Odyssey Bookstore has organised a series of events that include competitions, story telling sessions, book launches, talks etc between August 13 and 28, to celebrate Madras Week 2016.
Saturday 13th Aug At Odyssey Adyar store 3-4 PM
Drawing competition – MADRASCAPES In association with Y PLUS Theme – ‘Madras’
For Ages 8 years and above. Drawing sheet and color pencils will be provided.
The drawing has to be of people or locations or life as it was in MADRAS in earlier times.
Gift hampers for winners and participation certificates for all.
For registration call 24453191 At Odyssey Adyar store 5-6 PM
Storytelling – “MADRAS NALLA MADRAS” – A celebration of our city with stories!
Stories narrated by Chennai Storytellers Asha, Banu & Sharanya
For ages 3 years and above. Participation free.
For registration call 24453191
Sunday 14th Aug At Odyssey Adyar store 6-7 PM
Book launch – ‘YAMAS LIEUTENANT’ – by Chennai Author AnujaChandramouli. In association with PENGUIN BOOKS INDIA
Special guest Mr. Sudhir Srinivasan, THE HINDU will be in conversation with the author
Saturday 20th Aug At Odyssey Adyar store 7-8 PM
MEMORIES OF MADRAS – A Chennai Game launch by Mr. R. Muthiah, Historian In association with KREEDA
Game intro, Game launch, Talk about Indian / Chennai traditional games, Game workshop
Sunday 21st Aug At Odyssey Adyar store 4-5 PM
Book launch – CONTRACTOR – CRUSADE FOR THE DRAGON CONTRACTS by Chennai Author Sai Prapanch
Publisher- Creative Workshop
Book Release by Mr N Murali, Co-Chairman, The Hindu, Guests of Honour: Mr V. Sriram, Music Historian & Author & MrKalidas Jayaram, Cine Artist
At Odyssey Adyar store 6-7 PM
AUTHORSPEAK – 3 Chennai authors in conversation
AuthorsV Rajesh, Abhishek Krishnan, Naqiyah Hasan will be talking about themselves, their books and ofcourse about Chennai.
Friday 26th Aug At Odyssey Adyar store 7-8 PM
Book launch – MADHWAS OF MADRAS –by Chennai Author Mrs. Meera Raghavendra Rao
In association with Palaniappa Bros, Book Publishers.
Chief guest – Padmabushan N.Vittal, IAS (RETD)
Saturday 27th Aug At Odyssey Adyar store 7-8 PM
THE BLISS CATCHERS – MADRAS WEEK special – August 2016
Talk show curated by AVIS Viswanathan
Featuring Chennai’s most famous voice and RJ,Niladri Bose and popular actor-producer-director MathivananRajendran of Stray Factory.
Sunday 28th Aug At Odyssey Adyar store 5-7 PM
The MADRAS WEEK Sports Quiz Presented by Partab Ramchand, veteran Indian Sports journalist.
Get quizzed on Sports events and personalities of MADRAS over the years.
For ages 12 years and above. Participation as a team of 2.
Pre- registration required. Entrance Free.
For registration call 24453191
At Odyssey Adyar 27th and 28th Aug
Special products display cum sale by Chennai based NGOS – ARVIND FOUNDATION and RASA
Social media promotions for MADRAS DAY 2016 by Odyssey
13th Aug to 28th Aug
Daily Contest in ODYSSEY Facebook page ‘odysseybookstore’ and TWITTER ‘@odysseypost’
Contest based on Chennai authors and their books.
1 lucky winner every day gets a signed copy of that Authors book and a book voucher from Odyssey.
For details/registration call: 2445 3191
