GlobalPittsburgh.org: Regional Calendar

Luncheon and Panel Discussion: 11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Webcast: 11:45 a.m.
Informal Networking: 1:30 p.m.

For a special business luncheon and panel discussion featuring leaders from a distinguished 20-member delegation from Egypt.

The Pittsburgh Middle East Institute is proud to present this program in partnership with the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh, among other community partners. Join us for this special luncheon and panel discussion featuring business and technology leaders from a distinguished delegation visiting from Egypt.

Limited Seating -- RSVP by June 21, 2010 to Maria Hastings at info@pittsburghmideastinstitute.org or 412 -973-0107.

$60/person I Company Tables of 8 to 10 Available. Please make checks payable to Pittsburgh Middle East Institute and bring to event or mail to 5 Von Lent Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15232.

For more information, please visit: www.pittsburghmideastinstitute.org.

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Contact: World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh
2640 BNY Mellon Center,
500 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219-2502
Phone: 412-281-7970

Contact: World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh
2640 BNY Mellon Center,
500 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219-2502

Check out World Affairs Council "Staff Picks" of internationally-themed books, participate in games and craft activities, and support the Council – all at the same time! 20% of your purchase at Joseph-Beth Booksellers will be donated to the Council’s educational programs.

Click here to download your 20% voucher. By turning this voucher in at the register at the time you make your purchase, Joseph-Beth Booksellers will donate 20% of what you spend back to the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh. Please note, this voucher can be presented at any time between 10:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 19.

Contact: World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh
2640 BNY Mellon Center,
500 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219-2502
Phone: 412-281-7970
Fax: 412-281-1795

Luncheon Discussion Group and Webcast: How Does the World Look at America? Perceptions of the US fro

The World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh, in partnership with the Polish Cultural Council, presents this special event:

The past 18 months have brought to the forefront a number of foreign policy challenges for the Obama administration, including the continued management of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, simmering crises in Iran and North Korea, and intense yet productive nuclear diplomacy with Russia. How is America viewed internationally as it confronts these and other critical foreign policy issues? Is the U.S. now considered to be a waning superpower, especially in light of rising powers? Or, is America still seen as a key leader in resolving crises around the globe?

Andrew Nagorski, who spent more than three decades as an award-winning foreign correspondent and editor for Newsweek, is currently Vice President and Director of Public Policy at the EastWest Institute in New York. From 2000-2008, Mr. Nagorski served as senior editor for Newsweek International, where he helped launch several new magazines, such as Newsweek Arabic, Newsweek Polska, Newsweek Russia, and Newsweek Argentina. Mr. Nagorski has also served as Newsweek’s bureau chief in Hong Kong, Moscow, Rome, Bonn, Warsaw, and Berlin. In 1982, he gained international notoriety when the Soviet government expelled him from the country for his enterprising reporting. He is the author of several non-fiction books including, The Greatest Battle: Stalin, Hitler, and the Desperate Struggle for Moscow That Changed the Course of World War II. Born in Edinburgh of Polish parents, he attended school overseas while his father was in the U.S. foreign service. He earned a B.A. magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Amherst College and studied at the University of Cracow. From 1969-1973, he taught social studies at Wayland High School in Massachusetts.

Member: $45 / Non-Members: $60 / Table of Eight (8): $360 *There is no charge for those members with full or flex LDG Subscriptions.

*No refunds for cancellations made after May 18, 2010. Please advise in advance of any dietary restrictions.

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Contact: World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh
2640 BNY Mellon Center,
500 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219-2502
Phone: 412-281-7970
Fax: 412-281-1795

Speaker: Stephen H. Greer, International Entrepreneur and Business Owner

Doing business in one of the fastest growing economic markets in the world is not without its challenges. As China emerges from the global financial crisis, various U.S. companies and entrepreneurs are looking to grow or expand their presence in the region. However, navigating through the challenges and opportunities of doing business in China can be a daunting task. Join us as we hear from someone who has keen insight into how things work on the ground in China, and how American companies can experience success in Asia.

Pittsburgh native Stephen H. Greer is an international entrepreneur and business owner who has enjoyed a successful career in Asia. He has served as president of Hartwell Pacific, a scrap metal company he founded in Hong Kong in 1993. At age twenty-four, he was drawn to Asia in search of business opportunities. After a few stumbles in learning the ropes in international business, Mr. Greer began to realize a growing demand for scrap metal was paralleling the rapid economic growth in Asia.

He soon discovered his market niche in the scrap metal recycling business and quickly established himself in the Asian region, headquartered in Hong Kong. He sold the company and fully exited in 2008 and has recently released a book, "Starting from Scrap: An Entrepreneurial Success Story," where he describes the triumphs and setbacks of his own career and doing business in Asia.

He holds a degree in Economics from The Pennsylvania State University and is currently a Senior Advisor for Oaktree Capital, a large distressed debt and private equity firm. He remains based in Hong Kong.

Contact: World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh
2640 BNY Mellon Center,
500 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219-2502
Phone: 412-281-7970
Fax: 412-281-1795
welcome@worldaffairspittsburgh.org

LDG: Mexico, Meeting the Challenges of Economic Recovery and Expanded Organized Crime

Mexico is one of the United States' top trading partners and is a powerful economic force in Latin America. The end of single party rule and steady economic growth have afforded new freedoms and opportunities, but the recent rise in power of domestic drug cartels has created an atmosphere of insecurity and volatility. This, coupled with a difficult recovery from the recent global economic downturn, brings about a number of challenges regarding Mexico's economic future. How will Mexico respond to these challenges? What are the implications for U.S.-Mexico relations?

Dr. Arnulfo Valdivia Machuca, Chief of International Affairs of the State of Mexico, has been a Political Adviser to the Governor of the State of Mexico and has served as Honorary Representative of the State of Mexico in Europe and the United Kingdom. He has also served as an independent adviser to the Secretary of Economic Development of the Government of the State of Mexico, the European Union, and several Mexican political parties. Dr. Machuca is currently the President of the Regional Advisory Council for the National Immigration Institute in the State of Mexico. In addition to a Post-Doctorate in Economic Integration from the European University Institute, Dr. Machuca holds a Doctorate in Political Economics and a Masters in Development Studies from the University of Cambridge.

*There is no charge for those members with full or flex LDG Subscriptions. No refunds for cancellations made after May 3, 2010. Please advise in advance of any dietary restrictions.

Contact: World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh
2640 BNY Mellon Center,
500 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219-2502
Phone: 412-281-7970
Fax: 412-281-1795
welcome@worldaffairspittsburgh.org

Speakers: Eisenhower Fellows of the U.S. Army War College

Now more than ever, the Persian Gulf region offers many difficult challenges to U.S. policymakers. How will Obama's direct appeal to Arabs and Muslims impact U.S. foreign policy in the region? What will the fallout of withdrawal of U.S. forces from Iraq be? Can the U.S. and its allies prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons? Join us as we discuss these issues from a security perspective with Eisenhower Fellows of the U.S. Army War College. Sample Content: Please login and update it!

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The Great Decisions 2010 will include 4 programs that will be held throughout the year. Topics will be taken from the Great Decisions 2010 book. Individual programs cost Council members $25 per program (which includes your admission into the program and lite fare reception food prior to the program).

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Webcast & Luncheon Discussion Group:
The U.S. and the EU, From Pittsburgh to the G-20 Summits in

The World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh in collaboration with the American Council on Germany presents a special luncheon event.

Presentation: 12:00 Noon
Webcast begins: 12:40 p.m.
Adjourn: 1:45 p.m.

Speaker: Dr. Horst Freitag, Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany, New York

The Pittsburgh G-20 Summit and the upcoming G-20 summits in Ontario and Seoul address major global challenges - economic recovery, energy sustainability, and environmental issues - through partnerships on multiple levels. The transatlantic alliance is crucial in defining the way forward. How are Europe and the U.S. working together on the recovery of the global economy? What are our shared goals in promoting energy sustainability and effectively tackling climate change?

Dr. Horst Freitag is the German Consul General in New York. From 2007-2008, he was a Visiting Fellow with the Brookings Institution's Center on the United States and Europe. Previously, Dr. Freitag served as the Commissioner for Near and Middle East Affairs in the Federal Foreign Office in Berlin. Dr. Freitag's extensive diplomatic career has taken him to postings in Tegucigalpa, Washington, and Ramallah.

On behalf of the President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Dr. Freitag will award the Bundesverdienstkreuz (Cross of the Order of Merit) to David A. Murdoch, Esq., Chairman of the Board of Directors of the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh and Honorary German Consul in Pittsburgh, for his work in strengthening German-American relations.

Mark A. Nordenberg, Esq., Chancellor and Chief Executive Officer of the University of Pittsburgh and Member of the Board of Directors of the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh, will serve as the Master for Ceremonies of this special luncheon event.

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Contact: World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh
2640 BNY Mellon Center,
500 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219-2502

Despite recent declines in oil prices, energy continues to be an important topic in our nation's dialogue. Given our region's past and future ties to the energy sector, this topic is of great interest locally as well. From the economy to global environmental challenges, energy issues are complex, ever-changing, and influence almost every aspect of our lives. What roles will renewable fuel sources as well as oil and natural gas play as our nation -- along with the international community -- looks to meet energy demands?

Sara Banaszak is a senior economist at the American Petroleum Institute (API) where she draws on her oil and natural gas policy expertise in both domestic and international arenas. Prior to joining API in 2005, Sara directed PFC Energy’s North American Gas Policy Service (GPS) and worked at the U.S. Department of Energy as a manager responsible for international and domestic oil and gas programs, including policy-making activities. In the Office of Fossil Energy, she acted as a government representative on the National Petroleum Council’s 2003 natural gas study. In 2001, she received Department recognition for her accomplishments with the U.S.-China Oil and Gas Industry Forum, a high-level public-private partnership. She is a member of the International Association for Energy Economics (IAEE), an executive board member of its Washington, D.C. chapter, and a referee for The Energy Journal.

Sara holds a master’s degree in applied economics from the University of Hawaii and a bachelor’s degree cum laude in international relations from the University of Pennsylvania.

*There is no additional charge for those members with full or flex LDG Subscriptions.

No refunds for cancellations made after Monday, January 25th. Please advise in advance of any dietary restrictions.

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Contact: World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh
2640 BNY Mellon Center,
500 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219-2502
Phone: 412-281-7970
Fax: 412-281-1795

Global Beats will provide a night of world music in an outdoor environment as part of PUMP’s Stay and Play Fridays.

The event, a partnership between PUMP and Global Beats, is scheduled to take place at Market Square from 5 pm to 9 pm. The event is open and the public will be able to see dynamic performances by Miami’s Latin Pop Star, Javier Garcia, plus Nation Beat, from New York City.

Javier García is a young artist born in Spain from a Cuban father and an Irish mother who made Miami his home at the age of fifteen. In 1997, García got many gold records in Latin America upon the release of “Tranquila”, his very first song. His latest release titled “13” feels like classical Cuban son, but is a hybrid where everything has its place and nothing sounds forced, be it boogaloo, rumba, son, hip hop, reggae, ska, Haitian compass, bossa nova, boleros, flamenco guitars or pure American funk. Javier’s video clips such as Rumba or Me Gustaria can be seen on MTV in Spanish.

At the heart of Nation Beat lies the merging of Maracatú, from the northeast of Brazil, with New Orleans second line rhythms, funk, rock, and country-blues. Since recording their first CD, Nation Beat has recruited Brazilian vocalist Liliana Araújo, whose rich, earthy voice brings a powerful shot of soulful authenticity to their music and a definite Brazilian touch to their stage presentation. Their magnetic performance and pure Brazilian percussion magic transports the audience to the streets of Pernambuco, Brazil.

Carla Andrea Leininger, founder of Global Beats, states that “this will be an excellent opportunity for Pittsburgh to experience the essence of Global Beats, a night of various music genres fused together.” According to Leininger, Global Beats on its regular Saturday nights tends to attract a young and eclectic audience who wants to be exposed to something different. On June 27th, however, Global Beats will debut outdoors for the first time with live music hoping to create cutting-edge world music party on the streets. “It will be a dream come true to bring a bit of Brazilian Carnaval, the biggest street party in the world, to Pittsburgh. Nation Beat and Javier Garcia have the right sound and the dynamic performances to create such an atmosphere. PUMP has the young professional membership that may just be looking for a distinctively groovy event. It’s a win-win situation for both organizations.

About Global Beats:
Global Beats is the name given to an event that creates a venue for world music and cultural diversity. Its founder is Carla Andrea Leininger, a Brazilian native who felt the need for Pittsburgh to manifest its international cultures in a social setting open to networking, dancing and the enjoyment of contemporary world music, in the same ambiance. Regular Global Beats nights are on the last Saturday of the month at the AVA Lounge, 126 S. Highland Ave, in the growing East Liberty area. For further details please visit: www.globalbeatspitt.com.

Sheraton Hotel Station Square, 300 West Station Square Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15219

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The British American Business Council Pittsburgh Region (BABC) and the Risk Insurance Management Society, Inc. (RIMS) invite you to attend a luncheon presentation on Thursday, June 26 from 12:30pm - 2:00PM at the Sheraton Station Square featuring Lord Peter Levene, Chairman of Lloyd’s of London.

This will be his first visit to Pittsburgh where he will address the Changing Risk Environment for Global Business. Covering issues like climate change, the credit crunch and global political instability, this is an exciting opportunity to meet the chairman of the world’s leading specialist insurance institution and hear more about what some of the world’s most forward-looking companies are doing to understand and manage risk.

Register on-line ~
www.babc-pittsburgh.org using Amex, Mastercard, or Visa Pay by check ~
Mail payment to BABC, 425 Sixth Avenue, Suite 1100, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(please provide names of attendees)

Reservations ~
$50 per person
$350 table of eight Payment and registration must be received by June 19, 2008

Event Sponsors:
K&L Gates, RIMS, World Affairs Council

Contact: Robert Yarsky at RIMS (412) 544-5049 or via email to robert.yarsky@highmark.com

Pat Fustich at the BABC (412) 392-4555, ext. 4514 or via email to pfustich@babc-pittsburgh.org

2008 John T. Ryan, Jr. Memorial Lecture on the occasion of the 77th Annual Meeting

Sponsored by Mine Safety Appliances Company

The rapid pace of change in the global trade, financial and energy markets is more evident than ever before. Policies that attract and generate investment and innovation are necessary for our country to stay competitive in this ever-changing global economy.

David H. McCormick was sworn in as Under Secretary for International Affairs at the U.S. Treasury Department in August of 2007. His previous posts include serving as Deputy National Security Advisor to the President and the Under Secretary of Commerce for Export Administration with global policy and law enforcement responsibilities for high technology trade and controls.

During his business career, Dr. McCormick was President and CEO of FreeMarkets and President of Ariba, based in Pittsburgh. He has also worked as a consultant for McKinsey & Company. He received a mechanical engineering degree from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and a Ph.D. from the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University.

For more information about Mine Safety Appliances Company, please click on the logo below.

No refunds for cancellations after Monday, June 2. Please advise in advance of any dietary restrictions.

Contact: World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh
2640 One Mellon Center,
500 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219-2502
Phone: 412-281-7970
programs@worldaffairspittsburgh.org

Mt. Lebanon Public Library
16 Castle Shannon Blvd.
Pittsburgh PA 15228
412-531-1912

Confused about alternative fuels? Sort out the myths from fact. Join three Scientists in a panel discussion on alternative fuels:

Larry Foulke recently retired as Chief Scientist for the Space Engineering Activity at Bechtel Bettis, Inc. He now serves as Director of Nuclear Programs in the School of Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh. He received his PhD in Nuclear Engineering from MIT in 1967, and served in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from 1966 to 1968. He was inducted into the Engineering Hall of Fame at Kansas State University in November of 2003 and has been a Registered Professional Engineer (Nuclear) in Pennsylvania since 1997.

Frank Sanns is a local scientist and entrepreneur. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree and accepted a Chemist position at Bayer Corporation. For the last ten years, he as continuously enjoyed the maintenance free 2,500 watts of photovoltaic panel system that he assembled. He continues to do independent research and consults and collaborates with several individuals and organizations around the world. He holds eight US patents and three foreign patents.

Dr. Gerardine G. Botte is an associate professor at Ohio University in the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Department. She is the director of the Electrochemical Engineering Research laboratory (EERL). Dr. Botte and members of her research group are working on projects in the areas of electrochemical engineering, power sources and fuel cells. Current research has to do with the understanding, the development, and the design of fuel cells, hydrogen generators (from the electrolysis of unconventional domestic fuels), and advance battery systems. For further information on the EERL go to: http://webche.ent.ohiou.edu/eerl/.

Contact: Caroline Tibbetts:
tibbettsc@einetwork.net
16 Castle Shannon Blvd.
Pittsburgh PA 15228
412-531-1912

Join us for this special event and the first ever Canada Night at PNC Park. The Pirates welcome the Toronto Blue Jays as they enter Pittsburgh for the first time in MLB history.

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Toronto Blue Jays
Stay after the game for a fantastic Zambelli Firework display
Field Box Seat—$20.00

Includes a Canadian Branded Pirates Cap ($36.00 value)
• Special on-field ceremonies will occur prior to this game in recognition of the event.
• Groups of 20 or more will be recognized with their group name on the color LED Board.
• Questions and ticket orders should be directed to Chaz Kellem in order to receive special ticket discount.

Click here to download a flyer.

Contact: Phone - 412.325.4488 Fax - 412.325.4410
Email - Chaz.kellem@pirates.com

In Cooperation with the American Council on Germany Pittsburgh Eric M. Warburg Chapter

America faces a world more complicated than ever before. Our foreign policy should reflect the times, recognizing our real strengths and weaknesses and the changing dynamics around us. As we move forward into the 21st century and into a new presidency, what might this foreign policy strategy look like? What values would it reflect? What is the way forward?

Dr. John Hulsman is co-author — with Anatol Lieven — of Ethical Realism: A Vision for America’s Role in the World. Previously Senior Fellow at the Heritage Foundation, he was appointed in 2006 as the first Alfred von Oppenheim Scholar in the newly founded Alfred von Oppenheim Centre for European Studies at the German Council on Foreign Relations in Berlin. He is contributing editor to National Interest and a frequent commentator in print and broadcast media. He holds an M.A. in Modern History and a Ph.D. in International Relations from the University of St. Andrews.

For more information about the Carnegie Bosch Institute, please click on the logo below.

No refund for cancellations after Monday, May 5. Non-members must prepay. To avoid the charge of an additional meal, dietary restrictions must be advised prior to program, at the time of registration.

Contact: World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh
2640 One Mellon Center,
500 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219-2502
Phone: 412-281-7970
programs@worldaffairspittsburgh.org

The eighth annual Wings Over Pittsburgh air show hosted by the 911th Airlift Wing, Air Force Reserve will commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Air Force Reserve Command, honoring the 60th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift and celebrating the 250th anniversary of the city of Pittsburgh.

The two-day event will also incorporate a special salute to mothers on Mother’s Day. This year’s premier performer will be Canadian Forces Snowbirds. This will be the first time the Snowbirds will perform at the Wings Over Pittsburgh air show. They are the only jet team in North America to perform with nine jets flying in close formation. Also a first for Pittsburgh will be a demonstration by the F-22 Raptor , the Air Force’s newest fighter aircraft. Another first will be having two of the three major military jump teams perform at the show.

The 60th Anniversary of the Berlin Airlift is being celebrated in partnership with the German Information Center and the German government in their campaign throughout the United States this year to recognize America as "Friends Always." They have supplied numerous photographs for an exhibition about the Berlin Airlift and its effect on Germany and German-American Friendship in 1948. In Pittsburgh, the Friends Always campaign, which has come first to Allegheny County is being coordinated in this region by David A. Murdoch, Honorary Consul for the Federal Republic of Germany in Pittsburgh.

For more information or a complete list of performers, please visit the Wings Over Pittsburgh air show web site at www.wingsoverpittsburgh.com. or call (412) 474-8501.

La Nourriture et Les Français: Une Histoire d'Amour

Workshop designed for middle and high school French teachers to broaden their cultural understanding of current events and international studies regarding French-speaking countries, to strengthen their French listening and speaking skills, and to share strategies for the teaching of French language and culture.

Program Director: Bonnie Adair-Hauck, Ph.D

Sponsored by the European Union Center, The Center for West European Studies, University of Pittsburgh and by the Allegheny Intermediate Unit.

Cost: $10.00. Cost includes workshop; continental breakfast and lunch.

Pennsylvania ACT 48 credit available for participants.

The Importance of Global Connections, Global Business, and Global Communities in Trying Economic Tim

Please join us as we discuss a very timely topic relating to our nation's economy. How do outside markets relate to our own? Can they be a positive force in strengthening our current situation. What are we doing in our local community to turn the national economy around?

Speakers:
Roger Cranville, OBE, Honorary Consul of Canada and Senior Vice President, Global Marketing, Allegheny Conference on Community Development

This will be the concluding program in this year's series at Peters Township Public Library, highlighting the topic, Russia: What Does the Future Hold? featuring Dr. Jonathan Harris, Professor of Political Science and Comparative Politics at the University of Pittsburgh. This will be a timely subject, following shortly after the much anticipated elections in Russia, replacing two term president Vladimir Putin. Dr. Harris is the Associate Chair of the Political Science Department at the University of Pittsburgh and has an expertise in Comparative politics, USSR and Russian Federation, and international politics.

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Concerns about the perils posed by nuclear weapons have focused primarily on the spread of the bomb–to North Korea, Pakistan, India, and perhaps Iran–and on the terrifying prospect that Al Qaeda might acquire such weapons. Nuclear dangers, however, are not only "out there," they also exist in the policies of the United States and Russia, which continue to maintain thousands of nuclear weapons on hair-trigger alert.

Meanwhile, glimmers of hope for a denuclearized future have recently appeared in North Korea and in a bipartisan statement from former senior US policymakers calling for "a world free of nuclear weapons."

At this event David Cortright will examine the nuclear danger and probe the sources of instability that are driving proliferation and continued reliance on nuclear weapons. He will also offer practical directions toward realizing a future without nuclear weapons, including the key role of citizen involvement.

African Studies Spring Symposium: Information Technology and Transformation in Africa

Information Transformation in Africa: Indigenous Knowledge, Information and Communication Technologies, and Libraries,” African Studies Program, UCIS, University of Pittsburgh, April 4-5, 2008; cosponsored by School of Information Science (Pitt) and School of Information Studies, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

The global digital divide between the West and the developing world, particularly Africa, perpetuates inequality. For example, it is estimated that about 70 percent of people in North America and Western Europe use the internet on a regular basis whereas the corresponding figure for Africa is less than 4 percent. And yet, information technology impacts education, business, health services, government, and life in general. How can the developing world catch up on access to and use of information technology resources? How can digital resources be applied to make more efficient service delivery in education, business, health, and government in Africa? Isn’t the control of the global information system by the rich and powerful countries and the relative poverty of digital resources in Africa a question of social justice? How might intellectual property rights protect Africa’s indigenous knowledge forms? Join us as we interrogate these and other related questions in our symposium, “Information Transformation in Africa.” The keynote will be Dr. Kay Raseroka, Director of Library Services, University of Botswana, and past president of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA).

Contact: Mr. Bahdua Sirleaf, University of Pittsburgh, Graduate Student Assistant: bahdua@gmail.com

Lecture: Liberal Democratization in the Muslim World: A hope or A Futility in the Prospects?

Dr. Merve Kavakci will be giving a lecture on Liberal Democratization in the Muslim World: A hope or A Futility in the Prospects?

6.30pm --Refreshments served
7.00pm-- Lecture begins.

Dr. Merve Kavakci is a Lecturer of International Affairs atGeorgeWashingtonUniversity's Elliott School of International Affairs. She is a consultant for US Congress Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, a columnist for Turkish daily Vakit newspaper. Prior to her academic career she served as the head of foreign affairs of Welfare-Virtue Party's Women's Commission. Kavakci was elected to the Turkish Parliament, the Grand National Assembly of Turkey in 1999. However she was prevented from serving her term due to her headscarf. Kavakci's political party was closed down, her Turkish citizenship was revoked, banning her from politics for a period of five years. She took her case to European Court of Human Rights and won in 2007.

For more info about her: http://www.mervekavakci.net/icsayfa/biography.asp

For more info about the event: e-mail pittmsa@gmail.com or check out our website: http://www.pitt.edu/~sorc/muslim/announcements.htm

Contact: pittmsa@gmail.com or http://www.pitt.edu/~sorc/muslim/announcements.htm

Cultural Studies at the University of Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Jewish-Israeli Film Festival present a reading of the acclaimed new novel, A Heaven of Others by one of contemporary literature’s leading young voices, Joshua Cohen.

"A breathless flight of controlled delirium, an exquisitely blasphemous tour of an afterlife where earth's dominion, in all its terror and glory, trumps the miraculous and overturns the world to come... It's a brave book that should earn its young author the reader's profound and enduring admiration."
-- Steve Stern, author of The Angel of Forgetfulness

Cosponsored by Hillel Jewish University Center of Pittsburgh and the Jewish Studies Program at the University of Pittsburgh

FREE Admission - light refreshments

Cornerstones Symposium-Entrepreneurial Pittsburgh: Building Bridges to a City’s New Future

March 24-25, 2008

How efficient and affordable energy, integrated health systems, robotic technology and electronic arts technology have transformed Pittsburgh into a world-class city. Cornerstones is the latest effort by the Donald H. Jones Center for Entrepreneurship to expand its educational outreach programs within the local community.

Cornerstones is the latest effort by the Donald H. Jones Center for Entrepreneurship to expand its educational outreach programs within the local community.

Cornerstones originally was an organization in Carnegie Mellon's School of Architecture that introduced architecture students to career avenues available within the design, engineering and construction fields while also illustrating Pittsburgh's growth prospects in these fields. Cornerstones' activities culminated in an annual symposium that discussed the Pittsburgh region's growth and development potential.

Please take a look at the 2008 Cornerstones brochure for content information about the 2008 event (March 24-25, 2008).

Contact: Please contact Robert Johnston (executive director of Cornerstones) at rj@andrew.cmu.edu for more information.

Increase your sales and market share
Learn how easy it is to globalize your Website, marketing materials, and manuals

Who should attend?
•    Companies who want to target 80% of the world’s GDP
•    Companies who wish to expand their reach and profit from the decreased value of the dollar internationally
•    Any company who is interested in expanding into international markets
•    Companies who want to market to non-native speakers here in the United States
•    Companies who want to meet with experts in the translation industry

If you have something you would like reviewed*, please bring it and the experts will evaluate the material for you.

Presenters: translation experts
-    NCS Enterprises
-    One Planet
-    Echo International

Sponsors: Global Business Program-Duquesne University’s SBDC,
The U.S. Commercial Service, SPC and the Allegheny Conference

9am -11am *free review from 10 – 11am

Cost: $45.00

Register by calling 412-396-6233 or emailing duqsbdc@duq.edu.

Directions/Parking:   Directions. Parking is available at the Duquesne University Parking garage on Forbes Ave.

A unique Conference-- The conference is open to anyone and everyone with an interest in the subject. Free for students. Registration needed.
Students (college and high school) registration free

The Entertainment Technology Center, Carnegie Mellon University
presents: The Future of Interactive Technology for Peace

On behalf of the Entertainment Technology Center at Carnegie Mellon University, it is with great pleasure that we invite you to The Future of Interactive Technology for Peace Conference on April 2 & 3, 2008 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For more information regarding the conference and to register, please go to http://www.etc.cmu.edu/peace2008/

The theme of the conference is exploration of the impact that interactive technology has on peace, peacemaking, and diplomacy. The conference will bring together professionals from the entertainment industry, academia (faculty and students), and government and foundation personnel.

This conference will provide an opportunity for participants to learn, share and discuss what the future holds for the use of interactive technology in peace and peacemaking. Key aims of the conference it to hear from researchers and professionals in the field on the opportunities for how interactive technology can impact education and training in the areas of diplomacy and peace and increase participants'
awareness of the role that technology has for peacemaking.

Conference speakers and workshop leaders include:
Lucas Welch, President and Founder, Soliya Luis Von Ahn, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon Mary Flanagan, Professor, Department of Film and Media Studies, Hunter College Jesse Schell, Faculty, Entertainment Technology Center and Founder and CEO, Schell Games Robert Cavalier, Ph.D., Teaching Professor, Department of Philosophy, Carnegie Mellon Cleotilde (Coty) Gonzalez, Ph.D., Associate Research Professor, Department of Social and Decision Sciences, Carnegie Mellon Eric Brown, Chief Executive Officer, & Asi Burak, Chief Product Officer, Impact Games Robert Creo, Board Member, and Sandi DiMola, Board Member, Mediators Beyond Borders

Contact: For additional questions and comments, please send email to Anne Humphreys at ah34@andrew.cmu.edu

Darfur, Rwanda, Kosovo...
We call ourselves a civilized nation, and yet we let large-scale injustice occur on our watch.
Join us for a screening of “Nine Months to Freedom” -- a film that takes you through the struggle for independence of Bangladesh -- followed by an engaging discussion on why atrocities happen and how we can better prepare ourselves to take a firm stand against injustice.

Contact: Organized by Bangladeshi Students of Pittsburgh.

For more info: faheem@cmu.edu

Duquesne Union Ballroom,
600 Forbes Avenue,
Duquesne University,
Pittsburgh, PA-15282.

Duquesne Indian Student Association (DISHA) cordially invites you to join the celebration of Holi festival.

Events:
Introduction to Holi festival
Performances By Duquesne Students
Authentic Indian dinner
Garba and dandiya dancing
Dancing to DJ music

Note: FREE ENTRY and FREE FOOD!

Hoping to meet families and friends, to make this occasion more auspicious!

Twentieth Century Club
Corner of Bigelow Blvd. and
Parkman St., Pittsburgh, PA
Oakland Campus

As part of the American Experience Lecture Series, the University of Pittsburgh Honors College will present a panel discussion, titled “America's Looming Fiscal Crisis: An Election Year Wake-Up Call,” at 8 p.m. March 25 in the Twentieth Century Club, Bigelow Boulevard and Parkman Street, Oakland.

The presentation will be held in collaboration with The Concord Coalition, a nationwide, nonpartisan grass roots organization that advocates responsible fiscal policy.

The panel, moderated by Paul H. O'Neill, 72nd Secretary of the Treasury of the United States and former chair and CEO of Alcoa, will feature David M. Walker, U.S. comptroller general; Robert L. Bixby, executive director of The Concord Coalition; Alice M. Rivlin, senior fellow of The Brookings Institution; and Brian M. Riedl, senior policy analyst of The Heritage Foundation.

The event is free and open to the public, but seating is limited. Those interested in attending must RSVP by noon March 25, with name, phone number, and the name/s of additional attendees to uhcevent@pitt.edu or 412-624-6880.

Robert Hazo created the American Experience program 37 years ago to offer the city's mid- to-high level managers insight into political and economic thought, with the intent of enlightening the public's political discourse. The series focuses on political and economical issues featuring annual addresses by such internationally known speakers as the late John Kenneth Galbraith, Pat Buchanan, and Teresa Heinz.

For more information on the American Experience program, visit http://ae.honorscollege.pitt.edu.

Contact: RSVP by noon March 25, with name, phone number, and the name/s of additional attendees to uhcevent@pitt.edu or 412-624-6880.

U.S. Senator Robert Casey will moderate a discussion of the true nature of the U.S.-China relationship and its implications for Pennsylvania. Panelists will include Professor William Keller, Professor Thomas Rawski, Dr. Sasha Gong, Professor Wenfang Tang (invited) The panelists will take questions from the audience at the end.

This event is free and open to the public. Please register at www.ridgway.pitt.edu.

Click here to download the event flyer.

Conference Overview
The U.S. has an outstanding record at innovation, generating growth by creating new sources of revenue. Carnegie Mellon University in particular has been at the forefront of research and teaching the practice of innovation. However, the current global marketplace convincingly argues that many non-U.S. companies as well as overseas operations of U.S. companies have also excelled in creating value for their customers. Top speakers from international companies will present knowledge and insights in innovations of products, markets, and processes in various international businesses.

Registration & Fees
To attend the conference, please register online here. The fee for non-Carnegie Mellon University participants is $200 USD.

We will accept a limited number of University faculty and students for the conference without a fee, and any additional participants will be put on a waiting list.

Lodging
Special rates for lodging have been arranged at the Holiday Inn - University Center, which is within close proximity to the campus. Lodging details are provided with your registration confirmation.

Click here to download the program brochure.

Contact: For further information, please contact Jeff Tsai, Forum Director at: (412) 268-7812 or jefftsai@cmu.edu

Speaker: Ellen Frost, Visiting Fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, Author, Asia’s New Regionalism

sian integration – politically, economically, and strategically – is acquiring new momentum. China and India are becoming economic giants, attracting both investment and jobs. What are the current trends in the region, and how are they affecting the global economy? What are the implications for the United States?

Dr. Ellen Frost is a Visiting Fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics and an Adjunct Research Fellow at the National Defense University’s Institute of National Strategic Studies. Her recently published book, Asia’s New Regionalism, analyzes the Asian integration movement, assesses China’s growing regional influence, and derives implications for U.S. policy.

Dr. Frost has served in the U.S. government as Counselor to the U.S. Trade Representative and Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Economic and Technology Affairs. She was also the Corporate Director for International Affairs in the Washington office of United Technologies Corporation and Director for U.S.-Japan Relations in the Washington office of Westinghouse Electric Corporation.

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Reservations please by Tuesday, April 15 – no refund for cancellations after that date. Non-members must prepay. To avoid the charge of an additional meal, dietary restrictions must be advised prior to program, at the time of registration.

Contact: World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh
2640 One Mellon Center,
500 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219-2502
Phone: 412-281-7970

Luncheon Discussion Group: Pakistan - Current State of Affairs & Future Prospects

Speaker: Ethan Casey, International Journalist, Author, Alive and Well in Pakistan: A Human Journey in a Dangerous Time

The assassination of Benazir Bhutto has refocused attention on Pakistan’s stability and its implications for the world. In the wake of parliamentary elections, President Pervez Musharraf seems to have lost his grip on power. Where is Pakistan headed? Where is it coming from? What impact will developments in Pakistan have on its own region and the rest of the world?

Ethan Casey is an international journalist, author of Alive and Well in Pakistan, and currently working on a feature-length documentary film about Pakistan. Between 1993-2001, he worked primarily in Southeast Asia, writing for publications including the Globe and Mail, the South China Morning Post, and US News & World Report.

He has extensive experience covering Pakistan for the Observer News Service and the Boston Globe and later was invited in 2003 to be a founding faculty member of the School of Media and Communication at Beaconhouse National University in Lahore, Pakistan. Previously based in Bangkok and London, he now lives in Seattle.

No refunds for cancellations after Monday, April 7th.
Please advise in advance of any dietary restrictions.
Space is limited – please reserve a place as soon as possible (including pre-paid LDG members).

Contact: World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh
2640 One Mellon Center,
500 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219-2502
Phone: 412-281-7970

Welcome by Rose Marie Gerzsenyi
Invocation
Presentation of Flags, Pledge of Allegiance
American and Hungarian National Anthems
"1956 FRIENDLY SINGERS" group
Address in Hungarian by Rev. Gabor Nitch
Violin performance by Dr. Eugene Reichenfeld
History of the Hungarian Flag
Address in English by PA Rep. Marc Gergely
Sándor Petõfi poem by Joseph Fabri
Violin performance by student
Closing prayer by Rev. Dr. Daniel Borsay
Song..God Bless America
Refreshments

Contact: For more information contact Rose (724) 864-0042
Hungarian Club (412) 678-9871

For complete details, click here.

Kenya has since independence been the "beacon of peace" and political stability in the Eastern Africa region with most of the western world referring to her as an "African success story" in democracy. Kenya has been considered an "an island" of peace in a region that has had more than its share of conflicts and political instability. However, looking at the recent post election violence that threatens to tear the country apart, the fires that have engulfed the country since the contested December 27 2007 election results and the ethnic animosity that has been rekindled, the questions we ask are: What really happened in Kenya?; and, How can the country be 'whole' again?. Perhaps the bigger question is: Was there a 'whole' in the first place or has it always been splinters seemingly presented as "one whole'? And finally: What does the situation in Kenya reveal about politics and Africa's political structures?

The presenter will be Dr. Joshua Kivuva who holds a Ph.D in Public and International Affairs from the University of Pittsburgh and has taught political science at the University of Nairobi (Kenya), and African Politics at Indiana University of PA. He is currently a consultant specializing in Refugee Affairs. He has done research and presented numerous papers on ethnicity and the politics of democratization in Africa.

Respondents after the presentation will include: Dr. Joshua Forest, Political Science at Laroche College, Dr. Macrina Lelei, African Studies, University of Pittsburgh and Dr. Louis Picard, GSPIA, University of Pittsburgh.
http://www.ucis.pitt/africa

Audience: Open

Cost: None

Sponsored by: African Studies Program

Contact: For more information, contact Dr. Macrina Lelei - 412-648-2058 macrina@pitt.edu

This is a special year for Leadership Pittsburgh Inc.! In 2008 we will celebrate our 25th Anniversary as the premier resource of community leadership in Southwestern Pennsylvania. We are proud of the impact that our graduates continue to have on our region, and we hope that you will join us in celebrating this important milestone throughout our Commemorative 25th Year and in our Reunion Celebration on May 24, 2008 at the Westin Convention Center. Whether you are a graduate of an LPInc. program or you would like to have the opportunity to network (and celebrate!) with our region’s best and brightest leaders, please plan to attend this event.

Tickets are $50 each and the event is open to the entire community

Please visit www.lpinc.org or call 412.392.4505 for more details about our organization and our 25th Anniversary Celebration.

Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam: The entire creation is one family

Heritage Presentations
Cultural Program
Social Mingling
Light snacks

Free of Charge - All are Welcome

Presented by :

Pittsburgh American Jewish Committee
Sri Venkateswara Temple
Hindu Jain Temple
World Hindu Council of America

Dress Code: Traditional dress for all encouraged

Contact: Lisa Steindel:
412 605 0816

Krishan Aggarwal:
304 723 2825

Nangali Srinivasa:
724 327 3277

Makum Ramesh:
412 487 5320

Sanjay Mehta:
412 251 9133

Email: steindell@ajc.org

Pittsburgh Dialogue Foundation and Rumi Dialogue Club of Carnegie Mellon cordially invite you to a panel discussion on "Challenges, Passion and Success: Celebrating Women as Community Builders" in celebration of International Women's Day.

Dr. Esther L. Barazzone, President of Chatham University
Magdeline E. Jensen, CEO of the YWCA Greater Pittsburgh
Tonya Payne, Pittsburgh City Councilwoman

FEE: Free (Seats are limited, please RSVP to activities@pghdialogue.org) Delicious refreshments will be served after the program. For more information, visit http://www.pghdialogue.org or call 412 628 6871.

DIRECTIONS: http://www.cmu.edu/university-center/directions/index.html

PARKING: http://www.cmu.edu/oldhome/visitors/map/visitor.html
(East Campus Garage is right next to the University Center and parking is free during the weekends)

Imad Moustapha, Syrian Ambassador to the United States

On the front lines of multiple Middle Eastern crises, Syria is a key player in regional politics, and a strong diplomatic relationship with the United States is critical in efforts to rebuild Iraq and improve the region’s relationship with the West, according to the Iraq Study Group’s findings.

Imad Moustapha has been the Syrian Ambassador to the United States since March 2004. Prior to that, he was Dean of the Faculty of Information Technology at the University of Damascus, and Secretary General of the Arab School on Science and Technology. He is co-founder of the Network of Syrian Scientists, Technologists and Innovators Abroad (NOSSTIA), and was an active consultant to several international and regional organizations on science and technology policies in the Middle East (UNDP, UNESCO, ESCWA, and ALECSO).

Carnegie Mellon Co-sponsored by the Arab Student Organization (ASO)

The University Lecture Series is a partnership between the Office of the Vice Provost for Education and the Division of Student Affairs. All lectures are free and open to the public.

Luncheon Discussion Group: Back in the News: Kosovo and the Still-Volatile Balkans

In cooperation with the American Council on Germany
Pittsburgh Eric M. Warburg Chapter

Speaker:
Michael C. Polt, Former U.S. Ambassador to Serbia, Senior Transatlantic Fellow,
The German Marshall Fund of the U.S.

International mediators have failed to persuade Serbia and Kosovo to agree on Kosovo's future status. The new government in Kosovo is expected to declare independence soon. Will Pandora's box be opened again? Will districts in Kosovo, populated mainly by Serbs, accept the new government's authority? How will the government in Serbia respond, and will it survive its choice? What are the implications for Bosnia's integrity? For U.S.and European relations with Russia?

Will Pandora’s box be opened again? Will districts in northern Kosovo, populated mainly by Serbs, accept the new government's authority. How will the just-elected government in Serbia respond, and will it survive its choice? What are the implications for Bosnia’s integrity? For U.S. and European relations with Russia?

Ambassador Michael Polt is a Senior Transatlantic Fellow with The German Marshall Fund of the U.S., on loan from the Department of State, where he most recently served as Ambassador to the Republic of Serbia. A career diplomat, he served as Secretary of State Colin Powell's Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Legislative Affairs prior to his posting in Serbia.

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Reservations please by March 4 – no refund for cancellations after that date. Non-members must prepay. To avoid the charge of an additional meal, dietary restrictions must be advised prior to program, at the time of registration.

Contact: World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh
2640 One Mellon Center,
500 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219-2502
Phone: 412-281-7970

Luncheon Discussion Group: Taming the Tiger - A Transatlantic Perspective on the Rise of China

In Cooperation with the American Council on Germany
Pittsburgh Eric M. Warburg Chapter

Globalization and the growing role of China and India in world politics are changing the character of international politics and markets. Domestic political changes in Europe and in the U.S. also portend a relationship in transition. What are the implications for U.S.-European relations.

Eberhard Sandschneider is Otto-Wolff-Director of the Research Institute of the German Council on Foreign Relations. He concurrently holds a chair for Chinese Politics and International Relations at Freie Universität Berlin where he is also Director of the Center for Chinese and East Asian Politics.

He graduated from the Saar University, Saarbrücken, where he also received his PhD. Dr. Sandschneider has published and edited a number of books and focuses primarily in the areas of international relations in Asia Pacific, and the impact of international relations on domestic political development.

Contact: World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh
2640 One Mellon Center,
500 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219-2502
Phone: 412-281-7970

One Oxford Centre, 301 Grant Street, Downtown Pittsburgh (Parking available at the Oxford Centre Garage)

The World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh in partnership with Leadership Pittsburgh, Inc. presents the second in a series of Policy Forums with our region’s leaders, featuring U.S. Senator Arlen Specter (R-PA).

Reservations please by February 18 – no refund for cancellations after that date. Non-members must prepay. To avoid the charge of an additional meal, dietary restrictions must be advised prior to program, at the time of registration.

For more information about Leadership Pittsburgh Inc., please visit their web site.

Contact: World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh
2640 One Mellon Center,
500 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219-2502
Phone: 412-281-7970

Learn how you can take action to help stop global warming, with presentations by national, state, and local experts and leaders:

Larry Schweiger, president, National Wildlife Federation;
Brenda Ekwurzel, climate scientist, Union of Concerned Scientists;
David Foster, president, Blue-Green Alliance;
Allen Kukovich, director of the office of Governor Ed Rendell for the southwest region;
Representatives from alternative energy, sustainable agriculture, green building, and smart growth fields;
Latest global warming policy updates on state and federal levels; and
Watch biodiesel manufactured on-site by Steel City Biofuels.
There will be ample time for networking with other global warming activists and groups.

This is a free event for all PennFuture members and students; there is a $10 charge for others. Become a PennFuture member today and receive free or reduced rates for most PennFuture events for a year.

Don't forget and get locked out of this amazing conference. Register online today.

Interested in tabling at the event? Email pillar@pennfuture.org to reserve a free space.

This event is co-sponsored by the Pennsylvania Interfaith Climate Change Campaign.

Because we are meeting on the Jewish Sabbath, we have set aside time and place for Shabbat Morning Prayer. Please let Sharon Pillar know in advance if you will be participating.

Coro Center For Civic Leadership - Board Room (33 Terminal Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, off East Carson St in the South Side)

The Pittsburgh Africa Connections (PAC) Network cordially invites you to a New Year Updates and Prospects. The discussion will focus on:

Contact: Please RSVP to Ms. Melanie Organ / CORO at 412-258-2677 or at MOrgan@coro.org

Creating A Culture Of Inclusion: Embracing Talent From Different Generations, Cultures And Abilities

"Creating a Culture of Inclusion: Embracing Talent From Different Generations, Cultures and Abilities" by David Coleman, United States Steel and Tammie McNaughton, Highmark.

Mr. David Coleman, General Manager - Corporate Diversity, United States Steel. David will describe US Steel’s experiences in changing their culture to one that is more inclusive of the multi-generational and multi-cultural talent they need to attract and retain in order to remain competitive as a global company.

Ms. Tammie McNaughton, Director- Corporate Diversity & Worklife at Highmark. Tammie will share Highmark’s successes in attracting and retaining persons with disabilities as an integral part of Highmark’s corporate Diversity and Inclusion strategies.

Moderator will be Jay Liebowitz, Associate Professor of Human Resources at Duquesne University to enable more interaction with the audience.

You will learn from the experiences of two major Pittsburgh companies, one in manufacturing and one in services, what steps their company has taken to create a more diverse, inclusive organizational culture. You will gain insights about what has worked and what has not worked for these particular organizations.

Cost: $25 for members and $50 for nonmembers

Click here for complete details.

Contact: To register, contact Roberta at bertr2@aol.com or
412-848-9011.

Also, register on line at http://www.phrps.org

The Ford Institute for Human Security is hosting a showing of “Sand and Sorrow,” the highly praised HBO Documentary narrated by George Clooney on the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Darfur. Attendance is free to the public and no pre-registration is required. This seminal documentary has been commended for its success in accurately underlining the complex issues associated with African refugee camps.

CAPA Main Stage
The Pittsburgh High School for the Creative and Performing Arts
111 Ninth Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Oriental Star Dance School is holding the second public performance. The Jasmine Flowers dance performance will be Chinese folk and classical dance.

William Pitt Union, 9th Floor, Room 934, University of Pittsburgh, 5th Avenue & Bigelow Blvd., Pittsburgh PA, 15213

Pittsburgh Dialogue Foundation and Intercultural Dialogue Group of University of Pittsburgh cordially invite you to a Noah's Pudding Program, which consists of a presentation and serving of refreshments including delicious Noah's Pudding.

Every year Pittsburgh Dialogue Foundation (PDF) volunteers prepare a dessert called Noah's Pudding to observe a Middle Eastern tradition celebrating the landing of Noah's Ark after the Great Flood, which has references in the Holy Books of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. This
unique dessert, which contains contrasting flavors, is not only delicious but also a perfect symbol of a harmonious society.

Free -- Open to the public

Please RSVP by sending an e-mail to events@pghdialogue.org (not required but would be appreciated)

Pittsburgh Dialogue Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to promote intercultural and interfaith dialogue and to encourage cultural exchange through social, art, and educational events. Through several
events, PDF has brought together hundreds of people from different communities, ethnic backgrounds and faiths.

Two "batucada" shows with the "Samba Pittsburgh Bateria" plus popular carnaval tunes with DJ Carla Canarinho from the Brazilian Radio Hour on WRCT 88.3 FM! Costume contest for most original and beautiful costumes! AVA Lounge is at 126 S. Highland Ave,. 10 pm, $10 cover.

West Penn Cultural Center (WPCC) will offer Turkish language classes every Friday between 7pm-9pm at Carnegie Mellon University. Native Turkish speaking volunteers will teach the classes. There will be a small fee of $10.00 per month in order to encourage students' commitment to the classes.

If you are interested, and haven't registered for the classes yet, please send an email to info@wpcc.org and include the following
information:
- Name
- Age
- Occupation
- Phone number

LIVE RHYTHM, JAZZ & BLUES
Musical Networking Happy Hour
EVERY THURSDAY!!!

Hosted by Jazz/R&B Vocalist - Jessica Lee

Cover Charge: Only $5.00!
The "ENTREPRENEURIAL THURDAYS" Happy Hour Show
Live Music by City's Great Jazz/R&B Artists!
Interviews @ Musical Break with City's Leading Entrepreneurs/Innovators!
Great Business & Professional Networking!
HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS:
$2.00 Draft Beer - Over 20 domestics & imports!
$3.00 Select Martinis & Appetizers
Full bar and dinner selections

THEME FOR NEXT SHOW
January 17, 2008
"International Entrepreneurs"
Featuring Interviews with:

Dr Alfred C. Schnur, President, PCI Human Resource Consulting, Inc (www.pci-hrconsulting.com)
Brent G. Rondon, MPA, Manager, Global Business Program, Chrysler Corp.-Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Duquesne University (www.duq.edu/sbdc)
Victor H. Diaz, Principal, Crossroads Contracting / CEO Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (PMAHCC) (http://pmahcc.org)
Ravi Kumar, Regional Sales Director for Asia and Latin America, ANSYS, Inc. (http://www.ansys.com)
Jim Frazier, Operational Partner, GlobalWise Technologies, LLC (www.askfrazier.com)
Lourdes Sanchez-Ridge, President of the PMAHCC and Senior Counsel - Thorp Reed & Armstrong, LLP (Thorpreed.com)

Special Community Interview with TiE Pittsburgh professionals regarding the mission and activities of TiE

West Penn Cultural Center (WPCC) will resume its Turkish language classes on Friday, January 25th, 2008. Native Turkish speaking volunteers will teach the classes. There will be a small fee of $10.00 per month in order to encourage students' commitment to the classes, which will be held every Friday between 7pm-9pm at Carnegie Mellon University.

If you are interested, and haven't registered for the classes yet, please send an email to info@wpcc.org and include the following
information:
- Name
- Age
- Occupation
- Phone number

We look forward to hearing from you.

University of Pittsburgh
William Pitt Union
Lower Lounge
3959 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, 15260

YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh Presents MVP Moderate Voices for Progress
A YMCA Interfaith coexistence program

Join a conversation with Amy Kronish, Coexistence Program Coordinator, Jerusalem International YMCA

West Penn Cultural Center cordially invites ladies to a traditional Turkish Henna Night. Join us to have fun, dance, socialize and taste our delicious refreshments.

In Turkish culture, Henna Night is thrown a night before the wedding for ladies only. The henna dying stands for dedication and devotion and in this occasion, the bride shows her devotion to her new family.

Please RSVP before January 23 by sending an email to contact1@wpcc.org

The Internet may not be a series of tubes, but you can still funnel marketing and communication through it! Make the most of your organization's web self or lack thereof in "How to Use the Web for Communication and Marketing" --- a free webinar for you to see whether you're up to snuff without even leaving your chair. (And did we mention it's free?)

Jay Wilkinson of Firespring, a leading expert on websites, will conduct the webinar. He speaks regularly nationwide on the topic of nonprofits and the internet and has appeared on CNN as well as other programs to discuss how emerging technologies affect nonprofits.

What can we say? The best things in life are free. This webinar is offered by the Bayer Center for Nonprofit Management and Firespring.

No divas dressed in feathers, no sad clowns and definitely no English subtitles. Channel your inner yinzer for this decidedly UN-opera romp that toasts and roasts the city as it turns 250 years young.

Kick off the 'burgh's 250th birthday bash with a homegrown opera on stage at the Kelly-Strayhorn for four days only.

Squonk Opera forever immortalizes our fair town with innovative video projections, magic screens and rollicking finale depicting WQED's Rick Sebak and a huge planet Pittsburgh that emerges from the audience.

Equal parts toast and roast, Pittsburgh: The Opera features abstract musical scenes of the region interspersed with interviews with local figures, celebs and everyday folks alike. Woven throughout the dazzling display is a mini-history in puppet show form, a larger than life tourist bureau and performances by NAKA dance group.

Written by Plum native and pianist/accordionist Jackie Dempsey, the opera features Squonkers Kevin Kornicki on drums and percussion, Squonk rookie Autumn Ayers on vocals, David Wallace on guitars, Nate Wilson on bass, and Steve O'Hearn on horns, flutes and wind synthesizer.

Alternatingly dubbed "rust-belt dada" and "Debussy meets Godzilla," Squonk's sound and image theater has been called "the instrumentation of a Balkan cabaret band with access to an abandoned Radio Shack." Back from appearances in Korea, Squonk has produced operas for Baltimore, St. Louis and Albany and stormed stages across the U.S.

After Friday's performance, stick around for a Q&A and behind-the-scenes glimpse into the wild world of Squonk Opera.

We welcome women of all ages new to Pittsburgh who are coming from other countries and help them adjust to life in the U.S. and Pittsburgh in particular.

Thursday mornings from 9:30 - 11:30am, October -May, at the Baptist Church on Bellefield Avenue. Each week, there is a social hour followed by a program of cultural or recreational interest. We also offer a cooking class and a field trip each month as well as an English class every Monday.

Jutta Vollmer-Firenze.

The International Language Club of Pittsburgh was created as a way for individuals to share foreign languages and cultures in a fun, relaxed and friendly environment. The ILCP is geared towards people who have a conversational ability in a foreign language.

The ILCP will meet the first Tuesday of each month at Coca Cafe (3811 Butler St., Pittsburgh, PA 15201) from 6:00pm - 9:00pm.

The price is $20.00 per person and includes dinner (beverages/gratuity not included, BYOB).

If you are interested in attending, please send an email to pgh@intlanguageclub.com.

Presentation: German Pittsburgh
Campus visit by Dr. Michael Shaughnessy from Washington & Jefferson College, author of German Pittsburgh. Book presentation, signing, and reception.

We will meet in City Books on Carson Street- Jan 12th 11 am.

This is an informal gathering where you can even treat yourself to a good croissant and coffee while practicing your French skills.

Please let Patricia know you are coming: phwysor@comcast.net

Epiphany celebration. Come and enjoy our special cake with the crowning of the king and queen of the year

Christine et Lance Harbison
1135 Mellon street [Highland Park].
Take N Highland ave or Negley ave
Go in the direction of Highland Park until Bryant st
From N Highland make a left and Mellon is the 4th str on the left
From Negley make a right and Mellon is the 2nd st on the right

City of Asylum/Pittsburgh is pleased to invite you to a reading and talk by Bill Johnston, followed by a Q&A.

“Stop worrying about whether a translation is ‘faithful’ or ‘definitive.’ Read it as you would any other text. Does it make sense? Is it enjoyable? Does it make you laugh, cry, scream at what seem to be the right places? If so, just appreciate it for what it is.”

Bill Johnston is America’s foremost English translator of Polish literature. The breadth of his translation work is incomparable: He has translated poetry and fiction, contemporary literature as well as classics, and at commercial, university, and non-profit publishing houses. He is also Director of the Polish Studies Center at the Indiana University (Bloomington).

This evening is a great opportunity to learn about translation “from the inside.” Bill is a highly accomplished practitioner and thoughtful in speaking about the goals of translation. In the manner of “case studies,” Bill will read short sections from books he has translated and talk about specific issues raised in translating these texts. About half the time will be reserved for questions and discussion.

7:30-8:00     Reception (wine)
8:00-9:00     Presentation, reading, Q&A
9:00-10:00   Coffee and dessert

Limited to 45 guests.BY RESERVATION ONLY before February 15.

Contact: Please email coapgh@yahoo.com.
Please include your phone and the number in your party.
Or call 412-321-2190.

Town Meetings on U.S. Foreign Policy with Scott Ritter and Ambassador Edward Peck

Town Meeting on U.S. Foreign Policy: What Mainstream Media Don't Tell Us About Iran/Iraq

Scott Ritter was one of UNSCOM’s most senior weapons inspectors in Iraq between 1991 and 1998, after having served for eight years as an intelligence officer in the U.S. Marine Corps. As a Marine, he conducted arms inspections in the former Soviet Union, and provided analysis of Iraq’s missile capacity to General Schwarzkopf in the 1991 Gulf War.

Ambassador Edward Peck served as Chief of Mission in Iraq and Mauritania, Embassy officer in Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and Egypt; Deputy Director of the Cabinet Task Force on Terrorism at the Reagan White House; Deputy Coordinator of Covert Intelligence Programs at the State Department; and Liaison Officer to the Joint Chiefs of Staff at the Pentagon. With two tours of active duty as a paratrooper, he served from Private to 1st Lieutenant.

Moderated by Retired U.S. Ambassador and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Associate Editor,
Dan Simpson

Copies of Target Iran and Waging Peace will be available for sale. Q&A and book signing by Mr. Ritter will immediately follow.

Click for details!

Folk instruments of two cultural traditions met in Pittsburgh. The meeting drew two musicians together, each introducing his and her own musical heritage to the other and eventually they found a universal language of expression without words.

Directions to this location: First Floor - New & Featured (Main Library in Oakland)

An African safari evokes mystery, wonder and above all else, adventure! Like no other continent in the world, Africa offers breathtaking scenery, unparalleled wildlife, and rich cultures. For many years, travelers with an adventurous spirit have explored the great diversity of animals and birds which abound in Africa’s many wildlife parks. With elevated expections, visitors always hope to observe the “Big Five;”elephants, buffalo, rhinos, leopards and lions.

Join Mt. Lebanon photographer John Bauerlein, as he shares his colorful and sometimes dramatic images of stunning landscapes, set as a backdrop to the habits of animals and birds found in their natural setting. His visit to Kenya in the fall of 2006, included twenty-one days of traveling in five of Kenya’s vast national parks. At Lake Nakuru, one can see countless flocks of flamingoes, maribor storks, white pelicans, colobus monkeys, and rock hyrax. Amboseli National Park is famous for its big game, crowned cranes, crowned lapwing and great scenic beauty; the landscape being dominated by Mt. Kilimanjaro. The Masai Mara provides an opportunity to see the annual “Great Migration” of more than two million wildebeests and thousands of thomson’s gazelles, zebras and impalas. The diversity of Samburu National Park includes reticulated giraffe, gerenuk antelope, rosy-patched bush-shrike, lilac–breasted roller, grevy’s zebra and beisa oryx. Nairobi National Park is one of the most successful of Kenya's rhino sanctuaries that is already generating a stock for reintroduction in the species former range and other upcoming sanctuaries. Due to this success, it is one of the few parks where a visitor can be certain of seeing a black rhino in its natural habitat.

Mr. Bauerlein’s camera captured all of these diverse and dynamic vistas. He will share approximately 100 images, along with commentary on the country, the wildlife and the photographic challenges.

Click here for the complete details.

Register at the reference desk.

Come and celebrate all things Scottish with the British-American Business Council – Pittsburgh Region at the 10th Annual Robert Burns Celebration

All around the globe, Robert Burns, the great Scottish poet, is remembered each year on his birthday by thousands of people hosting traditional Burns Suppers~

We’ve put our own spin on the occasion. Our event will feature fine scotch tastings, bagpipes, traditional toasts, haggis and an assortment of hors d’oeuvres ~ cash bar available

We welcome early registrants!

$50 per person pay by check, Amex, Visa, MasterCard - credits cards accepted on line at this website.

Contact: Pat Fustich, Executive Director:
425 Sixth Avenue, Suite 1100
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Phone: 412.392.4555, ext. 4514
Fax: 412.392.1040
pfustich@alleghenyconference.org

Celebrate Pittsburgh’s 250th and Leadership Pittsburgh Inc.’s 25th and Get “Wired to Win” with 2008’s FIRST Champions Connections!

Featuring a Private Screening of WIRED TO WIN SURVIVING THE TOUR DE FRANCE - An extraordinary new film in IMAX® and a Special Appearance by Dave Chauner,
Former Member of the USA Olympic Cycling Team and Executive Director of the American Eagle Outfitters Tour of Pennsylvania, presented by Highmark Health High Five,
a first-of-its-kind international event in SWPA.

Please RSVP online at http://www.lpinc.org/community_events.asp
OR by calling 412.392.4505 by February 5, 2008. Space is limited.
$18.00 | includes the movie, hors d’oeuvres, and networking.

Rivers Club, One Oxford Centre
301 Grant Street, Downtown Pittsburgh
NOTE: The venue may change for some programs

Please note that the date for this program has changed.

Great Decisions 2007 was a great success …… Join us for Great Decisions 2008

A recurring question found in most public opinion polls and on the 2008 presidential campaign trail: What will be the end-game for the U.S. in Iraq? How will U.S. decisions about continued engagement affect Iraq itself, and the Middle East?

What is it?
Facilitated small-group sessions designed to promote informal give-and-take among participants in exploring all sides of an issue.

Individual sessions do not include the Great Decisions book. The Great Decisions 2008 book may be purchased at a Council discount for $20.

Contact: World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh
2640 One Mellon Center,
500 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219-2502
Phone: 412-281-7970

Rivers Club, One Oxford Centre
301 Grant Street, Downtown Pittsburgh
NOTE: The venue may change for some programs

Please note that the date for this program has changed.

Great Decisions 2007 was a great success …… Join us for Great Decisions 2008

How the U.S. deals with international challenges often depends on how it engages with allies, as well as enemies. How should the U.S. deal with countries like Cuba, North Korea and Iran? What approach should the U.S. take with groups like Hamas and Hezbollah?

What is it?
Facilitated small-group sessions designed to promote informal give-and-take among participants in exploring all sides of an issue.

Individual sessions do not include the Great Decisions book. The Great Decisions 2008 book may be purchased at a Council discount for $20.

Contact: World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh
2640 One Mellon Center,
500 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219-2502
Phone: 412-281-7970

Rivers Club, One Oxford Centre
301 Grant Street, Downtown Pittsburgh
NOTE: The venue may change for some programs

Great Decisions 2007 was a great success …… Join us for Great Decisions 2008

What are China’s long-term foreign policy goals? How should the world react to China’s rising power? Does this necessarily mean others’ decline? Is China a threat to be contained, or a force that can be used to strengthen and stabilize existing global institutions?

What is it?
Facilitated small-group sessions designed to promote informal give-and-take among participants in exploring all sides of an issue.

Individual sessions do not include the Great Decisions book. The Great Decisions 2008 book may be purchased at a Council discount for $20.

Contact: World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh
2640 One Mellon Center,
500 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219-2502
Phone: 412-281-7970

Rivers Club, One Oxford Centre
301 Grant Street, Downtown Pittsburgh
NOTE: The venue may change for some programs

Great Decisions 2007 was a great success …… Join us for Great Decisions 2008

What factors have prevented the U.S. and Latin American countries from forging a strong relationship? What challenges confront U.S. policy in Latin America? Can the U.S. offer an alternative to the influence of left-leaning leaders like Venezuela's Hugo Chavez?

Joining us for this discussion will be Ambassador John Maisto, former Ambassador to Venezuela. He also is the former U.S. Permanent Representative to the OAS from 2003-06, and Former Ambassador to Nicaragua.

Ambassador Maisto was Ambassador to Venezuela from 1997-2000, and served as Foreign Policy Advisor at the U.S. Southern Command in 2000-01. He previously served as Ambassador to Nicaragua from 1993-96. He was Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Central American Affairs, 1992-93; and Deputy U.S. Representative to the Organization of American States, 1989-92. Earlier, he served in Panama as Deputy Chief of Mission, as Director of the State Department's Office of Philippine Affairs, and at American Embassies in Manila, San Jose, and La Paz. He was in the U.S. Information Agency in Argentina and Bolivia. He began his career as a Foreign Service Officer in 1968.

A native of Braddock, Pennsylvania, Ambassador Maisto has a B.S. from Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service, and a M.A. from the University of San Carlos, Guatemala. Also joining us will be two local Pittsburghers who are natives of Venezuela and who look forward to sharing their insights and perspective of the situation in Venezuela. They are Alexis Lozada with Del Monte Foods and Narlu A. Castellano, Attorney and LLM candidate at Duquesne University.

What is it?
Facilitated small-group sessions designed to promote informal give-and-take among participants in exploring all sides of an issue.

Individual sessions do not include the Great Decisions book. The Great Decisions 2008 book may be purchased at a Council discount for $20.

Contact: World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh
2640 One Mellon Center,
500 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219-2502
Phone: 412-281-7970

Rivers Club, One Oxford Centre
301 Grant Street, Downtown Pittsburgh
NOTE: The venue may change for some programs

Great Decisions 2007 was a great success …… Join us for Great Decisions 2008

The focus will be the growing importance of private donors like Bill and Melinda Gates as well as the increasing importance of private corporate philanthropy around the globe. How are local communities engaged in these efforts and how are they used as a basis for sustainable development?

Our special guest speakers will be Kathleen Buechel, former President of Alcoa Foundation, Visiting Fellow at The Hauser Center for Nonprofit Organizations at Harvard, and presently a consultant to foundations and nonprofits. She also serves as Vice Chair on the World Affairs Council's Board of Directors. Her focus is the changing world of corporate philanthropy.

Also joining us will be Janet Foerster, President of innerCHANGE associates international, llc, a cross-cultural consulting company, and is presently director of a major humanitarian service project in Nicaragua in partnership with a local real estate development corporation, Rotary International, and the US Agency for International Development. Her focus is on the critical importance of community engagement and understanding of local cultures as essential elements to success.

What is it?
Facilitated small-group sessions designed to promote informal give-and-take among participants in exploring all sides of an issue.

Individual sessions do not include the Great Decisions book. The Great Decisions 2008 book may be purchased at a Council discount for $20.

Contact: World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh
2640 One Mellon Center,
500 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219-2502
Phone: 412-281-7970

Rivers Club, One Oxford Centre
301 Grant Street, Downtown Pittsburgh
NOTE: The venue may change for some programs

Great Decisions 2007 was a great success …… Join us for Great Decisions 2008

Vladimir Putin has attempted to reinvent Russia into a major, independent world power. Some of his recent policies have provoked concern in the U.S. and Europe. With a 2008 Russian presidential election, what will the new government face and what will be its direction?

What is it?
Facilitated small-group sessions designed to promote informal give-and-take among participants in exploring all sides of an issue.

Individual sessions do not include the Great Decisions book. The Great Decisions 2008 book may be purchased at a Council discount for $20.

Contact: World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh
2640 One Mellon Center,
500 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219-2502
Phone: 412-281-7970

While leadership and diversity are important issues to discuss, how are we to face our city’s challenges if action is not involved?

Join our panel of community leaders in exploring what Pittsburgh needs to do. On January 7th from 6-8PM at the Union Project* the Coro Alumni Advisory Council invites the community to participate and take action.

There is no cost to attend and light refreshments will be provided.

Please register at www.coro.org/panel.

Latasha D. Mayes, Founder and Executive Director of New Voices Pittsburgh: Women of Color for Reproductive Justice

Kenneth Spruill Jr, Vice President and Manager of Diversity Strategies at PNC Financial Services Group

Nimo Tirimanne, Manager of Client Services at the Welcome Center for Immigrants and Internationals

Rivers Club, One Oxford Centre
301 Grant Street, Downtown Pittsburgh
NOTE: The venue may change for some programs

Great Decisions 2007 was a great success …… Join us for Great Decisions 2008

Having reached the 50th anniversary of the great experiment in European integration, it is time to take stock of the united Europe. What have been the successes and what needs to be improved? What's the future of EU integration and its changing demographics?

What is it?
Facilitated small-group sessions designed to promote informal give-and-take among participants in exploring all sides of an issue.

Individual sessions do not include the Great Decisions book. The Great Decisions 2008 book may be purchased at a Council discount for $20.

Contact: World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh
2640 One Mellon Center,
500 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219-2502
Phone: 412-281-7970

Rivers Club, One Oxford Centre
301 Grant Street, Downtown Pittsburgh
NOTE: The venue may change for some programs

The U.S. military is adopting new policies and methods for defending the U.S. and its interests abroad. What should U.S. priorities be? How should its forces be structured and deployed to meet new security challenges?

What is it?
Facilitated small-group sessions designed to promote informal give-and-take among participants in exploring all sides of an issue.

Contact: World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh
2640 One Mellon Center,
500 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219-2502
Phone: 412-281-7970

Click here for complete details.

To address issues of national security, the Council again welcomes the Current Affairs Panel of the U.S. Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, PA. These officers – from different military services and career fields, including the Guard and Reserves – are the military leaders of today and tomorrow who are charged with managing these issues.

The Eisenhower Series College Program is an academic outreach program established by the Department of the Army to encourage dialogue on national security and other public policy issues between students of the U.S. Army War College and the civilian public, with emphasis on students and faculty at academic institutions throughout the United States. Members of the program also appear before professional organizations and meet with campus and local news media.

The program consists of seven to 10 students and a faculty moderator who make up a panel. The panel participates in constructive, candid exchanges on national security, policy issues, and current affairs. Though the members address government policies, the views they express are their own, based on their own experience, research, and reflection. Each panel member focuses on a specific geographic region and serves as the panel's expert on specific national public policy issues. Panel members are also prepared to discuss current social issues and their impact on America's armed forces.

"Food for Thought" is similar to our luncheon discussion group – less formal, but every bit as informative.

To visit the Eisenhower Series Web site: http://www.eisenhowerseries.com/escp/index.php

Contact: World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh
2640 One Mellon Center,
500 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219-2502
Phone: 412-281-7970

Enjoy Mexican refreshments while you shop and receive FREE gift wrapping for your purchases! Take home a beautiful handmade Mexican ornament, compliments of Corachol Imports!

Plus, this season we are offering an expanded selection of alternative gifts, profits of certain items will be donated to helping at risk Latina youth in San Diego.

Find new ways to give this season by helping others, while delighting family and friends. Learn more about the Guadalupe Art Program and other charity efforts supported by Corachol Imports.

Come and celebrate all things Scottish with the British-American Business Council – Pittsburgh Region at the 10th Annual Robert Burns Celebration.

All around the globe, Robert Burns, the great Scottish poet, is remembered each year on his birthday by thousands of people hosting traditional Burns Suppers~

Our event features fine scotch tastings, bagpipes, traditional toasts, haggis and an assortment of hors d’oeuvres ~ cash bar available

Contact: Pat Fustich, Executive Director of the BABC:

Phone: (412) 392-4555, ext. 4514

Fax: (412) 392-1040

Email: pfustich@alleghenyconference.org

Website: www.babc-pittsburgh.org

Major General Paul J. Selva, Director, Air Force Strategic Planning

Free event and open to the public.

To register, please visit www.Ridgway.pitt.edu or call 412-624-7884.

Community House Church, central Northside
120 Parkhurst Street, 15212 (corner of Sandusky and Parkhurst, across from AGH emergency room entrance)

THREE WEDNESDAYS - JANUARY 23, FEBRUARY 27, and MARCH 26, 2008 at 7 pm

Join us at the Community House on three Wednesday evenings to view a provocative, documentary series that questions the very idea of race as biology. Scientists tell us that believing in biological races is no more sound than believing that the sun revolves around the earth. So if race is a biological myth, where did the idea come from? And why should it matter today? Our viewing of the series will provide an eye-opening tool to help us examine our beliefs about race, privilege, policy and justice. Come for one evening or jump in for all three!

Episode I - "The Differences Between Us." - January 23, 2008
Episode II - "The Story We Tell" - February 27, 2008
Episode III - "The House We Live in" - March 26, 2008

Each showing will be followed by coffee, dessert and conversation. Appropriate for children age 10 and up.

6 PM –Common Meal: bring a dish to share or suggested donation $5 per person
7 PM – Program: Discussion and Viewing of documentary film – Free!
8:30 PM – Coffee, Dessert and Conversation

Community House Church, central Northside
120 Parkhurst Street, 15212 (corner of Sandusky and Parkhurst, across from AGH emergency room entrance)

Episode I - "The Differences Between Us." - January 23, 2008
Episode II - "The Story We Tell" - February 27, 2008
Episode III - "The House We Live in" - March 26, 2008

Each showing will be followed by coffee, dessert and conversation. Appropriate for children age 10 and up.

6 PM –Common Meal: bring a dish to share or suggested donation $5 per person
7 PM – Program: Discussion and Viewing of documentary film – Free!
8:30 PM – Coffee, Dessert and Conversation

Is Pittsburgh America’s Most Livable City?

Click here for full details.

Sponsored by The YWCA Greater Pittsburgh Office of Racial Diversity and Inclusion In Partnership With Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network

Open to the Public, Admission is FREE

Workforce Development Global Alliance (WDGA) is pleased to co-host a Holiday gift opportunity to obtain authentic African outfits for you & as gifts for others at incredible tax-deductible prices...while blessing needy children. All proceeds will benefit the Orphanages (located in rural areas of Kenya) that cares for HIV-Aids orphans between two months & 18 years of age!

We are thrilled to be able to go beyond ourselves and co-host with the Awitta Family an afternoon of "Kenya High-Tea" for these precious children.

Please stop by during this Kenya-style Open House and join us in making a difference:

Just come and shop till you drop anytime during this timeframe & get your Africa Groove ON! Call WDGA @ 412-243-WDGA with any questions. No RSVP necessary.

Major General Paul J. Selva, Director, Air Force Strategic Planning

Free event and open to the public. To register, please visit www.Ridgway.pitt.edu or call 412-624-7884.

One world. One beat.

Cover: $5

Click here for more details about this international party!

Duquesne University, Bayer Learning Center

Parking Available in Forbes Ave. Garage

The Hispanic Center, Inc. will be hosting the launch of DIRECTORIO DE SERVICIOS PARA LA COMUNIDAD LATINA, Pittsburgh’s first all Spanish service directory! If you or your company is seeking a more diverse Spanish speaking workforce, we welcome you to attend and learn more about how to help further diversify our great city! All attendees will receive free directories.

Light Refreshments will be served

Parking Available in Forbes Ave. Garage

For more information call 412-322-2717 or email jvalotta@pghhc.org

Sponsored by 84 Lumber with support from Duquesne University.

Union Project proudly announces its 6th Annual Unwrapped Holiday Fundraiser. Unwrapped features unique entertainment, original local artwork, and live and silent auctions. The evening will showcase the city's young talent from Pittsburgh's CAPA (Creative and Performing Arts) High School and DWG dance troupe.

Unwrapped will be emceed by Andrew Stockey, Morning Anchor for WTAE Channel 4 Action News. The live and silent auctions will include gift certificates from local businesses, entertainment packages, a celebrity hosted dinner, and a custom fitted bicycle. Food for the distinctive evening will be provided by the Union Project's Eat UP Café and Catering, and will include an assortment of gourmet finger foods.

Tickets for Unwrapped are available for purchase in advance for $35 or at the door for $45.

Click here for full details.

Please join us for the FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Pittsburgh Premiere of the film A Paper Tiger (Un Tigre de Papel) by Luis Ospina (Colombia, 2007)

Awarded with the National Documentary Prize—Colombia, 2007. Documenta 12 selection, Kassel.

RECEPTION. 8.00PM. FRICK FINE ARTS CLOISTER
(offered by colombiaenpittsburgh.org)
Q&A with the director to follow

Generously supported by:

The Modern Languages and History Departments at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU)
Center for Latin American Studies (CLAS), UCIS, A& S Graduate Studies Office, Cultural Studies Program, Studio Arts Program, Hispanic Languages and Literatures, and the English Department at The University of Pittsburgh

First Short Film and Documentary Festival organized by Los Amigos del Cine Latino Americano

For more information about the Festival please visit: http://amigosdelcinelatinoamericano.googlepages.com/

synopsis of the films available at http://rojaszotelo.googlepages.com/shortfilmanddocumentaryfestival

Contact: For more information about the Festival please visit: http://amigosdelcinelatinoamericano.googlepages.com/

Circuit Center and Ballroom at 5 Hot Metal Street, South Side Works, Pittsburgh, PA 15203

Time is running out to purchase your tickets. Do not miss this great event!

Doors open at 7:00pm

Live music from 7:30 to 10:30pm by NOEL QUINTANA & The LATIN CREW (an awesome band from Cleveland. Check out www.thelatincrew.com)

Dinner from 7:30 to 9:30pm featuring Mouth-Watering Food Creations prepared by local Latino Restaurants:

CHICKEN LATINO and their famous Peruvian Chicken a la Brasa with French Fries and Chilli
MEXICO City and their acclaimed Grilled Steak with Rice and Beans
GREEN FOREST and their signature Brazilian Pork Ribs Stew with Rice

Grand Finale with Samba Pittsburgh Percussion Group presenting a Brazilian Carnaval Extravaganza!

Come and be part of the best Latino celebration of the year with great music, fun and friends!

By your request, we have modified the ticket sales to give you greater flexibility:

Dinner and Dance Tickets: $40 (Must be purchased by this Friday, November 9th.)

General Admission Tickets (No Dinner included): $25

Buy them on-line at www.lacunet.org or send a check payable to LACU to P.O. Box 19403, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.

Networking Event: ALPFA (Association of Latino Professionals in Finance & Accounting)

Hors D'oeuvres and beverages will be served
(Please sign in at security desk with photo id)

Attend this free event to learn about:

    * Leadership and professional development
    * Community service and advocacy
    * Meeting and networking with other professionals
    * Celebrating and valuing multiculturalism
    * Learning about recruiting opportunities

This meeting is not limited to those in finance & accounting. Students welcome!

RSVP by Monday, November 19 to Hope Vaccaro at vaccaro.hr@mellon.com
or 412 234-0705.

Contact: RSVP by Monday, November 19 to Hope Vaccaro at vaccaro.hr@mellon.com or 412 234-0705

Carnegie Library Lecture Hall, 4400 Forbes Avenue, (entrance off Schenley Drive)

The Iran Task Force of Pittsburgh presents Iran scholar, Patrick Clawson.

An evening of insights and analysis about the gravest threat to international security with Patrick Clawson Deputy Director for Research at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy

Click here for full details!

Contact: For more information and to RSVP, contact Lisa Premo at lpremo@ujfpittsburgh.org or call 412-992-5214.

Contact: Dianne F. Dakis, Asian Studies Center at dakis@pitt.edu or 412.648.7367

Presented by The Ford Institute for Human Security. Just returned from a mission to tumultuous Myanmar, Alec Wargo will discuss protection of children in armed conflict related to his mission experience in the most conflict-ridden places in places in the world: Rwanda, East Timor, Guinea, and DRC. He will discuss the use of tools designed to end the abuse of children, including the implementation of UN conventions and Security Council resolutions on children and armed conflict.

Wargo has worked for over a decade to protect vulnerable populations from direct threats in major conflicts zones. Since 2004, he has worked at the UN Secretariat in the Office of the Special Representative to the Secretary General for Children and Armed Conflict, covering conflicts in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. He also has worked extensively for UNHCR.

The Green Oaks Country Club will be the site of CONTACT Pittsburgh's third annual Casino on the Green on Saturday, November 3, 2007. Casino games, great food, a silent auction and music will highlight the evening's activities. This is CONTACT Pittsburgh's primary fundraising event of the year.

You are invited to meet the Mexican delegation of business consultants who will be coming to Duquesne University for business training. They will be here from Oct.28-Nov.6. They come from Aguascalientes and Guadalajara, Mexico as part of the U.S. Agency for International Development “TIES” Project with Duquesne University-SBDC.

There will be a meeting on the Sister Cities Project between Aguascalientes and Pittsburgh this coming Monday, October 29, 2007 from 6:00 – 8:00pm at Duquesne University, Rockwell Hall, Room 505. There is no cost to attend.

Please RSVP to grau@duq.edu or 412-396-6233. This will be a wonderful opportunity to meet and greet them on their first day in Pittsburgh.

Peters Township Public Library
616 E. McMurray Road
McMurray, Pennsylvania 15317

This program will feature Professor Eric Engel Tuten, Professor of Middle East History at Slippery Rock University, who will discuss " The U.S. and the Middle East."

Question and answer period to follow.

Immigration brings the kind of energy, diversity, entrepreneurship, creativity and of course, great food that make any highly diverse city an enviable place to live. More than that, in an increasingly global economy, international talent plays an especially important role. Cities that draw their workers from an international pool can grow their economies more quickly and effectively than those that only draw from a local talent pool. Moreover a greater diversity of employees inside a company most likely will make that company more competitive in the global economy.

Historically, Pittsburgh’s wealth and economy, like most other US cities, was built with the help of a vast pool of immigrant workers. Now we rank 49th out of the top 50 metro areas in the U.S. in percentage of the population who are foreign born and have completed a college degree.

Is Pittsburgh ready to focus on immigration? Will we be left behind if we don’t? How do we jumpstart it? Our moderator is Sunil Wadhwani, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of iGATE Corporation, a global business with over 6,000 employees that service over 200 major clients on four continents. Panelists include James P. Smith, who holds the chair in labor markets and demographic studies at Rand Corp, Khadra Mohammed, the executive director of the Pittsburgh Refugee Center and James F. Kenney, Philadelphia’s Councilman-at-Large.

Bring your questions and ideas and bring your energy. Cocktails and conversation to follow.
Read more at http://www.popcitymedia.com/

by no wall productions, the Heinz Family Philanthropies and the New Hazlett Theater, and sponsored by Pop City.

Sponsored by NAFE

Pittsburgh-area National Association for Female Executives)

We are a group of women who are passionate about “building a community of women who encourage and support each other personally and professionally.”

Cost is $15 per person (NAFE Member)

$20 per person (NAFE nonmember), plus cash bar

Play Speed Networking!

RSVP please by November 8, 2007.

Please mail your check payable to “NAFE-Pittsburgh Network” to
Deanna Durika
Spilman Thomas and Battle
One Oxford Centre, Suite 3440
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Call Deanna at 412-325-3301with any questions

**Bring business cards (including e-mail addresses)**

Featuring Dr. Al-Khattar

Dr. Al-Khattar is the author of Religion and terrorism: An interfaith perspective, Khattar is a Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice and the Director of Justice Studies Division at California University of Pennsylvania, & teaches courses on Terrorism, intelligence, research methods, crime theories and other courses in criminology and criminal justice.

Thank you to those of you who made the first ILCP event in October a success! It was great seeing friends and meeting new ones!

The ILCP dinner in November will take place at Coca Cafe (3811 Butler St., Pittsburgh, PA 15201) from 6:00pm to 9:00pm on Wednesday, November 7th due to Election Day. The price is $20.00 per person and includes dinner (beverages/gratuity not included, BYOB).

Following please find the menu for November 7th:

    * Entree: Grilled salmon with white wine leak sauce OR eggplant parmesan
    * Vegetable: Roasted seasonal vegetables
    * Starch: Wild mushroom & thyme orzo salad
    * Salad: Field greens with pecans, raisins, cranberries and goat cheese

If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to pgh@intlanguageclub.com no later than Friday, November 2nd by indicating 1) your entree choice and 2) at which language table you would like to be seated.

The International Language Club of Pittsburgh was created as a way for individuals to share foreign languages and cultures in a fun, relaxed and friendly environment. All foreign languages/levels are welcome!

Pittsburgh Dialogue Foundation & Rumi Dialogue Club present 800th Birthday Celebration of Rumi

Free and open to public.

Join us for a celebration of Mevlana Jalal al-Din Rumi's 800th birthday. Dr. Paul Parker, who is the Baltzer Distinguished Chair of Theology and Religion and the Chairperson of the Department of Theology and Religion at Elmhurst College, will share his insights on Rumi's philosophy and poetry. There will be Live Music with Ney (Reed Flute) followed by free
refreshments from Mediterranean cuisine.

PROGRAM FLOW:
Video presentation
Speech by Dr. Paul Parker
Live Ney (reed flute) Music Performance
Q&A session
Refreshments

The first is a "Communiversity Dialogue" and film screening of Rain in a Dry Land--"a documentary about the challenges that refugees face when resettled in the U.S. and the impact on and reactions from the communities in which they are resettled."

Following the screening, Khadra Mohammad--the Director of the Pittsburgh Refugee Center (PRC) and her Executive Assistant, Laura Petrozellie, will be participating in dialogue with us about the issues raised in the film. Chatham's Center for the Study of Conflict's (CSC) leader, and founder of the Mesites Foundation--Ms. Sandi DiMola--will be training us how to lead a directed dialogue (discussion model that was designed by mediators who created the Public Conversations Project).

Contact: http://globalfocusactionleague.freeforums.org/

http://www.studyconflict.org/

This exhibit marks the commencement of Spiritual Development Month at Carnegie Mellon

Hoda Moustapha
PhD Computational Design, School of Architecture
Visiting Scientist, Computer Science Department

Do you have a product or service you would like to share with the world? Join us for this seminar and learn about Capitalizing on International Markets on Monday, November 5, 2007 from 11AM – 2PM (lunch included) at the Omni William Penn Hotel. Featuring experts from the UK and the US who will present on opportunities for business development abroad and getting your product from here to there. Click here to download the complete event flyer.

Chris Parkhouse, Managing Director, Deyton Bell, based in Cambridge England, provides specialist business development services and expertise to organizations of all sizes and from all sectors, with particular emphasis on transatlantic sales, proposition and partnership related issues, including product and service development, building strategic alliances, development of distribution networks, and key account acquisition.

John Wilson, General Manager, R. L. Swearer in Moon Township provides a menu of services which includes customs brokerage, air and ocean freight forwarding, export packaging, warehousing and distribution, project handling – a global agency network and a multitude of other trade related functions – growing with the Pittsburgh trade community, allowing us to bring the world to Pittsburgh, and Pittsburgh's products to the world.

Jeff Tyrrell, Vice President, Citizens Bank, a $159 billion commercial bank holding company being a wholly owned subsidiary of RBS since 1988. It is headquartered in Providence, R.I., and through its subsidiaries, has more than 1,600 branches, more than 3,300 ATMs and more than 24,500 employees. It operates its branch network in 13 states and has non-branch retail and commercial offices in about 40 states. Citizens Bank is one of the 10 largest commercial banking companies in the United States.

Ron Maloney, Vice President, Global Trade & Marketing, Pittsburgh Regional Alliance (PRA), assists companies throughout the Pittsburgh region to expand internationally and increase export activity. The PRA coordinates the activities of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Southwest Regional Export Network and is part of a global network of professionals across Pennsylvania and in 20 countries covering 50 geographic markets.

Cost: $60-members, $75 non-members

Register and pay on-line using Amex, MasterCard, or Visa at www.babc-pittsburgh.org. Or call Pat Fustich at (412) 392-4555, ext. 4514 or email pfustich@alleghenyconference.org.

Contact: Pat Fustich at (412) 392-4555, ext. 4514 or email pfustich@alleghenyconference.org.

Celebration: 10th Anniversary of the signing of the Sister City Agreement with Saitama City, Japan

Point Park University, 201 Wood Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Third Floor Ballroom-Lawrence Hall

In celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the signing of the Sister City Agreement with Saitama City, Japan

The Pittsburgh/Saitama City Sister City Committee cordially invites you to a Welcome Reception for Mr. Soichi Aikawa, Mayor of Saitama City, Japan,
Members of the Saitama City, Japan City Council, and a Citizens Delegation from Saitama City

Light Dinner Fare
Business Casual Attire

RSVP: Pittsburgh / Saitama City Sister City Committee* by Monday, October 22, 2007
Victoria Ridley at 412-372-6903 or Sensei1998@aol.com
or
Sue Neff at 412-741-3173 or neffsenseis@access995.com

Contact: Victoria Ridley at 412-372-6903 or Sensei1998@aol.com or
Sue Neff at 412-741-3173 or neffsenseis@access995.com

Special event: http://rojaszotelo.googlepages.com/americanvisa

Organized by Los Amigos del Cine Latino Americano and the Eduardo Lozano Latin American Collection at Hillman Library.

With the support of Center for Latin American Studies (CLAS), Cultural Studies Program, Studio Arts Program, Film Studies, the Department of Art History, Hispanic Languages and Literatures of the University of Pittsburgh. AB Films, and Modern Languages Carnegie Mellon University.

Now Every Thursday. Frick Fine Arts Auditorium - 8.30 p.m.
Ahora todos los jueves. Frick Fine Arts Auditorium - 8.30p.m.

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
GRATIS Y ABIERTO AL PUBLICO!
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http://amigosdelcinelatinoamericano.googlepages.com

LOS AMIGOS DEL CINE LATINOAMERICANO, is a collective based on the Universities of Pittsburgh and organizes film screenings, FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC on recent Latin American and Latino visual production. The first Latin American Film festival includes weakly screenings, forums, releases, and discussions on short film and Documentaries related to Latin America or the Latino experience, its social realities and cultural productions. A select group of producers, artists, and curators will present their work and to talk about the different aspects of the films and film-projects. They include Colombian film-maker Mady Samper, Chilean Carolina Loyola, Colombian Luis Ospina and Fabio Lopez, Mexican Simon Sedillo, Canadian Arlan Londoño and Palestine-Canadian Julieta María, among others. They will come during the second week of November.

The Latin American Film, Documentary, and Short Films festival is sponsored by:
Center for Latin American Studies, Department of Hispanic Languages and Literatures, Cultural Studies Program, Studio Arts Program, Film Studies, UCIS, and the English Department

Contact: Miguel Rojas-Sotelo: e-mail: mir6@pitt.edu
Martha Mantilla: e-mail: martham@pitt.edu

American Visa by Juan Carlos Valdivia (Bolivia, 2006)

Special event: http://rojaszotelo.googlepages.com/americanvisa

Organized by Los Amigos del Cine Latino Americano and the Eduardo Lozano Latin American Collection at Hillman Library.

With the support of Center for Latin American Studies (CLAS), Cultural Studies Program, Studio Arts Program, Film Studies, the Department of Art History, Hispanic Languages and Literatures of the University of Pittsburgh. AB Films, and Modern Languages Carnegie Mellon University.

Now Every Thursday. Frick Fine Arts Auditorium - 8.30 p.m.
Ahora todos los jueves. Frick Fine Arts Auditorium - 8.30p.m.

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
GRATIS Y ABIERTO AL PUBLICO!
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http://amigosdelcinelatinoamericano.googlepages.com

LOS AMIGOS DEL CINE LATINOAMERICANO, is a collective based on the Universities of Pittsburgh and organizes film screenings, FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC on recent Latin American and Latino visual production. The first Latin American Film festival includes weakly screenings, forums, releases, and discussions on short film and Documentaries related to Latin America or the Latino experience, its social realities and cultural productions. A select group of producers, artists, and curators will present their work and to talk about the different aspects of the films and film-projects. They include Colombian film-maker Mady Samper, Chilean Carolina Loyola, Colombian Luis Ospina and Fabio Lopez, Mexican Simon Sedillo, Canadian Arlan Londoño and Palestine-Canadian Julieta María, among others. They will come during the second week of November.

The Latin American Film, Documentary, and Short Films festival is sponsored by:
Center for Latin American Studies, Department of Hispanic Languages and Literatures, Cultural Studies Program, Studio Arts Program, Film Studies, UCIS, and the English Department

Contact: Miguel Rojas-Sotelo: e-mail: mir6@pitt.edu
Martha Mantilla: e-mail: martham@pitt.edu

This gathering is UMOJA’s way of saying “Asante” (thank you) to our funders, supporters and patrons. The afternoon will include appetizers, wine, retail vendors, head wrapping, jewelry making, health, body & soul and an explosive presentation of African dance and drumming by UMOJA African Arts Company.

Contact: Please RSVP by Oct. 15, 2007 to umoja1@umojacompany.com or call 412-471-1121.

ALIA Musica Pittsburgh Fall 2007 Concert Series: October 13th, 7:00pm AND October 18th 7:30pm

$10 Admission, $15 both concerts

ALIA Musica is a collaboration of young composers based in Pittsburgh to create and cultivate new music in the city. They are in constant search of new musical horizons utilizing the talent that already exists in the city to bring extraordinary events to Pittsburgh. Mark your calendars for this two distinct events from the hearts of Pittsburgh's artists. See you there and please mingle in the reception after the concerts.

Contact: Federico Garcia
Artistic Director
Alia Musica Pittsburgh
contact@alia-musica.org
412.361.0194

ALIA Musica Pittsburgh Fall 2007 Concert Series: October 13th, 7:00pm AND October 18th 7:30pm

$10 Admission, $15 both concerts

Contact: Federico Garcia
Artistic Director
Alia Musica Pittsburgh
contact@alia-musica.org
412.361.0194

Pittsburgh Dialogue Foundation & Franciscan Spirit and Life Center cordially invites you to "Prayer From the Ark: An Interfaith Celebration".

Come together with our brothers and sisters in the Abrahamic traditions to celebrate one of our common stories: Noah's Ark. Taste the delicious "Noah's pudding" and share in the experience of Ashura, a Muslim tradition, which uses "Noah's pudding" to commemorate what Noah and his family experienced.

Facilitator: Barbara Houston

FOR DIRECTIONS: http://www.osfprov.org/Directions.htm

COST: Free-Open to the public

Please register by October 11 (call 412 8819207 or send e-mail to fslc@osfprov.org )

NorthShore Community Alliance
(Multipurpose Room)
1439 North Franklin Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15233

An exclusive invitation for Executive Directors and Business Managers…Non-Profit Educational Series:

“Finding Grant Money”
Maureen Ryan, President, Write-Connections, Inc.

“Maximizing Your Investments”
Rich Dorman, CFP®, CRPC, Merrill Lynch

“Preventing Security Breaches and Identity Theft”
Dawn Pomaybo, President/CEO, Pomaybo, Inc.

Please RSVP to Gay at 412-322-7400, x 311

Coffee, Tea and Light Refreshments Will Be Served

This film documents the life of Latin music innovator, Larry Harlow, his love affair with Latin music, beginning in Cuba in the 1950's, his part in the founding and success of Fania Records, and his work promoting, producing, and preserving the history and music of Latin America. This film features interviews with legends of Latin music, footage of performances dating back to the 1950's and gives the viewer a look into the soul of Latin music, yesterday and today.

English (and salsa music – en Español). 70min.

For many 70's salsa aficionados, the place to dance and be seen was New York's glamorous Cheetah Ballroom. During one very special evening in August 1971, salsa lovers were treated to an historic concert at the Cheetah, featuring the renowned Fania All-Stars. This special event was lovingly documented in the film Our Latin Thing/Nuestra Cosa, which includes an earth-shattering version of the classic salsa anthem Quítate Tu (Get Out of My Way) that still stands to this day as one of the most brilliant performances and songs of the decade.

Director Leon Gast's musical documentary reveals New York City's Latin culture and features live performances of salsa greats, The Fania All-Stars and The Spanish Speaking People of New York. A document of urban American Hispanic culture, Gast's film captures the rhythms of New York's Spanish Harlem, from illegal cockfights and Santeria rituals to the rooftops and backstreets of El Barrio, the legendary musicians of Fania and the beautiful faces of New York's Latin American community. This film was released in 1972 and was produced by Fania Record label owner Jerry Masucci and musician Larry Harlow. Co-owner of Fania Records, Johnny Pacheco was the musical director.

The live album "Fania All Stars: Live At The Cheetah Vol. 1 and 2" is the soundtrack for the film. Produced in 1972 by Fania's very own keyboard virtuoso Larry Harlow, the "Live At The Cheetah" recordings showcase the full Fania family at the heart of New York City's jam-packed Cheetah Lounge. Considered by critics and fans to be the epitome of the Latin sound, the Live At The Cheetah Vol. 1 and Vol.2 albums produced a classic collection of Latin music.

The screening takes place as preparation to the visit to Pittsburgh of LARRY HARLOW'S BAND (October 18th) / be ready for tickets at the event.

Live interview with Harlow before the screening

With support of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and Arrepia Brazil.

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Next screening: October 18: American Visa by Juan Carlos Valdivia (Bolivia, 2006)

Special event: http://rojaszotelo.googlepages.com/americanvisa

Organized by Los Amigos del Cine Latino Americano and the Eduardo Lozano Latin American Collection at Hillman Library.

With the support of Center for Latin American Studies (CLAS), Cultural Studies Program, Studio Arts Program, Film Studies, the Department of Art History, Hispanic Languages and Literatures of the University of Pittsburgh. AB Films, and Modern Languages Carnegie Mellon University.

Now Every Thursday. Frick Fine Arts Auditorium - 8.30 p.m.
Ahora todos los jueves. Frick Fine Arts Auditorium - 8.30p.m.

http://amigosdelcinelatinoamericano.googlepages.com

LOS AMIGOS DEL CINE LATINOAMERICANO, is a collective based on the Universities of Pittsburgh and organizes film screenings, FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC on recent Latin American and Latino visual production. The first Latin American Film festival includes weakly screenings, forums, releases, and discussions on short film and Documentaries related to Latin America or the Latino experience, its social realities and cultural productions. A select group of producers, artists, and curators will present their work and to talk about the different aspects of the films and film-projects. They include Colombian film-maker Mady Samper, Chilean Carolina Loyola, Colombian Luis Ospina and Fabio Lopez, Mexican Simon Sedillo, Canadian Arlan Londoño and Palestine-Canadian Julieta María, among others. They will come during the second week of November.

The Latin American Film, Documentary, and Short Films festival is sponsored by:
Center for Latin American Studies, Department of Hispanic Languages and Literatures, Cultural Studies Program, Studio Arts Program, Film Studies, UCIS, and the English Department

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
GRATIS Y ABIERTO AL PUBLICO!

Contact: Miguel Rojas-Sotelo: e-mail: mir6@pitt.edu
Martha Mantilla: e-mail: martham@pitt.edu

There will be a screening of Rain in a Dry Land, followed by dialogue. Refreshments will also be served.

Please join us for a concert to benefit Otto Limongi and the Limongi family. Otto was diagnosed with colon cancer, which metastasized to his liver, on Aug. 30, 2007.

Click here for complete details about this event to honor and support this family.

Luncheon Discussion Group: U.S. Foreign Policy: Issues in a Critical Election Year

Looking forward to the upcoming election year, join us as we get an insiders look into what foreign policy issues will play a role in the 2008 Presidential election.

Steven Clemons directs the American Strategy Program at the New America Foundation, which aims to promote a new American internationalism that combines a tough-minded realism about America's interests in the world with a pragmatic idealism about the kind of world order best suited to America's democratic way of life. He is also a Senior Fellow at New America, and previously served as Executive Vice President.

Publisher of the popular political blog The Washington Note, Mr. Clemons is a long-term policy practitioner and entrepreneur in Washington, D.C. He has served as Executive Vice President of the Economic Strategy Institute, Senior Policy Advisor on Economic and International Affairs to Senator Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) and was the first Executive Director of the Nixon Center.

Prior to moving to Washington, Mr. Clemons served for seven years as Executive Director of the Japan America Society of Southern California, and co-founded with Chalmers Johnson the Japan Policy Research Institute, of which he is still Director. He is a Member of the Board of the Clarke Center at Dickinson College, a liberal arts college in Carlisle, Pa., as well as an Advisory Board Member of the C.V. Starr Center for the Study of the American Experience at Washington College in Chestertown, Md.

He is also a Board Member of the Global Policy Innovations Program at the Carnegie Council on Ethics and International Affairs and a member of the board of the Citizens for Global Solutions Education Fund. Mr. Clemons writes frequently on matters of foreign policy, defense, and international economic policy. His work has appeared in many of the major leading op-ed pages, journal, and magazines around the world.

Contact: World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh
2640 One Mellon Center,
500 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219-2502
Phone: 412-281-7970

Speaker: Dalia Dassa Kaye, Political Scientist, RAND Corporation

Click here to download the flyer.

Under the presidency of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Iran has taken a hard-line and in some cases provocative stand on a number of issues important to the United States. At the same time, observers of Iran note the often-invisible complexity of Iranian politics as Iran’s clerical leadership seeks to navigate a world of both domestic and international pressures.

How should the United States understand — and deal with — Iran’s policy with respect to the region as well as its nuclear ambitions? Are we at an impasse? Is there an approach that can lead to a new opening between the U.S. and Iran?

Dr. Dalia Dassa Kaye is a Political Scientist with RAND Corporation and an expert on topics relating to the Arab-Israeli conflict and peace process and Middle East policy and security issues. She has served as a Council on Foreign Relations International Affairs Fellow with the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Foreign Policy Studies Fellow, Brookings Institution; Assistant Professor of Political Science and International Affairs, The George Washington University; and a Visiting Professor of Political Science, University of Amsterdam. She received her Ph.D., M.A., and B.A. in political science from University of California, Berkeley.

To view her full bio please visit:
http://www.rand.org/media/experts/bios/kaye_dalia_dassa.html

Contact: World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh
2640 One Mellon Center,
500 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219-2502
Phone: 412-281-7970

The Rachel Carson Legacy Conference presents "Sustaining the Web of Life in Modern Society."

Pulitzer Prize winner E.O. Wilson will deliver the keynote address on "The Ecosystem of Life." Panel discussion topics include "Global Warming," "Perspectives on the Health of Our Oceans" and "Environmental Leadership/Changing the Way We Live and Work." Carnegie Mellon's M. Granger Morgan will moderate the panel on "Global Warming" and Vice Provost for Education Indira Nair will facilitate the closing session.

The Rachel Carson Legacy Conference celebrates the woman, author and scientist whose love for nature and balance helped found the modern environmental movement.

The Pittsburgh Film Office cordially invites you to a Free VIP advance screening of Paramount Vantage’s: The Kite Runner.

Based one on of the most acclaimed novels in recent memory, The Kite Runner is a profoundly emotional tale of friendship, family, devastating mistakes and redeeming love. In a divided country on the verge of war, two childhood friends, Amir and Hassan, are about to be torn apart forever. It’s a glorious afternoon in Kabul and the skies are bursting with the exhilarating joy of a kite-fighting tournament. But in the aftermath of the day’s victory, one boy’s fearful act of betrayal will mark their lives forever and set in motion an epic quest for redemption. Now, after 20 years of living in America, Amir returns to a perilous Afghanistan under the Taliban’s iron-fisted rule to face the secrets that still haunt him and take one last daring chance to set things right.

Golden Globe-nominated director Marc Forster (STRANGER THAN FICTION, FINDING NEVERLAND and MONSTER’S BALL) brings to life Khaled Hosseini’s bestseller with a globally diverse cast and crew, mixing a remarkable group of non-actors from Afghanistan and Central Asia with an accomplished international cast. The result is a journey into a new world – through a universal human story that speaks to anyone who has ever yearned for a second chance to make a change and find forgiveness.

DreamWorks Pictures, Sidney Kimmel Entertainment and Participant Productions present The Kite Runner, a Sidney Kimmel Entertainment Production and Parkes/MacDonald Production released by Paramount Classics. Directed by Marc Forster and based on Khaled Hosseini’s best-selling book, The Kite Runner is written by David Benioff (TROY, STAY). The film is produced by William Horberg (COLD MOUNTAIN, THE TALENTED MR. RIPLEY), Walter F. Parkes (GLADIATOR, CATCH ME IF YOU CAN), Rebecca Yeldham (THE MOTORCYCLE DIARIES) and E. Bennett Walsh (KILL BILL). The executive producers are Sidney Kimmel, Laurie MacDonald, Sam Mendes and Jeff Skoll.

Please RSVP to jconner@pghfilm.org or call 412-261-2744 by October 10th.

Tickets are limited so reserve your free tickets today!

Your name will be put on a list for the screening and tickets will be distributed at the theater or you can pick them up at the Pittsburgh Film Office.

Contact: Please RSVP to jconner@pghfilm.org or call 412-261-2744 by October 10th

The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg, 150 Finoli Dr., Greensburg, PA 15601

The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg presents: Sol y Canto...Celebrating the Roots of Latin American Music

The celebrated ensemble Sol y Canto presents one evening of Latin American Music at the Greensburg Campus of the University of Pittsburgh. Using rich vocal harmonies, sumptuous Spanish guitar and a combination of beautiful ballads and churning Latin rhythms, each performed with unparalleled depth and enthusiasm. Add wind, percussion and bass, and you have Sol y Canto's unique sound. Talented husband/wife team of Brain and Rosi Amador have created a group that brings audiences to their feet whenever they perform. This is a unique opportunity to hear these amazing artists and celebrate the Roots of Latin American Music or to discover and explore the riches of the Latin American culture.

Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce invites you to attend a Latina Networking Happy Hour at Bossa Nova.

Cash bar.

Sponsored by Thorp Reed & Armstrong, LLP.

Pennsylvania Young Professionals (PAYP), the umbrella organization of young professional groups across the Commonwealth, would like to invite all young thinkers from the Keystone State to convene in Pittsburgh for ImPAct 2007. This annual conference is expected to attract hundreds of attendees for a weekend of networking, panel discussions, and extracurricular activities.

Young professionals are dedicated, civic-minded people who have a clear vision for making their communities great places to live, work and play. Participating in young professionals groups strengthens the bonds that members have to their cities and towns and increases the chances that they will stay and contribute to future growth and success.

The 2007 ImPAct Conference is an opportunity to meet like-minded individuals with similar interests, concerns and overall goals for the future of the Keystone State.

For the first time, the ImPAct Conference will have a "family friendly" feel to it. Child care services will be provided throughout the conference, which should allow young professionals with children a better chance to attend the event. To arrange childcare please contact Casey Mahaven at 412-253-0677 or casey@trecommunications.com.

Keynote Speaker
To share his experience as a team player, a champion, and an entrepreneur, J.T.Thomas , the four-time Super Bowl Champion will be delivering the inspirational keynote address at the 2007 ImPAct Conference.

Discounted Rates for College Students
Conference registration for college students is only $45! To register please contact Casey Mahaven at 412-253-0677 or casey@trecommunications.com

Check Us Out on Myspace and Facebook
www.myspace.com/ImPAct_Conference
http://pitt.facebook.com/event.php?eid=5572268145&ref=mfOpening Night Networking Event

You can't make it on Saturday and Sunday, but you would love to be there at the awesome Opening Night party on Friday? No problem! Tickets for Friday September 28 th are available for only $20. To reserve your ticket please contact Casey Mahaven at 412-253-0677 or casey@trecommunications.com

Additional Conference Highlights:
Panel Discussions for Urban Redevelopment, Career Planning, Retaining Young Professionals, Entrepreneurship and much more.
Tour of Heinz Field
Meet other young professionals

Official Conference Website: http://www.payoungprofessionals.com/.

Contact: To register please contact Casey Mahaven at 412-253-0677 or casey@trecommunications.com

Each year the Islamic Center of Pittsburgh celebrates An-Naas Day in the month of Ramadan, the Muslim month of fasting, to bring all people of Pittsburgh closer together in understanding and respecting each other.

Islamic Center of Pittsburgh also intends to inform all about Islam and Muslims. Please be part of this celebration. You are invited to be a part of this celebration.

Please come with family and friends. If possible please let us know how many people will be coming with you. Please RSVP by October 1, 2007.

This is a free program. All are welcome. Dress code is modest for both men and women.

AHINSA (Alliance for Humanitarian Initiatives, Non-violence, and Spiritual Advancement), in cooperation with Carnegie Mellon University, Student Development Dept., and various Student Groups - Mayur-SASA, OM, IGSA, AID, etc.

Celebrate Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday

Snacks will be served at conclusion of the program. All are welcome.
The program includes –
-Interfaith Prayers, Readings, Performances
-Talk by Prof. Douglas Allen, Univ. of Maine, and a Gandhian Scholar and Activist, on: Mahatma Gandhi’s Activism

Dr. Douglas Allen, Prof of Philosophy, Univ. of Maine, has also served at Banaras Hindu University, India, as a Fulbright Instructor, and addressed conferences in Jaipur and Chennai, India. He is a scholar of Peace and Non-violence, and, inspired by Mahatma Gandhi, has been a Peace and Justice activist close to 40 years. He has also been active in the Civil Rights Movement, the anti-Vietnam war struggle, anti-Apartheid and feminist movements, and, more recently, anti-Iraq war protests.

He is well versed in Hindu Philosophy, including the Bhagvadgita, Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, and many more. He has written, edited and co-authored several papers on various aspects of Mahatma Gandhi’s work. One of his articles was titled, “What Would Gandhi Say About 9/11”. Prof. Allen is currently working on a soon to be published book, The Philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi for the Twenty First Century.’’
For more on Prof Allen, click http//www.umaine.edu/philosophy/faculty/allen.htm

*Prof. Allen will also speak to the Children/Youth, as well as adults at SV Temple, Penn Hills, on Sunday Oct 7, 10:30 AM, and 1PM

Contact: sOm Sharma, Director, AHINSA - 412-856-6250; somfbc@aol.com
Chandni Shah, CMU - 610-653-7483; csshah@andrew.cmu.edu;
Jonathan Kroll, CMU - 412-268-9510; jkroll@andrew.cmu.edu;
Sanjay Mehta, Hindu-Jain Temple: 412-276-2670; mehtassm@gmail.com
Vijay Venkataraman, U Pitt –412-818-2092; mailvijay81@yahoo.com

Olive Branch Cemetery and neighboring church, Olive Branch Baptist Church, State Rt. 981, off State Rt. 51 going towards Smithton PA.

A commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the disaster at the Darr Mine in Pennsylvania will be held, sponsored by six Hungarian organizations and the local community.

On December 19, 1907, an explosion in the Darr Mine at Van Meter, PA, in Rostraver Twp., took the lives of 239 men and teenage boys. The mining disaster is the worst in the history of Pennsylvania and the second worst in the history of the United States.

Sponsors of the Commemoration
American Hungarian Federation
Bethlen Communities, Ligonier, Pa.
Calvin Synod of the United Church of Christ
Hungarian Reformed Church of America
Hungarian Reformed Federation of America
William Penn Association

Pittsburgh Dialogue Foundation, in partnership with WQED Multimedia, is bringing the world famous Whirling Dervishes of Rumi from Turkey to Pittsburgh on October 23rd, in commemoration of Rumi’s 800th birthday. 2007 is announced as the “Year of Rumi” by UNESCO to recognize this greatly known and beloved mystical poet and spiritual master.

Come on a journey of Sufi mysticism…witness this rare, live U.S. performance of the Whirling Dervishes of Rumi. This ritual dance, called a Sema, is among the most exquisite ceremonies of spirituality. The Sema is a precise choreography, a meditation in motion in which the dervishes are accompanied by beautiful, mystical music, which contains some of the most core elements of Eastern classical music.

Contact: For more information:
www.pghdialogue.org/rumi
(412) 628-6871
™ ticket@pghdialogue.com

New Pittsburgh-Persian Gulf Initiative to be Launched at Drue Heinz Lectures With Azar Nafisi

in 2003, six years after her immigration to the Azar Nafisi, the celebrated Iranian author who lost her professorship for her refusal to accommodate to the dictates of the Islamic regime, will present the premier event of the 2007 fall season of The Drue Heinz Lectures, Monday, September 24, at the Carnegie Music Hall in Oakland. Dr. Nafisi, a former professor of literature at the University of Tehran, published her best-selling memoir, Reading Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in Books,United States.

Dr. Nafisi’s lecture is sponsored by a new Pittsburgh-Persian Gulf Initiative which will be announced at the event. The Initiative is building a collaboration of Pittsburgh leaders in business and education, including prominent members of Pittsburgh’s Iranian community. The Initiative will work to create a Persian Gulf Institute in Pittsburgh to promote partnerships in economic development between Pittsburgh area and Middle Eastern businesses and commercial interests.

Reading Lolita in Tehran describes how Nafisi, after being fired from her job as an English professor at Tehran University for refusing to wear a veil, taught a private literature class in her home to seven Iranian women. The memoir recounts personal and intellectual exchanges between them as they discussed banned classics from the West, such as Vladimir Nabokov’s Lolita and F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby.

Earning high acclaim and an enthusiastic readership, Reading Lolita in Tehran is an incisive exploration of the power of fiction in a world of tyranny. The memoir garnered praise from the Los Angeles Times to The Manila Times and spent more than 117 weeks on The New York Times bestseller list. Reading Lolita in Tehran has been translated into 32 languages and has won diverse literary awards, including the 2004 Non-fiction Book of the Year Award from Booksense, as well as being a finalist for the 2004 PEN/Martha Albrand Award for Memoir.

Dr. Nafisi is a visiting professor and director of The Dialogue Project at the Foreign Policy Institute of Johns Hopkins University’s School of Advanced International Studies. The Dialogue Project is a multi-year initiative designed to promote the development of democracy and human rights in the Muslim world. Dr. Nafisi has lectured and written extensively in English and Persian on the political implications of literature and culture. She is an outspoken advocate for the human rights of Iranian women and girls and the important role that they can play in the process of transforming Iran into a more open society.

Tickets are available to The Drue Heinz Lectures by calling Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures, 412.622.8866, or by downloading the order form on the Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures website, www.pittsburghlectures.org . Tickets may be purchased for the single lecture with Dr. Nafisi, or for the entire 2007/08 Drue Heinz Lectures season. Group and student discounts are available.

Meet the Authors Book Signing and Reception

We are pleased to announce the release of "Four Feet, Two Sandals," co-authored by Khadra Mohammed and Karen L. Williams, with illustrations by Doug Chayka. "Four Feet, Two Sandals" is a publication of Eerdman's Books for Young Readers. The story depicts the hardships that many refugee children endure in refugee camps around the world. It is a story of friendship, sharing and hope.

"Four Feet, Two Sandals" is currently being translated into several languages and has already received great reviews.

We would like to take this opportunity to invite you to our book signing event.

This event is free and open to the public.

Buy a book and have it personalized and signed by the coauthors. 50% of the proceeds will be donated to PRC, with another 50% to benefit UNHCR to purchase shoes for Afghani refugee children living in refugee camps in Pakistan.

If you are unable to attend the event but would like to order a signed copy, please contact PRC via e-mail at info@pittsburghrefugeecenter.org.

Contact: Aamir Anwar, Director, International Student Services
anwar@pointpark.edu
Website: www.pointpark.edu

In 2006, China bough $55 billion worth of American-made goods. U.S. export sales to China are growing at double digit rates as China seeks advanced technical know-how, systems, and processes and highly regards the "made in America" quality. What's more, China has $1.2 trillion in foreign currency reserves to pay for whatever it wants to buy from foreign supplies.

Contact: Please contact Nathan Harsch at tel. 412-644-2816, email. nathan.harsch@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov7.

Admiral Kirk Donald, Director, Naval Propulsion

This Special Luncheon is in Cooperation with the
Navy League, Pittsburgh Chapter

The U.S. Navy plays a key strategic role in the modern U.S. military. For the last 50 years part of this role has included leadership in the development of technologies, specifically, in the area of nuclear engineering. Such technology is critical to the Navy as it meets the global security demands of the 21st century. It is also directly applicable to civilian power systems, as America looks increasingly to nuclear power as an energy source.

Throughout his distinguished career, Admiral Donald has commanded at virtually every echelon of the U.S. Navy’s submarine force, including the USS Key West (SSN 722) attack submarine, Submarine Development Squadron Twelve, Submarine Group Eight, Submarine Force Sixth Fleet (CTF 69), Submarine Forces Allied Naval Forces South and Fleet Ballistic Missile Submarine Force (CTF 164), and the U.S. Atlantic Fleet’s Submarine Force and Allied Submarine Command in NATO’s Atlantic Command. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1975. He also holds a master's degree in business administration from the University of Phoenix and is a graduate of Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government Senior Executive Fellows Program.

Reservations by Oct 10, 2007. Note -- no refunds for cancellations after cut-off date.

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Contact: World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh
2640 One Mellon Center,
500 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219-2502
Phone: 412-281-7970

Her Excellency Reem Al-Hashimy, Deputy Chief of Mission
Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in the U.S.
Co-Sponsored by the World Affairs Council, the International Business Center, Global Studies, the Consortium for Education Resources on Islamic Studies and the Society for International Business

As Deputy Chief of Mission, Ms. Al-Hashimy is intimately involved with a broad spectrum of issues affecting the UAE-US bilateral relationship, including security relations, trade and economic progress, and social and cultural activities.

Prior to her role as Deputy Chief of Mission, Ms. Al-Hashimy served as Commercial Attaché at the Embassy. The UAE is the single largest export market for US goods and services in the Middle East, and US exports to the UAE have expanded nearly five-fold from 2000 to 2006. As Commercial Attaché, she participated in negotiations between the UAE and the United States for a Free Trade Agreement. With the expiration of US trade promotion authority, a final agreement on an FTA has been deferred until trade promotion authority is renewed by the US Congress. In addition to trade matters, Ms. Al-Hashimy managed exchange programs for academics and business leaders, to help build understanding between the two countries.

Before coming to the United States, Ms. Al-Hashimy worked in the Executive Office of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. There, her portfolio included economic and social programs for the Emirate of Dubai.

Ms. Al-Hashimy completed studies at Tufts University, in Massachusetts, where she earned B.A. degrees in International Relations and French. She also completed graduate work at Harvard University. She has appeared on several US and international network news programs as a representative of the Government of the United Arab Emirates.

Out of respect for those fasting in observance of Ramadan, we ask that you do not bring food to this seminar.

Contact: World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh
2640 One Mellon Center,
500 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219-2502
Phone: 412-281-7970

Ted Plafker, Correspondent, Beijing Bureau, The Economist, Author, Doing Business in China
Ted Plafker is a correspondent in the Beijing bureau of The Economist and is internationally recognized as an expert on contemporary China. He has been a regular contributor to the Washington Post, International Herald Tribune, and the San Francisco Chronicle, among other publications.

Mr. Plafker has lived in Beijing since 1989, and he has been writing on China for The Economist since 1994. His first book, Doing Business in China: How to Profit in the World's Fastest Growing Market, is a practical guide to the challenges of China’s business market, focusing on the ‘how to’ rather than the ‘why’, and using the author’s first hand experience to pinpoint top emerging markets in China, Laws, rules and regulations of doing business in China, and how to promote and move products and services to Chinese consumers.

Visa and MasterCard accepted by telephone (412-281-7972) or online via PayPal

No refunds for cancellations after Monday, Sept. 17, 2007.

Contact: World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh
2640 One Mellon Center,
500 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219-2502
Phone: 412-281-7970

Henry Clay Frick Fine Arts Building, in Oakland . (Across from the new Schenley Plaza and the Carnegie Library)

Whether you dance the Chilean cueca or not, the sounds of the Chilean guitar and pandero will have you clapping to a new rhythm. Copihue Chile, Cristián Amigo and Emily Pinkerton will perform a concert where old and new music styles converge. Copihue Chile is a local ensemble dedicated to the cultivation of traditional folk song and dance. Inspired by traditional Chilean sounds, Amigo and Pinkerton—both composers and ethnomusicologists—create electro-acoustic interpretations of songs from the southern cone of South America.

Sponsored by the University of Pittsburgh Center for Latin American Studies, Mid Atlantic Arts Fundation, and Calliope Pittsburgh's Folk Music Society. Admission $10 at the door. Free with Pitt Student ID.

Note: This show was previously announced to take place at the Altar Club. Due to conflicting scheduling it has been moved to Pitt's Frick Fine Arts Building with the generous sponsorship of CLAS. Don't miss the opportunity to see and hear these wonderful artists.

Contact: For more information, visit www.emilypinkerton.com , www.cristianamigo.com. Or http://thealtarclub.blogspot.com

Marriott Pittsburgh City Center
At Mellon Arena
112 Washington Place
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Citizens Bank is pleased to invite you to attend a private forum and panel discussion
on conducting business in China.

Moderator
Bill Flanagan
Executive Vice President & Chief Public Affairs Officer, Allegheny Conference on Community Development

Global Beats presents.... Sounds of Africa night featuring a variety of African music in addition to our regular "global" beats. Abay Ethiopian Cuisine is providing a taste of Ethiopian food and Africa Yetu will dazzle you with their drumming and dancing. DJ music will expose you to rumba, lingala, kwaito, bonga, ragga, zouk plus afro-brazilian, afro-latin, afro-pop and whatever the moment calls for!

As the World Cup 2010 path leads to Africa, so does Global Beats!

Come listen and dance to the music of the African continent! Global Beats brings an African Sounds - featuring DJ Carla Canarinho playing dynamic cultural tunes that include Rumba, Afro pop, Ragga and more! Plus your regular Global Beats!

Click here for all the details.

Securing our Survival - Meeting the Threats of Nuclear Weapons and Global Warming

This conference will bring together students, academics, and community members to discuss the security threats posed by nuclear weapons and global warming. By exploring these issues in tandem, Securing Our Survival will provide a unique opportunity for participants to focus on the interlocking dimensions of nonproliferation and energy policy in a format that puts leading experts in dialogue with concerned citizens, an online audience, and each other. The conference sponsors, the Matthew B. Ridgway Center for International Security Studies, Physicians for Social Responsibility, and the Stanley Foundation, see the gathering as a vehicle to connect typically isolated conversations about nuclear weapons and the climate crisis, in an accessible fashion that highlights the importance of these issues for the survival of our nation and the planet.

Gypsy Cafe, 1330 Bingham Street, Corner of Bingham and 14th Streets South Side, Pittsburgh PA 15203

One evening with the rare Hungarian Cimbalom at Gypsy Café.

South Side’s Gypsy Café will host “A Night in Budapest”, an evening of Hungarian music and food featuring the seldom-seen Cimbalom. Pittsburgh’s George Batyi and Bob Sestili of The Gypsy Strings and special guests will join Chicago Cimbalist Alex Udvary for an intimate dinner and private concert.

Few people can define “cimbalom” let alone describe one. This uncommon musical instrument is of the Dulcimer family, a kind of piano-xylophone hybrid, stringed, but struck with hammers. Although smaller traveling versions of the cimbalom exist, Mr. Udvary’s nearly full-size cimbalom is a rarity outside of Eastern European concert halls.

Centuries ago, the Cimbalom was adopted by Romani (Gypsy) musicians, and the instruments traveled with them throughout Europe. Cimbalom (tsimbal) is also an important instrument in Klezmer orchestras.

The musicians will play “European Style” through the dinner courses, starting with sets on the stage and continuing to individual tables to solicit requests. It is customary to tip the orchestra, especially for playing requests.

Reservations are necessary and seating is limited. $35 per person includes the three-hour show and a four-course Hungarian meal including dessert, soft drinks, and coffee. Tax and tip are not included.

Composers noted for their use of the cimbalom include Zoltan Kodaly, Igor Stravinsky, Pierre Boulez, Peter Eotvos, Gyorgy Kurtag, Louis Andriessen, Henri Dutilleux, and even Elvis Costello.

Gypsy Café is an intimate neighborhood café featuring the cuisines of the Mediterranean and beyond. Full bar; non-smoking. Reservations encouraged.

In recent years, fair trade organizations and products have emerged as a response to growing economic hardships for small-scale commodity producers in poor countries. This panel presentation brings together representatives from three organizations - Jubilee House, a faith-based organization based in Nicaragua; La Prima, an independent coffee roaster in Pittsburgh's Strip District, and Building New Hope, a local non-profit that supports sustainable community-building in Central America - that have played leading roles in bringing fairly traded, organic coffee to Pittsburgh.

The panelists will describe what it takes to make alternative trade networks work on a daily basis as well as consider the challenges to, and opportunities for, expanding fair trade in Pittsburgh and beyond.

Donations are welcome

Community Connections to Hold Grant Workshop at the Afro American Music Institute
Creating $1 Million Fund to Encourage Citizens to “Imagine What We Can Do Together”

Community Connections, an initiative of Pittsburgh 250, invites neighborhoods, communities, civic organizations and individuals throughout the 14-county region of Southwestern Pennsylvania, including Allegheny County, to propose exciting and meaningful projects and activities that they can undertake to help celebrate the region’s 250th anniversary.

On August 30th, 2007, Community Connections will conduct an information session and grant workshop from 7:00-8:00pm at the Afro American Music Institute located at
7131 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15208-1828
in Homewood to encourage project ideas and applications. All interested individuals and organizations are welcome to attend.

Targeting $1 million in total grant funding administered by The Sprout Fund, Community Connections projects will support the broad theme of “Pride & Progress.” Projects will be divided into three classes – Regional, Grassroots, and Affiliated—and any project that celebrates or contributes to the pride and progress of a community is eligible.
The deadline for applying is September 14, 2007. Groups and individuals interested in applying for grant funding can do so by simply visiting the website and downloading the application. www.pittsburgh250.org/communityconnections

Regional Grants of up to $50,000 will go to civic or community groups whose project, event, or activity will affect larger populations or distinct groups. A decisionmaking panel representative of the entire region will decide who is to be awarded Regional Project Grants.

Grassroots Grants of up to $5,000 will go to communities, civic groups or individuals whose project, event, or activity affects citizens in a single county or community. Decisionmaking panels of local leaders in each county will decide who will receive Grassroots Project Grants.

A third class of Affiliated Projects will be endorsed and promoted as part of Community Connections, but will not receive monetary support. These ideas will run in conjunction with regional and grassroots projects while supporting the vision of Community Connections.

In October and November 2007, using objective criteria focused on civic engagement, a nominated panel of community leaders will select and announce the recipients of the grant funding. Throughout 2008, the chosen organizations will execute their projects with the assistance of Community Connections. Finally, in spring 2009, Community Connections will professionally document the success of the program by outlining how projects affected communities and residents throughout the region.
About Pittsburgh 250 Community Connections:

Community Connections is a cooperative effort between The Sprout Fund, a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit organization with extensive experience in supporting and managing community-based projects; the Pittsburgh 250 Community Connections Committee, a 40-member regional advisory group chaired by George Miles of WQED Multimedia, Aradhna Dhanda of Leadership Pittsburgh Inc., and Cathy Lewis Long of The Sprout Fund; and, Pittsburgh 250, Inc., a supporting organization of the Allegheny Conference on Community Development and the lead agency implementing and coordinating events and activities related to the region’s 250th anniversary celebration. Lead support for the first phases of Pittsburgh 250 Community Connections is generously provided by the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation.

To learn more about the ongoing work of Community Connections and keep up-to-date with the latest news and information about Pittsburgh 250, visit www.pittsburgh250.org/communityconnections or contact Dustin Stiver, Community Connections Program Coordinator, at (412) 325-0646.

Contact: Dustin Stiver, Community Connections Program Coordinator, at (412) 325-0646.

To better serve our region and to increase local awareness of Asia, the Asian Studies Center and the Global Studies Program of the University of Pittsburgh will hold its first annual Chu Financial Management Corp. scholarly essay competition for Pennsylvania high school juniors and seniors.

Student essay winners are encouraged to prepare a talk outlining their essays in an audio/visual presentation format. This presentation will be shown to judges, fellow contestants, the University of Pittsburgh community and guests, at the awards ceremony.

Scholarship Awards:
First Place: $1,250
( School also receives a $250 book award)
Second Place: $750
Third Place: $250

Deadline for Essay Submission
October 15, 2007

Winners Notification
December 7, 2007

Winners Ceremony
To be announced

Questions?
Please contact:

Katherine Carlitz
email: kcarlitz@pitt.edu

Veronica Dristas
email: dristas@pitt.edu

Doreen Hernández
email: edoreen@pitt.edu

Phone: 412‐648‐7426
Fax: 412‐624‐4665
Web: www.ucis.pitt.edu/asc/essay.html

Please join us in an afternoon of open dialogue at our Open House at the Islamic Center of Pittsburgh.

Discover & Learn about Islam’s Basic Belief’s
The Holy Quran
The Role of Women in Islam
Islam’s teachings on Human Rights & War
Muslim Contributions to Arts & Sciences
Islam’s relations with other Faiths

All proceeds benefit Building New Hope's coffee project in El Porvenir, Nicaragua.

Cost: $6.00

The Harmonized Classfication Number and the Foreign Duties for Your Products. Chuck Watson, R.L. Swearer Co.

Who Should Attend?
Companies looking to increase sales, and meet with an expert
Individuals from exporting companies requiring general export-import knowledge.

People looking to make international business contacts in Pittsburgh.

Time: 8-10am.
Breakfast and networking from 8:00-8:30am.
Speaker from 8:30-9:30am.
Questions and networking from 9:30-10am.
Location: Duquesne University – Rockwell Hall 707. Cost: $15.00

Register by calling 412-396-6233 or emailing duqsbdc@duq.edu. Cost: $15 (includes breakfast). The International Breakfast Roundtable Series will take place the last Friday of each month.

Directions/Parking: Directions. Parking is available at the Duquesne University Parking garage on Forbes Ave.

Sponsors: Duquesne University’s SBDC, the U.S. Commercial Service, SPC and the Allegheny Conference.

Leadership Pittsburgh XXIV Welcome Reception COST: RSVP REQUIRED. No cost to LPI Connective Members, Others: $20 RSVP: By Monday, August 27, 2007: Register online or contact Linda Brown at 412.392.4505 or via email at office@lpinc.org

The tour will begin at the Hilton Hotel at 5:30 PM and will end with a reception at the Fort Pitt Museum.

You're invited to join us for the next Champions Connections event, presented by Leadership Pittsburgh Inc. and the Allegheny Conference on Community Development. "Green Sizzle: The Revitalization of Point State Park," features a private guided tour of the latest Park and Museum renovations as well as a lively reception with tour guide Lisa Schroeder, Executive Director, Pittsburgh Riverlife Task Force.

Pittsburgh’s “front door” will dazzle as never before with a $35 million investment in historic interpretation, riverfront access, public art, a refurbished fountain and more. At the new Point, residents and visitors will be inspired by the past, energized by the natural environment and transformed by unique outdoor art installations. Please feel free to forward this invitation to your colleagues. The revitalization of Point State Park is one of the signature projects of Pittsburgh 250.

25th Anniversary Leadership Dialogue Series,Opportunity Connections: The Changing Face of Leadership

Leadership Pittsburgh Inc. and the Allegheny Conference on Community Development in collaboration with The Pittsburgh Business Times present the first in a special Leadership Dialogue Series of Opportunity Connections: "The Changing Face of Leadership."

Opportunity Connections is a unique time-efficient program designed for executive-level individuals in southwestern Pennsylvania who are interested in examining our region's resources and challenges and discovering their links with regional policy. Each session explores unique attributes and current challenges faced by our community, and gives participants rare insights into the Pittsburgh region through dialogues with community leaders whose influence impacts our future.

WHAT: "The Changing Face of Leadership" featuring Ron Porter, President, RDP Consulting Services

COST: $55.00/person or $50 for Pittsburgh Business Times subscribers and graduates of Leadership Pittsburgh Inc. and constituents of the Allegheny Conference on Community Development.

Union Project, located on the corner of Stanton and Negley Avenues in Pittsburgh’s East End

Armed with their special sauces and grilling talents, local amateur and professional rib chefs will compete for the prized title of “Duke of Ribs” on September 15th from 11am-3pm at the Union Project. Located on the corner of Stanton and Negley Avenues in Pittsburgh’s East End, the Union Project is pleased to host the this second annual event and invites the Pittsburgh community to help determine the city’s own “Duke of Ribs.”

This year’s “Duke of Ribs” will be judged by a panel of local celebrities including Tony Mowod, Executive Producer and Jazz Host of WQED 90.5 FM. Attendance for the event is free and open to the public. Samples of the competitors’ ribs will be on sale at the price of five ribs for five dollars. Additional side dishes will be available through the Urban Fusion Café. Attendees will not only have the opportunity to sample the city’s best ribs, but also to hear local dj talent.

Entries for the rib chefs are still being accepted. Registration is $25 for amateur chefs and $75 for professionals and restaurants. Chefs must provide their own grill and ribs must be ready for judging no later than noon. For a registration form, list of prizes and full list of regulations please visit http://www.unionproject.org.

The Union Project is a non-profit organization, located on the corner of Negley Ave. and Stanton Ave. in the former Union Baptist Church. The Union Project provides a gathering and working space for artists, community builders and people of faith. As key to meeting its mission and focusing on sustainability, the Union Project is initiating several social enterprises that employ local at-risk youth and low-income individuals. More information about the Union Project, space rental or upcoming events can be found at www.unionproject.org.

Srishti Dances of India ("Srishti") is a Pittsburgh based dance company. Srishti's mission is to disseminate India's cultural heritage through performances of Indian classical dance, music and theatre in both their traditional form, and through collaborations with performing artists from around the world. In addition, the company endeavors to educate and enhance audience appreciation of such classical arts through exhibits, workshops, lecture-demonstrations, master classes, multi-media presentations and academic presentations at national dance conferences.

Tickets:
General admission: $12
Students and seniors: $10

Mellon Park, adjacent to The Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, and along Fifth and Shady Avenues in Pittsburgh's Shadyside area

Fair Hours:
Friday: 1 PM - 7PM
Saturday: 10 AM - 7PM
Sunday: 10 AM - 5 PM

2007 is the 38th year for A Fair in the Park, an annual contemporary craft festival presented by The Craftsmen's Guild of Pittsburgh.

A Fair in the Park is held in the lush surroundings of Mellon Park, adjacent to The Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, and along Fifth and Shady Avenues in Pittsburgh's Shadyside area. This pleasant park setting provides A Fair in the Park with a casual ambience that makes this one of the most enjoyable shows of the season. Rated one of Sunshine Artists top 100 art shows nationwide, A Fair in the Park features the overall highest quality crafts consisently obtaining a high rating from participants.

In addition to the vast array of fine craft and art demonstrations, A Fair in the Park also features a children's activity area, regional and national entertainment, and a variety of Pittsburgh's fabulous foods. A Fair in the Park does not charge admission or parking fees to the public. An estimated 20,000+ attend, dedicated customers that enjoy the opportunity to interact with 100 American craft artists working in Clay, Textile, Jewelry, Glass, Metal, Wood and Mixed Medias including 2D Art.

Preview the artists and craftsmen exhibiting at the 2007 A Fair in the Park on our website on June 2nd, 2007. Join The Craftsmen's Guild of Pittsburgh's mailing list to receive updates about upcoming exhibitions and events in addition to A Fair in the Park.

Both the press and the public can discover interesting information about the 2007 A Fair in the Park Participants on the A Fair in the Park Media Page!

Sheraton Station Square Hotel, Grand Station Ballrooms 2-5, 300
W. Station Square Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Pittsburgh Dialogue Foundation cordially invites you to its Annual Friendship & Dialogue Dinner at which members of different communities and faiths will come together.

THEME: Dialogue, Not Clash, of Civilizations

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Dr. Jill Carroll, Associate Director of the Boniuk Center for the Study and Advancement of Religious Tolerance at Rice University, Houston, TX. Dr. Carroll is also the author of the new book "A Dialogue of Civilizations: Gulen's Islamic Ideals and Humanistic Discourse"

Vegetarian and Kosher dinner will be available upon request with RSVP.

This is an invitation only event. This invitation covers free admission to the Annual Friendship & Dialogue Dinner for two guests. Please contact us at info@pghdialogue.org if you would like others to be invited to this event.

Free child care, for children between the ages 2-11, will be provided at the hotel. Pre-registration is required for the child care service. Please indicate the ages of your children while pre-registering them. Please note that children under the age of 11 won't be allowed in the event room.

For parking options click here.

Contact: Please RSVP by Friday, September 14 (Registration is required as seating
capacity is limited)

E-MAIL: events@pghdialogue.org (preferred for RSVP)
PHONE: (412) 628-6871
URL: www.pghdialogue.org

Sunday Morning Summer Brunch to Celebrate La Prima Espresso's Organic Certification

Slow Food Pittsburgh's Sam Patti will talk about his new organic certification and give us a tour of the roaster.

Menu:
Coffeecakes, frittata, fresh fruit and coffee, of course.

Cost: $8. Proceeds benefit El Porvenir, a worker-owned cooperative in Nicaragua and other humanitarian projects in Latin America.

Contact: To reserve: e-mail Marlene Parrish at marleneparrish@earthlink.net
La Prima Roaster: 412-565-7070
www.laprima.com

Please join us at at 7 pm on September 29th in Verona for our great Franco-Haitian celebration!

Authentic Haitian dishes and a Haitian DJ
Also a silent auction with authentic Haitian art to benefit the non profit organization FLM based in Pittsburgh.

$15/pers- $25 /couple for AF members ($20/pers-$30 /couple Non Members) + BYOB

Make reservation and get direction before Sept 15th from afpitt@yahoo.com

Contact: Make reservation and get direction before Sept 15th from afpitt@yahoo.com

The World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh invites you to a competition of international proportions: our fifth annual WorldQuest! The International Business Center at the University of Pittsburgh, Ohio Valley General Hospital, and Slater Research have already recruited their teams and begun training! Don't be left behind! Instead, gather your group of international all stars and join us for an exceptional evening of food, fun, and friendly competition! To register your team, please complete an online registration form or contact Becky Wright at 412.281.7972 or becky@worldaffairspittsburgh.org.

Buy your tickets now!

Single Tickets: $30
Teams are composed of six people, for a total team cost of $180. Team leaders can put their teams together, or the Council will place individuals on teams.

For our corporate friends, we are pleased to offer the following sponsorship opportunities.

Compass Level: $500

Benefits can be tailored to address specific needs. Please contact Michelle Debelak, Development & Community Relations Director, at 412.281.1259 or michelle@worldaffairspittsburgh.org for more information.

Contact: To register your team, please complete an online registration form or contact Becky Wright at 412.281.7972 or becky@worldaffairspittsburgh.org. We look forward to welcoming you to another great WorldQuest!

Free Summer Concert Series

Lilly Abreu will perform Brazilian Jazz with:

Marty Ashby, Guitar
Dwayne Dolphin, Bass
Eric Defade, Sax/Flute
Roger Humphries, Drums

Also a group of 15 percussionists from a samba school band will join Lilly Abreu on the second half and fire up the night with more Brazilian Sambas.

Doors open at 6PM - Machete
Popular group Machete returns to the Altar with Puerto Rican sounds directed by Geña. Their previous engagement provided an evening of great entertainment with the typical Bomba and Plena of Puerto Rico.

Singer and band leader Geña displayed amazing vocal skills and beautiful arrangements of traditional tunes. The group is putting together additional material for listening and dancing.
$10

Doors open at 6PM - Batucada Samba Group

Brazilian Samba in its most basic and beautiful form: percussion. This new group is currently directed by Brazilian Samba Master Ricardo Pereira. The group includes 15 percussionists doing the traditional form of the Samba Schools of Rio.

In between sets Lilly Abreu will be singing Sambas with Eric Susoeff on guitar and Ricardo Pereira in cavaquinho plus some of the members of the Batucada.

This will be an evening of amazing energy and beautiful sounds.

$10

September 16 -- October 2
Two weeks of reflection, prayer, education, and celebration as we move to create a culture of peace and non- violence here --in our communities ? for the world.

Click here for full details.

Contact: For reservations please call Wanda at 412.596.0066 or visit the web site: http://peacedayspittsburgh.googlepages.com/

Melanie Dreyer, Assistant Professor at the University of Pittsburgh’s Department of Theatre Arts, brings the world premiere of Andreas Jungwirth’s Outside Inn to Pittsburgh in an effort to foster communication and understanding across cultures. The special limited engagement production at Pitt’s Charity Randall Theatre in the Stephen Foster Memorial runs September 12–15. There will be five performances in all – three performances in English and two performances in German. Performance dates and times are as follows:

English language preview                September 12 – 8:00pm
German language preview               September 13 – 8:00pm
Opening night (English)                    September 14 – 8:00 pm
Matinee performance (German)     September 15 – 2:00 pm
Evening Performance (English)      September 15 – 8:00pm

The project is an international partnership between the University of Pittsburgh’s Department of Theatre Arts and Germany’s acclaimed Theater Rampe Stuttgart. Outside Inn features an international and bilingual cast with representatives from the United States, Germany, and Austria.

Dreyer, an accomplished translator, director, and actor, shares producing credit with translator Gabriele Schafer, who will also appear in the play’s ensemble.

Stephan Bruckmeier, co-founder of Theater Rampe Stuttgart and internationally known actor, writer, director, and set designer, joins the collaboration as lead artist on the German side of the partnership. Outside Inn brings this gifted theater artist stateside for his Pittsburgh acting debut as part of the bilingual company.

Says Dreyer, “Pittsburgh is a city with German roots. It is also a city quickly gaining a reputation for its theatre and artists. Our project provides an opportunity for Pittsburgh’s German speakers and students to see a new German play in German while highlighting Pittsburgh as a place for artists to live and work.”

In addition to placing Pittsburgh on the international map, Dreyer intends to forge an artistic and collaborative bond between German and American actors and audiences. To this end, she is documenting the entire project on video, from auditions to final performances. She hopes to provide a blueprint for other theatre companies embarking upon international collaborations and for future international projects at the University of Pittsburgh.

The cast arrives in Pittsburgh on August 14 to begin the rehearsal and workshop process that will culminate in the premiere at Pitt. The production will then move to Theater Rampe’s performance space in Stuttgart, Germany where it will run September 28–October 20. All performances will be in German, except for one weekend of English performances October 9–13. Outside Inn will return to the United States in August/September of 2008 for a run in New York City.

The play itself underscores the project’s goals with its theme internationalization. Outside Inn interweaves four personal quests across Germany, Africa, Arizona, and Mexico. From illicit hotel rendezvous to corrupt international business deals, the international ensemble commit infidelity, murder, and identity theft as they flee who they are and what they’ve become. Conveyed in stark soliloquies and dreamlike conversations, Outside Inn channels the alienation and apathy of our newer and smaller world of globalization.

See www.play.pitt.edu for more information.

The University of Pittsburgh’s Department of Theatre Arts (founded in 1982) offers the BA, MA, MFA and PhD degrees in Theatre Arts. All faculty members are active in both teaching and artistic or research activities. The department shares a philosophy of theatre education, the chief feature of which is a firm conviction that theory and practice, academic and creative work, and educational and professional theatre must be integrated for a successful program of theatre education. The University of Pittsburgh Repertory Theatre is the department’s flagship theatre company with performance spaces in the landmark Stephen Foster Memorial and the Cathedral of Learning.

theater rampe stuttgart, founded in 1998 by Eve Hosemann and Stephan Bruckmeier, is dedicated exclusively to contemporary German-language drama and literature and has in a short time garnered a national reputation in Germany. Eva Hosemann has been sole Artistic Director since the 03/04 season. More than a writers’ theater, theater rampe Stuttgart focuses not only on writing and staging new works but also on the study of theatrical form on a fundamental level and on experimentation with both concept and content. Genre-crossing work and ongoing collaboration with visual artists, musicians and dancers are basic to the theater’s aesthetic.

Contact: For additional information or to speak with Melanie Dreyer, please contact Sloan MacRae at the University of Pittsburgh’s Department of Theatre Arts at 412-624-0933 or sloanm@pitt.edu.

The Latin American Cultural Union (LACU), the University of Pittsburgh Center for Latin American Studies (CLAS), UPMC and Argentinean Catering of Pittsburgh invite you to a unique event on Saturday, August 11 at 8 p.m. in the Henry Clay Frick Fine Arts Auditorium. Sponsored by UPMC, the incomparable Argentinean band Huancara is coming to Pittsburgh for a one night only concert after they perform at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.

Huancara is known for their sensitive synchronization of indigenous and experimental music with original compositions inspired by folklore. Don't miss this unforgettable experience.

Tickets may be ordered in advance at the LACU website: www.lacunet.org. Tickets are $15 for the general public, $10 for LACU members, and free with University of Pittsburgh student ID. Seating is limited: reserve now.

For more information, go to http://www.voicesofpittsburgh.com/HuancaraTour.html

Listen Huancara at THURSDAY IN THE LATIN AMERICAN RADIO MAGAZINE

Giveaway tickets
La Revista airs on Thursdays, 6.05 - 7.00 pm (Eastern Time) from WRCT 88.3 FM Pittsburgh – listen via Internet at www.wrct.org or call us live 412 621 9728

An interview of members of the Argentine group HUANCARA. This group is internationally renown particularly for its sensitive synchronization of indigenous and experimental music with original compositions inspired by folklore

The group members include composers, artisans of traditional instruments, researchers, collectors, teachers; they are musicians united by a passion for South American folk music and for its diffusion as a contemporary musical expression. Huancara has collected close to 400 ethnic and criollo instruments of Latin American origin.

Contact: Víctor Manuel Ruiz del Valle [mailto:viridianno@hotmail.com]

The World Affairs council of Pittsburgh cordially invites you to attend a special dinner on the eve of the 37th Annual World Affairs Institute in honor of our special guest speakers.

The World Affairs Institute is a day-long conference for more than 375 high school students and educators from Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio cosponsored by the World Affairs Council and Rotary International.

Confirmed speakers include:

Jan Berris, Vice President, National Committee on United States - China Relations.

Berris has been with the National Committee on United States-China Relations since 1971 - first as program associate, then program director, then vice president. She is responsible for directing all program activities of the Committee. Berris has been actively involved in preparation and operations for the visits to the United States of hundreds of Chinese delegations, including the 1972 Chinese Ping Pong Team, the first PRC group to come to this country. At the request of the State Department she coordinated Chinese press activities during Premier Deng Xiaoping's February 1979 visit to the United States. And she has overseen the visits of hundreds of American delegations to China.

Prior to her work at the Committee, Berris was a Foreign Service Officer, stationed in Hong Kong and Washington, D.C. She held many part time jobs before joining the Foreign Service, among them assistant to Professor Richard H. Solomon during which time she helped research the book Mao's Revolution and the Chinese Political Culture.

Berris has a B.A. in Chinese Studies (University of Michigan, June 1966) and an M.A. in Japanese Studies (University of Michigan, June 1967). She speaks Chinese, Hebrew, and Spanish. Berris has written many articles and contributed chapters to several books on China.

Dr. William Overholt, Center for Asia Pacific Policy Chair in Asia Policy Research; and Director, RAND Center for Asia Pacific Policy

In his capacity with RAND Corpooration, Dr. Overholt heads the department that conducts research on critical issues facing Asia and its relationship with the United States, providing objective policy analysis to decision-makers in the international relations community. This research falls under three substantive areas: strategic diplomatic relations, political economy issues, and human capital trends — including education, healthcare and changes in population.

Before joining RAND in 2002, Overholt spent 21 years managing research units for investment banks across the Asia Pacific region. He served as head of strategy and economics at Nomura's regional headquarters in Hong Kong, and as managing director and head of research at Bank Boston's regional headquarters in Singapore. In 1993, Overholt was awarded the Mainichi News/Asian Affairs Research Center Special Book Prize for his book “The Rise of China.”

Overholt holds a Ph.D. and master's degree in from Yale University and received a bachelor of arts degree from Harvard University.

Dr. Minxin Pei, Senior Associate and Director of the China Program, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Washington D.C.

Dr. Pei received his Ph.D. in political science from Harvard University in 1991 and taught politics at Princeton University from 1992 to 1998. His main interest is U.S.-China relations, the development of democratic political systems, and Chinese politics.

He is the author of From Reform to Revolution: The Demise of Communism in China and the Soviet Union (Harvard University Press, 1994) and China’s Trapped Transition: The Limits of Developmental Autocracy (Harvard University Press, 2006). His research has been published in Foreign Policy, Foreign Affairs, The National Interest, Modern China, China Quarterly, Journal of Democracy and many edited books. His op-eds have appeared in the Financial Times, New York Times, Washington Post, Christian Science Monitor, and other major newspapers.

The Freeman Chair in China Studies was established at the Center for Strategic and International Studies to advance the study of China and to promote understanding between the United States and the countries of the Asia Pacific region.

Mr. Freeman currently serves as Managing Director of the China Alliance where he advises clients regarding government relations in the U.S. and China, regulatory and trade matters, and investment strategies in China. Previous to joining the China Alliance, he was the Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for China Affairs. In this position, Mr. Freeman was the United States’ chief China trade negotiator, responsible for the development and implementation of the United States’ overall trade policy with respect to China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macao and Mongolia.

Contact: World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh
Phone: 412-281-7970
Fax: 412-281-1795
Email: programs@worldaffairspittsburgh.org

Since its inception more than 50 years ago, the U.S. Navy has been at the forefront of nuclear engineering. Many of the lessons learned during this time concerning propulsion and engineering are directly applicable to civilian power systems. This transfer of information is especially critical given our nation's current energy situation and the resulting increased interest in nuclear power as an energy source.

Admiral Kirk Donald, Director, Naval Propulsion, graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1975. He also holds a master's degree in business administration from the University of Phoenix and is a graduate of Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government Senior Executive Fellows Program.

Adm. Donald was Commanding Officer, USS Key West (SSN 722), from October 1990 to February 1993 and served as Commander, Submarine Development Squadron Twelve from August 1995 to July 1997. From June 2002 to July 2003, he was assigned as Commander, Submarine Group Eight; Commander, Submarine Force Sixth Fleet (CTF 69); Commander, Submarines Allied Naval Forces South; and Commander, Fleet Ballistic Missile Submarine Force (CTF 164) in Naples, Italy.

Most recently, he served as Commander, Naval Submarine Forces; Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet; Commander, Allied Submarine Command; and Commander, Task Forces 84 and 144 in Norfolk, Va.

He also served at the Bureau of Naval Personnel, on the Joint Staff, and as Deputy Chief of Staff for C4I, Resources, Requirements and Assessments, U.S. Pacific Fleet. Adm. Donald assumed his current duties as Director, Naval Nuclear Propulsion, on 5 November 2004.

Contact: World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh
Phone: 412-281-7970
Fax: 412-281-1795
Email: programs@worldaffairspittsburgh.org

Meeting Place: Fourth Avenue and Smithfield Street, downtown, in the parklet adjacent to Dollar Bank

Join us on Fridays in August at Noon and meet a docent from the Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation at Fourth Avenue and Smithfield Street, downtown, in the parklet adjacent to Dollar Bank.

During the FREE Fourth Avenue Walking Tour, you'll hear about the man who helped save Pittsburgh's "H" in the early 1900s--and you'll find out where Pittsburgh's first female architect chose to locate her office. You'll see silver-dollars on two ceilings and discover where you can sip coffee in a vault. Explore Fourth Avenue with us, and hear about renovations in progress and landmark buildings designed by more than a dozen distinguished architects, between 1836 and 1984.

Advance reservations are appreciated: 412-471-5808, ext. 527; marylu@phlf.org

Please join us. Our tours are worth the walk: real people/real places!

Contact: Advance reservations are appreciated: 412-471-5808, ext. 527; marylu@phlf.org

Meeting Place: Fourth Avenue and Smithfield Street, downtown, in the parklet adjacent to Dollar Bank

Contact: Advance reservations are appreciated: 412-471-5808, ext. 527; marylu@phlf.org

The State of Pennsylvania has business representatives in 18 countries. All of the 18 country-reps will be here, in Pittsburgh for Sept. 11-12. You can meet with them in half-an-hour intervals at no cost to your company.

The countries are:

Australia/New Zealand

AMERICAS: Canada, Mexico, Brazil and Chile.

EUROPE: England, Germany, Czech Republic

MIDDLE EAST: Israel, Saudi Arabia

AFRICA: South Africa

ASIA: China-Beijing, China-Shanghai, Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, Vietnam.

Contact: To set appointments, contact Brent G. Rondon:

rondon@duq.edu * http://www.duq.edu/sbdc

Tel. 412-396-6233. Fax. 412-396-5884

All of Pittsburgh 50 Finest will be honored at an event on Thursday, August 16th, 7 pm, at the Omni William Penn Hotel in downtown. Carla Leininger is one of the members of this fine group of successful professionals recognized for their outsdanding community efforts.

If you are interested in attending the event, tickets are $40 in advance or $45 at the door and can be purchased by calling the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at (412) 321-4422 (mention Carla's name). You will to enjoy a fun evening with Pittsburgh’s 50 Finest along with a carving station, hors d’oeuvres, Mancini’s famous bread, three complimentary beverages, and dancing the night away in the company of 750-1,000 guests.

If you want to read about this group and about Cystic Fibrosis, look in the August edition of the Whirl magazine.

Presentation by: Pittsburgh Partnership for Neighborhood Development You are encouraged to invite a guest and you must RSVP your attendance by the 14th. Please let us know that you received this and your intent. Tables are going quickly for the October 18, 2007 "Resource Pittsburgh Conference" don't forget to contact Eric @ (412)-673-2422.

With the mission to build healthy families and communities by way of activation, education and mobilization, the Community Empowerment Association, Inc. (CEA) over the last decade has been tirelessly serving thousands of disadvantaged and minority families throughout the Greater Pittsburgh area. One of the major activities we sponsor has been the Black Family Reunion Festival.

The festival is the biggest African American focused event in the Pittsburgh area. The purpose of the fun filled event is to bring together communities from the greater Pittsburgh area for two peaceful, uplifting and enjoyable days.

Last year the event was an outstanding success! With only about six weeks of planning, the turnout was over 2000 people. People of all ages were in attendance: this was truly a family event. With much more planning and new attractions for this years event, we expect anywhere from 5,000 to 10,000 people to attend.

Full List of Included Events & Activities (Sat & Sun)

Contact: Admission to ALL EVENTS ARE FREE! For directions, event schedules or other information, please call 412-371-3689
or e-mail: blackfamilyreunion@ceapittsburgh.org

Visit us online at www.ceapittsburgh.org

The Western Pennsylvania Humane Society's Sample of Station Square will be held from 6 to 8:30pm inside participating restaurants, Freight House Shops and on a one-block section of Station Square Drive between the Sheraton Hotel and the Landmarks Building. Participants will receive a passport that will allow them access to special sampling stations set-up in each participating restaurant.

Each registered guest will receive one complimentary raffle ticket to take a chance at winning one of many prizes. Additional tickets will be available for purchase to benefit The Western Pennsylvania Humane Society. Higher priced prize packages will also be placed inside each participating restaurant for silent bidding.

Special Entertainment on the Street. A one-block section of Station Square Drive will be closed to host the event and special live entertainment. What would a Humane Society event be without some special four-legged furry guests?

Adorable animals from the Humane Society will be in attendance looking for loving homes.

Dessert After Party on the Gateway Clipper's Party LinerThe fun doesn't stop
when the restaurant menu sampling ends. To satisfy your sweet tooth, travel on down to the Gateway Clipper's Party Liner. Each registered guest can enjoy a complimentary dessert and coffee bar from 8:30 to 10:30pm. Assorted great desserts are included.

Winners for the prizes from the raffle and silent auction will be announced on board the boat starting right at 9pm. The rest of the hour will give guests the opportunity to sample the desserts, purchase a cocktail from the cash bar.

Passports can also be entered into a drawing to win one large grand prize. Furry friends will also be entertaining on the Party Liner. The Party Liner will remain docked.

Tickets are $30 online or $35 at the registration tables at both ends of Station Square

For complete details: http://www.wpahumane.org/StationSq.html

Over 50 advertised jobs in partnership with pnc.jobs plus....
live dj, food & beverage specials

Click here for full details.

Contact: Hilary at 412-363-4550 x26, email hilary@unionproject.org or visit www.unionproject.org

This annual event captures the essence of the Pirates community efforts and highlights the contributions of African-Americans in Pittsburgh.

Friday, August 3, 2007
Sport Luncheon - Speaker Joe Morgan (ESPN Color Analyst)
Reservations Only
Pirates vs. Reds - 7:05 p.m.
All Fans receive Josh Gibson Replica Statue

Saturday, August 4, 2007
7:05 p.m.
Pre-game Street Fair including (starting at 4p.m.):
⇒ GosepelFest
⇒ Health Awareness and Educational Booths
⇒ African American Art

All Fans receive Gray’s Replica Jersey

For tickets call Chaz Kellem at 412-325-4488:
$9 (L/R Grandstand), $15 (Outfield Reserved)
& $22 (L/R Field Box)

While at the ballpark, be sure to visit Highmark Legacy Square, located inside the leftfield
entrance at PNC Park,where life-size bronze statues and interactive kiosks commemorate
seven Pittsburgh Negro League greats. Nowhere except the NLBM is there a
display approximating this one: seven statues, huge commemorative bats overhead
and an indoor, 25-seat Legacy Theatre where visitors can see an interactive fans.

Worldwide US Free Trade Agreements-NAFTA
Susanne Cook and Bruce Chiu from Cohen * Grigsby Law Firm
Catherine Hoolahan Consulting

Who Should Attend?
Companies looking to increase sales, and meet with an expert
Individuals from exporting companies requiring general export-import knowledge.

People looking to make international business contacts in Pittsburgh.

Breakfast and networking from 8:00-8:30am.

Speaker from 8:30-9:30am.

Questions and networking from 9:30-10am.

Register by calling 412-396-6233 or emailing duqsbdc@duq.edu.

Cost: $15 (includes breakfast). The International Breakfast Roundtable Series will take place the last Friday of each month.

Directions/Parking: Directions. Parking is available at the Duquesne University Parking garage on Forbes Ave.

Sponsors: Global Business Program-Duquesne University’s SBDC, the U.S. Commercial Service, SPC and the Allegheny Conference

Click here to view the complete schedule of events.

Join us, and special guest Franco Harris, for a fun, entertaining evening with performances throughout the night by local artists, including UMOJA Drum and Dance Ensemble, Jorge Delgado and Besame, Latin DJ Marlon Silva, Agustin Garcia Dancers, Dancing to Five Guys Named Moe featuring Jimmy Sapienza.

Business Attire.

Click here to view the complete schedule of events.

12:00 Noon – 6:00 pm. All of Saturday's general events plus:

1:00 p.m. Latino Rock & Roll Band, Del Castillo

4:00 p.m. The soul and gospel diva, Mavis Staples

Click here to view the complete schedule of events.

The Faces of Pittsburgh Shine with Ethnic & Cultural Diversity showcased by:

12:00 Noon – 8:00 p.m.
Government by all the people – a mock election for young people to vote on a referendum that would be presented to the City Council for a proclamation

12:00 Noon – 6:00 p.m.
Character appearances from the Pirate Parrot (Saturday only) and Rosita from Sesame Street

DiverseCITY Pittsburgh:
International Business and Workforce Diversity Symposiums Day 2

REGISTRATION EXTENDED TO AUGUST 10.

Click here to view the complete schedule of events and registration details.

Policy Breakfast:

DiverseCITY Pittsburgh:
International Business and Workforce Diversity Symposiums Day 1

REGISTRATION EXTENDED TO AUGUST 10.

Click here to view the complete schedule of events and registration details.

Want salsa? We got it! Brazilian? Absolutely! Caribbean? Why not! Afro-beats? You bet! American? We live in America, don't we? At Global Beats we go beyound anything you have ever experienced and bring a world of music genres to please the most diverse and open minds! Various DJ"s bring their favorite tunes and create the best world party Pittsburgh has to offer. Join us. Proceeds benefit Cystic Fibrosis.

Hosted by WRCT Brazilian Radio Show host: Carla Leininger

Philip Pearlstein/recent prints
Internationally respected Pittsburgh-born realist explores the body with precise & quirky compositions combined with props from the artist’s unique collection.

David Tomb/portraits of emotional insight
The artist’s assortment of strokes and touches coalesce in a dynamic visual tension between the viewer and the subject.

Huang Xiang/William Rock/honoring humanity’s peaks
“Huang Xiang (China) and William Rock (Ireland & U.S.) do not share the same spoken language or cultural heritage, but, through art, they collaborate and communicate in a blend of contemporary portraiture and calligraphic Chinese poetry.”

For a preview of the exhibition, please visit our website.

$10 admission

Miguel Sagué Jr and Miguel “Cha”Sagué III present the traditional music of Cuba. Legendary Cuban musician Miguel Sagué Jr brings his extraordinary talent and that of his son “Cha”for one night of the enchanted sounds of the Cuban masters of the Son Montuno.

Sagué will be performing gems from the Buena Vista Social Club and other gems that are rarely performed outside of Cuba. Many people remember Miguel as the front man of Pittsburgh’s great Salsa band “Guaracha”. Miguel Sagué has been performing with Guaracha since 1989 and has been one of the most prolific and authentic latin sounds in Western Pa. They have appeared in venues like Cozumel, Pittsburgh's First Night, Three Rivers Arts Festival, Wilkinsburg Community Day, and the Pittsburgh Public School System. They played on this year's Seminar at Sea, touring Latin America.

Contact: Miguel “Cha”Sagué III:
Phone: 412-177-1025
mulatocubano2004@yahoo.com

Sharing the Spirit, Fanning the Flame: Women Leading Education Across the Continents

Duquesne University, through the Department of Academic Affairs, is co-sponsoring an invitational, scholarly, international conference on the status of women and educational leadership at a global level.

For complete details, click here for the event booklet.

The conference will be held on Duquesne University’s Italian campus in Rome from July 24–27, in partnership with the University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA) and the American Association of School Administrators (AASA). Scholars from every major region of the world will present papers on the current situation and suggest research questions for collaborative study. Outcomes will include a book and subsequent collaborative international research.

Dr. Helen Sobehart, Duquesne University’s Associate Academic Vice President, will chair the conference. Keynote speakers include Duquesne President Charles Dougherty and polar explorers Ann Bancroft and Liv Arnesen, the first women to cross Antarctica.

Conference speaker Dr. Katherine Houghton uses photography to document and illustrate the everyday life-world of women. The lives of these women and children are shaped by the limits of educational system, illuminating the need for women in educational leadership positions to understand this hidden world.

“The children are our future. Who leads their education matters – for the children and for the social justice they will bring (or not) to those who will inherit the spirit of the earth,” Sobehart said.

Duquesne University
Duquesne is a private, coeducational university with more than 10,000 students. An extensive selection of undergraduate and graduate degree programs is offered across 10 schools of study. Duquesne is consistently ranked among the nation's top Catholic universities for its award-winning faculty and 129-year tradition of academic excellence.

Contact: Contacts: Rose Ravasio: 412.396.6051/cell 412.818.0234
Karen Ferrick-Roman: 412.396.1154/cell 412.736.1877

Click here to see the event flyer.

Please save the date for the Million Ripples Gala welcoming and honoring the Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu.

Cocktails will be served at 6 p.m.

Tickets are $500 per seat.

You are invited to Turkish Coffee and Baklava days at West Penn Cultural Center. Come and enjoy authentic Turkish Coffee, delicious Baklava, sights and sounds of Turkey!

Coffee:$1.00 Baklava:$1.00

Guests can sample a variety of wines and food offerings while enjoying the music of Olga Watkins and the Soul Kitchen Band.

$30 General Admission Tickets can be purchased in advance by calling 412-264-6270 or online at www.paacc.com

Presentation: Rivers of Steel, the history and appreciation of the Steel Industry in the Pittsburgh area. Up and coming events and tours.

Presentation by Tom Baker, President of PUMP

RSVP by July 17th CBridgeBN@aol.com

City of Asylum/Pittsburgh's third annual Jazz-Poetry Concert.

Click here to download the flyer. Or for the most current details, please visit the web site.

The World Saxophone Quartet is generally considered to be among the finest jazz ensembles playing today and they will be doing a FULL CONCERT on the alley. They will also be playing with poets from around the world, coming to Pittsburgh just for our concert! And of course, there will be performances by our own Huang Xiang and Horacio Castellanos Moya. We are also adding some "site improvements" this year--most importantly, a large projection screen/speaker system above the stage for improved visibility and sound...plus we will have seating for 500. There will be free parking in 2 nearby lots.

Late afternoon on September 8-- in partnership with Gist Street Reading Series , there will be a " poetry tour" of 5 North Side public gardens. A poet or fictioneer will be in each garden. We will be led from garden to garden in small groups of 10, and in each garden a different poet/fictioneer will be waiting to treat us to a short (5-10 minute) reading. For the final reading at the Mattress Factory garden, all groups will gather. After the reading, you can purchase a box lunch at the Mattress Factory. This garden tour is limited to 40 people and is by reservation only. To make a reservation, email: coapgh@yahoo.com

After the garden tour and reading, there will be time to tour the Mattress Factory and it is a great time to visit. September 8 is the public opening of Part 2 of the Mattress Factory's "Year of India" show, featuring installations by artists who have come here from India to create unique works at the Mattress Factory.

Also...on Thursday evening, September 6, several of the visiting international poets will be doing a reading at Chatham College. More details forthcoming.

And on Sunday, September 9, during the Mexican War Streets House Tour, Huang Xiang will be doing readings in front of House Poem at 12, 2, and 4 pm.

On Tuesday evening, October 23, the founder and editor-in-chief of Archipelago Books, one of the premier publishers of literature-in-translation, will be visiting Pittsburgh and doing a presentation followed by a question and answer session. Reservations are limited to 40. More details will be sent in September, but if you would like to make a reservation now, plese email: coapgh@yahoo.com

The SouthSide Works is located between 26th Street and Hot Metal Street. Convenient and abundant parking is available in our on-site structured parking garages located on the corners of 26th & Sidney and 28th & Sidney. A third garage will open on September 9th located on Tunnel Boulevard.

Click here for full details.

SouthSide Works is uncovering local artists, musicians, food and activities during this 3rd annual weekend long celebration.

Discover an Artist’s Market, live music on 2 stages, local DJ tent, dancing, the National City’s Kids Korner, chalk muralists, polynesian fire dancers, a Sidewalk Sale and much more!
Featured performances by Bill Deasy, No Bad Ju Ju, Boogie Hustlers and many more local artists!

Kitchen: Noon to?
Stuffed Cabbage, Hungarian Stew, Kolbasz with Sauerkraut, Cabbage and Noodles, Potato Dumplings,
Palacsinta, Assorted Pastries

Program with guest speakers and entertainment, starts at 7:00 p.m.
Dancing at the Pavilion follows.

Contact Rose Marie Gerzsenyi for Kennywood tickets or information: 724 864-0042

Email mlpecsi@aol.com

Contact: Rose Marie Gerzsenyi for Kennywood tickets or information:
724 864-0042
Email: mlpecsi@aol.com

Every SUNDAY from August 5 to September 2 enjoy a FREE jazz concert in Highland Park as the area's finest jazz talent takes the stage in the ever-popular Reservoir of Jazz series.

Don’t miss this BENEFIT PARTY to benefit the b_Dreams Can Beb_ Foundation. This organization helps homeless families in Brazil (www.dreamscanbe.org). I will be singing the Bachianas Brasileiras #5 by Villa-Lobos, accompanied by a Brazilian b_BATUCADAb_, a samba drumming circle.

Also that evening, a very colorful Fashion Show that will show beautiful and original cotour collection designed by Lana Neumeyer and colorful costumes from the famous samba schools in Brazil like MANGUEIRA and BEIJA-FLOR.

Party Place: 300 Country Club Lane, Pittsburgh, PA 15215.

Suggested donation: $35 or personal discretion. Mail to: 3527 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201. R.S.V.P. benefit@dreamscanbe.org or call 412-889-4660.

Come enjoy free screenings of modern masterpieces by director Pedro Almodóvar, the most famous and celebrated Spanish director since Luis Buñuel!

Every SUNDAY from June 17 to August 12, enjoy a FREE classical concert music series in a tranquil environment, complete with Best Brunch contest.

Please login and update it!Every SUNDAY from June 17 to August 12, enjoy a FREE classical concert music series in a tranquil environment, complete with Best Brunch contest.

Every SUNDAY from June 17 to August 12, enjoy a FREE classical concert music series in a tranquil environment, complete with Best Brunch contest.

Mark your calendars and come by the Union Project July 16th from 5pm-8pm for a free community health fair, cookout and live DJ. On location we will have local service providers, free screenings, kids' activities, giveaways, home safety information, wellness resources, and music.

2nd Annual Workforce Development Global Alliance Benefit Reception & Auction for Kids in Kenya

Please plan now to join us for the 2nd Annual Workforce Development Global Alliance (WDGA).

Renewing Hope from School to Work – One child at a time!

With special guest:
MARILYN McCOO

Legend of the 5th Dimension, Solid Gold, Jamie Foxx Show and much more.

Our Theme is Up, Up & Away
- …“Up” towards destiny, and “Away” with poverty… for Kids in Kenya!

A night of celebration in Africa Style featuring a personal book signing of book: UP, UP & AWAY! By Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr.

Tickets Available online at www.wdganetwork.org
$50 per person
Come with a Friend - Be a Sponsor

African Gem Levels of Sponsorship

DIAMOND LEVEL - $5,000*
(includes 8 VIP tickets*, full page ad in program booklet and in all event materials, public recognition @ event and exposure on the WDGA website before and after the event)

EMERALD LEVEL - $2,000
(includes 4 reception tickets, 1/2 page ad in program booklet and in all event materials with public recognition @ event and exposure on the WDGA website before and after the event)

RUBY LEVEL - $1,250
(includes 2 reception tickets, 1/4 page ad in program booklet and in all event materials with public recognition @ event and exposure on the WDGA website before and after the event)

*VIP seating for teaser concert (with waiter service & champagne) + entrance to WDGA post-VIP reception with Marilyn

Purchase your ticket by online by September 20th.
Secure your sponsorship by September 8th.

To learn more about WDGA,visit us at www.wdganetwork.org

Contact: Email: niecy@wdganetwork.org
Phone: 412-243-WDGA
WWW: www.wdganetwork.org

Join us for the Leadership Pittsburgh, Inc. Golf Outing and Dinner Event and celebrate our 25th anniversary!

Golfers will enjoy a complete program of special events, 18 holes of golf (including cart) in a scramble format, lunch, prizes and dinner.

Golf registration begins at 10:30 a.m., with lunch at 11 a.m. and tee-off at 12:30 p.m. Dinner begins at 6:15 p.m.

Cost: $175 per player or $500 a foursome (gratuities included).

Click here for complete details.

Join us for a first time screening in the Pittsburgh area of the recently released documentary Not for Sale. An investigation of the modern day slave trade and the dedicated abolitionists working to support the survivors and ignite a global anti-slavery movement.

Tickets are $12/person.

Screening will be followed by a Q&A session on Human Trafficking.

All proceeds support the work of Pittsburgh based non-profit organization The Project to End Human Trafficking

The film will begin at 7:00 p.m. A question and answer session will immediately follow the presentation, featuring Khadra Mohammed, Executive Director of the Pittsburgh Refugee Center, and members of Pittsburgh's Somali Bantu community.

June 20, 2007 marks World Refugee Day. In recognition of this, the Pittsburgh Refugee Center, in collaboration with the Pittsburgh Filmmakers, is pleased to present the documentary film "Rain in a Dry Land," by Anne Makepeace. The film depicts the lives of two Somali Bantu families that have been resettled in the United States. The documentary portrays the struggles, hopes and challenges that refugees encounter as they make America their new home. Anne Makepeace is an award-winning independent writer, producer and
director. Her films have been televised and screened at film festivals around the globe. Her work has been funded by the Pulitzer Foundation, HBO Films, the American Film Institute, the Sundance Documentary Fund, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and many
more. Her most recent film, "Rain in a Dry Land," has been internationally recognized at various film festivals including the Human Rights Watch Film Festival, the United Nations Film Festival, the Margaret Mead Film Festival, the Tri Continental Film Festival, Africa, and many more.

This event is free and open to the public.

For additional information about the film, please see http://www.bullfrogfilms.com/catalog/ridl.html

Contact: Pittsburgh Refugee Center
1835 Centre Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

412-537-8398

Please join us of a indepth conversation about the possible social and economic impact of the entry of the gaming industry in out region.

Panelists include: Eileen McNulty, CFO, PA Gaming Control Board The Honorable William Peduto, Member, Pittsburgh City Council Reverend David Gleason, Chair, Social Impact Committee, Pittsburgh Gaming Task Force Dr. Rafael Engel, Associate Professor, School of Social Work, University of Pittsburgh Jon Delano, Money & Politics Editor, KDKA

Join us on the rooftop of Theater Square to SIP, TASTE, DANCE, CREATE, EXPLORE and PARTNER with the Trust at COSMOPOLITAN PITTSBURGH - A FUN and UNIQUE party high above the Cultural District, showcasing the connection between the arts and urban development. Activities offered will mirror experiences to be had in the District - a place to DO, not just see.

$30 Trust Members (current Trust members may purchase up to two tickets at the discounted price)

$50 Non-Members (ticket includes complimentary one-year Trust Membership at the Partner Level)

Purchase your tickets by June 1st and get a free parking pass for Theater Square Garage!

For more information about the Partners Program or this event, contact Heather Masterson at 412-471-3519.

Registration Deadline: June 14, 2007

Mr. Yamakoshi started his career at Keidanren in 1981 as a Staff Economist of International Economic Affairs Department, in charge of Japan-Canada relations and the activities of Business and Industry Advisory Committee to OECD (BIAC), he later worked on Japan-U.S. trade and investment issues. He joined Keidanren’s investment missions to the U.S. and annual meetings of the Japan U.S. Business Conference.

In 1991, he moved to Keidanren’s Industry and Telecommunications Department, where he was in charge of domestic and global environmental issues following Keidanren Global Environment Charter. He joined Keidanren’s environmental delegations to China, Venezuela and the United States. Keidanren’s cooperation with environmental NGOs resulted in the establishment of Keidanren Nature Conservation Fund (KNCF) in 1992.

He became Manager of Asia and Oceania Group in 1998, where he was responsible for Keidanren’s missions to ASEAN countries and bilateral conferences with them. He was involved in the establishment of Support Council for ABAC-Japan (SCABAC-J) in 1999. He was also in charge of joint projects with the World Bank, including a personal exchange program. In addition to these assignments, he also worked on corporate philanthropy policies as Director of CBCC from 2001 to 2004.

In 2003, he became Deputy Director of International Economic Affairs Bureau, in charge of WTO and European affairs. After serving as Press Secretary from 2004 to 2006 under Mr. Okuda’s chairmanship, Mr. Yamakoshi returned to Washington D.C. as Director of Keidanren-USA in March 2006. In 1998, he participated in Aspen Institute Summer “The Chinese in the Global Community” as a guest scholar.

To register, please contact the Japan-America Society of Pennsylvania: Or download the registration form below.

$30 JASP/WAC Member
$35 Guest
Buffet Lunch
Questions? Call 412-433-5021
Fax 412-433-5020
Email jasp@us-apan.org

Download a PDF description and registration form by clicking here!

Allegheny HYP Club Library – 3rd Floor, 619 William Penn Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Muslims in Pittsburgh – The World’s Second-Largest Religion’s Footprint in Our Region.

Speaker: Nusrath Ainapore, Outreach Program Director, Islamic Center of Pittsburgh

Cost: $20.00 club members & students, $25.00 non-members
(both prices include tax and gratuity)

Contact: RSVP REQUIRED: 412-281-5858 or Beth Kurcina bkurcina@alleghenyhypclub.com (space is limited)

McConomy Auditorium, first floor, University Center, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

You are invited to a Town Hall meeting with U.S. Senator Bob Casey. He will discuss his role in the U.S. Senate, his first six months in office, U.S.-India relations, immigration and other key issues.

Schedule
3:30 – 4 p.m. Informal Reception
4 – 5 p.m. Remarks and Q&A

Complimentary Parking is available in the East Campus Garage (off Forbes Avenue, adjacent to the University Center).

R.S.V.P.: online at http://alumni.cmu.edu/townhall.htm

Questions: contact Kelly McQuoid at kmcquoid@andrew.cmu.edu or 412-268-3293.

Click here to download a flyer for this event.

Please encourage your friends and colleagues to attend this important event!

A live Brazilian music performance! "Undeniably irresistible, imaginative, improvising." L.A. Times

Doors open at 8 pm and performance starts at 9 pm.

$5 cover 18 + Over

www.ochobajos.com

Questions? Please call 412 363 8277

Some of these young men will be there and their resumes will be available for
anyone interested.

Elizabeth Castonguay says, "Over the last six years the Celebrating Diversity Group has become personally aware of many groups of people that have been devastated by prejudice and persecution. One group, the `Lost Boys of Sudan,' have honored us with their presence at picnics, etc. when they were not too busy with studies and work. When they could attend, they came with Kate Ruppel – a faithful friend to them and to Celebrating Diversity.

These young men came to Pittsburgh about six years ago. As children they faced religious persecution and genocide, the murder of parents and siblings, death by wild animals and snakes , raging rivers, plagues, famine, and thirst. America was beyond their wildest
imagination – consider they had never experienced electricity or running water while growing up in their gentle agricultural African villages. In America they have been able to support themselves and have had enough to eat and drink but they have also faced gross prejudice.

The young boys of Sudan are now young men. They have worked multiple jobs in order to send money back to the refugee camp in Sudan. They have paid their own way through school to earn associate, bachelor, and even master's degrees. They even paid off their air fare to the United States. Yet, they are facing difficulty in finding jobs that will pay them more than minimum wage. Many of these young men have majored in finance and speak multiple languages including English, Arabic, and Dinka.

Celebrating Diversity's Elizabeth Myers Castonguay is continuing her work showcasing diversity. You will also see Elizabeth's collaborative work with poet Huang Xiang and Glass Artist Linda Williams. Showing at the Mendelson Gallery from June 1-30.

The Mendelson Gallery is located at 5874 Ellsworth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15232 – open Wednesdays to Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. For information 412.361.8664.

The small and often changing menu is primarily influenced by our love of French and Italian country cooking. Simply put, our goal is to cook for guests in our restaurant the same way we cook for friends and family in our home.

The British American Business Council Pittsburgh Region, Inc. (BABC) welcomes you to join in the fun at our Spring Fling Networking event at Piper’s Pub ~ 1828 East Carson Street ~ Pittsburgh’s Southside

Bring a colleague, client, or friend and enjoy meeting other members and friends of the BABC ~ don’t forget your business cards.

Enjoy over fifty types of beer from Piper’s extensive bottled and draught offerings ~ cash bar.

Sample a taste of the British Isles from Piper’s Pub “Drinking Partners” ~ compliments of the BABC.

Please RSVP to Pat Fustich, (412) 392-4555, ext. 4514 or email pfustich@alleghenyconference.org ~ responses due 5/25/07.

We look forward to seeing you at the Spring Fling Networking event.

Cheers!

Contact: Please RSVP to Pat Fustich, (412) 392-4555, ext. 4514 or email pfustich@alleghenyconference.org ~ responses due 5/25/07.

Join the party for a hands on cooking lesson in British Cuisine

Festivities and cooking lesson led by Chef and Owner of Sweetwater Cooking, Gaynor Grant

Create Devils on Horseback, and enjoy an array of hors d’oeuvres while sampling British beer or fine wine.

Stilton Shortbread
Gougere Puff Pastry
Smoked Salmon Mousse on Endive
Sausage Rolls
Ginger Prawns with Lime

BABC Members - $30
Non-Members - $40
For reservations, please contact Pat Fustich:
BABC, 425 Sixth Avenue, Suite 1100, Pittsburgh, PA 15219-1811
Email: pfustich@alleghenyconference.org
Phone: Pat Fustich at (412) 392-4555, ext. 4514

Contact: For questions and to make a reservation, please email Pat Fustich at pfustich@alleghenyconference.org.

Amani International Coffee House and Café
507 Foreland Street,
Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Join Us for a Building New Hope Benefit Celebration

-Raffle Ticket Drawing for Granada Getaway
-50/50 Raffle
-Sale of Nicaraguan Pottery and Organic, Fair Trade Coffee
-Basket Raffles
-Updates from Nicaragua
-Visit New North Side Coffee Shop
-Free refreshments

Need some good Summer Reading Material? Please come to "Reviews by You and Me." Bring a book that you have read and enjoyed that explores ethnicity, culture, religion, etc. and introduce it to the group. We will have an informal gathering. Feel free to bring a small snack to share. Drinks will be provided. Hope to see you there! For directions and to RSVP, please contact Elizabeth by May 20 at 412-913-6628.

Ten Thousand Villages
5824 Forbes Avenue (Sq. Hill, between Murray & Shady Ave.)
Pittsburgh, PA 15217

We'll be playing outside under the canopy from 3:00-4:00 as part of an all-day event that runs from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. There will be a story teller, African drumming, belly dancers, and (of course!) us!

It's a free event, with complimentary desserts and drinks provided by Food for Your Inner Vagabond. There will also be games to earn extra discounts for the day. It's an afternoon the whole family can enjoy!

David L. Lawrence Convention Center
1000 Ft. Duquesne Blvd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

http://www.pghfolkfest.org/

Bésame will be the featured band at the first ever Latin Dance Night. The festival promises great ethnic diversity, excellent food (as always!), and more and more entertainment each year.

Tickets to the festival are $8 in advance, or $10 at the door. Children up to 12 are
$4, and children 4 and under get in free.

Come on out, the music's fine!

Family and Community Day details:
• Free admission
• Enjoy a fun filled, Indian themed family event that includes Indian dance and steel drum band performances, art activities, and more!

For complete details, please click here.

Contact: For additional information please call 412.231.3169 or visit www.mattress.org

Pre-Party
Starts at 6pm
Hosted by Charles L. Hammel III, Bob Sendall of All in Good Taste Productions and Robin Fernandez of Bossa Nova.

Pre-Party details:
• $200/$175 MF members (per person)
• Free Valet Parking
• Pre-Party hosted by Charles L. Hammel III, Bob Sendall of All in Good
Taste Productions and Robin Fernandez of Bossa Nova. Come early and
celebrate the Mattress Factory’s 30th year surrounded by Art You Can
Get Into. Enjoy amazing delectables, great drinks, and good company.

Evening Garden Party
7–11pm

Evening Garden Party details:
• $85/$70 MF members (per person) in advance
• $90/$75 MF members (per person) at the door
• Valet Parking $5
• Garden of Delights celebrates the art and culture of India. Enjoy an
exciting array of music, food, dance, and cutting edge art. Buy unique
works of art from local talents in our one-of-a-kind silent auction.

For complete details about both events, please click here.

Contact: For additional information please call 412.231.3169 or visit www.mattress.org.

The World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh, in partnership with the National Committee on United States-China Relations, Allegheny Conference on Community Development on Community Development (ACCD) and the Opportunity China initiative, are proud to bring you this CHINA Town Hall: Local Connections, National Reflections featuring a taped re-broadcast of a talk given by Thomas J. Christensen Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs.

Thomas J. Christensen is Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs with responsibility for China, Taiwan, and Mongolia.

Professor Christensen has served on the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee of the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations and as co-editor of the International History and Politics series at Princeton University Press.

He is on public service leave from Princeton University, where he is Professor of Politics and International Affairs and Director of the Princeton-Harvard China and the World Program. His research and teaching focus on China’s foreign relations and the international relations of East Asia.

Before arriving at Princeton in 2003, Professor Christensen taught at Cornell University and MIT. He received his B.A. from Haverford College, M.A. in International Relations from the University of Pennsylvania, and Ph.D. in Political Science from Columbia University.

Professor Christensen has served on the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee of the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations and as co-editor of the International History and Politics series at Princeton University Press. He is a life member of the Council on Foreign Relations. As an academic, he has consulted often for the U.S. Government and in 2002 was presented with a Distinguished Public Service Award by the United States Department of State

Following the showing, there will be a panel discussion featuring members of the local community who recently returned from a trip to China through Pittsburgh’s Opportunity China initiative.

Cost: No Cost

Registrations accepted by telephone (412-281-7972) or online.

China Town Hall is a national day of programming on China involving 30 cities throughout the U.S.

Contact: World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh
Phone: 412-281-7970
Fax: 412-281-1795

Global Beats is a venue for world music and cultural diversity. It's a party so big we put the whole world in it! It's an unique night of lounging and dancing.

Listen to world lounge music, meet Pittsburgh's international community and hang out in one of the hottest neighborhood areas!

EUROPE DAY FORUM: “The European Union: U.S. Global Partner for the 21st Century”

Use this link for the complete details and the most up to date agenda.

The signing of the Treaties of Rome in 1957 created a family of countries “united in diversity” that continues to work in cooperation for peace and prosperity. Europeans celebrate this unity, solidarity and harmony annually on May 9—Europe Day. This year also marks the 50th birthday of the EU.

In honor of this historic occasion, Duquesne University’s Center for International Regulatory Assistance (CITRA) and Chrysler Corp. Small Business Development Center (SBDC) are proud to present a forum to showcase European business, academic and cultural developments and collaborative opportunities for the United States.

Join us for lunch and have some cake, too. Listen to the keynote address which will consider the European Union as U.S. partner for the 21st century, looking at prospects based on 50 years of collaborative efforts. In one panel, witness and engage in discussions about European Harmonization/Cultural Diversity with topics including EU expansion, constitution, and cultural preservation. The second panel addresses EU – U.S. Collaborative Opportunities for students, business, and tourists and covers topics of broad political interest.

Be sure to stay for the Everything Europe trade show and reception to explore European Union related products and services from the area: Business and leisure travel services, culinary art and culture, consular country tables, study programs, etc. You will automatically be entered to win amazing raffle prizes.

Sewickley Public Library
of the Quaker Valley School District
500 Thorn Street
Sewickley, Pennsylvania 15143

Bring your lunch and join the discussion at our Brown Bag Book Group. Rosa Lamour Dorman and Librarian, Mary Jean Voigt will be leading the discussion on the fourth Thursday of each month. Beverage will be provided. In keeping with our South Africa theme for the month, we will be discussing The Syringa Tree by Pamela Gien. Stop at the Reference Desk to order a copy of the book. Registration is not required.

Destination South Africa is a celebration of culture through books, films, music, dance, food and folklore throughout the month of May, 2007. We invite you to come along on our journey of exploration and discovery! All programs are free and open to the public, unless otherwise stated.

Directions to the Library are available on the website: http://www.sewickleylibrary.org.

Contact: For information call 412-741-6920, Children’s Department, 412-741-0937.

Sewickley Public Library
of the Quaker Valley School District
500 Thorn Street
Sewickley, Pennsylvania 15143

Take a video adventure to South Africa. Start in beautiful Cape Town, then travel to Robben Island to see where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned. After a stop in Kimberley, it's on to the tribal lands of Lomopopo and Afrikaner Oudtshoorn followed by a visit to Kruger National Park and Johannesburg.

Destination South Africa is a celebration of culture through books, films, music, dance, food and folklore throughout the month of May, 2007. We invite you to come along on our journey of exploration and discovery! All programs are free and open to the public, unless otherwise stated.

Directions to the Library are available on the website: http://www.sewickleylibrary.org.

Contact: For information call 412-741-6920, Children’s Department, 412-741-0937.

Sewickley Public Library
of the Quaker Valley School District
500 Thorn Street
Sewickley, Pennsylvania 15143

Beth Slagle, board member of Shared Interest, shares photography from her trips to South Africa, Zimbabwe, Tanzania and Zambia. Beth’s photos will be on exhibit in our display cases throughout the month of May.

Notecards featuring her full-color photographs will be available for purchase with all proceeds going to support Shared Interest projects.

Shared Interest builds partnerships for change in South Africa through guaranteeing bank loans for low-income communities to construct houses, create jobs and launch small businesses. Their economic endeavors provide a unique opportunity for U.S. supporters to invest in South Africa's future.

Visit their website www.sharedinterest.org.

Destination South Africa is a celebration of culture through books, films, music, dance, food and folklore throughout the month of May, 2007. We invite you to come along on our journey of exploration and discovery! All programs are free and open to the public, unless otherwise stated.

Directions to the Library are available on the website: http://www.sewickleylibrary.org.

Contact: For information call 412-741-6920, Children’s Department, 412-741-0937.

Sewickley Public Library
of the Quaker Valley School District
500 Thorn Street
Sewickley, Pennsylvania 15143

Sawubona means “Good morning” in isiZulu, one of the languages of South Africa. Join us for some morning fun as we celebrate the wonders of Africa through books, song, craft, and snack!

Destination South Africa is a celebration of culture through books, films, music, dance, food and folklore throughout the month of May, 2007. We invite you to come along on our journey of exploration and discovery! All programs are free and open to the public, unless otherwise stated.

Directions to the Library are available on the website: http://www.sewickleylibrary.org.

Contact: For information call 412-741-6920, Children’s Department, 412-741-0937.

Sewickley Public Library
of the Quaker Valley School District
500 Thorn Street
Sewickley, Pennsylvania 15143

We’ll transform the folk tales of South Africa into two or three short plays. Come and make very simple masks for your part and then perform that evening. No memorization of lines is necessary- just come and have fun!

Destination South Africa is a celebration of culture through books, films, music, dance, food and folklore throughout the month of May, 2007. We invite you to come along on our journey of exploration and discovery! All programs are free and open to the public, unless otherwise stated.

Contact: For information call 412-741-6920, Children’s Department, 412-741-0937.

Sewickley Public Library
of the Quaker Valley School District
500 Thorn Street
Sewickley, Pennsylvania 15143

Family Program
The animals of Africa need to sleep – but they sometimes fight it, just like you! Let’s stay up and read, with jammies, cuddly friends and a bedtime snack, too!

Contact: For information call 412-741-6920, Children’s Department, 412-741-0937.

Sewickley Public Library
of the Quaker Valley School District
500 Thorn Street
Sewickley, Pennsylvania 15143

Family Program
Come and experience the rhythms of African drumming. This interactive workshop celebrates the rich art, culture and heritage of Africa. Umoja’s exuberant style will leave you energized!

Contact: For information call 412-741-6920, Children’s Department, 412-741-0937.

Sewickley Public Library
of the Quaker Valley School District
500 Thorn Street
Sewickley, Pennsylvania 15143

Monday, May 14, 5:00-7:30 p.m., elementary age students Grades 1-5
Monday, May 14, 5:00-7:30 p.m., teens Grades 6-12

Travel with us to learn about the culture and geography of South Africa. Join us for pizza and discussion followed by the Umoja African Arts Company Drumming Workshop. Families are encouraged to join us at 6:30 for this interactive intergenerational workshop.

Contact: For information call 412-741-6920, Children’s Department, 412-741-0937.

Sewickley Public Library
of the Quaker Valley School District
500 Thorn Street
Sewickley, Pennsylvania 15143

Learn about the traditions and artwork in the masks of South Africa and create one of your very own.

Contact: For information call 412-741-6920, Children’s Department, 412-741-0937.

Sewickley Public Library
of the Quaker Valley School District
500 Thorn Street
Sewickley, Pennsylvania 15143

Whole Foods Market brings a selection of dishes representing the colorful cuisine of South Africa. Influenced by its climate, native peoples, past and present immigrant populations, South African cuisine is a delicious combination of African, European and Asian cultures.

Destination South Africa is a celebration of culture through books, films, music, dance, food and folklore throughout the month of May, 2007. We invite you to come along on our journey of exploration and discovery! All programs are free and open to the public, unless otherwise stated.

Directions to the Library are available on the website: http://www.sewickleylibrary.org.

Contact: For information call 412-741-6920, Children’s Department, 412-741-0937.

Sewickley Public Library
of the Quaker Valley School District
500 Thorn Street
Sewickley, Pennsylvania 15143

Infinite Family is an online mentoring program that matches U.S. adults with orphans and vulnerable South African children through video-conferencing and a secure internet platform. Dana Gold, Pittsburgh resident and Program Director for Infinite Family, presents a short film about the organization, gives an overview of how the mentoring process works and the benefits for the children as well as the mentors. For more information on Infinite Family, visit their website at www.infinitefamily.org.

Destination South Africa is a celebration of culture through books, films, music, dance, food and folklore throughout the month of May, 2007. We invite you to come along on our journey of exploration and discovery! All programs are free and open to the public, unless otherwise stated.

Directions to the Library are available on the website: http://www.sewickleylibrary.org.

Contact: For information call 412-741-6920, Children’s Department, 412-741-0937.

El Azteca Restaurante Mexicano * 633 Smithfield Street * Pittsburgh * PA * 15222

DJ LATINO ESPECIAL LA CONGA

$5 cover. BYOB.

Cielito Lindo was just the beginning of an excellent Mexican cuisine experience. Now, several months later, we are returning with a new concept and a new menu.

The traditional lunch options are now complemented by a daily buffet, wonderful desserts, natural fruit and traditional drinks, as well as a most savory dinner menu, that will delight your taste buds!

If you enjoyed Cielito Lindo, EL AZTECA will be unforgettable!

El Azteca Restaurante Mexicano * 633 Smithfield Street * Pittsburgh * PA * 15222

DJ LATINO ESPECIAL LA CONGA

Also on Saturday, April 28

$5 cover. BYOB.

Cielito Lindo was just the beginning of an excellent Mexican cuisine experience. Now, several months later, we are returning with a new concept and a new menu.

The traditional lunch options are now complemented by a daily buffet, wonderful desserts, natural fruit and traditional drinks, as well as a most savory dinner menu, that will delight your taste buds!

If you enjoyed Cielito Lindo, EL AZTECA will be unforgettable!

El Azteca Restaurante Mexicano * 633 Smithfield Street * Pittsburgh * PA * 15222

Buy 1 dinner, 2nd 1/2 off (of equal or lesser value)

Cielito Lindo was just the beginning of an excellent Mexican cuisine experience. Now, several months later, we are returning with a new concept and a new menu.

The traditional lunch options are now complemented by a daily buffet, wonderful desserts, natural fruit and traditional drinks, as well as a most savory dinner menu, that will delight your taste buds!

If you enjoyed Cielito Lindo, EL AZTECA will be unforgettable!

El Azteca Restaurante Mexicano * 633 Smithfield Street * Pittsburgh * PA * 15222

Join us for our 5 de Mayo celebration. Special prices for parties of 8+

Cielito Lindo was just the beginning of an excellent Mexican cuisine experience. Now, several months later, we are returning with a new concept and a new menu.

The traditional lunch options are now complemented by a daily buffet, wonderful desserts, natural fruit and traditional drinks, as well as a most savory dinner menu, that will delight your taste buds!

If you enjoyed Cielito Lindo, EL AZTECA will be unforgettable!

Sewickley Public Library
of the Quaker Valley School District
500 Thorn Street
Sewickley, Pennsylvania 15143

Beadwork is a rich tradition in African culture. Learn the history of African beadwork and create your own keepsake.

Destination South Africa is a celebration of culture through books, films, music, dance, food and folklore throughout the month of May, 2007. We invite you to come along on our journey of exploration and discovery! All programs are free and open to the public, unless otherwise stated.

Directions to the Library are available on the website: http://www.sewickleylibrary.org.

Contact: For information call 412-741-6920, Children’s Department, 412-741-0937.

Sewickley Public Library
of the Quaker Valley School District
500 Thorn Street
Sewickley, Pennsylvania 15143

Come to our knitting circle and learn about knitting patterns and techniques used in other parts of the world with an emphasis upon South Africa. Knitters of all ages and skill levels are welcome.

Destination South Africa is a celebration of culture through books, films, music, dance, food and folklore throughout the month of May, 2007. We invite you to come along on our journey of exploration and discovery! All programs are free and open to the public, unless otherwise stated.

Directions to the Library are available on the website: http://www.sewickleylibrary.org.

Contact: For information call 412-741-6920, Children’s Department, 412-741-0937.

Sewickley Public Library
of the Quaker Valley School District
500 Thorn Street
Sewickley, Pennsylvania 15143

Join us for a musical set in apartheid South Africa. In a world where truth is forbidden, an inspiring teacher (Whoopi Goldberg) dares to instill in her students lessons not found in schoolbooks. In doing so, she challenges their freedom and hers. Rated PG-13, Runtime 98 minutes. No registration is required for the Monday Matinee.

Destination South Africa is a celebration of culture through books, films, music, dance, food and folklore throughout the month of May, 2007. We invite you to come along on our journey of exploration and discovery! All programs are free and open to the public, unless otherwise stated.

Directions to the Library are available on the website: http://www.sewickleylibrary.org.

Contact: For information call 412-741-6920, Children’s Department, 412-741-0937.

Please join South Hills Interfaith Ministries at the 28th Annual Interfaith Holocaust Observance.

Please call Barbara Houston at 412-854-9120 ext 14 for more information.

Pittsburgh Dialogue Foundation & Snowdrop Science Academy cordially invite you to International Children's Day Celebrations where children groups representing Arab, Bulgarian-Macedonian, Chinese, Jewish, Turkish and Ukrainian cultures will perform live.

The event also features "Understanding others and Appreciating Differences" Art & Essay Contest Exhibition and Award Ceremony, delicious international food sale, drawings for surprise gifts and more…

Bring your children and let them be exposed to different cultures and be inspired by the writings and drawings of other children who submitted their artworks and essays to the contest.

1:00pm- 2:00pm "Understanding others and Appreciating Differences" Art & Essay Contest Exhibition; Delicious International Food Sale; Registration for the Gift Drawings and more…

2:00pm - 4:30pm Live Performances; Art & Essay Contest Award Ceremony; Drawings for surprise gifts.

This event is free of charge and open to the public.

Join Us to Celebrate Spring!

Taqueria Taco Loco
2700 Jane St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203

Friday, April 13th 5 - 8 p.m.
Saturday the 14th from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Choose from woven Handbags, Patio and Garden Decor and Ceramic Serveware. Plus, new Silver Jewelry from Taxco! Beautifully crafted necklaces, earrings and bracelets not yet available on-line.

Dine on Us*
*Receive a free lunch or dinner with purchase of another lunch or dinner, when you show your receipt from Corachol Imports. (Restrictions may apply)

For more information visit www.corachol.com.

Please join our urban leaders and the CEO of CEOs for Cities, Carol Coletta for a lively conversation about the future of our city. Fresh and innovative perspectives will flow freely, as well as coffee and muffins.

Speakers include: Mayor Luke Ravenstahl County Executive Dan Onorato Dave Malone, CEO, Gateway Financial Carol Coletta, CEO, CEOs for Cities Moderator: Grant Oliphant, VP Heinz Endowments

Cost: No charge for members. $10 for all others.

Click here to register now.

Contact: tel: 412.392.4505
email: office@lpinc.org
http://www.lpinc.org/community_events.asp

This rally, to be held in beautiful Frick Park, will include live music by the local band Life in Balance, information booths, a letter-writing campaign, and a park clean-up (especially fun for families with young children). City Councilman Bill Peduto will be there, as will representatives from Penn Future, the Audubon Society, and other organizations including The Climate Project--volunteers trained by Al Gore to present the slide show that was the basis of "An Inconvenient Truth!" For the latest details, please click here.

April 14 is a national day of action on global warming, where citizens will gather at thousands of places to demand that Congress take action NOW to pass legislation to cut heat-trapping gases by 80 percent by 2050. Each event is locally organized to help you make your voice heard and take action on global warming. (http://stepitup2007.org/ )

Click here for the full schedule.

Arts Company presents its 4th Annual African Arts in the Park Festival from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM in Mellon Park (intersections of 5th & Penn Avenues in East Liberty-Shadyside).

The festival celebrates the contributions of African cultures to various genres of today’s music, dance, and art. Join us this year as we highlight West and Southern African influences and kick off the celebration of Umoja acquiring a permanent residence.

Each festival day will end with an African Celebration Parade that includes all festival attendees!

African Arts in the Park coincides with the weekend of the Shadyside Arts Festival.

Last year we attracted over 4,500 people. This year promises to be bigger than ever! We encourage you to stop by African Arts in the Park for ethnic fun, food, and learning for the whole family!

This event is free and open to the public.

Contact: 412-471-1121
Telephone Menu Options Vendors, Demonstration Artists
and Nonprofit Organizations - Press 4
Volunteers - Press 5

Horacio Castellanos Moya will do a free reading (in English) from his fiction.

The reading will be followed by a book signing of "Words Without Border: The World Through the Eyes of Writers." This new paperback anthology ($14, Anchor) includes a chapter of Mr. Castellanos' novel Revulsion: Thomas Bernhard en San Salvador and an introduction to the chapter by Roberto Bolaño. The full novel is scheduled for publication by New Directions in the Spring of 2008.

Revulsion is the novel which led to death threats against Mr.Castellanos and his exile. It has received prodigious praise. The Spanish edition has gone through seven printings; and in addition to being a popular favorite, it is also a critical favorite. To quote one reviewer: "Horacio Castellanos Moya is magnificent in this novel. With brio, in the manner of Joyce Carol Oates or the Spaniard Rafael Chirbes...the reader is elated, mesmerized by the acrobatic rhythms, caught in the rages, gripped in the maelstrom of cruelty, humor, and truths."

Mr. Moya will also be participating in a free group reading at PEN World Voices in New York City on Thursday, April 26, at 7:30. For details, please go to www.pen.org .

(If you are planning a trip to NYC for PEN World Voices, please note that the performance of Huang Xiang & Oliver Lake at the PEN Cabaret on Saturday April 28 is sold out.)

Join us for a Global warming rally by THE FENCE on the campus of Carnegie Mellon University. Located on the Cut (the grassy area of campus between Forbes Avenue and Hunt Library).

Join like minded friends and support the fight against global warming.

Free parking at campus parking on Forbes Ave garage.

Parisian native Valerie Navarre, owner of The French Tart in Mt. Lebanon, is having the grand opening of her second pastry shop from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at 731 Filbert St.

Treat yourself to free bites of sweet morsels such as mini-croissants, fruit tarts, éclairs, cream puffs and lemon curd.

The shop will feature one fruit per month, depending on what's available. All pastries are made with fresh, natural ingredients and homemade pastry cream.

For more details: www.thefrenchtart.com.

Matthew B. Ridgway Speakers Series Presents: David Kay,
WMD: Lessons from Iraq; Lessons for Iran

David Kay, Senior Fellow, Potomac Institute for Policy Studies and former Chief Weapons Inspector for Iraq <br>

Moderator: Professor Janne E. Nolan

Chief U.N. Weapons Inspector David Kay will discuss lessons learned from our failed assessment of weapons of mass destruction in Iraq.

What can we learn as we consider Iran's possible pursuit of nuclear weapons?

Join us for a light lunch.

Click herefor complete event details. Or send an email to Beverly Brizzi.

RSVP by April 12, 2007
As of April 10th, there were only 60 spots left, so hurry to to hold your spot!

The “My Brothers and Sisters from a Far Land” dinner will celebrate the experience La Roche College students had recently while in Niger, Africa. During the trip they were immersed in solidarity and community. The Tuareg tribe, who they stayed with, accepted them as their own. The students wish to share this idea, that we are all brothers and sisters, with the La Roche Community and the surrounding area.

Click here to download full details.

Contact: See link above. Or call 412-721-7562 or email smileandmakeithappen@gmail.com.

Weekend of Action for Darfur

Musical guest:
Micah Stampley, Houston, TX, “War Cry” “I Believe.”

Join the Pittsburgh Darfur Emergency Coalition on Saturday, April 28 at 2 p.m. at Freedom Corner for "Responsibility to Protect: Mid-Atlantic States March and Rally to Stop Genocide in Darfur." The Rally will begin at 3 p.m. in Market Square.

Sunday, April 29th, join Pittsburgh Darfur Emergency Coalition for a citywide letter-writing campaign, divestment workshops, and more...

A music theater piece inspired by classic Japanese ghost stories, The Sound of a Voice explores mysterious and dangerous intimate relationships between a geisha, an aging samurai warrior and a writer. Alone and emotionally guarded, the characters in this hauntingly elegant chamber piece are slowly drawn out of isolation by the sound of another person’s voice. The opera first premiered at the American Repertory Theater in Boston in 2003.

Celebrating Pittsburgh Glass 2007, the operas take place within a new scenic glass art installation created by Kathleen Mulcahy and Ron Desmett, founders of the Pittsburgh Glass Center. Glass pieces will include some of Desmett’s “Lidded Trunk Vessels,” glass that is blown into hollowed tree trunks to create unique, textured vessels.

Tickets are $35 for premiere seating and $25 for general seating. Several events are planned including a traditional Japanese tea ceremony and meet-the-artists reception. Information can be found at www.operatheaterpittsburgh.org, or by calling Sarah Marshall at 412-621-1499.

Contact: www.operatheaterpittsburgh.org or by call Sarah Marshall at 412-621-1499.

From Ireland to India - a 365 day photographic journey. The show will run from April 13 to May 12, 2007. Refreshments provided by McFadden's. Level 2, next to the Netleton Shop. The Shops of One Oxford Center.

From Ireland to India - a 365 day photographic journey. The show will run from April 12 to May 12, 2007. Refreshments provided by McFadden's. Level 2, next to the Netleton Shop. The Shops of One Oxford Center.

The Kerr Institute Of African History, Politics & Culture, La Roche College, Presents: Crisis In Darfur: Politics in Sudan and the Horn of Africa

Talk & Discussion led by Professor Ruth Iyob, University of Missouri, Internationally Acclaimed Scholar Author of ‘Sudan: The Elusive Quest For Peace’

Contact: Joshua Forrest, Director, Kerr Institute for African History, Politics & Culture: joshua.forrest@laroche.edu

Dr. Ruth Iyob: Associate Professor and Research Fellow in the Center for International Studies, University of Missouri at St. Louis will address the opportunities and limits of current conflict resolution efforts as they affect the development of sustainable peace efforts in southern Sudan and Darfur.

Dr. Iyob specializes in African politics with an emphasis on the Horn of Africa. She held a Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Institute of African Studies and the Department of Political Science at Emory University and in 1993 was an observer of the United Nations’ sponsored referendum in Eritrea. Dr. Iyob is also the author of The Eritrean Struggle for Independence: Domination, Resistance & Nationalism, 1941-1993, which was published by Cambridge University Press.

Contact: Joshua Forrest, Director, Kerr Institute for African History, Politics & Culture: joshua.forrest@laroche.edu

Come participate in the Poverty Simulation! You and other participants will take on the role of American family members living at or below the poverty level. The task of the “families” is to provide for basic necessities and shelter during the course of four 15-minute “weeks." This activity is a simulation, not a game!

The purpose of the Poverty Simulation is to help you begin to understand what it might be like to live in a typical low-income family struggling to survive from month to month.
Click here for full details.

Paul D. Hughes, Colonel (Retired), Director of Iraq Programs, Peace & Stability Operations, U.S. Institute of Peace

Paul Hughes will discuss the U.S. and Iraq with host Council President Dr. Schuyler (Sky) Foerster.

Pittsburgh KQV Global Press Conference is the Council's weekly radio show, airing on KQV News Radio AM 1410 on Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 8:30 p.m. and Sundays at
10:30 a.m.

Contact: World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh
Phone: 412-281-7970
Fax: 412-281-1795

Global Beats presents World Lounge, Brazilian Beats and Latin dance! At 11:30 pm we are joined by DJ Chanel playing electrifying world dance music!

Global Beats is a venue for world music and cultural diversity. It's a party so big we put the whole world in it! It's an unique night of lounging and dancing.

Every LAST Saturday of the month Starts with lounge music at 9 p.m.

$5 cover

Win a trip for two to the historic colonial city of Granada, Nicaragua and be hosted by the volunteers of Building New Hope.

Donation: $100 per ticket. ONLY 200 tickets available, increasing your chances to win. Entries due May 9; Drawing May 11, 2007.

All proceeds benefit the people of Central America through Building New Hope projects in Nicaragua and El Salvador. Click here for full details.

Contact: To purchase tickets, please contact
Building New Hope at
buildnewhope@earthlink.net
or (412) 421-1625

A panel discussion with Christopher Flavin, President, Worldwatch Institute; Sharon Pillar, Global Warming Outreach Coordinator, PennFutures; Mary Whitney, Program Specialist, Rachel Carson Institute; Chatham College; Rachel Martin, Regional Coordinator, Sierra Club Pittsburgh

For more information on this Global Solutions event, in coordination with the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh, please contact Buky at 412-471-7852 or buky@globalsolutionspgh.org.

RiverHead Training Center (www.riverheadtraining.com)
The Regional Enterprise Tower, downtown Pittsburgh.

April 13th 5-9:30pm and April 14th 9-12:30

Infinite Family, an organization that connects South African orphans to U.S. mentors via videoconferencing and email, are seeking volunteers from Pittsburgh. The next training session is April 13-14.

Click here for full details.

Contact: Dana Gold at 724.544.5809 or email at dana.gold@infinitefamily.org
Visit our website at www.infinitefamily.org

With Guillermo Arriaga, Oliver Lake, Victoria Roberts, Sam Shepard, Patti Smith, Saul Williams, Huang Xiang, and surprise guests.

Tickets: $25/$20 PEN Members.
Purchase tickets from Smarttix: www.smarttix.com or (212) 868-4444.

The third Children of the World festival will be held on April 28th from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Hunt Armory, 325 Emerson St. in Shadyside.

The public event is sponsored by Sacred Heart School in partnership with World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh. The evening of family fun features displays of 27 countries prepared by area families, ethnic foods, entertainment on two stages, children's activities and artistic demonstrations. The Hunt Armory is handicapped accessible.

Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for children. For more information, visit www.shes-pgh.org/festival or call 412-441-1582.

Luncheon Discussion Group – John T. Ryan Jr.
Memorial Lecture: North Korea: Behind t

Speaker: Ambassador Christopher Hill, Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Head of U.S. Delegation to the Six-Party Talks In mid-February, North Korea agreed to shut down, seal, and eventually abandon its Yongbyon nuclear facility, working toward the dismantling of its entire nuclear program in return for more fuel oil, aid, and better relations with the U.S. and Japan.

What is being seen by many as an important step in curbing North Korea's nuclear program was a result of long and difficult negotiations. Heading the U.S. delegation to the Six-Party Talks in this effort was the chief U.S. envoy, Assistant Secretary of State Christopher Hill, who has an up-close and personal perspective on this multilateral deal.

Ambassador Hill was sworn-in as Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs in April of 2005, following service as Ambassador to the Republic of Korea. A career member of the Senior Foreign Service, he has also served as Ambassador to Poland and to Macedonia, Special Envoy to Kosovo, and as Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Southeast European Affairs in the National Security Council. Ambassador Hill received the State Department’s Distinguished Service Award for his contributions as a member of the U.S. negotiating team in the Bosnia peace settlement, and was a recipient of the Robert S. Frasure Award for Peace Negotiations for his work on the Kosovo crisis. Prior to joining the Foreign Service, Ambassador Hill served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Cameroon.

Contact: World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh
Phone: 412-281-7970
Fax: 412-281-1795

In his 2007 State of the Union Address, President Bush said, “For too long our nation has been dependent on foreign oil. This dependence leaves us more vulnerable to hostile regimes and to terrorists—who could cause huge disruptions of oil shipments, raise the price of oil, and do great harm to our economy.”

Across the political divide, Americans are forming a broad coalition to tackle the problems that accompany our nation’s dependence on oil. Reducing that dependence on oil and developing alternative energy sources can serve our national security interests, economic interests, and our environmental interests.

Christopher Flavin has helped guide the Institute’s development, serving as vice president for research and later as senior vice president. He is actively engaged in international climate change and energy policy discussions, and is a founding member of the Board of Directors of the Business Council for Sustainable Energy. Mr. Flavin is also a member of the National Academy of Sciences Board on Energy and Environmental Systems, the Climate Institute, and the Environmental and Energy Study Institute.

Contact: World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh
Phone: 412-281-7970
Fax: 412-281-1795

Love and Care Family International Presents:
Africa Shares its Wealth in Praise of Dance and Dru

An evening of Ugandan drumming and dancing led by Dr. Sylvia Tamusuza to benefit abandoned and orphaned children in Uganda.

Hors d’oeuvres, drumming demonstrations, drumming circles, Ugandan dancing lessons and traditional folk songs. There will be a special performance by the Rogers CAPA dancers.

Suggested donation of $10 per adults, $5 per students. You are welcome to bring a drum or percussive instrument. Some drums, costumes and other Ugandan instruments will be available for your use.

Sponsored in part by: Deacon and Denise, Tallulah’s, Common Plea, Pink House Catering, Opening Night Catering, Whole Foods, Abay, Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, Riverside

A curriculum workshop in Greensburg, Pennsylvania for secondary and tertiary educators interested in world cultures, religions, and languages; Western civilization; or the Middle East, Africa, and African American history.

Click here to download the brochure and registration form.

The Economic Club, Dr. Attila Molnar, President and CEO, Bayer Corp., A Call for Greater U.S. and Eu

Globalization, and the worldwide trade it fosters, has ushered in tremendous economic growth all around the world and lifted more than 100 million people out of poverty.

Dr. Attila Molnar, Bayer Corporation President and CEO, believes the U.S. and Europe must cooperate more closely to remove still existing hindrances to growth. A combined increase in GDP growth rates here and in Europe is needed to prepare for the continued change in our legacy industries and to spur new growth, innovation and employment in an environment of growing competitive pressures.

Matthew B. Ridgway Speakers Series Presents: Lt. Col. Chuck Douglass “A U.S. Policy for Iran&#

“A U.S. Policy for Iran” is a briefing and discussion based on Colonel Douglass’ research over the last several months at the Ridgway Center on the very topical issue of U.S. Iranian policy. With U.N. sanctions recently imposed on Iran and U.S. Iranian relations entering uncharted territory this presentation will illustrate a novel policy option created by Colonel Douglass and Colonel Michael Hays who is the Weatherhead Fellow at Harvard University. This is an outstanding opportunity for attendees to learn about some of the historic problems in U.S. and Iranian relations and will also review current policy options being exercised by the U.S. now.

Click here for full details.

Presented by the British American Business Council Pittsburgh Region
and Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC

Sir Digby Jones, former Director-General of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), the UK’s “Voice of Business,” has delivered the British business message in 70 different countries, including China, India and Australia. He has also led sessions at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Join us as he addresses our region’s business leaders on “The Impact of
Globalization on the U.S. and British Business Relationship.”

You are invited to the opening reception of Huang Xiang – the greatest Chinese poet being hosted by Pittsburgh City Asylum.

Contact: RSVP by March 29 at (412) 661-0177
or europartgallery@hotmail.com
Gallery hours: by appointment

Workforce Development Global Alliance, Inc. will hold a Business Clothing Drive for pilot high school students to participate in the Job Shadow Day (May 10, 2007) hosted by corporate offices, government agencies and business owners in Nairobi, Kenya. The business attire will assist the students with final preparations for their first exposure to the workforce environment as they “dress for success.”

For more information:
Phone: 412-243-WDGA
Fax: 412-281-9279
Email: niecy@wdganetwork.org

Contact: For more information:
Phone: 412-243-WDGA
Fax: 412-281-9279
Email: niecy@wdganetwork.org

Citizens Bank Presents Dr. Andrew Mclaughlin
Group Chief Economist Royal Bank 0f Scotland

Omni William Penn Ballroom
Urban Room – 17th Floor
525 William Penn Place
Downtown Pittsburgh

Program Introduction and Welcome:
Mark Latterner, Senior Vice President, Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania

2007 Economic Outlook:
Dr. Andrew McLaughlin,
Royal Bank of Scotland
Dr. Andrew McLaughlin is the Group Chief Economist of the RBS Group. Andrew is a regular commentator in UK print and broadcast media and
also a columnist in China Daily, China’s leading business newspaper.

Concluding Remarks:
Mark Latterner, Senior Vice President, Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania

Contact: Pat Fustich, Executive Director: Phone: 412.392.4555, ext. 4514
pfustich@alleghenyconference.or

Held in an Exclusive Private Location in the Point Breeze Area with an ambiance like nothing ever seen in Pittsburgh!

(Location will be revealed when you RSVP and purchase your tickets)

A complimentary lavish foods buffet and drink assortments will accent the occasion.

This gala event is part of a community initiative to mobilize and act upon collective ideas and methods for addressing issues surrounding the academic and life skills development of our regions youth. We are inviting you to become part of this major community effort!

Coro Center for Civic Leadership, Urban League Young Professionals, Communities In Schools, The Soul Pitt, Citizens Police Review Board and many other organizations are partnering with Royal Tribe.

Among the many VIP guests will be actress and comedian "Sommore" who will be lending her time and national celebrity status to assist the citizens of Allegheny County in raising awareness of social issues that are plaguing this region. Primary focus will be the alarming statistics involving African American youth (i.e. the homicide rate and declining graduation rate among the high school students).

Donations can be made and will be graciously appreciated for this worthy cause. To volunteer call (412) 657-3201 or info@royaltribemusic.com

Contact: For more information use this link or contact VIP Event Planner
at vip@royaltribemusic.com or (412) 657-3327

How much are human practices contributing to substantial and irreversible changes to the environment? Global warming may be one of the most important and challenging issues of our time. Addressing global warming and creating new energy future may also be one of our greatest opportunities.

Join Sharon Pillar, Global Warming Outreach Coordinator for PennFuture (Citizens for Pennsylvania’s Future) on Monday, April 23, 7:00 PM for a presentation on energy, global warming, and the future. Sharon will present a portion of the slide show used in the Academy-Award-winning documentary film, An Inconvenient Truth. She will also discuss potential impacts of global warming in Pennsylvania and provide suggestions about the individual and legislative actions that will help address the climate crisis. No Registration Required.

Sharon will return on Wednesday, April 25, 6:30-7:30 PM, for a program designed especially for students in grades 3-5. Please call the Children’s Department at 412-741-0937 for more details and registration information.

PennFuture is Pennsylvania’s leading and most effective environmental organization as deemed by the Philadelphia Inquirer. PennFuture works to create a just future where nature, communities and the economy thrive. Visit their website www.pennfuture.org for more information.

Sewickley Public Library; 500 Thorn Street; Sewickley, PA 15143.
Please note this one time change of location.

South Africa is the most developed country in Africa and has been an active leader on the continent, yet struggles with major issues in the post-Apartheid era.

What are the possibilities and future challenges facing South Africa?

As a part of Sewickley Public Library's Destination South Africa programs, the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh is pleased to partner with Sewickley Public Library on Great Decisions South Africa.

The Sewickley Public Library's Destination South Africa initiative is designed to promote a positive image of South Africa. Joining us for this discussion will be:

Dr. Yasmin Dada-Jones, Former Chief Director of the Social Sector, Presidency of South Africa and Editor of the document, "Nation in the Making: A macro-social framework for addressing South Africa's Social Challenges"

Dana Gold, Program Director, Infinite Family -- Connecting American adult mentors to orphaned and vulnerable South African children through videoconferencing and a secure internet platform.

Professor Richard E. Griffiths, Carnegie Mellon University, acted as the catalyst on behalf of CMU for bringing on world partners to help build and support the largest ground based telescope in the Southern Hemisphere, located in South Africa and which was opened in November 2005 by Pres. Mbeke.

Kamana Mathur, Former Desk Officer for South Africa and Malawi at the Department of State. She managed all aspects of the U.S. bilateral relationship of those countries and was the economic/commercial officer for Southern Africa.

Beth Slagle, Board Member, Shared Interest -- Building partnerships for change in South Africa through guaranteeing bank loans for low-income communities to construct houses, create jobs and launch small businesses.

Price: $20. Please register by calling the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh: 412-281-7970 or online.

Lot and Street Parking is available for this program.

For directions and listings of more "Destination South Africa" events, please visit: www.sewickleylibrary.org or call the library at 412-741-6920.

Contact: World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh
Phone: 412-281-7970
Fax: 412-281-1795

How much are human practices contributing to substantial and irreversible changes to the environment? Global warming may be one of the most important and challenging issues of our time. Addressing global warming and creating new energy future may also be one of our greatest opportunities. Sharon Pillar will discuss potential impacts of global warming, current energy use, state initiatives, and energy portfolio proposals for Pennsylvania.

The Peters Township Public Library, in cooperation with World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh, will host Sharon Pillar, Global Warming Outreach Coordinator for PennFuture (Citizens for Pennsylvania’s Future) for a presentation on energy, global warming, and the future.

The library is now accepting registrations for this program as part of the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh Global Trends Series 2007. This free program is open to the public and is scheduled in the Library Multipurpose Room Thursday, March 15, 2007, 2007 from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. This library program will offer the audience the opportunity to participate in a question and answer session with Ms. Pillar.

This program is made possible with the financial support of the McMurray Veterans of Foreign Wars POST 764.

Register for this free program at the Library’s Circulation Desk or call 724-941-9430.

A conversation with the recipient of the 2007 Hollander Award for Women in Leadership. Presented by Chatham College in conjunction with The World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh.

Reception and book signing will follow in the foyer of the Jennie King Mellon Library.

Seating is limited. If you need additional information, use this link or please call 412-365-1257 or email jlibby@chatham.edu. See www.chatham.edu/campusmap for directions and parking locations.

We will celebrate Antonio Carlos Jobim's 80th birthday, with a tribute to his life and his music in a concert entitled: "JOBIM: Someone that lights up my life."

Lilly Abreu, voice
Lou Lowenstein, cello
Eric Susoeff, guitar
Max Leake, keyboard
Brian Stahurski, bass
James Johnson, drums

Jobim ~ Someone that Lights Up my Life

Happy 80th Birthday Jobim!

$10 at the door.

The Duquesne Club
Main Dining Room, Second Floor
325 Sixth Avenue, Downtown Pittsburgh

Speaker: Manjeet Kripalani, Edward R. Murrow Press Fellow, Council on Foreign Relations, Formerly India Bureau Chief, BusinessWeek

India is like a kaleidoscope – every time you turn it, a new picture emerges. The world’s largest democracy, India is home to a civilization of more than one billion people, 28 states, seven union territories, 16 official languages, more than 1,650 dialects, and six major religions. India is a nuclear power, an increasingly important political actor in the world, and a major player in a rapidly changing global marketplace. Moreover, the 2.2 million Indian-Americans in the United States represent an increasingly influential segment of American society.

Manjeet Kripalani is a distinguished journalist currently serving as Edward R. Murrow Press Fellow, Council on Foreign Relations. Most recently, Ms. Kripalani served as India Bureau Chief for Business Week, reporting on India for ten years. Her work analyzes India’s impact on globalization and how globalization impacts India. She is the winner of several awards, including the 2006 Deadline Club Award, the 2004 Gerald Loeb Award for business and financial journalism, and the Sigma Delhi Chi Award for her cover features in BusinessWeek, "Is your job next" on the global outsourcing shift, and "The Rise of India."

Use the following link for Pittsburgh Tribune-Review article about Manjeet Kripalani

India rising

Contact: World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh
Phone: 412-281-7970
Fax: 412-281-1795
Email: programs@worldaffairspittsburgh.org

Human trafficking is often referred to as a modern form of slavery. Thousands of women, men, and children are being forced into virtual slavery in private homes and factories, on farms, and in brothels at this very minute.

Please join us to learn about this emerging issue, what is being done to combat it, and how you can be a part of the growing movement to end human trafficking.

If you would like more information about this event, please contact Kelle Abram at 412-578-8736.

Please join us to learn about this emerging issue, what is being done to combat it, and how you can be a part of the growing movement to end human trafficking.

There is no fee to attend this seminar. If you would like more information about this event, please contact Kelle Abram at 412-578-8736.

Pittsburgh Dialogue Foundation & West Penn Cultural Center
3045 W. Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh

Please join us for this special event to have fun and build friendships. The program features live music, a cooking contest, and the serving of delicious refreshments, including "Gozleme"
(Turkish crepe), which will be prepared "live" during the program and more...

The program is for ladies only. It is free of charge, but RSVP is required. Please email: contact1@wcpp.org

Featuring new work by 10 artists from India:

Part I: April 15, 2007 – November 25, 2007

Part II: September 9, 2007 – January 20, 2008

Double Consciousness by Guest Curator Vicky A. Clark
Featuring work by South Asian Artists from the United States and Canada
April 15 - June 23.

Contact: Mattress Factory at 412-231-3169, info@mattress.org or visit us on the web at www.mattress.org

1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Carnegie Mellon University
Chosky Theatre, Purnell Center for the Arts

Reception 4:00 p.m.
Regina Miller Gallery, Purnell Center for the Arts

No fee to attend. Click here for complete details.

RSVP by April 13, 2007

Host: Dr. Jared Cohon, President, Carnegie Mellon University

Featuring: Pete Engardio, Senior Writer, Business Week

Panelists:
Christopher Flavin, Worldwatch Institute
M. Granger Morgan, Ph.D., Carnegie Mellon University
William Rosenberg, Harvard University

Local business leaders soon to be confirmed
For the Pittsburgh region, which is emerging as a leader in the policy, practice, and business of sustainable development, addressing climate change presents an economic opportunity and necessity.

Challenge can create opportunity. The coming of a carbon-constrained future is drawing entrepreneurs at all levels and the Pittsburgh region is well-served to be out front of the changing landscape.

Business Strategies in a Carbon Constrained World will explore sustainable business strategies and highlight initiatives that address the challenges and opportunities inherent in climate change. Representatives from Environmental Health and Safety, Marketing, Public Relations, Finance, Research and Development, Real Estate, Strategic Planning, and Investor Relations departments are encouraged to attend.

Presented by The Steinbrenner Institute for Environmental Education and Research at Carnegie Mellon in partnership with Allegheny Conference on Community Development, Citizens for Pennsylvania’s Future (PennFuture), Sustainable Pittsburgh, and World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh.

The Kannada Association "Sangama" of Greater Pittsburgh Invites you with your near and dear for UGADI CELEBRATIONS 2007.

Schedule:

4:00pm – 5:30pm Appetizers

5:30pm – 7:30pm Cultural Show

8:00pm Ugadi Festival Dinner

Please Call to participate in the cultural show: (deadline to participate March 3rd)

Pallavi Sree:               (412) 406-7297
Jayasheela Murthy:   (412) 397-4127
Kalpana Char:            (412) 421-9366
Ganesh Seshadri:     (724) 448-7405

Contact: Pallavi Sree: (412) 406-7297
Jayasheela Murthy: (412) 397-4127
Kalpana Char: (412) 421-9366
Ganesh Seshadri: (724) 448-7405

Steve Clemons
Sr. Fellow & Director, American Strategy Program, New America Foundation and Publisher, www.TheWashingtonNote.com

Anne Garrels
Senior Foreign Correspondent, Foreign Desk, National Public Radio

Paul D. Hughes, Colonel (Retired)
Director of Iraq Programs, Peace & Stability Operations
U.S. Institute of Peace

Lawrence Wilkerson (Colonel, U.S. Army, Ret)
Former Chief of Staff to Secretary of State Colin Powell

Regardless of one’s political persuasion, there is no issue facing the United States more critical—and, in many respects, more divisive—than deciding a way forward with respect to the war in Iraq. The debate is not about how the United States entered that war. Rather it is about understanding the character of our present situation and forging an effective strategy.

These are issues that affect us all—and these are issues on which there is no consensus.

This non-partisan civic forum brings together a most distinguished and experienced panel with a broad range of views and perspectives. Join us to engage in an important extended discussion on America’s greatest foreign policy challenge.

Cost is $25 and includes a continental breakfast.

This program – in partnership with WQED Multimedia – is part of a series of programs highlighting the upcoming PBS documentary “America at a Crossroads” and culminating in this forum

[The Council will also host an all-day workshop for secondary school teachers on the Middle East on Thursday, March 29, at the Regional Learning Alliance in Cranberry.]

Contact: World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh
Phone: 412-281-7970
Fax: 412-281-1795
Email: programs@worldaffairspittsburgh.org

Speaker: Paul D. Hughes, Colonel (Retired)
Director of Iraq Programs, Peace & Stability Operations
U.S. Institute of Peace

Regardless of one’s political persuasion, there is no issue facing the United States more critical – and, in many respects, more divisive – than deciding a way forward with respect to the war in Iraq. The debate is not about how the United States entered that war. Rather it is about understanding the character of our present situation and forging an effective strategy.

These are issues that affect us all – and these are issues on which there is no consensus.

Paul Hughes is the Director of Iraq Programs, Peace & Stability Operations
U.S. Institute of Peace, where he led the Iraq Study Group’s Military and Security Expert Working Group. Prior to his retirement from active duty, he served as the Army’s senior military fellow to the Institute for National Security Studies of the National Defense University and, from January to August 2003, as chief of the Special Initiatives Office for the Office of Reconstruction and Humanitarian Assistance and as director of the Strategic Policy Office for the Coalition Provisional Authority in Iraq. Hughes holds two master’s degrees of military arts and sciences and a B.A. in sociology from Colorado State University.

This program – in partnership with WQED Multimedia – is part of a series of programs highlighting the upcoming PBS documentary
“America at a Crossroads” and culminating in a non-partisan Civic Forum on the U.S. and the War in Iraq on March 30.

Visa and MasterCard accepted by telephone (412-281-7972) or register online. No refunds for cancellations after Monday, March 26, 2007.

Use this link to download the flier. Or for more information, phone: 412-281-7970 or email welcome@worldaffairspittsburgh.org.

Contact: World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh
Phone: 412-281-7970
Fax: 412-281-1795
Email: programs@worldaffairspittsburgh.org

Rivers Club, One Oxford Centre
301 Grant Street, Downtown Pittsburgh
*The venue will change for some programs

The movement of people across international borders can be initiated by conflict, economic reasons or the chance to achieve political freedoms. Migration issues have taken center-stage in the U.S. and EU, as citizens increasingly worry about job security and terrorism. What are the advantages and disadvantages for countries that are affected by migration? Facilitated small-group sessions are designed to promote informal give-and-take among participants in exploring all sides of an issue.

As a guide to discussion, we use the Foreign Policy Association's (FPA) annual Great Decisions book, which highlights eight global and regional policy issues with background and arguments from various sides to stimulate discussion, debate, and a better understanding of the challenges facing policy makers.

The Great Decisions 2007 book may be purchased at a Council discount for $15. As a guide to discussion, we use the Foreign Policy Association's (FPA) annual Great Decisions book, which highlights eight global and regional policy issues with background and arguments from various sides to stimulate discussion, debate, and a better understanding of the challenges facing policy makers.

The Great Decisions 2007 book may be purchased at a Council discount for $15.

NOTE: The venue will change for some programs. Register Now!

Contact: World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh
Phone: 412-281-7970
Fax: 412-281-1795
Email: programs@worldaffairspittsburgh.org

Rivers Club, One Oxford Centre
301 Grant Street, Downtown Pittsburgh
*The venue will change for some programs

The results of Mexico's presidential election were nearly too close to call. How will this result affect the new Mexican administration's policies? Can Felipe Calderón successfully reform Mexico's policies on energy, trade and border security and strengthen relations with the United States?

Facilitated small-group sessions are designed to promote informal give-and-take among participants in exploring all sides of an issue.

As a guide to discussion, we use the Foreign Policy Association's (FPA) annual Great Decisions book, which highlights eight global and regional policy issues with background and arguments from various sides to stimulate discussion, debate, and a better understanding of the challenges facing policy makers.

Contact: World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh
Phone: 412-281-7970
Fax: 412-281-1795
Email: programs@worldaffairspittsburgh.org

Rivers Club, One Oxford Centre
301 Grant Street, Downtown Pittsburgh
*The venue will change for some programs

The creation of the International Criminal Court has established a new venue for investigating and prosecuting war crimes, despite a lack of U.S. participation. Will the non-participation of the U.S. weaken the power of the ICC? What challenges are faced by the ICC in punishing war criminals? Join us as we discuss these and other issues relating to war crimes and detainee treatment.

Dean Donald J. Guter, dean of the School of Law at Duquesne University and Retired Rear Admiral Judge Advocate General Corps, U.S. Navy (Ret.), will be on hand to contribute to this conversation and give his insight and perspective on this multifaceted topic.

See this link for article outlining his address before a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the topic, Restoring Habeas Corpus: Protecting American Values and the Great Writ in May 2007

As a guide to discussion, we use the Foreign Policy Association's (FPA) annual Great Decisions book, which highlights eight global and regional policy issues with background and arguments from various sides to stimulate discussion, debate, and a better understanding of the challenges facing policy makers.

Contact: World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh
Phone: 412-281-7970
Fax: 412-281-1795
Email: programs@worldaffairspittsburgh.org

Rich in energy supplies and strategically located, the five countries of Central Asia attract attention from the Middle East, China, Russia and the United States. How will international competition for energy supplies affect each country? What are U.S. interests in the region?

Join us and our special guest Martha Brill Olcott, Senior Associate with the Russian & Eurasian Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Washington, D.C. for this interesting discussion. Dr. Olcott specializes in the problems of transitions in Central Asia and the Caucasus as well as the security challenges in the Caspian region more generally. She has followed interethnic relations in Russia and the states of the former Soviet Union for more than 25 years and has traveled extensively in these countries and in South Asia. Her book, Central Asia’s Second Chance, examines the economic and political development of this ethnically diverse and strategically vital region in the context of the changing security threats post 9/11.

Facilitated small-group sessions are designed to promote informal give-and-take among participants in exploring all sides of an issue.

Contact: World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh
Phone: 412-281-7970
Fax: 412-281-1795
Email: programs@worldaffairspittsburgh.org

Rivers Club, One Oxford Centre
301 Grant Street, Downtown Pittsburgh
*The venue will change for some programs

Facilitated small-group sessions are designed to promote informal give-and-take among participants in exploring all sides of an issue.

Upcoming topics in this series will include:

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Phone: 412-281-7970
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Climate Change: How much are human practices contributing to substantial and irreversible changes to the environment? What effect are changes to the climate having in different areas of the planet? What response can the international community adopt to lessen the impact of dramatic climate change?

Energy: Across the political divide, Americans are forming a broad coalition to tackle the problems that accompany our nation’s addiction to oil. Alternative energy sources and breaking our addiction to oil is not only in our own national security interests, but necessary for economic security and protection of our environment.

The World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh is happy to partner with Global Solutions Pittsburgh and Sustainable Pittsburgh to bring this program to our community.

Christopher Flavin, President of Worldwatch, has helped guide the Institute’s development, serving as vice president for research and later as senior vice president. Mr. Flavin is actively engaged in international climate change and energy policy discussions, and is a founding member of the Board of Directors of the Business Council for Sustainable Energy. He is also a member of the National Academy of Sciences Board on Energy and Environmental Systems, the Climate Institute, and the Environmental and Energy Study Institute.

Facilitated small-group sessions are designed to promote informal give-and-take among participants in exploring all sides of an issue.

The Great Decisions series consists of facilitated small-group sessions designed to promote informal give-and-take among participants in exploring all sides of an issue.

Contact: World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh
Phone: 412-281-7970
Fax: 412-281-1795
Email: programs@worldaffairspittsburgh.org

Speakers:

Nusrath Ainapore, Director, Community Outreach, The Islamic Center of Pittsburgh, speaking to "The Face of Muslims in America."

Colonel Michael Connell, Primary Inspector General, military assignments have included overseas tours in Korea, and most recently in Iraq, where he spent nearly a year as counsel for the 322nd Civil Affairs Brigade in Baghdad.

Paul D. Hughes, Colonel (Retired)
Director of Iraq Programs, Peace & Stability Operations
U.S. Institute of Peace

Aref Al-Khattar, Professor of Criminal Justice & Criminology, Director of Justice Studies Division, California University of Pennsylvania
The World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh, along with WQED Multimedia, would like to invite you to this program.

Reception, community panel discussion and pre-screening of WETA’s documentary, "America at a Crossroads," an initiative of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting focusing on the post-9/11 world and its effect on the American imagination, our political, economic, cultural and social realities, our security and our relationship with other nations. http://www.pbs.org/crossroads.

Cost: Thanks to a grant from WETA, the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh and WQED Multimedia are happy to provide this program for no charge.

Please RSVP by phone 412-281-7970, email to programs@worldaffairspittsburgh.org or complete an online registration form.

Note: This is a change of location for this program only.

As a guide to discussion, we use the Foreign Policy Association's (FPA) annual Great Decisions book, which highlights eight global and regional policy issues with background and arguments from various sides to stimulate discussion, debate, and a better understanding of the challenges facing policy makers.

The Great Decisions 2007 book may be purchased at a Council discount for $15.

This program – in partnership with WQED Multimedia – is part of a series of programs highlighting the upcoming PBS documentary “America at a Crossroads” and culminating in a non-partisan Civic Forum on the U.S. and the War in Iraq on March 30.

We would like to thank our partners for helping make this a FREE EVENT and allowing the 2007 Great Decisions membership rate to stay the same this year.

Contact: World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh
Phone: 412-281-7970
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By all accounts, the war in Iraq – plus continuing operations in Afghanistan and increasing operational deployments across the globe – has increasingly strained the ability of the U.S. armed forces to maintain its worldwide commitments and required levels of readiness. The newly announced plan by the Bush administration to increase the number of troops in Iraq places even higher demands on our nations military.

How is the U.S. military adapting to meet the demands and commitments of this new world? What are the main challenges in terms of the force structure, deployment, and training? What is the future role of the reserves?

To address these issues, the Council again welcomes the Current Affairs Panel of the U.S. Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, PA. These officers – from different military services and career fields, including the Guard and reserves – are the military leaders of today and tomorrow who are charged with managing these issues. The Eisenhower Series College Program is an academic outreach program established by the Department of the Army to encourage dialogue on national security and other public policy issues between students of the U.S. Army War College and the civilian public.

"Food for Thought" is similar to our luncheon discussion group – less formal, but every bit as informative.

Price: $22 members, $27 non-members (includes lunch)

To register for this program, please call (412-281-7972).

Contact: World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh
Phone: 412-281-7970
Fax: 412-281-1795
Email: programs@worldaffairspittsburgh.org