Join us for a spectacular celebration of Indian clasical music, at IMSOM's 25th
Anniversary Gala! This is an opportunity for all music enthusiasts and art
lovers to show their support for an organization that has been striving to
promote the rich heritage of Indian classical music in Minnesota for a quarter
of a century. Come wine and dine, enjoy the elegant ambience, and immerse
yourself in the mesmerizing music of two of India's finest artists!



This is a milestone celebration, and it only happens once in 25 years! You
won't want to miss it!



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INDIAN MUSIC SOCIETY OF MINNESOTA’s (IMSOM’s)

25th ANNIVERSARY GALA

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2005

Venue:
Coffman Memorial Union
University of Minnesota, East Bank Campus
Minneapolis


2:00 PM – SPECIAL CONCERT by:

VIDUSHI SMT. LAKSHMI SHANKAR (Hindustani Vocal)

with

PANDIT RAMESH MISRA (Sarangi)
and
PRITHWIRAJ BHATTACHARJEE (Tabla)


AND



SANGEET SAMRAT CHITRAVINA N. RAVIKIRAN
(Carnatic Instrumental – Chitravina)

with

Smt. KALPANA VENKAT (Violin)
and
Sri. ATMAKURI SEKHAR (Mridangam)



5:30 PM – SILENT AUCTION

* Complimentary wine and light refreshments will be served. Attendees will have
the opportunity to bid on and win items from a dazzling selection of auction
pieces.

* Please visit www.imsom.org for details about the Silent Action – details will
be posted soon.



7:00 PM – FORMAL BANQUET DINNER

* Authentic Indian cuisine, three-course served dinner. Vegetarian options are
available, upon request.
* Includes an interactive session with the artists.

* THIS EVENT IS CO-SPONSORED BY:

University of Minnesota School of Music

BENA PATEL, Realtor
Coldwell Banker Burnet
763-416-7492
www.Benapatel.com

KFAI “Fresh Air” Radio (90.3 FM in Minneapolis and 106.7FM in Saint Paul)



TICKETS $75 per person
Purchase advance tickets online at:
http://www.imsom.org/html_files/online/adv_tkt_20051009.jsp



* Attendees will receive a complimentary copy of IMSOM’s Silver Jubilee
Commemorative Souvenir Book.

* Attendees will have the opportunity to purchase IMSOM’s Commemorative 4-CD Set
of Selected Live Concert Recordings at a special discounted price.
* Please visit www.imsom.org for details about the Commemorative CD Set.

NOTE: IMSOM Member Passes may NOT be used for this event.

For further information, or to make your reservation, please visit:
www.imsom.org

Or contact:
Ameeta Kelekar: ameeta@..., 651-787-0497
Shivanthi Sathanandan: shivanthi@..., 651-698-0774








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