FEATURED EVENTS

  • Sources of Cuban Foreign Policy: Fidel Castro and Beyond

    KSU Archives, Sturgis Library, 2nd Floor 385 Cobb Avenue, Kennesaw, GA, United States

    Speaker:ย Dr. Thomas J. Nisley, KSU Professor of Political Science and International Affairs Open to the public. Part of the Year of Cuba Series. Click here to see the full series of events.

  • From Sit-ins to Hashtags, The Evolution of Civil Rights

    National Center for Civil and Human Rights 100 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA, United States

    The Civil Rights movement in the United States ignited a flame that was felt globally during the 1960s. Dozens of activists, such asย Coretta Scott Kingย andย Ambassador Andrew Young, fought and ultimately shaped the culture of every American, laying the foundation for a global shift in politics,ย human rights, and economic development. The birthplace of the movement was […]

  • “Not the Classical Ideal” Gallery Talk

    Michael C Carlos Museum 571 S. Kilgo Circle, Atlanta, GA, United States

    Join Curator of Greek and Roman Art Ruth Allen for a gallery talk titled โ€˜โ€œNot the Classical Idealโ€˜: Unconventional Bodies and Bad Behaviors in Greek and Roman Art.โ€ This event is free and open to the Emory community and the public, but space is limited and online registration is required.

  • South Metro Development Outlook Conference (SMDO)

    Georgia International Convention Center 2000 Convention Center Concourse, College Park, GA, United States

    South Metro Development Outlook (SMDO) Conference, the largest event of its kind in metro Atlanta, highlights continued economic development, planning, infrastructure, transportation, and related issues facing Clayton, Coweta, Douglas, Fayette, Henry, and South Fulton Counties, as well as the City of Atlanta's thriving international community. Now in its 18th year, SMDOโ€™s theme is โ€œVision 2020.โ€ […]

  • Piranesi’s Lost Book

    Michael C Carlos Museum 571 S. Kilgo Circle, Atlanta, GA, United States

    Heather Hyde Minor, Professor of Art History at the University of Notre Dame will present a lecture on Giovanni Battista Piranesi's "Lost Book." Piranesi was an 18th century artist famous for his architectural etchings of Rome. Recommended Parking: Oxford Road Parking Deck Fishburne Parking Deck

  • GCIV Great Decisions 2020 Foreign Policy Lecture: Chinaโ€™s Road into Latin America

    Dunwoody United Methodist Church 1548 Mount Vernon Road, Dunwoody, GA, United States

    Chinaโ€™s Road into Latin America Lecture byย Dr. Andrew Wedeman, Georgia State University As the Trump administration continues to withdraw from the world stage, China is looking to fill the void. How does Latin America fit into Chinaโ€™s โ€œOne Belt, One Roadโ€ plan? How will the relationship with China affect the region? Should the U.S. be […]

  • Images in the Margins: Renaissance Readers Draw the Meanings of their Texts

    Michael C Carlos Museum 571 S. Kilgo Circle, Atlanta, GA, United States

    Anthony Grafton considers the meaning and relevance of margin notes found in Renaissance texts. In this period, educated readers went through their texts pen in hand. They underlining passages, adding references to names and short summaries in the margins, and interpreting or responding to the text. Most marginalia were verbal. But scholars from Petrarch in […]

  • 8th Annual Champagne & Chocolat

    Join for the Alliance Franรงaise's 8th Annual Soirรฉe Champagne et Chocolat! This champagne & chocolate tasting is one of their most anticipated events of the year and is not to be missed! Guests will enjoy an elegant evening of Champagne and chocolate from local specialty chocolatiers. Vendors in previous years included: A Cacao Affair, Savi […]

  • High School Immersion Day

    Dive into the German language and culture headfirst with the Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta's High School Immersion Day! The Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta is offering 5 hours of immersive language instruction with fun, interactive methods that include games and activities. The best way to learn a language is to surround yourself with the language. If we can't get to […]

  • ACIR Mid-Winter Gala

    Capital City Club 7 John Portman Boulevard Northwest, Atlanta, GA, United States

    The Mid-Winter Gala is a black tie optional* dinner and dance for both ACIR and International Club of Atlanta (ICA) members and non-member friends. It is an opportunity to spend an evening together with those members of the Atlanta community who share a strong desire to remain aware of international events shaping our world today […]

  • Rialto Series Performance: Chรฉ Malambo

    Rialto Center for the Arts 80 Forsyth Street NW, Atlanta, GA, United States

    Argentinaโ€™sย Chรฉ Malambo returns to the Rialto stage with fiery Malambo traditions and virtuosic dancing for an exhilarating and entertaining show that is perfect for the entire family! The all-male company celebrates the unique South American cowboy tradition of the gaucho. Chรฉ Malambo excites audiences with their precise footwork (zapateo), intense drumming of the bombos and […]

  • Sunday FUNday: Amar Chitra Katha

    Michael C Carlos Museum 571 S. Kilgo Circle, Atlanta, GA, United States

    In 1967, Anant Pai started a comic book company called Amar Chitra Katha (โ€œimmortal picture storiesโ€ in Hindi), to retell classical works of Indian literature such as the Ramayana and the Mahabharata in a contemporary, child-friendly format. Whether youโ€™ve grown up with ACK or are experiencing them for the first time, come pick up a […]

  • ECMSA Beethoven 2020: Piano SonataThon

    Schwartz Center for Performing Arts: Emerson Concert Hall 1700 North Decatur Rd., Atlanta, GA, United States

    Join the ECMSA for its first โ€œSonataThonโ€ recital, tackling the 32 Piano Sonatas composed by Ludwig van Beethoven. 2 p.m. Todd Qualls, Jasmin Arakawa, Arthur Greene and Stephanie Shames 5 p.m. Jonathan Shames, Robert Henry, Sergio R Gallo 8 p.m. Rachelle McCabe, Julie Coucheron View or download a PDF of the program. ECMSA โ€œBeethoven 2020โ€ […]

  • The Business of Peace: Leveraging Atlantaโ€™s Global Business Culture and the French Connection

    The Distinguished and Honorable Ambassador Andrew Young and historian and native Atlantan Rodney Mims Cook Jr. will introduce the Rodney Cook Sr. Peace Park in Downtown Atlanta. Joined by the Honorable French Ambassador to the US, Philippe Etienne, the panelists will describe the French connection, the Peace Park, the impressive scope of the project, and […]

  • Carlos Reads Palace of Illusions

    Michael C Carlos Museum 571 S. Kilgo Circle, Atlanta, GA, United States

    In Palace of Illusions, award-winning author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni recasts the Mahabharata through the eyes of Panchaali (Draupadi), the fire-born heroine of the great epic. Married to five royal husbands, brothers who have been cheated out of their father's kingdom, Panchaali aids their quest to reclaim their birthright, remaining at their side through years of […]

  • Brazil Economic Outlook 2020 At the Federal Reserve Bank in Atlanta

    Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta 1000 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA, United States

    Join for this annual event where experts and renowned professionals come together to address the Brazilian Economic scenario both in the short-term outlook and the future business opportunities for Brazil as the largest economy in Latin America. Agenda 8:00 - 8:30 - Registration, Breakfast & Networking 8:30 - 8:45 - Welcome Remarks: Stephen Kay, Federal […]

  • World Trade Center Atlanta presents: International Business Exchange

    Ogletree Deakins One Ninety One Peachtree Tower, Atlanta, GA, United States

    International Business Exchange โ€“ IBE โ€“ offers a semi-structured format to accelerate learning what others are doing locally and in the global international community, and foster business connections that lead to strategic partnerships. IBE is sponsored by Ogletree Deakins on the 4th Tuesday morning of the month. ย Come join the conversation! **Complimentary breakfast will be […]

  • Cuban Socialism: The Price is Wrong

    Prillaman Building 520 Parliament Garden Way NW, Kennesaw, GA, United States

    Speaker:ย Dr. Robert A. Lawson, Director, William J. O'Neil Center for Global Markets and Freedom, Cox School of Business, Southern Methodist University

  • Cuban Super Heroes Reception

    Fine Arts Gallery, KSU Campus 492 Prillaman Way, Kennesaw, GA, United States

    Art Exhibit featuring curation and work by KSU School of Art and Design students. The full exhibit will take place from February 20 - March 23. *Reception will be held on February 25 from 5 - 7 p.m. Open to the public. Part of the Year of Cuba series. Click here for full schedule of […]

  • Stammtisch: Halfway Crooks Beer, February 25

    Halfway Crooks Beer 60 Georgia Ave SE, Atlanta, GA, United States

    Connect, expand your network and exchange ideas in a casual atmosphere at Halfway Crooks Beer. Everybody interested in networking with the German American business community is welcome to join. Light appetizers and a free drink per registration will be provided.