The Week Ahead; events, sales . .

RELIGIOUS EVENTS
Sringeri Jagadguru is scheduled to visit Asthika Samajam, Venus Colony, Alwarpet on Oct.13 at 6 p.m. He is scheduled to render anugraha bhashanam. Ph: 2435 2242.
Siddha Yoga Meditation Center is hosting Shri Guru Gita chanting, followed by meditation, at 10 a.m. on Oct.14. At Arkay Convention Center, 3rd Floor, OMS Lakshana, 146, Royapettah High Road, Mylapore. Ph: 98409 29995, 98400 23458. Open to all.
MUSIC COMPETITION
D. S. K. S. S. I. Trust, Mylapore is organising an inter school music competition for school students on Oct.28 at P. S. High School. Last date for registration is Oct.20. Call 2464 3024/ 4234 7777.
CONCERTS
Sadham Trust located at Abhiramapuram is organising a Carnatic concert on Oct.18 at 6.30 p.m. It will be held at Asthika Samajam, Venus Colony. Open to all.
Appusami – Seethapatti Isai Koodal is having a music concert on Oct.14 from 6 p.m. onwards at Mahalakshmi Welfare Association, R. A. Puram. Open to all.
Jignyasa a Carnatic music school at CIT Colony is presenting its first event on Oct.15. The students of this school will present ‘Sampradaya – Steadfast yet ever changing’ on musician Mudicondan Venkatarama Iyer, and Madurai Srirangam Iyengar. There will be a talk by B. Krishnamoorthy, and a lecture-concert by R. Vedavalli. For details contact Jignayasa at GA, Paduka, 17, 1st Cross Street, CIT Colony, Mylapore. Ph: 96000 24220.
Indira Sivasailam endowment memorial concert will be presented by Aruna Sairam on Oct.17 at 6 p.m. at The Music Academy, TTK Road.
Satrangi is presenting a concert of popular music by Roshan and Salil Chowdhury on Oct.14 at 6.30 p.m. at Rajarathinam hall, R. A. Puram. For tickets call 98847 78073.
ART
Art Houz is presenting an exhibition of paintings titled ‘Infinite Perception of Nature’ by T. Athiveerapandian. On till Oct.16. At 41, Kasturi Rangan Road, Alwarpet. Ph: 2499 2173. Open to all.
Painting exhibition by G. Neelayathakshi, a school student will be inaugurated at 6 p.m. on Oct.15.  On till Oct.18. It will be held at C.P. Art Center, Eldams Road, Alwarpet.
Prakrit Arts is showcasing ‘Nature- An Artist par Excellence’, photographs by Ramesh Adkoli. On till Oct.14. At 102, Greenways Road, Extn, R. A. Puram.
Vinnyasa Premier Art Gallery, CIT Colony is presenting an exhibition of sculptures by various artists paintings by M. Suriyamoorthy. Both from Oct.13 to  Oct.30. Ph: 3253 3655.
Art World is presenting art in various media from bronze to ceramic. On till Oct.15. Ph: 2433 8691.
DANCE
Ranga Mandira School, Mandaveli is in its 8th year. This school is run by dancer Swarnamalya Ganesh. A special program is organised on Oct. 13 at 6 p.m. at Dakshinamurthy auditorium, P.S. School, Mylapore.
The students will stage Srimad Ramayanam, a music, dance, theater ballet  incorporating Kamban, Valmiki and Balinese versions of the Ramayana.
SALE
Peek A Boo store has a sale of floor cushions, with special offers. On till Oct.31. At 16/47, Kasturi Rangan Road, Alwarpet. Ph: 2499 2365.
Utkalika has a Orissa Crafts Utsav, an exhibition of handlooms, jewellery and handicrafts. On diplay are items from various States of India. On till October 19 at 282, TTK Road, Alwarpet.
Fabindia, R. K. Salai is presenting a collection of fabrics – western and Indian wear for women, men and kids. It includes banarasi cutwork, Angrakaha and Anarkali inspired kurtas. Ph: 4323 8130.
FOOD FESTIVAL
Seafood festival at Benjarong at 537/146, TTK Road, Alwarpet. On till Oct 23. Ph: 2432 2640.