Events – Entertainment, Music Concert, Drama

Events – Entertainment, Music Concert, Drama

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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. If you have information on entertainment activities in the city we request you to share with us. Just send the information to ctw@servicesquare.com and we will do the rest.

Music

Carnatic Music Appreciation Programme

Vocal Concert by Smt Prema Rangarajan

Sri Thyaga Brahma Gana Sabha is organising a music concert by Smt Prema Rangarajan & party (Vocal). At Vani Mahal, No 103, G N Chetty Road, Thyagaraya Nagar on June 27th.
Contact Phone: 28152166.

Mangala Isai by Mylai R Mahendran

Sri Krishna Gana Sabha is organising Yagnaraman July Music Fest 2009 and presenting Mangala Isai by Mylai R Mahendran & party at Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, No 20, Maharajapuram Santhanam Road, Thyagaraya Nagar. Jun 27, 2009 at 4:30 pm. Contact Details: Sri Krishna Gana Sabha Phone: 28140806, 28143965.

Parur Quartet

Naada Inbam is organising Parur Quartet – consisting of M.S. Anantharaman, M.A. Sundaresan, M.A. Krishnaswamy & M.S. Ananthakrishnan (Violin), K.V. Prasad (Mrudangam) and Vaikom Gopalakrishnan (Ghatam). At Raga Sudha Hall, No 85/2, Luz Avenue , Mylapore , Jun 27 2009 5:45PM Contact Details: Phone : 24992692, 24992672

Bharathanatyam Recital by M S Gayathri

Hamsadhwani in association with Tamil Nadu Iyal Isai Nataka Manram, is featuring young artists under the Talent Promotion programme and presenting two programmes on June 27. The first will be a nageswarm recital by M Neelakantan and party and the second programme will be a Bharatanatyam recital by M.S. Gayathri, disciple of Chitra Subramani. At Youth Hostel, 2nd Avenue, Indira Nagar, Adyar, on June 27, 2009 at 6:00 pm. Contact: Phone: 24915555, 24418756.

Winveli Kadhali – Play

Mylapore Fine Arts Club presents Winveli Kadhali by Ananthu. At Mylapore Fine Arts Club , No 45, Musiri Subramaniyam Road , Mylapore. On Jun 27, 2009 6:45 pm.
Contact: Phone: 24997755, 24640055.

Yagnaraman July Music Fest 2009

Yagnaraman July Fest is a tribute to the founder of the Sri Krishna Gana Sabha. There are some very good programmes coming up during the next few days till July 2, 2009. Given below are the details.

1. Thiruppavai – Dance Drama

Sri Krishna Gana Sabha is organising Yagnaraman July Music Fest 2009 and presenting “Thiruppavai” – Dance Drama by Anita Guha’’s Bharathanjali. At Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, No 20, Maharajapura Santhanam Road , Thyagaraya Nagar. Jun 27, 2009 at 7:15 pm.
Contact: Phone : 28140806, 28143965.

Jugal Bandhi Concerts

2. Vocal duet by N Vijay Siva and Tm Krishna.

Accompanied by Rk Shriram Kumar on violin, Arun Prakash on mridangam and BS Purushotaman on Kanjira. On June 28, at 6 pm.

3. Lalgudi Vijaylakshmi (Violin) & Pravin Godkhindi (flute)

These are again big names in their respective fields and they will be accompanied by Parupalli Phalgun on the mridangam and on Tabla by Pandit Ravindrayavagal. The programme will be held on June 29 at 6.30 pm.

4. Illusion & Salvation

This musical extravaganza is again part of Sri Krishna Gana Sabha’s Yagnaraman July Music Fest 2009. It presents “Illusion & Salvation”, a special Melharmonic Musical Megavaganza rendered by Ravikiran (Chitraveena), Anil Srinivasan (Piano), Akkarai Subhalakshmi (Violin), Arun Kumar (Rhythm Pad), B S Purushothaman (Kanjira), Sruthi Sagar (Flute), Anahitha Ravindran (Vocal). At Sri Krishna Gana Sabha , No 20, Maharajapuram Santhanam Road , Thyagaraya Nagar. Jun 30, 2009 at 6:30 pm. Contact: Phone: 28140806, 28143965.

Dance Festival

Famous names have choreographed the performances on the theme of Sankhya (numbers). The dances are likely to be scintillating because some big names are included.

5. Bharati Sivaji – Mohiniyattam

The performance will be on July 1, at 6.30 pm

6. Ananda Shankar Jayant presents a bharatanatyam dance performance

The dance performance will be on July 1 at 7.30 pm

7. Odissi Performance by Aruna Mohanty

The odissi dance performance will be on July 2 at 6.30 pm.

8. Prerana Shrimali presents Jaipur Gharana of Kathak

Prerana Shrimali is a very big name in the field of dance and she will present Shadruthu on July 2, at 7.45 pm.

A Tribute to Stevie Wonder

This concert, presented by Exodus, pays tribute to Stevie Wonder and celebrates World Peace. It has all the big names in Chennai Music – Sunita Sarathy, Benny Dayal, Anu Cheyyur and Devan. They will be supported by big names – Keith Peters on Bass, Viji Cheyyur on Keys, Jeo George on Drums, Joshua Raj on Guitars, Allwyn on Percussion and Mathew Littlewood on Saxophone.
Tickets are available at all Service Square Help Desks. Also at Exodus, all Landmark and Fruit Shop Outlets. Contact Eddie-98411 86951, Puja-98416 95177

Drama

Raa Raa Raatchasa Raathiri

This drama created a sensation in Kerala. Primus Events which is now celebrating its 10th year in business is now bringing this drama to audiences Chennai. The centre of attraction of this drama is a haunted house. The presentation and everything else about this drama – the sets, DTS sound effects, lightning, thunderstorm – are larger than life. There is a scene where a large jumbo jet lands on the stage. 200 artists perform in this show and tribal dance and music add to the fun. The show is being staged at the Island Grounds at 4 pm and 7 pm. Tickets are priced at Rs.100, 150 and 250. The shows will go on till July 12, 2009.

Evam’s An Idiot For Dinner

Evam is staging their production titled “An Idiot for Dinner”, adapted from a French Movie – Le Diner de Cons. This is a comedy play and is their first English production for the year. The play will be staged at Sivagami Pethachi Auditorium on June 27th at 3.30 pm and 7.30 pm. Tickets are priced Rs.150, Rs.300 and Rs.500.