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Maharashtra Mandal Bay Area proudly supports a special program 'Role of Music on Marathi Stage' ('मराठी नाट्यांत संगीताचे स्थान' ) performed by Bay Area drama and music enthusiasts. A unique program about the influence of music on the Marathi Stage. Covering a period of over 150 years, the theme presented various stages of how the stage and play creation was affected by several aspects of light and classical music.

Science of Devotion & Grace by Swami Mukundananda

Series of Enlightening Talks by Swami Mukundananda

Association for India's Development (AID)
presents
RUN FOR INDIA (RFI) 2011

Annual Spring Marathon Training Program

We, at AID, are kicking off our annual San Francisco Half-Marathon training program starting March 2011. If you are looking for new ways to be active this summer or thinking about doing a half-marathon, come and hear all about it. Sign up for INFO SESSION NOW

If you are asking yourself -

· I have never walked or run before, how can I possibly think of running a marathon?

Maha Shivratri Celebration
(Date: Sun, Feb 27; Time: 10:00pm - noon)
Place: India Community Center, 525 Los Coches St., Milpitas, CA 95035

Program:
o Guided Meditation
o Talk Show
o Live music
o Candle-lighting ceremony
o Lunch

bkmilpitas@comcast.net

Marathi Movie "Mee Sindhutai Sapkal"

The film is based on the Book 'Mee Vanvasi' by Sindhutai Sapkal. A biographical account of Sindhutai Sapkal, a woman who became a social activist after a traumatic life. Born in a poor, cattle grazing family in Wardha as Chindi.

Directed by Ananth Narayan Mahadevan Produced by Sachin and Bindiya Khanolkar

Date : Saturday, January 22nd 2011 at 1:00pm

Venue: Bluelight Cinemas - 5 Cupertino Oaks, 21275 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino, CA 95014

For Movie tickets visit http://www.mmbayarea.org

Hello!
Navaratri is just around the corner and Vibha Dandia is BACK!
This year you can come and dance your heart out on Saturday - Oct 2nd, 9th,16th at Centerville High School in Fremont.

So what are you waiting for? Get your tickets NOW !!! Once we are SOLD OUT there will be no way to get in!

Please find the Free Dandia Lesson information below.
http://wiki.vibha.org/Dandia_08:BA_Dandia10_Lessons

Asha for Education (Silicon Valley) proudly presents Indian Ocean - Live in Concert.
Buy a ticket today, enjoy an evening of spectacular music and bring hope to a child's life!
All proceeds benefit Asha for Education (Silicon Valley ) supported projects in India.

What: Indian Ocean concert
When: Friday, August 20th 2010, 7:30 PM
Where: Spangenberg Theatre, Palo Alto

Tickets are available online at : http://www.ashanet. org/siliconvalley/events/io/
Early bird prices expire on August 5th !!!

FB Event: http://www.facebook .com/#!/event. php?eid=13762190 6260389

BATA & SPANDANA presents

SPANDANA Super Singer 2010 Contest

June 28th to July 10th
Training by local music teachers & Mentor by Mr. Mallikarjun (Popular Play back singer)

July 11th - Contest

Contest in Classical Music & Light Music (Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Hindi)

Audition:
If you would like to audition without the training
Please register at : http://spandanasupersinger.com/component/supersinger/?view=supersinger
Fee: 50$

You will receive the date for the personal audition and will have an opportunity to get tips from popular playback singer Mallikarjun.

Age group : 5yrs to 18yrs. Boys are welcome!
Time : August 2nd-13th, 2010
M-F 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
(You may sign up for one or two weeks, details available upon request.)
Location: Roundhill Studios, Santa Clara
Last date for registration : June 30, 2010

The children will get to showcase what they have learnt at the MMBA program for Manglagaur on August 21st 2010.

Do not miss this unique opportunity of exploring our culture through creativity.

Register: Please make a cheque payable to MMBA with the title of Summer Dance & Art Workshop 2010 and send it to following address: