The Private World of India's Mughal Emperors

There's an exhibition opening at the Detroit Institute of Arts from Aug. 23 to November 16th, 2008 titled "The Private World of India's Mughal Emperors".

This exhibition features 86 outstanding miniature paintings, calligraphic examples and albums from the libraries of the Great Mughals of India: Akbar (r.1556–1605), Jahangir (r. 1605–1627) and Shah Jahan (r. 1628–1666).

For more details visit Detroit Institute of Arts Website.

Arjuna’s Dilemma a cross-cultural show in the New York area

If you are in the New York area on August 22nd, 23rd or August 24th, or if you know anyone in the New York area then pass this along to them.

Music-Theatre Group is thrilled to present three special preview performances of ARJUNA’S DILEMMA at the Pepsico Theater at SUNY Purchase in Purchase New York, August 22, 23 and 24 at 8:00pm. Tickets are $20. Click here for more details.

Arjuna’s Dilemma is a cross-cultural chamber opera adapted from the Hindu epic, Bhagavad Gita, and composed by Douglas J. Cuomo. The work centers on the moral and spiritual conflict of Arjuna, the warrior prince, on the eve of civil war, and the powerful spiritual counsel he receives from the Hindu god, Krishna and features a rich score melding classical, jazz and traditional Indian musical idioms. This is surely a story for our own times.

Scored for Indian singer (Humayun Kahn), Western tenor (Tony Boutte), female chorus and twelve instrumentalists including Badal Roy on tablas and Bob Franceschini on saxophone, the ethnically diverse cast reflects the universal nature of the story. The musical and dramatic conversation reflects a basic message found in the Bhagavad Gita: life is fundamentally dualistic and eternal unity comprises the play of opposites. Below is a brief outline of the story of Arjuna’s Dilemma.

Pre-Party to India Day 2008 Celebrations

Just got word that there's a "Pre-Party" to India Day 2008 Celebrations to be held on Friday August 8th at SIPS located at 30555 Grand River Avenue, Farmington Hills, MI. This event will start at 9.30PM.

Related: India Day 2008 Event

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Sa Re Ga Ma Pa and Indian Idol Stars coming to Michigan

Raja Hasan and Mauli Dave of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa fame along with Indian Idol stars Emon Chatterjee and Amit Paul will perform live on Saturday August 2nd, 2008 at Detroit Symphony Orchestra Hall located at 3711 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI. The show starts at 5.45 pm.

This event titled "August Melodies" is being bought to you by Foundation of Michigan Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (FOMAPI). It is a Fund Raising Event for Cancer Awareness in Michigan and India. Ticket Prices range from $50 to $250. Check out Michigan Mantra for contact information for purchasing the tickets.

Here's the amazing Raja Hasan from Sa Re Ga Ma Pa

India Day 2008 - Youth Participation

India League of America is looking for some energetic, enthusiastic and adventurous youngsters to help them with the planning, executing and coordinating the activities of India Day 2008 which will be held on August 10th, 2008 at Rock Financial Showplace at Novi, MI. If you are a student and your school/college has an Indian organization, India League of America would like to hear from you.

Please call the numbers below if you are interested in helping out at the India Day 2008 event or taking part in any of the cultural events. You can also visit the India League of America website for more details.

Vayu - 248 872 1593
Ramesh - 248 613 6926

India Day 2008

India Day 2008 to celebrate India's 61st Anniversary of Independence has been planned for Sunday August 10th from 10 AM to 8 PM at Rock Financial Showplace located at 46100 Grand River Avenue, Novi, MI 48374. For directions to Rock Financial Showplace click here.

Mark August 10th, 2008 on your calendar as there's going to be live music, authentic Indian food, vast indoor shopping malls and much more!

Note: The Contact listed at the Rock Financial Showplace Website for India Day 2008 is India League of America. However if you visit India League of America website, as of this writing, there is no information available for India Day 2008. Hopefully they will update it soon.