Sep. 4	Pradosham
Sep. 6	Ammavasai
Sep.  10	Vinaya Chathurthi
Sep. 21	Pournami
Sep. 25	Sankatahara Chathurthi
ShubhaMuhurtha Day:4, 8, 9, 11

Sep 6, Friday
Maitri presents primetime Theater Company's Dance Like a Man - A Play in English by Mahesh Dattani (Winner of Sahitya Kala Parishad Award for the Best Play) Directed by Lillete Dubey (Of "Monsoon Wedding" & "Zubeida") with the Cast: Lillete Dubey, Vijay Crishna, Joy Sengupta and Suchitra Pillai at Smithwick Auditorium, Foothill College, Los Altos, California, 7:30PM, Tickets: $100, $75, $50, $25, $15,

Sep 7, 14, 21, 28, Saturdays
Suprabhadam, Vishnu Sahasranamam recitation, Hindu Temple, Sunnyvale, California, 10AM, Contact: sumathy67@hotmail.com

Sundara Kanda Parayanam led by Sri Murali Krishna Kalvapudi(Joint recitation of Sundara Kanda, 5th Canto of Sri Valmiki Ramayana)11AM- 12Noon at the Learning Center, Shiva-Vishnu Temple, Livermore, California, Contact: Temple 925.449.6255

Sep 7, Saturday
Carnatic Violin Concert By Prof. T.N. Krishnan Sponsored by South Indian Music Academy, Hoover Jr. High School Auditorium, Lakewood, California, 6PM, Contact:www.geocities.com/southindianmusicacademy/

Kathak Dance by Anitha Sihna Foundation Hosted by Fine Arts Committe of Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago, Illinois, Further Details to be announced. Contact: Temple 630.972.0300 (x0), www.ramatemple.org

"Arunagirinathar Day" Celebrations at Sri Venkateshwara Swami Temple of Greater Chicago with rendering of Thirupugazh Songs at 3:15PM, 1145 West Sullivan Rd., Aurora, Illinois 60507, Contact: Temple 630.844.2252,www.balaji.org

Vocal Concert featuring Papanasam Ashok Ramani accompanied by S.Varadarajan (violin) and Srimushnam Rajarao (mridangam). Organized by by Kalalaya. Cubberley Theater, 4000 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto, California, 4PM, $15, Contact: 510.796.5252.

South Asian Literature Group, Bay Area hosts the monthly gathering to discuss and read books. 3PM-5PM, Fremont, Contact: 510-681-4795

Sep 8, 15, 22, 29, SundaysFree Beginner level Yoga Classes at the Assembly Hall Hosted by Shiva Vishnu temple, Livermoore, California in conjunction with Yoga Bharathi at 8:30AM -9:30AM, Contact: Temple 925.449.6255

Sep 8, SundayCarnatic Violin Concert By Prof. T.N. Krishnan Hosted by South India Fine Arts, CET Performing Arts Center, 701 Vine Street, San Jose, California 95110, 3PM, Members: $12; Non-Members: $15 Children 5-12 years and Seniors: $10. Children under 5 free. Contact: 1.888.664.SIFA, www.southindiafinearts.org

Carnatic Vocal Concert by Smt. Rama Ravi Hosted by Carnatic Music Association of North America, New Jersey, Timing and Venue to be announced. Contact:www.cmana.org

Kathak Dance performance by Maulik Shah Organized by Bay Area Performing Arts. Gary Soren Smith Center, Ohlone College, 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont, California, 5PM, $30, $25,advance : $25, $20. Contact: 925.947.1908, 408.725.8821, 510.713.2431, 415.492.8205.

Shathanjali is a music concert featuring Pandit Jasraj (vocal), Hari Prasad Chaurasia (flute), Vijay Ghate (tabla), and Bhavani Shankar (pakhawaj). The concert is in remembrance of the fallen heroes of 9/11. Organized by Brindavan Gurukul, Inc. Chabot College Performing Arts Theater, 25555 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward, California at 6:30PM, $15, $25, $35, $50. Contact: 408.247.4307, 415.433.0600, 925.736.7410. shyamala@aol.com.

Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) Organizes Indian And NRI/PIO Economic Summit and Third Global Indian Entrepreneurs Conference From Sep 12 - Sep 15, at Crowne Plaza Hotel, LaGuardia Airport, 104-04 Ditmars Blvd., East Elmhurst, New York 11369, Contact: Ashook Ramsaran ramsaran@aol.com, www.gopio.net/2002_conference.htm

Sep 13, Friday
Malathi Iyengar, Rangoli Dance Company and artists from India present LEGENDS OF HEROISM, a music and dance feature at the Pacific Asia Museum, Pasadena, California. For details, call 626.449.2742.

Sep 14, Saturday
Bharathanatyam Arangetram by Alia Rice, Student of Malathy Iyengar, Madrid Theater, Canoga Park, California, 6PM, Contact: (818) 347-9938

Hindustani Classical Music Festival featuring outstanding musicians Ulhas Kashalkar (vocal), Budhaditya Mukherji (sitar), Kushal Das (vocal), Shweta Jhaveri (vocal), Jyoti Goho (harmonium), Samar Saha (tabla), and Sanjoy Mukherji (tabla). This concert will be held in two sessions. Organized by by Basant Bahar and Harmoni Ventures at Congregational Community Church, 1112 Bernardo Ave., Sunnyvale, California, 1:30 PM, Contact: 510.651.6386, 925.828.6127, 408.946.2946.

MIT Sangam Present "Carnatic Violin-Veena-Venu Concert" featuring Lalgudi GJR Krishnan - Violin, K.R. Subramanyam - Flute, Srikanth Chary - Veena, K.V. Prasad - Mridangam, V. Suresh - Ghatam at MIT Wong Stadium, Boston, Massachusetts, 6:30PM, MITHAS Members: General - $14; Student - $8; Kid under 8 - Free Others: General - $18; Student - $10; Kid under 8 - $5, Contact: Venkat 781.647.9522

Bharatha Arangetram by Swathi Buch, Disciple of Mythili Kumar, Abhinaya Dance Company of San Jose, California State University, Hayward;Contact: 408-983-0491, abhinaya_sj@yahoo.com, http://www.abhinaya.com/

Sep 15, Sunday
Vocal Concert featuring Isai Peroli S. Sowmya accompanied by R.K. Sriramkumar (violin) and Neyveli R. Narayanan (mridangam). Organized by by Kalalaya. Cubberley Theater, 4000 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto, California, 4PM. $15. Contact: 510.796.5252. Carnatic Vocal Concert by Dr. M. Balamurali Krishna Acccompanied by Delhi P. Sunderrajan (Violin), and Thiravarur Bhaktavatsalam (Mridangam) Hosted by Fine Arts Committe of Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago, Further Details to be announced. Contact: Temple 630 972 0300 (x0), www.ramatemple.org

Lalitha Sahasranama Sthothram recitation, Hindu Temple, Sunnyvale, California, 7PM, Contact: 408.248.7832, lmoorty@pacbell.net

Sep 21, Saturday
Carnatic Clarinet Concert By AKC Natarajan Sponsored by South Indian Music Academy, Hoover Jr. High School Auditorium, Lakewood, California, 6PM, Contact:www.geocities.com/southindianmusicacademy/

India Development & Relief Fund (IDRF) presents SAMARPANA, a Bharatanatyam performance by Sujatha Srinivasan, Director, Shri Kalaa Mandhir, with a live orchestra from India at Strosacker Auditorium, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio at 6.30pm. Proceeds benefit the primary education in Rural India Suggested Donation: $100, $50 or $25, Contact: Sree 440.519.9660, Sreedhar 440.349.3554 or Srini 440.878.3988

'Aarohi-Avarohi' & 'Dancers Like ME' featuring performances by second generation Indian-American artists as part of World Festival of Sacred Music with Choreography by Malathy Iyengar, Rangoli at New Performing Arts Center California State University, Northridge, California, 6PM, Contact: 310.825.0507, info@festivalofsacredmusic.org

Jugalbandi Concert by Ravikiran on Nava-Chithraveena and Vishwa Mohan Bhatt on Mohana Veena at Schoenberg Auditorium, University of California, Los Angeles, 5:30PM-8:30PM, Tickets: $50, $35, $25 Students: $12, Contact: Murali Mani 310.621.5192

Sep 22, Sunday
Sacred Geometry', new choreography by Malathi Iyengar and 'Guest Choreographers' featuring Modern Dance by Linda Gold & African Dance by Nzingha Camara as part of World Festival of Sacred Music at New Performing Arts Center California State University, Northridge, California, 6PM, Contact: 310.825.0507 info@festivalofsacredmusic.org

Carnatic Vocal Concert by T.M. Krishna Hosted by Carnatic Music Association of North America, New Jersey, Timing and Venue to be announced. Contact: www.cmana.org


"Sangam 2002", A North - South Indian Jugalbandi Concert featuring Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, Ravi Kiran, Subrata Battacharya & T H Subashchandran Hosted by Association For India's Development at Smithwick Theater, Foothill College, Los Altos, California, 5PM-9PM, Tickets: Level 1 - $51.8, Level 2 - $25.9, Level 3 - $15.6, Contact: Anitha Dixit 650.960.3823

Sep 27, Friday
International Forum For Information Technology In Tamil (IFITT) is hosting the The world's leading Tamil Internet Conference & Exhibition 2002 (Tamil Internet 2002 ) will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Foster City, California from Sep 27-Sep 29. The convention will consist of three components Technical conference, Exhibition and Community events. If you want to participate, volunteer, or attend, Contact: Mani M. Manivannan 510.796.2433, www.infitt.org

Sep 28, Saturday
Bharathanatyam Arangetram by Vaishnavi Rammohan, Student of Mrs. Vishal Ramani, Shri Krupa Dance Company; Louis B. Mayer Theater, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, California; 6:30pm; Free; Contact: 408.554.4000, 510.793.6046

Bharatha Arangetram by Vidhya Balu, Disciple of Mythili Kumar, Artistic Director of the Abhinaya Dance Company of San Jose; Mexican Heritage Theater, San Jose; 6pm; Contact: 408-983-0491, abhinaya_sj@yahoo.com, http://www.abhinaya.com/

Sep 29, Sunday
Sundar Kala Kendra Foundation will present Kalidas' SHAKUNTALAM a dance drama in classical Kathak style at Plummer Auditorium, Fullerton, California, 5PM, Contact: 909.468.9681.

Aug. 31, Saturday
Swami Omkarananda performs Gurupooja of Siddhar Swamigal; Vinayakar Temple, Sacramento, 9am; Contact: S. Sathyanarayanan, 916.858.1836, omsathya@yahoo.com