EVENTS AHEAD: worshops, shopping, entertainment…

WORKSHOPS
WATERCOLOURS
A basic workshop on watercolour painting by Alamelu Annhamalai, an artist. Hosted by Hindustan Trading Company. For Ages 15 and above.
On March 9, 10:30 p.m. At Madras Art Store, Shop F1-F2, 4, C.P. Ramaswamy
Road, Alwarpet. Ph: 24997790.  Paid event, inclusive of materials.
 

YOGA BY THE SEA
Yoga workshop conducted by Rana Yoga Shala.
On March 3, 6 a.m. At Marina Beach. Ph: 8248289578.
 
ODISSI
Konarak Odissi Dance Academy is starting Odissi dance classes on weekends
for adults – 8 classes per month. From March 2, Saturdays & Sundays, 3 p.m. At The Dance Inn, 114/193, R. H. Road, Luz. Register: 7200751914.
 
MUSIC. DANCE. DRAMA.
PLAY ON  CARNATIC MUSIC TRINITY
The Madras Players present ‘Trinity’, stories by Seetha Ravi, translated
by Justice Prabha Sridevan. Episodes from the lives of famed composers of Carnatic music. Dramatised and directed by P.C. Ramakrishna. Features Vijay Siva, Gayatri Venkatraghavan and others. 
On March 8, 7 p.m. At Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mylapore. Open to all.
FUNDRAISER CONCERTS
Aim for Seva, presents ‘Ananda’: a fundraiser festival featuring music, dance
and theatre. Three evenings.
Bombay Jayashri Ramnath’s concert with a narrative presented in a musical format; next day is a English play ‘Kurukshetra: When Things Fall Apart’ by Dr. Gowri Ramnarayan, and on the third evening, ‘A Million Sitas’  by dancer Anita Ratnam, a contemporary dance production.
On March 7, 8 & 9, 6:30 p.m. At The Music Academy, Alwarpet. Tickets
available at www.bookmyshow.com.
 
USHA UTHUP LIVE
A musical night by pop singer Usha Uthup in her 50th golden
jubilee year as a singer. On March 2, 7 p.m. At The Music Academy, Alwarpet. Call 9840047101 /
7401702000 for tickets.
 
SHIVARATRI SOUND BATH
Experience a sound journey with ancient gongs, Tibetan singing bowls, violin, vocals, mantras  and other healing instruments used for meditation. By Yash, Vignesh and Jaya.
On March 3, 5 p.m. At 136.1 Yoga Studio, TTK Road, Alwarpet. Fee: Rs 600 for
members, Rs.800 for non members. Call 42347670 to register.
 
CARNATIC MUSIC IN THE GARDEN
Sunaadalahari fest by Indira Ranganathan Trust. Featuring:
Seetha Rajan (vocal), Embar Kannan (violin), Guru Raghavendra
(mridangam), and B S Purushotham (kanjira).On March 2, 5:30 p.m.
Prema Rangarajan (vocal), Gopinath M R (violin), Nellai A Balaji (mridangam),
Venkata Subramaniam (ghatam). On March 3, 5:30 p.m.
At 52, C. P. Ramaswamy Road, Abhiramapuram. Open to all.
 
COMEDY
 
Evam presents ‘New Material Nights Edition #25’. Featuring – Manoj Prabakar,
Rabindher Kannan, Barath Balaji ,Rahul Sridhar, Sriram Prasad & Abiishiek
Vijaykumar. For 21+years only.
On March 3, 7.30 p.m. At Savera Hotel, Mylapore. Ticketed event.
 
SHOPPING
SAREES
Nila Collections is offering a 20% discount on the occasion of Women’s Day on
silk and silk cotton sarees besides salwars and kurtis. Till March 10, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. At 67, R. H. Road, Luz. Ph: 9444328398. Open on Sunday.
 
GARMENTS FROM JAIPUR
The Bodhi Collective from Jaipur is showcasing their latest collection – cotton
based traditional Indian artistic garments from Gujarat, Maharashtra and
Rajasthan. Featuring long kurtas, short kurtis, pants and night / loungewear
kaftans. Till March 3, 10.30 a.m. At C. P. Art Centre, Eldams Road, Alwarpet. Ph:
9886582896.
 
MISCELLANEOUS
SUNDAY QUIZ
QFI Chennai will hold a ‘double-barrelled’ quiz session. This edition is set
and conducted by Arun Ramanathan and Venkatesh NA while the team quiz is
set by Dinesh Krithivasan
On March 3,10 a.m. At P. S. Senior School campus, Mylapore. Register :