| |
| |
| |
|
Events |
| |
|
| Event |
LABSC - First Annual Gala
|
| Hosted by |
Los Angeles Beirut Sister City Committee |
| Date/Time |
Friday, September 25, 2009 / 6:30p.m. |
| Location |
Marriot Downtown L.A.
333 S. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90071
|
| Price |
Price: $100 per person |
| Contact |
Mr. Gus Malkoun
e-mail: gusmalkoun@sbcglobal.net
call: 310-227-3630 |
| Additional Info. |
Event Flyer |
| Event |
DIYWALI - India's Festival of Lights
|
| Date/Time |
Sunday, October 11, 2009 / 6:30p.m. |
| Location |
Gaylord’s Banquet Room (next door to Tanzore)
50 N. La Cienega Blvd, Beverly Hills
|
| Price |
Price: $75 per person, group rate: 10 for $600 |
| Reservation |
Space limited — send in your checks by October 1 to: LA Mumbai Sister City, c/o David Salazar, 4931 W. 140th St. , Hawthorne, CA 90250-6518 |
| Contact |
la.mumbai.sca@gmail.com |
| Additional Info. |
Event Flyer |
| Event |
Indian Independence Day Celebration
|
| Date/Time |
Saturday, August 22, 2009 / 5:00 p.m. to 10:30p.m. |
| Location |
Little India
Excelsior Union High School
15711 Pioneer Blvd.
Norwalk, Ca. 90650
|
| Note |
Food & Gift Booths and Bollywood Entertainment
FREE ADMISSION. |
| Event |
10th Annual Summer Solstice Hike
|
| About |
To Salute the Los Angeles Consular Corps &
Sister Cities of Los Angeles with
A Special Sunset Hike to
Mt. Hollywood in Griffith Park |
| Date/Time |
Monday, June 22, 2009 @ 6:00 p.m. |
| Location |
Meet at the North End of the Griffith Observatory Parking Lot
|
| RSVP |
213 – 978 – 0638 or contact Kamilla Blanche at kamilla.blanche@lacity.org |
| Note |
Please Enter on Vermont Avenue and follow up to Griffith Observatory parking lot.
Staff will be on hand to direct you. We’ll hike up the Charlie Turner Trail, a gentle 1.5-mile climb to the summit where we’ll view the City of Angels, share a meal until sunset and enjoy the twilight descent.
Special transportation will be provided for those who may need assistance. |
| Additional Info |
Invitation |
| Event |
A Virtual, Artistic Tour to Saint Petersburg
|
| About |
A Virtual, Artistic Tour to Saint Petersburg
through Visual Art, Film, Cultural Discussion and Live Music
With the current Exhibits
The Public Statement: Environment, Society and Institutions
by Alexey Steele and Raymond Carrillo
Observations/Reflections
by Larisa Pilinsky and Dr. Yingge Liu |
| Date/Time |
SUNDAY JUNE 28, 2009, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Location |
Institute for Genetic Medicine 2250 Alcazar Street, Second Floor, Los Angeles
Directions and Map at www.usc.edu/igm
|
| Tickets |
Refreshments will be served
Admission is free. Donations will be accepted for the LASPSCC wall
at the LAC+USC Medical Center Art Council “Adopt a Wall for Art Program” |
| RSVP |
Please RSVP by June 23, 2009
(714) 914-7661, or e-mail caprie2000@gmail.com |
| Hosted by |
The USC IGM Art Gallery
&
LOS ANGELES SAINT PETERSBURG SISTER CITY COMMITTEE |
| Additional Info |
Invitation
Press Release |
| Event |
Call for ApplicationsThe International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy
|
| Application Deadline |
Berlin, 27th – 31st July, 2009 |
| About |
The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy will bring together young leaders from across the world for a program of lectures, panel discussions, and seminars lead by leading figures from international relations. The following are a selection of the speakers during the Symposium:
Jorge Sampaio UN High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations, Former President of Portugal
Joaquim Chissano Former President of Mozambique, Former Chairperson of the African Union
Dr. Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga Former President of Latvia
Cassam Uteem Former, President of the Republic of Mauritius
Dr. Erkki Tuomioja Former Foreign Minister of Finland
Borys Tarasyuk Former Foreign Minister of the Ukraine
Dr. Gunter Pleuger Former German Ambassador to the UN
Samuel Jones Head of Culture, Demos
Prof. Dr. Joseph S. Nye Jr.*,Distinguished Service Professor, Harvard University (*video lecture)
Prof. Dr. Cynthia Schneider, Former US Ambassador to the Netherlands
Prof. Dr. Christian Armbrüster,Judge and Professor in Law, Free University Berlin |
| Additional Info |
Further information about the International Symposium can be found under:
www.culturaldiplomacy.org/symposium
Enquiries concerning the Symposium should be made to symposium@culturaldiplomacy.org
Who can apply?
The International Symposium is open to applications from individuals with an active interest in international relations.
What will the Symposium involve?
The program for the International Symposium will consist of five days of lectures, seminars and panel discussions with leading figures from the political, diplomatic, academic and civil society spheres.
What other program does the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy offer?
In addition to the International Symposium, the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy is also currently accepting applications for the following bi- and multi-lateral program for individuals interested in the relationship or region in question:
The United States Meets Europe: A Forum for Young Leaders
Berlin, 29th June – 4th July, 2009
Email: usame@culturaldiplomacy.org
Further information about this program can be found on the ICD Young Leaders Forums website:
www.culturaldiplomacy.org/youngleadersforums/index.php?en
|
| Event |
Application for Cultural Exchange International Pilot Program
|
| Informational Workshop |
Monday, June 8, 2009 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
DCA’s main office
201 North Figueroa Street, Suite 1400
Los Angeles, CA 90012 |
| Application Deadline |
Friday, June 26, 2009 |
| Contact |
Joe Smoke, DCA’s Cultural Grant Program Director at: joe.smoke@lacity.org. |
| Additional Info |
|
| About |
Los Angeles - The City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) launched the second round of its Cultural Exchange International (CEI) Pilot Program and released the second set of guidelines for new applicants. CEI is a two-year fellowship program intended to enhance Los Angeles as a national and international center for the arts and foster cultural understandings through the expansion of networks and the exchange of knowledge between creative professionals.
CEI provides fellowship support to creative professionals (artists, arts administrators, arts/cultural educators and scholars, curators, presenters, creative entrepreneurs, cultural innovators, and cultural experts) traveling abroad for intensive residencies
(two weeks to three months), or creative professionals coming to Los Angeles for intensive residencies (also two weeks to three months), who have planned collaborative relationships with Los Angeles organizations to host their residencies. The program has been designed to support individual professionals or small groups (with a limit of three to four people per group).
In the first round of fellowship awards, 7 creative professionals, often leading teams of artists; 1 Los Angeles for-profit company; and 4 Los Angeles non-profit organizations were recommended for support with $88,000 for fellowship projects in Bolivia, Brazil, Cuba, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Poland, and Rwanda. All of these projects will also culminate in free public presentations in Los Angeles. An additional $12,950 is being awarded to three of these projects, which take place in Latin America, by the National Performance Network (NPN) for a total of $100,950 in funding support.
The two-year pilot program was made possible with seed funding from the City of
Los Angeles and the Durfee Foundation. The Durfee Foundation’s funding supports
Los Angeles artists traveling abroad. Funding from the National Performance Network focuses on exchanges between Los Angeles and Latin America and the Caribbean.
To date, several respected sponsor-partners have enlarged the pool of funds committed over the two-year pilot project to more than $550,000. For CEI’s second round of fellowships, partnerships have been extended to include the Foundation for International Cultural Activities (SICA) in the Netherlands, the Sacatar Foundation in Brazil, and the Trust for Mutual Understanding, which supports exchange between the United States and Russia, as well as Central and Eastern Europe.
Local creative professionals and businesses, and non-profit organizations are encouraged to find DCA’s CEI Program Grant Guidelines online at:
http://www.culturela.org/grants/CEI/CEI_Application_052109_wforms.pdf
The postmarked deadline for submission of all application materials is Friday, June 26, 2009. An informational workshop will be held at DCA’s main office at 201 North Figueroa Street, Suite 1400, Los Angeles, CA 90012, on Monday, June 8, 2009 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. For more information about the CEI Pilot Program guidelines and application, please contact Joe Smoke, DCA’s Cultural Grant Program Director at:
joe.smoke@lacity.org.
About DCA:
The Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) both generates and supports high quality arts and cultural experiences for Los Angeles residents and visitors. DCA advances the social and economic impact of the arts and assures access to arts and cultural experiences through grant making, marketing, public and community arts programming, arts education, and creating partnerships with artists and arts and cultural organizations in every community in the City of Los Angeles.
DCA grants $3.2 million annually to over 280 artists and nonprofit arts organizations and awards the Artist-in-Residence (A.I.R.) and City of Los Angeles (C.O.L.A.) Individual Artist Fellowships. The Department provides arts and cultural programming in its numerous Neighborhood Arts and Cultural Centers, theaters, and historic sites, and manages several arts and education programs for young people. It directs public art projects and manages the City’s Arts Development Fee and Percent for Arts Programs, and the Art Collection and Murals Programs. DCA markets the City’s cultural events through development and collaboration with strategic partners, design and production of creative promotional materials, and management of the culturela.org website. |
| Event |
Dinner Honoring Dr. Maureen Mwanawasa, First Lady of The Republic of Zambia
|
| About |
The Associtaion of Zambians in California and The Los Angeles - Lusaka Sister City Committee Cordially Invite You to A dinner in Honor of the First Lady of The Republic of Zambia |
| Date/Time |
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Receiption at 5:00 p.m.
Dinner at 6:00 p.m.
Formal Attire |
| Location |
Peninsula Beverly Hills Hotel
9882 South Santa Monica Blvd.
Beverly Hills, California 90212
|
| RSVP |
Mulenga at (909) 527-0650 by May 10, 2009 |
| Additional Info |
Download RSVP form |
| Event |
Bombay Summer World Premiere
|
| About |
The world premiere of "Bombay Summer" at the 7th Annual Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles |
| Date/Time |
April 25th at 9 pm |
| Location |
Arclight theater in Hollywood
|
| Additional Info |
The 7th annual Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA) takes place on April 21-26 at the ArcLight Hollywood, the elegant, state-of-the-art facility at Sunset and Vine in Hollywood.
Due to the success of SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE, excitement and interest in India and its films are at an all time high. Come experience Indian filmmaking and music like you've never seen it before at the World Premiere of BOMBAY SUMMMER presented by IFFLA and Los Angeles Mumbai Sister City.
Geeta, a young woman, tries to balance a thriving career and the needs of her family. Jaidev, an up-and-coming writer, struggles to establish independence from his wealthy family though he still relies on them financially. Madan, a commercial artist, is forced to supplement his sporadic income with risky illegal ventures to make ends meet. Through a strange twist of fate and circumstance, these three characters form a fast friendship in the booming metropolis of Mumbai. Their relationship promises to open eyes, hearts and doors on the road to self-discovery. Yet, the bonds of friendship are often fleeting when survival is priority number one.
Director Joseph Mathew Varghese made the transition from the world of finance to documentary filmmaking and now comes his narrative feature film debut, BOMBAY SUMMER. The collection of young talent in this film promises a bright future for Indian independent film. Additional information on the film can be found here.
Tickets can be purchased at the Arclight Hollywood box office or online at www.arclightcinemas.com.
Make sure to check out the IFFLA website, www.indianfilmfestival.org, for a complete list and schedule of all the films playing at this year's festival. |
| Event |
SISTER CITIES OF LOS ANGELES
FABULOUS ‘50s ANNIVERSARY PARTY
|
| About |
A Celebration of ‘50s Americana and the 50th Anniversary of Sister Cities of Los Angeles
Honoring our 1959 Partnerships with Eilat, Israel, and Nagoya, Japan |
| Date/Time |
Thursday, May 7, 2009, 5:30pm-9pm |
| Location |
The Gilmore Adobe at Farmers Market, Los Angeles
|
| Tickets |
$50 |
| Contact |
(213) 978-0638 or email Kamilla.Blanche@lacity.org |
| Sponsorship Opportunities |
Contact Roland Communications at 818-509-3080 or roland4pr@sbcglobal.net |
| Additional Info |
Event Information / Ticket Order Form / Location Map
Sister Cities of Los Angeles, Inc. |
| Event |
Little India Tour
|
| Date/Time |
Saturday, March 28, 2009, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| Location |
Little India
|
| Tickets |
$35 |
| Contact |
m.advani@att.net |
| Additional Info |
Download Flyer |
| Event |
2009 SOCAL Sister City Conference
|
| Date/Time |
Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009, 8:00 a.m. - 2:30p.m. |
| Location |
Long Beach Petroleum Club
3636 Linden Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90807
http://www.lbpetroleumclub.com
|
| Registration |
http://www.socalsistercities.org
|
| Additional Info |
Conference Overview
Registration Form |
| Event |
To Celebrate the Launch of the new map for
Sister Cities of Los Angeles, Inc.
|
| About |
Invite you to a Press Conference
To Celebrate the Launch of the new map for
Sister Cities of Los Angeles, Inc.
Sharing friendships with all Sister Cities around the World
|
| Date/Time |
Monday, Nov. 24, 2008, 9.30 am |
| Location |
Sister City Monument
1st Street and Main LA 90012
|
| RSVP |
Please kindly RSVP to
(213)978-2616 by November, 21st, 2008
|
| Hosted by |
Councilmember Tom LaBonge,
President of Sister Cities Los Angeles
The Los Angeles Consular Corps
LA Inc. |
| Additional Info |
Download Flyer |
| Event |
DIWALI —India’s Festival of Lights
|
| About |
Sumptuous feast of regional Indian cuisine (California wines and non-alcoholic beverages included)
•Traditional Garba dancing by The Saffron Six
•Henna painting
•Tarot readings
•Dress: India-inspired glam
Diwalicelebrates the coronation and return of King Rama to his kingdom of Ayodhya. After an epic battle, Rama ended his 14-year exile and reclaimed his princess Sita, who was abducted by Ravana, the demon King of Sri Lanka. During Diwali, homes are illuminated with terra cotta lamps and sweets are shared with family and friends. Proceeds from this event will benefit the AmeriCaresorganization in India. |
| Date/Time |
Sunday, October 26 , 6:00 pm |
| Location |
Gaylord’s Lotus Room
50 N. La Cienega Blvd, Beverly Hills
|
| Contact |
contact dcsalazar@ca.rr.com
|
| Organized by |
The LA Mumbai Sister City Affiliation is a non-profit agency (501.C3 No. 0644627) dedicated to the promotion of intercultural understanding to cultivate world peace. |
| Price |
Price: $75 per person
Space limited —respond by October 15
Make checks payable to:
LA Mumbai Sister City, c/o David Salazar
4931 W. 140th St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250-6518 |
| Parking |
Parking for the event available on street, garage ($4.50) or valet ($6.00)
|
| Additional Info |
Download Flyer |
| Event |
Celebration of Diversity: Indonesian Day 2008
|
| About |
In commemorating our 63rd anniversary of independence, the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Los Angeles and the Indonesian Community in Los Angeles would like to invite Los Angelinos and the general public to join us in a festival of the Indonesian tradition and heritage.
This public event, called “Celebration of Diversity: Indonesian Day 2008”, is scheduled to be held on Saturday, August 30th, 2008 from 10.00 a.m. – 20.00 p.m. The venue is at the vicinity of the Consulate at 3457 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90010.
The program of celebration is designed to display the richness and diversity of Indonesia's many forms of traditional and modern cultures
|
| Date/Time |
Saturday, August 30, 2008
from 10.00 a.m. – 20.00 p.m. |
| Location |
The Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia - Los Angeles
3457 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90010
|
| Contact |
Phone: 213-383-5126
Fax: 213-487-3971
email:
pen@kjri-la.net
|
| Organized by |
Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Los Angeles
Indonesian Community in Los Angeles
Jakarta Sister City |
| Additional Info |
Web page |
| Event |
The Berlin Airlift - A Legacy of Friendship
|
| About |
In 1948/49, America and its Allies saved over 2 million people from a Soviet blockade through the Berlin Airlift. One of the greatest humanitarian efforts ever undertaken, the Airlift also laid the foundations for a friendship between Germany and America that endures today.
|
| Date |
Opening Event: Thursday, July 31st 2008 from 6 - 8 PM
Exhibition Showing: July 31st to August 15, 2008 |
| Location |
City Hall Rotunda / Bridge Gallery
200 N. Spring St. 3rd Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90012
|
| Organized by |
Lufthansa Cargo AG
MBA Design & Display Produkt GmbH |
| R.S.V.P. |
L-VZ1@losa.diplo.de by July 25, 2008 |
| Event |
Contradictions and Complexities Contemporary Art from India
|
| About |
Co-Curated by Peter Nagy, Director of Gallery Nature Morte, New Delhi and Patricia Hamilton, former owner of Hamilton Gallery, New York and currently a private dealer in L.A.
|
| Date |
Saturday, July 19, 2008
5:30 - 7:30 pm |
| Location |
2 blocks west of S. LaCienega Blvd. on the north side of street
|
| Organized by |
Los Angeles Mumbai Sister City Affiliation & d.e.n. contemporary art |
| R.S.V.P. |
info@dencontemporaryart.com |
| Additonal Info |
Download Flyer
|
| Event |
Los Angeles / Yerevan Concert Under the Stars
|
| About |
Featuring VISA, Nersik Ispirian and Daron Band, Armen Movsessian, Michael: Man of Many Voices and Surprise Guest Entertainers
|
| Date |
Sunday, JUNE 29, 2008
7 P.M. |
| Location |
John Anson Ford Amphitheatre
2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East
Los Angeles, CA
|
| Price |
$25 | $35 |
| Organized by |
Los Angeles / Yerevan Sister City Association |
| For Tickets |
(818) 249-1428
www.itsmyseat.com |
| Additonal Info |
Download Flyer
|
| Event |
STREET FOODS OF MUMBAI
|
| About |
Sample the street foods of Mumbai known as ôchaatöwith wines from Sonoma and Monterey Entertainment: Bollywood Dancing,Henna Painting
|
| Date |
JUNE 22, 2008
12 NOON TO 3 P.M. |
| Location |
Flavor of India Restaurant
9045 Santa Monica Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Street Parking / Free Meters on Sunday
|
| Price |
$35.00 Includes Wine |
| RSVP |
David Salazar
DCSALAZAR@CA.RR.COM
(310) 600-5025 |
| Additonal Info |
Download Flyer
|
| Event |
LOS ANGELES SISTER CITIES 2008:
GREEN TECHNOLOGIES AROUND THE GLOBE
|
| About |
KICK-OFF FUNDRAISER IN "A GARDEN SETTING"
COCKTAILS AND HORS D'OEURVRES
SILENT AUCTION
|
| Date |
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 2008
5:30PM ~ 8:00PM |
| Location |
THE GILMORE ADOBE
AT THE FARMERS MARKET
3RD STREET & FAIRFAX AVENUE
LOS ANGELES, CA
Map/Direction
|
| Price |
TICKETS: $25.00 |
| RSVP |
(213) 978-2616 |
| Additonal Info |
www.lasistercities.com
|
| Event |
Los Angeles Sister Cities Kick-off Fundraiser
|
| About |
Networking event featuring entertainment and hors d¹oeuvres tasters from around the world in a superb garden setting.
|
| Date |
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 from 5:30-8:00pm |
| Location |
The Gilmore Adobe at the Los Angeles Farmers Market
|
| Price |
Donation: $25 per person. |
| Contact |
Caroline Schweich, Fizz Communications,
tel: 323 957-2326, email: caroline@fizzcommunications.com or
Pamela Spyrs, tel: 562 216-0095, email: pspyrs@yahoo.com |
| Additonal Info |
www.lasistercities.com
|
| Event |
The Los Angeles Sister Cities Trade Conference
|
| About |
In partnership with the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, this conference focuses on green technologies in our sister cities and is designed to encourage trade by helping small to medium sized businesses take advantage of existing Sister City relationships throughout the world.
|
| Date |
Thursday, May 29, 2008 from 8am-2pm |
| Location |
The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce
|
| Price |
Registration fee: $25
|
| Contact |
Caroline Schweich, Fizz Communications,
tel: 323 957-2326, email: caroline@fizzcommunications.com or
Pamela Spyrs, tel: 562 216-0095, email: pspyrs@yahoo.com |
| Additonal Info |
www.lasistercities.com
|
| Event |
The Los Angeles Sister Cities Cultural Day
|
| About |
A fun-filled, cross-cultural, free public event featuring entertainment from
Los Angeles¹ Sister Cities.
|
| Date |
Sunday, June 1, 2008 from 2pm-6pm |
| Location |
The Grove
|
| Contact |
Caroline Schweich, Fizz Communications,
tel: 323 957-2326, email: caroline@fizzcommunications.com or
Pamela Spyrs, tel: 562 216-0095, email: pspyrs@yahoo.com |
| Additonal Info |
www.lasistercities.com
|
| Event |
The Los Angeles Sister Cities Hike
|
| About |
Join Councilmember Tom LaBonge in the annual Summer Solstice Hike to Mount Hollywood at the Charlie Turner Trailhead.
|
| Date |
June 18, 2008 |
| Location |
Griffith Park
|
| Contact |
Councilmember LaBonge¹s office: 213 485-3337 |
| Additonal Info |
www.lasistercities.com
|
| Event |
The Los Angeles Sister Cities New Student Welcome Event
|
| About |
A special ceremony at the Grand Avenue Festival to welcome hundreds of new students from Los Angeles¹ Sister Cities from six continents.
|
| Date |
September 28, 2008 |
| Location |
Grand Avenue, Los Angeles
|
| Additonal Info |
www.lasistercities.com
|
| Event |
L.A. - BORDEAUX GALA
|
| Date/Time |
Sunday, June 15, 2008
|
| Additonal Info |
L.A. - BORDEAUX GALA
"Jean-Louis Vignes Awards"
Under the auspices of
His Excellency Pierre Vimont
Ambassador of France to the USA
Sunday, June 15, 2008
2008 FUNDRAISING AUCTION | NON-PROFIT EVENT
Download Flyer
|
| Event |
SoCAL Sister Cities 2008 Annual Conference
|
| Date/Time |
Saturday, February 2nd 2008 from 8:30am - 1:30pm
|
| Location |
The Long Beach Petroleum Club
3636 Linden Avenue
Long Beach, California 90802 |
| Contact |
Call or e-mail: Stelle Feuer, President SOCAL for more information at
714-536-0666 or stellefeuer@aol.com
|
| Additonal Info |
http://www.socalsistercities.org/
|
| Event |
2008 US Africa Sister Cities Conference
|
| Date/Time |
July 23 - 26, 2008
|
| Location |
LANSING, MICHIGAN USA |
| Host |
The City of Lansing and the Lansing Regional Sister
Cities Commission (LRSCC) |
| Attendees |
Anyone interested in Africa & U.S. Relationships |
| Registration |
Early Bird Registration is $275 per person. After April 15, $300 |
| Contact |
Contact Address
LRSCC/USASC
Office of the Mayor
124 W. Michigan Ave.
Lansing, MI 48933
www.usasc.org
www.lansingsc.org
Barbara Roberts Mason
masonb@msu.edu
517- 646-9077
517-290-5040 |
| Additonal Info |
Download Flyer
|
| Event |
International Education Day 2007
|
| Date/Time |
December 5, 2007 @ 10:00 a.m.
|
| Location |
Campus Theater and Quad |
| Additonal Info |
Download Flyer
|
| |
Lansing Regional Sister Cities Commission
Dear U.S. Sister Cities with Africa Partnerships;
We are proud to be the hosts of the 17th U.S. Africa Sister Cities Conference. We are planning a very comprehensive conference full of information, pertinent issues, excellent speakers, entertainment and opportunities to share ideas. We would like every U.S. city with an African sister city to be represented. One goal is to strengthen our partnerships and reflect on each other’s successes. Another is to get clarity on U.S. policy on Africa. In addition, we want to work together to help revitalize those relationships that have not been as active, as you would like. Africa is a very important part of the world stage. The African investment environment has improved substantially in recent years and foreign investment in the continent has grown. Our citizen diplomacy, as sister cities, is critical during this era of great development potential. Please come to Lansing in July so we can focus on our theme together: U.S. Africa Relations: Building Alliances.
Registration materials will be sent to you soon. Put the dates on your calendar and start planning now to attend. If you have stories to share, please let us know. Feel free to contact us at masonb@msu.edu.
Virg Bernero, Mayor
Barbara Roberts Mason, Chairperson
|
| Event |
International Education Day 2007
|
| Date/Time |
December 5, 2007 @ 10:00 a.m.
|
| Location |
Campus Theater and Quad |
| Additonal Info |
Download Flyer
|
| Event |
Evergreen Symphony Orchestra to Perform
At the Warner Grand Theatre on
|
| Date |
Monday, December 10, 2007
|
| Location |
Warner Grand Theatre
478 West 6th Street, San Pedro, California 90731 |
| Contact |
DEBORAH RUIZ
(310) 832-9371
Deborah@saludcommunications.com
LIZ SCHINDLER-JOHNSON
(310) 833-4813/(310) 808-7536
Liz@grandvision.org
|
| Price |
for Tickets:
(310) 833-4813 or www.grandvision.org.
$25/advance, $30/door and $5 for students and seniors |
| Additonal Info |
Download Event Flyer
Download Press Release
|
| Event |
DIWALI — India’s Festival of Lights |
| Date |
Sunday, November 4, 2007 @ 5:00 pm
|
| Location |
CHAKRA — Creative Indian Cuisine
151 South Doheny Drive,
Beverly Hills, CA 90211 |
| Host |
The LA Mumbai Sister City Affliation
|
| Contact |
dcsalazar@ca.rr.com |
| Price |
$75 per person
Make checks payable to: LA Mumbai Sister City, c/o David Salazar
4931 W. 140th St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250-6518 |
| RSVP |
by October 25th, 2007 (Space Limited)
|
| Additonal Info |
Download Invitation with Menu |
| Event |
The Unveiling of the Official Yerevan Sister City Sign |
| Date |
Friday, September 21, 2007
|
| |
9:00 a.m. Sign Unveiling on the First Street lawn of City Hall at Main Street
10:00 a.m. Recognition in City Council Chambers
11:00 a.m. Reception Tom Bradley Tower |
| Host |
Los Angeles City Council President Eric Garcetti
Los Angeles Council Member Dist. 4
President of Sister Cities of Los Angeles Hon. Tom LaBonge
and the Los Angeles-Yerevan Sister City Association
|
| Honored Guest |
Hon. Armen Liloyan
Consul General of the Republic of Armenia |
| Contact |
info@laysca.org or 818-752-0052 |
| RSVP |
by September 17th, 2007 |
| Additonal Info |
Download Invitation |
| Event |
LOS ANGELES SISTER CITITES NEW STUDENT WELCOME EVENT |
| Date |
SUNDAY, September 30, 2007 |
| Location |
Grand Avenue |
| |
A special ceremony at the Grand Avenue Festival to welcome hundreds of new students from Los Angeles' Sister Cities from six continents. |
| Event |
LOS ANGELES SISTER CITIES HIKE |
| Date |
THURSDAY, June 21, 2007 |
| Location |
Mount Hollywood, Charlie Turner Trailhead |
| Host |
Councilmember Tom LaBonge |
| |
Join Councilmember Tom LaBonge in the annual Summer Solstice Hike to Mount Hollywood at the Charlie Turner Trailhead. |
| Event |
LOS ANGELES SISTER CITIES CULTURAL DAY |
| Date |
SUNDAY, MAY 20, 2007 from 12 noon-7pm |
| Location |
The Grove (3rd Street at Fairfax Avenue) |
| Host |
Councilmember Tom LaBonge |
| Attendees |
All |
| Adimission |
Free |
Additional
Information |
www.lasistercities.com |
| Event |
LOS ANGELES SISTER CITIES TRADE CONFERENCE |
| Date |
FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2007 from 8:30am-3pm |
| Location |
Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce
350 S. Bixel Street
Los Angeles, CA 90017 |
| Host |
Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce
Councilmember Tom LaBonge
President of Sister Cities of Los Angeles, Inc.
|
| Attendees |
Small to medium sized business owners |
Additional
Information |
www.lasistercities.com |
| |
If you own a small to medium sized business and are interested in expanding
internationally, don¹t miss this conference designed to encourage trade by
taking advantage of existing sister city relationships throughout the world
to develop business in those countries.
In partnership with the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce.
Introduction by Councilmember Tom LaBonge, CD4, President of Sister Cities
of Los Angeles, Inc.
Keynote Speaker: Jack Kyser, Chief Economist of the Los Angeles Economic
Development Corporation.
Additional speakers include Rachid Sayouty, U.S. Department of Commerce as
well as Representatives and Trade Attaches from numerous Consulates and
trade organizations from Japan, People¹s Republic of China, Taiwan, El
Salvador, Brazil, Armenia and more. Hear ³LA Success Stories² Panelists
share their experience in creating and expanding their businesses.
|
| Event |
The Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles |
| Date |
April 17-22, 2007
|
| |
ArcLight Cinemas, at Sunset and Vine in Hollywood |
| Host |
HUNTINGTON Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens
Underwritten by Morning Bridge International
|
| Attendees |
All |
| Contact |
Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA)
5657 Wilshire Blvd, #130
Los Angeles, CA 90036-3765
United States
Tel: (310) 364-4403
Fax: (323) 571-8746 |
| Additonal Info |
www.indianfilmfestival.org |
Event
Schedule |
DEEPTI NAVAL TRIBUTE
A spotlight of IFFLA 2007 is the Tribute to India’s acclaimed actress, Deepti Naval. It is a great honor and unique opportunity for our Festival to host Ms. Naval and highlight her remarkable career and talent not only as an actress but as a poet and painter as well. The Festival will showcase a selection of three of her films and will also host an intimate one-hour discussion with Deepti Naval moderated by Hollywood Reporter’s film critic Kirk Honeycutt.
For more information about Deepti Naval and her work, we urge you to visit her beautiful and informative website: www.deeptinaval.com.
Thursday, April 19, 8:00pm
Moderated discussion between Tribute Honoree Deepti Naval and Hollywood Reporter's Kirk Honeycutt, followed by the screening of the film KAMLA.
KAMLA
Director: Jag Mundhra
A tribal slave girl who is brought to the city by a manipulative news reporter looking to prove the existence of the flesh trade in modern India, creates ripples in the capital through her story, upsetting the reporter's life.
Tickets are $15 each and can be purchased at the ArcLight Hollywood box office located at 6360 Sunset Blvd or online at www.arclightcinemas.com.
The festival will also showcase two more of Deepti Naval’s films, PANCHVATI and MIRCH MASALA.
OPENING NIGHT GALA
Tuesday, April 17, 7:30pm
PROVOKED
LA Premiere
India-UK/2006/113/35mm
Director: Jag Mundhra
Cast: Aishwarya Rai, Naveen Andrews, Miranda Richardson, Nandita Das
In a case that redefined the seriousness of spousal battery in British courts, a Punjabi woman fights for her freedom after being imprisoned for the murder of her abusive husband. Based on a true story, PROVOKED is directed by Los Angeles based filmmaker Jag Mundhra. This intense film brings together a vibrant pool of talent that includes actors Aishwarya Rai, Naveen Andrews, Nandita Das and Miranda Richardson and a touching score by A.R. Rahman.
Reception to follow at The Ivar located at 6356 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028
DJ Set featuring The Bombay Dub Orchestra
From its #1 chart position on KCRW to topping the iTunes world music chart, the Bombay Dub Orchestra's self-titled debut album has been thrilling music lovers since its release in 2006. Created by UK composers and producers Garry Hughes and Andrew T. Mackay, the album features over 45 musicians from around the world including a large string orchestra and leading soloists from Mumbai as well as North African vocalists and musicians from the UK. Garry and Andrew will be spinning a set of their own remixes as well as dub, ambient and electronica, Indian and Middles Eastern vibes and a few cool Bollywood mashups. www.bombaydub.com
Opening and Closing Night Performance by The Taal Dance Collective
Taal is an ethnically diverse dance collective renowned for their classical Indian choreography with a progressive edge. Its unique, non-Bollywood approach has afforded them high profile opportunities with Pepsi, HBO, The Getty Museum, The Walt Disney Concert Hall and rock group Say Anything, appearing in their latest music video. Taal has collaborated with Indian crossover music artists such as Nitin Sawhney, Cheb i Sabbah, Karsh Kale, MidIval PunditZ and The Bombay Dub Orchestra. www.taaldance.com
Tickets are $60 each (film screening and reception) and can be purchased starting March 22 at the ArcLight Hollywood box office located at 6360 Sunset Blvd or online at www.arclightcinemas.com.
CLOSING NIGHT GALA
Sunday, April 22, 7:00pm
VANAJA
India-USA/2006/111 min/35mm
LA Premiere
Director: Rajnesh Domalpalli
VANAJA, Rajnesh Domalpalli’s debut feature and thesis for Columbia University’s graduate film program, was recently named Best Debut Feature at the Berlin International Film Festival. Set in rural South India, a place where social barriers are built stronger than fort walls, VANAJA explores the chasm that divides classes as a young girl struggles to come of age and secure her destiny as a classical dancer
Reception and Awards Ceremony to follow at Level 3 located
at the Hollywood & Highland complex, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028
Closing night DJ set by Tej Gill
Regarded as a pioneer DJ for bringing the sound of UK Bhangra to L.A. dance floors, Tej continues pushing the limits by combining Progressive House and other forms of Electronic Dance Music with South Asian grooves. Under the Gillometer Music label, his path in music has lead him to composing and producing original music, including collaborations with other artists, remixes and music for Film/TV. www.GillometerMusic.com
Tickets are $60 each (film screening and reception) and can be purchased starting March 22 at the ArcLight Hollywood box office located at 6360 Sunset Blvd or online at www.arclightcinemas.com. |
| Event |
US-China 2nd Annual Sister Cities Conference
"21st Century Perspectives on China" |
| Date |
SATURDAY, MAY 26, 2007
8:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
|
| |
HUNTINGTON, Friends Hall
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108 |
| Host |
HUNTINGTON Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens
Underwritten by Morning Bridge International
|
| Attendees |
All |
| Contact |
Alan Lamson: amlamson@sbcglobal.net |
| Additonal Info |
Conference on China
Registration Form |
Event
Schedule |
Registration and Coffee: 8:30-9:00 a.m.
Guest Speakers: 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
> John E. Wills Jr., Emeritus Professor of History, USC:
"Maritime China: Pasts, Presents, and Futures"
> Agatha Fung, Head of International Banking, East West Bank:
"Banking on China: Facets of a Big Future"
> George De Roza, Professor of Chinese Literature and Film,
Whittier College: "The Marketing of Chinese Cinema: Self- Representation and the Western Gaze"
Lunch: 12:30-1:30 p.m. Garden Terrace
"Showcase" 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Tabletop exhibits by California sister cities, highlighting their exchange activities with China.
Chinese Garden Presentation: 2:30-3:00 p.m.
The development of the Chinese Garden at the Huntington.
Tour of the Chinese Garden: 3:00-3:45 p.m.
Wear comfortable shoes. |
| Event |
Los Angeles Seeks Sister-City Journalists for Fellowship Program |
| Date |
May 12-21, 2007 |
| |
At the City Hall Bridge Gallery
Locate at 200 N. Spring Street
3rd Floor |
| Host |
LA INC., The Los Angeles Convention and Visitors Bureau |
| Attendees |
All |
| Contact |
Mike McDowell
Senior Director, Cultural Tourism
213-236-2328
mmcdowell@lainc.us |
| Additonal Info |
Press Release
Fellowship Application |
| Event |
The Children’s Art Exhibit |
| Date |
Thursday, December 14th
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM |
| Location |
At the City Hall Bridge Gallery
Locate at 200 N. Spring Street
3rd Floor |
| Host |
Councilmember Tom LaBonge
And the Los Angeles
Sister Cities Committee
In Conjunction with Barnsdall Arts |
| Attendees |
All |
| RSVP |
Katrina Burke 213.473.2351
katrina.burke@lacity.org |
| RSVP by |
December 12th |
| Parking |
Parking will be available in the City Hall East Parking Structure
201 N. Los Angeles St
Please make parking arrangements when you RSVP
Please have car model and license plate number available when you RSVP |
| Event |
Presentation of 2007 scheduled Sister City events |
| Date |
Monday Nov. 13, 2006 at 1:00 PM |
| Location |
Communtiy Room at the Farmers Market (located at 3rd and Fairfax)
Parking in the Farmers Market lot will be validated. Community Room is located on the 2nd floor. |
| Host |
Councilmember Tom LaBonge |
| Attendees |
All Sister City and Consulate Representatives |
| RSVP |
Katrina Burke 213.473.2351
katrina.burke@lacity.org |
| RSVP by |
Wednesday, November 1st, to Friday, Novemeber 3rd |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
| |
| |
| |
|
| |
|
Athens, Greece
Auckland, New Zealand
Beirut, Lebanon
Berlin, Germany
Bordeaux, France
Busan, South Korea
Eilat, Israel
|
Giza, Egypt
Guangzhou, China
Ischia, Italy
Jakarta, Indonesia
Kaunas, Lithuania
Lusaka, Zambia
Makati, Phillippines
|
Mexico City, Mexico
Mumbai, India
Nagoya, Japan
St Petersburg, Russia
Salvador, Brazil
San Salvador, El Salvador
Split, Croatia
|
Taipei, Taiwan
Tehran, Iran
Vancouver, Canada
Yerevan, Armenia
|
|
|
 |
