Events in Pune this weekend
Events — By Neha K Kulkarni on March 22, 2012 at 2:01 PMMost of you would have already planned a lot of activities for the long weekend ahead. As for those who work Saturdays, you must be relieved with a mid week holiday. This seems to be like an arty and music weekend with art exhibition and music events. Those who love theatre have a great play to look forward to. For those wishing to buy something new this Gudi Padva check how Inorbit’s Gudi Padva special.
Have a great weekend Punekars!
Happy Gudi Padva!!
Drink for a cause
Make a donation and get a drink on the house!
For those of you who don’t know, ‘A Room To Read’ is an initiative by Stephanie Macwan, to build a library in a low-income, under-resourced school in Pune, with no access to any books except the drab two or three text books the PMC provides them with. The idea is to open a window of opportunities to these kids and create a safe place for these children to fill out their imaginations with stories of victory and determination and to aid their learning process.
Help make a difference.You can also buy them books directly –> http://www.flipkart.com/wishlist/a.room.to.read .
It’s simple – Buy a book and help build them a library!
So Come on Home and do your bit! 
Venue: High Spirits, Pune
Date: 23rd – 25th
Inorbit celebrates their First Gudi Padwa in Pune
Punekars get an opportunity to win various prizes by shopping for just Re.1
Inorbit Malls sets in a perfect festive weekend by celebrating its first ever Gudi Padwa in Pune. Inorbit Malls developed and all round concept of “Gudi Padwa Goodness” for the shoppers of Pune during the long weekend of the festive fête which commences these weekend.The shoppers get a chance to win host of gifts on the following, by shopping for just Re. 1.
- 1 Tata Nano (Mega Prize)
- 2 Yamaha bikes – FZ 16
- 2 Refrigerators
- 3 Microwaves from Panasonic
- 18 DTH – Big TV connections with 2 Month complimentary subscriptions
Inorbit Malls have always been the most preferred and an exciting destination for shoppers. Besides winning the host of mega prizes, Inorbit Malls in Pune will be offering discounts on almost all its National & International retailers. Over 18 retail brands will offer a FLAT 50% off, 10 retail brands to offer up to 50% off followed by some special offers by 7 retail brands (conditions applied)
Speaking on the occasion Mr. Kishore Bhatija, CEO, Inorbit Malls, says “On the auspicious occasion of Gudi Padwa, Inorbit Mall takes great pride in announcing ‘Gudi Padwa Goodness’ for the Punekars. This being our first Gudi Padva in Pune we plan to give our patrons a whole new shopping experience over a period of three days. We have planned the traditional Marathi Dance form – Lavani for our patrons. Rangoli, being such an integral part of the Gudi Padwa celebrations, we will make a special Rangoli at the mall for the three days.”
With such exciting offerings, the ‘Gudi Padwa Goodness’ will be a golden prospect for all shopaholics and definitely a lifetime experience.
Venue: Inorbit, Viman Nagar, Pune
Date: 23rd – 25th March 2012
Kailash Kher LIVE in Pune
Kailash Kher is not only one of the most loved Indian artists internationally, but also among the most respected for his modest and inspiring lifestyle. It is awe inspiring how quickly Kailash learns languages and on various occasions, he has recorded songs in languages he has heard for the first time within a matter of minutes. To top it up, his songs in regional languages are the rage these days and are becoming smash hits on the regional charts. Today, Kailash has sung for most of the biggest stars and their movies in Hindi and regional Indian films. He has sung for all the renowned music composers like Shanker-Ehsaan-Loy, Vishal-Shekhar, Salim-Sulaiman, Zakir Hussain, Vishal Bhardwaj and A.R. Rahman. From a small village in India, to the highlight of the global festival, Kailash has walked the sincere and honest path of life, getting and spreading the message of love.
Kailash Kher Hits:
Teri Deewani
Saiyan
Allah Ke Bande
Chak De Phatte
Ya Rabba
Catch Kailash Kher live in concert @ the Westin Lawns, Koregaon Park, Pune.
Entry by Invites only! To win invites tune into 94.3 Radio One!
For more events: http://pune.icrave.in/events/club
Venue: Westin
Date: March 25, 2012
Time: 7:00 PM onwards
When God said CHEERS!
Highly acclaimed play, When God Said Cheers, starring Tom Alter and Cyrus Dastur with Vikrant Sakhalkar & Amulia Sequiera, written by Anurag Kashyap will take place this weekend in Pune.
Venue: The Oasis, Amanora Town Centre
Date: March 23rd 2012 at 8.pm.
Bengali Food Festival
Sample authentic Bengali delicacies at The Cafe. Savour the rich and distinct flavours that are unique to Bengali cuisine by Chef Debabrata Kundu from Hyatt Regency Kolkata.
Lunch: Rs. 700 plus taxes per person
Dinner: Rs. 950 plus taxes per person
Venue: The Cafe – The Hyatt Regency, Pune
Date: Upto 25th March 2012, 12pm – 12am
Contact: 020-66451618
Lord Krishna – Painting Exhibition
Artist Sanjay Devsale’s paintings on Lord Krishna.
Krishna is the Lord of the Universe. He is the God of Gods . He is the beginning of all creation and the end of all creation. the Supreme Soul.
Artist Sanjay Devsale has tried to portray the sacred and magical moments and incidents of the life of Lord Krishna, in his works being exhibited at Malaka Spice.
His work portrays expressions which are at once joyfully mischievous as well as full of love, calm, serenity and compassion. Sanjay’s work depicts Lord Krishna’s mastery in playing the flute which is incomparable amongst all life forms.
The forms, various hues, blends, texture and colour combinations, Sanjay uses in his work, gives his work a unique style which appeals to the eyes and heart. His portrayal of the expressions and emotions of the love of Radha-Krishna are magical and leaves one asking for more.
Venue: Malaka Spice, Lane 5, North Main Road, Koregaon Park
Date: 16th March – 31st March 2012
Utsav Exhibition
Utsav Exhibition is an international exhibition for the household consumables & home supplies industry. The event will bring together wholesale and retail sellers, producers, distributors, and consumers of the exhibited goods. This is one of the biggest trade show in India which is being organized by Splendour Events Incorporation.
Venue: Ishanya, Yerwada
Date:22nd – 25th March 2012
Jitendra Abhisheki Music Festival
Generous offerings of ‘sangeet natak,’ ‘bhaktisangeet,’ ‘ghazals’ and fusion by some of the most acclaimed names in Indian music, are some of the highlights of the annual Pandit Jitendra Abhisheki Festival, the seventh edition of which will be held from March 23 to 25 at Gharkul Lawns, near Mhatre Bridge.
The three-day event will be inaugurated on March 23 at 5.30 pm in the presence of Mayor Vaishali Bankar and well-known actor Shrikant Moghe. This will be followed by renditions of ‘sangeet natak’ and devotional songs by Raghunandan Panshikar, Archana Kanhere, Manjushree Patil, national award winner Anand Bhate, Hemant Pendse, Kalpana Jhokarkar, Vinod Digrajkar and Mugdha Bhat.
The itinerary for March 24 includes performances by Delhi-based shehnai player Bhaskar Nath, vocalist Pandit Parmeshwar Hegde and ghazals by well-known singer Hariharan.
The festival’s final day will open with a solo performance by Pandit Jitendra Abhisheki’s disciple Mohan Darekar. This will be followed by ‘Vibrations,’ a unique fusion sequence conceptualised and put together by well-known flautist Ronu Majumdar.
The festival will also felicitate Pandit Jagannathbua Purohit’s disciple, Leelatai Karambelkar, a senior classical artiste for her contributions to Indian classical music. Another award, in the memory of Pandit Jitendra Abhishek will be conferred upon Aparna Gurav, an upcoming vocalist from Pune.
Venue: Gharkul Lawns, near Mhatre Bridge
Date: 23rd – 25th March 2012
Rajasthan Mahotsav
Promising to offer the rich cultural and artistic heritage of Rajasthan, the first-ever Rajasthan Mahotsav will be held in Pune from March 23 to 28 at the Ganesh Kala Krida Rang Manch.
The festival will be inaugurated by former education minister of Rajasthan Bhanwarlal Meghwal. Vidhan Sabha president Dipendrasingh Shekhawat, Maharashtra minister for cooperation Harshwardhan Patil, MLC Ulhasdada Pawar, Maharashtra education minister Rajendra Darda and MP Lalchand Katariya will be present for the festival’s inaugural ceremony. A Rajasthani food festival, a handicrafts festival and a Rajasthan film festival will be inaugurated on the first day, which will also see a presentation of the unique folk music tradition and dance forms of the state.
Venue: Ganesh Kala Krida Rang Manch
Date: 23rd – 28th March 2012
High Next Big Thing Presents Swaraprayag
This Sunday, we have a world music gig in store for you! Pune’s very own Swaraprayag will take you down a beautiful musical journey with their innovative confluence of music.
Swaraprayag is a novel eclectic world music band formed by veteran musicians who live in the city of Pune in India. The band comprises musicians who play various genres like Hindustani Classical, Rock, Jazz, Gospel, Afro-Cuban and Latin. Swaraprayag focuses on making each concert unique by maintaining a good amount of improvisation.
The band comprises of:
Amano Manish – Hindustani Classical Slide Guitar
Uday Deshpande – Tabla, Percussion, Vocals
Biby Sam – Acoustic / Electric Guitars, Vocals & Flute
Jacob (Jacky) Panicker – Bass, Vocals
William D’souza – Drums, Carnatic Percussion
Come on home to Da High and enjoy the pretty sounds of this band that in itself is a confluence of cultures! See you all there!
Venue: High Spirits, Pune
Date: 25th March 2012, Sunday
Time: 8pm – 11:30pm
Electronic Dance Music export DJ Arjun Vagale at Mi A Mi
Weekend gets truly dark with the Sensation of Jalebee Cartels
This Friday Mi A Mi takes you underground in its truest essence as the master of underground music and the source of India’s biggest live act- Jalabee Cartels’ very own DJ Arjun Vagale comes to the city.
The artist who is all set to groove Puneites with his true passion for underground and techno music will set the dance floor ablaze at the city’s finest party destination. Shake your legs to some of his prominent tracks like Shake n Bake, She Said, Danger Mouse and more.
So get ready to let your hair down and swing your heads to some hypersonic music!
Venue: Mi A Mi, Pune Marriott Hotel and Convention Centre
Date: 23rd March’12
Time: 9.30 pm onwards
Price: Rs. 2000 cover charge per couple
