CALENDAR CHENNAI THEATRE & MUSIC
* Event details are correct at the time of printing. However, we encourage readers to call and reconfirm at the venues concerned. Numbers beside each event indicate the date. Events are divided into categories like film, music, etc. Addresses and phone numbers of venues and places mentioned are listed under Venues.
The Sartorial World October 1—10 Anita Ratnam, a noted dancer, presents her persona as a dramatic icon and Sharon Apparao, a gallerist and curator, shows her instincts in a crossover exhibition from the two. Apparao Galleries, Ground Floor, No 7, Wallace Gardens 3rd Street. Contact 044 28332226 Solo exhibition October 10—31 Natraj S. presents his solo show, an exhibition of water colour paintings that will invoke the senses. Apparao Galleries, Ground Floor, No 7, Wallace Gardens 3rd Street. Contact 044 28332226
Comedy Knight October, Wednesdays, 8.30 p.m. onwards Evam brings you Chennai’s first ever English standup comedy act. Leave your mid-week hassles at the door and let you hair down for some local laughs. Tickets – Rs. 500 (Rs. 250 cover) Star Rock, Spring Hotel, Nungambakkam A Play about Death returns (cue dramatic music) October 8, 3.30 p.m. & 7.30 p.m. Peter breaks away from the mediocre script set before him to forge his own story. He attempts to summon the Grim Reaper himself to explain the true nature of death, but things rapidly go far beyond his control. Alliance Francaise, 24 College Road, Nungambakkam "Vidhuran" – English Play October 9, 7 p.m. Inspired from the Vidura of Mahabharata, Vidhuran is an amalgamation of theatre, dance and mime – three varied modes of expression that lend a hand in conveying a single story to its audience. Note: Students to carry identity card. Smt. Sivagami Pethachi Memorial Hall, Mylapore
Dagmar jewellery launch October – all month The pieces are designed to make any woman feel like a recherché beauty. So everything from the colours, forms, the filigrees used, all personify the vital breathe of Ibiza. Collage, 153, Angson Centre, Greams Road. Contact 044 2829 1443 One-Day Photography Camp October 4 & 8, 10:30 a.m. – 4.30 p.m. Learn the basics of photography as well as understand the camera and its features through a photo walk reviewed by ace photographer Praveen Padmanabhan. Ages 9 to 14 years. Cost - Rs. 600 per child Vanilla place, No. 89, Bishop Garden, Greenways Road, R.A.Puram Contact 044 4206 6660.
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Shristi – Festive collection October 8, 10 a.m. Shrishti Latha Puttanna, the almost two-decade-old premier designer label from Bengaluru, now presents its festive collection with a host of exotic ghagras, sarees and salwar kameezes in various fabrics and patterns. Chola Sheraton, 10, Cathedral Road 044 28110101 Grand Annual Sale October – All month, 11 a.m. This Diwali, pick up a light wallet and visit our grand annual sale! Let's together revamp your child’s room in the most exciting and affordable manner and gift your child an apt environment for the precious moments of life. Peek-a-boo Patterns, Express Avenue Mall Contact 044 28464091 Design One exhibition October – All month Sheila Bhogilal and Nilima Kilachand along with Sahachari Foundation will be showcasing fashion wear, jewellery, couture accessories and lifestyle products followed by an early shopping spree for special invitees. Abbotsbury Ballroom, The Hyatt, 365, Anna Salai Contact 044 61001234
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Svanubhava Chennai October 10—12, 9 a.m. The concert will feature Carnatic flute concerts, yakshagna, odhuvars, vocal concert, villu pattu, talavadyam performance, violin concerts, Bengali folk music, documentary films and lec-dems. Sastri Hall, Luz
Painting and Sculpture Exhibition October 1—6, 10.30 a.m. – 6.30 p.m. A solo painting and sculpture exhibition by P.Gnana from Singapore. Artworld, 1/12 Ganeshpuram 3rd street Contact 044 24338691
Tee Shirt Painting October 1 & 8, 3 p.m. – 4.30 p.m. Using stencils and paints of varied hues, artist Prema Howard will guide children in designing their own T-Shirts. Ages 7 to 14 years. Cost Rs. 300 Vanilla Place, R.A.Puram
Creative writing workshop October, Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. – 12 noon Praveena Shivram will conduct a one-month workshop encouraging participants to develop the right tools for imaginative thought and creative expression through the world of stories. Ages 9 to 15 years. Cost Rs. 1,800 Vanilla place, R.A.Puram
Furnish your home October 11, a.m. – 7 p.m. Coffee tables made from repurposed roof rafters, mirrors framed in filigreed teak, handmade leather pouffes in bright colours, candle stands, leather platters and more. Palmyra Home, 25 Kotturpuram Main Road, Contact 044 24470438