In the Community from ACEH January 9

"This call for a worldwide fellowship that lifts neighborly concern beyond one's tribe, race, class, and nation is in reality a call for an all-embracing and unconditional love for all mankind. … We can no longer afford to worship the god of hate or bow before the altar of retaliation."   ...

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

 

Herb and Ann

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Mon, Jan 12 through February 6: Art exhibit: "A Congo Chronicle: Patrice Lumumba in Urban Art," 90 works by Tshibumba Kanda-Matulu, an influential artist of the 70s, and works by contemporary Congolese artists.  Exhibit organized by Museum for African Art, New York.  At De Pree Art Center, Hope College, Columbia Ave at 12^th St, Holland.

 

Mon, Jan 12, 6:30 pm (Spanish speakers) and 7:30 pm (English speakers): Informational meetings for the winter session of the Reciprocal Language Partnership (RLP), which pairs native English speakers who want to learn Spanish with native Spanish speakers who want to learn English.  Classes begin January 19.  Call 772-3356 (English) or 396-2095 (Spanish).  At Rose Park Christian Elementary School, 556 Butternut, Holland.

 

Tues, Jan 13, 6:30 pm (Spanish speakers) and 7:30 pm (English speakers): Informational meetings for winter session of the Reciprocal Language Partnership (see Monday listing above for more information).  At First Presbyterian Church, 659 State St, Holland.

 

Wed, Jan 14, 6:30 pm: "The American Ruling Class," film in which two young Ivy-League graduates tour the corridors of power and must decide: Should they seek to rule the world, or to save it?  The "dramatic-documentary-musical" is part of the Think Sustainable Film Series. At Herrick District Library auditorium, 300 South River, Holland.

 

Thurs, Jan 15, 11:30 am: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. luncheon, with speaker Dr. Shirley Malcolm of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.  Cosponsored by Hope College and underwriter Herman Miller Inc.  Registration (required) continues through Friday, Jan 9, while space is available.  Call Office of Multicultural Education, 395-7867.  At Maas Center, Columbia Ave at 11^th, Holland.

 

Thurs, Jan 15; Fri, Jan 16; Sat, Jan 17, all at 8 pm: Free performances of "Juliet," dramatization by guest artist Melissa Hawkins, based on Hungarian playwright András Visky's parents. Under the Romanian communist regime after World War II, his mother's husband was taken away by the secret police and she was sent to a detention camp with her seven children. One of the "five most promising" plays at the 2007 New York International Film Festival, it dramatizes realities of religious oppression, nationalism, physical and psychological abuse, loss of one's loved ones, and the power of the spirit to survive such trials; it includes unexpected humor.  At Studio Theater, downstairs in Hope College DeWitt Center, Columbia Ave at 12th St, Holland.

 

Fri, Jan 16, 4 pm: Guest lecture by Bogumil Jewsiewicki, guest curator of "A Congo Chronicle" exhibit, followed by reception at 5 pm. Free.  At De Pree Art Center, Hope College, Columbia Ave at 12^th St, Holland.

 

Fri, Jan 16, 7:30 pm: Concert by Chuchito Valdes Quartet.  Jesus "Chuchito" Valdes is recognized as a master of Cuban music, influenced by Afro Cuban rhythms and jazz.  $17 adults, $12 seniors, $6 children.  Call Hope College Ticket Office, (616) 395-7890.  At Dimnent Memorial Chapel, College Ave at 12^th St, Holland.

 

Mon, Jan 19, 6 pm: Community Celebration of the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  Begins with candlelight march from Rosa Parks Green (College Ave at 19^th St) to Imagine Fellowship.  At 6:30 pm, the film, "I Have a Dream" will be shown, followed by a community panel discussion.  Refreshments will be served.  For information, call 392-2919.  At Imagine Fellowship, 167 West 20^th, Holland.

 

Thurs, Jan 22, 12:15 pm: Presentation by some of the "Lost Boys and Girls of Sudan."  To learn more visit www.lostboysfilm.com  At Herrick District Library, 300 S. River, Holland.

 

COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY: Applications are being accepted for the winter session of the Institute for Healing Racism, which begins February 5 and runs through March 26 (Thursdays from 3 to 5 pm) at the Holland Area Chamber of Commerce. Cost is $100. Facilitators are Gail Harrison of the Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance and Dr. Fred Johnson, III, associate professor of history, Hope College.  Contact Patricia Strachan at the Chamber, (616) 392-2389, ext. 110.