Take the wheel
The sky paints a stunning canvas as a worker climbs up a ferris wheel for the Mahim fair, scheduled to begin on December 5 at Reti Bunder
Light in sound
Performers during the 2024 edition. Pic courtesy/Pueri Cantores India
The bylanes of Bandra will echo with music as the 22nd Annual Choral Festival of Sacred and Religious Music returns to St Peter’s Church on December 14. “We hope to encourage more young people from the age of eight or 10 onwards to enjoy music. This year, as we spoke to students, we realised the need for some hope and light. Hence, the theme comes straight from the Genesis passage ‘Let there be light.’ We all need some light in our lives,” Joe Cordo, co-founder, Pueri Cantores India, told us.
Metal exchange
Band member Karan Kaul on stage. Pic courtesy/@midhaven.ind
Now is the time for rock music junkies to rise. The progressive metal band, Midhaven, set off on their debut tour of Japan yesterday. The three-piece outfit will open for the American death metal band, Origin in Tokyo. Having released their latest single, Velier, based on Raag Todi, the band is set to perform alongside Japanese legends like Red Sheer and Abiuro. “Metal is quickly becoming one of India’s most exciting musical and cultural exports,” shared Karan Kaul, guitarist and vocalist. Pun intended, we guess.
Celebrating inclusivity
Participants perform during a show last year. Pic courtesy/Adapt
Today (December 3) is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Non-governmental organisation ADAPT honours it with the ADAPT Fest, being held across yesterday (December 2) and today, at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, Fort.
It celebrates the talents of differently-abled individuals with an award ceremony and a fashion show, among other events. Notable guests include Kalki Koechlin and Shonali Bose. “[Young participants shine] in educational, social, and creative activities, [contrary to] stereotypical thoughts,” stated Dr Mithu Alur (left), founder-president and chairperson of ADAPT.
Italian-American twist in BKC
Tagliatelle Bolognese
A new outlet, Cantina, now brings an Italian-American vibe to Mumbai’s dining scene. The restaurant generously serves comfort food, from Hawaiian pizza and fresh pastas, to a range of desserts.
The interiors of the new outlet. Pics courtesy/Karttik Sharma
Chef Anthony Burd (below), culinary director, filled in this diarist on what a Mumbaikar can expect, “The city has a deep appreciation for bold flavours, and that energy really inspires our cooking.
We stay true to the classics — fresh ingredients, proper technique, and food that feels nostalgic — but we’re also listening to Mumbai’s palate. You’ll see subtle touches, bigger flavours, and a little more heat where it makes sense. Everything is made fresh in-house. Our menu will also evolve with the seasons.” He added, “The goal is simple: Make food that feels comforting, and exciting, while still belonging to Mumbai.”
Music with numbers
An illustration from the book. Illustration courtesy/Radhika Tipnis
Music educator Shyama Panikkar will launch her book, Ta Ka Dhi Mi 2358 on December 6, with a concert by children at a Malad venue. “It explores Konnakol, a form of spoken rhythm, through the Fibonacci sequence in mathematics, and shows the Fibonacci Konnakol. The book depicts how mathematics can be made enjoyable by connecting it with music; to help a boy in a classroom who can’t concentrate during a mathematics session, only to grow into a music lover, and a tabla student,” Panikkar explained to this diarist.
