MUSIC
Gunidas Sangeet Sammelan
(Chowdiah Memorial Hall, Bangalore; January 17
& 18)
This festival is becoming popular for its impressive line-up of both established and new
artistes. So watch out for Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia and Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt
performing on the same platform as Suhas Vyas and Prabhakar Karekar (vocals), both
disciples of Pandit C.R. Vyas who show real promise.
ART
A Recent Series of Large Paintings
(Art Heritage, Delhi; January 7 to February 4)
These are devastating observations on the human condition and contemporary India, seen
through the refracting lens of this master painter-teacher -- and underwritten by a savage
wit. Not to be missed.
FOOD
Karen's Gourmet Kitchen
(Contemporary Arts & Crafts, Mumbai)
Well-known gourmet Karen Anand is now selling her own brand of foods. On offer are exotic
varieties of cheese, speciality teas, tacos in unusual flavours, designer vegetables and
more, plus Anand's recipes and fact-sheets on nutrition. Mmm.
ODD ENDS
Leo's World
(Model Town, Delhi)
Step into Leo's World, north Delhi's first bowling-cum-leisure centre. Located close to
the Delhi University campus, it offers a four-lane bowling alley (Rs 125 a game), pool
tables, video games and fast food. Special attraction: glow-in-the-dark bowling. A fun
place.
Torino Design
(Pragati Maidan, Delhi; January 7-21)
The subtitle of this interesting show is "from car to spoon". Between the two,
it also features motorcycle helmets, trash cans and 400 other items from such designing
frontiers as Fila Designing, Open Design and also Luig Mazza. |
