Pretty patterns
Workshop
@ Sakthi Training Institute, 119 N.T.R. St., Rangarajapuram
When: Aug 2, 3, 4
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m./ 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
A three-day mehandi designing workshop – from simple to bridal to Rajasthani to Arabic henna patterns. Ph: 93810 19114/99520825825
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Big time biriyani
Food fest
@ AJ-70, 9th Main Road, Shanthi Colony, (Near Anna Adarsh College), Anna Nagar
When: Till the Aug 1
Ajantha Fusion Foods, Annanagar hosts a Biriyani mela. Ph: 044 455 00 888
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Whiff of green
Tree walk
@ St. George's Cathedral, Poonamallee High Road.
When: Aug 8
Time: Starting time 4:30 p.m.
Nizhal is organising their next tree walk. To register, call 90030-11372 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Limited registrations only.
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Dig these dimsums
Dimsum Festival
@ Chin Chin, The Residency, G.N. Chetty road
When: Every Monday to Friday.
Rs. 275 plus tax for vegetarian and Rs.325 plus tax for non-vegetarian. For reservations call: 2825 3434 (Extn: 6105)
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Happy Birthday Chennai
Madras Day events
It's her 371st anniversary next month. To celebrate events have been organised.
Event 1: “The Official Temples of Madras – A tour of the Chenna Kesava and Chenna Malleswara temples in Town”
When: Aug 15
Time: 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
Event 2: “Writing on the wall – Life in ancient Madras gleaned from inscriptions”
When: Aug 18
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Register before Aug 4 by sending an email to pradeepandanusha@gmail.com. Contact: Pradeep Chakravarthy @ 9841299017
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Soul-ly for you
Blues concert
@ Geoffrey's the pub, Jawarhal Lal Nehru Rd, Arumbakkam
When: July 31
Time: 9:00 p.m. to 1130 p.m.
Bols Presents Bols Fusion featuring Shillong based Blues Sensation Soulmate live in Concert
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Weave your dream
Are you (or your friends) between the ages of 18-30 years and have started your own independent project or organisation that is working for social change? Is your project working directly with the people? Then apply for the Change Looms programme of Pravah (www.pravah.org)
Change Looms is a leadership and organisational development programme that supports, encourages and recognises young people and their teams who have started and are running their own independent initiatives for social change. The programme supports new organisations to grow and move forward by focussing on capacity building and mentoring.
They are currently inviting applications for the 2010 cycle of the Change Looms programme. The selection process consists of inviting applications, screening, and face to face interactions with shortlisted applicants. The last date to receive applications for the current batch is July 31 . However you can send your applications throughout the year and they will consider it for the next selection process, i.e. the 2011 cycle.
To know more about the programme and apply log on to www.pravah.org or contact Navneet or Apoorva @ Pravah, New Delhi on 011-26213918/26291354 / e-mail: changelooms@pravah.org
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Great tour
Live 101
@ Unwind Center, Adyar.
When: July 30
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Null Friction's great Indian tour 2010. Entry: Rs. 100 donation pass. For more information visit: www.unwindcenter.com
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Together!
Campaign
@ The northern end of Eliott's beach ( Besant Nagar)
When: July 31
Time: 4:00 pm
A human chain is organised by the United Fisher Folk Committee and Save Chennai Beaches Campaign against the 9.5 km road from the lighthouse to Kottivakkam along the Chennai coastline. The beaches will be lost and increasing the air and noise pollution and disturbing the entire eco system of that area. For more information, e-mail: beachcampaign@gmail.com
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Designer wear
Exhibition-cu-sale
@ Vimonisha Gallery, 12, Khader Nawaz Khan road
When: August 4, 5
The Vimonisha Private Collection — The Raksha Bandhan Show.
