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IGSA and Asha Fundraiser
Live Performance by Natalia Hildner, Prathibha Nandagudi and other performers
When: 6:30 PM Friday, September 5th, 2008
Where: Room 109, Union South
Asha and IGSA are happy to present a fundraiser for the rehabilitation of flood victims in Bihar, India via the organization TSN. Enjoy an evening of classical dance and make a difference with your donation and support!
A Carnatic WorkShop With Sankari Krishnan
Voice culture/laya exercises for singers & dancers at all levels!
When: 6:30 PM Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Where: Memorial Union [Check TITU]
Cost: $30 per head
Sankari has an M.Phil in music and is currently teaching in a Music College in Chennai. She is an accomplished
vocalist and performs regularly in India and abroad. Her workshop will cover voice culture exercises and laya
(thalam) exrecises for all levels of singers and dancers. The laya exercies are particularly very useful for
dancers as well. For planning purposes, please RSVP as soon as possible [mailto:suresh.vanitha@gmail.com].
Also, see below for details on Sankari Krishnan's performance this Friday.
Jashn-e-Sangam
A celebration of Pakistani and Indian independence!
When: Thursday, August 21st, 2008
Where: Library Mall
IGSA Music Of India Series: Sankari Krishnan
When: 6:30 PM Friday, August 22nd, 2008
Where: Memorial Union [Check TITU]
An 'A' grade artiste of All India Radio Chennai, Sankari Krishnan was initially trained by Shri K.S.Subramanian of Trichy. She is privileged to learn from the great maestro Padmabhushan Lalgudi Shri G.Jayaraman whose invaluable guidance has enabled her to become a musician of acclaim. Besides, Sankari is also academically brilliant and is creatively imparting quality music education at Brhaddhvani after being trained by Dr. Karaikudi.S.Subramanian in Correlated Objective Music Education Training (COMET).
IGSA Rafting Trip
When: Sunday, August 24th, 2008
Where: Kosir's Rapid Rafts, Menominee River, Athelstane WI
Distance from Madison: Approximately 200 miles (~ 4 hours)
Estimated cost: $70 per head
The Menominee River is a large volume dam controlled river, with the dam located just above the raft put-in. Located just below the Little Quinnesec Dam, the put-in overlooks one of the largest flows in the Midwest which is shadowed under the massive 200 foot high cliffs on the Michigan side of the river. This impressive view continues for the first 1 1/2 miles of the trip where the river runs wide and slow, giving everyone a chance to enjoy the scenery and get comfortable with the raft and equipment. After this, one encounters Class II-III rapids, following which are a series of Class IV rapids that follow in quick succession! An exciting feature is the opportunity to raft the rapids a second time by trekking up a trail upstream!! Another attraction is that the guide offers a tour of the rapids before rafting them, so everyone knows what to expect! The trip lasts for approximately 4 hours.
This rafting trip is geared for first-timers, with the presence of an experienced guide on the raft. At the same time, those looking for an adrenalin rush should look no further than the mighty Menominee, with its thrilling Class IV rapids!! There will be 6-12 persons per raft.
Other details: The rafting begins at 10 AM, so we will aim to leave at 5 AM. We should be back in Madison by 6-7 PM. Regarding the cost of the trip, the per head cost can be minimized if more of you bring your cars (reduces the need for rental cars). Any balance money will be returned after the trip.
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