hindu indian yoga cultural events year 2000 look back america

hindu indian yoga cultural events year 2000 look back america, not sure if any of these events still run though.

NORTH AMERICAN CALENDAR

Canada

Deadline: Submission for Desh Pardesh Intra National Festival/Conference is an exploration of new and challenging issues faced by South Asian artists and activists both locally and internationally. Desh Pardesh, 401 Richmond St W Ste 450, Toronto. Feb 5. (416) 340-0485.

Transmission Meditation Also on Tuesdays and Fridays. Edmonton Venue to be announced. Feb 7, Sundays, 7 p.m. Free. (403) 433-3342, (403) 426-6103, (403) 433-1064.

Northeast

Jesuits and the Grand Mogul Renaissance Art at the Imperial Court of India, an exhibition of 22 paintings, engravings, manuscripts and sculptures in ivory, crystal and stone. Arthur Sackler Glry Smithsonian Institution, 1050 Independence Ave SW, Washington. Feb 1-Apr 4. (202) 357-4880.

Behind the Himalayas Paintings of Mustang, an axhibition of 19 watercolors documenting the stunning traditional architecture of the Himalayan region. This high, wind-swept desert is politically part of the kingdom of Nepal, but geographically and culturally part of Tibet. Sackler Gllry Smithsonian Institution, 1050 Independence Ave SW, Washington. Feb 1-Sep 26, 7 p.m. (202) 357-3200.

Reading by Chitra Divakaruni best selling author reads from her latest novel "Sister of My Heart.". Olsson's Books, 1200 F Street NW, Washington. Feb 2, 7 p.m.

Thyagaraja Aradhana Day with music recitals by adults and children. Main vocal concert by Rajeswari satish at 4pm. Organized by North Jersey Music Lovers. Community Church, 354 Rock Rd, Glen Rock. Feb 6, 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Free. (201) 666-6811.

The Early Masters rare paintings of the Bengal Renaissance.The Bengal School of painting was a visceral reaction to the artistic corollary of British imperialism in India known as Company School painting. In this school of painting, generations of Indian artists and craftsmen were subjected to indentured servitude by being forced to illustrate the occupation and oppession of their motherland by the British East India Company. It is only as a response to the Company School painting that the art of the Bengal renaissance can be correctly interpreted. Bose Pacia Modern, 580 Broadway #202, SoHo. Feb 6-Mar 27, 6 p.m. (212) 966-3224.

Bharata Natyam Dance by Lakshmi daughter and disciple of the legendary T. Balasaraswati, she carries on the family's artistic traditions. She is one of the few artists today who can perform bharata natyam, as it was structured and codified at the Tanjavur Court in the early 19th century. Her dance is celebrated for the beauty of its abstract movements and the rhythmic complexity of its footwork, and its elaborate mime. lakshmi is accompanied by T. Viswanathan (flute), S. Vidya (vocal, dance conductor), Aniruddha Knight (dance) and Douglas Knight (mridangam). Organized by World Music Institute. Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway & 95th St, New York. Feb 6, 8 p.m. (212) 545-7536.

Sister of My Heart a book reading by author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni from her latest novel. Organized by AAWW. Asian American Writers' Wkshp, 37 Saint Marks Pl #B, New York. Feb 11, 7 p.m. $5. (212) 228-6718.

Reading by Chitra Divakaruni best selling author reads from her latest novel "Sister of My Heart.". Barnes & Noble, 675 Sixth Ave, New York. Feb 12, 7:30 p.m.

Readings by Vikram Chandra, Vikas Menon, Prageeta Sharma Fresh Ink series continues with Vikram Chandra (Love and Longing in Bombay, Red Earth and Pouring Rain) reads with Prageeta Sharma (Bliss to Fill) and Vikas Menon (contributor, TriQuarterly '98 and Brooklyn Review 13). Organized by AAWW. Asian American Writers' Wkshp, 37 Saint Marks Pl #B, New York. Feb 26, 7 p.m. $5. (212) 228-6718.

Reading by Chitra Divakaruni best selling author reads from her latest novel "Sister of My Heart.". Brookline Booksmith, 279 Harvard St, Boston. Mar 10, 7 p.m.

Reading by Chitra Divakaruni best selling author reads from her latest novel "Sister of My Heart.". Borders Books, 1727 Walnut St, Philadelphia. Mar 11, 7:30 p.m.

Midwest

Reading by Chitra Divakaruni best selling author reads from her latest novel "Sister of My Heart.". Borders Books, 612 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor. Feb 3, 7 p.m. (212) 782-9787.

Reading by Chitra Divakaruni best selling author reads from her latest novel "Sister of My Heart.". Prairie Lights Books, 15 S Dubuque St, Iowa City. Feb 4, 7 p.m. (319) 337-2681.

Reading by Chitra Divakaruni best selling author reads from her latest novel "Sister of My Heart.". Canterbury Books, 315 W Gorham, Madison. Feb 5, 7 p.m.

Ajax a gripping production of Sophocles, adapted by Luu Pham and Meena Natarajan. Power, pride, human failings, war, politics - the tragic downfall of a great leader. Pangea's diverse ensemble sculpts a human tragedy of virtue and vice out of a story that could be right of today's headlines. Directed by Dipankar Mukherjee. Organized by Pangea World Theater. Dance Alliance Studio, 528 Hennepin Ave S, Minneapolis. Feb 5-21, 7:30 p.m. (612) 335-3200.

South

Transmission Meditation Friends House, 3012 Washington Square, Austin. Feb 3, Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. (512) 912-5719.

Mountain

Reading by Chitra Divakaruni best selling author reads from her latest novel "Sister of My Heart.". Tattered Cover, 1628 16th St, Denver. Mar 2, 7:30 p.m.

Pacific

Reading by Chitra Divakaruni best selling author reads from her latest novel "Sister of My Heart.". Elliot Bay Books, 101 South Main St, Seattle. Mar 3, 8 p.m.

Reading by Chitra Divakaruni best selling author reads from her latest novel "Sister of My Heart.". Powell's, 1005 W Burnside, Portland. Mar 4, 7:30 p.m.

Northern California

Hindustani Music Concert Features Naim Khan (Patiala gayaki) accompanied by Asif Mahmood (tabla). Indian music afficianados here may not know that there has always been interest and patronage of Hindustani classical music in Afghanistan. Leading musicians from India used to perform regularly in Afghanistan. Dislocation caused by war and political upheaval has taken a toll on the practice of Hindustani classical music in Afghanistan. Naim Khan is one of the few remaining practitioners of classical music from Afghanistan. He has been a disciple of two of the most prominent names in Patiala gayaki - the late Mohammad Hussain Sarhang who was a leading vocalist from Afghanistan and Fateh Ali Khan from Pakistan. Asif Mahmood belongs to the Punjab gharana of tabla players. He learnt from his brother Hashim Khan who was a student of the famous Kader Baksh. This is chance to experience Hindustani music from a different perspective. Organized by Basant Bahar. Hindu Temple & Cultural Center, 3676 Delaware Dr, Fremont. Feb 6, 6 p.m. $15 general, $10 students, members free. (510) 651-6386, (650) 494-0588.