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San Clemente, CA – Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, a nonprofit southern California cultural center, announces its lineup for Indian cultural programming in the Casa Captivating 2021-22 season. These events are part of Casa Romantica’s brand new thematic Connections programming, which pairs a cluster of events to specific themes. Beyond Bollywood features cultural performances and workshops during the months of October and November to coincide with the celebration of Diwali, an Indian holiday also known as the “Festival of Lights.”
“Casa Romantica is proud to introduce our new Connections program with Beyond Bollywood, cultural events around the Indian holiday of Diwali,” says Amy Behrens, Executive Director. “With Orange County being home to such a diverse group of people and artists, we want to bring that representation into our programming and share these experiences with our community.”
Event Lineup
Traditional Yoga with YNG Studio
Every Tuesday for four weeks from October 12 – November 2, 2021 @ 6 PM | General $80; Casa Romantica Members $60 (all four weeks)
Description: A traditional yoga class celebrating the original Hindu origins of yoga with instructors Deborah Miller and Nicole Bray from San Clemente’s YNG Studio.
Aki Kumar: Bollywood Blues
Thursday, October 21, 2021 @ 7 PM | Cover charge $12
Description: Aki Kumar is a San Jose-based musician that has successfully blended elements of Indian music into his performances, making for a multicultural mash-up that sounds like no one else. A native of Mumbai, India, Aki Kumar moved to the U.S. to work as a software engineer but instead fell in love with the sound of blues music.
Mandala Rock Painting
Every Tuesday for four weeks from October 27 – November 17, 2021 @ 4 PM | General $120; Casa Romantica Members $100 (all four weeks)
Description: Practice mindfulness using this Indian painting technique in this class series led by Kelly Gallaher.
D. Yoder Family Sundays: Celebration of Diwali, “Festival of Lights”
Sunday, November 7, 2021 from 10 AM – 2 PM | FREE and open to the public
Description: Casa Romantica’s monthly free community event includes Diwali-themed crafts for children and a free Indian dance class with Blue13 Dance Company choreographer and USC Professor of Dance lecturer Achinta McDaniel. Dance class starts at 11 AM.
Casa Cinema: Monsoon Wedding
Tuesday, November 9, 2021 @ 6 PM | General $10; Casa Romantica Members $5
Description: A BAFTA-winning film about family, love, and the traditions of Indian weddings. This film is rated R. The film will be screened inside Casa Romantica’s Main Salon.
Casa Kinetic: Blue13 Dance Company
Friday, November 12, 2021 @ 7 PM | General $40; Casa Romantica Members $35
Description: Highly energetic and theatrical, Los Angeles-based Blue13 Dance Company performs in a modern dance style that is inspired by the classical and cultural art forms of India.
Tickets and classes are available now for all Beyond Bollywood events at CasaRomantica.org/Calendar or call at (949) 498-2139 for reservations.
