Reviving Old Traditions – Bharatanatyam Performance – 
Ushanjali School of Dance, presents Bharatanatyam Dance performance by Dr.Radhika Nandakumar, Artistic Director of Brahmavidya School of Dance, Mysore. The performance will showcase the Mysore Style of Bharatanatyam!
We request a small contribution of $10.00
On May 31st, Sunday at the Ridgeview room, Dougherty Station Community Center(17011 Bollinger Canyon Road at, E Branch Pkwy, San Ramon, CA), from 7.00pm-8.30pm!
All profits will be donated to the Non-profit organization, Sangam Arts.
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Vastu Foundation Course in San Ramon
Vastu originated in India but the way it is spreading its wings in US proves that this ancient Indian science has no boundaries. Globally, people are becoming more and more conscious about their surroundings and its impact on life.
After getting many requests at MahaVastu San Ramon Centre, we are organizing another 2-Day Vastu Course so that more and more people can learn how to attract money, happiness and good health by making simple changes at home. 
What you will learn?
* How to select a Vastu perfect new apartment?
* How placement of interior objects like study table, A.C., photographs, dustbin etc can effect your income, study, health or relations?
* MahaVastu Remedies
* How to make your existing house Vastu-perfect?
* Vastu Secrets of Family Harmony
* Which directions ensure money flow?
Watch what people have to say about this course: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTsErfR4Qg0
Contact: MahaVastu San Ramon Centre: 925-965-0383, 510-517-4236 www.mahavastu.com
Register Now: http://bit.ly/1Dq5IhV – 30 – 31 May,2015 (10am to 6pm)
Maya Bazaar Festival in San Ramon – May 30th
Please join us with your friends and families..at Maya Bazaar, A Magical Summer Festival – May 30, 2015 – 11 AM to 5:00 PM in San Ramon (Bishop Ranch 8, 4000 Executive Parkway, San Ramon, CA)
Free Entry for Kids
Interactive Live Western and Indian Characters
Unique Food Festival
Celebrities from India
Play Area / Arcades for Kids
Showcasing Indian Art Forms
Non stop Cultural Programs
Vendor Booths – Clothing, Beauty, Non-profits
Finale
Organized by Bay Area Telugu Association (BATA)
Run San Ramon 4th of July 10K and 5K Walk and Run
Run San Ramon
10K Run, 5K Fun Run & Walk
Saturday, July 4, 2015
Register Now Online at www.active.com, search “Run San Ramon”.
Start & Finish:
San Ramon Central Park Community Center
12501 Alcosta Blvd. San Ramon
Get a healthy start to your 4th of July with this Independence Day Classic. Enjoy the measured, paved and looped course. The 10K course is a double loop of the 5K course. Participants will receive a short sleeve commemorative shirt and goodies provided by local sponsors. This Run San Ramon 10K and 5K will be a chip timed race.
Registration Fee: $35 for online registration and postmarked registration by June 23rd . Registration fees increase to $40 starting June 24th through race day.Pre-registration for family race of 3 or more is $30 per person until June 23rd and increases to $40 June 24th. Must be immediate family only, and all entry forms must be submitted at the same time.Registration available online at www.active.com, search “Run San Ramon”. Late or incomplete entries will not be accepted. Race day registration tables open 6:45-8:00am.
Awards: Mayor’s Cup trophies will be awarded to the winning pre-registered San Ramon resident, male & female of the 5K & 10K.
Mayor’s Crown trophy will award the lowest combined times of the 2014 Bah Humbug and 2015 Run San Ramon pre-registered 5k runner (male and female).
Medals are given to the first three finishers in each age division.
USCF Rated Chess Tournament Apr 18
Dear Parents,
Achievements Academy is hosting the (United States Chess Federation) USCF Rated Tournament this Saturday April 18, 2015 from 3:30-5:00 pm (or 5:30 pm if needed).
We welcome all chess players from beginner to tournament levels. If you do not have an USCF ID, please sign up at the official United States Chess Federation web site. If you do not remember your USCF ID or if you are not sure if you have one, you can also go to the link to find out.
https://secure2.uschess.org/webstore/member.php
Tournament Location: 7033 Village Pkwy, Suite 212, Dublin CA 94568
(We are located 2 buildings from the Dublin Post Office. It is a two-story building anchored with Metro PCS and Music World. You can turn onto Lewis Ave and pull into the parking lot. We are on the second floor.)
Entry Fee: $20 for 3 games
Award: Toy”R”Us gift card and Trophy awarded to the first place winner. Medals awarded to the second, third, and fourth place players.
Please respond to this email to reserve a space and feel free to email me with any questions at aachessclu…@y…com. I look forward to welcoming your child to this event.
Regards,
Achievements Academy Chess Club
www.achievements-academy.com
Sri Rama Navami Celebrations Mar 28th Sri Sai Temple
Sri Rama Navami Celebrations on March 28th @ Sri Sai Temple, Pleasanton
Kakad Aarati: 8.00 AM to 8.30 AM
Baba Alankaram: 8.30 AM to 10.00 AM
Sri Sita Rama Kalyanotsav Pooja by Priest: 10.00 AM to 12.00 PM
Madhyan Aarati: 12.00 PM to 12.20 PM
Sri Sita Rama Kalyan Bhojan: 12.20 PM to 2.00 PM
Sloka Recital: 2.00 PM to 3.00 PM
Sai Bhajans by Group: 3.00 PM to 4.00 PM
Sai Bhajans by Group: 4.00 PM to 5.00 PM
Sri Sai & Sri Rama Hari Katha: 5.30 PM to 6.30 PM
Dhoop Aarati: 7.00 PM to 7.30 PM
Sai Bhajans by Group: 7.30 PM to 8.30 PM
Shej Aarati: 8.30 PM to 9.00 PM
Contact 925-732-1343 | 6644 Owens Dr. Pleasanton, CA
NYE 2015!! Bollywood New Year Party at Treasure Island
After hosting sell out events throughout 2014, we are excited to announce our final event, NYE 2015 at Treasure Island, San Francisco !
Watch fireworks with SF Skyline in the background and dance to the best of Bollywood, top 40 and house music. Watch out for lots of cool surprises added through the night to make your New Years extra special.
Our headliner performer for the night, DJ AshishB, from Denver, CO. After an awesome show at NYE 2013, we are thrilled to have him back. He will be spinning some amazing bollywood, top40 and house mashups along with BombayLove resident DJ’s Karry and Aalok.
Tickets:http://tickets.bombaylove.com
Attractions:
- Spectacular view of the SF skyline, Bay Bridge and Golden Gate bridge
- Midnight countdown and Balloon drop
- Unobstructed view of the fireworks display
- Photobooth (with prints)
- NYE Party favors (limited)
- Complimentary champagne from 9 PM to 10 PM (limited)
- Lots of free parking nearby
Bombay Love comprises of a young team of Bollywood music enthusiasts that came together to create something spectacular with their passion and talent in music for a common goal – to make your party come ALIVE!! Our motto: We work hard so you can party harder!! 🙂
San Ramon Bah Humbug! 5K Run and Walk December 6
Start the holiday season off with a healthy fun run or walk through San Ramon. This year’s Bah Humbug will be a chip timed race on the certified 3.1 mile course. This is a fun, flat, paved route beginning at the San Ramon Community Center at Central Park, 12501 Alcosta Blvd, and right off the 680 freeway at Bollinger Canyon Road. Participants will receive a holiday long-sleeved shirt and back by popular demand the Bah Humbug Ornament!
Race day registration begins at 7:30am and the race starts at 9am. Registration is available online at www.active.com search Bah Humbug, San Ramon or on the City of San Ramon website www.SanRamon.ca.gov.For more information about this event call (925) 973-3200 or email park…@s…com.
Individual $35 postmarked or registered online by November 29th. Fees increase to $40 thereafter for everyone. Families of three or more, will pay $30 per person. (Must be immediate family only.) Family discounts are not available on race day.
Spread Holiday Cheer:
Runners are requested to bring a can of food to be donated to the Contra Costa County Food Bank to assist those in need during the holidays. Canned food donations will be collected at the registration table.
Awards: Medals are given to the first three finishers in each age division.
Costume Contest: Costume awards will be given for Most Grinch-Like, Best Holiday Spirit, and Best Group Theme.
New! Introducing the Mayor’s Crown, which will award the lowest combined times of the 2014 Bah Humbug and 2015 Run San Ramon pre-registered 5k runner. The Mayor’s Crown winner will be recognized at the 2015 Run San Ramon event.
Shirts & Ornaments:
All pre-registered participants may receive their shirt & ornament prior to the event start. All race day registrants, and pre-registrants who wait, will receive their shirts upon completion on a “first come-first served” basis. Shirts and ornaments are only guaranteed to pre-registered participants.
Diwali 2014 Bollywood Party – SF
Our favorite festival of the year is here!! Diwali, the biggest and the brightest of all Indian festivals which literally illuminates the country with its brilliance, and dazzles all with its joy.
We plan to bring the same festive spirit to our event. Join us to celebrate this Diwali at Venue 550 in San Francisco. With fully decorated club, great music and never before seen 3D projections, this is a event you don’t want to miss.
Headlining the night would be one of the biggest Bollywood DJ from Mumbai, DJ Nawed Khan would be spinning the very best of Bollywood, Top 40 and House.
Dress Code: Ethnic Indian attire is encouraged!
Tickets: http://tickets.bombaylove.com/
*21+, Valid I.D required. Club rules apply. Ticket prices may increase at the door
Bottle Service: [email protected]
★★★ Attractions ★★★
Diwali theme decor
Decorative Diyas
Henna Designs (Limited)
3D Visual Effects
Diwali Sweets (Limited)
Fun Photobooth
Venue550
A brand new upscale venue that’s just perfect for a neon night. Plush seating areas in a rustic yet chic setting providing an exclusive environment. 10000 watts of sound will make you dance along with intelligent lights through out the club. Check them out at http://www.venue550.com/
Tri-Valley KANNADA Sangha (TVKS) – Rajyotsava – 2014
Tri Valley Kannada Sangha presents Second Annual Rajyotsava day at Gale Ranch Middle School, San Ramon on 11/15/2014 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Member: $10, Non-member $15. Includes boxed food. Click to email tvkscommunity@g…. 
Tamil Light Music Program by “VDaze” Oct 11
Tamils of Northern California (TNC) will host a melodious light music show by “VDaze” featuring our own Vijay TV Super Singer “Pragathi Guruprasad” as a guest star.
When: October 11th 2014 (Saturday) at 8 PM
Where: Livermore High School Theater
600 Maple St, Livermore, CA 94550
Entry Fee: $10 per person
SEF Dandiya Pleasanton – Sept 20th 2014
Come to Pleasanton Middle School on Sept 20th 2014 at 6:30 PM.
Music by Dhol Baje
Ticket $15 (no tickets at the door) – buy here
Free Dandiya Sticks for first 250
Free admission for kids under 5
Free Parking
Special Kids dancing area
Also in Santa Clara Convention Center Oct 4, 10, 11
Spandana Laser Dandiya 2014 – Oct 4th @ San Ramon
Laser Dandiya 2014 and Bollywood Night on Sat, October 4th, 7:00 – 11:00 PM at Windmere Ranch Middle School, San Ramon
- $12 Adult, Kids under 5 free
- Free dandiya Lessons
- Prizes for Best Dresses, Best Dance Couple
- Non-Stop Bollywood Beats
- Dandiya Sticks for sale
- Organized by Spandana Foundation
Buy Tickets at http://www.spandana.org/dandiya2014.html
Spice of India Festival and Samosa Contest, June 28, 2014
The 6th Annual Spice of India Festival at the Alameda County Fairgrounds will be held on June 28,2014. We will have cultural program, food and lots of fun. We have few slots for Bollywood dance, Samosa cooking contest and also for showcasing Henna! Write to us at [email protected]
Maya Kherani featured in Livermore Valley Opera at the Firehouse Theater in Pleasanton
One Saturday Only!
“Coffee and Seduction at Firehouse”
Saturday, May 24th at 2:00pm
Firehouse Arts Center
4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton, CA
Two one-act classic comedies are given a fresh East Bay twist in this hilarious double bill. These family friendly masterpieces will charm you with their stunning music, and tickle your funny bone with lots of laughs. Comedies sung in Italian with English projections.
Tickets: Children$10
Adults $30-$35
Purchase Tickets: www.livermorevalleyopera.com
Comedy # 1: The Coffee Cantata by Johann Sabastian Bach – Bach’s ode to coffee is one all East Bay Area residents can relate to. When a father struggles to break his daughter’s ever-increasing caffeine habit, a coffee shop becomes a battleground in the quest for the perfect drink.
Cast:
Narrator – Michael Desnoyers, Tenor – A regular with San Francisco Opera Guild and Livermore Valley Opera.
Herr Schlendrian – Sergey Khalikulov, Bass-Baritone – Portland Opera and San Francisco Conservatory of Music.
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Liesgen – Maya Kherani, Soprano – Indian-American Mechanical Engineer from Princeton University (summa cum laude) with minors in Music Performance, Materials Science, and Robotics and Intelligent Systems. At Princeton, she was awarded the prestigious Isidore and Helen Sacks Prize for excellence in music performance. Maya currently attends Stanford University as a Master’s student in Mechanical Engineering. She recently completed her Masters degree in Vocal Performance at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music where she studied with Pamela Fry. At SFCM, she was awarded for her outstanding achievement in the departments of Opera, New Music, and Voice. Maya was recently praised for her sparkling voice and stage presence with Houston Grand Opera.
Comedy #2: La Serva Padrona (The Servant Mistress) by Giovanni Battista Pergolesi – A wealthy but grumpy bachelor’s life is turned upside down when his crafty maid sets out to seduce him. Will her increasingly wacky schemes win the day or will she lose his heart – and her job?
Cast:
Uberto – Sergey Khalikulov, Bass-Baritone – Portland Opera and San Francisco Conservatory of Music.
Serpina – Gabrielle Traub, Soprano – Won the Lisa and Bernie Kalvelage Award at The Henry Holt West Bay Opera competition.
Vespone – Alan Briones, Tenor – Livermore Valley Opera and New York City Opera
Event includes a tasty reception with the opera singers and LVO Music & Artistic Director, Alex Katsman.
Firehouse Arts Center 4444 Railroad Avenue Pleasanton, CA 94566
Information: (925) 931-4850
Box Office: (925) 931-4848
Hours: Wednesday through Friday, 12-6pm
Saturday, 10-4pm
Also two (2) hours prior to show time
Advertise your business in School event- Henna Artist
Hi All, If anyone interested to advertise free about their passion/hobby/business of applying
Henna on hands-(Henna artist) then sure do not miss this opportunity.
We have a Unity Through Diversity fair at PVMS on April 25th in San Ramon 6PM to 8 PM , for India booth we are looking for a henna artist who can volunteer or charge a minimal amount to apply Henna on hands for visitors –to advertise your business you can get your visiting cards or board.. etc
Send me a email if interested -will send more details.
Hindu American Foundation presents a panel discussion in San Ramon
Caste, Cows, And Curriculum – What your children are being taught about your religion, heritage, and culture in our schools
“When you die, do you think you’ll come back as an ant?”
“Are your parents saving up for your dowry?”
“What caste are you? Can you eat at the same table as Sachin or is he a lower caste?”
Taunts such as these are unfortunately common in 6th grade classrooms across the state and leave children embarrassed about their religion and heritage. These stereotypes are perpetuated by the misrepresentation and negative portrayals of religion in school textbooks.
California public school textbooks play an important role in educating students and providing them with exposure to diverse religions and ethnic groups. Inaccurate and biased information, however, has a significant impact on students, teachers, and parents and can lead to discrimination and bullying of children.
Join the Hindu American Foundation (HAF) and a diverse panel of academics, interfaith activists, and communications experts for a stimulating discussion on the representation of religion in school textbooks and academia. Come find out what your children are being taught about your religion, heritage, and culture in California schools, what HAF and other communities are doing about it, and how you can get involved!
Date: Sunday, April 6, 2014
Time: 1:00 – 3:00pm
Location: San Ramon Library, 100 Montgomery St, San Ramon, CA 94583
Panelists:
Vamsee Juluri, Professor of Media Studies at University of San Francisco
Dr. Barbara A McGraw, Director of the Center for Engaged Pluralism at St. Mary’s University
Maha Elgenaidi, Founder of the Islamic Networks Group
Dr. Vineet Sharma, HAF Executive Council Member
Local Contacts: Hema Patel ([email protected]) and Brinda Patel ([email protected])
Sarod Recital by Amjad Ali Khan in Livermore
Amjad Ali Khan & Sons
Thursday, March 20 at 7:30PM
Bankhead Theater | Downtown Livermore
Save $10! Use the promo-code SAROD
Amjad Ali Khan is the world’s acknowledged master of the sarod, the small string instrument known for the resonant and nearly vocal qualities it brings to Indian classical music. A prolific composer of ragas, or traditional melodies, Khan’s exquisite music crosses cultural barriers, seamlessly blending Indian traditions with other musical influences. Winner of numerous international accolades, the sixth generation sarod virtuoso now performs worldwide with his sons Amaan and Ayaad, in a glorious opportunity to experience a living tradition.
Tickets $36 $45 $55/Students $15
Call 925.373.6800
Click www.bankheadtheater.org
Come By Bankhead Theater | 2400 First Street Downtown Livermore
*Offer applies to all remaining seats, expires Friday, March 13th at 6PM, subject to availability. Not valid on previously purchased tickets, student tickets or with any other offer.
The mission of the not-for-profit Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center is to establish and operate a world-class performing arts center that promotes and encourages the presentation and creation of visual and performing arts, enhances the public’s appreciation, enjoyment, and understanding of the arts.
Temptation 2014 – Biggest New Year Eve Bollywood Party in Tri Valley!
Live the glamorous life and celebrate New Year’s Eve 2014 with your fellow South Asian’s at Tri Valley’s most spectacular venue – Canyon View. From the hosts that have been bringing you the biggest NYE Events in San Ramon, we bring you once again the grandest & most elegant NYE Event! A complete entertainment for the most memorable evening of 2013.
Temptation 2014 features stand up comedy, a comedy skit with dance performances, DJ, dinner buffet with a wide variety and kids entertainment.
Highlights include:
- Fully decored Canyon View
- Premium Sound & Lighting
- Stand up comedy
- Professional Photographers
- Full 2 Hour Lavish Indian Buffet Dinner
- Best Bollywood DJ’s
- Midnight Ball Drop
- Free festive party favors
- Entertainment area for kids
- Bollywood dance group performance
3 Top DJ’s with Bollywood music with LIVE DHOL & Hip Hop, House and MTV Top of the charts.
DJ Prey: The Bay Areas most popular Bollywood DJ, spinning latest Remixes and top Hindi charts
DJ Parag: Who has been playing Bollywood music since the last 10 years.
Canada’s DJ Bryan: DJ Bryan has played at all the TOP clubs in Canada.
Including:
Make Chai not War – Presented by stand up comedian Samson Koletkar
He has been featured on Asian Jewish Life, Indian Express, NBC Bay Area, CBS and NPR. Winner of Asian American Theater Company Comedy Competition, Finalist at the Rooster T Feathers Amateur Comedy Competition, Creator of Mahatma Moses Comedy Tour, 17 shows, 10 cities coast-to-coast, Co-Producer of The Minorities Standup & ImmigraNation.
Item Girl Chaiye – Heart Pumping Dance Performance by Bombay Beatz in a comedy play. Undoubtedly the Best Dance group in Bay Area, BOMBAY BEATZ, are sure to mesmerize you with their dance moves and Jhatkas. Are you ready to relive your favorite ITEM SONGS and LATEST BOLLYWOOD Hit moments? On this new year’s eve they bring you Bollywood entertainment with a fresh twist.
Kidsquest – Separate area of entertainment for kids
Face painting, cartoon character, dance and other entertainment for the kids.
For More Details go to: http://www.temptationevents.net
Book Giveaway
It’s the season of giving and gifting! As an avid children’s literature blogger, I am celebrating this season by hosting a Children’s Book Giveaway at: http://www.stackingbooks.com/?p=2700
Enter to win 1 copy of this fabulous book. “Snowy Treasury” is a perfect book for any home library or for gifting. This “Story Collection” has 4 beautifully illustrated stories in 1 book. Award Winning children’s Author and Illustrator Jan Brett has hand picked these stories (each one has a surprising twist ;)) Enter to win here: http://www.stackingbooks.com/?p=2700
NYE 2014!!! Bollywood / Bhangra Red Carpet Desi Party with BOMBAY LOVE in San Francisco!!
We are thrilled to announce BombayLove NYE 2014, San Francisco’s only Bollywood-Bhangra party right in the heart of Financial District at Minna Gallery. Experience the magic of Bollywood and Bhangra music with two dedicated floors along with go-go dancers, two massive balloon drops, Visual FX, LED lighting and of course fantastic music sets are guaranteed to make your New Year’s eve memorable.
Attractions:
- Two Massive Dance Floors and Three top DJ’s (Bollywood/Bhangra)
- Midnight Video Countdown with Balloon Drops
- Complimentary Champagne with appetizers by New Delhi Restaurant (9pm – 10pm)
- Red Carpet Entry and Fully Decorated Club
- Photobooth with Props
- Go-go dancers
- New Year Party favors, glowsticks and more
- Laser light effects, LED Lighting and Visual FX
Buy your tickets soon by clicking on the link here >>> http://www.tickets.bombaylove.com
For more information about the event, visit www.bombayloveparty.com
Tri Valley Kannada Sangha 2013 – Kannada Rajyotsava
Tri Valley Kannada Sangha (TVKS) is organizing a 2013 Kannada Rajyotsava cultural event. This is an invitation to the bay area residents to come and enjoy the performances. The show will be held in Livermore temple on Nov 17th at 4pm
For Tickets, Contact:
925-567-3201
925-567-3243
Diwali 2013 at Supper Club with DJ Nawed
BOMBAY LOVE Presents – Diwali, one of the biggest festivals of India. We are excited to celebrate it in a special way with India’s most respected and well known DJ all the way from Mumbai. Catch DJ Nawed spinning live on his Winter 2013 US Tour along with Supperclub’s mesmerizing Dance Visuals and performances by Aerial Artists. Saturday, Nov 9, 2013 at Supper Club, San Francisco.
★ Diwali theme decorated venue
★ Dance Visuals
★ Henna Designs(Limited)
★ Diwali Sweets (sponsored by NewDelhi Restaurant, SF’s Finest Restaurant)
Dress Code: Ethnic wear is encouraged !
http://tickets.bombaylove.com
Tri-valley Kerala Group – Christmas – New Year Celebration on Dec 7th !
SanGaMa- the tri-valley Kerala group is planning to celebrate Christmas-New Year celebration on Saturday, Dec 7th. Please send a note if you are interested to join.
http://www.sangama.us/
Vijay
[email protected]
SanGaMa- theTrivalley Malayali (Kerala) group!
Due to our growth over the years, we have folks from all over tri-valley and hence we recently renamed our group to “SanGaMa” to mean gathering of Malayali community in the trivalley area. Check out our new website at http://www.sangama.us/ . If you have roots in Kerala and are living in Dublin, Pleasanton, San Ramon, Danville or planning to move here, you will find the group helpful.
We recently celebrated Onam with much fanfare and are getting started with planning our Christmas get-together. Check out the site for more details or join our facebook page. Check out the videos and pics at the website!
What is SanGaMa ?
Started in late 2009, this a friendly group started for the benefit of Malayalis living in San Francisco East Bay locations like San Ramon, Dublin, Danville and Pleasanton … We celebrate festivals of Kerala like Onam,Vishu, Christmas/New Year etc…This also functions as a forum for networking with other Malayali (Kerala) families in the area. We have periodic get-togethers for our main events or we go for short-trips in the bay area or we just hang out with one another occasionally! If you know of other families with roots in Kerala in the neighborhood who might be interested, please spread the word.
People living in San Ramon, Dublin, Danville & Pleasanton areas would find this group useful. It includes major communities like Windemere and Gale Ranch in San Ramon.
We are a friendly group..so feel free to join !
Thanks,
Vijay
http://www.sangama.us/
Contact us at : [email protected]
SEF Dandia 2013 – Pleasanton
This year’s SEF Dandiya will be held at Pleasanton Middle School, 5001 Case Ave, Pleasanton, CA 94566 on Saturday, OCT 19 2013 7:30PM
Tickets can be bought at New India Bazaar, Dublin and Kamal Spices, Pleasanton
Early bird (till Sept 30) $15, Regular $17, at door $20.
EMAIL TO REGISTER FOR FREE DANDIA LESSONS – [email protected]
GROUP DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE FOR 50 OR MORE TICKETS – Contact [email protected] for more info.
Free Dandiya Sticks may be available for the event.
Kirtan Night
You are invited to the blissfull and powerful Satsang/Kirtan at our Art Of Living – Dublin center. The event is featured artist Tim presenting his latest album “Maha Shakti Punah Punah”.
Do come with your family and friends and soak in the bliss of ancient chantings in modern rhytms.
Register at: https://secure.artofliving.org/event_reg.aspx?event_id=106447&country_id=1
Date: 09/20/2013
Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm
Venue: Art of Living Center for Meditation and Yoga, 6690 Amador Plaza Road, #215, Dublin, CA 94568
Dharma and Yoga Fest in Pleasanton
Listen to Anuradha Paudwal and others over Kirtan, enjoy classical dance and music, indulge in Yoga, and for kids, they can enjoy the Balgopal Theme Park, or watch Krishna Leela, a performance by no less than 250 kids of Balgokulam. Top this with free food, free entrance, and free parking. All this at Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton, CA on September 14, 2013 from 11 AM till 9 PM.
This well publicized pan-Bay Area event is being organized under the aegis of different organizations. The main organizers of the event is Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) with the support from local organizations. If you are in the tri valley area, you may see posters saying Sri Dutta Sai Mandir, San Ramon, and at other places its the Fremont or Sunnywale Hindu temple. The event has different sponsors for the consumption of different geographies in the Bay Area.
Ultimately, it is to celebrate the 150th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, with a tag line of Universal Peace Through Dharma and Yoga.
There is also a performance by Jay Uttal, a ‘Spiritual Music Composer and Singer’ and Karnamrita Dasi and the group Kirtaniyas. The dignitaries expected to attend are Dr. Ved Nanda, Paramacharya Palaniswami, Sannyasin Senthilnathaswami, Sister Denise Lawrence and Swami Prasannatmananda. What stands out is that many of them have made a name from themselves, though they are not from India.
Supporting local Organization are Sri Datta Sai Mandir – San Ramon, Shea homes, Geeta Society, Art of Living, and the support is rounded off by Mata Amritanandmayi Center and Shiva-Vishnu Temple, Livermore. There are many more organizations and individuals that have a role in the program, including sessions by Brahma Kumaris, and others.
The organizers have taken care to cover every aspect of the culture – from Dandiya, Tabla, Bhangra, Folk Dances, Mrudungam, Bharatnayam, Kathak, Geeta Recital to Patriotic songs.
If it is what it promises to be, its worth a visit this coming Saturday!
Teeyan – Gidha, Bhangra, Skits and DJ in Livermore
Gidha, Bhangra, Skits and DJ on August 11, 2013 from 10 AM to 5:00 PM at Robert Livermore Community Center, 4444 East Avenue, Livermore, CA.
Presented by Indian American Cultural Society, Livermore. Tickets $5, and $7 at the door. Hosted by Asha Sharma and catering by Chaat Bhavan. Tickets available at Indian stores or call 925-321-8712 or 408-425-6816.
Aram Sei – FREE Community Outreach Program in Fremont-August 3, 2013
Dear Friends
This summer, Aram Sei (www.aramsei.org) is organizing a community outreach program (COP) at the Fremont Library, Fremont, CA on Saturday, 3 August 2013. This program is for children between 3 to 12 years. We have lined up plenty of entertaining and useful activities for children.
The program includes:
- Math & Science Quiz by K2SAT
- Story reading by Karadi Tales
- Dance Performance & Workshop by Priya Krishnamoorthy
- Jewelry Workshop by Subhiksha, Madhumita & Keshav
- Exciting prizes to be won – courtesy TndrBOX
You can register online and registration is free! To register, click here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Bs8ps6qD78bpGOidXocy89ySO_KhJvuvI9NcSydWXXE/viewform
Please share the poster and bring your friends and family! See you there
Regards and best wishes
Sangeetha Lakshminarayanan
Founder & Volunteer
Aram Sei
ps: I am talking to someone in San Ramon to do a similar workshop for kids in the Tri Valley. Till then, kids from Trivalley can come to the event in Fremont.
Yeh Hai Amitabh – A musical tribute
After successful shows like Surmai Shaam, Comedy Hungama, Sajda & Forever Pancham, Audigy Systems Inc in association with Radio Zindagi 1550 AM now presents Yeh Hai Amitabh– A musical tribute to the superstar of the millennium.
Join us in reviving the golden melodies with a live band of talented musicians & singers who will rekindle fond memories of evergreen Amitabh Bachchan hits. Experience the entertainment with live music, dialogs, mimicry, comedy and dances at discounted price for just $15.
Date: 29th June 2012, at 7:00 PM
Venue: Carrington Hall
1201 Brewster Ave, Redwood City, California 94062
More details: https://www.facebook.com/events/486784388054865/
Early bird tickets available at: https://mycity.sulekha.com/yeh-hai-amitabh_buy_613739 (without service charge)
Or For tickets/sponsorship or more information call Sudhir @ (408) 802 5128
Your support and presence is very much appreciated. Hope to see you there! Please feel free to forward this info. to anyone who you think may be interested and would like to come.
Sajda – An offering of unforgettable and timeless classics of Jagjit Singh
After successful and sold out musical shows like Surmai Shaam and Forever Pancham last year, Audigy Systems Inc now presents –
Sajda – An offering of unforgettable and timeless classics of Jagjit Singh.
Join us to be a part of the magical evening and enjoy Jagjit Singh’s evergreen ghazals along with a live band of musicians and remember the maestro through his work and his interpretation of music.
Date: 15th March 2013 (Friday) 8:00 PM
Venue: Schultz Cultural Arts Hall
3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303
More details: https://www.facebook.com/events/202962379841962/
Tickets available at: https://mycity.sulekha.com/sajda-an-offering-of-unforgettable-and-timeless-classics-of-jagjit-singh_buy_613256
(without service charge)
Or
For tickets/sponsorship or more information call
Sudhir @ (408)802-5128
Annie @ (650)697-4445
Please spread the word by sharing the event with friends and family.
Please plan on buying the tickets early as we were sold out last time.
Hoping to see you all at the event.
Stress Free, Violence Free Society Meeting
Come and join us for an informational session on: “How to build a stress free and violence free society.”
Background: This campaign focuses on creating a stress and violence free society by:
- Strengthening family values
- Empowering youth
- Fostering a feeling of community
- Building a happier and safer society
Venue: Pleasanton Library
400 Old Bernal Ave, Pleasanton, CA 94566
Date: February 6, 2013
Time: 7-8 PM
RSVP: http://tiny.cc/ii01rw
Contact: Sridhar (510) 334-7908
Temptation 2013 – Biggest New Year Eve Bollywood Party in Tri Valley!!!!!!!
For the first time in San Ramon, from the organizers who have been throwing wildly successful parties in the bay area for last 10 years, comes the biggest Bollywood New Years Party – Temptation 2013.
Reserved indoor seating is available to our VIP and VVIP guests. Free drinks throughout the night for VVIP tables. For more information, see www.temptation2013.com.
To buy tickets, call Pooja – 510.585.8983, Meeta – 510.673.7145, or Meghna – 510.334.7683.
Alameda County Fairgrounds hosts Diwali Celebration Sat, Oct 27
Diwali Celebration – Federation of Indian Associations and Fremont Hindu Temple are organizing a grand celebration that promises fun for the entire family with cultural program, kids corner, entertainment, parade booths, real animals, gourmet food and fireworks.
Saturday, October 27
Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton
4501 Pleasanton Avenue, Pleasanton
11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
(510) 659-0655
Windemere Friends – Dandiya for Education 2012
After last TWO years of overwhelming support and success, once again “Windemere Friends”, a neighborhood group of Indo American families is organizing “Dandiya for Education 2012″. 100% of it’s proceeds are donated to SRVUSD schools. (2011 Event – Last Year’s donations to schools: $8,800)
***As of Sept 30, this event is already SOLD OUT!***
When: Saturday, Oct 20, 2012 – 7:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Where: Dougherty Valley High School Gymnasium (New Venue)
10550, Albion Road, San Ramon, CA
So get your Indian outfits ready for the fun filled evening with family, friends and neighbors! Come and relish a variety of Indian- food served by a popular Indian restaurant. And the bay-area’s best LIVE Dandiya-music to go with it !!
Please click on the following link to buy the tickets for this event and for sponsorship opportunities to help out your community and schools….. did we mention marketing exposure to a 1000+ crowd?
http://sites.google.com/site/NewWindemereFriends
Dandia or Raas / Garba, is a traditional dance popular in Western India. This celebration occurs during the fallfestival of Navratri (Nav-raa-tree). Dandiya is a dance with short sticks and an ever-changing partner, that promotes great calorie burn! Many folks have tried Dandiya and really enjoyed it. We will have a special training session from 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM for all our newcomers.
-Windemere Friends
Dandiya in Pleasanton 2012
Much like previous years, this year again you can do your share of Dandiya in Pleasanton on Saturday, OCT 20 2012, starting at 7:00PM.
Location – Pleasanton Middle School, 5001 Case Ave, Pleasanton, CA 94566.
Admission is $15.00. Free for kids under 5, and a separate area for kids. Free parking.
For tickets, www.giftofvision.org – this event usually sells out; so it serves better to buy in advance.
Wanna be Indian extras for a bollywood/tollywood film shoot – livermore?
Hi friends, on Oct 5,6,7 (fri/sat/sun) , we are looking for Indian “extras” in our bollywood/tollywood movie for a puja scene shoot in a livermore picturesque house.
If you are interested to come on any one or all days with (without) your families, email to [email protected] for more details. .
Food and film credit will be provided. No pay. Any age more than 10 yrs old will work. It will be a fun event.
Jazz and Violin – Global Conversation in Pleasanton
Violinist Kala Ramnath, along with the Bay area Saxophonist George Brooks, are performing under their band Global Conversation -some raga influenced jazz and some jazz inflected raga! The show is presented by Sankara Nethralaya Om Trust at Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita Rd, Pleasanton, 925-339-8090 on Sunday, Sep 30 2012 7:00PM Tickets are $25, $35, $50.
Kala Ramnath belongs to a violin dynasty from India- Mewati gharana – a unique musical lineage of seven generations which straddles both the classical systems of the subcontinent. Her violin playing is characterized by an immaculate bowing and fingering technique, command over laya, richness and clarity in sur. She has revolutionized the technique of playing the violin by taking this instrument so close to vocal music that today her violin is called The Singing Violin. Kala also has been involved in the background score of the Hollywood film Blood Diamond working with composers like James Newton Howard and George Acogny.
Currently she has a series of concerts ongoing with North-South duet compositions with Lalgudi Vijayalakshmi.
George Brooks is a prolific and diverse saxophonist and composer, acclaimed for successfully bridging the worlds of jazz and Indian classical music. He is the founder of several important Indian fusion groups including Summit with Fareed Haque, Kai Eckhardt, Zakir Hussain and Steve Smith, Bombay Jazz with Larry Coryell and Ronu Majumdar and the Kirwani Quartet with Dutch harpist Gwyneth Wentink and Indian flute maestro Hariprasad Chaurasia. Brooks has taught on the faculties of Mills College in Oakland, The Jazz School in Berkeley and UC Santa Cruz. He lives in northern California.
Spice up at the Alameda County Fair
Mark June 23 and 24 to be at the Alameda County Fair in Pleasanton – the two days celebrate the Spice of India Festival with a lot of food and culture.
There is live cooking demo and food, cultural booths, Best of the Bay Samosa Contest, and what not. See details below, and in the flyer.
The Alameda County Fair is celebrating turning 100. This year’s Centennial celebration includes the return of the downtown Pleasanton Parade, a brand new concert format, and a variety of distinctive memorabilia chronicling its 100 year history.
SATURDAY, JUNE 23
Noon – 2nd Best of Bay Samosa
Rolling & Cooking Contest
1:15 pm Yoga & Meditation
1:30 pm Travel to India, No Passport Needed
3:00 pm Bollywood Fitness
3:30 pm Contemporary Dance & Music
4:30 pm Live Bollywood Music & Karaoke
5:30 pm Recognition & Vote of Thanks
SUNDAY, JUNE 24
Noon – Cooking Demo by
Famous Bay Area Chefs
1:15 pm Yoga & Meditation
1:30 pm Travel to India, No Passport Needed
3:00 pm Contemporary Dance & Music
4:30 pm Live Bollywood Music & Karaoke
5:30 pm Recognition & Vote of Thanks
Bollywood – Henna – Great Indian Live Cooking demo & food – Cultural booths – Traditional dance across various Indian states – Live Music * Yoga
Best Of the Bay SAMOSA Contest
SATURDAY, JUNE 23RD • 12 p.m.
More information: [email protected] • Krishna Kumar, 510-213-1223, [email protected]