DRAMA. FILM. COMEDY
CHILDREN’S PLAY
A play for children titled ‘Lafcadio the Great’ on the book written by Shel Silverstine about a lion who becomes a celebrity. Performed by students of TalkAct Productions. On Oct. 5, 7 p.m. At TAG Dakshinamurthy Auditorium, P. S.High School, Mylapore. Ph: 9025146101.
ON WOMEN. THEIR STORIES
Creashakthi presents ‘Dolls’ a play which delves into seven personal stories – part real, part fiction all through seven women and the sum of their experiences. Featuring artists Janaki Sabesh, Aparnaa Nagesh, Keerthi Pandian. On Sept. 29 & 30, 7 p.m. At Wandering Artist, 6th Main Road, R. A. Puram. Ph: 9500042435. Ticketed show.
FILM FESTIVAL ON MENTAL HEALTH
The 8th edition of the film festival on mental health ‘Frame of Mind’ hosted by the Schizophrenia Research Foundation is on in Alwarpet. The festival aims at raising awareness and dispelling misconceptions about mental health related issues with the screening of shorts and sensitive films Winners of contest on short films will be announced on Sept. 30, 5 p.m.
On Sept 29, 5 p.m. onwards and on Sept. 30, 10 a.m. onwards At Russian Centre, 74, Kasturi Ranga Road, Alwarpet. Ph: 9444008424. Open to all.
COMEDY; THAMIZH HUNOUR: Evam hosts ‘Comedy Kiladees’, a Thamizh Stand-Up night with ‘local’ humour performed by Praveen Kumar, Mervyn , Barath Balaji ,Vikram and Karthidurai.
On Sept. 30, At Bay 146, Savera Hotel, Mylapore. Ticketed event.
EATING OUT
NORTH EAST FOOD: This North-East food festival offers a variety of cuisines of India’s north-east region. On Sept 29 & 30, lunch & dinner. At The Raintree hotel’s Colony restaurant. On St. Marys Road. Call: 42252525 for reservations.
SHOPPING
DESIGNER WEAR FOR WOMEN: ‘Jaipur Modern’ by Mayori features an amalgamation of gota-patti with block prints in ethnic, western, smart casuals, trendy cotton and silk clothing. On Oct. 5 & 6, 11 a.m. At The English Tearoom, Kasturi Rangan Road, Alwarpet.
DESIGNER WEAR: Sale of designer wear by House of Wandering Silks. On Sept. 29. At 102, Greenways Road Extn R A Puram. Contact : 2495 1502.
WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS: Sadhana, the ladies wing of Kalyana Nagar conducts Sadhana Bazaar, a sale by self employed and women entrepreneurs featuring consumables, handicrafts and home made foodstuff and utility products. On Oct. 2. 9 a.m. At Kalyana Nagar Association, 29, W. Circular Rd, Mandavelipakkam. Ph: 24952997.
SEASONAL SALE : ‘Blind People Welfare’ presents an exhibition cum sale of garments, clothing and textiles for the upcoming festive occasion. Clearance sale by Malisrinath Collections in association with Karna Vidhya Study Centre. Discounts offered. On Sept. 29 & 30.At Sri Bhuvaneswari Jewellery complex, 34, North Mada Street, Mylapore. Ph: 9444244511.
WORKSHOPS
POTTERY COURSE : One-month pottery course by trainer Thiyagarajan – gives participants an insight into working on the wheel, pinch pot, coil pot, mask making with glazing . . . Oct. 6 onwards, 4 p.m. At Wandering Artist, 51, 6th Main Road, R. A. Puram. Ph: 9500042435. Paid workshop.
| INDOOR GARDENING: Workshop on ‘Indoor container gardening’ by the Artisan House -on growing plants indoors, for beginners. On Sept 29, 11 a.m. At 4/1, 9th Street, Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai, Mylapore. Ph: 48506906. Register. Fee charged. |
