List of Forthcoming Indian Cultural Events in Washington DC Area
Visiting Artists
July 5, 2009
Performance by Eshani Tarpara
Nrityanjali is presenting emerging artists Debut performance - Ranga Pravesham by Eshani Tarpara
Venue: Performing Arts Center, Montgomery College, 51 Mannakee St, Rockville, Maryland, 20850
For further details contact Montgomery College at 301 279-5000
July 11, 2009
Evening of Ghazals
Pooja Goswami presents an evening of Ghazals in Washington, DC. Goswami is a disciple of Shanti Hiranand of Begum Akhtar Gharana. She is accompanied by Debu Nayak for Tabla and Arvind Bhand for Harmonium
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Venue: 1070 Dougal Court, Great Falls, VA 22066
For further details contact Pavan at 703- 757-4900 or email Bhargava1070@gmail.com
July 18-25, 2009
Lila: The Love Song of Radha and Krishna
Jayantika Dance Company presents Lila, The Love Song of Radha and Krishna music concert
Time: 11:30a.m. - 4:15p.m.
Venue: The Apothecary - at the Trading Post, 1013 7th St. NW, Washington D.C
For further details contact Shalini Goel Agarwal at 706-473-6329 or visit
www.capitalfringe.org
August 1- 2, 2009
Asian Festival
India is the featured country at the sixth Annual Asian Festival. More than 30 local restaurants will serve all kinds of food. The event will be presented in 3 stages. One stage is set aside for an "Asian Idol" contest; another showcases various cultural performances; and a third is reserved for music and dance demonstrations, including instrumental music, comedy skits, fusion music and dance.
Time: Aug. 1 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Aug. 2 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Venue: Lake Newport Tennis Park, 11452 Baron Cameron Ave., Reston
Admission is free. For further details call 703-589-4144 or visit
http://www.asianfestivaldc.com
August 14-15, 2009
Jisne Lahore Nahin Dekha Play
Jisne Lahore Nahin Dekha” is a highly acclaimed Hindi drama set in 1947 during the time of partition. The story depicts the strength of human relationships in an atmosphere charged with communal hatred, intolerance, and vendetta.
Time: August 14 - 7:30 pm, August 15 - 2:00 pm
Venue: JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER, Terrace Theater, 2700 F Street, NW, Washington DC
For further details please contact 240-354-1127, 301-294-6151, 703-928-0112 or visit
http://www.htwv.com/lahoreplay
September 27, 2009
Vatsala Mehra Live Concert
An evening of Ghazals, Sufi, and Geet concert by Vatsala Mehra at the Kennedy Center
Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER, Terrace Theater, 2700 F Street, NW, Washington DC
For further details visit www.vatsalamehra.com . For tickets visit
www.kennedy-center.org or call 202-467-4600
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