American A-Liverary

Co-hosted and presented by ๐†๐ฅ๐ž๐ง๐›๐ฎ๐ซ๐ง ๐‚๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž ๐‚๐ฅ๐ฎ๐› and ๐๐ข๐œ๐ค๐ฅ๐ž ๐…๐š๐œ๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ฒ ๐ƒ๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐…๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง at the Glenburn Penthouse, ๐‘จ๐’“๐’•๐’Š๐’”๐’• ๐‘ซ๐’Š๐’‚๐’“๐’Š๐’†๐’” is an exclusive series centred around an artistโ€™s approach to the creative philosophy that drives their work, and insights into their current projects. Each session features a sharing by the artist followed by a facilitated conversation and interaction with the audience. The evenings round off with an informal wine and cheese reception.ย 

15 Jan โ€˜25 | Artist Diaries Edition 2.2 @ Glenburn Penthouse

Inspired by observations of Saraswati Puja in Kolkata, Aseng Borang seeks to delve into the universal yet deeply personal experience of festivals which create inclusive spaces that embrace marginalized groups and dissolve societal norms. Through movements, storytelling, and the performance of rituals, she explores the minute connections between celebration, identity.
Sharing her practice and research, Aseng will demonstrate how these ritualistic processes of celebration intersect with the physical, emotional, and societal dimensions of human experience, highlighting their potential for connection and transformation.

Venue
The Glenburn Penthouse
Kanak Towers
7A Russel Street
Calcutta – 700071
Time
6.30pm

Limited Seats @ Rs. 1,000/-

13 Nov โ€˜24 | Artist Diaries Edition 2.1 @ Glenburn Penthouse

Rare compositions from the kalavantulu community – devadasis from Andhra Pradesh – give us a glimpse into the lives of these remarkable women, carriers of a fast-vanishing and much maligned artistic tradition. Join dancer, teacher and scholar Dr. Yashoda Thakore as she performs and shares insights, followed by a conversation with the artist facilitated by Prof. Paromita Chakravarti from Jadavpur University. The evening will round off with a curated wine and cheese offering by Fratelli, with a grazing menu from Glenburn Penthouse.

Venue
The Glenburn Penthouse
Kanak Towers
7A Russel Street
Calcutta – 700071
Time
6.30pm

Limited Seats @ Rs. 1,000/-

13 Mar โ€˜24 | Artist Diaries Edition 1.3 @ Glenburn Penthouse

Experience an exclusive preview of Don Gnuโ€™s Walk-Man that turns the everyday routines of crossing the street into a wonderfully quirky performance with muscular physicality and edgy stunt tricks laced with poetry and humour Follow this up with a conversation with members of the company facilitated by choreographer-curator Vikram Iyengar. Round off the evening with a curated wine and cheese selection by Fratelli, with a grazing menu from Glenburn Penthouse.

Venue
The Glenburn Penthouse
Kanak Towers
7A Russel Street
Calcutta – 700071
Time
6.30pm

13 Feb ’24 | Artist Diaries Edition 1.2 @ Glenburn Penthouse

Join us for an exclusive performance preview of Rhythm and Intoxication and a conversation with choreographer Helene Weinzierl and her companyย cieLAROQUEย from Salzburg, Austria.
Rhythm and Intoxication is an interactive dance piece that examines interpersonal proximity and distance in public spaces in a post-covid world. The performance and conversation will be followed by a curated selection of wine and cheese, and a grazing menu.

Venue
The Glenburn Penthouse
Kanak Towers
7A Russel Street
Calcutta – 700071
Time
6.30pm

2 Dec โ€˜23 | Artist Diaries Edition 1.1 @ Glenburn Penthouse

Solรจne Weinachter is Scottish Dance Theatreโ€™s Associate Artist and an internationally acclaimed performer.
Katye Coe is Scottish Dance Theatreโ€™s Rehearsal Director and works as a dancer, teacher, mentor and facilitator.

Solรจne and Katye will talk about their work with Scottish Dance Theatre, and the companyโ€™s history, from a humble grassroots community project to Scotlandโ€™s flagship contemporary dance company. Solรจne will share the inspiration sources and creation process behind Antigone, Interrupted, the companyโ€™s hit production touring India this December, and open a discussion around how artistsโ€™ concerns about our contemporary world inform the art works that they make.

Venue
The Glenburn Penthouse
Kanak Towers
7A Russel Street
Calcutta – 700071
Time
6.00pm