From: baba@baba1.com
To: baba@baba1.com
Subject: Mela / Nazrul Joyonti / Habib Concert
Date: Sat, 16 Aug 2008 18:13:07 -0400
Dear Bay Area Bangladeshi Community,
Here are the three upcoming BABA programs in the Bay Area that you can add to your
calendars. Details are listed below.
1. BABA Mela - August 23, 2008, Saturday afternoon, - Hellyer Park, San Jose (only 1 week away!)
2. Nazrul Joyonti Ganer Ashor feat. Rebecca Sultana (famous Nazrul singer from Bangladesh) August 29, 2008, Friday Evening at 8 PM: Elan Apt. Clubhouse , (only 2 weeks away! buy your tickets now, details below)
3. Habib Concert (Live with Band)/Eid Party October 19, 2008, Sunday afternoon: (2 months away)
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BABA Mela
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August 23, 2008, Saturday
Consulate Service (Passport and Visa Service)
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Date: August 23, 2008, Saturday
Time: 11 AM to 6 PM.
Location: The Hellyer County Park. 985 Hellyer Ave. San Jose, CA 95111
Directions: Take 101 South towards South San Jose, then take the Hellyer Avenue exit, and make a right turn. Go straight into the gate of the park. There will be a $6 parking fee. After the gate, there will be BABA Mela signs which will guide you left into the Velodrome location.
Information: The picnic spot is Velodrome. This is a big area for our Mela, easily accommodating several hundred people, with lots of shady areas and parking spots.
General Admission: $5 (free for members). Ages 12 and under are free!
MELA PROGRAM:
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This is an event for the whole family!
1) Wear your best costumes and win fatafati prizes! for the Jemon Khushi Temon Shajo (Bangladeshi cultural costume contest) with other games as well for the kids, youths and adults. Music and Entertainment provided.
2) Booths and Stalls with delicious food (biryani, khichuri, jhal muri, pizza, mango lassi, etc), clothing, mehndi, face painting, and other attractions.
3) For the kids, a 5-in-1 Astrojump, including 2 slides, obstacle course, jumping house, and basketball hoop and other recreations (all kids under 12 are free at the Mela)
4) Meeting friends, socializing, networking, and having a good time.
5) Consulate Service with passport and Visa services (Please bring Money order for fee).
Last day to reserve a booth is this Wednesday, August 20. Price is $50 for individuals, and $100 for businesses/organization. Canopy/Tent covering is $25 extra. Contact: Kamal at 408-858-9212, kamalpro64@gmail.com
Nazrul Joyonti Ganer Ashor (August 29, 2008, Friday evening):
Venue: Elan Apt Clubhouse
345 Village Center Drive, San Jose, CA
Directions: Take Montague Expy exit from 101 or 880
From 101, turn left onto River Oaks Dr.
From 880, turn right onto River Oaks Dr.
Take left into Village Center Dr.
The Clubhouse is on the left, just after the shallow pool. Free parking is available on the street.
Food: Snacks and tea will be available.
Click here to become a BABA member and lock in the savings!
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Habib Concert (Live with Band) by BABA
on October 19, 2008, Sunday.
Please keep the day open, and stay tuned for more information.
Habib is coming on tour to the USA in October and will perform in major cities including New York City (NY), Miami (FL), Dallas and Austin (TX), and finally both LA and the Bay Area in our very own California! Still being one of the top singers and composers in Bangladesh, his eastern and western blend of composition appeals to a wide generation of listeners. Perfect for the whole family!
This tour marks the first time Habib will perform Live in Concert with his Full Band in the USA. The date is October 19th! Stay tuned for venue details.
Click here to become a BABA member for a savings of over $100!
If you would like to be a sponsor or donor to BABA, a non-profit organization, then let us know. The grand sponsor of the Habib concert will get their ad and an honorary mention on NTV plus a few other recognitions. Contact: Kamal Khan, 408-858-9212, kamalpro64@gmail.com
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Respectfully,
Kamal Khan
BABA President
Kamalpro64@gmail.com, 408-858-9212
On behalf of the BABA Team
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