Thendral Calendar of Events February 2004 in Association with www.karnatik.com By Bagirathi Seshappan

If you have events that you need to include, Please e-mail them to  thendralevents@chennaionline.com or include your event at http://www.karnatik.com. Please note that events are subject to change, so please confirm before attending.

Ongoing:

Divine Encounters, Earthly Pleasures: Twenty Centuries of Indian Art Dec. 13, 2003 - Feb 22, 2004; Hosted by The University of Michigan, Museum of Art, Ann Arbor, MI 48109; Contact: 734.764.0395; www.umma.umich.edu

Feb 1-29, Mathcounts Foundation conducts its 2004 Chapter Competitions, Contact your local MATHCOUNTS coordinator for specific date/location information about your 2004 chapter and/or state competition; www.mathcounts.org, 703-684-2828, info@mathcounts.org

9am-5.30pm. Training in Raja Yoga is held every 2nd Saturday of the month by Institute of Sriramchandra Consciousness in Sunnyvale, California, free for all. Contact: Prasad Tipparaju 408.257.7071, isrc_ca@yahoo.com, www.sriramchandra.org 

"Reverie and Reality" is an exhibition of 19th century photographs of India. Legion of Honor, Lincoln Park, 34th Ave. and Clement St., San Francisco, California. Through Feb. 15. Tickets: $8 general, $6 seniors, $5 children 12-17 years. Contact: 415.863.3330.

"In a New Light" is an exhibition of more than 2,500 extraordinary works, all drawn from the 
museum's renowned collection, including immense Indian stone sculptures, intricately carved Chinese jades, vibrant Korean paintings, mystical Tibetan thangkas, serene Cambodian 
Buddhas, richly decorated Islamic manuscripts, and colorful Japanese kimonos. Asian Art 
Museum, 200 Larkin Street, San Francisco, California. Ongoing. Ticket: $10 general, $7 seniors, $6 youth 12-17 years, children under 12 free. Contact: 415581.3500, www.asianart.org.

Sculptures of South and South East Asia. Exhibition continuing indefinitely. Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, 1050 Independence Ave. SW, Washington D.C. Contact: 202.357.2700, asiainfo@asia.si.edu, www.asia.si.edu.

Bay Area Singles Again Professionals, Sunnyvale, California, is a group comprising of well-qualified professionals of upbeat single-again Indians mostly from the Bay Area (and as well as members from across the country). Meets monthly. Email: shamyo@iwings.org 

The Women's Forum of ICSC meets the last Saturday of every month at ICSC, 3065 Democracy Way , Santa Clara from 10.30am-12.30pm for free lecture/discussion sessions with guest speakers and facilitators. Call 408.748.1771, icsc@yahoo.com 

7.30pm - 8.30pm. Meditation at the SHAMBHALA International Healing Center with Guru Ramaji & Yogini SitajiMa, every Saturday, 814 N.Ogden Dr. West Hollywood, CA. Donations are welcome. Tel: 213.653.2716 Email: Shambhala.center@usa.net 

The Family Support Network, Houston, Texas is a forum to assist people of all ages to achieve their maximum potential. We meet the second Sunday of every month, from 3 to 6 pm. The meeting is held at Riverside Hospital, 3204 Ennis. From downtown, please take 45S to Scott Street exit. Turn right on Scott. Turn right on Elgin. After crossing Ennis, the building will be on the left side at the intersection of Elgin and Ennis. For questions, please contact: Mina 445.9802, Raj 550.9768 or Savitri 568.7323. Thank you. email: cv691686@express.bcm.tmc.edu 

February 3, 10, 17, 24 Tuesdays
6-9am - "Mostly Tamil", Radio Broadcast, 90.1FM, San Francisco Bay Area, California. Contact: Sutha at sutha@mostlytamil.com, Listen to Archives at www.mostlytamil.com

12 noon - Siddha samadi yoga classes - Siva Vishnu Temple, Livermore, California; Contact: Temple 925.449.6255 or Prema Shastri 408.956.9999, www.livermoretemple.org

February 7, 21 Saturdays
12-4pm - Free Health Advisory Services (1st and 3rd Saturday) - Shiva Vishnu Temple, Livermore, California; Contact: Temple 925.449.6255, www.livermoretemple.org

11am - Balajyothi classes (Youth & Education) by Siva Vishnu Temple, Livermore, California, Contact: Temple 925.449.6255, www.livermoretemple.org

February 7, 14, 21, 28 Saturdays
10am. Vishnu Subhrapadam and Sahasranamam recital at Sunnyvale Hindu temple,
Sunnyvale, California

February 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Sundays
9:30-10am - Tamil Class taught at the Hindu Temple of Atlanta, Riverdale, Georgia. Also offering Dance classes, Hatha Yoga, Adult Gita, and Balavihar class. Contact: 770.907.7102, feedback@hindutempleofatlanta.org, www.hindutempleofatlanta.org

11-12:30pm - Tamil songs, Tiruppugazh taught at the Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago, Lemont, Illinois. Also offering Sanskrit, bhajan classes. Contact: Jayanthi Balachandran 630.325.2985, Usha Narayanan at 630.527.9308 or the Temple front desk. info@ramatemple.org, www.ramatemple.org

Bala Vihar classes at Chinmaya Mission in Danville, Fremont, Los Altos, San Jose, and San Ramon, California. Curriculum includes Tamil language instruction; Contact: 408.998.2793, sanjose@chinmayamission.org, www.chinmaya-sanjose.org/balvihar.html

5.30pm - St.John's Tamil Lutheran Congregation - Church congregation of Tamil Speaking public from Asia; Location: 47 Winthrop Street, Williston Park, New York, Contact: Rev. Rathinasamy 718.747.6242, 516.742.5858 

February 1 & 3
IBF presents Workers compensation and Disability Management Conference at Manhattan Beach Marriott, Los Angeles, CA. Contact: Stephanie Paige 516.594.3000, Stephanie@IBF conference.com

February 2 & 3
IBF presents Nanotech Investing Conference (3rd Annual) at The Lodge at Palm Springs, CA.
Contact: Stephanie Paige 516.594.3000, Stephanie@IBF conference.com

February 3 & 5 
Corporate Venturing and Strategic Investing Conference (6h Annual) The Lodge at Rancho Mirage, CA. Contact: Stephanie Paige 516.594.3000, Stephanie@IBF conference.com

February 8 & 10
Pensions and Investments Defined Contribution, 401K East Coast Conference at JW Marriott Grande Lakes, Orlando, FL. Contact: Stephanie Paige 516.594.3000, Stephanie@IBF conference.com

February 6, Friday
8pm. 2 day Sitar and Guitar Jugalbandi featuring Matthew Montfort sponsored by City of Sunnyvale Department of Parks & Recreation at Sunnyvale Community Theater, Sunnyvale, California, Contact: 408.733.6611

February 7, Saturday
3pm. Solo Bharathanatyam recital by Nitya Venkateswaran, Student of Vishal Ramani, Artistic Director, Shri Krupa Dance Company at Shiva Vishnu Temple, Livermoore, California, 
Contact: Shyamala Venkateswaran 408-997-2702

February 8, Sunday
4pm. SIFA presents Hyderabad sisters Carnatic Vocal concert at CET auditorium, 701 Vine Street, San Jose, CA. Contact: N.Sivakumar 408.972.0790 www.southindiafinearts.org

11am. Music Program on the occasion of Purandaradasa Day at Badarikashrama, 15602 Maubert Ave., San Leandro, California 94578. Contact: 510.278.2444

February 13, Friday 
2day South Asia Conference Organized by Center for South Asia Studies at UC Berkeley. International House, 10 Stephens Hall UC Berkeley, CA, Timings: TBA, Contact: Center for South Asia Studies 510.642.3608, ias.berkeley.edu/southasia/

February 14 Saturday 
Celebrate Holy Mass in Tamil at St. Joseph's Church, Mountain View, California. Come and praise the LORD in our mother tongue (tamil); Topic: Anbu; Conducted every second Saturday of the month; www.tamilCatholic.org; contact@tamilcatholic.org

2-4pm Valentine's Day partner yoga taught by Erica Screbeir presented by Dancing Yogi at 14598, Big Basin Way, Saratoga, CA Fees:$70/couple. Contact: 408.741.7084 info@dancingyogi.com

6pm-10pm. Valentines Day Concert, Treat your loved one to a delicious dinner and live entertainment. Organized by India Community Center, ICC Milpitas, 555 Los Coches St., Milpitas, California, Contact: INDIACC 408.934.1130 

4pm. ASHA for EDUCATION presents an evening of Indian Light Music featuring Detroit based MUSIC MASALA and Ann Arbor based ICMD. Performed in Hindi and other Regional Languages. All proceeds go the cause of supporting education. Michigan League Ballroom
Address: 911 N. University, Ann Arbor MI 48109, Contact: Kumar Velayudham, kumaravel@umich.edu, 248.346.5670, 

Dandia Dhamaka - Intercollegiate Raas Competition conducted by University of Michigan Raas Asscociation, Location: Michigan Theater, Ann Arbor, Michigan; Time: To be announced; Tickets: umra.tickets@umich.edu http://www.dandiadhamaka.com/main.html

6:30pm - Tamil Christian Fellowship Service conducted at University United Methodist Church, Redlands; Potluck dinner after service; Contact: David Nesamony 909.793.5573, John David 661.946.5346; tamilchristianfellowship@ourchurch.com

February 21, Saturday 
Mr & Miss India America Contest. Accepting applications Nationwide, Hosted by Spirit of India com, Contact: Jinder 310.994.9500

2pm. India Community Center (ICC) organizes Dance Contest with Youth Dance Contest-Classical/ Folk /Filmi at CET Auditorium, 701 Vine Street, San Jose, California. Contact: Sam Rao 510.825.2908 

Februrary 22, Sunday
3:00pm - Tandav 2004, 9th Annual Religious Dance Event conducted by Nritya Sudhas Hindu Temple Rhythms in celebration of Mahasivarathri Mahotsavam; Directed by Natya Veda Bharati Sudha Chandrasekhar and performed by Vidya, Anjali and Anandini Chandrasekar and students; Varner Hall, Oakland University, Rochester Michigan; www.hindutemplerhythms.com

2-5pm - Thendral Magazine & Bay Area Tamil Manram Community Meet-up - A townhall program hosted by Thendral Magazine and Bay Area Tamil Manram - An opportunity for the Thendral readership & community to meet with Dr. Shyamala and Ms. Kamala Harris along with some of the Thendral's active contributors and editor. Free; Potluck - Snacks; Sign-up required at http://thendral.chennaionline.com/meetup or http://bayareatamilmanram.org/meetup;