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Saturday November 4, 6 pm
'FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS - DIWALI'
- Dinner and Concert
Our annual diwali event in cooperation
with the Irvine Multicultural Association features a Dinner and Concert
evening. The artists are Ranjeet Pathak on the Santoor
and Ajeet Pathak on the tabla. Yes, they are brothers. Click
here for more details on the artistes.
Venue:LAKEVIEW SENIOR CENTER,
20 LAKE RD, IRVINE |
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Sunday October 15
Ekaantha Seetha, a true dance drama,
with dance, music and drama as intrinsic components. The production's dance
styles and music ranges from the highly classical to folk, from evocative
ragams to martial rhythms, from foreign adversaries to village bullies
and from uplifting moments to rustic humor. In line with its protagonists,
the languages used in the production included Valmiki's Sanskrit, the Hindi
of Tulsidas and Subhadhra Chauhan and India's most recent language, English.
Choreography by the Dhananjayans,
music by T.V. Gopalakrishnan and 16 hand picked dancers. Click
here for more details.
Venue:The Irvine Barclay Theater
For reviews and articles on the
production go to www.thehorizons.com/cca
and click on the link 'In the News-India'. |
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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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Friday October 13, 6 pm
'IQBAL' - A MOVIE SCREENING
Venue: COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
IRVINE CITY HALL, IRVINE
RECEPTION FOLLOWED BY MOVIE
Q&A AFTER THE MOVIE LED BY DR
SELVAN.
A heart warming story, about a deaf
and dumb boy whose passion for cricket makes you rise and cheer as he runs
towards his destiny. A unique film that gives insights into life even as
you learn about cricket, the national pastime in India.
Review
of Iqbal. |
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Saturday October 7, 8 pm
TAPESTRY OF CULTURES
WHERE: IRVINE BARCLAY THEATER
4646 CAMPUS DR IRVINE
Presented by The City of Irvine,
UCI’s Claire Trevor School of the Arts, The Ektaa Center, Iranian Cultural
Center of Orange County, Korean Cultural Art Association and South Coast
Chinese Cultural Center in association with Irvine Barclay Theatre
Be a part of the celebration as
Irvine commemorates its 35th anniversary with a tapestry of performances
representing the rich cultural heritage that is Irvine. This will be a
joyous evening of professional artistry from around the world featuring
traditional music and dance, kung fu and more.
The performance has a 20 minute
segment featuring a dance by the Arpana Dance Company and a percussion
jugalbandhi on mridangam and tabla featuring B.P. Haribabu (mridangam)
and Jyoti Prakash (tabla).
For more details go to www.thebarclay.org. |
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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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Saturday Sep 16
Ektaa Center will once again have
a booth at the Irvine
Global Village Festival to share the arts and cultures of India.
The festival is on Saturday Sep 16 from 10am to 6pm at the Bill Barber
Memorial Park in Irvine. Festival Coordinator for Ektaa Center is Ms. Usha
Sampath.
This years festival has increased
number of cultural exhibitors and entertainment. Don't miss this day long
event. Ektaa Center features performances on the Main Stage and the Demonstration
Stage.
Main Stage: 10am - Performances
by NDM Dance Company and Anjani's Kathak Dance of India
Demonstration Stage: 1:00 pm - Bhangra
dance performance by Punjabi Cultural Center. |
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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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Saturday July 15 at 3.30pm
DOUBLE FEATURE TAMIL PLAYS -
YGEE MAHENDRA'S 'THANTRA MUKHI' AND 'KAATHALIKA NEYRUMUNDU'
Y.G. Mahendra or Ygeem as
he is affectionately known presented his two rib-buster Tamil plays 'Thantramukhi'
and 'Kaathalika Neyrumundu' to the Southern California area on July
15, 2006. Co presented by the newly formed Socal Tamil Manram and the
Ektaa Center, the event was a laughter-by- the-minute evening.
With several decades of contribution
to the stage and the movies, Ygeem has fine tuned these two blockbuster
plays for the American Tour.
'Thantramukhi' - a wholesome comedy
that revolves around the travails of a young man who tries to win the hand
of his lady love against all odds, with the help of a shrewd middleaged
bachelor. - 'Poorva janmam leads to laughter waves'.
'Kathalika Neyrumundu' - After over
100 stagings this play continues a huge success. For reviews and info go
to the website at www.ygeem2006.com
Venue: Hoover Auditorium,
3501 Country Club Drive, Lakewood, CA 90712
**EVENT PARTNER - CD MORTGAGE CORP.
- WARREN VENKATESH** |
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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
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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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Saturday
April 22nd at 6pm
'SRINGARAM - DANCE OF LOVE' -
film screening at IFFLA
Ektaa along with Indian
Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA) copresented the unique film that
gives a glimpse into the evolution of Dance and Music in South India.
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.
Venue: Arc Light Cinemas,
Los Angeles
Call (949) 752-0666 or (949)
300- 8912 or email info@ektaacenter.org
Orange County screening at the
Ektaa Center.
DATE / TIME: Sunday April
30 at 3pm
VENUE: Ektaa Center, 2691
Richter Ave. Ste 105 Irvine CA |
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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 |
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 Sunday
Feb 26th at 7:30pm
EKTAA NITE AT BROADWAY - BOMBAY
DREAMS
Bombay
Dreams combines the genius of two great masters; Andrew Lloyd Weber,
the celebrated producer of such great Broadway hits such as JC Superstar,
Cats and Phantom of the Opera and A R Rahman, the internationally
renown musical phenomenon from India. It was a representation of the coming
together (Ektaa) of artists from across continents and cultures.
A dazzling spectacle set amid India's
bustling film industry, Bombay Dreams features a lush score, glittering
costumes, lavish sets and exotic dance numbers. But the theme is universal:
the price of success, the bonds of friendship and the power of true love.
'Bombay
Dreams is a unique fusion of talent from the worlds of stage, film,
TV and contemporary music. Add to this lush production design and spectacular
choreography and the result is both breathtaking and totally unmissable.'
After its premiere in London and
subsequent run on Broadway, this unique show was presented at Orange County
at the Performing Arts Center in Costa Mesa.
Venue: OC Performing Arts
Center - Segerstrom Hall - Costa Mesa |
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We thank the following for their
support:
Arts OC, the countywide arts agency |
Orange County Community Foundation |
Timeless Traditions series |
Portofino Inn and Suites, Anaheim |
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