March 12, 2010
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Aug 2000
CINDHANAI VATTAM SPECIAL EVENT
What?: COMMENTARIES ON LIVING- A DISCUSSION.
KALIDASA- A Natarajan
SUBRAMANIA BHARATI- G Rajaram
J KRISHNAMURTI- Ravi Subramanyan
JAYAKANTHAN- N Muruganandam
FAREWELL ADDRESS BY WRITER JAYAKANTHAN
UNNAIPOL ORUVAN - A world class art movie in Tamil (Story, screenplay and Direction: Jayakanthan)
When?: Sunday, August 13, 2000. Time: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Admission: FREE and Pot luck Dinner (RSVP 908-281-6064)
Where?: Hillsborough Municipal Building, Neshanic NJ 08853
Contact: Please contact any of the following NJTS members for additional information:
K. Sivaraman (609-750-9419)
K.M.Sundaram (732-679-7262)
P.Sundaram (973-533-0618)
N.Muruganandam (908-281-6064)
R.Sivakumar (610-278-7744)
CINDHANAI VATTAM SPECIAL EVENT
What?: AATHIRAI - 14 year old prodigy
When?: Saturday, August 19, 2000. Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Admission: FREE (RSVP 908-281-6064)
Where?: Hillsborough Municipal Building, Neshanic NJ 08853
Contact: Please contact any of the following NJTS members for additional information:
K. Sivaraman (609-750-9419)
K.M.Sundaram (732-679-7262)
P.Sundaram (973-533-0618)
N.Muruganandam (908-281-6064)
R.Sivakumar (610-278-7744)
S.K.Rajan (732-821-6472)
Sep 2000
P. SUSHEELA & MANO TAMIL CINE MUSIC CONCERT
What?: P. Susheela and Mano Tamil Film Music Concert with Full Orchestra
When?: Sunday, September 17, 2000. Time: 3:30 PM
Admission: $15, $25 and $40 (Three for $100)
Where?: Strand Theater, 205 E Front Street, Plainfield, NJ 07610
Contact: Please contact any of the following NJTS members for additional information:
K. Sivaraman (609-750-9419)
K.M.Sundaram (732-679-7262)
P.Sundaram (973-533-0618)
N.Muruganandam (908-281-6064)
MUSICAL NIGHT
What?: Musical Night by Ramani's Symphony Orchestra (Famous old and new Tamil movie songs)
When?: Saturday, September 30, 2000. Time: 5:30 PM
Admission: VIP Tickets: $100 (Family), Single: $15
Where?: Middlesex County College, Edison, New Jersey
Contact: Please contact any of the following NJTS members for additional information:
Ranjan (609) 799 7746
Yogan Kumar (732) 819 4668
Nov 2000
DEEPAVALI EVENING
What?: "VEL MURUGA MAL MURUGA" (Tamil) - A Unique Thematic Presentation
Music, Dance, and Skits by Children on Lord Murugan and His six Holy Shrines - Directed by Mrs. Bhuvana Iyer.
"VETHILLAIPATTI VEERAPPAN" - A Play by Cine Actor Y.Gee. Mahendra and his troupe
When?: Sunday, November 19, 2000. Time: 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Admission: $20, $15 (Seats are numbered and Reserved), $10 (Unreserved). Dinner available at nominal cost.
Where?: Marlboro Middle School Auditorium
Contact: Please contact any of the following NJTS members for additional information:
K. Sivaraman (609-750-9419)
K.M.Sundaram (732-679-7262)
Rajam Ramanathan (201-666-6811)
Raaga Video (732-494-9155)
O.P. Ravanan (732-985-1347)
Bargavi Sundarrajan (732-819-0773)
P. Sundaram (973-533-0618)
Jan 2001
CANCELLED! - Pongal Festival Celebrations
What?: CANCELLED - Pongal Festival Celebrations.
Variety cultural dances, Music – by Children
Folk dances – by Adults
A medley of evergreen Tamil Film Hits –from SaReGa (the orchestra that strikes a chord) Singers:Anita,Vijay,Thahseen,Joshi
When?: Saturday, January 20, 2001. Time: 3:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Admission: $10. Children under 12 FREE. Dinner will be served.
Where?: PROGRAM CANCELLED!
Contact: Please contact any of the following NJTS members for additional information:
Anandhi Venkat 609-912-0426
K.M.Sundaram 732-679-7262
O.Ravanan 732-985-1347
K.Sivaraman 609-750-9419
Balu 732-248-8636
Yogan Kumar 732-819-4668
P.Sundaram 973-533-0618
Mar 2001
Special Event
What?: Special Cultural and Musical Event.
Variety cultural dances, Music – by Children
Folk dances – by Adults
A medley of evergreen Tamil Film Hits –from SaReGa (the orchestra that strikes a chord) Singers:Anita,Vijay,Thahseen,Joshi
When?: Saturday, March 03, 2001. Time: 3:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Admission: $10. Children under 12 FREE. Dinner will be served.
Where?: Sri Venkateshwara Temple Auditorium, Old Farm Road, Bridgewater, New Jersey.
Contact: Please contact any of the following NJTS members for additional information:
Anandhi Venkat 609-912-0426
K.M.Sundaram 732-679-7262
O.Ravanan 732-985-1347
K.Sivaraman 609-750-9419
Balu 732-248-8636
Yogan Kumar 732-819-4668
P.Sundaram 973-533-0618
Apr 2001
Tamil New Year Celebrations
What?: Stage Friends Present Comedy Drama - Ayya, Amma, Ammamma - Starring: Kathadi Ramamurthy, Script: Crazy Mohan
When?: Sunday, April 22, 2001. Time: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Admission: $10, $15 (3 for $40), 20 (3 for $50)
Where?: Middlesex County Vocational Technical School, 112 Rues Lane, East Brunswick, NJ
Contact: Please contact any of the following NJTS members for additional information:
Anandi Venkat 609-912-0426
Ramani 201-358-0001
O. Ravanan 732-985-1347
K. Sivaraman 609-750-9419
K.M. Sundaram 732-679-7262
Laksham 609-387-0306
S.K. Rajan 732-821-6472
Jul 2001
Tamil Lecture
What?: Tamil lecture by "PAVALAR" Thiru. Arivumathi
When?: Saturday, July 14, 2001. Time: 02:15 PM - 04:30 PM
Admission: FREE. All are welcome.
Where?: MINNIE B.VEAL Community Center 1070 - Grove Avenue, Edison, NJ 08820 Phone: 732-248-7316
Contact: Please contact any of the following NJTS members for additional information:
Anandhi Venkat 609-912-0426
K.M.Sundaram 732-679-7262
O.Ravanan 732-985-1347
K.Sivaraman 609-750-9419
Balu 732-248-8636
Yogan Kumar 732-819-4668
P.Sundaram 973-533-0618
Sep 2001
POSTPONED Light Music by Harini & Michael Fernando
What?: POSTPONED - Light Music Program by Ms. Harini and Michael Fernando
When?: Saturday, September 29, 2001. Time:
Admission: Will be announced later
Where?: Will be announced later
Contact: Please contact any of the following NJTS members for additional information:
Nov 2001
DEEPAVALI
What?: Deepavali Celebrations
Michael Fernando & Troupe (with Full Orchestra)
Childrens Variety Entertainment Programs (Dance,Music, etc)
When?: Saturday, November 17, 2001. Time: 3:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Admission: $15 (Reserved), $10
Early Dinner available at nominal cost.
Where?: Marlboro Middle School Auditorium, 355 Country Road, 520 East, Marlboro, NJ 07746
Contact: Please contact any of the following NJTS members for additional information:
K. Sivaraman 609-750-9419
Ananthi Venkat 609-912-0426
Devi Nagappan 732-329-1142
Yogan Kumar 732-819-4668
P. Sundaram 973-533-0618
Jan 2002
CANCELLED-Pongal Program
What?: CANCELLED-Pongal Celebrations
CHILDRENS/ADULTS DANCE/MUSIC
A TAMIL COMEDY DRAMA ("Saranam America") by SIVAJI GANESAN KALAI MANRAM (MARYLAND)
Script/Direction : SRIDHAR
When?: Saturday, January 19, 2002. Time: 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Admission: $10 (Children under 12 FREE admission). FREE dinner.
Where?: Sri Venkateswara Temple Auditorium, Bridgewater, NJ
Contact: Please contact any of the following NJTS members for additional information:
P. Sundaram 973-533-0618
Feb 2002
Pongal Program
What?: Pongal Celebrations
CHILDRENS/ADULTS DANCE/MUSIC
A TAMIL COMEDY DRAMA ("Saranam America") by SIVAJI GANESAN KALAI MANRAM (MARYLAND)
Script/Direction : SRIDHAR
When?: Saturday, February 02, 2002. Time: 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Admission: $10 (Children under 12 FREE admission). FREE dinner.
Where?: Sri Venkateswara Temple Auditorium, Bridgewater, NJ
Contact: Please contact any of the following NJTS members for additional information:
Anandhi Venkat 609-912-0426
P. Sundaram 973-533-0618
Balu 732-248-8636
K.Sivaraman 609-750-9419
Devi Nagappan 732-329-0230
Yogan Kumar 732-819-4668
Mar 2002
Mytr-My friend (A film by Revathy Menon)
What?: Mytr-My friend (A film by Revathy Menon)
Meet with Actress-Director Revathy Menon after screening.
When?: Saturday, March 09, 2002. Time: 3:30 PM and 6:00 PM
Admission: $8 (Children under 6 FREE admission)
Where?: Clearview Cinemas, Route 1 and Gill Lane Woodbridge, NJ 07095
Contact: Please contact any of the following NJTS members for additional information:
Apr 2002
TAMIL NEW YEAR DAY CELEBRATIONS
What?: TAMIL NEW YEAR DAY CELEBRATIONS
Variety cultural dances,Music - by Children
Fashion Show
TAMIL FILM LIGHT MUSIC CONCERT by
"SaReGaa" (The Orchestra that strikes the chord)
Singers : Anitha Krishna,Uma Anand, Madhu, Thaseen
When?: Saturday, April 13, 2002. Time: 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Admission: Donors $100 (Free admission for 4 persons), $15, $10. Under 12 free admission.
Dinner: $5 (Free for children below 10 years)
Where?: PISCATAWAY HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM, 100 Behmer Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854
Contact: Please contact any of the following NJTS members for additional information:
K. SIVARAMAN (609)750-9419
ANANTHI VENKAT (609)912-0426
DEVI NAGAPPAN (732)329-0230
YOGAN KUMAR (732)819-4668
P. SUNDARAM (973)533-0618
Krishna Seshadri (609)897-0405
May 2002
Crazy Mohan Comedy Dramas
What?: Two Comedy Tamil Dramas: Mathil Mel Maadhu & Jurassic Baby (Crazy Mohan & Troupe)
When?: Sunday, May 26, 2002. Time: 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Admission: $35 (3 FOR $100), $25 (5 for $100), $15
Where?: STRAND THEATER,
205 E. FRONT STREET,
PLAINFIELD, NEW JERSEY. Ph: (908)222-8999
Contact: Please contact any of the following NJTS members for additional information:
K.SIVARAMAN (609) 750-9419
MEENA RAVANAN (732) 985-1347
RAJAM RAMANATHAN (201) 666-6811
SUMITHRA RAMJI (732) 274-1286
ANANDHI VENKAT (609) 912- 0426
PRASANNA BHATIA (732) 873-1642
RAAGA VIDEO STORE (732) 494-7070
Jul 2002
FeTNA's Annual Tamil Convention - 2002
What?:
The guest speakers from Tamilnadu
“Kalaignar” Thiru.M.Karunanidhi, Former Chief Minister of Tamilnadu
“Tamil Inak Kavalar” Thiru. Vaiko, Member of Parliament
“Women Rights” Liberator Mrs. Arul Mozhi, Lawyer, Chennai
Dr. Mathivanan, Archeologist
Prof. Kalia Perumal, Malaysia
Thiru.R. Mohan, Professor, Madurai University
Thiru Pugazhendhi, renowned artist
Cultural and Entertainment Programs
“Kalaimamani” T.K.S. Kalaivanan presents “Raja Raja Cholan” Drama
Thiru. Muralidharan presents The great Tamil epic “Silapathikaram” Dance drama
Prof. Manickam presents – Tamil Marabisai also known as carnatic music from sangam literature
The Grand Tamil Film light music Concert with Full Orchestra by Great Tamil Cine Play back Singers from Tamilnadu Thiru.T.M. Soundarrajan, Thirumathi.P. Susheela, Thiru T.M.S. Balaraj, Thirumathi. Usha Krishnan
With popular Film Artists
“Puratchi Tamilan ” Ungal” Sathiyaraj, “Nagaichuvai Mannan” Director/Actor Manivannan, Famous Cine Actress Kushboo
Workshops
Children and adults can register and attend the following workshops:
Tamil class workshop conducted by Thiru Kaliyaperumal
Drawing and painting class workshop conducted by Thiru Pugalzhendhi
Book fair – shops – and many other attractions ……
When?: Thursday, July 04, 2002. Time: PL visit www.fetna.org
Admission: PL visit www.fetna.org
Where?: Center for Performing Arts GOVERNORS STATE UNIVERSITY, University Park, Illinois
Contact: Please contact any of the following NJTS members for additional information:
Aug 2002
Grand Tamil Film Light Music Concert
What?: Grand Tamil Film Light Music Concert BY Legendary Cine Playback Singers T.M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela & T.M.S. Balraj with ‘AGNI’ Orchestra from Canada
When?: Saturday, August 03, 2002. Time: 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Admission: $50, $25, $15
Where?: South Brunswick High School
750 - Ridge Rd. Monmouth Junction
South Brunswick NJ 08852
Contact: Please contact any of the following NJTS members for additional information:
Anandhi Venkat 609-912-0426
P. Sundaram 973-533-0618
K. Sivaraman 609-750-9419
Nagappan 732-329-0230
Yogan Kumar 732-819-4668
Nov 2002
A Speech by Thiru. Kumari Ananthan
What?: "Tamil Anrum Inrum" - A Speech by Thiru. Kumari Ananthan
When?: Sunday, November 03, 2002. Time: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Admission: FREE
Where?: South Brunswick Public Library, 110 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junction, South Brunswick, NJ 08850
Contact: Please contact any of the following NJTS members for additional information:
DEEPAVALI CELEBRATIONS
What?: Variety Cultural Dances, Music - By Children/Adults
Oddissi and Bharathanatyam with "Deepavali" Theme By Professional Dancers Rajashree Behera and Lakshmi Swaminathan
A Classical Dance by Tamil Film Actress Mohini
When?: Saturday, November 16, 2002. Time: 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Admission: $15 & $10. Dinner available at nominal cost
Where?: CROSSROADS MIDDLE SCHOOL AUDITORIUM (SOUTH)
195 Major Road, Monmouth Junction
South Brunswick, NJ 08852
Contact: Please contact any of the following NJTS members for additional information:
K. SIVARAMAN (609) 750-9419
ANANTHI VENKAT (609) 912-0426
YOGAN KUMAR (732) 819-4668
P. SUNDARAM (973) 533-0618
DEVI NAGAPPAN (732) 329-0230
Jan 2003
Pongal Celebrations
What?: Variety cultural dances, Music – by Children
Tamil Film Light Music Concert by SYMPHONY with full Orchestra
When?: Saturday, January 18, 2003. Time: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Admission: $15. Children under 12 FREE. Dinner will be available at nominal cost.
Where?: East Brunswick High School Auditorium
380 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, NJ
Contact: Please contact any of the following NJTS members for additional information:
K. SIVARAMAN (609)750-9419
ANANTHI VENKAT (609)912-0426
DEVI NAGAPPAN (732)329-0230
YOGAN KUMAR (732)819-4668
P. SUNDARAM (973)533-0618
Balu (732)248-8636
Ramani (732)846-8291
Apr 2003
Tamil New Year Celebrations
What?: Judgement Reserved - A Hilarious Tamil Play written by 'Cho'
When?: Sunday, April 27, 2003. Time: 3:00 PM
Admission: $10, $15 (3 for $40), $20 (2 for $50)
Where?: Marlboro High School Auditorium
Contact: Please contact any of the following NJTS members for additional information:
Guru 732-972-9025
Vanamali 732-821-4091
Soundaram 908-369-8917
Laksham 609-387-0306
Meena Ravanan 732-985-1347
Anandhi Venkat 609-912-0426
Devi Nagappan 732-329-0230
May 2003
A Talk by Thiru. P. Chidambaram
What?: "Towards a better Tamil Nadu - Our role" - A Talk by Thiru. P. Chidambaram, Former Finance Minister of India. Talk followed by Dinner and Q & A session.
When?: Monday, May 12, 2003. Time: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Admission: Suggested Donation: $15/head (including Dinner)
Where?: Bridgewater Temple, 780 old Farm Road, Bridgewater, NJ
Contact: Please contact any of the following NJTS members for additional information:
Subbu Periasamy 201 858 4184
Jeeva Sivaraman 609 750 9419
Bargavi Sundararajan 732 819 0773
Dr. Sundaram P 973 533 0618
Kamalam Thangavelu 609 448 9483
Uthirasamy C 732 564 9654
Uma Rajendran 732 683 1290
Nachi Nithi 973 595 7990
Senthil Velavan 215 616 2168
Murugan & Nivedita 302 328 7553
Jul 2003
Mega Music Nite 2003
What?: S.P. Balasubramaniam, Mano, Malgudi Subha with Laxman Sruthi as orchestra.
When?: Saturday, July 19, 2003. Time: 7:00 PM
Admission: $15, $25, $35, $50, $100 (VIP)
Where?: STRAND THEATRE, 205 E Front Street, Plainfield, NJ 07610 (908) 222-8999
Contact: Please contact any of the following NJTS members for additional information:
Nagaichuvai Sorpozhivu-Perasiriyar.Gnanasambandham
What?: 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM: nanbar nEram matrum pErAsiriyarudan kalandhuraiyAdal
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM: sorpozhivu
When?: Monday, July 28, 2003. Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Admission: FREE
Where?: Jewish Community Center
91, Jefferson Blvd
Edison, NJ 08817
Contact: Please contact any of the following NJTS members for additional information:
Nov 2003
Deepavali Function
What?: Variety Cultural Dances, Music - By Children/Adults
A Humorous Play (JUDGEMENT DAY) By Cine Actor Y. Gee. Mahendra, ‘Typist’ Gopu and Troupe
When?: Sunday, November 23, 2003. Time: 3:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Admission: $20 (Front rows) and $15.
Admission tickets required for all above 10 years of age for attending drama.
Dinner available at nominal cost.
Where?: CROSSROADS MIDDLE SCHOOL AUDITORIUM (NORTH)
635 Georges Road, Monmouth Junction, South Brunswick, NJ 08852
Contact: Please contact any of the following NJTS members for additional information:
K.Sivaraman (609)750-9419
Anandhi Venkat (609)912-0426
Bargavi Sundarrajan (732)819-0773
P.Sundaram (973)533-0618
Devi Nagappan (732)329-0230
Yogan Kumar (732)-819-4668
Jan 2004
Pongal Program
What?: Variety Cultural Dances, Music – by Children
and
Tamil Film Light Music Concert by
SYMPHONY with full Orchestra (Theme: Kaadhalin Pala Vannangal)
When?: Saturday, January 31, 2004. Time: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Admission: $15 (Children under 10 FREE)
Dinner available at nominal cost.
Where?: East Brunswick High School Auditorium
380 Cranbury Road
East Brunswick, NJ
Contact: Please contact any of the following NJTS members for additional information:
K .Sivaraman 609-750-9419
Anandhi Venkat 609-912-0426
Devi Nagappan 732-329-0230
P.Sundaram 973-533-0618
Yogan Kumar 732-819-4668
Balu 732-248-8636
Ramani 732-846 8291
May 2004
Tamil New Year Celebrations
What?: Variety cultural dances, Music - by Children AND
KALASADHANALAYA (Dance troupe from Chennai) Presents
OM SARAVANA BHAVA
(Story of Lord Murugan, Aaru padai veedu)
When?: Saturday, May 01, 2004. Time: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Admission: $25 (Front rows), $15, Children under 10 FREE
Dinner will be available at nominal cost
Where?: East Brunswick High School Auditorium
380 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, NJ
Contact: Please contact any of the following NJTS members for additional information:
K. Sivaraman 609-750-9419
Anandhi Venkat 609-912-0426
Devi Nagappan 732-537-9623
P. Sundaram 973-533-0618
Yogan Kumar 732-819-4668
S.Balu 732-248-8636
Bargavi Sundarrajan 732-819-0773
Jun 2004
Cindhanai Vattam (Tamil Short Film Festival)
What?: Cindhanai Vattam (Tamil Short Film Festival)
Twelve Short Films and a Feature Film will be screened
When?: Saturday, June 05, 2004. Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Admission: $15/Adult (Lunch Included)
Where?: Municipal Building
379 South Branch Road
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
Contact: Please contact any of the following NJTS members for additional information:
G. Rajaram 203-877-6859
Anandhi Venkat 609-912-0426
Sharada Anand 908-281-6064
P. K. Sivakumar 732-287-1736
Aug 2004
Special literary and musical event
What?: Tamil Literary Speech ("KADHAIGAL NIRAINTHA ULAGAM") by
"Sahitya Academy" Awardee Thiru. Prapanchan (Writer and Orator) - 3:45 PM
Thiru. Sundara Aavudaiappan Speech "MAGILCHIYANA VALLKAI" (All India Radio, Madurai) - 4:30 PM
NADESWARA ISAI CONCERT by
"Kalaimamani" Thiru. N.V. Sundaram and troupe (From Tamilnadu) - 5:15 PM
"Tamil Amudu" Natiyam by
Nartaki Natarajan and troupe with live orchestra (From Tamilnadu) - 6:30 PM
When?: Sunday, August 08, 2004. Time: 3:45 PM - 7:45 PM
Admission: $15, $25 (for two). Children under age 10 FREE.
Where?: Sri Venkateshwara Temple Auditorium
Old Farm Road, Bridgewater, New Jersey
Contact: Please contact any of the following NJTS members for additional information:
Meena Ravanan 732-985-1347
Anandhi Venkat 609-912-0426
P. Sundaram 973-533-0618
Oct 2004
Literary Session
What?: Literary Session
by
Thiru. Kumari Ananthan (from Tamil Nadu)
LITERATURE AND SOCIAL REFORMS and Question Hour
When?: Saturday, October 23, 2004. Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Admission: Snacks will be available
Where?: Stelton Community Center Auditorium, Edison
328 Plainfield Avenue, Edison NJ 08817
Contact: Please contact any of the following NJTS members for additional information:
G. Muthukumar, Secretary
Krish Venket, Treasurer
Nov 2004
DEEPAVALI Celebrations
What?: New Jersey Tamil Sangam & IACRF, Inc.
cordially invites your family and friends to the
DEEPAVALI Celebrations
Variety Cultural Dances, Music – By Children
A Humorous Play By Cine Actor Crazy Mohan, Maadhu Balaji and Troupe
Crazy Ghost
When?: Sunday, November 14, 2004. Time: 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Admission: $ 50 (Donors), $ 25 (Front Rows), $ 15. Dinner available at nominal cost.
Where?: CROSSROAD SOUTH BRUNSWICK Middle School Auditorium
195 Major Rd, Monmouth JUNCTION
South Brunswick, NJ 08852
Contact: Please contact any of the following NJTS members for additional information:
Bargavi Sundarrajan (732) 819-0773
Anandhi Venkat (609) 912-0426
Sumitra Ramjee (732) 274 1286
P.Sundaram (973) 533-0618
Rajam Ramanathan (732) 422-6830
K.Sivaraman (609) 750 9419
Devi Nagappan (732) 329-0230
Jan 2005
Pongal Vizhaa converted as FUND RAISING EVENT
What?: Variety Cultural Dances, Music – By Children and
MUSIC BY SYMPHONY RAMANI
When?: Saturday, January 15, 2005. Time: 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Admission: Suggested Donations per Family: $250 (family of four)
For Two Adults: $100 and $50
Individuals: $50 and $25
(Children under 12: Free)
Dinner available at nominal cost
Where?: EAST BRUNSWICK High School Auditorium
380 CRANBURY ROAD
EAST Brunswick, NJ 08852
Contact: Please contact any of the following NJTS members for additional information:
G. Muthukumar (609) 818 0925
Venkat Krish (609) 912-0426
Kalyana Sundaram (732) 422 3435
P.Sundaram (973) 533-0618
Sathish Palaniyappan (732) 548-1256
K.Sivaraman (732) 274 3436
Devi Nagappan (732) 537-9623
Kasthuri Srinivasan (732) 819 8130
Ramani (732) 846 8291
Renuka Kumarasamy (732) 549 8937
Apr 2005
Tamil New Year
What?: Stage Friends (USA) presents
When?: Saturday, April 23, 2005. Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Admission: $10, $15 (3 for $40), and $20 (3 for $50)
Where?: Middlesex County Vocational & Technical School
112, Rues Lane
East Brunswick, NJ
Contact: Please contact any of the following NJTS members for additional information:
Jul 2005
Mega Musical Nite
What?: NJ Tamil Sangam & Merina America Thamizhosai
proudly presents
Mega Musical Nite
Thenisai Thendral Deva
Unnikrishnan
Malathi Lakshman
Mathumitha
Sreelekha Parthasarathy
Saravanan
Mimicry Lakshman
with
Lakshman Sruthi
When?: Sunday, July 10, 2005. Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Admission: VIP $100, Executive $50, General $25, Children (ages 10-15) $10.
Snacks on sale at the Lobby
Where?: Ukrainian Cultural Center
135 Davidson Av.,
Somerset, NJ
Contact: Please contact any of the following NJTS members for additional information:
Merina.com 646-201-5305
Poorna Devaraj 908-930-7618
Anandhi Venkat 609-912-0426
P. Sundaram 973-533-0618
K. Sivaraman 732-273-3436
Kasthuri Srinivasan 732-819-8130
G. Muthukumar 609-818-0925
Sathish Palaniyappan 732-548-1256
Devi Nagappan 732-537-9623
Ramesh Solomon 203-570-0140
Saha Nathan 919-332-7290
Literary Session
What?: Literary Session by
Prof. GNANASAMBHANDAM and
Dr. VIJAYALAKSHMI RAMASAMY
from Tamil Nadu
Topics: SOCIAL REFORMS and NATTUPURA PADALGAL and Question Hour
When?: Saturday, July 23, 2005. Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Admission: Snacks will be availabe
Where?: MINNIE B. VEAL COMMUNITY CENTER
1070 GROVE AVE
EDISON, NJ 08820
Ph. 732 248 7316
Contact: Please contact any of the following NJTS members for additional information:
Nov 2005
DEEPAVALI Celebrations
What?:
Children's Program
THAMIZH - A Dance Program by Vineet (Chandramukhi famous) and Madhuvanthi
(A Collage of Dances starting from Thyagaraja Bhagavathar time period to present day)
When?: Saturday, November 12, 2005. Time: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Admission: $15, $20, VIP: $100 for 2
Children (ages 10-15) $10
Dinner available at nominal cost.
Where?:
Middlesex County Vocational & Technical School
112, Rues Lane
East Brunswick, NJ
Contact: Please contact any of the following NJTS members for additional information:
Jan 2006
PONGAL Celebrations
What?:
Children's Program - Drama, Dance, Music and More...
When?: Saturday, January 28, 2006. Time: 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Admission: $10 (Children under 12 FREE admission). Dinner at Nominal Cost
Where?: Bridgewater Temple, 780 old Farm Road, Bridgewater, NJ
Contact: Please contact any of the following NJTS members for additional information:
Apr 2006
Tamil New Year Celebrations
What?: MUSIC BY SYMPHONY RAMANI & His Troupe
When?: Saturday, April 22, 2006. Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Admission: Adult: $15.00; $25.00. Children (Ages 10-15): $5.00. VIP $50.00.
Where?: Vocational & Technical School Auditorium
112 Rues Lane
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
Contact: Please contact any of the following NJTS members for additional information:
G. Muthukumar (609) 818 0925
Anandhi Venkat (609) 912-0426
P. Sundaram (973) 533-0618
Sathish Palaniyappan (609) 298-3527
K. Sivaraman (732) 274 3436
Devi Nagappan (732) 537-9623
Renuka Kumarasamy (732) 549 8937
Kalyana Sundaram (732) 422 3435
Ramani (732) 846 8291
Jul 2006
FeTNA 2006
What?: Federation of Tamil Sangams of North America
19th Annual Tamil Convention
When?: Saturday, July 01, 2006. Time: July 1 - July 3, 2006
Admission:
Registration:
For July 1-2: Adults = $85, Students and
Children (5-18) = $60 – See website for discounts
Food for 2 days: Adults, Students & Children (10-18) = $60 and
Children (5-10) = $50, CME = $125, Business Seminar = $75
Parking: $35 (each day), Booth: $1000
Cruise: $45 per person including children of all ages
(only if minimum required is met)
Perum Kodai Vallal: $1500, Kodai Vallal: $1000, Vallal: $500
(See website for benefits)
Hotels: New Yorker (1-866-800-3088) and
Pennsylvania (1-800-223-8585) Code: “FETNA”
Room Rate: $135 + Tax per day for 2 people and $20 for each
additional person (4 max)
Where?: Manhattan Center
311 West 34th Street, New York, NY 10001
Contact: Please contact any of the following NJTS members for additional information:
R. Radhakrishnan · 718-739-3572
Albert Chelladurai · 718-969-1310
Kanchana Poola · 516-621-2167
Vanaja Parthasarathy · 718-229-2181
Prakash M. Swamy · 718-997-0807
Sep 2006
Cindhanai Vattam Tamil Film Festival
What?: Cindhanai Vattam Tamil Film Festival
When?: Saturday, September 23, 2006. Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Admission: $10 per adult (lunch included)
Where?: Municipal Building
379 South Branch Road
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
Contact: Please contact any of the following NJTS members for additional information:
G. Rajaram 203-877-6859
P.K. Sivakumar 908-874-9109
P. Dayanidhi 732-670-1703
O.P. Ravanan 732-985-1347
S. Muruganandam 908-281-6064
Oct 2006
DEEPAVALI Celebrations
What?:
Variety Cultural Dances, Music - by Children
Tamil Film Music Concert By America's Well Known Singers
Anitha Krishnan & C.S Ainkaran
When?: Saturday, October 28, 2006. Time: 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Admission: Adult: $15, $20, VIP: $50. Children Age (10-15): $5, Children under 10: Free.
Collect free Raffle at the Front Desk. Dinner available at nominal cost.
Where?: Cross Roads South Middle School
195 Major Rd, Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
Contact: Please contact any of the following NJTS members for additional information:
G. Muthukumar (609) 818-0925
Anandhi Venkat (609) 912-0426
Usha KrishnaKumar (732) 762-8826
P.Sundaram (973) 533-0618
Devi Nagappan (732) 537-9623
K.Sivaraman (609) 274-3436
Anitha Krishnan (609) 897-0405
Renuka Kumarasamy (732) 549-8937
Kalyana sundaram (732) 422-3435
Jan 2007
Pongal Celebrations
What?: SENTHAMIZH RATHINANGAL
And a Hilarious Tamil Play
For the first time ever, most popular NJ dance teachers are coming together & giving a stellar performance on great Tamil literature.
Selvi Chandranathan
Mari Chandra & Mari Shakthi
Sudha Devulapalli
Shuba Ramesh Parmar
Divya Nayar
Sudha Rajan
Chitra Ramaswamy
Ramya Ramnarayan
Padma Thiagaram
Chief guest - NJ Assemblyman, Mr. Upendra Chivukula and Mrs. Chivukula.
When?: Saturday, January 20, 2007. Time: 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Admission: Adult: $15, $20. VIP: $50
Children Age (10-15): $5
Children under 10: Free
Dinner available at nominal cost.
Where?: Cross Roads South Middle School
195 Major Rd, Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
Contact: Please contact any of the following NJTS members for additional information:
G. Muthukumar (609) 818-0925
Anandhi Venkat (609) 912-0426
Usha KrishnaKumar (732) 762-8826
P.Sundaram (973) 533-0618
Devi Nagappan (732) 537-9623
K.Sivaraman (609) 274-3436
Indira Chinnaya (732) 658-6378
Renuka Kumarasamy (732) 549-8937
Apr 2007
Thamizh Puthaandu Kondaattam (Tamil New Year Celebrations)
What?: A smashing musical extravaganza by New Jersey’s only “fully manual” Tamil light music orchestra: JERSEY RHYTHMS
Chief Guest and special song by famous tamil playback singer Kalaimamani Dr. P. B. Srinivas
When?: Saturday, April 21, 2007. Time: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Admission: Adults $15, VIP $50 Kids under 5 free Kids 6-15 yrs $5. Dinner available at the venue at a nominal price
Where?: Crossroads South Middle School
195 Major Road
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
Contact: Please contact any of the following NJTS members for additional information:
G. Muthukumar (609) 818-0925
Anandhi Venkat (609) 912-0426
Usha KrishnaKumar (732) 762-8826
P.Sundaram (973) 533-0618
Devi Nagappan (732) 537-9623
K.Sivaraman (609) 274-3436
Indira Chinnaya (732) 658-6378
Renuka Kumarasamy (732) 549-8937
Venkatesh Sadagopan (732) 207-1956
Sep 2007
Children & Youth Festival
What?: New Jersey Tamil Sangam & NJTS Youth Forum Proudly Presents
Children & Youth Festival
Chief Guest for the evening: Mr. Ranjeet Sivaraman, President, National Tamil Youth Organization
When?: Saturday, September 29, 2007. Time: 3:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Admission: Adult: $10
Children Age (10-15): $5
Children under 5: Free
Dinner available at nominal cost
Where?: North Brunswick High School
98 Raider Road, North Brunswick, NJ 08902
Contact: Please contact any of the following NJTS members for additional information:
G. Muthukumar (609) 818-0925
Anandhi Venkat (609) 912-0426
Usha Krishnakumar (732) 762-8826
P.Sundaram (973) 533-0618
Devi Nagappan (732) 537-9623
K.Sivaraman (609) 274-3436
Indira Chinnaya (732) 960-1463
Renuka Kumarasamy (732) 549-8937
Nov 2007
DEEPAVALI Celebrations
What?: New Jersey Tamil Sangam/IACRF presents
TAMIL STAR NIGHT
Performances by Popular Tamil Television Artists
When?: Sunday, November 04, 2007. Time: 4:00 PM -
Admission: November 3, 2007 Saturday Only (11:00 AM – 11:00 PM).
Buy one ticket at $100 or $75 or $50 or $25 and get one $25 ticket free.
Buy one $15 Ticket and get one $15 ticket free.
Complementary tickets will be on a separate row.
Where?: State Theatre
15 Livingston Ave. New Brunswick, NJ
www.statetheatrenj.org
Contact: Please contact any of the following NJTS members for additional information:
G. Muthukumar (609) 818-0925
Bargavi Sundararajan (732) 819-0773
Rajam Ramanathan (732) 422-6830
Usha Krishnakumar (732) 516-9603
Indira Chinnaya (732) 960-1463
Renuka Kumarasamy (732) 549 8937
Anandhi Venkat (609) 912-0426
K.Sivaraman (732) 274 3436
Devi Nagappan (732) 537-9623
Apr 2008
Tamil New Year Celebrations
What?: Symphony orchestra's 'AnRum InRum'
When?: Sunday, April 06, 2008. Time: 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Admission: Adults - $50, $25, $15; Children (Age 6-15) - $5
Dinner will be available at nominal cost.
Where?: North Brunswick High School
Raider Road - Route 130 South
North Brunswick, NJ 08902.
Contact: Please contact any of the following NJTS members for additional information:
| Meena Ravanan | (732) 985-1347 | G. Muthukumar | (609) 818-0925 |
| Ramani Raghavan | (732) 846-8291 | Babu Krishnan | (732) 910-9634 |
| Usha Krishnakumar | (732) 516-9603 | Indira Chinnaya | (732) 960-1463 |
| Renuka Kumarasamy | (732) 549 8937 | Anandhi Venkat | (609) 912-0426 |
| K.Sivaraman | (732) 274 3436 | Devi Nagappan | (732) 537-9623 |
| Dr. Sundaram | (973) 533-0618 |
Jan 2009
PONGAL Festival 2009
What?: Variety Children's Cultural Program
and
Drawing Competition for Children.
There will be 2 categories for drawing competition:
- for children age 8 and younger
- for children from age 9 to 17
- Drawing theme: Pongal festival.
- Maximum sheet size 15" by 20".
- One entry per participant.
- Write name and age on the back side of the drawing sheet for identification.
- Particpants need to pre-register by January 10th 2009.
- Registration is on first come basis.
- Completed drawings needs to be brought to the function to be judged.
- Participant must be present at the function to be able to participate in the competition.
Kalyansundaram Muthusamy
EMail: contact_NJTS@yahoo.com
When?: Saturday, January 24, 2009. Time: 3:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Admission: Under age 5: Free, Age 5 to 18: $5, Above age 18: $10
Where?: Bridgewater Hindu Temple Auditorium
780 Old Farm Road, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Contact: Please contact any of the following NJTS members for additional information:
| Meena Ravanan (732) 424-1347 | P.Sundaram (973) 533-0618 |
| Renuka Kumarasamy (732) 549-8937 | Kalyana Sundaram (732) 422-3435 |
| Kumar Gounder (732) 274-6766 | M.Thangam (732) 274-0282 |
| Ram Anbarasan (908) 542-0960 | Ananthi Venkat (609) 912-0426 |
| Jeeva Sivaraman (732) 274-3436 | Usha Krishnakumar (732) 762-8826 |
| Indira Chinnaya (732) 960-1463 | Amutha Arumugham (732) 823-1366 |
| M.Senthilnathan (732) 671-7145 |
Sep 2009
20th Anniversary/Deepavali Celebration
What?: NEW JERSEY TAMIL SANGAM 20th Anniversary/Deepavali Celebration
with
JERSEY RHYTHMS MUSIC CONCERT
When?: Saturday, September 26, 2009. Time: 4:00 PM -
Admission: Under age 5: Free \ age 5 to 18: $5 \ above age 18: $15
(2 tickets for $25, if purchased early)
(Dinner available at nominal cost)
Where?: Crossroads South Middle School (South Brunswick)
195 Major Rd
Monmouth Jct, NJ 08852
Contact: Please contact any of the following NJTS members for additional information:
| Meena Ravanan (732) 424-1347 | P.Sundaram (973) 533-0618 |
| Renuka Kumarasamy (732) 549-8937 | Kalyana Sundaram (732) 422-3435 |
| Kumar Gounder (732) 274-6766 | Muthu Thangam (732) 274-0282 |
| Ram Anbarasan (908) 542-0960 | Ananthi Venkat (609) 912-0426 |
| Jeeva Sivaraman (732) 274-3436 | Devi Nagappan (732) 537-9623 |
| Usha Krishnakumar (732) 762-8826 | Indira Chinnaya (732) 960-1463 |
| Amutha Arumugham (732) 823-1366 | Venky Sadagopan Venky2@jerseyrhythms.com |
Jan 2010
PONGAL Festival 2010
What?: Variety Children's Cultural Program /Essay Competition for Children
When?: Saturday, January 30, 2010. Time: 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Admission: under age 5: free; age 5 to 18: $5; above age 18: $10
Free for Participants
Where?: Balaji Temple Auditorium
780 Old Farm Road, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Contact: Please contact any of the following NJTS members for additional information:
| Amutha Arumugham (732) 823-1366 | Kumar Gounder (732) 274-6766 |
| Indira Chinnaya (732) 960-1463 | M.Thangam (732) 274-0282 |
| Kalyana Sundaram (732) 422-3435 | P.Sundaram (973) 533-0618 |
| Renuka Kumarasamy (732) 549-8937 | M.Senthilnathan (732) 671-7145 |
| Meena Ravanan (732) 424-1347 | Ananthi Venkat (609) 912-0426 |
| Ram Anbarasan (908) 542-0960 | Usha Krishnakumar (732) 762-8826 |
| Jeeva Sivaraman (732) 274-3436 | Devi Nagappan (732) 537-9623 |