The Women’s Forum- THE FINER ASPECTS OF LIFE – CONTRIBUTED BY WOMEN FROM KARNATAKA
The Women’s Forum -2008 - Provides an opportunity for women of all ages and backgrounds to learn unique skills that will enhance and deepen their enjoyment of life !

Attend the Women’s Forum !!!!

• Understand the time tested traditions of Karnataka -
  Dussera ! A wonderful tradition ! Glean the deeper meaning invested in the yearly Festival of Dussera. How is it really practiced, what are its origins ? Learn how to dress and display the Dussera Dolls.
• Learn the principles behind Contemporary Art - Artists of Karnataka
  how to select and invest in Art
  how to display and enjoy Modern Art
• Everyone wants good health and beauty !!! -
  Learn the ancient techniques of healthful living from an expert !!.
• Consider the challenges that we all face as immigrant women trying to develop and maintain a healthy family and career- hear from one of Chicago’s own-a Scholar and educator who has done it all !
• Meet a renouned celebrity Women’s Activist and Minister from Karnataka
• Learn the hottest trends in art from an expert , artist and educator
• And last but not least at all – Let your hair down , tuck in your pallu and dance the hour away to rousing music from India !!

PROGRAM SCHEDULE (To be finalized)

Saturday, August 30, 2008

• 11:00 - 12:00 noon
  Trends in Contemporary Art of India – Mrs. Bhagya AjaiKumar
  Ms Bhagya Kumar will present a talk on Contemporary Artists from India particularly Karnataka and
  discuss buying and selling of Art , Investing in Art , some current Artists -their work, , how to pick Artwork for the home etc .
  Learn about the latest hot trends in Art.
  
  
• 2:00 - 2:40 pm
  Secrets to Health and Beauty-Using Ancient Wisdom and Modern Science - Dr. Samyukta Koppula
  
  
• 2:45 - 3:15 pm
  A Woman’s Job Is Never Done - balancing family and raising successful children in a cross
  cultural environment - Dr. Mrinalini Rao (UIC)
  
  
• 3:20 - 4:00 pm
  Meet and Greet Celebrities – Mrs .Leela Devi Prasad

Sunday, August 31, 2008 10:00 - 11:00 am - Dussera Doll Decoration. A demonstration by Mrs. Anu Vishveshwar - Dancers: Lakshmi Shastri and Puja Singh - Dussera Tradition.  A talk by Mrs. Vijayalakshmi Shetty 11:15 am - 12:15 pm Dance off.  Audience participation in traditional and modern dances of India. Dancers names: Kirti Ranganath and Aditi Acharya

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