Annalakshmi on the Swan in collaboration with The Temple of Fine Arts (inc) Perth presents Pandit Baluji Shrivatsav on Sitar. Pandit Baluji is one of India's greatest Sitarists. He is also the only musician with solo album releases of dilruba (fretted fiddle) and Surbhar (bass sitar). Pandit Baluji’s playing has been described as “lush and utterly fresh” (Scotsman 2007).

Pandit Baluji’s speciality lies in being able to make Indian Classical music more than just about incredible technique but about emotion and feelings. Pandit Baluji usually works in a trio with tabla and tanpura accompaniment. His ability to communicate using the subtleties and complexities of sitar transcends cultural boundaries.

His command of complex rhythms and his inexhaustible imagination make every performance a unique and moving occasion. Pandit Baluji represents the highest level of his art.
Pandit Baluji Shrivatsav will be accompanied by Shri Vickneswaran Ramakrishnan on Tabla.



Programme
Saturday 20th December 2008
6.00 pm - Arrival of Guests
6.00 - 7.45 pm - Authentic Indian Vegetarian Buffet Dinner
8.00 pm - Concert commences
Followed by Coffee, Tea and Dessert

Venue
Annalakshmi on the Swan
1st Floor Western Pavilion
Barrack Square, Perth
(Between Jetty No. 4 & 5)

Cost
Adults - $50.00 pp
Children (5 – 12 years): $25.00 pp
Payment to be made on arrival

Bookings
By Phone 9221 3003 (except on Monday). Please state your name, expected time of arrival, number of persons (adults + children) and your contact phone number. Places are limited. Please book early to avoid disappointment. Due to unforeseen circumstances if you decide to cancel your reservation kindly inform us.

The Temple of Fine Arts (TFA) in association with Annalakshmi on the Swan and The Bell Tower, organised the Swan Festival of Lights in October this year.

This two day event, from 17 – 18 October 2008 (Friday and Saturday) explored the universal theme of light whilst showcasing the best in West Australian multicultural performing arts. Some of the cultural groups being represented at the festival included Indian (performances by TFA), Chinese (Chung Wah), Spanish (Puro Flamenco), Ukrainian (Roztiazhka Ukrainian Cossack Dancers), Capoeira (Bantus Capoeira), Aboriginal Traditional Dance (Gya Ngoop Kobori Group), Dragon Dancers and fusion music group Mukti.

For more information check out the festival website: http://www.swanfestivaloflights.com.au

The festival photographs are now out. To view them, click the link below:

View the Swan Festival of Lights Photographs

This coming Sunday 30th November 2008 from 10am - 4pm, is our Food & Fun Fair. This event is especially organised for the students, teachers and their families to meet, greet and have FUN

Through this fun fair, we hope to

1. Create a fun filled environment for all students/parents and teachers to kick back and relax.
2. Create a stress free environment for both students and parents to work together in raising funds for the school.
3. Encourage students to discover various leadership qualities and to work efficiently within teams.

The planned events include

1. Games between teachers and students
2. Games between teachers and parents
3. Lots and lots of tasty and delightful food
4. Fun contests for the kids

So come along with your family to this fun day filled with great games and delicious food; and show your support for the students and teachers!

Interested in being a part of this cool event? Please contact Sharmila Prasad by email or call 0433 040 379

LAST Sunday 23rd November 2008, in an effort to raise funds - Saraswati Mahavidhyalaya held its very first creative art workshop.The fun packed 2 hour long 22 participant workshop, hosted by resident artist and TFA dance teacher Sarasa Krishnan, gave individuals an introduction into the fantastic world of art. The workshop covered basics in shape, light & dark shading, colour and working with music. These were all made full use of, as each participant; towards the later part of the class, worked on a major project - that when completed, gave them something to take home.


View a sample selection of the artwork created.
Download the presentation slides.

Date: 17 - 18th October 2008
Venue: The Bell Tower, Barrack Square
Entrance: Free


The Temple of Fine Arts (TFA) in association with Annalakshmi on the Swan and The Bell Tower, invites you to a unique cultural festival in October.

Known as the Swan Festival of Lights, this two day event, from 17 – 18 October 2008 (Friday and Saturday) explores the universal theme of light whilst showcasing the best in West Australian multicultural performing arts. Some of the cultural groups being represented at the festival include Indian (performances by TFA), Chinese, Spanish, Ukrainian and Malaysian.

The festival will be held at Perth’s iconic Bell Tower in the Barrack Square and will feature a delectable spread of vegetarian cuisine catered by Annalakshmi. Food will be available from 12noon each day and performances commence at 6.30pm.

Entrance to the festival is free and coupons to purchase food will be made available from Annalakshmi prior to the event. The festival is an alcohol and smoke free event.

If you, like us, are excited by the festival and are keen to support it financially, we would be more than happy to accept your generosity. As a cultural organisation, TFA (ABN: 71 163 607 443) has endorsement from the Australian Tax Office to issue tax-deductible receipts for donations of $2 or more.

For more information about the festival and instructions on how to make a donation please visit www.swanfestivaloflights.com.au.

We look forward to seeing you at the festival this October!

The Temple of Fine Arts’ recent production (July 2008), “Suvarna Sutra - seeing music, hearing images, painting dance” at The Nexus Theatre Murdoch University, was a production that took the audience into the realm of an artist’s imagination. The nuances of dance (Odissi, Bharata Natyam, Kathak and Western Contemporary) interwoven with visual art paintings and ancient Indian song and poetry, Suvarna Sutra provided for interesting viewing.

The last half hour ‘Shakti – The Eternal Energy’ was a culmination of the work, that was not afraid to take chances. This August (5th – 9th), Shakti – The Eternal Energy will be presented at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Scotland in the United Kingdom.



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The above images feature: Stefan Karlsson, Sushant Krishnan & Suhansini Saseedaran. All images are copyright.

The Temple of Fine Arts International will be presenting Shakti - The Eternal energy: Seeing Music. Hearing Images. Painting Dance at the 42nd International Choreographers Showcase in the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2008. A performance set to the rhythm of music, dance, poetry, and colored by the hues of an artist's imagination. A sensorial interpretation of duality of being and not being, and the space in between.

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The Temple of Fine Arts next major event is the ‘Swan Festival of Lights’ on October 17th and 18th at Barrack Square, in front of the Bell Tower. This multicultural extravaganza is a free event featuring a selection of Perth’s performing groups.
Watch this space for more details.

The Temple of Fine Arts presents Suvarna Sutra, a performance set to the rhythm of music, dance and poetry - coloured by the hues of an artist's imagination. Dynamic collaboration in Bharatha Natyam, Kathak, Odissi and Western Contemporary dance featuring guest artist Stefan Karlsson; syncopated with string and percussion performance by tabla maestro Vicky Ramakrishnan.

Dates:
7.00 pm
20th & 21st June 2008

Venue:
The Nexus Theatre
Murdoch University
Perth, Western Australia

Tickets:
$35.00 per person
$25.00 for current SMV/TFA students

Tickets available from the SMV Office or contact Suguna on 0405 828 571
Places are limited, so reserve your tickets early to avoid disappointment.

The evening will be an "Open House". You are kindly invited to join us in celebrating the 17th Anniversary of opening of Annalakshmi in Perth as well as "Buddham Poornima" (Full Moon - Nirvana of Lord Buddha) .
The Temple of Fine Arts (inc) Perth presents an Indian cultural evening of music – with Sitar Maestro Kumar Karthigesu Disciple of Ustad Usman Khan) & Tabla Maestro Vicky Ramakrishnan (Disciple of Ustad Hanif Mohamed Mirajkar)

Programme
6.00 pm - Arrival of Guests
6.00 - 7.30 pm - Authentic Indian Vegetarian Buffet Dinner
7.30 - 7.45 pm - Opening welcome dance
7.45 - 8.30 pm - Concert - First Half
8.30 - 8.45 pm - Coffee, Tea and Dessert
8.45 - 9.30 pm - Concert - Second Half

Venue
Annalakshmi on the Swan
1st Floor Western Pavilion
Barrack Square, Perth
(Between Jetty No. 4 & 5)

Cost - Updated
Pay What Your Heart Feels

Bookings - Updated
No reservations - Free seating

The Temple of Fine Arts (inc) Perth presents a garland of dance items depicting the many facets of Lord Shiva, where the numerous legends, images and profound metaphysical identities associated with this Hindu lord are expressed through complex rhythms and movements seen in the various Indian dance styles.

Programme - Saturday 29th March 2008
6.00 pm Arrival of Guests
6.00 - 7.45 pm Authentic Indian Vegetarian Buffet Dinner
8.00 pm Obeisances to the Lord Shiva

Followed by Coffee, Tea and Dessert

Venue
Annalakshmi on the Swan
1st Floor Western Pavilion
Barrack Square, Perth
(Between Jetty No. 4 & 5)

Cost
Adults - $30.00 pp
Children (5 – 12 years): $15.00 pp
Payment to be made on arrival

Bookings
By Phone 9221 3003 (except on Monday). Please state your name, expected time of arrival, number of persons (adults + children) and your contact phone number. Places are limited. Please book early to avoid disappointment. Due to unforeseen circumstances if you decide to cancel your reservation kindly inform us.