Diwali morning concerts, the tradition that started in Maharashtra 2 decades back is now spreading to other parts of the country and abroad becoming an inseparable part of Diwali celebrations. The idea is to start the festivities early morning before the dawn breaks with meditative notes of classical and light music performed by renowned artists. The auditorium is decorated with colorful lanterns rangolis and lamps. The audience comes in their best traditional attire. The entire environment is fresh and pleasant, filled with lights and colors. We are hoping to spread the same spirit through this concert here in Seattle.

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Asha Seattle Diwali Concert 2010 - Details and Directions

You are invited to Asha Diwali Morning Concert 2010

by Vibhuti Kavishwar and Gaurav Chanda
Accompanied by Manoj Biswas (Tabla), Anjali Joshi (Harmonium)


Co Sponsored by Pratidhwani

Suggested donation: $10/person to 'Asha Seattle'

Host: Asha Seattle

Location: Microsoft Building 86/2835(Auditorium)
4500 156th Ave NE, Redmond WA 98052 US
Find the directions, maps and parking suggestions at the end of this post.
We will escort guests at venue entrance.

When: Sunday, November 7, 10:00AM to 12:00PM
We request you to be there by 9.45AM - we plan to start the concert at 10.00AM

Join us for Classical Musical Diwali Celebrations...Colorful decorations, twinkling lights, friends and family, food delicacies, enthusiastic atmosphere and great music.

This is our 2nd Diwali concert. Last year's concert was made possible by graceful performance from Dr. Sharad Gadre. He is no longer with us, but his wish to make this event a long lasting tradition in our region has inspired us to make it an official annual Asha event. We feel that we will truly honor and remember Dr. Gadre by continuing a tradition that he started last year.

We certainly hope to see you there.

Snacks and tea will be available for purchase.

RSVP requested -


Your RSVP is requested as we have limited number of seats available at the venue. It will also be helpful for organizers to know how many people are expected to attend the event.

Please click the evite link below and respond in the reply box.

http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/EZNJLNBOYAYHEBYRLOPZ/AshaDiwaliConcert2010


You will also find the contact email and phone numbers for the organizers at the evite.


Directions/Parking -
Click on the link below to open google map for the venue.

4500 156th Ave NE
Redmond, WA 98052


Once you come to 156th Ave NE, you will need to enter the Microsoft Campus using NE 45th Street entrance.


Here is a map indicating the parking, auditorium and roads to follow.

Parking should be done in G88, Building 88 garage (shown in dark green on the map)

Direction to the parking lot (shown in violet on the map)

From 156th Ave NE, go west on NE 45th St.

Turn right at the T junction.

Take a slight right turn to park in G88.

Directions from the parking lot to the auditorium (shown in orange on the map)

Use the South-East exit to come out of the parking lot. (The board near the exit says Stairs to Bldg 84, 85 and 87. But don't take the stairs. Simply open the glass door next to the stairs to come out.)

Come straight to the Building 86 cafeteria door (shown in brown on the map). Escorts will be present near this door to lead you to Auditorium.


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