Previous Events Conducted by Fine Arts Academy

Magdalana Mariyam (Mary Magdalene)

Sunday, April 24 2005

Lubbock Memorial Civic Center

Magdalana Mariyam (Mary Magdalene) is a biblical story and was presented in Kathakali which is a classical dance style of India.The program was presented in cooperation with the Indian Students Association,Texas Tech University.

Dashavatara

A Dance Drama presented in Classical Dance Style of India

A Vyshnavi Dance Academy Production

Saturday, January 29 2005

Silappadhikaram...

A Story of Women of Substance

A Historical Dance Drama in Classical and Folk styles from India

A Cleveland Cultural Alliance Production

Performed By

Acclaimed Dance Troupe from India

Thursday, October 14 2004

NADA – LAYA TOUR 2004

Carnatic Classical Music of India

FLUTE MAESTRO SHASHANK

Thursday, March 11 2004

SAMPRADAYA – From Myths to Modernity

Bharathanatyam (a classical dance style of India) Ballet

Tuesday, October 21 2003

SOBHANA (noted film actress) & TROUPE

Indian Classical Dance in Odissi Style

Tuesday, March 4 2003

Dr. Ileana Citaristi and Guru Kelucharn Mahapatra

Indian Dance in Kathak Style by

Ms. Kaveri Agashe

Thursday, September 5 2002.

Kathak is a popular classical dance form in North India. The Academy with the support of Lubbock Arts Alliance arranged a performance at Texas Tech University.

Classical Carnatic music concert by Dr. K Omanakutty and party

Friday, April 26 2002

Dr. Omanakutty was the professor of music at the Swati Thirunal college of music in Trivandrum, India. The Fine Arts Academy with the support of Texas Tech Music Department, arranged a concert of hers in Lubbock much to the delight of all music lovers. This was a non ticketed event and was sponsored by C V G Vallabhan to honor his late wife Shakuntala Vallabhan.

Hindustani Classical Music Concert by

Master Sarwar Hussain with Sarangi & Sudhir Pandey on Tabla

Sunday, January 27 2002

Mr. Hussain and Mr. Pandey, treated the Indian classical music lovers to a night of sheer bliss with their heavenly music. Hindustani style of performance was being brought to Lubbock for the first time and for this event we had huge support from the Texas Tech Music Department. Mr. Hussain and Pandey were courteous to give a lecture demonstration to the music students at Tech.

Flue Concert by S. Shashank

Saturday, June 16 2001

The academy brought flute maestro S. Shashank to treat the music lovers of Lubbock to a night of enchanting flute with the accompaniment of mridangam, ghatam and violin.

The Living Tree - A Classical Dance Drama

Friday, April 20 2001

This was the flagship program of the academy. The Living Tree is a folk tale set in an Indian village. It is a very simple story of the relationship between a little girl and a tree. The story is not just engaging in many levels, but it also provided a broad framework in which to create vibrant and colorful sections reflecting village life, traditions and rituals. With background music composed as a combination of classical and folk songs and with seamless integration with apt rhythm, this program was a true delight for the audience and the organizers.

Classical music Concert by Vayyankara Madhusudhanan and Party

Friday, November 3 2000

Cavazos Junior High Lubbock Texas

This musical evening marked the Academy's first program in Lubbock. This program was very well attended and was the inspiration for other future endeavors.

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