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Chitrkar has been a place for art happening and gathering of artists from various disciplines of visual and performing arts. Painting, dance and classical music (vocal & instrumental) education, exhibitions, seminars, monthly classical music concerts are the range of activities presently underway and planned for the future. The following is a list of activities conducted by the Lahore Chitrkar since its inception in 2001.

In the order of Latest First..

1. Chitrkar Classes & Events Postponed ; Tue, 01 Mar 2011

Dear all, This is to inform you about the recent developments. We are looking for a new premises for Lahore Chitrkar, till we find a suitable space the classes and other activities will remain suspended.
We will be looking for a free space where the classes and concerts could be organized; suggestions are welcome.
Note: if you need any assistance please contact through email, lahorechitrkar@gmail.com
Thank you for your constant support.
Shahid Mirza

2. kathak & Yoga with Nahid siddiqui; Sat, 29 Jan 2011 to Thu, 28 Apr 2011

Internationally renowned Kathak dancer Nahid Siddiqui is conducting ongoing Kathak dance & Yoga classes at her studio. The classes are open for all ages.
Info & details: lahorechitrkar@gmail.com, nahid.kathak@gmail.com
Category: Kathak Dance & Yoga
Suggested Donation: 5000
Classes held on:
Kathak: Saturday & Sunday at 04:00 - 5.30PM
Yoga: Saturday & Sunday at 06:00 - 7.30PM

3. Ustad Afzal Khan Talwandi is no more; Fri, 17 Dec 2010 to Fri, 31 Dec 2010

We sadly announce that Ustad Afzal Khan Talwandi, elder brother of Chitrkar vocal instructor late Ustad Hafeez Khan Talwandi passed away today in his hometown, Faisalabad. Please contact his son Labreaz Afzal Khan and nephew Ali Hafeez Khan at 0304-642-3940 and 0345-782-1951 resp.'y
For music of Ustad Afzal Khan & Ustad Hafeez Khan duo;
http://sarangi.info/vocal/talwandi/

4. Remembering Ustad Hafeez Khan Talwandi; Sun, 25 Apr 2010 to Thu, 20 May 2010

Ustad Hafeez Khan Talwandi passed away on Wednesday, 18 march 2009 last year. Ustad sahib belonged to the most ancient and respected Punjab classical vocal gharana, Talwandi. He has left behind hundreds of classical vocal students including his son Ali Hafeez Khan and his most senior student Ayesha Ali who performs regularly. Ustad Hafeez Khan performed extensively in Pakistan and all over the world.

5. Tehreema Mitha, Dance performance, Tribute to Indu Mitha; Sun, 11 Apr 2010

Tehreema Mitha, South Asian American soloist, choreographer/ dancer/music director will give one full evening’s performance in the Classical, Classical/Contemporary and Contemporary styles particular to her, in each of the three major cities of Pakistan, Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad.
These performances are a tribute to her guru/mother Indu Mitha on her 80th birthday.
The choreography and music of each dance is original. Some of the music especially composed and recorded for the dances by Tehreema Mitha, is played by Pakistani musicians while other items are played by American, and Indian musicians.
The venue for Lahore performance is Ali Auditorium, Ali institute of education. Ferozpur road, Lahore.
Please send us an email if you would like to attend.

For details regarding Tehreema Mitha Dance Company; http://www.tmdancecompany.org/index.htm

6. Exhibition of recent works by Shahid Mirza; Tue, 09 Mar 2010 to Tue, 16 Mar 2010

You are cordially invited to an exhibition of recent works, drawings & paintings by Shahid Mirza at Zahoor-Ul-Akhlaq gallery, National College Of Arts, Lahore. The exhibition will open Tuesday, 9 March, 2010 at 5pm.
Timings: 9am to 6pm. 09 march-16march 2010. open Sunday.

7. Clairnet & Traditional Heer Recital; Thu, 04 Mar 2010

We are holding the next monthly classical music concert at Pir Boudian wali sarkar, Miani sahib graveyard. The place has a history of hosting music concerts and the likes of Inayatbai Dheeronwali have performed in the past.
Ustad Jaffer Hussain will recite classical compositions on Clairnet, Liaqat Inayat will present traditional recital of "Heer Waris Shah" and Mohammad Hanif will share classical compositions on bamboo Flute. They will be accompanied on Tabla by Raiz Ahmad who will also present Tabla solo. Folk musicians & music students from various disciplines will also perform during the evening.
Directions: Pir Boudian walay's tomb is a very well known venue and if you reach Miani sahib graveyard from any side you can easily get to the venue. If you enter through the main entrance to Janazgah, Miani Sahib from Litton road; come straight on the only road leading inside the graveyard and the venue is about 200 yards on your left.

8. Chitrkar Music Students Concert; Sat, 12 Dec 2009

The students of Lahore Chitrkar music classes will perform for the monthly concert. Razi ullah & Mohammad Waqas, Flute; Shahbaz Aslam, Keyboard; Nirvan Nadeem, Violin & Sunny on Tabla.
The students will present solo items followed by group jamming session.
The Violin & Keyboard class is conducted by M.Aslam Khan and Sitar class by Ustad Saleem Khan Poonchwalay.
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9. Save Lahore Canal ; Fri, 04 Dec 2009 to Mon, 15 Feb 2010

As you may have heard, The Punjab government is planning to widen the road on both sides of the Lahore Canal, from Thokar Niaz Baig to Dharampura, as a so-called solution for the congestion on the canal road due to the rapidly increasing automobile population. The Punjab Chief Minister had announced that the project would begin immediately after Eid-ul-Azha, however, Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry took suo moto notice and effectively restrained the government from commencing work on the project on 27 November 2009. The government has not fulfilled its legal obligation of carrying out an EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment)for the project and the lack of transparency of the program is depriving the citizens of Lahore from having a say in this change.
It is the consensus of a great number of organizations and groups of concerned citizens that the Rs 3.15 billion project violates basic principles of traffic design and will not only prove ineffective in countering traffic congestion, but also lead to an outstanding number of problems related to the well-being of the public and the environment. Widened roads have historically proven to only end up attracting more traffic, and the government's focus on providing for the car-owning citizen over the abounding majority (which requires public transport, sidewalks, public toilets, phones and drinking water) is entirely against the principles of equity. The project also means the cutting down of several thousand old trees and losing over 50 acres of the green belt, which is sure to lead to a staggering number of environmental problems including rising temperatures and carbon and toxic content, not to mention the loss of ancient species of trees and shrubs that provide shelter to a variety of birds and small animals. The historical, environmental, recreational and aesthetic value of this green space cannot be stressed enough.

We demand that our voice be heard to address these critical issues and help preserve the beauty and grandeur of our city.
Please sign the save Lahore canal petition. http://www.petitiononline.com/chitrkar/petition.html
For more detailed article on canal issues & photographs: http://www.lahorechitrkar.com/view-page.php?page=issue-canal

Also check out Ardsher Cowasjee's two articles on the similar subject in DAWN:
http://www.dawn.com/wps/wcm/connect/dawn-content-library/dawn/the-newspaper/columnists/19-putting-out-a-fire-with-gasoline-710-hh-05
http://www.dawn.com/wps/wcm/connect/dawn-content-library/dawn/the-newspaper/columnists/19-ardeshir-cowasjee-putting-out-a-fire-with-gasoline-ii-410-hh-04

10. Ustad Sharafat Ali Khan Departs; Tue, 01 Dec 2009 to Fri, 04 Dec 2009

Noted classical singer Ustad Sharafat Ali Khan passed away late on Monday night, He was 54. Ustad Sharafat belonged to the Shaam Chaurasi Gharana. He was the eldest son of Ustad Salamat. Trained by his father, he achieved command over thumri, kafi, khayal and ghazal. He performed in many countries and gave lectures on classical music at universities. He took part in many music festivals around the world. He was honoured with the Tamgha-i-Hunar award in Afghanistan and the Saraswati and other awards in India.
Recording of Chitrkar classical music concert- Sharafat Ali Khan accompanied by Ustad Ghulam Abbas

11. Pashto Folk Music Concert; Sat, 21 Nov 2009

Gulsam Khan and his group would present Pashto folk music. Gulsam plays Rubab beautifully and sings Pashto traditional folk songs. He will be accompanied by Saeed Nawaz on Gharra. A group of 3-4 musicians sing along and play percussion instruments like Gharra, Dholak, Tabla and Harmonium.

12. Lecture on Lahore walled city; Mochi gate; Sat, 14 Nov 2009

Rabia Ezdi, an architect and teacher at National collage of arts, Lahore will share her research work on Mochi gate, walled city Lahore.
About presentation
Exploring the ‘system’ of inter-knitted activities and socio-economic networks in the Lahore Inner city: A case study of the Mochi Gate area
While both government and citizens generally acknowledge that the Lahore inner city is suffering from decay, interventions and upgrading approaches in the past have been unable to arrest the process of deterioration.
One reason for this is that government approaches to solving the Walled City’s problems have been ‘fragmented’ and have lacked a holistic view of issues, local 'systems' and operating processes, and of the relationships of the area with the wider city.
Exploring the walled city as an economic hub and taking the Mochi Gate area as case study, the presentation discusses the local ‘system’ of inter-knitted activities and socio-economic networks which enable the Walled city to function as an essential pillar in the city economy.

This lecture will be the second of a monthly series of presentations, discussions and activity sessions about the Lahore city.

13. Socrates cafe: Do we have a spirit; Mon, 02 Nov 2009

Do we have a spirit. Can we be spiritual and not religious. Is there life after death. Is there a higher state of consciousness.

Socrates cafe is a weekly discussion forum established to encourage good, safe discussion without the fear of being attacked for having a different opinion.
The forum is held on each Monday evening, the topic for discussion this week is "Do we have a spirit"

Contact person: Afdhash Chaudary cell# 0322-4677908, socratescafelahore@gmail.com

14. Socrates cafe: What is freedom; Mon, 26 Oct 2009

Socrates cafe is a weekly discussion forum established to encourage good, safe discussion without the fear of being attacked for having a different opinion.
The forum is held on each Monday evening, the topic for discussion this week is "what is freedom"
Freedom does not mean the denial of one’s impulses and instincts, but neither does it mean having to rely on them. Freedom is measured by the resistance that has to be overcome, and by the effort it takes, to make choices and be responsible for them. Nietzsche
"Freedom is my independence and the defining of my self from the inside, and freedom is my creative force, not the choice between the good and evil that I am faced with, but my creation of good and evil. The situation of choice itself can cause the feeling of oppression, indecisiveness, or even the feeling of absence of freedom. The liberation comes, when the choice is made, and I move along my creative path." Berdyaev
Contact person: Raza Ali, 0321-4258077

15. Socrates cafe: Lets become system thinkers; Mon, 19 Oct 2009

Socrates cafe is a weekly discussion forum established to encourage good, safe discussion without the fear of being attacked for having a different opinion.
The forum is held on each Monday evening, the topic for discussion this week is "Lets become system thinkers"
Contact person: Afdhash Chaudary cell# 0322-4677908, socratescafelahore@gmail.com

16. Historical Villages Of Lahore; Sat, 17 Oct 2009

Mr. Iqbal Qaiser has been a tireless researcher of historical architecture, physical remains and stories of the past that live buried in the geography of places. He is the founder of Khojgarh, an institute dedicated to the study and preservation of Punjabi language and culture.

He will be delivering a talk about three historical villages of Lahore, Padhana, Maraka and Nrvar.

This lecture will be the first of a monthly series of presentations, discussions and activity sessions about the Lahore city.

17. Socrates Cafe: Who are system thinkers and what is systems philosophy; Mon, 12 Oct 2009

Socrates cafe is a weekly discussion forum established to encourage good, safe discussion without the fear of being attacked for having a different opinion.
The forum is held on each Monday evening, the topic for discussion this week is "Who are system thinkers and what is systems philosophy"
Contact person: Afdhash Chaudary cell# 0322-4677908, socratescafelahore@gmail.com
A vision to drive the new millennium

The history of philosophy, spanning over last 3000 years, grappled with the ultimate questions like: Does God exist? Is there a soul within our physical body? Why does evolution take place causing more and more complex beings? What are the basic principles of our social systems like economy, politics , religion and art?
Such perplexing questions as above have been addressed, hitherto, in three conflicting streams of philosophy called idealism, materialism and eastern mysticism. The third category includes mainly Budhism and Taoism; it treats the world as an ever changing flow or process.
So we have three worldviews - organic, mechanistic and process - which work as competing philosophical paradigms. In this situation, is philosophy a worthwhile enterprise? Addressing the present situation of crisis, Luke George has developed an innovative and unifying philosophy named here as System Philosophy.
The strength of System Philosophy is that it is based on Quantum Physics, Genetics and other evidences of modern science. Subatomic particles, atoms and other nonliving substances have elementary forms of life and mental behaviour. Every thing is a system , which is a combination of body and mind. Through original and convincing arguments, System Philosophy presents a comprehensive vision about reality, natural world and social systems.
The conflict between science and religion is resolved, through a theory of knowledge about systems. So we learn in a new light the concepts of matter, energy, space, time, Big Bang, cosmology, life, evolution, good and bad.

18. Dhurpad Concert; Sat, 10 Oct 2009

The duo of Ustad Hafeez Khan Talwandi and Ustad Afzal Khan Talwandi kept the Dhurpad tradition alive despite hardships and produced many students including their sons. Afzal Khan stopped singing for health reasons and Hafeez Khan died few months back. Labraiz Afzal & Ali Hafeez are now the custodians of the prestigious Talwandi tradition of Dhurpad music which originated in Punjab.
The monthly classical music concert will feature students of Ustad Hafeez Khan Talwandi; Ayesha Ali followed by Labraiz Afzal Khan & Ali Hafeez will present Alaap-Dhurpad, as practiced by Talwandi gharana. They will be accompanied by Wajid Ali on Tabla and Khawar Hussain on Sarangi.

19. Socrates Cafe, Topic: Renunciation; Mon, 05 Oct 2009

Socrates cafe is a weekly discussion forum established to encourage good, safe discussion without the fear of being attacked for having a different opinion.
The forum is held on each Monday evening, the topic for discussion this week is "Renunciation"
Contact person: Afdhash Chaudary cell# 0322-4677908, socratescafelahore@gmail.com

20. Registration Open; Mon, 28 Sep 2009

Registration is open for ongoing Drawing & Painting class (starts 5th Oct. 2009), Kathak dance & Yoga classes (starts 7th Oct. 2009) and Music classes (Vocal, Tabla, Sitar, Sarangi, Flute, Keyboard, Violin & Guitar).
View Classes for details

Office: 042-35758897, 3-8pm daily except Friday.

21. Ramazan Timimgs; Sun, 23 Aug 2009 to Sun, 20 Sep 2009

Please note the Ramazan timings for various classes; Kathak dance, 5.30-6.30pm Wednesday & Thursday. Violin & Keyboard, Monday & Tuesday 4-6pm. Tabla, Tuesday & Saturday 4-6pm, Drawing & Painting, Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 4-6pm, Classical Vocals, Sunday 2-4pm & Wednesday 4-6pm, Flute, Sunday 3-5pm.
Socrates cafe, Guitar & Yoga classes will not be held during Ramazan.
Chitrkar office will be open 3-6.30pm daily, 1-6.30pm Sunday & closed on Friday.

22. Socrates Cafe - Topic: what is happiness; Mon, 17 Aug 2009

Socrates cafe is a weekly discussion forum established to encourage good, safe discussion without the fear of being attacked for having a different opinion.
The forum is held on each Monday evening, the topic for discussion this week is "what is happiness"
Contact person: Afdhash Chaudary cell# 0322-4677908, socratescafelahore@gmail.com

23. Socrates Cafe - Topic: Nationalism as oppose to Universalism; Mon, 10 Aug 2009

Socrates cafe is a weekly discussion forum established to encourage good, safe discussion without the fear of being attacked for having a different opinion.
The forum is held on each Monday evening, the topic for discussion this week is "Nationalism as opposed to Universalism"
Contact person: Afdhash Chaudary cell# 0322-4677908, socratescafelahore@gmail.com
A good article by Lenin on national question.
http://marx.org/archive/lenin/works//1914/self-det/index.htm

24. Socrates Cafe - Topic: Death; Mon, 03 Aug 2009

Socrates cafe is a weekly discussion forum established to encourage good, safe discussion without the fear of being attacked for having a different opinion.
The forum is held on each Monday evening, the topic for discussion this week is "Death"
Contact person: Afdhash Chaudary cell# 0322-4677908, socratescafelahore@gmail.com

25. Socrates cafe, Where do ideas come from; Mon, 27 Jul 2009

Where do correct ideas come from? Do they drop from the skies? No. Are they innate in the mind? No. They come from social practice, and from it alone; they come from three kinds of social practice, the struggle for production, the class struggle and scientific experiment. Mao
Socrates cafe is a weekly discussion forum established to encourage good, safe discussion without the fear of being attacked for having a different opinion.
The forum is held on each Monday evening, the topic for discussion this week is "Where do ideas come from"
Contact person: Afdhash Chaudary cell# 0322-4677908, socratescafelahore@gmail.com

26. Violin Recital; Sat, 25 Jul 2009

The students of Lahore Chitrkar violin class will perform in concert. performers will include Irfan Ali, Michelle Hanif, Saad Ali, Shahbaz Abdullah, Muhammad Amir, Javeed Querashi, Mahanoor Khan, Farwa Anjum and Fizzah Niazi.
The ongoing class was started in 2004 and is conducted by senior violinist/keynoard player Mohammad Aslam Khan. The class is aimed at teaching basic technique of both western & Indian classical style of Violin playing and to read & write music.

27. Socrates Cafe - Topic: Democracy; Mon, 20 Jul 2009

Think not those faithful who praise all thy words and actions; but those who kindly reprove thy faults. Socrates

Socrates cafe is a weekly discussion forum established to encourage good, safe discussion without the fear of being attacked for having a different opinion.
The forum is held on each Monday evening, the topic for discussion this week is "Democracy"

28. Sitar Recital; Sat, 18 Jul 2009

The Sitar class students, Azeem Fateh Izhar, Arifa Chaudry, Angela Rasool, Farha Hassan & Dua Nadeem will perform led by their teacher Ustad Saleem Khan Poonchwalay.
About Instructor: Saleem Khan Poonchwalay belongs to the renowned Sitar Gharana led by late Ustad Sharif Khan Poonchwalay. He has been awarded many prestigious honour for his services both as an outstanding performer and a music teacher for more than 30 years. Ustad Saleem Khan performs regularly on Pakistan television and Radio and various prestigious venues. Outside Pakistan he has performed at solo concerts in India, UK, USA, central Asian states and Far East.

29. Socrates Cafe - Topic: Are You a Narcissist-2; Mon, 13 Jul 2009

Socrates cafe is a weekly discussion forum established to encourage good, safe discussion without the fear of being attacked for having a different opinion.
The forum is held on each Monday evening, the topic for discussion this week is "Are you a narcissist-2"
Narcissus or Narkissos (Greek: Νάρκισσος) in Greek mythology was a hero from the territory of Thespiae in Boeotia who was renowned for his beauty. In the various stories he is exceptionally cruel, in that he disdains those who love him. As divine punishment he falls in love with a reflection in a pool, not realizing it was his own, and perishes there, not being able to leave the beauty of his own reflection.
Contact person: Afdhash Chaudary cell# 0322-4677908, socratescafelahore@gmail.com

30. Socrates Cafe - Topic: Are You a Narcissist; Mon, 06 Jul 2009

Socrates cafe is a weekly discussion forum established to encourage good, safe discussion without the fear of being attacked for having a different opinion.

The forum is held on Monday evenings, the topic for discussion this week is "Are you a narcissist"

Contact person: Afdhash Chaudary cell# 0322-4677908, socratescafelahore@gmail.com

31. Socrates cafe, Is evolution a myth; Mon, 29 Jun 2009

“All evolution in thought and conduct must at first appear as heresy and misconduct.”George Bernard Shaw
Socrates cafe is a weekly discussion forum established to encourage good, safe discussion without the fear of being attacked for having a different opinion.

The forum is held on Monday evenings, the topic for discussion this week is "Is evolution a myth"

Contact person: Afdhash Chaudary cell# 0322-4677908, socratescafelahore@gmail.com

32. Remembeing Maharaj kathak; Sun, 28 Jun 2009

Maharaj Ghulam Hussain Kathak has the distinction of singularly sustaining the tradition of classical dance in Pakistan and producing students like Nahid Siddiqui, Fasi-ur-Rehman, Nighat Chaudry, Amy Minwala and Panna among many others.
This gathering is a tribute at his death anniversary from his student Nahid Siddiqui. An interview of Maharaj with Nahid Siddiqui will be shown followed by her sharing memories of her years of apprenticship with Maharj Kathak.

33. Socrates cafe, what is beauty-2; Mon, 22 Jun 2009

The noblest kind of beauty is that which does not transport us suddenly, which does not make stormy and intoxicating impressions (such a kind easily arouses disgust) but that which slowly filters into our minds. Nietzsche

Socrates cafe is a new discussion forum established to encourage good, safe discussion without the fear of being attacked for having a different opinion.

The weekly forum is held on Monday evenings, the topic for discussion this week is "What is beauty, part 2", since the topic was not really exhausted so the group decided to have another session.

Contact person: Afdhash Chaudary cell# 0322-4677908, socratescafelahore@gmail.com

34. Socrates cafe, what is beauty; Mon, 15 Jun 2009

"It is amazing how complete is the delusion that beauty is goodness." Leo Tolstoy
Socrates cafe is a new discussion forum established to encourage good, safe discussion without the fear of being attacked for having a different opinion.
The weekly forum is held on Monday evenings, the topic for discussion this week is "What is beauty".
Contact person: Afdhash Chaudary cell# 0322-4677908, socratescafelahore@gmail.com

35. Lecture/Demonstration on Tabla Canceled; Sat, 13 Jun 2009

The Tabla class instructor Ustad Wajid Ali will give a lecture/demonstration on history and technique of Tabla playing. Wajid Ali learned Tabla from legendary Tabla player of Pakistan Ustad Shaukat Hussain Khan.
The lecture/demo today is cancelled.

36. Socrates Cafe, Politics Of Language; Mon, 08 Jun 2009

The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance. Socrates
Socrates cafe is a new discussion forum established to encourage good, safe discussion without the fear of being attacked for having a different opinion.
The weekly forum is held on Monday evenings, the topic for discussion this week is "Politics Of Language".

37. Socrates Cafe - Topic: Language; Mon, 01 Jun 2009

The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance. Socrates
Socrates cafe is a new discussion forum established to encourage good, safe discussion without the fear of being attacked for having a different opinion. we at Socrates cafe will be storytellers, who strive for truth, goodness and beauty as the foundation of our stories.
The weekly forum will be held on Monday evenings, the topic for next discussion is "Language".
Contact person: Afdhash Chaudary cell# 0322-4677908, socratescafelahore@gmail.com

38. A Lifetime On Tip Toes, Slide show; Sat, 30 May 2009

A life on tip toes, a voyage through music, poetry & photos presented by poet, Mazhar Tirmazi. Author of the famous song “Umraa’n Lannghiya’n Pabba’n Bhaar”, Mazhar Tirmazi was born in Sahiwal, Pakistan and migrated to London, U.K. in 1975. He spends his time equally between Lahore and London. His writings are appreciated and published worldwide.
Photographer, Pawan, vocalist, Salamat Ali Khan, flute and all synthesizers by Chris Hinze.

39. Socrates Cafe; Mon, 25 May 2009

The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance. Socrates
Socrates cafe is a new discussion forum established to encourage good, safe discussion without the fear of being attacked for having a different opinion. we at Socrates cafe will be storytellers, who strive for truth, goodness and beauty as the foundation of our stories.
The weekly forum will be held on Monday evenings, the topic for next discussion is "Evil".
Contact person: Afdhash Chaudary cell# 0322-4677908, socratescafelahore@gmail.com

40. About Kathak Dance; Sat, 23 May 2009

Internationally renowned Kathak dancer Nahid Siddiqui will give a lecture/demonstration on Kathak dance followed by question/answer session.
Nahid Siddiqui is one of the finest Kathak dancer and choreographer in the world. Her work has been recognized and acclaimed internationally. She has personally contributed hugely to the growth of and accessibility to Kathak. Nahid's creations have been original and ground-breaking blending traditional and contemporary techniques extending Kathak's repertory and developing it as a universal vocabulary.
Nahid conducts an ongoing Yoga & Kathak dance class at Lahore Chitrkar.

41. Paristan - Digital slideshow; Tue, 19 May 2009

PARISTAN - three guys travel out of Lahore

Aun Raza, Andreas Matt and Chand Bhai are fed up with the city of Lahore
and venture southwards to look for nature and adventure.
They take their tent and shorts along and take the rickshaw towards
Multan Road. They did not know that they will end up in the "Fairyland"...

Original Sound, Live Commentary and Photographs document this unique
trip to South Punjab.

42. Socrates Cafe; Mon, 11 May 2009

The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance. Socrates
Socrates cafe is a new discussion forum established to encourage good, safe discussion without the fear of being attacked for having a different opinion. we at Socrates cafe will be storytellers, who strive for truth, goodness and beauty as the foundation of our stories.
The weekly forum will be held on Monday evenings, the topic for next discussion is "what is identity".
Contact person: Afdhash Chaudary cell# 0322-4677908, socratescafelahore@gmail.com

43. Ustad Badar & Qamar uz Zaman in Concert; Sat, 09 May 2009

This months classical music concert will feature the duo of renowned classical vocalists Ustad Badar-uz-Zaman and Ustad Qamar-uz-Zaman. They will present classical compositions of Khayal as well as Thumri & dadra compositions. Both brothers have recently been awarded Pride of Performance for their services in the promotion of classical music.
They will be accompanied by Khawar Hussain on Sarangi and Wajid Ali on Tabla.

44. New Heer Audio Recording; Fri, 01 May 2009

These are recordings from a complete audio recording (27 hours) of 'Heer' the legend of love by 16th century Punjabi poet Waris Shah accomplished at Chitrkar. Liaqat Inayat is the singer while Akmal Qadri accompanies him on flute.

45. Readings From Urdu Novel, Saghir; Sat, 25 Apr 2009

Julien Columeau is a French national based in Pakistan for the past six years, prior to this he has lived in India for eight years. Two of Julien's novels were published in France. He just completed two novels in Urdu, 'Saghir' and 'Zalzilah'.
'Saghir' is an adaptation from his original French novel published in 2007. 'Saghir' is based on the life of well-known urdu poet Saghir Siddiqui, it is a fictional construction of his life.
Tanvir Shah will read a few excerpts from the work followed by comments & discussion

46. Learn Playing Iktara; Mon, 20 Apr 2009

Abdul Hameed Kachhawala, better known as Baba Meedha, is one of the last remaining gavantris or bards of his kind. Now in his 70s, Baba Meedha still sings with energy and vigor for up to three hours at a stretch. Strumming his king with the right hand and keeping rhythm with a khartal in the left, he has a massive repertoire of qissas, vars, hymns and humorous songs. Baba Meedha has kindly agreed to conduct an Iktara traing session at Chitrkar, the five day class is expected to train participants in basic Iktara playing.
The instrument costs Rs.1000 and can be ordered from Chitrkar. Register before 19th April 2009.

47. IMAGINARY - Through the Eyes of Mathematics; Sun, 12 Apr 2009

Introduction to Mathematics and its application in Arts and Public Transfer of Science by Dr. Andreas Daniel Matt from Austria.
IMAGINARY is an interactive travelling exhibition by the Mathematisches Forschungsinstitut Oberwolfach organized for the Year of Mathematics 2008 in Germany. Its intention is to display visualizations, interactive installations, virtual realities, 3D objects and their theoretical background in algebraic geometry and in singularity theory in an attracting and understandable manner. It’s a unique science experience for everyobdy (especially people who don't like Mathematics).
In this session pictures and interactive applications are presented and followed by a discussion. More informaion on http://www.imaginary2008.de

48. Condolence Reference for Ustad Hafeez Khan Talwandi; Sun, 22 Mar 2009

We are saddened to announce that our classical vocal class teacher and beloved guru Ustad Hafeez Khan Talwandi passed away on Wednesday, 18 march 2009.
Ustad sahib belonged to the most ancient and respected Punjab classical vocal gharana, Talwandi. He has left behind hundreds of classical vocal students including his son Ali Hafeez Khan and his most senior student Ayesha Ali who performs regularly. Ustad Hafeez Khan performed extensively in Pakistan and all over the world.
A reference in his memory will be held at Lahore Chitrkar on Sunday, 22 March 2009.

49. Neela Parbat, film showing; Sat, 21 Mar 2009

Chitrkar film club is formed by a group of young film makers and plans to share best of world cinema with film enthusiasts.
Neela Parbat is one of the few experimental films made in Pakistan. Noted journalist, intellectual and writer Ahmad Bashir directed the film, Ustad Piarang composed the music while Roshan Ara Begum was one of the playback singers, Renowned film actress Panna performed classical dances for the film. The film was an utter flop on the box office and was only screened for few days.
The film editor of Neela Parbat Mr. Aman Mirza and Mrs. Mehmooda Ahmad Bashir, playback singer of the film will be present to share their experiences of the making of Neela Parbat.
About Director: Born in Aimanabad near Gujranwala on March 24, 1923, Mr Bashir did his BA from Srinagar and soon went to Bombay for a career in acting but started writing for some film magazines. Mr Bashir also worked for daily Musawat and NAFDEC during Zulfikar Ali Bhutto's government but resigned after Gen Ziaul Haq imposed martial law. He faced hardships during the Zia period during which he was never allowed to write his columns in newspapers. A fatwa was issued against him when Younas Javed published a collection of his pen sketches entitled Jo Miley They Rastey Mein. Ahmad Bashir wrote an autobiographical novel Dil Bhatkey Ga.
His daughters include leading television artiste Bushra Ansari and short-story writer Neelam Bashir. Begum Parveen Atif, also a short story writer, is his sister, and his wife Mehmooda is a classical singer.

50. Sarangi Recital; Sat, 14 Mar 2009

The monthly classical music concert will feature Khawar Hussain on Sarangi and Kashif Dani on tabla
About Sarangi: One of the most ancient instrument of music making, the melodic sound of Sarangi is considered closest to human voice, the primary instrument of music making in sub-continental classical music tradition. It is played both solo and in accompaniment with vocalist & instrumentalists.
About Musician: Khawar Hussain belongs to the renowned Punjab Gharana (family) of Sarangi players led by his uncle the legendary Ustad Nattho Khan and his father/guru Ustad Bheero Khan. Khawar Hussain is amongst the very few classical Sarangi players left in Pakistan, he performs regularly both in accompaniment and as soloist. He conducts a Sarangi class at Chitrkar since 2002.

51. Lecture demonstration on classical music; Sat, 28 Feb 2009

Ayesha Ali is a mathematician by profession and teaches at the Lahore School of Economics, she started her classical vocal training with late Ustad Nazir Ahmad Butt and more recently has been in the tutelage of Ustad Hafeez Khan Talwandi and focusing on Dhurpad Gaiki. Talwandi gharana is considered to be the most ancient proponent of Dhurpad music in Punjab and have continued the tradition to date. Ayesha Ali will explain the theory of classical vocals and demonstrate various forms of Dhurpad singing as practiced by the Talwandi Gharana, she will be accompanied by Muhammad Ali Faridi on Tabla and Asad Malik on harmonium.

52. Photo exhibition; Sat, 14 Feb 2009 to Sun, 01 Mar 2009

Yasir Nisar is a freelance photographer and writer who love to capture the beauty of the world through the Lens. Photography is a serious passion for him and for the last two years he has been perusing it as an aim to capture the beauty of Pakistan and its culture through his lens. His work has been displayed and printed nationally and internationally in various magazines, books, travel magazines and newspapers. He has won many national photography contests and has been participating in national and international group exhibitions as well.
He is the founder of the Pakistani Photographers group on flickr, http://www.flickr.com/groups/pakistaniphotographers which is the largest group of amateurs and professionals photographers of Pakistan and is the editor of Towards Pakistan, an online quarterly magazine on the tourism of Pakistan. His work can be viewed at, http://www.flickr.com/photos/yasirnisar
The exhibition will remain open from 3-8pm Mon, Tue, sat & Sun, 3-6pm Wed & Thu and closed on Friday.

53. Walk this Sunday; Sun, 08 Feb 2009 to Sun, 18 Jan 2009

Lahore Walks

We are planning our next walk to Icchra on Sunday 8th February 2009.

Icchra was along with Mozang, Nawankot, Baghbanpura etc. one of the suburban villages of Lahore till the early twentieth century. It is conjectured by some to be the site of ancient Lahore itself and the name Lohari gate is considered a corruption of Lahori gate as this gate faced Ichra to the south of Lahore. It was the site of a major Hindu temple 'Bhairon Ka Asthan' and in in recent history home to the Khaksar leader Allama Mashriqi and Jamaat i-Islami leader Maulana Maudoodi. It is home to various specialized bazaars and dense old neighborhoods of Lahore.

Meeting Point Shama Cinema Crossing at Ferozepur Road. Time 9:30 am

54. Traditional storytelling session; Sat, 31 Jan 2009

Abdul Hameed Kachhawala, better known as Baba Mheeda, is one of the last remaining gavantris or bards of his kind. Now in his 70s, Baba Mheeda still sings with energy and vigor for up to three hours at a stretch. Strumming his king with the right hand and keeping rhythm with a khartal in the left, he has a massive repertoire of qissas, vars, hymns and humorous songs. Unlike most gavantaris who sing only the well-known passages from qissas, Baba Mheeda can sing Sassi, Veer Jodh, Sohna-Jaini, Poorn Bhagat to name a few, in their entirety. Belonging to Amritsar district, Baba Mheeda learnt the art from his father after migrating to Pakistan.

55. Flute Recital ; Sat, 24 Jan 2009

The monthly music concert will feature Akmal Qadri & Haider Rehman on Flute and Kashif Dani on Tabla. Akmal Qadri (the son and student of legendary flute maestro late Ustad Alla-Ditta Qadri) is one of the few classical flute players in Pakistan and has performed extensively in concerts/music festivals both in Pakistan and around the world. Presently he conducts a flute class at Chitrkar.
Haider Rehman has been tutored by Akmal Qadri and also took classes from Pandit Hari Parasad Churasia. Kashif Dani is an upcoming Tabla player and performs regularly both solo and as accompanist.

56. Akmal Qadri conducts Flute class; Sun, 14 Dec 2008

Renowned Flute player Akmal Qadri has joined the Chitrkar teaching faculty and will conduct the ongoing Flute class. The Flute class is held twice a week (Wednesday & Sunday, 4-6pm) and is designed both for beginners and advanced students. Registration open.
About instructor: Akmal Qadri, son and student of legendary Flute maestro late Ustad Alla-Ditta Qadri is one of the few classical flute players in Pakistan. He has performed extensively in concerts/music festivals both in Pakistan and around the world.

57. Music Concert, Punjabi Poetry Recital; Sat, 29 Nov 2008

Ayesha Ali accompanied by Sian Yousaf on Iktara will present selection of poetry from from Classical Punjabi poets. The program will begin with short presentations by three young students, Sitar recital by Dua Nadeem; Flute recital Razi ullah & Waqas Ahmad.
About Ayesha Ali
Ayesha started her classical vocal training with late Ustad Nazir Ahmad Butt, and more recently has been in the tutelage of Ustad Hafeez Khan Talwandi and focusing on Dhurpad Gaiki. She is a mathematician by profession and teaches at the Lahore School of Economics.

58. Exhibition, Concert & Sunday Walk; Thu, 27 Nov 2008 to Sat, 29 Nov 2008

1. 4 Eyes, A Photographic Journey
Danka (http://danka.com.pk/) and Lahore Chitrkar are collaborating to organize an exhibition of photographic works by Waheed Khalid (Pakistan) and Lukas Berger (Austria). Taken during year 2008, the photo selection (30 pictures) portrays a range of cultural activities, portraits and architecture of Pakistan. The exhibition opens at 7pm on 27th and remains open 11am-7pm 28 & 29th November 2008.
Contact: Lukas Berger 0344/4219860, Waheed Khalid 0300/4710675
2. Music Concert, Punjabi Poetry Recital
Ayesha Ali accompanied by Sian Yousaf on Iktara will present selection of poetry from from Classical Punjabi poets on 29th November 7pm. The program will begin with short presentations by three young students, Sitar recital by Dua Nadeem; Flute recital Razi ullah & Waqas Ahmad.

3. City Walks
As the fourth of our city walks we would like to visit the Baghbanpura area- in particular the mazaar of Madhu Lal Hussain (the 16th century sufi poet), and the mazaar of Baba Hasan Din (this one a beautiful brick building designed recently by Kamil Khan Mumtaz). These are both in very close proximity of Shalimar Bagh- so the front parking lot of the Shalimar will be our meeting point.
Time: 9am, Sunday 30th November.
Hoping to see all enthusiasts there! We can sit down and discuss the above idea* in more detail when we meet!

59. “Vasda Lhore”; Thu, 30 Oct 2008

“Vasda Lahore” Living Lahore
Call for Exhibition Entries

Lahore Sudhar has planned to organize an exhibition dedicated to living city of Lahore, aimed at exploring, expressing, inventing and unfolding the spirit and form of the city. The city is not merely a static, spatial, functional, geographical place but a breathing, moving, pulsating being, teeming with stories and songs, imagination, wisdom, magic and myth. It is a rich layered site of our shared living. The project is purposed at creating urban knowledge; initiating active interaction with and dialougs about the city and its future.The exhibition will include photographs, audio/Video recordings and Text about the city. We look forward to developing a thorough, interesting, comprehensive collection with your contributions. A panel of designers and artists will select and arrange the final exhibition in collaboration with the contributors.
A blog of the exhibition process and final selections is available on the web. We invite all interested individuals to send us their response before 30th October 2008, so that we may finalize the entries. http://vasdalahore.wordpress.com/
If you wished to contribute but missed the date please contact office 042-5758897, 4-7pm except Friday.
Submission Details

Photographs: minimum 450 x 450 pixels. Audio/video recordings: Digital format, MP3/Wave, Cd/DVD. Text: MS word, Inpage or Pdf, any language, English, Urdu, Punjabi, Sindhi, Baluchi or Pashto.
The following information must be included,
1. Participant’s Full Name, age & profession. 2. Date, Title and Location of the entry. 3. Brief Descriptive Write-up about the entry.
Categories: A list of categories suggesting ideas, themes, areas and subjects that may be explored for entries follows:
1. Portraits: Lahori characters, ordinary, peculiar, mundane, striking, haunting, amusing. 2. Presence of the Past: historical structures; buildings, monuments, areas; shadows of past events and memories as seen in the city. 3. Nature: old trees, birds, animals, rivers. 4. A Lahori Neighborhood: focused on specific places, faces, activities. 5. Shelter: homes, living spaces. 6. Writings: on rickshaws, signs, banners, walls. 7. “Rozi Roti”: earning a living in the city; workers, uniforms, workplaces. 8. Creative City Spirit: examples of invention, ingenuity, initiative; recycling, crafts. 9. Meeting Places: roundabouts, chai khanaas, street pavements. 10. Hidden Treasures: images of the lesser. known/obvious; architecture, markets, foods and crafts, nooks and corners. 11. “The Backstage”: what makes the city function; workers, infrastructure. 12. “On the Move”: traveling, commuting in the city. 13. “Only in Lahore”: the truly local; indigenous people, happenings, specialties.
Awaiting your enthusiastic response!

60. Dhurpad Concert; Sat, 18 Oct 2008

Dhurpad recitation by Ustad Hafeez Khan Talwandi who presents a distinctive ideology of Dhurpad in which Islam entirely replaces the Hindu frame of reference adopted by most Dhurpad musicians (both Hindus and Muslims) in India. The distinguishing characteristic of Allap and Dhurpad is their spirituality (ruhaniyat), and the objective in singing them is zikr-e-ilahi, "Praising the name of God".
The Talwandi gharana as represented in Pakistan by Ustad Muhammad Hafiz Khan constitutes a distinct and important tradition of vocal art-music, with special emphasis on Allap and Dhurpad. The long years of learning, practice and performance have given Ustad Hafiz Khan a thorough command of the musical tradition handed down by his forefathers. Claims to the antiquity of Hafiz Khan's heritage is supported by the richness and internal logic of his body of knowledge and by his practical mastery.
Khawar Hussain & Wajid Ali will accompany on Sarangi & Tabla.

61. Living Lahore, Call for entries; Fri, 15 Aug 2008

Call for Entries
The city is a layered and rich site of our shared humanity and locale. It is not only a material, spatial city it is also the city of the imagination, myth and lore. It is above all a social settlement of millions who constitute its past and present inhabitants.
Lahore Sudhar has planned to organize an exhibition exploring, expressing, defining, constructing and inventing the many and one, Lahore.The exhibit will include photographs, audio recordings and verses about the city. The exhibition will be displayed in a park (preferably Lawrence Gardens and other selected venues around the city.).All acts of documentation are an intervention and engagement.The purpose of the exhibition is to create urban knowledge and initiate a dialog about the living city and its future. We hope to benefit from the great facility of digital image and sound to have a wide and intense participation in this endeavor. A panel of professional designers and artists will select and arrange the final exhibition in collaboration with the contributors.
A blog of the exhibition process and final selections will be available on the web.

To create a comprehensive and focused collection we invite interested individuals to send us their response before 15th August 2008, so that we can finalize the entry categories among individuals or groups as well as specifications for the submission format etc.
Photo, Wazir Khan mosque by Amarjit Chandan.

62. Heer Waris Shah, traditional & contemporary recital; Sat, 19 Jul 2008

To celebrate 'Heer Ranjha' the most popular love story of Punjab by the renowned 18th century poet Waris Shah (1722-1798), Liaqat Inayat accompanied on Flute by Akmal Qadri will present traditional recital of the story. Ayesha Ali will present contemporary compositions & musically explore the image of Ranjha in Punjabi classical poetry.
Following audio Cd's prepared by Chitrkar will be available for sale,
1. One hour audio recording of complete story of 'Heer Ranjha' narration & traditional recital.
2. A one hour reading of 'Heer Ranjha' by Huma Safdar.
3. Part 1 of the set of twenty-five audio CD’s consisting of complete text of 'Heer Ranjha' by Waris Shah rendered in traditional style.
4. 'Baba Farid to Khwaja Farid' a selection from the classical Punjabi poetry sung by Ayesha Ali.
Explore Music at Chitrkar website for free downloadable music.

63. Tabla basics with Hassan Mohyeddin; Mon, 14 Jul 2008

Hassan Mohyeddin is a promising young tabla player. He rose to fame with "overload" a percussion group which performed extensively in and around Pakistan. Presently he is being trained by the renowned Tabla guru of Punjab gharana Ustad Lacchan Singh Seen based in jhlandar, India.
Hasan introduced tabla basics to the dance students being trained by Nahid Siddiqui at chitrkar kathak dance class.

64. Children Art Workshop ; Mon, 30 Jun 2008

About workshop
Art education for children is accepted as a necessary component of educational ventures and for the promotion of art in society. In Pakistan facilities for fine arts, music and theater are virtually absent or minimal in the formal educational institutions, media and environment of Pakistani children. Art for children is not a privilege but a necessity to help them realize their native potential as creative human beings.
The average Pakistani child suffers not only from the lack of artistic exposure but also from a more destructive assault of alien and mostly meaningless cultural entertainment delivered by the electronic and print media. There is a dearth of good music especially composed for children and hence either Western music or popular music is the only choice available for children. In the first instance, the themes and characters are totally alien to the environment of the children and in case of the available local music the lyrics and content are irrelevant for the young child. At Chitrkar workshop painters, musicians and theater persons work with children to explore painting, music and theater that draw inspiration from our local environment and heritage.
The workshop will be held on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 10am to 1pm.
Last date for registration is 26th June 2008, limited seats, first come first serve.

65. Sarangi & Tabla Recital; Sat, 28 Jun 2008

Monthly classical music concert with Zohaib Hassan on Sarangi & Raza Shaukat on Tabla. The concert will commence with a Tabla solo followed by classical recital on Sarangi.
Zohaib Hassan is the most promising young Sarangi player, he hails from Delhi Gharana of Sarangi playing represented till late 70's by legendary Ustad Natthu Khan.
Raza Shaukat is the son of legendary Tabla maestro Ustad Shaukat Hussain of Punjab Gharana. He performs regularly and teaches Tabla both at NCA and Punjab university, Lahore.
Suggested donation, Rs.100/-

66. Violin & Tabla Concert; Sat, 24 May 2008

Chitrkar Violin/Keyboard class instructor Mohammad Aslam will present classical Euoropean and Indian compositions on Violin; accompanying him will be Shahbaz Aslam on Keyboard and Mohammad Riaz, who will present solo Tabla of Punjab gharana (style) as well as accompany the Violin recital.
suggested donation: Rs.100/-

67. Learn Gurmukhi ; Wed, 07 May 2008 to Thu, 15 May 2008

The script for Punjabi language is different in both Punjab's, Shahmukhi in Pakistan and Gurmukhi in India, a script which was introduced by Guru Angad Dev in the 16th century. Gurmukhi is a simplified script that contains ten vowels and forty consonants. The script is written just as you would speak the language, thus making learning to read and write much easier.
A short course of Gurmukhi is to be conducted by Dr. Virinder Singh Kalra, visiting professor of sociology at LUMS university, Lahore. Held on Wednesday & Thursday (7/8 & 14/15 May) the four sessions will focus on reading and writing Gurmukhi, it is expected that the participants will be able to continue on there own after the short course.
Last date for registration, 5th May,2008.
About Dr Virinder S Kalra

I did my doctorate at Manchester University and have been a member of staff here since 2000, with a previous appointment at the University of Leicester. My research interests are in the field of racism, ethnicity and the related studies of diasporas and transnational communities.I am currently involved in a number of research projects. The first is a collaboration with French colleagues looking at the public disorders in the UK and France. I am also involved in the AHRC funded, Writing the British Asian city project (see). My overseas collaboration are with Punjabi University in Patiala, India and I have recently secured a Leverhulme Overseas Scholarship to develop migration and diaspora studies at Lahore University of Management Sciences, Pakistan.I am on sabbatical 2007-8. I am currently supervising a number of Phd students in the following topic: Mixed-race identities; Transnational community practices; Muslim Prisoners. I am happy to supervise in the areas of diaspora, transnational communities, racism and ethnicity.
For more information about the instructor.
virinder.kalra@manchester.ac.uk
http://www.socialsciences.manchester.ac.uk/disciplines/sociology/about/staff/kalra/

68. Art and crafts workshop for children; Sun, 27 Apr 2008

A One day art and crafts workshop for children 5 years and up will be held on Sunday, 27th April 2008. Conducted by Shahid Mirza the session will involves free experimentation with various materials and techniques of painting, drawing, sculpture and so forth; as an opportunity for the students to celebrate their creativity and imagination, become familiar with a variety of mediums, and interact with children of like age.

69. Kafi concert; Sat, 19 Apr 2008

Ustad Ghulam Haider Khan & his vocal class students Abu-Bakar Fayaz, Abd-ur-Rasool, Haji Chamman Ali, Saleem Mehmood & Kaleem Akhtar will present poetry of classical Punjabi poets.

70. Ustad Hafeez Khan Talwandi & students in concert; Sat, 29 Mar 2008

The students of classical vocals class (Dhurpad) & Flute class will perform led by Ustad Hafeez khan Talwandi. The concert will commence with Flute recitation by Razi followed by Ayesha Ali, Zehra Saeed, Navtej & Asad Malik presenting classical compositions rendered in Allap-Dhurpad style. The evening will conclude with Dhurpad recitation by Ustad Hafeez Khan Talwandi who presents a distinctive ideology of Dhurpad, in which Islam entirely replaces the Hindu frame of reference adopted by most Dhurpad musicians (both Hindus and Muslims) in India. The distinguishing characteristic of Allap and Dhurpad is their spirituality (ruhaniyat), and the objective in singing them is zikr-e-ilahi, "Praising the name of God".

71. Art and crafts workshop for children; Sun, 17 Feb 2008 to Sun, 09 Mar 2008

An art and crafts workshop for children 5 years and up has been scheduled, commencing Sunday 17th February. Classes will be conducted by Shahid Mirza, each Sunday for a period of 4 weeks (17th Feb- 09th March). Sessions will involve free experimentation with various materials and techniques of painting, drawing, sculpture and so forth; as an opportunity for the students to celebrate their creativity and imagination, become familiar with a variety of mediums, and interact with children of like ages.

72. Sitar recital by Ustad Saleem Khan Poonchwalay; Sat, 02 Feb 2008

Ustad Saleem Khan Poonchwalay belongs to the renowned Sitar Gharana led by late Ustad Sharif Khan Poonchwalay. He has been awarded many prestigious honours for his services both as an outstanding performer and a music teacher for more than 30 years. Ustad Saleem Khan performs regularly on Pakistan television and Radio and various prestigious venues. Outside Pakistan he has performed at solo concerts in India, UK, USA, central Asian states and Far East. He will be accompanied by Shaukat Raza on Tabla.

73. Film by Irfan Malik; Sat, 12 Jan 2008

1. With Eyes Closed
A Short Film by Suneeta Rani Gill with Ren LaRosa and Irfan Malik.
Duration: 18 minutes
In post 9/11 world a young man has been picked up in Pakistan by American agencies and is removed to a secret location. His Pakistani-American father and American mother are devastated. Their quest to find their son amplifies strains in their own relationship.
2.Dance Like A Man
By Mahesh Dattani
Presented by SAA & SAATh (South Asian American Theater)
Directed by: Irfan Malik
Produced by: Prerna Martin and John Mathew
Mahesh Dattani's play "Dance Like a Man" is a story of the passing of an era in the lives of two dancers along with the issues of gender and changes in a world that is set according to its mplicit rules: Particularly, that of a man in a woman's world, of men who choose a profession that is discordant with conventional expectations, of fathers who wish to make the best of a disappointing situation, of daughters who are their mothers' deferred dreams and of women who will not stop at anything to realize their dreams. This is a play where sounds of dancing bells, drive for social reforms, gender expectations, ambition, guilt and the demands of a "man's world" wrought with prosaic commerce clash against a backdrop spanning three generations.

74. Sitar students concert; Sat, 15 Dec 2007

In the second concert of Chitrkar music students the Sitar class conducted by Ustad Saleem Khan Poonchwalay will present recitals by Dua, Mehar, Laila, Saeed & Saima. Senior students Saba and Eman will also perform. Raza Ali will accompany on Tabla.

75. Dhurpad/Tabla Students Concert; Sat, 08 Dec 2007

The students of classical vocals class (Dhurpad) conducted by Ustad Hafeez Khan Talwandi, Ayesha Ali, Zara Saeed & Asad Malik will present traditional compositions rendered in classical Allap-Dhurpad style. Students of Tabla class conducted by Wajid Ali, Mohammad ali Fridi & James Kamran will present solo Tabla.

76. Protest poetry session with Baba Najmi; Fri, 07 Dec 2007

Baba Najmi is a renowned poet known for his sedetious and defiant works. He has published three books of poetry so far " Soochan wich jahan", "Mera nan insan" and Akhran da samandar". He will present a selection of his recent poetry.

77. Ustad Sharafat Ali & Ghulam Abbas in Concert; Sat, 17 Nov 2007

Ustad Sharafat Ali Khan is the son of legendry vocalist Ustad salamat Ali Khan of Shamchaurasi gharana. He used to accompany his father alongwith Shafqat Ali Khan and performs solo after his death in the late 90's. He will present from a wide variety of classical compositions. Renowned Tabla player Ghulam Abbas (who resides in USA and is presently visiting Pakistan) is a student of legendry Ustad Allaha Rakha Khan (India) he will play solo Tabla and accompany Sharafat Khan in vocals.

78. Sitar recital; Sat, 27 Oct 2007

Ustad Muzafar Akbar is the leading Sitar player of Pakistan. He will perform a wide variety of classical & semi-classical compositions. Raza Shaukat, son of Tabla legend ustad Shaukat Hussain will accompany him on tabla.

79. Documentary films by Reena Mohan; Sat, 20 Oct 2007

Visiting Indian director Reena Mohan's three documentary films will be shown followed by discussion. The director of the films will be present to answer questions.
1. Kamlabai (46 minutes - life and times of the first actress of the Indian screen)
2. Journeys (15 minutes - a peep into an embroidery tradition)
3. Making a Difference (33 minutes - women and local self governance at the grassroots level)

80. Book launch & Film show; Sat, 08 Sep 2007

Book launch of "Nukta" collection of essays by UK based writer Amarjit Chandan followed by film show/discussion of "Rabba Hun Ki Karye' Thus left our neighbours, Punjabi with english subtitles by Indian director Ajay Bhardwaj

81. Allap Dhurpad concert; Sat, 01 Sep 2007

The monthly classical music concert will feature Ustad Hafeez Khan Talwandi and his students Asad Malik & Ayesha Ali. They will present traditional compositions rendered in classical Allap-Dhurpad style of vocal music.

82. Celebrating Heer Waris Shah; Sat, 04 Aug 2007

The concert is organized to celebrate the Urs of classical poet Waris Shah. Huma Safdar and others will present selection from Heer, Nadir Ali will speak on 'Ranjha as recurrent symbol in punjabi poetry' Liaqat Inayat will present traditional Heer recital.
Liaqat is one of the very few traditional Heer singers, based in Lahore he recently completed the audio recording of the whole text of Heer (Thirty three hours) by great Punjabi poet Waris Shah at Lahore Chitrkar. The complete Heer, sung in traditional style is in the process of designing/production and will be made public very soon. A one hour recording with complete story and selection from heer will be made public on the occasion.

83. Editing of Heer Waris Shah, Lecture by Sharif Sabir; Sun, 29 Jul 2007

Prof. Sharif Sabir will share his experience of editing of legendry Punjabi epic Heer by Waris Shah. Sharif Sabir who is one of the best scholars of Punjabi language famous for his editing of Heer Waris Shah and many other Punjabi classics also went to Sikh National College. He was the student of famous Prof. Pritam Singh.
The lecture will be followed by traditional Heer Recital by Liaqat Inayat.
Liaqat Inayat is one of the very few traditional Heer singers, based in Lahore he recently completed the audio recording of the whole text of Heer (Thirty three hours) by great Punjabi poet Waris Shah at Lahore Chitrkar. The complete Heer, sung in traditional style is in the process of designing/production and will be made public very soon. A one hour recording with complete story and selection from heer will be made public on the occasion.

84. Chand Khan & Suraj Khan in Concert; Sat, 07 Jul 2007

Chand & Suraj Khan are both sons & students of renowned Patiala Gharana classical vocalist Ustad Hussain Bukhsh Gullo. The young duo will present various genera of classical music like Khyal, Thumri & Kafi, Kashif Dani will accompany them on Tabla. Young Shabaz Abdulla will play classical compositions on Keyboard.
A recent interview of Chand & Suraj Khan
http://www.sadarang.com/Chand%20Khan%20-%20Suraj%20Khan.htm

85. Sitar recital; Sat, 16 Jun 2007

you are cordially invited to the monthly music concert with the leading young Sitar player Shahzad Khalil. Shahzad will perform classical compositions and Sajjad Ali will accompany him on Tabla.

86. Lecture on Classical Music; Sat, 26 May 2007

Ustad Hafeez Khan Talwandi represents the Talwandi gharana (family), the most ancient gharana of music making and representative school of Dhurpad gayaki in Punjab. Ustad Hafeez Khan will give lecture/demonstration on spiritual & physical in classical music as defined by Talwandi gharana followed by the question/answer session.

87. Sakina by Fauzia Rafique; Thu, 24 May 2007

Book launch ceremony of 'Sakina' Punjabi novel by Fauzia Rafique. Readings from the novel followed by discussion & tea with biscuits.

88. Shabd, Bhajan & Kafi Concert; Sat, 12 May 2007

A concert of classical Punjabi poetry, Ayesha Ali & Kabir Altaf will recite poetry, Mohammad Hanif will play bamboo Flute and Sain Yousaf accompainied with Dholak & Chimtta players will present folk compositions.

89. Rubab & Tabla Concert; Sat, 21 Apr 2007

Tanveer Tafu is the son of renowned Tabla maestro Altaf Tafu.He plays both Rubab and Guitar with the same ease and command. He is the leader of young Rubab players and has the exceptional skill to perform classical Khyal/Thumri compositions on this basic instrument of music making.
Sajjad Ali is the leading young Tabla player. He has performed extensivly with both vocal and instrument players and has a varied repotoir of solo Tabla playing.

90. Photography ‘seminar’ By Steven Moore; Thu, 12 Apr 2007

“The Vocabulary of Photography” An interactive evening based on a discussion of projected photographs by British photographer & filmmaker Steven Moore.
The start point will be some of the pictures that were exhibited in the enlightened moderation exhibition at Chitrkar last year. The emphasis for this exhibition was aesthetics rather than subject and we will be focusing on the use of techniques both to take and manipulate the photographs for best effect. In the process of enjoying and discussing varies features of the pictures that I choose to show, we will become more fluent in the vocabulary of this scientific art.

91. Lecture/demonstration: What is classical music; Sat, 24 Mar 2007

Ustad pervez Paras has authored many books on music. He teaches music and is engaged in various research projects. His lecture /demonstration on the basics of classical music will be followed by question answer session.

92. Ustad Badar-uz-Zaman & Ustad Qamar-uz-Zaman Concert; Sat, 10 Mar 2007

Ustad Badar-uz-Zaman & Ustad Qamar-uz-Zaman are both recipients of Presidential Pride of Performance Award for their services both as leading classical vocalists and music teachers. They have performed extensively in Pakistan & abroad. Ustad Badar-uz-Zaman is a musicologist and has authored many books on contemporary classical music in Pakistan. At Chitrkar concert they will present a wide variety of classical Khayal and Thumri Gayki.

93. Grand Old Banyan Tree ; Sat, 13 Jan 2007

This grand Borh tree is in Abal Mori, Kot momin close to Sargodha. The myth related to the tree stops people from taking wood from the vicinity as bad omen, so the tree stands grand.

94. December 2006: Monthly Musical Concert; Tue, 26 Dec 2006

Poetry & music session with Poet Hawa and MC Shahid visitin from Washington DC.

95. December 2006: Monthly Musical Concert; Sat, 16 Dec 2006

Folk music concert with Alghoza player from Sindh Ustad AbdKarim Gopang tabla Riaz Ahmad.

96. December 2006: Monthly Musical Concert; Sat, 09 Dec 2006

Monthly classical music concert with Jaltarang player Ustad Liaqat Ali tabla Riaz Ahmad.

97. November 2006: Monthly Musical Concert; Sat, 04 Nov 2006

Monthly Classical Music Concert by Students of Lahore Chitrkar music class. Performance by Asad Malik Ayesha Ali Ali Hafeez Labraz Afzal and Ustad Haffiz Khan of Taalwandi Tabla Ustad Wajid Ali.

98. September 2006: Monthly Musical Concert; Thu, 28 Sep 2006 to Fri, 29 Sep 2006

Two days theatre & dance workshop by visiting dancers from France Laura Frigato & Leonard Rainis.

99. Exhibition of Photographs by Steven Moore; Mon, 18 Sep 2006 to Thu, 28 Sep 2006

Steven Moore is from England and he's been in Pakistan for two years. He was teaching film and theatre at Beaconhouse University and now works as a freelance Photographer/Film-maker.

100. July 2006: Monthly Musical Concert; Sat, 29 Jul 2006

Monthly classical music concert with vocalist Ustad Mubbark Ali Khan

101. June 2006: Monthly Musical Concert; Wed, 14 Jun 2006

Contemporary dance performance by visiting dancers from France Laura Frigato & Leonard Rainis and Kathak dancer Ahsan accompanied by Khawar Hussain (Sarangi) Jaffer Hussain (Clairnet) & Riaz Hans (Tabla).

102. June 2006: Monthly Musical Concert; Sun, 04 Jun 2006

Second meeting of �Lahore Sudhar� an initiative for a more livable city.

103. May 2006: Monthly Musical Concert; Sat, 27 May 2006

Classical music concert Flute recital by Akmal Hussain Tabla by Riaz Ahmad.

104. April 2006: Monthly Musical Concert; Sat, 29 Apr 2006

Classical music concert Sitar recital by the students of Ustad Saleem Khan Poonchwalay.

105. April 2006: Monthly Musical Concert; Sat, 15 Apr 2006

European music concert by visiting musicians Jakob Stiener Cello (Austria) Foad Nizam & Martin Guitar (U.S.A & France) Pieere Jolit Tabla (France) and Birgitte Hochrainer Zither (Austria).

106. April 2006: Monthly Musical Concert; Sat, 08 Apr 2006

Monthly classical music concert renowned Clarinet player Ustad Jaffer Hussain accompanied by most promising young Tabla player Riaz Ahmad.

107. March 2006: Monthly Musical Concert; Sat, 25 Mar 2006

Concert by Students of Music Program (Vocals Bansuri & Tabla) & Video screening of Tabla Primer by Ustad Wajid Ali.

108. February 2006: Monthly Musical Concert; Sat, 18 Feb 2006

Monthly music concert visiting musicians from Austria Birgitte Hochrainer (Zither) & Peter Hochrainer (Guitar) performed European classical & folk tunes.

109. Paintings Exhibition of Students; Sat, 21 Jan 2006

Painting exhibition of recent works by students of painting class, Saeeda Aziz, Shaheena Masood, Adnan Yonus, Kashif Jibran, Khurram Yar & Mohammad Ali.

110. February 2006: Monthly Paintings Exhibition; Sat, 21 Jan 2006 to Sun, 12 Feb 2006

Painting exhibition of recent works by students of painting class Saeeda Aziz Shaheena Masood Adnan Yonus Kashif Jibran Khurram Yar & Mohammad Ali.

111. December 2005: Monthly Musical Concert; Sat, 17 Dec 2005

Monthly classical music concert Ustad Salim Khan Poonchealay Sitar.

112. November 2005: Monthly Musical Concert; Sat, 26 Nov 2005

Monthly classical music concert Vocalist Ustad Badar-uz-Zaman & Ustad Qamar-uz-Zaman (pride of perfrormance Tabla Wajid Ali.

113. October 2005: Monthly Musical Concert; Sat, 29 Oct 2005

Monthly classical music concert Sajid ali solo Tabla.

114. September 2005: Monthly Musical Concert; Sat, 10 Sep 2005

Monthly classical music Concert Solo Tabla by Danyal Rasheed Flute by Haider Rehman.

115. August 2005: Monthly Musical Concert; Sat, 13 Aug 2005

Monthly classical music Concert Vocals by Ustad Mohammad Bakhsh Wajad Ali on Tabla.

116. July 2005: Monthly Musical Concert; Sat, 16 Jul 2005

Monthly Classical Music Concert Rashid Ali Khan Clairent Khawar Hussian on Sarangi & Fazal Elahi on Tabla.

117. June 2005: Monthly Children Workshop; Sun, 26 Jun 2005 to Sat, 02 Apr 2005

Second Art workshop for school children Painting music and theatre for the students of class 4 & 5 Govt. primary School Qasimpura Gulberg Lahore.

118. June 2005: Monthly Film Showing; Sat, 25 Jun 2005

Documentry Film show and discussion series of films on Amir Khusrau by the director Mr. Yousaf Saeed From India .

119. June 2005: Monthly Discussion; Mon, 20 Jun 2005

discussion session with Sindhi political activist comrade Jam Saqi.

120. June 2005: Monthly Musical Concert; Sat, 04 Jun 2005

Monthly classical music Concert solo Bansuri by Akmal Qadri & Tabla by Wajad Ali.

121. May 2005: Monthly Musical Concert; Thu, 26 May 2005

Poetry Reading session with Ms. Nirupma Dutt From Chandigar India .

122. May 2005: Monthly Musical Concert; Sat, 21 May 2005

Monthly Classical Music Concert by Students of Lahore Chitrkar music class.

123. May 2005: Monthly Paintings Exhibition; Sun, 15 May 2005

Painting exhibition by Ms. Godly Malhotra From new Delhi India .

124. April 2005: Monthly Musical Concert; Sat, 09 Apr 2005

Monthly classical music concert Flute Player Khadam Hussian Haidre Tanpura Player Mohd-Sabir Harmoniam Player Younas Iqbal/

125. April 2005: Monthly Children Workshop; Sat, 02 Apr 2005

first Art workshop for school children Painting music and theatre for the students of class 4 & 5 Govt. primary School Qasimpura Gulberg Lahore.

126. March 2005: Monthly Musical Concert; Sat, 26 Mar 2005

Small city classical music concert Sahiwal by group of musicians Ustad Hafiz Khan of Taalwandi vocalist Ustad Khawar Huissain Sarangi Ustad Khadim Haidri Flute Ustad Jaffer Hussain Clairnet Riaz Hans Sajjad Ahmad and Fazal Ellahi on Tabla.

127. January 2005: Monthly Musical Concert; Sat, 15 Jan 2005

Monthly Classical Music Concert Shahbaz Hussian solo Tabla Haffiz Khan of Taalwandi vocals & Khadim Haidri Flute.

128. December 2004: Monthly Musical Concert; Sun, 05 Dec 2004

Yoga workshop by renowned Bharat Nataym Indian dancer Navtej Johar.

129. December 2004: Monthly Musical Concert; Sat, 04 Dec 2004

Bharat Nataym dance performance by renowned Indian dancer Navtej Johar organized jointly by Lahore Chitrkar and Ali institute of education.

130. October 2004: Monthly Musical Concert; Sat, 02 Oct 2004

Quarterly concert by students of music program at Chitrkar.

131. September 2004: Monthly Musical Concert; Sat, 25 Sep 2004

Classical music concert Solo Tabla by Ustad Wajid Ali Vocals Ustad Mohammad Baksh.

132. September 2004: Monthly Musical Concert; Sat, 18 Sep 2004

Classical music concert Santoor and clarinet by Ustad Liaqat Ali.

133. September 2004: Monthly Musical Concert; Mon, 13 Sep 2004

Classical concert Solo Tabla by Matlesh Kumar from Delhi India .

134. September 2004: Monthly Musical Concert; Sat, 11 Sep 2004

Classical music concert by visiting musicians from India Pandit Laxshman Krishanarao Pandit Meeta Pandit vocals Kamal Sabri Sarangi Matlesh Kumar Tabla.

135. September 2004: Monthly Musical Concert; Sat, 04 Sep 2004

Monthly classical music concert Ustad Hafiz Khan of Tallwandi Vocals Ustad Khadim Haidri Flute.

136. August 2004: Monthly Musical Concert; Thu, 19 Aug 2004

Book Launch of Kahani Paraga short stories by Nadir Ali.

137. July 2004: Monthly Musical Concert; Sat, 17 Jul 2004

Monthly classical music concert Sarangi by Ustad Khawar hussain Tabla solo by Fazal Ellahi.

138. July 2004: Monthly Paintings Exhibition; Sat, 10 Jul 2004

Annual exhibitin of painting by Chitrkar painting class Shaheena Masood Danyal Rasheed Asif Khan Lars Jamke Graham Simpson & Kashif Jibran.

139. June 2004: Monthly Discussion; Mon, 28 Jun 2004

Chitrkar discussion forum poetry by guests from Indian Punjab Harbhajan Singh Talwinder Singh and Raman deep.

140. June 2004: Monthly Discussion; Thu, 24 Jun 2004

Chitrkar discussion forum poetry Mushtaq Soofi.

141. June 2004: Monthly Musical Concert; Sat, 19 Jun 2004

Classical music concert by the students of music class.

142. June 2004: Monthly Lecture Session; Tue, 15 Jun 2004

Quarterly lectures on classical music by Dr. Lowell Lyberg Vestiges of Moughal court the Nazrana ritual.

143. May 2004: Monthly Musical Concert; Sat, 22 May 2004

Traditional rendering of Heer Waris Shah Liaqat Inyat vocals. Narration by Huma Safdar.

144. May 2004: Monthly Musical Concert; Sat, 15 May 2004

Small city concert Wazirabad. Ustad Hafiz Khan Vocal Ustad Khawar Hussain Sarangi Ustad Khadim Haidri Flute Ustad Jafer hussain Clairnet.

145. May 2004: Monthly Musical Concert; Sat, 01 May 2004

Ustad Ghulam Shabir Khan vocal concert Flute Ustad Khadim Hussain Haidri.

146. April 2004: Monthly Musical Concert; Tue, 27 Apr 2004

Book launch Duja Hath Sawali Mazher Tirmazi

147. April 2004: Monthly Musical Concert; Sat, 24 Apr 2004

Ustad Bashir Khan Tabla concert.

148. April 2004: Monthly Children Workshop; Fri, 16 Apr 2004

Children art and theatre workshop for three days.

149. April 2004: Monthly Musical Concert; Mon, 12 Apr 2004

Ustad Mubarik Ali Khan classical vocals concert.

150. March 2004: Monthly Lecture Session; Fri, 26 Mar 2004

Lecture by Dr. Mohammad Riaz on the art of synopsis.

151. March 2004: Monthly Musical Concert; Thu, 18 Mar 2004

Ustad Khawar Hussain Sarangi concert.

152. March 2004: Monthly Lecture Session; Sat, 06 Mar 2004

Lecture by Ustad Ghulam Haidar relationship between Film and classical music.

153. February 2004: Monthly Story-telling Session; Thu, 26 Feb 2004

Story reading by Ponam Singh of Preetlari Amritsar India .

154. February 2004: Monthly Musical Concert; Sat, 21 Feb 2004

Classical vocals concert with renowned Dhurpad teacher and sole Dhurpad performer in pakistan Ustad Hafeez Khan Talwandi.

155. January 2004: Monthly Musical Concert; Tue, 13 Jan 2004

Ustad Khadim Hussain Haidri Flute concert.

156. December 2003: Monthly Musical Concert; Sat, 06 Dec 2003

Classical music Concert for university students jointly organized by Lahore Chitrkar and Bargad Gujaranwala.

157. October 2003: Monthly Musical Concert; Sat, 11 Oct 2003

Ustad Muzafar Akbar Sitar concert.

158. September 2003: Monthly Musical Concert; Sat, 06 Sep 2003

Anwar Alam classical European Violin accompanied by Tabla by Ustad Wajid Ali.

159. August 2003: Monthly Musical Concert; Sat, 09 Aug 2003

Sitar and Sur-Bahar recital by Jawad Noor and classical singing by Ustad Nazir Butt.

160. August 2003: Monthly Lecture Session; Sun, 03 Aug 2003

Lecture demonstration of classical music by Ustad Badar-uz-Zaman and Ustad Qamar-uz-Zaman 10 05 2003.

161. July 2003: Monthly Musical Concert; Sat, 26 Jul 2003

Clarinet concert by Rehmat Khan and Jaffer Hussain father and son duo. Classical vocal performance by Ustad Nazir Butt.

162. July 2003: Monthly Lecture Session; Sat, 12 Jul 2003

Lecture and demonstration of classical tabla by Ustad Wajid Ali and his students.

163. June 2003: Monthly Paintings Exhibition; Wed, 18 Jun 2003

Art Workshop for children concluded with a performance and exhibition of student work on 28 06.

164. March 2003: Monthly Paintings Exhibition; Sat, 29 Mar 2003

Group exhibition of student work inaugurated.

165. March 2003: Monthly Musical Concert; Sat, 22 Mar 2003

Kafi singing concert with Ustad Nazir Butt.

166. February 2003: Monthly Musical Concert; Sat, 15 Feb 2003

Classical music concert by the vocal class of Lahore Chitrkar.

167. February 2003: Monthly Musical Concert; Fri, 07 Feb 2003

Theatre Workshop with the Lahore School of Economics on .

168. January 2003: Monthly Musical Concert; Sat, 04 Jan 2003

Sarangi and vocal concert with Ustad Khawar Hussain on Sarangi and Ustad Habib-ur-Rehman as Vocalist.

169. December 2002: Monthly Musical Concert; Thu, 19 Dec 2002

Concert with Ustad Nasser-ud-Din Sami of Dehli Qawaal Bachon Ka Gharana

170. December 2002: Monthly Musical Concert; Sat, 14 Dec 2002

Art Workshop with the Lahore School of Economics.

171. December 2002: Monthly Musical Concert; Tue, 03 Dec 2002

Musical concert with Ustad Nazir Butt as vocalist and Iftikhar Syed on Sitar.

172. October 2002: Monthly Paintings Exhibition; Sat, 05 Oct 2002 to Sat, 19 Oct 2002

An exhibition of drawings and paintings by Javeed Mian.

173. August 2002: lectures on history of Punjab; Sat, 03 Aug 2002

A thirteen lecture series on literature and history of Punjab . The lectures are held every Saturday from 6-8 pm.

174. August 2002: Monthly Lecture Session; Sat, 03 Aug 2002

A thirteen lecture series on literature and history of Punjab . The lectures are held every Saturday from 6-8 pm .

175. June 2002: Monthly Children Workshop; Thu, 13 Jun 2002

Children art festival a four hour workshop on theatre and painting conducted by Huma Safdar Rabia Nadir & Amna Ali.

176. June 2002: Monthly Musical Concert; Mon, 10 Jun 2002

A two weeks Print making workshop exploring multiple techniques and media of printmaking.

177. June 2002: Monthly Children Workshop; Mon, 10 Jun 2002 to Thu, 27 Jun 2002

A three weeks summer camp for children aged 4 - 14 years. The session will focus on developing skills and exploring different media of creative expression.

178. June 2002: Monthly Musical Concert; Mon, 10 Jun 2002

A two weeks Print making workshop exploring multiple techniques and media of printmaking.

179. June 2002: Monthly Children Workshop; Mon, 10 Jun 2002 to Thu, 27 Jun 2002

A three weeks summer camp for children aged 4 - 14 years. The session will focus on developing skills and exploring different media of creative expression.

180. June 2002: Monthly Musical Concert; Sat, 08 Jun 2002

Violin/ Bansuri concert an evening of classical instrumental music with U.S.A based violinist Ustad Dilshad Hussain Khan & his son Summer Hussain Khan and Ustad Khadim Hussain Haidri on flute.

181. June 2002: Monthly Musical Concert; Sat, 08 Jun 2002

Violin/ Bansuri concert an evening of classical instrumental music with U.S.A based violinist Ustad Dilshad Hussain Khan & his son Summer Hussain Khan and Ustad Khadim Hussain Haidri on flute.

182. May 2002: Monthly Children Workshop; Mon, 06 May 2002

A two week Water color workshop focusing on technique & media of water color painting.

183. May 2002: Monthly Children Workshop; Mon, 06 May 2002

A two week Water color workshop focusing on technique & media of water color painting.

184. May 2002: Monthly Musical Concert; Sat, 04 May 2002

An evening of music with renowned music composer Mirza Azam Baig.

185. May 2002: Monthly Musical Concert; Sat, 04 May 2002

An evening of music with renowned music composer Mirza Azam Baig.

186. April 2002: Paintings Exhibition of Iqbal Rasheed; Sun, 07 Apr 2002

Exhibition of darwings paintings & prints by the late Iqbal Rasheed. A well attended retrospective exhibition of works appreciated by the critics and public alike. The exhibition continued till 21.04.2002.

187. April 2002: Monthly Children Workshop; Sat, 06 Apr 2002