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 Programme by Naada Inbam
On 21 Nov at 6 pm Naada Inbam presents music concert by Sowmiya Sudharsan (Vocal), Akkarai Swarna
Latha (Violin), Arjun Ganesh (Miruthangam).
On 25 Nov at 6 pm Naada Inbam presents a music concert performance by Arunthathi Krishnan (Vocal),
K.P.Nandhini (Violin) & V.S. Raghavan (Miruthangam)
At VDS Arts Academy
Given below are details of the concerts presented by VDS Arts Academy
Date and Time Performing Musicians Specialisation

November Fest
Brought to Chennai by The Hindu Friday Review November Fest from November 17 to 22, there will be
music performances by world renowned singers and musicians. Given below is the programme in brief.
November 19 – Jazz music by James Ryan Quartet from Australia
November 20 – Songs of Surdas from O.S.Arun and Sanjeev Abhyankar
November 21 – Contemporary music by Gong Myoung from Korea
November 22 – Legendary Afro-rock band Osibisa
Tickets are sold out for the programmes.
Songs of the Okinawa Islands – Japanese Folk
The music programe is organized by ABK-AOTS Dosokai, the Consalute-General
Of Japan in Chennai,Tamil Nadu Centre and the Japan Foundation. Three Japanese musicians will give you
an insight on various ancient Japanese traditions through a soulful Concert on Nov 19 at 6 pm. At Rani
Seethai Hall, Anna Salai.
German Band – Jazz band Tharichens Tentett
The Goethe-Institute / Max Mueller Bhavan, in co-operation with the Consulate-General of the Federal
republic of Germany, Chennai presents the German Jazz band Tharichens Tentett on Nov 24 at 7 pm. At
The Music Academy. For Details contact 28332343 / 1314.
Art, Arattai, Aarpattam’ International Children’s Film Festival
NalandaWay’s ‘Art, Arattai, Aarpattam’ is a platform for children, families, teachers and other individuals
to come together and experience art, to experiment, to challenge, to inspire and be inspired and to have
fun. NalandaWay, in partnership with UNICEF, will organize various activities – an International Children’s
Film Festival, Concerts and Documentary Festival to highlight the plight of the girl child.
Kottu Murasae – A high-octane musical revolt by children against the world today – the world that
wrongfully denies what is rightfully theirs. A fusion of drums, chants, vocals and guitars by the Nalandaway
Children Music Band on 20 Nov at 6.30 pm.
At Sir Muthu Venkatasubba Rao Concert Hall, Harrington Road. Chennai.
K Balachander’s “Oru Koodai Paasam”
Maha Fine Arts & PSK TMT Strong, presents a new delightful romantic comedy featuring TV stars Fathima
Babu, Renuka etc. The play will be staged on Nov 21 at Rani Seethai Hall, Near Gemini Flyover, Anna Salai.
For tickets contact 99410 18686 / 98418 28874.
Swadeshi Iyer
Maha Fine Arts & PSK TMT Strong Presents Master comedy play.
Watch the latest play – Swadeshi Iyer by Y Gee Mahendra and enjoy an evening filled with non-stop
comedy on 22 Nov at Rani Seethai Hall, Near Gemini Flyover, Anna Salai. For tickets contact 99410 18686
/ 98418 28874
Meesai Aanalum Manaivi
T.V.K Cultural Academy present Meesai Aanalum Manaivi comedy play by Crazy Mohan & Madhu Balaji
on 22 Nov at 7 pm. At Vani Mahal, G.N.Chetty Road. For Tickets 98841 52200
Mudivil Oru Aarambam at Alliance Française (Hidden Truth)
The contemporary dance dramaMudivil Oru Aarambam (Hidden Truth)choreographed by Shyamjith
Kiran, examines the aspirations of young dancers, who pursue a career in dance for different reasons. As
they grow, as dancers and as human beings, the three friends confront corruption and a lack of
understanding, they see indifference to the beauty and spiritual wealth inherent in the arts; they face the
difficulties of making a living without losing their souls.
How these three young men and their friends find a path through the often sterile wilderness of modern
urban life is the substance of this fascinating and beautifully structured production.
Will their ideals survive? Will their dreams overcome the obstacles they face? Will they hold on to
their vision of their art?
The dance drama will be staged on Saturday, 21st November 2009, at 6.30 p.m at AFM Auditorium,
College Road (opposite Good Shepherd College)
Tickets for the performance is priced at Rs. 200/-.
For more information, contact AFM on Ph: 2827 9803/2827 1477
www.af-madras.org
Jazz Workshop With James Ryan Quartet (Australia)
This work shop for Jazz music lovers could turn out to be exciting! The Workshop is with James Ryan
Quartet (Australia) who are here in Chennai to perform for the Metro Plus November Music Fest.Jazz
workshops are very different from other music workshops. Jazz music translates simply as improvisation,
guaranteed to be unpredictable which in musician speak, means enthralling! You never know what could
happen – it’s a time bomb of creativity waiting to explode with music that would never have been played or
heard before – or may never again!
Taking up this challenge is the James Ryan Quartet(Australia). The Quartet has spearheaded the Jazz
movement in Australia for more than a decade now. 1997 saw the release of their self titled debut album.
They have gone on to win accolades all over the world, since then.
The group members are, James Ryan – Saxophone, Flute & Saxello, Scott Tinkler –6Trumpet,
Steve Hunter – Electric Bass, Ken Edie – Drums
The work shop will be at Unwind Center, 67, 3rd Cross Road, Gandhinagar, Adyar.On November 19th
2009 between 10:30am to 12pm
Entry is free. For more info: saroop@unwindcenter.com (9841379494) www.unwindcenter.com,
www.actsofmercy.org
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“Men have died for this music. You can’t get more serious than that.”
- Dizzy Gillespie

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