In the Community from ACEH September 5

 

In the Community September 5, 2012

A Weekly Calendar of Diversity Events

from The Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony

 

ACEH was founded in Holland in 1999 and is committed to justice, equal opportunity, cross-cultural understanding, and appreciation for diversity.  Members and friends work together through programs, advocacy, and social events to make West Michigan a place where all people are welcomed and respected. "In the Community" is also on the ACEH website: www.harmonyalliance.org/Events

 

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Thurs, Sept 6, 7:30 pm (also 3:25 pm Sat, Sept 15, at Park Theater):  Film "Harlistas: An American Journey": 90-minute "look into Latino motorcycling culture in U.S. through 4  characters who seek adventure, camaraderie, and achievement of the American dream."    www.tulipanes.org  At Knickerbocker Theatre, East 8^th St, Holland.

 

Sat, Sept 8, 9 am: Orientation for LAUP English as a Second Language (ESL) classes.  See Community Opportunities, below.

 

Mon, Sept. 10, 4 pm: "Brothers, Sisters and Soldiers: Reflections on Egypt," by Prof. Annie Dandavati on her sabbatical work in Egypt.  Sponsored by Women's Studies and International Studies at Hope College.  At Winants Auditorium, Graves Hall, College Ave. at 11^th St, Holland.

 

Wed, Sept 12, beginning at 7 pm: Tulipanes Latino Art and Film Festival Films: "Esperanza" (9 min), "Chiflando en la Loma (Left High and Dry) (14 min), and "Mariachi High" (55 min).  At 9 pm: "Smuggled" (80 min).  For full descriptions of films, go to www.tulipanes.org/film  At Holland Area Arts Council, 150 East 8^th St, Holland.

 

Thurs, Sept 13, 6 to 10 pm: Tulipanes Gala and Premier Musical Event, of Tulipanes Latino Art and Film Festival; also with Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP) and Holland Area Arts Council. Includes concert, El Ritmo Llego/The Rhythm has Arrived, with Diego.  $75 individual, $125 couple.  (616) 394-0000 or 800-506-1299. At Park Theater (River Ave across from Centennial Park) and Holland Area Arts Council, 150 East 8^th St, Holland.  For info on Salsa Night (Sept 15), films, and other Tulipanes events, go to www.tulipanes.org  ACEH is a Community Partner for Tulipanes.

 

Thurs, Sept 13, 7 pm:  One-man show "Not a Genuine Black Man," by Brian Copeland;  "funny and poignant, touches on issues that include devastating impact of housing discrimination and racism."  5^th annual fall event of Fair Housing Center of West Michigan.  $25 (plus fee) at www.wealthytheatre.org/copeland or buy at theatre,1130 Wealthy St, SE, Grand Rapids; (616) 459-4788. www.fhwcm.org or (616) 451-2980.  At St. Cecilia's Music Center,  24 Ransom Ave NE, Grand Rapids.

 

Fri, Sept 14, 8:30 am – noon.  Previously announced Poverty Simulation has been canceled. 

 

Fri, Sept 14, 7 pm:  General meeting of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH).  "E Pluribus Unum/ Out of Many, One" program by Luther Von Miller and Rising Fires members, among others, about Native American history, dance, drumming.  Election of new board members.  Public is invited.  392-5086 or marvin49423@yahoo.com  At Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut, Holland.

 

Fri, Sept 14, 7 pm: Tulipanes Latino Art and  Film Festival Films: "Open Your Eyes" (13 min), "Noche sin Luna"/Moonless Night (13 min), "Stuffer" (20 min), "Smuggled" (80 min), and "Esperanza" (9 min).  www.tulipanes.org/film    At Park Theatre, River Ave between 10^th and 11^th Sts, Holland.

 

Sat, Sept 15, 11 am: Tulipanes Latino Art and Film Festival Films: "Mariachi High" (55 min), Chiflando en la Loma (Left High and Dry) (14 min), "Smuggled" (80 min), "Stuffer" (20 min), "Noche sin Luna"/Moonless Night (13 min), "Harlistas" (90 min).  See www.tulipanes.org/film  for exact times of showings.  At Park Theatre, River Ave between 10 and 11^th, Holland.

 

Fri, Sept 14: Deadline for 8^th – 12^th grade students to apply for Adelante, youth programming of Latin Americans United for Progress; Mas Adelante, and Digital Connectors.  laup@sbcglobal.net or Roberto Jara at 594-7108.

 

Sun, Sept 16, 1 pm and 4:30 pm: Tulipanes Latino Art and Film Festival Film: "Rio" (96 min), 2011 American 3D computer-animated musical comedy about two macaws, set in Rio de Janeiro. www.tulipanes.org/film  At Park Theater, River Ave between 10^th and 11^th Holland.

 

Sun, Sept 16, probably 3 pm: Tulipanes Latino Art and Film Festival worship service; more details to come.

 

Sun, Sept 16, 5 pm (Potluck Picnic), 6:30 pm (presentations): Celebration of International Day of Peace, hosted by Lakeshore Women for Peace and Holland Peacemakers.  Bring dish to share, lawn chairs, and table service; beverages provided.  Bring a favorite poem, song, reading, or other presentation related to peace.  Event canceled if it rains. At Holland Peace Pole, Smallenberg Park, Fairbanks Ave. near 16^th St, Holland.

 

Wed, Sept 19, 7 pm: Bread for the World president and World Food Prize Laureate Rev. David Beckmann, about how Bread for the World works to create "circle of protection" around funding for programs vital to hungry people in U.S., abroad.  Contact: Mary Johnson, (616) 335-2617.  At Maas Auditorium, Hope College, Columbia Ave at 11^th St, Holland. 

 

Tues, Sept 25, and Wed, Sept 26: Hope College Critical Issues Symposium "Reconciliation: Hope in a Divided World."  www.hope.edu/cis/  Tues: 7 pm keynote speaker Miroslav Volf, director of Yale Center for Faith and Culture, professor of theology at Yale.  Wed 9 am keynote speaker Mark Charles, speaker, writer and consultant from Fort Defiance, AZ on the Navajo Reservation.  Both at Dimnent Chapel, Hope College, College Ave at 12^th St, Holland.

 

COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES:

Adult classes sponsored by Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP); laup@sbcglobal.net or Juan Alfaro at 594-7109.

--Sat, Sept 8, 9 am: orientation for ESL classes, which resume Mon, Sept 10 and are held Mon, Tues, and Thurs, from 6:30-8:30 pm at Martha Miller Center, Hope College, Columbia at 10^th St, Holland.  Orientation is at LAUP office at Midtown Center.

--Mon, Sept 10, 5:30 pm: GED classes resume.  At Midtown Center, 96 W. 15^th St, Room 306, Holland.

--Thurs, Sept 20, 6:30 pm OR Sat, Sept 22, 10 am: Orientation for Citizenship Preparation classes.  Classes resume Thurs, Sept 27 and meet once a week for 8 weeks.  At Midtown Center, 96 W. 15^th St, Room 305, Hollland.

 

 

Exhibit, Sept 6 – Nov. 3: Obiter Dicta: Contemporary Latino Artists: works by 5 artists from the lakeshore on display at the Holland Area Arts Council, 150 East 8^th St, Holland.