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WELCOME, AND INTRODUCTION

OUR MISSION
Welcome to the Intercultural Calendar page, the flagship activity of Geotrees.Com.  This calendar, like Geotrees' other elements, serves one basic purpose:

We need to know more about one anothers' cultures, traditions, and histories in order to live skillfully and with understanding now, and in the complex times to come. Such knowledge embraces the many ways in which we create civilization and the future. Geotrees' mission is to welcome and to help share such knowledge, in the interest of communication, understanding, transformation, and peace.   TOP

A HOME FOR THE HUMAN FAMILY
The national capitol area is especially rich in human cultural wealth from around the planet. Over the past generation people have come here from virtually every nation on the globe, bringing with them their aspirations, their histories, their stories and traditions, ceremonies, music, arts, rituals, cuisines and more. Each of them has something to teach the rest of us - and something to learn, as well.

As we share knowledge, understanding can arise with which we can build transformation and peace in the world. The Intercultural Calendar supports this process by listing as wide a selection of local intercultural activities as possible.   TOP

AN INTERCULTURAL SMORGASBORD FOR THE HUMAN FAMILY TABLE
The calendar announces events throughout the national capital region - a diverse mix of events for people of all ages, for anyone in search of international activities. We especially encourage parents, teachers, and other adults to bring their young people to a variety of events and activities. And we pay special attention to activities arising from our local grassroots communities and peoples, especially those least visible to the conventional public eye.

Our community's events appear on the calendar in many subject areas, including:

Music Drama Ritual Crafts Spiritual Life Technology History Negotiation Science	Storytelling Lifeways Social Organization Fashion Learning Agriculture Literature Discovery Intellectual Life	Sculpture Festivals Cuisines Fabrics Architecture Sport Painting Legend and Myth Languages	Poetry Religion Child Life Elder Life Ceramics Economics Cities Law And MORE   TOP

USING THE CALENDAR

Calendar listings are given in ascending chronological order. New material is usually added within 24 hours of its arrival at Geotrees.

THE INFORMATION IN EACH LISTING
Each listing contains the date, basic description, host organization, and contact points for further details. Material in quotes is taken verbatim, or with very light edits, from the original. Schedule and location address are usually included, as available. If you don't see the contacts for the host organization in the listing, use the link in each listing's footer to visit the Intercultural Catalog, where details and contacts for a growing number of host groups are available.   TOP

TYPES OF LISTING
All listings are divided into two kinds: Ongoing, occurring over two or more months; and By Each Day, over one or more days in the same month.

• Events that recur or repeat at regular intervals are listed as Ongoing events.
• Events, both Ongoing and By Each Day, are now listed in the same section.
• Ongoing events that began before the current month are dated as "PRESENT to (Name, Date, and Day in the event's final month)". Those beginning during the current month are dated as "(Name of Current Month, Date, and Day) through (Date of event's final month)". Repeating (e.g., same day each week) events are dated the same as Ongoing events, and listed by order of start date.
• To find Ongoing events of all kinds, search on the keyword Ongoing.
• Scroll up and down to scan the listings By Each Day, in chronological order.
• Use keyword search to find listings by country's name, artform, theme, and more.

If you are new to the Intercultural Calendar, we recommend that you browse the calendar listings to see typical keywords, and learn how the calendar is organized.   TOP

PHASES OF THE MOON
The Intercultural Calendar now includes phases of the moon in each month through the end of the year, given in quarters. This information is useful for certain religious observances, cultural traditions, recreational planning, and other purposes.   TOP

SPELLING CONVENTIONS
Geotrees uses the conservative, non-vernacular spellings and grammar of adult American Standard English. Use exact spellings in key word search; use a fragment if you are uncertain of the whole word.

Please search for "theater," "center," and "program," and not "theatre," "centre," or "programme." (Email addresses and URLs are, of course, exceptions.) In vain will you search the pages of Geotrees.Com for the monstrosities "tix," "pix," "thru," "Xmas," and, of course, the use of "911" to represent the recent terrorist attacks. Sources' wording is included in quotes, and usually verbatim.   TOP

FOR DETAILS ABOUT ORGANIZATIONS
Please visit the GeoLinks section, a growing directory of information with points of contact. There is a link to this catalog in each entry's footer, and most catalog entries include links to their groups. If a calendar listing does not include a location, you will find it in the catalog.   TOP
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YOUR POSTINGS ARE WELCOME

We invite relevant items from all sources, from schools and neighborhood clubs to global institutions, and look forward to welcoming yours. Do you, your students, your teachers, club, congregation, etc. have an intercultural or historical event or activity to post? Please send it to us at calendar@geotrees.com or use the calendar page's self-sending Internal Mailer.  A glance at any month's entries will let you see the great range of topics and cultures that we support - a range that we're always ready to expand.   TOP

CONTENT GUIDELINES
Events and activities that support communication, knowledge, understanding, reconciliation, inclusion, and empowerment among persons, peoples and nations are welcomed. This includes commercial or corporate activities of high value. Divisive, partisan, propaganda, exclusivist, and proselytizing work of any kind will be declined, as will announcements for events destructive of life (human and other) and of the envirnoment.

Welcome to calendar and catalog alike are controversial, obscure, unpopular, smallscale, or other low visibility activities that contribute to our knowledge and understanding. Activities with strong, mutually opposed views are often found on "the Tree."   TOP

SENDING YOUR ANNOUNCEMENTS
Please email your entry as email, plain text or word processor file, or send us a URL from which we can copy material. Many sources place us on their email lists, an arrangement that works very well.   TOP

EDITING
Geotrees welcomes entries from all, including those whose native languages are not English, and we preserve the distinctive flavor of non-native style and expression. We are not able to offer translation services at this time.

We do edit for spelling, capitalization, grammar, and usage based on the Chicago and GPO manuals. We may also edit for length and organization of ideas, and may contact or return difficult pieces to correspondents for clarification.

Lengthy notices may be excerpted for the calendar. When the originals are of special value, they may be placed into the Files section for download. See the Home Page for details.   TOP

ADDITIONAL HELPFUL NOTES

The GEOLINKS CATALOG
The catalog of our resources and the links to them has grown to require a page of its own.  Use the link below to visit that page.  Please let us know if you'd like your organization or resource included.  There is no charge.  GeoLinks / TOP

EMAIL DISCUSSION GROUPS
Geotrees.Com has two public email discussion groups.  We invite you to participate.  The Geotrees Group is devoted to intercultural and international issues and learning.   The DrumSeed Group is devoted to grassroots empowerment, activism, and transformation along and across cultural lines.  For details, visit our home page.  Home Page / TOP

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED:  METRO RAIL AND BUS
Try to avoid traffic and parking in the city.  We strongly recommend Metrorail and bus for visiting your events.  Like so much else in Washington, Metro works very well for those who know how to use it.  Each listing has a link to the DC Metro interactive "RideGuide" page.  Use the RideGuide to compute options for trips using both the train and bus resources throughout the area.  NOTE: The RideGuide page has a link to the stylized Metro system map page, but that page does not have a direct link back to RideGuide.  Use the Back function on your browser to return to RideGuide.

Accessibility:  Metrorail is accessible to handicapped people, but as of May 2002 many of the elevators have come under lengthy repair, or simply fail to work.  We recommend that you know your stops and times, and contact Metro, in advance of your visit.

Late Night Service:  Late service by bus is not available in certain areas.  Always check availability in advance.  Visit system map and Metro RideGuide at these links:  Metro System Map / Metro RideGuide / TOP

VIEWING EARLIER CALENDAR PAGES
We archive the pages for earlier months, going back to March of 2001.  They provide reference material, as well as an overview of the rich intercultural activity that Washington supports.  Links to the pages for 2003 are offered, below.

2003:     JAN |  FEB |  MAR |  APR |  MAY |  JUNE |  JULY |  AUG |  SEPT |  OCT |  NOV |  DEC

2004:     JAN |  FEB |  MAR |  APR |  MAY |  JUNE |  JULY |  AUG |  SEPT |  OCT |  NOV |  DEC 

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LISTINGS, from THIS MONTH and BEYOND
ONGOING EVENTS

CURRENT, UNTIL MARCH 20, 2005

( Asian Civilizations; China )
At the Sackler Museum:
"ASIA IN AMERICA:
VIEWS OF CHINESE ART FROM THE INDIANAPOLIS MUSEUM OF ART"

In the autumn of 2004, the Smithsonian's Arthur M. Sackler Gallery opened a series of exhibitions showcasing works from outstanding museums of Asian art throughout the United States. The series begins with selections of Chinese art from the Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA). Founded in 1883, the IMA is among the largest general art museums in the United States and is currently undergoing a $220-million expansion.

Do you wish additional information? Please call (202) 633-4880, or email asianinfo@asia.si.edu.

SOURCE:  The Sackler Museum of Asian Art and Magazine.

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CURRENT, UNTIL (UNKNOWN DATE)

( Subcontinental Asia; Buddism; the Arts )
At the Freer, on the Mall
"ARTS OF THE INDIAN SUBCONTINENT AND THE HIMALAYAS"

The exhibition includes sublimely beautiful Buddhist, Jain, Hindu and Islamic objects, as well as masterpieces of Mughal and Rajput paintings and lavishly decorated court arts and daggers made for the Mughal emperors.

Divided into several sections, the Buddhist art charts the emergence of the Buddha image in India and its transmission throughout Asia, and includes fine Buddhist images from Nepal, Tibet, Southeast Asia and China.

Several Rajput paintings on the theme of love, which demonstrate the bold colors and rhythmic compositions of the Hindu courts, are also on view. Exquisitely crafted, imposing late 19th to early 20th century examples of gold jewelry complete the exhibition.

Do you wish additional information? Please visit the website in the GeoLinks resources section.

SOURCE:  Asian Fortune Magazine.

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LISTINGS, by EACH DAY
NOVEMBER 2004

NOVEMBER 1, MONDAY

( German History )
At the DC Jewish Community Center:
"DRAMATIZING GERMAN HISTORY"

Washington Post theater critic Peter Marks will discuss this subject with playwright Michael Frayn. At 5:30 PM at the DC JCC, 1529 16th St. NW. Free of charge, but reservations are required.

SOURCE:  The Current Newspapers.

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( German History )
Historical Film:
"HANUSSEN"

The Goethe-Institute will screen this film, about a man who predicts Hitler's election victory in 1933. Admission is $5; $3 for students. Showing at 6:30 PM at the Institut, 812 7th St. NW.

Do you wish additional information? Please call (202) 289-1200.

SOURCE:  The Current Newspapers.

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NOVEMBER 3, WEDNESDAY

( The US Elections and the Middle East )
With Brit Tzeded v'Shalom:
A FORUM:  THE US ELECTIONS AND MIDDLE EAST PEACE

Brit Tzedek v'Shalom, an organization of American Jews concerned with Israel-Palestinian peace, is sponsoring a "Forum on the U.S. Elections: Implications for U.S.-Israeli Relations," on Wednesday evening, Nov. 3, at 7 PM at Adas Israel Congregation, 2850 Quebec Street NW. The topic will be American policy in the new administration, assuming we know who will be heading it by then.

During the event, Brit Tzedek will also present the elements its current nationwide grassroots campaign.

The speakers will be:

• Eric Fusfield, B'nai B'rith International's Director of Legislative Affairs;
• Paul Scham, Visiting Scholar at George Washington University and Adjunct Scholar at the Middle East Institute; and
• Andy (Anas Shallal, co-founder of the Peace Cafe near Dupont Circle)

All are invited.

-- Paul Scham

SOURCES:  Paul Scham and the Cleveland Park discussion list.

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( Spirit )
Free of Charge:
MEDITATION CLASS

The Vajrayogini Buddhist Center will offer a meditation class at no charge, beginning at 6:30 PM. At the Center, 1426 21st St. NW.

Do you wish additional information? Please call (202) 331-2122.

SOURCE:  The Current Newspapers.

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( African Civilizations )
One in a Series:
FROM THE "MASQUERADE TRADITIONS IN FILM" SERIES

Two films in this series will be featured: "Masked Spirits of Myor Diaple" and "Yoruba Performance." Free of charge, at 7:00 PM in the lecture hall of the National Museum of African Art, 950 Independence Ave. SW.

Do you wish additional information? Please call (202) 633-4600.

SOURCE:  The Current Newspapers.

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( Czecholslovakia; Film )
At the Czech Embassy:
FILM:  JAN SVERAK'S "THE RIDE"

The Czech Embassy will screen this feature film about two friends driving from one Bohemian village to another. At 7:30 PM, free of charge, at the Czech Embassy, 3900 Spring of Freedom St. NW.

Do you wish additional information? Please call (202) 274-9100, xt 3413.

SOURCE:  The Current Newspapers.

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( Latin American Literature )
At the MLK Jr. Memorial Library:
FROM THE "EXPLORING LATINO AUTHORS" SERIES

As part of the Series, poets Luis Alberto Ambroggio, Naomi Ayala, Rei Berroa, Robert L. Giron, Consuelo Hernandez, and Gladys Ilarregui will read from their works, in English and in Spanish. This event will take place at 6:30 PM, free of charge, at the MLK Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW.

Do you wish additional information? Please call (202) 727-1183.

SOURCE:  The Current Newspapers.

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NOVEMBER 4, THURSDAY

( Spirit in Daily Life )
A Relevant Discussion:
"CHRISTIANITY AND THE SECULAR IN PUBLIC LIFE"

Thomas Berg, co-director of the Terrence J. Murphy Institute for Catholic Thought, Law, and Public Policy at the University of St. Thomas, Minnesota, will discuss this subject free of charge at 7:00 PM in the Pope John Paul II Cultural Center, 3900 Harewood Rd. NE.

Do you wish additional information? Please call (202) 635-5480.

SOURCE:  The Current Newspapers.

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( US History )
Weekly, at the National Museum of American History:
DISCUSSION: HISTORY OF THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER

A museum staff member will discuss the history of "The Star-Spangled Banner" and the museum's conservation project for the flag. Free of charge, at 11:00 AM Thursdays through November 18 at the National Museum of American History, 14th St. at Constitution Avenue NW. Free. 202-357-2700.

Do you wish additional information? Please call (202) 357-2700.

SOURCE:  The National Museum of American History.

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NOVEMBER 5, FRIDAY
LAST QUARTER MOON

( US Nationalism and Foreign Policy )
Book Talk with Author Anatol Lieven:
"AMERICA RIGHT OR WRONG"


Mr. Lieven contends that U.S. foreign policy since 9/11 has been shaped by the contradictory nature of American nationalism. He argues that a mixture of idealism and chauvinism drives us to espouse liberty and democracy, but that U.S. credibility is imperiled by the nation's fervor to impose our political, social, and economic imperatives upon the rest of the world.

TIME and PLACE:  7:00 PM at Politics and Prose Books, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW.  Do you wish more information?  Please call (202) 364-1919.

SOURCE:  Politics and Prose Books.

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NOVEMBER 5 through 7, FRIDAY through SUNDAY

( Japan; Anime )
In Chesapeake, Virginia
NEKOCON 7, ANIME CONVENTION:
A THREE DAY BATH OF JAPANESE ANIMATION AND POP CULTURE


"Reality is a crutch for people who can't deal with anime."   - Plutarch

Do you wish to explore new realms of vision, imagination, perception, and the heart?  Nothing will allow you to stretch and expand quite like the anime of Japan, and the increasingly popular anime con offers you a concentrated and highly varied exposure.  Nekocon, now in its seventh year, offers such an experience.

An anime con will normally, if that's the right word, offer:

• Several tracks of anime videos, often on a 24 x 7 basis;
• Costumes, usually fan-made and highly inventive, based on anime characters;
• Costume balls and contests;
• A dealers' room, where all manner of anime-related merchandise will be found for sale;
• Fan-made art, exhibited and for sale;
• Music videos, also fan-created;
• Workshops and talks by people in the anime industry, domestic and Japanese;
• And, of course, the company of anime fans of all ages and interests.

Nekocon will begin on Friday, the 5th, and run through Sunday, the 7th.  (Some fans will arrive on Thursday or stay until Monday, thus extending the experience.) You can register for any, or for all, of the three days.  The location is the Chesapeake Convention Center, in Chesapeake, Virginia.

Do you wish additional information? Please visit their website at this URL:


www.nekocon.org/index.html

SOURCES:  The Funabashi Health Center Football Club, Reston, Virginia Chapter, and the 13th Virginia Balladiers.

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NOVEMBER 5 through 11, FRIDAY through THURSDAY

( Japan; Film )
At the Old Town Theater in Alexandria:
THE ANNUAL OLD TOWN KUROSAWA FILM FESTIVAL

Please join us in celebrating the works of Akira Kurosawa. The festival will run from November 5 through 11 at the Old Town Theater, 815-/2 King St., Alexandria, Virginia. We'll be showing three of Kurosawa's greatest works in rotation: "Yojimbo," "Rashomon," and "The Seven Samurai."

Do you wish additional information? Please visit the theater's website at this URL:

www.oldtowntheater.com

SOURCE:  The Japan-America Society of Washington, DC.

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NOVEMBER 6, SATURDAY

( Japan; Film; Anime )
All Day, in the Fairfax County Government Center:
MONTHLY MEETING AND VIEWING: THE NORTHERN VIRGINIA ANIME ANONYMOUS (NVAA)

(Your editor apologizes for this late posting. It arrived at our offices only yesterday. Note - ADVANCE NOTICE of the next neetings: Saturdays, December 11 and January 22. See you there, minna-san.)

Christian Brock continues to organize monthly anime gatherings in Fairfax, each with eleven hours of choice Japanese animation of many different kinds. "Our next NVAA meeting is this Saturday, November 6, 2004, at the Fairfax County Government Center from 1200 to 2300. Please feel free to forward this email to anyone you think might be interested in coming."

The NVAA website includes descriptions of the shows. And, of course, there is always food involved: "Brunch: For those who are interested, we will have brunch at the Chutzpah Deli (http://www.chutzpahdeli.com) at 1000. Please email me at president@animeclub.org if you are coming. Snacks: If someone could bring the [contact the president, month to month] I would appreciate it. Dinner: After the meeting, everyone is welcomed to join us for dinner and conversation at TGI Fridays."

Some gather for brunch nearby at 10:00 AM (the Chutzpah Dellie), and dinner together afterwards (TGI Friday's).

Geotrees recommends visiting NVAA's anime website and subscribing to its anime email list, for very detailed information on each meeting and its many different shows.

Do you wish additional information? Please visit the website at:


animeclub.org/

SOURCE:  Christian Brock and the NVAA.

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NOVEMBER 9, TUESDAY

( Japan; Education )
From the Japan-America Society of Washington, DC
"EDUCATIONAL REFORM IN JAPAN:  AN OXYMORON?"

Japan-America Society of Washington, DC
with support from Hunton & Williams presents
a 12:01 Brown Bag Lunch

Educational Reform in Japan:
An Oxymoron?

Tuesday, November 09, 2004, from Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Hunton & Williams, 1900 K Street, NW, 12th Floor, Washington, DC
12:01 Brown Bag is an off the record meeting designed to provide general knowledge on various topics facing Japan and the US.

Please join us for a discussion with Mr. Samuel Shepherd, Executive Director of the National Association of Japan America Societies (NAJAS), on the new educational reforms that are currently being implemented in the Japanese school system. Mr. Shepherd will explain why the Japanese government thinks the school curriculum should be a changed and how the Japanese government sees it benefiting to the students.

The program will be held at Hunton & Williams, 1900 K Street, NW, 12th Floor, Washington, DC 20006. The cost for JASW members is $10, students with valid ID are free, and non-JASW members are $15. Payments MUST be made in advance to JASW. The registration deadline is Monday, November 8, at 5:00 p.m.

Do you wish additional information? Please call the Society at tel. (202) 833-2210, or visit their website at this URL:


www.us-japan.org/dc

SOURCE:  The Japan-America Society of Washington, DC.

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NOVEMBER 10, WEDNESDAY

( Journalism and Current Events )
At Adas Israel, in the District:
"THE NEWS AS A VEHICLE FOR INFORMATION AND TRANSFORMATION"

"Nightline" anchor Ted Koppel will discuss this subject at Adas Israel Congregation, 2850 Quebec St. NW, free of charge at 8:00 PM.

Do you wish additional information? Please call (202) 362-4433.

SOURCE:  The Current Newspapers.

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( Japan and Afghanistan )
International Perspectives on Timely Issues:
"AFGHANISTAN TODAY:  A JAPANESE DIPLOMAT'S REPORT"

The Embassy of Japan cordially invites you to a meeting of the JICC Forum:

Afghanistan Today: A Japanese Diplomat's Report

Featuring: Yasushi Fujii, First Secretary, Embassy of Japan

There has been a great deal of progress in Afghanistan since the 2002 Tokyo Afghanistan Reconstruction Conference. There are now 4.3 million more students in school, Kabul is being restored to a true national capital, President Karzai has retained the presidency in the first democratic elections in the country, and progress continues in stamping out the Taliban. In spite of these positive developments, there is much that remains to be done. Parts of the country outside the urban centers remain unchanged from the Taliban era. Economic and humanitarian developments remain key aspects of the reconstruction effort. In this context, what needs to be done to secure the reconstruction of Afghanistan? With 180 days until the parliamentary elections, the world is watching Afghanistan's progress.

Yasushi Fujii recently spent six weeks at the Embassy of Japan in Kabul supporting the elections in Afghanistan, and this lecture will be his first briefing session since his return. From 2002 to 2004, he served as the Deputy Chief of Mission and Political Counselor at the Embassy of Japan in Kabul. He also spent eight years at the Embassy of Japan in Iran. He currently serves as the Deputy Director of the Japan Information & Culture Center.

Wednesday, November 10th, 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.
the JICC Auditorium
1155 21st Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036

RSVP required, email jicc@embjapan.org or fax to (202) 822-6524 by November 9.

Do you wish additional information? Please visit this URL:

www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/jicc/index.htm

SOURCES:  The Embassy of Japan and the Japan-America Society of Washington, DC (JASW).

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( The US, Europe, and the World )
Book Talk with Author Timothy Garton Ash:
"FREE WORLD:
AMERICA, EUROPE, AND THE SURPRISING FUTURE OF THE WEST"


Timothy Garton Ash, known for his brilliant essays on the fall of communism, explains why Washington can never rule alone in todayıs interconnected world, and why the new, enlarged Europe can only realize its aspirations in a larger, transatlantic community.

TIME and PLACE:  7:00 PM at Politics and Prose Books, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW.  Do you wish more information?  Please call (202) 364-1919.

SOURCE:  Politics and Prose Books.

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NOVEMBER 10, WEDNESDAY, and 11, THURSDAY

( Global Cultures )
At the World Bank:
THE 19TH ANNUAL
WORLD BANK INTERNATIONAL ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR

This annual event will feature Indian and Turkish clothing, Latvian pottery, Jordanian hand-painted ceramics, Mexican pewter and other items from across the globe. Admission is free, and the fair will be open from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM on both days in the H Building Auditorium of the World Bank, at 600 9th St. NW.

Do you wish additional information? Please call (202) 473-8751.

SOURCE:  The Current Newspapers.

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NOVEMBER 11, THURSDAY

( Britain; Literature )
At GWU, in the District:
"NEW BRITISH POETRY" WITH FIVE BRITISH POETS, LIVE

Five British poets whose work appears in the anthology "New British Poetry" will read from their works free of charge at 8:00 PM. The place? The Marvin Center Ampitheater of George Washington University.

Do you wish additional information? Please call (202) 994-6180.

SOURCE:  The Current Newspapers.

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( Mexico )
With Sergio Aguayo:
"MEXICO'S DEMOCRATIC TRANSITION:
A VIEW FROM INSIDE THE DEMOCRATIC MOVEMENT"

Sergio Aguayo, a leading human rights and democracy advocate in Mexico, will discuss this topic free of charge at 6:30 PM. Reservations are required. This activity will take place in Room 806 of the Rome Building, Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, 1619 Massachusetts Ave. NW.

Do you wish additional information? Please call (202) 663-5731.

SOURCE:  The Current Newspapers.

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NOVEMBER 12, FRIDAY
NEW MOON

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NOVEMBER 13, SATURDAY or the 12th, SUNDAY

( Islam; Spirit )
In Northern Virginia:
EID-UL-FITR PRAYER

(Editor's Note: This event has been planned as a religious occasion for knowledgeable and practicing Muslims. Out of respect for the faith, supportive and interested non-Muslims may wish to contact the sponsors before planning to attend.)

The Board of Directors of Bangladesh Association of America, Inc. (BAAI) (MD, VA, & DC) cordially invites you and your family to attend the holy congregation of Eid-ul-Fitr prayer.

• Date: Saturday, November 13, 2004 (Subject to Moon Sighting).
• Time: 9:00 A.M. and 10:00 A.M. (two jamats)
• Venue: Holiday Inn, Manassas, Virginia, 10800 Vandor Lane, Manassas 20109, Ph: 703-335-0000.
• Directions: From I-495:take I-66 West, take exit 47B, take right at Vandor Lane.
  OR

• Date: Sunday, November 14, 2004 (Subject to Moon Sighting).
• Time: 9:00 A.M. and 10:00 A.M. (two jamats)
• Venue: Best Western West Park Hotel, Tyson Corner, Virginia, Ph: (703) 277-7783.
• Directions: From I-495 take exit 47 Rt. 7 West and turn right on to West Park Drive; the Hotel will be on your right.

Do you wish additional information? Please call (301) 258-0088 or (703) 323-4927; or visit the website at this URL:

www.baaidc.com/

SOURCE:  The Bangladesh Association of America, Inc. (BAAI) (MD, VA, and DC).

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NOVEMBER 17, WEDNESDAY

( American Indian Cultures )
At the Millenium Stage:
LIVE:  AMERICAN INDIAN DANCE

The American Indian Dance Troupe will perform the Eagle, Hoop, Fancy, and Grass dances free of charge at 6:00 PM, on the Millenium Stage of the Kennedy Center.

Do you wish additional information? Please call (202) 467-4600.

SOURCE:  The Current Newspapers.

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NOVEMBER 18, THURSDAY

( Japan; Economics )
A CSIS Japan Chair Forum:
"EVOLUTION OF THE JAPANESE ECONOMY:
HOW HAS IT CHANGED?  HOW WILL IT EVOLVE?"

Discussants:


• Jun Kurihara
  Senior Fellow, Center for Business and Government, Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University; and
• Masaharu Takenaka
  Chief Representative, Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi, Washington DC Office.

Moderator:
William T. Breer, Japan Chair, CSIS

3:30 - 5:00 PM
CSIS B-1 Conference Center, 1800 K Street, NW

"A New Industrial Positive-sum Game in East Asia --- A Japanese Perspective"
Mr. Kurihara will share his views on a broad but concrete picture of Japan's industrial metamorphosis amidst the drastic change in East Asia's competitive arena. Pessimists previously cast dark clouds over Japan's industrial competitiveness because of a rising China and quickly catching-up South Korea and Taiwan. However, a new confidence is emerging. He explains Japanese strategies for resurgence and coexistence in East Asia.

"Outlook of the Japanese Financial Market after the Disposal of Non-performing Loans (NPLs)"
The problem of NPLs is ending as Mr. Takenaka predicted at the presentation in March of this year. In addition, the Japanese financial market is in an epoch-making period symbolized by the merger of MTFG and UFJ and the other related movements. Mr. Takenaka will talk about the changing characteristics of the Japanese financial market and its future outlook.

Do you wish additional information, or to register? Please call Eri Hirano at (202) 775-3144.

SOURCE:  The Japan-America Society of Washington, DC (JASW).

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NOVEMBER 19, FRIDAY
FIRST QUARTER MOON

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NOVEMBER 20, SATURDAY

( Local Bangladesh Community )
In Arlington, Virginia:
BANGLA SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE AND CULTURAL SHOW

Your are cordially invited to attend our Bangla School's (BCCDI) OPEN HOUSE and Cultural Show on Saturday, November 20th, 2004 at the Gunston Community Center, 2700 South Lang Street, Arlington VA. We will also be enrolling students for our new Dance and Music classes. Our program will begin at 10:00 AM and continue to 3:00 PM. We would greatly appreciate it if you could join us in this day-long event prepared for your kids.

VENUE: GUNSTON COMUNITY CENTER
2700 South Lang Street, Arlington VA (Behind GIANT Food Store on Glebe Rd).

DATE and TIME:  November 20th, Saturday, 2004; 10:00 am- 3:00 pm.

PROGRAM:
Seminar, Children's activities and games, Music, Dance, Poem Recitation, Slide show, Short film, Exhibition
Inauguration of Dance and Music classes.
Enrollment for Bangla, Arabic, Dance, and Music classes.

Please check our website at: www.banglaschool.us.

Sincerely, On behalf of Board of Directors of BCCDI,

Inam Haque
General Secretary (BCCDI)

Do you wish additional information? Please call 703-305-0163 or cellphone 571-238-9656, or send email to Inam.Haque@uspto.gov.

SOURCE:  Inam Haque and the Bangla School.

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NOVEMBER 20 and 21, SATURDAY and SUNDAY

( South Asia; Arts; Culture )
In the Baird Auditorium of the National Museum of Natural History:
THE 2004 SOUTH ASIAN LITERARY AND THEATER ARTS FESTIVAL, OR SALTAF

Please join us for the 2004 South Asian Literary and Theater Arts Festival (SALTAF) entitled "Scripts, Stories, and Syllables of South Asia." This two day event will include literary panel discussions, book readings and signings by renowned South Asian authors including Bharati Mukherjee, Anita Rau Badami, Indu Sundaresan, Samina Ali, Neela Vaswani, Tim Ward, T.S Tirumurti, Siddharth Shanghvi, and Vijay Lakshmi. Also featured will be a slide presentation with Robert Arnett and Smita Turakhia featuring "India Unveiled," the highly-acclaimed travelogue illustrated with award-winning photography. Additionally, the festival will include four one-act plays, an award-winning South Asian feature length film, and a media arts panel discussion with South Asian filmmakers and theater personalities.

SALTAF is presented by the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Program and the Network of South Asian Professionals of Washington DC (NetSAP-DC). Sponsors include Cornet Technology, Inc., the Embassy of India in Washington D.C. , and The Humanities Council of Washington, D.C.

A variety of events and activities from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on both days. This event is free and open to the public. The free tickets will be distributed when the museum opens at 10 a.m. on a first come, first served basis. At the Baird Auditorium, National Museum of Natural History, 10th St. and Constitution Ave. NW, in the District.

Do you wish additional information? Please visit the website at www.netsap.org/saltaf2004.

SOURCES:  The DC Radio Coop of WPFW and the Smithsonian.

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NOVEMBER 21, SUNDAY

( Islam; Spirit; Community )
In Northern Virginia:
BAAI'S EID REUNION PARTY 2004

(Editor's Note: This event has been planned to compliment a religious occasion for knowledgeable and practicing Muslims. Out of respect for the faith, supportive and interested non-Muslims may wish to contact the sponsors before planning to attend.)

The Board of Directors of BAAI (MD, VA & DC) cordially invites you and your family to attend the Eid Reunion Party 2004.

• Time: 4:00 PM.
• Venue: Holiday Inn, Manassas, Virginia, 10800 Vandor Lane, Manassas 20109, Ph: 703-335-0000.
• Directions: From I-495:take I-66 West, take exit 47B, take right at Vandor Lane.
• Dinner: 6:30 PM.
• Food: Catered halal food - Polao, Tanduri Chicken, Beef Rezala, Vegetables, Salad, & Sweets.
• Cultural Program: Popular Singer ALAMGIR and Local Artists.
• Stalls: SOMA SAREE from Houston, Texas; and the SHAZ BOUTIQUE from Maryland!
• Cost: $20 per person (13 and above), $10 per person (Children between 6 and 12), Children 5 and under 5 are free. Tickets will not be available at the gate, buy your tickets as soon as possible, limited tickets.

Do you wish additional information? Please call (301) 258-0088 or (703) 323-4927; or visit the website at this URL:

www.baaidc.com/

SOURCE:  The Bangladesh Association of America, Inc. (BAAI) (MD, VA, and DC).

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NOVEMBER 23, TUESDAY

( Russia; Literature )
Reading with Author Vladimir Vertlib:
"BETWEEN STATIONS" and "LAST WISH"

Leningrad-born writer Vladimir Vertlib will read from his works "Between Stations," about a Russian-Jewish family's emigration in the 1970s and 1980s, and "Last Wish," about a son's attempts to fulfill his father's dying wish to be buried next to his wife in a Jewish cemetery in a small German town. The reading will be followed by a wine and cheese reception. This event will begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Embassy of Austria, 3524 International Ct. NW. Free; but reservations required. 202-895-6776.

Do you wish additional information? Please call (202) 895-6776.

SOURCE:  The Embassy of Austria.

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( Interfaith; Spirit )
In Overlea, Maryland:
ECUMENICAL THANKSGIVING SERVICE, NORTHEAST BALTIMORE

"On Tuesday, November 23, 7:00 PM there will be an Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service at Overlea Chapel United Methodist Church, with participation of clergy and parishioners of area churches. All are encouraged to attend as we thank God for the many blessings we share."

NOTES: (1) Geotrees' information on this church is scanty. Please contact nearby St. Michael's in Overlea, at the number below. (2) Your interfaith notices are welcome at events@geotrees.com for publication at no charge.

Do you wish additional information? Please call St. Michael's Church in Overlea at (410) 665-1054.

SOURCE:  Church of St. Michael the Archangel, Overlea, Md.

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NOVEMBER 24, WEDNESDAY

( The Holocaust; Youth )
A Choral Concert at the Kennedy Center:
"I NEVER SAW ANOTHER BUTTERFLY"

The Jubilate Children's Choir of Chicago performs Charles Davidson's "I Never Saw Another Butterfly," based on poetry written by Jewish children in the Terezin concentration camp during World War II. Free of charge at 6:00 p.m., in the Kennedy Center's Grand Foyer, 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600.

Do you wish additional information? Please call (202) 467-4600.

SOURCE:  The Kennedy Center.

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( Interfaith Activity; Spirit )
In Bowie, Maryland:
ANNUAL INTERFAITH THANKSGIVING EVE SERVICE

The greater Bowie community is invited to the Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Eve Service to be held on November 24 at Temple Solel, 2901 Mitchellville Road, Bowie at 7:30 PM. Congregations planning the service this year include Temple Solel, Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, St Matthew's United Methodist Church, St. Barnabas' Episcopal Church, St. Edward's Roman Catholic Church, St. George's Episcopal Church, Glenn Dale, The Bowie Unitarian Universalist Fellowship and St. James' Episcopal Church. The service is open to all in the community. There will be participation from a combined youth choir. Financial or non perishable food donations will be collected for the Bowie Food Pantry.

Sincerely,
Joyce Dowling, 301-782-9922
Developer, Prince Georgians Care

Do you wish additional information? Please call (301) 782-9922 or visit the website at this URL:


www.PGCares.com

SOURCE:  Joyce Dowling and Prince Georgians Care.

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NOVEMBER 25, WEDNESDAY

( US History; American Indian Cultures and Lifeways )
A Holiday Special with Pacifica's WPFW FM 89.3:
A SPECIAL THREE HOUR BROADCAST WITH JAY WINTER NIGHTWOLF

Mr. Jay Winter Nightwolf, American Indian spokesman and radio program host on WPFW FM, will host a special three hour broadcast from 9:00 AM until Noon, Eastern time. With the help of a number of special guests, the show will examine and discuss a number of issues in Native American history, culture, health, current situations, and more. Dr. Alison Henderson will lead a half hour devoted to health. Geotrees will update this notice as details and additional arrangements emerge.

WPFW can be heard at 89.3 FM in the Baltimore-Washington area, and over the internet around the world, at 8:00 PM Eastern time, Sunday evenings.

Do you wish additional information? Please visit the WPFW website at this URL:


www.wpfw.org

SOURCES:  JW Nightwolf and Rico Newman.

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NOVEMBER 26, FRIDAY
FULL MOON

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NOVEMBER 27, SATURDAY

( The Philippines; Community; Spirit )
At the Catholic Basilica, DC:
MONTHLY MASS, BIRHEN NG ANTIPOLO

Monthly mass, Birhen ng Antipolo at the Basilica located at Michigan Ave. at the crypt church. Contact Eddie Caparas, (301) 567-4914 or Mila Cortez, (703) 860-1656.

SOURCE:  Asian Fortune Magazine.

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( Scottish Arts and Culture )
In Alexandria:
A SCOTTISH HERITAGE EVENT

Bagpipe and dance performances and living history presentations will highlight this event, which will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St., Alexandria. Admisison is free of charge.

Do you wish additional information? Please call (703) 838-4994, or visit this URL:


www.alexandriahistory.org

SOURCE:  The Lyceum of Alexandria.

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( US Culture; Music; Jazz )
The Intergenerational Jazz Workshop Series Presents
"THE HISTORY OF JAZZ" WITH WPFW'S JAMAL MUHAMMAD

The series presents Part One, "The History of Jazz," with Jamal Muhammad. Youth and the elders learn about and discuss such jazz artists as Ray Charles, Quincy Jones, Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Theolonius Monk, Dizzy Gillespie, Duke Ellington, Sarah Vaughn, Ellas Fitzgerald, Betty Carter, and many others. Meet some of the local jazz artists and enjoy the afternoon! Sponsored by the Ministries of the Rev. Sandra Butler-Truesdale.

At the Campbell Heights Apartments multi-purpose room, 2001 15th St. NW. at 1:00 PM. Admission is free.

Do you wish additional information? Please call (202) 489-7486 or email Sandra2001@verizon.net.

SOURCES:  WPFW 89.3 and the Rev. Sandra Butler-Truesdale.

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NOVEMBER 28, SUNDAY

( Arab Cultures )
The Mosaic Foundation Presents:
AN ARABIAN HANDICRAFTS BAZAAR

All are invited to a wide range of intercultural holiday gifts including pottery, art, jewelry, silver, linens, clothing, Arabic sweets, henna designs, music and entertainment. This event is sponsored by the Mosaic Foundation, a charitable organization. From 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Four Seasons Hotel, 2800 Pennsylvania Ave., NW. Admission is $5. 703-288-4500 or www.mosaicfound.org.

Do you wish additional information? Please call (703) 288-4500, or visit this URL:


www.mosaicfound.org

SOURCE:  The Mosaic Foundation.

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NOVEMBER 29, MONDAY through DECEMBER 4, SATURDAY

( Literature; Spain; Education )
At the Oyster Bilingual Elementary School:
BILILNGUAL BOOK FAIR OF FICTION AND NON-FICTION

The fair, to benefit the Oyster Bilingual Elementary School library, will feature fiction and nonfiction in English and in Spanish. Admission is free. At the school, 29th and Calvert streets NW. Call for times at (202) 671-3111.

SOURCE:  Oyster Bilingual Elementary School.

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( Germany; Film )
At the Goethe Institute:
FILM: IGOR PAASCH'S "LET IT ROCK!" (2002)

This film, which is in German with English subtitles, concerns a glamorous Berlin district. Music by the Fall, Moog Cookbook, Philip Glass, and others. Screen-time will be 6:30 p.m. at the Goethe Institute, 812 Seventh St. NW. Admission is $5; for seniors and students, $3.

Do you wish additional information? Please call (202) 289-1200, Ext. 510.

SOURCE:  The Goethe Institute.

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( Germany; Film )
At the Embassy of Austria:
THE GERMAN COMEDY FILM "HOLD-UP" (2000)

This film, by Florian Flicker, addresses a robbery gone hilariously awry in a tailor shop. Presented in German with English subtitles, at 8:00 p.m. at the Embassy of Austria, 3524 International Ct. NW. Free of charge, but reservations are required.

Do you wish additional information? Please call (202) 895-6776.

SOURCE:  The Embassy of Austria.

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NOVEMBER 30, TUESDAY

( Religion and Society )
A Talk and Reception:
"THE ROLE OF RELIGION IN EUROPE AND THE USA"

Peter Berger, director of the Institute on Culture, Religion and World Affairs at Boston University, will discuss this subject. There will be a wine and cheese reception afterward. At 7:30 p.m. in the Embassy of Austria, 3524 International Ct. NW. Free, but reservations are required. 202-895-6776.

Do you wish additional information? Please call (202) 895-6776.

SOURCE:  The Embassy of Austria.

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( The Middle East / Baltimore )
The Baltimore Council on Foreign Affairs Presents
"INTERNATIONAL POLITICS AND THE MIDDLE EAST:
IDENTIFYING THE PLAYERS AND THE RULES..." with L. CARL BROWN

How does one come to grips with murder and subsequent terror used as a political tool, with the grandiose ambitions of the Islamist movement, with the lust for power of ambitious leaders and the discontents of the Muslim world? The complexities of the dynamics of the Middle East appear as a great mystery. We are extraordinarily fortunate to be joined by a distinguished scholar whose career has been devoted to shedding light on the actors of Middle East politics, their various goals, alliances, behaviors and policies. In short, he can analytically help unravel what appears to be so mysterious.

L. Carl Brown, Garrett Professor in Foreign Affairs Emeritus at Princeton University, is a historian of the modern Near East and North Africa with special emphasis on the Arab world. A member of the Princeton faculty from 1966 to 1993, he was long director of the interdisciplinary Program in Near Eastern Studies.

Reception 5:15 p.m. Address 6:00-7:10 p.m. in the Constellation Room - World Trade Center, Baltimore, 401 E. Pratt Street (Inner Harbor). Members: Free of Charge - Guest of a Member $10.00 - Non-Members $15.00.

NOTE! Geotrees strongly advises attendees to plan ahead and to arrive well in advance, prepared for the difficulties of rush hour traffic and parking in the Inner Harbor area.

Do you wish additional information, or to register in advance? Please call (410) 727-2150, or visit the website at this URL:


www.bcfausa.org/

SOURCES:  The Baltimore Council on Foreign Affairs.

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DECEMBER 2004

DECEMBER 1, WEDNESDAY

( Iraq )
At GMU, in Fairfax, Virginia
INDEPENDENT FILM "ABOUT BAGHDAD" AND DISCUSSION

This Wednesday, December 1st, 6:00 pm - Johnson Center Cinema, GMU Fairfax Campus (G floor of Johnson Ctr) (go to www.gmu.edu for a campus map) - Free Admission

The Center for Global Studies of George Mason University invites you to the full-length screening of the independent film

"ABOUT BAGHDAD."

AN INDEPENDENT FILM ABOUT LIFE IN POST-WAR IRAQ

Accompanied by a group of academics and artists, an exiled Iraqi poet returned to the historic city of Baghdad to see what has become of the war-torn capital. "About Baghdad" documents their travels on film as they journey through the ancient city. Join filmmakers as they present their film and share their experiences. A discussion with them will follow as well as a question and answer session.

*Donations for the Iraqi collection drive sponsored by International Relief and Development and Phi Beta Delta International Honor Society will be collected at this event.

*If you have any questions or need more information regarding the "About Baghdad" screening, please contact Marwa Alkhairo at malkhair@gmu.edu

Do you wish additional information? Please contact Marwa Alkhairo at malkhair@gmu.edu.

SOURCE:  The DC International Connection and Marwa Alkhairo.

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( Globalization )
A Debate:
'DOES GLOBALIZATION WORSEN DEVELOPING WORLD LABOR CONDITIONS?"

Is globalization really responsible for the slave-like sweatshops and appalling labor standards that often abound in the developing world? Or, does globalization actually improve labor standards by broadening markets and putting upward pressure on wages and benefits? The YPIC Human Rights Committee invites you to participate in a debate featuring Dan Griswold, Director for Trade Studies at the CATO Institute and Terry Collingsworth, Executive Director of the International Labor Rights Fund.

This event will take place at 6:30 PM. Cost: Free for United Nations Association (UNA) members, $5 for guests. Please RSVP to rsvp@unanca.org with "Globalization" in the subject line. At the Pan American Health Organization.

Do you wish additional information? Please call (202) 518-0471, or visit the website at:


www.unanca.org/

SOURCE:  The UN Association of the National Capital Area, or UNANCA.

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( Immigrants and Refugees )
At the Charles W. Gilchrist Center, in Wheaton:
AN IMMIGRATION CLINIC

This activity is for immigrants and refugees. Lawyers and volunteers will lend assistance on immigration issues from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Charles W. Gilchrist Center for Cultural Diversity, 11319 Elkin St., in Wheaton, Md . Free of charge. 240-777-4940.

Do you wish additional information? Please call (240) 777-4940.

SOURCE:  The Charles W. Gilchrist Center for Cultural Diversity.

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( American Indian Literature )
At the National Museum of the American Indian:
BOOK TALK AND RECEPTION WITH AUTHOR VIRGINIA DRIVING HAWK SNEVE

All are welcome as Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve, of the Rosebud Sioux tribe, will discuss her works, including her book "Grandpa Was a Cowboy & an Indian & Other Stories." The discussion will be followed by a reception. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the National Museum of the American Indian, Fourth Street and Independence Avenue SW. Admission will be free.

Do you wish additional information? Please call (202) 633-1000.

SOURCE:  The National Museum of the American Indian.

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( Architecture and Society )
At the National Building Museum:
A TALK: ARCHITECTURE AND HUMAN CRISES WITH CAMERON SINCLAIR

Cameron Sinclair, founder of Architecture for Humanity, will discuss the organization's response to global, social and humanitarian crises, and will announce the winners of AFH's competition for an athletic facility in South Africa. This activity will take place at 6:30 p.m. at the National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW. Admisison is $17; students, $5; reservations required.

Do you wish additional information? Please call (202) 272-2448.

SOURCE:  The National Building Museum.

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( International Music / Baltimore )
At Beth Jacob, in Baltimore:
"THE HARRY MELMAN MEMORIAL CONCERT"
A BENEFIT WITH THE KING DAVID STRING ENSEMBLE

The Harry Melman Memorial Concert announces a benefit evening with "The King David String Ensemble," Anita Kamien, conductor; Roger Kamien, pianist, and other musicians of the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra. 7:30 PM at the Beth Jacob Congregation. Admission is: (1) Sponsors, $50 preferred seating, champagne and dessert; (2) $36 champagne and dessert; (3) $18 general admission; and (4) $10 students.

Do you wish additional information? Please call the Beth Jacob office at (410) 466-1266, or Howard Shapiro at (410) 484-2327 for information.

SOURCES:  Beth Jacob and Jacob's Ladder Books, Baltimore.

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DECEMBER 1, WEDNESDAY and 4, SATURDAY

( Islamic Art; the Renaissance )
At the National Gallery's East Building:
"FURNISHING A RENAISSANCE PALACE IN FLORENCE:
THE MEDICI AND ISLAMIC ART"

Mary Pixley will discuss this topic at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday and at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. At the National Gallery of Art, East Building, 600 Constitution Ave. NW. Free of charge.

Do you wish additional information? Please call (202) 737-4215..

SOURCE:  The National Gallery of Art.

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DECEMBER 2, THURSDAY

( Word War II in Europe )
Book Talk with Author Max Hastings:
"ARMAGEDDON:  THE BATTLE FOR GERMANY, 1944-45"


This account of the last eight months of WWII on the European front contains vivid portraits of Eisenhower, Roosevelt, Churchill, Montgomery, and the other major figures of this phase of the war.

TIME and PLACE:  7:00 PM at Politics and Prose Books, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW.  Do you wish more information?  Please call (202) 364-1919.

SOURCE:  Politics and Prose Books.

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( African Cultures; Film )
At the National Museum of African Art:
TWO FILMS OF AFRICA

These two films will be shown in the same evening event:

• "Hado" (1991) concerns a 60-year-old woman who leads an itinerant troupe of performers. In Mossi and French with English subtitles.
• "The Little Girl Who Sold the Sun" (1999) involves a crippled girl's struggle for survival and independence as she sells newspapers in Dakar. In Wolof with English subtitles.
At 7:00 p.m. in the National Museum of African Art, 950 Independence Ave. SW. Free of charge. 202-633-4600.

Do you wish additional information? Please call (202) 633-4600.

SOURCE:  The National Museum of African Art.

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DECEMBER 2 through 4, THURSDAY through SATURDAY

( Norway; the Stage )
Georgetown University Students Present:
HENRIK IBSEN'S "A DOLL'S HOUSE"

Georgetown University drama students will perform Henrik Ibsen's drama about chauvinism, matrimony, mendacity, economic desperation and love at 8:00 p.m. on December 2 and 3, and at 2:00 p.m. on the 4th at the university's Walsh Black Box Theater, 37th and O streets NW. In English. Admission is $10; students and seniors will be admitted for $7.

Do you wish additional information? Please call (202) 687-3838.

SOURCE:  The Walsh Black Box Theater.

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DECEMBER 3, FRIDAY

( Africa; Immigration; Refugees )
In Takoma Park, Md.:
THE AFRICAN IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES FOUNDATION
THIRD ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Dear Friends:

We are please to invite you to the African Immigrants and Refugees Foundation (AIRF) Third Annual Conference to be held Friday, December 3, 2004, in conjunction with the Montgomery College Diversity Management Institute. The conference will be held at Montgomery College, Takoma Campus. (Additional information to be posted here shortly.   - Editor)

Come learn and share your experiences with others across the spectrum of those working with African Immigrants and Refugees. For further questions, please call (202) 274-AIRF/2473 or (301) 593-0241.

Thank you very much for participating.

Wanjiru Kamau, Ed. D.
AIRF

SOURCE:  The AIRF.

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DECEMBER 5, SUNDAY
LAST QUARTER MOON

( Iran )
A Film and Discussion:
DEMOCRACY AND THE ROLES OF WOMEN IN IRAN'S ISLAMIC REPUBLIC




Iranian Mothers for Freedom cordially invites you
to our upcoming film and discussion
A gathering on the anniversary of "Serial Murders" in Iran
The Iranian Mothers for Freedom Committee Presents

A FILM, AND DISCUSSION ENGAGEMENT

Sunday Dec 5, 2004, 4:00 PM
Northern Virginia Community College
Ernst Cultural Center, 2nd floor
8333 Little River Turnpike,
Annandale, VA. 22003

TALKS by

• Dr. Ladan Boroumand, Historian
• Mr. Parviz Dastmalchi, the only survivor of Mikonous Massacre
reflecting, and discussing Democracy in Iran, and women's role in the political and legal framework of the Islamic Republic

MESSAGES from the survivors of the serial killings:

• Parastou Forouhar, political activist and daughter of murdered Parvaneh, and
• Darioush Forouhar
• Sima Pouyandeh, The wife of murdered Jafar Pouyandeh
• Sayeh Saidi Seirjani, political activist and daughter of murdered Saidi Seirjani

And a DOCUMENTARY on the shocking life of some young Iranian women.

Do you wish additional information? Please contact (703) 298-4673, or email iranianmothers@yahoo.com.

SOURCES:  The Iranian Mothers for Freedom Committee and the Pejvak Iranian cultural society.

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DECEMBER 6, MONDAY

( US Politics )
Book Talk with Author Thomas Frank:
"WHAT'S THE MATTER WITH KANSAS?
HOW CONSERVATIVES WON THE HEART OF AMERICA"


Why do the people of Kansas, who openly embraced abolition, populism, and socialism, now vote conservative? "Even as Republican economic policy laid waste to the city's industries, unions, and neighborhoods, the townsfolk responded by lashing out on cultural issues..." Mr. Frank considers many factors, including Democratic fundraising objectives that target affluent professionals.

TIME and PLACE:  7:00 PM at Politics and Prose Books, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW.  Do you wish more information?  Please call (202) 364-1919.

SOURCE:  Politics and Prose Books.

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( The UN and the US / Baltimore )
The Baltimore Council on Foreign Affairs Presents
"THE ROLE OF THE UNITED NATIONS IN U.S. FOREIGN POLICY"
WITH THE HON. KIM R. HOLMES

The United Nations was created to make catastrophic war less likely. It was an organization through which the concerns of all could be heard, through which constant and centralized diplomacy could foster conflict resolution, and through which underlying causes of conflict could be ameliorated through shared humanitarian efforts. It realistically rested on the existing nation state system and a recognition of the central role of the world's great powers. This evening's session celebrates the October, 1945 founding of the United Nations.

Its successes have been innumerable and its limitations are well known. There is a constant debate on its efficacy, on Security Council membership reform, on its reach relative to failed States, civil wars, and genocide, on strengthening its enforcement power, and ultimately on its sovereignty.

As the United States today grapples with urgent problems requiring the concerted efforts and co-operation of all nations, the use of the United Nations in American foreign policy is of intense interest.

Mr. Kim R. Holmes, as Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs, is the primary Department of State officer concerned with the United Nations, and hence, is an authority on our evening's subject.

Reception 5:15 p.m. Address 6:00-7:10 p.m. in the Constellation Room - World Trade Center, Baltimore, 401 E. Pratt Street (Inner Harbor). Members: Free of Charge - Guest of a Member $10.00 - Non-Members $15.00.

NB! Geotrees strongly advises attendees to plan ahead and to arrive well in advance, prepared for the difficulties of rush hour traffic and parking in the Inner Harbor area.

Do you wish additional information, or to register in advance? Please call (410) 727-2150, or visit the website at this URL:


www.bcfausa.org/

SOURCE:  The Baltimore Council on Foreign Affairs.

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DECEMBER 10, FRIDAY

( Japan; Festivals )
JASW's 5:01 Club Presents
2005 BONENKAI (END-OF-YEAR) PARTY

Please join us for the 5:01 Club's End of the Year Party (Bonenkai). We will have a gift exchange. Each participant may bring one present that is wrapped and is worth no more than $10. Snack foods and drinks will be provided. We will also have a Karaoke Machine!

What: JASW's 5:01 Club Bonenkai
Where: JASW's new office: 1819 L Street, NW (between 18th and 19th Streets)
When: Friday, December 10, 2004, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Theme: Gift Exchange
Cost of Admission: $10 for JASW Members, $15 for Non-JASW Members. You don't need to participate in the gift exchange to join us for the party. D

Do you wish additional information? Please call JASW at (202) 833-2210.

SOURCE:  The Japan-American Society of Washington (JASW).

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DECEMBER 11, SATURDAY

( Japan; Film; Anime )
All Day, in the Fairfax County Government Center:
MONTHLY MEETING AND VIEWING: THE NORTHERN VIRGINIA ANIME ANONYMOUS (NVAA)

Christian Brock continues to organize monthly anime gatherings in Fairfax, each with eleven hours of choice Japanese animation of many different kinds. "Our next NVAA meeting is this Saturday, December 11, 2004, at the Fairfax County Government Center from 1200 to 2300. Please feel free to forward this email to anyone you think might be interested in coming."

The NVAA website includes descriptions of the shows for each month; information on snacks, brunch, and dinner; and links to a rich assortment of anime-related activities and resources, local and beyond.

Geotrees recommends visiting NVAA's anime website and subscribing to its anime email list, for very detailed information on each meeting and its many different shows.

Do you wish additional information? Please visit the website at:


animeclub.org/

SOURCE:  Christian Brock and the NVAA.

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( Syriac Orthodox Culture; Community )
In Potomac, Maryland:
ST. APHRAIM SYRIAC ORTHODOX CHURCH OF WASHINGTON, DC'S
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY

St. Aphraim's proudly invites you to share in our Annual Christmas Party, featuring Tony Mersho Band ~ Lots of enjoyment, lots of food. 8:00 PM in the hall of St. Peter and Paul Church, 10620 River Rd., Potomac, Md. Seats are limited. Tickets are $50.00, including Dinner.

Do you wish additional information? Please call Mark at (571) 278-7768 or Alice at (301) 564-4032.

SOURCES:  St. Aphraim's Syriac Orthodox Church and Al Nakheel Grocery, Kabab and Cafe, Vienna, Va.

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DECEMBER 12, SUNDAY
NEW MOON

( US Culture; Jazz; Blues )
A Musical Scholarship Benefit:
BENEFIT TRIBUTE AND JAM SESSION
FOR NAP "DON'T FORGET THE BLUES" TURNER

A Tribute to and Jam Session for Nap "Don't Forget the Blues" Turner, featuring the Buck Hill Quartet and many guest artists! Presented by the Fish-Middleton Jazz Scholarship Fund, Inc.'s 2005 Pre-East Coast Jazz Festival Concert - from 4:00 to 8:00 PM.

At the Doubletree Hotel, Rockville, Md., in the Regency Ballroom, 1750 Rockville Pike. Admission is a $20 tax-deductible donation; food and beverage service is available.

The Fish-Middleton Jazz Scholarship Fund, Inc. (FMJS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and a dedicated leader in the perpetuation of Jazz through jazz music scholarships, jazz music events, and jazz education.

Do you wish additional information? Please call (301) 933-1822, email eastcoastjaz@earthlink.net, or visit the website at:


www.fmjseastcoastjazz.com

SOURCE:  WPFW FM 89.3 and the Fish-Middleton Jazz Scholarship Fund.

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( Human Rights; Statecraft )
The UN Association of the National Capital Area Presents
HUMAN RIGHTS LUNCH 2004
WITH AMBASSADOR PHILIP C. WILCOX JR. (RET.)

Please join us to celebrate the life's work of Ambassador Philip C. Wilcox, Jr. (President of the Foundation for Middle East Peace) in advancing human rights around the world. The Foundation is dedicated to promoting, through various activities, a just solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict that brings peace and security to both peoples. After serving 31 years in the U.S. Foreign Service, Ambassador Wilcox joined FMEP in 2000 where he has consistently pursued the objectives of the Foundation.

Tickets are $30 per person. Please contact the UNA-NCA office at (202) 518-0471 or RSVP to rsvp@unanca.org with "Human Rights Lunch" in the subject line. At the Cannon House Caucus, Room 345, Capitol Hill.

Do you wish additional information? Please call (202) 518-0471, or visit the website at:


www.unanca.org/

SOURCE:  The UN Association of the National Capital Area, or UNANCA.

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DECEMBER 18, SATURDAY
FIRST QUARTER MOON

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DECEMBER 26, SUNDAY
FULL MOON

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JANUARY 2005

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Inspired By and Dedicated To the Example of St. Joseph College/International School, Yokohama, Japan
In Particular That of Brother Aloysius Soden, Peace be Upon Him.
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