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SUMMARY:Mandala Makers Festival 2021
DESCRIPTION:Mandala Makers Festival\nA new festival where emerging South Asian multidisciplinary artists are at the forefront. Through collaboration and dialogue artists produce work in a virtual space\, progressing and pushing tradition and perspective. \nThis year’s festival features Chicago’s emerging South Asian musical artists. Lineup will be released shortly. \nMandala Makers Festival features Chicago artists as they navigate their own processes during the COVID-19 crisis. In 2020\, on festival moved to a virtual platform to ensure an active space and audience for festival artists\, despite our ability to share in person. On June 13-14\, 2020 audiences had an opportunity to tune in to performances and interactive talk-backs with festival artists. View the festival below. \nEnter Festival\n 
URL:https://mandalaarts.org/arts/event/mandala-makers-festival-2021/
LOCATION:410 S. Michigan Avenue\, Suite 520\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States
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SUMMARY:Dance Speak
DESCRIPTION:Mandala Arts presents a unique teen dance and music program that will facilitate dialogue about structural racism and personal experiences in Aurora’s communities. Participants will access weekly workshops featuring dance and music master classes – from renowned companies in Chicagoland – as well as community speakers and student-to-student dialogue.\n\nThe workshops will feature LatinX\, South Asian and Black American artists and cultures. Through cultural exchange\, artistic expression\, and conversation\, this program builds a safe space for teens to collectively navigate racial and cultural disparities in our communities.\n\n\nJoin us in February for six weekly one-hour workshops\, beginning Wednesday\, February 3 through March 10 from 5:00-6:00pm. All teen participants have the option of continuing after the six weeks to learn a routine to perform at the Festival of Color in downtown Aurora in May\, alongside professional artists. Additionally\, each student will receive a certificate of participation for completing the event.\n\n\n\nThis program is open to all students who attend Aurora schools or are a member of an Aurora-based youth organization. The cost of this program has been subsidized by the Healing Illinois Grant. Ask us more at info@mandalaarts.org\n\nClick here to change this text
URL:https://mandalaarts.org/arts/event/dance-speak/
LOCATION:410 S. Michigan Avenue\, Suite 520\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States
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SUMMARY:Seniors Dance
DESCRIPTION:Led by passionate teaching artists\, Mandala’s senior dance program is a warm and inviting virtual space for participants with all physical abilities and speakers of all languages. Simple and energizing movement set to nostalgic Bollywood grooves\, inspired by iconic South Asian folk and classical dance traditions\, keeps bodies and minds limber and uplifted. \nMandala Arts program has found a home at social service centers that engage and provide health and wellness programs for seniors in South Asian communities. This winter\, Mandala joins a new initiative – National India Hub – that aims to serve the Indian-American community of the greater Chicagoland area through accessible clinics – including mental health services – and social services. \nMandala’s seniors program will be taught by dance educator and communications/speech specialist\, Sonia Sethi-Kohli. Our thoughtful classroom space hopes to provide “community” and connection to body and music. We need this more than ever! Ask us more at info@mandalaarts.org  \nClick here to change this text
URL:https://mandalaarts.org/arts/event/seniors-dance/
LOCATION:410 S. Michigan Avenue\, Suite 520\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210105
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SUMMARY:Beginner Bharatanatyam I
DESCRIPTION:Mandala Academy‘s Beginner I class introduces young students to the world of Bharatanatyam. Our classroom explores technique in fun and familiar ways; we make connections to mythology and Indian culture – through our bodies! By the end of our class\, students will learn a full routine and will have thorough understanding of mudra (hand gesture)\,  adavus (complex movement sequences)\, and rhythms of classical Indian dance. \nThis class runs from January 3rd through May 16th. All students are encouraged to perform and prepare for Mandala’s annual Academy Showcase on May 23rd. \nThis class is suited for ages 5-8 and is instructed by Ashwaty Chennat. To learn more and sign up\, Contact Us or send a message at info@mandalaaarts.org. \nClick here to change this text
URL:https://mandalaarts.org/arts/event/beginner-bharatanatyam-lombard/
LOCATION:410 S. Michigan Avenue\, Suite 520\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210103T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210103T163000
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SUMMARY:Beginner Bharatanatyam I
DESCRIPTION:Mandala Academy‘s Beginner I class introduces young students to the world of Bharatanatyam. Our classroom explores technique in fun and familiar ways; we make connections to mythology and Indian culture – through our bodies! By the end of our class\, students will learn a full routine and will have thorough understanding of mudra (hand gesture)\,  adavus (complex movement sequences)\, and rhythms of classical Indian dance. \nThis class runs from January 3rd through May 16th. All students are encouraged to perform and prepare for Mandala’s annual Academy Showcase on May 23rd. \nThis class is suited for ages 5-8 and is instructed by Ashwaty Chennat. To learn more and sign up\, Contact Us or send a message at info@mandalaaarts.org.
URL:https://mandalaarts.org/arts/event/beginner-bharatanatyam-i/
LOCATION:410 S. Michigan Avenue\, Suite 520\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academy,Classes
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210103T153000
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SUMMARY:Beginner Bharatanatyam II
DESCRIPTION:Mandala Academy‘s Beginner II dance class deepens understanding for students of Bharatanatyam. Students explore technique\, choreography\, and musical understanding. Students also become familiar with South Asian folk tales and mythology\, and create characters through gesture and physicality. Through our supportive classroom environment\, students build a loving community and cultural confidence. \nThis class runs from January 3rd through May 16th. All students are encouraged to perform and prepare for Mandala’s annual Academy Showcase on May 23rd. \nThis class is suited for ages 8-10 and is instructed by Ashwaty Chennat. To learn more about our classes and sign up\, Contact Us or send a message to info@mandalaaarts.org
URL:https://mandalaarts.org/arts/event/beginnner-bharatanatyam-ii/
LOCATION:410 S. Michigan Avenue\, Suite 520\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academy,Classes
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210102T120000
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SUMMARY:Intermediate/Advanced Bharatanatyam
DESCRIPTION:Mandala’s intermediate Bharatanatyam class is for students on track for an arangetram (solo repertoire performance) and those hoping to refine technique and knowledge of the dance form. Students will learn complex dance sequences jathis and stoytelling techniques abhinaya in preparation for repertoire items such as the varnam and padam. \nThis class runs from January 2nd through May 22nd. All students are encouraged to perform and prepare for Mandala’s annual Academy Showcase on May 23rd. \nThis class is suited for dedicated students of dance ages 13+ and is instructed by Pranita Nayar. To learn more and sign up\, Contact Us or send a message at info@mandalaaarts.org. \n  \n 
URL:https://mandalaarts.org/arts/event/intermediate-bharatanatyam-3/
LOCATION:Mandala Studio\, 410 S. Michigan Avenue\, Suite 520\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academy,Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201207T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201207T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T152816
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SUMMARY:Open House
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free Open House virtual class! Mandala Arts’ principal artist and educator Ashwaty Chennat gives an introductory Zoom lesson in the classical Indian dance form\, Bharatanatyam. Our class is for beginners and intermediate students alike\, ages 4-8. Students that register for our Open House will receive a discount towards tuition for the Mandala Academy Winter-Spring 2021 semester. Learn more or ask us at info@mandalaarts.org
URL:https://mandalaarts.org/arts/event/open-house/
LOCATION:410 S. Michigan Avenue\, Suite 520\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academy,Classes,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201201T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201201T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T152816
CREATED:20201118T002332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201118T002332Z
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SUMMARY:NIAM Presents: The Story of Ram Virtual Series
DESCRIPTION:The Story of Ram 2020 is a modern\, cross-cultural interpretation of the epic Ramayana. Permeating dance theatre and music traditions throughout South and Southeast Asia\, the mythology of Ram\, his wife Sita\, and his brother Lakshman exiled in the forest – and at odds with the brilliant king Ravana – has seen myriads of interpretations over the centuries. \nIn our retelling\, companies from around the world share their depiction of episodes from the Ramayana; joining us this year\, we will see martial artists from Manipur\, Kandyan dance from Sri Lanka\, as well as performances presented by our Midwestern diaspora\, from Balinese\, Thai and several Indian cultures. The tale that arises for 2020 is both old and new\, resonating with today’s artists and their communities; we see a need for unity and compassion\, despite differences in perspective. \nThe Schedule of the virtual presentation of the Program is as follows: \n\nEpisode # 1 on Tuesday\, December 1 (20-25 mins)\nEpisode # 2 on Wednesday\, December 2 (20-25 mins)\nEpisode # 3 on Thursday\, December 3 (20-25 mins)\nEpisode # 4 on Friday\, December 4 (20-25 mins)\nMain Program on Saturday\, December 5 (100 mins)\n\n*The audience is able to view previous episodes as well. For example\, on day 2 the audience can view the episode from day 1\, as well as the current episode.
URL:https://mandalaarts.org/arts/event/the-story-of-ram-2020/
LOCATION:410 S. Michigan Avenue\, Suite 520\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201121T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201121T153000
DTSTAMP:20260425T152816
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SUMMARY:NIAM Presents : "Walk in our shoes\, Dance the story"
DESCRIPTION:Walk in our shoes\, Dance the story – Saturday\,\nNovember 21\, 3pm to 3:30pm (CT) A family friendly event\nThis carefully curated tutorial\, by Mandala’s performing artist Ashwaty Chennat will lead the class through a dance workshop using the medium of Bharat Natyam and storytelling associated with the characters of Ramayan. Learn more at www.niam.org
URL:https://mandalaarts.org/arts/event/dance-the-story/
LOCATION:410 S. Michigan Avenue\, Suite 520\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201120T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201120T194500
DTSTAMP:20260425T152816
CREATED:20201118T003206Z
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SUMMARY:NIAM Presents "Global Faces: Ramayan 101"
DESCRIPTION:Global Faces: Ramayan 101 – Friday\, November 20\,\n7pm to 7:45pm (CT)\nJoin us for an insightful conversation about the global aspects of Ramayan\, where performing artists of diverse faiths from Mandala Arts will share their concepts and interpretations of what Ramayan means to them and will be moderated by NIAM board member Harpreet Datt. niam.org
URL:https://mandalaarts.org/arts/event/ramayan-101/
LOCATION:410 S. Michigan Avenue\, Suite 520\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201018T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201018T213000
DTSTAMP:20260425T152816
CREATED:20201009T090750Z
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SUMMARY:Raj Rang: Colors of Rajasthan
DESCRIPTION:Transport yourself to the heart of Rajasthan. The Langas and the Manganiars\, two professional hereditary caste musician communities\, share the beauty of the Thar Desert and its people in this unique virtual concert.  \nThis October\, Mandala Arts and Rupayan Sansthan present Raj Rang: Colors of Rajasthan. Rupayan Sansthan is an alternative ethnographic museum that preserves the folkloric and everyday traditions of Rajasthan’s rural communities. RajRang (a unit of Rupayan Sansthan) features artists such as Habib Khan Langa\, Khete Khan Manganiar\, Dere Khan Manganiar\, Feroz Khan Manganiar and Anwar Khan Manganiar. These renowned artists have been featured in productions with Ustad Zakir Hussain\, Yo-Yo Ma\, Zingaro\, and in the acclaimed international hit\, “Manganiyar Seduction”. \nDuring the pandemic\, the lives of performing artists have been affected globally. This program seeks to support vital musical communities.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://mandalaarts.org/arts/event/raj-rang/
LOCATION:IL
ORGANIZER;CN="Rupayan Sansthan":MAILTO:rupayansansthan@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200926T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200926T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T152816
CREATED:20200821T223523Z
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SUMMARY:With Rumi
DESCRIPTION:At the intersection of spirituality and design\, WITH RUMI explores the expression of words through calligraphy\, dance\, animation and music. The beloved Sufi poet’s vast writings on love are streamed virtually in this new multimedia work presented by Chicago based choreographer\, Pranita Nayar and Mandala Arts. \nThe performances take place Saturday\, September 26 from High Concept Labs at Mana Contemporary. Limited in-person viewing will take place at 3:00pm & 6:00pm and streaming of the performance will be available September 26 through October 4. \nRegister for in-person on virtual tickets. Ask us to learn more info@mandalaarts.orgClick here to change this text
URL:https://mandalaarts.org/arts/event/with-rumi/
LOCATION:High Concept Labs\, 2233 S Throop Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60608\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200613
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200615
DTSTAMP:20260425T152816
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SUMMARY:Mandala Makers Festival
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URL:https://mandalaarts.org/arts/event/mandala-makers-festival/
LOCATION:Green Line Performing Arts Center\, 329 E Garfield Blvd\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200515T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200515T210000
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SUMMARY:Mandala Makers: In Concert
DESCRIPTION:Featured Artists:\nCOLIN MASCARHENAS \nAMEERA NIMJEE\n\n\n \n\n\nJoin us for a live stream on Mandala’s Facebook Page or Youtube Channel. Proceeds go towards Mandala Makers artists. Donate today: https://www.facebook.com/donate/1885545514916110/\n\n\n \n\n\nAmeera Nimjee\n\n\nAmeera Nimjee is a kathak dancer\, musician\, scholar\, and educator. She began her study of kathak with Joanna de Souza in 2007\, and performs with Toronto-based Chhandam Dance Company in Canada\, the United States\, and India. Her love of the dance form grows from her interest in the musicality and intricacies of rhythm in kathak. As a scholar\, Ameera conducts research in the fields of music and dance studies. She holds both MA and PhD degrees in ethnomusicology\, and a Bachelor of Music and Associate’s Diploma in classical piano performance. Ameera is a professor of Ethnomusicology and Asian Studies at the University of Puget Sound\, where she teaches courses on music\, dance\, and the study of culture. \n\n\n \n\n\nColin Mascarhenas\n\n\nColin Mascarenhas\, disciple of Guru Ankur Ballal and Smt. Guru Jhelum Paranjape\, has been learning Odissi for the past 10 years. Colin started his learning under Smitalay and has performed with their group at various reputed venues that include festivals at NCPA Mumbai\, the Akhil Bharatiya Sanskruitk Sangh Pune and the Natyanjali Festival Mumbai. Colin moved to Chicago and has continued learning Odissi under the guidance of Guru Ipsita Sathpathy and has performed with Mandala Arts.\n\n\n \n\n\nAbout Mandala Makers:\n\n\nEmerging artists immersed in South Asian performance traditions share their passion and artistry in this concert series. Each week features a different line up of outstanding Chicago-based musicians\, dancers and experts. These artists are resilient in their creations and are building a space to share work and find healing and expression through art. All contributions go towards Mandala Makers Festival launching June 13th.\n\n\n \n\n\nAbout Mandala Makers Festival:\n\n\nThe festival returns this year as a digital space to support Chicago-based artists engaging with South Asian culture and identities. Artists respond to the process art-making during the COVID-19 crisis and contribute their voices in this project.
URL:https://mandalaarts.org/arts/event/mandala-makers-in-concert-2020-05-08-2020-05-15/
LOCATION:410 S. Michigan Avenue\, Suite 520\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200508T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200508T210000
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SUMMARY:Mandala Makers: In Concert
DESCRIPTION:Featured Artists:\nSAMEER PATEL\nASHWATY CHENNAT\nMANOU MAGDALENA CHAKRAVROTY\n\n\n \n\n\nJoin us for a live stream on Mandala’s Facebook Page or Youtube Channel. Proceeds go towards Mandala Makers artists. Donate today: https://www.facebook.com/donate/1885545514916110/\n\n\n \n\n\nCello protégé Manou Chakravorty opens our evening with Sameer Patel and Ashwaty Chennat who recently collaborated on an adaptation of “The Firebird Suite” presented with Chicago Sinfonietta. Sameer and Ashwaty will share their story and the creation process\, followed by Q&A with the audience!\n\n\n \n\n\nSameer Patel (conductor)\n\n\nInternationally recognized for his versatile musicianship and passionate communication\, Sameer Patel is one of America’s most exciting young conductors. A recipient of 2016 and 2017 Solti Foundation U.S. Career Assistance Awards\, Mr. Patel is the Associate Conductor of the San Diego Symphony. A graduate of the University of Michigan\, Mr. Patel furthered his training with some of the greatest conductors of our time\, including Gianandrea Noseda\, Daniele Gatti\, the late Kurt Masur\, Bernard Haitink\, David Zinman and Neeme and Paavo Järvi.\n\n\n \n\n\nAshwaty Chennat (choreographer)\n\n\nAshwaty Chennat is rooted in Bharatanatyam and ballet\, among classical and folk forms of South Asia\, and has choreographed works that find connections between disparate dance forms and histories. Principal artist with Mandala Arts\, Ashwaty currently grows her work with director Pranita Nayar; she began her journey in dance with Sudha Chandrasekhar\, Deena Fournier and Lisa Holland (Michigan).\n\n\n \n\n\nManou Magdalena Chakravorty (cello)\n\n\nManou Magdalena Chakravorty started cello at the age of four with Karen Schulz-Harmon and now studies with Richard Hirschl and Oleksa Mycyk. Manou has performed at Weill Recital Hall in Carnegie Hall\, at the Kremlin and Moscow Conservatory in Moscow\, the Studebaker Theater in Chicago\, the opera house in Nur-Sultan\, Kazakhstan and various venues in Austria (Gmunden\, Zell an der Pram\, Sankt Johann im Saggautal)\, Germany (Kirchberg-an-der-Jagst)\, Italy (Urbino\, Brisighella)\, Liechtenstein (Nendeln) and Spain (Daroca). She studies Bharatnatyam\, a form of Indian classical dance\, with Pranita Nayar.\n\n\n \n\n\nAbout Mandala Makers:\n\n\nEmerging artists immersed in South Asian performance traditions share their passion and artistry in this concert series. Each week features a different line up of outstanding Chicago-based musicians\, dancers and experts. These artists are resilient in their creations and are building a space to share work and find healing and expression through art. All contributions go towards Mandala Makers Festival launching June 13th.\n\n\n \n\n\nAbout Mandala Makers Festival:\n\n\nThe festival returns this year as a digital space to support Chicago-based artists engaging with South Asian culture and identities. Artists respond to the process art-making during the COVID-19 crisis and contribute their voices in this project.
URL:https://mandalaarts.org/arts/event/mandala-makers-in-concert-2020-05-08/
LOCATION:410 S. Michigan Avenue\, Suite 520\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200501T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200501T210000
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SUMMARY:Mandala Makers: In Concert
DESCRIPTION:FEATURED ARTISTS:\n\n\nChethan Anant\n\n\nSandeep Bharadwaj\n\n\n \n\n\nJoin Chethan (bansuri + Hindustani vocal) and Sandeep (Carnatic violin) as they explore the theme of “Hope” through Carnatic and Hindustani raags and compilations. Each artist will present a solo set.\n\n\n \n\n\nAbout Mandala Makers:\n\n\nEmerging artists immersed in South Asian performance traditions share their passion and artistry in this concert series. Each week features a different line up of outstanding Chicago-based musicians\, dancers and experts. These artists are resilient in their creations and are building a space to share work and find healing and expression through art. All contributions go towards Mandala Makers Festival launching June 13th.\n\n\n \n\n\nAbout Mandala Makers Festival:\n\n\nThe festival returns this year as a digital space to support Chicago-based artists engaging with South Asian culture and identities. Artists respond to the process art-making during the COVID-19 crisis and contribute their voices in this project.\n\nClick here to change this text
URL:https://mandalaarts.org/arts/event/mandala-makers-in-concert/
LOCATION:410 S. Michigan Avenue\, Suite 520\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200424T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200424T210000
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SUMMARY:Riyaaz with Chethan
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a musical break with Hindustani artist Chethan Anant\, a Chicago-based bansuri\, vocal and tabla artist. Chethan will take you through a traditional riyaaz\, or practice session\, that will explore the melodic and rhythmic soundscapes of each instrument. \nJoin us on Facebook live on the Mandala Arts page at 8pm each Friday.
URL:https://mandalaarts.org/arts/event/riyaaz-with-chethan/
LOCATION:Anywhere\, IL
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200405T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200405T160000
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SUMMARY:Unity: Amjad Ali Khan
DESCRIPTION:Amjad Ali Khan Samaagam | A Concerto for Sarod\, Concertante Group and String Orchestra\nKamala Sankaram | Aria for Soprano from Taking Up Serpents\nDmitri Shostakovich | Chamber Symphony in C Minor\, Op. 110a \nFeaturing Mandala Ensemble artists Ashwaty Chennat\, Colin Mascarenhas and Misha Talapatra in a classical dance performance. \nSamaagam means confluence – a flowing together or a gathering to celebrate. Master sarod player Amjad Ali Khan\, scion of a family of sarod musicians in central India\, composed Samaagam to entwine and rejoice in the classical music cultures of West and East. This stunning collaborative work creates an exhilarating bond of both traditions. Sankaram’s atmospheric aria from the opera Taking Up Serpents also brings together diverse conventions\, depicting a young woman’s reunion with her estranged family at her father’s deathbed. And Shostakovich in his Chamber Symphony mourns for his kin\, his countrymen\, and himself at a difficult time in his life. Weaving together quotations from his previous works\, the symphony “is so powerful that when I was writing it\, tears flowed as freely as water…”
URL:https://mandalaarts.org/arts/event/unity-amjad-ali-khan/
LOCATION:Harris Theater for Music and Dance\, 205 E Randolph Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200308T153000
DTSTAMP:20260425T152816
CREATED:20200103T021320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200103T022342Z
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SUMMARY:Pranaya: Romances in Poetry
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mandalaarts.org/arts/event/pranaya-romances-in-poetry/
LOCATION:Reva and David Logan Center\, 915 E 60th\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200119T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200119T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T152816
CREATED:20200114T051146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200114T051508Z
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SUMMARY:Odissi Workshop with Misha Talapatra
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mandalaarts.org/arts/event/odissi-workshop-with-misha-talapatra/
LOCATION:Reva and David Logan Center\, 915 E 60th\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200105T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200105T163000
DTSTAMP:20260425T152816
CREATED:20190913T033440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200103T022436Z
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SUMMARY:Pre Bharatanatyam
DESCRIPTION:Learn the stories\, rhythms and movement of South Asian mythology through dance! This creative movement class explores space by creating animals\, heroes and demons with our hands\, bodies\, footwork. Students begin their journey into classical Indian dance by learning technique and vocabulary from Bharatanatyam\, ultimately building complex movement sequences (adavus). \nThis class runs from January 5th through May 10th. All students are invited to perform and prepare for Mandala’s annual Academy Showcase on May 17th at the Vittum Theater. \nThis class is suited for ages 3-6. To learn more\, ask at info@mandalaaarts.org
URL:https://mandalaarts.org/arts/event/pre-bharatanatyam-3/
LOCATION:Performing Arts Studio\, 630 W Webster\, 1-E\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200105T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200105T153000
DTSTAMP:20260425T152816
CREATED:20190913T031315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200103T022523Z
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SUMMARY:Beginner Bharatanatyam
DESCRIPTION:Mandala Academy’s Beginner class introduces young learners to the world of classical Indian dance. Students explore form\, movement sequences (adavus)\, melody and rhythm. Students also become familiar with South Asian folk tales and mythology\, and create characters through gesture and physicality. \nThis class runs from January 5th through May 10th. All students are invited to perform and prepare for Mandala’s annual Academy Showcase on May 17th at the Vittum Theater. \nThis class is suited for ages 7-8. To learn more\, ask at info@mandalaaarts.org
URL:https://mandalaarts.org/arts/event/beginner-bharatanatyam-3/
LOCATION:Performing Arts Studio\, 630 W Webster\, 1-E\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200104T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200104T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T152816
CREATED:20190926T215650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200103T020050Z
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SUMMARY:Intermediate Bharatanatyam II
DESCRIPTION:Mandala Academy’s Intermediate class builds upon the basics of classical Indian dance. Students perfect adavus\, musical structures\, and begin an exploration of abhinaya and South Asian poetry. Our curriculum emphasizes performance as a tool to build teamwork\, leadership\, and cultural confidence. \nThis class runs from January 4th through May 16th. All students are invited to perform and prepare for Mandala’s annual Academy Showcase on May 17th at the Vittum Theater. \nThis class is suited for ages 15+. To learn more\, ask at info@mandalaarts.org.
URL:https://mandalaarts.org/arts/event/intermediate-bharatanatyam-ii/
LOCATION:American Rhythm Center\, 410 S. Michigan Avenue\, 3rd Floor\, Chicago\, IL\, 60606\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200104T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200104T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T152816
CREATED:20190926T215104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200103T020237Z
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SUMMARY:Intermediate Bharatanatyam I
DESCRIPTION:Mandala Academy’s Intermediate class builds upon the basics of classical Indian dance. Students perfect adavus\, musical structures\, and begin an exploration of abhinaya and South Asian poetry. Our curriculum emphasizes performance as a tool to build teamwork\, leadership\, and cultural confidence. \nThis class runs from January 4th through May 16th. All students are invited to perform and prepare for Mandala’s annual Academy Showcase on May 17th at the Vittum Theater. \nThis class is suited for ages 11+. To learn more\, ask at info@mandalaarts.org.
URL:https://mandalaarts.org/arts/event/intermediate-bharatanatyam-i/
LOCATION:410 S. Michigan Avenue\, Suite 520\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191111T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191111T213000
DTSTAMP:20260425T152816
CREATED:20190927T002243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190927T002243Z
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SUMMARY:Love + Light: The Jubilant Return of Diwali
DESCRIPTION:Join Chicago Sinfonietta for its second Diwali concert\, heightened this year by themes of musical mythology\, familiar traditions and of course\, magical color! Listen as East meets West through Beethoven’s Leonore Overture No. 3 and a reimagined performance of Stravinsky’s Suite From “The Firebird” with accompanying Indian dance. Experience the virtuosic stylings of violinist Dr. Lakshminarayana Subramaniam\, as the Carnatic musical traditions of southern India fuse with Western classical traditions. Love + Light also marks another triumphant return—that of guest conductor Sameer Patel\, former Assistant Conductor of the San Diego Symphony and Project Inclusion Freeman Conducting Fellow alumni. \nMandala Ensemble brings contemporary movement adapted from Bharatanatyam and the traditional ballet\, choreographed by Ashwaty Chennat.
URL:https://mandalaarts.org/arts/event/love-light-the-jubilant-return-of-diwali-2/
LOCATION:Chicago Symphony Center\, 220 S. Michigan Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60604\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Sinfonietta":MAILTO:boxoffice@chicagosinfonietta.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191109T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191109T220000
DTSTAMP:20260425T152816
CREATED:20190927T001831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190927T002806Z
UID:18654-1573329600-1573336800@mandalaarts.org
SUMMARY:Love + Light: The Jubilant Return of Diwali
DESCRIPTION:Join Chicago Sinfonietta for its second Diwali concert\, heightened this year by themes of musical mythology\, familiar traditions and of course\, magical color! Listen as East meets West through Beethoven’s Leonore Overture No. 3 and a reimagined performance of Stravinsky’s Suite From “The Firebird” with accompanying Indian dance. Experience the virtuosic stylings of violinist Dr. Lakshminarayana Subramaniam\, as the Carnatic musical traditions of southern India fuse with Western classical traditions. Love + Light also marks another triumphant return—that of guest conductor Sameer Patel\, former Assistant Conductor of the San Diego Symphony and Project Inclusion Freeman Conducting Fellow alumni. \nMandala Ensemble brings contemporary movement adapted from Bharatanatyam and the traditional ballet\, choreographed by Ashwaty Chennat.
URL:https://mandalaarts.org/arts/event/love-light-the-jubilant-return-of-diwali/
LOCATION:Wentz Concert Hall\, 171 E. Chicago Avenue\, Naperville\, IL\, 60540\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Sinfonietta":MAILTO:boxoffice@chicagosinfonietta.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191103T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191103T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T152816
CREATED:20190926T225541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190926T225650Z
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SUMMARY:The Story of Ram
DESCRIPTION:Multi-headed creatures\, talking animals\, boastful demons\, and other unforgettable characters spring to life!  \nSet upon a backdrop of intricate and lively shadow puppetry (Wayang Kulit)\, this modern dance theatre reworks the ancient epic Ramayana: a classic tale that spans across cultures. Movement artists from India\, Java\, Bali\, and Khmer cultures tell the story using the entire body. Hand gestures\, complex footwork and facial expressions recreate heroes and demons alike.
URL:https://mandalaarts.org/arts/event/the-story-of-ram-3/
LOCATION:Studebaker Theater\, 410 S. Michigan Avenue\, Suite 520\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191010T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191010T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T152816
CREATED:20190926T230026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190927T000847Z
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SUMMARY:Firebird Friendraiser
DESCRIPTION:HOSTED BY DR. UMANG PATEL\, PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF MANDALA ARTS\, AND MRS. PARAGI PATEL — A SPECIAL INTIMATE EVENING OF PERFORMANCE AND FELLOWSHIP.\nUnder the direction of Pranita Nayar\, Executive Artistic Director\, Mandala’s Principal Artist Ashwaty Chennat and select ensemble members will present an excerpt from a new work to Igor Stravinsky’s masterwork “The Firebird.” This is a preview of the full piece we will perform at Symphony Center with Chicago Sinfonietta in celebration of Diwali.
URL:https://mandalaarts.org/arts/event/firebird-friendraiser/
LOCATION:Curtiss Hall\, 410 S. Michigan Avenue\, 10th Floor\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190317T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190317T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T152816
CREATED:20190129T230638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190205T010302Z
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SUMMARY:Ratri: Music and Dance of the Night
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mandalaarts.org/arts/event/ratri-music-and-dance-of-the-night/
LOCATION:Reva and David Logan Center\, 915 E 60th\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts":MAILTO:logancenter@uchicago.edu
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