Around Town
AROUND TOWN NEWS
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South Asian themes appeared in many films at the Atlanta Film Festival
May 2019 -
With 11 days, 200+ films, and 150+ events, the 2019 Atlanta Film Festival was Atlanta’s biggest film festival. It included films by South Asians and others related to the South Asian experience.
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Enrichment of the Soul: Laughter – Hasya Kavi Sammelan
May 2019 -
The 4th Atlanta Hasya Kavi Sammelan by Atlanta Hindi Association and the International Hindi Association brought Padma Shri Dr. Surendra Dubey, Mahendra Ajanabi, and Shabina Adeeb from India.
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Sudden deaths in the community inspire health seminar
May 2019 -
With the disturbing number of sudden deaths, Greater Atlanta Telangana Society (GATeS) arranged a health seminar with Dr. Gangasani (cardiology), Dr. Gunna (diabetes), and Dr. Sappati (colon cancer).
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Huge Turnout at the 41st SAI Health Fair
May 2019 -
SAI Health Fair with Georgia Indian Nurses Association (GINA) hosted its 41st health fair, organized by Dr. Sujatha Reddy as a tribute to Gandhi's nonviolence, community service, and social justice.
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Record participation in TAMA Biannual Chess Tournament
May 2019 -
Biannual chess tournaments, rated and unrated, have beeen part of Telugu Association of Metro Atlanta (TAMA)'s sports events for the past five years. The first chess event of 2019 had 130 participants.
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Guidelines for Submitting Reports to Around Town
May 2019 -
How to submit reports (for publication: by 15th of the month; for timeliness: within 3-5 days from the event) about community events for Khabar Magazine's Around Town section (print/digital/website editions).
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Mallika Sarabhai’s moving dance-drama: a roar for women’s freedom
April 2019 -
International Women’s Day in Atlanta: 1) with living legend of dance, Mallika Sarabhai and “The Colours of Her Heart,” and 2) pre-show recognition of 22 women for community leadership.
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Chantlanta, kirtan-based festival, strives for better world
April 2019 -
Chantlanta, Atlanta’s Sacred Music Festival, celebrated its 10th anniversary with a Krishna Das concert at the Church on Ponce & Highland, his workshop at Yugal Kunj, and much more.
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Bengali drama, adapted from an ancient Greek play, shows women uprising
April 2019 -
A Bengali play “Boiridesher Rupkotha,” adapted from the ancient Greek play “Lysistrata,” showed women uprising against atrocities faced in a male dominated society and amidst warmongers.
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Devotees across Atlanta throng temples on Mahashivaratri
April 2019 -
Temples across Atlanta and surrounding cities—Hindu Temple of Atlanta and many others—and other community organizations celebrated Mahashivaratri with a variety of cultural programs and pujas.
