| Throughout
the year, International House presents culturally enriching
festivals
of
art, music, dance and food from around the globe, exposing audiences
in
the Philadelphia region to the diverse cultures that exist within
our own neighborhoods and throughout the world. From Cuban folk
dances
and
Middle Eastern concerts to Chinese artwork, Greek dance and
French jazz,
our
special events bring the world to you.
Thursday,
September 25, 2003
International House and The Consulate General
of Israel in Philadelphia present Danny Kaplan
Reading from and discussing
his new book, Brothers and Others in Arms –The Making
of Love and War in Israeli Combat Units.
 Gay
men occupy a strange place in contemporary Israel, and nowhere
more so than in combat units. This engaging and sophisticated
book tells the candid stories and experiences of gay soldiers
and shines fresh light on a segment of Israeli culture. Danny
Kaplan, a professor at Ben Gurion University will read from
his book and discuss gays in the Israeli military and society.
He is an Israeli-based social psychologist specializing in homosocial
culture. He is a member of the Jerusalem Open House for the
gay and lesbian community. Audience participation is strongly
encouraged.
After the reading, join Danny Kaplan
at a book-signing reception sponsored by the Philadelphia Gay
News and Hillel of Greater Philadelphia. Dessert will be served.
Books will be available for purchase.
Friday,
October 10, 2003
Latin
Dance Party
Spice up your weekend!
Celebrate El Festival Cubano with a closing night blowout fiesta
you won’t soon forget with special guests Kulu Mele.
Sip refreshing mojitos
as you dance the night away at our lively Latin dance party.
Authentic Cuban fare provided by Juan Fernandez of Café Habana.
University City Arts League's Kelly Ray will teach you how to
salsa and meringue. An evening not to be missed!
International
Cooking Classes by The Restaurant School
at
Walnut Hill College
Add a dash of international
flair to your carte du jour! The Restaurant School at Walnut
Hill College is now offering a series of fabulous cooking classes
to coincide with International House programs!
(classes are taught
at The Restaurant School, 4207 Walnut Street)
Cost: $40 per class.
Time: 6:30 – 8:30PM
Location: 4207 Walnut
Street, Philadelphia
Schedule:
Friday, October 3 and 10 - Vive la France
Tuesday, October 7 - El Cubano Feast
Thursday, November 13 - French Pastries Made Simple
Friday, November 14 and 21 - Introduction to Italian Cooking
Sunday,
November 9, 2003
My Long Journey
Home
 International
House and the Philadelphia chapter of the National Coalition
of 100 Black Women will present an intriguing, Afro-Russian
author and scholar Dr. Lily Golden. Appearing in Philadelphia
for the first time, Dr. Golden will lead a captivating discussion
on the fundamental issues of personal identity, race and socio-politics
that are so vividly presented in her acclaimed autobiography
My Long Journey Home. After the discussion, audience
members will have the opportunity to ask questions and speak
one-on-one with the author at a book-signing reception. Drinks
and light fare will be served.
Please click
here for more information on Dr. Golden.
Tuesday,
November 11, 2003
Centenario
~ 100 Years of Panama’s Independence
 Presented
by the Consulate General of Panama and featuring Ballet Folklórico
de Panamá, Fashion Show and Osvaldo Ayala y su Orquesta
All proceeds benefit
the Childrens Hospital of Panama.
Panama forms the land
link between the north and south American continents. The capital
is a curious blend of old Spain, modern America and the bazaar
atmosphere of the East. This eighth wonder of the world gained
its independence from neighboring Colombia on November 3, 1903.
Hundreds of world delegations will visit Panama this year to
pay tribute and share in Panama’s Centenario celebration, and
it is our honor to extend our invitation to you beyond Panama’s
borders.
Tuesday,
November 11, 2003
Jewish
Book Month
Presented by International
House and the Consulate General of Israel in Philadelphia
Peace in the Middle
East is explored by Ya'akov Lozowic, author of the book The
Right to Exist; A Moral Defense of Israel’s Wars and the
powerful film Relentless. Ya'akov Lozowic will moderate
a discussion between the audience members and their reaction
to the film Relentless and the politics of the peace process.
Relentless uses film
from Palestinian TV, religious sermons and political rallies
to reveal a behind-the-scenes look at Palestinian politics and
culture. “I strongly recommend the film Relentless to all those
concerned with peace in the Middle East, as it provides a comprehensive
understanding of the critical issues facing Israel andthe Western
World today. It is a must-see for anyone who cares about a better
future for both the Palestinians and Israelis.” Natan Sharansky,
Minister for Jerusalem
and Diaspora Affairs, Israel Ya’akov Lozowic is the Director
of Archives at Yad Vashem, Israel’s national authority for commemoration
of the Holocaust. His publications include numerous on the Holocaust
and on German Jewish relations, as well as the book titled Hitler’s
Bureaucrats; The Nazi Security Police and the Banality of Evil.
His present book The Right to Exist; a Moral Defense of
Israel’s Wars , is written from the perspective of a long-time
member of Israel’s peace camp, forced by the latest developments
since September 2000, to re-evaluate his political views and
his basic understanding of the terms of Israel’s existence.
This program is part of Jewish Book
Month, a national event that highlights Jewish literature.
Friday,
December 5, 2003
Friends
of the Boyd presents The
Philadelphia Story
dir. George Cukor, 1940, 35mm, 120 mins, b/w
 Friends
of the Boyd presents their Holiday film, The Philadelphia
Story. Katharine Hepburn, Cary Grant, and James Stewart
in his Academy Award winning performance star in this sparkling
romantic comedy directed by George Cukor.
The Friends of the Boyd
is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the successful preservation
and re-use of Philadelphia's last movie palace, the historic
Sameric or Boyd Theatre at 1908 Chestnut Street. The Friends
are a vital part of the exciting public-private partnership
forming to save this 1928 Art Deco masterpiece. Funds raised
by the Friends will be used to ensure an authentic restoration
and an ongoing film program at the Boyd. For more information
go to www.savethesameric.com.
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