Orissa Culture Center
Orissa Culture Center (OCC) is a registered non-profit US corporation with a tax exempt organization status of 501 (C)(3) with IRS
Orissa Culture Center (OCC) is a registered non-profit US corporation with a tax exempt organization status of 501 (C)(3) with IRS. OCC derives its name from a small state on the east coast of India called Orissa (now renamed to pre-British period era, Odisha), famous for its cultural heritage. Many of its architectural sites are in the UN World Heritage catalogue. Although the state is a little unknown in the world arena, it still serves as beacon of peace, universal brotherhood and friendship through one of its annual flagship events called Ratha Yatra, better known as Chariot or Car festival at Puri. The event draws more than a million people every year from all over the world of all races, religions, castes and creeds. Similarly, one of the greatest classical dance forms that India has to offer to the world, Odishi, has its origin in this state. According to Natya Shastra of Bharat Muni, the earliest treatise on the ancient dance forms that emanated from India, Odishi holds the dignity of being the oldest and most ancient. It is strange that while the event and the cultural art forms that the state has to offer have crossed its natural geographical boundaries, very little is known about the state itself. That has led a few of the people from the state in the greater Houston area to form OCC to spread the message of peace and universal brotherhood through a medium that is considered an asset for the state – the art and culture.
The ORISSA CULTURE CENTER (OCC), located at 3101, Fuqua St. Houston, Texas, 77037,is one of the finest facilities available in the Houston area. Featuring 300 seats, a full-sized hall, state of the art lighting and sound technology this allows a full theatre experience. The hall is a central and important space for any cultural events as part of community. It is ideal for a variety of performances and events including formal assembly, lectures, award ceremonies, dramatic plays, musical theatre productions, concert performances of orchestra, band, chorus, jazz band, dance competitions, recording sessions and many more. Parking is conveniently located in the campus. Up-to-date lighting, audio and projection equipment are available to support your event along with knowledgeable technical and house management staff. Not only does this facility provide an intimate setting for the patrons, it also has an extensive backstage. Equipped with dressing rooms, etc….
The acoustical design of the Hall in the ORISSA CULTURE CENTER includes appropriate room size and shape, well-placed sound-reflecting surfaces, and a properly designed sound amplification system. It also includes careful sound isolation from nearby spaces and a very quiet mechanical (HVAC) system. Providing quiet background noise conditions is among the most important tasks of the acoustical design of any performance space, as it allows performers to use their full dynamic range, and helps audiences to focus on the performance.
This hall sound system provides 360° of incredible audio coverage with a high-performance range upto 144db. Wirelessly stream audio with your Bluetooth-enabled device or connect your existing audio and/or video equipment such as a projector, USB thumb drive, SD card, CD/DVD player, laptop or computer via the mixer amplifier. This sound system is perfect or events, or any other application where powerful, high-quality audio is needed.
The OCC hall a 6,000 square feet main hall and a 2,000 square feet kitchen space, a modern full-size commercial kitchen containing high end equipment as well as a walk-in refrigerator and freezer. Often when planning an event it can be helpful to know some of the details about the facility and how it is put together. Therefore, below are listed detail specifications for each of ORISS CULTURE CENTER major elements.
Note: Non-profit groups may avail special discounts. Please discuss with concern personal
Any costs incurred for special set-ups or additional equipment (including the use of technicians and/or laborers), will be charged to the group named in the contract. Groups selling tickets in the Center and/or anticipating attendance of more than 100 people will be charged for the services of a Houston police officer for a minimum four-hour shift.
You are required to use Center technical staff, except in extremely unusual circumstances. Center management must authorize the use of any non-Center staff and a list of said staff, with appropriate credentials, must be submitted at least 72 hours prior to the group’s first use of the building. Center management retains the right to make final decisions on all staffing issues.
A fee that supports the building maintenance, administrative services.
Premium Package
Intermediate Package
Basic Package
