Entertainment

This section is all about entertainment – dance, music, drama, concerts – transcending
barriers of language, form, genres or style. Any type of entertainment that has a stamp of
class and grace will be featured here.
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Jazz Revival – at Unwind Center

The JAZZ REVIVAL Festival will storm our city this week. With a band from the US, one from
the Netherlands, complete with jazz workshops and concerts, this whole weekend is dedicated
to Jazz. This concert is specifically to raise awareness and funds towards the Widow
Rehabilitation Project happening in Vayaloor, near Kalpakkam, ECR. The schedule is,
March 12th 7.00 Pm: Duende Quartet from US at the Unwind Center, Adyar, Chennai 20 in
association with the US consulate. Ph No: 65274472
March 13th Concert 7.15 Pm: Duende Quartet from US and Yodhakaa at Museum
Theatre, Egmore, Chennai.
March 14th Workshop 3.00 Pm to 5.00 Pm: Ellington Suites from Netherlands at the
Unwind Center, Adyar, Chennai 20. Ph No: 65274472

The Tony Overwater trio from Holland

This group is a big name for jazz enthusiasts. Their inspiration is Duke Ellington and so they
play several of his pieces. The band will perform at Fisherman’s Cove on Friday, 13th March at
7.30 pm and at Landmark, Citi Centre on 14th March at 7 pm. For more information contact
Ph:6741 3333.

Wadaiko Drum Concert from Japan

Abeya is the name of the group from Japan that consists of four professional players of
Wadaiko (Japanese drum), shakuhachi or bamboo flute and other traditional instruments of
Japan. The troupe is brought by the Japan Consul in Chennai and Japan Foundation. The
concert is free and it will be performed at Narada Gana Sabha, 314, TTK Road, Alwarpet on
March 19 at 6.30 pm.

Hamsadwani

Hamsadhwani is organising 19th Annual Music and Drama festival. At Youth Hostel, 2nd
Avenue, Indra Nagar, Adyar, Chennai 20. Ph No: 24915555, 24418756. Ticket price is Rs.50
and 100. The schedule of the program is as follows:
1. On 13th March Friday 6.00 Pm Sikkil Gurucharan Vocal Concert: V.V. Ravi (Violin) and
T.V. Gopalakrishnan (Mrudangam).
2. On 14th March Saturday 6.00 Pm T V Sankaranarayanan Vocal Concert: Nagai
Muralidharan (Violin) and Tiruvarur Bhaktavatsalam (Mrudangam).
3. On 15th March Sunday 6.15 Pm Lalgudi GJR Krishnan Violin Concert: G.J.R. Krishnan &
Lalgudi Vijayalakshmi (Violin), Dandamudi Rammohan Rao (Mrudangam) and T.V. Vasan
(Ghatam).
4. On 20 March Friday 6.00 Pm Mala Ramadorai Vocal Concert – Carnatic & Hindustani.
5. On 21 March Saturday 6.00 Pm T M Krishna Vocal Concert: R.K. Shriramkumar (Violin),
K. Arun Prakash (Mrudangam) and B.S. Purushothaman (Khanjira).

T N Krishnan Violin Concert

Narada Gana Sabha is organising music concert by T N Krishnan, Vijikrishnan Natraj and Party
(Violin Duet). On March 14th. At Narada Gana Sabha, No 314, TTK Road,
Alwarpet, Chennai 18. Ph No : 24993201. All are welcome.

Namasankeerthanam by Kanthimathi Santhanam

Sri Thyaga Brahma Gana Sabha is organising Namasankeerthanam by Kanthimathi
Santhanam. On March 21st at Vani Mahal, No 103, G N Chetty Road, Thyagaraya Nagar
Chennai 17. Ph No: 28152166. All are welcome.

Nadopasana

At Sri Dakshinamurthy Auditorium, P.S.H.S. School, Mylapore, Chennai 4.
On March 13th , 6.30 Pm Dr. R. Ganesh.
On March 16th , 6.30 Pm R. Prasanna (guitar).
VDS Arts Academy at MOP Vaishnav College for Women.
On March 14th, 6 Pm S. Vijay Ganesh and 7.15 Pm by R.K. Varshini.

Balaganamrutham

At Ragasudha Hall, Luz Avenue, Mylapore, Chennai 4.
On March 15th 5 Pm Aditya Mohan and 6.30 Pm by Padmini Ravi.
Ambattur Visakaa Irai Isai Peravai Trust
At Sathsangam, North Park Street, Ambattur, Chennai
On March 15th 6.30 Pm by Prasanna Venkataraman.
Sree Satguru Gana Nilayam
At SMR Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Jothi Ramalingam Street, West Mambalam.
On March 15th 6.30 Pm K. Mythili.

Dance

Ignite

Loyolla College Students Union presents the biggest dance competition on March 14th at Music
Academy 5.30 Pm onwards. Tickets are available Landmark outlets.

Narada Gana Sabha Bharathanatyam

Narada Gana Sabha is organising Natyarangam Bharathanatyam at Narada Gana Sabha Mini
Hall, No 314, TTK Road, Alwarpet, Chennai 18. Ph No: 24993201. All are welcome. On 21st
March 6.00 Pm by Tara Raman and at 7.30 Pm by Meera Srikanth.

DJ’S War Fest 2009

Chennai fame Disc Jockeys will be rocking the DJ console on every Saturday and also lady DJs and
Jugglers to accompany in every alternate week. Only couples are allowed. This fest is till 21st March at Flame, Le Royal Meridien, No 1 GST Road, St Thomas Mount, Chennai. Ph No: 22314343. Ticket price is Rs. 500 per couple

Bharatanatyam by Aishwarya and Anupama

Organised by VDS Arts Academy
At MOP Vaishnav College for Women.
On March 15th 6.30 Pm by.

Plays

Black And White

The Railway Officers Club at Sterling Road presents a program titled ‘Black And White’. It is a
collage of performances on screen and stage. Concept and direction is by Milind Oak. On 16th
March 7.00 Pm at Music Academy. Ph No: 28260898. Ticket price is Rs.100, 500, 1000.

Mathemagician – a Play from JustUp repertory

This play is set in Babylon in 500 BC and the story is about a boy sold as a slave and his rise
to a position of importance in society. This play is written and directed by Gowri Ramnarayan.
This play will be staged on Saturday, 14th March at 7.30 pm at Sivagami Pethachi Auditorium.
Tickets are priced Rs.100 and Rs.200 and are available at Landmark.

Burning the Blue – for theatre enthusiasts

Burning the Blue was a play staged at the just concluded Saarang and it had won wide
acclaim. The Macktrics, is the name of the group from Sriram Engineering College which put
up the play. Their forte is mime and body movement theatrics. Macktrics will perform on
March 16 at WCC at 5.15 pm to an invited audience. Contact 98400 26170 for more details.

Vietnam Veedu directed by Y.Gee Mahendra

UAA Productions is staging a drama ‘Vietnam Veedu’. It is directed by Mr.Y.Gee.Mahendra. The
program is on March 14th and 15th at 6.30 Pm. The tickets are available at the venue. Program
is at Mylapore Fine Arts Club, No 45, Musiri Subramaniyam Road, Mylapore, Chennai 4.
Ph No: 24997788, 24952695

Chocolate Krishna

V.K.V. Visions ‘Crazy’ Mohan’s ‘Chocolate Krishna.’
On March 13th 7.00 Pm at IIT Chennai
On March 14th 7.00 Pm at Rama Rao Kala Mandapam.
On March 15th 7.00 Pm at Abirami Chidambaram Hall, Kotturpuram.
Ticket price is, Rs, 200, 350, 500, 750, 1000. Ph No: 23612232, 9790905588.

Arjunan Thabasu staged by Koothu-P-Pattarai

Koothu-P-Pattarai stages its new play ‘Arjunan Thapasu’ a Tamil Drama which is written and
directed by N.Muthuswamy. Venue is at Koothu-P-Pattarai, No1, Vaikasi Street, Chinmaya
Nagar, Stage 2, Virugambakkam, Chennai 92. Donor passes cost Rs. 50/-. For students Rs.
25/- and it is available at the venue. Ph No: 65373633, 9941446543, 9791019390. This play
is on Friday 13th March at 7 pm. Saturday 14th March, 7 pm. Sunday 15th March at 7.00 Pm.

Maanbumigu Nandhivarman

Bharat Kalachar is organising Sowmya’’s Maanbumigu Nandhivarman, a Tamil play. On
March 20th 6:30 Pm. At Sri Y G P Auditorium, No 11, Thirumalai Pillai Road, Thyagaraya Nagar,
Chennai 17. Ph No : 28223045, 28236164.

Thiruvalluvar

Thamizharasan Theatre’s Thiruvalluvar play on March 15th at Narada Gana Sabha, No 314,
TTK Road, Alwarpet, Chennai 18. Ph No: 24993201.

Marupakkam

Bharat Kalachar is organising Kalanilayam’s Marupakkam, a tamil play. On March 21st 7:00
Pm. At Sri Y G P Auditorium, No 11, Thirumalai Pillai Road, Thyagaraya Nagar, Chennai 17
Ph No: 28223045, 28236164

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