Sunaparanta Goa Centre for the Arts is launching Sunaparanta Art Initiator Lab (SAIL), its new mentorship programme for creative practitioners. Developed and led by art historian and curator Lina Vincent, SAIL offers an innovative curriculum that addresses the multi-layered needs of contemporary cultural producers. It will select 16 candidates from the fields of visual arts, design and associated areas seeking to enhance their knowledge, practices and productivity. Applications will be accepted till July 30 and is open to candidates/professionals based in Goa. Details: info@sgcfa.org
Interact with eight well-known artists from Goa at ‘The Artist Acquaintances’, a multimedia group exhibition starting July 31 onwards, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Carpe Diem Art Centre, Majorda. Mondays closed. Details: info@carpediemgoa.com
Department of Philosophy at Goa University is organising ‘Dr BR Ambedkar’s Approach to Buddhism’, a lecture by Pradeep Gokhale on August 6, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. via Google Meet. Details: meet.google.com/ndo-jktv-zhy
Xavier Centre Of Historical Research is hosting the book launch of ‘Hanv Konn’ (Konkani edition) and ‘Mi Konn’ (Marathi edition) on August 8, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. via Google Meet. The keynote speaker at the launch will be anthropologist and professor, Arizona State University, Phoenix, USA, Alexander Henn; novelist, commentator, and Marathi author, Vishram Gupte; professor, Konan University, Japan, Kyoko Matsukawa. Details: meet.google.com/bqq-eyrq-ewf
Chinmaya Mission Panaji is organising online Geeta Gyan Yagna on Bhagwad Geeta Chapter IV Gyankarma Sanyas Yog from August 1 to August 8 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. on Google Meet and Facebook. Details: https://meet.google.com/puf-kcjb-kan
The Charles Correa Foundation (CCF) like most of the citizenry in Goa have been asking questions about the ongoing work at Kala Academy. We reached out to the consultant, Techton Build Cons, and they have offered to make a presentation to us this Sunday, August 8. We have decided to have this as a public event, so that the people of Goa who appreciate the building may listen with us, ask questions, and collectively we can initiate discussions thereon. Time: 06:30 PM India You may register in advance for this presentation by clicking the link below: https://bit.ly/3Cj1mgD After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing a link to join the presentation. This event is free and open to all.
Xavier Centre of Historical Research (XCHR) is organising an online lecture on ‘The Congresso Provincial Da Índia Portuguesa and the Problem of Alcoholism in Goa’ by Maria de Lourdes Bravo da Costa Rodrigues on August 12, 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. The talk will focus on the role of the Congresso Provincial da Índia Portuguesa, which was intended to be a conference covering social needs and its role to solve the problem of alcoholism, which had reached epidemic proportions by the beginning of the twentieth century in the territory of Goa. Zoom Meet ID: 935 6418 5330
Dhaee Aakhar Goa is organising an online short story reading session online on August 13, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. via Google Meet. During this session, a short story written by Konkani writer, Damodar Mauzo titled ‘Bhurgi Mhageli ti’ will be presented. The short story will be narrated by Ramita Gurav and Mamata Verlekar. The story is set in a Goan village and speaks about the relationship of humans with nature. Details: https://meet.google.com/xvu-fkkh-tyz
On the occasion of Independence Day, Gurukrupa Ayurvedics, St Inez, Panaji is organising a free Ayurvedic medical camp on joint pain, arthritis, asthma/respiratory problems and addiction on August 15, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Polyclinic situated at Bela Mater, 2, ground floor, opposite IndusInd Bank, near Vivanta Goa, St Inez, Panaji. Consultation by doctors along with medicines will be given free of cost. Details: 9822101279
Healthway Hospitals is organising a free fertility camp from August 15 to August 30, between 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. at Healthway Hospitals, near People’s High School, Fontainhas, Mala, Panaji. The camp will address the issue of infertility along with previous repeated miscarriages in those planning to conceive, women with fibroids, PCOS ovarian cysts, endometriosis and other medical disorders such as HTN, DM and thyroid disorder. One can avail of free consultation and check-up with consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist, Rini Naik. There will be special discounts for Asha Camp patients in case of any testing or procedures including IUI. Details: 2424966
Museum Of Goa will screen the documentary ‘A Living Legend Lambert Mascarenhas’ on August 15, from 6 p.m. onwards. ‘A Living Legend Lambert Mascarenhas’ is a documentary directed by Sangramsinh Gaikwad and commissioned by the Directorate of Art and Culture, Government of Goa. The event will begin with an introductory address by founder, MOG, Subodh Kerkar, followed by the documentary. There will also be a Q&A session with the makers of the documentary. This will be followed by concluding remarks by Mascarenhas’ daughter, Ameeta Mascarenhas. Entry is free and open to all. Details: info.museumofgoa@gmail.com
A yoga session on weight loss and diabetes will be conducted by Synergy Yoga Therapy Clinic, Dicarpale, Margao on August 16. The session is planned in a way to obtain all-around health and fitness. Participants will be given a special diet to be followed to manage diabetes.
