In the Community from ACEH January 26

"You just need to be a flea against injustice.  Enough committed fleas biting strategically can make even the biggest dog uncomfortable and transform even the biggest nation. … Marian Wright Edelman, author and founder and president of the Children's Defense Fund.

 

Herb and Ann

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Tonight, Mon, Jan 26 (also Tues, Jan 27, Wed, Jan 28, and Fri, Jan 30), 7:30 pm: Documentary, "A Man Named Pearl," the inspiring story of Pearl Fryar, an African American man in South Carolina, self-taught gardener and topiary artist who "shows what one person can achieve when he allows himself to share the full expression of his humanity."  Suitable for all ages; $6 regular admission; $5 seniors. At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 East 8^th St, Holland.

 

Wed, Jan 28, 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm: Asian Food Festival, celebrating Chinese New Year.  $5.  At Phelps and Cook Halls, 10^th St on Hope College campus, Holland.

 

Wed, Jan 28, 7:30 pm: Play, "A Raisin in the Sun."  Tickets $14-25; (616) 222-6650 or Star Tickets (800) 585-3737.  Continues Wed-Sat at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 2 pm through Feb 8.  At Meijer Majestic Theatre, Grand Rapids Civic Theatre, 30 N. Division, Grand Rapids.

 

Mon, Feb 2 through Wed, Feb 4; also Fri, Feb 6 and Sat, Feb 7, 7:30 pm: Documentary, "Pray the Devil Back to Hell," the story of thousands of Christian and Muslim women of Liberia who came together to end a bloody civil war and bring peace to their country. Nobel Peace Prize winner Desmond Tutu said the film "captures the power each of us has within our souls to make the world a better, safer, more peaceful place." $6 regular admission, $5 seniors.  At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 East 8^th St, Holland.

 

Wed, Feb 4, 7 pm: Documentary, "Sentenced Home," about four Vietnamese refugees deported by the US back to Vietnam and their struggle to adjust.  Danny Upton, national program attorney for Justice for Our Neighbors (JFON), will lead a discussion of immigration issues.  At Wealthy Theater-Koning Micro-Cinema, 1130 Wealthy St, SE, Grand Rapids.

 

Mon, Feb 9, noon to 1 pm: "Incredible India" presentation by Elma Mangat and Jima Mangat, graduate students at Grand Valley State University who were born in India and raised in Indian culture in the US.  Includes stories, video, pictures, artifacts, and food samples. Part of the university's Asian Pacific American Heritage Celebration 2009.  For more info, call (616) 331-2177 or email Connie Dang at dangc@gvsu.edu At 1240 Kirkhof Center, GVSU, Allendale.

 

Mon, Feb 9, 5 pm: "Adoptees: The Lies We Believe and Truth We Need to Know."

Workshop presented by Carissa Woodwyk, counselor and family therapist.  For info, call (616) 331-2177 or email Connie Dang at dangc@gvsu.edu At GVSU Alumni House, Allendale.

 

Tues, Feb 10, 6 until 9 pm: Asian New Year Festival.  Showcases traditional Asian New Year celebration; samples of Asian cuisines; traditional performances from Asian ethnic groups; Dan Gabriel, Filipino comedian.  At GVSU Grand River Room, Kirkhof Center, Allendale.