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SUMMARY:10\,000 Memories | Partition\, Independence\, and WWII in South Asia
DESCRIPTION:Following the fall of the British Indian Empire and the formation of India and Pakistan\, millions of people were displaced amid widespread violence. This exhibition shares the largely untold story of the 1947 Partition through first-hand accounts\, archival photographs\, and multimedia storytelling from those who experienced Partition. \nAbout the Exhibit \nDeveloped in collaboration with The 1947 Partition Archive—a Berkeley-based nonprofit whose book 10\,000 Memories inspired the exhibition—this project is curated by Dr. Guneeta Singh Bhalla\, Founder and Executive Director of the Archive and descendant of a Partition survivor\, and a team of designers and archivists at The 1947 Partition Archive.
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SUMMARY:Tales of Resistance
DESCRIPTION:Playwright: Manish Sabu (adapted from Premchand’s stories)\nDirector: Manish Sabu\nProducer: Alka Sippy\nLanguage: (in Hindi\, with supertitles in English)\nIn जुर्माना\, a poor shopkeeper sells foreign cotton in defiance of Gandhi’s swadeshi movement\, earning the wrath of the Congress Party\, which levies a penalty on him. In response\, his dying wife rises to defend him in spectacular fashion\, shocking her husband\, the Congress Party\, and India itself. In नमक का दारोगा\, an honest salt inspector is swept into the morally flexible world of a powerful businessman. These two gems by Munshi Premchand are stirring tales that looks deep into the human soul as it grapples with moral dilemmas.
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SUMMARY:Violinist Arun Ramamurthi\, Percussionist Nirmal Narayan and Tabla Player Vivek Chellappa Provide Unique Twist on Indian Classical Music
DESCRIPTION:(Sierra Madre\, CA – February 27\, 2026) Sierra Madre Playhouse deepens its connection to Indian classical traditions with a program featuring violinist Arun Ramamurthi\, percussionist Nirmal Narayan\, and tabla master Vivek Chellappa performing music rooted in both south Indian Carnatic tradition and north Indian Hindustani practices on Saturday\, April 4\, 2026\, 4:00 PM\, at the historic venue.\n \nThe concert includes classical ragas that begin with extended melodic development (alap)\, move into rhythmic composition (gat)\, and culminate in energetic improvisation and interplay. The artists\, steeped in tradition and deeply respectful of the classical forms – while also skilled across a range of other musical genres – bring to life the subtle world of Indian classical music with its microtonal inflections\, shifting moods\, and spontaneous responses between players\, infusing it with creative openness. \n  \nRamamurthi\, who is noted for merging rigorous classical technique with improvisational breadth\, studied under the celebrated violinist brothers Sri Mysore Nagaraj and Dr. Mysore Manjunath\, the distinguished violinist Sri Ananthakrishnan\, and Western classical violinist Jim Mate.  \nNarayan\, a disciple of the eminent mridangam maestro Umayalpuram K. Sivaraman\, is recognized for his virtuosity in rhythmic accompaniment and deep commitment to the classical idiom of Indian rhythm. \nChellappa began studying mridangam\, an ancient double-sided\, South Indian barrel drum\, at age six\, under Sri R. Kannan\, who hails from the style of Sri Palani Subramania Pillai. He was also taught by Sri Anoor Dattatreya Sharama of Bangalore\, Sri Srinath Bala of Jayamangala\, and Kalaimamani Guruvayur Sri Dorai. \nFor tickets ($12-$35) and information\, please call 626.355.4318 or visit www.sierramadreplayhouse.org. Sierra Madre Playhouseis located at 87 West Sierra Madre Boulevard\, Sierra Madre\, CA 91024. \n  \nABOUT SIERRA MADRE PLAYHOUSE \nSierra Madre Playhouse\, a vibrant Southern California cultural hub with a rich history spanning a century\, energizes audiences and the community with distinctive theatrical productions and captivating live performances. Hailed as a “jewel” (Pasadena Weekly) and “a landmark theater” (ABC7 Los Angeles)\, the performing arts center has garnered tremendous accolades for its varied repertoire and thought-provoking education and outreach programs curated with social impact in mind. The Los Angeles Times proclaims\, “This is theater from the heart.” As one of San Gabriel Valley’s only performing arts centers presenting a broad spectrum of performance genres\, including theater\, music\, dance\, film\, comedy\, and family-friendly productions featuring eminent local and national professional artists\, the treasured artistic beacon draws audiences from across the Southland. The intimate 99-seat Sierra Madre Playhouse offers an up-close and personal connection to performances that resonate deeply\, earning multiple Ovation Awards\, NAACP Awards\, and LA Times Critics’ Choice honors. It is nestled into a historic building on the inviting Main Street of Sierra Madre\, a charming village in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. Retaining its distinctive movie theater façade and instantly recognizable marquee\, the structure has undergone numerous transformations since opening in 1910\, from furniture emporium to silent movie theater to the artistic institution that now stands as a vibrant embodiment of the region’s rich cultural legacy. The Sierra Madre Playhouse fosters creativity that aspires to bridge divides and spark dialogue\, all while celebrating the rich tapestry of the American experience and the enduring pursuit of shared understanding.  \n  \n  \nEDITORS\, PLEASE NOTE: \n  \nWHAT: \nSierra Madre Playhouse Presents Hindustani Music @ the Playhouse: Ramamurthi\, Narayan\, and Chellappa \n  \nARTISTS:\nArun Ramamurthi\, violin \nNirmal Narayan\, percussion \nVivek Chellappa\, tabla\, harmonium or melodic accompaniment \n  \nPROGRAM: \nHindustani music\n \nWHEN:\nSaturday\, April 4\, 4:00 PM\n \nWHERE: \nSierra Madre Playhouse\n87 West Sierra Madre Boulevard\n Sierra Madre\, CA 91024 \n  \nTICKETS AND INFORMATION: \n$12-$35 \n \n(626) 355-4318 \nwww.sierramadreplayhouse.org
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