SKK 50th Anniversary Celebration - Save the Date

ನಮಸ್ಕಾರ ಕನ್ನಡ ಬಾಂಧವರೇ 🙏 🎉 Save the Date – A Golden Celebration of Kannada Culture! 🎉

Join us as Minnesota Sangeetha Kannada Koota celebrates an incredible 50 Years of Community, Culture & Togetherness! 🌟

📅 Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
📍 Venue: Wayzata Central Middle School, Plymouth, MN
⏰ Time: TBA

Celebrate this historic milestone with a spectacular day featuring:
✨ Live Music
🎭 Comedy
💃 Classical Dance
🎤 Cultural Performances
🍽️ Lunch & Dinner
🎉 Fun for the entire family

We are excited to announce our first lineup of featured artists:
🎶 Smt. M.D. Pallavi – Vocal Music
🎤 Dr. Krishne Gowda – Comedy & Hosting
💃 Dr. Sanjay Shantharam – Classical Dance

And that's just the beginning! More artists and special surprises will be announced soon, so stay tuned!

🎟️Click Here To Register

Whether you've been part of SKK for years or are joining us for the first time, this is a celebration you won't want to miss. Let’s all come together, create new memories, and celebrate five decades of preserving and promoting Kannada culture in Minnesota!

— SKK Team 🙏

Volunteer to Pack Meals 2026: Feed My Starving Children

ನಮಸ್ಕಾರ ಕನ್ನಡ ಬಾಂಧವರೇ 🙏

We are excited to announce our community service event, Volunteering to Pack Meals: Feed My Starving Children (FMSC)! 💛

Join us in making a difference! We invite you all to volunteer with Minnesota Sangeetha Kannada Koota to pack meals for families and communities in need. Your time and effort can help bring smiles and support to many lives. Register with the link below to be part of this meaningful service activity!

This service activity is completely FREE and open to everyone. Individuals, families, kids (8+) and friends are all welcome to join and volunteer together. Come be part of this meaningful community effort and help us make a positive impact!

Event Details:

📅 Sat, June 27th, 2026

🕙 2 PM - 4:30 PM

📍 Feed My Starving Children: 990 Lone Oak Rd #136, Eagan, MN 55121

🎉 FREE for All (Ages 8+)

👉 FMSC Registration Link:

https://skkmn.short.gy/packmeals-volunteer 

📃 Reminder: SKK Membership 2026 is open till July 25th, 2026:

https://skkmn.short.gy/join-skk

– SKK Team 🙏

Pavan Venugopal's Stand Up Comedy Show - Tickets Open

ನಮಸ್ಕಾರ ಕನ್ನಡ ಬಾಂಧವರೇ 🙏

Tickets Now Open for Pavan Venugopal's Stand Up Comedy Show! 🎤

Event Details:

📅 Sat, May 2nd, 2026

🕙 1:15 PM - 4:30 PM

📍 Chaska Community Center - Theater

🎉 *FREE* for SKK Members 2026

16+ (Recommended Age)

🎟 Purchase your Comedy Show tickets via this link:
http://skkmn.short.gy/standup-comedy

📃 Reminder: SKK Membership 2026 is also open to purchase: 

https://skkmn.short.gy/join-skk  Get ready for an afternoon filled with laughter and good vibes! Looking forward to seeing you all there!

– SKK Team 🙏

Sivasri Skandaprasad - Live Concert

ನಮಸ್ಕಾರ ಕನ್ನಡ ಬಾಂಧವರೇ 🙏

Minnesota Sangeetha Kannada Koota (SKK) proudly brings you a soulful evening celebrating the richness of Indian classical music 🎶

We are delighted to collaborate with Layyasaaram Institute of Indian Arts to present the renowned artist Sivasri Skandaprasad for a mesmerizing musical experience that connects us to our roots and traditions.

📅 Date: Sat, May 2nd, 2026

📍Venue: Chinmaya Mission Twin Cities – Chaska

12575 County Rd 43, Chaska, MN 55318

🕔 Time: 4:30 PM onwards

🎟️ Book your tickets now:

https://layyasaaram.short.gy/sivasri-donation

✨ Exclusive for SKK Members: Enjoy a 10% discount on tickets!

📞 Contact Pavan RS (SKK President) to avail the member benefit.

Let’s come together as a community to celebrate, support, and preserve the timeless beauty of Indian classical traditions. Bring your family and friends for an unforgettable evening of music and culture ❤️🎶

-SKK Team 🙏

Pavan Venugopal's Stand Up Comedy Show - Save The Date

ನಮಸ್ಕಾರ ಕನ್ನಡ ಬಾಂಧವರೇ 🙏

🎤 SAVE THE DATE!

SKK proudly presents:

Kannada Stand-Up Comedy Show by Pavan Venugopal 😄

📅 Date: Sat, May 2nd, 2026

📍 Venue: Chaska Community Center - Theater

🎉 FREE for SKK Members 2026

16+ (Recommended Age)

⏳ Timings & ticket details coming soon! Stay tuned!

– SKK Team 🙏

Ugadi Sambhrama 2026 - Event Schedule

 ನಮಸ್ಕಾರ ಕನ್ನಡ ಬಾಂಧವರೇ 🙏

Ugadi Sambhrama is JUST 2 days away! 🌸✨️

As we approach the event, we are thrilled to share our event schedule below. Hoping to see you all there!

Event Details:

🗓 April 4th, 2026

🕙 10am - 8pm

📍Eisenhower Community Center

🎟️ Ugadi tickets are open to purchase at the link below! 

📃 SKK Membership 2026 is also open to purchase below! 

👉 Ugadi Tickets:

https://www.kannadamn.org/p/events.html

👉 Membership:

https://skkmn.short.gy/join-skk

– SKK Team 🙏