FEBRUARY 2017
Khaas Baat : A Publication for Indian Americans in Florida

SIGNIFICANT DATES

FEB. 24: MAHA SHIVRATRI

EVENTS

TAMPA/CLEARWATER/ST. PETERSBURG

FEB. 1: “Desi Club;” organized by India Cultural Center, 5511 Lynn Road, Tampa: 1 to 4 p.m.; table tennis, carom, card games, chess, etc.; no membership, no minimum age requirement; free; for information, call Ram Jakhotia at (813) 962-4172.

FEB. 11: BOLLYWOOD NIGHTS; glamorous black-tie/ethnic formal fundraiser with a Masquerade theme; live piano concert by award-winning composer and pianist Ravé Mehta; Indian cuisine, fusion DJ, dance, music; benefits Children Across Border; Tampa Museum of Art, 120 W. Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa; 6 p.m.; for tickets, visit http://www.childrenacrossborders.org/bollywood-nights/

FEB. 11: SARASWATI PUJA; organized by Soikot of Florida; Land O’ Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O' Lakes Blvd.; $50 family, $30 per person; daylong program starts at 10 a.m.; for information, call (813) 929-1229.

FEB. 15: BUSINESS & NETWORKING EVENT; organized by INDO-US Chamber of Commerce; Women’s Forum in honor of International Women’s Month; panel discussion, “Mindfulness: Turning Passion into Action;” free; 6:30 p.m.; HCI Ballroom, 5300 W. Cypress St., Tampa; no RSVP required; for information, visit www.indo-us.org

FEB. 15: ICC SENIORS GET-TO-GATHER; India Cultural Center, 5511 Lynn Road, Tampa; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; free seminar, lunch and entertainment; no minimum age requirement; for information or ride, call John Adhia at (813) 784-1132 or Ram Jakhotia at (813) 962-4172.

FEB. 25: “Ekal Sur Ekal Taal”; 2017 fundraiser; cultural program by Ekal tribal artists from India; 5:30 p.m. dinner followed by concert; Sickles High School Auditorium, 7950 Gunn Highway, Tampa; for information, call Dr. Umesh Chaudhry at (727) 507-0584, Jawahar Taunk at (727) 480-3829 or visit www.ekal.org

MARCH 3-4: “Taj Express: The Bollywood Musical Revue”; Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Ferguson Hall, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa; 7:30 p.m.; $45-$75; for information, call (813) 229-7827 or visit www.strazcenter.org

MARCH 5: POTLUCK PICNIC; organized by newly formed Pahari Association in Tampa (for people from  Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand); for information, call (813) 484-9568 or email pahariusa2016@gmail.com 

MARCH 11: “VASANT UTSAV;” presented by Academy of Odissi Dance; classical (Odissi) and Bollywood dances; for information, call Gopa Rautray at (813) 907-0772 or Koruna Pathak at (727) 742-1412.

MARCH 16-19: Inner Engineering Program; experience life-transforming wisdom from an Isha teacher trained by Sadhguru, yogi and mystic; Sam and Martha Gibbons Alumni Center, 11810 USF Alumni Drive, Tampa; free intro at 6:30 p.m. Thursday before program starts; for information, contact (813) 413-1661 or email tampa@IshaUSA.org; to register visit www.innerengineering.com/ieo-new/total

March 25: Krishna, The Joy of Living: multi-media musical production directed by Kanniks Kannikeswaran, fundraiser for Sanatan Mandir; India Cultural Center, 5511 Lynn Road, Tampa; 6 p.m.; for details call Pankaj Patel at (813) 789-3005.

March 25: MUSIC CONCERT; organized by Swaralaya; saxophone and violin concert by Padma Shri Dr. Kadri Gopalanath and Sangeetha Kalanidhi Vidushi Kanyakumari; 5 p.m.; Hindu Temple of Florida hall, 5509 Lynn Road, Tampa; for information, email swaralayaoftampa@gmail.com

APRIL 1: MUSICAL CONCERT; singers S.P. Balasubrahmanyam and K.S. Chitra; Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. 301 N., Tampa; 6 p.m.; for information, email info@6sp.biz

APRIL 7: 15th ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT; organized by INDO-US Chamber of Commerce; Wentworth Golf & Country Club, 2990 Wentworth Way, Tarpon Springs; lunch/registration at noon followed by shotgun start at 1 p.m.; $150 per player or $500 per foursome; for information, call Kamlesh at (813) 841-9216, Jal Irani at (813) 451-8229 or visit www.indo-us.org

JUNE 22-25: Inner Engineering Program; experience life-transforming wisdom from an Isha teacher trained by Sadhguru, yogi and mystic; St. Pete Garden Club, 500 Sunset Drive, S., St. Petersburg; free intro at 6:30 p.m. Thursday before program starts; cost $325; for information, contact (813) 413-1661 or email tampa@IshaUSA.org; to register visit www.innerengineering.com/ieo-new/total

SARASOTA/BRADENTON

MARCH 7: “Taj Express: The Bollywood Musical Revue”; Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota; 8 p.m.; $36-$71; for information, call (941) 953-3368 or visit www.vanwezel.org

INVERNESS

MARCH 10-12: GRAND CELEBRATION; Shirdi Sai Temple, 4707 S. Pleasant Grove Road; Shri Dattatreya – Pratisthapana; Nimba-Vruksha (Neem tree) with Saibaba – Pratisthapana; and 12-year temple anniversary; for details, visit www.shirdiusa.org/

OCALA/THE VILLAGES

FEB. 24: “Ekal Sur Ekal Taal”; 2017 fundraiser; cultural program by Ekal tribal artists from India; 7 p.m. dinner followed by program; Reilly Art Center, 500 N.E. Ninth St., Ocala; for information, call Dr. Nagesh Kohli at (352) 427-1542 or visit www.ekal.org

MARCH 2: “Taj Express: The Bollywood Musical Revue”; Morse Performing Arts Center, 1051 Main St., The Villages; 7 p.m.; $25-$85; for information, call (352) 751-7799 or visit www.thesharon.com

ORLANDO/CASSELBERRY/LONGWOOD

FEB. 1, 8, 15, 22: AAPI YOGA THERAPY; free; Hindu Society of Central Florida community hall, 1994 Lake Drive, Casselberry; 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.; for information, call (407) 699-5277 or visit www.hindutempleorlando.org

FEB. 4, 11, 18, 25: HEARTFULNES MEDITATION CLASSES; free; Hindu Society of Central Florida community hall, 1994 Lake Drive, Casselberry; 9 to 10 a.m.; for information, call (407) 699-5277 or visit www.hindutempleorlando.org

FEB. 5: EARLY VALENTINE’S DAY CELEBRATION; presented by HSCF New Age Group; 1:30 p.m.; HSCF community hall, 1994 Lake Drive, Casselberry; snacks and hot tea/coffee; personal messages regarding Valentine’s Day, poetry on love; antaakshri; free for paid 2017 members with prior RSVP at hscfnewagegroup@gmail.com or $5 at gate; for information, call Madan Arora at (407) 971-9269.

FEB. 17: KARAOKE NIGHT VALENTINE STYLE; presented by Hindu Society of Central Florida; HSCF hall, 1994 Lake Drive, Casselberry; 7 p.m.; $7 with RSVP, $10 at door and $5 for children ages 5 to 12; dinner provided; for information, call Dipti Smart at (321) 695-4422 or visit www.hindutempleorlando.org

FEB. 24: MAHASHIVARATRI MAHOTSAVAM; Hindu Society of Central Florida, 1994 Lake Drive, Casselberry; activities begin at 8 a.m.; for information, call Mala Karkhanis at (407) 443-1605, Dr. Aravind Pillai at (407) 718-8733 or visit www.hindutempleorlando.org

FEB. 25: INDIA DAY; Indian American Chamber of Commerce (IACC) partners with Orlando Magic; Amway Center, 400 W. Church St.; street fest starts at 3 p.m. followed by 7 p.m. game Magic vs. Atlanta Hawks; Bollywood film actress Shilpa Shetty will attend; for information, visit www.iaccorlando.com or email info@iaccorlando.com

MARCH 17: “Ekal Sur Ekal Taal”; 2017 fundraiser; cultural program by Ekal tribal artists from India; 6 p.m. dinner followed by concert; ; for details, including venue, call Suresh Gupta at (407) 619-1500 or visit www.ekal.org

MARCH 25: FREE CAPI/HSCF HEALTH FAIR; organized by Central Florida Association of Physicians from the Indian Subcontinent and Hindu Society of Central Florida, 1994 Lake Drive, Casselberry; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; for information, call (407) 699-5277 or visit www.hindutempleorlando.org

FORT MYERS/ESTERO

MARCH 4: 30th ANNUAL INDIA FESTIVAL; organized by India Association of Fort Myers (IAFM); 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Estero Recreation Center, 9200 Corkscrew Road, Estero; $5 per person, parking free; for information, call IAFM President Gopal Panday at (732) 861-6250 or email gopal.panday@ifortmyers.org

GAINESVILLE

APRIL 8: INDIA FEST & HEALTH FAIR; presented by the India Cultural & Education Center; health fair will be 9 a.m. to noon and the festival will be 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Santa Fe Community College, Gymnasium (Building V), 3000 N.W. 83rd St., Gainesville; $5 admission; Indian food, dance, art, music, jewelry, clothing, henna; for information, call (352) 871-7112 or visit www.icec-florida.org/

DAYTONA BEACH

FEB. 2-5: OSHO MEDITATION RETREAT WITH BODHISATTWA SWAMI ANAND ARUN; residential retreat at Ocean Beach Club Hotel, 640 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach; for details, call Nitya at (305) 742-3822 or Saurav at (917) 832-4799.

MELBOURNE/COCOA (SPACE COAST)

MARCH 11-12: INDIAFEST; presented by Manav Mandir; Wickham Pavilion, 3845 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday; cultural and fashion shows, music, henna, arts and crafts, yoga demonstration, Indian cooking demo; $5 for adults, $2 for children under age 12 and kids under 5 are free; for information, call Yasmin Majeed at (321) 720-8590 or visit www.indiafestbrevard.org

JACKSONVILLE

FEB. 28: “Taj Express: The Bollywood Musical Revue”; Times-Union Center, Moran Theater, 300 Water St. Jacksonville; 7:30 p.m.; $29-$85; for information, call (904) 633-6110.

MARCH 18: “Ekal Sur Ekal Taal”; 2017 fundraiser; cultural program by Ekal tribal artists from India; Bolles Middle School, Parker Auditorium, 2264 Bartram Road, Jacksonville; 5:30 p.m. dinner followed by concert; for information, call Dilip Kothekar at (904) 537-6472 or visit www.ekal.org

TALLAHASSEE

MARCH 19: “Ekal Sur Ekal Taal”; 2017 fundraiser; cultural program by Ekal tribal artists from India; Lee Hall Auditorium, 601 S. MLK Jr. Blvd., Tallahassee; 7 p.m.; for information, call Santosh Dixit at (850) 559-1080, visit www.ekal.org or www.iatlh.org

SOUTH FLORIDA (DAVIE/WEST PALM BEACH/CUTLER BAY/CORAL SPRINGS)

FEB. 4: IPOF ANNUAL BANQUET AND DINNER; organized by Indian Physicians of South Florida; The Signature Grand, 6900 W. State Road 84, Davie; 6:30 p.m.; for more information, visit www.ipof.org

FEB. 18: 14th ANNUAL INDIAFEST; organized by Palm Beach India Association; Meyer Amphitheater, 105 Evernia St., West Palm Beach; 10 a.m.; free and open to public; features musical, dance and cultural performances; food, clothing, and craft vendors; and art exhibits; for details, visit www.sfindiafest.com or e-mail info@sfindiafest.com

MARCH 1: “Taj Express: The Bollywood Musical Revue”; Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, Dreyfoos Concert Hall, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach; 8 p.m.; $15-$100; for information, call (561) 832-7469 or visit m.kravis.org

MARCH 5: “Taj Express: The Bollywood Musical Revue”; South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center, Main Stage, 10950 S.W. 211 St., Cutler Bay; 4 p.m.; $35-$67.50; for information, call (786) 573-5316 or visit www.smdcac.org

MARCH 24: MIKA SINGH LIVE IN CONCERT; presented by Kash Patel and Asta Parking; Coral Springs Center for the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive; doors open at 6:30 p.m. with show time at 8; tickets start at $49; for information, call Kash at (954) 214-3830 or Soham Vyas at (954) 648-1510.

MARCH 25: FUSION CONCERT; “Sound of a Hundred Colors” by Pandit Ramesh Misra on sarangi; “Rhythms of the Heart with Live Music” by Pandit Katherine Kramer (tap) and Prashant Shah (kathak); 5 to 8 p.m.; Broward County Main Library Auditorium, 100 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale; $30 general, $40 VIP and students are $20 with current ID; to purchase tickets, visit https://apaiart.eventbrite.com

Event submissions are free, e-mail information to editor@khaasbaat.com by the 20th.

Disclaimer: Event details are subject to change. Please check with local organizers.

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