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Meet: There is an opportunity to meet a po-
tential life partner at the Muslim matchmaking
event at the Lal Qila restaurant in Manchester
on Sunday (18). The afternoon event inclu-
des face-to-face introductions, icebreakers, a
chance to mingle and a light halal buffet. See
www.chillitickets.com for details.
Appreciate: The
Bharatiya Vi-
dya Bhavan
in London
plays host
to a Carna-
tic vocal
concert on
Sunday (18).
Classical maestro
Prof TV Gopala-
krishnan, who headlines the musical evening,
is accompanied by Balu Raguraman (violin)
and M Balachandar (mridangam). Log onto
www.bhavan.net to find out more.
Watch: Interesting theatre production Enig-
Mas is being staged at Rich Mix Arts Centre
in London on Saturday (17). The play shines
a light on relationships between men and
women in times of political turbulence. The
story covers a period of seven decades through
generational and geographical connections,
characters that are separated by time and
space, but intimately connected through
blood and passion. It is partly set in 1930s
pre-independent India and Bengal, and
2000s Britain. Visit www.richmix.org.uk for
information about the free performance.
Laugh: An impressionist, stand-up comedian
and story-teller, Anil Desai will be delivering
his Hey, Impressions Guy one-man show at
Watermans Theatre in Brentford on Friday
(16). Desais feel-good, energetic comedy is
based on his real-life stories, experiences
and observations. His sets are often fused
with a whos-who of impressions as he trans-
forms himself into popular movie stars. See
www.watermans.org.uk for details.
Eat: Accompanying the ongoing Alchemy
music and dance festival is a food market at
Southbank Centre Square in London, which
celebrates the diversity and rich cultural
food traditions of the Indian subcontinent.
There is a chance to try food from all regions
of south Asia cooked by creative and tal-
ented chefs. To find out more
about the food market,
which is
open until
May 26 and the
performances at the
festival itself, see www.
southbankcentre.co.uk
Listen: One of the highlights of the Al-
chemy Festival at Southbank Centre in
London is Vikram Seths Beastly Tales,
which takes place at Queen Elizabeth
Hall on Friday (16). Legendary Indian
actor Naseeruddin Shah together with
his wife and daughter, Ratna Pathak
and Heeba Shah, respectively, will nar-
rate stories in this fun family event. Log
onto www.southbankcentre.co.uk for
more information.
Buy: Pick up tickets for popular Pun-
jabi actor and singer Diljit Dosanjhs
(pictured) tour of the UK, which com-
mences on Friday (16) at Athena in
Leicester. The bhangra sensation,
who is accompanied by a full-live
band, will also be delivering con-
certs at the National Indoor Arena
in Birmingham on Saturday (17)
and Wembley Arena in London
next Sunday (25). Go to www.chilli
tickets.com to find out more.
By Pooja Chaudhary
Favourite things
Emerald City painting: I have a huge painting of the
Emerald City from The Wizard Of Oz hanging on a
wall in my house. Anyone who watches my YouTube
videos will see it in the background of my earlier
cover songs. It was painted especially for me as a
surprise by a friend and I absolutely love it. If my
house were on fire, it would probably be one of the
things I would grab. It holds so much meaning for
me, not only because it was painted especially for
me, but also because Ive always related to the story
as a big analogy for my life.
iPhone: I had to put my phone in this list as (like for
most people), it does so much for me. I use it for
everything and make full use of the apps. Aside
from the usual social networking, calls and
messaging, it is my satnav when Im
driving, and I even record song ideas
into a four-track recorder app I
have on there, complete with har-
monies. I often shoot videos for
YouTube on the phone and also
use the guitar and piano apps to
work out harmonies when Im ex-
perimenting and not near my guitar.
Dangerous collectors edition CD (with
pop-up display): When Michael Jacksons Dan-
gerous album came out I was a tiny tot, but it is the
first music I remember which is why, although I
hate choosing, it will always be my favourite MJ al-
bum. My mum bought this in 1991; its a pop-up
book version of the album artwork with the CD and
booklet inside. At the time I barely knew what it was
and played with it like it was a toy. Now it sits with
all my other MJ memorabilia in a special box.
Guitar: Its nothing special, just a regular classical
guitar, but Ive had it and played on it for over 10
years. When I first started writing songs, I wrote
them with the help of this guitar so I feel like the
wood has absorbed a lot of happy memories and
good times.
1950s retro microphone with inscription: This was
a gift and it has my name etched into the side. Its
just a really pretty microphone and although I dont
really use it, I like seeing it on its stand in the corner
of the room.
Ruby slippers: I had two pairs of red heels that I
wore on the High Heels video shoot. They are quite
worn as I literally walked miles in them and even
wore them on jetskis! They are red and sparkly with
a five-inch heel, and my take on the ruby slippers. I
have put them away in boxes, but I will definitely
keep them forever because they contain magical
particles from the shoot when I put them on,
magic happens.
Jasmine: My two-year-old niece Jasmine isnt a
thing so Im cheating a bit, but I couldnt do a list
with the word favourite in it without including her.
She is my sisters baby and my favourite person in
the whole world. (Laughs) And we already have our
own secret handshake.
A painting of me by a friend: Its a black and white
painting of me, which is interesting because it has
no face, just an outline. Its all the more poignant
because the painter, my friend, passed away a few
years ago at the age of 28 before he got to fully realise
his artistic dreams.
Rapunzel pillow: This is where the kid in me comes
in. Its a pillow with Disneys Rapunzel on it, but
what I love most is that it has Go Live Your Dreams
stitched on it.
My duvet: It is dangerously amazing dangerous
because it is so comfortable that I find it really hard
to get out of bed. Its doubled up on the inside and
is huge and white. I call it the mallow which is
short for marshmallow because I imagine this is
what it would feel like to fall asleep in a huge marsh-
mallow. Bliss.
Anita is a singer-songwriter. To find out more about
her and her music, log onto www.anitaofficial.com
and www.twitter.com/anitatweetah
By Anita
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