05 March,2010 09:18 AM IST | | The Guide Team
'Car'0 Ya Maro
Here is your chance to see super expensive and solid cars parading the streets of the capital. Get a glimpse of the most coveted dream machinesu00a0-- Lamborghini, Ferrari, Porsche, Bentley, Rolls Royce Phantom, Lotus Elise, Ariel Atom and others at the second edition of the 'Parx Super Car Show'. After the display, the cars will push off for the parade that will start and end at Ramada Plaza.
The rare show has been conceptualised and organised by textile tycoon Gautam Singhania. "The aim show is to bring together like-minded individuals who own and have a passion for luxury and sports cars," he explains. This convoy of the most desirable cars in the country will be a spectacular sight and a feast for car enthusiasts, you included.
Get set to feast your eyes on these ravishing beauties this Sunday. Chances like these don't come every day. When March 7, 9.30 am onwards
Where The Ramada Plaza, 19 Ashoka Road
Poetry from Pakistan for a mushaira in Delhi
The annual Shankar Shad Mushaira from Shankar Lall Murli Dhar Society is back in its 46th year. It promises to be an exciting mix of talks and poetry by renowned Urdu poets from across the globe, along with after-sunset music and poetry. This year, the mushiara will play host to famous creative writers like Zehra Nigah, Dr Pirzada Qasim, Salim Kausar and Azam Behzad from Pakistan and Malikzada Manzoor Ahmed, Javed Akhtar, Bekal Utsahi, Prof Waseem Barelvi, Shaharyar, Anwar Jalalpuri, Miraz Faizabadi, Tajinder Ada, Hussain Khan, Naeem Akhtar and GM Ahmed among others. Indian participant Malikzada Manzoor Ahmed sums it up the best. "This mushaira continues its post independence legacy, and is the perfect platform for poets across the border to showcase their talent."u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0
When: March 6
Where: Modern School, Barakhamba Road
Timings: 8 pm onwards
For passes, call: 9811008637/23759362
All that Jazz
Leni Stern is a Jazz guitarist and singer who started piano studies at the age of six and took on the guitar at the age of 11. She has released 12 solo instrumental recordings, of which 1985's Clairvoyant was the first. Her most recent releasesu00a0-- Alu Maye, Africa and Spirit in the Wateru00a0-- juxtapose Stern's trademark inventive guitar and vocal explorations with the indigenous sounds of accomplished African instrumentalists and singers. She will be performing as part of the Care Festival.
Where: Lodi - The Garden Restaurant- Opposite Mausam Bhawan, Near Gate No 1, Lodhi Road
When: March 6, 7.30 pm onwards
Entry: Rs 500
Learn it yourself
If you aren't interested in attending a performance, how about learning the dance form yourself? Join Kanhai and Madhav of KIPA as they hold a free two-hour Jazz and contemporary dance workshop. Move it, move it.
Where: A Block, Defence Colony Club
When: March 6 and 7, 5 to 7 pm
For more info, Call: Madhav, 9810668118
Philadelphian ode to women
It's that time of the year when women empowerment is at its peak. Care India Foundation now attempts to foster inclusion and collective action to enhance community resilience and break systemic barriers. The weekend festival will include a three-day art exhibition and private auction with works of the celebrated artist M Sivanesan, who is considered to be one of the best painters of his time. His works are found with reputed art collectors in India and abroad. If art is not something that inspires you, attend an unique poetry festival called Delhi Poetree, founded by Amit Dahiyabadshah, who has been recognised as Poet Laureate of the Senior Environment Corps Center in The Park G. Town, Philadelphia.
Where: Lodi - The Garden Restaurant-Opposite Mausam Bhawan, Near Gate No1, Lodhi Road
Visit: thecarefestival@careindia.org
Timings:
March 6: 7:30 to 10 pm
March 7: 11 am to 3:30 pm
Happening housekeeping
Attend the three-day Britannia Good Housekeeping Show, where you can indulge in shopping from 25 stalls. There's jewellery, designer clothes, furniture, home linen, foodstuff, craft and knick knacks from artisans and retailers of exclusive products from across the country. Experts will spoil you with more than 100 workshops on latest cocktails, hosting stress-free parties, managing house-help (and your relationships elsewhere). Then, there are makeovers, expert tips on staying young and groomed, staying fit and healthy and just about everything on your mind. You also stand a chance to meet six personalities u2014u00a0 Mandira Bedi, Ravina Tandon, Kirron Kher and Moushumi, among others. Get out and get there.
Where The Grand, Vasant Kunj Nelson Mandela Road
When March 5 to 7, 10.30 am onwards
