What: Xavulous in association with t2
Where: St Xavier’s School campus, Park Street
When: December 17, 6pm onwards
Expect: St. Xavier’s School Kolkata will host its annual reunion after almost three years. The event will begin with the felicitation of those teachers who have been a part of the institution for over 25 years. Ex-Xaverian Shankar Dasgupta, scientist and entrepreneur from the 1967 batch, will attend the event as chief guest and will be felicitated along with the teachers for his exemplary body of work including the creation of ‘electric batteries’ to support power, supporting NGOs and working for the nutrition of underprivileged kids. Following the felicitation ceremony, the Xaverians will be treated to an evening of cultural performances. Crossroads, the music band, will perform for the ex-students, taking them down memory lane of their days as students. This will be followed by a nostalgic visit to the old classrooms and game rooms where the ex-students will play games like table football and table tennis. DJ Dhruv Bhatia will keep the students entertained late in the evening, after the reunion dinner.
Organiser speak: “This reunion meet is happening after almost three years, which will see all the ex-Xaverians and their spouses joining in. We also have a special surprise where some Xaverians will do a flash mob dance for their fellow former Xaverians. We are also looking forward to organising a table football match between the batches and giving them a chance to relive their old days,” said Shiv Kaul, organiser.
What: Winter Song’s Pili Taxi in association with t2
Where: The Villa, Mandeville Gardens (near South Point School,Ballygunge)
When: December 17 and 18, 11am to 9pm
Expect: This winter, Pili Taxi is all set to host its 10th edition in Kolkata through a two-day showcase. The last three years saw the lifestyle exhibition taking place at various places across India. This edition will bring to Kolkata a host of homegrown brands that promote sustainable fashion and lifestyle through its products. Shoppers can drop in to pick up apparel, jewellery, home decor and art and craft products. The exhibition will also have a section dedicated to food, sips and bakery products. Spot brands like Sayanti Ghosh, Bhomra, Dora, Quirky Bea, Label Darpan and Varso for a year-end wardrobe makeover. Jewellery by Anki Bunki Aditi, Aarika and Gahane will present their exclusive collection for the winter festive season.
Organiser speak: “Through Pili Taxi, I am trying to build a larger community of all the passionate artists, talented designers, women entrepreneurs, local artisans, weavers and Indian craftsmen from all over India. Our motto is to promote solely sustainable fashion and lifestyle brands who directly work with the weavers,” said Bijaya Dutta, founder, Pili Taxi.