"Italian favorites beyond pasta" (2456 Lake Circle Drive, Indianapolis) and "Flavors of the Mediterranean" (3842 East 82d Street, Indianapolis). 7 p.m. cooking classes sponsored by the Corner Gourmet. Information: 317:598-0621 or www.cornergourmet.com.
17
"South America: Amazonia, people and forests in the 21st Century." Lecture by Dr. Eduardo S. Brondizio, assistant professor and director of undergraduate studies, department of anthropology, Indiana University. Dinner meeting of Indiana Council on World Affairs. 5:30 p.m. social hour, 6:30 p.m. dinner. Johnson Room, Robertson Hall, Butler University, 4600 Sunset Avenue, Indianapolis.Cost for non-members: $21. Reservations: 317:566-2036.
18
"Opportunities for Progress on Nuclear Arms and 'Loose Nukes' Problem," Rose Gottemoeller, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, 6:30 p.m. dinner, Woodstock Club. Sponsored by the Indianapolis Committee on Foreign Relations. Information: Courtenay Weldon, 317:293-5227 or [email protected].
21
Jos� Greco II (Spanish) Flamenco Dance Company, 7 p.m., Pike Performing Arts Center, 6701 Zionsville Road, Indianapolis. Information: 317:216-5455.
27
"Winter Gala" of the Nationalities Council, Parish Life Center of St. Michael's Catholic Church, 3354 West 30th Street, Indianapolis. 5 p.m. Please bring an ethnic dish (main course, salad/vegetable, or dessert) and an item for the raffle. Reservations and information: Betty Bunnell, 317:894-0036, or Nelleke Bruyn, 317:577-8841.
Robert Burns Dinner, Ritz Charles, Carmel. Sponsored by Scottish Society of Indianapolis.
29
Chinese New Year Imperial Banquet, 7 p.m., Indianapolis Museum of Art, 1200 West 38th Street, Indianapolis. Sponsored by Asian Art Society. Information: Joan Kahn, 317:846-5847.
February 2001
1
"Igbo Culture of Nigeria" by Odenigbo Cultural Group of Columbus, Ohio, noon, UC 115, IUPUI.
5
Indianapolis-K�ln Sister-City Partnership Committee, 4:30 p.m., Athen�um, 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis. Information: Sven Schumacher, 317:359-5467 or e-mail.
6
"Trade and Globalization," Dr. Catherine Bonser-Neal, IUPUI School of Business. First session in Great Decisions 2001, 7 p.m., Johnson Room, Robertson Hall, Butler University, 4600 Sunset Avenue, Indianapolis. Sponsored by Indiana Council on World Affairs. Information: Philip Rutledge, 317:254-9463 or e-mail.
8
"Stonehenge: A visit back in time," OASIS West series, 1 p.m. Information, 317:248-8297.
"Pacific Rim of Fire: Earthquakes and Volcanoes," OASIS South series, 1 p.m. Information, 317:888-8577.
10
K�lner Karneval, 6 p.m., Athenaeum, 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis. Die Freudemacher, Athenaeum Pops Orchestra, M�nnerchor, Cincinnati Germania Society Prinzengarde, M�dchengarde and German buffet dinner. Tickets: $23 in advance, $25 at the door. Reservations and information: 317:630-4569.
Sabor Latino will host an annual Valentine's Day dance with live music and DJ Information, 317:585-5908
12
Nationalities Council, 7 p.m., Athenaeum, 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis. All are welcome to attend.
13
"China and Taiwan," Dr. Frank Wu, Taiwanese-American Association. Second session in Great Decisions 2001, 7 p.m., Johnson Room, Robertson Hall, Butler University, 4600 Sunset Avenue, Indianapolis. Sponsored by Indiana Council on World Affairs. Information: Philip Rutledge, 317:254-9463 or e-mail.
"The Middle East Crisis: The Situation on the Ground," lecture by Rabbi Shlomo Riskin, chief rabbi of Efrat, Israel, 7:30 p.m., Jewish Community Center, 6701 Hoover Road, Indianapolis. Information, 317:577-2875, ext. 204 or e-mail.
14
Indianapolis-K�ln Sister-City Partnership Committee: Trade & Tourism Subcommittee, 11:30 a.m., Rathskeller, Athenaeum, 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis. Information: Charlie McDonald, 317:549-0055 or e-mail.
"19th Century German Women in Love: The Life and Music of Fanny Mendelssohn, Clara Schumann and Alma Mahler," lecture by Mary Ellen Burgomaster, 7:30 p.m., Max Kade Room, German-American Center, Athenaeum, 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis. Information, 317:861-5831.
15
"African Art: Inspiration and Celebration," lecture by Rosyln Adele Walker, director of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African Art; 7:30 p.m., DeBoest Lecture Hall, Indianapolis Museum of Art, 1200 West 38th Street, Indianapolis. Free and open to the public. Co-sponsored by the IUPUI Afro-American Studies program, IUPUI Department of History and the IMA.
16
"South Africa," part of IUPUI International Club Culture Hour series, 4:30-6:30 p.m., International House, Indianapolis. Information and directions, 317:274-5024 or e-mail.
"Ashes and Diamonds" (1958), 7 p.m., Chemistry Building 033, Indiana University Bloomington. Part of Andrzej Wajda Film Festival sponsored by the Indiana University Russian and East European Institute. For information, www.indiana.edu/~polis.
Tango Passion (Argentine dance musical), Clowes Hall, Indianapolis. Information, 317:940-6444.
17
"Is Putin Making a Difference in Russia?" OASIS West series, 10 a.m. Information, 317:248-8297.
Latino night with Marco Dominguez as DJ, Jazz Kitchen. Information: Marco Dominguez, 317:940-5979.
18
"Chinese New Year," family program from noon-5 p.m., Indianapolis Museum of Art. Free activities.
19
"French pastry made easy" (3832 East 82nd Street, Indianapolis), 7 p.m. Cooking class sponsored by Corner Gourmet. Information, 317:598-0621.
20
"Missile Defense." Dr. John Clark, director, Central European & Eurasian Studies, Hudson Institute. Third session in Great Decisions 2001, 7 p.m., Johnson Room, Robertson Hall, Butler University, 4600 Sunset Avenue, Indianapolis. Sponsored by Indiana Council on World Affairs. Information: Philip Rutledge, 317:254-9463 or e-mail.
21
"Can Mongolia Be inner Asia's Post Communist Success Story?" Lecture by Dr. Christopher P. Atwood, assistant professor of Mongolian Studies at Indiana University. Dinner meeting of the Indiana Council on World Affairs. 5:30 p.m. social hour, 6:30 p.m. dinner. Cost for non-members: $21. Johnson Room, Robertson Hall, Butler University, 4600 Sunset Avenue, Indianapolis. Sponsored by Indiana Council on World Affairs. Reservations: 317:566-2036.
22
"The Arts of Japan," OASIS Glendale series, Indianapolis, 10 a.m. Information, 317:253-1951.
"Kzakiya Hardy-Dia, African Cultural Exchange," 12:15 p.m.,Indianapolis Artsgarden. Information, 317:631-3301.
"The Arts of Japan," OASIS Washington Square series, Indianapolis, 1 p.m. Information, 317:895-9976.
"Global Climate Change," OASIS Washington Square series, Indianapolis, 2:30 p.m. Information, 317:895-9976.
"Sankofa," 1993 film from Ethiopian director Haile Gerima followed by discussion led by Dr. Didier Gondola, 6 p.m. Room 508, Cavanaugh Hall, 425 University Boulevard, Indiana University-Purdue University in Indianapolis. Sponsored by IUPUI History Society. For information, Prof. Nancy Robertson, 317:274-8017, e-mail. Open to the public at no charge.
"The Cup," film about Tibetan monks who become obsessed with soccer. 7 p.m., Broad Ripple United Methodist Church. Sponsored by International Tibet Independence Movement. $5 donation.
"Man of Marble" (1976), 7 p.m., Student Building 150, Indiana University Bloomington. Part of Andrzej Wajda Film Festival sponsored by the Indiana University Russian and East European Institute. For information, www.indiana.edu/~polis.
23
"Life in Victorian England," OASIS Glendale series, Indianapolis, 1:15 p.m. Information, 317:253-1951.
Lecture by Sorin Dumitru Ducaru, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Mission of Romania to the United States. Time and place on Indiana University Bloomington campus to be announced. For information, www.indiana.edu/~polis.
Estonian Independence Day Celebration, 5:30-7:30 p.m., University Club, Indiana Memorial Union, Indiana University Bloomington. All are welcome.
"Man of Iron" (1981), 7 p.m., Chemistry Building 033, Indiana University Bloomington. Part of Andrzej Wajda Film Festival sponsored by the Indiana University Russian and East European Institute. For information, www.indiana.edu/~polis.
24
Fasching, German American Klub, 8602 South Meridian Street, Indianapolis. Information, 317:888-6940.
Carnaval, 8 p.m. - 2 a.m., Fountain Square Theater, 1111 Prospect Street, Indianapolis. "Put on yur feathers, masks and glitter! Join us for the exciting Brazilian Carnaval in Indianapolis and let's samba with the authentic Brazilian dancers! Enjoy the Rio Carnaval Parade on giant screen, buffet and complementary Caipirinha, the famous Brazilian cocktail!" Presented by Kathy Taurel, Adriana Querioz, Alessandra B. Matas, Adriana de Aguiar, Christine Journel, Fabiana Jones, Jacira Aubry, Jeniffer Webber, Leila Schwartz, Martine Bachelart and Sandra Monnier. $40, adults; $20, students; $10, teenagers. Reservations deadline: February 17. Make checks payable to Kathy Taurel and mail to PMB 293, 1508 East 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46240.
25
African-American Heritage Day, Central Library, Indianapolis Marion County Public Library. Information, 317:269-1751.
Workshop in Scandinavian dance with Roo Lester of Chicago from 3-8:39 p.m. Sponsor: Dans Norden. Cost per participant, including dinner, is $10. Information and reservations: John Seest, 317:251-7789.
26
"Contemporary African Art: Five Artists, Diverse Trends,' lecture by Dr. Dele Jegede, associate professor of art at Indiana State University, 6 p.m. DeBoest Lecture Hall, Indianapolis Museum of Art. Free and open to the public.
"French pastry made easy" (2456 Lake Circle Drive, Indianapolis), 7 p.m. Cooking class sponsored by Corner Gourmet. Information: 317:598-0621.
27
"Dealing with Iraq: Which Way Forward?" Dr. Nafhat Nasr, DePauw University. Fourth session in Great Decisions 2001, 7 p.m., Johnson Room, Robertson Hall, Butler University, 4600 Sunset Avenue, Indianapolis. Sponsored by Indiana Council on World Affairs. Information: Philip Rutledge, 317:254-9463 or e-mail.
28
"Africa and the 21st Century: the Imperative of Gender," lecture by Dr. Lesley Amde Obiora, Professor of Law, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona. Sponsored by Women's Studies Program and University College, IUPUI. Noon-1:30 p.m., Lilly Auditorium, University Library, IUPUI. Information, 317:274-7611.
March 2001
1-2
Bridges to the World: an educational fair for youth featuring International opportunities for education, service and work at home and around the world sponsored by International Center of Indianapolis. In the Children's Museum of Indianapolis, 3000 North Meridian Street (regular museum admission charged). Information: 317:259-7053.
2
"Child Health and Schooling in Kenya," lecture by Prof. Edward Miguel, Department of Economics, University of California at Berkeley. Brown-bag lunch co-sponsored by IUPUI Committee on African and African-American Studies and IUPUI Department of Economics. Noon-1:30 p.m., Cavanaugh Hall 537, IUPUI, 425 University Boulevard, Indianapolis. Information: Jeanette Rowe, 317:274-4756 or [email protected].
3
AIW International Women's Day Celebration Gala, Scottish Rite Cathedral, Indianapolis; sponsored by Association of International Women. Social hour, 6:30 p.m.; dinner with complimentary wine at 7:30 p.m., and dancing until midnight with DJ Elkin Zuluaga; $40 per person (including dinner). Mail checks to: Marisa Tischner, 6315 Harmon Ridge Court, Indianapolis, IN 46278. Information, Ana Carlsgaard, 317:388-9521 or e-mail.
"Pan Asian Fusion" (2456 Lake Circle Drive, Indianapolis) 7 p.m. Cooking class sponsored by Corner Gourmet. Information, 317:598-0621.
Sauerbraten Dinner, Saenger Chor Hall, 521 East 13th Street, Indianapolis. 6-8 p.m. Information, 317:262-9125.
4
Aeros/Romanian Gymnastics Team, Clowes Hall, Indianapolis. Information, 317:940-6444.
"Kiridou et la Sourciere", film in French. French and Francophone Film Festival, 3 p.m. Jordan Hall, Butler University. Information, 317:291-8929.
5
"Reimaging Daoism," lecture by Stephen R. Bokenkamp, professor of East Asian languages and culture at Indiana University Bloomington. 8 p.m.; sponsored by Asian Art Society; free and open to the public. DeBoest Lecture Hall, Indianapolis Museum of Art, 1200 West 38th Street, Indianapolis.
6
Board meeting, Nationalities Council of Indiana, 7 p.m., Athenaeum. Information, Susan McKee, 317:297-0502.
"International Health Crisis." Dr. David McSwane, SPEA, Indiana University. Fifth session in Great Decisions 2001, 7 p.m., Johnson Room, Robertson Hall, Butler University, 4600 Sunset Avenue, Indianapolis. Information: Philip Rutledge, 317:254-9463 or e-mail.
8
"Building Community: Civil Society in Urban America," 12th annual Joseph T. Taylor Symposium, 9-3:15 p.m., University Place Conference Center, Indiana University-Purdue University in Indianapolis. Sessions are free and open to the public; lunch tickets are $25 (information, 317:274-5053).
10
"The Spirit Travels: Immigrant Music in America," film, Indianapolis Artsgarden. Information, 317:631-3301.
"The Parting Glass: A Celebration of Irish Music and Dance," 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m., Cropsey Auditorium, Central Library IMCPL, 40 East St. Clair Street, Indianapolis. Information, 317:269-5247. Open to the public at no charge.
11
Royal Lippizaner Stallions (Spanish Riding School of Vienna, Austria), Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis. Information, 317:917-2500.
12
Nationalities Council, 7 p.m., Willkie Room, Athenaeum, 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis. All are welcome.
The Ambassador of the Republic of Malawi in United States, Ambassador Tony Kandiero, is in Indianapolis today for appointments with Indiana Governor Frank O'Bannon and Indianapolis Mayor Bart Peterson. At 7 p.m the Ambassador will be feted at a reception hosted by Barnes & Thornburg organized by African Community International Center and "Images of Africa TV".
14
Trade & Tourism subcommittee of Indianapolis-Cologne Sister City Partnership Committee, 11:30 a.m., Rathskeller, Athenaeum, 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis. Information, Charlie McDonald, 317:549-0055 or e-mail.
Board meeting, Indiana German Heritage Society, 4:30 p.m., Athenaeum, 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis.
Stammtisch and program, "Liechtenstein, Anachronym or Prophecy" by Marcus Loidolt, 6 p.m., Athenaeum, 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis. Sponsored by Indiana German Heritage Society. Information, Ernestine Dillon, 317:861-5831 or 317:464-9004.
"The Myths of the Middle East," lecture by Joseph Farah of WorldNewsDigest.com. 7:30 p.m., Jewish Community Center, 6701 Hoover Road, Indianapolis. Reservations, [email protected].
15
Deadline for abstracts of papers for series of conferences to be held in Indianapolis 29 June - 1 July by Islamic Society of North America. Included are sessions on Islam among Latino Americans and Muslim refugees in America. Information, 317:839-8157, ext. 246.
"French Landscapes," Taste of the IMA series, 5:30-9 p.m. $55 non-members (includes dinner). Indianapolis Museum of Art, 1200 West 38th Street, Indianapolis. Reservations deadline: 9 March.
"The Parting Glass: story, Celtic music and dance, 7 p.m., Indiana Historical Society, 450 West Ohio Street, Indianapolis. $10. Information, 317:232-1882, 800:IHS-1830.
16-18
Spring Conference, Great Lakes American Studies Association, Ball State University, Muncie. Several sessions on ethnicity, immigration.
16
St. Patrick Day (Irish-American) Parade, 11:30 a.m. downtown Indianapolis. Information, 317:634-4331.
17
Annual Fondue Cheese dinner sponsored by Swiss Club of Central Indiana. Swiss cheese, wine, soft drinks, coffee "and great desserts". 4 p.m. St. Thomas More Church, Mooresville. $10 per person for those 12 and older. Information and reservations: Jim Weinmann, 317:257-2856; [email protected]..
18
"Art Around the World," family program, noon- 5 p.m. Indianapolis Museum of Art, 1200 West 38th Street, Indianapolis.
20
"Report from the field by an international observer," lecture by Brian L. Marshall, representative of the U.S. Department of State at the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. 5:45 p.m. dinner meeting of Indianapolis Committee on Foreign Relations, Woodstock Club, 1301 West 38th Street, Indianapolis. Non-members: $30. Information, Courtenay Weldon, 317:293-5227 or e-mail. Reservations, Kay W. Kelly, PO Box 40024, Indianapolis, IN 46240.
"Mexico in Transition." Dr. Dale Hathaway, Butler University. Sixth session in Great Decisions 2001, 7 p.m., Johnson Room, Robertson Hall, Butler University, 4600 Sunset Avenue, Indianapolis. Sponsored by Indiana Council on World Affairs. Information: Philip Rutledge, 317:254-9463 or e-mail.
21
"Indonesia: an island state governing 3000 islands spread over 3000 miles." Lecture by Philip Forsyth Vandivier, retired career foreign service officer. Dinner meeting of Indiana Council on World Affairs. 5:30 p.m. social hour, 6:30 p.m. dinner. Johnson Room, Robertson Hall, Butler University, 4600 Sunset Avenue, Indianapolis. Cost for non-members: $21. Reservations: 317:566-2036.
March 2001
Through 31 March
"Share-a-Legacy" reading program, Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library. Wide variety of programs celebrating diverse heritage of Indianapolis residents. Information, 317:269-1700.
23-24
"Understanding the Middle East and Islam," conference sponsored by Midwest Association for Middle East and Islamic Studies and Indiana Consortium for International Programs. Abe Martin Lodge, Brown County State Park. $55 for non-ICIP faculty. Information, Dr. Giles Hoyt, ICIP Conference Coordinator, 317:278-1265, [email protected]. Reservation deadline 16 March.
24
Pike Township International Festival, Indianapolis.
Indiana Chapter of Palatines to America, annual meeting and genealogy workshop, 9 a.m. - noon, Willkie Room, Athenaeum, 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis. Open to the public at no charge.
Navruz Festival, 3 p.m., Whittemberger Auditorium (Indiana Memorial Union Cinema), Bloomington. Celebration of spring with entertainment and food. Open to the public at no charge. Sponsored by Navruz Student Association (Central Asia).
"Financial Planning Process," lecture by Jeffrey J. Yu, and "New Treatments of Some Common Neurological Disorders," lecture by Dr. Danny C. Bao. 5:30 p.m., Schwitzer Center,University of Indianapolis. Part of dinner-seminar series sponsored by Indiana Chinese-American Professional Association. $15. For reservations and information, Dr. David T. Wong, 317:254-8288 or e-mail.
Nuestra Musica buffet dinner and dance with live Latino music at Primo's. Information: Marco Dominguez at WTBU, 317:940-5979.
St. Benno (German) Fest, 6 p.m., dinner and dancing to Jay Fox and the Bavarian Showtime Band. Athenaeum, 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis. $23. Benefits Athenaeum Foundation. Information and reservations, 317:630-4569. Reservations deadline 20 March.
27
"European Integration." Dr. John McCormick, political science, IUPUI. Seventh session in Great Decisions 2001, 7 p.m., Johnson Room, Robertson Hall, Butler University, 4600 Sunset Avenue, Indianapolis. Sponsored by Indiana Council on World Affairs. Information: Philip Rutledge, 317:254-9463 or e-mail.
28-3 April
Lotus Blossoms: Nurturing an Understanding of World Cultures, Bloomington. Information, 812:336-6599 or here.
29
Lotus Blossoms: Music and dance from around the world, by Monroe County students, 3:30pm; Buskirk-Chumley Theatre, Bloomington; Free. Information, 812:336-6599 or here.
30
Lotus Blossoms: Sones de Mexico and Danu (Irish traditional band), 7:30pm, Buskirk-Chumley Theatre, Bloomington; $5. Information, 812:336-6599 or here.
Annual meeting of Indiana German Heritage Society in German American Klub: business meeting (5:30 p.m.), buffet supper (6 p.m.) and program (7 p.m.), "A (video) visit to Cologne -- Indianapolis' Sister City" presented by Sven Schumacher, chairman, Indianapolis-Cologne Sister City Partnership Committee and Angela Gilmer, videographer. Information, Ernestine Dillon, 317:861-5831 or 317:464-9004.
31
Indiana German Heritage Society annual conference. Ann Whitlock Swedeen, director, international affairs, Indiana Humanities Council, will discuss the "Germany IN US" project. 9 a.m., Willkie Room, Athenaeum, 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis. Information, Ernestine Dillon, 317:861-5831 or 317:464-9004.
Taste of Asia; kick-off event for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in Bloomington. Information, Asian Culture Center, 812:856-5361 or e-mail.
Lotus Blossoms: Kevin Locke (Lakota Sioux hoop dancer, indigenous flute
player, and storyteller) and Matapat (Quebe�ois trio) , 7:30pm, Buskirk-Chumley Theatre, Bloomington; $5. Information, 812:336-6599 or here.
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April 2001
2
Opening reception, Asian Pacific Heritage Month; 4-6 p.m., University Club, Indiana Memorial Union, Bloomington. Information, Asian Culture Center, 812:856-5361 or e-mail.
3
"Remember the Alamo! Reflections of the Americanization of a Mexican," lecture by Dr. Luis Proenza, president of the University of Akron. 3:30 p.m., Ruth Lilly Auditorium, University Library, Indiana University-Purdue University in Indianapolis. Sponsored by Indiana Center for Intercultural Communication (ICIC)..Dr. Proenza will lecture on the advantages his Mexican background has given him in the journey from early childhood in Mexico to academic leadership in the U.S. A reception will immediately follow in the Auditorium lobby. Information: Stephen LeBeau, 317:274-2628 or [email protected].
"Conflict Resolution in Africa." Toby Malichi, president, Malichi International Ltd. Eighth and final session in Great Decisions 2001, 7 p.m., Johnson Room, Robertson Hall, Butler University, 4600 Sunset Avenue, Indianapolis. Sponsored by Indiana Council on World Affairs. Information: Philip Rutledge, 317:254-9463 or e-mail.
4
Royal Ballet of Flanders, "The Three Musketeers," 7 p.m., Pike Performing Arts Center, 6701 Zionsville Road, Indianapolis. Information: 317:216-5455.
9
Nationalities Council, 7 p.m., Willkie Room, Athenaeum, 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis. All are welcome.
"Plant Collecting in Asia," lecture by Daniel Hinkley, co-owner of Heronswood Nursery in Kingston, Washington; 8 p.m., DeBoest Lecture Hall, Indianapolis Museum of Art, 1200 West 38th Street, Indianapolis. Free and open to the public.
10
"Transitions, from Asian International to Asian American; Legal, Cultural and Social Implications," panel discussion, 6:30 p.m., Leo R. Dowling International Center, Bloomington. Part of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month; for information, Asian Culture Center, 812:856-5361 or e-mail.
11
Board meeting, Indiana German Heritage Society, Athenaeum, 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis. Information, Ernestine Dillon, 317:861-5831 or 317:464-9004.
"Crossing Boundaries: Collaborating for Social Change in the New Millennium," lecture by Helen Zia, author of Asian American Dreams: The Emergence of an American People. 4 p.m., Pulliam Auditorium, Ernie Pyle Hall, School of Journalism, Indiana Universtiy Bloomington. Part of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month; for information, Asian Culture Center, 812:856-5361 or e-mail.
Stammtisch and program, "A Genealogical Journey" by James Feit. Sponsored by Indiana German Heritage Society. Information, Ernestine Dillon, 317:861-5831 or 317:464-9004.
12
Premiere of "Cologne: Our Magical Sister City," a video produced by the Indianapolis-Cologne Sister City Partnership Committee. 4:30 p.m. Athenaeum, Indianapolis.
13
German language Good Friday Service, 10 a.m., Zion Evangelical United Church of Christ, 416 East North Street, Indianapolis. Information, 317:639-5411.
Turners Annual Meeting. Information, 317:846-861.
16
"Stroll Gardens of Edo Japan," slide and video lecture by Anne Hoover, professor of landscape architecture at Ball State University, 8 p.m., free and open to the public. Sponsored by Indiana Chapter of American Society of Landscape Architects, Asian Art Society and Horticultural Society. DeBoest Lecture Hall, Indianapolis Museum of Art, 1200 West 38th Street, Indianapolis.
17
Mask Performance by Sue-Je Lee Gage, graduate student in anthropology, concerning Korea, women, war, sexual slavery, shame and post traumatic stress disorder. 7 p.m., Asian Culture Center, Indiana University Bloomington. Part of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month; for information, Asian Culture Center, 812:856-5361 or e-mail.
18
"Global Crisis of Internally Displaced Persons and Violations of Human Rights." Presentation by Roberta Cohen, co-director of the Brookings project on internally displaced persons (former deputy assistant secretary of state for displaced persons). Dinner meeting of Indiana Council on World Affairs. 5:30 p.m. social hour, 6:30 p.m. dinner. Johnson Room, Robertson Hall, Butler University, 4600 Sunset Avenue, Indianapolis. Cost for non-members: $21. Reservations: 317:566-2036.
19
"Chinese Reflections," Taste of the IMA series, 5:30-9 p.m. $55 for non-members (includes dinner). Indianapolis Museum of Art, 1200 West 38th Street, Indianapolis. Reservations deadline: 13 April.
20
Fourth Canadian Studies Roundtable, Canadian Studies Department, Franklin College, Franklin. Theme: "The 'Two Solitudes' Today" (an examination of relations between the French- and English-speaking communities). One participant: Dr. Katherine Roberts, whose expertise is in Quebe�ois literature from the 1960s to the present. There is no cost for the roundtable or the luncheon, and reservations may be sent or e-mailed at any time to Bill Bridges, Canadian Studies, Franklin College, Franklin, IN 46131; e-mail. The Roundtable is presented with the assistance of the Government of Canada.
Coffee hour presented by Asian American Association of Indiana University. 4 p.m., Leo R. Dowling International Center, Bloomington. Part of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month; for information, Asian Culture Center, 812:856-5361 or e-mail.
21
Family Day: "Native Americans", Indiana Historical Society, Indianapolis. Information, 317:232-1882.
27
International (Open) House, 815 West Michigan Street, Indiana University-Purdue University in Indianapolis, 4:30-6:30 p.m; sponsored by the IUPUI International Club. For more information, [email protected] or [email protected].
Asian American Graduate Student Social, 5:30 p.m. Asian Culture Center, Bloomington. Part of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month; for information, Asian Culture Center, 812:856-5361 or e-mail.
Asian American Rap Performance by Tou Ger Xiong, a Hmong-American artist and activist. 7:30 p.m. Part of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month; for information, Asian Culture Center, 812:856-5361 or e-mail.
28
Ethnic Fair, Goshen College, Goshen. Information, Elkhart County Convention & Visitors Bureau, 800:250-1741 or www.AmishCountry.org
Craft workshop and storytelling for children, 2-4 p.m., Monroe County Public Library, Bloomington. Part of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month; for information, Asian Culture Center, 812:856-5361 or e-mail.
Children's Folk Dance Festival, Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis. Information, 317:327-7275.
Dyngus Dinner/Dance sponsored by Polish Cultural Society of Indiana, 6 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 695 Rushville Road, Greenwood. $20. Home-cooked Polish meal and dessert; polka band from Chicago. Non-members welcome. Information and reservations, Bill and Sharon Johnson, 317:882-8885; Al and Ida Meyer, 317: 881-8351; Frank and Betty Hommel, 317:881-2094; Ron and Judy Crooke, 317:881-7759; Chris and Judy Paprocki, 317:881-7759. Or, mail checks payable to Chris Paprocki, 925 Fry Road, Greenwood, IN 46142.
Through 29 April
"The Rich Life and the Dance, Weavings from Roman, Byzantine and Islamic Egypt, Paul Textile Arts Gallery, Indianapolis Museum of Art, 1200 West 38th Street, Indianapolis.
28-29
10th annual spring traditional Pow Wow, Boone County 4-H Community Building, Lebanon. Sponsored by American Indian Council. For information, Marda Malaterre, 105 Helena Court, Lebanon, IN 46052; 765:482-3315.
May 2001
1
"Relations between Islamic & National Elements in the Palestinian Authority," lecture by Reuven Paz, senior fellow, Washington Institute for Near East Policy. Dinner meeting of Indianapolis Committee on Foreign Relations, 6 p.m., India Palace Restaurant, Indianapolis. Information: Courtenay Weldon, 317:293-5227 or e-mail; reservations, Kay W. Kelly, P.O. Box 40024, Indianapolis, IN 46240. Reservations deadline is 25 April 2001.
6
Fifth annual Mexican Fiesta Cinco de Mayo, Warsaw, Ind. Information: Andy McCleary, 219:372-9554.
General Assembly, Business Meeting and Wine Tasting. Swiss Club of Central Indiana.
7
Regular meeting of Indianapolis-Cologne Sister City Partnership Committee, 4:30 p.m., Max Kade Room, Athenaeum, 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis. Information, Sven Schumacher, 317:359-5467 or e-mail.
9
Regular meeting of Travel & Tourism subcommittee of Indianapolis-Cologne Sister City Partnershp Committee, 11:30 a.m., Rathskeller, Athenaeum, 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis. Information, Charlie McDonald, 317:549-0055 or e-mail.
Board meeting of Indiana German Heritage Society, 4:30 p.m., Athenaeum, 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis. Information, Ernestine Dillon, 317:861-5831 or 317:464-9004.
Stammtisch and program by Fr. Dennis Duvelius, a member of the Confraternity of St. Peter, an order of priests organized in the 1980s in Switzerland. A native of Oldenburg, Ind., he attended seminary in Bavaria and is now associate pastor at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Indianapolis. Sponsored by Indiana German Heritage Society. The program is presented in English, is free of charge and open to the public. Everyone is invited to join the speaker and IGHS members for supper and much talk (some in German), prior to the program at 6 p.m. in the Rathskeller Restaurant. Information, Ernestine Dillon 317:861-5831 or 317:464-9004.
10-11
Multicultural Fair, Lynwood Elementary School, Indianapolis. Includes cultures from around the world through dance, music and crafts. For information, call David Sexson, 317:243-7559.
13
Russian Festival, Clowes Hall, Butler University, Indianapolis. Information, 317:940-6444.
14
Nationalities Council, 7 p.m., Willkie Room, Athenaeum, 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis. All are welcome.
16
"International Environment and Security Issues." Lecture by Wiliam A. Nitze, assistant secretary of the Environmental Agency. Dinner meeting of Indiana Council on World Affairs. 5:30 p.m. social hour, 6:30 p.m. dinner. Johnson Room, Robertson Hall, Butler University, 4600 Sunset Avenue, Indianapolis.Cost for non-members: $21. Reservations: 317:566-2036.
17
Luncheon meeting, Association of International Women. Information, Sally Sebeckis, 317:571-1602 or e-mail.
22
"Immigration to the New Germany," presentation by Wolfgang Hinz-Rommel, supervising social worker, and a group of visiting social workers from Germany. 7:30 p.m., Room A-22, Jewish Community Center, 6701 Hoover Road, Indianapolis. Reception to follow. Reservations, 317:926-2935. Co-sponsored by Indianapolis-Cologne Sister City Partnership Committee, American Council on Grmany, Jewish Community Relations Council and International Center of Indianapolis.
Through 31 May
Photography from the Czech Republic by Helena Sucha, Central Library, Indianapolis Marion County Public Library, 40 East St. Clair Street, Indianapolis. Exhibit coincides with the work of Leona Mandlikova to increase IMCPL's collection of books in the Czech language.
June 2001
2-3
Thousand Trails Native American Festival, Batesville. For information: Connie Rush, 812:934-4767.
4
Indianapolis-K�ln Sister City Partnership Committee meeting, 4:30 p.m., Max Kade Room, Athenaeum, 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis. Information, Sven Schumacher, 317:359-5467.
5
"Terrorism: Threat to America?" presentation by Steve Emerson, expert on fundamentalist Arab terrorist movements. 7:30 p.m., Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation, 6501 North Meridian Street. Information, 317:926-2935.
6
Trade & Tourism Subcommittee of Indianapolis-K�ln Sister City Partnership Committee, 11:30 a.m., Rathskeller, Athenaeum, 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis. Information, Charlie McDonald, 317:549-0055.
"Asian Wedding Traditions," 3-5 p.m., Asian Culture Center, 807 East 10th Street, Bloomington. Part of "Passages to Asian Communities," a discussion series on Asian and Asian-American experiences. The first topic is on Asian Wedding
Traditions which will be based on short readings from: (1) Ch. 3 "A Rite of Modernization and Its Pre-modern Discontents," In Getting Married in Korea: Of Gender, Morality, and Modernity by Laurel Kendall and (2)
"Rituals of Bliss: Asian Wedding Traditions" in June/July 2000 A Magazine by Shu Shu Costa. There will also be video presentations on different Asian wedding ceremonies. Copies of the readings will be mailed upon
request. Co-sponsored by Area 10 Agency on Aging. Information, Sue-Je at e-mail or the Asian Culture Center at 812:856-5361.
8
Pitch-in dinner honoring the 125 German athletes participating in the 2001 WORLD POLICE AND FIRE GAMES. 6 p.m. until dark, Bier Garten,German Park, 8600 South Meridian Street, Indianapolis. There is no charge, but families attending are asked to bring a salad, covered dish or dessert to serve 10; grilled meat from Klemm�s and tableware will be provided. Sponsored by the Indiana German Heritage Society, Indianapolis-Cologne Sister City Partnership Committee, IUPUI Max Kade German-American Center and the German-American Klub.
8-9
Eighteenth Annual Italian Street Festival, 5-11 p.m., Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 520 Stevens Street, Indianapolis. Includes more than 25 different delicious Italian meats, pastas, salads, and desserts plus live music, dancing and games. Colorful Italian religious procession at 6:45 p.m. Saturday Information, 317:636-4478.
Middle Eastern Festival of Indianapolis, St. George Orthodox Church, 4020 North Sherman Drive, Indianapolis. Live Middle Eastern music, dancing, jewelry, crafts, pastries and other food. Cultural
displays, cooking demonstrations, children's games, silent auction and church tours.
Information, 317:547-9356, 317:547-4520 fax, website.
8-16
World Police and Fire Games 2001, various locations, Indianapolis; information, (888) 542-2001, (317) 327-2001.
Concert by M�sica Ficta, vocal and instrumental musical ensemble from Bogot�, Colombia, 8 p.m., North United Methodist Church, Indianapolis. Sponsored by Sociedad Amigos de Colombia.
11
Nationalities Council, 7 p.m., Willkie Room, Athenaeum, 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis. All are welcome.
13
Board meeting of Indiana German Heritage Society, 4:30 p.m., Athenaeum, 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis. Information, Ernestine Dillon, 317:861-5831 or 317:464-9004.
Stammtisch and program, "The History and Mission of the Grenz Schutz Gruppe( GSG)" by R�diger Schwinte, vice-president of the German Police & Fire Federation, 6 p.m., Athenaeum, 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis. The GSG was formed after the shooting at the Munich Olympic Games to deal with that type of terrorism. Schwinte is responsible for the German contingency attending the World Police and Fire Games, to be held in Indianapolis 8-16 June 2001. Sponsored by Indiana German Heritage Society. The program is presented in English, is free of charge and open to the public. Everyone is invited to join the speaker and IGHS members for supper and much talk (some in German), prior to the program at 6 p.m. in the Rathskeller Restaurant.Information, Ernestine Dillon, 317:861-5831 or 317:464-9004.
16
"Juneteenth: African-American Celebration," Children's Museum of Indianapolis, 3000 North Meridian Street. Information, 317:924-5431.
10-17 June
Fort Wayne stages its annual German Fest in Headwaters Park with local and international bands, German food, beer, wine and family activities. Hours are 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. For information, call 219:436-4064 or log onto www.wunderbar.org.
15- 17 June
South Bend (Ind.) Ethnic Festival, Howard and East Raceway Parks, South Bend; 11 a.m.- 10 p.m. No admission charge. Information: Paula Garis, 219:235-9952.
Through 22 June
"Teaching about Asia" seminar for social studies and humanities in grades 6-12; 9 a.m. to noon, Park Tudor School, Indianapolis. Free. For information and registration, contact Mary Hayes, Outreach Supervisor, East Asian Studies Center, Indiana University Bloomington, 888-441-EASC or e-mail. Applications also available on-line.
19 June through 19 July
Annual Summer Day Camp will be held from 1-3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays for children and teen-agers at the Asian Culture Center, 807 East 10th Street, Bloomington.This program offers a two-hour free workshop to children and teens who
signed up in any organized summer camps in Bloomington. The workshop's objective is to promote awareness and understanding of Asian cultures through various activities such as crafts, cooking, storytelling, Asian language learning, singing, and games. The structure of these activities will be modified according to the ages of the children attending the program. There will be 10 workshops to select from this summer from June
19 to July 19 on Tuesdays or Thursdays from 1 to 3 p.m. All activities will be held at the Asian Culture Center. If your child or camp directors are interested in this program, please e-mail [email protected] or call 812:856-5361.
20-21
The Peace Corps visits Butler University, Indianapolis. An information meeting will be held 6-8 p.m. 20 June (call 317:940-9352 for room location). Interviews will be held 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (to schedule, call Gred Renda, 800:424-8580 opt. 1 or e-mail by 18 June).
23
Ambassadair Travel Club Travel Show and Food Fair, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Union Federal Football Center, 7001 West 56th Street, Indianapolis. Adults, $7; kids under 12 free. For information, 317:248-8102.23-24
(Native American) Indian Market, Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Southwestern Art, 500 West Washington Street, Indianapolis. Information, 800:622-2024, 317:636-9378.
24
Celebration of the 10th anniversary of Slovenian independence (National Day), noon to 4 p.m., Slovenian National Home, 2717 West 10th Street, Indianapolis. Pitch-in dinner and program on political, economic, cultural and educational developments in Slovenia since independence by Dr. John K. Cox, Associate professor of History at Wheeling Jesuit University. Sponsored by Slovenian Cultural Society of Indianapolis. All are welcome to attend and bring an item in the Hoosier pitch-in tradition. Beverages will be available at �The Nash� and meat will be provided by the SCS.
Italian/American Golf Outing; chairman, David Page. Proceeds to benefit annual scholarship program of Italian Heritage Society of Indiana.
Dragon Boat Festival, Indiana Association of Chinese-Americans. Information: Patrick Pun, 317:253-3936 or e-mail.
Guy Lombardo's Royal Canadians Big Band Dance, Indiana Roof Ballroom, Indianapolis. Information, 317:236-1870.
28-30
Greek Fest, Headwaters Park, Fort Wayne. Included are food, music and dancing. For information, call 219:489-0774.
29-1 July
Series of conferences hosted in Indianapolis by Islamic Society of North America, including sessions on Islam among Latino Americans and Muslim Refugees in America. Information, 317:839-8157, ext. 246.
July 2001
2-6
International Convention, Lions Clubs International or Indianapolis Host Committee website. Various venues in downtown Indianapolis.
7-8
Waahpaahshiki Peoples Pow Wow, Tippecanoe Amphitheater Park, Battle Ground. A traditional homecoming pow wow sponsored by 23 tribes with historic connections to Indiana. Native American artists, food. Information, 765:567-4700 or www.LaFayette-IN.com.
9
"Russia Today," program, 9:30-11 a.m., Washington Square, Indianapolis. Sponsored by OASIS. Information, 317:895-9976.
Third Annual Latino Expo and Job Fair, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Indiana Convention Center, downtown Indianapolis. Free. Information, 317:506-1152.
Nationalities Council, 7 p.m., Willkie Room, Athen�um, 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis. All are welcome.
8-13
"Teaching East Asian Literature in the High School," summer workshop at Indiana University Bloomington. Co-sponsored by National Council of Teachers of English and East Asian Studies Center, Indiana University Bloomington. Information on the website.
9-15
Indy Jazz Fest: An International Music Festival. Various Indianapolis locations. Information, 800:344-INDY.
11
Meeting, Scottish Society of Indianapolis. Information, Carson C. Smith, 317:253-0175 or e-mail.
Board meeting, Indiana German Heritage Society. 4:30 p.m. Athen�um, 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis.
"The Arch�ology of German-American Life in Indianapolis" by Paul Mullins, Assistant Professor of Anthropology at Indiana University-Purdue University in Indianapolis. The arch�ology of the Evans-Deschler Site, an 1890-1918 German-American meat packing shop on California Street in Indianapolis. For updates, click on dig website.Sponsored by Indiana German Heritage Society. 6:30 p.m. Stammtisch
14
Indianapolis Feis: Fourth annual regional Irish dance, music, language, and arts & crafts competition with more than 1200 competitors from throughout the Midwest sponsored by Indiana Irish Cultural Society. Day-long event begins at 9 a.m., Sagamore Ballroom, Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis. Admission: $7 for those over 16. Spectators are welcome!
19
Luncheon meeting, Association of International Women. Information, Sally Sebeckis, 317:571-1602 or e-mail.
21
Colombian Independence Day Picnic. Forest Park, Noblesville. Sponsored by Sociedad Amigos de Colombia.
16-22
Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration, Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis. Information, 317:925-2702.
20-22
Scottish Festival, Mill Race Park, Columbus. Celebrate Scottish traditions and culture. Highland dancers, clans, reenactors, bagpipe music, sheepherding, heave athletics, British cars, entertainment and Scottish goods. Information, 800:468-6564, 812:379-2773, 812:376-8690 fax, or www.ScottishFestival.org.
25
"Aging in Europe: The Pension Crisis," program 1-2:30 p.m., Washington Square, Indianapolis. Sponsored by OASIS. Information, 317:895-9976.
26-28
Indy International Wine Competition, Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis. Information, 317:927-7500.
27-28
Swiss Days Fest, downtown Berne. Information, 219:589-8080, 219:589-8384 fax, or www.BerneIN.com.
27-29
Sixth Annual Slovak Pierogi Festival, downtown Whiting. 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5pm Sunday. Admission FREE. Information, Gayle Kosalko, 877, 659-0292, 219:659-0292 or e-mail.
28
Drum Corps International Midwestern Championships, RCA Dome, Indianapolis. Information, 800:495-7469.
August 2001
5
"Treasures of Japanese Art," program by John Teramoto, associate curator of Asian art. Free. 1 p.m., Indianapolis Museum of Art, 1200 West 38th Street, Indianapolis.
8
Meeting, Scottish Society of Indianapolis. Information, Carson C. Smith, 317:253-0175 or e-mail.
Meeting, Trade & Tourism Subcommittee of Indianapolis-Cologne Sister City Partnership Committee. 11:30 a.m. Rathskeller, Athen�um, 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis.
Board meeting, Indiana German Heritage Society. 4:30 p.m. Athen�um, 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis.
"Travel Adventures of Jerry and Louise Lamkin," slide presentation sponsored by Indiana German Heritage Society. 6:30 p.m. Stammtisch followed by program. Athen�um, 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis.
9
"Gala of the Americas" fundraiser for Hispanic Education Center. Includes presentation of annual Hispanic American Service Achievement Awards. 7-10 p.m. Children's Museum of Indianaolis. Information, 317:634-5022.
8-11
Perry County 42d annual Schweizer Fest, Tell City. Community-wide celebration, offering free entertainment and activities for people of all ages. It is now one of Indiana's longest running festivals. Rides, food, entertainment, beer garden & much more. For information, Bob Ramsbottom, Perry County Convention and Visitors Bureau, 888:343-6262 or e-mail.
11
Third Annual Summer Cuisine Festival: "The Politics of Cooking Rice," 10 a.m. to noon, City Hall Atrium, Shower's Plaza, 401 North Morton Street, Bloomington. Free cooking demonstration and food tasting featuring the many ways of cooking rice from various Asian ethnic groups including Chinese, Korean, Hmong, Indian, Japanese, and the Philippines. Sponsored by the Asian Cultural Center.
13
Nationalities Council, 7 p.m., Willkie Room, Athenaeum, 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis. All are welcome.
15
Roundtable Discussion: Behind the Scenes, the Story of the Eiteljorg Gallery of African Art, 7 p.m., Indianapolis Museum of Art, 1200 West 38th Street, Indianapolis. Free.
16
"Night in Africa," Taste of the IMA series, 5:30-9 p.m. $55 non-members (includes dinner). Indianapolis Museum of Art, 1200 West 38th Street, Indianapolis.
17
Marketplace Preview, AfricaFest 2001, 4-8 p.m., Plaza, Galleries and Grounds of the Indianapolis Museum of Art, 1200 West 38th Street, Indianapolis. Free.
8-19
Indiana State Fair, Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis. Information, 317:927-7500.
18
AfricaFest 2001, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., Plaza, Galleries and Grounds of the Indianapolis Museum of Art, 1200 West 38th Street, Indianapolis. $5 general admission, children 12 and under no charge.Information, 317:923-1331.
The public is invited to bring documents or letters in Handschrift, Old Script German for identification during a free session sponsored by the Indiana German Heritage Society and the Indiana Chapter of Palatines to America. Drs. Giles Hoyt, Claudia Grossman, Ernestine Dillon and Ruth Reichmann, who read German Handschrift, will be available to help in the Max Kade Room of the Athenaeum, 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis, today and next Saturday. Exact translations will not be provided, but a general understanding of the document will be given. For times and other information, call Dr. Dillon, 317:861-5831 or 317:464-9004.
19
Annual P.O.W. mass and picnic at Camp Atterbury. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sponsored by Italian Heritage Society of Indiana with the help of Indiana German Heritage Society. Information, Sol Petruzzi-- 317:849-9731 or Betty Randall-- 812:546-5328.
21
"Russian Treasures and The Firebird," Ballet Internationale. $36 adults, $20 seniors and students, $10 children. 8 p.m. Murat Theater, Indianapolis. Information, 317:637-8979.
22
"Russian Treasures and The Firebird," Ballet Internationale. $36 adults, $20 seniors and students, $10 children. 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Murat Theater, Indianapolis. Information, 317:637-8979.
23
International Culturefest, 4-8 p.m., Auditorium, Indiana University, Bloomington.
August 2001
23-26
Swiss Wine Festival, Paul Ogle Riverfront Park, Vevay. Wine tasting, grape stomp, live entertainment, crafts, parade, 5K run, riverboat cruises, fireworks, rides, children's activities, duck race, food. Information, 812:427-2184, 812:427-3237 fax, 800:HELLO-VV or www.SwissWineFestival.org.
25
The public is invited to bring documents or letters in Handschrift, Old Script German for identification during a free session sponsored by the Indiana German Heritage Society and the Indiana Chapter of Palatines to America. Drs. Giles Hoyt, Claudia Grossman, Ernestine Dillon and Ruth Reichmann, who read German Handschrift, will be available to help in the Max Kade Room of the Athenaeum, 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis. Exact translations will not be provided, but a general understanding of the document will be given. For times and other information, call Dr. Dillon, 317:861-5831 or 317:464-9004.
25-26
American Indian Center Pow Wow, Camp Sertoma, Indianapolis. Information, 317:356-5187.
26
Brazilian singer Elizabeth Souza in Concert, Free. 2 p.m., Cropsey Auditorium, Central Library, Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library, 40 East St. Clair Street, Indianapolis.
29
International Gala, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Sand Creek Country Club, Chesterton. $50 per person. Sponsored by Northwest Indiana World Trade Council. Information, 219:670-3018.
31 August through 2 September, 7-8 September
27th annual Oktoberfest at German Park, 8600 South Meridian Street, Indianapolis. 4 p.m. to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, and 1-9 p.m. Sunday. Information, Ernestine Dillon-- 317:861-5831 or 317:888-6940..
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September
2
Indy Slovenefest celebrating more than 100 years of Slovenian traditions in Indianapolis, sponsored by Slovenian Cultural Society of Indianapolis. A highlight will be the signing of the Sister City agreement with Piran, Slovenia, by Indianapolis Mayor Bart Peterson. Noon to 1- p.m., Slovenian National Home Picnic Grounds (west 10th Street, 1/2 mile west of Raceway Road at Yates Street (signs will be posted). Information, Rich Radez, 317:633-1742 (work) or 317:858-3518 (home).
"Curator's Choice Tour: Chinese Choices," led by Dr. James Robinson, curator of Asian art. Free. 1 p.m. Herron Hall, Indianapolis Museum of Art, 1200 West 38th Street, Indianapolis.
7-8
Heritage Festival, Berne. A festival about the history of our land, from the early Americans to our Swiss settlers. Enjoy good food, music and activities such as Native American dancing, arts and crafts, blacksmithing, apple press, village tours, pioneer games and old fashioned cider. Information, 219:589-8007, 219:589-8199.
Greek Festival, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Indianapolis. The Holy Trinity Hellenic Dancers will be performing throughout the festival. Dressed in hand made, authentic Greek costumes, watch as these energetic young dancers perform numerous traditional dances from the various regions of Greece.
Bazaar! Come and discover the large variety of authentic Greek items imported directly from Greece. Beautiful gold and silver hand made jewelry, authentic Greek clothing, books, handcrafted accessories, original artwork and beautiful Orthodox icons. Also enjoy the authentic food pastries and drinks including Greek wines.
Information, 317:283-3816.
8
"Penrod Arts Fair" will include a booth by the Nationalities Council of Indiana. Sponsored by Penrod Society. $15 at the gate. Grounds of the Indianapolis Museum of Art, 1200 West 38th Street, Indianapolis. Information, 317:252-9895 or www.Penrod.org.
9
Second Annual Bocce Tournament sponsored by Italian Heritage Society of Indiana.
10
Nationalities Council, 7 p.m., Willkie Room, Athen�um, 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis. All are welcome.
11
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International Tibet Independence Movement meeting, 8 p.m., Broad Ripple United Methodist Church, Indianapolis. Information, e-mail Larry.
"Russia's Merchant Princes as Patrons of the Arts," lecture by Dr. Wendy Salmond, professor of art history, Chapman University, California.. Free. 8 p.m., DeBoest Lecture Hall, Indianapolis Museum of Art, 1200 West 38th Street, Indianapolis.
12
Trade & Tourism Subcommittee of Indianapolis-Cologne Sister City Partnership Committee, 11:30 a.m., Rathskeller, Athen�um, 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis. Information: Charlie McDonald, 317:549-0055 or e-mail.
Board meeting, Indiana German Heritage Society. 4:30 p.m. Athen�um, 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis.
"Indianapolis German-American Clubs: In the New Millennium," a video by Linda Wohlhuter. Sponsored by Indiana German Heritage Society. 6:30 p.m. Stammtisch followed by program. Athen�um, 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis.
"Appreciation & America: 50 Years & 50 States, an old friendship for a new century," (A50 Caravan Dinner), $50, 6:30 p.m., Eli Lilly & Company Corporate Center, Indianapolis. Sponsored by Japan-America Society of Indiana and Eli Lilly & Company. The A50 is a private initiative of the people of Japan. Its purpose is to say "thank you" to the United States and its people for their contributions to Japan during the postwar reconstruction, and for their friendship and cooperation during the past 50 years. Its purpose is also to look forward to the future and to generate positive dialogue on the future face of the Japan-US relationship. Following ceremonies in San Francisco to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the San Francisco Peace Treaty, A50 Caravan members will tour 34 cities throughout the U.S. with their messages of "thanks". The Caravan features teams of 3 participants each from Japan. The Caravans will reach out to a broad spectrum of Americans and Japanese with the hopes of expressing appreciation and of building a new foundation for cooperation and communication. Attending the Indianapolis A50 Caravan dinner are Hirotsugu "Chuck" Iikubo (chairman, Decision Systems, Tokyo; board of trustees, DePauw University; honorary ambassador of Indiana to Japan, and founder of the A50 movement), Masayuki Tadokoro (professor, international relations, National Defense Academy, Japan) and Tomomi Sukagawa (senior student, faculty of law, Keio University, Tokyo). State of Indiana honored guests are Judy O'Bannon (first lady of the state of Indiana) and Robert D. Orr (former ambassador to Singapore and governor of Indiana). Information and reservations, 317:635-1023.
12-26
"Herron Travels III," a gallery exhibition of artwork created by Herron students and faculty who have traveled abroad in the summer 2001.Harrison Center for the Arts, 16th and Delaware Streets, Indianapolis. Information, Julie Schaeffer, Julie A. Schaefer
Director of Public Relations, Herron School of Art, IUPUI; 317:920-2413, or e-mail.
13
"Japanese Delicacies," Taste of the IMA series, 5:30-9 p.m. $55 non-members (includes dinner). Indianapolis Museum of Art, 1200 West 38th Street, Indianapolis.
14-15
Habitat for Humanity international convention, Indiana Convention Center & RCA Hoosier Dome, Indianapolis. Information, 912:924-6935 ext. 2741.
15
(Hispanic) Fiesta 2001, CANCELLED and RESCHEDULED for 13 October 2001.
French Market, St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, CANCELLED.
15-16
Trail of Courage Living History Festival, Rochester. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m daily. Admission: Adults - $5, Ages 6-12 - $1, Bus students - $1, Ages 5 and under free. Step back into Fulton County's frontier past with a visit to this historic living history festival of pre-1840. Visit a variety of historic encampments representing the French and Indian War, Revolutionary War, Plains Indians, Woodland Indians - Miami and Potawatomi life ways, and voyaguers with canoes. Enjoy period music and dance, bagpipes and Scottish dancers, marching fife and drum corps, a frontier fashion show and Indian lore. See demonstrations of early American and Indian skills and wares such as broom making, spinning, candle dipping, flintknapping, Indian beadwork and more. Savor a variety of foods ranging from buffalo burgers, Indian fry bread, venison stew, and apple dumplings, to popcorn and potato chips made in big iron kettles. You'll be sure to find something you'll like! Make your way to the Chippeway Village portraying frontier Northern Indiana of 1832 with its pioneer and Indian crafts, post office, storytellers, Frontier Blab School and 18th century puppet show. Observe muzzleloading shooting and tomahawk contests, blanket trading as well as a canoe landing and fur trading skit. Make sure you visit the Elk Dog Clan Log Trading Post before leaving. Canoe rides available. FREE tram rides from FREE parking field to festival!
Carmel, Ind., International Arts Festival, Carmel Civic Center. Information, 317:843-2062.
17
German Folkdancers, 7.p.m., Athen�um, 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis. Information: Ginnvor Bullard, 812:597-4932.
18
"NATO Expansion and How it Relates to Lithuania," lecture by Vygaudas Usackas, Ambassador of Special Missions at the Lithuanian Ministerial Advisory Group and Director of Multi-Lateral Relations in charge of the NATO application by Lithuania. Dinner and program sponsored by Indianapolis Committee on Foreign Relations. Tickets, $30. 5:45 p.m., Woodstock Club, Indianapolis. Information, Steven L. Tuchman, 317: 639-1210 or e-mail.
Choir concert by K�rnerscher Sing-Verein Dresden from Dresden, Germany. 7:30 p.m. Center for the Arts, Valparaiso University, Valparaiso.
19
"Our Middle Kingdom Complex: The American Debate Over China" by Dr. Scott Kennedy, who teaches Chinese and East Asian Politics and Political Economy at Indiana University. Sponsored by Indiana Council on World Affairs, co-sponsored by Indiana Association of Chinese Americans. 5:30 p.m. reception, 6:30 p.m. dinner, 7:30 p.m. presentation. Johnson Room, Robertson Hall, Butler University, Indianapolis. Dinner $22, talk $4. Reservations for dinner are required by 17 September. Call
317:566-2036 for reservations and further information.
19-23
Lotus World Music & Arts Festival, Bloomington. Information, 812:336-6599 or click here.
20
Luncheon and fashion show sponsored by Association of International Women. 11 a.m. Le Meridian, 11450 North Meridian Street, Carmel. Information, Sally Sebeckis, 317:571-1602 or e-mail.
21
Workshop on traditional Tibetan medicine by Dr. Yangbum Gyal, a Tibetan medical doctor. 7-8:30 p.m., Tibetan Cultural Center, Bloomington, Information: Sandy Belth, 812:825-8353 or e-mail. Dr. Gyal will discuss basic principles of Tibetan Medicine, diet, and lifestyle. Dr. Gyal was born in Amdo, Tibet. He received his training as a Tibetan Doctor both in Tibet and at the Tibetan Medical and Astrological College, Dharamsla, India. He has published numerous papers on Tibetan medicine and other topics. Currently he is teaching Tibetan Language classes at Indiana University - Bloomington. (See also 22 September 2001 for private consultations.)
Olga Loya, Hispanic storyteller. 7 p.m., Indianapolis Marion County Public Library, Wayne Branch Library, 198 South Girls School Road, Indianapolis.
Reception hosted by the Athen�um Turners honoring participants in the International Symposium on Turnerism in the United States. 4:30 p.m., Athen�um, 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis.
21-22
International Symposium on Turnerism in the United States. Sponsored by the Max Kade German-American Center of Indiana University-Purdue University in Indianapolis and the "Germany IN US" program of the Indiana Humanities Council. Celebrating the Athen�um Turners' 150th Anniversary. Information: Buddy McCart, 317:846-8613.
Irish Fest, Military Park, Indianapolis. From 5 p.m. Friday through 11:30 p.m. Saturday. Information, Mag Chrapla, 317:255-9977 or 317:846-9449; Linda Caraher, 317:791-0115 or 317:577-5176 or e-mail; or 317:257-5561.
21-23
Land of Lakes Gathering of the People, Warsaw County Fairgrounds, Warsaw. Traditional Native American pow wow, Promotes education, Native American arts, crafts, dancing, and music. Information: Joy Barton, 219:269-2977.
"Touch of Europe Part II -- with a Dash of Salsa" tour sponsored by Indiana Historical Society. Weekend "ethnic" trip to northwest Indiana. $350/person. Information: Frona Lewis, 317:233-6578 or e-mail. Registration, 317:234-1313 or e-mail.
22
Private consultations available with Dr. Yangbum Gyal, a Tibetan medical doctor. $35/session. 9 a.m.-noon and 1- 5 p.m. To schedule, call Sandy Belth, 812:825-8353 or e-mail. (See also his presentation on 21 September 2001 at Tibetan Cultural Center, Bloomington.)
Feng Shui, the Chinese principles of improving living environments to create harmony, program by Bill Land. 10 a.m.-noon. Cropsey Auditorium, Indianapolis Marion County Public Library, Central Library, 40 East St. Clair Street, Indianapolis.
Banquet honoring the 150th anniversary of the Athen�um Turners. 6:30 p.m. Athen�um, 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis. Information, Rosalind "Buddy" McCart, 317:846-8613.
Opening celebration for "Gifts to the (Russian) Tsars" exhibit. 6-11 p.m., Indianapolis Museum of Art. Non-members: $50. Information, 317:920-2651.
22-23
Ethnic Festival, Fairbanks Park, 649 Dresser Drive, Terre Haute. Sample the world in Terre Haute, 20+ different cultures represented with food, artifacts, music and dance. Free parking, entertainment and admission. Information, 812:232-2727, 812:232-0147, 812:234-7636 fax, or www.TerreHaute.com.
23
12th annual Golf Classic, Links at Heartland Crossing Indianapolis. 10:30 a.m. registration. Sponsored by Japan-America Society of Indiana, Indiana Japan Chamber and Northwest Airlines. Information, 317:635-0123.
25-27
International Farm Progress Show, Lafayette.
27
�Evening of Angels� to benefit Christel House facilities for children around the world. Includes cocktail reception; a concert by the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra (conducted by Maestro Raymond Leppard and featuring soprano Sylvia McNair), a candlelight dinner and a live auction offering a limited number of unique items. Scottish Rite Cathedral, 650 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis. Tickets and information, 317.464.2677.
28-29
Folk Dance Workshop with members of Die Deutsche Gesellschaft Volkstanz. Season's Lodge and Conference Center, Nashville, Ind. Information: Ginnvor Bullard, 812:597-4932).
29
Eleventh annual Asian Festival, 5:30 p.m. Broadway United Methodist Church, 609 East 29th Street, Indianapolis. $20. Sponsored by Asian Help Services. Information, 317:924-4827.
Feng Shui, the Chinese principles of improving living environments to create harmony, program by Bill Land. 10 a.m.-noon. Indianapolis Marion County Public Library, Nora Branch Library, 8625 Guilford Avenue, Indianapolis.
Mid-Autumn Festival, Indiana Association of Chinese-Americans. Information: Steven He, 317:815-9350 or e-mail.
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Gifts from the Last Tsar - Nicholas II's gifts to fellow monarchs, family and Russian officials, program by James Hurtt. 2 p.m., Cropsey Auditorium, Indianapolis Marion County Public Library Central Library, 40 East St. Clair Street, Indianapolis.
United States Grand Prix Formula One Race, Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Information, 317:481-8500 or 800:822-INDY.
October
1-4
International Association of Civil Aviation Chaplains' convention. Radisson Hotel City Centre, Indianapolis. Information, 317:244-9002.
2
National Ballet of China, Pike Performing Arts Center, Indianapolis. CANCELLED.Information, 317:216-5455.
5
Oktoberfest and German-American Day at Athen�um, 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis. Information, 317:630-4569.
German-American Day celebration marking the 318th year of German settlement in America, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.,Indianapolis City Market, downtown. Folk dance demonstration by the Indiana German Heritage Society Folk Dancers and the German-American Klub Fledermauschen with music by Die Doppel Adler Musikanten. Sponsored by The event is sponsored by the Indiana German Heritage Society. Information: Buddy McCart, 317:846-8613.
"Case Studies of Fundraising Internationally," a presentation and discussion of five case studies looking at the fundraising practices of international non-profit nursing organizations. Presenters: Elizabeth Goering, Ph.D. (United States); Ulla Connor, Ph.D. (Finland); Mary Theresa Seig, Ph.D., and Chitose Asaoka (Japan); Elizabeth Goering, Ph.D. (Germany); Thomas Upton, Ph.D., and Marcela Orvananos (Mexico); Discussant, Marcela Orvananos, Procura
Sponsored by Indiana Center for Intercultural Communication. 1 - 3 p.m., Room 1126, University Library, Indiana University-Purdue University in Indianapolis.Information, 317:274-2555, or e-mail..
"Le Baiser de la F�e" ballet by Russian composer Igor Stravinsky. Dance Kaleidoscope. $20-28 tickets. 7:30 p.m.. Clowes Memorial Hall, Butler University, Indianapolis. Tickets, Ticketmaster.
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Hispanic Fiesta Pequenita, including music, crafts, food and fun. 12:30-4:30 p.m. Wayne Branch, Indianapolis Marion County Public Library, 198 South Girls School Road, Indianapolis. Information, 317:269-1847.
"Le Baiser de la F�e" ballet by Russian composer Igor Stravinsky. Dance Kaleidoscope. $20-28 tickets. Noon. Clowes Memorial Hall, Butler University, Indianapolis. Tickets, Ticketmaster.
Grand Bazaar Australia, HealthNet Foundation benefit, Westin Hotel, Indianapolis. Information, 317:929-1790.
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"Le Baiser de la F�e" ballet by Russian composer Igor Stravinsky. Dance Kaleidoscope. $20-28 tickets. 2:30 p.m.. Clowes Memorial Hall, Butler University, Indianapolis. Tickets, Ticketmaster.
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Nationalities Council, 7 p.m., Willkie Room, Athen�um, 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis. All are welcome.
10
Trade & Tourism Subcommittee of Indianapolis-Cologne Sister City Partnership Committee. 11:30 a.m., Rathskeller, Athen�um, 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis. Information: Charlie McDonald, 317:549-0055 or e-mail.
Board meeting, Indiana German Heritage Society, 4:30 p.m., Athen�um, 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis.
Stammtisch and program on "The Kutztown Pennsylvania German Festival," Indiana German Heritage Society, 6 p.m., Athen�um, 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis. Information, Ruth Reichmann, 317:464-9004 or 812:988-2866."Temple to Temple: Scots and Freemasonry" by Dr. Lee E. Cloe (USAF Ret.), Secretary of the Scottish Society of Indianapolis. Social Hour, pitch-in dinner and presentation. 6:30 p.m., St. Paul's Episcopal Church Education Building, Indianapolis. (regularly scheduled meeting of Scottish Society of Indianapolis)
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"Race, Class and Family Violence, a Multi-cultural Community Response (seminar), 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Christian Theological Seminary (CTS), 1000 West 42d Street, Indianapolis. Factors such as income level, race, culture and religious beliefs influence the xperince of families and individuals struggling with violence and abuse. Members of diverse faith groups can work together effectively on prevention and intervention strategies. Speakers: Dr. Susan Weitzman of Chicago and Rev. Aubra Love, Atlanta. Sponsored by CTS and Breaking Free Inc. Information, Carol Hornbeck, Coordinator, 317:826-8175 or e-mail; Jackie McCracken, executive director, Breaking Free Inc., 317:923-5563.
Rescheduled Hispanic "Fiesta 2001": 6:30 p.m. Silent Auction, 7:30 p.m. concert, Hilbert Circle Theater, Indianapolis. Information, 317:767-5312
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Rescheduled Hispanic "Fiesta 2001": Outdoor celebration, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., American Legion Mall and Veteran's Memorial Plaza, downtown Indianapolis. Information, 317:767-5312.
Hispanic Fiesta, with bilingual stories, activities and music by Mariachi Zelaya. 1:30-4 p.m. Eagle Branch, Indianapolis Marion County Public Library, 3325 Lowry Road, Indianapolis. Information, 317:269-1788.
"Kenya Gala" celebrating the collaboration of Indiana University School of Medicine with Moi University Faculty of Health Science in Kenya. $35-$150. 6-11:30 p.m. Indianapolis Marriott Downtown. African market, silent auction, raffle, dinner and multi-media program. Information: Joyce Dobson, e-mail or 317: 630-8695.
Columbus Day Dinner Dance sponsored by Italian Heritage Society of Indiana, Primo South Banquet Hall.
13-14
Feast of the Hunters' Moon (French, Native American, British 1700s re-enactment).
14
Dia de la Raza: Hispanic Heritage Festival, 1-5 p.m., free. Mariachi music from Mariachi Zelaya plus traditional Hispanic folk dance by Grupo Ballet Folklorico de Honduras; Hispanic crafts and Spanish-language storytelling for children. Central branch Indianapolis Marion County Public Library, 40 East St. Clair Street, Indianapolis. In cooperation with the Mexican Civic Association of Indiana.
15
"War On Terrorism: Is Indiana Ready?" Town Hall meeting.7 p.m., Pershing Auditorium, Indiana War Memorial, Indianapolis. Sponsored by The Indianapolis Star, WTHR Channel 13 and WFYI. Information and reservations: Young-Hee Yedinak, 317:655-5619, 317:636-3717 (fax), or e-mail.
German Folkdancers, 7 p.m., Athen�um, 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis. Information: Ginnvor Bullard, 812:597-4932.
16
International Tibet Independence Movement meeting, 7 p.m., Broad Ripple United Methodist Church, Indianapolis. Information: Larry Gerstein, e-mail.
"German Silver Treasures for the Princes of the Holy Roman Empire," lecture by Dr. Lorenz Seelig, curator of metalwork at Bavarian National Museum in Munich, Germany. Free. 8 p.m. DeBoest Lecture Hall, Indianapolis Museum of Art, 1200 West 38th Street, Indianapolis.
Indiana Council on World Affairs' dinner meeting, Butler University, Indianapolis. Information: Dusti Jacks, (317) 566-2036.
18
"Dinner with the (Russian) Tsars," Taste of the IMA series, 5:30-9 p.m. $55 non-members (includes dinner). Indianapolis Museum of Art, 1200 West 38th Street, Indianapolis.
NATO Update: The history and general organization of NATO and changes in today�s security environment with emphasis on NATO�s relevance and response. Presented by Lieutenant Colonel Peter W. Reynolds (British Army); Chief, Public Service Section, Public Information Office, Strategic Command Europe in Mons, Belgium; and Lieutenant Commander Nick Hammond MBE (Royal Navy), REA Survey Officer Exercise and Operations Branch, Strategic Command Atlantic in Norfolk, Va. $32. 6 p.m. dinner meeting, Indianapolis Committee on Foreign Relations, Woodstock Club, Indianapolis. Information, Courtenay Weldon, 317:293-5227 or e-mail.
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Presentation of 300 recent images of daily life and culture in Tibet by William Chapman, author of The Face of Tibet. 7 p.m., Glendale branch, Indianapolis Marion County Public Library, 6101 North Keystone Avenue, Indianapolis.
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�Ethnic Families: Strengths, Challenges, and Services�. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Good Hall, University of Indianapolis, 1400 East Hanna Avenue, Indianapolis. The conference will provide a variety of presentations, round table discussions, experiential workshops and breakout sessions including �Working with Muslim Families: The Islamic Perspective on Cultural Diversity� by John Sullivan, coordinator of St. Vincent Health and Hospital Stress Center, and �Partners for Academic and Social Success: The Challenge of Serving Underachieving Youth and Their Families� by Greg Thornton, from the Maya Angelou Institute for the Improvement of Child and Family Education of Winston-Salem State University in North Carolina. The conference is co-sponsored by the Indiana Council on Family Relations and the University of Indianapolis, Asian Programs. Registration deadline is October 17. Cost to attend is $40 for NCFR members and includes membership renewal, $20 for students or emeritus members, and $50 for non-members. Lunch and morning refreshments are included. To register or for more information contact Phylis Lan Lin, Ph.D., 317:788-3288 or e-mail..
Presentation of 300 recent images of daily life and culture in Tibet by William Chapman, author of The Face of Tibet. 7:30 p.m. Tibetan Cultural Center, 3655 Snoddy Road, Bloomington.
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Presentation of 300 recent images of daily life and culture in Tibet by William Chapman, author of The Face of Tibet. 2 p.m., Barnes & Noble Bookstore, 3748 East 82nd Street, Indianapolis.
22
"Balkan Organized Crime: A Multiethnic Success Story" presented by David Binder of The New York Times. 2 p.m., Hudson Institute, Indianapolis. David Binder has been a member of the Washington Bureau of The New York Times since June 1973. He retired from the staff of the Times in 1996 and continues to work on contract specializing in the coverage of Central and Eastern European affairs. He has worked in Eastern Europe since the early 1960s, and just recently returned from a three week trip during which he investigated the white slave, heroin, and contraband cigarette traffic in the Balkans. Information: or 317:549-4159.
International Citizen of the Year dinner honoring Sidney Taurel, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Eli Lilly and Company. Reception and silent auction, 6 p.m.; dinner and program, 7 p.m. Grand Ballroom, Westin Hotel, Indianapolis. $125-5,000. Sponsored by International Center of Indianapolis, Suite 1625, 32 East Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204. Information, 317:955-5150.
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International Tourism Workshop, 8 a.m. (coffee and registration), 8:30-10:30 a.m. workshop. Room 1126, University Library, Indiana University-Purdue University in Indianapolis. Sponsored by Trade & Tourism Subcommittee of Indianapolis-Cologne Sister City Partnership Committee. Workshop to present the findings of an in-depth survey of visitors to the World Police and Fire Games regarding their expectations and experiences of Indianapolis as a tourist destination. This survey (Importance Performance Analysis of the Tourism Attributes of Indianapolis: Perspectives of Participants and Visitors to Indianapolis During the World Police and Fire Games (2001): Comparing Visitor Expectations on Tourism Attributes with What Indianapolis Has to Offer)was designed and conducted by Sotiris H. Avgoustis and Francis Achana of the Department of Tourism, Conventions and Event Management, School of Physical Education,IUPUI. Funding for the survey came from the Trade and Tourism Subcommittee of the Indianapolis Cologne Sister City Partnership Committee, Indiana Council for the Humanities, Max Kade German/American Center, and the IUPUI Office of International Affairs. There is no charge for the workshop, which is funded by the Department of Tourism, Conventions, and Event Management at IUPUI. Reservations deadline 22 October. For reservations and information: contact Charlie McDonald, e-mail; fax, 317:546-0055; or telephone, 317:549-0055.
26-27
Fall Conference, Indiana Consortium of International Programs, Brown County State Park, Indiana.
27
Ernest Thode will speak at the fall workshop of Indiana chapter of Palatines in America. 9 a.m.-noon.Community Room, Flanner and Buchanan 2950 North High School Road, Indianapolis. Information: Jim Feit, 317: 875-7210.
El Dia de los Muertos Hispanic crafts program for children. 2-3:30 p.m., Riley Room, Central Branch, Indianapolis Marion County Public Library, 40 East Saint Clair Street, Indianapolis. Registration, 317:269-1751.
"Ivan the Terrible, Part I" (1944), "Ivan the Terrible, Part II" (1946). Films in Russian with English subtitles. $5 adults, $4 students and seniors. 2 p.m. DeBoest Lecture Hall, Indianapolis Museum of Art, 1200 West 38th Street, Indianapolis.
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"Sacred Arts: Russian Music and Art, 1859-1935," Indianapolis Symphonic Choir. $15 adults, $10 students. 4 p.m., Christian Theological Seminary, Indianapolis. Tickets, 317:940-6461.
October 2001
27-30
Yiddish conference events sponsored by Indiana University Russian and East European Institute and the Robert A. and Sandra S. Borns Jewish Studies Program. 8 p.m. 27 October: Dov-Ber Kerler inaugural address "The Czar's Yiddish: The Growing Pains of a Modern Literary Language", Indiana Memorial Union Georgian Room, Indiana University Bloomington. 28-30 October: "Beyond the shtetl: Yiddish Language and Culture in 20th Century Eastern Europe conference, Indiana Memorial Union Oak Room & Georgian Room, Indiana University, Bloomington. Open to the public at no charge; for more information and reservations, e-mail Russian and East European Institute.
30
"The Future of Terrorism: After Afghanistan", town hall meeting co-sponsored by Hudson Institute and Indiana Council on World Affairs. CANCELLED. Information: Virginia McKay.
31 October-3 November
Annual meeting, Western Society for French History, Omni Severin Hotel, Indianapolis. Chairman: Dr. Paul Hanson, Butler University. Information:
WSFH website.
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International Festival of Indiana sponsored by Nationalities Council of Indiana; Tickets available at the door: $8 adults, $5 children, 4 and under free. Exposition Hall, Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1208 East 38th Street, Indianapolis.
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International Festival opens today! Opening ceremonies start at 10 a.m., with Kevin Gregory of WRTV-6 as master of ceremonies. After the Pledge of Alliegance, Ann Hightower will sing "The Star Spangled Banner.".Mayor and Mrs. Bart Peterson will "sound the gong" to open the 25th anniversary edition of the International Festival. Hours today are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets available at the door: $8 adults, $5 children, 4 and under free. Exposition Hall, Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1208 East 38th Street, Indianapolis.
Study Abroad Information Fair, 10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., UC 115, University College (Student Activities Center), Indiana University-Purdue University in Indianapolis. Explore the many opportunities offered through IUPUI, Indiana University, and Purdue University. Sponsored by the IUPUI Office of International Affairs. Information: Elisabeth Hinshaw-Osgood, International Study Coordinator, 317: 274-2081 or e-mail.
"(European) Princely Treasures," lecture by G�za von Habsburg, art historian, lecturer, author and curator of Faberg� in America exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. $5 adults, $4 seniors, students with ID are free. 7:30 p.m. DeBoest Lecture Hall. Indianapolis Museum of Art, 1200 West 38th Street, Indianapolis.
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Conference, Indiana Foreign Language Teachers Association, Indianapolis.
2
International Festival continues today! The Naturalization Ceremony takes center stage at noon. Fuerza y Alma Latin "salsa" band plays for dancing starting at 7:30 p.m. Hours today are 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Tickets available at the door: $8 adults, $5 children, 4 and under free. Exposition Hall, Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1208 East 38th Street, Indianapolis
Breakfast with Ruben Navarrette, Mexican-American syndicated columnist. (Part of Spirit & Place: Crossing Boundaries). Auditorium, Old Centrum, 12th Street and Central Avenue, Indianapolis. Reservations required by 28 October; call 317:637-4408.
Naturalization Ceremony, noon, Exposition Hall, Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1208 East 38th Street, Indianapolis. (Part of Spirit & Place: Crossing Boundaries.) Included with admission to International Festival 2001. Witness a powerful rite of passage for about 150 immigrants who will take the Oath of Citizenship and become U.S. Citizens after months (sometimes years) of preparation. The U.S. Federal Court for the Southern District of Indiana convenes on stage for this emotional boundary crossing and celebration.
"Pour Faire le Portrait de Pr�vert," a poetic montage depicting the life and work of Jacques Pr�vert, featuring the Compagnie Claude Beauclair Inter-Europe Spectacles - Paris.
(in French), presented by Alliance Fran�ais d'Indianapolis. 6:15 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. show. Indiana Historical Society, Indianapolis. Information, Liliane Krasean, e-mail; 317:842 8472.
Bangarra Dance Theater from Australia, 8 p.m., Krannert Room, Clowes Memorial Hall, 4600 Sunset Avenue, Indianapolis. (Part of Spirit & Place: Crossing Boundaries).
El Dia de los Muertos (Mexican Day of the Dead) ceebration, 5-9 p.m., Indianapolis Art Center, 820 East 67th Street, Indianapolis. (Part of Spirit and Place: Crossing Boundaries).
Bhangra Raas, a social and cultural dance event featuring the dances of North and East India. $5. Sponsored by Indian Student Association of IUPUI campus. 7-11 p.m., Union Building Cafeteria, Indiana University-Purdue University in Indianapolis. Information: e-mail. The annual Navratri Utsav, or Festival of Nine Nights, lights up the cities of India with light, color, dancing and music, during September-October. These dances normally begin at night and continue till dawn, at various sites, in different areas in each city. Bhangra was born as a folk dance to celebrate the warm harvest festival in Punjab, the northern state of India. While it ushered the joyous month of
harvest, it filled the air with sounds of drums, vocals and claps. Giving away the warm patriotism and music full of excitement, Bhangra took the form of boliyan (short poems) accompanied with the bass of the Dhol.
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"Tibet's March for Independence," an exhibition of fifteen photographs by Indiana artist Jun Itoi documenting the 500-mile walk of about 300 people from San Francisco to Los Angeles, Calif., beginning 25 April 2000. Level One Lobby, University Library, Indiana University-Purdue University in Indianapolis, 755 West Michigan Street, Indianapolis. The walk was supported by the International Tibet Independence Movement. Itoi is a visiting assistant professor of photography for the Henry Radford Hope School of Fine Arts,
Indiana University, Bloomington. The installation of Tibet's March for Independence, was provided with the support of David Russick, gallery director, Herron Gallery, Herron School of Art, IUPUI.
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International Festival continues today! "Polka Boy" starts the dance music at 7:30 p.m. Hours today are 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Tickets available at the door: $8 adults, $5 children, 4 and under free. Exposition Hall, Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1208 East 38th Street, Indianapolis
Annual meeting, Indiana Partners of the Americas, 9 a.m.-noon, John Barto Cafeteria, Farm Bureau Building, Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis.
Feng Shui: from Micro/Home to Macro/City, presentation on the Chinese design philosophy by Carol Morotti. 10 a.m.-noon, Unitarian Universalist Church, 615 West 43rd Street, Indianapolis. (Part of Spirit & Place: Crossing Boundaries).
Acting workshop (in French) with M. Claude Beauclair sponsored by Alliance Fran�ais d'Indianapolis. 2-5 p.m., Lilly Auditorium, University Library, Indiana University-Purdue University in Indianapolis, 755 West Michigan Street, Indianapolis.
"Rocks at Whiskey Trench," film by Alanis Obomsawin, a member of the Abenaki Nation. 3-5 p.m., Eiteljorg Museum, 500 West Washington Street, Indianapolis. (Part of Spirit & Place: Crossing Boundaries).
"War and Peace, Part I", film in Russian with English subtitles. $5 adults, $4 students and seniors. 2 p.m. DeBoest Lecture Hall, Indianapolis Museum of Art, 1200 West 38th Street, Indianapolis.
"Eugene Onegin" by Russian composer Pyotr Ilich Tchaikovsky. Indianapolis Opera. Clowes Courtyard, Indianapolis Museum of Art, 1200 West 38th Street, Indianapolis.
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International Festival concludes today! Hours are noon to 6 p.m. Tickets available at the door: $8 adults, $5 children, 4 and under free. Exposition Hall, Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1208 East 38th Street, Indianapolis
"Buddha Crosses the East-West Boundary," presentation by Indy Dharma at An Lac Vietnamese Buddhist Temple, 5253 East 30th Street, Indianapolis. (Part of Spirit & Place: Crossing Boundaries).
"War and Peace, Part II", film in Russian with English subtitles. $5 adults, $4 students and seniors. 2 p.m. DeBoest Lecture Hall, Indianapolis Museum of Art, 1200 West 38th Street, Indianapolis.
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Regional conference of NAFSA: Association of International Educators (Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky). Sheraton/Keystone at the Crossing, Indianapolis. Information: website.
5
Regular meeting, Indianapolis-Cologne Sister City Partnership Committee, 4:30 p.m., Max Kade Room, Athen�um, 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis. Information, Sven Schumacher.
"Religion, drum and dance in Cuba": Performance by the Sancocho Music and Dance Collage featuring Reylando Gonzalez (Matanzas, Cuba), 7 p.m., Willke Quad Auditorium, 150 South Union Street, Bloomngton. Part of third annual CubaFest at I.U.
Cuban Cooking Class by Joahanna Moya-Fabregas, Indiana University. 7 p.m., Bloomington North High School. Part of third annual CubaFest at I.U.
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"Afri-Cubans, El Dia de Reyes, and the Fight for the Family in 19th Century Havana,"Lecture by Professor Daniel Walker, Indiana University, noon, Woodburn Hall 218, Indiana University, Bloomington. Part of third annual CubaFest at I.U.
First dinner gathering of Indianapolis International Dining Association; 6:30 p.m., Russia House Restaurant, 1475 West 86th Street, Indianapolis. $25 per person. Reservations (by 2 November) to Heidi Newman, e-mail (put "International Dinner" on subject line).
"Kanehsatake--270 Years of Resistance," film by Alainis Obomsawin of Abenaki Nation. 6:30 p.m., Franklin College Library, 501 East Monroe Street, Franklin. (Part of Spirit & Place: Crossing Boundaries).
"Black, Gay and Cuban," lecture by Tomas Fernandez Robaina, Researcher at the Jos� Marti National Library (Havana, Cuba). 7 p.m., Mathers Museum of World Cultures, Indiana University, Bloomington. Part of third annual CubaFest at I.U.
"My Name is Kahentiiosta" and "Rocks at Whiskey Trench," films by Alainis Obomsawin of Abenaki Nation. 7:30-9:30 p.m., Jewish Community Center, 6701 Hoover Road, Indianapolis. (Part of Spirit & Place: Crossing Boundaries).
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"NAFTA and the Environment: Doing Business in a Free Trade World," conference. $165-180/person. 8:45 a.m.-3 p.m., Indiana Convention Center, 100 South Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis. Sponsored by Global Business Information Network, Kelley School of Business, Indiana University. Sponsored by State of Indiana, CIBER/Indiana University, Government of Canada, Union Planters Bank and Indiana Manufacturers Association. Information: Beth Quevli, 812:855-6338 or [email protected].
"Cultural Diversity in Indianapolis" by Arturo Bustamante, director, El Centro Hispano; Kathy Chen, executive director of Asian American Alliance, Inc.; and K.P. Singh, K.P. Singh Designs. 11 a.m. Free. Part of "Decisions 2001: Choices Facing Our State and Our Nation" sponsored by Mid-North Shepherd's Center in North United Methodist Church, 3808 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis. Information, 317:924-0959.
"Conducting Research in Cuba," workshop conducted by Tomas Fernandez Robaina, Researcher at
the Jos� Marti National Library (Havana, Cuba). Lunch will be provided.1 p.m., La Casa, 715 East 7th Street, Bloomington. Part of third annual CubaFest at I.U.
Town Hall Meeting: U.S. and Cuban Relations and the U.S. Embargo, featuring guest panelists and moderator Professor Nick Cullather, Indiana University. 7 p.m., Monroe County Public Library, Bloomington. Part of the third annual CubaFest at I.U.
5-10
Third Annual CubaFest at Indiana University (Bloomington) sponsored by I.U. History Department, Latino Enhancement Cooperative, La Casa, College of Arts and Sciences Arts and Humanities Institute, Dean of Faculties, Office of Academic Support and Diversity, Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies, Research and University Graduate School, International Programs and Services, OUT, Chicano-Riqueo Studies, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered Student Support Services Office, Department of Spanish and Portuguese, Cubamistad, African Studies. Information: Latino Cultural Center, 812:855-0174.
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Guest Professor Franciso Milanez, a Brazilian and former President of Partners of the Americas, will make a presentation during Professor Rick Bein's G421 "The Geography of Tropical Lands" class, 1 p.m., Room 213, Cavanaugh Hall, 425 University Boulevard, Indiana University-Purdue University in Indianapolis. Prof. Milanez's specialty is environmental management and watershed planning, and he is interested in a wide array of international issues. Prof. Bein is opening his class to anyone interested in hearing Prof. Milanez speak. Information: contact Prof. Rick Bein, 317:274-1100 or e-mail.
"Building Bridges with CubanPeople," workshop moderated by Bloomington's Sister-City organization, Cubamistad. Lunch will be provided. 1 p.m., La Casa, 715 East 7th Street, Bloomington. Part of third annual CubaFest at I.U.
Cuban dance and drum workshop conducted by the Sancocho Music and Dance Collage. Open to all, no registration required. 3:30 p.m. HPER Bldg. Dance Theater, room 161, Indiana University, Bloomington. Part of third annual CubaFest at I.U.
"The Contradictions of Africubanismo and Cuban Nationalism," lecture by Robin Moore, Assistant Professor of Music History, Temple University. 7 p.m., International Resource Center, 210 N. Indiana, Bloomington. Part of third annual CubaFest at I.U.
"Faat Kine", a film by Sembene Ousmane (part of African Studies Fall Film Series), 7 p.m., Woodburn Hall 111, Indiana University, Bloomington. Peter Bloom (English, IUPUI), will be the discussant. This comedy-drama by the dean of Francophone African cinema is the story of a single mother who makes it as a business woman.
"Nation Building: in Somalia, in Afghanistan and at Home," presentation by Amb. Peter Bridges, former U.S. ambassador to Somalia, speaking. Dinner meeting, Indianapolis Committee on Foreign Relations. 5:45 p.m. cocktails, 6:30 p.m. dinner. $32. Woodstock Club, Indianapolis. Information: Courtenary Weldon.
"A Virtual Tour of Labyrinths around the World" presentation by Jeff Saward. 7 p.m. The Church of the Nativity, 7300 Lantern Road, Indianapolis. (Part of Spirit & Place: Crossing Boundaries).
"Kanehsatake--270 Years of Resistance," film by Alainis Obomsawin of Abenaki Nation. 7:30 p.m., Eiteljorg Museum, 500 West Washington Street, Indianapolis. (Part of Spirit & Place: Crossing Boundaries).
"Religion, War and Peace: Personal Reflections on a Global Drama," presentation by Nadja Halibegovich. 7:30 p.m., Krannert Room, Clowes Hall, 4600 Sunset Avenue, Indianapolis. (Part of Spirit & Place: Crossing Boundaries).
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"Exhibit Exploration: Gifts to the (Russian) Tsars," $38 adults, $34 students and seniors. 6:30-8:30 p.m. both days. Indianapolis Museum of Art, 1200 West 38th Street, Indianapolis. Registration, 317:920-2648.
8-11
English Speaking Union convention, Radisson Hotel City Centre Indianapolis. Information, 212:879-6800.
8-13
"Bridging Cultures, Crossing Boundaries": exhibition of images from the lives of local Hispanic youth. (Part of Spirit & Place: Crossing Boundaries). South Atrium, Indiana State House Rotunda, 200 West Washington Street, Indianapolis.
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Community Mural Project: Indiana University and Bloomington community mural creation for the city of Santa Clara, Cuba. Open to all. 1-4 p.m., La Casa, 715 East 7th Street, Bloomington. Part of third annual CubaFest at I.U.
Cuban-born Arturo Sandoval and His Band. 3 p.m. clinic, 8 p.m. show. Krannert Room, Clowes Hall, 4600 Sunset Avenue, Indianapolis. (Part of Spirit & Place: Crossing Boundaries).
"Cafezinho" with Marlui Miranda, 4 p.m., La Casa Cultural Center, 715 East 7th Street, Bloomington. Marlui Miranda is a singer, composer, and researcher who has studied the musical traditions of the Brazilian Amazon Indians for two decades, and is widely recognized as the consummate performer of Amazon indigenous music. She has interpreted and adapted traditional chants and songs from many Brazilian indian nations. She has recorded, performed and toured with leading Brazilian musicians and composed music for movies, documentaries, television series and plays. In 1995 she founded the Association IHU, Pro-Music and Indigenous Arts, a non-profit organization, and the IHU Publishing and Artistic Productions, a record label and production company. She has been coordinating since 1978 lawyers, anthropologists and institutions, collaborating with the indigenous peoples and Nucleo de Direito Indgena (NDI), seeking to correct a legislation's loophole to specific authoral protection for indigenous communities. In addition to numerous grants from foundations in Brazil, she has received for her research and production from the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation , the Rockfeller Foundation- New York; the Tinker Foundation -Chicago. In 1997 she won the Preises Der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik, best world music CD, German Academy of Critics, for CD "IHU, All of the Sounds."
"From the Middle East to Indianapolis: A Historical Celebration of St. George Church," 75th anniversary celebration. 7:30-9:30 p.m., St. George Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church, 4020 North Sherman Drive, Indianapolis. Information, 317:547-9356. (Part of Spirit & Place: Crossing Boundaries).
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"Spirituality in the Yoruban and Native American Traditions," 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. both days, Peace Learning Center, Eagle Creek Park, 6040 DeLong Road, Indianapolis. (Part of Spirit & Place: Crossing Boundaries).
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Lecture by Kiowa artist N. Scott Momaday. 1:30 p.m., Westin Hotel Indianapolis, 50 South Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis. (Part of Spirit & Place: Crossing Boundaries).
Global Affairs Seminar: "Moving to a New National Security Strategy". Speakers include Hon. Charles S. Abell, Assistant Secretary of Defense, former staff Senate Armed Services Committee;
Gen. Fred F. Woerner, Jr.(Ret), Professor of Internationall Relations at Boston University; Bill Gertz, author and defense reporter, The Washington Times; Lt Col Ralph Peters, author "Fighting for the Future: Will America Triumph?"
Hugh Ambrose, research collaborator for D-Day, Citizen Soldiers (son of Steven Ambrose). 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., Indiana War Memorial, Indianapolis. Sponsored by the Reserve Officers Association of the United States, Department of Indiana. Registration fee includes lunch. Information: e-mail.
Annual dinner-dance celebrating the Independence of Cartagena. $45. Mariott Hotel, 350 West Maryland Street, Indianapolis. Sponsored by Sociedad Amigos de Colombia. Reservations and information, 317:767-7927
CubaFest Final Party featuring Cuban food buffet, music and dancing. 7 p.m., International Center, 111 South Jordan Avenue, Bloomington. Last event of third annual CubaFest at I.U.
8-11
English Speaking Union convention, Radisson Hotel City Centre Indianapolis. Information, 212:879-6800.
8-13
"Bridging Cultures, Crossing Boundaries": exhibition of images from the lives of local Hispanic youth. (Part of Spirit & Place: Crossing Boundaries). South Atrium, Indiana State House Rotunda, 200 West Washington Street, Indianapolis.
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"Spirituality in the Yoruban and Native American Traditions," 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.,Peace Learning Center, Eagle Creek Park, 6040 DeLong Road, Indianapolis. (Part of Spirit & Place: Crossing Boundaries).
Crossing Boundaries of Faith Traditions. 10:30 a.m.-noon, (Punjabi) Sikh Satsang Temple, 11010 Southeastern Avenue, Indianapolis. (Part of Spirit & Place: Crossing Boundaries).
"A Virtual Tour of Labyrinths around the World," presentation by Jeff Saward. 10:45 a.m.-nooon. St. Luke's United Methodist Church, 100 West 86th Street, Indianapolis. (Part of Spirit & Place: Crossing Boundaries).
Open House, International School of Indiana, 1:30-3 p.m., 4330 Michigan Road, Indianapolis. Information, 317:255-1951.
Eastern medicine approaches to health and disease, presentation by practitioners from Tibetan, Chinese and Asian Indian medical traditions. Participants: Dr. Larry Gerstein, Director, Doctoral Program, Counseling Psychology, Ball State University; Dr. Yangbum Gyal, Tibetan Medicine Doctor, Lecturer, Indiana University; Dr. Palmer Mackie, Internist/Acupuncturist, Indiana University Department of Medicine; Dr. Young Park, Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner; Dr. John Peterson, Family Physician and Ayurvedic Physician (Asian Indian medicine).1-4 p.m. Riley Outpatient Center, 702 Barnhill Drive, Indianapolis.
11-14
Sigma Theta Tau International convention, Indiana Convention Center & RCA Dome, Indianapolis. Information, 317:634-8171.
12
Nationalities Council, 7 p.m., Willkie Room, Athen�um, 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis. All are welcome.
13
"Asia FantAsia:" storyteller Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo traverses all of Asia with folk tales and myths. 10:40 and 11:40 a.m. Mini Auditorium, Broad Ripple High School, 1115 Broad Ripple Avenue, Indianapolis. (Part of Spirit & Place: Crossing Boundaries).
International Tibet Independence Movement meeting, 7 p.m., Broad Ripple United Methodist Church, Indianapolis.
"Princely Gifts from the Ottoman and Persian Courts," lecture by Linda Komaroff, curator of Islamic art at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Free. 8 p.m. DeBoest Lecture Hall, Indianapolis Museum of Art, 1200 West 38th Street, Indianapolis.
11-14
Sigma Theta Tau International convention, Indiana Convention Center & RCA Dome, Indianapolis. Information, 317:634-8171.
14
Board meeting, Indiana German Heritage Association. 4:30 p.m. Athen�um, 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis.
Stammtisch and program on the Lutheran Association and Lutherwood by Sven Schumacher for Indiana German Heritage Society. 6 p.m. Athen�um, 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis. Information: Ruth Reichmann, 317:464-9004 or
812:988-2866.
15
Luncheon, Association of International Women, 11 a.m. social, 11:30 a.m. luncheon, 12:30 p.m. program (Mark Clegg, news anchor, WTHR-13). Riverwalk Banquet Center, 6729 Westfield Boulevard, Indianapolis. $17. Information: Martha Jansen, 317:574-1103.
"A (German) Nobleman's Repast," Taste of the IMA series, 5:30-9 p.m. $55 non-members (includes dinner). Indianapolis Museum of Art, 1200 West 38th Street, Indianapolis.
"Current events and Ramadan," seminar by Bridging the Gap. 6:30-8:30 p.m., Marian College. Information, 317:838-7061 or e-mail. Reservations due 10 November.
16
Cologne art exhibit subcommittee of Indianapolis-Cologne Sister City Partnership Committee, 11:30 a.m., Rathskeller Restaurant, Athen�um, 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis. Information: Sven Schumacher, 317:359-5467.
International Culture Hour: Pakistan, 5:30-7:30 p.m., UC115, Indiana University-Purdue University in Indianapolis. Sponsored by IUPUI International Club. Information: Jill, 317:682-6420.
"Eugene Onegin" by Russian composer Pyotr Ilich Tchaikovsky. Indianapolis Opera. $15-60 tickets. 8 p.m. Clowes Memorial Hall, Butler University, Indianapolis. Tickets, 317:940-6444 or 800:732-0804.
17
Diwali 2001: a celebration of family, friends and freedom; 5:30 p.m., Murat Shrine Center, 520 North New Jersey Street, Indianapolis. $25-$30; $15 children 6-12, children 5 and under free. Sponsored by India Association of Indianapolis. Information and reservations, Beenu Sikand: 317:328-8583 or Uday Murthy, 317:585-1093.
"Samurai Fiction" film (Japan, 1998)sponsored by East Asian Studies Center, Indiana University. 7:30 p.m., Woodburn 101, I.U. Bloomington. Information, 800:441-3272.
Joint concert of Maennerchor Society of Indianapolis and Indianapolis Liederkranz, 1417 East Washington Street, Indianapolis. Information: Bob Letsinger, 317:894-3792.
18
(Scottish) Kirkin' O' Tha Tartans, 4 p.m., Zion Evangelical United Church of Christ, 416 East North Street, Indianapolis. 4 p.m. service with bagpipe music by the Highlanders; reception following. Information, 317:639-5411.
"Eugene Onegin" by Russian composer Pyotr Ilich Tchaikovsky. Indianapolis Opera. $15-60 tickets. 2:30 p.m. Clowes Memorial Hall, Butler University, Indianapolis. Tickets, 317:940-6444 or 800:732-0804.
Sixth UNICEF Benefit Concert featuring Veena K. Kulkarni, pianist, and Derek Reeves, violinist. 3-4:30 p.m. Johnson Room, Robertson Hall, Butler University, 4600 Sunset Avenue, Indianapolis. Donations (checks payable to U.S. Fund for UNICEF). Organized by Indianapolis Fund for UNICEF. Information: Kishor M. Kulkarni, 317:844-5516 or Barta Monro, 317:881.1811.
Guy Lombardo's Royal Canadians Big Band Dance, Indiana Roof Ballroom, Indianapolis. Information, 317:236-1870.
19
German Folkdancers, 7.p.m., Athen�um, 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis. Information: Ginnvor Bullard, 812:597-4932
20
Terrorism and U.S. foreign policy by Prof. Robert F. Turner, associate director of the Center for National Security Law at the University of Virginia School of Law. CANCELLED. Sponsored by Indianapolis Committee on Foreign Relations. Information, Courtenay Weldon.
28
Trade & Tourism subcommittee of Indianapolis-Cologne Sister City Partnership Committee, 11:30 a.m., Rathskeller Restaurant, Athen�um, 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis. Information: Charlie McDonald, 317:549-0055.,
"U.S.-Colombia Relations: Challenges, Frustrations, Headaches," presentation by Carmen DeRusha, a native of Colombia. Dinner meeting sponsored by Indiana Council on World Affairs. 5:30 p.m. social hour, 6:30 p.m. dimmer, 7:15 p.m. presentation, University Club Room, Atherton Hall, Butler University, Indianapolis. Ms. DeRusha is affliated with the Purdue Cooperative Extension Service in Marion County in the area of Leadership and Community Development. Her priorities with the Hispanic Community are to strenthen Hispanic Community-based organizations, participate in the creation of Hispanic Umbrella Organization, work in collaboration with other organizations interested in serving the Hispanic Community. For information and reservations, call 317:566-2036; deadline noon 26 November.
29
Meeting, Indonesia-Indiana Alliance, 5:30 p.m., Embassy Suites Hotel North, Indianapolis. Information: Doug Emerson, 317.328.8599.
"Lumumba"" film in French and Lingala with English subtitles directed by Raoul Peck. Part of Contemporary Africa Cinema Series sponsored by the African Studies Committee of Indiana University-Purdue University in Indianapolis. $5. 7 p.m. Walker Theater, 617 Indiana Avenue, Indianapolis. The film will be introduced by Charles Blair, director of the Madame Walker Theater Center, and a discussion will follow with Peter J. Bloom, Assistant Professor of Film Studies at IUPUI, and Didier Gondola, Assistant Professor of African History at IUPUI. For further information about the series contact Peter J. Bloom. " Lumumba" is a gripping political thriller which tells the story of the legendary African leader Patrice Emery Lumumba. Called "the politico of the bush" by journalists of his day, the brilliant and charismatic Lumumba, rose rapidly to the office of Prime Minister when Belgium conceded the Congo's independence in June 1960. Lumumba's vision of a united Africa gained him powerful enemies: the Belgian authorities, who wanted a much more paternal role in their former colony's affairs, and the CIA, who supported Lumumba's former friend Joseph Mobutu in order to protect U.S. business interests in Congo's vast resources and their upper hand in the Cold War power balance. The architects behind Lumumba's brutal death in 1961, a mere nine months after becoming the country's first Prime Minister, recently became known and are dramatized for the first time in "Lumumba".
"Gardens of the (Russian) Tsarinas," lecture by Dr. Margrethe Floryan, curator of the Thorsvaldsen Museum in Copenhagen, Denmark. Free. 8 p.m. DeBoest Lecture Hall, Indianapolis Museum of Art, 1200 West 38th Street, Indianapolis.
30
International Culture Hour: Malaysia, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Indiana University-Purdue University in Indianapolis. Sponsored by IUPUI International Club. Information: Jill, 317:682-6420.
December
1
"Yi Yi" film (Taiwan, 1999), sponsored by East Asian Studies Center, Indiana University. 7:30 p.m., Woodburn Hall 101, I.U., Bloomington. Information, 800:441-3272.
2
Christmas gala dinner, concert and reception honoring Dr. Bobby Fong, president, Butler University. $25 ($20 if reservation made before 31 October). Sponsored by Indiana Association of Chinese-Americans. 5 p.m. Reilly Room, Atherton Union, Butler University, Indianapolis. Information: Raymond Wong, 317:571-8625 or e-mail.
3
Christmas Party and election of officers for Italian Heritage Society of Indiana.
Board meeting, Nationalities Council of Indiana, 7 p.m., Athenaeum, 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis.
6
"The future of Afghanistan: from Communists to Taliban...and Now What?", discussion with Dr. Gilles Dorronsoro. 2 -4 p.m., Hudson Institute, 5395 Emerson Way, Indianapolis. Reservations, Mary Cusic, e-mail.
6, 13 and 18
"Dickens (English) Dinners," Taste of the IMA series, 5:30-9 p.m. $55 non-members (includes dinner). Indianapolis Museum of Art, 1200 West 38th Street, Indianapolis.
7-9
Christkindl (Old World German) Market, Athen�um, 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis. Information, 317:630-4569.
7
International Culture Hour: Netherlands, 4:30-6:30 p.m., International House/Riverpoint Apartments, Indiana University-Purdue University in Indianapolis. Sponsored by IUPUI International Club. Information: Jill, 317:682-6420.
Christkindl (Old World German)Market, 6-9 p.m., Athen�um, 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis. Information, 317:630-4569.
8
Christkindl (Old World German)Market, 6-9 p.m., Athen�um, 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis. Information, 317:630-4569.
9
Christkindl (Old World German)Market, 1-5 p.m., Athen�um, 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis. Information, 317:630-4569.
(German)Sankt Nikolaus Fest, 1-5 p.m., Athen�um, 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis. $5 adults, $3 children under 13. Schedule-- 1-2 p.m.: children's games & crafts; 2-3 p.m.: puppet show & children's activities; 3 p.m.: nostalgic Christmas tree candle lighting. 3:30 p.m.: arrival of Sankt Nikolaus. Reservations required; information, 317:630-4569 ext. 1.
"A Scottish Christmas" featuring Bonnie Rideout with Scottish carols, wassail tunes and Highland music; bagpipes hammered dulcimer, vocals and dance. $14-18. Pike Performing Arts Center, 6701 Zionsville Road, Indianapolis. Information and tickets, 317:216-5455.
11
International Tibet Independence Movement meeting, 7 p.m., Broad Ripple United Methodist Church, Indianapolis.
12
Stammtisch and program on "H�nsel and Gretel, Germany's Christmas Opera by Englebert Humperdinck," by Ruth and Eberhard Reichmann sponsored by Indiana German Heritage Society. 6 p.m. I>Stammtisch (Rathskeller), 7:15 p.m. program (Max Kade Room), Athen�um, 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis. Information: Ruth Reichmann, 317:464-9004 or 812:988-2866. Performed every year around Christmas, Humperdinck's opera, based on the Grimm's fairy tale, has become a classic. This opera began as a humble domestic play with songs put together by Adelheid Wette for her daughters. It was then set to music by her brother, Engelbert Humperdinck (1854-1921).
"Islam and the Middle East from a different perspective," a joint presentation by Antony T. Sullivan and Mary Ann D. Fadae. 5:45 p.m. cocktails, 6:30 p.m. dinner. $32. Indianapolis Committee on Foreign Relations. Woodstock Club, Indianapolis. Information, Courtenay Weldon, 317:293-5227, 317:293-5535 (fax).
14
International Culture Hour: Christmas Creations, 4:30-6:30 p.m., International House/Riverpoint Apartments, Indiana University-Purdue University in Indianapolis. Sponsored by IUPUI International Club. Information: Jill, 317:682-6420.
15
"Yalda Night Celebration," 6 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church of Indianapolis, 615 West 43rd Street, Indianapolis. Sponsored by Society for the Preservation of Persian Culture; information: Hashem Deldar, 317:566-8667.
16
Christmas Service in German, 4 p.m., Zion Evangelical United Church of Christ, 416 East North Street, Indianapolis. Information, 317:639-5411. A traditional German worship service, with music that you will recognize. The sermon is printed in English so that it is easy to follow. Families and school groups are encouraged to attend. The service and reception provide the opportunity to meet with others of German ancestry. There are no denominational or other religious restrictions. Fr�hliche Weihnachten!
17
Indianapolis-Cologne Sister City Partnership Committee, Advent Kaffee and Kuchen, 4:30 p.m., Lutherwood Children's Home, 1525 North Ritter Avenue, Indianapolis. Information, Sven Schumacher, 317:359-5467.
18
"What Lies Ahead for Israel and Palestine," by David Horovitz. 1:30-3:30 p.m., Hudson Institute, 5395 Emerson Way, Indianapolis. Reservations, John Clark or call 317:549-4159. Mr. Horovitz is editor of The Jerusalem Report, one of the most respected magazines in Israel. His latest book, A Little Too Close to God: The Thrills and Panic of a Life in Israel, was warmly reviewed twice by The New York Times, it was named by Amazon.com as one of the 10 best Jewish books of the year 2000. He also writes from Israel for newspapers around the world. His Jerusalem Report cover story from Buenos Aires on the 1994 community center bombing won the B'nai Brith international award for journalism.Mr. Horovitz is a frequent commentator on The BBC, CNN, NPR and other international news outlets. He is considered an expert on most aspects of Israeli current affairs, from peacemaking and politics to the more personal aspects of daily life in Israel. He edited and co-authored, with other members of staff, The Report's 1996 biography of Yitzhak Rabin, Shalom, Friend, which was published in 12 countries, and which won the U.S. National Jewish Book Award for non-fiction.
20
"The Nutcracker" by Russian composer Pyotr Ilich Tchaikovsky. Ballet Internationale. $36 adults, $20 seniors and students, $10 children. 7 p.m. Murat Theater, Indianapolis. Information, 317:637-8979.
21
"The Nutcracker" by Russian composer Pyotr Ilich Tchaikovsky. Ballet Internationale. $36 adults, $20 seniors and students, $10 children. 7 p.m. Murat Theater, Indianapolis. Information, 317:637-8979.
22
"The Nutcracker" by Russian composer Pyotr Ilich Tchaikovsky. Ballet Internationale. $36 adults, $20 seniors and students, $10 children. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Murat Theater, Indianapolis. Information, 317:637-8979.
23
"The Nutcracker" by Russian composer Pyotr Ilich Tchaikovsky. Ballet Internationale. $36 adults, $20 seniors and students, $10 children. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Murat Theater, Indianapolis. Information, 317:637-8979.
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