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Summer Dreams 2011 Photos by Unni Nair Click here...
Summer Dreams 2011 Videos Click here...
Show 2011 - celebrate Mother's Day with Pazhassiraja Team on May 7th |
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We wish you all a very happy and prosperous VISHU and Easter! Thank you for joining us at the Summer Dreams 2011 on Saturday, April 2nd. We hope that you had a wonderful time with us and that you were able to experience the depth and richness of our local talent. My heartfelt thanks and appreciation to each and every one of you for your selfless effort towards the success of the show. Hats off to our entertainment team and choreographers for a fabulous job! Your creativity was on full display in the dazzling dance numbers. Thank you for helping us stage such a colorful and unique show. My sincere gratitude to all the participants, parents, coordinators, and volunteers. Thank you for your time and effort and for being there on time for the rehearsals and for the performance. Your participation is what matters and you turned out in record numbers showing unprecedented support. |
Kudos to the KCS team comprising of front desk management, gate management, hospitality, sound, graphics, and stage management for a tough job perfectly done! Special thanks to Rajeev Nair for the videos, Dr. Thomas for lights, and Unni Nair for the photographs. To add to this success, we have been invited to perform all the items from Summer Dreams 2011 at the 'Heritage India Festival' to be held at Chantilly, VA on May 14th. Yes, true talent and sincere hard work is beyond measurement and this opportunity is recognition of all your selfless effort! Thanks again and please join us on May 7th for Show 2011 featuring skit based on Pazhassiraja movie and fabulous entertainment. For more information and to reserve your seat, |
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Anu Gopalakrishnan |
Julie Kuriakose |
Lovely Kuriakose |
Savita Jain |
Raji Venketesh |
Celine John |
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"A special thanks to all the participants and their parents for their whole hearted support and understanding throughout these weeks of practice. Our heartfelt gratitude to all the choreographers and coordinators for their expertise, efforts and valuable time. We also thank the Laurel High School management and support staff for their co-ordination and help. " |
Heritage India Festival - KCSMW performing on May 14th 5 - 6 PMRushhi Entertainment is excited to announce that the 2011 Heritage India Festival will take place Saturday, May 14, and Sunday, May 15, 2011 at the Dulles Expo and Conference Center, in Chantilly, VA! KCSMW Summer Dreams dancers will be performing again on Sat May 14th 5 - 6 PM. Please come and support KCS Kalari - Free Malayalam and Cultural Awareness ClassesFor schedule and location of upcoming classes visit Shereena Anwar and Shaji - moving to IndiaShereena was part of KCS entertainment team and executive committee member of 2011. She is an excellent dancer and choreographer; we will miss her and hope she comes back to visit us soon. We wish her and Shaji all the best with future endeavors. Manishi National Drama Competition - Jiji Tom best actressClick here for more details... There are five winners from Washington DC area:
Congratulations to all! Fiesta Asia - 6th Annual National Asian Heritage Festival in the Nation's Capital
ii. Signature Celebration – the Fiesta Asia Street Fair is scheduled for May 21st, from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM at Pennsylvania Avenue NW, between 3rd & 6thStreets. NCAIA - conducted "Ask the Embassy"The National Council of Asian Indian Associations, in collaboration with other Indian American organizations in the national capital area, hosted a forum on the various issues affecting the Indian American community on April 16th at Eastern Montgomery Regional Service Center, Silver Spring, MD. Various topics covered are Passport renewal, Passport surrender, Delays in receiving OCI/PIO card, Visa and Re-entry Permit, and other embassy-related issues. The panel included the following high-ranking embassy officials:
SNMC organized "Guruvum Kavithayum" on Apr 23rdSree Narayana Mission Center organized "GURUVUM KAVITHAYUM", a literary function, on Saturday, April 23rd 2011 from 2.00 PM to 5.00 PM at East County Community Center, Silver Spring, Maryland. Festival of inspiration, New Vrindavan WV Fri, May 06, 2011 - Sun, May 08, 2011
Where: New Vrindaban Community - Moundsville, WV Masters Of Indian Music: Shahid Parvez & Tarun Bhattacharya May 7 2011 7:00PM
UDESHI INC, India Samaj, ISOPA Presents KISHAN VS KANHAIYA May 15 2011 4:00PM Please mark your date. Sunday - May 15th @ 4 PM, Paresh Rawal will be performing live on stage with many other talented Hindi film/theater artists at High Point High School.After the super hit success and overwhelming response, on great public demand, Paresh Rawal is coming back to USA with the same Hindi play KRISHAN VS KANHAIYA. Harekrishna DC celebrated HOLI 2011, Festival of ColorsNrsimha Chaturdasi on May 16th ( The appearance of Lord Nrsimhadeva)We will be celebrating Nrsingha Caturdasi the Appearance Day of the half Lion/half man avatar of Shri Krishna who came to protect His devotee Prahlad Maharaja from the wrath and cruelty of his demonic father, Hiranyakashipu.
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Special prayers to Cardinal Mar Varkey Vithaythil
Mar Varkey Vithayathil was one of the cardinal electors who participated in the 2005 papal conclave that selected Pope Benedict XVI. In February 2008 he was elected President of the Catholic Bishops Conference of India. Click here to know more about Mar Varkey Vithayathil... Cleveland Thyagaraja Festival 2011 - Kalyani PillaiKalyani Pillai got short listed to perform in Cleveland Thyagaraja Festival 2011. She will be performing in Carnatic music and classical dances (Kuchipudi, Bharatanatyam, Mohiniyattam etc.) from Apr 21st to May 1st. Kalyani is a well known young and talented singer cum dancer and she lives with her parents in Herndon, VA FIACONA - general body held on Apr 2ndFederation of Indian American Christian Organizations of North America (FIACONA) held its General Body Meeting at 110 Maryland Avenue, Washington D.C. on 11 a.m., April 2, 2011. Mr. Abraham P. Mammen chaired the meeting and Dr. K.P.Verghese (Host Committee) delivered the welcome address, which was followed by Meditation & Prayer by Rev. Wilson Jose. Akkarak kazhchakal the Movie - coming to theatresAkkara Kaxhchakal - A BOM TV Production movie. In VA Loehmans on May 13, 14 & 15 Click here to know more about the movie... National Cherry Blossom Festival
Click here to know more about National Cherry Blossom Festival... Ramayanam QUIZ contest for childrenKerala Hindus of North America (KHNA) is conducting a Ramayanam Quiz Contest for the children. Participants will be divided into four groups for the competition.
A model question paper for each group will be sent a month later. The Quiz will be held at the end of May or the beginning of June 2011. First place winner from each group will participate in the final quiz (on stage) that will be held during KHNA Biennial convention at Washington DC. Please register by sending an e-mail to nambiarm@yahoo.com, (301-253-4619). Jr. Spelling Bee -- MastiSpell 2011 -- Grand Championship Prize $1000
Where: Stone Hill Middle School , 23415 Evergreen Ridge Drive , Ashburn ,Virginia 20148 10th Annual IMAGE-IN-ASIAN PAINT OUT painting competition
Baltimore's Festival of India – May 28th and May 29th 2011
Baltimore's 9th annual RATHA YATHRA – Charriot Parade on Sun, May 29th 2011
ObituaryKutty Amma, 89, passed away on Tuesday the 29th of March at her home in Kerala. She was the eldest sister of Lakshmikutty Panicker of Laurel MD. On behalf of KCSMW, we wish to express our condolences on her sad demise. Lakshmikutty Panicker can be reached at (301)312-5117. May her soul rest in peace. Our prayers are with the family.
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i. Kick Off Event - Fiesta Asia @ Silver Spring is scheduled for May 1stfrom 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM at Ellsworth Drive.
Ustad Shahid Parvez - Sitar
Special prayers were held on April 10th at Baltimore Syro Malabar catholic mission in memory of Cardinal Mar Varkey Vithayathil, who passed away on April 1st . Director Father James Nirappel led the prayers. Mr. Abraham Joshua, president of Baltimore - Washington ecumenical council was also present during the occasion. 
2011 National cherry blossom festival was held in Washington DC on April 9th and 10th.
MastiSpell 2011 is a Jr. Spelling Bee Competition where students 4th Grade and under will participate to win the Grand Championship Prize of $1000. For a modest cover charge (on a no-profit basis), this family oriented event is planned to encourage learning and participation by our younger generation.
Saturday May 7, 2011, 3:30 – 5:
This year marks the 9th annual Rathayatra for ISKCON Baltimore. Please attend with your friends and family and help to purify the Baltimore Inner Harbor area and its visitors by your presence and chanting of the holy names of the Supreme Lord. The parade will start at the Maryland science Center at the Baltimore Inner Harbor and travel down Light Street to Mckeldin square where the stage and tends will be setup for the festival. The parade starts at 12:00 Noon from the Baltimore Science Center and go down Light Street to Mckeldin square at the corner of Light and pratt street where the Festival of India willl continue till 7.00p.m