[Nwsanet] NWSANet Calendar 6.6.05

[Keith Snodgrass]

NorthWest South Asia Net Calendar

Distributed by the South Asia Center

of the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies at the University of Washington

 

There are 5 events on this week's NorthWest South Asia Net Calendar. All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise specified.

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1.

June 6 & 8

Seattle International Film Festival Presents: Hari Om

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2.

June 11 & 12

Seattle International Film Festival Presents: Shadows of Time
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3.

June 11: "MALATI MANGALE" (a Nepali Play)

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4.

June 25: Hindi Kavi Sammelan - 2.



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5.

Jun 28-29

MYSTICS, ECCENTRICS, VISIONARIES & REVOLUTIONARIES:  People Who Changed the Course of History

Jackson School Summer Seminar for Educators

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1.

June 6 & 8

Seattle International Film Festival Presents:

Hari Om
India, 2004, 110 Minute Running Time 
Genre: Comedy 
Program: Contemporary World Cinema
Language: English, French and Hindi English Sub-Titles

Hari Om is a rickshaw driver with a gambling problem. Isa and Benoit are a French couple on holiday. When Isa goes sightseeing with Hari, she has such a fine time she misses her train. Will Benoit find her before Hari steals her heart?

DIRECTOR: Bharatbala Ganapathy



Monday, June 06, 4:45 PM
Harvard Exit

 

And



Wednesday, June 08, 9:30 PM
Neptune Theatre

 

Visit www.seattlefilm.org for ticket and other information.

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2.

June 11 & 12

Seattle International Film Festival Presents:

 

Shadows of Time
Schatten der Zeit
India, 2004, 105 Minute Running Time 
Additional Countries: Germany
US Premiere 
Genres: Drama, Romance 
Program: Contemporary World Cinema
Language: Bengali English Sub-Titles

Heart wrenchingly romantic story of love and regret. Ravi is a child laborer in a carpet factory where he meets Masha, and they make a romantic pact that will define their entire lives. Over the course of 60 years they live lives of missed connections, which only fuels the romantic longing between them. 
Director Florian Gallenberger scheduled to attend both screenings

DIRECTOR: Florian Gallenberger

Saturday, June 11, 9:30 PM
Uptown Theater

 



Sunday, June 12, 6:00 PM
Uptown Theater

Visit www.seattlefilm.org for ticket and other information.

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3.

June 11

Silver Star Art & Culture Center (non profit organization) is happy to announce her inauguration on the evening of Saturday, June 11, 2005. We are proud to present Nepal's famous musical drama "MALATI MANGALE".

The play is a lyrical drama based on history.  It tells the story of a young couple, Malati and Mangale, who are bonded slaves suffering at the hands of their owners.  The event takes place in the years between 1770 A.D. and 1775 A.D., at a time when it was a common practice in Nepal to buy slaves for their services.

Venue: Egan Hall, 123 North 79th Street, Seattle, WA 98103

Date: June 11, 2005 (Saturday)

Time: Gate Opens - 4:30 Pm

Request everyone to be seated by - 5:30 Pm

Show to start at 6:00 Pm

Contact Person: Jyotsana Rana - President - Tel:206-612-5072

Tickets: $25 for play and dinner.

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4.

June 25

The Seattle Hindi Samiti would like to invite you to

Hindi Kavi Sammelan - 2.

When:

Saturday June 25th, 1:30pm

Where:

Redmond Regional Library

Meeting Room #1
15990 N.E. 85th,
Redmond, WA 98052


What:

This is our second annual gathering. We invite all who  dabble in poetry or prose, and would like to share it with our members to come and read/recite. Those who share an interested in poetry/literature, even if they don't write are also invited. Students of Hindi are welcome to attend, however a working knowledge of Hindi  may be a prerequisite to appreciate poetry. Feel free to invite friends and family.

We're looking forward to an evening of poetry, relaxation, enlightened company, and eventually some chai! :-)

Please RSVP to Agastya Kohli at agastyak at gmail.com
or call 206.465.4590 if you have any questions.

For more info, visit http://groups.yahoo.com/group/seattle-hindi/

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5.

2005 SUMMER SEMINAR FOR EDUCATORS OF GRADES 6 AND UP

"MYSTICS, ECCENTRICS,  VISIONARIES & REVOLUTIONARIES: "

People Who Changed the Course of History

June 28-29, 2005

Kane Hall, Walker-Ames Room, University of Washington, Seattle campus

The outreach centers of the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies invite you to attend the annual Summer Seminar for educators, June 28-29, 2005. This year's seminar, Mystics, Eccentrics,  Visionaries, and Revolutionaries: People Who Changed the Course of History, will focus on individuals from around the world whose unique outlook changed the world. Scholars will present the lives of historical figures who were able to see the world in a different light and who took action to bring their vision to fruition. This two-day seminar is designed for middle school, high school, and community college educators. Come and be inspired!

Registration deadline: June 22, 2005

Registration Fee: $80, includes parking vouchers, coffee/tea, morning pastries, lunch and sixteen WA State clock hours. (You must attend the entire seminar to receive clock hours.) Please make checks payable to the "University of Washington." Special travel stipends are available for teachers coming from 75 miles away or more.

Registration validation: Registration can only be accepted by mail and must include payment in full.  Visit http://jsis.artsci.washington.edu/programs/mideast/05-ss-registration-form.pdf for a registration form.

Mail forms to: Center for West European Studies, University of Washington, Box 353650, Seattle, WA

98195. Questions or inquiries, please call 206-543-1675 or contact cwes at u.washington.edu. You will receive a confirmation packet with a receipt, map, driving and parking directions, and program details.

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Tsunami relief efforts: the South Asia Center has set up a list of some local organizations engaged in relief efforts for victims of the Dec. 26 tsunami in the Indian Ocean. Please visit it at http://jsis.artsci.washington.edu/programs/soasia/tsunami%20relief.htm and help out.

Thank you.

 



Keith Snodgrass      
Associate Director  & Outreach Coordinator
South Asia Center, Jackson School                     
Box 353650, University of Washington                  
Seattle, WA 98195    
Phone: (206)543-4800; Fax(206)685-0668                                    
                     South Asia Center on the Web:
     <http://jsis.artsci.washington.edu/programs/soasia/index.htm>
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