Family Festival Celebrating Indian American Culture
WHEN: Saturday, May 9, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
WHERE: Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Hgts. Rd., Morristown
ADMISSION: free with museum admission
The Morris Museum is proud to announce it has teamed up with TV Asia to present a Family Festival celebrating the new exhibition "Beyond Bollywood: Indian Americans Shape the Nation.” The event will feature a classical Indian dance performance, an Indian magic show, and more.
Taking inspiration from the “Beyond Bollywood” exhibition, the Festival offers activities for everyone in the family. For further information, visit morrismuseum.org.
- 11:00 AM: Indian Dance Performance
Accomplished Bharatanatyam performer Ramya Ramnarayan (above) will present "Arpana: A Divine Offering." - 1:30 PM: Indian Magic Show
Join world-class magical entertainer Shreeyash Palshikar (below) for a show featuring the magical traditions and cultures of India. The performance includes an Indian rope trick, a water suspension mystery demonstration, and more. - 3:00 PM: Indian Magic Talk
Magician Shreeyash Palshikar will provide a historical and cultural overview of Indian magic starting with its roots in Indian mystical practices and concluding with a discussion of the current state of the art.
About “Beyond Bollywood: Indian Americans Shape the Nation”
“Beyond Bollywood: Indian Americans Shape the Nation” was created by the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center and the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service. The exhibition will bring to life the rich history of immigrants from India and Indian Americans in the United States and detail their many contributions to America. Through a collection of photographs, artifacts, videos, interactive stations and stories, visitors will learn about the Indian American experience and the many dynamic roles they have played in shaping American Society and culture. “Beyond Bollywood” will be on view in Morristown from May 2 through July 12, 2015.
About TV Asia
TV Asia, founded in 1993, is an Edison, New Jersey based Pay TV Channel serving South Asians across the United States and Canada 24/7 on Dish Satellite & IPTV Platforms and on major Cable systems such as Time Warner, Comcast Xfinity, Cablevision, Cox, Charter, on Telco providers Verizon FIOS and AT&T U Verse and on Rogers Cable and Bell IPTV in Toronto Canada. TV Asia’s mission is to highlight South Asian Talent in the U.S. and Canada and promote our rich heritage in the arts, religion, sports and culture and inspire the current generation to uphold and carry forward the rich and ancient ideals of our glorious past. Visit www.tvasiausa.com for more information.
About H. R. Shah
H. R. Shah is the Chairman and CEO of TV Asia, the broadcast radio station Radio Asia, and Krauszer's Food Stores. A well-known philanthropist and community leader, he serves on the board of the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan (USA) and the Share & Care Foundation. In 2005, Mr. Shah received the prestigious Ellis Island Medal of Honor to celebrate his contributions to the Indian community and to the United States at large.
Support
The Beyond Bollywood Family Festival is being held in conjunction with TV Asia. The event was made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
About the Morris Museum
Founded in 1913, the Morris Museum is an award-winning, community-based arts and cultural institution which serves the public through high caliber exhibitions in the arts, sciences and humanities. The Museum also offers educational programs, family events, and is home to the Bickford Theatre and its wide range of performing arts offerings. Continuously serving the public since 1913, the Morris Museum has been designated a Major Arts Institution and has received the New Jersey State Council on the Arts’ Citation of Excellence, among other awards. The first museum in New Jersey to be accredited, the Morris Museum was re-accredited in 2013 by the American Alliance of Museums.
The Morris Museum is a Blue Star Museum, offering free admission to active duty military personnel and their families, from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Location & Hours
The Museum is located at 6 Normandy Heights Road (at the corner of Columbia Turnpike) in Morristown, NJ, and is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 11:00am to 5:00pm and Sunday, 12:00 to 5:00pm. In addition, the Museum is open evenings from 5:00 to 8:00pm on the second and third Thursday of the month. Admission to the Museum is $10 for adults and $7 for children, students and senior citizens. Admission is always free for Museum members. For more information, call (973) 971-3700, or visit www.morrismuseum.org.
