From: "Jean Brager" <jeanbrager@me.com>
Date: Oct 30, 2011 12:04 AM
Subject: merci beaucoup
Kaju,

The performance was AMAZING. We both thoroughly enjoyed it: at one point, Aaron ( who is a rhythm freak and loves drumming) was even congratulated by the tablas musician during the concert for being able to keep up with the right beat! I loved the music part and even more the dance part, having been trained three years in Barata Natyam in France and having used some of its movements in my shows. On top of everything, we had delicious food by The Himalayas at intermission.

........ this event that was both entertaining and educational ( almost like a master class since performers explained to the audience what they were doing) Make sure you keep me on your list.

Unless the wedding you worked for was like Will and Kate's, you missed a great evening!:)

Jean

Thank you so much for bringing such a great program to Baton Rouge. I had 2 music and 1 drama teacher with me and they felt same as me. Everybody in the community was very impressed with whole performance, please let me know when they come to town again. So many people could not make it from
talented staff. I want them all to experience this unique program. Thank you for thinking of us. Thanks again,
Geeta
From: Geeta Dave (Art Teacher at Glasglow Middle School) <geetaadave@gmail.com>

From: Sylvia L. Martinez (Drama Teacher at Baton Rouge Magnet High School) Thank you Mr. Sarkar and all of those in BRBLA who made it possible for us to have such a wonderful evening of Indian classical music and dance here in Baton Rouge. My husband and I really appreciate the opportunity you provided us to experience a live performance of such high quality. Again, thanks to all who worked so hard to bring this group to us.

from Roz ,IT Dept Louisiana Department of Revenue Part of the crowd

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BRBLA presented Indian Drumming at the 2012 EBR Schools Music Honor Camp



BRBLA and LSU presented ( with special thanks to Prof. Brett Dietz of Louisiana School of Music) ANUBHUTI (the inner feeling) on 29th October 2011 at LSU Music School recital Hall
(An evening of Indian classical Music and Dance)
ANUBHUTI -was a great success! Congratulations! Continue your work in the arts. It benefits ALL! from Wayne P. Talbot Director of Fine Arts EBR Parish School System From: "Jean Brager" <jeanbrager@me.com> Date: Oct 30, 2011 12:04 AM Subject: merci beaucoup Kaju, ...I am sorry we did not have time to chat more before the show. The performance was AMAZING. We both thoroughly enjoyed it: at one point, Aaron ( who is a rhythm freak and loves drumming) was even congratulated by the tablas musician during the concert for being able to keep up with the right beat! I loved the music part and even more the dance part, having been trained three years in Barata Natyam in France and having used some of its movements in my shows. On top of everything, we had delicious food by The Himalayas at intermission. ........ this event that was both entertaining and educational ( almost like a master class since performers explained to the audience what they were doing) Make sure you keep me on your list. Unless the wedding you worked for was like Will and Kate's, you missed a great evening!:) Merci, Jean Thank you so much for bringing such a great program to Baton Rouge. I had 2 music and 1 drama teacher with me and they felt same as me. Everybody in the community was very impressed with whole performance, please let me know when they come to town again. So many people could not make it from talented staff. I want them all to experience this unique program. Thank you for thinking of us. Thanks again, Geeta From: Geeta Dave (Art Teacher at Glasglow Middle School) <geetaadave@gmail.com> From: Sylvia L. Martinez (Drama Teacher at Baton Rouge Magnet High School) Thank you Mr. Sarkar and all of those in BRBLA who made it possible for us to have such a wonderful evening of Indian classical music and dance here in Baton Rouge. My husband and I really appreciate the opportunity you provided us to experience a live performance of such high quality. Again, thanks to all who worked so hard to bring this group to us. from Roz ,IT Dept Louisiana Department of Revenue I enjoyed the program; thank you for the opportunity to attend. I was glad that the performers discussed what they doing as the evening went along; I appreciated understanding what was happening. I also enjoyed sampling the food during intermission. I’m looking forward to attending the next event like this that you’ll present. Hi, Thanks for inviting us to a wonderful program. This was one of the best I have seen so far. We thoroughly enjoyed it. Thanks. Kirit Patel. M.D. From:Sachin Chintawar Date: October 25, 2011 8:33:24 AM CDT Thank you for bringing our rich culture to Baton Rouge. I have yearned for such a concert for a long time but had to either visit Lafayette or Houston to attend these. I have bought the tickets and so also a few of my friends I look forward to the event this Saturday Sachin From: Maida Owens Date: Thu, Nov 3, 2011 at 8:34 AM Subject:Saturday concert Tapan, I thought the concert was excellent. The quality of the music and dance was exceptional. Seeing it in such a nice recital hall was a treat. Riaz was telling me how this is more typically presented. We should explore ways to try to replicate the more intimate concerts, yet accommodate American audiences and more people. Maybe it can be done. Thanks for including me. Maida Owens Folk life Program Director, Louisiana Division of the Arts Artists' profiles : Subhajyoti Guha (Tabla) www.subhajyoti.com Alokparna (Kathak Dance) www.alokparna.com Pankaj Mishra (Sarangi) www.indianyellowpages.info/pankaj.html Click for Details Our special thanks to: Prof. Brett Dietz, William D Kelly and Tiffany Neill of Louisiana School of Music All design work done by: Santanu Majumdar, Asst Prof Georgia Southern University ,GA Sponsored by: Ujjal Dasgupta, New Orleans * Comtec Information Systems, Kenner * India's Restaurant, Baton Rouge * Fashion India and Grocery, Baton Rouge * AZ International Fine Food, Baton Rouge * The Himalayas Restaurant, Baton Rouge * Best Western Plus- Siegen Inn, Baton Rouge Photographs by Kirit Patel, Sourav Chatterjee
Other past events of BRBLA
Sunday 30th Nov 6:00-9:00PM Kali Puja was held at Datta Temple
7th Oct Friday, Durga Puja (Sashti & Saptami) at Jai Lakhsmi Mata Bhaban (Datta Temple) 5:30 Pm 6221 Equity Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70809-4257 Ph: (225) 751-8949		7th Oct 7:30 PM An evening of Songs by Parnava Banerjee at Datta Temple			8th Oct, Saturday, Durga Puja (Ashtami, Nabami, Dashami) at Jai Lakhsmi Mata Bhaban (Datta Temple) 9:00 am Ashtami Puja Nabami Puja Dashami Puja Pushpanjali, Prasad and Bhog 12:30pm Lunch 1:30 pm Cultural Program 6:00 pm Natok: Ekti Abastab Galpo Dinner 9:30 pm
Terracotta Workshops by BRBLA held on 9th and 10th September 2011 at Broadmoor High School (Sponsored by BRBLA with the help of Open Door Grant from Louisiana Division of the Arts)

The Advocate coverage (below) on Terracotta Workshop (September 9th and 10th,2011)



Other Events Open Door Workshops by LA Department of Arts Saturday May 21,Wednesday July 13,Saturday August 6, Saturday November 5 Last General Body meeting held on Tuesday 9th August 2011 Last Executive committee meeting held on Friday 11th November 2011 Poll to select saraswati puja date Members' Corner (Under construction) type in Bengali (Under Construction)

BRBLA and LSU presented

(An evening of Indian classical Music and Dance)