"We are all cells in the same body of humanity." ... The Peace Pilgrim
Herb and Ann
Noon to 5 pm: Open India market sale of clothes, purses, toys, art from India.
5 to 7 pm: Reception for "India: A Celebration of Our Common Humanity," photography and paintings by Kandyce and Kathy Kingsley; exhibit runs through August 30. Kids' crafts from India, music, art, samples of cuisine.
7 pm: Speaker, Kumar, with a Power Point presentation on Dalits of India. (616) 510-3599. All events at Holland Area Arts Council, 150 East 8th St, Holland.
Sat, Aug 4, noon to 5 pm: Open India market at Holland Area Arts Council (see above); exhibit continues.
Sat, Aug 4, 7:30 pm (doors open at 6:30): Dance concert by Grammy Award-winner Little Joe and La Familia. Tickets $20 ahead of time; $30 at the door. Buy from Latin Americans United for Progress at 100 North Fairbanks, Holland, or call (616) 392-5058 for other locations. At Holland Civic Center, between 8th and 9th Sts and Pine Ave, just west of downtown Holland.
Sun, Aug 5, 11 am: "Exploring Shintoism," by Pavan Makhija. At Mothers Trust and Lakeshore Interfaith Institute. www.motherstrust.org 6676 122nd Ave, Ganges.
Sun, Aug 5, 1 pm: 9th annual Potluck in the Park of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony. Everyone is welcome; please bring a dish to pass, preferably one from your own ethnic background. ACEH provides beverages, table service. Music, family activities. www.harmonyalliance.org or 405-6761. At Ransom Park, 16500 Ransom between 160th and 168th and north of Quincy, on Holland's north side.
Wed, Aug 8, 6 pm: "Memory, Truth and Justice: A Benefit for Guatemala," by students of Grand Valley State University global citizenship course. $5 donation suggested. Live music, food, information on Guatemalan nonprofit groups, photography, art, student documentary. Call (616) 331-8020. At Wealthy Theatre, 1130 Wealthy St. SE, Grand Rapids.
Wed, Aug 8, 7 pm: "Waiting for the World to Change: Poverty in America." Hear the hopes, dreams, and hardships of children living in poverty; explore answers to challenging problems. Free; call (616) 459-7267. At Catholic Information Center, 246 Ionia NW, Grand Rapids.
ONGOING ART Exhibits:
Through Aug 30: "India: A Celebration of our Common Humanity." See information above. At Holland Area Arts Council, 150 East 8th St, Holland.
Through Aug 30: "Music is the Message," local African American artists express their creative views on music. (616) 456-5900. At The Bayard Gallery and Books, 1156 Wealthy SE, Grand Rapids.
Through Oct 14: "Recent Gifts from the Beekhuis Collection," exhibit of 19th- and early 20th-century Dutch paintings. $7 families, $3 adults; free under age 6. 392-9084. At Holland Museum, 31 West 10th St, Holland.
Through Nov 8: "Hateful Things," 39-piece traveling exhibit of racist objects from the Jim Crow Museum at Ferris State University. Free. Reception on Aug 23 from 5 to 7 pm. (231) 722-0278. At Muskegon County Museum, 430 West Clay Ave, Muskegon.
LOOKING AHEAD:
Aug 30 through Sept 2: Tulipanes 2007, Latino Art and Film Festival of events, music, art, food booths, worship service, salsa dancing, and entertainment, including feature, documentary, and short films. www.tlaff.org In Centennial Park, Herrick Library, Park Theater, and Knickerbocker Theatre, downtown Holland.
Tues, Sept 18 through Tues, Nov 6, 3 to 5 pm: Eight-week session of Institutes for Healing Racism. Tuition $80; scholarships available based on need. A joint program of the Holland Area Chamber of Commerce and Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance. Call Patricia Strachan, (616) 392-2389, ext 110. At Holland Chamber office, 272 East 8th St, Holland.
