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Sunday, December 9, 5pm to 7pm
TRIYOGA WORKSHOP
We want to invite you to a unique
Yoga event. Something that will change your lives forever for the better.
This system of Yoga called Yogatunes combines Asanas/ Breathing/Meditation
with Healing Music and a Healthy Diet plan for maximizing the Life Force
or Prana.
The program will be conducted by
Kaliji, a world renowned
Swamini and Yogi. The healing music is from His Holiness Shree Ganapathy
Sachchidananda Swamy who has been at the forefront of the Music Healing
Therapy movement worldwide.
It is by far the most holistic Yoga
System that you can experience completely in accordance with ancient Yogic
traditions.
ATTEND THE WORKSHOP AND GET MORE
DETAILS
Venue: pls call or email any
of the people below for more information.
RSVP: MITA OR DON GANGULY AT (949)
494-6761 , RAVI AT (949) 400-9418 OR EMAIL somnambulist@cox.net / ravir@uniseva.com
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here for details |
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Saturday November 17 & Sunday
November 18, 2007, 10am to 9pm
INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF HARMONY
Venue: The Festival of Arts
Ground in Laguna Beach California.
Its ultimate goal is "the promotion
of cultural understanding". A mission that ascends beyond economic and
political constrains, in order to focus on the unique traits of human achievements.
The journey of discovering and celebrating the universality of human achievements
must begin from charted path of familiar cultural settings. The journey
can then continue through the challenges of acknowledging diverse traditions,
beliefs, values and cultures.
For details visit www.internationalharmony.us
Come visit the Ektaa Center booth
and support Ektaa |
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SATURDAY OCTOBER 20 2007, 11.00am
TO 5.30pm
EXCLUSIVE DIWALI JEWELRY EXHIBITION
AND SALE
GL Jewelry, a division of Ganeshi
Lall Emporium, Agra features a spectacular exhibition and sale of heirloom
art and jewels. Traditional and Contemporary styles in semi-precious and
silver collections, including accessories.
For more info call:
Mini Sud - 714-878-1366 or
Smita Mohindra - 949-552-5678 or
visit www.glemporium.com
VENUE: Ektaa Center, 2691
Richter, Ste 105, Irvine CA 92606 |
 Sunday
October 14 2007, 4pm
In cooperation with the Anekant
Community Center Ektaa Center presented a MANIPURI DANCE CONCERT by
Padmashri
Darshana Jhaveri and company from India - a rarely seen dance form
by one of the Jhaveri Sisters whose names have become synonymous with the
dance.
Venue: Jain Center Cultural
Hall, 8032 Commonwealth, Buena Park CA 90621.
For information call (949) 300-8912 or email info@ektaacenter.org |
SATURDAY
OCTOBER 13 2007, 11.30am
FREE LECTURE DEMONSTRATION ON
MANIPURI DANCE by Padmashri Darshana
Jhaveri - dancer, research scholar and teacher.
VENUE: Ektaa Center, 2691
Richter, Ste 105, Irvine CA 92606
FREE - attendees will have opportunity
to purchase discounted tickets to their performance on October 14th.
For details or info call (949) 300-
8912 or email info@ektaacenter.org |
Saturday September 29, 2007
Ektaa Center once again participated
in the 2007 Irvine Global Village Festival.
The Festival was held at Bill
Barber Park in Irvine and ran from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
The Festival celebrated the diversity
of the citizens of Irvine and of Orange County.
Click
here for details |
 FRIDAY
SEPTEMBER 28, 2007, 8 pm
'SHAAM - E - KHAYAAL' - OHM
(Organization for Hindu Malayalees) presented an evening of Hindustani
music (including khayals, ghazals, hawelisangeet and bhajans) featuring
Ramesh Narayan (vocal), disciple of Pandit Jasraj accompanied by Aditya
Banerjee (tabla). www.rameshnarayan.com
VENUE: Ektaa Center, 2691
Richter, Ste 105, Irvine CA 92606 |
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Sunday September 16, 2007, 4
pm
 SANKARA
EYE FOUNDATION AND EKTAA CENTER
presented
ROSHNI - an evening of enlightenment
thru dance
featuring
PANCHAVAKTRAM - a 90 minute
performance by 5 visually challenged dancers and 7 others delineating
on the Indian thought, that The Lord manifest to create the "Pancha Tatvas"
or the "Five Elements" in order to create the universe.
Classical dance forms of India including
Bharathnatyam, Kuchipudi, Yakshagana, Kathak, Perini and the art of
Bahuroopiyas, in all its authenticity of music and dance nuances had
been employed to represent the five different manifestations of Shiva.
Venue: Juan Cabrillo High
School, 2001 Santa Fe Avenue, Long Beach CA 90815
SEF - (866) SANKARA Shanti - (949)
351 - 5686
Sravani - (949) 307-6456
Harish - (949) 300-8912
Sankara Eye Foundation (SEF), a non
profit organization, is dedicated to eradicate curable blindness in India.
Ektaa Center is committed to promote
an awareness and understanding of the arts and cultures of India. |
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SATURDAY AUGUST 25 AT 5PM
'HEALING POWERS OF INDIAN MUSIC
THERAPY' - a lecture by renowned scholar Dr.
M. Harreharan. One of a kind Music Therapist and Educator, he has toured
all over the world delivering lectures and also has a series of CD recordings
to his credit. He will also be available for special healing sessions at
yoga centers in the area. Please contact us for more information at info@ektaacenter.org.
Dr.M.HARRE HARREN, the only
Music Therapist and qualified Music Healer from India, is a Vocal Performing
Artiste having received tutelage from the early age of seven in both the
systems of Indian Music (Northern and Southern Traditions). He holds a
Ph.D in ethnomusicology from India and another honorary Ph.D from USA on
Music Therapy & Education.
He has released 21 Audio CD's on
Indian Music Therapy and Three DVD's in which he has composed Musical melodies
through traditional Indian Musical instruments like Sitar, Tambura, Tabla,
Veena, Violin, Flute, Santur, Mridangam,Jaltarangam etc.
Currently he is the Head of the
College of Fine Arts and Performing Arts and Special officer for the Culture
Department of the Government of Pondicherry, India. |
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SATURDAY AUGUST 18 2007 AT 6PM
CARNATIC MUSIC ON THE SAXOPHONE
'Prasant Radhakrishnan in concert'
 A
21 year old virtuoso, Shri Prasant Radhakrishnan proved that age
is not a strong determinant of musical ability. His incredible saxophone
playing blended both his background in Carnatic (South Indian) Classical
Music and Jazz so well that it seemed like the two genres were one and
the same. -sdam.com
Prasant Radhakrishnan (www.prasantmusic.com)
is a versatile saxophonist identified with both the South Indian Classical
(Carnatic) and Jazz disciplines. He received initial training from veena
vidwan, Mrs. Vijaya Prabhakar. Prasant started learning Carnatic music
on saxophone under the able guidance of his guru, "Padmashri" Kadri Gopalnath,
in 1996. He underwent rigorous training during summers in India, and soon
began accompanying his guru in concerts and performing solo.
As part of an ongoing goal, Prasant
strives to put to rest misconceptions and preconceived notions about Carnatic
music and jazz as well as the use of saxophone in Carnatic music. Prasant
is creating a new path for the future of Carnatic music and Jazz.
His latest CD release 'East Facing'
is already receiving rave reviews.
DONT MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO HEAR
THIS ONE OF A KIND MUSICIAN AND HIS MUSIC!!
For this concert he is also accompanied
by two exceptionally talented musicans:
POOVALUR
SRINIVASAN (Mridangam) (SRIJI) a prolific composer, performer,
educator studied South Indian Classical music from his father P.A. Venkataraman.
For over three decades Poovalur has performed with the leading artist from
both South and North Indian Classical traditions. Since his move to theUnited
States Poovalur has performed and recorded with artists such as Sir Yehudi
Menuhin, Bela Fleck, Mark O' Connor, John Bergamo, Glen Velez to name a
few. Poovalur has composed several pieces portraying the South Indian idioms.
Poovalur has received several awards from leading institutions, and the
album Tabula Rasa, where he has composed and performed with Bela Fleck,
V. M. Bhatt and J.P. Chen was nominated for a Grammy. He is the founding
member of the group 'Brahma'. He found and directs the 'SNEW' and the 'South
Indian Cross Cultural Ensemble'. He is currently a faculty at the University
of North Texas. He has taught at Calarts and the San Diego State University.
HEMMIGE
V SRIVATSAN (violin) was introduced to music at an early age by
his parents, Shantha and Hemmige D. Varadarajan. He began training to be
a violinist under Prof. Anoor S. Ramakrishna, Principal of the Ayyanar
Music College in Bangalore and performed on numerous occasions with him
as well. Since 1984, Srivatsan had the unique opportunity of accompanying
Sangeeta Kalanidhi Professor Palghat K.V. Narayanaswamy in a series of
concerts in the U.S. and Canada. As violinist, he has accompanied numerous
other leading musicians such as Sri Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer, Smt. M.S.
Subbulakshmi, Sri T. Viswanathan, Sri T.K. Govindarao, Sri N. Ramani, Sri
T.V. Sankaranarayanan, Sri T.N. Seshagopalan, Sri R.K. Srikantan, Trichur
Sri V. Ramachandran, Sri D.K. Jayaraman, Sri Neyveli Santhanagopalan and
many others.
VENUE: Ektaa Center, 2691
Richter Ave. Ste 105, Irvine CA 92619 |
SPECIAL BONE MARROW DRIVE AND
REGISTRY
SATURDAY JUNE 23
Vinay, is battling cancer (acute
myeloid leukemia). This week we received the difficult news that chemotherapy
is not working and that he requires a bone marrow transplant. Unfortunately,
since South Asian representation in the national bone marrow registry is
so low the chances of finding Vinay a donor is also low. We implore you
(if you are of Indian descent - South Indians may have a better likely
match for Vinay) to register at Ektaa Center in Irvine this Saturday June
23 from 10am- 5pm and urge all your friends and family to do the same.
Additionally, we are setting up drives across the country and could really
use your help. Please visit www.helpvinay.org
for more information.
Please please come to register --registration
just includes a simple cheek swab!
The address of this Saturday's
drive is:
Ektaa Center
2691 Richter Ave. Ste 105
Irvine CA 92606
If you need more information please
call Alok, Lupin or Rimi at 714-508-7744 |
ART EXHIBITION - CHILDRENS AND
LOCAL ARTISTS EXHIBITION AND RECEPTION
RECEPTION DATE: Sunday June 9
2007, 3pm to 5pm
Ektaa Center co presented the 2007
Ravi Varma Memorial Art competition with OHM (Organization of Hindu Malayalees)
Raja
Ravi Varma (1848-1906) is considered one of the greatest painters in
the history of Indian art. Born in the state of Kerala, he belonged to
an illustrious family of scholars, poets and artists. Best known for his
paintings in oil, he was one of the first artists from India to gain international
repute for his work in this medium.
In April we co sponsored the Ravi
Varma Memorial Painting competition for children. Besides making our community
aware of the contribution to visual art by this famous painter from Kerala,
we wanted to give children an opportunity to showcase their talent. The
Organization for Hindu
Malayalees administered this contest and there were several winners.
From June 2nd through the 10th these
paintings were exhibited at the Ektaa Center. If you have a question, please
contact us via email at info@ektaacenter.org.
Additionally we held a special reception
on Sunday June 10th at 3pm at the Ektaa Center for the winners. Besides
their paintings we also had a few of our local artists who displayed their
paintings.
WHERE: Ektaa Center, 2691
Richter Ave. Ste 105. Irvine |
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Friday, May 11, 2007
6.00 to 9.00 pm
'WATER', the movie
Academy award nominated film from
Canada about life in an ashram for widows in India.
As part of the Irvine Multicultural
Assn. Foreign Movie Series, co presented by Ektaa Center
WATER,
a Deepa Mehta film
Venue: Council Chamber, Irvine
City Hall,
1 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine 92606 |
 Free
Lecture Series by Smt. Jaya Row from India
Tuesday May 8, 8-9pm
Topic: 'The message of the Bhagwad
Gita'
Thursday May 10, 8-9pm (New Date)
Topic: 'The Bhagwad Gita - the
celstial song'
Friday May 11, 8-9pm
Topic: 'Peace in a Piecemeal
World'
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. This
should be for all age groups particularly for working professionals. You
may want to call your business associates considering the vast experience
she has in corporate training and development.
Venue: Ektaa Center, 2691
Richter Ave. Irvine CA
For more info or details,
visit www.vedantavision.com
To RSVP call 714-814- 3131 or email
raghu.nanjappa@atbizness.com |
SATURDAY APRIL 28, 11am to 6pm
JEWELRY EXHIBITION AND SALE
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 were 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.
WHERE: Ektaa Center, 2691
Richter Ave. Ste 105, Irvine CA 92606
For details please contact
Anil & Mini Sud.
G L Arts & Fine Jewelry.
949-559-1334. or 714-878-1366 |
SATURDAY APRIL 21,11am to 7pm
SAREE EXHIBITION AND SALE
treasures@PIA KA GHAR
Unique sarees - one of a kind
Sambhalpuris, kanjeevarams, gadwals,chanderis,
benarasis and more.
A delectable collection from
Calcutta-
Zardosis,kanthas and silks created
by Bengali designers using traditional and modern art motifs.
Kurtis, Accesories and handbags.
WHERE: Ektaa Center, 2691
Richter Ave. Ste 105, Irvine CA 92606
For details please call 650-353-0599 |
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Thursday April 19, 7.15 pm
Sunday April 22, 12 pm
INDIAN FILM FESTIVAL OF LOS ANGELES
The Ektaa Center proudly supported
this exciting festival again this year. Last year we supported the film
'Dance
of Love - Sringaram' and this year
'Life is all about friends (Unni)'
The first in a trilogy, Unni charts
the mischievous exploits of four young boys at the start of a school year.
Through their experiences in school and at home, they learn about their
place in the world and about friendship.
Click
here for detailed information.
The Indian Film Festival of Los
Angeles is a nonprofit organization devoted to paving the way for a greater
appreciation of Indian cinema and diverse culture by providing the public
with a selection of films from and about the Indian diaspora by Indian
and International filmmakers.
For more complete information on
the film program and the festival click
here
Visit the website: www.indianfilmfestival.org |
SUNDAY APRIL 8 at 3pm
 Hindustani
Vocal Concert -
An evening of Hindustani Classical
music featuring:
Smt.
Mandira Lahiri - Vocal
Jyoti Prakash - Tabla, Gopal Marathe
- Harmonium
Followed by
Tabla Solo by Pt.
Abhijit Banerjee, Lehra / Nagma by Gopal Marathe
WHERE: Ektaa Center, 2691
Richter Ave. Ste 105, Irvine CA 92606
Tickets $25 includes a snack
during intermission.
For tickets and information please
call:
Saurav Roy - 626-628-5634 ; Shawli
Roy - 626-628-6475
Or email info@ektaacenter.org
Co-presented by Rag Rang and Ektaa
Center |
SUNDAY MARCH 4
 TIME:
Two shows - 2PM AND 7PM
The temple's door is closed for
him,
Forbidden is the image of Lord
Shiva.
His single freedom are the secret
words that fly from his heart to God;
Immediate then is the meeting
and the union of the disciple and the beloved.
An unusual look at the untouchable
Nandanar, hero of the 19th century musical opera, Nandanar Charitram. Dominique
Delorme, a Frenchman spent 10 years in India studying Bharata Natyam/Nrityam
and absorbing the culture thoroughly. His performance is co-presented by
Arpana Dance Company as a part of the series titled 'Arangam' in celebration
of the 25th anniversary and Ektaa Center as a part of the 'Timeless Traditions'
series supported by a grant from Target.
WHERE: Ektaa Center, 2691
Richter Ave. Ste 105, Irvine CA 92606
TICKETS: Advance Purchase
- $12 and $10 (Students and seniors)
At the Door - $15 and $12 (Students
and seniors)
As seating is limited, advance purchase
is recommended.
For tickets and information call
(949) 874-3662 or email info@ektaacenter.org |
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 25, 2pm to 4pm
FREE Bollywood Dance and NAACHERCISE
workshop -
Bollywood Aerobics workshop - by
Bay Area's Premier Bollywood Dance Company - Naach Inc.
Inspired by Bollywood dance moves
and routines, this new fitness program designed by Naach ® Company
combines Naach ®, masti and Bollywood music into a 60 minute elegant
yet effective cardiovascular aerobics class.
COST: FREE
WHERE: Ektaa Center MPS,
2691 Richter Ave. Ste 105, Irvine CA 92606. For registration and information
contact Samitha Pradhan at (408) 573-6908 or email samita@naach.com
or Register online at www.naach.com |
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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