Events
TAMPA/ST. PETERSBURG/CLEARWATER/NEW PORT RICHEY
MAY 5: CARNATIC MUSIC CONCERT; singers Ranjani and Gayatri; presented by Swaralaya; College of Public Health Administration, University of South Florida, 13201 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Tampa; 4:30 p.m.; for information, call Lata Kumar at (813) 948-6316 or visit http://swaralaya.us/
MAY 5: “KOI DEEWANA KEHTA HAI & BEYOND;” presented by Manoranjan and Dreamz; Dr. Kumar Vishwas blends melody, poetry and humor along with Ramesh Muskaan; CHS Center of Pasco, 4707 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey; 8 p.m.; $30 and VIP; for information, call (850) 345-5539
MAY 12: 14th ANNUAL COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR; Hindu Temple of Florida Community Hall, 5509 Lynn Road, Tampa; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; free; screenings for blood sugar, cholesterol, osteoporosis and stress; for more information call (813) 962-6890 or visit www.hindutempleofflorida.com
MAY 12: JUGALBANDI/DUET CONCERT; vocalist Debapriya Adhikary with Samanwaya Sarkar on the sitar and Suryaksha Deshpande on tabla; 5 to 8 p.m.; College of Public Health Auditorium, University of South Florida, 13201 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Tampa; till May 10, sponsorship ticket is $125 (includes four tickets, reserved seating, tea/coffee included); regular ticket is $25 per person and after May 10, it is $35 per person (tea/coffee included); to buy tickets, visit www.swaradhana.org or e-mail info@swaradhana.org
MAY 12: MOTHER’S DAY TO REMEMBER; presented by Mastana Entertainment and Promotions; Melody Makers of Tampa Bay (Dr. Satish Ankalikar, Dr. Meena Jain and Gita Rohatagi) to perform along with guest artist Neeraj Ramchandran from New York; India Cultural Center, 5511 Lynn Road, Tampa; starts at 6:30 p.m. with sit-down dinner at 7:30 and entertainment from 8:30 onward; tickets, including dinner from Taste of India, are $35, $50 and $75; for information, call Karen Sriram at (813) 401-9820, Ram and Rashmi Jakhotia at (813) 962-4172 or purchase tickets at http://mothersdaytoremember.eventbrite.com/
MAY 13: MOTHER’S DAY PICNIC; organized by Gujarati Samaj of Tampa Bay; Fort DeSoto Park, 3500 Pinellas Bayway S., Tierra Verde; free for members; $10 for non-members; for more information, call Chetan Shah at 727-688-6149, e-mail info@gujaratisamaj.org or visit www.gujaratisamaj.org
MAY 16: ICC SENIORS GET-TO-GATHER; India Cultural Center, 5511 Lynn Road, Tampa; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; free seminar, lunch and entertainment; no minimum age requirement; for information or ride, call John Adhia at (813) 784-1132 or Ram Jakhotia at (813) 962-4172.
MAY 19: BANYAN BALL; Indo-US Chamber of Commerce to hold its annual gala and awards banquet; Crowne Plaza Tampa Westshore, 5303 West Kennedy Blvd., 6:30 p.m.; black-tie affair features keynote speaker, entertainment and includes business leaders and dignitaries; $125 per person or $1,000 for a table of 10; for more information, e-mail Ronak Ganatra at rganatra@gmail.com or call (813) 562-9036, or visit www.indo-us.org
MAY 19: CONCERT; presented by Hindu Temple of Florida; trio of santoor, flute and Odissi along with musical jugalbandi; performers are santoor maestro Pandit Tarun Bhattacharya, flutist Parvin Godkhindi and Odissi danseuse Guru Sanchita Bhattacharya; Hindu Temple of Florida community hall, 5509 Lynn Road, $50, $100; for information, call Nainan Desai at (813) 245-8417 or Renuka Ramappa at (727) 364-7488.
MAY 19: MEDICAL SCREENING AND BLOOD DONATION CAMP; presented by Maayboli Melava (Marathi Mandal) of Tampa Bay; Sanatan Mandir, 311 E. Palm Ave., Tampa; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; for details, visit http://www.MMTBUsa.org
MAY 19: JOKE-POT; presented by St. Joseph’s Syro-Malabar Catholic Church in Tampa; three hours of non-stop music, comedy and dance starring Kalabhavan Mani, Harisree Asokan, Nadhirshah, Bhaama Muktha, etc.; Knanaya Catholic Community Center, 2620 Washington Road, Valrico; 6 p.m.; for information, call (813) 431-0858 or (813) 727-8646.
MAY 25: “Yaadon Ki Baraat;” presented by Swaralaya Carnatic Music Association of Tampa Bay; evening of melody and nostalgia with Indian Idol Abhijeet Sawant and orchestra; India Cultural Center (ICC), 5511 Lynn Road, Tampa; 7 p.m.; tickets are $25, $50, $100; for information, call Lata Kumar at (813) 679-7298 or Ravi Narayanan at (813) 961-6120.
JUNE 2-10: RAM KATHA BY PUJYA MORARI BAPU; Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. 301 N., Tampa; free; breakfast and lunch to be served; key organizer is India Cultural Center; for information, call John Adhia at (813) 784-1132 or visit http://www.ramkathaflorida.org for updates.
ORLANDO/OAKLAND/WINTER SPRINGS
MAY 5: Annamacharya Samkeertanotsavam; evening dedicated to the works of the saint composer; presented by Hindu Society of Central Florida and Telugu Association of Greater Orlando; Hindu Society of Central Florida Community Hall, 1994 Lake Drive, Casselberry; 3 p.m.; free; for information, call the temple at (407) 699-5277.
MAY 6: HSCF NEW AGE GROUP MONTHLY GATHERING; 1:30 to 5 p.m.; Hindu Society of Central Florida Community Hall, 1994 Lake Drive, Casselberry; antaakshri and several games such as bridge, carom board, chess, playing cards; to RSVP, e-mail hscfnewagegroup@yahoo.com; for more information, call Madan Arora at (407) 971-9259 or Dev Sharma at (407) 862-9920.
MAY 6: PANEL DISCUSSION ON AUTISM - CAUSES, EFFECTS AND REMEDIES; Hindu Society of Central Florida, 1994 Lake Drive, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. joint program with Central Florida Association of Physicians from the Indian Subcontinent Inc. (CAPI); presented by Dr. Udita Jahagirdar, Dr. Anita Mathur, Dr. Nikita Shah and Krishna Panchal; for information, call Shobana Daniell at (407) 782-2123 or the temple at (407) 699-5277.
MAY 6: 8th ANNUAL INDIAN BRIDAL EXPO; presented by DesiAim.com and Shaadimela.com; noon to 6 p.m.; The Florida Hotel & Conference Center, 1500 Sand Lake Road, Orlando; $5 entry fee; free parking; wedding planners, bands, DJs/Dhol, photographers, videographers, etc.; for vendor space, sponsorships, advertisements, call (954) 515-6785, (954) 649-3374, e-mail info@shaadimela.com or visit www.shaadimela.com
MAY 13: MOTHER’S DAY PUJA; Hindu Society of Central Florida, 1994 Lake Drive, Casselberry; 11:30 a.m.; Deep and Durga Puja special ceremony by children to honor their mothers; for information, call the temple at (407) 699-5277.
MAY 18: END OF SCHOOL MASTI; Hindu Society of Central Florida Community Hall, 1994 Lake Drive, Casselberry; 7 to 11:30 p.m.; end of school year party for youth from sixth to 12 grades; free admission for Gujarati Society of Central Florida and HSCF members; $10 for non-member children; RSVP (required) to shobanaorl@yahoo.com to call the temple at (407) 699-5277.
MAY 18-20: “NARI TU NARAYANI – DIVINE ENERGY;” prachavan by Swami Narayan Charandas of Vrajbhoomi International School, Anand (Hindi and Gujarati); 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday and 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday; Hindu Society of Central Florida, 1994 Lake Drive, Casselberry; for more information, visit www.hindutempleorlando.org or call (407) 699-5277.
MAY 20: BUSINESS EXPO; organized by the Indian American Chamber of Commerce; noon to 4 p.m.; Wyndham Orlando Resort, 8001 International Drive, Orlando; to book a stall or for more information, call Neal Patel at (407) 616-8872.
MAY 26: “Preet Piyu Ne Panetar;” hit Gujarati family play; Lyman High School, 865 S. Ronald Reagan Blvd., Longwood; 7 p.m.; $10, $15, $25; tickets available for purchase at House of Spices or on sulekha.com; for information, call (407) 705-7477.
JUNE 19: TEMPLE ANNIVERSARY; Hindu Society of Central Florida will celebrate its eighth anniversary; Hindu Society of Central Florida, 1994 Lake Drive, Casselberry; for information, call the temple at (407) 699-5277.
JUNE 30-JULY 1: “THE HEALING POWER OF THE ZERO STRESS YOGA ZONE;” presented by the Hindu Society of Central Florida; Gurudev Yogi Amrit Desai will teach the classes; pre-registration is $50 or $60 at the door; Hindu Society of Central Florida Community Hall, 1994 Lake Drive, Casselberry; for registration information, call (407) 699-5277.
OCALA/BELLEVIEW
MAY 6: SATSANG; starts at 3 p.m. followed by prasad after 6; Pushtidham (Haveli of Florida), 14080 S.W. 20th Ave. Road, Ocala; for information, call Bharat at (973) 460-5936 or Raj Kamdar at (352) 568-5729.
MAY 20: SATSANG AND PRAVACHAN BY SHRI NAVNEETBAVA; starts at 3 p.m. followed by prasad after 6; Pushtidham (Haveli of Florida), 14080 S.W. 20th Ave. Road, Ocala; for information, call Bharat at (973) 460-5936 or Raj Kamdar at (352) 568-5729.
MAY 25-26: PRAVACHAN BY YADUNATHJIBAVA; Hindu Temple of Florida, 5509 Lynn Road, Tampa; 5 p.m.; for information, call Bharat at (973) 460-5936 or Raj Kamdar at (352) 568-5729.
FORT MYERS
MAY 4: CARNATIC MUSIC CONCERT; singers Ranjani and Gayatri; Hindu Temple of Southwest Florida, 12552 Plantation Road, Fort Myers; for time and other details, call
Rakesh Patel at (941) 487-0093 or visit http://www.hindutempleswfl.com
JACKSONVILLE
MAY 12: DHOL DHAMAKA 2012! VAISAKHI HUNGAMA; presented by Sikh Society of North East Florida; proceeds to benefit Sikh gurudwara; Jacksonville Marriott, 4670 Salisbury Road; social hour at 5 p.m. with cultural program at 6 and dinner from 8:30 p.m.; $25 per person, $80 for family of four or $200 for table of 10; children younger than 5 years of age free; for sponsorship and other information, call Shantanu Sharma at (651) 492-4049, Bobby Singh at (904) 303-5295 or visit www.jaxgurudwara.org
MAY 13: MELODIOUS MUSICAL EVENING WITH YESUDAS; presented by the Hindu Society of North East Florida; Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Jacksonville; 3 to 3:30 is social hour and program is from 3:30 to 7 p.m.; for information, call (904) 355-5661.
JUNE 3: USTAD RAHAT FATEH ALI KHAN IN CONCERT; presented by Gujarati Society of North East Florida; Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Jacksonville; 7 p.m.; tickets range from $49 to $250; for information, call Bakulesh Patel at (904) 813-9616, Ramesh Bhimji at (407) 780-5356 or visit www.gsnef.org
DAYTONA BEACH
MAY 13: MOTHER’S DAY; organized by the Indian Cultural Society of Daytona; for details, call Rita Patel at (386) 795-0008, Shailesh Patel at (386) 846-4760 or visit www.icsdaytona.com
ST. AUGUSTINE
MAY 21-24: MADHURASHTAKAM; Chinmaya Mission St. Augustine ashram, 6175 Solano Creek Road, Elkton; evening talks by Pujya Guruji Swami Tejomayananda from 7 to 8:30 p.m.; for information, e-mail staugustine@chinmayamission.org
SPACE COAST (MERRITT ISLAND)
MAY 13: MOTHER’S DAY PICNIC; organized by the Indian Association of the Space Coast; Kiwanis Park, 951 Kiwanis Island Park Road, Merritt Island; 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.; for information, call (321) 271-7072 or visit www.iascbrevard.com
PORT ST. LUCIE
MAY 19: MEDICAL CONFERENCE; presented by Treasure Coast Indo-American Physician Society (TIPS); Port St. Lucie Civic Center, 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie; registration from 6 p.m.; for information, call TIPS President Humayun Shareef at (772) 708-6847 or e-mail tipsfl@yahoo.com
SOUTH FLORIDA (SUNRISE/CORAL SPRINGS/DAVIE/PALM BEACH GARDENS/MIAMI)
MAY 5: SEMI-ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC SESSION ON CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES; presented by Indian Physicians of South Florida (IPOF); Signature Grand, 6900 W. State Road 84, Davie; 7 p.m. to midnight; for information, call Dr. Mohan Gupta at (954) 742-0112 or (954) 817-0155 or visit www.ipof.org/
MAY 6: SHRI CHINMAYA JAYANTI CELEBRATIONS; organized by Chinmaya Mission Miami; during Chinmaya Bal Vihar Prayer Assembly; for more information, visit www.cmmiami.org
MAY 12: MOTHER’S DAY CELEBRATION; organized by Palm Beach India Association; 7:30 p.m.; Amara Shrine Temple, 3650 Rca Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens; free for association members; on the agenda is dinner catered from local restaurant, karaoke night, Bollywood Bingo Night; for information, e-mail president@gopbia.com or visit www.gopbia.com
MAY 12: “KOI DEEWANA KEHTA HAI & BEYOND;” presented by Manoranjan and Dreamz; Dr. Kumar Vishwas blends melody, poetry and humor along with Ramesh Muskaan; La Quinta Inn & suites, 3701 N. University Drive, Coral Springs; 8 p.m.; $30 and VIP; for information, call (850) 345-5539.
MAY 19: TRIO ON FLUTE, MANDOLIN AND TABLA; presented by Association of Performing Arts of India; Rupak Kulkarni on flute, Snehashish Mazumdar on mandolin and Subhen Chatterjee on tabla; Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center, 1770 Monroe St., Hollywood, FL 33020 (U.S. 1 and Monroe Street); 6:30 to 9 p.m.; free parking; tickets are $15 for students with current ID and seniors 65 years of age and older, $20 general admission and $30; for more information, call (954) 885-1466, e-mail apaiart@comcast.net or visit www.apaiart.com
MAY 26: TEMPLE GALA FUNDRAISER DINNER; proceeds to benefit Miami Lakshmi Narayan Mandir; Florida International University, Graham Hall Center, Grand Ballroom, 11200 S.W. Eighth St., Miami; $100 per adult and children younger than 18 years of age are $50; guest of honor is Bollywood superstar and former Miss Universe Sushmita Sen; Bollywood dancing and music; DJ 3rd Degree Promotions; live music by Tony Ramesar and group; for information, call Mahendra Doobay at (954) 304-3643, Dr. Samir Kulkarni at (786) 218-8833 or visit www.hindus.com