Events Calendar 2011
MADRASWEEK 2011
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
This section is updated as and when events firm up
(Last updated : August 25, 2011)
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DATE |
EVENT |
VENUE |
DETAILS |
| August 2, 2011 Tuesday |
TALK: Confessions of a Chennai advertising woman by Indu Balachandran | Hotel Savera, Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai. | Organised by Rotary Club ofMadrasSouth. Open only to Rotarians and their guests. |
| August 9, 2011 Tuesday |
CONTEST: Inter-school quiz | PSBB, KK Nagar | Open to students of schools in Central Cluster of CBSE. |
| August 9, 2011 Tuesday |
TALK: The American contribution to British Madras by S. Muthiah | Hotel Savera, Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai. | Organised by Rotary Club ofMadrasSouth. Open only to Rotarians and their guests. |
| August 10, 2011 Wednesday |
CONTEST: Kolam contest | PSBB, KK Nagar | Open to students of schools in Central Cluster of CBSE. |
| August 11, 2011 Thursday |
CONTEST: Inter-school oratorical contest – Why I likeMadras | PSBB, KK Nagar | Open to students of schools in Central Cluster of CBSE. |
| August 12, 2011 Friday |
EXHIBITION:British IndiaMaps | LakshanaArtGallery, 8,Judge Jambulingam Road, Mylapore. (Opp. Hotel President) | Inauguration at 6 p.m. by M.S.Ramanujan, Post Master General,ChennaiCityRegionS.Muthiah, city historian speaks. Contact : chennai.abs@gmail.com |
| August 13, 2011Saturday | PHOTOWALK FOR KIDS | From Royapuram Railway station toSrinivasaRamanujanMuseum, Royapuram | From 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. Open to children of class 5 to 12.Organised by www.yocee.in.Led by N. Ramaswamyof http://chennaidailyfoto.wordpress.comContact 98405 44629 for registration. |
| August 13, 2011 Saturday |
EXHIBITION:British IndiaMaps | LakshanaArtGallery, 8,Judge Jambulingam Road, Mylapore. | British India Maps (Railways, Post and Telegraphs, Judicial, Revenue, Political and Maps of Presidencies) Open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Contact : chennai.abs@gmail.com |
| August 14, 2011Sunday | PHOTOWALK FOR KIDS | From Iyyappan temple (Raja Annamalai Puram) to Greenways Road MRTS station | From 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. Open to children of class 5 to 12.Organised by www.yocee.in.Led by N. Ramaswamyof http://chennaidailyfoto.wordpress.comContact 98405 44629 for registration |
| August 14, 2011Sunday | CONTESTS: Art, music, dance, oratorical | Bharathiar Illam, Triplicane | Hosted by Lions Club of Chennai Elite. Theme Chennai. More details http://themadrasday.in/2011/07/art-music-dance-oratorical-contests/ |
| August 14, 2011 Sunday |
EXHIBITION:British IndiaMaps | LakshanaArtGallery, 8,Judge Jambulingam Road, Mylapore. | British India Maps (Railways, Post and Telegraphs, Judicial, Revenue, Political and Maps of Presidencies) Open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Contact : chennai.abs@gmail.com |
| August 15, 2011 Monday |
BICYCLE RALLYParticipants will follow a trail of famous landmarks with the help of a clue sheet. | Starts at – The Yellow BusE-35/2, 2ndAvenue, Besant Nagar | Open for Men in the age group 20years and above. Registrations required. Phone: 45511819, 98845 49688 |
| August 15, 2011Monday | CONTEST: Oratorical contest | The Yellow Bus at E-35/2,2nd Avenue, Besant Nagar. | For students of class 9 to 12. In English and Tamil. Topic : Speeches by famous personalities in Chennai. Contact: 45511819; 98845 49688 |
| August 15, 2011Monday | CONTEST: Costume Galore | The Yellow Bus at E-35/2,2nd Avenue, Besant Nagar. | Traditional bridal costumes of different communities (native or migrated) of Chennai. Register before Aug. 5, 2011. Contact: 45511819; 98845 49688 |
| August 15, 2011Monday | CONTEST : Art Contest | The Yellow Bus at E-35/2,2nd Avenue, Besant Nagar. | Collage on theme ‘Chennai – Netru, Indru, Naalai’. For children of age group 8-12yrs. Contact: 45511819; 98845 49688 |
| August 15, 2011Monday | CONTEST: Pulli Kolam Contest | The Yellow Bus at E-35/2,2nd Avenue, Besant Nagar. | Open to all in the age group of 15-25years. Register before Aug. 5, 2011. Contact: 45511819; 98845 49688 |
| August 15, 2011 Monday |
EXHIBITION:British IndiaMaps | LakshanaArtGallery, 8,Judge Jambulingam Road, Mylapore. | British India Maps (Railways, Post and Telegraphs, Judicial, Revenue, Political and Maps of Presidencies) Open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Contact : chennai.abs@gmail.com |
| August 16, 2011 Tuesday |
EXHIBITION:British IndiaMaps | LakshanaArtGallery, 8,Judge Jambulingam Road, Mylapore. | British India Maps (Railways, Post and Telegraphs, Judicial, Revenue, Political and Maps of Presidencies) Open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Contact : chennai.abs@gmail.com |
| August 16, 2011 Tuesday |
TALK: Information Technology in Chennai by Pradeep Chakravarthy | Hotel Savera, Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai. | Organised by Rotary Club ofMadrasSouth. Open only to Rotarians and their guests. |
| August 17, 2011Wednesday | EXHIBITION: ‘Our heritage in brick and mortar’ | AsanMemorialSchool, Egmore | Inauguration at 10 a.m. Exhibition of models and charts conducted by the Social Science Department and the Heritage Club; Speakers: the Nawab of Arcot, Kumararani Meena Muthiah, Gopika Varma. |
| August 17, 2011 Wednesday |
EXHIBITION:British IndiaMaps | LakshanaArtGallery, 8,Judge Jambulingam Road, Mylapore. | British India Maps (Railways, Post and Telegraphs, Judicial, Revenue, Political and Maps of Presidencies) Open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Contact : chennai.abs@gmail.com |
| August 17, 2011 Wednesday |
TALK: Architectural Styles ofMadras-From the Colonial to the Post Modern by Dr. K. R. Sitalakshmi | Presidency Club , Egmore | Organised by Rotary Club ofMadrasCentenary Commemoration. Open only to Rotarians and their guests. |
| August 18, 2011 Thursday |
CONTEST: Oratorical Competition (Pre-final) | The Yellow BusE-35/2, 2nd Avenue, Besant Nagar | Open for students of Classes 9-12. Topic: Speeches on Great personalities of Chennai. Phone: 45511819, 98845 49688 |
| August 18, 2011Thursday | EXHIBITION: ‘Our heritage in brick and mortar’ | AsanMemorialSchool, Egmore | Exhibition of models and charts conducted by the Social Science Department and the Heritage Club. |
| August 18, 2011 Thursday |
CONTEST: Creative writing | The Yellow BusE-35/2, 2nd Avenue, Besant Nagar | Topic: Chennai – Neetru, Indru, Naalai! (Tamil), Chennai – Past, Present, Future! (English). Phone: 45511819, 98845 49688 |
| August 18, 2011Thursday | CONTEST: Cookery | The Yellow BusE-35/2, 2nd Avenue, Besant Nagar | Theme: Rare Grandmom’s recipe for home-made medicinal solutions. Open to public. Age group 40- 50 years. Phone: 45511819, 98845 49688 |
| August 18, 2011Thursday | CONTEST: Art work | The Yellow BusE-35/2, 2nd Avenue, Besant Nagar | Contest open for kids of class 3,4,5Send your entries by post or in person to The Yellow Bus by Aug. 12. Phone: 45511819, 98845 49688 |
| August 18, 2011Thursday | CONTEST: Music & dance | The Yellow BusE-35/2, 2nd Avenue, Besant Nagar | Group event. Contest open for kids of class 7,8,9. Register at The Yellow Bus by Aug. 12. Phone: 45511819, 98845 49688 |
| August 18, 2011Thursday | QUIZ : Inter-school heritage quiz – ‘Heritage buildings ofMadras’ | AsanMemorialSchool, Egmore | Preliminary rounds at 9.30 a.m.; finals at 11am. |
| August 18, 2011 Thursday |
EXHIBITION:British IndiaMaps | LakshanaArtGallery, 8,Judge Jambulingam Road, Mylapore. | British India Maps (Railways, Post and Telegraphs, Judicial, Revenue, Political and Maps of Presidencies) Open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Contact : chennai.abs@gmail.com |
| August 18, 2011 Thursday |
EXHIBITION:Madras: My Impressions | At Gallery Sri Parvati,Eldams Road, Alwarpet. | Paintings by Maniam Selven (MaSe). Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| August 19, 2011Friday | EXHIBITION: ‘Our heritage in brick and mortar’ | AsanMemorialSchool, Egmore | Exhibition of models and charts conducted by the Social Science Department and the Heritage Club. Valedictory at 2 p.m. Speaker : Shreekumar Varma |
| August 19, 2011 Friday |
EXHIBITION:British IndiaMaps | LakshanaArtGallery, 8,Judge Jambulingam Road, Mylapore. | British India Maps (Railways, Post and Telegraphs, Judicial, Revenue, Political and Maps of Presidencies) Open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Contact : chennai.abs@gmail.com |
| August 19, 2011 Friday |
EXHIBITION:Madras: My Impressions | At Gallery Sri Parvati,Eldams Road, Alwarpet. | Paintings by Maniam Selven (MaSe). Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| August 20, 2011 Saturday |
EXHIBITION: Paintings and photographs | C.P. Ramaswamy Aiyar Foundation,Eldams Road, Alwarpet | Exhibition of paintings by A. Ananda Kumar and photographs by the late M. K. Rangaswamy Aiyangar ofMadrasand its environment. Inauguration by Prof. M.S. Swaminathan |
| August 20, 2011 Saturday |
WORKSHOP & CONTEST:Map Ur Way | Kalaa Manjari, 6/12,First Street, Venus Colony, Alwarpet | From 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Conducted by Kalaa Manjari Activity Centre and Bambaram Toy Library. Map construction, walk in the neighborhood and a presentation contest. Contact 99623 87624. |
| August 20, 2011 Saturday |
Drawing and Painting Event for children | The Children’s Club, 213 (96),V.M. Street, Mylapore | At 9 a.m.Theme – Namma ChennaiRegister at the Children’s Club,Last date to register Aug. 18, 2011. Phone: 99405 57388 / 4211 3434 |
| August 20, 2011 Saturday |
EXHIBITION: Early Tamil Imprints | Roja Muthiah Research Library, Taramani | Inauguration at 5 p.m. Lecture by Prof. V. Arasu, Professor and Head, Dept. of Tamil Literature,UniversityofMadrason “தமிழில் அரியநூல்கள் பாதுகாப்பு: சில உரையாடல்கள்” [Tamilil ariya nulkal patukappu : cila uraiyadalkal] |
| August 20, 2011 Saturday |
TALK: A Brief History of Engineering inMadras– audio/visual presentation | Conference Hall,AlumniCenter(Opp. LH),CollegeofEngineering, Guindy,AnnaUniversity | At 5 p.m. Hosted by the Alumni Association ofCollegeofEngineering, Guindy. Contact : talk@darkbrand.com / 9840959730. |
| August 21, 2011 Sunday |
HERITAGE WALK: The Studios of Kollywood | Kodambakkam and Vadapalani | By van and foot. Conducted by Mohan V Raman. Fee : Rs. 450 per head. Bookings: phone 28411495, email: editor@madrasmusings.com |
| August 21, 2011 Sunday |
PHOTOWALK: | Royapettah Clock Tower toChepaukPalace | Starts at 7 a.m. Conducted by Chennai Photowalk. Contact Chandrachoodan Gopalakrishnan on phone: 98844-67463. Email: chandrachoodan@gmail.com |
| August 21, 2011 Sunday |
HERITAGE WALK: Fort St. George | Starts from the parking lot opp. main gate of Fort | Led by Vincent D’ Souza. Starts at 7.45 a.m. Free. Register at themadrasday@gmail.com |
| August 21, 2011 Sunday |
HERITAGE WALK: The Sweet Smell of Engineering | CollegeofEngineering, Guindy campus | Conducted by Alumni Association ofCollegeofEngineeringGuindy. Starts at 6.30 a.m. at theMainBuilding(BellClock Tower),CollegeofEngineering, Guindy,AnnaUniversity. Register on phone no. 9840959730. |
| August 21, 2011 Sunday |
NATURE WALK: | Pallikaranai Marsh | Starts at 6.45 a.m. Guided by Gnanaskandan K. Organised byMadrasNaturalists’ Society. Contact: Vijay Kumar: vijay58@airtelmail.in / 98400 90875 |
| August 21, 2011 Sunday |
TREE WALK | Semmozhi Poonga | Conducted by Nizhal. From 4.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Register at nizhal.shade@gmail.com |
| August 21, 2011 Sunday |
PERFORMANCE: Contests – final and Villupattu | Youth Hostel, Indira Nagar, Adyar | Organised by The Yellow Bus. Villu Pattu by school students trained by artist S. V. Ramamurthy – theme : Chennai – Netru, Indru Naalai andTheru-Kootu |
| August 21, 2011 Sunday |
TOUR: Bronze Gallery,Govt.Museum, Egmore | Govt.Museum | 3 to 3.45 p.m. Led by Pradeep Chakravarthy. Anyone who is older than 35 will have register with a younger person. Register before Aug. 1, 2011. Mail to:pradeepandanusha@gmail.com. |
| August 21, 2011Sunday | CONTEST: Art Contest for kids | Kalaa Manjari, 6/12,First Street, Venus Colony. Alwarpet | From 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Themes: Ages- 5-10 years – Clean Green Chennai, Ages- 11-16 years- Places of Interest in Chennai. Contact: 24312676 |
| August 21, 2011 Sunday |
EXHIBITION: Early Tamil Imprints | Roja Muthiah Research Library, Taramani | Early Tamil Imprints from the Roja Muthiah Research Library collection |
| August 21, 2011Sunday | EXHIBITION:Madras– Perspectives An exhibition of photographs | Studio Palazzo anArtGallery, 7,Seethamma Road, Alwarpet. | Photographs of photographs of Paul Cohn and Mohandass. Inauguration at 6 p.m. by Mr.Shankar Rao, Vice Consul, US Consulate General, followed by a dialogue between Paul Cohn & Mohandass. |
| August 21, 2011 Sunday |
EXHIBITION: Paintings and photographs | C.P. Ramaswamy Aiyar Foundation,Eldams Road, Alwarpet | Exhibition of paintings by A. Ananda Kumar and photographs by the late M. K. Rangaswamy Aiyangar ofMadrasand its environment. |
| August 21, 2011 Sunday |
EXHIBITION: Photographs ofChennaiCity | DakshinaChitra (Seminar Hall),East Coast Road. | Photographs by by Abhishek Dadheech. |
| August 21, 2011 Sunday |
EXHIBITION:Madras: My Impressions | At Gallery Sri Parvati,Eldams Road, Alwarpet. | Paintings by Maniam Selven (MaSe). Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| August 21, 2011 Sunday |
TALK: Life of V Krishnaswami Aiyar by Justice Prabha Sridevan | Chamiers,Chamiers Road | At 7 p.m. Chennai Heritage Lecture series. |
| August 22, 2011Monday | HERITAGE WALK: Mylapore | Mylapore Area | Starting point Luz church and ends at Kapali temple. Starts at 6.30 a.m. 90 mins. Free. Conducted by K.J. SuriyanarayananRegistration must. Contact phone no. – 98415 97750 |
| August 22, 2011Monday | EXHIBITION: Coins, paintings, pen-and-ink drawings | PadmaSeshadriBalBhavanSchool, KK Nagar | Inauguration at 2 p.m. Organised by D.H. Rao. Drawings by Manohar Devadoss. Speakers at the inauguration: S. Muthiah, Nalli Kuppuswamy, Mrs Y.G. Parthasarathy. |
| August 22, 2011 Monday |
EXHIBITION: Early Tamil Imprints | Roja Muthiah Research Library, Taramani | Early Tamil Imprints from the Roja Muthiah Research Library collection |
| August 22, 2011Monday | EXHIBITION:Madras– Perspectives An exhibition of photographs | Studio Palazzo anArtGallery, 7,Seethamma Road, Alwarpet. | Photographs of photographs of Paul Cohn and Mohandass. Open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Contact: 42030546 |
| August 22, 2011 Monday |
EXHIBITION: Paintings and photographs | C.P. Ramaswamy Aiyar Foundation,Eldams Road, Alwarpet | Exhibition of paintings by A. Ananda Kumar and photographs by the late M. K. Rangaswamy Aiyangar ofMadrasand its environment. |
| August 22, 2011 Monday |
EXHIBITION: Photographs ofChennaiCity | DakshinaChitra (Seminar Hall),East Coast Road. | Photographs by by Abhishek Dadheech. |
| August 22, 2011Monday | TALK:Madrasthrough the eyes of a photowalker by Chandrachoodan Gopalakrishnan | Gallery Sri Parvati,Eldams Road, Alwarpet. | At 6.30 p.m. |
| August 22, 2011Monday | TALK: Three Women Film Directors ofMadrasby Mohan V Raman | Taj Club House, No. 2,Club House Road | At 7 p.m. Chennai Heritage Lecture series. |
| August 23, 2011Tuesday | HERITAGE WALK: Mylapore | Mylapore Area | Starting point Luz church and ends at Kapali temple. Starts at 6.30 a.m. 90 mins. Free. Conducted by K.J. SuriyanarayananRegistration must. Contact phone no. – 98415 97750 |
| August 23, 2011Tuesday | CONTEST: Heritage of Chennai – Multimedia Presentation Contest forChennaiCityschools | Srinivasa Sastri Hall, Luz, Mylapore | From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Prize distribution at 3 p.m.(approx.). Contact: 98405 44629. More details here. |
| August 23, 2011Tuesday | EXHIBITION: Coins, paintings, pen-and-ink drawings | PadmaSeshadriBalBhavanSchool, KK Nagar | Organised by D.H. Rao. Drawings by Manohar Devadoss. Exhibition open from 9.30 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
| August 23, 2011 Tuesday |
EXHIBITION: Early Tamil Imprints | Roja Muthiah Research Library, Taramani | Early Tamil Imprints from the Roja Muthiah Research Library collection |
| August 23 2011Tuesday | EXHIBITION:Madras– Perspectives An exhibition of photographs | Studio Palazzo anArtGallery, 7,Seethamma Road, Alwarpet. | Photographs of photographs of Paul Cohn and Mohandass. Open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Contact: 42030546 |
| August 23, 2011 Tuesday |
EXHIBITION: Photographs ofChennaiCity | DakshinaChitra (Seminar Hall),East Coast Road. | Photographs by by Abhishek Dadheech. |
| August 23, 2011Tuesday | PRESENTATION: Ancient Light:Madrasthrough the eyes of a photowalker’ | JaigopalGarodiaSchool, Anna Nagar | At 4 p.m. By Chandrachoodan Gopalakrishnan, Chennai Photowalks. |
| August 23, 2011Tuesday | TALK: ‘Madras: Its past and its present’ | StellaMarisCollegefor Women | At 6 p.m. Talk by S. Muthiah.Organised by the Public Relations Society ofIndia, Chennai Chapter. |
| August 23, 2011 Tuesday |
EXHIBITION: Paintings and photographs | C.P. Ramaswamy Aiyar Foundation,Eldams Road, Alwarpet | Exhibition of paintings by A. Ananda Kumar and photographs by the late M. K. Rangaswamy Aiyangar ofMadrasand its environment. |
| August 23, 2011Tuesday | TALK: Lesser known temples of Chennai by Chitra Madhavan | Gallery Sri Parvati,Eldams Road, Alwarpet. | At 6.30 p.m. |
| August 23, 2011Tuesday | TALK: Horse racing inMadrasby R. Mohan | TheResidencyTowers,Sir Thyagaraya Road, T. Nagar | At 7 p.m. Chennai Heritage Lecture series. |
| August 23, 2011Tuesday | TALK: Chennai, crazy Chennai by V. Sriram | Tag Centre,TTK Road, Alwarpet | Organised by Rotary Club ofMadrasSouth. Open only to Rotarians and their guests. |
| August 24, 2011Wednesday | HERITAGE WALK: Mylapore | Mylapore Area | Starting point Luz church and ends at Kapali temple. Starts at 6.30 a.m. 90 mins. Free. Conducted by K.J. SuriyanarayananRegistration must. Contact phone no. – 98415 97750 |
| August 24, 2011Wednesday | EXHIBITION: Coins, paintings, pen-and-ink drawings | PadmaSeshadriBalBhavanSchool, KK Nagar | Organised by D.H. Rao. Drawings by Manohar Devadoss. Exhibition open from 9.30 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
| August 24, 2011 Wednesday |
RELEASE: C. P. R. Environmental Education Centre’s Survey of Air, Water and Noise Levels in Chennai city. |
C.P. Ramaswamy Aiyar Foundation,Eldams Road, Teynampet | At 11 a.m. Contact: 24341778 |
| August 24, 2011 Wednesday |
EXHIBITION: Early Tamil Imprints | Roja Muthiah Research Library, Taramani | Early Tamil Imprints from the Roja Muthiah Research Library collection |
| August 24, 2011Wednesday | EXHIBITION:Madras– Perspectives An exhibition of photographs | Studio Palazzo anArtGallery, 7,Seethamma Road, Alwarpet. | Photographs of photographs of Paul Cohn and Mohandass. Open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Contact: 42030546 |
| August 24, 2011 Wednesday |
EXHIBITION: Paintings and photographs | C.P. Ramaswamy Aiyar Foundation,Eldams Road, Alwarpet | Exhibition of paintings by A. Ananda Kumar and photographs by the late M. K. Rangaswamy Aiyangar ofMadrasand its environment. |
| August 24, 2011 Wednesday |
EXHIBITION: Photographs ofChennaiCity | DakshinaChitra (Seminar Hall),East Coast Road. | Photographs by by Abhishek Dadheech. |
| August 24, 2011 Wednesday |
CAMPUS EVENTS: Heritage site visit, Photo Exhibition, Traditional cuisine, Quiz,Oratorical contest for school children | AsanMemorialCollegeof Arts & Science, Pallikaranai | From 9 a.m. onwards. Exhibition open to public. For details of traditional cuisine event contact:Milton– 9884143887, For contests for school children contact : Dr. Raja – 9380077257 |
| August 24, 2011 Wednesday |
TOUR: Guided tour of Dakshinachitra | Assemble at the ticket counter in Dakshinachitra | 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Organised by Namma Mylapore. Led by Dr.Chithra Madhavan, historian and archaeologist. For reservations : call 99414 50776 or mail to nathanlatha@yahoo.com |
| August 24, 2011 Wednesday |
TALK: Tamizh Theatre in Madras Talk show by Y. Gee. Mahendra and A.R. Srinivasan. | Savera Hotel,Dr.Radhakrishnan Road | At 7 p.m. Chennai Heritage Lecture series. |
| August 25, 2011 Thursday |
HERITAGE WALK: Mylapore | Mylapore Area | Starting point Luz church and ends at Kapali temple. Starts at 6.30 a.m. 90 mins. Free. Conducted by K.J. SuriyanarayananRegistration must. Contact phone no. – 98415 97750 |
| August 25, 2011 Thursday |
EXHIBITION: Early Tamil Imprints | Roja Muthiah Research Library, Taramani | Early Tamil Imprints from the Roja Muthiah Research Library collection |
| August 25, 2011Thursday | EXHIBITION:Madras– Perspectives An exhibition of photographs | Studio Palazzo anArtGallery, 7,Seethamma Road, Alwarpet. | Photographs of photographs of Paul Cohn and Mohandass. Open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Contact: 42030546 |
| August 25, 2011 Thursday |
EXHIBITION: Paintings and photographs | C.P. Ramaswamy Aiyar Foundation,Eldams Road, Alwarpet | Exhibition of paintings by A. Ananda Kumar and photographs by the late M. K. Rangaswamy Aiyangar ofMadrasand its environment. |
| August 25, 2011 Thursday |
EXHIBITION: Photographs ofChennaiCity | DakshinaChitra (Seminar Hall),East Coast Road. | Photographs by by Abhishek Dadheech. |
| August 25, 2011Thursday | BOOK RELEASE: Man of A Thousand Chances, by Tulsi Badrinath | Amethyst,Whites Road, Royapettah | At 7 p.m. Organised by Prakriti Foundation |
| August 25, 2011Thursday | PERFORMANCE : Storytelling by the Sea | Nocchikuppam 2nd Street | Storytelling by the Sea / Kadalooram Kathaisolluthal”.Listen to Folk Tales about the Sea (in Tamil). Facilitated by the World Storytelling Institute. From 6.30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Contact : 98403 94282 |
| August 25, 2011Thursday | TALK: The MadrasArt Scene. Geeta Doctor in conversation with Vishwanathan (artist) and Ashvin Rajagopalan (AshvinArtGallery) | The Park Sheraton,TTK Road | At 7 p.m. Chennai Heritage Lecture series. |
| August 26, 2011 Friday |
HERITAGE WALK: Mylapore | Mylapore Area | Starting point Luz church and ends at Kapali temple. Starts at 6.30 a.m. 90 mins. Free. Conducted by K.J. SuriyanarayananRegistration must. Contact phone no. – 98415 97750 |
| August 26, 2011 Friday |
EXHIBITION: Early Tamil Imprints | Roja Muthiah Research Library, Taramani | Early Tamil Imprints from the Roja Muthiah Research Library collection |
| August 26, 2011Friday | EXHIBITION:Madras– Perspectives An exhibition of photographs | Studio Palazzo anArtGallery, 7,Seethamma Road, Alwarpet. | Photographs of photographs of Paul Cohn and Mohandass. Open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Contact: 42030546 |
| August 26, 2011 Friday |
EXHIBITION: Paintings and photographs | C.P. Ramaswamy Aiyar Foundation,Eldams Road, Alwarpet | Exhibition of paintings by A. Ananda Kumar and photographs by the late M. K. Rangaswamy Aiyangar ofMadrasand its environment. |
| August 26, 2011 Friday |
EXHIBITION: Photographs ofChennaiCity | DakshinaChitra (Seminar Hall),East Coast Road. | Photographs by by Abhishek Dadheech. |
| August 26, 2011 Friday |
TALK: Old Bridges of Chennai (Chennaien Pazamaiana Palangal) | Kadamba GalleriaNo. 4 Antony StreetRoyapettah | At 6 p.m. By ‘Vanolli Anna’ N.C.Gnanaprakasam. Contact: Ram. Ph. 28112555 |
| August 26, 2011 Friday |
TALK: The English Theatre inMadrasby P.C. Ramakrishna | TheMadrasGymkhana Club, TheIsland, Anna Salai | At 7 p.m. Chennai Heritage Lecture series. |
| August 26, 2011 Friday |
PERFORMANCE: Bharathanatyam- ‘OhMarinaOhMarina’ | Kadamba GalleriaNo. 4 Antony StreetRoyapettah | At 7.30 p.m. By students of guru Mutharasi Ravi of KalaiKoil. Contact Ram. Ph. 28112555 |
| August 27, 2011 Saturday |
HERITAGE WALK : The Magnates ofMount Road | Mount Road | Starts at 6.30 a.m. By van and foot. Conducted by Sriram V. Fee : Rs. 450 per head. Bookings: phone 28411495, email: editor@madrasmusings.com |
| August 27, 2011 Saturday |
NATURE WALK : IITMadras | IIT Madras campus | From 6.30 a.m. to 7.30 a.m. Guided by Dr. Susy Varughese. Conducted by Prakriti Nature Club. Register with prakriti@iitm.ac.in |
| August 27, 2011 Saturday |
GUIDED VISIT: IITMadrasHeritage Centre | IITMadrasCampus | From 7.30 a.m. to 8.30 a.m. Register with Prof Ajit Kolar at 944400 8700. |
| August 27, 2011 Saturday |
PHOTOWALK: | Pachyappa’s College toTaylor’s Road | Starts at 7 a.m. Conducted by Chennai Photowalk. Contact Chandrachoodan Gopalakrishnan on phone: 98844-67463. Email: chandrachoodan@gmail.com |
| August 27, 2011Saturday | EXHIBITION:Madras– Perspectives An exhibition of photographs | Studio Palazzo anArtGallery, 7,Seethamma Road, Alwarpet. | Photographs of photographs of Paul Cohn and Mohandass. Open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Contact: 42030546 |
| August 27, 2011 Saturday |
EXHIBITION: Photographs ofChennaiCity | DakshinaChitra (Seminar Hall),East Coast Road. | Photographs by by Abhishek Dadheech. |
| August 27, 2011 Saturday |
QUIZ: TheMadrasQuiz in Tamil | P.S.Hr. Sec.School, Mylapore | For students studying class 7 and above in Tamil medium schools in Chennai. At 2 p.m.Contact 98405 44629 for registration. |
| August 27, 2011Saturday | EVENT:Madras– experience your cultural heritage | HotelGreenPark, Vadapalani | At 3.30 p.m. Organised by Spring and Zoom, KK Nagar, an activity centre for children. Children will experiment and create exquisite products using the potter’s wheel and palm leaves. Supported by resource persons from Dakshina Chitra; open to children 5 years and above; contact 9940450495, 9940286740. |
| August 27, 2011 Saturday |
TALK: Lesser known temples of Chennai – some more by Chithra Madhavan | HotelGreenPark, Vadapalani | At 6 p.m. Organised byNamma Arcot Road. |
| August 27, 2011 Saturday |
TALK: Kodambakkam is the centre ofMadrasby Pradeep Chakravarthy | HotelGreenPark, Vadapalani. | At 7 p.m. Organised byNamma Arcot Road. |
| August 27, 2011 Saturday |
TOUR: Bronze Gallery,Govt.Museum, Egmore | Govt.Museum | 3 to 3.45 p.m. Led by Pradeep Chakravarthy. Anyone who is older than 35 will have register with a younger person. Register before Aug. 1, 2011. Mail to:pradeepandanusha@gmail.com |
| August 27, 2011 Saturday |
EXHIBITION: Early Tamil Imprints | Roja Muthiah Research Library, Taramani | Early Tamil Imprints from the Roja Muthiah Research Library collection |
| August 27, 2011 Saturday |
EXHIBITION: Paintings and photographs | C.P. Ramaswamy Aiyar Foundation,Eldams Road, Alwarpet | Exhibition of paintings by A. Ananda Kumar and photographs by the late M. K. Rangaswamy Aiyangar ofMadrasand its environment. |
| August 27, 2011 Saturday |
TALK: Anglo Indians ofMadrasby Harry Mclure & Richard O Connor | GRT Grand, 120,Sir Thyagaraya Road, T. Nagar, Chennai – 17 | At 7.30 p.m. Chennai Heritage Lecture series. |
| August 28, 2011 Sunday |
HERITAGE WALK : Meandering downMint Street | Mint Street | Starts at 6.30 a.m. By foot. Two hours. Conducted by Sriram V, Fee : Rs. 300 per head. Bookings: phone 28411495, email: editor@madrasmusings.com |
| August 28, 2011 Sunday |
NATURE WALK : IITMadras | IIT Madras campus | From 6.30 a.m. to 7.30 a.m. Guided by Dr. Susy Varughese. Conducted by Prakriti Nature Club. Register with prakriti@iitm.ac.in |
| August 28, 2011 Sunday |
GUIDED VISIT: IITMadrasHeritage Centre | IITMadrasCampus | From 7.30 a.m. to 8.30 a.m. Register with Prof Ajit Kolar at 944400 8700. |
| August 28, 2011 Sunday |
PHOTOWALK: | Thousand Lights toTaraporeTowers/Dams Road | Starts at 7 a.m. Conducted by Chennai Photowalk. Contact Chandrachoodan Gopalakrishnan on phone: 98844-67463. Email: chandrachoodan@gmail.com |
| August 28, 2011 Sunday |
WALK: Living Statues of Marina Beach Walking Tour | Meet at Kannagi Statue. | Brief Dramatic Enactments of each Statue (in English and Tamil). Organised by World Storytelling Institute. Contact: 98403 94282. |
| August 28, 2011 Sunday |
HERITAGE WALK :Mount Road– City’s Showpiece | Starts at The Hindu’s gate. Ends at Murray & Co. | Starts at 8 a.m. By foot.Led by Vincent D’ Souza, Journalist. Free. No regn. required. Join at the start point. |
| August 28, 2011 Sunday |
TOUR: At Bronze Gallery,MadrasMuseum | Assemble at the ticket counter | 10 a.m. to 12 noon.Organised by Namma Mylapore. Led by Dr.Chithra Madhavan, historian and archaeologist. For reservations : call 99414 50776 or mail to nathanlatha@yahoo.com |
| August 28, 2011 Sunday |
TREE WALK | IndependenceDayPark, near Valluvar Kottam | Conducted by Nizhal. From 4.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Register at nizhal.shade@gmail.com |
| August 28, 2011Sunday | EXHIBITION:Madras– Perspectives An exhibition of photographs | Studio Palazzo anArtGallery, 7,Seethamma Road, Alwarpet. | Photographs of photographs of Paul Cohn and Mohandass. Open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Contact: 42030546 |
| August 28, 2011 Sunday |
EXHIBITION: Paintings and photographs | C.P. Ramaswamy Aiyar Foundation,Eldams Road, Alwarpet | Exhibition of paintings by A. Ananda Kumar and photographs by the late M. K. Rangaswamy Aiyangar ofMadrasand its environment. |
| August 28, 2011 Sunday |
EXHIBITION: Photographs ofChennaiCity | DakshinaChitra (Seminar Hall),East Coast Road. | Photographs by by Abhishek Dadheech. |
| August 28, 2011 Sunday |
QUIZ: TheMadrasOpen Quiz (English) | Dakshinamurthy Hall,P.S.School, Mylapore. | Pre-lims at 2 pm. Open to teams of two. Regn. not required. |
| August 28, 2011 Sunday |
QUIZ:Madras372 – Quiz for school students | LadyAndalSchoolAuditorium, Chetpet | From 2 p.m to 6 p.m. Organised by the Murugappa Group. Register before Aug. 26, 2011. More details at http://murugappa.com/MMQ.htm . Phone: 96000 05932 |
| August 28, 2011 Sunday |
TALK: A Boxwallahs Madras. KRN Menon and P Unnikrishnan in conversation with Sushila Ravindranath | At Amethyst, EntranceWhites Road, Royapettah, Chennai-600 014 (Entrance Next to Corporation Bank) | At 7 p.m. Chennai Heritage Lecture series. |
| August 30, 2011 Tuesday |
TALK: An Indian-American’s impressions of Chennai by Anand Krishna | Hotel Savera, Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai | Organised by Rotary Club ofMadrasSouth. Open only to Rotarians and their guests. |