Events in Sydney
Unforgettable Melodies
Sat 4 Sept An evening of evergreen hits from Hindi films of 1950–1980, presented by local artistes. 6.30pm, Homebush Boys High School Bridge Rd, Homebush. Details 0433 559 241.
Yahoo: A film music concert
Sat 4 Sept Dr Anil presents Yahoo Night 2010, backed by the community’s top musicians performing to Bollywood standards. 7.30pm, Nineveh Sports and Community Club, 673-683 Smithfield Rd, Edensor Park. Details Dr Anil 0411 157 876.
The Evolution of Music: A light music concert
Sat 11 Sept Unplugged Music presents The Evolution of Music, a rollicking journey of Indian music through the decades performed live by local talent. 7.00pm, UNSW Science Theatre. Details Subhen 0406 339 288 or visit www.unpluggedmusic.com.au
Kavi Sammelan
Sat 11 Sept An evening devoted to humorous poetry and satire, at Seniors Leisure and Learning Centre, beneath Epping Library.
Details Rekhja Rajvanshi 0403 116 301.
Runa Islam
19 Aug-21 Nov London-based award-winning artist Runa Islam presents her work of 16mm film installations. Islam’s works are about the act of viewing and the possibilities of cinema. Museum of Contemporary Art 140 George Street, The Rocks, NSW 2000. Details 02 9245-2400 or visit www.mca.com.au
Sathrung
30Aug – 24 Sept Sydney artist Sadhana Desai presents Sathrung, her first solo exhibition of paintings and sculpture. Check out Sadhana’s use of beautiful colours and different textures such as sand, eggshells and fabric liner, to provide the viewer an opportunity to experience Indian culture and glimpse in to the magic that is India. Lane Cove Music & Cultural Centre 266 Longueville Road, Lane Cove. Details 02 9427-8027. Email:cmcc266@tpg.com.au
Tamil Kalai Malai
Sat 4 Sept Australia Tamil Association Inc. presents an evening with well-known Tamil scholar and speaker Tamilaruvi Manian. 5:30pm Bowman Hall, Blacktown. Cultural events follow Mr. Manian’s address. Details at www.australiatamil.org.au
The Indian Empire: Multiple Realities
19 Aug – 7 Nov
Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney’s The Indian Empire exhibition showcases prints, photographs, posters and textiles, of British Raj India created by Europeans as well as Indians of the time. Check out the portraits, depictions of the manners, customs and costumes of the Indian people, as well as topographical prints in the ‘picturesque’ style then in vogue in England. Also included are lithographic prints created from the first introduction of the press in India in the mid-19th century. Details at www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au
Spiritual leader Bhagyaji visits
21 Sept – 11 Oct Global Organisation for Divinity announces the Sydney tour of spiritual leader Bhagyaji. He will give public lectures, conduct a mass prayer for world peace and harmony, and attend workshops and seminars. Details Jayanthi Ramanan 02 9614 1784, 0430 487 781.
Ramakrishna Sarada Vedanta Society events
Sun 5 Sept Celebration of Sri Krishna’s birthday. Program includes group chanting of Sanskrit and reading of English meaning of Chapter 7 of Bhagavad Gita, 2 talks including one by Rev.Pravrajika Ajayaprana Mataji, sharing of offered sweets and savouries. 10.40am to 12 noon.
Sun 12 Sept Young people’s Discussion Group for ages 15 and over. Theme: Control Your Negative Emotions. 3.00pm to 6.00pm.
Venue: Vedanta Hall, 15 Liverpool Road, Croydon. Details 9745 4320 or vedantasyd@idx.com.au
Combined Universities’ Cultural Night
Sat 25 Sept The annual cultural extravaganza organised by the Indian societies of the major universities in Sydney will be held at Hills Centre, Castle Hill. The theme this year is A Mystical Rendezvous: Elegance Through the Ages, and the night includes a special dance competition segment entitled Flaunt Your Flava. Details at www.sydneyculturalnight.com
Raja Yoga Meditation classes
Om Shanti Margaret Goodwin, on behalf of the Brahma Kumari Raja Yoga Centres in Australia, runs Raja Yoga Meditation classes on Tuesdays 6pm and 7pm. Venue Alpha Park Centre, Alpha St, Blacktown. (Next to the childcare centre, opposite Westpoint). Please call 8600 0150 to book. No charge for the classes, though voluntary donations may be made to help with the costs to provide the classes.
Other locations at which to learn Raja Yoga Meditation
Ashfield: call Pranita 9716 7066
Canberra: call Panna 6260 5525
Liverpool: call Sashi 9607 2916
Parramatta: call Margaret 8600 0150
Penshurst: call Asha 9585 2727
Wollongong: call Ami 4227 2241
Shri Shirdi Sai Temple
Shri Shirdi Sai Temple is now open between 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm every day. Enjoy Bhajans from 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm on Sundays. Sai Mandir is located at 420 Liverpool Road, corner of Hill Street, Strathfield South, NSW 2136. For detailed temple timings, please visit the temple’s website www.shirdisai.org.au or call 0432 502 493.
Water confidence and safety classes for Indian women
This FREE class is for Indian women who:
- live in the Ashfield Council area
- have no swimming experience
- want to learn how to perform CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation)
- would like to meet other Indian women in the local area.
To secure your place, book early! For more information and bookings phone Ashfield Council on 9716 1844 or email jaey@ashfield.nsw.gov.au
If you are interested in being trained as a swimming instructor or volunteering for this project, contact Jae on 9716 1844. You must be a woman of Indian background.
