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September 4 till 13
Toronto International Film Festival - Building Bridges to Bollywood
Various Locations in Toronto
Movie mania is all set to engulf Toronto yet again! Fans wait with bated breath to catch a glimpse of their favorite stars as the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival officially takes off. Who's grabbing the hype this year?
Anees Bazmee's Singh is Kinng
Deepa Mehta's Heaven on Earth
Nandita Das' directorial debut Firaaq
Danny Boyle's Slumdog Millionaire
Director Priyadarshan's Tamil-language epic Kanchivaram
Helen Mirren narration of Yes Madam, Sir
New York, I Love You by Mira Nair and Shekhar Kapur
For more information visit TIFF - Building Bridges to Bollywood
Sep 11 2008, 8:00PM
Russell Peters Show
River Rock Show Theatre, 8811 River Road, Richmond, B.C
A year after ending his nationally sold-out HOMECOMING TOUR in Vancouver, Russell Peters returns to BC for two special, intimate shows at Richmond's River Rock Show Theatre and Coquitlam's Red Robinson Show Theatre.
Admission: Golden Circle $99.50 | Orchestra $89.50 | plus service charges
Contact Details:
Theatre Box Office
Phone : 604.247.8562
For more information visit www.russellpeters.com
Saturday September 13th, 2008
Biggest Onam in Canada
Glenforest Secondary School, 3575 Fieldgate Dr., Mississauga
Fancy Dress, Painting Competition. Floral Decoration. 6hrs Entertainment. Everything for $5!!
Admission: $5.00
For more information visit http://www.canadianmalayalee.org
Saturday September 13th, 2008 7:00pm
Gujarat Sports and Arts Club presents: ASHIT DESAI AND GROUP
Location: James Cowan Theatre, Vancouver, B.C
Come join and evening of Gazals and Geets with Ashit who has been a playback singer for more than 25 Gujarati Films and has received the best playback singer's award for his songs in the film 'Sonbai ni Chundadi'. He has performed in number of concerts around the country, and his programs are regularly broadcasted on AIR and Doordarshan.
Tickets: $20 and $30
Contact Details:
Rajeshbhai Desai @ 604.941.0105 or Prakash Panchal @ 778.889.7932
Saturday September 13th, 2008 6:30pm- 12:00am
Swar Sadhana - Navratri Raas & Garba 2008
Sheridan College, 7899 McGlaughlin Rd., Brampton
Hosted by: Swar Sadhana Music Lovers Club
Where everyone can enjoy a traditional Gujarati Garba and Dadiya Raas Ramzat.
Admission :$12.00 for Adult $8.00 for Seniors (60+) & Children below 7 years of age. little children under 3 years are FREE
For more information visit http://www.swarsadhana.ca
Saturday, September 13, 2008 at 7 p.m
Meadowvale Theatre
6315 Montevideo Road
Mississauga
TIMELESS TAMIL POETRY CELEBRATED
Lata Pada and SAMPRADAYA Dance Creations present Kavya Natyam on Saturday, September 13, 2008 at 7 p.m. at the Meadowvale Theatre (6315 Montevideo Road, Mississauga, ON). An evening of classical bharatanatyam dance celebrating the timeless classics of Tamil devotional poetry, Kavya Natyam will feature SAMPRADAYA Dance Creations' company dancers accompanied by Harikrishna Kalyanasundaram on the nattuvangam and vocals by Vidya Harikrishna.
Tickets are $25/$20 for adults and $20/$15 for students and seniors.
Disciple and son of the renowned Guru Kalyanasundaram, Harikrishna Kalyanasundaram belongs to an illustrious lineage of seven generations of master teachers and choreographers specializing in the Tanjavur style of bharatanatyam. Critically acclaimed as an innovative choreographer, solo classical dancer, nattuvanar (conductor) and percussionist on the mridangam (South Indian two-sided drum); he also serves as a director of the Sri Raja Rajeshwari Bharata Natya Kala Mandir in Mumbai, India the same prestigious institution where Artistic Director Lata Pada received her bharatanatyam training.
Vidya Harikrishna is a Carnatic vocalist (South Indian music) and is also the lead singer of the Kala Mandir. She has received accolades for her melodious voice and mastery and range of her voice.
At the forefront of South Asian dance in Canada,Lata Pada and SAMPRADAYA Dance Creations have been internationally recognized for forging new paradigms in Canada's dance landscape. Originally from Bangalore, India, Lata Pada has called Canada home since 1964. Trained under India's eminent gurus Kalaimamani Kalyanasundaram and Padmabhushan Kalanidhi Narayanan, Lata's career spans an impressive spectrum of performance, choreography, teaching and research. Her daring and innovative works include shunya (2008), kshetram – dancing the divine (2007), Vivarta (2005) andHowzaat! (2005). The inter-disciplinary production Revealed by Fire was named by Canada's leading dance critic Michael Crabb as the "most important dance production of 2001".
Performance Details:
Lata Pada & SAMPRADAYA Dance Creations
present
Kavya Natyam
An evening of classical bharatanatyam celebrating the timeless classics of Tamil poetry
Saturday, September 13, 2008 at 7 p.m.
Meadowvale Theatre, 6315 Montevideo Road, Mississauga, ON
Tickets: Adults: $25/$20; Students & Seniors: $20/$15
To order tickets or for information, please call 905-607-8434 or email info@sampradaya.ca
Tuesday September 16th, 2008 8:30 am-11:30 am8
Canada - India Free Trade: Life after FIPPA
THE CANADA EXPORT CENTRE, #100-602 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, B.C V6B 1P2
Hosted by: Canada-India Business Council
A major seminar organized to delve into FIPPA (Foreign Investment Protection and Promotion Agreement) (finalized and soon to be executed), one of the most important documents, a forerunner to a likely free trade agreement that will provide a new impetus to bilateral economic ties between Canada and India. Come, meet and hear from the original proponents, authors and experts as to how FIPPA will benefit your business and protect investors by defining their legally binding rights and obligations.
In addition, learn from leading tax practitioners regarding the impact of taxation on new and established joint ventures in the Canada-India business corridor and see the unraveling of the mystery of the Canada-India Tax Treaty.
For more information visit http://www.canada-indiabusiness.ca/home.htm
Sep 20 2008 6:30PM
Swar Sadhana - Navratri Raas & Garba 2008
Sheridan College - Brampton,
7899 McLaughlin Road
Swar Sadhana Music Lovers Club presents
Classic Navratri 2008
Where everyone can enjoy a traditional Gujarati Garba and Dadiya Raas Ramzat.
Tickets:
Special early bird offer for online ticket purchase before September 10, 2008
$12.00 – adult
$8.00 – seniors (60+) & juniors (<= 7)
After September 10 or At the DOOR:
$15.00 - all ages (no discount)
Saturday, September 27th, 2008 7:30pm
Rajan and Sajan Mishra - Live in Concert
University of Toronto, 1 King's College Circle, Toronto
Rajan Mishra and Sajan Mishra are two brothers, who are noted exponents of the Khayal form of Hindustani classical music.
'Rajan and Sajan Mishra' received their musical training from their grandfather, Pt. Bade Ram Das Ji Mishra, and also their father, Pt. Hanuman Prasad Mishra, and from their uncle, sarangi virtuoso, Pt. Gopal Prasad Mishra, and started performing while they were still in their teens, their first concert abroad, was in Sri lanka in 1978, and soon they went on to perform in many countries across the world.
Admission: Tickets: $18, $28 & $38
For more information and details visit: www.raagmala.ca
Sep 28 2008 11:00 AM till 7:00PM
Kismet Wedding Show
International Centre Hall 1 - Toronto
Kismet is the largest and most comprehensive wedding experience for South Asians in North America, comprising of a wedding show, a fashion show and the Kismet Bridal Magazine.
For more information and details visit: www.kismetweddingshow.com
Saturday October 4th, 2008
RAM LEELA 2008
Lincoln Center, Broadway, New York, NY
Let us hold our heads up high and welcome the history that is about to be created on this day.
For the VERY FIRST TIME an Epic of Indian Origin is going to be presented on an international platform.
Be part of this History Making Event by supporting us and also being our Prestiged Audience
For more information, please contact:
Jagdish Sidana :732.404.1900 / indianica@gmail.com
Or
Akshar Sidana: 732.713.4807
October 4 & 5 8:30 am - 6:30 pm
Introduction to Yoga Foundations / YOGA History, Theory & Philosophy
Langara College Vancouver
The real treasures of the East weren't jewels, spices or exotic perfumes, but the amazing treasure house of sacred and universal knowledge. This knowledge, originally written in Sanskrit and increasingly validated by modern science, is now being embraced by cutting-edge corporations, professionals and visionary leaders throughout the world.
Jeffrey Armstrong has drawn the seeds of this new vision from the sacred teachings of India and the Far East, and has masterfully compiled them into a complete system of lifestyle tools which include personal relationship skills, spiritual knowledge and health and healing practices. His books, tapes and CDs will not only expand your consciousness in areas of everyday life, but will accelerate your ongoing spiritual journey.
For more information and details visit: www.jeffreyarmstrong.com
Sunday October 5th 2008 11:00am - 7:00pm
Pearson Convention Centre,
2638 Steeles Avenue East,
Brampton, Ontario, L6S6J9.
Diwali Mela- Fiesta 2008
Hosted By: Dilwale Dilliwale
Celebrate the most important event of the year Diwali, with DILWALE DILLIWALE.
For more information visit: http://www.dilwaledilliwale.com
October 22nd - November 1st 2008 7:00pm
Harbourfront Centre
Toronto
International Festival of Authors
Expect to see Rohinton Mistry, MG Vassanji, Amitav Ghosh and Hari Kunzru as part of this eleven day festival of readings, interviews, thought-provoking round tables, fun "book days" for kids, and chances to meet the most inspiring and talked-about authors on today's literary scene.
For more information visit: http://www.readings.org/?q=ifoa
Saturday November 1st, 2008
Roundhouse Community Centre & other Vancouver locations.
Various Artists: Vancouver Celebrates Diwali
A CALL TO ALL SOUTH ASIAN ARTISTS:
DANCERS, SINGERS, MUSICIANS, DJ'S, POETS and FILM MAKERS
Want to Showcase Your Creative Edge? Gain Exposure at a City-Sponsored Multicultural Event? Network with various South Asian Artists? Come join us at this year's 5th Anniversary Festival Main Events include Diwali Downtown, a day-long mini-Punjabi market set up right in the heart of Yaletown, complete with plenty of entertainment and performances, as well as our ever-popular Chai House, a funky evening of fusion contemporary performing arts, cabaret-style. All of these celebrations include a series of performances by a wide variety of South Asian artists and performers.
Vancouver Celebrates Diwali's Organizing Committee is currently taking submissions from a wide range of South Asian artists practicing traditional, modern, or fusion art. Artists will be selected by the Diwali Programming Committee and an honorarium will be paid to the selected artists. Each performance or short film can be no longer than 15 minutes. Both solo and group performers are welcome to apply.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 12, 2008
For more information on how to apply visit: http://www.allianceforarts.com/artcetera/call_for_artists_display.php3?id=1143
Saturday November 15th 2008 11:00am - 7:00pm
The City Playhouse Theatre In Vaughan.
TALENT SEARCH
Hosted By: Social Services Network-Youth Advisory Committee
(SSN-YAC)
If You Are Or Know any South Asian Youth Performer(s) (between the ages of 6 and 30) In The Areas Of Music, Dance, Theatre And/Or Poetry, We Would Like To Hear From You To Perform At Our 3rd Annual South Asian Youth Multicultural Entertainment Event:
EKTAA 'Unity Within Diversity'
Please Contact: Tejal to Book An Audition Time Slot
BEFORE: Saturday, August 16th 2008
Email: tsolanki@socialservicesnetwork.org or ssn.youth@gmail.com
For more information visit: http://www.socialservicesnetwork.org
Friday November 21st, 2008
Palmerston Library Theatre, Toronto
Margaret in Search of Herself
Hosted By: Rasik Arts
We're happy to announce Janice Goveas as our Artist-in-Residence this year. She'll be moderating our Roundtables as well as working on her full-length play, Margaret in Search of Herself, which we will be presenting as a staged reading.
For more information visit: http://www.rasikarts.com
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May 14, 2008
to December 10, 2008
Young Professionals-ICCC present 2nd Wednesday Monthly Business & Professional Networking Event.
Young Professionals at Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce invite you to attend ICCC's 2nd Wednesday Monthly Business & Professional Networking Event.
This event provides our existing members as well as non-members, a monthly opportunity to meet with each other and have interactive discussions, networking, and knowledge-sharing to facilitate mutual growth and exposure to various business and professional opportunities.
The event is held simultaneously in Richmond Hill, Toronto, Mississauga and Ajax.
Date: Second Wednesday of every month
September 20, 2008
October 8, 2008
November 12, 2008
December 10, 2008
Richmond Hill Venue:
The Host - Fine Indian Cuisine
670 Highway 7 East, Richmond Hill ON L4B 3P2 - Ph: 905-709-7070
Between 404 and Leslie, on Highway 7 [ Map ]
Time: 6.00 PM to 7.30 PM
Ajax Venue:
Copper Chimney Restaurant
619 Kingston road , Ajax ON L1S 6L8 - Ph: 905-686-8386
At Kingston Rd W (Hwy 2) and Church St N [ Map ]
Time: 6.00 PM to 7.30 PM
Mississauga Venue:
The Host - Fine Indian Cuisine
33 City Center Dr, Mississauga ON - Ph: 905-566-4678
At Hurontario Rd and Robert Speck Parkway, beside Square One Mall. [ Map ]
Time: 6.00 PM to 7.30 PM
Toronto Venue:
The 5th Elementt
1033 Bay Street, Toronto, ON M5S 3A5 - Ph: 416-923-8159
North East Corner of Bay & St.Joseph [ Map ]
Time: 5.30 PM to 7.00 PM
Fee: $15.00 per person - cash at the door
(includes 2 beverage coupons and complimentary appetizers)
No Credit Cards Please.
Media Partner: MyBindi.com
Details also available at www.iccc.org
Please RSVP at yp.iccc@gmail.com or 416.224.0090
[ YP Webpage ]
[ YP Facebook Group ]
Contact:
Kundan Joshi
416.224.0090
yp.iccc@gmail.com
May 28, 2008
to August 27, 2008
**PASSIVE INCOME SEMINARS**
Want...
* More quality time with your family
* An additional stream of passive income
* An escape from the "rat race" to be your own B0SS
* Freedom to choose when you take vacations
* Extra income to fund your other ventures
Then come to PASSIVE INCOME SEMINARS on Wednesday evenings downtown. Be smart and learn more about Real Estate, Franchises, Investments, Network Marketing or your own Business. Find out about the pros/cons of these passive income opportunities. Featuring special guests weekly who are successful already. Learn what options are available and how they work. Find out which one is the best one for you.
FREE Seminars Every Wednesday 6:30-8:30pm at the Sky Lounge - 11 Brunel Court (Spadina Ave and Gardiner) - call for more info
Contact:
Harish Chauhan
416 919 1830
harish@xrare.com
June 29, 2008
to November 30, 2008
Indian Musical Talent Search
Swar Sadhana Music Lovers Club continue to search for Indian Musical Talent for buildng a classic orchestra(s) and provide better opportunities of possible long term contracts... please visit our website for more information and our programs... www.swarsadhana.ca
Contact:
Neha Bhavsar
905-794-4013
info@swarsadhana.ca
July 2, 2008
to November 29, 2008
GTA Idol Contest 2009 - Registration & Auditions
In the search talent of Indian Vocal, Swar Sadhana Music Lovers Club is presenting GTA Idol contes in 2009 (Jan - July). The auditions will begin in Oct - Dec 2008.
The registration is FREE (online only)
Visit our website for more details... www.swarsadhana.ca
Contact:
Neha Bhavsar
905-794-4013
info@swarsadhana.ca
June 18th- September 17th, 2008 6:00pm - 7:00pm, with Registration at 5:45pm
Canada Place : 999 Canada Place
Vancouver, BC V6C 3E1
Free Outdoor Yoga
Canada Place and My Yoga Online proudly welcome Free Outdoor Yoga every Wednesday at 6:00pm beginning June 18.
Yoga participants can relax, de-stress, and meditate while experiencing true Vancouver under the brilliant white sails. This unique evening experience is open to all levels. Classes are free however donations are greatly accepted benefiting Doctor's Without Borders and the Strathcona Community Center.
There are great prizes, so join us for every session and don't forget to bring a yoga mat, water, and a friend! Classes run from 6:00pm - 7:00pm on Wednesdays, with registration at 5:45pm. Please note classes are weather dependent.
Class confirmation will be posted on http://www.myyogaonline.com/canada_place.html
Admission: FREE. Donations graciously accepted
For more information visit: http://www.myyogaonline.com/canada_place.html
September 23rd, October 28th, November 25th, 2008 7:00pm
Fifth Elementt, 1033 Bay Street, downtown Toronto
ROUNDTABLE
Hosted by: Rasik Arts
Labour Day Weekend is here, marking the return to the fall routine, and the return of our Roundtables. We'd like to thank our great host for the Roundtables, Toronto's Fifth Elementt, and our sponsor MyBindi.com for their continued support in helping us share the wealth of South Asian playwriting. We will be reading a brand new translation of Tagore's "Red Oleanders" by Nupur Gangopadhyay Lahiri. We are honoured to have Ms. Lahiri present at the Roundtable to discuss the work with us.
For more information visit: http://www.rasikarts.com
Sept.14, 2008
Hyatt Long Island, NY
DulhanExpo
DULHAN EXPO "South Asian Luxury Bridal Shows"
Wedding Planning :: Shopping :: Fashion Show :: Entertainment :: Tons of
Freebies/Raffles
UPCOMING EVENTS:
1) Sept. 14, 2008 (12-7pm) :: [Hyatt Long Island, NY]
2) Dec. 7, 2008 (12-8pm) :: NJ Grand DulhanExpo
[Garden State Exhibit Center, Somerset, NJ]
-: 1st Sunday Every Year :-
3) March, 2009 (12-7pm) :: [Date & Venue TBA]
4) April. 5, 2009 (12-7pm) :: [The Merion, S.Jersey]
REGISTER ONLINE :: FREE ENTRY PASS :: AVOID LINES
http://www.dulhanexpo.com/register.htm
Annual Intl. Grand DulhanExpo : 5000-7000 Visitors
200-300 Booths with 150-200 Local & Intl. Vendors
'Hotel Scale' DulhanExpo : 2000-3000 Visitors
55-70 Booths with Local & National Vendors
EVENTS WITH MOST FREE AMENITIES:
Free Admission, Free Parking, Free Seminars, Free Food Sampling, Free
Portraits, Free Mehndi, Free Fashion Consultation, Free Raffles, Free
Magazines, Free Goody bags... and Much More.
55-70 VENDORS:
Service providers such as banquet facilities, caterers, photographers,
videographers, mandap decorators, florists, beauticians, disc jockeys,
drummers, horse and carriage providers, limousines, bakeries, invitation
card printers, jewelers and fashion designers, all come under one roof to
save the Brides and Grooms, planning their weddings, months worth of
legwork.
Expo Highlights:
1) Fashion Shows Featuring Alia Khan, Karamjit Bhinder + More being
confirmed.
2) Meet & Greet the Designer Alia Khan: Custom Bridal Consultations
3) Sarina Jain Live: Let the Masala Bhangra Fitness Guru get you in shape
for the big day.
4) Radio Guru kulraaj Anand: The Master of Ceremonies
5) Miss Pakistan Worldwide 2007: Kanwal Bashir + 11 hot models walk the DE
ramp.
6) Live Vocal Music, Dance Groups, Belly Dancers & More Live Entertainment
PLEASE CONTACT US FOR:
Booth/Stall Reservation, Sponsorships, Partnerships, Franchise
Opportunities, Ad agency Services, Modeling Agency Services, Event
Cross-Promotion, Employment, Internships, Modeling, Volunteering &
Publishing Industry Related Opportunities.
For more information visit: http://www.dulhanexpo.com/register.htm
January 28, 2009 to May 27, 2009
McKinsey & Company
110 Charles Street West
Toronto
Kama 2009
Advanced registration continues until August 31st, 2008!
$225 Advance Registration Special includes:
* 5 evenings of readings, conversation and book signings
* Complimentary cocktails and hors d'oeuvres
* A charitable tax receipt for $125
Kama 2009 DATES have been confirmed and are posted at www.worldlit.ca/kama
You may be able to double the donation portion of your Kama Reading Series Ticket! Many companies offer Corporate Matching Donation Programs that encourage past and present employees and their families to make philanthropic gifts to charities. Scotiabank, TELUS, and General Electric are amongst those who offer these programs. Many more companies with this program can be found at www.worldlit.ca/doubleyourdonation
Register in advance and save! To reserve your tickets today, email shawna@worldlit.ca, call 416.977.0008 or complete the "Advanced Registration Form" by visiting www.worldlit.ca/kama
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