|
|
|
India Association of Minnesota
October 2023 Newsletter
Celebrating 50 years 1973 - 2023
| |
|
To our Newsletter Readers: If you do not see our sponsor logos, you have not reached the end of the newsletter. Immediately below the last article you will see the following message. Please click on it.
View entire message
| |
|
Pink Garba
Join IAM to help raise awareness for breast cancer. There will be a fashion show by Arquette Agency, music, dancing, food, speeches and a raffle of Spirit airlines tickets!
Date: Saturday, August 28, 2023
Time: 5:00 - 9:00 pm
Where: Phenow Pavillion
12000 Central Park Way, Maple Grove, MN 55369
Register Here
Contact Tanwi at 763-291-2722 or iampinkgarba@iamn.org
**This is a Free Event sponsored by IAM! Donation of $10 or more is appreciated so IAM can continue to have these events.
**Girls over 13 years of age are welcome. Event is not suitable for small children.
**Although this will be predominantly attended by women, men are welcome to join.
** Pink Garba is a NO-POLITICS event.
**Attire: Pink
| |
|
IAM & Sewa-AIFW Holiday Bazaar
India Association of Minnesota and SEWS-AIFW have partnered to bring you a Holiday Bazaar. Just in time for Diwali, a variety of Indian products and services from local businesses will be available for you.
Date: Sunday, November 5, 2023
Where: SEWA-AIFW Building
6645 James Ave No., Minneapolis, MN 55430
Watch for more information in the IAM November newsletter!
| |
|
2023 Day of Non-Violence
India Association of Minnesota hosted the annual Non-Violence day event on Sunday, October 1, 2023 at the Minnesota History Center.
The day honors the late Mahatma Gandhi’s October 2 birthday and the enduring relevance of his non-violence philosophy.
Review and pictures will be in the November newsletter.
| |
|
IAM Picnic
On Sunday, September 17, 2023, India Association of Minnesota hosted its annual picnic for the IAM family, including the IAM Board & Associate Board members, TAC, Honorary Board, Interns and IAM members & their families. It was held at the beautiful Baker Park Reserve - Driftwood Picnic Area in Maple Plain, MN.
Delectable Indian food was served. It was a relaxed afternoon as the attendees greeted old friends and talked with new members.
| |
IAM Participating in the Community | |
|
SEWA-AIFW 30th Anniversary Gala
Celebrating Survivorship
On Saturday, September 23, 2023, SEWA-AIFW held their annual gala at The Waiting Room at Union Depot in St. Paul, MN. The IAM team, led by 2023 President Tanwi Prigge, was there to support SEWA-AIFW in their continuing work not only for the Indian community but also Minnesota. Also in attendance was Dr S K Dash, a sponsor the SEWA-AIFW.
#TrueStory: Celebrating Survivorship was the feature for the evening. It was a celebration of survivorship in its many different forms. Pangea World Theater and Katha Dance Theatre told the stories of healing through artistic peformances.
A traditional Thali dinner was served to the appreciative attendees.
https://www.sewa-aifw.org/
| |
|
South Asian Arts & Theater House (SAATH)
IAM board members were out in force over the weekend of September 23-24 supporting SAATH. The performance of AKS - Acceptance, Kindness, Support is a story of self discovery and resilience. Rave reviews from the IAM team on the beautiful staging, performances, powerful dances, intriguing lighting and the relavent and important message about humanity.
https://www.saathmn.org/
| |
|
Upcoming IAM 2023 Calendar of Events
Event/Date/Venue
- Pink Garba, a breast cancer awareness event, Oct 28, 2023, Phenow Pavilion, Maple Grove
- Small Business Holiday Bazaar, Nov 5th
- Dhanyawaad, Dec TBD
Watch for coming events in future newsletters, on Facebook and the IAM website www.iamn.org.
| |
Government Relations & Civic Engagement | |
|
Election Day - November 27, 2023
During each election cycle, India Association of Minnesota lets the community know Indian Candidates running for office.
| |
Paras Bhende is running for Wayzata School Board (a non-partisan seat). To learn more about Paras click on this link -https://parasbhendeforwsb.org/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095378029718
India Association of Minnesota is non-political.
IAM will inform but does not endorse any candidates.
| |
|
IAM Membership
India Association of Minnesota invites you to become a sustaining member of the organization. As the Indian population in Minnesota increases, it is more important than ever that the community be involved in the activities of IAM as it represents our common interests.
The benefits are many, including participation in the annual election of IAM officers and board members, running for a seat on the board or becoming a part of the IAM committees (Government Relations, Cultural, History and SAARI).
| |
|
For more information send an email to contact@iamn.org and an IAM board member will contact you. To become an IAM member Click Here or click on the QRcode.
Welcome to new IAM members
| |
|
IAM Alumni Interns Giving Back
Led by 2020-2021 alumni intern, Jeevan Venkatesan, college students, who are IAM alumni interns, are sharing what they learned about the essay part of the college application process.
Seniors, about to start their applications, are invited to use this free service. The alumni will review your essay. Just click on the QRcode and start for help from your peers.
| |
|
AshaUSA
AshaUSA will be facilitating a post-show discussion for Passages on Friday October 13th.
Pillsbury House + Theatre and Exposed Brick Theatre are thrilled to come together to present Christopher Chen’s deeply humane, poignant, and affecting drama, PASSAGE. Set in the fictional Country X, a neocolonial client of Country Y, PASSAGE examines colonialism, power, and how societal imbalances affect interpersonal dynamics through the story of B, a local doctor, and F, an expat teacher, after their friendship is challenged during a fateful trip to a local attraction.
Dates: September 21 – October 15, 2023
Sunday 10/1, Friday 10/6, and Friday 10/13 will feature post-show discussions.
Location: Pillsbury House + Theatre
3501 Chicago Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55407
Tickets: Pick-Your-Price (Reg. 30, $5 minimum online)
More information and tickets: 612.825.0459 or https://pillsburyhouseandtheatre.org/passage/
https://www.ashausa.org/
| |
|
Bengali Association of Minnesota (BAM)
Enjoy and evening with Kavita Krishnamurti
Date: Saturday, October 14, 2023
Time: 6:00 pm
Where: Ames Center
12600 Nicollet Ave, Burnsville, MN 55337
Tickets: Click on the QRcode
https://mnbangali.org/
| |
|
Gujarati Sumaj of Minnesota (GSMN)
Date: October 13 & 14, 2023
Time: 7:00 - 11:30 pm
Where: John F Kennedy High School
9701 Nicollet Ave So, Bloomington, MN. 55420
Date: October 20 & 21, 2023
Time: 7:00 - 11:30 pm
Where: Health East Sports Center
4125 Radio Dr, Woodbury, MN. 55129
Purchase tickets here or click on the QRcode
| |
|
Indian Cultural Association of Minnesota (ICAM)
ICAM in Rochester, MN invites you to attend
Garba Night on October 21, 2023
and
Diwali on November 11, 2023.
To purchase tickets for both events Click Here
| |
|
Indian Music Society of Minnesota (IMSOM)
ROOH-e-GHAZAL (The Soul of the Ghazal)
Join for for an evening of sublime poetry layered with original melodies, from the creative vaults of Pooja Goswami Pavan & Co. As well, some classics will be on offer, drawing you back into the bygone, intoxicating realm of Begum Akhtar, the legendary Ghazal icon and Pooja’s inspiration. A musical conversation, with and about, this art-song.
Date: Sunday, October 29, 2023
Time: 5:00 om
Where: The Plymouth Playhouse
2705 Annapolis Ln N, Plymouth, MN 55441
Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/poojapavan
Join for for an evening of sublime poetry layered with original melodies, from the creative vaults of Pooja Goswami Pavan & Co. As well, some classics will be on offer, drawing you back into the bygone, intoxicating realm of Begum Akhtar, the legendary Ghazal icon and Pooja’s inspiration. A musical conversation, with and about, this art-song.
| |
|
Katha Dance Theatre
Katha Dance Theatre is now enrolling for the fall session. To learn more about about performances, Katha news and class enrollment, click on the link below.
www.kathadance.org
| |
|
LMT Seva
Atif Aslam Live in Concert
Date: Friday, Oct 27, 2023
Time: 7:30 pm
University of Minnesota
Northrop Auditorium - Carlson Family Stage
84 Church St SE, Minneapolis, MN. 55455
Atif Aslam is a playback singer, songwriter, composer, and actor. He has recorded many songs in both Pakistan and India, and is known for his vocal belting technique. Aslam predominantly sings in Urdu, but has also sung in Hindi, Punjabi, Bengali, and Pashto.
To purchase tickets Click Here
| |
|
ABOUT LMT SEVA - IN MEMORY OF MY BELOVED FATHER!
LMT SEVA which stands for Lalji Mangala Tiwari (My Parents name) a non-profit organization was created due to my father dying of COVID back in 2021. We initially started this organization to dedicate/support people who were fighting from COVID by providing food and helping them financially. Thankfully COVID cases have been slowing down, but we continue to want to help people and one area which we felt like could use some help is Healthcare. So, we decided to extend our reach, by opening LMT SEVA HOSPITAL (Gorakhpur, India). This Hospital is open as a charity hospital providing basic life support care at a very reasonable cost. This is an area where a lot of assistance is needed. Medical services are overpriced almost everywhere, and we are trying to do our part by making medical care easy and accessible to the community who are less likely to be able to afford it. The goal is to make this hospital completely free but to do that we will need help from everyone. Please become a member and donate whatever you can to support the people in need. https://lmtseva.com/
| |
|
Science of Spirituality
*In-person Meditation Classes & Spiritual Study Group* Every Friday @ 5:45 – 6:45 PM. Join meditation sessions to gain deeper insights, track your progress, and overcome personal obstacles in your meditation practice. Together, explore spiritual principles that can aid in your personal growth. Come meditate with a community of like-minded individuals and enjoy a fulfilling and transformative experience. Note: Special fun sessions for children above 5 are also available.
To register for classes Click Here
https://sosmn.org/
| |
|
TwinCities Tamil Association (TCTA)
TCTA invitea you with your family and friends for TCTA Deepavali Kondattam with fun filled cultural night (music, standup comedy, magic show).
Date: Saturday, October 28, 2023.
Time: 4:30PM CST onwards
Venue : Eisenhower Community Center
For tickets: Click Here
Your support is much appreciated and motivates TCTA to organize these kind of events.
10% discount for early bird discount expires on 9/30
For Group discounted tickets and sponsorship please email contactus@tctamn.org
https://www.tctamn.org/
| |
|
Happy Halloween
October 31, 2023
The air is a little brisk. The leaves are changing to their beautiful autumn hues. The ghosts and goblins are getting ready to knock on your door. IAM wishes the young and the young at heart a Happy Halloween. Please be safe, careful and aware of the kids trick or treating.
| |
|
Bharat - the Mother of Democracy
The G20 summit of world leaders was held in India in September 2023. Prime Minister Narenda Modi presented this beautiful book to the attendees, including President Joe Biden.
Click on this link and enjoy with pride the story of India.
https://ebook.g20.org/ebook/bharatmod/index.html
| |
|
Cultural Destinations Booth at Minnesota State Fair
By Bruce Corrie
I had the opportunity of a lifetime when the Minnesota State Fair offered me a booth in the Education building. My project, Cultural Destinations, featured 50+ cultural businesses who offered Minnesota resources on how to enjoy that cultural dish, gift or fashion accessory.
This 6 minute video https://youtu.be/ur4rlCiQ1JM summarizes the experience of the booth and you can hear and see top Minnesota leaders from the Governor and Lt Governor to legislators, new DEED Commissioner Varilek and Cong Omar and AG Ellison - all taking the time to celebrate cultural entrepreneurs. You will also see the many things that happened at the booth - many spontaneous...fashion shows, boxing, interactive art with the renowned Chicano artist Jimmy Longoria, music, podcasts...
Read Pioneer Press article here
| |
Dipankar Mukerjee named
McNight Distinguished Artist
Receives $100,000 award
Longtime theater leader has been a force of creativity, healing, and justice for the region.
The McKnight Foundation today announced the selection of Dipankar Mukherjee as its 2023 Distinguished Artist, an award given annually to a Minnesota artist or culture bearer who has made significant contributions to the state’s cultural life.
“We are delighted to celebrate Dipankar, whose powerful vision has contributed to the cultural soul of Minnesota for more than 30 years,” said Tonya Allen, president of McKnight Foundation. “He is a person who walks his talk and whose remarkable art and deep humanity have been a source of healing and inspiration for our state.”
Read McNight Foundation article
Read StarTribune article here
IAM congratulates Dipankar Mukherjee.
| |
Stay Connected with IAM
IAM is on twitter too!
| |
Submissions for the IAM Facebook page or future newsletters, please email us at marketing@iamn.org
| | | | | |
