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We hear so much talk about contemporary furniture, which is often multi-purpose to save space in our ever-shrinking urban homes. Antiques are for mansions and farm houses, we think, their majestic presence accentuated by the space around them. However, there is no thumb rule stating antiques cannot belong in smaller, more compact homes. After all, one classic piece adds so much more radiance to a home. And these antique stores in the city are redefining classic furniture for contemporary homes.
Dhakshini Antiques, Ulsoor
Dhakshini Antiques is one of the oldest antique stores in the city – they take pride in surviving and growing for the quarter of a century without the help of advertising. All credit goes to Preetha Chandrasekaran, whose calling for old south Indian antiques was set into motion by road trips to Madurai. Preetha sourced her first antiques from these trips with her family way back in 1989. She then learnt the art of restoration from some skilled antique restorers. Now, Preetha designs antiques with contemporary use – even while designing something new, she uses only reclaimed wood and metal to retain the original texture of the pieces. Dhakshini also renovates and restores old pieces on order. We took a distinct liking to their ‘spin around’ bookshelf made of teakwood and also the period panel bookshelf with carvings of meen or fish on it.
Cost: Rs 10,000 onwards
Timings: 10 am to 6 pm (Sundays closed)
For more, call 080-65600550 or check here
The Vintage Shop, Old Airport Road
The Vintage Shop stemmed from the personal collection of a veteran Bangalorean and Josephite, Amar Mangharam. The antique store started operations in 1996 and there has been no looking back since. While you may want to come here for the larger pieces, like the exquisitely carved cabinets, the ornate teak desks or the luxurious arm chairs, the smaller pieces here caught our fancy. The Buddha collection in particular is affordable as well as classy. And the new range of nostalgic newsstands will make you want to go back to reading papers instead of switching on an app. For perks, they have some original paintings by Raja Ravi Varma but, unfortunately, they are not for sale!
Cost: Rs 10,000 onwards
Timings: 10 am to 7 pm
For more, call 080-25278777 or check here
Artefacts, Victoria Road
This is an antique store that will delight purists – original and traditional antiques, nothing more or less. It would be apt to describe the store as a visual treat – the ancient-looking child’s rocking horse, four-poster temple stands, wooden door carvings, plenty of chests, mother-of-pearl inlaid chairs and much more. The influence of south Indian temple art is obvious in most of the pieces, except the enamel crockery stand – these colourful pieces hail from Czechoslovakia! Artefacts also stocks some reproductions of famous paintings. They have an online presence too, so you can order antiques online.
Cost: Rs 5,000 onwards
Timings: 10 am to 7 pm (Sundays closed)
For more, call 080-25560987 or check here
The Amara Store, Koramangala
If vintage is your style, Amara’s collection will be to your taste. Be it period furniture from the coffers of southern India, paintings, sandalwood collectables, brassware or engraved hand-bells, the authenticity of the antiques justifies their price. Amara has a huge collection of Mysore and Tanjore paintings, some of them done by renowned artists like Raja Ravi Varma and Ramanujam. They are also very big on sculpture – the majestic elephant as the royal ride, polychrome Garuda, and sculpted Natraja paan daan were some of them that stood out. They also have interesting costumes like the Theyyam dance gear from Kerala and Bhuta masks.
Cost: 15,000 onwards
Timings: 10.30 am to 8 pm (Tuesdays closed)
For more, call 080-40973747 or check here
Written By: Peter Ustimov
The play Romanoff And Juliet is a brilliant spoof of Shakespeare#39;s Romeo and Juliet that has been set in the context of the Cold War. At the height of the Cold War both USA and Soviet Union tried to woo the fictional mid-European country of Concordia through their ambassadors. Trouble brews when Igor, the son of the Soviet ambassador and also the scion of the Romanoff clan falls in love with Juliet who is the daughter of US diplomat. One of the families is capitalist and the other is communist; the young couple gets crushed in this clash of ideologies.
The play reading is free.
Directed By: Badarivishal Kinhal
Written By: Gene Brewer
The young theatre group Tahatto presents K Pax that is based on the novel On A Beam Of Light. This funny sci-fi psychological drama challenges the limits of human belief be it scientific, moral or spiritual. A doctor faces a crisis of faith when his patient tells him that he is actually an alien!
Note: There is a show at 4 pm to 7.30 pm.
Price: Rs 300
Tickets available on BookMyShow
Ljodahatt is an ensemble musicians, actors, performers and poets who come together to celebrate folk poetry in Norway. This folk rock band celebrates Nordic poetry with music; they are experts in a special kind of verse writing called Edda which means troll-writing or magical writing. Needless to say that the ancient charm and magic of their performances comes from this special kind of poetry.
They will be performing live at The Humming Tree this week supported by Kuru Circus.
Entry: Rs 300
Tickets available on Insider.in
The fourth edition of the BLR Food Truck + Music Festival is here this April. The best food trucks from the city, every foodies dream come true converge upon pebble. So make plans for Sunday#39;s breakfast, brunch and dinner! Some of the participating food trucks are SWAT, Truckafe, Smoke Signal BBQ, Bite Club, Food Springs, Waffle Truck, Ice Cream Buggy and Square Ruth. The music here will be a mix of hip-hop to reggae; there will be bass heavy electronic live fusions and experimental sounds from the folk musicians at Pebble. The event has some fabulous decor and art installations to offer to make it a visual treat as well and yes the girls from KITSCH MANDI are co-hosts. So enjoy the meals on the wheels with some delicious music to go along.
No entry fee will be charged.
The summer vacations are here and that poses a challenge for parents to keep their kids busy. To keep your little one#39;s constructively engaged, parents can opt for a picnic with ReReeti that will take the battalion of young minds to Ramnagaram that is a hamlet on the Bangalore-Mysore highway. The group will head out to Janapada Loka Museum which is a 100 year old museum dedicated to folklore. The main attraction here are leather puppets that over a century old.
Kids above the age of 8 years are eligible for this outing and parents are welcome to join in.
Registration Fee: Rs 1,650
Tickets available on www.rereeti.org
Girish Kaushik is a born artist and his art comes in the way of observations. His preferred style of expression comes through in pastels, charcoal, oil paints on canvas and watercolours on paper. He has been a part of the Karnataka Chitrakala Parishat for more than 20 years. The exhibition, Moments Of Observation will feature 40 of his best paintings spanning the course of his work.
Entry is free and all are welcome.
An evening of free flowing Jazz ensues when you have Gianni Denitto Trio play live at B Flat. Gianni Denitto, Italian saxophonist is currently on an India tour. He will be collaborating with another Italian musician, Matteo Fraboni who plays drums and local guitarist Prakash K.N. who is known for his talent par excellence. Together, the trio presents a contemporary face of blues to the city.
Entry: Rs 400
Tickets available on BookMyShow
Artiso#39;s of India works on an amazing dual theme of presenting masters of the art as well as give opportunity to upcoming artists to present their work. The first edition of their exhibition in Bangalore will present five young artists - Mahesh.S, Kavitha Anup, Pumesh Kumar, Gayatri Burde and Rakesh Mahadik. These five debutantes will get the chance to gain recognition as their work gets exhibited alongside the two masters - Shri.Milind Mulick Shri. Sadhu Aliyur. The paintings that come from these two master artists have been created in the workshops of the organisers in the city.
Entry is free and all are welcome.
Once you learn to read books, you will never be alone. And if you want books to be your child#39;s best friend then make sure that they attend Rabbit Hole, the travelling bookstore that will be camping at Kydz Adda this weekend. They bring with many rare books that you will not find at the fashionable bookstores around you. They fill up the gap between having a book in your hand and actually getting the kids to read them. At this special event, kids can explore and experience books in a complete novel way.
Registration is mandatory for this event.
Ghazals are an expression of human emotions through music and word play. The form of Ghazals has been borrowed from Persian and the lyrics are often written in Urdu. The sweetness of the Urdu tongue adds a much needed softness to these songs. If you are fan of ghazals and cherished the likes of Jagjit Singh as well as Mehendi Hassan; you simply must attend Anmol KKhazaane that will be an evening of ghazals by Ram Nagaraj at Jus Trufs.
Price: Rs 300
Its hard to contain the kids at home during the summer vacations; instead of whiling away their time, it would make more sense for them to learn a new art. Thus, Jus Trufs brings a theatre workshop for kids to hone their acting skills. WeMoveTheatre is a city based theatre group that will be organising this fortnight long workshop for children to learn more about the nuances of stage productions. Kids will be taught theatrical skills like voice modulation, body language, depicting emotions, storytelling as well as basic acting at this workshop. At the end of two weeks, the kids will produce, direct and act in their own short play.
Registration Fee: Rs 2,500 per head
Directed By: V. Balakrishnan
Written By: Meera Sitaraman
The works The Queen Of Jhansi By Mahasweta Devi and The Ranee Of Jhansi By D.V. Tahamankar are the textual basis for this play. Thepoetry used in Gallantly Fought The Queen has been taken from Subhadra Kumari Chauhan#39;s Lakshmi Bai Raso. The play is about the life of Maharani Laxmi Bai who was the brave gallant queen of Jhansi - she lost her husband, her crown, her son#39;s inheritance and finally her life at the battle of Jhansi. Her name is written in golden letters in India#39;s struggle against British occupation.
Note: There is one show at 3.30 pm and another 7.30 pm on April 9th.
Price: Rs 200
Tickets available on BookMyShow
Directed by: Venkatesh Prasad
Written by: Anton Chekhov
Based on the famous political drama by Anton Chekov, Cherry Thota or Cherry Orchard is a Kannada play that depicts how politicians change sides with changing circumstances. What they promise before elections and their actions once they get the seat are totally discordant. It is a signature Chekov play that has been adapted into Kannada language for local audiences.
Tickets: Rs 100
Tickets available on BookMyShow
Directed By: Pramod Shiggaon
Written By: K.Y.Narayanaswamy
Dr. KY Narayanaswamy#39;s Pampabharatha is an alternate reading of Pampa#39;s Vikramarjunavijay which looks upon Arjun as the vassal king Arikesari and retells the events of the Mahabharata through his eyes. However, in this play, Pampa is Karna, the unsung hero more popular for his villainous deeds than his heroic feats. The story is set in motion when two historical scholars from Bangalore visit the Pampa Stone to research on exactly how Pampa died. Some local rowdies prevent them from touching the stone citing religious reasons. In the dead of the night, the two scholars come to investigate the stone again and find the ghost of the king waiting to tell his tale.
Price: Rs 100
Tickets available on BookMyShow
Directed By: S N Sethuram
What is right and what is wrong is a subjective choice that is determined by culture. But the entire essence of human civilisation depends on judging good against bad though most often the lines between good and evil are not very distinct. Laws on the other hand only take right and wrong into account, it is a much more comprehensive way of judging someone though not always morally correct.. Ateeta begins with a retired judge writing his memoirs. At first, you feel that the judge has been fair and just according to the laws. But when you judge him for good and evil, does he still fare well?
Price: Rs 100
Tickets available on BookMyShow
This Gujarati is a peek in to saas-bahu-son situation in almost every home. But do not be misled into thinking that it is a typical saas-bahu saga. Instead, it leads us to understand that youth may be a gift from god but age is a work of art. Rohini Hattangadi plays Mangla Divecha who is an elderly lady shuffling between the homes of her two sons after her husband#39;s demise. Despite the stress of moving every month and the bitter-sweet relationship with her two daughters-in-law, she manages to be happy. But a crisis in the family makes the table turn and she takes a conclusive decision that leaves us with a poignant message.
Note: There is one show at 2.30 pm and another at 6.30 pm.
Price: Rs 250 to Rs 700
Tickets available on BookMyShow
Directed By: Joseph John
The Tempest#39; is a well known play written by literary maestro William Shakespeare. It happens to be one of the master#39;s last works. The plot is based on a King#39;s party that is returning after a wedding and get shipwrecked on an island. The tempest that wrecks their vessel is cause by Prospero, the wronged king of Naples who has spent his life in learning magic.
Meanwhile, a love story brews in between Miranda (Prospero#39;s daughter) and the Prince Ferdinand who has been separated from the King#39;s party. Finally the play ends on a happy note with the two lovers being united.
Note: There is one show at 3.30 pm and another at 7.30 pm.
Price: Rs 100
Tickets available on BookMyShow
Oppression is one of the main sources of change in society and theatre is nothing but a mirror for the society. So it would be fair to say that theatre cannot be true to its cause without understanding the psychology of the oppressor and the theory of oppression. Thus, actors and theatre enthusiasts will be scripting a play based on their own experiences of oppression. Finally, through games and narratives, they will understand the oppressor#39;s point of view and assimilate it into their theatrical art.
Registration Fee: Rs 5,000 per head
BLOT that basically stands for Basic Love of Things, is a multi-genre project started by Gaurav Malaker and Avinash Kumar and supported by a plethora of artists. Their performances break the monotony of a certain one-dimensional club experiences. They mix up electronica with visual montages that add a touch of continuity to sound.
As India#39; s original and leading audiovisual collective, BLOT curated the experimental stage at Sunburn Festival in Goa (2010 2011); they have also performed at legendary venues like Tresor and Bar25 (Berlin) several times, as well as at Geneva#39; s Electron Festival (2011), Berlin Music Week (2010), Champagnerama in Berlin (2010), London#39;s South Bank Centre (2010) and at Nuits Sonores in Lyon (2009).
BLOT will perform at The Humming Tree this weekend to celebrate the 4th anniversary of Unmute. They will be supported by Awkwrd.
Entry: Rs 400
We hear so much talk about contemporary furniture, which is often multi-purpose to save space in our ever-shrinking urban homes. Antiques are for mansions and farm houses, we think, their majestic presence accentuated by the space around them. However, there is no thumb rule stating antiques cannot belong in smaller, more compact homes. After all, one classic piece adds so much more radiance to a home. And these antique stores in the city are redefining classic furniture for contemporary homes.
Dhakshini Antiques, Ulsoor
Dhakshini Antiques is one of the oldest antique stores in the city – they take pride in surviving and growing for the quarter of a century without the help of advertising. All credit goes to Preetha Chandrasekaran, whose calling for old south Indian antiques was set into motion by road trips to Madurai. Preetha sourced her first antiques from these trips with her family way back in 1989. She then learnt the art of restoration from some skilled antique restorers. Now, Preetha designs antiques with contemporary use – even while designing something new, she uses only reclaimed wood and metal to retain the original texture of the pieces. Dhakshini also renovates and restores old pieces on order. We took a distinct liking to their ‘spin around’ bookshelf made of teakwood and also the period panel bookshelf with carvings of meen or fish on it.
Cost: Rs 10,000 onwards
Timings: 10 am to 6 pm (Sundays closed)
For more, call 080-65600550 or check here
The Vintage Shop, Old Airport Road
The Vintage Shop stemmed from the personal collection of a veteran Bangalorean and Josephite, Amar Mangharam. The antique store started operations in 1996 and there has been no looking back since. While you may want to come here for the larger pieces, like the exquisitely carved cabinets, the ornate teak desks or the luxurious arm chairs, the smaller pieces here caught our fancy. The Buddha collection in particular is affordable as well as classy. And the new range of nostalgic newsstands will make you want to go back to reading papers instead of switching on an app. For perks, they have some original paintings by Raja Ravi Varma but, unfortunately, they are not for sale!
Cost: Rs 10,000 onwards
Timings: 10 am to 7 pm
For more, call 080-25278777 or check here
Artefacts, Victoria Road
This is an antique store that will delight purists – original and traditional antiques, nothing more or less. It would be apt to describe the store as a visual treat – the ancient-looking child’s rocking horse, four-poster temple stands, wooden door carvings, plenty of chests, mother-of-pearl inlaid chairs and much more. The influence of south Indian temple art is obvious in most of the pieces, except the enamel crockery stand – these colourful pieces hail from Czechoslovakia! Artefacts also stocks some reproductions of famous paintings. They have an online presence too, so you can order antiques online.
Cost: Rs 5,000 onwards
Timings: 10 am to 7 pm (Sundays closed)
For more, call 080-25560987 or check here
The Amara Store, Koramangala
If vintage is your style, Amara’s collection will be to your taste. Be it period furniture from the coffers of southern India, paintings, sandalwood collectables, brassware or engraved hand-bells, the authenticity of the antiques justifies their price. Amara has a huge collection of Mysore and Tanjore paintings, some of them done by renowned artists like Raja Ravi Varma and Ramanujam. They are also very big on sculpture – the majestic elephant as the royal ride, polychrome Garuda, and sculpted Natraja paan daan were some of them that stood out. They also have interesting costumes like the Theyyam dance gear from Kerala and Bhuta masks.
Cost: 15,000 onwards
Timings: 10.30 am to 8 pm (Tuesdays closed)
For more, call 080-40973747 or check here