Dear Friends,
KKNC is hosting a unique cultural extravaganza - "Kannadotsava" on September 3rd and 4th. This event is a celebration of our rich culture, heritage, art, and language. Famous and talented artists and troupes from Karnataka, Northern California, Southern California, and other parts of the US will be performing plays, dance and musical dramas, light/folk/classical music, skits, comedy, and much more during this 2 days event.
Date and Time:
Saturday, 09/03/05 - 10:00 am - 8:30 pm
Sunday, 09/04/05 - 11:00 am - 5:30 pm
Admission:
For KKNC life and 2005 annual members : $15 per person
Others : $20 per person
Donors : $250 (Donors will get 4 complimentary tickets.)
The price includes both the days. Free for children under 8 years.
Venue:
Chabot College Auditorium
25555 Hesperian Blvd
Hayward, CA - 94545
Program Details:
Sept 3rd, Saturday - 10:00am to 8:30pm
Geetanjali - Prayer;
Direction: Sheshaprasad Chikkatur
Inauguration
Chief Guests:
Ambassador B.S. Prakash, Consulate General of India, San Francisco
Padmashri Dr. M. Mahadevappa, Former Vice Chancellor, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad
Veshavaikhari - Children's Fancy Dress Show
Sri Krishna Sandhaana - Drama;
Direction: Vallisha Shastri, Rangadhwani Drama Group, Los Angeles
Halli Hejje - Folk dance;
Direction: Archana Shekar
Gaanamaadhuri - Light Classical Music;
Artist: Pandit Parameshwar Hegde, Karnataka
Noopura - Dance;
Artist: Vasundhara Doreswamy, Karnataka
Jhenkaara - Group Singing;
Artists: Inchara Group
Maduve Maduve - Drama;
Direction: Vidya Hanabe
Kisaagotami - Musical Drama;
Direction: Anjana Prabhakar, Los Angeles
Hosachiguru - Songs by Kids
Naamada Bala - Comedy Show;
Artist: Sunil Shankar
Gokula Nirgamana - Dance Drama composed by reknowned poet Dr. Pu. Ti. Na.;
Producer: Alamelu Iyengar; Choreography/Direction: Gargi Panchangam, Music Direction: Hemmige Srivatsan/Shubha Srivatsan
Santrupta Sanje - Sumptuous dinner amidst melodious music;
Artists: Samarthanam Group, Karnataka
Sept 4th, Sunday - 11:00am to 5:30pm
Siri Chandana - Children's Group Song;
Direction: Girija Parthasarathy
Dasoham and Punyakoti - Dance;
Direction: Nirmala Madhava; PAMPA
Karnarasaayana - Yakshagana/Gamaka Musical Drama;
Direction: K.V.Ramprasad
Sangya Baalya - Drama;
Direction: Prakash Hemavathi, Chicago Kalaaranga Group
Ninaada - Group Instrumental Music
Artists: Raagamala Group
Sangeeta RasaSangama - Jugalbandi;
Artists: Nachiketa Sharma / Jayanti Umesh
Choral Farewell - Group Song;
Direction: Ashok Kumar
Tickets are also available online at Sulekha.com
For more information, please visit:
http://www.kknc.org