Carnatic Classical Music Concert by Vidwan Sri T. M. Krishna on Sunday 10/12 – 4pm at Old Stafford Civic Center.

Carnatic Classical Music Concert by Vidwan Sri T. M. Krishna on Sunday 10/12 – 4pm at Old Stafford Civic Center.

Ticket giveaways on **Saturday 10/11** for Carnatic (South Indian Classical) concert.

The Houston Youth Music Association (HYMA) presents Vidhwan T. M. Krishna (Vocals) ~ Vidwan Sri R. K. Sriramkumar (Violin) ~ Vidhwan Sri Arun Prakash (Mridamgam) in concert on Sunday 10/12; 4pm at Stafford Civic Center, 1415 Constitution Ave., Stafford, TX. 77477.

For more info contact [email protected] or call 281-710-7717.

Website: hymausa.org

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Gaslight Anthem Giveaway

On Monday Oct 6th from 5 – 6 pm, we got ANOTHER exciting giveaway for y’all (because we love you). This band of the hour is Gaslight Anthem, they’re gonna be at Warehouse Live on the 11th of Oct. Once again, the number to call is 713-348-5878. TUNE IN!!!

Bonobo/SBTRKT Ticket Giveaway

Bonobo/SBTRKT Ticket Giveaway

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Tune into KTRU on the 1st of October from 3-5 pm for a chance to win a pair of tickets to see either Bonobo on the 9th or SBTRKT on the 10th at House of Blues!!! You can listen in through the website or 90.1 HD2 radio. The number to call is 713-348-5878! When you call, please specify which artist you would like to win tickets for. Good luck, and thanks for tuning into KTRU!

On 9/27: Conversation with author Mitra Mostofi

On 9/27: Conversation with author Mitra Mostofi

***Below are the links mentioned by Mitra Mostofi during her conversation on the show.***

Author Mitra Mostofi will kick off the Breast Cancer Awareness month (October). Learn more about the book “This was no coincidence” and the journey of resilience, courage, acceptance and endurance.

Mitra Mostofi on Facebook to help create a self-awareness community through the 7 day verbal virtual meditation series –STAR (Self-Teaching Awareness and Realization)


• For women diagnosed with breast cancer under the age of 45. www.youngsurvival.org
• WHAT: Texas Annual Breast Health Summit; WHEN: November 6 & 7; WHERE: North Sheraton at George Bush Intercontinental, 15700 John F Kennedy Blvd., Houston, Texas 77032. www.breasthealthcollaborativeoftexas.org
• 3rd generation henna artist: Soniya. www.hennacompany.com
• WHAT: 2nd Annual Genetic Counseling Breakfast Summit. WHEN: September 30, 10:00am-12pm. WHERE: Houston City Club. www.ovarcome.org
• WHAT: Pink Ribbons Inc. – movie about the commercialization of the breast cancer movement. WHEN: October 3 6:30-8:30. WHERE: 2922 Rosedale at Houston, TX 77004. RSVP: 713-781-0255
• WHAT: Komen Race for the Cure. WHEN: October 4, 6:30-10:30. WHERE: 2922 Rosedale at Houston, tx 77004. www.komen-houston.org/events/131/
• WHAT: The HOPE Clinic will deliver *free* cervical cancer screening, clinical breast exams and mammograms along with same-day results, and access to follow-up care for local women in need. Also receive HPV vaccines and health education information. WHEN: October 11, 2014 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM. WHERE: Hope Clinic, 7001 Corporate Dr Ste 120, Houston, TX 77036. WHO: Women ages 21 to 64, who are uninsured or underinsured. CONTACT: 832 217 5571 Spanish. 713 333 9773 – English, Vietnamese, Chinese, etc.
Indian American Cancer Network: www.iacannetwork.org

Navratri Festival 2014 from 9/25 to 10/4 at VPSS Haveli, Houston Farm & Ranch.

Navratri Festival 2014 from 9/25 to 10/4 at VPSS Haveli, Houston Farm & Ranch.

Navratri 2014 tickets ***50%*** off if you mention *ktru*. Email [email protected] or call/text Amee at 832-347-2516.

Exclusive offer for KTRU (Rice radio) – tickets are only $10 if you mention *KTRU*!!!!

Organizers from the Gujarati Samaj of Houston will be on Navrang, Saturday 9/20 to discuss the Navratri festival and the garba & dandiya folk dance and music from the state of Gujarat, India.

Video clip of Garba and Dandiya raas, Washington U dandiya and Gujarat, India garba.

For more info about the Navratri festival in Houston check the link.

Top 35 9/14/14

Top 35 for September 14, 2014

1 – ohmega watts – pieces of a dream – mellow orange
2 – jprizm – mindwalker – komatoast
3 – rebecca oswald – whereas – rebecca oswald
4 – mayapuris, the – mridanga – mantralogy
5 – the neybuzz – mg’s funk workshop – zenahora (more…)

DJ Shadow Giveaway!

Here are the details:

Who: DJ Shadow
What: Ticket giveaway
When: (Giveaway) : Friday the 12th, 4-6 pm
When: (Concert): Saturday the 20th
Where: House of Blues
How: Listening in through the website ktru.org or 90.1 HD 2 Radio, and calling 713-348-5878.

Festivals of Asia – AADA’s fundraiser luncheon on 9/18/14 from 11:30am to 2:30pm

Festivals of Asia – AADA’s fundraiser luncheon on 9/18/14 from 11:30am to 2:30pm

Asians Against Domestic Abuse (AADA) a 501 (3)c hosts their 13th annual fundraiser on Thursday September 18th from 11:30am to 2:30pm. At 1811 Briar Oaks Ln., Houston, TX 77027. # 713-622-4191. Tickets are $100.

Highlights of the event: Egyptian themed fashion show by *Elle Milady*. Event MC is Dominique S of KPRC channel 2. Numerous vendors from various Asian countries.

The funds raised at this event will enable to provide financial assistance and services to battered women from India, Pakistan, China, Vietnam, Korea, Cambodia, Philippines and Middle Eastern countries. Click here for AADA’s website.

For more indo email: [email protected]. Helpline: 713-339-8300.