Confessions of a Chennai advertising woman – Talk by Indu Balachandran – Aug. 2, 2011
At Hotel Savera, Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai.
Organised by The Rotary Club of Madras South. Open only to Rotarians and their guests
Author Archive: Admin Madras Day
Art, music, dance oratorical contests
Lions Club of Chennai Elite hosts contests for children on the occasion of the Madras Week
Date: August 14, 2011
Venue: Bharathiar Illam, Triplicane
Oratorical contest:
Topic: Role of Youth in making Chennai green and clean
Open to students of class 6 to 9
Fancy Dress Competition :
Traditional and Indian Culture
Open to children up to 8 years
Dance Contest:
Open to students in class 4 to 9
Drawing Competition:
Topic: Ancient and modern buildings in Chennai
Open to children in class 1 to p in three age categories.
To register contact : Lion S Basker on 9380565885
The Madras Quiz in Tamil – Aug. 27, 2011
For students studying in Tamil medium schools in Chennai.
Students from class 7 and above are eligible to participate in teams of two students. Each school can send three teams.
At P.S. Higher Secondary School, R.K. Math Road, Mylapore, Chennai – 4.
Written prelims followed by six teams on stage for the finals.
Prizes:
- Rolling trophy for the winners
- Prizes for two runner-up teams.
For registration call Revathi on phone no. 98405 44629
Venue Sponsor : P S Educational Society, Mylapore
Art competitions for kids – Aug. 21, 2011
Kalaa Manjari is hosting art contest for kids on Aug. 21, 2011 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Two different themes for two age groups:
Ages – 5- 10 years – Clean Green Chennai
Ages – 11 – 16 years – Places of Interest in Chennai
Contact Kalaa Manjari at 6/12, First Street, Venus Colony. Alwarpet. Phone: 24312676
Tour of Bronze Gallery, Madras Museum – Aug. 28, 2011
Namma Mylapore is conducting a tour of the Bronze Gallery of the Madras Museum, Egmore on Sunday, August 28 between 10 a.m. and 12 noon.
Dr. Chithra Madhavan, archaeologist will lead the tour and point out the salient features of the exhibits.
There is no fee for the tour; however those who are interested must buy their entry tickets and camera tickets on their own.
Assembly will be by 9.45 a.m. at the ticket counter near the main entrance..
A maximum of 15 people will be taken on a first come first serve basis. For reservations call 99414 50776 or e mail nathanlatha@yahoo.com
Guided tour of Dakshinachitra – Aug. 24, 2011
A guided tour of Dakshinachitra is being organised by Namma Mylapore on Wednesday, August 24 between 10.30 a.m. and 12.30 p.m. noon.
Historian and archaeologist, Dr.Chithra Madhavan will guide the tour.
The tour is open to about 20 people on a first come first serve basis.
No transport will be provided and those who opt to join the tour have to buy their entry tickets.
There is no fee for cameras.
Assembly point is near the ticket counter in Dakshinachithra by 10.15 a.m.
For reservations call 99414 50776 or mail to nathanlatha@yahoo.com
Walk at the Bronze Gallery, Govt. Museum, Egmore – Aug. 21 & 27, 2011
Walk led by Pradeep Chakravarthy
Walk A – Aug 21 from 3PM to 345PM at the Bronze Gallery, Government Museum, Egmore.
Walk B – Aug 27 from 3PM to 345PM at the Bronze Gallery, Government Museum, Egmore.
Amongst the greatest craft forms in the world, the bronzes of Tamil Nadu will surely make it to the list! The earliest bronze is said to be from the seventh century BC and by the 14th century, bronzes were literally images of Gods and Goddesses cast in metal! Their beauty, grace, divinity make them coveted possessions in temples, museums and private collections the world over.
The guided tour of the Bronze Gallery of the Government Museum, Madras, will trace the development of the bronzes in style and concept. Owing to the chronological display, we can clearly observe how bronzes can help us date images accurately. The stylistic differences from the Bronzes of the Pallava, Chola and Vijayanagara period are similar to images in stone as well.
1. Anyone who is older than 35 will HAVE TO register with a younger person who is either in school (class 5 or above) or in college. Registrations without young people will NOT BE acknowledged. You can assure the youngsters that they will learn something that will help them in their careers and there will be no dates they need to remember.
2. The Walk is free but you need to report outside the bronze gallery after you have purchased a ticket at the Museum. Allow an extra 15min for this.
3. A total of 10 people (including the younger members) per walk.
4. Send in your name and the number of people who will accompany you to pradeepandanusha@gmail.com on or before Aug 1st. the subject of the mail should have the date for the walk you prefer.
5. Confirmations will be emailed by 16th and will be on a First Come First Served basis provided you give in names of younger people also.
Frames of Chennai – Documentaries on our City
Invitation to film makers / students
If you are passionate about making documentaries, here is the chance to do one. This is a project to produce films in English / Thamizh on Madras that is Chennai. About its people and places, its landmarks and its institutions, its life-trends and its communities.
We produce films through the year and screen the best at a festival during the MADRAS DAY / WEEK celebrations held in August.
The project of 2011 is now open to students of VisComm and Media, Film and Botany and History, to young film makers, artists and writers and journalists, to anyone who loves Chennai and is capable of making small films.
FUNDS:
WE ARE OFFERING FUNDING OF Rs.12,000 TO FOUR FILM MAKERS TO MAKE THEIR DOCU-FILM.
THE SELECTION:
You must submit any form of creative material that proves your interest in the city / film documentation / media. You can send us rough cut film materials or just photos or articles.
You must also tell us in 100 words the subject on Chennai you would like to document on film. You should submit your application by July 25.
Those who qualify will then have to submit a film plan and script.
The best four selected will be paid 75% to make the film and 25% when the film is submitted to us by Aug.25.
NOTE: Only one person who plans to produce / direct the documentary should apply. He / She in turn can employ others for shooting / editing / sound design, etc., We can help provide research material inputs, sources, etc.
SCREENING: All films will be screened in late Aug / mid Sept in Chennai at a FESTIVAL
CONTACT – Vincent D’ Souza at 98410 49155
Email – themadrasday@gmail.com
Design a T Shirt for Chennai
CONTEST RESULT:
We received 42 entries for the Design a Chennai T Shirt contest. Artist K.P. Pravin chose the best among the entries and also commended two more entries.
Best entry – S.Sathish kumar
Two Commendations:
Nikite. K Devanand V
Other shortlisted entries were:
Shiva N Hameeda
Anusha Krishnan Tahaer Zoyab
Harsaa
This is a contest for graphic / fashion / digital designers. For creative people.
Show your creativity in designing a T-shirt for CHENNAI. The design should reflect the spirit, uniqueness of Chennai.
It should also carry the legend – CHENNAI – inside the design or outside it. The design can be done using Adobe / CorelDraw design softwares.
HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY:
Submit your design as a jpeg file or a PDF file (700 x 700 pixels size of minimum 150 dpi)_You may submit your design as a jpeg file through email to -themadrasday@gmail.com
Or mail the CD with the design to:_The Organisers, The Madras Day, c/o Mylapore Times,_77, C. P. Ramaswamy Road, Alwarpet, Chennai – 600 018.
Last date to submit your entry – August 5, 2011
PRIZES: The BEST DESIGN will WIN Rs.3000 AND A CERTIFICATE
TWO OTHER ENTRIES of good quality with get Certificate and a Gift.
The BEST submission for this contest may be used on a T-shirt planned for 2011/’12.
Or, the best designer will be invited to create a unique design for future use.
Some sample T-shirt designs are provided below. This will indicate what we have in mind.
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Heritage of Chennai – Multimedia Presentation Contest
For City Schools – 2011
Contest date : Aug. 23, 2011
Last date for submission of entries : Aug. 13, 2011
This contest is held in connection with MADRAS DAY (Aug.22 is the Day) which celebrates our city.
The contest encourages city school students to explore Chennai’s history and heritage and present the topic of your choice in multi-media form.
Buildings and monuments, religious places and tiled houses colonies, forested areas and lakes, institutions – be they cinema houses, schools, business houses … any of these can be the subject of your presentation.
The contest is open to school children studying in classes 8 to 12.
A school can send only one team. Each team MUST have 3 members and all 3 members must attend the presentations.
GUIDELINES for the contest:
1. Identify a lesser known landmark in your area on which you will focus your project on and ask your school teacher to seek the approval of the organisers. (Please do not choose well known places like Central Station / Sri Kapali Temple / Fort St. George/ etc.)
Call the organiser Ms Revathi at 98405 44629 and get the project approved and registered (before you set out to work on it)
2. Once the project is approved do some research at the desk and then undertake a tour of the place to take pictures on the spot, notes and interview people who can give you more inputs. Take photos and videos – use them in your project.
3. Back at your desk put the project together with pictures and the main points in the Power Point presentation capsule and explanation notes written on sheets of paper. (do not dump all info / text into the PP capsule).
4. At the contest, your team of 3 students will take turns at the mike to present the project using the PP. You can use your notes for reference as your speak.
5. The presentation in PowerPoint on the approved theme will have to be done by all the three participants. It can be done in English or in Thamizh.
6. The duration of the complete presentation – PowerPoint and Oral – should not exceed 10 minutes. Participants should be prepared to answer on-the-spot questions from the judges.
7. Use of the standard design templates in MS Office is only permitted. DO NOT download templates from the Internet.
8. The PowerPoint presentation should be submitted to the organisers on or before Aug. 13, 5.30pm, in a Compact Disc (CD) .
Address for submission – MYLAPORE TIMES, 77, C. P. Ramaswamy Road, Alwarpet, Chennai – 18 (Please courier the pack. We do not entertain hand delivered entries!)
9. The team should retain a copy of the CD and bring it to the venue of the contest. The organisers will provide for a PC and a projector at the venue to help you make a good presentation.
10. Contest is open to first 20 teams to register on first come serve basis.
11. The contest will take place on Aug. 23 from 9 am to 3 pm with a 30 mins. Lunch break at about 12.30 pm. Venue: Srinivasa Sastri Hall, Luz, Mylapore.
12. The best THREE presentations will be awarded TROPHIES, gifts and certificates. All participants will be given certificates. The prize giving function will be held on the same day at about 4 pm.
13. Prizes will be awarded based on quality of research / presentation of old/new pictures-visuals / presentation format and answers to the question posed by the judges.
This event is supported by South India National Association (SINA), Luz. Venue sponsor.
Eldams Road – Aug. 27, 2011
Lollypop Activity Club is organising a Heritage walk from their centre in Cenetoph 1st Street to C. P. Ramaswami Aiyer Foundation on Eldams Road on August 27,
The walk is open to public. Starts at 9 a.m. from Lollypop, 19, Cenotaph 1st Street, Teynampet, Chennai 600018. (opp Japanese consulate)
Contact : 8754405577 /044-42031964.
Contact Person Ms. Sindhu Suresh ( Centre Coordinator).
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. |
Supporters (A-Z)- 2011
- Alumni Association of College of Engineering, Guindy
- Amethyst
- ARKAY Convention Centre
- Asan Memorial College of Arts and Science, Pallikaranai
- Asan Memorial School, Egmore
- Bambaram Toy Library
- Bamboola
- C.P. Ramaswamy Aiyar Foundation
- Chamiers
- Chennai Daily Foto
- Chennai Heritage
- Chennai Photowalk
- DakshinaChitra
- Everwin Matriculation School, Kolathur
- Gallery Sri Parvati
- GRT Grand
- Hotel Green Park
- India Posts
- INTACH
- Jaigopal Garodia School, Anna Nagar
- Kalaa Manjari
- Krishnamurti Foundation of India
- Lakshana Art Gallery
- Larsen & Toubro
- Lions Club of Chennai Elite
- Lollypop Kids Club
- Madbulls
- Madras Heritage Lovers Forum
- Madras Musings
- Madras Naturalists’ Society
- Murugappa Group
- Mylapore Times
- Namma Arcot Road
- Namma Mylapore
- P. S. Educational Society
- Padma Seshadri Bal Bhavan School, KK Nagar
- Prism PR
- Ramanujan Museum, Royapuram
- Rotary Club of Madras Centenary Commemoration
- Rotary Club of Madras South
- Savera Hotel
- South Indian National Association (SINA)
- Spring and Zoom
- Stella Maris College for Women
- Studio Palazzo
- Tag Centre
- Taj Club House
- The Association Of British Scholars Chennai
- The Children’s Club Society
- The Madras Gymkhana Club
- The Park Sheraton
- The Residency Towers
- The Yellow Bus
- Vintage Heritage
- YOCee