The Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts, designed to revitalize the role of literature in American culture and to encourage citizens to read for pleasure and enlightenment. They hold events centered around a specific novel. The NEA in partnership with The Museum of the San Fernando Valley and the Department of Cultural Affairs present:
Song of India: A Celebration of Indian Culture
Based on the novel: The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri
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An afternoon of Indian music, dance, and poetry at the romantic Rancho del Cordillera del Norte. Choose from a delightful variety of foods and adventures from an afternoon tea with spice cakes, to the voices of ancient manuscripts.
Enjoy a beautiful North San Fernando Valley sunset while experiencing an evening of Indian cultural performances.
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Free and open to the public.
Free and ample parking available on site.
Event Location:
Rancho Del Cordillera del Norte
9015 Wilbur Avenue
Northridge, CA 91324
Rancho del Cordillera del Norte is an historic site at the southwest corner of Nordhoff and Wilbur.
Date: Sat, April 19, 2014
Time: 3:00pm – 9:00pm
For more information, please email: info@TheMuseumSFV.org.
As an educational and cultural institution, The Museum of the San Fernando Valley acquires, displays, and preserves the artifacts, documents and records of the San Fernando Valley. With the help of residents, businesses, organizations, and societies, the Museum builds its collections of historical items, the fine arts, and the folk arts for the public to enjoy and for scholars to research. The Museum shares with the world what it means to be part and parcel of the great San Fernando Valley. www.TheMuseumSFV.org
