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ART Synesthesia
Date: Till Sept 3 (Sat) Time: 11am-7pm Synesthesia is a three-person show that features artworks by three eminent artists Luigi Anasatasio, Andrea Anastasio and Avinash Veeraraghavan. Venue:Galleryske 2, Berlin Street Langford Road T: 080-65951972, 41120873 Silhouette Art Show Date: Sept 2-3 (Sri-Sat) Time: 11am The art show will showcase a series of original, 2 tone silhouettes by artist Monami Bhattacharya. The artist has captured the hues of the scorching and the balmy monsoons. Venue: Alliance Française de Bangalore P.B. 108, Thimmaiah Road Vasanthanagar T: 080-41231340 Now and Tomorrow
Date: Till Sept 9 (Fri) Now and Tomorrow is art exhibition showcasing the works of 12 critically acclaimed
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young contemporary artists. Venue:Kynkyny Art 104, Embassy Square 148, Infantry Road T: 080-40926202, 6206 Murs entre les Hommes Walls Between People Date: Sept 9-17 (Fri-Sat) Time: 9am-7pm The photography exhibition displays the photographs of Alexandra Novosseloff and Frank Neisse. 'Wall Between People', was inspired by their two-year journey across the world from Tijuana to Belfast and from Jerusalem to Seoul and Laayoune. Venue: Alliance Française de Bangalore P.B. 108, Thimmaiah Road Vasanthanagar T: 080-41231340 The Eye of Grciela Iturbide Date: Till Sept 10 (Sat) The photography exhibition by Graciela Iturbideis a migrating one; a nimble and mobile eye whose unfolded, spread-out wings seem to glide over the world, waiting for images to appear in order to embrace them. Venue: Tasveer Sua House, 26 / 1 Kasturba Cross Road T: +91 9986284251 Difference and Repetition Date: Sept 20-27 (Tue-Tue) The exhibition showcases the paintings in acrylic on canvas of artist and researcher Chandranandinee Tushar Iyengar. The theme of the series rests on the evolution of the human spirit in correspondence with the evolution of time and space. Venue:Alliance Française de Bangalore P.B. 108, Thimmaiah Road Vasanthanagar T: 080-41231340
Showers of Tranquility
T: 080-41231340 Date: Sept 16 (Fri) Time: 8pm Venue:Jagriti Ramagondanahalli, Varthur Road Whitefield T: 080-41242879 DANCE
Date: Sept 1-30 (Thurs-Fri) Time: 10am-6pm Gallery Third Eye brings you "Showers of Tranquility"a rare collection of paintings for the monsoon season. Work in acrylic, oil, water colours, mixed medium and charcoal. The artists participating in the exhibition are H. S. Manjunath and Ranjan Paul. Venue: Gallery Third Eye, 2nd Floor, Yemlur Main Road, Next to Logica IT Park Behind HAL T: 080-41640471 / 9845585235 A Retrospective Date: Throughout Sept Time: 9pm-5pm A Retrospective is a two month long art exbition that will see the works of K K Hebbar on display. Venue:National Gallery Of Modern Art 49, Manikyavelu Mansion, Palace Road T: 080-22201027 COMEDY Unladylike: The Pitfalls of Propriety Date: Sept 15(Thurs) Time: 8pm The edgy and politically incorrect comedy explodes stereotypical behavioral myths about the “weaker sex”. Venue:Alliance Française de Bangalore P.B. 108, Thimmaiah Road Vasanthanagar
Art Show by Paresh Maity Date: Sept 28 (Wed) onwards Time: 10.30am-6pm Gallery Sumukha presents a solo art exhibition displaying the works of artist Paresh Maity. The works include paintings, sculptures and installation works that promise a vibrant and interesting display of Indian contemporary art. Venue:Gallery Sumukha 24/10, BTS Depot Road, Wilson Garden T: 080-22292230, 41207215
Meidhwani-Echoes of the Body
Date: Sept 7 (Wed) Time: 7.30pm Meidhwani, is the latest contemporary dance production by Bangalore based contemporary dance organization called Attakkalari Centre for Movement Arts. The production is choreographed and performed by Jayachandran Palazhy and Attakalari dancers. Venue: Ravindra Kalakshetra Town Hall, Next To Puttanna Chetty, Jayachamaraja Road T: 080-22221271, 22213530 DNOAX – Universal Hip Hop Reborn Date: Sept 17 (Sat) Time: 8pm DNOAX(Desi Number One Artistes X ), a group of 15 rappers will be making hip-hop a universal phenomenon under their own record label Desi Media Networks. Venue:The Park hotel 14/7, M G Road T: 080-25594666 FILM SCREENING The Walls of Shame Date: Sept 28 (Wed) The theme is the fall of the Berlin Wall that gave hope for the end of divisions. In modern days many countries build wall to prevent people from going out. Venue:Alliance Française de Bangalore P.B. 108, Thimmaiah Road Vasanthanagar T: 080-41231340 FOOD & DRINKS Karavalli Tiffin Lunch Date:Sept 1-30 (Thurs-Fri) Time:12.30pm-3pm Introducing traditional 'Tiffin boxes' for corporate lunches at
and many more. Venue: Mynt The Taj West End 25, Race Course Road T: 080-66605660
Truffles Date: Throughout Sept Pick your choice of truffles at Cioccolatini this month and avail a discount of 15% with the purchase of Rs.500. This offer is exclusively for What's Up Bangalore readers. Venue: Cioccolatini Pride Regalia Bannerghatta Road T: 080-26489043 / 9880479088
Karavalli with an option of vegetarian, non-vegetarian and seafood lunches! Venue: Karavalli The Gateway Hotel 66, Residency Road T: 080-66604545 Monsoon Festival
Date:Sept 1-30 (Thurs-Fri) Lay your hands on some steamy hot pakodas and butta this monsoon season. Venue:Rajdhani Restaurant All Outlets
brunch at Limelight that includes Indian and Continental cuisines paired with sparkling wines and great music. Priced at Rs.1100+ taxes (without alcohol) and Rs.1500 +taxes including alcohol. Venue: Limelight Hotel Royal Orchid Airport Road T: 080-25205566 A cup of Jo - Hot Chocolate promotion Date: Sept 1-30 (Thurs-Fri) Mynt is promoting Hot Chocolate by presenting Hot Cocoa, Caramel Hot Cocoa, Fruti Cocoa, Slimmer's sin and many more varieties of the divinely delicious drink. Venue:Mynt The Taj West End 25, Race Course Road T: 080-66605660
Vietnamese Independence Week Date: Sept 1-7 (Thurs-Wed) Blue Ginger celebrates the true spirit of Vietnamese Independence by serving Vietnamese delicacies throughout the week. Venue: Blue Ginger The Taj West End 25, Race Course Road T: 080-66605660 Kebab-e-Que Date: Sept 4-24 (Sun-Sat) Enjoy delicately flavoured street Kebabs from Amritsar, Lucknow and Lahore at the star lit al fresco. Also enjoy a glass of draught beer with each offer. Venue:Terracotta Vivanta by Taj ITPB, Whitefield T: 080-66933333 Lazy Sunday Brunch Date: Sept 4 (Sun) Time: 12.30pm-3.30pm Indulge in a lazy Sunday
Peru Food Festival Date: Sept 7-18 (Wed-Sun) This September Mynt presents flavours of Ceviche – fresh seafood cured in Citus. Some of the innovative dishes are Chilean Sea Bass with Lemon Oil and Ecuadorian Shrimp, Gingered Toro Tuna with Soy and Sesame, Bay Scallop Ceviche with Blackened Tomato
Middle-Eastern Festival Date: Till Sept 8 (Thurs) onwards Time: 7pm The festival has a variety of Arabic exoticism to offer from mouth-watering mezze platters, taste bud enticing pita breads and dips, to deliscious cocktails that transport you to the tranquil sunsets of the Arabian desserts. Venue: Persian Terrace Sheraton Bangalore Hotel at Brigade Gateway 26/1, Dr. Rajkumar Road Malleshwaram-Rajajinagar T: 080-42521000 Chengdu in Bangalore Date: Sept 10-24 (Sat-Sat) Savour a range of variety of treats from the speciality cuisine from Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province. Some of the delicacies available will be pineapple cowboy, ribs, baked mushrooms, Lugu lake roast lamb and more. Venue:Memories of China Vivanta by Taj 41/3, M G Road T: 080-66604444 Kerala Food Festival
Date: Sept 12-21 (Mon-Wed) Time: 7pm-10.30pm The Indian Speciality restaurant at Leela brings to you the cuisine of God's Own Country. The chefs will prepare authentic Kerala coastal fare with the authentic aroma spices. Venue: Jamavar The Leela Palace 23, Kodihalli, Old Airport Road T: 080-25211234 New Menu Date: Sept 15 (Thurs) onwards Latitude launches a new extensive menu with comfort foods from across the world. Delicately prepared signature dishes will be there to take you on a gastronomical high. Venue: Latitude Vivanta by Taj
ITPB, Whitefield T: 080-66933333 Tapas Promotion
Date: Till Sept 15 (Thurs) Tapas promotion at Caperberry offers different cuisines and familiarise Spanish cuisine in the city. Venue:Caperberry 48/1, The Estate Building Ground Floor, 121, Dickenson Road T: 080-25594567, 9845177162 Mexican Fiesta Date: Till Sept 18 (Sun) Some of the most scrumptious preparations of Mexico will be on offer. Specially created Tequila based cocktails and shooters will be available as part of the festival. An exciting mélange of Latin music and dance performances will be there to entertain the guests. Venue:Hard Rock Café 40, St Marks Road T: 080-41242222 Oktoberfest Date: Sept 19-24 (Mon-Sat) Tease celebrates its own version of Munich's famous Oktoberfest, the festival of beer. Also on offer is a special German snacks menu. Venue:Tease Vivanta by Taj ITPB, Whitefield T: 080-66933333 Chocoholic
Date: Till Sept 30 (Fri) Chocolate Bomb with a scoop of Vanila Ice cream is a Pure Indulgence by Sin for all you Chocolate lovers this month at
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Little Italy. Venue: Little Italy – Indiranagar 100 Feet Road, Next To Reebok Showroom T: 080-25207171 Wine Dinner
Date: Sept 30 (Fri) Time: for dinner Four course Masala signature Indian Food uniquely paired with wines from famous Torres wines from Spain. Venue: Masala Club The Taj West End 25, Race Course Road T: 080-66605660
specials, Cubbon Biryanis, Sushi, and mouth-watering desserts. Priced at Rs 1950 + taxes (Grande') and Rs.2500 + taxes (Super Grande'). Venue: Edo/ Cubbon Pavilion/Lotus Pavilion ITC Gardenia 1, Residency Road T: 080-22119898
Khao Galli Date: Wednesdays Time: 7.30pm-11pm 'Khao Galli' serves scrumptious Indian street food along with unlimited draught beer. A tarot card reader, magician, caricaturist and a mehendi artist are part of entertainment offerings. Priced at Rs 1400, all inclusive. Venue: At Cafe Mozaic Vivanta by Taj 41/3, M G Road T: 080-66604444
Blues at Blue Date: Wednesday to Sunday in Sept Enjoy your luxury Vodkas and finest single malts along with the fluid mastery of Raman on Wednesdays and Jazz and Crooner on weekends. Also try out the new bento meal. Venue: Blue Bar The Taj West End 25, Race Course Road T: 080-66605660
Indo-Med Grill Nights Date: Fridays Time: 7.30pm-11pm The Indo-Mediterranean food fest offers the flavours of middle-eastern food with an Indian touch. Enjoy a lavish buffet of a variety of delicacies prepared by Executive Chef Selvaraju in a Mediterranean atmosphere. Venue: At Cafe Mozaic Vivanta by Taj 41/3, M G Road T: 080-66604444 Brunch N More Day: Sundays in Sept Time: 12.30 pm-3.45 pm ITC Gardenia presents the Grand Sunday Brunch at its speciality restaurants and provides a stunning experience with the range of delicacies on offer. Indulge in a lazy afternoon brunch that includes interactive grills, live appam stations, international & Indian
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Dilli Haat Days: Fridays& Saturdays in Sept The famed cuisine of Delhi is presented through live interactive counters, served with unlimited chilled beer. Priced at Rs.750 plus taxes. Venue:GAD The Gateway Hotel 66, Residency Road T: 080-66604545 Breakfast at Midnight
Sunday Brunch Date: Sundays Time: 12pm-4.30pm Olive Beach welcomes everyone to the Sunday Brunch where you can spend a great relaxed afternoon. A wide spread of Mediterranean delicacies made out of the freshest ingredients that includes veg and no-veg, fresh seafood along with an amazing selection of wines and innovative cocktails. Priced at Rs.2000 plus taxes. Venue:Olive Beach 16, Wood Street, Ashoknagar T: 080-41128400
Burji Paratha, Bun Masala Omelette. Also available are Belgium Waffles with the Chef's special toppings, Gardenia plum pancakes draped in fruit compotes etc. Priced at Rs.750 +taxes. Venue: Cubbon Pavilion ITC Gardenia 1, Residency Road T: 080-22119898 Street food of the Orient Date: Wednesdays in Sept Time: for dinner On offer is a sumptuous buffet spread of Chinese food with an Indian touch along with interactive live counters and unlimited beer. Priced at Rs 750 plus taxes. Venue: GAD The Gateway Hotel 66, Residency Road T: 080-66604545 The Big Fat Lunch Buffet Days: Monday to SaturdayTime:for lunch This interactive lunch buffet for corporates offers a value for money spread, priced reasonably at Rs 549 (all inclusive). Venue:GAD The Gateway Hotel 66, Residency Road T: 080-66604545
Time: 9pm-11.30pm Citrus dedicates a night for seafood lovers where you can indulge in an array of seafood like prawns, lobster, and scampi on the BBQ . Venue: Citrus The Leela Palace 23, Airport Road T: 080-25211234 Indo-Italian Food Fest Date: Throughout Sept Time: dinner From Makhni ravioli to rasam penne - the famous pasta goes Indian at this Indo Italian food fest. Venue: The Gateway Hotel 66, Residency Road T: 080-66604545 Live Barbeque at Hard Rock Cafe Date & Time: Monday to Friday at 7pm and Sat-Sun at 3pm & 7pm Enjoy scrumptious grills at the live barbeque at Hard Rock Cafe. Venue: Hard Rock Cafe 40, St. Marks Road T: 080-41242222 Champagne Hour
Seafood Night Date: Wednesdays in Sept Day: Fri & Sat in Sept Chef Madhu Krishnan unfolds a midnight masterpiece buffet that includes Indian signatures such as Gosht Ki Nihari with Taftaan, Dal Makhni, Paneer
Date: Throughout Sept Get some of the popular champagnes like Dom Perignon, Moet et Chandon Imperial and Rose and Veuve
Cliquot Ponsardin Brut and rose which are sold by glass. Also on offer is a special menu designed by caviars to accompany the drinks. Venue: Library Bar & Lounge The Leela Palace 23, Kodihalli, Old Airport Road T: 080-25211234 Rock and Roll Lunch Day: Monday to Friday Time: 12pm-4pm The speciality lunch includes a nutritionals soup along with an array of Chicken Curry / Grilled Chicken Sandwich/ Chicken burger/ Classic Ceaser Salad/ Hard Rock Café's legendary 10 oz.Cheese Burger. Venue: Hard Rock Cafe 40, St. Marks Road T: 080-41242222
Indian violinist and composer will be performing live. He is trained in classical carnatic music as well as western classical music. Venue:APS College Grounds DVG Road, Basavanagudi T: 080-26622025 An Evening of Baroque Classics Date: Sept 1 (Thurs) Time:7.30pm The BSM Baroque Ensemblewill present Music of The Great Masters – Bach's double Concerto for 2 Violins, Corelli's Concerto Grosso Op.6, Vivaldi's Spring and much more. Venue:Alliance Française de Bangalore P.B. 108, Thimmaiah Road Vasanthanagar T: 080-41231340
Grill Night
Day: Fridays in Sept Time: 7pm-11pm A Mediterranean themed night dinner buffet featuring Mediterranean grill selection that include poultry, lamb, beef, pork, and seafood. Savour mouth watering grilled delicacies, smoked and sizzled with the right contrast of vegetables by the Mediterranean shores, a spread of salads and soups and a variety of desserts. Venue: Citrus The Leela Palace 23, Airport Road T: 080-25211234 MUSIC Girish and the Chronicles Date: Sept 1 (Thurs) Time: 8.30pm Catch one of the finest Rock bands in the country live in action. Their influences of hard rock and blues have made them the undisputed champions of classic rock. Venue:Hard Rock Café, 40, St Mark's Road T: 080-41242222 Violin Concert Date: Sept 1 (Thurs) Time: 7pm Dr. Lakshminarayana Subramaniam, an acclaimed
High on Heels Date: Sept 2 (Fri) Enjoy Bollywood Night at Sutra along with DJ Rohan Kapoor, Hassan and R J Rakesh. Venue: Sutra The Lalit Ashok Kumara Krupa High Grounds T: 080-30527777 DJ Lloyd Date: Sept 3 (Sat) Time: 8.30pm Get ready for a special outburst of bollywood mixes with the most versatile, energetic and entertaining DJ's in India. Groove to the best of Bollywood, Hip-Hop, RnB and House. Venue: I-Bar The Park Hotel 14/7, M G Road T: 080-25594666 Carnatic Music Concert Date: Sept 4 (Sun) Time: 6pm Eminent carnatic music vocalist
Aruna Sairam will be performing at the concert. Trained under her mother Rajalakshmi Sethuraman, a disciple of the Alathur Brothers and Thanjavoor Sankara Iyer she has performed in many national and international arenas. Venue:Chowdiah Memorial Hall 16th Cross, Gayathri Devi Park Extension, Malleshwaram, Vyalikaval T: 080-23445810, 23443956 Commercial Nite Date: Sept 10 (Sat) Time: 8.30pm Go commercial with D J Vishal as he plays your favourite chartbusters. Venue: I-Bar The Park Hotel 14/7, M G Road T: 080-25594666 Spotlight
Date: Sept 10 (Sat) Time: 6.30pm The musical night will see the soulful singer Abhijeet entertaining the crowds in Bangalore. He will be singing some of the golden songs of yesteryear singers. Venue:Chowdiah Memorial Hall 16th Cross, Gayathri Devi Park Extension Malleshwaram, Vyalikaval T: 080-23445810, 23443956
Galeej Gurus Date: Sept 8 (Thurs) Time: 8.30pm The Alternative Rock band believes in exploring music and also having as much fun as possible doing it. Venue:Hard Rock Café, 40, St Mark's Road T: 080-41242222
Saturday Sundowners
Day: Saturdays in Sept 'Twist', the vibrant and spunky band will be churning out upbeat music at Highland Nectar. Have a great time listening to covers of your favourite numbers from the likes of Bob Marley, Eric Clapton, Tina Turner, Pink Floyd and the Eagles while sipping onyour world class beverages. Note:Every drink gets you the second one complimentary (offer valid on select brands) Venue: Highland Nectar ITC Gardenia 1, Residency Road T: 080-22119898 Modern Nite with Parijat Desai Date: Sept 16 (Fri) Time: 8.30pm Make Space, a South Asian American artists group rewires the sculptural positions of Bharatanatyam using postmodern/modern dance techniques, and remixes classical footwork patterns in response to contemporary beats. The event is as part of Park New Festival. Venue: St John's Auditorium John Nagar Koramangala T: 080-67628237 Suhana Safar Date: Sept 17 (Sat) Time: 8pm A group of professional singers and musicians will be reliving a mix of hits from the 50s, 60s, and 70s originally sung by the legends Mohammad Rafi, Kishore Kumar, Mukesh, Manna Dey, Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhonsle. The events is presented by Inner Wheel ClubRotary Bangalore IT Corridor. Venue: Jagriti Ramagondanahalli, Varthur Road Whitefield T: 080-41242879 Le Chartier-Moqadem Duet Date: Sept 22 (Thurs) Time: 7.30pm Two renowned artists Eric Le Chartier and Jamal Moqadem
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will be performing together. The first half of the concert will concentrate on French music devoted to the trombone, and the second one will see jazz great classics as pianotrombone duets. Venue: Alliance Française de Bangalore P.B. 108, Thimmaiah Road Vasanthanagar T: 080-41231340 One Night Stand
Date: Sept 22 (Thurs) Time: 8.30pm The band has performed all around India including the IRock, Rock against Drugs festivals in the city. The band also opened for Apache Indian in his 4-city tour of India and has also opened for the New Zealand rock band Supergroove. Venue: Hard Rock Café, 40, St Mark's Road T: 080-41242222 John “00” Fleming Date: Sept 24 (Sat) Time: 8pm John Fleming also known as John “00” Fleming is an English trance producer and DJ from Worthing, West Sussex. Catch him live at I-bar. Venue: I-Bar The Park Hotel 14/7, M G Road T: 080-25594666
Battle of the DJs Date:Sept 30 (Fri) Time: 8pm Watch the DJ cousins Whosane and Hussain battle it out all night long. Venue:I-Bar The Park Hotel, 14/7, M G Road, T: 080-25594666 The Reputed Artistes of the Faculty in Concert Date: Sept 30 (Fri) Time: 7.30pm The Bangalore School of Music presents a musical night for the parents of the Music School. Ensembles of Strings (Strings & Guitars), Flute & Recorders, 4 & 6 hands on piano, Vocal Duos and Q uartets along with a Keyboard symphony will create pure magic. The well known artists of the Music School will perform under the baton of Maestro Narayanaswamy V. Venue: Alliance Française de Bangalore P.B. 108, Thimmaiah Road Vasanthanagar T: 080-41231340 POETRY Beyond Walls Date: Sept 17 (Sat) Time: 5pm Alliance Francaise welcomes you for an evening of poetry and short story reading followed by a participatory storytelling session. Participants can bring their own poems and stories for the evening. Venue: Alliance Française de Bangalore P.B. 108, Thimmaiah Road Vasanthanagar T: 080-41231340 SHOPPING Celebrating Ganesha
Jekyll & Hyde
Date: Sept 29 (Thurs) Time: 8.30pm Jekyll & Hyde is a Bangalore based garage rock band with definitive, tight music that speaks volumes about the musical direction of the band. Venue:Hard Rock Café, 40, St Mark's Road T: 080-41242222
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Date:Till Sept 4(Sun) Time:10am to 8pm Eka's acclaimed annual tribute to the 'God of all things' - on display is an exquisite collection of Ganesha forms in metal, wood, stone, ceramic, fiber, enamel, sand and more. Venue:Eka 19, Gangadhar Chetty Road
Near Ulsoor Lake T: 080-25544371/25540876/ 9845477648 Nature Symphony
Date: Throughout Sept Deepika Govind presents 'Nature Symphony', a collection inspired by the bird. The Collection dedicated to the Jonathan Livingstone Seagull has textures, vibrant colours flutter sleeves and ruffles are an inspiration from her muse. Venue: Deepika Govind 21/11, 1st Floor Craig Park Layout, M G Road T: 080-25321786 Trousseau Week Date: Sept 28 Onwards Trousseau Week is a one of its kind wedding show for all wedding related services from trousseau, bridal wear, jewelry, decor to specialise wedding services. The show presents the works of some of the best known personalities in the industry. It offers creative ideas to make your wedding a spectacular one. Venue:The Collection UB City, Vittal Mallya Road T: 080-22711488
THEATRE English Baki Ithihaas-The Other Side of History
Date: Sept 1-4 (Thurs-Sun) Time: 7.30pm, also at 3.30pm on Sun The Other Side of the History is adapted from Badal Sircar's 'Baki Ithihas'. The play addresses the Indian middleclass that struggles with the same old obsessions, inane and bored. Venue:Ranga Shankara 36/2, 8th Cross II Phase, J P Nagar T: 080-26493982 Lights Out
Date: Sept 2-3 (Fri-Sat) & 1617 (Fri-Sat) Time: 4.30pm and 7.30pm The play is set in 1984, Mumbai and revolves around the social evil, rape. The story reveals the mentality of men when a woman is being raped. Venue:Alliance Française de Bangalore P.B. 108, Thimmaiah Road Vasanthanagar T: 080-41231340 The Bald Soprano Date: 3 & 4 (Sat-Sun)
Time:8pm, 3pm and 6.30pm on Sun Eugene Ionesco's first play directed by Kirtana Kumar is set in 1950s the time of Swedish minimalism and Stepfordian wives. Set in an English room, the actors are disturbed by a wildly chiming clock. Venue: Jagriti Ramagondanahalli, Varthur Road Whitefield T: 080-41242879 Date: Sept 8-11 (Thurs-Sun) Time: 7.30pm, Also at 3.30pm on Sun Venue: Ranga Shankara 36/2, 8th Cross II Phase, J P Nagar T: 080-26493982 Robi's Garden
Date: Sept 9(Fri) Time: 6.30pm In order to honour the 150th birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore and to celebrate his work for and with children Bangalore Little Theatre presents a play. The play is inspired by the many writing of Tagore, especially for children. Venue:Ravindra Kalakshetra Kannada Bhavan J C Road T: 080-22221271, 22213530 Date: Sept 10, 11 & 13(Sat, Sun & Tue) Time:7.30pm, on 11 th : 11am & 3pm Venue: Guru Nanak Bhavan 6, Miller Tank Road Vasanthnagar T: 080-22260198 Date: 15 & 16 (Thurs-Fri) Sept Time:7.30pm 18 Sept Time:11am, 3pm, 7.30pm Venue:MLR Convention Centre Brigade Millennium J. P. Nagar Elling Date: Sept 11 (Sun) Time: 4.30pm and 7.30pm The play is about a boy named Elling and his roommate, recently released from an isolated institutional life after a long duration. They must
convince their social worker to live a free life, though they are apprehensive to live amidst society after so long. Venue: Alliance Franรงaise de Bangalore P.B. 108, Thimmaiah Road Vasanthanagar T: 080-41231340 Good Grief Date: Sept 13 (Tue) Time: 7.30pm A man with a tragic-scarred is being counselled by a self absorbed volunteer counsellor Evelyn Barge. Both of them undergo a radical transformation during the counselling process. Venue: Ranga Shankara 36/2, 8th Cross II Phase, J P Nagar T: 080-26493982 Mid-night Traveller Date:Sept 16-17 (Fri-Sat) The multi-lingual play is play is directed by Komarane Valavane and performed by Indianostrum Theatre. Venue: Ranga Shankara 36/2, 8th Cross II Phase, J P Nagar T: 080-26493982 Quality Street Date: Sept 18 (Sun) Time: 7.30pm, also at 3.30pm The play is written and directed by Maya Krishna Rao and performed by Prakriti Foundation. Venue: Ranga Shankara 36/2, 8th Cross II Phase, J P Nagar T: 080-26493982 Madona Date: Sept 18 (Sun) Time: 4.30pm-7.30pm Madona is a light hearted play with an enticing story that attempts to present the facet of today's materialistic society. Venue:Alliance Franรงaise de Bangalore P.B. 108, Thimmaiah Road Vasanthanagar T: 080-41231340 Susmitha & Nestlings
Date: Sept 20 (Tue) Time: 7.30pm The play specially designed for
Hindi Krishan vs Kanhaiya Date: Sept 30 (Fri) Time: 8pm This hilarious play based on the Gujarati play 'Kanji Virrudh Kanji' will see the renowned artist Paresh Rawal. The play is the story of an atheist who incurs heavy loss when his antique shop is destroyed in earth quake. Venue: Chowdiah Memorial Hall 16th Cross, Gayathri Devi Park Extension, Malleshwaram, Vyalikaval T: 080-23445810, 23443956 kids above five years is an adaptation of K P Poornachandra Tejesvi's 'Sushmitha Mattu Hakkimari'. The play conveys the message of community building and cultural diversity. Venue:Ranga Shankara 36/2, 8th Cross II Phase, J P Nagar T: 080-26493982 Until Life Date: Sept 21 (Wed) Time: 7.30pm The story is of a bird from cosmos who visits the blue and green planet with water that allows life.The play is a patchwork of short stories with layers of shadows, puppets, masks and acting. Venue: Alliance Franรงaise de Bangalore P.B. 108, Thimmaiah Road Vasanthanagar T: 080-41231340 The Melody of Love Date: Sept 24-25 (Sat-Sun) Time: 7.30pm Written and directed by Divya Arora is the story about love. It is an adaptation of a French play. Venue: Ranga Shankara 36/2, 8th Cross II Phase, J P Nagar T: 080-26493982 Kannada Sevanti Prasanga Date: Sept 3-4 (Sat-Sun) Time: 7.30pm The play is based on Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion. Phonetics Professor Bhargava Shastry tutors a girl named Sevanti to
refine her speech and manner. Venue:K H Kala Soudha Ramanjaneya Temple Compound Hanumantha Nagar Basavanagudi T: +91 9880487682 Date: Sept 30 (Fri) Time: 7.30pm Venue: Ranga Shankara 36/2, 8th Cross II Phase, J P Nagar T: 080-26493982 Miss Sadarame Date: Sept 6-7 (Tue-Wed) Time: 7.30pm The story revolves around an innocent middle class girl called Sadarame. She was liked by a prince and wants to marry her even at the cost of his kingdom and riches. But Sadarame somehow becomes the victim of some greedy and cunning person which leads her to lead a life of solidarity. Venue:Ranga Shankara 36/2, 8th Cross II Phase, J P Nagar T: 080-26493982 Mayamruga Date: Sept 8 (Thurs) Time: 7.30pm 'Maya Mruga' is a short story written by writer KP PoornachandraTejaswi and is about the writer's experience with his friend as they set out in search of a ghost in a graveyard. With touches of humour, the play explores the workings of the human mind during such paranormal experiences. Venue:K H Kala Soudha Ramanjaneya Temple
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Compound Hanumantha Nagar Basavanagudi T: +91 9880487682 Ammavra Ganda Date: Sept 9-10 (Fri-Sat) Time: 7.30pm T P Kailasam's comedy play conveys a strong message on life and spending life with your partner. The play discusses the concept of parenting and feminism. It revolves around two couples who know each other from childhood. Venue:K H Kala Soudha Ramanjaneya Temple Compound Hanumantha Nagar Basavanagudi T: 9880487682 Godhi Huggi Gangayya Date:Sept 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 & 25 Time: 7.30pm The play depicts a real story that happened in a remote village in North Karnataka. A saint named Gangayya falls in love with a low profile girl who is treated very poorly by the villagers. The sinned village has to pay the penance and suffer without water and rain. Venue:Srusti Ventures Above Puliyogare Point EAT Road Basavanagudi Mysooru Mallige Date: Sept 14 (Wed) Time: 7.30pm KS Narasimhaswamy's popular poetry collection has been made into a play by BV Rajaram. The poems depict the adolescent loves of his generation. Venue: At Ranga Shankara 36/2, 8th Cross II Phase, J P Nagar T: 080-26493982 Shaalabhanjike Date: Sept 15 (Thurs) Time: 7.30pm Written by K N Ganeshaiah and adopted to a play by S R Girish, this play is directed by Archana Shyam. It is based on a historic romantic thriller that is supposed to have happened during the period of Rashtrakoota Ruler, Dantidurga. Venue:RangaShankara 36/2, 8th Cross II Phase, J P Nagar T: 080-26493982 Gangaavatarana Date: Sept 21-22 (Wed-Thurs) Time: 7.30pm
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The play directed by Rajendra Karanth depicts the mythological story of Ganga's celestial origin and her journey down to earth. Venue:RangaShankara 36/2, 8th Cross II Phase, J P Nagar T: 080-26493982 Runavemba Suthakavu Date: Sept 23 (Fri) The kannada play is written and directed by M C Anand and performed by the troupe Sinchana. Venue:RangaShankara 36/2, 8th Cross II Phase, J P Nagar T: 080-26493982 Sanje Haadu Date: Sept 27-28 Time: 7.30pm Sanje Haadu is written and directed by Rajendra Karanth and performed by VASP. Venue:RangaShankara 36/2, 8th Cross II Phase, J P Nagar T: 080-26493982 Anke Tappida Shankarlal Date:Sept 29 Time: 7.30pm The Kannada play is written by Brect and K V Narayan and directed by K V Ganesh Shenoy. The troupe Sanchaya will be performing the play. Venue: RangaShankara 36/2, 8th Cross II Phase, J P Nagar T: 080-26493982
war, forgetfulness and curse on memory. Interactive activities revolving around keywords, thematic questions and rescreening of specific scenes will be followed after the screening. Venue: Alliance Franรงaise de Bangalore P.B. 108, Thimmaiah Road Vasanthanagar T: 080-41231340 KidsINK Date: Sept 24 (Sat) Time: 10am-3pm KidsINK is an art & science workshop. This one day conference offers students in Bangalore the opportunity to engage experience and explore new ideas in the arts and sciences. The workshop will concentrate on visual arts, performance arts, science and technology, and writing. Venue: Alliance Franรงaise de Bangalore P.B. 108, Thimmaiah Road Vasanthanagar T: 080-41231340
Before and After Walls Date: Sept 14 (Wed) Time: 6.30pm The workshop is an introspective exercise through collective viewing of a film. The film 'Hiroshima Mon Amour' will be screened at the session. It uses love as the metaphor for
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WORKSHOP Movement and Stillness Date: Sept 9 ((Fri) Time: 3pm-6pm The theatre workshop is based on the themes of conflict and trust. The participants will use movement and storytelling to produce short improvisations that will be performed before an audience. The workshop is limited to 20 participants. Venue: Dance Studio Alliance Franรงaise de Bangalore P.B. 108, Thimmaiah Road Vasanthanagar T: 080-41231340
Venue: Punjab Grill by Jiggs Kalra SJR Primus, Ground Floor, Koramangala, 7th Block T: 080-40902161 / 62
Home Avenue, the finest furnishing store is now open in Bangalore. Get a whole new range of drapes, curtains, wood flooring and upholstery materials from the store that opened last month. Venue: Home Avenue 48, St. John's Road Near Commercial Street T: 080-41289157 Punjab Grills An endeavour by Jiggs and Zorawar Kalra is one of the fastest growing restaurant chains in India. This award winning restaurant has opened its seventh restaurant in Bangalore last month. Get the most authentic royal Frontier food from the regions of undivided Punjab. Savour kababs prepared in four different techniques such as Tandoor, Sighri, Tawa and Kadhai.
Hrudays D3 follows the mantra, Drink, Dance and DinewithDot, the electric pub, Zono, the lounge and Layer the fine dining restaurant. The fine dining multi-cuisine restaurant serves delicacies from Awadhi to Chinese. It is a perfect place for entertainment with a pub, lounge bar, roof top dining, accomodation, gyms, private dining room and a party hall all under one roof. Venue:60, Adugodi Signal, Adugodi Near Forum Mall, Koramangala T: 080-65464662,22235566 SPECIAL EVENTS La Tomatina Festival Date: Sept 18 (Sun) Time: 11am onwards Bangalore is all set to celebrate its first ever Tomato festival. Be there at Palace Grounds and witness one of the most frenzied festivals from Spain. Twoof the best DJs in the country will be there to spice up the event. Venue:Emerald Greens, Palace Grounds Jayamahal Road