AUROVILLE LIVE EVENTS
Auroville is not an idea. It is a living, breathing ecosystem, a being in the process of becoming. We share virtual and on site content that connects you to the people and the dream.
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A Glimpse Inside Auroville
SATURDAY • December 7, 2024
Join us on December 7, to catch a “Glimpse Inside Auroville”, a Zoom event to meet all our Auroville partners, learn about their work and watch current short films and a selection of archival footage.
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Auroville Live connects Auroville with the world through public and private live events on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and Zoom.
Providing high quality livestreamed content requires expensive equipment and lots of hours of human talent. Your donations will ensure we can continue to offer these events long into the future!
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The Owl-Eyed Guardian and the Banyan Tree
Alessandra Silver in Conversation with Jenn Ruff
followed by the film screening
SATURDAY • October 19, 2024
On Saturday October 19 join Auroville director Alessandra Silver for the premiere of her film The Owl-Eyed Guardian and the Banyan Tree.
Alessandra will be joined by New York filmmaker and artist Jenn Ruff for a dialogue before the screening.
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WasteLess’ Chandrah & Ribhu in Conversation with Jon Bowermaster
Zoom Talk and Film Shorts • August 3, 2024
Join Chandrah Nusselein and Ribhu Vohra, the co-founders of WasteLess, with guest Jonathan Bowermaster, writer/filmmaker and 6 time National Geographic grant recipient, in dialogue about their journey of creating WasteLess, their latest innovative educational curriculum focused on reducing water pollution, as well as Jonathan’s films on his ecological work around oceans and rivers.
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Luc Venet & The Never-dying Fire
Zoom Talk, January 27
Join author and historian Luc Venet for a talk about his new biography of Sri Aurobindo, The Never-dying Fire.
Sri Aurobindo was one of the significant personalities of 20th-century India. After a thoroughly western education at Cambridge, he embarked on a political struggle to challenge Britain’s colonial domination over India.
Meet the AVI USA Board
Friday, September 29, West Newton, Boston
The AVI USA Board met in Boston, on September 29 hosted by Madhavi of the Boston Sri Aurobindo Center.
Julian, Bill, Binah, Jack & Mary, Maggie and Matthew had a beautiful gathering with friends and supporters.
Boston Gathering to Discuss Creative Education
September 3, Boston
We had in-person gathering in Boston and talked about creative approaches to eduction with Sriman Kota of Yuvabe.
Sri Aurobindo & The Earth’s Future
Part 1: From Darkness to Light
Film Screening and Discussion with Director Olivier Barot
Saturday • August 19
Join Olivier Barot in a Zoom event to screen and discussi of the first paart of his documentary trilogy on Sri Aurobindo, Sri Aurobindo & The Earth’s Future, Part 1: From Darkness to Light
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The event was projected at Unity Pavilion in Auroville.
Matrimandir And I screening
Q&A with filmmaker Serena Aurora
Saturday • April 8, 2023
The Matrimandir & I is a series of short films created by Aurovilian filmmaker Serena Aurora.
The series explores the relationship of the Matrimandir’s sacred space to diverse individuals, from early Auroville pathfinders to recent newcomers and volunteers.
The series started in collaboration with AVI USA.
LIVESTREAM: Auroville Anniversary Dawnfire
FEBRUARY 28
Every year on February 28, the Dawnfire Meditation takes place as the sun rises, celebrating the inauguration of Auroville.
The bonfire is a traditionally built edifice, lit before dawn. The recording of the Mother reading Auroville Charter, as well as other teachings and her music are played.
It is a time for sacred contemplation and deep connection to Auroville’s spiritual purpose.
Endangered Craft Mela
Feb 19-25, 2023
The Mela is a gathering of local craftsmen and children from the Auroville bio-region schools, including outreach school, after-school programs and children from underserved communities. The children and craftsmen interact creating craft objects and projects which stimulate hands-on ingenuity, and reconnect the children with local cultural traditions.
Krishna Das Live in Auroville
February 12, 2023
World renowned chant artist Krishna Das will visit Auroville for live chant event on February 12, 2023.
The event will take place in the sacred space of the Matrimandir Amphitheater, and will be livestreamed on our website.
For more information visit our Krishna Das page.
Daniel Brewer Memorial & Benefit
Aurokiya Eye Care Center
Tuesday December 27, 2022
We celebrated Daniel Brewer’s life with family and friends on December 27/28, 2022.
We reconnect with faraway friends, met Daniel’s family, and reminisced about shared times with Daniel.
The event is also a benefit for Aurokiya Eye Care Center.
Auroville participants: the event was hosted in Unity Pavilion as a group viewing.
Seeds of Unity Festival, Concert Livestream
Friday , December 23, 2022
Krishna McKenzie’s Emergence band, with special guests, Mahesh Vinayakaram, Aman Mahajan, Dhani Muniz and Suresh Bascara held a Livestreamed Holiday Concert.
The concert was part of the Seeds of Unity Festival at Solitude Farm in Auroville, a holiday celebration of food offerings, Vedic fire ceremonies and music.
Conversations with Adil Writer, ceramic artist
Saturday, December 10, 2022
A filmed tour of Adil’s ceramic studio and a conversation with the artist.
This event is free of cost and donations will go to support Wanderlust Ceramic Education.
Visit Mandala Pottery, the cooperative where Adil’s studio is.
The 365 Live Blog Project
Krishna McKenzie of Solitude Farm
October 29th, 2022 – POSTPONED
The Monsoon season brought us technical difficulties. The event is postponed.
Beloved Aurovillian Krishna McKenzie will speak about his new project, 365 Blog, and update us on his well known Solitude Farm & Cafe.
The 365 blog is a collaboration of Krishna McKenzie with Yuvabe, and AVI USA. Check back for updates.
Aurokiya Eye Care Center:
The First Eye Care Center in Auroville Bioregion
September 24, 2022
A benefit for Aurosugan and Aurokiya Eye Care Center. A film viewing about Aurokiya Eye Care and discussion about the center and its goals for the future.
Aurosugan, founder of Aurokiya Eye Care Center, grew up in Auroville. He was inspired by his work at Aravind Eye Hospital to make eye health accessible in Auroville and the bioregion.
Facebook Livestream with Auroville youth Bhavya Trivedi
September 10, 2022
We hosted Bhavya Trivedi in a discussion about her university studies in Urban Design and how her experience growing up in Auroville shaped her current education and career path.
Iniyan Film Premiere and Q&A
July 30, 2022
AVI USA hosted the premiere of Iniyan, a short film based on a legend written by Aurovilian Ruud Lohman, and produced by filmmakers Yatra Srinivassan and Aurelio. The event began with an introduction of the filmmakers, premiere of the film, and a 30-minute discussion with both Yatra Srinivassan and Aurelio.
Visit our page about Iniyan.
We have moved the Matrimandir and I series, which has been developing beautifully over the past year, to its own page.
AVI USA Presentations
Facebook & Instagram Livestreams
COLLABORATIONS ON AUROVILLE LIVE
Meenakshi
Savitri: A Legend and a Poem with Shraddhavan
Gayatri Mantra
Sri Aurobindo’s Independence Celebration
Anitya Community
Kottakarai- Then and Now with Doris
Sri Aurobindo Birthday
Is this the end
Auroville 54th Birthday Dawnfire
Garden of Progress
Garden of Consciousness
Breakfast in Fertile
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