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Showers of Tranquility

A Retrospective

Unladylike: The Pitfalls of Propriety

Date: Sept 1-30 (Thurs-Fri) Time: 10am-6pmGallery 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

Date: Throughout Sept Time: 9pm-5pmA Retrospective is a two month long art exbition that will see the works of K K Hebbar on display.Venue:National Gallery Of Modern Art49, Manikyavelu Mansion, Palace RoadT: 080-22201027

Date: Sept 15(Thurs) Time: 8pmThe edgy and politically incorrect comedy explodes stereotypical behavioral myths about the “weaker sex”.Venue:Alliance Française de BangaloreP.B. 108, Thimmaiah RoadVasanthanagar

COMEDY

ART

Synesthesia

Silhouette Art Show

Now and Tomorrow

Date: Till Sept 3 (Sat) Time: 11am-7pmSynesthesia is a three-person show that features artworks by three eminent artists Luigi Anasatasio, Andrea Anastasio and Avinash Veeraraghavan. Venue:Galleryske2, Berlin StreetLangford RoadT: 080-65951972, 41120873

Date: Sept 2-3 (Sri-Sat) Time: 11amThe 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 BangaloreP.B. 108, Thimmaiah RoadVasanthanagarT: 080-41231340

Date: Till Sept 9 (Fri) Now and Tomorrow is art exhibition showcasing the works of 12 critically acclaimed

T: 080-41231340Date: Sept 16 (Fri) Time: 8pmVenue:JagritiRamagondanahalli,Varthur RoadWhitefieldT: 080-41242879

Date: Sept 7 (Wed) Time: 7.30pmMeidhwani, 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 KalakshetraTown Hall, Next To Puttanna Chetty, Jayachamaraja RoadT: 080-22221271, 22213530

Date: Sept 17 (Sat) Time: 8pmDNOAX (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 hotel14/7, M G RoadT: 080-25594666

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 BangaloreP.B. 108, Thimmaiah RoadVasanthanagarT: 080-41231340

Date:Sept 1-30 (Thurs-Fri) Time:12.30pm-3pmIntroducing traditional 'Tiffin boxes' for corporate lunches at

DANCE

FILM SCREENING

FOOD & DRINKS

Meidhwani-Echoes of the Body

DNOAX – Universal Hip Hop Reborn

The Walls of Shame

Karavalli Tiffin Lunch

young contemporary artists.Venue:Kynkyny Art104, Embassy Square148, Infantry RoadT: 080-40926202, 6206

Date: Sept 9-17 (Fri-Sat) Time: 9am-7pmThe 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 BangaloreP.B. 108, Thimmaiah RoadVasanthanagarT: 080-41231340

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: TasveerSua House, 26 / 1 Kasturba Cross Road T: +91 9986284251

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 BangaloreP.B. 108, Thimmaiah RoadVasanthanagarT: 080-41231340

Murs entre les Hommes -Walls Between People

The Eye of Grciela Iturbide

Difference and Repetition

Art Show by Paresh Maity Date: Sept 28 (Wed) onwardsTime: 10.30am-6pmGallery 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 Sumukha24/10, BTS Depot Road, Wilson GardenT: 080-22292230, 41207215


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: LimelightHotel Royal OrchidAirport RoadT: 080-25205566

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:MyntThe Taj West End25, Race Course RoadT: 080-66605660

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

A cup of Jo - Hot Chocolate promotion

Peru Food Festival

ITPB, WhitefieldT: 080-66933333

Date: Till Sept 15 (Thurs)Tapas promotion at Caperberry offers different cuisines and familiarise Spanish cuisine in the city.Venue:Caperberry48/1, The Estate BuildingGround Floor, 121, Dickenson RoadT: 080-25594567, 9845177162

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 RoadT: 080-41242222

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:TeaseVivanta by TajITPB, WhitefieldT: 080-66933333

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

Tapas Promotion

Mexican Fiesta

Oktoberfest

Chocoholic

Karavalli with an option of vegetarian, non-vegetarian and seafood lunches!Venue: KaravalliThe Gateway Hotel66, Residency RoadT: 080-66604545

Date:Sept 1-30 (Thurs-Fri)Lay your hands on some steamy hot pakodas and butta this monsoon season.Venue:Rajdhani RestaurantAll Outlets

Date: Sept 1-7 (Thurs-Wed)Blue Ginger celebrates the true spirit of Vietnamese Independence by serving Vietnamese delicacies throughout the week.Venue: Blue GingerThe Taj West End25, Race Course RoadT: 080-66605660

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:TerracottaVivanta by TajITPB, WhitefieldT: 080-66933333

Date: Sept 4 (Sun) Time: 12.30pm-3.30pmIndulge in a lazy Sunday

Monsoon Festival

Vietnamese Independence Week

Kebab-e-Que

Lazy Sunday Brunch

and many more.Venue: MyntThe Taj West End25, Race Course RoadT: 080-66605660

Date: Till Sept 8 (Thurs) onwards Time: 7pmThe 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 TerraceSheraton Bangalore Hotel at Brigade Gateway26/1, Dr. Rajkumar RoadMalleshwaram-RajajinagarT: 080-42521000

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 ChinaVivanta by Taj41/3, M G RoadT: 080-66604444

Date: Sept 12-21 (Mon-Wed) Time: 7pm-10.30pmThe 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: JamavarThe Leela Palace

23, Kodihalli, Old Airport RoadT: 080-25211234

Date: Sept 15 (Thurs) onwardsLatitude 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: LatitudeVivanta by Taj

Middle-Eastern Festival

Chengdu in Bangalore

Kerala Food Festival

New Menu

TrufflesDate: Throughout SeptPick 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: CioccolatiniPride RegaliaBannerghatta RoadT: 080-26489043 / 9880479088

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 PavilionITC Gardenia1, Residency RoadT: 080-22119898

Date: Wednesdays in Sept Time: for dinnerOn 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: GADThe Gateway Hotel66, Residency RoadT: 080-66604545

Days: Monday to SaturdayTime: for lunchThis interactive lunch buffet for corporates offers a value for money spread, priced reasonably at Rs 549 (all inclusive).Venue: GADThe Gateway Hotel66, Residency RoadT: 080-66604545

Date: Wednesdays in Sept

Street food of the Orient

The Big Fat Lunch Buffet

Seafood Night

Time: 9pm-11.30pmCitrus dedicates a night for seafood lovers where you can indulge in an array of seafood like prawns, lobster, and scampi on the BBQ. Venue: CitrusThe Leela Palace 23, Airport RoadT: 080-25211234

Date: Throughout SeptTime: dinner

From Makhni ravioli to rasam penne - the famous pasta goes Indian at this Indo Italian food fest.Venue: The Gateway Hotel66, Residency RoadT: 080-66604545

Date & Time: Monday to Friday at 7pm and Sat-Sun at 3pm & 7pmEnjoy scrumptious grills at the live barbeque at Hard Rock Cafe.Venue: Hard Rock Cafe40, St. Marks RoadT: 080-41242222

Date: Throughout SeptGet some of the popular champagnes like Dom Perignon, Moet et Chandon Imperial and Rose and Veuve

Indo-Italian Food Fest

Live Barbeque at Hard Rock Cafe

Champagne Hour

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 PavilionITC Gardenia1, Residency RoadT: 080-22119898

Date: Wednesday to Sunday in SeptEnjoy 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 BarThe Taj West End25, Race Course RoadT: 080-66605660

Days: Fridays& Saturdays in SeptThe famed cuisine of Delhi is presented through live interactive counters, served with unlimited chilled beer. Priced at Rs.750 plus taxes.Venue:GADThe Gateway Hotel66, Residency RoadT: 080-66604545

Day: Fri & Sat in SeptChef Madhu Krishnan unfolds a midnight masterpiece buffet that includes Indian signatures such as Gosht Ki Nihari with Taftaan, Dal Makhni, Paneer

Blues at Blue

Dilli Haat

Breakfast at Midnight

Little Italy.Venue: Little Italy – Indiranagar100 Feet Road, Next To Reebok ShowroomT: 080-25207171

Date: Sept 30 (Fri) Time: for dinnerFour course Masala signature Indian Food uniquely paired with wines from famous Torres wines from Spain. Venue: Masala ClubThe Taj West End25, Race Course RoadT: 080-66605660

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 MozaicVivanta by Taj41/3, M G RoadT: 080-66604444

Date: Fridays Time: 7.30pm-11pmThe 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 MozaicVivanta by Taj41/3, M G RoadT: 080-66604444

Day: Sundays in Sept Time: 12.30 pm-3.45 pmITC 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

Wine Dinner

Khao Galli

Indo-Med Grill Nights

Brunch N More


Sunday BrunchDate: Sundays Time: 12pm-4.30pmOlive 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, AshoknagarT: 080-41128400

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 & LoungeThe Leela Palace23, Kodihalli, Old Airport RoadT: 080-25211234

Day: Monday to FridayTime: 12pm-4pmThe 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 Cafe40, St. Marks RoadT: 080-41242222

Day: Fridays in Sept Time: 7pm-11pmA 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: CitrusThe Leela Palace 23, Airport RoadT: 080-25211234

Date: Sept 1 (Thurs) Time: 8.30pmCatch 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 RoadT: 080-41242222

Date: Sept 1 (Thurs) Time: 7pmDr. Lakshminarayana Subramaniam, an acclaimed

Rock and Roll Lunch

Grill Night

Girish and the Chronicles

Violin Concert

MUSIC

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

th16 Cross, Gayathri Devi Park Extension, Malleshwaram, VyalikavalT: 080-23445810, 23443956

Date: Sept 10 (Sat)Time: 8.30pmGo commercial with D J Vishal as he plays your favourite chartbusters.Venue: I-BarThe Park Hotel14/7, M G RoadT: 080-25594666

Date: Sept 10 (Sat) Time: 6.30pmThe 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

th16 Cross, Gayathri Devi Park ExtensionMalleshwaram, VyalikavalT: 080-23445810, 23443956

Commercial Nite

Spotlight

Saturday Sundowners

Modern Nite with Parijat Desai

Suhana Safar

Le Chartier-Moqadem Duet

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 NectarITC Gardenia1, Residency RoadT: 080-22119898

Date: Sept 16 (Fri) Time: 8.30pmMake 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 AuditoriumJohn NagarKoramangalaT: 080-67628237

Date: Sept 17 (Sat) Time: 8pmA 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 Club-Rotary Bangalore IT Corridor. Venue: JagritiRamagondanahalli,Varthur RoadWhitefieldT: 080-41242879

Date: Sept 22 (Thurs) Time: 7.30pmTwo renowned artists Eric Le Chartier and Jamal Moqadem

Indian violinist and composer will be performing live. He is trained in classical carnatic music as well as western classical music.Venue:APS College GroundsDVG Road, BasavanagudiT: 080-26622025

Date: Sept 1 (Thurs) Time: 7.30pmThe 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 BangaloreP.B. 108, Thimmaiah RoadVasanthanagarT: 080-41231340

Date: Sept 2 (Fri)Enjoy Bollywood Night at Sutra along with DJ Rohan Kapoor, Hassan and R J Rakesh. Venue: SutraThe Lalit AshokKumara KrupaHigh GroundsT: 080-30527777

Date: Sept 3 (Sat) Time: 8.30pmGet 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-BarThe Park Hotel14/7, M G RoadT: 080-25594666

Date: Sept 4 (Sun) Time: 6pmEminent carnatic music vocalist

An Evening of Baroque Classics

High on Heels

DJ Lloyd

Carnatic Music Concert


Galeej Gurus Date: Sept 8 (Thurs) Time:8.30pmThe 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 RoadT: 080-41242222

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 piano-trombone duets.Venue: Alliance Française de BangaloreP.B. 108, Thimmaiah RoadVasanthanagarT: 080-41231340

Date: Sept 22 (Thurs) Time: 8.30pmThe band has performed all around India including the I-Rock, 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 RoadT: 080-41242222

Date: Sept 24 (Sat) Time: 8pmJohn 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-BarThe Park Hotel14/7, M G RoadT: 080-25594666

Date: Sept 29 (Thurs)Time: 8.30pmJekyll & 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 RoadT: 080-41242222

One Night Stand

John “00” Fleming

Jekyll & Hyde

Battle of the DJs

The Reputed Artistes of the Faculty in Concert

Beyond Walls

Celebrating Ganesha

Date: Sept 30 (Fri) Time: 8pmWatch the DJ cousins Whosane and Hussain battle it out all night long.Venue:I-BarThe Park Hotel, 14/7, M G Road, T: 080-25594666

Date: Sept 30 (Fri) Time: 7.30pmThe 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 Quartets along with a Keyboard symphony will create pure magic. The well known artists of the Music School will perform under the baton ofMaestro Narayanaswamy V.Venue: Alliance Française de BangaloreP.B. 108, Thimmaiah RoadVasanthanagarT: 080-41231340

Date: Sept 17 (Sat) Time: 5pmAlliance 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 BangaloreP.B. 108, Thimmaiah RoadVasanthanagarT: 080-41231340

Date: Till Sept 4(Sun) Time:10am to 8pmEka'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:Eka19, Gangadhar Chetty Road

POETRY

SHOPPING

Near Ulsoor LakeT: 080-25544371/25540876/ 9845477648

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

st21/11, 1 FloorCraig Park Layout, M G RoadT: 080-25321786

Nature Symphony


Trousseau WeekDate: Sept 28 OnwardsTrousseau 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 RoadT: 080-22711488

THEATRE

English

Date: Sept 1-4 (Thurs-Sun) Time: 7.30pm, also at 3.30pm on SunThe Other Side of the History is adapted from Badal Sircar's 'Baki Ithihas'. The play addresses the Indian middle-class that struggles with the same old obsessions, inane and bored.Venue:Ranga Shankara36/2, 8th CrossII Phase, J P NagarT: 080-26493982

Date: Sept 2-3 (Fri-Sat) & 16-17 (Fri-Sat) Time: 4.30pm and 7.30pmThe 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 BangaloreP.B. 108, Thimmaiah RoadVasanthanagarT: 080-41231340

Date: 3 & 4 (Sat-Sun)

Baki Ithihaas-The Other Side of History

Lights Out

The Bald Soprano

Time: 8pm, 3pm and 6.30pm on SunEugene 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: JagritiRamagondanahalli,Varthur RoadWhitefieldT: 080-41242879

Date: Sept 8-11 (Thurs-Sun) Time: 7.30pm, Also at 3.30pm on SunVenue: Ranga Shankara36/2, 8th CrossII Phase, J P NagarT: 080-26493982

Date: Sept 9(Fri) Time: 6.30pm

thIn order to honour the 150birth 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 KalakshetraKannada BhavanJ C RoadT: 080-22221271, 22213530

Date: Sept 10, 11 & 13(Sat, Sun th& Tue) Time: 7.30pm, on 11 :

11am & 3pmVenue: Guru Nanak Bhavan6, Miller Tank RoadVasanthnagarT: 080-22260198

Date: 15 & 16 (Thurs-Fri) Sept Time: 7.30pm18 Sept Time: 11am, 3pm, 7.30pmVenue:MLR Convention CentreBrigade MillenniumJ. P. Nagar

Date: Sept 11 (Sun) Time: 4.30pm and 7.30pmThe play is about a boy named Elling and his roommate, recently released from an isolated institutional life after a long duration. They must

Robi's Garden

Elling

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 Shankara36/2, 8th CrossII Phase, J P NagarT: 080-26493982

Date: Sept 21 (Wed) Time: 7.30pmThe 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 Française de BangaloreP.B. 108, Thimmaiah RoadVasanthanagarT: 080-41231340

Date: Sept 24-25 (Sat-Sun) Time: 7.30pmWritten and directed by Divya Arora is the story about love. It is an adaptation of a French play.Venue: Ranga Shankara36/2, 8th CrossII Phase, J P NagarT: 080-26493982

Kannada

Date: Sept 3-4 (Sat-Sun) Time: 7.30pmThe play is based on Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion. Phonetics Professor Bhargava Shastry tutors a girl named Sevanti to

Until Life

The Melody of Love

Sevanti Prasanga

refine her speech and manner. Venue:K H Kala SoudhaRamanjaneya Temple CompoundHanumantha NagarBasavanagudiT: +91 9880487682

Date: Sept 30 (Fri) Time: 7.30pmVenue: Ranga Shankara36/2, 8th CrossII Phase, J P NagarT: 080-26493982

Date: Sept 6-7 (Tue-Wed) Time: 7.30pmThe 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 Shankara36/2, 8th CrossII Phase, J P NagarT: 080-26493982

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 SoudhaRamanjaneya Temple

Miss Sadarame

Mayamruga

convince their social worker to live a free life, though they are apprehensive to live amidst society after so long. Venue: Alliance Française de BangaloreP.B. 108, Thimmaiah RoadVasanthanagarT: 080-41231340

Date: Sept 13 (Tue) Time: 7.30pmA 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 Shankara36/2, 8th CrossII Phase, J P NagarT: 080-26493982

Date: Sept 16-17 (Fri-Sat)The multi-lingual play is play is directed by Komarane Valavane and performed byIndianostrum Theatre. Venue: Ranga Shankara36/2, 8th CrossII Phase, J P NagarT: 080-26493982

Date: Sept 18 (Sun) Time: 7.30pm, also at 3.30pmThe play is written and directed by Maya Krishna Rao and performed by Prakriti Foundation.Venue: Ranga Shankara36/2, 8th CrossII Phase, J P NagarT: 080-26493982

Date: Sept 18 (Sun) Time: 4.30pm-7.30pmMadona is a light hearted play with an enticing story that attempts to present the facet of today's materialistic society.Venue:Alliance Française de BangaloreP.B. 108, Thimmaiah RoadVasanthanagarT: 080-41231340

Date: Sept 20 (Tue) Time: 7.30pmThe play specially designed for

Good Grief

Mid-night Traveller

Quality Street

Madona

Susmitha & Nestlings


Hindi

Krishan vs KanhaiyaDate: Sept 30 (Fri) Time: 8pmThis 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

th16 Cross, Gayathri Devi Park Extension, Malleshwaram, Vyalikaval T: 080-23445810, 23443956

CompoundHanumantha NagarBasavanagudiT: +91 9880487682

Date: Sept 9-10 (Fri-Sat) Time: 7.30pmT 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 SoudhaRamanjaneya Temple CompoundHanumantha NagarBasavanagudiT: 9880487682

Date:Sept 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 & 25 Time: 7.30pmThe 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 VenturesAbove Puliyogare PointEAT RoadBasavanagudi

Date: Sept 14 (Wed) Time: 7.30pmKS 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 Shankara36/2, 8th CrossII Phase, J P NagarT: 080-26493982

Date: Sept 15 (Thurs) Time: 7.30pmWritten 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:RangaShankara36/2, 8th CrossII Phase, J P NagarT: 080-26493982

Date: Sept 21-22 (Wed-Thurs) Time: 7.30pm

Ammavra Ganda

Godhi Huggi Gangayya

Mysooru Mallige

Shaalabhanjike

Gangaavatarana

war, forgetfulness and curse on memory. Interactive activities revolving around keywords, thematic questions and re-screening of specific scenes will be followed after the screening. Venue: Alliance Française de BangaloreP.B. 108, Thimmaiah RoadVasanthanagarT: 080-41231340

Date: Sept 24 (Sat) Time: 10am-3pmKidsINK 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 Française de BangaloreP.B. 108, Thimmaiah RoadVasanthanagarT: 080-41231340

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 Avenue48, St. John's RoadNear Commercial StreetT: 080-41289157

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.

KidsINK

Home Avenue

Punjab Grills

NEW LAUNCHES

Venue: Punjab Grill by Jiggs KalraSJR Primus, Ground Floor,Koramangala, 7th BlockT: 080-40902161 / 62

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, AdugodiNear Forum Mall, KoramangalaT: 080-65464662,22235566

Hrudays D3

SPECIAL EVENTS

The play directed by Rajendra Karanth depicts the mythological story of Ganga's celestial origin and her journey down to earth.Venue:RangaShankara36/2, 8th CrossII Phase, J P NagarT: 080-26493982

Date: Sept 23 (Fri) The kannada play is written and directed by M C Anand and performed by the troupe Sinchana.Venue:RangaShankara36/2, 8th CrossII Phase, J P NagarT: 080-26493982

Date: Sept 27-28Time: 7.30pmSanje Haadu is written and directed by Rajendra Karanth and performed by VASP. Venue:RangaShankara36/2, 8th CrossII Phase, J P NagarT: 080-26493982

Date: Sept 29 Time: 7.30pmThe 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: RangaShankara36/2, 8th CrossII Phase, J P NagarT: 080-26493982

Date: Sept 9 ((Fri) Time: 3pm-6pmThe 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 StudioAlliance Française de BangaloreP.B. 108, Thimmaiah RoadVasanthanagarT: 080-41231340

Date: Sept 14 (Wed) Time: 6.30pmThe 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

Runavemba Suthakavu

Sanje Haadu

Anke Tappida Shankarlal

Movement and Stillness

Before and After Walls

WORKSHOP


La Tomatina FestivalDate: Sept 18 (Sun) Time: 11am onwardsBangalore 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 GroundsJayamahal Road