern aesthetic is often referred to as Asian Underground. Talvin will be joined by an incredible ensemble of musicians, as he exclusively shares material from his highly anticipated and long-awaited new album at The Tung Auditorium on 5th November. - - The city of Liverpool and its multitude of iconic venues will play host to the festival, with an expanded and eclectic programme of events, featuring contemporary Indian music, dance, visual arts, films, poetry, talks and participatory activities taking place across the city. From seasoned professionals, to brand new collaborations formed especially for INDIKA 2023, the first wave of artists announced to perform at the festival in November include maestros of the Sitar and the Tabla, Shakir Khan & Shahbaz Hussain. Plus, making their UK debut, will be rising stars The Sarod Sisters, set to perform alongside Milap artist-in-residence Kousic Sen. A person playing a sitar Description automatically generated Shakir Khan Returning to Liverpool after 15 years will be the illustrious vocalist and composer Swati Natekar in her performance of Raag Rang. Also on the lineup will be The MMR Trio - featuring Olivia Moore on violin, Giuliano Modarelli on guitar, and Gurdain Rayatt on Tabla. Created especially for Indika 2023, a performance from the Indika Collective will feature a brand new collaboration between an incredibly talented group of diverse Indian folk and classical artists. For fans of Indian dance, world renowned artist Harinie Jeevitha will perform ‘VARADARĀJAM UPĀSMAHĒ’ at the Unity Theatre. A week later, Payal Ramchandani and an ensemble of artists will take to the stage of The Capstone Theatre for a mystical performance of 'The Forest Dream'. Suitable for all the family, and just in time for half-term, there'll also be a double billing of theatrical dance production Sita's Magical Forest. A group of people performing on a stage Description automatically generated Sita's Magical Forest Whilst the music and dance of India will take center-stage throughout the festival, The Reader at Calderstones Park will play host to a variety of literary and mindfulness events, with dedicated family-friendly activities suitable for all ages to enjoy. Throughout the festival, there'll be 'Shared Reading' sessions, where participants are invited to discover and discuss Indian literature in group sittings. There'll also be an early-morning yoga session, with live Indian music followed by chai, in the beautiful surroundings of The Reader's Mansion House, amidst the backdrop of the magnificent Calderstones Park. For younger audiences, 'The Diwali Story' will take place at The Storybarn on 11th November. Providing festival-goers with a treat for the senses, Indian Street Food geniuses Bundobust will join as one of the official food and drink partners for Indika 2023. They'll co-host two exclusive events; an extra-special Indian DJ night on 4th November, and a Diwali Celebration for all to enjoy on 12th November. And, for the first time ever, the festival will extend its reach beyond the City Centre and expand into the wider City Region, giving an even bigger audience the opportunity to enjoy and be inspired by Indian arts and culture. There's plenty more artists yet to be revealed, with more exciting announcements being made over the coming weeks. A person in a garment dancing on a stage Description automatically generated PARAMA PADAM - - Indika showcases the best of contemporary Indian arts and culture, boasting an electrifying programme that celebrates the subcontinent's rich heritage. From the alluring rhythms, colours and stories of India, to the delicious flavours of its cuisine, the festival offers an immersive, holistic experience that will leave audiences captivated. INDIKA Festival is open to all; whether you're an Indian music and dance aficionado, or eager to experience new art forms, there's something for everyone to explore and enjoy. - - “We’re delighted to support Indika which is a fantastic, family-friendly celebration of the rich cultural heritage of India. It’s a vital part of Liverpool’s cultural offer, spotlighting contemporary Indian music, dance, visual arts, film and poetry and in doing so, encouraging people of all backgrounds to get involved and have a greater understanding and appreciation of our vibrant Indian community.” Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing and Culture, Councillor Harry Doyle - - A person sitting in the woods holding a violin Description automatically generated Olivia Moore - - ANNOUNCED SO FAR... Shakir Khan & Shahbaz Hussain 1st November, 7pm The Music Room Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, Hope Street, L1 9BP BUY TICKETS - £15/12 Shakir Khan and Shahbaz Hussain will be kicking off the festival proceedings with a mesmerizing performance featuring two staples of Indian classical music; the Sitar and the Tabla. Khan’s exquisite sense of melody and rhythm, coupled with his alluring stage presence, will leave audiences captivated, whilst Shahbaz is widely regarded as one of the finest Tabla artists in the country with a reputation for exceptional skill and artistry. - - Sarod Sisters & Kousic Sen 2nd November, 7pm The Music Room Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, Hope Street, L1 9BP BUY TICKETS - £15/12 On November 2nd, audiences will experience an enchanting world of music with the Sarod Sisters, Dr Troilee Dutta and Moisilee Dutta! The rising stars will make their UK debut, enthralling audiences with their exceptional talent and artistry. The sarod, with its unique sound and intricate design, has inspired countless musicians and music-lovers alike. Joining the sisters on stage will be renowned Tabla maestro - and Milap artist-in-residence - Kousic Sen. - - Sita's Magical Forest 2nd November, 11am and 2pm Unity Theatre 1 Hope Place, L1 9BG TICKETS TBC - £5 The Ramayana, an epic celebrated across Asia, tells the trials and triumphs of Rama and Sita. In the story, the couple are exiled into the woods, encountering enchanted creatures along the way. In this children’s production by Apsaras Arts, Sita recounts her adventures with the animals of the magical forest through storytelling and dance. A perfect half-term outing! - - PARAMA PADAM by Mohanapriyan Thavarajah 2nd November, 7:30pm Unity Theatre 1 Hope Place, L1 9BG BUY TICKETS - £8 Parama Padam was created by the followers of the Vaishnavite faith, with the dual-purpose of entertainment and teaching the moral values of human life. The production takes the form of a game board, with squares represented by Snakes and Ladders. The ladders in the game represent good virtues, while the snakes bring you down to a cycle of re-births. The game - which originated in India during the 10th century, was later popularised by the British as "Snakes and Ladders". - - VARADARĀJAM UPĀSMAHĒ by Harinie Jeevitha 3rd November, 7pm Unity Theatre 1 Hope Place, L1 9BG BUY TICKETS - £8 ‘VARADARĀJAM UPĀSMAHĒ’ is a solo thematic presentation based on the 'Brahmotsavam' (the grand, ten-day annual temple festival) of Varadaraja Swamy temple situated in Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu. This production - by Harinie Jeevitha - has been woven in the solo format from the perspective of a devotee who has immense devotion and love for the Lord—the giver of infinite boons. Stringing together works of stalwart Indian poets and musical compositions of saint-poets in Sanskrit, Tamil & Telugu, 'Varadarājam Upāsmahē' is an attempt to encapsulate the different festivities of the auspicious Brahmotsavam temple celebration. - - Talvin Singh 5th November, 7:30pm The Tung Auditorium Yoko Ono Lennon Centre, 60 Oxford Street, L7 3NY JUST ANNOUNCED - TICKETS COMING SOON Percussionist, producer and composer, Talvin Singh, is renowned for establishing the bridge between Indian and electronic music. Drawing inspiration from the classical Indian arts, he has managed to sculpt a unique sonic landscape. He has taken the Tabla to the cutting edge, with the most unimaginable sonic creations, which has ultimately helped him to demystify Indian classical music, and therefore inspire a whole new generation of musicians and producers of contemporary music in India and the South Asian diaspora worldwide. Singh’s influence has also spanned the visual arts, dance and film. - - Swati Natekar 8th November, 7pm The Music Room Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, Hope Street, L1 9BP BUY TICKETS - £15/12 In her performance of Raag Rang, Swati Natekar will present an unforgettable evening of Bollywood classics, Indian Ragas, Ghazals and Contemproary Music. An illustrious and highly accomplished singer and composer, Swati will return to Liverpool after 15 years joined by a collective of the UK’s most talented musicians. - - The Moore, Modarelli & Rayatt Trio 8th November, 1pm The Tung Auditorium Yoko Ono Lennon Centre, 60 Oxford Street, L7 3NY BUY TICKETS - FREE Featuring Olivia Moore on violin, Giuliano Modarelli on guitar, and Gurdain Rayatt on Tabla, The Moore, Modarelli and Rayatt trio have crafted a breathtaking sound that flawlessly blends Jazz with the rich and vibrant tones of Indian music. The trio - born out of the Covid lockdown - have a repertoire that consists primarily of original compositions, that fuse together the soulful rhythms of Indian music with the improvisational spirit of Jazz; infusing hints of other World Music to create a sound that is entirely their own. - - Milap X Mellowtone - Vedanth Bharadwaj, SJ Downes & Richie Vegas 9th November, 7:30pm Downstairs at the Everyman 5 - 11 Hope Street, L1 9BH BUY TICKETS - £11 This unique collaboration between Vedanth Bharadwaj (India) and SJ Downes (UK) will explore Eastern and Western musical styles, in a cross-cultural interplay that draws from diverse musical heritages, and transcends borders to offer an enchanting listening experience. - - The Forest Dream / Payal Ramchandani and ensemble 10th November, 7pm The Capstone Theatre Liverpool Hope University, 17 Shaw Street, L6 1HP BUY TICKETS - £10/8 Audiences will embark on a mesmerising journey through 'The Forest Dream', a breathtaking fusion of dance styles in an immersive, powerful exploration of our planet's climatic crisis. This intergenerational masterpiece speaks volumes, via a harmonious fusion of Carnatic music, Western soundscapes, and the seamless integration of Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, and contemporary dance forms. - - Indika Collective 11th November, 7pm The Tung Auditorium Yoko Ono Lennon Centre, 60 Oxford Street, L7 3NY BUY TICKETS - £10/8 Created especially for Indika 2023, this festival band is a brilliant new collaboration between a group of diverse artists across a range of instruments. The performance features new arrangements of folk and traditional repertoire, telling stories of love and loss with songs that speak directly to the heart and soul of India’s diverse cultural heritage and its people. The collective will feature Vedanth Bharadwaj on guitar and vocals, Bindumalini and Muthusirpi Narathar on vocals, Sayee Rakshith on violin, Kousic Sen on Tabla and Janarthan Sivarupan on percussion. - - Please note this line-up is correct as of 4th September. 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shiverhq · 4 years

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EVENT 01: HARVESTFEST

The seasons are changing once again in Blackrock. Trees lose their leaves in buckets. The ground grows frozen underfoot. More than once snow has dusted roofs, and already blankets the flanking mountains. Winter is approaching, but it has not yet sunk its teeth fully in. This is good fortune for the humble Blackrock resident, who has been anticipating what’s to come since October.

Harvestfest is many things to many people, but at its core it is this: a celebration. Autumn bleeds dry into winter, and Harvestfest is its last hurrah. A farewell, a thank you, a welcome ushering in to the holiday season. A place to recognize, foremost, local talent and community businesses for their hard-work and contribution to the town, Harvestfest is part carnival, part festival, part local fair, and it’s coming this weekend!

With months tucked away in planning, Harvestfest runs one Thursday to Sunday, typically the first or second in November. Pioneer Square becomes host to games and stalls. Participating stores may sell specialty food or goods (the Nook-Rossetti family highly recommend’s Ugly Mug’s Maple Syrup Supreme!). It is never too early to get your Christmas shopping done, or pick up your Thanksgiving turkey! As per tradition, a list of stalls and special goods available around town will be announced closer to the festival’s start.

For the younger Blackrock resident, games and prizes are abound! Local farms and families have generously donated land to host the autumn season’s final hayride and corn maze. Rides and games will be set up on land generously lended by the Whitegrass family, with hours of operation to come soon. For the first time this year, Blackrock plays host to a miniature Art & Film Festival on Saturday and Sunday. See Twilight Cinema’s site for details. And, of course, the traditional silent auction will be hosted Sunday evening.

Blackrock Council would like to be the first to reassure their residents that safety is their utmost priority. They are aware there has been some controversy recently surrounding Harvestfest’s closing ‘Welcoming of the Wolves’ ceremony. While the Council respectfully acknowledges those who have vocally opposed it, they have chosen to move forward with the event. The Council thanks you for your understanding and hopes to see you there!

A reminder that fireworks are still prohibited outside official Harvestfest events and ceremonies.

TIMESTAMP: November 14th – 17th, 2019

OOC INFORMATION

Our first event !! I am so sorry for getting this out so late, but thank you so much everyone for your continued patience with me. Our very first event will begin SUNDAY, APRIL 5TH at 12 PM EST and run for ONE WEEK ( April 12th ). There will be a separate admin post for the start of the event. Once the event begins, please pause all non-event related threads and tag event starters with #shiverevent. While not required, I encourage you to also use a Harvestfest tag on your blog!

VOLUNTEERS WANTED! While there are many stalls put up in Pioneer Square for neighboring artists, farms, and tradesman, Blackrock always wants to put emphasis on homegrown talent. If you would like your character to be a volunteer at Harvestfest or even run a stall, game, or ride themselves, please let me know !! You also won’t be limited to only putting your character in that role, but if you like for at least some of the event, the option’s there! I’m happy to help brainstorm stall ideas. Alternatively, if there’s something cool you’d love to see included that your character isn’t a part of, let me know anyway ! I’d love to put it in.

Speaking of stalls, the rundown so far (subject to change with your input!) of Harvestfest activities is as follows:

Specialty shopping and small games in Pioneer Square

Hay ride and corn maze hosted by local farms

Bigger games and rides on the Whitegrass property

Art & Film festival hosted by Twilight Cinema ( Friday & Saturday )

Silent auction on Sunday

Welcoming of the Wolves Ceremony, Sunday evening

Nightly fireworks at 8pm

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blackkudos · 4 years

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Tracy Chapman

Tracy Chapman (born March 30, 1964) is an American singer-songwriter, known for her hits "Fast Car" and "Give Me One Reason", along with other singles "Talkin' 'bout a Revolution", "Baby Can I Hold You", "Crossroads", "New Beginning", and "Telling Stories". She is a multi-platinum and four-time Grammy Award–winning artist.

Chapman was signed to Elektra Records by Bob Krasnow in 1987. The following year she released her critically acclaimed debut album Tracy Chapman, which became a multi-platinum worldwide hit. The album earned Chapman six Grammy Award nominations, including Album of the Year, three of which she won, including Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for her single "Fast Car", and Best New Artist. Chapman released her second album Crossroads the following year, which garnered her an additional Grammy nomination. Since then, Chapman has experienced further success with six more studio albums, which include her multi-platinum fourth album New Beginning, for which she won a fourth Grammy Award, for Best Rock Song, for its lead single "Give Me One Reason". Chapman's most recent album is Our Bright Future, released in 2008.

Early life

Chapman was born in Cleveland, Ohio. Her parents divorced when she was four years of age. She was raised by her mother, who bought her music-loving three-year-old daughter a ukulele despite having little money. Chapman began playing the guitar and writing songs at age eight. She says that she may have been first inspired to play the guitar by the television show Hee Haw. Chapman's family received welfare. In her native Cleveland, school desegregation efforts led to racial unrest and even riots; Chapman has stated that she experienced frequent bullying and racially motivated assaults as a child.

Raised as a Baptist, Chapman attended an Episcopal high school and was accepted into the program A Better Chance, which sponsors students at college preparatory high schools away from their home community. She graduated from Wooster School in Connecticut, then attended Tufts University, graduating with a B.A. degree in Anthropology and African studies.

Career

Chapman made her major-stage debut as an opening act for women's music pioneer Linda Tillery at Boston's Strand Theater on May 3, 1985. Another Tufts student, Brian Koppelman, heard Chapman playing and brought her to the attention of his father, Charles Koppelman. Koppelman, who ran SBK Publishing, signed Chapman in 1986. After Chapman graduated from Tufts in 1987, he helped her to sign a contract with Elektra Records.

At Elektra, she released Tracy Chapman (1988). The album was critically acclaimed, and she began touring and building a fanbase. "Fast Car" began its rise on the U.S. charts soon after she performed it at the televised Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute concert in June 1988; it became a number 6 pop hit on the Billboard Hot 100 for the week ending August 27, 1988. Rolling Stone ranked the song number 167 on their 2010 list of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time". It is the highest-ranking song on the Rolling Stone list that was both written and performed by a female performer. "Talkin' 'bout a Revolution", the follow-up to Fast Car, charted at number 75 and was followed by "Baby Can I Hold You", which peaked at number 48. The album sold well, going multi-platinum and winning three Grammy Awards, including an honor for Chapman as Best New Artist. Later in 1988, Chapman was a featured performer on the worldwide Amnesty International Human Rights Now! Tour.

Chapman's follow-up album, Crossroads (1989), was less commercially successful than her debut had been, but it still achieved platinum status. By 1992's Matters of the Heart, Chapman was playing to a small but devoted audience. Her fourth album, New Beginning (1995), proved successful, selling over three million copies in the U.S. The album included the hit single "Give Me One Reason", which won the 1997 Grammy for Best Rock Song and became Chapman's most successful single to date, peaking at Number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100. Following a four-year hiatus, her fifth album, Telling Stories, was released in 2000. Its hit single, "Telling Stories", received heavy airplay on European radio stations and on Adult Alternative and Hot AC stations in the United States. Chapman toured Europe and the United States in 2003 in support of her sixth album, Let It Rain (2002).

To support her seventh studio album, Where You Live (2005), Chapman toured major U.S. cities in October and toured Europe over the remainder of the year. The "Where You Live" tour was extended into 2006; the 28-date European tour featured summer concerts in Germany, Italy, France, Sweden, Finland, Norway, the UK, Russia and more. On June 5, 2006, she performed at the 5th Gala of Jazz in Lincoln Center, New York, and in a session at the 2007 TED (Technology Entertainment Design) conference in Monterey, California.

Chapman was commissioned by the American Conservatory Theater to compose music for its production of Athol Fugard's Blood Knot, a play on apartheid in South Africa, staged in early 2008.

Atlantic Records released Chapman's eighth studio album, Our Bright Future (2008). Chapman made a 26-date solo tour of Europe. She returned to tour Europe and selected North American cities during the summer of 2009. She was backed by Joe Gore on guitars, Patrick Warren on keyboards, and Dawn Richardson on percussion.

Chapman was appointed a member of the 2014 Sundance Film Festival U.S. Documentary jury.

Chapman performed Ben E. King's "Stand By Me" on one of the final episodes of the Late Show with David Letterman in April 2015. The performance became a viral hit and was the focus of various news articles including some by Billboard and The Huffington Post.

On November 20, 2015, Chapman released Greatest Hits, consisting of 18 tracks including the live version of "Stand by Me", the album is Chapman's first global compilation release.

In October 2018, Chapman sued the rapper Nicki Minaj over copyright infringement, alleging that Minaj had sampled her song "Baby Can I Hold You" without permission. Chapman's lawsuit requested an injunction to prevent Minaj releasing the song "Sorry" and stated that she had "repeatedly denied" permission for "Baby Can I Hold You" to be sampled. Chapman had previously expressed her reservations about being sampled.

Social activism

Chapman is a politically and socially active musician. In a 2009 interview with American radio network NPR, she said, "I'm approached by lots of organizations and lots of people who want me to support their various charitable efforts in some way. And I look at those requests and I basically try to do what I can. And I have certain interests of my own, generally an interest in human rights." She has performed at numerous socially aware events, and continues to do so. In 1988, she performed in London as part of a worldwide concert tour to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights with Amnesty International. The same year Chapman also performed in the Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute, an event which raised money for South Africa's Anti-Apartheid Movement and seven children's charities. In 2004, Chapman performed (and rode) in the AIDS/LifeCycle event.

Chapman has also been involved with Cleveland's elementary schools. A music video produced by Chapman that highlights significant achievements in African-American history has become an important teaching tool in Cleveland Public Schools. Chapman also agreed to sponsor a "Crossroads in Black History" essay contest for high school students in Cleveland and other cities.

Chapman received an honorary doctorate from Saint Xavier University in Chicago in 1997. In 2004, Chapman was given an honorary doctorate in Fine Arts by her alma mater, Tufts University, recognizing her commitment to social activism.

I'm fortunate that I've been able to do my work and be involved in certain organizations, certain endeavors, and offered some assistance in some way. Whether that is about raising money or helping to raise awareness, just being another body to show some force and conviction for a particular idea. Finding out where the need is – and if someone thinks you're going to be helpful, then helping.

Chapman often performs at and attends charity events such as Make Poverty History, amfAR, and AIDS/LifeCycle, to support social causes. She identifies as a feminist.

Personal life

Although Chapman has never publicly disclosed her sexual orientation, writer Alice Walker has stated that she and Chapman were in a romantic relationship during the mid-1990s. Chapman maintains a strong separation between her personal and professional life. "I have a public life that's my work life and I have my personal life," she said. "In some ways, the decision to keep the two things separate relates to the work I do."

Discography

Studio albums

Tracy Chapman (1988)

Crossroads (1989)

Matters of the Heart (1992)

New Beginning (1995)

Telling Stories (2000)

Let It Rain (2002)

Where You Live (2005)

Our Bright Future (2008)

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China Cultural Center in Pakistan celebrates 5th anniversary online amid COVID-19

China Cultural Center in Pakistan announces online celebrations amid COVID-19

Online celebrations announced by China Cultural Center in Pakistan amid COVID-19

April 20 marked the fifth anniversary of China Cultural Center in Pakistan, a pioneer institute enhancing ties between the people of Pakistan and China through art, culture, music and films.

This year, the center decided to launch online celebration to restrain public engagement and adopt social distancing…

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bigyack-com · 5 years

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Ankur Tewari on music festivals in India, spoken word poetry, Gully Boy and more in this exclusive interview - art and culture

The city of lakes and a popular tourist and wedding destination, Udaipur, Rajasthan is alive with culture and the sound of music of various genres. Lake Pichola, City Palace, Fateh Sagar Lake, Jagmandir Palace are some of the must-visit locations while you’re in this city.The Vedanta Udaipur World Music Festival (UWMF) has begun today and will be on until Sunday, February 9 2020. A city-wide, multi-venue music festival featuring 150 global artists and collaborations, the fest also sees participation from countries namely Spain, Italy, France, Brazil, Switzerland, and many more.In its 5th edition this year, this festival has fast become the biggest world music festival in the country. This year’s edition is built around the concept We are the World: Unity in Diversity. Spread over three picturesque venues, UWMF offers immense diversity in music that celebrates different moods of the day, right from a morning meditative raga to personifying romantic music at its best played beside the lakes in the afternoons. Evenings will bring spirited youthful music that connects people of all age groups. The festival also features local Rajasthani talent.Ahead of their performance tomorrow at UWMF 2020, we got a chance to speak with Ankur Tewari and The Ghalat Family. Excerpts from an exclusive interview:Q. Tell us about the inspiration behind called The Ghalat Family and why?A. The inspiration behind the band being called The Ghalat Family is actually nothing serious, we didn’t have a name for a band. We were shooting for a music video and a friend of ours saw us and he said that we are a bunch of misfits and somehow the word The Ghalat Family came out between fits of giggles and laughter and we just stuck by the name.Q. Your opened for singer Norah Jones back in 2013. What’s been your fondest memory of that day?A. It was quite a special opening for Norah Jones back in 2013. It was a summer-time festival where we were going to play and I have always been a fan of her music and I have never seen her live so just to share the backstage along with her is a big honour. Karsh who was also opening for alongside us is a friend of hers (Norah’s) and because of him we met her, chatted with her. It was quite a humbling experience to see somebody so famous and big, being so humble, and her band was also too nice and too sweet.Q. How far have famous authors from history impacted your songwriting? Tell us some of your favourite proverbs/lines written by Manto and Bukowski.A. An intellectual says a simple thing in a hard way and an artist says a hard thing in a simple way this quote by Charles Bukowski has always struck a chord with me. There are so many interesting authors and poets whose words resonate with me, Manto’s Toba Tek Singh is a classic for me where people in an art house are asked to decide whether they want to go to Pakistan or stay in India during partition… can’t describe the partition in a better way.Q. What’s more fun: performing for a live audience or in a studio?A. I have always been a performing artiste. I love performing to a live audience. I have not been in the studio as much as I want to be in the studio. I find performing live is a better community experience but in recent times, I started enjoying recording in the studio as well. But definitely, when I perform I like to play more for an intermediate audience than big stages. Big stages make me feel very distant from the audience and with my band members at the same time.Q. Favourite film song project you have been a part of?A. Favourite film song project that I have been a part of is my first song Sabse Peechhe Hum Khade for Let’s Enjoy (2004). That was the song I used to sing and then I used it in the movie and then I got Silk Route to sing a cover of it.Q. What can the audience expect at the Vedanta Udaipur World Music Festival 2020? Tell us something about the songs you have chosen in your set and what’s in it for everyone attending?A. Vedanta Udaipur World Music Festival is very special for me especially it is organised by SEHER. It is like a family for me and I have curated an interesting set of my popular songs including Mohabbat Zindabad, Sabse Peechhe Hum Khade, Dil Beparvah and some surprises.Q. Your thoughts on the music festival scene in India and if there’s one thing you could change, what would it be?A. It is amazing that there are music festivals that showcase artistes from around the country and the globe. When I started making music, there was none, but it’s so amazing to see so many festivals cropping up, so many stages, and I am encouraged to see this kind of an atmosphere in the world with independent music.If there’s one thing I could change, I would try to include more new artistes in the line-up every time because, for me, music festivals are about the discovery of new music as well. Vedanta Udaipur World Music Festival is one such festival which brings new artistes from across the globe in its editions and I simply admire this concept.Q. Tell us more about Woh Hum Nahin and the process of writing/composing it.A. Woh Hum Nahin came to me in about 5 minutes. I was backstage going to perform in 10 minutes and I was looking at my phone and I saw the images of violence in the hostel of JNU and it really hurt me that such kind of violence is happening in universities, in colleges in India and it had a deep impact on me. Thought about of nation that has Mahatma Gandhi as a father of the nation, a pioneer in the world of peace and agent of love in this country. Such an act happening, it broke me within. Even before I could hit the stage in 5 minutes these words came to me and I went and performed my set. I came back and found the chords to these words, and recorded it in an hour’s time.Q. How did you decide on collaborating on Kommune with Roshan Abbas?A. If I may be honest it was Roshan Abbas who decided to contact me and Gaurav Kapoor and take our discussions further. We were usually discussing how we don’t find going out exciting where the only place you go out is to tune out of the world. But sometimes you go out to tune in to something and feel enriched when you come out of it and we were missing those events. So Roshan Abbas came up with an idea that we should gather those people who will be interested in storytelling, poetry or music of a softer sort. We pretty much started on instinct and before we knew it, it is known into a big thing.Q. What can you tell us about the upcoming seasons of The Spoken Fest? After the Delhi debut late last year, will Spoken be going to other cities too?A. We are constantly in touch with the spoken word artists and poets around the world and we are trying to make it interesting with each coming year.The Delhi edition was encouraging and on the response of the Delhi edition, we thought to take it to other cities as well. Many cities have written to us and we are strongly crunching the numbers to make sure that we can take it to other cities as well.Q. For upcoming poets, what is the one-word advice you would want to share?A. My only advice to upcoming poets is that you should be honest and clear with what you want to express and try not to push vocabulary outside what you use. If you are not satisfied with your vocabulary, read more books and increase your vocabulary, once you start using those words in your life you should include mini pauses as well.Q. Name three poets you’ve seen Live in performance and find great promise in their voice?A. Some of the poets I admire are Kausar Munir, Swanand Kirkire and Varun Grover. They’ve also had an amazing impact on me.Q. You’ve worked with Prateek Kuhad on several songs too - tell us about this collab. A. I’ve worked with Prateek on the collaboration called Dil Beparvah, for a show called The Dewarists and it happened organically. It was amazing that we both are diverse personalities and the song became the meeting point for both of us and started an interesting friendship where I get to learn a lot from this young artist.Q. Your favourite from the Gully Boy album and why?A. My favourite work from Gully Boy is definitely Apna Time Aayega for the way the song happened, the way poetry happened and the collaboration happened with Divine who is such an amazing artist. I’ve never imagined that I would be collaborating with a hip-hop artist. It was a dream collaboration to work with Dub Sharma, Divine with Javed Akhtar Sahab giving his suggestions and inputs.Q. Jeene Mein Aaye Mazaa is a sweet reminder of life in Bombay (Mumbai) one has lived and misses. What was your inspiration behind the number?A. Jeene Mein Aaye Mazaa is for me a story about friends, a story about people who stands by you even when the times are tough. When the tough times are over you look back and you realise how important they are because you know tough times don’t last but friends do. They make this world worthwhile and if we can ever look beyond the balance sheets of life then you will realise friends are what makes your world. 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EXO (엑소) is a 9-membered boygroup under SM Entertainment. They debuted in 2012, and initially promoted in two seperate groups: EXO-K and EXO-M. Though, currently EXO is mostly promoting as a whole.

Fandom: EXO-L.

Sub-units: EXO-K, EXO-M, EXO-CBX.

Music video(s): Wolf, Wolf (Chinese version), Growl, Growl (Chinese version), Growl 2nd Version, Growl 2nd Version (Chinese version), Miracles In December, Miracles In December (Chinese version), Call Me Baby, Love Me Right, Lightsaber, Sing For You, Lucky One, Monster, Lotto, Dancing King (feat. Yoo Jaesuk), Coming Over, For Life, Ko Ko Bop, Power, Universe, Electric Kiss.

Music video’s with EXO-K and EXO-M versions will be listened in the ‘music video’ section in the sub-groups’ profiles.

Former members: Luhan, Kris, Tao (all current solo artists in China).

Social media: YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, vLive, Website.

XIUMIN — 시우민

Birth name: Kim Minseok — 김민석.

Birth date: March 26, 1990.

Birth place: Guri, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea.

Nationality: South Korean.

Religion: Catholic.

Blood type: B.

Height: 173 cm — 5′8″.

Weight: Unknown.

Sibling(s): One younger sister.

Position: Vocal, dance, rap.

Super power: Frost, snowflake.

Training period: About 4 years.

Language(s): Korean, Mandarin, Japanese.

Education: Catholic Kwandong University.

Ideal type: Someone who is hug-able and can give comfort to others.

Collabortions: Call You Bae (with Jimin), Young & Free (with NCT’s Mark), For You (with fellow bandmembers Baekhyun & Chen).

Movie appearances: “Seondal: The Man Who Sells The River” (2016).

Drama appearances: “EXO Next Door” (2015), “Falling For Challenge” (2015).

Music video appearances: JIN - Gone.

Soundtrack appearances: You Are The One.

Musical appearances: “School OZ” (2015).

Awards: 4th APAN Star Awards; Award For SNS Web Drama; Falling For Challenge, Click! StarWars Awards; Most Popular Singer.

Knows taekwondo, fencing, kendo and soccer.

SUHO — 수호

Birth name: Kim Junmyeon — 김준면.

Birth date: May 22, 1991.

Birth place: Seoul, South Korea.

Nationality: South Korean.

Blood type: AB.

Height: 173 cm — 5′8″.

Weight: Unknown.

Sibling(s): One older brother — Kim Dongkyu (4 years older).

Position: Leader, vocal.

Super power: Water.

Training period: About 6 years.

Language(s): Korean, Mandarin, Japanese.

Education: Kyung Hee Cyber University Culture and Arts Business Department.

Ideal type: A girl with literary interests and long, straight hair.

Soundtrack appearances: Beautiful Accident (with fellow bandmember Chen), Saving Santa (with Jeong Eunji), Starlight (with Remi).

Collaborations: My Hero (with Super Junior’s Leeteuk, Kassy & Jo Youngsoo), Curtain (with Song Youngjoo), Dinner (with Jang Jane), Do You Have A Moment (with Jang Jane), Saving Santa (with Jeong Eunji), Beautiful Accident (with fellow bandmember Chen), Starlight (with Remi).

Movie appearances: “Attack On The Pin-Up Boys” (2007, cameo), “One Way Trip” (2016), “Middle School Girl A” (2018).

Drama appearances: “To The Beautiful You” (2012, cameo), “Prime Minister And I” (2014, cameo), “EXO Next Door” (2015), “The Universe’s Star” (2017), “How Are You Bread” (2018), “Rich Man” (2018).

Music video appearances: G.O.D - Dear Mom Remake.

Musical appearances: “School OZ” (2015), “The Last Kiss” (2017), "The Man Who Laughs” (2018).

LAY — 레이

Legal name: Zhang Yixing — 張藝興.

Birth name: Zhang Jiashuai — 张加帅.

Birth date: October 7, 1991.

Birth place: Changsha, Hunan, China.

Nationality: Chinese.

Blood type: A.

Height: 177 cm — 5′10″.

Weight: 60 kg — 132 lbs.

Sibling(s): None.

Position: Dance, vocal.

Super power: Healing, unicorn.

Social media: Instagram, Twitter.

Training period: About 4 years.

Language(s): Korean, Mandarin.

Education: Hunan Normal University High School.

Ideal type: Someone cute and filial.

Instrument(s): Piano, guitar.

Music video(s): Monodrama, What U Need?, Lose Control, I Need U, Sheep, Goodbye Christmas.

Collaborations: Because Of You (with Luhan), Happy Youth (with Coco Jiang Wen & Li Xiaolu), A Man Thing (with the Royal Treasure cast).

Soundtrack appearances: Happy Youth (with Coco Jiang Wen & Li Xiaolu), Alone, A Man Thing (with the Royal Treasure cast), Pray, Everything Like You.

Movie appearances: “SMTOWN The Stage” (2015), “Ex-Files 2: The Backup Strikes Back” (2015, cameo), “Oh My God” (2015), “Go Fighting! The Movie: Royal Treasure” (2016), The Mystic Nine Side Story: Flowers Bloom In February” (2016), “Kung Fu Yoga” (2017), “The Founding Of An Army” (2017), “Unexpected Love” (2018), “I’m Beside You” (2018), “The Island” (2018).

Drama appearances: “We Are People” (1998), “EXO Next Door” (2015), “To Be A Better Man” (2016), “The Mystic Nine” (2016), “Operation Love” (2017), “Sha Hai” (2018, cameo), “The Golden Eyes” (2018), “Empress Of The Ming” (2019).

MC appearances: “Idol Producer”.

Awards: Asian Influence Awards; Best Influential All-Rounded Artist, Eastern Entertainment Influence Awards; Music Pioneer Of The Year, BaiduMusic King Awards; Best OST Of The Year, Top Chinese Music Awards; Best OST Of The Year & Best Newcomer Award, The 4th Vchart Awards; Best Film Song Of The Year, The 5th vchart Awards; Top Male Artist (mainland), Tencent Video Star Award; Album of the Year, Billboard Radio China; Top 10 Chinese Songs of the Year, The 9th Annual Power Fashion Award; Producer of the Year, The 25th ERC Chinese Top Ten Awards; Album of the Year, Most Popular Male Artist & Producer of the Year, China International Film Festival; Best Supporting Role Award, The 2nd China Drama Awards; Best All-Rounded Artist, The 12th Cosmopolitan Beauty Awards; Best Beauty of the Year, China Writer’s Rich List Awards; Celebrity Author Award (4th price), Entertainment Sharing Night; Most Influencial Idol Award, Asia Book Awards; Terrific Author of the Year, 2016ENAwards; Influencial Artist List, CCTV Flowers in the May Gala; Outstanding Youth Award & Esteemed Comradely Youth Award, 2017 Weibo TV Online Video Awards; Most Weibo Fans Award, 14th Esquire Man At His Best Awards; Man of the Year Award, CCTV Flowers in the May Gala; Outstanding Youth Actor Award.

Solo artist in China. Didn’t participate in a few comebacks staring with “Ko Ko Bop” promotions with EXO, due to conflict with his promotion schedule.

Established his own charity foundation entitled “Zhang Yixing Arts Scholarship”.

The first ambassador of Perrier company in China, first ambassador to the Valentino brand, Huawei Nova ambassador, first ambassador of Milka company, first ambassador of Converse in Asia and Pacific Ocean.

Published an autobiography named “Standing Firm At 24″, in 2015.

BAEKHYUN — 백현

Birth name: Byun Baekhyun — 변백현.

Birth date: May 6, 1992.

Birth place: Wonmi-gu, Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea.

Nationality: South Korean.

Blood type: O.

Height: 174 cm — 5′8″.

Weight: Unknown.

Sibling(s): One older brother — Byun Baekbeom.

Position: Vocal.

Super power: Light, sun.

Social media: Instagram, Twitter.

Training period: About 1 year.

Language(s): Korean, Mandarin, Japanese.

Instrument(s): Piano.

Education: Kyung Hee Cyber University Culture and Arts Business Department.

Ideal type: A woman full of charms.

Music video(s): Take You Home.

Collaborations: The Day We Met (as part of I Am Korea), One Dream One Korea (with various artists), Dream (with Suzy), The Day (with K.Will), Rain (with Soyou), Dear My Family (as part of SMTOWN), For You (with fellow bandmembers Xiumin & Chen).

Soundtrack appearances: Dear My Family (as part of SMTOWN), Beautiful, For You (with fellow bandmembers Xiumin & Chen).

Drama appearances: “To The Beautiful You” (2012, cameo), “EXO Next Door” (2015), “Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo” (2016).

MC appearances: Inkigago (2014).

Music video appearances: DJ DOC - Dance With D.O.C Remake.

Musical appearances: “Singin’ In The Rain” (2014).

Awards: 4th YinYueTai V-Chart Awards; Most Popular Singer South Korea, 1st Asia Artist Awards; Popularity Award (Actor) & Best Rookie Award, 8th Melon Music Awards; Best R&B/Soul (with Suzy), 18th Mnet Asian Music Awards; Best Collaboration (with Suzy), SBS Drama Awards; New Star Award, 31st Golden Disk Awards; Digital Bonsang (with Suzy) & Asian Choice Popularity Award (with Suzy), 2017 Fandom School Awards; Individual Popularity Award.

Knows hapkido and aikido.

Launched his own fashion brand “Privé by BBH” in 2018.

His ex-girlfriend is Taeyeon.

CHEN — 첸

Birth name: Kim Jongdae — 김종대.

English name: Matteo Kim.

Birth date: September 21, 1992.

Birth place: Siheung, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea.

Nationality: South Korean.

Blood type: B.

Height: 173 cm — 5′8″.

Weight: Unknown.

Sibling(s): One older brother.

Position: Vocal.

Super power: Thunder, lightning.

Training period: About 1 year.

Language(s): Korean, Mandarin, Japanese.

Instrument(s): Piano.

Education: Hanyang Cyber University Advertisement Media MBA.

Ideal type: Someone who looks older, and someone who would take good care of him.

Collaborations: Breath (with Zhang Liyin), A Day Without You (with Kim Jonghyun), When I Was... When U Were... (with f(x)’s Krystal), Lil’ Something (with Vibe & Heize), If We Love Again (with fellow bandmember Chanyeol), Years (with DJ Alesso), Nosedive (with Dynamic Duo), Bye Babe (with 10cm), Dear My Family (as mart of SMTOWN0, Everytime (with Punch), Beautiful Accident (with fellow bandmember Suho), For You (with fellow bandmembers Xiumin & Baekhyun).

Soundtrack appearances: Dear My Family (as part of SMTOWN, The Best Luck, Everytime (with Punch), Beautiful Accident (with fellow bandmember Suho), For You (with fellow bandmembers Xiumin & Baekhyun), Can’t Say Goodbye (I’m Not Okay).

Drama appearances: “EXO Next Door” (2015).

Musical appearances: “In The Heights” (2015).

Awards: 16th Seoul International Youth Film Festival; Best OST by a Male Artist, 19th Mnet Asian Music Awards; Best Collaboration (with Dynamic Duo), 9th Melon Music Awards; Best Rap-Hip Hop Award (with Dynamic Duo).

CHANYEOL — 찬열

Birth name: Park Chanyeol — 박찬열.

Birth date: November 27, 1992.

Birth place: Seoul, South Korea.

Nationality: South Korean.

Blood type: A.

Height: 186 cm — 6′1″.

Weight: Unknown.

Sibling(s): One older sister — Park Yoora; news anchor (3 years older).

Position: Rap, vocal.

Super power: Fire, phoenix.

Social media: Instagram, SoundCloud.

Training period: About 4 years.

Language(s): Korean, Mandarin, Japanese.

Education: Kyung Hee Cyber University Culture and arts Business Department.

Instrument(s): Guitar, drum, bass, djembe.

Ideal type: Someone cute, sincere and who smiles a lot.

Collaborations: If We Love Again (with fellow bandmember Chen), Let Me Love You (with Junggigo), Bad Girl (with Henry), Rewind (with Zhou Mi), Don’t Make Money (with Heize), Confession (with Yesung), Freal Luv (with Far East Movement, Marshmello & Tinashe), I Hate You (with Yuan Shanshan), Stay With Me (with Punch).

Soundtrack appearances: Last Hunter, I Hate You (with Yuan Shanshan), Stay With Me (with Punch).

Movie appearances: “Salut d’Amour” (2015), “So I Married An Anti-Fan” (2016).

Drama appearances: “High Kick!” (2008, cameo), “To The Beautiful You” (2012, cameo), “Royal Villa” (2013, cameo), “EXO Next Door” (2015), “Missing 9″ (2017), “Memories Of The Alhambra” (2018), “Secret Queen Makers” (2018).

Music video appearances: Henry - 1.2.3 (Acoustic), H.O.T - 빛 Remake.

Awards: 8th Korea Drama Awards; Best New Actor & Hallyu Star Award, 16th Top Chinese Music Awards; Most Popular Foreign Idol, 5th YinYueTai VChart Awards; Best Collaboration (with Yuan Shanshan) & Most Popular Artist, Asia Model Festival Awards; Asia OST Popularity (with Punch), 13th KKBox Music Awards; Best Korean Single of the Year (with Punch).

Appeared on television shows “Law Of The Jungle”, “Roommate” and “Salty Tour”.

D.O — 디오

Birth name: Do Kyungsoo — 도경수.

Birth date: January 12, 1993.

Birth place: Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea.

Nationality: South Korean.

Blood type: A.

Height: 173 cm — 5′8″.

Weight: Unknown.

Sibling(s): One older brother — Do Seungsoo.

Position: Vocal.

Super power: Force.

Training period: About 2 years.

Language(s): Korean, Mandarin, Japanese.

Education: Baekseok High School.

Ideal type: A girl who is kind and eats well.

Collaborations: Tell Me (What Is Love) (with Yoo Youngjin), Goodbye Summer (with f(x)), Dear My Family (as a part of SMTOWN), Don’t Worry (with Jo Jungsuk).

Soundtrack appearances: Dear My Family (as part of SMTOWN), Scream, Crying Out, Don’t Worry (with Jo Jungsuk).

Movie appearances: “Cart” (2014), “Pure Love” (2016), “My Annoying Brother” (2016), “Room No.7″ (2017), “Along With The Gods: The Two Worlds” (2017), “Along With The Gods: The Last 49 Days” (2018), “Swing Kids” (2018).

Drama appearances: “To The Beautiful You” (2012, cameo), “It’s Okay, That’s Love” (2014), “EXO Next Door” (2015), “Hello Monster” (2015, cameo), “Be Positive” (2016), “Dear Husband Of 100 Days” (2018).

Music video appearances: S.E.S - I’m Your Girl Remake.

Awards: 16th Seoul International Youth Film Festival; Best Young Actor, 3rd APAN Star Awards; Best New Actor, 11th Max Movie Awards; Rising Star Award, 52nd Baeksang Arts Awards; Most Popular Actor (Film, 2016), 53rd Baeksang Arts Awards; Most Popular Actor (Film, 2017), Korean Film Shining Star Awards; Newcomer Award (Film), 13th JIMFF Awards; Star Award, 38th Blue Dragon Film Awards; Best New Actor, 2nd Asia Artist Awards; Popularity Award (Actor).

KAI — 카이

Birth name: Kim Jongin — 김종인.

Birth date: January 14, 1994.

Birth place: Seoul, South Korea.

Nationality: South Korean.

Blood type: A.

Height: 182 cm — 5′11″.

Weight: Unknown.

Sibling(s): Two older sisters (9 and 5 years older).

Position: Dance, rap, vocal, visual, center.

Super power: Teleportation.

Social media: Instagram.

Training period: About 5 years.

Language(s): Korean, Mandarin, Japanese.

Education: School of Performing Arts Seoul.

Ideal type: Han Yeseul.

Collaborations: Pretty Boy (with Taemin).

Drama appearances: “To The Beautiful You” (2012, cameo), “EXO Next Door” (2015), “Choco Bank” (2016), “First Seven Kisses” (2016), “Andante” (2017), “Spring Has Come” (2018), “Miracle That We Met” (2018).

Music video appearances: Deux - In Summer Remake.

His ex-girlfriend is f(x)’s Krystal.

Was a part of project unit Younique Unit.

Knows ballet, jazz, hip-hop, popping and rocking dancing.

SEHUN — 세훈

Birth name: Oh Sehun — 오세훈.

Birth date: April 12, 1994.

Birth place: Seoul, South Korea.

Nationality: South Korean.

Blood type: O.

Height: 183 cm — 6′0″.

Weight: Unknown.

Sibling(s): One older brother (3 years older).

Position: Dance, rap, vocal.

Super power: Wind.

Social media: Instagram.

Training period: About 4 years.

Language(s): Korean, Mandarin, Japanese.

Education: School of Performing Arts Seoul.

Ideal type: A kind woman.

Movie appearances: “Catman” (2018), “Dokgo Rewind” (2018).

Drama appearances: “To The Beautiful You” (2012, cameo), “Royal Villa” (2013, cameo), “EXO Next Door” (2015), “Secret Queen Makers” (2018), “Busted!” (2018), “Dear Archimedes” (2019).

Music video appearances: Shinhwa - Yo! Remake.

Awards: 5th Gaon Chart Music Awards; Weibo Kpop Star Award, 6th Gaon Chart Music Awards; Artist of Fans’ Choice (Individual), 5th V Chart Awards; Most Popular Artist Tonight, Fashionista Awards; Global Icon.

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What’s Mew at Catster: June 2019 Cat Events

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Looking for a way to celebrate our feline friends in June? Here are some fun June 2019 cat events.

Saturday, June 1 to Sunday, June 2: Jackson Galaxy’s Cat Camp

Learn all about cats at Jackson Galaxy’s Cat Camp; Photography courtesy Cat Camp

Grab your cool-for-cats T-shirt and pretty kitty ears, and head to the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City for the annual Cat Camp. Hear leading experts – like Jackson Galaxy, Kitten Lady Hannah Shaw and Cat Man of West Oakland Adam Myatt – chat about orphaned kittens, cat behavior, fostering and community cats. Participate in counselor sessions, meet adoptable cats, visit the on-site Meow Parlour cat café and shop for feline-themed products. For a full list of speakers/schedule, go to catcampnyc.com.

Friday, June 7: The Secret Life of Pets 2

Check out this fun sequel, opening today!

In the sequel to the 2016 animated comedy movie The Secret Life of Pets, Terrier Max stresses over protecting toddler Liam (yes, his owner is now married, with a child) and develops a nervous tic. The rest of the gang is having issues, too. Pomeranian Gidget and kitty Chloe try to rescue Max’s favorite toy, hindered by Chloe’s little catnip problem. And bunny Snowball tries to live out his superhero fantasy when Shih Tzu Daisy asks for help on a dangerous mission. Of course, there’s mixed breed Duke (along with Max) who visits a farm only to have to survive canine-intolerant cows, hostile foxes and a terrifying turkey.

With humor and irreverence, the film looks at the emotional lives of pets and their bond with the families that love them. The furry gang searches deep for their inner courage to face their fears with some help from the one-and-only Harrison Ford, the voice behind veteran farm dog Rooster. All the stars are back: Kevin Hart, Tiffany Hadish, Patton Oswalt, Eric Stonestreet, Jenny Slate, Lake Bell, Hannibal Buress, Nick Kroll, Dana Carvey, Ellie Kemper, Pete Holmes, Garth Jennings and Bobby Moynihan. Directed by Chris Renaud and co-director Jonathan Del Val, written by Brian Lynch and produced by Chris Meledandri and Janet Healy. Visit thesecretlifeofpets.com.

Saturday, June 8: Angel Pets Conference and Angel Expo 2019

Get great senior-pet info at the Angel Pet Conference.

Want to take better care of your pets (and yourself) during the senior years and end-of-life transitions? Attend the unique and pioneering Angel Pets Conference and Angel Pets Expo 2019 at the Renaissance Asheville Hotel in downtown Asheville, North Carolina. Seminars and products focus on senior pet care, end-of-life and caregiver support. Listen to experts like internationally renowned pet-loss specialist Coleen Ellis and more. Schedule and registration at angelpetsconference.com.

Saturday, June 8: Catherine’s Butterfly Party

This event celebrates its 5th year, on what would have been Catherine’s birthday.

Celebrating its 5thyear, this event honors the life of Catherine Hubbard, who was tragically slain during the 2012 Sandy Hook Massacre. This year, the event falls on an extra special day – what would have been Catherine’s 13thbirthday. The Butterfly Party pays tribute to her life by continuing her dream of one day working with animals and spreading love and kindness to animals and all beings. Last year, more than 6,000 attended the event, and more than 70 homeless animals found forever homes. Funds raised by the event support the building and development of the official Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary, a future destination for animal and wildlife care in Newtown, Connecticut.

Saturday, June 29: Catfest London

The second edition of this day-and-night festival at Beckenham Place Mansion will be bigger and better. Discover fab cat accessories from 50-plus exhibitors, books, the Swell Cat art show, vegan street food, cocktails, live music and big-cat cult flick ROAR under the stars. Take in soulful talks from best-selling writers and animal experts like BBC’s Big Cats About the House stars Giles Clark and Gwen Cooper (Homer’s Odyssey). Meet street cat Bob and James Bowen of A Street Cat Named Bob fame and other feline superstars. Fall in love with rescued street kittens from Morocco. For more information, visit catfestlondon.com.

Saturday, June 29 to Sunday, June 30: CatCon 5thAnniFURsary

Join in all the feline fun at CatCon.

Pounce on this annual Southern California cat-centric, pop cultural two-day immersive experience that draws crowds of 16k-plus. Cat Con debunks the crazy cat lady myth, proving you can be hip, stylish and have a cat, too. This year, CatCon is taking over even more space to eat, drink, play, adopt and shop for choice products for cats and their people. Expect a ton of surprises, plus many returning and emerging talent and experiential activations galore, while CatCon continues to support shelters in adoption, health and spay/neuter efforts. Get more info at catconworldwide.com.

About the author

Annie Butler Shirreffs has worked in the pet industry for 20 years and is currently the senior editor of Catster and Dogster magazines. A cat lover since she was a little girl, she has always had feline friends in her life. She and her husband share their Southern California home with their four cats and an ever-changing clowder of foster kittens, all of whom enjoy being testers for cool, new products.

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Top 10 of the Week

ICON – Tony Bennett

With worldwide record sales in the millions, and dozens of platinum and gold albums to his credit, he is a musician who touches the hearts and souls of audiences with his legendary vocals and charming stage presence. His long list of achievements, spanning over 60 years, includes nineteen Grammy Awards. His signature tunes, such as “Steppin’ Out With My Baby” and “I Left My Heart In San Francisco” form part of the fabric of American music culture.

Thurs, March 21; 8pm; Arsht Center for the Performing Arts (1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami); Tix: Start at $75; ArshtCenter.org

BROADWAY – Dear Evan Hansen

Winner of six 2017 Tony awards including best musical and the 2018 Grammy award winner for best musical theater album. Dear Evan Hansen is the deeply personal and profoundly contemporary musical about life and the way we live it. “One of the most remarkable shows in musical theater history,” says The Washington Post. Rolling Stone calls Dear Evan Hansen, “a game-changer that hits you like a shot in the heart.”

Tues, March 26- Sun, April 7; Broward Center for the Performing Arts (201 Southwest 5th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale); Tix: start at $70; BrowardCenter.org

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE – All Stars Benefit

SNL Alumni and former cast mates join together for a hilarious night of stand-up comedy. Headlining the evening’s festivities will be Dennis Miller who will be joined by three-time Emmy winner Rob Schneider, master impressionist Darrell Hammond, and the outrageously funny Jon Lovitz. Proceeds from the annual celebration and benefit evening performance support the education and enrichment programs of the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Sat, March 23; 7pm; Broward Center for the Performing Arts (201 Southwest 5th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale; Tix: Start at $55; BrowardCenter.org

BROADWAY SERIES- Adam Pascal

The Tony-nominee and Obie and Theatre World Award-winning star originated the role of Radames in Elton John and Tim Rice’s “Aida.” Best known as the original Roger in the Broadway blockbuster “Rent,” Pascal went on to star in both the London production and film version of the musical. The evening is hosted by satellite radio personality and Broadway aficionado Seth Rudetsky.

Sun, March 24; 7pm; Parker Playhouse (707 Northeast 8th Street, Fort Lauderdale); Tix: $37-$67; ParkerPlayhouse.com

HEALER – Deepak Chopra

New York Times bestselling author, physician and world renowned mind-body healing pioneer returns to Fort Lauderdale. Explore the nature of reality through power of intention and manifesting your dreams while learning how Chopra’s work is changing the way the world views physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and social wellness.

Sun, March 24; 7:30pm; Broward Center for the Performing Arts (201 Southwest 5th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale); Tix: $60-$150; BrowardCenter.org

MUSICAL – School Of Rock

Based on the hit film, this hilarious new musical follows Dewey Finn, a wannabe rock star posing as a substitute teacher who turns a class of straight “A” students into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band. This high-octane smash features 14 new songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber, all the original songs from the movie and musical theater’s first-ever kids rock band playing their instruments live on stage.

Wed, March 27- Sun, March 31; Kravis Center for the Performing Arts (701 Okeechobee Boulevard, West Palm Beach); Tix: start at $28; Kravis.org

COMEDIAN – Shawn Wayans

A member of the comedic Wayans family, he made his acting debut in 1989 in his brother Keenen Ivory Wayans’ feature film “I’m Gonna Get You Sucka.” Immediately following his feature film debut, Shawn joined the cast of the Emmy Award winning comedy series, “In Living Color.” This funny actor’s film credits include “Little Man,” “White Chicks” and the “Scary Movie” franchise. Fri and Sat March 22 & 23; Palm Beach Improv (550 S Rosemary Ave, # 250, West Palm Beach); Tix: $30 (GA) and $40 (VIP); Palmbeachimprov.com

DISNEY ON ICE – Frozen

Discover the full story of Disney’s Frozen like never before. Be a part of Anna’s adventure to find her sister, Queen Elsa, whose icy powers trapped the kingdom in an eternal winter. Join Olaf, Kristoff and Sven as they encounter wintry conditions and mystical trolls in a race to bring back summer. Hosted by Mickey and Minnie, your will sing along to unforgettable music and be delighted with special appearances.

2 South Florida appearances: Thurs, March 21- Sun March 24; American Airlines Arena (601 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami); Tix: start at $17; AAArena.com; Thurs, March 28-Sun March 31; The BB&T Center (1 Panther Parkway, Sunrise); Tix: Start at $22; Thebbcenter.com.

THEATER – Sweeney Todd

Zoetic Stage, continuing its ongoing relationship with the work of Stephen Sondheim, will present an interpretation that promises new surprises and a whole new feel to this beloved musical. Telling the story of the obsessively vengeful barber Benjamin Barker and his twisted partnership with the outrageous Mrs. Lovett who together, devise a devilish plot to add a special ingredient to a recipe that has all of London dying for their pies! Thurs, March 21 – Sun, April 7; Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts (1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami); Tix: start at $55; ArshtCenter.org.

CONCERT – Golden Hits “Come and Get These Memories” with the all-female group Martha Reeves & The Vandellas as they perform their timeless hits “Heat Wave” and the epic “Dancing in the Street.” Enjoy the Motown diva, Mary Wilson of the Supremes performing chart-toppers like “Baby Love,” “Come See About Me” and the classic “Stop! In the Name of Love.” Dance with Chubby Checker and his well-known hits such as “Limbo Rock,” “Pony Time” and the legendary “The Twist.” Sat, March 23; 7pm; Magic City Casino (450 NW 37th Ave, Miami); Tix: $25-$100; magiccitycasino.com

source https://hotspotsmagazine.com/2019/03/19/top-10-of-the-week-29/ from Hot Spots Magazine https://hotspotsmagazin.blogspot.com/2019/03/top-10-of-week_19.html

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Top 10 of the Week

ICON – Tony Bennett

Thurs, March 21; 8pm; Arsht Center for the Performing Arts (1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami); Tix: Start at $75; ArshtCenter.org

BROADWAY – Dear Evan Hansen

Tues, March 26- Sun, April 7; Broward Center for the Performing Arts (201 Southwest 5th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale); Tix: start at $70; BrowardCenter.org

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE – All Stars Benefit

BROADWAY SERIES- Adam Pascal

Sun, March 24; 7pm; Parker Playhouse (707 Northeast 8th Street, Fort Lauderdale); Tix: $37-$67; ParkerPlayhouse.com

HEALER – Deepak Chopra

Sun, March 24; 7:30pm; Broward Center for the Performing Arts (201 Southwest 5th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale); Tix: $60-$150; BrowardCenter.org

MUSICAL – School Of Rock

Wed, March 27- Sun, March 31; Kravis Center for the Performing Arts (701 Okeechobee Boulevard, West Palm Beach); Tix: start at $28; Kravis.org

COMEDIAN – Shawn Wayans

DISNEY ON ICE – Frozen

THEATER – Sweeney Todd

from Hotspots! Magazine https://hotspotsmagazine.com/2019/03/19/top-10-of-the-week-29/ from Hot Spots Magazine https://hotspotsmagazine.tumblr.com/post/183566960285

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INDIKA FESTIVAL IS BACK: Line-up announced for this Autumn!

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hotspotsmagazine · 6 years

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Top 10 of the Week

ICON – Tony Bennett

Thurs, March 21; 8pm; Arsht Center for the Performing Arts (1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami); Tix: Start at $75; ArshtCenter.org

BROADWAY – Dear Evan Hansen

Tues, March 26- Sun, April 7; Broward Center for the Performing Arts (201 Southwest 5th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale); Tix: start at $70; BrowardCenter.org

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE – All Stars Benefit

BROADWAY SERIES- Adam Pascal

Sun, March 24; 7pm; Parker Playhouse (707 Northeast 8th Street, Fort Lauderdale); Tix: $37-$67; ParkerPlayhouse.com

HEALER – Deepak Chopra

Sun, March 24; 7:30pm; Broward Center for the Performing Arts (201 Southwest 5th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale); Tix: $60-$150; BrowardCenter.org

MUSICAL – School Of Rock

Wed, March 27- Sun, March 31; Kravis Center for the Performing Arts (701 Okeechobee Boulevard, West Palm Beach); Tix: start at $28; Kravis.org

COMEDIAN – Shawn Wayans

DISNEY ON ICE – Frozen

THEATER – Sweeney Todd

from Hotspots! Magazine https://hotspotsmagazine.com/2019/03/19/top-10-of-the-week-29/

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What’s On in Stockholm: January 2019

Who needs New Year’s resolutions when you can be inspired by all that is going on in Stockholm? This January you could invest in a museum pass, pick up your old ice skates again, or find your new favorite music spot.

Let us show you all the possibilities that this month, and the beginning of 2019, can provide. We hope to see you out and about!

Here are the best events in Stockholm this January:

Tuesday 1st January

New Year’s Day Charity Swim at Ängbybadet

Brave the cold and help support victims of domestic violence. And if you don’t want to swim, the swimmers would welcome your support and cheers!

Wednesday 2nd – Sunday 6th January

The Moderna Exhibition at Moderna Museet

Joa Ljungberg and Santiago Mostyn have curated work from nearly forty artists connected to the Swedish art scene. Admission is 150 SEK, and includes admission to the Warhol 1968 exhibit. Admission for students and seniors is 120 SEK.

The Wonderful World of Disney on Ice at Ericsson Globe

The nostalgic songs, the classic characters; it’s a perfect evening of fun for kids and kids-at-heart! Everyone from Mickey Mouse to Rapunzel to Olaf will be there. Tickets for this Disney festivity range from 215 to 490 SEK.

Saturday 5th January

Fire & Ice Evening at Kungsbro Strand 21

Skate your way along the fire-lit track! There will be a grill near the track so that you can refuel with hot dogs. The instructions will be in English, a meal is included (hot dog and soup), and the full tour is about 3 hours long. Pricing is 890 SEK for adults, 490 SEK for youth (8-17), and free for children. Missed this Saturday? You can catch the same tour on the 12th, 19th, and 26th of January.

Frank Martini’s Party of the Century at Nalen

Begin this New Year by celebrating the good ole years of the roaring twenties! Nalen is transformed into a speakeasy, with live music and the DecaVita Sisters as dancers. Tickets are 295 SEK, and they’re selling fast!

Sunday 6th January

Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh Concert at St. Jacob’s Church

This classical concert follows the story of the three wise men and the gifts they brought to Christ: gold, incense, and myrrh. Tickets are 80 – 250 SEK.

Winter Cinema at Brunkebergstorg

Bundle up in your warmest clothes and head to Brunkebergstorg for a free movie night. In true Swedish fashion, some blankets will be available. First Sunday of the month to the last, these are the movies that will be shown: Frozen River (6th Jan), Where The Wild Things Are (13th Jan), Into The Wild (20th Jan), and The Shining (27th Jan).

Wednesday 9th January

CEV European Championship Qualification at Eriksdalshallen

Both the women’s and men’s volleyball teams play their final match of the qualification process. The men will play Azerbaijan, followed by the women’s match against Czech Republic. Tickets are 150 SEK for adults, and 65 SEK for children (4-17).

Thursday 10th January

Organ Matinée at Koserthuset

Organist Mathias Kjellgren performs a rich program, including works from Mozart and Bach, as well as the piece Lux Aeterna, a work that Karin Höghielm dedicated to Kjellgren in 2017. Tickets are 60 SEK.

Monday 14th January

Free Solo at Skandiabiografen

Jimmy Chin co-directs the beautifully done film of Alex Honnold’s free solo ascent of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. Honnold’s feat of free soloing this renowned climb has captured global attention.

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Thursday 17th – Sunday 27th January

Emerging Sensation at Reaktorhallen R1, KTH Campus

Enter and become part of this art installati by Malin Bobeck Tadaa. She has created a world underground with smart textiles that change color and respond to touch, with the use of sensors, LEDs, electronics, and astounding creativity. Early bird tickets are 100 SEK; regular tickets are 180 SEK.

Thursday 17th January

TEDxKTH: Non Nobis Solum at Nymble

In this TEDx talk, the speakers will inspire the audience to be the change they want to see. One of the speakers will be Elin Mohlander, an entrepreneur who has co-founded Residus, a company with a focus on creating long-lasting clothes with leftover fabric. Moving away from quick trends in favor of sustainable fashion, her company produces clothes that are both sustainable and chic. Tickets to this TEDx event are 250 SEK for students, and 400 SEK for general admission.

Saturday 19th January

Women’s Wave

On the Women’s March anniversary, this year’s theme is ending violence against women. According to WHO, 1 out of 3 women are subjected to violence during their lifetime. Consider making a sign, joining the march, and supporting women.

Grand Opening Party at Stockholm Brewing Co.

Stockholm Brewing Co. are opening their doors and offering a cellar tour. Included at the new location is the FARM Restaurant and Bar, offering local and organic food to go with the brews.

Tuesday 22nd January

Ella Mai at Berns Salonger

Ella Mai performed on The X Factor in 2014 as part of a trio. The group broke up soon afterward, and Ella Mai started writing and singing on her own. DJ Mustard found Mai’s talent through Instagram clips, and now her song “Boo’d Up” has reached the Billboard Hot 100. Tickets are 380 SEK.

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Saturday 26th January

GORE-TEX Winter Run at Skansen

This event is both for people who have already discovered the joy of running in the winter, and those who want to check it out. The event will be fun, with contests (who has the best light up costume), and two different courses (5 KM and 10 KM). The earlier you sign up for this event, the cheaper it is.

Free Photographer’s Branch Opening at Kulturhuset

For the third year, Kulturhuset will present photographs from 50 people, ranging from professional photographers to beginners. The exhibit opens Saturday 26th January, and closes Sunday 17th February. The opening event is free and features a DJ. Ordinary price to the exhibit is 40 SEK; the exhibit is always free on Mondays.

Chelsea Cutler at Nalen

This singer/songwriter started out by blending songs from different genres and releasing her covers on Soundcloud. She went on a national tour supporting Quinn XCII, and is now on a tour of her own. Tickets are 220 SEK.

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Sunday 27th January

Schindler’s List at Bio & Bistro Capitol

On the Holocaust Memorial Day, Steven Spielberg’s film Schindler’s List (1993) will be shown. It is in English with Swedish subtitles. Tickets range from 160 to 210 SEK.

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Thursday 31st January

Aminé at Debaser Strand

The American rapper who had the hit song “Caroline” is on world tour, with one night in Sweden! Tickets are 270 SEK.

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Ongoing in January

Cirkus Cirkör: Epifónima at Dansens Hus

In this piece, with a title originating from the Greek word for exclamation, seven female circus artists perform pieces that they have created together. The seven women originate from Greece, Canada, Palestine, Poland, Sweden, and Switzerland. Tickets range from 275 to 440 SEK.

Instagram Tour

Whether you’re visiting Stockholm, or just want to get the perfect picture, this tour will take you to the trendy spots, the hidden gems, and picturesque places so you can get professional-style photographs. The tours are in English and guided by a professional Instagram influencer. Tickets are 600 SEK.

The Last Testament at Fotografiska

Magnum photographer Jonas Bendiksen followed seven different men, who all consider themselves to be the Second Coming of Christ, for this photography project. Tickets to Fotografiska are 155 SEK.

Dora Garcia: I Always Tell the Truth at Bonniers Konsthall

Garcia’s exhibit highlights her interest in performance, psychoanalysis, and politics. Garcia uses film, drawing, text, and performance to explore the questions “What is truth?” and “Who is telling the truth?” Regular admission is 100 SEK, and free for everyone on Fridays.

Jenny Nyström at Sven-Harrys Konstmuseum

Jenny Nyström was a pioneer in Sweden. She made her profession in children’s book illustrations; one of the first to do so. In this exhibit, about 100 works of Nyström’s appear, ranging from her time at the Academy to some of her last illustrations. This exhibit closes mid-February. General admission to Sven-Harrys is 120 SEK.

The Great Gatsby Cruise

Hop on the Tallink Silja Serenade ship from downtown Stockholm and head to Helsinki in Gatsby style! Tickets are 120 SEK per person.

If you’re a business or organisation that would like us to add your event to next month’s calendar, please contact us at hello [@] scandinaviastandard [dot] com. Thank you!

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