TARGET FAMILY DAYS - East Indian Theme July 12, 2009

Featuring Dholrhythms of Non Stop Bhangra
Indian Dancing & Lessons
Dholrhythms is an organization dedicated to raising awareness and educating people about the artistic and cultural heritage of India. Led by Vicki Virk and Suman Raj, Dholrhythms Dance Troupe concentrates on highlighting the ancestral and ethnic roots of the Punjabi dance form while pushing boundaries with a contemporary style. The result is a fresh and unique dance full of fun, energy, and passion. The eclectic group of women who make up the Dholrhythms Dance Troupe have become one of the most talked about dance troupes and have been featured on some of the largest stages in the San Francisco Bay Area including Stern Grove Festival, Michael Franti’s Power to the Peaceful in Golden Gate Park, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, Harmony Festival, and more
www.dholrhythms.com
Video at: http://tinyurl.com/qms7v6

Geetanjali
Geetanjali, a well known Bay Area band of Indo-American Silicon Valley Professionals for over two decades, has been entertaining local audiences with their refreshing sounds of east-west fusion “Bollywood Music” that is renowned for unique, energetic, melodious and foot tapping blends of India ragas/rhythms, Latin percussions, and western rock themes to create an intoxicating genre of modern Indian music. “ Geetanjali” derived from Tagore’s masterpiece literally means “an offering of songs” and that’s what the band delivers with passion.

All events include:

* Cultural Food
* Street Performers
* Themed Food Demonstrations
* Themed Face Painting
* Hands-on Art Projects
Art Stations with FREE projects!
* Balloon Artistry
* Flowers & Baked Goods for Sale
* Bounce Houses & more!

Target Family Days, generously sponsored by Target Stores, will attract kids and adults of all ages one Sunday per month, from 11am until 3pm. Three cultural themes including East Indian-Bollywood, Hawaiian and Latin will round out each enriching event with music, children’ s performers, hands-on activities for kids and more. There will be something for everyone, as Courthouse Square becomes the center of a magical assortment of family entertainment. Plus, the street will be closed to through traffic, making a family outing in Downtown a safe and gratifying experience.

More info on the entire series at:
http://www.redwoodcity.org/events/family....

UPCOMING DATES - 2009 TARGET FAMILY DAYS
8/16 Hawaiian Theme featuring
* Hawaiian Halau & Hula Dance Instruction
* Lei Making
* Hawaiian Shave Ice
* Soccer Collies
* Wild Wonders

9/13 Latin Theme featuring
* The Cuban Cowboys
* AndyZ