Events in Pune this weekend
Welcome Mothers’ day with a happy face as Le Meredien has special buffet lunch, live music and much more on offer for the festive occasion this weekend. Watch out for Mr. and Miss Pune as the contestants, battle it out at the Corinthian Club or soak in the soulful anniversary celebrations at the Urban Ashram.
Mr. and Miss Pune 2009
For all aspiring models around town, here’s a bit of news to make you sit up and take notice. The Mr and Miss Pune 2009 contest, one of the biggest personality contests of the year is all set to start. The application forms for this mega event are available at all Barista outlets and at the Corinthian Club.
Venue: Corinthian Clubs, Mohammadwadi, Hadapsar
Date: 9th May 2009
The Urban Ashram – Birthday Celebrations
The Urban Ashram is turning one and to celebrate this, a series of small events is going to be held. This includes yoga and meditation, art exhibits, talks, sharings, seminars, childrens’ workshops and host info booths on various social causes.
Email: theurbanashram@gmail.com
Venue: The Urban Ashram, 34, Santok Bunglow, Mukund Nagar
Date: 9th May 2009 to 17th May 2009
The Sitar n Guitar Show
Music with a different taste, a fusion of both sitar and guitar will be experimented live in Pune. Witness this event and be a part of it along with this maestros. Sitar will be played by By Sameep Kulkarni & Guitar By Amano Manish.
Venue: Aperture India,,First Floor, Millenium Plaza, Opp. Fergusson College
Date: 9th of May 2009
Time: 7:30 p.m
Seminar – Opportunities in Foreign Languages
Optimus Learning has organised a free seminar on Opportunities in Foreign Languages.
Venue: Optimus, Magarpatta City, Hadapsar
Date: 9th May 2009
Jyotsna Bhole Swarotsav
The ‘Srujan Foundation’, in association with ‘Swar Vandana’ and the ‘Tarangini Sanskrutik Pratishthan’, has organised the ‘Jyotsna Bhole Swarotsav’ in the memory of the theatre artiste and vocalist Jyotsna Bhole. She was the first woman artistes to have performed on stage.
As part of the event, there will be performances by well-known musicians including vocalists Shounak Abhisheki and flutist Rakesh Chaurasia. The first day will see an event entirely dedicated to ‘Jyotsnatai’, titled ‘Jyotsna Navache Gaane,’ which will see performances by vocalists Ravi Kiran More, Anuradha Kuber and Vandana Khandekar.
There will also be a performance by vocalist Asha Khadilkar. Abhisheki and Chaurasia will perform on the second day, which will be followed by a performance by vocalists Vasundhara and Kalapini Komkali.
Venue: Balgandharva Rangmandir, J.M. Road, Opp. Pizza Hut.
Date: 8th May 2009 to 9th May 2009
Time: 4 p.m.
Mother’s day special at Le Meridien
Celebrate Mothers’ Day at La Brassiere at Le Meridien with special lunch buffet for moms. They will be serving a mix of Indian and Continental accompanied by unlimited imported wine. There will also be a live station where you can monitor the food prepared.
Apart from the food you can also enjoy a live band. The mothers will also be offered gifts in addition to the lunch and music.
Charges per head: Rs.1,295/-
Contact: Binay / Andrew – 020-26050505 Extn: 35
Venue: Le Meridien, Raja Bahadur Mill Road, Behind Pune Rly. Stn.
Date: 10th May 2009
Time: 12 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Musical Baithak
On the occasion of Gandharva Mahavidyalaya’s 77th foundation day, the academy has organised a special programme of musicians and music lovers in a uniquely informal setting on May 10.
Pramod Marathe, principal of Gandharva Mahavidyalaya and well-known harmonium player, said, “We have planned a gathering in an informal setting on May 10. This is an opportunity for musicians and music enthusiasts to have a healthy exchange of ideas, which is not possible during a concert or a music programme.”
Musicians from all over the city have been invited for the function, where they will be able to mingle with music fans. “We will also seek these experts’ advice on how to improve the courses and music programmes conducted in and by Gandharva Mahavidyala,” said Marathe.
Tabla players Arvind Thatte and Suresh Talwalkar, vocalist Sanjeev Abhyankar and classical dancers Sucheta Bhide-Chapekar (Bharatnatyam) and Maneesha Sathe (Kathak) are some of the star invitees for the evening.
The academy also desires to bridge the gap between aspiring musicians and music teachers or gurus. Thus, it will soon launch its own web portal in collaboration with www.shadjamadhyam.com. Through this website, music courses will be made available online through the facility i-Gurukul.
Date: May 10
Time: 6.30 pm
Venue: Vishnu Vinayak Swara Mandir
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