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Latest Colorado Events
| Maha
Lakshmi Jayanthi at SV Temple of Colorado | SV Temple invites one and all to Maha Lakshmi Jayanthi on 26th March 11am. Abhishekam at 11am and Visesha Archana at 6pm. Contact the temple for details.
Venue : SV Temple of Colorado, 1495 S Ridge Rd, Castle Rock, CO
Date : 03/26/2013 11am
Contact : http://svtempleco.org
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| Enjoy
a FREE DAY at Denver Botanic Gardens in York
Street | Denver Botanic Gardens at York Street presents a wide range of gardens and collections that illustrate an ever-widening diversity of plants from all corners of the world. Distinctive gardens define and celebrate our Western identity and a unique high altitude climate and geography.
Free days for Colorado residents are held throughout the year at both Denver Botanic Gardens and Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield thanks to funding from the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District (SCFD).
Venue : Denver Botanical Gardens, 1005 York Street, Denver, CO 80206
Date : 03/27/2013 9am-5pm
Contact : http://www.botanicgardens.org
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| Special Saibaba Pooja & Aarti
by Shirdi Sai Temple of Rockeis in
Superior | Shri Shirdi Saibaba Temple of Rockies cordially invites everyone to our Special Saibaba Pooja & Aarti. Please find the details below.
Program Details:
5.00 PM - 5.10 PM: Ganapathi Pooja
5.10 PM - 5.40 PM: Vishnu Sahasranam Parayan followed by Sri Saibaba Abhishekam
5.40 PM - 6.15 PM: Bhajans
6.15 PM - 6.30 PM: Archana
6.30 PM - 6.50 PM: Dhoop Aarti
6.50 PM - 7.00 PM: Update from Sai Team
7.00 PM: Prasad.
Prasadam list mentioned in the spreadsheet is only for devotees guidance. They can always bring any item and quantity of their choice with out Onions, Garlic & Nuts.
Email us for participation:
bha...@shirdisaiofrockies.org
pras...@shirdisaiofrockies.org
Venue : The Horizons at Rock Creek, 2200 South Tyler Drive Superior, CO 80027
Date : 03/30/2013 5pm-7pm
Contact : http://shirdisaiofrockies.org
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| 6th
Annual Rocky Mountain Thyagaraja Utsavam | CFAA is organizing 6th Annual Rocky Mountain Thyagaraja Utsavam. Schedule:
Sat 3/30 8am-1pm & Sun 3/31 9am-1pm for Saint Thyagaraja Kritis including competitions in Gitanjali, Carnatic, Hindusthani, Bhajans, Natyanjali, Bharatnatyam, Kuchipudi, Odissi, Swaranjali, Percussion, String, Wind. Entry is free for all.
Sun 3/31 3pm—6pm : Carnatic Vocal by Kunnakudi Balamurali Krishna. Entry is $25 for General, Free for participants and CFAA patrons.
For more details, visit http://coloradofinearts.org or call at 720-340-CFAA.
Venue : East Middle School, 1275 Fraser St, Aurora, CO, 80011
Date : 03/30/2013-03/31/2013 See details
Contact : http://coloradofinearts.org
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| BAPS
Swaminarayan Satsang Sabha | We would like to welcome you, your family, and friends to Satsang Sabha by BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha Shri Swaminarayan Satsang Mandal Colorado
Kirtan Bhakti & Spiritual Discourses
followed by Arti & Mahaprasad
Children's Programs, Gujarati Learning Class (4:00 PM to 5:00 PM) Bal/Balika Sabha (5:00 PM to 5:30 PM)
For more information or sponsorship requests, please contact: Piyushbhai Ashra (720.838.3777) or Ketanbhai Pandya (719.360.8055)
Venue : Aurora Association of Realtors, 14201 E. Evans Drive, Aurora, CO
Date : 03/31/2013 4-6pm
Contact : Piyushbhai Ashra 720.838.3777
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| Enjoy
a FREE DAY at Denver Botanic Gardens at
Chatfield | Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield is a picturesque nature preserve among the grasslands, ponds and cottonwood banks of Deer Creek. Facilities include nature trails, a wildlife observation area, display gardens, educational exhibits, a historical farm, a 19th century one-room schoolhouse, working beehives and picnic areas. Check out our new Deer Creek Discovery children’s area, which includes a whimsical tree house and a water feature. Free days for Colorado residents. No visitors admitted after 4:30pm.
Venue : Denver Botanical Gardens, 8500 Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton, CO 80128
Date : 04/05/2013 9am-5pm
Contact : http://www.botanicgardens.org
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| Love
is the Key - Sharing our devince essence with Sai
Maa | Sai Maa is the first female Jagadguru. Never before has this prestigious title, the highest title of spiritual mastery, been given to a woman in the 5,000 year history of Indian spiritual tradition. Sai Maa has been the herald of a New Era, bringing the teachings of the Divine Feminine paradigm and inviting her students to step into Mastery and prepare to create the New Earth.
Introduction to the Teachings of Sai Maa - Free Event - Friday, April 5, 5-6:30pm or Saturday, April 6, 8-9:30am
Darshan with Sai Maa - Gifted - Friday, April 5 at 7pm
Love is the Key - Workshop with Sai Maa and Teachers - $80 Workshop, $115 Gala and Workshop - Saturday, April 6 from 10am to 3pm
Gala Celebration - $25 Gala performance, $45 Gala only, $115 Gala and workshop - Saturday, April 6 from 6pm to 12:00am
Contact for details.
Venue : Sheraton Downtown Denver Hotel ~ Grand Ballroom, Denver, cO
Date : 04/05/2013-04/06/2013 See details
Contact : http://www.sai-maa.com
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| Enjoy
a FREE DAY at Denver Art Museum | Denver Art Museum preserves the ancient and modern art from different parts of the world. On the first Saturday of every month, you can enjoy our art collections and non-ticketed exhibitions without spending a dime! Free general admission does not include ticketed exhibitions, which require a fee. Free tickets are available on-site starting at 10 am.
Venue : Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave, Denver, CO 80204
Date : 04/06/2013 10am-5pm
Contact : http://www.denverartmuseum.org
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| Ugadi
Celebrations by Colorado Kannada Koota | Colorado Kannada Koota cordially invites one and all to the Ugaadi celebrations. There will by many fun filled activities, cultural programs including dance, drama, music, skit followed by the traditional food. Cost: $15.00 per family plus one or more items for Pot Luck Dinner. Contact Patel Basavanagoud (303-470-3868, pbas...@gmail.com) for details, participation and coordination
Venue : Main Street Event Center, 19650 E. Main Street, Parker, CO 80138
Date : 04/06/2013 2pm-8pm
Contact : http://coloradokannada.com
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| Vijaya
Naama Ugadi Celebrations at Colorado
Springs | Colorado Springs Telugu Association (COSTA) is celebrating Sri Vijaya Naama Samvatsara Ugadi, and invites everyone to take part in the festival. Entry: $10/adult, $5/kid (5-15yrs old).
Enjoy the best entertainment program, followed by the tasty Andhra dinner. Contact the volunteers in the attached flyer, or at the website http://costelugu.org
Venue : Horace Mann Middle School, 1001 E Van Buren St, Col.Springs 80907
Date : 04/13/2013 3pm-7pm
Contact : http://costelugu.org
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| New
Year Eve Cultural Program and Parade by Rocky Mountain
Friends of Nepal | It’s that time of the year when we say goodbye to Nepali Year 2069 B.S. and welcome Nepali New Year 2070 B.S. Rocky Mountain Friends of Nepal will celebrate Nepali New Year’s Eve party on 13th of April 2013 starting from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM. There will also be a Nepal Day Parade in Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO 80302. There will be general gathering at Boulder Public Library Lawn at 1:30 PM of 14th April 2013. The parade will start at 2:00 PM and will conclude at 4:00 PM. Please dress up in traditional Nepali attire of different ethnicity. This parade is free to the public.
Venue : Hamilton Middle School 8600 E Dartmouth Ave, Denver, CO 80231
Date : 04/13/2013-04/14/2013 See details
Contact : http://rmfn.org/
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| Sri
Rama Navami Celebrations by Shirdi Saibaba Temple of
Rockies | Shri Shirdi Saibaba Temple of Rockies cordially invites everyone to Sri Rama Navami celebrations. Program Highlights:
Vighneshwara and Kalasa Pooja, Saibaba Maha Abhishekam, Devotional Bhajans by Sai Group, Volunteers, Archana followed by Maha Naivedyam, Madyanha Aarti
Prasadam Sign up
Sheet
Email us for participation:
bha...@shirdisaiofrockies.org
pras...@shirdisaiofrockies.org
Venue : South Middle School, 12310 E Peakview Dr, Aurora CO 80011
Date : 04/20/2013 8:30am-2:30pm
Contact : http://www.shirdisaiofrockies.org
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| 6th
Annual Rocky Mountain Thyagaraja Utsavam | CFAA is organizing 6th Annual Rocky Mountain Thyagaraja Utsavam. Schedule:
Sat 4/20 9am-1pm: Saint Thyagaraja Kritis by Invited Sangeetha Kalakaars, Invited Natya Kalakaars and Sub-Junior/Junior vocal finals. Entry is free to all.
Sat 4/20 11am: Bharatanatyam by Medha Hari. Entry is free to all.
Sat 4/20 3pm-6pm: Bharatnatyam
Krishna by Shijith Nambiar, Parvathy Menon & Group. Entry: $25 for General, Free to Participants & CFAA Patrons.
Sun 4/21 3pm-6pm: Carnatic Vocal Concert by Sikkil Gurucharan. Entry: $25 for General, Free to Participants & CFAA Patrons.
For more details, visit http://coloradofinearts.org or call at 720-340-CFAA.
Venue : Gateway High School, 1300 S Sable Blvd, Aurora, CO, 80012
Date : 04/20/2013-04/21/2013 See details
Contact : http://coloradofinearts.org
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| Shri
Rama Navami Celebration at Hindu Temple of
Colorado | HINDU TEMPLE and CULTURAL CENTER of the ROCKIES
INVITES YOU TO JOIN IN THE CELEBRATION of Sri Ram Navami on Saturday, April 20 to Sunday, April 21, 2013 Program: Saturday,
April 20
Ram Poojaa 10:00 AM
Akhand Paath of Ram Charit Maanas begins 11:00 AM
Sunday,
April 21
Akhand Paath of Ram Charit Maanas ends 11:00 AM
Bhajanas, Pravachan etc. 11:00 – Noon
Sri Ram Birthday Celebrations 12:00 - 12:15
Stotra Reading 12:15 - 12:45
Announcements, Update on New Temple Project
Arati and Prasad
12:45 - 12:50
12:50 – 1:30
If you are interested in participating in Akhand Ramayan Paath, please call
Manohar Arora at 303-568-0746 (H) or 720-877-1047 (Cell).
For further details, please call Acharya ji or Pandit ji at (303) 948-9693.
Venue : Hindu Temple of Colorado, 8375 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Littleton, CO 80128
Date : 04/20/2013-04/21/2013 See details
Contact : (303) 948-9693
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| Enjoy
a FREE DAY at Denver Museum of Nature &
Science | Enjoy a free day at Denver Museum of Nature & History. Free Days are for Colorado residents only. A fee still applies to IMAX films, and Planetarium shows. The Museum is open seven days a week year-round, with the exception of December 25.
Founded in 1900, the Denver Museum of Nature & Science traces its origins back more than a hundred years to one man’s efforts and a little log cabin tucked away in the mountains. Today the Museum continues to evolve, expanding in both size and breadth of activities, as our exhibits, programs, research, and collections continue to offer opportunities for discovery.
Venue : Nature & Science Museum, 2001 Colorado Boulevard, Denver, Colorado 80205
Date : 04/21/2013 9am-5pm
Contact : http://www.dmns.org
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| Sri
Rama Navami celebrations? by Rocky Mountain Hanuman
Organization | JET/Denver and Rocky Mountain Hanuman Organization are co-hosting the Sri Rama Navami celebrations on Sunday, April 21. On the occasion Sri Rama Navami, Sita Rama Kalyana Mahotsavam will be performed in a traditional way as in Bhadrachalam, AP. If you have any questions, please contact
Srini Tripasuri - 303-808-8907, Mohan Sagar - 303 696 1359, Sudarshan Chilkoor - 720 488 6796, Srinidhi Magge - 303 366 8840
We hope you all can participate with your family and friends in the Sri Rama Navami event, and receive Lord Sri Rama's mighty blessings!!!
Venue : Lakeview Event Center, 7864 W Jewell Ave, Lakewood CO
Date : 04/21/2013 9:30am-2pm
Contact : http://www.facebook.com/RockyMountainHanumanOrg
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| Enjoy
a FREE DAY at Denver Botanic Gardens in York
Street | Denver Botanic Gardens at York Street presents a wide range of gardens and collections that illustrate an ever-widening diversity of plants from all corners of the world. Distinctive gardens define and celebrate our Western identity and a unique high altitude climate and geography.
Free days for Colorado residents are held throughout the year at both Denver Botanic Gardens and Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield thanks to funding from the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District (SCFD).
Venue : Denver Botanical Gardens, 1005 York Street, Denver, CO 80206
Date : 04/22/2013 9am-5pm
Contact : http://www.botanicgardens.org
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| ANY
BODY CAN DANCE - India's first 3D Dance
movie | Exclusive screening of India's first 3D dance movie "Any Body Can Dance 3D." This movie is directed by India's leading dance choreographer Remo D'souza and features Prabhu Deva (India's Dancing Superstar & award winning Choreographer), Ganesh Acharya (Bollywood choreographer), Lauren Gottlieb (Top 6 in So You Think You Can Dance season 3) & Top dancers from India's best dance reality show "Dance India Dance". Reserve your ticket now at here.
This movie has a variety of incredible dance sequences which is a must watch for all dance enthusiasts. Though this movie is in Hindi, we all know Music & Dance knows no language barrier, so don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to experience this movie right here in Colorado.
Venue : AMC Flatiron Crossing 14 , 61 West Flatiron Circle , Broomfield, CO 80021
Date : 04/23/2013 7:30pm
Contact : http://www.tugg.com/go/7vu1dj
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| 2013
Sri Vijaya Nama Samvatsara Ugadi Vedukalu by Colorado
Telugu Association | CTA cordially invites you with your family and friends to 2013 SRI VIJAYA NAMA SAMAVATSARA UGADI VEDUKALU & COLORS OF MUSIC EXTRAVANZA
(LIVE CONCERT by ANJANA SOWMYA (MAA TV Super Singer Award Winner) & VENU (playback singer))
Here is the schedule:
2:00pm-3:00pm: Social Hour
3:00pm-8:00pm: Cultural programs with local talents including Dance, Music, Drama, Skits and Varieties of entertaining programs
8:00pm-9:00pm: Authentic Telugu Dinner
From 9pm onwards "Colors of Music", Live Concert by MAA TV Super Singer "ANJANA SOWMYA (Award Winner)" and VENU SRIRANGAM (famous play back singer) along with local talent.
We now invite all your participation for the cultural events including Classical, Contemporary, Folk and Cine Dance, Music, Skits and any creative talents. Please send in your entry by email to Cultural. For any questions on cultural items, pl contact our Cultural Secretary Ms.Naga Deepa Gajavalli at 720-940-4842.
Venue : South Middle School, 12310 E. Parkview Dr., Aurora, CO 80011
Date : 04/27/2013 2pm onwards
Contact : 720-940-4842
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| New
Year Celebrations by Tamil Association of
Colorado | Tamil Association of Colorado celebrates the Tamil New Year with great festivities. Venue to be announced soon. Mark the date and stay tuned.
Venue : TBD
Date : 04/27/2013 4pm
Contact : http://tamilcolorado.org
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| Enjoy
a FREE DAY at Denver Art Museum | Denver Art Museum preserves the ancient and modern art from different parts of the world. On the first Saturday of every month, you can enjoy our art collections and non-ticketed exhibitions without spending a dime! Free general admission does not include ticketed exhibitions, which require a fee. Free tickets are available on-site starting at 10 am.
Venue : Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave, Denver, CO 80204
Date : 04/28/2013 10am-5pm
Contact : http://www.denverartmuseum.org
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| 5th
Annual Indian Music and Dance with Rajeev
Taranath | Acclaimed instrumentalist Rajeev Taranath is one of India's leading masters of the sarod, the lyrical and richly textured relative of the lute. Accompanied by outstanding tabla artist, Abhiman Kaushal, much sought after for his sensitive accompaniment and intense solo playing. Sarah Morelli, Associate Professor of World Music at DU and student of the performing arts of India since 1992, will provide explanations, color and the exquisite movement of classical Indian dance.
Reservations Required, seating limited. Doors open at 1:00pm. Open seating. Information: 720-913-0040 or bli...@denverartmuseum.org
Venue : Sharp Auditorium, Hamilton Building, Denver Art Museum
Date : 04/28/2013 2:00pm-4:00pm Doors open at 1:00pm
Contact : Reservations required, seating limited: 720-913-0130 or www.denverartmuseum.org/buy tickets.
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| Enjoy
a FREE DAY at Denver Botanic Gardens at
Chatfield | Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield is a picturesque nature preserve among the grasslands, ponds and cottonwood banks of Deer Creek. Facilities include nature trails, a wildlife observation area, display gardens, educational exhibits, a historical farm, a 19th century one-room schoolhouse, working beehives and picnic areas. Check out our new Deer Creek Discovery children’s area, which includes a whimsical tree house and a water feature. Free days for Colorado residents. No visitors admitted after 4:30pm.
Venue : Denver Botanical Gardens, 8500 Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton, CO 80128
Date : 05/03/2013 9am-5pm
Contact : http://www.botanicgardens.org
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| Enjoy
a FREE DAY at Denver Art Museum | Denver Art Museum preserves the ancient and modern art from different parts of the world. On the first Saturday of every month, you can enjoy our art collections and non-ticketed exhibitions without spending a dime! Free general admission does not include ticketed exhibitions, which require a fee. Free tickets are available on-site starting at 10 am.
Venue : Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave, Denver, CO 80204
Date : 05/04/2013 10am-5pm
Contact : http://www.denverartmuseum.org
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