At Annanagar Tower Park.
The Junior group (children) and the senior group (adults) will be performing in separate groups.
Time: 5.30 to 6.30 p.m. Open to all.
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From Aug. 22 to 30, 3014
At Art Houz, 41, Kasturi Rangan St., Poen Garden, Alwarpet
Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Organised by Association of British Scholars and Art Houz.
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Exhibition of old photographs of Madras. Organised by C.P. Ramaswami Iyer Foundation.
At Vennirul Art Gallery, C.P. Art Centre, Eldams Road, Teynampet. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Open to all.
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Extra Mural Lecture series of IIT-Madras.
At ICSR Main Auditorium, IIT Madras
From 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Open to all.
Contact Sudarshan Narayanan 9445450372, 8015822906
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A map prepared by the Association of Geography teachers, Chennai for call taxi and tourist taxi operators who are new on the job and are not so familiar with the geography and history of the city will be discussed and a training session will be conducted.
From 2 p.m.to 4 p.m.
At Srinivasa Gandhi Nilayam, Ambujammal Road, [Close to Alwarpet post office on T.T.K Road]
Programme presenters: Mr.Balaji and Mr.Visvanathan
Contact: Geetha Aravind at 9994641571
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At Furn World Furniture Showroom, 332 A, Arcot Road, Chitra Towers, Kodambakkam. Contact 044-24806687
Exhibition open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Open to all.
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Conducted by: Quill on Parchment (www.quillonparchment.in) – an on-line publishing forum.
What?
Share your anecdotes, tales, quirks, reminiscences, anything that you would like to share about the city of Madras. And do so in 375 words – no more no less.
How?
Go to www.quillonparchment.in and enter the on-line contest.
Why?
Be a part of the celebrations of our beautiful city’s history and heritage. Participate, Celebrate and Win Goodies! The top entries will also be given certificates.
When?
The contest is open to all from 15/8/2014 to 31/8/2014. The winners will be announced and the prizes will be distributed in the first week of September.
So come be a part of the Madras Day and quill on parchment celebration of Our city’s birthday.
For more details visit – www.quillonparchment.in
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/quillonparchment
Contact details:
Email us at quillonparchment@gmail.com
Or call Ashwin Radhakrishnan- 9566131987 / Girish Raman – 7299687990
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“An American in Chennai” – schoolchildren of Rhapsody (led by Dr Sudha Raja) join Anil Srinivasan in presenting songs from the movies of Ellis Dungan – Sakuntalai, Meera, Nandanar, Ponmudi, Manthirai Kumari etc.-
The children sing in front of a backdrop that features stills and silent moving pictures from the lovely Black and White films from which the songs are taken.
On the 24th of August, 2014. Sunday.
At Arkay Convention Centre – 3 pm – 5 pm.
Open to all.
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Exhibition of paintings by Anand Kumar.
At Gallery Sri Parvati, 28/160, Eldams Road, Chennai 600018
From Aug. 8 to 23, 2014. From 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Open to all.
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A Quiz in English open to all on ‘Madras’.
At `The Marina’ Restaurant, 39, College Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai. At 5 p.m.
The Quiz will be conducted by popular Quiz Master Mr.Kunal Savarkar from Delhi.
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Chennai, formerly known as Madras is an exotic state formed by the union of two big towns Madrasapattanam and Chennapattanam of the south-eastern state of Tamil Nadu, ruled by four vast dynasties. The rich cultural city has public buildings that survived for 100 years with permutation heritage of Indian, Mughal and East Indian companies, has now been historical monument that need to be restored. Building that has survived from the past are vestige of civilization that cry out for restoration.
This exhibition is a petite attempt made by the students of the School of Mass Communication, VELS University to document and exhibit the glory of the historical monuments of Chennai city.
Venue: Shivalaya Auditorium
VELS University, Pallavaram, Chennai – 117
Time: 09.30 am to 04.30 pm
Open to General Public.
Contact: Mr. S. Kalaiselvan, Assistant Professor, Department of Visual Communication, VELS University.
Mob. No: 91-9941168254
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Contest in Tamil & English. In two age groups (Class 4 to 6, Class 7 to 9)
At The Children’s Club, 213 (Old 96), V.M. Street, Mylapore
Topic will be announced on Aug. 17, 2014
The contest will be held on Aug. 24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Entrance Fee: Rs. 50 per participant.
Contact The Children’s Club Society, 213, Venkatachalam (VM) Street, (off RK Salai, near Yellow Pages), Mylapore, Chennai 600 004
Tel: 94440 26237 / 2499 0231: Office hours : 4.30 – 6.00 pm
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Photo exhibition on North Madras – Then and Now.
At Avvai Kalai Kazhagam, 15/9, Somu Chetty 4th Street, Royapuram.
( tel:+914425960877)
From Aug. 18 to 23, 2014. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Open to all.
Organised by Avvai Kalai Kazhagam.
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Chennai Weekend Artists and Chennai Weekend Clickers proudly exhibit Art works and Photographs about classic Madras and Contemporary Chennai on the occasion of Madras Week Celebration 2014.
Inauguration – 20th 6:30pm – by Mr Troutsky Marudhu!
Exhibition dates: 21,22,23 Aug – 10am to 6pm.
Venue: Shilpa Architects, L20, VSI Estate,
Near SRP Tools Junction (OMR), Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai – 600 041
Contact Murali – 9840082098.
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Start at 7 a.m. ( report by 6.45 for security check)
Start point; Parking lot opp. main gate of Fort.
Duration – 2 hours
Details: Walk covers landmarks of the Fort and shares some histories that contributed to the making of this city.
Bring water, light snacks.
Prior registration not required. But latecomers may not be able to join the group due to security guidelines.
The Walk is led by Vincent D’ Souza
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Start at 7 a.m. ( report by 6.45 for security check)
Start point; Parking lot opp. main gate of Fort.
Duration – 2 hours
Details: Walk covers landmarks of the Fort and shares some histories that contributed to the making of this city.
Bring water, light snacks.
Prior registration not required. But latecomers may not be able to join the group due to security guidelines.
The Walk is led by Vincent D’ Souza
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At Valluvar Kottam, Chennai
From 9.30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Registration starts at 6 a.m.
Theme: What I like in My Madras
Class: From 6th to 12th std.
The students can express what they like in Madras – focusing on the richness of Madras, on the culture / tradition / Practices / Places / entertainment etc. through different elements like posters, chart work, banners, thermocol models, graffiti, fabric art, paper craft, woordwork, clay artifacts, photographs, recycled waste art or any out-of-the-box medium. It can also be an audio-visual, a PowerPoint presentation or even interactive games / dance and activities based on the theme.
Organised by United Way Chennai in association with the Times of India.
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Contest name: ARTOMANIA
Age Group: Open to all
Theme: Singara Chennai
Rules:
The participant can do any art work (sketch, painting, scrap book, micro art, object painting, T shirt designing, posters, tile art, glass painting and not limited to)based on the theme. The more innovative and creative the art, the more the points. The art piece should depict the participant’s love for Chennai.
The participant should send in their Art work at the following address:
KOMAL R, ARTWIZARD, #15/8,POWDER MILL 2nd STREET, MYLAPORE, CHENNAI-600 004
The participants should attach their full details ( Name, Age, Address, Occupation, Phone number, Email id) and a brief description of their art (not more than 50 words)
The entries should reach us on or before 16th August 2014.
The best entries will be shared on our facebook page (fb.me/artwizard.in) and every participant will be given a unique ID and link which they can share to their friends in order to get likes. Likes on facebook also will be one of the judging criteria.*
Winners will be awarded with exciting prizes and will also win a chance to be a part of ARTWIZARD’s ARTIST GROUP.
Winner’s artwork will also be published on our website.
For any queries the participants can contact Komal R +91-9380398098 or Ronak Jain +91-9940207099
(*Facbook likes is not the only criteria for judging.)
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At 6.30 p.m.
Venue; Hotel Ambassador Pallava, Egmore
Event : Screening of English film ‘ Bhowani Junction’. Preceded by a presentation on Anglo Indians and Railways, esp in Madras. By Dr. Betty D’ Souza
Event hosted by Forum of Anglo-Indian Women. Open to all.
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At Gayatri Enclave, KK Nagar, 10.30 am
Madras: As we see it today, a collage contest organised by Namma Arcot Road.
Each team will comprise a child in the 6-10-year age group, and a parent. Contest open to the first 20 teams that register. There is no participation fee. Participants must bring their own materials. Call or SMS 99404 10271 to register.
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Exhibition on Armenians in Madras in 17th & 18th Centuries. Curated by the Society for Armenian Studies, Paris. There will also be various talks during the Week.
Address: Armenian Street, George Town
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Venue: Padma Seshadri Bal Bhavan, K.K. Nagar
| Class | Event | Participants | Date / time of the event to be held |
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VI to VIII IX & X |
Music competition Bharathiyar songs
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One participant per school from each level |
4.8.2014 10.30 a.m.
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VI to VIII
IX & X
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Oratorical competition Duration– 3 Min. Topic: Madras, a cultural hub of India
Role of students towards preserving our heritage
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One participant per school from each level |
5.8.2014 10.30 a.m. |
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VI to VIII
IX & X
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Poster competition Topic: Mahabalipuram
Topic: Music Concert
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One participant per school. Students to bring paints/brush. School will provide ½ chart paper |
6.8.2014 10.30 a.m |
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IX & X |
Kolam – Ezhai Kolam
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One team of 2 students. Students to bring their own flour paste.
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7.8.2014 10.30 a.m. |
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VI to VIII
IX & X |
Tamil Oratorical ‘Thannigar Illadha Thamizhagam”
“Than Valarchi Pathayil Thamizhagam”
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One participant per school in each level |
11.8.2014 10.30 a.m.
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IX & X |
Quiz on Chennai |
One team of 2 students (One student per class)
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12.8.2014 10.30 a.m. |
Time: 10 AM to 12 Noon
Reporting venue: Fort Museum entrance
Maximum capacity: 25 PAX
Age group: 7 to 11 years
To register: Write to Chennai@storytrails.in, Ph: 9940040215
Registration fee: Rs 250
Things to bring along: water bottles, cap
Organised by Storytrails.
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Time: 8 AM to 11 AM
Reporting venue: Gandhi statue on Marina beach
Maximum capacity: 10 PAX
To register: Write to Chennai@storytrails.in, Ph: 9940040215
Registration fee: Rs 500 per person
Mode of travel: Tempo traveler
Organised by Storytrails.
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Organised by Storytrails.
Time: 6 AM to 8 AM
Reporting venue: Gandhi statue on Marina beach
Maximum capacity: 30 PAX
To register: Write to Chennai@storytrails.in, Ph: 9940040215
Registration fee: Free
Distance covered on foot: Approx 6 KM (return will be by train)
Things to bring along: water bottles, running shoes, cap, and some change for the return train fare.
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