Photo by V Paul Virtuccio
Ananya Dance Theater presents Kshoy! (Decay) from September 9-12. Showtimes are Thurs, 7:30 p.m. Fri-Sat., 8:00 p.m., and Sun. 7:00 p.m. Tickets range $23-$29, with student and group discounts. Call 612-340-1725 or online at southerntheater.org and ananyadancetheatre.org.
Nirmala Rajsekar
The Indian Music Society of Minnesota celebrates its 30th year of bringing the best in Indian classical music to Minnesota with an exciting Fall 2010 Season lineup. The season begins with a local treasure, Nirmala Rajsekar, in concert on Sunday, September 12, 2010, 5:00 p.m. in the Recital Hall of St. Catherine University, 2004 Randolph Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105.
Photos courtesy of Shalini Thadani, vice president, IAM.
St. Paul, Minn. (Aug 15, 2010) – India Association of Minnesota presented its second annual IndiaFest at the St Paul Capitol Grounds on Sunday, drawing thousands to the largest pan-South Asian event in the area. After several years at the Landmark Center in St. Paul, and last year at Phalen Lake Park, IndiaFest was moved to the State Capitol grounds for the first time. Organizers said the venue has realized its promise to be a great backdrop for this fun-filled Indian festival for many years to come.
Community, Elections, Government, Indian
Satveer Chaudhary (DFL-Fridley), a current member of the Minnesota Senate, conceded the primary election for District 50 to challenger and former State Representative Barb Goodwin. The district includes about 70,000 people in all or parts of Columbia Heights, Fridley, Hilltop, St. Anthony, New Brighton, Arden Hills, and Shoreview.
Health, Indian, Korean, National, Social Issues
The Asian American Leadership Council at Chicago Foundation for Women (CFW) presents Illinois Caucus for Adolescent Health (ICAH) with a $2,500 grant from the Silk Fund. L to R: Sandhya Krishnan, council co-chair; Sheena Panoor, council member; Sheeba Suhaskumar, council member; Sharmila Rao Thakkar, council member and CFW board member; Maya Kinatukara, council member; and Soo Ji Min, executive director of ICAH. PHOTO CREDIT: Kat Fitzgerald
The Asian American Leadership Council at Chicago Foundation for Women (CFW) presents Korean American Women in Need (KAN-WIN) with a $5,000 grant from the Silk Fund. L to R: Audrey J. Suh, KAN-WIN board treasurer; Sheeba Suhaskumar, council member; Sandhya Krishnan, council co-chair; Mae P. Hong, council member and former CFW board chair; Sheena Panoor, council member; Sharmila Rao Thakkar, council member and CFW board member; Youngju Ji, executive director of KAN-WIN; and Juju Lien, CFW Alumnae Council member. PHOTO CREDIT: Kat Fitzgerald
CHICAGO (July 22, 2010) The Asian American Leadership Council at Chicago Foundation for Women is proud to announce $10,000 in grants to three Chicago-area nonprofits. The funded programs address domestic and sexual violence as well as access to health services and information, and two of the grants also recognize Asian American women’s leadership.
Swami Ritavan Bharati, left and Pandit Hari Shankar Dabral.
By WUA XIONG
AAP contributing writer
MINNEAPOLIS (July 21, 2010) – “If we are to meditate; we are to clear our minds. And if we are to have clarity of mind; we will thus think clearly and make better decisions.” So stated Pandit Hari Shankar Dabral to start off the first session of the 2010 Himilayan Yoga Meditation Congress at the Meditation Center in Minneapolis.
Government, Indian, International, National
Washington, D.C. (July 15, 2010) – The White House Office of the Press Secretary released a statement Thursday from Deputy NSC Spokesman Ben Chang on the topic of the visit of National Security Advisor General James Jones to New Delhi. On July 14 and 15, National Security Advisor General Jones visited New Delhi at the invitation of his Indian counterpart, Shivshankar Menon.
Announcements, Business, Indian
The Network of Indian Professionals, North America (NetIP) will celebrate its 20th anniversary and an annual conference this August in the City of Seattle, Washington – the first time it is being held on the West Coast in over a decade. The theme, “Unique by Nature”, is designed to highlight the South Asian professional living and working in North America.
Government, Indian, International
Washington, D.C. (June 27, 2010) – President Barack Obama and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh held bilateral talks during the G20 Summit in Toronto last week. Obama called Prime Minister Singh a good friend and an extraordinary leader for not only for India, but also for helping the world navigate through very difficult times.
Announcements, Community, Indian
The IndiaFest, formerly known as Festival of India in years past, remains the premier Asian Indian-American community’s celebration of rich culture and heritage in the state of Minnesota. India Association of Minnesota will present its annual event to the community at large on Sunday, August 15, 2010, from Noon to 5:00 p.m. at the Minnesota State Capitol Grounds, 75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, St. Paul.
Korean Adoptees Ministry celebrates 10th Anniversary
PaDao Yang leads youth leadership development arts program
Mu Performing Arts prepares for new season
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