Events 2012

Fort St. George Walk – Aug. 26. 2012

August 12, 2012 0 Comments

Start point and time ; Parking lot opp. main gate of Fort. 7.30 am.

The Fort is where it all began. And all that happened here led to the formation of Madras, now Chennai. The Walk helps you explore the moat, chambers and ramparts of the Fort, landmarks like officers’ bungalows, parade ground, St Mary’s Church, Clive House and Army Barracks and take in the unique architecture and spaces inside this city within a city.  Walk is led by Vincent D Souza.

Note: Walk lasts for 90mins. Register by email at – themadrasday@gmail.com. Parts of the Fort are secured areas; hence walk may be restricted at any point, time. Please carry your ID card.

Heritage Walks/Tours 2012

Fort St. George Walk – Aug. 19, 2012

August 12, 2012 0 Comments

Start point and time ; Parking lot opp. main gate of Fort. 7.30 am.

The Fort is where it all began. And all that happened here led to the formation of Madras, now Chennai. The Walk helps you explore the moat, chambers and ramparts of the Fort, landmarks like officers’ bungalows, parade ground, St Mary’s Church, Clive House and Army Barracks and take in the unique architecture and spaces inside this city within a city. Walk is led by Vincent D Souza.

Note: Walk lasts for 90mins. Register by email at – themadrasday@gmail.com. Parts of the Fort are secured areas; hence walk may be restricted at any point, time. Please carry your ID card.

Heritage Walks/Tours 2012

Living Statues of Marina Beach Walking Tour – Aug. 26, 2012

August 8, 2012 0 Comments

World Storytelling Institute is organising  5th Annual Living Statues of Marina Beach Walking Tour.
At 7:30am.
Dramatic Enactments of Historical Characters Kannagi, NSC Bose, Thiruvalluvar, George Pope, Bharathidasan, and Auvvaiyar (English and Tamil languages).
Location: Meet at the Kannagi Statue (on Marina Beach, opp Bharati Salai). Admission: Free.
Contact: 98403 94282.

Heritage Walks/Tours 2012

Events at SOS Children's Village, Tambaram

August 8, 2012 0 Comments

SOS Children’s Villages of India-Chatnath Homes in Tambaram will organise the following programs in co-ordination with schools in the area.

  1. Children (students) walk around M.C.C. Campus (of 365 acres, mostly comprising of jungles) to know the birds, fauna & flora and environment on  18th Aug 2012
  2. We invite the participation of 10 schools in Tambaram vicinity to benefit from the lectures and also in quiz and drawing competitions on 16th and 17th, Aug 2012.
  3. Trekking on Pallavaram hill on 19th Aug 2012.
  4. Lecture on “culture and temples” –  Mr. Pradeep Chakravarthy (of Infosys Leadership Institute)

Contact SOS Village at E-mail: soscvich@gmail.com; snvrajan1@yahoo.co.in.
Mob: 9445070149; 9500118759. Phone:  (044)22395061/22390097

Campus events 2012

Photowalk – Aug. 25, 2012

August 8, 2012 0 Comments

Organised by The Chennai Photowalk.

This walk would also be a Gastronomic delight for many, yes we check the Kandasamy Koil, South Mint Street – Haven for snack food, Ekambareswarar Temple, Chenna Kesava Perumal & Malleshwarar Temple, the Electrical, the Gold trade pockets and end at the Rattan Bazaar Road. Obviously without mentioning the stopovers to check the Pav Bhaajis, Paani Puris, Kachodi’s in between would be a crime.
Starting Point : M A Ethirajulu Naidu & Sons shop @ Evening Bazaar Road / Kandasamy Koil Arch.
Time : 4:30 pm
Date : 25/Aug/2012

Route Map :
https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Evening+Bazaar+Rd&daddr=Ekambareshwar+Koil,+Ekampara+Esward,+George+Town,+Chennai,+Tamil+Nadu,+India+to:S+Mint+St+to:Rattan+Bazaar+Rd&hl=en&ll=13.087117,80.28108&spn=0.005664,0.009645&sll=13.0874,80.283076&sspn=0.005664,0.009645&geocode=FVSpxwAdEvfIBA%3BFVu1xwAdJfHIBCHM7uFpI_uLmCn7xSQKVm9SOjHM7uFpI_uLmA%3BFeK5xwAdfvXIBA%3BFUa1xwAdVv_IBA&oq=Flower+Ba&dirflg=w&mra=dme&mrsp=3&sz=17&t=m&z=17

Be there with your cameras (or even without one)… Call us Srinath 99625 10275 or Ram 94440 62684

Photowalks 2012

Photowalk – Aug.12, 2012

August 8, 2012 2 Comments

Organised by The Chennai Photowalk.

Lets walk through the maze of Attorney at laws offices’, the Kaligambal Temple, 150+ years old Muthialpet School, Mannady, Krishnan Koil, Coral Merchant Street Nagarathar Chathirams, The Lungi Merchants, Kachaleeswarar Koil, YMIA’s Gokhale Hall, Catholic Centre, St Mary’s Church & Armenian Church. Hopefully we get to see the trade starting in the morning around the places of worship and thereby a melange of colours to capture. (We could end the walk heading for a breakfast at the Cosmo Cafeteria for many and for a few at the Hot Chips and for very few at Ramakrishna Lunch Home)

Starting Point : Front of Anderson Church, NSC Bose Road.
Time : 6:30 am
Date : 12/Aug/2012

Route Map : https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Thambu+Chetty+St&daddr=Thambu+Chetty+St+to:13.0989557,80.2897102+to:Krishan+Koil+Street+to:Armenian+St&hl=en&ll=13.092959,80.29124&spn=0.011328,0.01929&sll=13.099333,80.29168&sspn=0.005664,0.009645&geocode=FYq3xwAdaBrJBA%3BFXjfxwAdyyDJBA%3BFcvfxwAdrh_JBCkBC3ORRG9SOjEfsGtMD4SzLw%3BFfTfxwAd3R7JBA%3BFQa4xwAd4xfJBA&oq=armen&dirflg=w&mra=dme&mrsp=3&sz=17&via=2&t=m&z=16

Contact: Be there with your cameras (or even without one)… Call us Srinath 99625 10275 or Ram 94440 62684

Photowalks 2012

Photo Exhibition: Sights and Sites of Madras – Aug. 19 to 31, 2012

August 8, 2012 0 Comments

Venue : Seminar hall,  Dakshinachitra
Time : 10.30 am to 6  pm except Tuesdays
The Photographic Society of Madras (PSM)was founded in 1857 by Dr. Alexander Hunter and the Honorable Walter Elliot. One of the earliest photographic societies in the world, PSM has a hallowed heritage and was established to bring together photographers and enthusiasts of various hues, to create an opportunity for learning, exchanging ideas, appreciation of the art, exposition of the science, having fun travelling and exploring together.
In its long years of existence, PSM has had members who have been, were and are some of the finest photographers and cinematographers in South India.
This exhibition will have 50  photos on display.

Contact DakshinaChitra on phone no. 27472603. Email: mcfindia@gmail.com

Exhibitions 2012

Heritage tour of Mylapore – Aug. 25, 2012

August 8, 2012 0 Comments

Organised  by Namma Mylapore. Led by Dr. Chithra Madhavan. The tour by van will start at Luz Church at 7 a.m. and will end at Kapalishwara temple at approximately 9 a.m. The places covered will be Luz Church, San Thome Bascilica, two temples near Chitrakulam and  Kapalishwarar temple . Tour will end at Karpagam Mess (near Kapalishwarar temple) for coffee. The monuments will be explained from the outside only. The fee for the tour will be Rs.300/- per person.
To contact write to nammamylapore@hotmail.com or call Geetha 9941450776

Heritage Walks/Tours 2012

Heritage tour of Mylapore – Aug. 18, 2012

August 8, 2012 0 Comments

Organised  by Namma Mylapore. Led by Dr. Chithra Madhavan. The tour by van will start at Luz Church at 7 a.m. and will end at Kapalishwara temple at approximately 9 a.m. The places covered will be Luz Church, San Thome Bascilica, two temples near Chitrakulam and  Kapalishwarar temple . Tour will end at Karpagam Mess (near Kapalishwarar temple) for coffee. The monuments will be explained from the outside only. The fee for the tour will be Rs.300/- per person.
To contact write to nammamylapore@hotmail.com or call Geetha 9941450776

Heritage Walks/Tours 2012

Activity for children – Aug. 22, 2012

August 8, 2012 0 Comments

At Hotel Green Park, Vadapalani

5 p.m. to 6.15 p.m: Spring & Zoom, KK Nagar, an activity centre for children, welcomes children to learn to make envelope puppets and enact the story ‘Magic Vessel – Maaya Paathiram, a Tamil Nadu-based story. Resource person Nandini Sridhar is a storyteller and special education teacher. Open to children 5 years and above. Registration fee: Rs 50. Participants to bring light coloured envelopes that don’t tear easily (preferably the one used for courier with a layer of gauze inside), sketch pens, pencils, erasers, colour pencils and crayons. For more details, contact 9940450495 / 9940286740.

For children 2012