In the Community from ACEH Sept 26

"Throughout history, it has been the inaction of those who could have acted; the indifference of those who should have known better; the silence of the voice of justice when it mattered most; that has made it possible for evil to triumph." … Haile Selassie, Ethiopia

 

Herb and Ann

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Tonight, Sept 26, 7:30 pm: Diversity Film Series: "Crossing Arizona," immigration: where do you draw the line?  Free. For information, call (616) 456-3000. At Rosa Parks Circle, downtown Grand Rapids.

 

Tonight, Sept. 26, and Wednesday, Sept 27, 7 and 9 pm:  Film, "Crossing Arizona."  Part of Hope College Critical Issues Symposium.  Tickets at door.  At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 West 8th St, Holland.

 

Wed, Sept 27, 7:30 pm: Diversity Film Series: "Street Fight," bare-knuckles race for mayor of Newark, New Jersey.  Free.  Call (616) 456-3000.  At Rosa Parks Circle, downtown Grand Rapids.

 

Sat, Sept 29, 8 pm: Kiyoshi Nagata Ensemble performs Japanese drum (taiko).  Tickets $30, students $15.  (269) 857-2399.  At Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver, Saugatuck.

 

Tues, Oct 2, 7 pm:  Opening keynote speaker for Hope College Critical Issues Symposium ("Immigration: Shaping and Reshaping America"): Luis Albert Urrea, author of "The Devil's Highway," a nonfiction account of a group of Mexican immigrants lost in the Arizona desert; the book was a Pulitzer Prize finalist and named best book of the year by many publications. At Dimnent Memorial Chapel, College Ave at 12^th St, Holland.

 

Wed, Oct 3, 9 am: Hope College Critical Issues Symposium: Keynote speaker Stephanie J. Nawyn.  At Dimnent Memorial Chapel, College Ave at 12^th St, Holland.  See other Oct 3 sessions below.

 

Wed, Oct 3, 10:30 am: Concurrent sessions on illegal immigration:

a) "The Right to Migrate, Illegal Immigration, and the Rule of Law," Andrew M. Yuengert;

b) "Unauthorized Immigrants: Current and Future Roles in American Society," Jennifer Van Hook;

c) "Local Issues" panel with area residents Tony Castillo, Roberto Jara, two others;

d) "Crossing Arizona" discussion with activist Mike Wilson and film director Dan DeVivo.  Locations of sessions to be announced.  Check www.hope.edu/cis

 

Wed, Oct 3, 1 pm: Concurrent sessions on various immigration-related issues:

a) "The Metamorphosis of Immigration Reform in the United States," Catherine Wilson;

b) "Welcoming the Immigrant," Vincent Delgado;

c) "The Netherlands: A Reluctant Immigrant Nation," Gerrit-Bartus M. Dielissen;

d) "Migration to America: African Experience," Fariyal Ross-Sheriff;

e) "Can Humans be Illegal? A Legal Perspective on Current Immigrations Laws and Enforcement," Richard Kessler.  Locations to be announced.  Check www.hope.edu/cis

 

Wed, Oct 3, 2:15 pm: Department-sponsored sessions:

a) "Sink or Swim: How U.S. Policies (Sometimes) Fail to Support Immigrant Integration," Jennifer Van Hook; sponsored by Sociology, place to be announced.

b) "Welcoming the Immigrant: How Schools and Libraries Contribute to Success," Vincent Delgado; sponsored by Van Wylen Library, Education Dept, in Schaap Science Center, College Ave at 11th St.

c) "Immigration: No Laughing Matter," Eliot Dickinson and Annie Dandavati, Women's Studies and Political Science, in Winants Auditorium, Graves Hall, College Ave at 11th St, Holland;

d) "Truths and Myths about Immigrants in the US--A Pastoral Response," Luis Beteta, sponsored by Modern and Classical Languages, Martha Miller Center 239, Columbia and 10th St.

e) "Illegally Yours: A Hope College Professor's Journey Through Borders, or Photographs and Stories Gained on the Road," Jesus Montano, English Dept, at Martha Miller Center 135, Columbia and 10^th.

f) "Who Would Jesus Deport?" Jennifer Hill, English Dept, at Herrick Room, Dewitt Center, Columbia and 11th St.

g) "The Economics of Immigration," Andrew Yuengert, Robin Klay, and John Lunn, sponsored by Economics, Management, and Accounting, location to be announced.

In the Community from ACEH Sept 21

 "To practice hospitality in our world, it may be necessary to evaluate all the laws and all the promotions and all the invitation lists of corporate and political society from the point of view of the people who never make the lists.  Then hospitality may demand that we work to change things."  … Sister Joan Chittister, member of the Benedictine Sisters of Erie, PA; author of 30 books; social psychologist.

 

Herb and Ann

This information is provided by the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH).  If you do not wish to receive it in the future, please contact hpweller@comcast.net or editann@aol.com.  Events List is also posted on the ACEH website, www.harmonyalliance.org.

Tonight, Friday, Sept 21, 7 and 9 pm: Film, "Crossing Arizona," a look at the people and points of view involved in immigration in the southwest: immigrants, Border Patrol, humanitarian groups, Minutemen. Highly recommended; award-winner at 2006 Tulipanes Latino Art and Film Festival.  Also shown Saturday, Sept 22, and Tues through Thurs, Sept 24-27.  At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 West 8th St, Holland.

 

Tonight, Friday, Sept 21, 7 pm: Holland Peacemakers observe first anniversary of the Peace Pole; people are invited to come, light candles, speak if they wish.  At Smallenburg Park, Fairbanks Ave off 16th St, Holland.

 

Tonight, Friday, Sept 21, 8 pm to 11 pm: Back to School Bash for 6^th to 12^th graders; free food from Taco Bell; music; fun; prizes and raffles.  Sponsored by various community groups.  At Boys and Girls Club Teen Center, Van Raalte Ave and 18th St, Holland.

 

Sat, Sept 22, mid-morning to evening: Columbia Art District Festival, with music, performers, artists, kids' art center, food, fashion show, more.  Bed race in the street at 11:30 am; free movie "Annie Hall" at dusk.  On Columbia Ave between 18^th and 20^th Sts, Holland (near Leaf and Bean).  

 

Tues, Sept 25, 4 pm: Cuban-born Alejandro Portes, director of the Center for Migration and Development at Princeton University, speaks on "Segmented Assimilation: Prospects for the Immigrant Second Generation"; now a U.S. citizen, he has received many honors and awards.  He is co-author of "Immigrant America: A Portrait." Presentation is part of Hope College Critical Issues Symposium, "Immigration: Shaping and Reshaping America" (see below).  At Maas Auditorium, Columbia Ave at 11th St, Holland.

 

Thurs, Sept 27, 4 pm: "Immigration Restriction during a Time of War: The Literacy Test Debate in the World War I Era," by Jean Petit of the Hope College History Dept.  In the Herrick Room, Dewitt Center, Columbia Ave near 11th St, Holland.

 

Sat, Sept 29, 8 pm: Kiyoshi Nagata Ensemble performs with array of Japanese drum (taiko), gongs, bells, bamboo flutes, more.  Tickets $30; $15 students, from www.sc4a.org or (269) 857-2399.  At Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver, Saugatuck.

 

LOOKING AHEAD and ONGOING:

--Now through mid-October, The History Channel is presenting a number of programs related to Hispanic Heritage Month; additional programs are on The History Channel – en español.  Check your local TV listings for times and topics.

 

--Now through mid-October, artist Erick Pichardo will have his works exhibited at National City Bank, 171 Monroe Ave, NW, Grand Rapids. 

 

--Oct 2 and Oct 3, various times and locations: Hope College Critical Issues Symposium on immigration; for schedule of speakers and events, go to www.hope.edu/cis

 

In the Community from ACEH Sept 13

"Any time you have an opportunity to make a difference in this world and you don't, then you are wasting your time here on Earth."  Roberto Clemente, baseball player

 

Herb and Ann

 

This information is provided by the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH).  If you do not wish to receive it in the future, please contact hpweller@comcast.net or editann@aol.com.  Events List is also posted on the ACEH website, www.harmonyalliance.org.

Fri, Sept 14, 7 pm: Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, with Mexican folkloric dances by All For One dance group, and a Mexican supper. (616) 405-6761 or www.harmonyalliance.org  At Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut, Holland.

 

Fri, Sept 14 – Sun, Sept 16: Annual Michigan Irish Music Festival, with live Irish entertainment, music, dance competition, food, marketplace, etc.  Tickets $6 Friday; $12 Saturday; $10 Sunday.  For information, tickets, schedule call (231) 739-2028 or visit www.michiganirish.org  At Heritage Landing, downtown Muskegon.

 

Sun, Sept 16: Mexican Independence Day Fiesta.  Holland-based dance troupe, the Ballet Folklorico Sol Azteca, performs at 3 pm.  At Calder Plaza, downtown Grand Rapids.

 

Mon, Sept 17. 4 pm: Teresa Rodriguez, national correspondent with Univision Television and winner of 11 Emmy Awards, discusses her investigative reporting on violence against women, including 400 serial murders, in Juarez, Mexico, since 1993.  Space is limited; please RSVP to milllisa@gvsu.edu or call 331-3910 with number and names of guests attending.  At conference room, GVSU Meijer Campus, South Waverly Road, Holland.

 

Mon, Sept 17, 7 pm: Information program on immigration with speaker Susan Reed, Michigan regional attorney with Justice for Our Neighbors.  Sponsored by League of Women Voters of Holland.  At St. Francis de Sales Church, Maple Ave at 13^th St, Holland.

 

Mon, Sept 17, 7:30 pm: Poet and playwright Cornelius Eady.  Sponsored by Hope College Jack Ridl Visiting Writers Series.  At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 E. 8^th St, Holland.

 

Tues, Sept 18, 5 pm: Super Tuesday with free dinner, classes, tutoring, homework help sponsored by a collaboration of agencies, the Community Foundation, and the City of Holland.  Mercedes Garcia will present a program on domestic violence. For information, call Janie Briones, 355-3127.  At Western Seminary, 101 East 13^th St, Holland.

 

Tues, Sept 18, 7:30 pm: Performance by internationally renowned Ballet Folklorico "Quetzalli" de Veracruz.  Tickets $14 adults, $10 seniors, $6 under age 18 at Hope College DeVos Fieldhouse 10 am to 5 pm weekdays; (616) 395-7890.  At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 E 8^th St, Holland.

 

Wed, Sept 19, 6 pm: Reception for "Haiku Middle Passage" multimedia, interactive exhibit commemorating the 200^th anniversary of the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade; includes poems, visual arts, music.  Reception features a talk by Pennsylvania State University professor Iyunolu Osagie.  Coordinated by Mursalata Muhammad, the exhibit continues through October 5.  At Paul Collins Art Gallery, Grand Rapids Community College, 143 Bostwick Ave NE (fourth floor, main building) Grand Rapids.

 

Fri, Sept 21, 8 pm: Back to School Bash for 6^th to 12^th graders.  Food, prizes, raffles, music, fun.  Sponsored by various community groups.  At Boys and Girls Club of Greater Holland Teen Center, Van Raalte Ave and 18^th St., Holland.

 

In the Community from ACEH Sept 7

"We campesinos are used to planting seeds and waiting to see if the seeds bear fruit.  We're used to working on harsh soil.  And when our crops don't grow, we're used to planting again and again until they take hold.  Like us, you must learn to persist." … Elvia Alvarado, from "Don't Be Afraid Gringo: A Honduran Woman Speaks from the Heart."

 

Herb and Ann

 

This information is provided by the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH).  If you do not wish to receive it in the future, please contact hpweller@comcast.net or editann@aol.com.  Events List is also posted on the ACEH website, www.harmonyalliance.org.

Fri, Sept 7 – Sun, Sept 9: Hispanic Festival 2007, with bands; dances of Argentina, Mexico, Bolivia and Brazil; marketplace; food booths, more.  Sponsored by Hispanic Center of Western Michigan.  www.hispanic-center.org/festival  At Calder Plaza, downtown Grand Rapids.

 

Sat, Sept 8 - Sun, Sept 9: 46^th annual Grand Valley American Indian Lodge Traditional Pow Wow.  Contact Lori at (616) 364-4697 or by email at Wabushna@aol.com  At Riverside Park, Grand Rapids.

 

Fri, Sept 14, 7 pm: Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, with Mexican dances performed by All For One dance group; Mexican supper.  Open to all.  www.harmonyalliance.org or 405-6761.  At Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut, Holland.

 

Mon, Sept 17, 7 pm: "Immigration: Who? Why? How?" informational program with speaker Susan Reed, Michigan regional attorney with Justice for Our Neighbors, a service of the national Methodist Church with clinics in Holland and Grand Rapids.  Sponsored by League of Women Voters of Holland.  At St. Francis de Sales Church, Maple Ave at 13^th St, Holland.

 

Mon, Sept 17, 7 pm: Award-winning poet and playwright Cornelius Eady reads from his works.  Eady is also co-founder, with poet Toi Derricote, of Cave Canem, a summer workshop and retreat for African American poets.  Hope College Jack Ridl Visiting Writers Series.  Jazz group performs at 6:30 pm.  At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 East 8th St., Holland.

 

Tues, Sept 18, 7:30 pm: Performance by internationally renowned Mexican dance group Ballet Folklorico "Quetzalli" de Veracruz.  Brought to Holland by Hope College.  Tickets $14 adults, $10 seniors, $6 under age 18, at DeVos Fieldhouse, 222 Fairbanks, Holland, from 10 am to 5 pm weekdays; (616) 395-7890.  At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 East 8th St., Holland.

 

Tues, Sept 18, 7 pm: Presentation "On Writing" by author and visiting professor at Harvard, Jamaica Kincaid, a journey into her writing life, inspiration and motivation. www.gvsu.edu/fallarts or call (616) 331-2180.  At L. V. Eberhard Center, 2^nd floor, Grand Valley State University Grand Rapids campus, downtown Grand Rapids.