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e-patra       April  2004, Issue# 9

 
Ugadiya Shubhashayagalu
 
Ugadi Best wishes to all of you. A New year has just begun – For those who follow Chandramana (lunar) system the year is almost a month old and for the Sauramana (solar) system followers today is the beginning of the Tarana Samvatsara.  It is a perfect time to celebrate Ugadi as a community and that’s what we will be doing this Saturday.
 
This is also  the 30th Anniversary of Kannada Sangha. The details of the celebration are:
 
Kannada Sangha Ugadi Celebrations
Port Credit Secondary School
70 Mineola Road East, Mississauga
 
(From QEW exit Hwy 10 South, turn left at Mineola).
By public transit:  from Square1 take bus on Hwy 10 south and get off at Mineola)
 
5-7  pm            Registration and Dinner
                 7-10 pm         Assembly and Variety Entertainment
 
Chief Guests:
Hon. Divyabh Manchanda, Consular General of India, Toronto and Mrs. Gayatri  Manchanda
 
Special Entertainment Features:
 
30 years of  Kannada Sangha – a quick walk down the memory lane
A cultural celebration – from Mythology to Modern - drama, skits, dances, music
Kuvempu Darshana – A centenary year glimpse of this Rashtra Kavi’s gift to Kannadigas
 
Freestyle music, Karaoke, Displays, Information booths, Bazaars
 
Admission: $ 8 for members, $5 children & Seniors, $10 non members
 
Special Announcement: To make this event extra special, one of our members is sponsoring the full cost of Dinner. Because of this all will receive special discount on admission. 
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Coming Soon---May 22, 2004, 6 pm,  Markham Theatre.  One show Only !
 
 FESTIVAL OF KARNATAKA – “Sculptures Come Alive”
 
A unique program combining
  • Stories of the Belur temple Sculptures – the cultural craddle of Karnataka
  • Songs of DVG – Antahpura Geethegalu, a literary giant of Karnataka literature, the author of Manku Thimmana Kagga (who has not heard of it ?)
  • An acclaimed dance Director, dancer, Singer, Choreographer, linguist
  • Group of 10 lovely, youthful advanced level dancers- many of them Kannada Kids
  • Live Vocal and Orchestra by top notch artists
  • Professional quality light, sound, stage settings
  • A top class theatre
  • Special exhibition – sculptures, literature, photo displays
A not to be missed event for every Kannadiga
 
Tickets are being sold at Ugadi function. Come prepared with cash or Cheque to get your seats early. Seats are going fast. This is not a sales gimmick.
 
Adults: $20,  Students and Seniors: $15
Kannada Culture Supporter: $100  - ( 2 tickets)
Prices are kept very reasonable so every Kannadiga would enjoy it.
For tickets:  905-737-9040, 905-819-4937, 905-305-7469 (Box Office)
 
MAJOR SPONSORS:
 
Vijaya and Kumar  Malavalli -  Grand Sponsor
Western Union - Corporate Sponsor
State Bank of India, Canada
Air India, Toronto
….. and a large number of Kannada Culture Supporters
 
May we count on your support ????
 
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW!!!
 
April 17, 2004 - Ugadi Function - Kannada Sangha, 5 pm, Port Credit Secondary School, Mississauga--- see our web page for more detials.
 
May 2, 2004,  1 pm -- KANNADA  Moooooovi -- Nanna Preethiya Hudugi,  Another production by Nagathi Halli Chandrashekhar of "America, America" fame.     Wellington Theatre, Gerard Street
 
May 22, 2004 - "Sculptures Come Alive" - A feature presentation - 30th Anniversary Special on Karnataka Culture, at Markham Theatre,   Good seats are going fast. Book your seats  NOW!  Call 905-737-9040
 
July 11, 2004 - Annual Picnic and General Body Meeting
 
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Violin Concert by Maestro Dr. L Subramaniam with accompaniments...
In support of Vyasa Veda Peeta, Bangalore
Friday April 30, 2004, 8PM, Heritage Theatre, 86 Main Street North, Brampton
For tickets and info. Call 905-874-2800, 905-799-0064
 
Sri Raghavendra Swamy Dhyana Mantapa Pratistapana
Sunday, April 25, 2004, 9AM to 1PM at Sri Bhuvaneshwari Temple
For More info.and to confirm attendance please call : Sri Baskara Gurukkal : 416-615-0005,  Sujata Mankali at 416-321-6803, Nagaraj Rao 905-479-6307, Bharti Rao, 416-439-7405
 
 
VISIT OUR WEB PAGE AT:  www.kstoronto.com
 
Please convey this information to all your Kannada friends – members, non members, new immigrants.
 Update your address, e-mail, phone numbers
LET US ENERGIZE, ENLARGE, EXPAND OUR MEMBERSHIP AND ACTIVITIES
30th year of our Association !!!
Kannada Sangha, PO Box 23545,  5899 Leslie Street, Willowdale, Ontario, M2H 3R9
Phone:905-737-9040
 e-mail:  kansangha@hotmail.com