Aicon Gallery, Palo Alto
July 17 – August 30

Aicon Gallery, 535 Bryant Street, Palo Alto, CA, presents a group show of contemporary Pakistani artists; Farida Batool, Adeela Suleman and Ayaz Jokhio. These artists are being presented for the first time at Aicon Gallery, though they have exhibited internationally already. This exhibition is a collaboration with Canvas Gallery, Karachi.

Priding itself like most societies on its rich heritage, Pakistan struggles with the dilemma of how to deal with her history. Past can turn into a disturbing and often damaging force for all spheres of life. The past presents itself as an ideal solution or formula for challenging the present and this accumulation of conventions and well-tried methods can pose a burden for those living in a post modern age.

Working separately in Lahore and Karachi, these three artists reference the transformation of heritage as a means of identifying the urgency to address issues of violence, sexuality andstereotyping. The artists included in this exhibition each take a unique approach to their art and its history that both challenges the viewer and allows for individual interpretations.

********* NAATAK (www.naatak.com) presents its 27th production **********

ABOUT THE PLAYWRIGHT
Sujit Saraf's plays have been staged all over the US and India, at the National School of Drama in Delhi, Nandikar's festival in Kolkata, and the Bhartendu Natya Utsav featuring "the best plays staged in Delhi in 2007". His novel, The Peacock Throne, was published recently by Sceptre (UK). For more information, visit www.sujitsaraf.com.

SHOW TIMES
Cubberley Theatre
4000 Middlefield Road , Palo Alto
July 26 - 3 pm
July 26 - 6:30 pm
July 27 - 5 pm
August 1 - 8 pm

NOHspace
2840 Mariposa Street , San Francisco
August 2 - 7 pm
August 3 - 3 pm
August 3 - 6 pm

Front Row Theatre
17011 Bollinger-Canyon Road , San Ramon
August 9, 2008 - 5 pm
August 9, 2008 - 8 pm

BUY TICKETS
Until July 11, $15 general, $25 VIP
From July 12, $20 general, $35 VIP
VIP tickets include preferential seating and complimentary refreshments.

Buy online at www.naatak.com
Or email tickets@naatak.com
Or call Asheesh, 949 394 8776 

DISCOUNT PERIOD ENDS FRIDAY JULY 11TH

PLEASE NOTE
Children under 8 will be admitted ONLY to the July 27 show.
Child-tickets ($5 off the general price) are required for children under 8, including infants.
There are no VIP tickets for children under 8.
People accompanied by children will be asked to sit in "exit-friendly" assigned seats.
While this is not a children's play, it does not contain language or content inappropriate for children.

Naatak is a registered 501c(3) organization.
For more information, visit www.naatak.com.

Interested in dance? Think you have what it takes to become part of one of the Bay Area's hottest dance troupes? Show off your moves at the Naach auditions this month.

Adults
July 20, Sun - 1 to 2 pm
July 27, Sun - 1 to 2 pm.

9-12
July 20, Sun - 2 to 3 pm
July 27, Sun 2 to 3  pm

Location - Milpitas
India Community Center
525 Los Coches Street,
Milpitas, CA 95035

eMail questions and concerns to auditions@naach.com
 

The Unforgettable Tour featuring Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Preity Zinta, Riteish Deshmukh, Shekhar Ravjiani, Vishal Dadlani and Madhuri Dixit.

When: July 27, 7 p.m. (Doors open at 6 p.m.)

Where: Oracle Arena, 7000 Colliseum Way, Oakland.

Tickets: $59, $79, $109, $129, $159 VIP and VVIP.

Contact: Paul Singh (209) 604-2543, Bikram J. Singh "Bittu" (408) 666-8311 or Gagan Singh (925) 212-3478.

A perfect ensemble of Cinema and Stage fused with enthralling theatrical dance performances.

Presenting an unique concept for the first time in the Bay Area.

Don't miss an expressive and spell-binding cinematic fusion show!!!

Part of the proceeds from this show will benefit Vibha and child development projects supported by Vibha

Where:Louis B Mayer Theatre ,Santa Clara University,500 El Camino Real,Santa Clara,California,95053
When:Aug 9 2008 2:30p.m., 6:30 p.m. Aug 10 2008 2:30 p.m.
Contact Details:Prathima Venkatesan Phone : 650-576-9622 Project Pulse Phone : 765-532-7616

Hindi and English bilingual story time for children at the San Jose Library with stories, songs and rhymes that capture the best of both worlds, teaching the children the importance of both languages and cultures.

Where:Dr. King Library, Children's Room.,150 E. San Fernando St, San José , CA 95112,
( San Fernando & 4th Street ),

When:  Saturday, July 12th from 4:00 to 4:30 PM

Contact Details: Youth Services DepartmentPhone : (408) 808-2183

Admission: Free
 

The event runs on the second Saturday of each month from 4:00 - 4:30 p.m

Attendees are welcome to come in traditional Indian dress.Knowledge of Hindi is not required to attend this event.

Website:     http://www.sjlibrary.org/about/locations/king/events.htm
 
Try games and activities in your native language at the website:
                  http://www.sjlibrary.org/gateways/kids/fun_bilingual.htm

Date and time:  Saturday, August 9th from 4:00 to 4:30 PM
Date and time:  Saturday, September 13th from 4:30 to 5:00 PM
Date and time:  Saturday, October 11th from 4:00 to 4:30  PM
Date and time:  Saturday, November 8th from 4:00 to 4:30 PM
Date and time:  Saturday, December 13th OFF

                                  2009
Date and time:  Saturday, January 10th from 4:00 to 4:30 PM

If you can't take your kids on that annual India trip this year, here's an excellent camp to give them a taste of back home. 

Discover India Camp
 
San Jose: June 16 - 20        Grades K - 10
Palo Alto: June 23 - 27        Grades K - 10
San Ramon: Aug 11 - 15     Grades 4 - 10
 
 
              Online Registration : www.chinmaya-sanjose.org is OPEN
 
All Camps are 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Early Registration ends April 15