Flower Power

Inbandra gives you some options if you’ve got some free time on your hands and want to learn a new skill.

TRY: MAKING FLOWERS

Assumption Fernandes conducts flower making classes in three batches: Beginners, median and advanced. At these classes you will learn how to make flowers from satin, paper and ribbon as well as learn how to make arrangements. Beginners start of slow while the more advanced batches even get into bridal accessories etc. The batches are small, no more than 6 people, so that students get concentrated attention. And if you want to decorate your own tree, Assumption also has a short Christmas decorations course.

Cost: Basic 2500/- full course (inclusive of material), Meidan: 4000/-, Advanced: 3000/- 2 months, Contact: 26408530

TRY: COLOURING YOUR WORLD

Shanti Jahnsen who has studied fine art and art mediation in Germany wants to teach children and adults the joy of painting. “I’ve been teaching people to paint for 3 years now how to paint landscapes, portraits, still life and even make craft items like paper mache and greeting cards.” Another nice part of her course is that she also teaches you a bit of Spanish or German while you paint and does home visits if necessary. Her classes are Monday to Friday during the morning and afternoon and the course is for 2hrs once a week for 2months. Where: A wing 601, Murli Govind, 33rd Road (behind Mac Donalds), Contact:  9833352606, Blog: http://watercolourbandra.blogspot.com

– The Inbandra Team

PJ-aying

A popular sports club in Bandra known as ‘Pali Jokers’ or more popularly as ‘PJ club’, recently got a new annexed building and are expanding their activities. A source close to the committee says, “We’ve waited for this new building for a long time now. We didn’t have enough resources before but over the years now we’ve been able to save up enough. It’s taken this club 32 yrs to expand our activities and this new building makes a big difference.”

Though now it’s been renamed ‘SAISA’(St Anthony’s Institute and Sports Academy) it still has the same sporting culture that it had when it started out. Kenny Drego says, “This is a place where people can enjoy a particular sport the way its meant to be enjoyed. We’ve also started a fitness center, a dance and a drama class and an indoor badminton court. We’re also planning on building a swimming pool and a family restaurant but that all in the pipeline and isn’t yet finalized.”

The membership fee for the club is very minimal and even if your not a member you can still play all you have to do pay a nominal fee.

The club has the following activities along with a few more;

Activity

Carrom, Table tennis, Pool

Fees: Seniors 600, Juniors 400, Sub junior 300

Badminton, Yoga, chess

Fees: Seniors 1000, Juniors 600, Sub junior 400

Hockey, Cricket, Basketball

Fees: Seniors 600, Juniors 400, Sub junior 300

Where: Pali Village, Contact: 26005973

– Rommel Albuquerque

Size No Bar

With Shoppers Stop, Globus and the hoards of clothing stores in Bandra we are forced to pick up which ever size the store has to offer which is closest to our size. Here is where Nafisa Riaz comes in.  She offers customers a unique range of western office and evening wear but specializes in made to order garments. “We do a lot of custom garments like bridal outfits, casuals and western garments and some of our range has a lot of embroidery work done on them as well” adds Nafisa. Her boutique named ‘Bisque’ after her favourite colour has an earthy but comfortable vibe. I liked the Indo western outfits that she has for girls but there’s not much of a choice for guys here. She also stocks some pretty good bed covers and cushions and has a special express delivery for those urgent orders. Where: Mecca Manzil, St. Monica road, Contact: 26402081

– Rommel Albuquerque

Room with a View

Artists in Bandra now have a new outlet for their creative talent… authentic stain glass work which is rarely found but looks magnificent. Shubbir Vaid a self taught professional teaches authentic stain glass and his unique techniques and teaching methods make him a sought after by many. In this 15 to 25 day course you will learn how to make glass mosaics, tiffany stained glass, glass cutting, grinding, soldering and learn how to make items like lamp shades,clocks, jewelry boxes and a lot more out of stain glass. Having taught for past 10 years he makes sure to pass on his knowledge to his students who range from 18 to 50yrs old. All you have to do is take a look at his work and I’m sure you’ll want to do take up this unique hobby. Where: 1st road, Cost: Rs7500 onwards (includes materials), Contact: ShubbirVaid on 9867344459

– Rommel Albuquerque

Children’s Day Special

This Children’s day you can take your kids out to enjoy an evening of dance, fun and frolic. Rashna Todiwalla and her students is all set to enthrall the crowd with some fabulous dancing. But apart from entertaining the event is also a tribute to the street children who were abandoned. An organizer of the event says, “On the occasion of DChildren’s day we are putting up this program for the children of the various NGO’s. These children were left on the streets by their parents and were claimed by various NGO’s in Bandra. The program is a tribute to these brave kids and a way to make them feel special.” The event will go on for two hours and will include a variety of dances such as jazz, jive, salsa, hip-hop, ballroom and Bollywood. Everyone is welcome to watch. Where: Carter Road Amphitheater, When: 14th November , 7pm onwards

– Glynda Alves

Baby’s Day Out

This Children’s Day if you want to do something special for the little ones in your life why not treat them to an evening of fun and magic. The Little Company will be celebrating the day with games and even a special magic show. Jesika Pagarani, who is organizing the event elaborates, “The evening will start off with lots of games and of course prizes. This will be followed by a magic show and then there will be fun give away’s for the children.” She adds, “The children make our lives so much fun, so it’s our way of making their day special.” It’s just for kids but parents can tag along. If you’re interested please register as soon as you finish reading this! Age limit: 9yrs

Where: The Little Company, Shirley Rajan Rd, Cost: Rs.50, When: 14th November, 4pm onwards, Contact: Jesika on 9821179746

– Glynda Alves

The Circus is in Town

The circus is back in town and this time it’s the International Rambo circus. When someone mentions that the circus is in town the first thing that pops into your head is the grand master with his lions and their tricks, people or clowns walking on stilts, and a bearded lady followed by a strong man… sadly, none of this is in this circus.

Instead you have an adorable dog show, spiderman twins spinning around on wheels and foreigners juggling 5 foot metal frames. Then of course you have the girl who keeps jumping on and off a running horse and an elephant that plays cricket (by the way he broke a spotlight while trying to hit a six).

A new item on their list though was a figure skating duo who skated on an ice patch followed by a trio who danced Bollywood item numbers while ice skating. The rifle shooting tricks were impressive but what I found truly impressive was the girl who tossed plates and bowls onto her head using her foot and knee and balancing them all on her head while riding a mono cycle which was 5 feet tall.

The first hour or so is interesting but the show can get a bit boring with the clowns not doing a good job of keeping you laughing. An interesting fact though was hearing the live band sneak in some Christmas music while some of the acts were performing. So if you’re up for an evening of total time pass then here’s the place to go.

Where: Rambo Circus, Reclamation grounds, When: 3, 6 and 9 pm shows, Cost: Rs 50, 100, 150 and 200.

– Rommel Albuquerque

Jam Room

Bandra is full of musicians and a major problem faced by most (if not all) of them is that there is no place to practice. Well that won’t be a problem anymore as four guys Kashyap Kapoor, Shikhar Yuvraj Manchanda, Jordan Vegas and Caleb Vegas have come together and created a room where bands and artists can come and practice right here in Bandra. “The jam room has been sound proofed so that no matter what time we practice no one gets disturbed. We’ve already got requests  from a lot of bands to come and practice,” adds Shikhar. “Another great thing about this jam room is that when you rent it you get a Tama drum set, amplifiers and mic’s all inclusive and if you don’t have your own equipment you can rent ours,” says Caleb.
Where: 2, Marydale, Off waterfield road, Cost: Rs150/hr, Contact: Kashyap: 9819015604

– Rommel Albuquerque

Carnival of Sorts

Bandra’s very own Beacon High school is organizing ‘Beacon Blaze’, a carnival full of fun and festivities. This festival is unique to say the least, it’ll have inter school competitions, live bands, an art fest, fancy dress competitions, Indian and Western dances, cookery and a lot more. There’s also going to be spot contests, games of skill, rides and a variety of food items.  Spread over three days, the first day includes performances by Salsa India and Shiamak Davar’s Institute of performing Arts. Saturday features live bands, singing performances by Voice of India-2 and Sunday has stand up comic Dr. Tushar Shah, followed by a fashion show with Sushmita Sen. The grand finale will be a stunning display of fireworks. Where: MHADA grounds, reclamation, When: 17th, 18th and 19th October, 3pm to 10pm, Entry: Passes available at the Venue, Contact: 26486846

– Rommel Albuquerque

Bling Bling

The Mughal emperors and the Hindu maharajahs of yore who were the masters of opulence and luxury are making a comeback. Times ‘Glitter’ 2008 is an exclusive and trend-setting lifestyle fair where representatives of high-end luxury goods will showcase their latest products and services. The fair promises to be a lifestyle shopping paradise for celebrities, the rich and famous and fashion honchos. The fair will display fashion couture, trousseau & lifestyle refinements, jewelry, watches and optics. There will also be technology and luxury gadgets, apparel, footwear and accessories, arts and antiques and VIP services, all by designers from all over the country.

Where: Taj Lands End, Bandstand, When: 10,11,12th October, 10:30am to 7pm.

Entry: Free, Cameras not allowed (we found out the hard way)

– Rommel Albuquerque