In the Community from ACEH September 14

"We will not build a peaceful world by following a negative path. It is not enough to say we must not wage war. It is necessary to love peace and sacrifice for it. We must concentrate not merely on the negative expulsion of war but on the positive affirmation of peace." … Martin Luther King, Jr.

 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.

Tues, Sept 15, 7 pm:  "Non-violent Communication," presented by Ann McKnight, a Holland psychotherapist who has studied this topic with national experts and who uses it in her practice.  Sponsored by Lakeshore Women for Peace.  At Herrick District Library auditorium, 300 South River, Holland.

 

Thurs, Sept 17, and Fri, Sept 18, 8 pm: Performances of "A Show of Force" by New York actor Donnie Mather, focused on issues related to war and peace. Presented in lieu of a separate A. J. Muste Lecture this year.  www.ashowofforce.com  Hosted by Hope College theatre department; funded by Hope's Patrons for the Arts and the Muste Lecture Committee.  Admission is free, but tickets are required (DeVos ticket office, weekdays 10 am to 5 pm; 395-7890); ticket holders will be seated 10 minutes before the performance; after that, available seats will be given to stand-by patrons.  At DeWitt Center main theatre, Hope College, Columbia Ave. at 12^th St, Holland.

 

Fri, Sept 18, 7 pm: Concert by African Children's Choir of children ages 7 to 12 from several African nations.  The choir is the fundraising branch of Music for Life Institute and proceeds are used to fund education and relief efforts for African children affected by poverty and disease.  Sponsored by Hope College International Relations Club and the offices of international education and multicultural education.  There is no charge for the concert, but a freewill offering will be taken.  At Dimnent Memorial Chapel, 277 College (College and 12^th), Holland.

 

Mon, Sept 21, 7 pm: "Lessons from Jonesboro, Littleton, and Vietnam: How Kids Are Learning to Kill and Learning to Like it."  Presentation to general public by retired army Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, scholar and author, and expert on human aggression and the roots of violence and violent crime.  Sponsored by Michigan Region 6 Homeland Security government board, Hope College, West Michigan Criminal Justice Training Consortium, and GVSU.  Free but registration required; email to l.boeve@cityofholland.com; indicate how many people are attending with you.  At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 East 8^th St, Holland.

 

Thurs, Sept 24, and Fri, Sept 25, 7:30 pm: Latino dance ensemble, Luna Negra Dance.  Established in 1999, the company has served as the springboard for contemporary Latino choreographers "to give expression to their stories and bring new life to the cultures of their communities."  Part of Great Performance Series.  Individual tickets $17 regular admission, $12 seniors, $6 age 18 and younger.  DeVos ticket office, weekdays 10 am to 5 pm; 395-7890.  At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 East 8^th St, Holland.

 

Fri, Sept 25, 7 pm:  Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony general meeting. Hope College international students will share their experiences.  Place to be announced. Everyone is welcome.

 

Fri, Sept 25, 7 pm: Closing ceremony of Caribbean Art Festival.  At St. Cecilia Music Center, 24 Ransom St, NE, Grand Rapids. 

 

 

In the Community from ACEH September 9

"Everyone has a Latino inside them."  … singer Paulina Rubio

 

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.

Music, dance, and good movies on Saturday, Sept. 12, and Sunday, Sept. 13, will highlight the 9^th annual TULIPANES LATINO ART AND FILM FESTIVAL, which showcases artistic and economic contributions of Latinos. All events are free, except for Salsa Night. Food vendors will sell items at Centennial Park on Saturday.  All films are at the Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 East 8^th St, Holland.  www.tulipanes.org

 

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!  If you can give even an hour or two to help at one of the  Tulipanes events, please contact Angie Hanks at Chemical Bank: Angela.hanks@chemicalbankmi.com or phone (616) 785-2531; fax (616) 785-3588. 

 

Music and Dance, Centennial Park stage, Saturday, Sept. 12:

11 am: Juan Martinez and Jeorge Hernandez: Mexican Mariachi Songs

11:30 am: LAUP Fiesta King, Queen, and court perform

Noon: Alessandra Requelme: salsa and tango

12:30 pm: Capoeira Mandinga: Brazilian martial arts/dance

1 pm: Son de Mexico: quartet

1:30 pm: Los Gallos de Oro: folkloric dance

2:30 pm: Karibe-Afro-Dominican ethnic dance

 

Other, at Centennial Park, Saturday, Sept. 12:

10:30 am: Piñata breaking

11 am to 7 pm: Art fair

 

Films, Knickerbocker Theatre, Saturday, Sept. 12:

10 am: DVD (20 min.)

10:25 am: Heroes (25 min.)

11:25 am: The Window (87 min.)

1:30 pm: The Tuerca (10 min.)

1:45 pm: Ella es el matador (62 min.)

3:15 pm: Camion de Carga (10 min.)

3:30 pm: Lake Tahoe (81 min.)

5 pm: Porque hay cosas que no se olvidan (20 min.)

 

 

5:20 pm: Escuela (School) (53 min.) (Sponsored by the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony/Gary Pepe Memorial Fund). Documentary film about the impact on Liliana, a teenage girl from a migrant family, entering high school as her family moves back and forth between their home in Texas and the California agricultural fields. 

 

 

6:30 pm: Made in Japan (7 min.)

6:38 pm: The Wall (77 min.)

 

Salsa Night, Saturday, Sept. 12:  Holland Armory (16 West 9^th St), 8 pm until midnight.  $10.  Dance  featuring Salsa Chicago Mambo All-stars Orchestra

 

Films, Knickerbocker Theatre, Sunday, Sept. 13

1 pm: The Wall (77 min.)

4 pm: El regalo de Pachamama (104 min.)

 

Worship Service, Centennial Park, Sunday, Sept. 13: 3 pm

In the Community from ACEH September 4

 "Maybe I'm not making big changes in the world, but if I have somehow helped or encouraged somebody along the journey, then I've done what I'm called to do." … Sister Thea Bowman, African American Franciscan (1937-1990)

 

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.

 

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED TO HELP OUT AT TULIPANES!  If you can give even an hour or two at one of the events, please contact Angie Hanks at Chemical Bank: Angela.hanks@chamicalbankmi.com or phone (616) 785-2531; fax (616) 785-3588.  See Schedule below.

 

Music, dance, and good movies on Saturday, Sept. 12, and Sunday, Sept. 13, will highlight the 9^th annual Tulipanes Latino Art & Film Festival, which highlights artistic and economic contributions of Latinos. All events are free, except for Salsa Night. Food vendors will sell items at Centennial Park on Saturday. The website is www.tulipanes.org

 

Music and Dance, Centennial Park stage, Saturday, Sept. 12:

11 am: Juan Martinez and Jeorge Hernandez: Mexican Mariachi Songs

11:30 am: LAUP Fiesta King, Queen, and court perform

Noon: Alessandra Requelme: salsa and tango

12:30 pm: Capoeira Mandinga: Brazilian martial arts/dance

1 pm: Son de Mexico: quartet

1:30 pm: Los Gallos de Oro: folkloric dance

2:30 pm: Karibe-Afro-Dominican ethnic dance

 

Other, at Centennial Park, Saturday, Sept. 12:

10:30 am: Piñata breaking

11 am to 7 pm: Art fair

 

Films, Knickerbocker Theatre, Saturday, Sept. 12:

10 am: DVD (20 min.)

10:25 am: Heroes (25 min.)

11:25 am: The Window (87 min.)

1:30 pm: The Tuerca (10 min.)

1:45 pm: Ella es el matador (62 min.)

3:15 pm: Camion de Carga (10 min.)

3:30 pm: Lake Tahoe (81 min.)

5 pm: Porque hay cosas que no se olvidan (20 min.)

5:20 pm: Escuela (School) (53 min.) (Sponsored by Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony/ Gary Pepe Memorial Fund).  Film about the impact on a high school girl from a migrant family entering high school as her family moves back and forth between their home in Texas and the California agricultural fields. 

6:30 pm: Made in Japan (7 min.)

6:38 pm: The Wall (77 min.)

 

Salsa Night, Saturday, Sept. 12:  Holland Armory (16 West 9^th St), 8 pm-midnight.  $10.  Dance with Salsa Chicago Mambo All-stars Orchestra.

 

Films, Knickerbocker Theatre, Sunday, Sept. 13

1 pm: The Wall (77 min.)

4 pm: El regalo de Pachamama (104 min.)

 

Worship Service, Centennial Park, Sunday, Sept. 13: 3 pm

 

       

Sat, Sept 12, 10 am until 5 pm: Grand Valley American Indian Lodge Pow Wow.  48^th annual event includes Native American dancing, crafts and food.  (616) 364-4697.  At Riverside Park, Grand Rapids.

 

Sat, Sept 12, 5 pm until 9 pm (pre-party at Globe Design and Vision): Seventh annual Wine and Design Festival to benefit Center for Women in Transition, "Le Style de Vie."  Hors d'oeuvres and wines; style show.  $50 per person, at CWIT, Butch's, Globe, or Studio K, or at the website: http://www.aplaceforwomen.org/events/html.  At Butch's, 44 East 8^th St, Holland.