Exhibition
OM SWAMI’S DIVINE SUTRA AT JEHANGIR ART GALLERY
Self-taught artist Om Swami is showcasing his new collection of paintings, called Divine Sutra. The acrylics are painted in bright, bold colours and he has used flutes, flowers, butterflies and the moon to create a surreal feel. Om says, “My acrylics are painted in vibrant colours and even though no movement is depicted, one is able to feel the energy within each painting. The ‘She’ highlighted in my paintings is a comprehensive revision of certain traditional aspects like the archaic woman, who has been part of human consciousness for thousands of years.”
When February 5 to 11
When Jehangir Art Gallery, Kala Ghoda, Churchgate
Where Jehangir Art Gallery, Kala Ghoda, Churchgate
Calligraphy paintings by Ram Kasture
Veteran artist Ram Kasture is presenting Adayakshar, a collection of calligraphy paintings that have been inspired by Vedic literature. Ram says, “It was a challenging mission for me. The essence of the ancient wisdom and philosophical tradition expressed through the riches was transferred to the canvas. I pondered over the best of these — Rig-Veda, Yajur-Veda, Sam-Veda and Atharva-Veda and finally executed them artistically. Visualising and painting the quintessential Vedic culture is definitely an overwhelming task for any person.”
When Up to February 16
Where Art Gate Gallery, Satyam Collection, Churchgate
INDIA’S BIGGEST TRAVEL SHOW
OTM, an annual event, held in India’s largest travel hubs, provides the perfect opportunity for travel organisations from around the world to showcase their products to travel trade visitors from across India. Mumbai and New Delhi are the two biggest outbound tourist markets in India, contributing over half of all overseas travel from the country. This year sees the event opening in Mumbai’s Bombay Exhibition Centre from February 7-9, with more than 2,500 exhibitors from 70 countries and a committed audience, making OTM the largest platform for the travel industry in India. Sanjiv Agarwal chairman & CEO of Fairfest Media says, “OTM is set to maintain its lead as India’s biggest travel show this year, with an impressive participation from national tourist organisations, state government tourism departments, tour operators, travel agents, hotels & resorts, airlines and online travel agencies.”
When Today, from 10:45 am onwards
Where Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon (E)
Sale at Crocs
If you want to indulge in some footwear related retail therapy, head to Crocs and take advantage of their end-of-season sale. Avail of exciting discounts and get up to 40% off on styles that feature pastels, pop colours and sporty elements. While at the store, you can also check out their new Stretch Sole collection, which incorporates the innovative Crocs Fit2U TechnologyTM that fits, stretches, flexes and twists on your feet. “The new collection features articulated outsole pods that flex with your feet, coupled with a removable Croslite™ material insole to provide cushion all day long,” said Nissan Joesph, general manager, Crocs India.
When Ongoing
Where At Crocs outlets across the city
A JOURNEY THROUGH ART
Artist’s Centre is showcasing Kshipra Patel’s exhibition, titled A Journey Through Art. Kshipra Patel’s paintings usually have bold and vibrant colour schemes, using subjects and themes that gratify the eye and bring in energy. She enjoys creating art that enhances the ambience with positive vibrations and lends colour and character to the space around, whether large or small, residential or corporate. “Kshipra’s paintings are inspired by travel. And, sure enough, they hold that magical power to transport the viewer to higher realms of intrigue and experience,” says Ashok Roy, ad-man and artist.
When Up to February 16, from 11am to 7pm
Where Artists’ Centre, Kala Ghoda
Contact [email protected]
Shop
MEHVISH END OF SEASON SALE
An exclusive luxury brand, Mehvish-Mughal Indian Couture revolutionises traditional Indian wear by seamlessly blending the Mughal dynasty’s regal grandeur with the minimalism of contemporary design. Fuelled by her innate creativity and passion for arts, Mehvish draws inspiration for her collections from Mughal paintings. Mehvish says, “This collection is for women of all ages and echoes royal silhouettes, tastefully embellished with rich Zardosi and Aari.” The best part is that it’s all on discounts of 20%-50% as part of her end-of-season sale.
When Up to February 9
Where 02 Sapphire, above State Bank of Mysore, S.V. Road, Khar (W)
Contact 9819673420
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Event
RAGASTHAN MUSIC FESTIVAL IN RAJASTHAN
If you’re planning to make a trip to the desert state of Rajasthan this month, take some time out to visit the second edition of the music festival Ragasthan. The festival, which will start next Thursday and go on till Sunday, has an eclectic line-up of new and emerging artists from across the country and abroad. The line-up includes names such as Christophe Chassol (France), Alo Wala (USA), Ash Roy, Mame Khan & Troupe, Ganesh Talkies and Tritha Electric amongst others. Supriya Sobti, the organiser of the festival says, “With camel rides all around the camp site to ferry people and a variety of adventure sports in the sand along with scrumptious food and drinks to beat the glaring heat of the desert, the Ragasthan fest allows its visitors an overwhelming feel and experience of the place away from the luxury and comfort of the daily metropolitan lives.”
When February 13 to 16
Where www.ragasthan.com
SOBO’S POP-UP STORE
SOBO, the fashion store, has launched its first pop-up event, called Juicy Couture. The newly opened pop-up shop will be open till tomorrow. Speaking about the pop-up, a spokesperson says, “Travel wear is something the SOBO pop-up store will have a lot of. It is fun, stylish and has a line-up of products from a number of brands, a range of accessories, laptop covers, hand-charms, T-shirts, dresses, shorts, sweatshirts, neck pieces and children’s wear in a selection of colours.”
When Up to tomorrow
Where SOBO, 1st Floor, Motor House, Hughes Road
Contact 23612751
GIVE COMEDY A SHOT
The Bandra Base and Furtados, in association with Whistling Woods International, are presenting their first ever Comedy Open Mic Night to help provide a platform for upcoming and aspiring comedians in the city. Bring four minutes of original comedy and three or more friends and showcase your comic skills at the event. Emceed by Azeem Banatwalla, the winners of this night will receive an open spot at next month’s Open Mic event at Bandra Base.
When February 8, from 9.30 pm onwards
Where Bandra Base, 29th Road, One Block Off Waterfield Road, Behind Mickey Mehta’s Gym, Bandra (W)
Entry Rs 200 (applicable to participants as well)
Contact 30916003/ [email protected]
Food
EXPLORE NAPOLI
Explore Napoli through the history of pizza, as told by the passionate pizzaiolos of Naples in the film Made in Naples, by Manuela Cutuolo. Learn the simple and sublime art of making the Neapolitan Pizza in an authentic Stefano Ferrara wood fire oven and indulge in a true Margarita of your own. Watch Nico Goghavala as he shows you the intricacies of making ‘una vera pizza Napolitana’ (a true Neapolitan pizza). Nico Goghavala of Nico Bombay says, “The workshop will give people an in-depth understanding into the making of a Neapolitan pizza: the dough, the oven, the history and the passion behind this sublime art of the original pizza."
When Up to February 8
Where Nico Bombay, 105 Apollo Street, Bombay Samachar Marg, Kala Ghoda
Contact 22624466
ENJOY STREET FOOD AT SAPTAMI
Saptami, the multi-cuisine restaurant at Holiday Inn, is holding a lip-smacking street food festival called Zhakas. The best part is that it is not just regular Mumbai fare of sev-buri and vada-pav that you can look forward to. The festival will showcase street food from the entire country. Executive chef Sudhir Pai says, “We have dishes from Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Kolkatta, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Lucknow and of course Mumbai. The idea is to present a variety of street food in a hygienic environment. This is for the first time a hotel is showcasing such a variety of street food in the city.” The festival is priced at `999 (non-alcoholic) and Rs 1,199 (alcoholic) for both lunch as well as dinner.
When Up to February 9
Where Saptami, Holiday Inn, Mumbai International Airport, Saki Naka Junction, Andheri (E)
Contact 40851800
NEW MENU AT CHEVAL
Head to Cheval to sample some classic French and British food. Cheval's menu has been designed by English chef Will Bowlby, who previously worked as a chef de partie with Le Café Anglais in London. Will has curated a menu that adds a mix of both sophisticated French dishes and classic British pub food such as Beer Battered Fish and Chips. Chef Will Cook of Cheval says, “To celebrate the New Year, we have rewritten our menu, bringing in new dishes and reworking the old. The new menu consists of scrumptious dishes such as Grilled New Zealand Tenderloin Steak, Garlic and Chilli Butter, Grilled Chicken Breast, Tabbouleh, Almonds, Romesco as well as Chanterais Melon, Parma Ham and Pecorino."
When Ongoing
Where Cheval, 145, VB Gandhi Rd, Kala Ghoda, Fort
Contact 40396638
CAFÉ SUNDANCE’S BEER & SLIDER OFFER
If you’re a fan of beer and sliders, don’t miss out on visiting Café Sundance, where they have a great offer on the combination. Between 4-7pm you can get a beer and a slider for just Rs 150! You can pick from options such as Spicy Lamb Mince, Barbecue Chicken, Slow Roasted Pork Belly and Soy Mince Bolognese, each of which you can wash down with a pint of Kingfisher beer. Sumeet Nankani, the director of Preciso Hospitality says, “Sliders and beer are an ideal post work combination. Its indulgence symbolises comfort and relaxation, a feeling everyone deserves after a hard day at work. Not to forget how good the combo tastes.”
When Daily, from 4-7pm
Where Café Sundance, MK Road, Eros Cinema Building, Churchgate
Contact 22026212