In a first, a Cuffe Parade venue will host a live jazz performance on Sunday, November 14, morning. The new amphitheatre at Dharya Garden, S B Somani Park, Cuffe Parade, will host SoundRise—a series that aims to “create space for live music to thrive”, by its own definition. The one-hour jazz event by young trio Arnav, Shrea and Sanmeet begins at 9 am and is described as a “free, independently organized community show” in promotional material announcing the event.

Safety first

Speaking on the live music debut at the venue, corporator Harshita Narwekar said, “The location seems perfect, an amphitheatre next to the sea. It has been a tough time for everyone and it is only fitting that we up the ante on cultural events, as a break and entertainment and education, with precautions as priority of course. As far as Covid safety goes, we tick every box. This is open air, for the fully vaccinated, masks must be worn and there is plenty of space too. We are actually going to inaugurate the pet on November 26, but we thought: let us go ahead with the event anyway.”