If you want events to be included, please e-mail details to thendral@tamilonline.com. Though we try our best to provide accurate information, we urge you to check details with the host organization before attending an event.
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 rom 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 atwww.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@IBFconference.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@IBFconference.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@IBFconference.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@IBFconference.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 408.972.0790www.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
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.eduhttp://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
2-5pm - Thendral Magazine &; Bay Area Tamil Manram Community Meet-up - A townhall programhosted 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://bayareatamilmanram.org/meetup
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