CHENNAI EVENTS JUNE 2009

CHENNAI EVENTS

30h June 2009

GENERAL EVENTS

• Lions Blood Bank and Research Foundation: Inauguration of silver jubilee celebrations, Minister M.R.K. Paneerselvam participates, Kamaraj Memorial Hall, Teynampet, 6.00 pm.
• Dhanalakshmi HSS.: Opening of new buildings, annual day and felicitation of students, Ministers A. Poongothai Aladi Aruna and Thangam Thennarasu participate, Maragatham Maligai, Tondiarpet, 4.30 pm.
• TNEB Retired Officials’ Assn.: Meeting, Minister Arcot N. Veeraswami participates, The Music Academy, 2:30 pm.
• Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College for Women: Inauguration of students’ union, Member of Parliament Kanimozhi participates, Teynampet, 10:00 am.
• Exnora Environmental Certification Corporation: Launch of Exnora Environmental Standard Organisation, US Consul General Andrew Simkin participates, College of Engineering, Guindy, 5:00 pm.
• International Institute of Tamil Studies: Seminar on ‘Arignar Anna’s Place in Indian philosophical Lineage,’ Taramani, 10:30 am; Seminar on Tholkappiyam and Sangam literature, 2:00 pm.
• Jaigopal Garodia Charitable Book Bank: Presentation of awards of excellence, Jaigopal Garodia Vivekananda Vidyalaya Trust, 6, 7th St., U Block, Anna Nagar, 4:00 pm.
• Chamber of Indirect Tax Professionals: Talk on ‘Practical issues and case laws on CENVAT Credit Rules 2004, ‘Hotel Palmgrove, 6:00 pm.
• Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering: Faculty development programme on cloud computing, Pennalur, Sriperumbudur, 9:30 am.
• Shri Natesan Vidyasala Matric. HSS.: Guidance programme for development of district and divisional sports, Mudichur Rd., Mannivakkam, 10:15 am.
• Eva Stalin IAS Academy: Seminar on UPSC examination, Anna University, 10.30 am.
• Rotary Club of Madras Marina: Meeeting, Alumni Club, Boat Club Rd., 7:00pm.
• Young Men’s Christian Association: Talk on ‘Tamil Epigraphs, ‘YMCA Esplanade, 6:00 pm.
• Narcotics Anoymous: Meeting, Self Help Group, Community Service Centre premises, 17, Balfour Rd., Kilpauk, 7:00 pm.
• Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Port and Dock Primary School, PT Colony, New Washermenpet; St. Joseph Anglo Indian School, Vepery; Annnai Amala Alayam, GST Rd., Chromepet; Sri Sankara Vidhyalaya, 1st Main Rd., Sadasivan Nagar, Madipakkam; and CSI Church, O.T. Bus stand, Ambattur, 7:00 pm; and St. Bede’s School, Santhome, 7:30 pm.
• Al-Anon: Meeting, Sri Sankara Vidyalaya, 1st Main Rd., Sadasivan Nagar, Madipakkam, 7:00 pm.

CLASSICAL EVENTS

• Kamala Cinemas Screen- 2 : TERMINATOR SELVATIONS (English) – 12:00, 3:30, 7:00, 10:15 pm Internet Booking: www.kamalatheatre.com
• Narda Gana Sabha (Regd.), Chennai – 600 018. Ph: 24993201 TodayMini Hall at 5:30 pm: In association with Harikesanjali Trust – Muthiah Bhagavathar Day – Multi Media Presentation and lecture by by Sri V. Sriram followed by Music Concert by MAMBALAM SISTERS, Dr. R. Hemalatha, Kallidaikuruchi Sivakumar, K.S. Rangachari.  All are Welcome.
• Rasika Ranjani Sabha (Regd.), Mylapore, Phone: 24641767 Today at R.K. Swamy Hall, Sundareshwarar Street, Mylapore – 5:00 pm; Selvi NITHYA RAMASUBRAMANIAN – Bharathanatyam; 7:00 pm Selvi J.B. KEERTHANA – Vocal, Selvan R. Gokulakrishnan – Violin, Selvan M. Ramesh Banu – Mridangam.  Programme sponsored by TAMILNADU IYAL ISAINATAKA MANRAM, All are Welcome.
• Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, 20, Maharajapuram Santhanam Salai, T.Nagar, Chennai – 17, Ph: 28140806. Yaganaraman July Fest Today: 6:30 pm: “ILLUSION & SALVATION” – A Special Melharmonic Musical Megavaganza Rendered by RAVIKIRAN (Chitraveena), Anil Srinivasan (Piano), Akkarai Subhalakshmi (Violin), Arun Kumar (Rhythm Pad), B.S. Purushothaman (Kanjira), Sruthi Sagar (Flute), Anahitha Ravindran (Vocal).  All are Welcome.  Canteen Facility available.  Carpark at Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Chidrens Park Ground.  Visit at www.krishnaganasbha.org
• Sri Parthasarathy Swami Sabha (Estd:1900), Ph: 9444701446 Drama Festival – Today at 6:45 pmat Narada Gana Sabha Hall, TTK Road, Alwarpet, Stage Creation Presents Nataka Kalasarathy, Kathadi Ramamurthy in Latest Comedy Play AH AAH., By Thuglak Sathya.  Tickets at the Venue from 5:00 pm Series Sponsored by NALLI CHINNASAMI CHETTI.
• Sri Thiagaraja Sangeetha Vidwath Samajam, Mylapore 24982270  Today 6:30 pm: Vocal concert by Serugudi Sisters Smt. REMA & Smt. GEETHA with Smt.  Meera Sivaramakrishnan, Sri Thiruvidaimarudur Radhakrishnan and Sri N. Narasimhan.  All are Welcome.

29th June 2009

GENERAL EVENTS

• Tamilnadu Tourism Development Corporation: Inauguration of hollow bamboo cottages and renovated rooms at TTDC Beach Resorts Complex, TTDC Beach Resorts Complex, Mamallapuram, Ministers N. Suresh Rajan and T.M. Anbarasan participate, 3:00 pm.
• Madras Knights Round Table 181: Member of Parliament Kanimozhi inaugurates classroom block, Government Model Higher Secondary School, Lady Willingdon campus, Kamarajar Salai, 9:15 am.
• Additional Director of Medical and Rural Health Services (Leprosy): Leprosy Awareness Camp, Annai Threasa Matric.  School, Angala Parameswari Koil, 3rd St., MGR Nagar, 9:00 am.
• Falcon-I Vehicle Tracking System: Launch of vehicle tracking solution, GRT Grand Convention Centre, 3:30 pm.
• Padma Sarangapani Schools: Inauguration of Cinema in Education, Kumarasamy Nagar, Villivakkam, 2:30 pm.
• SRM University: Thamilzh Mandram Muthamizh Vizha, Kattankulathur, 9:30 am.
• Velammal Matric. HSS: Inauguration of Uniformed Services, West Mogappair, 8:15 am.
• Institute of Financial Management and Research: Seminar, 24, Kothari Rd., Nungambakkam, 2:00 pm.
• Institute for Technology and Management: Inauguration of new batch, SIPCOT IT Park, Siruseri, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Pudupakkam, 10:00 am.
• The Society of Auditors: Talk on “IFRS- an overview”, 4, Luz Church Rd., Mylapore, 5:30 pm.
• Rotary Club of Madras Pallava: Meeting, Hotel Taj Connemara, 8:00 pm.
• The Institute of Company Secretaries of India: Meeting, 9, Wheat Crofts Rd., Nungambakkam, 6:00 pm.
• Pudumai Illakiya Thendral: Meeting, Periyar Thidal, Vepery, 6:30 pm.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meetings, Grace of the millennium group, CSI Zion Church, Chintadripet, and Reality group, CSI Good Shepherd Church, Taramani Link Rd., Velachery, 7:00 pm.
• Al-Anon: Meetings, Our Lady of Lourdese Church, Ganesh Nagar III Crosss, Madipakkam; and Meston College, Royapettah, 7:00 pm.
• Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Our Lady of Lourde Shrine, Paper Mills Rd., Perambur; Our Lady of Lourdese Church, Ganesh Nagar III Cross, Madipakkam; Meston College, Royapettah; Risen Redeemers Church, Kodambakkam; and E.C.I. Christ Church, Padi Kuppam Rd., Anna Nagar West, 7:00 pm.

CULTURE EVENTS

• Kartik Fine Arts, Ph: 24997788: Today at Narada Gana Sabha Mini Hall with financial assistance from Tamilnadu Eyal Isai Nataka Mandram, 6:00 pm. Nadaswaram by S.K. DAMODARAN and Party; 7:30 pm: Bharathanatyam by SWETHA LAKSHMAN Dis. Of Padmini Rao. Rasikas Welcome.
• Rasika Ranjani Sabha (Regd.), Mylapore. Phone: 24641767 : Today at R.K. Swamy Hall, Sundareshwarar Street, Mylapore. 5:00 pm: Selvi SWETHA LAKSHMAN (Bangalore) – Bharathanatyam; 7:00 pm: Selvan R. NARENDRAKUMAR ** Selvi B. PRAVLIGA – Bharathanatyam. Programme sponsored by TAMILNADU IYAL ISAI NATAKA MANDRAM.  All are Welcome.
• Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, 20, Maharajapuram Santhanam Salai, T.Nagar, Chennai – 17 Ph: 28140806: YAGNARAMAN JULY FEST. Today: 6:30 pm Lalgudi VIJAYALAKSHMI (Carnatic Violin), & pravin godkhinde (Hindustani – Flute) Instrumental Jugal Bandhi, Parupalli Phalgun (Mridangam), Pandit Ravindrayavagal (Tabla).  All are Welcome.  Canteen facility available.  Car park at Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama childrens park ground.  Visit at www. Krishnaganasabha.org
• Sri Parthasarathy Swami Sabha (Estd:1900), Ph: 9444701446.  DRAMA FESTIVAL. Today at 6:45 pm.  at Narada Gana Sabha Hall, TTK Road, Alwarpet, V.N.S. Manohar Theatre presents Nataka Kavalar Sri. R.S. Manohar’s National Theatres Artistes in famous historical epic DRONAR by Madurai Tirumaran.  Tickets at the venue from 5:00 pm Series Sponsored by NALLI CHINNASAMI CHETTI.

27th June 2009

GENERAL EVENTS

• VIT Alumni Assn.: Meeting to felicitate VIT University chancellor G. Viswanathan, Union Minister Vayalar Ravi, Sate Ministers Arcot N. Veeraswami and Durai Murgan, and the Hindu Editor-in-Chief N.Ram participate, IMAGE Auditorium, MRC Nagar, R.A. Puram, 4:00 pm.
• Kannadasan Birth Anniversary: Kaviarasu Kannadasan Tamil Sangam, Union Minister S. Jegathrakshagan participates, Vani Mahal, T.Nagar, 6:00 pm; Kannadasan Kalai LLakiya Peravai, Srinivasa Sastri Arangam, 40, Luz Church Rd., Mylapore, 6:00 pm.
• DMK Youth Wing Trust: Distribution of prizes to 10th and +2 toppers, Deputy Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and Minister K. Anbazhagan participate, Kalaivanar Arangam, Wallajah Rd., 5:00 pm.
• Rotary Club of Madras Centenary Commemoration: Valedictory of campaign against child mortality, Minister M.R.K. Panneerselvam and The Hindu Editor N. Ravi participate, Anna Institute of Management, Greenways Rd., R.A. Puram, 6:00 pm.
• Institute of Non Communicable Diseases, Govt. Royapettah Hospital – Lions Clubs International: Inauguration of Diabetics Foot Care Clinic, Minister M.R.K. Panneerselvam participates, Royapettah, 10:00 am.
• Indian Bank: Inauguration of biometric ATM, 812, Periyar EVR High Rd., Chetpet, 8:15 am.
• Launch of publication and meeting on how to prevent heart diseases, The Hindu Editor-in-Chief N. Ram participates, IMAGE Auditorium, MRC Nagar, R.A. Puram, 11:00 am.
• Genesis Welfare Trust: Meeting on ‘Life insurance for people living with HIV: opportunities and challenges’, Asha Nivas Social Service Centre, Rutiand Gate 5th St., Nungambakkam, 10:00 am.
• Industrial Waste Management Ass-Science Olympiad: ‘Enviro 2009’, TNPCB, Guindy, 9:00 am.
• College of Engineering – Anna University: Silver Jubillee reunion of alumni of 1979-84 batch, Gunidy, 10:00 am.
• Tamil Nadu Environment Council-Environmental Scientists Forum: Meeting on status of environment in Chennai, ICSA, Pantheon Rd., Egmore, 10:00 am.
• MMA: Certificate course in banking and financial services, Zeal Corporate Office, Russian Cultural Centre, Alkwarpet, 3:00 pm.
• Association of Chartered Accountants: P. Anand speaks on ‘Accounting Standard 11-Recent Controversies’, Madras Hire Purchase Assn, Golden Complex, 128, NSC Bose Rd., 6:30 pm.
• Continuing Professional Education Committee, ICAI: Training programme on accounting standards, Hotel Savera, 8:45 am.
• Chennai Harbour Pensioners’ Assn: Meeting, Ettiyappa Naicker School, Surya Narayana Chetty St., Royapuram, 4:00 pm.
• IEEE Madras Section: Meeting on ‘Power sector reforms today’ 97 A, Peters Rd., Gopalapuram, 5:45 pm.
• Software Process Improvement Network: Meeting, Anna University, 9:00 am.
• Dr. Chitra S. Narayanaswamy Centenary Trust: Distribution of course completion certificates, 132, St. Mary’s Rd., Alwarpet, 4:00 pm.
• Tamil Nadu Science and Technology Centre: Seminar on Acoustics, Periyar Science and Technology Centre, Gandhi Mandapam Rd., 2:00 pm.
• Hemophilia Society – Madras Chapter: Blood donation camp, SIRC-ICAI, Nungambakkam High Road, 9:00 am.
• Tattvaloka: Wellness programme by Hyuma Qureshi, Eldams Rd., Teynampet, 6:00 pm.
• Tamil Nadu People Social Service Awarness Organisation: Distribution of notebooks, uniforms, AVM Employees Co-operative Assn building, AVM Colony 2nd St., Virugmbakkam, 4:00 pm.
• KGN Creations: Anniversary celebrations, Chennai Corporation community hall, Chandrayogi Samathi Rd., Mangalapuram, 4:00 pm.
• J.K. Study Circle: Meeting, 3 / 4 Kamala St., Kumaran Kunram, Chromepet, 5:30 pm.
• Jaya Engineering College: Lecture on TCS Accreditation, Thiruninravur, 10:30 am.
• IIT Madras Alumni Assn, Chennai Chapter: Presentation on ‘M’power ERP Solutions’, IIT Madras, 5:30 pm.
• Thesophical Society – Kilpauk Lodge: Programme on ‘Understanding of Stress’, Alagappa School, Purasawalkam, 6:00 pm.
• Chennai Friends Forum: Meeting, Sri Sankara Vidyalaya, Sadasiva Nagar, Madipakkam, 6:30 pm.
• Valliammal College for Women: Investiture of the Student Council, Anna Nagar East, 1:30 pm.
• SMOT: Free career guidance programme, II Cross St., Nehru Nagar, Perungudi, 5:30 pm.
• Jaya Matric. HSS.: Inauguration of ECA Club, Thiruninravur, 1:00 pm.
• Rotary Club of Madras South: Meeting, Hotel Savera, 7:00 pm.
• Lions Club of Chennai Medavakkam: Inauguration of new facilities, Ponmar Govt. Middle School, Mambakkam Rd., Ponmar 9:00 am; Lions Club of Royal Excellence, Wards to school toppers, Beta Mat. HSS., Guindy, 3:00 pm.; Lions Club of Avishkaar: Meeting, Hotel Quality Sabari Inn, T.Nagar, 7:30 pm.
• Medley toastmasters Club: Meeting, Gandhi Nagar Club, 73, Fourth Main Rd., Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, 3:25 pm.
• Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, St. Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar, 8:00 am; and Community Service Centre Balfour Rd., Kilpauk; ECI Zion Church, Jawaharlal Nehru Salai, Ekkaduthangal; Risen Christ Church, Paper Mills Rd., Peravallur; Williams Girls HSS., Peters Rd., Royapettah; P.S. HSS R.K. Mutt Rd., Mylapore; and Alagu Andavar Temple, Korukkupet, 7:00 pm.
• Al-Anon: Meeting, Community Service Centre, Belfour Rd., Kilpauk, 7:00 pm.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Turning Point Gorup, Lazarus Church, Lazarus Church Rd., Foreshore Estate; and New Attitude Group, St. Andrews Church, Kalathiappa St., Choolai, 7:00 pm.

CULTURE EVENTS

• Sri Annamacharya Vamseekula Sankeerthana Seva Mandali Trust: Launch of publication, Sankara Mutt, West Mambalam, 4:00 pm.
• Llakiya Sindhanai: S. Swaminathan Speaks on contemporary drama, Srinivasa Gandhi Nilayam, Mowbrays Sali, Teynampet, 6:30 pm.
• Tourism Detp.: Poongavil Poongatru programme, Dr. Netesan Park, T.Nagr, 6:00 pm.
• Sevalaya: Book review, Kasuva village, Thiruninravur, 2:00 pm
• Punnagai Ulagam: Launch of educational magazine, Hotel  Taj Connemara, 11:00 am.
• World Thirukkural Centre: Meeting, Valluvar Kottam, 10:00 am.

26th June 2009

GENERAL EVENTS

• Government Museum and National Museum for Manuscripts: Inauguration of exhibition on Rare Manuscripts, Minister Thangam Thennarasu participates, Centenary Exhibition Hall, Government Museum, Egmore, 4:00 pm
• Women Steering Group, Institute of Chartered Accountants of India: Open session for women CAs, Member of Parliament Kanimozhi participates, 122, Nungambakkam High Rd., 4:00 pm.
• Presidency College Alumni Association: Unveiling of Dr. Alladi Ramakrishnan’s portrait by IIT-Kanpur chairman M Ananda Krishnan, Presidency College, Kamarajar Salai, 6:00 pm.
• Parveen Travels: Inauguration of new premises, AB Towers, 148, Perambur Barracks Rd., Purasawalkam, 9:00 am.
• ICWAI-SIRC: Seminar on ‘tax obligations and implications on cross border services’, ICWAI Bhawan, 14, Montieth Lane, Egmore, 10:00 am.
• Tamil Nadu Science and Technology Centre: Seminar on ‘understanding the universe from Earth to galaxy-an-astrophysical journey’, B.M. Birla Planetarium, Periyar Science and Technology Centre, Gandhi Mandapam Rd., 10:00 am.
• GTZ-GERMAN Technical Cooperation: Meeting on phasing out of CTC from Indian gas manufacturing / servicing industries, Hotel Ambassador Pallava, 10:30 am.
• Bala Mandir Kamaraj Trust: Memorial meeting for Lakshmi Krishnamurthi, German Hall, Prakasam St., T.Nagar, 10:30 am.
• International Day Against Drug Abuse: Meetings, Asha Nivas, Bricklin Bridge, Konoor High Rd., Otteri, 10:00 am; Dep. Of Psychiatry, Sri Ramachandra Hospital, Porur, 10:00 am; Madras Medical College, noon.
• Centre for Montessori Training: Seminar on ‘importance of training for nursery teachers’, Habib Complex, Durgabai Deshmukh Rd., R.A. Puram, 10:30 am.
• Medical Research Foundation: Lecture on ‘objective evidence of reincarnation’, Sankara Nethralaya, 18, College Rd., 5:30 pm.
• Smart Expos: Inauguration of ‘Compack 09’, Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambakkam, 10:15 am.
• Polestar Foundation: Awards ceremony, Hotel Taj Connemara, 7:00 pm.
• SMOT School of Business: Convocation, Hotel Accord Metropolitan, 5:30 pm.
• Dove Multimedia: Exhibition of CD Roms and educational DVDs, Dass Community Hall, Cathedral Rd., 6:30 pm.
• Global Hospitals and Health City: CME programme, Perumbakkam, 2:00 pm.
• Bharat Sewak Samaj: Lecture on ‘Mahatmaavai vanaguvoam’ Gandhi Mandapam, Guindy, 4:00 pm.
• Kola Perumal Chetty Vaishnav SSS.: Valedictory, Periyar EVR Salai, Arumbakkam, 2:30 pm.
• Velammal Matric. HSS.: Savings scheme inauguration, West Mogappair, 8:15 am.
• Lions Club of Madras Porur: Meeting, HotelBenzz Park, 7:00 pm.
• Al Anon: Meeting, Singaram Pillai Boys High School, Villivakkam, 7:00 pm.
• Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Kevin School, Royapuram; Kesari High School, T.Nagar; Fathima Church, East Tambaram; Singaram Pillai Boys High School, Villivakkam; CSI Zion Church, Chintadripet, St. Mariyal Magadalona Church, Ezhil Nagar, Poonamallee; and Assembly of Gods Church, Arumbakkam, 7:00 pm.

CLASSICAL EVENTS

• AAA/Abbas, 9600035375: June 28th Sunday 6:45 pm Vani Mahal (Mahaswamigal Hall ) A/c. Nataka Kavalar R. S. Manohar’s National Theatre artists present “DRONAR” a historical epic with giant sets and trick shots.  Bkg 5:00 to 8:00 pm at hall today.
• Hamsadhwani: Today 6:30 pm Talent Promotion series P.K. KAMALAKANNAN – Vocal, T.S. Babu – Violin, V. Thirumurugan – Mrudangam, T. Bharadwaj – Morsingh at Youth Hostel, 2nd Avenue, Indira nagar, Adyar, Sponsored by: TAMILNADU IYAL ISAI NATAKA MANRAM. All are welcome.
• Kartik Fine Arts, Ph: 24997788: Today at Narada Gana Sabha Mini Hall with financial as sistance from Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Mandram 6:00 pm Music Dr. K. PRASANTHI – Straya Narayanan – Sumesh S. Narayanan. Rasikas welcome.
• Nada Inbam, 24992672: Today 6:00 pm S. SEETHARAMAN, V. V. Srinivasa Rao, Thanjavur Kumar, Ragasudha Hall.
• Narada Gana Sabha Trust & Harikesanjali Trust : Invite you for 64th Aradhana Function of Harikesanallur Muthiah Bhagavatar on 30th June 2009 at the Mini Hall of Narada Gana Sabha at 6:00 pm. Sri V. Sriram will present a Multimedia Presentation on Muthiah Bhagavator followed by rendering of Muthiah Bhagavatar Kritis by MAMBALAM SISTERS & Party.
• Saraswathi Vaggeyakara Trust (Regd.), Ph: 22392291: Today at Sitadevi Garodia Hindu Vidyalaya, East Tambaram. At 6:45 pm. Post Trinity Compositions Vocal Concert by GAYATHRI VENKATESAN with Swarnalatha, K. Sivakumar and MPKM Murali.  All are Welcome.
• Sri Parthasarathy Swami Sabha (Estd: 1900) Ph: 9444701446:Drama Festival From 28-6-09 Sunday at 6:15 pm Dr. Nalli Kuppuswami Chetti inaugurates and confers the title Nataka Kalasarathy on Sri Crazy Mohan.  Sri Mohan Parasaran – Presides.  Felicitations by Sri A. Natarajan and Nataka Kalasarathy Sri S.Ve. Sekhar. At 7:00 pm.  Natakapriya’s S.Ve. Sekhar in VALL PAIYAN. A Super Hit Comedy Play.
• Subhasheela, Academy of Fine Arts: Kalaimamani Uma Muralikrishna – Director, invites one and all for an evening of “Cultural Tribute” to Smt. & Shri K.P. Subramaniam.  5:45 pm. Inauguration by Shri. L. Sabaretnam, Director, Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd., and CEO Coramandal Sugar Ltd., 6:15 pm to 7:15 pm.  Venu Veena Recital by Yuva Kala Bharathi B. MUTHUKUMAR and Yuva Kala Bharathi T. BHAVANI PRASAD. 7: 30 pm – 8:45 pm : Bharathanatyam by Kalaimamani NARTHAKI NATARAJ. Venue: R.K. Swamy Auditorium, No. 5 Sundareswarar Street, Mylapore, Chennai – 4 Ph: 9884099397.
• Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, 20, Maharajapuram Santhanam Salai, T.Nagar Chennai – 17. Ph: 28140806: Yagnaraman July Fest 2009: Programme details: From Tomorrow: 27-06-09 4.30 pm. Mangala Isai by Mylai R. MAHENDRAN & Party; 6”00 pm. Sri V. Shankar, President, Shri Shanmukhanada Fine Arts & Sangeetha Sabha, Mumbai, Inaugurates & Presents the Yagnaraman Life Time Achievement Award 2009 to Bharathanatyam Exponent Dr. Vyijayanthimala Bali and the Ygnaraman Award of Excellence to Sri Abhishek Raghuram (Carnatic Music Vocal)Ms. Deepika Reddy (Kuchupudi Dance). Sri B.M. Sundaram Musicologist, & Dr. Mrs. Y.G. Parthasarathy Dean, PSBB Schools & Chairman, Bharat Kalachar will felicitate the awardees; 7:15 pm “Thiruppavai” – Dance Drama by ANITA GUHA’s Bharathajali.  Jugal Bandhi Concerts: 28:06:09 6:00 pm : N. VIJAY SIVA & T.M. KRISHNA Carnatic Vocal Jugal Bandhi, R.K. Shriram Kumar (Violin), Arun Prakash (Mridangam), and B.S. Purushothaman (Kanjira); 29.06.09 6.30 pm: Lalgudi VIJAYALAKSHMI (Carnatic – Violin) & PRAVIN GODKHINDE (Hindustani – Flute) – Instrumental Jagal Bandhi, Parupalli Phalgun (Mridangam), Pandit Ravindra vayagal (Tabla); 30-06-09 6:30 pm. “Illusion & Salvation”- A special Melharmonic Musical Megavaganzarendered by RAVIKIRAN (Chitraveena) & ANIL SRINIVASAN (Piano), Akkarai Subhalakshmi (Violin), Arun Kumar (Rhythm Pad), B.S. Purushothaman (Kanjira), Sruti Sagar (Flute), Anahitha Ravindran (Vocal). Dance Festival of Choreographic works on Sankhya (Numbers) 01-07-09 6:30 pm: “Dasavatharam” in Mohini Attam by BHARTI SHIVAJI; 7:45pm: “Navarasa” in Bharathanatyam by Dr. ANANDA SHANKAR JAYANT; 02.07.09 6:30 pm: “Ashta Naayika” in Odissi by ARUNA MOHANTY: 7:45 pm “sapta Aavarta” in Kathak by PRERANA SHRIMALI;  03.07.09 6:30 pm: “Shadruthu” in Vilasini Natyam by SWAPNASUNDARI; 7:45 pm “Panchabutham” in Contemporary dance from by MADHU NATRAJ: 04.07.09 6:30 pm: “Chaturvedha” in Kathak by RAJASHREE SHIRKE; 7:45 pm “Divyathriayam” in Bharathanatyam by N. SRIKANT &n ASWATHY SRIKANT;  05.07.09 5:30 pm: “Dvaita in Kuchpudi by RAJA & RADHA REDDY; 6:45 pm” Advaita” in Bharathanatyam by Dr. PADMA SUBRAMANYAM; 8:00 pm.”Poornam” in Odissi by Dr. SONAL MANSINGH.  All are Welcome.  Invitations can be collected from Sri Krishna Gana Sabha & Outlets of Sri Krishna Sweets.  Canteen Facility Available Car Park at Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Childrens Park Ground.  Visit at www. Krishnaganasabha.org

• The Music Academy, Madras: Today 6:30 pm at the Kasturi Srinivasan Hall – “HCL Concert Series” – Kum. SRI RANJANI SANTHANAGOPALAN (Vocal), Arunachala Karthick (Violin), R. Sankaranarayanan (Mridangam) All are Welcome.
• Bhavan’s Rajaji Vidyashram, Kilpauk: Today at 5:30 pm Young Achievers’ Day Celebrations Sri Pankajkumar Bansal, I.A.S speaks./ Sri L. Balaji, Guest of Honour.  All are Welcome.
• Vedic Sangeeta Foundation (Regd.), Phone: 24997422 / 9841087422 : All are cordially invited today for the Sangeeta Upanayasam of “Sri Krishna Leela” (Sri Krishna Avatharam) by Smt Visakha Hari at Asthika Samajam, Venus Colony, Chennai at 6:30 pm Vedic Chanting 5:30.  Programme partly sponsored by RmKV.
  

25th June 2009

GENERAL EVENTS

• TACT: Laying of foundation stone for new premises, Minister Pongalur N. Palanichamy participates, opposite AIEMA building, Ambattur Industrial Estate, 2:00 pm.
• The Chartered Accountants Study Circle: Meeting, Prince Arcade, Cathedral Rd., 6:15 pm.
• Lions Club of Chennai Periamet: Meeting, 1, Ritherdon Lane, Vepery, 6:30 pm.
• Vedic Sangeea Foundation: Sixth anniversary celebration, Asthika Samajam, Venus Colony 1st St., Alwarpet, 5:00 pm.
• Velammal Matric. HSS.: ‘Extra edge’ programme, T.S. Krishna Nagar, 9:00 am.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Keep it Simple Group, St. Joseph High School Premises, 12, Vepery High Rd., 7:00 pm.
• Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Church of Christ, W-76Anna Nagar; Church of Victorious Cross, Jawaharlal Nehru Salai, Ashok Nagar; St. Sebastian Church, Post Box Bus Stop, Madhavaram; St. Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar and Victory Child Development Centre, Muthalamman St., Selaiyur; 7:00 pm.

CLASSICAL EVENTS

• Indian Council for Cultural Relations and Sri Ariyakudi Music foundation: Present a Bharathanatyam Dance by ‘Nadanamamani’ Smt. PRIYA MURLE accompanied by Smt. Nandini Anand on Vocal, Kum. Preethi Ramaprasd on Anirudha on Mridangam and Sri Kandadevi S. Vijayaraghavan on Violin under the monthly “Horizon” Programme Today at 6:30 pm at R.K. Swamy Auditorium (Sivaswamy Kalalaya Sr. Secondary School), 5 Sundareswarar Street, Mylapore, Chennai – 4.  All are Welcome.
• Kartik Fine Arts, Ph: 24997788 : Today at Narada Gana Sabha Mini Hall 5:30 pm.  Talent Promotion Programme with Financial Assistance from Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Mandram.  Inauguration by Smt. Priyadarshini Govind Sri L. Sabaratnam, Chairman, K.F.A presides; 6:00 pm: Bharathanatyam by NITHYA RAMASUBRAMANIAM, Dis. Of Karthayini Srinivas; 7:30 pm. VIJAYA RAJINI, Dis of Mutharasi Ravi. Rasikas Welcome.
• Saraswathi Vaggeyakara Trust (Regd.), Ph: 22392291 : Today at Sitadevi Garodia Hindu Vidyalaya, East Tambaram at 6:45 pm. Post Trinity Compositions.  Vocal Concert by NITHYA and VIDHYA with Satish Kumar, Madurai Sundar and Nerugunam Shankar.  All Welcome.
• Sri Jayendra Bhaktha Samajam: In Association with Dharma Paripalana Sabha Celebrates 75th Jayanthi of H.H. Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Swamigal Jagadguru of Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam & Silver Jubilee Celebrations of Sri Jayendra Bhaktha Samajam on Friday, 26th June 2009@ 5:00 pm to be held at Sri Kanchi Mahaswami Anantha Mandapam next to Sri Anantha Padmanabha Swami Temple.  Music Concert by Sangeetha Vidwan Sri O.S. THIAGARAJAN & Party.  All are Welcome.
• Sri Maharajapuram Santhanam Rasikas Trust, (Ph: 23663340 / 9840797307): Today at 6:30 pm at Sri Raghavendraswami Mutt, T.P. Koil Street, Triplicane, Shraddanjali to His Holiness Shri Sushameendra Theertha Swamiji.  In the divine presence of His Holiness Shri Suyatheendra Theertha Swamiji, Pontiff on Sri Raghavendra Swami Mutt, Mantralayam, group singing byeminent musicians of Chennai.  Shri T.V.R.  Chari from Sri Sankara Mutt, Kanchipuram pays tributes to the Great Swamiji.  All are Welcome.
• Vedic Sangeeta Foundation (Regd.), Phone: 24997422 / 9841087422:  All are cordially invited for our Sixth Anniversary Today at Asthika Samajam, Venus Colony, Alwarpet, Chennai – 18.  5:00 pm:  Vedic Chanting.  Inauguration 6:00 pm Swami Sri Gautamananda, President, Sri Ramakrishna Mutt, Mylapore will inaugurate.  Sri B.R. V.S. Manian, State Vice President, VHP will preside over.  Mahamahopadyaya Dr. Krishnamurthy Sastrigal will be honoured.  Sri K.R.V Ramani, MD, Quality Inn Sabari, Chennai will be the Chief Guest.  7:00 pm Vocal concert – MALLADI BROS (Sri Ravi Prasd & Ram Kumar) Sri M. A. Sundareswaran – Violin, Neyvali Sri Narayanan – Mridangam, Trichy Sri Murali – Ghatam.  Programme partly sponsored by RmKV.
  

24th June 2009

GENERAL EVENTS

• Sanraa Media Ltd.: Launch of new facility, Minister Poongothai Aladi Aruna participates, Developed Plots Estate, Perungudi, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, 4:30 pm.
• MCCI: Indo-Gulf conference on current economic scenario, Larbi Moukhariq, Ambassador of Morocco and Dean of the Arab Diplomatic Corps, Sheraton Chola Hotel, 10:30 am.
• Tagore Centre for Peace Studies: Discussion on ‘Future of state and sovereignty in South and West Asia,’ Ahmed Salem AI-Wahishi, Chief Representative, League of Arab States Mission participates, University of Madras, Marina Complex, 2:15 pm.
• Madras Bar Association: Meeting to felicitate Chief Justice H.L. Gokhale, Madras High Court, 1:45 pm.
• BSNL Chennai Telephones: Official Language conference, 10, Dams Rd., off Anna Salai, 10:00 am.
• Medical Research Foundation and Vision Research Foundation: Meeting, New Research Block, 18, College Rd., Nungambakkam, 4:00 pm.
• MMA and Konrad Adenauer Foundation: Workshop on creativity and lateral thinking, Natesan Institute of Co-operative Management, Anna Nagar, 9:30 pm.
• Globe Institute of Investigation and Security Management: Seminar on trends in security management, Agurchand Mansion, Anna Salai, 2:30 pm.
• Institution of Engineers (Tamil Nadu State Centre): Lecture on causes for road accidents, Transportation Engineering Department, Anna University, 4:30 pm.
• Institute of Chartered Accountants of India: CPE Study Circle Meeting on private equity – opportunities for chartered accountants, ICAI Bhawan, Nungambakkam, 6:15 pm.
• SmartLearn Edutech Pvt Ltd.: Launch of SmartLearn Web TV, Hotel Residency Towers, 4:00 pm.
• Makkal Manadu Katchi: Seminar on rights of Eelam Tamils, YMCA Hall, NSC Bose Rd., 4:30 pm.
• City Youths Union: Lecture on history of Dravidian movement, 38/34, Manickam St., Choolai, 6:30 pm.
• Venkateswara Nursing College: CNE programme on teaching strategies and methods in Thalambur, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, 9:00 am.
• Rajalakshmi Engineering College: Lecture on opportunity for research and entrepreneurship, Thandalam, 12:30 pm.
• Jaya Engineering College: Faculty development programme, CTH Rd., Thiruninravur, 9:00 am.
• Velammal Metric HSS.: Inauguration of club, West Mogappair, 8:15 am.
• Rotary Club of Ambattur: Presentation of For the Sake of Honour award to K. Nirmala Prasad, Hotel Breeze, 7:00 pm.
• Lions Club of Tambaram Mudichur: Meeting, Hotel Grand Palace, Chromepet, 6:30 pm.
• Inner Wheel District 323: Meeting, Abirami Hall, 1/3 A, River View Rd., Kotturpuram, 9:30 am.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Staying Clean group, St. Lourdes Church, Don Bosco School, 29, Paper Mills Rd., Perambur, 7:00 pm.
• Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Kondithope Police Community Hall,  Walltax Rd.,; Loyola Matriculation School, United India Colony, Kodambakkam; C.S.I. Good Shepherd Church, Taramani Link Rd., Velachery; Anglo Indian Association, Ponniamman Koil St., Egmore; St. Luke’s Church, IInd Main Rd/, Anna Nagar; and St. Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar.

CLASSICAL EVENTS

• Indian Councilk for Cultural Relations and Sri Ariyakudi Music Foundation: Present a Bharrathanatyam Dance by ‘Nadanamamani’ Smt. PRIYA MURIE accompanied by Smt. Nandini Anand on Vocal, Kum. Preethi Ramaprasad on Nattuvangam, Sri K.S.R. Anirudha on Mridangam and Sri Kandadevi S. Vijayaraghavan on Violin under the monthly “Horizon” programme tomorrow at 6:30 pm at R.K. Swamy Auditorium (Sivaswamy Kalalaya Sr. Secondary School). 5, Sundareswarar Street, Mylapore, Chennai – 4.  All are Welcome.

• Ramana Kendra, 24939132 / 24611397 : Bhagawan’s Punarvasu Day: Today at 4:45 pm. THIRUVAIYARU SANKARAN with Neela Jayakumar, V.R. Jayakumar; 6:45 pm.  V.K. MANIMARAN with Pakkala Ramdas, B. Ganapathiraman. All are Welcome.

23rd June 2009

GENERAL EVENTS

• Leader Kalai Mandram: Samathuva Vizha, Ministers U. Mathivanan and K. Ramachandran participate, Hotel Palmgrove, 5:00 pm
• IGNOU: National workshop on ‘Institutionalisation of Community Colleges in India’, Hotel Esthell, 10:00 am.
• Aim for Seva: Lecture by Dayananda Saraswati on “Turning Adversity to One’s Advantage”, Kamaraj Memorial Hall, Teynampet, 6:30 pm.
• Shakespeare Millennium Club: Monthly meeting, Cosmopolitan Club, 6:00 pm
• Madarasu Telugu Abhyudaya Samajamu: Distribution of free notebooks to poor students, Thyagaraya Primary School, Old Washermenpet, 11:00 am.
• Velammal Matric. HSS.: Inauguration of Students council and Uniformed services, Mogappair, 8:30 am
• YMCA: Talk on ‘Travelogue on Mauritius” by M.Muthuvelu, YMCA Esplanade Auditorium, 6:00 pm.
• Rotary Club of Madras: R. Nataraj speaks on ‘Prisons – Can they be reformed at all’, Hotel Taj Connemera, 1:00 pm;  Rotary Club of Madras Marina: Meeting, Alumni Club, Boat Club Rd., 7:00 pm.
• Narcotics Anony mous: Meeting, Self Help Group, Community Service Centre, 17, Balfour Rd., Kilpauk, 7:00 pm.
• Alcoholics Anoymous: Meetings, Port & NDock Primary School, M.P.T Colony, New Washermenpet; St. Joseph Anglo Indian School, Vepery; Annai Amala Alayam, GST Rd., Chromepet; Sri Sankara Vidhyalaya, Sadasivan Nagar, Madipakkam; and C.S.I. Church, O.T. Bust Stand, Ambattur, 7:00 pm; Santhome, 7:30 pm.
• Free Sanskrit Classes: CHENNAI: The Samskrit Education Society will offer free Sanskrit classes at Chinmaya Mission, 16, 3rd Main Road, Nanganallur from July 4.  Contact 9841403859 or 9840491346.

CLASSICAL EVENTS

• Chromepet Cultural Academy (Regd. Trust), Chromept, Chennai – 600044. Phone: 22651809 : Today at 6:45 pm: V.N.S. Manohar Theatres Presents “CHANAKYA SABADHAM” (Historical Play).
• Lalitha Kala Vedika (24938559):  Today at 6:30 pm: Special Concert of Annamacharya & Bhadrachala Ramadas by CHAITANYA BROTHERS (Vishakhapatnam) – Vocal – Shri V. VENKATESWARA SARMA, Shri B. Krishnamacharyulu, Shri H. Ramcharan, Shri Mangalagiri Sridhar at R.K. Swamy Auditorium.  This concert is dedicated to the memory of Shri B.V.S.S Mani, Founder All are Welcome.
• Nada Sudha, Ph: 9444465536: Today 6:15 pm at Dr. Jayalalitha Free Marriage Hall Kannagi Street, Kamaraj Nagar, 100’ Byepass Road, Velachery (Guru Nanak College Bus stop): T.M. KRISHNA (Vocal) with Amritha Murali & Arun Prakash.
• Shri Maharajapuram Santhanam Rasikas Trust (Ph: 23663340 / 9840797307): In Association with Sri Lakshmi Kalivani (9445070777).  Today at 4:00 pm at Thiru Vi Ka Parak, near Dharmasastha Temple, Alwarthiru Nagar, Shri Maharajapuram Santhanam Memorial Concert.  Chief Guesst:  Mr. G.K., Art Director Vaikom Shri JAYACHANDRAN Vocal, Madurai Sri S. Balasubramanian – Violin, Umayalpuram Sri Mali – Mridangam Rasikas Welcome Co-sponsored by BSNL, LIC, POTHYS.
• Shri Maharajapuram Santhanam Rasikas Trust (Ph: 23663340 / 9840797307): At 5:00 pm today Smt. RAJESWARI MAHESH (Disciple of Shri Maharajapuram Santhanam) – Vocal, Melakaveri Sri Thiagarajan – Violin, Hanumanthapuram Sri. Bhuvarahan – Maridangam. At 6:05 pm In the Divine Presence of Pujyasri Mathi Oil Saraswathi.  Hommage to Shri Maharajapuram Santhanam.  Prayer by Kum. Meera. Shri R. Natraj I.P.S., DGP & Director, Tamil Nadu Fire & Rescue Services presides.  Shri P A Mani, I.F.S., Commissioner, Dept of Art & Culture, Govt of Tamil Nadu and Shri Vedantham Srinivasan, B.Sc., B.L, Senior Advocate pay tributes to the Great Maestro.  Honouring of musicians – Perambur Shri S Rajagopal (Vocal), Thiruvidaimarudur Shri H. Ramachandra Rao (Violin), Smt. Vijayashri (music teaching) & Smt. Usha (music teaching).  Distribution of Mediclaim policies to deserving musicians.  Followed by Grand Violin recital by Kum.  A. KANYAKUMARI, Shri K.V. Prasad – Mridangam, Vaikom Sri R. Gopalakrishnan – Ghatam.  Rasikas Welcome.  Co-Sponsored by BSNL, LIC, SHRIRAM GROUP, ARUN EXCELLO, NAC JEWELLERS, POTHYS, STAR VIJAY TV.
• Vedic Sangeeta Foundation: (regd.), Phone: 24997422: Be ready to attend our Sixth Anniversary on 25th June at Asthika Samajam, Venus Colony, Chennai -18.  5:00 pm Vedic Chanting / Inauguration.  7:00 pm Vocal concert by MALLADI BROS & PARTY.  “Sri Krishna Leela “sangeeta Upanyasam by Smt Visakha Hari from 26th to 28 daily at 6:30.

22nd June 2009

GENERAL EVENTS

• Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development: Union Minister M.S. Gilli inaugurates NSS summer camp, Union Minister Pratik Prakashbapu Patil participates, Sriperumbudur, 10:00 am
• Madras Cosmopolitan Round Table’94: Inauguration of new classrooms, former President A.P. J. Abdul Kalam participates, Lady Andal Venkatasubba Rao HSS., Harrington Rd., Chetpet, 3-30 pm
• Madras High Court Advocates’ Association: Inauguration of e-law library and library sections, Chief Justice Hemant Laxman Gokhale participates, New Library Building, Madras High Court, 4-45 pm
• Indira Gandhi National Open University: Workshop on ‘Institutionalisation of the Community Colleges in India’, Hotel Esthell, 1, Besant Avenue, Royal Enclave, Adyar, 10:00 am
• Dream Zone: Seminar on ‘Aesthetics ‘09’, Jammi Buildings, 121, Royapettah High Rd., Mylapore, 10:00 am
• Hand-in –Hand: Launching of mobile environment campaign for schools, Cantonment Board High School, Pallavaram, 9-45 am.
• Rotary Club of Anna Nagar Aadithya: Meeting, Cosmopolitan Club, Anna Salai, 7-30 pm
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meetings, Grace of the Millennium group, CSI Zion Church, Chintadripet, and Reality group, CSI Good Shepherd Church, Taramani Link Rd., Velachery 7:00 pm
• AI-Anon: Meetings, Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Ganesh Nagar III Cross, Madipakkam; and Meston College, Royapettah, 7:00 pm
• Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Our Lady of Lourde Shrine, Paper Mills Rd., Perambur; Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Ganesh Nagar III Cross, Madipakkam; Meston College, Royapettah; Risen Redeemers’ Church, Kodambakkam; and E.C.I. Christ Church, Padi Kuppam Rd., Anna Nagar West, 7:00 pm

CLASSICAL EVENTS

• Chromepet Cultural Academy (Regd. Trust) Chromepet, Chennai – 600044. Phone: 22651809 – Today at 6:45 pm Sathya Sai Creations presents Mappillai Ganesh in “COMEDY KALYANAM” by Ezhichur Aravindan.
• Karnatic Music Appreciation Programme : Mudhra conducts specially for Rasikas and Music Students to understand and enjoy Karnatic music better 22nd to 28th June – daily 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mylapore Programme Director:  Dr. RADHA BHASKAR.  Do not miss this opportunity.   For entry ticket Contact:  9382163330 / 9840072821.