Orissa Culture Center, Houston

10/07/2026

🍂 Fall Festival 2026 & Bali Jatra Houston 🍂

Join us for two unforgettable days celebrating the spirit of fall, the rich heritage of Bali Jatra, and the vibrant diversity of our community!

🎃 Halloween Theme Park
🚂 Kids Train & Face Painting
🍛 Delicious Food & Cuisine
💃 International Dance & Live Music
🛍️ Indian Handicrafts, Jewelry & Fashion Booths
⛵ Experience the story and legacy of Bali Jatra, the historic maritime voyage of culture, cuisine & commerce
🆓 FREE ENTRY & FREE PARKING

📍 Orissa Culture Center, Houston
📅 November 14-15 | ⏰ 3 PM - 9 PM

Bring your family and friends for a weekend filled with culture, entertainment, food, shopping, and fun for all ages!

Entry and parking are free, making it a fun, accessible weekend for family and friends of all ages.

09/23/2026

The Call of the Flute — from Italy to Odisha, a life in Odissi.
Orissa Culture Center (Houston) presents Kala o Kalakar (କଳା ଓ କଳାକାର), our interview series honouring the artists who keep Odisha's heritage alive. ✨
This episode: an intimate hour with Padma Shri Dr. Ileana Citaristi 🩰 — the Italian-born Odissi & Chhau dancer, choreographer and author who made Odisha her home over four decades ago — in conversation with anchor Mrinalini Padhi. 💬
🌸 45 years of devotion to Odissi
📜 A journey through Jayadeva's timeless love story
🎭 A dancer's own story, in her words
🗓️ Saturday, Oct 3, 2026
⏰ 9:30–10:45 AM CST
💻 Live on Zoom — ID 820 0022 3693 · Passcode 899378

09/23/2026

We are delighted to invite you and your family to a special musical program featuring our visiting singers, Dr. Anuradha Panigrahi and Dr. Aurosish Pani. 🌸 Let’s come together and enjoy an afternoon of music and community! 🎶

09/18/2026

OCC is proud to host two of Odisha's young vocalists for an evening of melody at the Orissa Culture Center cultural hall on September 26, Saturday at 5 PM. Snacks/Tea & Dinner will be provided. Your presence and support will be a big source of encouragement for the artists. A $20 fee per family is solicited towards the support of the young artists. Please make an entry in the following Spreadsheet if you wish to attend. You can send your contribution by Zelle to [email protected] with a memo SURA RANJANI.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Ug_IhSsnnoGX_2r7M3VS1CZBVShqPGQHg8ItvatolNM/edit?usp=sharing

09/18/2026

OCC is proud to host two of Odisha's young vocalists for an evening of melody at the Orissa Culture Center cultural hall on September 26, Saturday at 5 PM.
Snacks/Tea & Dinner will be provided. Your presence and support will be a big source of encouragement for the artists.
A $20 fee per family is solicited towards the support of the young artists. Please make an entry in the following Spreadsheet if you wish to attend. You can send your contribution by Zelle to [email protected] with a memo SURA RANJANI.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Ug_IhSsnnoGX_2r7M3VS1CZBVShqPGQHg8ItvatolNM/edit?usp=sharing

09/16/2026

Odisha Culture Center (OCC) extends its support to the Nepalese community following the recent flash floods. We stand with those affected and remain committed to humanitarian service.

Our thoughts and support are with every family affected, and we remain committed to helping rebuild hope and stability.
Thank you to our OCC members for always stepping up when it matters most.

09/14/2026

The Call of the Flute — from Italy to Odisha, a life in Odissi.

Orissa Culture Center (Houston) presents Kala o Kalakar (କଳା ଓ କଳାକାର), our interview series honouring the artists who keep Odisha's heritage alive. ✨
This episode: an intimate hour with Padma Shri Dr. Ileana Citaristi 🩰 — the Italian-born Odissi & Chhau dancer, choreographer and author who made Odisha her home over four decades ago — in conversation with anchor Mrinalini Padhi. 💬

🌸 45 years of devotion to Odissi
📜 A journey through Jayadeva's timeless love story
🎭 A dancer's own story, in her words

🗓️ Saturday, Oct 3, 2026
⏰ 9:30–10:45 AM CST
💻 Live on Zoom — ID 820 0022 3693 · Passcode 899378

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