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Friday Decemer 5, 7.30 pm
A concert evening of Classical Indian Music
Pandit Vikash Maharaj (Sarod) and his son Prabhash Maharaj (tabla), accomplished artistes from India.
VENUE: YOGA CENTER OF CA, 445 E 17th Street, Suite I, Costa Mesa CA 92627
7:30pm - Reception
8:00pm - Concert
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Saturday October 4, 10am - 6pm
IRVINE GLOBAL VILLAGE FESTIVAL
Venue:The Irvine Barclay Theater
Boasting artistic cultural performances on three stages, the Festival's live entertainment was a mosaic of music and dance representing more than 50 cultures from Europe, Asia, Africa, and North and South America - cultural displays, world religion and demonstrations, international cuisine, marketplace and hands-on art projects for the little ones, games and activities in a giant, interactive Kids Village. |
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Sunday September 14, 3.30 pm
HEALING POWERS OF INDIAN MUSIC THERAPY - FREE lecture workshop by Dr. Harre Haran
EKTAA CENTER in partnership with YOGA CENTER OF CALIFORNIA presented DR. M. HARRE HARAN
VENUE: Yoga Center of California - 445 East 17th Street, Suite I Costa Mesa, CA 92627
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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Sunday September 14, 5 pm
Ektaa Center partnered with Friends of Swarnivar and Pan IIT Alumni Assn: of Southern California to present
An enchanting evening of music by Rajan and Sajan Mishra accompanied by Subhen Chatterjee
Venue: Duarte Performing Arts Center1401 Highland Ave. Duarte CA 91010
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Sunday August 3, 11am - 4pm
Irvine Multicultural Association
- Building Bridges program presented
60th Anniversary celebrations of India, Israel and Korea
Festivities included music, dance, colorful costumes, ethnic food, programs for children and adults, and educational exhibits.
Venue: Irvine City Hall, 1 Civic Center Plaza Irvine CA
FOR INFORMATION:
Email: irvinemulticultural@hotmail.com ; www.irvinemulticultural.org
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Saturday July 26, 11am - 10pm
Yoga Center of California in partnership with Ektaa Center presented
YOGA FESTIVAL 2008
Asana classes, guest speakers, Kirtans, Indian dancing and music, artists and vendors and much more.
Other partcipants included Yogaworks, Triad Yoga and Pilates, Soul at Home and Dr. Kathy Singh's Karma Center.
Venue: Yoga Center of California, 445 E 17th Street, Costa Mesa CA (in the Atlantic Stereo Plaza)
For more information and details, call (949) 646-2781 or visit http://www.yogacenter.org or the festival website.
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Friday June 13, 7.30pm & Saturday June 14, 7.30pm
Music workshop and concert
The Yoga Center of CA in partnership with the Ektaa Center presented two evenings of Indian Music.
FRIDAY JUNE 13 AT 7:30PM
Interactive workshop / class on the Music of India. Introduction to basics of Indian music. $15
SATURDAY JUNE 14 AT 7:30PM
A concert evening of Classical Indian Music. $20
Both evenings featured Pandit Vikash Maharaj (Sarod) and his son Prabhash Maharaj (tabla), accomplished artistes from India.
Venue: YOGA CENTER OF CA, 445 E 17th Street, Suite I, Costa Mesa CA 92627
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APRIL 22-27
INDIAN FILM FESTIVAL OF LOS ANGELES
2008 Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA) - April 22-27 at ArcLight Hollywood
Now in its sixth year, the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA) is the first and largest festival in North America devoted to promoting a greater appreciation of Indian cinema by showcasing films about India and the diverse perspectives of the Indian Diaspora.
This year's edition included approximately 40 features, shorts and documentaries, Bollywood By Night screenings, and a Tribute to India's acclaimed actress Madhuri Dixit. Between the screenings, IFFLA Rhythm Village presented by Rukus Avenue, an eclectic selection of free public outdoor entertainment at the ArcLight Hollywood Cinemas courtyard April 23-26.
For more information, please visit www.indianfilmfestival.org
When: Tuesday, April 22 - Sunday, April 27, 2008
Where: ArcLight Hollywood, 6360 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028
Info: (310) 364-4403, marketing@indianfilmfestival.org
Wednesday April 23, 7.15 pm
EKTAA presented 'BEFORE THE RAINS
Our third year in this partnership with the IFFLA, we presented the work of renown Cinematographer and Director Santosh Sivan. Born in Kerala, coming from a family of illustrious film makers, Sivan's better known works include Bride and Prejudice and Asoka (the Great).
In 'Before the Rains', Sivan takes on British India and the colonial lifestyle on a tea estate in Kerala.
For more details click here
Venue: Arclight Cinemas in Hollywood
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Sunday Feb 10 at 3 pm
MOVIE NIGHT IN LOS ANGELES
IFFLA in association with Ektaa Center
Presented: THE RETURN OF HANUMAN
Q&A WITH DIRECTOR ANURAG KASHYAP FOLLOWED THE SCREENING -
Venue: Arclight Cinemas, Los Angeles
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Saturday, May 10, 2008
