Watcha doing this weekend? Chennai’s Totadoing!

International Storyteller Jeeva Raghunath performs live exclusively for members and partners of the Hippocampus Experience Center. Date: Saturday 3rd March 2007 Venue: Dr MGR Janaki College of Arts & Science 11 &13 Durgabai Deshmukh Road Raja Annamalaipuram Chennai 600028 Tickets: Special show for schools at Rs 25 per child Rs 50 for adults Duration: 1 hr and 10 min Show […]

Last weekend the Hoolingans were very busy…

At Hippocampus Koramangala, we had over 50 children troop in on Sunday morning to get their hands dirty! Claytime with award winning potter and sculptor Rajshekar was like a mad party and kids and parents were lining up for seconds! In Chennai, end of school year nostalgia was celebrated with a session to frame your memories! Hippocampus Shankarapuram had a […]

Get ready for a brand new series of fantastic books! Authored by Mary and Stephen Moore, the first book, Enchanted Lands – The Mission is said to be a “funny and fascinating book” filled with talking animals, aliens. It’s a summer adventure and a talking owl enlists Chilton Bear Claw aka Chili, his best friend Mac and his retired racing […]

An ancient festival and an ancient game

… at Koramangala, Bangalore 17th Feb’07, Saturday at 11:30 am: SUN NIN FAI LOK! (Ages 7 & above) This Saturday join Shree Aunty for a read-aloud of a small Chinese story. She will also teach you how to make special “Ang Pow” red pouches / envelopes. These are commonly used for the Chinese New Year and are considered extremely auspicious […]

The night of Shiva and Gong Xi Fa Cai

…at Shankarapuram, Bangalore 17th Feb’07, Saturday at 4.00pm: Mythological Quiz (Ages 5 & above) Maha Shivaratri is celebrated throughout the country on 16th February. The name means “the night of Shiva” as it suggests the ceremonies take place chiefly at night. Our very own Quiz Master, Srinidhi has organized an exciting Mythological Quiz for you. So if are you up […]

Making loads of goodies

…in Chennai 10th Feb’07, Saturday at 11:30am: Make’ em & Gift ’em (Age group 3 – 6) Anything handmade is personal & special!! Make a paper heart butterfly mask and little heart shaped pencil holders for “someone special”. 11th Feb’07, Sunday at 11:30am: Make ‘ em & Eat ’em (Age group 7 & above) Treat yourself this Valentine. Learn to […]

A story and a collage at Shankarapuram

Sat 10th Feb 07 – 4 to 6 pm: Make a collage with Veena aunty (6 – 12 years) It is time to celebrate Srilanka’s Birthday. What do you know about the Pearl of the Indian ocean? Collect every picture you can that depicts something about this beautiful country and come over to make a collage! Sun 11th Feb 07 […]

Surangani this weekend!

10th Feb’07, Saturday at 11:30am: Stir up some Yummy Roti & Sambol (Ages 7 & abv) Ayubowan! Or greetings from an isle in our Indian Ocean called Taprobane, Ceylon or Pearl, now known as Sri Lanka. With slender coconut palms fringing beaches, this hill country with historic dagobas (stupas) and precious stones is an island that also offers an interesting […]

Bumper Harry Potter month!

That’s July 2007 for you. Not only is the last and much awaited book – Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows set for release on July 21st but the movie, Order of the Phoenix is scheduled for a 13th July release! JK Rowling says she’ been dreaming of Horcrux chases! Wow, talk about being lucky and being the only one […]

Some more Elmo and the Little House…

…at Hippocampus Shankarapuram this weekend! Saturday 3rd February 4 – 6 pm: Make your own Elmo (6 to 12 years) We are celebrating Elmo’s birthday with a craft activity with Bhargavi aunty. Just bring along a pair of scissors and a paper tube. Sunday 4th February 11 – 1 pm: Paper quilt making (4 to 9 years) It’s Laura Ingalls […]