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Sunday October 15, 11am
to 5pm
JEWELRY EXHIBITION AND SALE
- RAJ COLLECTION
For the First Time in Southern
California, Raj Collection presented a varied selection of Exquisite Gold
Jewellery for all ages. Necklaces and earing sets in Diamonds, Pearls,
Rubies, Emeralds and Saphires. Also on display were Precious and Semi-
Precious stone sets, Three and Five strand African Tondaru Saphires, Hand
Crafted Earvines, small Diamond Earstuds, and Pendents to hang on bead
strings or gold chains.
A very limited quantity of
Kanjeevaram Silk Sarees With and Without Embroidary, as well as Chiffon
Embroidered Sarees were on display.
Venue: Ektaa Center,
2691 Richter Ave. Ste 105, Irvine CA 92606 |
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Sunday September 24th, 12:30
pm to 6 pm
Exquisite Jewelry by Sunil
Mehra
Sunil Mehra is a designer and
manufacturer of jewelry from New Delhi, India. For the last 25 years, his
jewelry has been exported to the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Germany and
the U.A.E. The jewelry is modern, trendy and affordable. Diamonds are set
in 18kt gold with very fine rubies, emeralds, blue sapphires with a strong
emphasis on color. In the selection are jewelry with laser cut semi precious
stones like Amethyst, Blue Topaz, Garnet, Tourmaline and many natural stones,
shaped and crafted by expert workmen in India.
Venue: Ektaa Center,
2691 Richter Ave. Ste 105, Irvine CA 92606 |
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Sunday September 17th, 4
pm
TRIO FROM CALCUTTA- North
Indian Music Concert
WHEN: SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 17 2006
WHERE: EKTAA CENTER, 2691 RICHTER
AVE. IRVINE CA 92606
TIME: 4 PM
Rupam Ghosh
Poised on the horizon at the
dawn of the new millennium stand a number of young musicians. The radiance
of their talent and promise sets the skies afire. Rupam Ghosh is one of
them. In North Indian classical violin Rupam Ghosh is a dazzling star.
Adapting the violin to Hindustani Music under the tutelage of the renowned
Sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, he is regarded highly in music circles
in India.
Chandan Mallick
He started his early training
with his father, the renown Sarod Player Pt. Kamal Mallick, a disciple
of Shyam Ganguly and Ustad Ali Akbar Khan of Maihar Gharana. Growing up
with the music and rhythm of Indian Classical Music constantly reverbrating
in his ears, he showed early promise playing solo when he was mere a child
of eight. It served as a springboard for his continued growth and recognition
as an accomplished sarod player. A regular performer on All India Radio,
Kolkata since 1992 and also having performed for Doordarshan (Public TV)
and Private TV Channels, such as Tara Bangla, ETV, Zee Bangla, Music Asia,
he has established a solid reputation as a performing artist.
Prodyut Mukherjee
Prodyut started his music career
at the tender age of five. He received his initial training under the able
guidance of Pandit Manik Paul (disciple of Great Pandit Gyan Prakash Ghosh)
and after that he received intensive training from Pandit Shankar Ghosh
for an extended period. After 3 years of advanced training from Ustad Zakir
Hussain, he has now bowed down his entire soul to Pandit Swapan Chowdhury.
As a successful accompanist, he has played Tabla with renowned musician
stalwarts like Ustad Rashid Khan, Ustad Ali Ahmed Hussain, Pandit V G Jog,
Pandit Viswamohan Bhat and many other stalwarts of the last decade. While
having a firm grounding and high level of proficiency in the Farukabadi
style, he has creatively adapted elements of the Banares Gharana into his
playing style when accompanying musicians.
Click
here for more details about the artists. |
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Friday August 25th , 8 to
9 pm
Saturday August 26th , 12
to 1:30 pm
Sunday August 27th , 12:30
pm to 2:00 pm
Free Lecture Series by Smt.
Jaya Row from India
Smt. Jaya Row has spent nearly
thirty years in the study and research of Vedanta. She has a first class
academic record in Microbiology and has had a distinguished management
career which she renounced to devote herself full time to the interpretation
and representation of Vedanta for the modern generation. Smt. Row has helped
change people's concept of Indian scriptures. From that of obsolete texts
of bygone ages only to be revered, to that of a living, vibrant prescription
for success, happiness and personal growth. From being a solace for the
aged to an invaluable guide to the youth.
Venue: Ektaa Center,
2691 Richter Ave. Irvine CA
For more info or details, visit
www.vedantavision.com
Call 714-814- 3131 or email
raghu.nanjappa@atbizness.com |
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Friday August 18th, 7 to
9pm
Poojya Guruji Rishi Prabhakarji
inaugurates the Irvine chapter of SSY.
For details Contact - Vishakha
Purandare: ssy.irvine@cox.net or call 949 689 9738
Visit www.ssy.org |
Saturday August 12, 11.00
am - 6.00 pm
Exclusive traditional and contemporary
fine jewelry from the cities of Jaipur and Agra directly from the manufacturers,
at very reasonable prices on sale for one day at the Ektaa Center.From
the reputable Ganeshi Lall & Sons,est.1845.
Also available will be an exclusive
line of silver jewelry with semi-precious stones, and hand made jeweled/embroidered
decorative carpets with semi- precious stones,a specialty of Agra.
For details contact
Anil & Mini Sud
G L Arts & Fine Jewelry
949-559-1334 / 714-878-1366 |
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Sunday June 25
3pm - Student Recital and
5pm - Concert
DHWANI ACADEMY of PERCUSSION
- 1st Annual Student Recital and special concert
Dhwani Academy of Percussion
presented an exciting evening of North Indian music. The first part of
the program featured a recital by students of the Academy followed by an
exciting concert by internationally acclaimed artists.
Venue: 2691 RICHTER
AVE. STE 105 IRVINE CA 92606
The recital was followed by
a concert by guest artists NASIR SYED ( Sitar - disciple of Ustad Shujaat
Khan) accompanied by Dhwani faculty member JYOTI PRAKAS (tabla - disciple
of Pandit Abhijit Banerjee)
FEATURED CONCERT:DHWANI
ACADEMY OF PERCUSSION MUSIC PROUDLY PRESENTED:
PANDIT RONU MAZUMDAR - FLUTE
PANDIT ABHIJIT BANERJEE - TABLA
PANDIT DURGA PRASAD - PAKHWAJ
Ronu Majumdar (Flute)
Ronu Majumdar, India’s Ace
flautist, needs no introduction to music lovers all over the globe. By
virtue of his phenomenal talent he and the Bansuri are literally synonymous.
His versatility with the artistic medium is an inspiration to his numerous
followers. A powerhouse performer, Ronu Majumdar is solidly rooted in the
Maihar gharana, which has thrown up musicians of the eminence of Pt. Ravi
Shankar and Ustad Ali Akbar Khan.
He began playing the flute
under the guidance of his father Dr. Bhanu Majumdar, Late Pt. Laxman Prasad
Jaipurwale and finally under the revered Pt. Vijay Raghav Rao.
Ronu’s incredible range of
achievements includes innumerable performances in the world’s most prestigious
venues such as The Kremlin, Moscow; The Palais de Beaux Arts, Brussels,
an impressive variety of recordings including fusion and world music collaborations
with the likes of guitarist Ry Cooder.
Abhijit Banerjee (Tabla)
Abhijit Banerjee is considered
to be one of the top ranking Indian musicians of present generation. Apart
from his popularity as a tabla player, his musical concepts, interactions
with various music and innovative compositions have given him a remarkable
position in the arena of world music.
His father got him started
with Tabla at the age of four. His initial training was under Sri Tushar
Kanti Bose and then from Pandit Manik Pal. Later he was accepted as one
of the main disciples of the illustrious Guru Pandit Gyan Prakash Ghosh.
Besides learning Tabla, Abhijit learnt Vocal Music and Violin for number
of years quite intensively which helped in making him a complete musician.
Abhijit has toured extensively
in the USA, Canada, U.K., Europe, Japan, Australia etc. and has worked
with musicians like Ry Cooder, Larry Corryell, Trilok Gurtu, Jay Hoggard
in the realm of World music with several recordings to his credit. He is
the founder of the Dhwani Academy of Percussion.
Durga Prasad Majumdar
(Pakhwaj)
Durga Prasad Majumdar, one
of the leading pakhwaj players, began his training in tabla and pakhwaj
under the guidance of Pt. Giridhar Prasad Jaipurwale and later under the
guidance of revered Pt. Kishan Maharaj. Since the age of thirteen, he has
accompanied and performed as a solo artist in prestigious venues all over
the world. He has recorded over one hundred fifty music albums including
a few as a music composer for films. |
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Saturday June 17, 11am to
6pm
Sunday June 18, 11am to
6pm
PIYA KA GHAR - Sale
and Exhibition of Saree selections by Pia Ganguly.
'the artistry of young designers,
the hard work of Artisans, both men and women, for whom one saree is the
livelihood of several days and perhaps, months...' Pia
Ganguly presented her unique selection of sarees and accessories back
to the Ektaa center. Fabulous Zardosis, Kanthas, Balucharis and cottons
with fusion work. Special showcase of Gara Parsi and Kantha collection
and some unusual and artistic designer Kanjeevaram.
Venue: CENTER, STUDIO
1 (upstairs)
call 650-353-0599 for more
info - www.piastitches.com |
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Sunday June 4 at 4.00 pm
'Abhinaya in Bharata Natyam'
- an exploration on the subtle nuances of abhinaya (expression) in Indian
Dance showcasing padams and javalis - musical poetry specifically designed
for abhinaya.
Performance by Ramya Harishankar
and members of the Arpana Dance Company was followed by a Q & A with
Ramya Harishankar, Artistic Director of Arpana Dance Company. www.danceramya.com.
Venue: Ektaa Center,
2691 Richter, Ste 105, Irvine CA 92606 |
Saturday June 3 at 6:30pm
20th anniversary celebration
of Raga Ranjani School of Music.
Dinner followed by an evening
of North Indian classical music featuring students of the school and featured
artists Aloke Dasgupta (sitar), David Trasoff (Sarod), Ruchira
Panda (Vocal), Debasish Chaudhuri (Tabla), Hindol Majumder
(Tabla) and Anirban Chatterjee (harmonium).
www.ragaranjani.org
Venue: Ektaa Center,
2691 Richter, Ste 105, Irvine CA 92606 |
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 Sunday
April 30 at 1pm
'SRINGARAM - DANCE OF LOVE'
- film screening - Orange County screening at the Ektaa Center
Devadasis have occupied a position
of privilege under the protection of the state and served as the main repositories
of traditional arts, particularly dance and music since the 10 th Century.
In 1920s Tamil Nadu, Madhura becomes the principal devadasi of her village
temple. By the prevailing system, she also becomes mistress to the local
princely landlord, the Mirasu. She accepts her symbolic but powerless position
in society until she witnesses the unreasonable demands and vagrant abuses
of power the Mirasu wields.
In her directorial debut, Sharada
Ramanathan refutes the idea of feminism as a western construct by illustrating
how women of yore may have utilized the arts as a subversive route towards
emancipation.
Featuring some vibrant classical
dance sequences by trained dancers, the movie also features melodious music
by the renowned maestro Lalgudi Jayaraman.
VENUE: Ektaa Center,
2691 Richter Ave. Ste 105 Irvine CA
For details call (949) 300-8912
or email info@ektaacenter.org |
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 Sunday
April 16th at 4pm
'SERENE MOODS' - an evening
with K Sridhar on the Sarod - accompanied by Jyoti Prakash on the Tabla
Few people have mastered both
the Hindustani and Carnatic traditions of music. K.Sridhar
is one of them. Playing the complex Sarod, Sridhar has years of training
and touring experience. He has made 11 recordings and has composed numerous
soundtracks for films including the French film, Pondicherry: juste avant
l'oubli, which received the prestigious Jean Vigo Award in 1988. Currently
Sridhar is a recording artist for Peter Gabriel's RealWorld Records.
In his latest recording for them, Arab Path To India, Sridhar explores
the profound connection between Arabic and Indian musical roots.
Jyoti Prakash is one of the
most talented disciples of Pandit Abhijit Banerjee, founder of the Dhwani
Academy of Percussion. He has accompanied several renowned musicians including
Pt. Jasraj, Pt. Keshav Ginde and Kathak dancer Smt. Sova Kosar of Jaipur
Gharana. He currently serves on the faculty of the Dhwani Academy of Percussion
in the US and teaches in San Diego, Irvine and Los Angeles.
Venue: Ektaa Center,
2691 Richter Ave. Irvine CA
For details call (949) 752-0666
or (949) 300-8912 or email info@ektaacenter.org |
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Saturday April 15th, 10am
to 6pm (one day only)
PIYA KA GHAR - Sale and
Exhibition of Saree selections by Pia Ganguly
'the artistry of young designers,
the hard work of Artisans, both men and women, for whom one saree is the
livelihood of several days and perhaps, months...'
Pia
Ganguly brings her unique selection of sarees and accessories back
to the Ektaa center. Besides featuring her exquisite one-of-a-kind sarees,
she is bringing a new collection of embroidered shawls from Kashmir.
Venue: Ektaa Center Studio
1 (upstairs)
For info call 650-353-0599 |
BACK TO CURRENT EVENTS
We thank the following for
their support:
Arts OC, the countywide arts agency |
Orange County Community Foundation |
Timeless Traditions series
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Portofino Inn and Suites, Anaheim |
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