Plus 4 more must-catch events
Plus 4 more must-catch events
At Opus, Palace Cross Road
On November 28, 9.30pm
Call 94483 06813
Entry Rs 110
Internet singing sensation Terra Naomi is in town to entrall city music lovers. With global warming and the 26/11 terrors attacks on her mind, she is ready to perform on her first India tour. Inspired by Al Gore's film An Inconvenient Truth, she recorded herself playing her song 'Say It's Possible' and uploaded it to YouTube. Then onward, she posted a series of videos filmed in her Hollywood apartment, naming it her 'Virtual Summer Tour.'
In March 2007, she received one of the inaugural YouTube Video Awards for the music video category. A chance meeting with Mr Gore led to a solo performance at Wembley Stadium in London as part of the Live Earth concert in July 2007.
After a stint with major label Island Universal Records in 2008, Terra is now contract-free and embarking on a global solo tour that includes a two-week India tour.
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Mushroom & Truffle Mania
At a-la carte menu at i-t.ALIA, The Park
On till December 6
Call 2559 4666
Want to taste mushrooms from all over the world? Well, then here is a chance to eat both desi and foreign mushrooms. From Alba Summer Truffle, Chantrelle, Portobello and Porcini from Italy, Morels from Kashmir, Oyster and Button mushrooms to Bangalore ones, you get all under one roof. In a menu of soups, antipasti, pastas, risottos and main course you can generously take your pick. But there is more. Enjoy the truffles in the delicately flavoured salad of asparagus, baby artichoke and truffles with a creamy truffle dressing. We recommend the Risotto ai funghi porcini andu00a0 the Lasagna ai funghi misti.
Novel tweaked to a narrative
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On November 28, 7pm
Where Tharabalu Kendra, RT Nagar (near BDA Complex)
Call 96206 04479/ 2333 2759u00a0
Entry Rs 50
This is a play that depicts the lives of rural women in a feudal set up and is laced with humour. Directed by Soumya Varma, it is Laxmi Chandrashekar's acclaimed solo play in Kannada 'Singarevva Mattu Aramane' (an adaptation of Dr Chandrashekara Kambara's novel). A unique attempt has been created to explore the possibilities of converting a full-length novel into a solo narrative by using acting styles, techniques, colourful costumes, props and music.
She blows her trumpet
On November 27,u00a0 7.30pm
Where Kyra Theatre, 100ft road, Indiranagar
Call 4338 9292
Entry Rs 500
Jazz critics hail her as the 'Lady miles of Europe.' Saskia Laroo, the trumpet stylist will enthrall the crowds with her unique style of 'nu jazz,' which is a blend of hip hop, jazz, salsa, funk reggae and world. To get you in the swinging mood, there are cocktails followed by dinner to go with. Elegant, graceful and fit for all ages!
Have you been Thistle Dubh'd yet?
On November 29,
Where bflat, 100ft road, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar
Call 4241 4000
It's an upbeat, modish Scottish Ceilidh Band, bang on Ceilidh Dance Music and Disco entertainment. For many after jamming at Ceilidhs in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Ayrshire, Stirling, they drove their music to Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Brussels, Dubai, Prague and Stokholm. Get set for some foot-tapping Ceilidh dances, ensuring a memorable Scottish Ceilidh dancing experience. Catch Alistair on Accordian, Emma on Fiddle and Andrew on Drums.