Upcoming MIC Events and Cosponsored Events
Saturday, July 31; 6:00 P
Where: Center Shalom
Guest of Honor: Consul General of Russia, Mr. Yuri Gerasin
Admission FREE
The United States and World Affairs with Tom Hanson
When: Tuesday, August 10; 1:30 P
Topic: An Historical Overview of the U.S. Foreign Service
Where: Heartwood Senior Living Center, Crosby
When: Wednesday, August 11; 1:30 P
Topic: China and Asia
Where: The Northland Arboretum, Brainerd
When: Thursday, August 12; 1:30 P
Topic: Israel and the Middle East
Where: The Northland Arboretum, Brainerd
Cost: $10 for those who are not Unlimited Learning members.
For more information: Visit http://unlimitedlearning.net or contact Bob Passi at
bobpassi@charter.net or 218.825.0397
That Sara Aziz!
Sunday, August 8 - Sunday, August 15; multiple performances
"...an entertaining take on a search for identity. It is an intimate view of four modern women learning to harmonize their many identities: Pakistani, American, Muslim, Woman....“That Sara Aziz!” is for all the people who are curious about or suspicious of Pakistanis and Muslim Americans. But mostly the play is for people who would like to be entertained by an hour of intelligent theatre." (more...)
Where: Playwrights' Center, 2301 E Franklin Ave., Minneapolis
Cost: $10-$12; part of 2010 Minnesota Fringe Festival (tickets)
New Member Reception with IVLP Visitors
Tuesday, September 21; 6:00-7:30 PM
Details TBA
Where: Park Midway Bank, 2300 Como Ave., St. Paul, MN 55108
Cost: FREE, open to current MIC members in good standing only. Space is limited; new members are especially encouraged to attend.
Start recruiting your team NOW for ....
10th WorldQuest International Trivia Competition
Supporting MIC's K-12 Education Program
Friday, October 29; 7:00-9:30 PM
Where: McNamara Alumni Center, University of Minnesota (directions)
Cost: $250/team or $35/person ($140/student team or $20/student)
Registration and payment in advance is REQUIRED! Priority registration opens for MIC members only on Monday, August 9, and to the general public on Thursday, September 9.
Click HERE for information on the game, and visit MIC's Facebook page for practice questions.
Current MIC Member Discounts
Cultural Proficiency Workshops
MIC is pleased to continue its promotional partnership with Neighborhood House and is offering an exclusive MIC member discount on registration fees for their popular Cultural Proficiency Workshops.
MIC members can save 10% on workshops exploring American Indian, Somali, Latino, Hmong and Ethiopian cultures, all taught by representatives of each culture. These workshops are a terrific way to learn more about Minnesota's increasingly international population and build your confidence in intercultural communication.
Visit the Neighborhood House website for the summer schedule. To receive the 10% MIC discount, contact Tiffany Rivera-Prescott at 651.789.2513.
The Dark Nightingale
Wednesdays-Sundays, August 26 - September 5, 2010
MIC Members can enjoy a special discount on tickets to a presentation of The Dark Nightingale by Jawaahir Dance Company, which features the beloved music of late Egyptian singer Abdel Halim Hafez (known as the "Dark Nightingale"), performed by the renowned Georges Lammam Ensemble, virtuosic Arabic musicians from across the nation.
Where: Ritz Theater, 345 13th Avenue NE, Minneapolis
Cost: Tickets: $28 ($3 discount off for MIC members in advance or at the door; promotional code is MIC); box office: 612.436.1129 or www.ritzdolls.com
Wednesdays-Sundays, September 29 - October 17
The Guthrie Theater is presenting The Great Game: Afghanistan, an acclaimed theatrical production that will be held in only four American cities in 2010. This ambitious theatrical experience - recently nominated for a prestigious Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement - explores Afghan culture and history in an enthralling three-part event. The Great Game: Afghanistan premiered in April 2009 at London's Tricycle Theatre, where it was created and ran for three months to overwhelming acclaim.
Each part of the trilogy is made up of four one-act plays, each by a different playwright, each exploring a critical period of modern Afghan history.
Part 1: Invasions and Independence, covers the years from 1842 to 1930
Part 2: Communism, the Mujahideen and the Taliban, covers 1979 to 1996
Part 3: Enduring Freedom, covers the years from 1996 to the present
When: The Guthrie will present each part as a separate evening of theater and will present all three parts consecutively on weekends. Wednesday through Friday performances begin at 7:30 P. Curtain times for the entire cycle on Saturdays and Sundays are 11:30 A, 3:00 P and 7:30 P.
Where: Guthrie Theater, 818 South 2nd Street, Minneapolis
Cost: $30-120 (multiple options available between single part and complete three-part cycle). Call the Guthrie Box Office at 612.377.2224 and quote “A: Partner” to save 15% on single part tickets (single part tickets are available Wed – Fri.) Not valid online, with other offers or on previously purchased tickets. Handling fees may apply.
ALSO SAVE THE DATE FOR
Afghanistan: The Challenge of Human Rights
Tuesday, October 11;, 7:30 P
A panel discussion on Afghanistan related to Part 3 of The Great Game: Afghanistan moderated by Joe Dowling (complete slate of panelists TBA)
Presented by the Guthrie Theater; cosponsored by the Minnesota International Center, The Advocates for Human Rights, Americans for UNFPA, and the Human Rights Program at the University of Minnesota
Where: Guthrie Theater, 818 South 2nd Street, Minneapolis
Cost: Details TBA
OTHER SAVE THE DATES ...
International Trade Networking Cocktails
in conjunction with the U.S. Commercial Service and the District Export Council
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Topics: To be confirmed
Where: Radisson Plaza Hotel, downtown Minneapolis
When: 5:30 - 7:30 P
Great Decisions Conference
Friday, October 15
Watch for details as they become available
Academic WorldQuest Competition for High Schools
Friday, February 4
Where: McNamara Alumni Center
MIC on TV
on TPT HD
Twin Cities Public Television broadcasts past MIC programs on its HDTV Channel
For details please visit the Twin Cities Public Television (TPT) website
Conflict Resolution: Swedish & Norwegian Experiences
Monday, August 2, 2010 at 7:00 P
Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at 1:00 A
Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at 7:00 A
Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at 1:00 P
Beyond Diplomacy: The Vital Alliance between Britain and the U.S.
Monday, August 2, 2010 at 9:00 P
Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at 3:00 A
Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at 9:00 A
Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at 3:00 P
Democracy in South Africa
Monday, August 9, 2010 at 8:00 P
Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at 2:00 A
Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at 8:00 A
Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at 2:00 P
French Perspective: Prospects for Transatlantic Relations
Monday, August 9, 2010 at 9:00 P
Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at 3:00 A
Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at 9:00 A
Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at 3:00 P
Global Health & Security
Monday, August 23, 2010 at 9:30 P
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at 3:30 A
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at 9:30 A
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at 3:30 P
The Importance of Women in the Developing World
Monday, August 23, 2010 at 10:00 P
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at 4:00 A
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at 10:00 A
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at 4:00 P
Somalia: A Viable State
Monday, August 30, 2010 at 9:00 P
Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at 3:00 A
Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at 9:00 A
Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at 3:00 P
To register for an MIC Event,
click on the registration link.
For additional program information, such as speaker bios, see the World Affairs Media Kit
For more information
or to register for Cosponsored Events,
click on the relevant link.
Please note that MIC does NOT take registration for cosponsored events.
Registration, if necessary, is handled by the presenting organization.
