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SUMMARY:Jashin: A Celebration of Afghan Arts
DESCRIPTION:Jashin: A Celebration of Afghan Arts\nSeattle Opera\, in Partnership with Tasveer\, presents Jashin: A Celebration of Afghan Arts \, a cultural festival highlighting the remarkable achievements of Afghan artists. Afghan cultural consultant Humaira Ghilzai will be the host for the day that will include presentations from all of the artists as well as poetry readings. Events include: \n\nConcert by world-renowned rubab player Homayoun Sakhi\,\nAn exhibition of rescued artworks by the artist-activist group ArtLords\,\nUnveiling of an embroidery project created by local Afghan women in partnership with Refugee Artisan Initiative\, and\nA presentation by film director and A Thousand Splendid Suns stage director\, Roya Sadat. Tasveer Executive Director\, Rita Meher will conduct the post-presentation Q&A.\nScreening of documentary film Symphony of Courage\n\nThe event will also feature opportunities to support local Afghan artists and refugees through financial and supply donations. \nThis is a free event. \nDate: Saturday\, February 11\, 2023 \nTime: 1:00–5:30 PM PST \nVenue: The Opera Center (363 Mercer St.) \nClick here for Advance parking at the Mercer Street Garage across the street. \nRSVP here: https://www.seattleopera.org/classes-camps-clubs/for-everyone/afghan-arts-showcase/afghan-arts-showcase-rsvp/?eventId=38882&selectedEventId=215
URL:https://tasveer.org/event/jashin-a-celebration-of-afghan-arts/
LOCATION:The Opera Center\, 363 Mercer St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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SUMMARY:Tasveer Book Discussion 2023
DESCRIPTION:TASVEER BOOK DISCUSSION \nOur Stories: An Introduction to South Asian America \nDate: Six Thursdays: Feb 16th\, March 2nd\, March 16th\, April 6th\, April 20th\, May 4th 2023 \nTime: 5-6:30pm \nLocation: Tasveer Office (Industrious\, 500 108th AVE NE\, STE #98\, Bellevue) \nPlease join us for our new book discussion group to read \nOur Stories: An Introduction to South Asian America\, a far-reaching and thoughtfully selected collection of short\, accessible articles that cover all historical periods and a wide range of South Asian nationalities (Amazon; $35).  The book is published by South Asian American Digital Archive (May 11\, 2022) \nOur Stories\, representing 64 diverse authors\, is organized into the following ten chapters: \n\nEarly South Asian American History (pre-1923)\nForging Lives in Uncertain Times (1923–1965)\nImmigration after the Civil Rights Movement (1965– )\nPost-9/11\nIdentity & Equality\nFaith & Religion\nCivic Engagement\nArts & Popular Culture\nWork\, Labor\, and Entrepreneurship\nFamily\n\nReading Schedule: \nFeb 16:  Member introductions; read introductory material in the book\, along with Chapter 1 (pp. xxi-46) \nMar 2:  Chapters 2 & 3 (pp. 49-127) \nMar 16:  Chapters 4 & 5 (pp. 131-208) \nApr 6:  Chapters 6 & 7 (pp. 211-266) \nApr 20:  Chapters 8 & 9 (pp. 269-355) \nMay 4:  Chapter 10 (pp. 366-404) + Next Steps for future discussions \nThis book discussion is the first in what we hope will be a continuing structured conversation\, which may involve other objects of study\, events\, or formats such as film screenings.  Such conversations will allow us to explore  our diverse experiences as South Asians (Desis) in the United States\, including questions of culture\, religion\, caste\, gender\, sexuality\, disability\, income\, generation\, US race relations\, etc.\, as well as develop our roles and projects as progressives in WA.  \nThis first book group on Our Stories will be facilitated by Vivek Bahl (English faculty\, Green River College).  Please RSVP here if you are interested in joining this book discussion.  Please purchase the book and plan to read through p. 46 for the first meeting on Feb 2\, which may go a bit longer till 7 pm to allow for member introductions. \nRegister Here
URL:https://tasveer.org/event/tasveer-book-discussion-2023/
LOCATION:Tasveer Office\, 500 108th Ave NE\, STE #98\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98004\, United States
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