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November 14, 2013
Welcome to another edition of MyBindi's newsletter!
We have a special promotion code to this Saturday's performance at the Fleck Dance Theatre which is a tribute to Menaka Thakkar.
You can get 25% off your ticket price by using PROMO code MYBINDI.
Soon it will be time for the holiday season and with that comes the eating, partying and other merriment. As you indulge and enjoy, don't forget to care for your health!
Until next week!
Regards,
Syerah
Editor-in-Chief & CEO
MyBindi.com
syerah@mybindi.com
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FREE Movies on Cineplex Community Day
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Plus, enjoy a regular popcorn, regular fountain drink and selected candy for only 2 DOLLARS each with 100% of the proceeds donated to the Canadian Olympic Foundation!
When: Saturday, November 16, 2013
Where: All Cineplex Theatres
Time: doors open at 8:30am
Tickets: This is a FREE event
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A Tribute to Dr Menaka Thakkar
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Where would Indian dance be without Menaka Thakkar?
Fortunately, we don't have to worry because Canadians have been lucky to have Menaka creating, performing, teaching, nurturing dancers, and institution-building for over 40 years.
Discover the work of this iconic woman and find out why she has been honoured with the two top federal government awards an artist can receive (Canada Council Walter Carsen Prize and the 2013 Governor-General's Award for Life Achievement). Harbourfront Centre, the Indian Consulate General in Toronto, the MTDC Board of Directors, and Kalanidhi Fine Arts will host a reception, and performance evening as a Tribute to Dr Menaka Thakkar. When: Saturday, November 16, 2013 Reception: 6pm Performances/Guest Speakers: 7.30pm Where: Fleck Dance Theatre, Harbourfront Centre Tickets: $65 (includes catered reception), Performance only - $40
Menaka is NOW offering a special discount to MyBindi subscribers. Use Promo Code: MYBINDI
to receive a 25% discount on both reception & performance tickets ($48.75) and performance only tickets ($30). Click HERE to purchase your discounted tickets today! BUY TICKETS FOR FLECK DANCE THEATRE: |
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Anoushka Shankar at The Royal Conservatory of Music
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Catch the stunning sitarist, Anoushka Shankar perform LIVE at The Royal Conservatory of Music on November 23rd! Nitin Sawhney has said that no one embodies the spirit of innovation and experimentation more evidently than Anoushka Shankar. In this performance, Shankar performs songs from her newest CD, Traces of You, produced by Sawhney. When: Saturday, Novmeber 23, 2013
Where: Koerner Hall - The Royal Conservatory of Music
Time: 8pm
Tickets: starting at $30
Click HERE to purchase tickets, click HERE for more information. Also, experience the rich history, tradition and beauty of Indian Classical Music. Join Professor Paramjeet Singh, Master of Classical Indian Raag, in this interactive course with a focus on understanding the basics of Indian Classical Vocal Music. No experience necessary - only a willingness to explore music and its role in our lives, and to discover yourself by discovering your voice. When: Saturday, November 23, 2013
Where: The Royal Conservatory of Music
Time: 2pm - 5pm
Tickets: Workshop Registration $120 per person | Workshop & Concert Package $150 per person (includes 3 hour workshop and Anoushka Shankar concert ticket ) Click HERE to register. This event is proudly sponsored by MyBindi.com. 
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Mystic India takes the GTA by Storm!
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With 65 professional dancers, 1,000 opulent costumes, and the dynamic music of Bollywood cinema, MYSTIC INDIA is the first production of its kind. Accompanied by the powerful rhythms of masterful musicians, a versatile troupe of dancers and acrobats takes audiences on a celebratory journey through the Bollywood film industry and Indian culture with a stunning visual display that fuses dance, theater, and spectacular special effects. Performances chart India's transition from the sedate grandeur of an ancient civilization and its fearless leaders to the small villages of rural India and their deeply-rooted cultural celebrations and finally to the fast-paced streets of Mumbai and Bollywood pop culture. From grandeur to glamour, audiences will dance through time with Mystic India, a spectacular production that brings the rich history of India to vivid and vibrant life! Rose Theatre Brampton When: Friday, November 29, 2013 Where: Rose Theatre Brampton Time: 8pm Tickets: $65 - $75 |Children & Youth (29 & Under) - $40 Click HERE to purchase tickets. Click HERE for more information. Flato Markham Theatre When: Saturday, November 30, 2013 Where: Flato Markham Theatre Time: Two shows - 2pm and 8pm Tickets: $54 - $64 | Diamond 4-Pak - $175 Click HERE to purchase tickets. Click HERE for more information.
These events are proudly sponsored by MyBindi.com.
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GoodLife Fitness
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| Calligraphy & Contemporary Miniature Paintings at the Exhibition of Pakistani Art | 
Listen up art lovers! The Consulate General of Pakistan in Toronto is hosting a special art exhibition featuring Islamic Calligraphy and Contemporary Miniature Paintings from well known artists. Pakistan's rich cultural heritage has contributed greatly to the flourishing of Islamic Art in the sub-continent.
The exhibition will be displaying rare Islamic Calligraphy pieces by calligraphers including Elahi Buksh Mutee and Abdul Razzak Razi. It will also feature contemporary miniature paintings by "Chughtai Award" winner Hajra Mansur.
When: November 15 & 16, 2013
Where: Port Credit Arena
Time: Friday 6pm to 9pm | Saturday 3pm to 9pm
Event includes FREE Parking! Please RSVP by EMAIL or by calling 905.532.0042. Click HERE for more information.
This event is proudly sponsored by MyBindi.com.
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FREE 6th Annual South Asian Diabetes Expo
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Maintain Good Health with Diabetes:
- Keynote presentations on Healthy Body And Healthy Mind With Diabetes
- Explore Diabetes, Fat And Healthy Eating with a registered dietitian
- A chef shares How To Use Alternative Grains In South Asian Cooking
- Exercise band demonstration
- Bring your medical questions to our ask-the-expert area
- Also showcased: exhibitors with diabetes related products and services
Light refreshments, and lunch available. FREE admission, parking, prizes and giveaways.
When: Saturday, November 30, 2013
Where: Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto
Time: 9am to 2:30pm
Tickets: This is a FREE event
Register now at 1.800.BANTING and be entered in an early bird draw!
Click HERE for more information.
This event is proudly sponsored by MyBindi.com.
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John Milton's Paradise Lost by Janak Khendry Dance Company
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The culmination of 55 years of dreaming and three years of intense research, the Janak Khendry Dance Company unravels John Milton's Paradise Lost - the story of the temptation of Adam and Eve by the fallen angel Satan and their expulsion from the Garden of Eden - transforming the mysteries of this great literary work into dance form.
Drawing from a pool of distinguished Canadian dancers, the cast includes: Allen Kaeja as Satan, Eddie Kastrau as Adam, Kala Vageesan as Eve, Austin Fagan as Michael, Tyler Gledhill as Rafael, Zhenya Cerneacov as Gabriel, Janak Khendry as God and Harikishan S Nair as the Son of God. Additionally, other noteworthy Indo-Canadian dancers will assume the roles of angels and Satan's demons.
All music is by the renowned classical Indian composer, Ashit Desai, and Canadian contemporary composer, Eric Cadesky (Glass Orchestra).
When: December 6 - 8, 2013 Where: Fleck Dance Theatre, Harbourfront Centre Time: 8pm Tickets: $28 - $36
Click HERE to purchase tickets or call 416.973.4000.
Click HERE for more information.
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| Media Personality Amin Dhillon Hosts Charity Event: Shop for a Cause | 
You're invited to Shop for a Cause presented by Amin Dhillon in support of the Canadian Cancer Society. Come out on Saturday, November 23rd to SHOP SHOP SHOP all for a great cause! Here's your chance to pick up something for everyone on your holiday shopping list (and even a few things for yourself)! It's not fun shopping alone so bring your family and friends as it's FREE entry and there will be items for everyone on your holiday shopping list. Take advantage of the one day only special discounts and promotions! When: Saturday, November 23, 2013
Where: Radisson Plaza Hotel Mississauga
Time: 11am to 6pm
Tickets: Entry is FREE
See you there & happy shopping! Click HERE for more information. This event is proudly sponsored by MyBindi.com.
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Ram Leela
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Ram Leela is a Hindi romantic drama directed and produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. The film is an adaptation of Shakespeare's epic love story, Romeo and Juliet. Starring Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone in lead roles, the film is set in violent times and is sure to please audiences when it releases on November 15th.
Starring: Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh
Director: Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Where: Albion Cinemas, York Cinemas, Woodside Cinemas
For more information on showtimes at Albion Cinemas, please click HERE.
For more information on showtimes at York Cinemas, please click HERE.
For more information on showtimes at Woodside Cinemas, please click HERE. MyBindi is a proud promotional partner of Albion Cinemas and York & Woodside Cinemas - delivering the best of Bollywood Cinema in the GTA! 
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| What's New on BindiBlogs |
10 Places to See Before They're GonePlaces, much like animals can become endangered, and some of the world's most amazing sights are gradually disappearing. Scientists contend that climate change is affecting oceans, reefs, beaches, and even cities, leading to potentially drastic changes. Development is another danger for once-pristine, off-the-beaten-path spots and their unique cultures. Here are 10 places on the brink of forever changing, and some that are threatening to disappear altogether. Trust us, you want to see these now-just remember to travel responsibly and respectfully. Click HERE to read more.
Bullett Raja to Open in US Before IndiaBollywood fans in America will now get to see the much-talked-about new film BULLETT RAJA starring Saif Ali Khan and Sonakshi Sinha before audiences in India.Directed by National Award winner Tigmanshu Dhulia, the Fox Star Studios film will release a day early in the U.S. on Thursday, November 28, on Thanksgiving Day. BULLETT RAJA's release date in India, Canada, and other countries remains Friday, November 29. This explosive new entertainer also stars Vidyut Jamwal, Jimmy Shergill, Gulshan Grover, and Raj Babbar.A brand new behind-the-scenes Rickshaw video for BULLETT RAJA has now premiered featuring interviews with Saif Ali Khan and Sonakshi Sinha from the set. Additional making-of videos are also available below giving you the inside look at how the motion picture was shot and put together.Click HERE to read more.
 Book Review: The Hungry Ghosts"In Sri Lankan myth, a person is reborn as a peréthaya because, during his human life, he desired too much.... The peréthayas that appear to us are always our ancestors, and it is our duty to free them from their suffering ..."
This myth is the primary leitmotif in Shyam Selvadurai's long-awaited third novel for adults, which is also chock full of more contemporary themes: the immigrant experience, feminism, race and politics, the struggle to belong, and the concept of home. But it is the Scheherazadian stories interspersed throughout (and related by Shivan, a gay man in his thirties), that offer the main metaphoric resonance.
The novel begins the day before Shivan is to return to war-torn Sri Lanka to accompany his infirm, estranged grandmother to Toronto. As he prepares, Shivan reflects on his turbulent upbringing and on the odious act she instigated when he visited her as a young man. The earlier tragedy changed his life, and Shivan now finds himself unsatisfied and confrontational.
a.k.a. ALIAS Broadcast Premiere on GlobalIndo-Canadian Composer Vikas Kohli of FatLabs works with Metis/Algonquin Director Michelle Latimer on documentary film following Canadian Hip-Hop artistsAward-winning Indo-Canadian composer Vikas Kohli of FatLabs worked with director Michelle Latimer of Metis/Algonquin heritage on the feature documentary "a.k.a. ALIAS"The artistic and gritty film looks directly at the lives of Toronto rappers, who've sprung from 'hoods that have turned into angry "territories." There she found stories that belied the stereotypes, young rappers using the form as an alternative to drugs and gang life, and as a possible escape. And their expression - while a stark and realistic portrait of Canada's growing underclass - is anything but an endorsement of thug life.
Click HERE to read more. 
How to start giving your child an allowanceIn Margaret Johnson's view, kids are woefully uneducated about money. "I once asked a group of school-aged children where money came from. One little girl said, 'From the machine,' and when I asked what happened when the machine ran out, she replied, 'You just go to another machine.'" Her advice to counter this attitude? "In order to learn about money, kids need to have some of their own. An allowance is a great way to do this," says Johnson, who in addition to being president and CEO of Solutions Credit Counselling in Surrey, BC, volunteers her time teaching elementary school students about money. Click HERE to read more.
There are many essential vitamins, mineral and nutrients that we need to live healthy and optimally. Hopefully and ideally, we would obtain these through whole foods and as needed, through supplementation. For women in particular, our needs differ due to hormonal changes through the lifespan. I recently came across this wonderful graphic that shows the top 6 vitamins for women and their whole food source - this is a great resource when grocery shopping! Of course fruits and vegetables should be the bulk of your shopping trip, in addition to whole grains, lean proteins and low-fat dairy as needed. Click HERE to read more.
Lemon-Garlic Chick Pea Dip with Veggies and ChipsWe all love a good chip 'n' dip, but the same old nachos and sour cream can sometimes become a bore. So we decided to do some research on how to give this party favourite a boost and found this great recipe from the Food Network, called Lemon-Garlic Chick Pea Dip with Veggies and Chips. Not only is it quick to make but tastes great & offers a great choice for vegetarians! Here are the ingredients you'll need: - 1 (15-ounce) can chick peas, drained
- 1 clove garlic, cracked from skin
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 4 to 5 sprigs fresh thyme leaves, stripped from stems
- Coarse salt and pepper
- A few drops hot sauce, to taste
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil eyeball it
- 4 ribs celery from the heart cut into dipping sticks, 4 inches long
- 1/2 seedless cucumber, cut into sticks
Click HERE to read more. 
The intention I set for 2013 was for creative collaboration. The first sign of that is my beloved partner, our home renovations and our wedding plans! The second was Yogapalooza accomplished with the love, support of my fab business partners. Now the newest option has emerged. The Art of Yoga is a monthly Yoga and Meditation workshop held at the Art Gallery of Mississauga. The first session takes place on Wednesday, November 6 at 7pm. Each workshop will draw inspiration from the art and artists currently on display in the gallery. It's the perfect opportunity for art lovers and Yoga lovers to come together and enjoy the gallery space together. Pls check this facebook link for further details and to buy tickets.
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