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Korea-Georgia Dialogue: Strengthening Strategic and Economic Ties in a Global Partnership
May 20 at 8:00 am - 3:45 pmConsular Conversations: Mexico
July 15 at 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
One of Africa’s most celebrated contemporary film directors, Abderrahmane Sissako – known for his feature-films “Heremakono, Waiting for Happiness” (2002) and “Bamako” (2006) – will present his award-winning film “Timbuktu” during a special screening, as part of France-Atlanta and the 6th BronzeLens Film Festival, followed by a talk-back with writer/director Tambay Obenson.. Tickets: Free and […]
Paco Peña is to flamenco guitar what Pelé was to futbol – his name is synonymous with the art form. Ever the innovator, Peña returns to the Rialto by popular demand to push boundaries with his new piece FLAMENCURA, in which Peña and his fellow performers pursue “duende”: that inexplicable, elusive moment of magic that […]
Please join our musical artists from the International Education Week at the Kopleff series for a variety concert featuring musical selections celebrating their respective countries: Brazil, China, Korea, South Africa, and Turkey. Featuring: Meiling Jin, Soprano, China Dr. Sergio Gallo, Piano, Brazil Dr. Tae Hong Park, Composer, Bass, Musical Technologist, Korea Darren English, Jazz Trumpeter, […]
French music group Ensemble Variances, renowned for its eclectic performances, will join forces with Sonic Generator - Georgia Tech’s acclaimed chamber music ensemble in residence - for an evening of innovative music by French and American composers. The program features music by guest vocalist Lisa Bielawa, Ensemble Variances director Thierry Pécou, percussionist Andy Akiho and […]
Through images and recordings, Dr. Diouf illustrates how the blues, which originated in the American South, may have evolved from the techniques of the recitation of the Qur'an and the call to prayer in West Africa. Dr. Diouf is an award-winning historian and director of the Lapidus Center for the Historical Analysis of Transatlantic Slavery […]
Discover the secret synergy of Israeli businesses and learn how and why so many have had successful and profitable business dealings with U.S. companies. Join moderator Harold Solomon to discuss the new types of business models Israeli startups are using before going big.
Join your peers and help us as we strengthen the Fulbright Association’s role in global engagement through research and scholarship, teaching and community outreach programming across these Core Impact Areas: International Education Global Health Peace-making & Conflict Resolution Economic Development & Entrepreneurship Sustainability They're thrilled to announce 2014 Nobel Peace Laureate Kailash Satyarthi will speak from experience on […]
Join TAG for the 2nd annual TAG IBS signature event. A unique evening to network with companies, consulates and champions of international business in the Americas, Europe and Asia. INTERNATIONAL MUSIC * GLOBAL CUISINE * CULTURAL EXCHANGE LIVE CLASSIC ROCK-The Spirit of Rush
Join the GACC South for an exquisite Martinsgans holiday dinner featuring Roasted Goose. The Tradition of St. Martins Day and Martinsgans St. Martins Day is named after St. Martin of Tours, who was made a saint by the Catholic Church for being a kind man who cut his cloak in half to share with a […]
Featuring: Alex Vatanka, senior fellow, Middle East Institute, and author of Iran and Pakistan: Security Diplomacy and American Influence In Discussion with: Michael Herb, Ph.D., professor, Department of Political Science, Georgia State University Members: $10 - Nonmembers: $20
A Delicious Taste of the Organic Foods Market If you were born and raised in Belgium, you will have had at least one person in your family that grew their own vegetables. Besides being overly delicious, they al-so were the cleanest and freshest foods you could eat. Especially in the last couple of decades here […]
Internationally acclaimed pianist and music composer Malek Jandali joins local filmmaker Ameer Muhammad in a musical event to explain the mission of Pianos for Peace and how it works to build peace through music, art, and education. Jandali’s hit album “Echoes from Ugarit” was recorded in Moscow with The Russian Philharmonic Orchestra and released in […]
Make plans to join Atlanta's Irish Chamber for their Autumn networking event. Their special guest will be Mr. Larry Byrne of Club Choice Ireland (see www.clubchoiceireland.com) who will make a few remarks regarding golf, tourism, and commercial links with the Southeast part of Ireland. See you there! Info: kevinpatrickconboy@gmail.com
LESSONS LEARNED FROM INDUSTRY LEADERS The event will include an hour of networking, four 10-15 minute presentations, followed by audience Q&A. Presentations will offer expert perspectives on tall building issues relating to real estate design and development, wind engineering and vertical transportation: Jack Portman, FAIA, Architect/Developer, Vice Chairman, John Portman & Associates and Portman […]
Atlanta’s strength is in its economic diversity, but the lack of a signature industry cluster can give the impression that it doesn’t lead any one area. The city’s Payments Processing industry shows that’s a myth. “Transaction Alley,” a newly labeled corridor of companies that move 70 percent of electronic payments in the U.S., is worth […]
Join GACC for a luncheon & discussion about “Germany's Energy & Climate Policies - Insight From A European Industry Perspective”, presented by Wolfgang Niedermark, former Vice President and Head of BASF in Berlin, and incoming Chairman and CEO of German Industry & Commerce Ltd in Hong Kong. Topic Wolfgang Niedermark will take a look at […]
Poetic Voices of the Muslim World Event: Poet, essayist, fiction writer and translator Kazim Ali talks about what it means to be a Muslim in post-9/11 America along with expressive observations about Islam and Muslim spiritual rituals. His forceful and entertaining poetry describes his experiences negotiating the different aspects of his culturally and linguistically rich […]
Kennesaw State University students will be hosting Jessica Colotl on campus, for a conversation on her 2010 arrest that made national headlines and sparked the immigration debate. She will be joined by Dr. Marie Marquardt, of Emory University. Following the arrest of Ms. Colotl, in 2011 the Georgia Board of Regents’ implemented Policy 4.1.6 and […]
The World Affairs Council in cooperation with CARE USA is pleased to invite you to the evening briefing CARE: Reaching the Last 10%: Innovations in Global Education. *Complimentary on-site parking* CARE (Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere) is one of the largest international humanitarian agencies. With the goal of fighting global poverty CARE has a special focus […]
The World Affairs Council of Atlanta and the World Affairs Council of Atlanta Young Leaders, in cooperation with CARE USA are hosting an evening briefing on the innovations in global education and how we can reach the last 10%.
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