List of Forthcoming Indian Cultural Events in Washington DC Area

January 26, 2006

The 57th Republic Day will be celebrated at the Indian Chancery: 2107 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC. The national flag will be unfurled at 10:00 a.m., followed by the national anthem, reading of the President's message by the Ambassador, patriotic songs and light refreshments. All are invited to attend the celebration.

January 27, 2006

Smithsonian Institution features a talk on "Religions of Asia". 
Time: 1:15 p.m.
Venue: Freer Gallery 
12th street and Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 

Docents familiarize visitors with three of the major religions represented on the continent of Asia. Visitors discuss key principles and practices associated with each religion and visually explore the iconography and formal elements significant to its art. Visitors meet at the Freer Gallery's information desk. For more information, readers can call (202) 633-1000 or go to www.asia.si.edu

February 5th, 2006

India school announces the start of its first spring 2006 session that will run from February 5th to may 21st. 

Registration and the first day of classes is on February 5th, at the Thomas W. Pyle Middle School, 6311 Wilson Lane, Bethesda, MD. Registration will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. subject offered are Hindi, other Indian languages, classical vocal music, keyboard, harmonium, tabla, movie dance, folk dance, Kathak and Yoga. For more information, please go to www.indiaschoolinc.com or call (301) 654-6915 or send e-mail to indiaschool2004@yahoo.com

February 9th, 2006

Smithsonian Institution features a talk on "Religions of Asia". 
Time: 11:15 a.m.
Venue: Freer Gallery 
12th street and Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 

Docents familiarize visitors with three of the major religions represented on the continent of Asia. Visitors discuss key principles and practices associated with each religion and visually explore the iconography and formal elements significant to its art. Visitors meet at the Freer Gallery's information desk. For more information, readers can call (202) 633-1000 or go to www.asia.si.edu

Bhangra dance classes are being offered by the Montgomery County Department of Recreation and Dance to Health Society, from Jan. 10 to Feb. 28, 2006. Venue is the Potomac Community Center: 11315 Falls Road, Potomac, MD. Learn dance while doing aerobic exercise! Join the class and get on the latest craze of Bhangra! For details, please contact Mrs. Kumud Mathur at (301) 299-3334 or visit the web site at www.dance2health.com

Bollywood dance classes are being offered by the Montgomery County Department of Recreation and Dance to Health Society, from Jan. 11 to March 8, 2006. Venue is the Potomac Elementary School: 10311 River Road, Potomac, MD. Learn dance while doing aerobic exercise! For details, please contact Mrs. Kumud Mathur at (301) 299-3334 or visit the web-site at www.dance2health.com

Smithsonian Institution presents "Arts of the Indian Subcontinent and the Himalayas” exhibition at the Freer Gallery of Art, 12th Street and Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC.  Open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., every day except Dec. 25.  For more information, readers can call (202) 633-1000 or go to www.asia.si.edu

Washington Performing Arts Society: Phoenix Dance Theatre, A dance Drama Performance on April 4th, 5th, 7th & 8th 2006 – 8.00 PM all days. Contact: www.phoenixdancetheatre.co.uk

April 15th, 2006 
Elite Entertainment and Financial Mortgage, Inc., presents Ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh- live in concert!
Time: 8:30 p.m. 
Venue: DAR Constitution Hall,
Washington, DC

For tickets or other information, please go to www.bollywoodconcerts.com

Washington Performing Arts Society: Nrityagram Dance Ensemble  on May 5th, 2006 – 8.00 PM at George Mason University Center for the Arts, 4400 University Dr., MS 2F5, Fairfax, VA 22030. Contact: George Mason University Center for the Arts on 1- 888-945-2468, www.nrityagram.org

November 1st – 5th, 2006
Sixth Annual IAAC Film Festival: Independent & Diaspora Films
Indo-American Arts Council, Inc, calls filmmakers to submit their films for the Sixth Annual IAAC Film Festival.
Deadline for submission: August 1st, 2006.
For information, contact:
Aroon Shivdasani, Executive Director
Indo-American Arts Council, Inc.
146West 29th St, Suite 7R-3, New York, NY 10001 
Phone: (212) 529-2347 /212 594 3685, Fax: (212) 477-4106 /212 594 8476
Email: aroon@iaac.us or pooja@iaac.us; Website: www.iaac.us