What: Afghan National Council's
Conference
When: December 6th, 2003
Where: Washington, DC - Please contact for exact address.
Information: Afghan National Council is having its second conference
in Washington, DC this year. Our first conference was about the last 50
years of Afghanistan's History. We discussed how the seeds of
present problems were laid in those years which has caused us and still
does so much pain and sufferings. This conference is devoted to the
discussion of 'Drafting a Constitutiion for Afghanistan'. We feel the
constitution so much talked about will be just for Kabul as the
government has no control over warlords who apply their own brutal
terms, regardless of what Kabul may say. We also think that Western
orientated constitutions has not served Afghanistan which is a tribal
and conservative traditional society. Seven papers will be read by
educators, former Afghan technocrats and academics. There will be plenty
of time for comments & questions. Everybody is welcomed. Dr. Nabi
Misdaq, Chair of Afghan National Council nmisdaq@hotmail.com.
What: Eid Benefit Concert for
the Children of Afghanistan
When: November 30th, 2003
Where: Radisson Hotel, LAX, 6225 W. Century Blvd., Los
Angeles, California United States 90045
Information: Entertainment includes live performances
by Popular Afghani Singers, Poetry, Comedy, Ethnic and Contemporary
Dances, DJ Spice and DJ Wassi mixing up the Hottest Music from Around
the World, Educational Video Clips of Afghanistan, an Exhibition Hall
and Much, Much, More. Mouthwatering Afghani Food and Refreshing Drinks
are not included, but will be available on site for your convenience.
Circle the date and we'll keep you posted on all updates. Brought to you
by the Afghan American Youth Council www.aayc.org.
Tickets are Only $25 Presale and $35 at the Door.
What: Photo Exhibit:
'Hidden' By Paul Seawright
When: September 18th - November 30th,
2003
Where: Irish Museum of Modern Art, Royal Hospital, Military Road,
Kilmainham, Dublin 8, Ireland
Information: This exhibition comprises 10 large format photographs,
created by Paul Seawright in response to his recent travels in
Afghanistan. In June 2002, Seawright was commissioned by the Imperial
War Museum, London, to travel to Afghanistan to investigate landscapes
that had been contaminated with exploded mines and to create works in
response to his experience. Seawright avoids the exotic vision of
Afghanistan as the spectacle of ruins portrayed by the media. His
photographs are sparse and understated, silent and depopulated, more
concerned with the underlying causes of war than with the visible scars
left behind. Telephone : +353-1-612 9900 Email : info@modernart.ie
Exhibition has been commissioned by the Imperial War Museum, London, and
is curate by Angela Weight, its Keeper of the Department of Art. The
exhibition tour is organized in collaboration with the foto gallery,
Cardiff, Oriel Mostyn Gallery, Llanduno, Wales, and IMMA. Paul
Seawright's visit to Afghanistan was made possible with assistance from
Landmine Action, the HALO Trust and the United Nations. A
fully-illustrated catalogue, published by the Imperial War Museum, with
essays by Mark Durden, Reader in the History and Theory of Photography,
University of Derby, and John Stathatos, artist and writer, accompanies
the exhibition (price €24.00).
What:
Afghan Professionals Conference
When: October 3rd - 5th, 2003
Where: Stevens Institute of Technology, Castle Point on Hudson,
Hoboken, NJ
Information: You are cordially invited to participate in the
Society of Afghan Engineers’ international conference titled
“International Planning Conference for the Empowerment of Afghan
Professionals” at the campus of the Stevens Institute of Technology
in Hoboken, New Jersey, from October 3 to October 5, 2003. This
international conference is co-sponsored by the Stevens Institute of
Technology and the Permanent
Mission of Afghanistan to the United Nations. The Society of
Afghan Engineers (SAE) consists of approximately 500 members in the
United States, Canada, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
High level officials of the Afghan government are invited, including
the Ministers of Public Works, Education, Higher Education, Rural
Rehabilitation, Public Health, and Communications, as well as the
Chancellor of Kabul University and the Dean of the School of
Engineering. Also, we are inviting high level officials of the US
government including officials from the White House who are
responsible for policy issues of Afghanistan, the State Department,
the USAID, members of the United States Congress, and many other
international institutions such as the United Nations, the World Bank,
the European Union, and various other public and private sector
companies in the United States. During this important
international gathering of scholars, professionals, and business
leaders, presentations are scheduled by Afghan government officials,
Afghan and American scholars, representatives of international
institutions, as well as companies involved in the rebuilding of
infrastructure in Afghanistan. This international conference will
create an environment for various public and private firms in the
United States to network and exchange knowledge and perspectives with
Afghan policy makers, government leaders and Afghan professionals for
potential business opportunity in Afghanistan. 201-216-5263 | http://www.stevens-tech.edu/
The Society of Afghan Engineers Co-sponsored by Stevens Institute of
Technology & The Permanent Mission of Afghanistan to the UN Tel:
(201) 469-1234
What:
Conference: Afghanistan
When: October 2nd - 5th, 2003
Where: The Central Eurasian Studies Society, Harvard University
Information: For more information, contact Central Eurasian
Studies Society, Harvard University: 625 Massachusetts Avenue,
Cambridge, MA 02139 U.S.A. Tel.: +1 / 617-496-2643 | E-mail: CESS@fas.harvard.edu
What: Afghan Heritage Day, NY
When:
Sunday, August 17th, 2003
Where: Contact Afghan Communicator for details.
Information: This outdoor cultural picnic is held each year
in mid-August. It is a cultural event for over 25,000 Afghans in NY,
and over 60,000 Afghans in the Northeastern US. Celebrating our
culture and heritage, we invite everyone to participate and celebrate
our heritage with us. There are vendors who sell everything from
authentic Afghan food to Afghan jewelry, traditional clothing and much
more. Please see our web site for more information. Website: www.AfghanCommunicator.com.
Phone: 718-445-6438
What:
First Annual Afghan Picnic
When:
Saturday, August 9th, 2003 at 4:30pm
Where: R.F.K. Stadium in Washington, D.C.
Information: The First Annual Afghan Community Night at DC
United Soccer "Afghan Mayla" Major Afghan Community event at
a professional soccer game in Washington DC. On August 9th, 2003, a
dedicated Afghan Community night will be held at a DC United
Professional soccer game in Washington DC's RFK Stadium. Proceeds from
ticket sales go to multiple Afghan schools for supplies and operating
expenses. This event is a night of unity for the Afghan Community
where they can enjoy pre-game cookouts and fun, and then a game of
thrilling professional soccer. The official game starts at 7:30pm with
gates opening an hour earlier. Afghan community members will have the
opportunity to arrive as early as 4:30 pm to begin festivities in the
stadium parking lot. There, people can park and begin socializing with
friends, fire-up grills to make kabobs, play cards, chess, and listen
to music from their cars. Coolers and barbeque grills can be brought
and used in the parking lot, however, food and drink cannot be taken
into the game. Tickets will be $22 each and will be available in
multiple purchase options: Afghan Community Stores and Restaurants
Stores to be determined. Proceeds from ticket sales will go to the
purchase of school supplies and fund operational expenses of
elementary schools in Afghanistan.
What: Wali
Azami Concert in California
When: Saturday, July 26th, 2003 at 7:30pm
Where: Pacific Hills Banquet
Hall
.
23551 Moulton Pkwy
,
Laguna Hills, CA
Information:
Featuring Kabir Howaida & Ustad Taari Khan on Tabla.
Direction: 949-707-1707
. Info: 818-640-7490,
949-584-6795
.
Tickets $30, $35 at the door. Tickets
available at:
Mission
Ranch Market (949) 707-5879, Super
Irvine
(949) 552-8844,
Valley Family Market
(818) 349-2222, Freemont Pamir Market
(510) 790-7015,
San Diego
Kabul
Market (858) 514-8682
What: Afghan
Red Hot Summer Picnic
When: Sunday, June 29th, 2003
Where: Woodley Park in Van Nuys, CA. Located on the East Side of
Woodley Ave. between Victory and Burbank
Information: Brought to you by AAYC. Beat the heat and join
us for a day of fun in the sun in Van Nuys, CA. Note: Proceeds from
this picnic will go to rebuilding and supplying war-torn children's
schools in Afghanistan. Parking is only $5 and although there is no
admission fee, our profits depend on the volume of sales the Vendors
generate that day. Please support us in our efforts. Marya Hameed - marya2@hotmail.com
What: US
Trade & Development Agency: Conference On Rebuilding Afghanistan
When: June 8th - June 10th, 2003
Where: Arlington, VA
Information: Reconstruction
of
Afghanistan
's infrastructure is the focus of an upcoming conference
being organized by the US Trade & Development Agency
(USTDA) and the
US
Department of Commerce. The event will
be held
June 8-10, 2003
and will bring Afghan government officials together with US suppliers
of engineering, construction & technology services &
equipment. Program:
Donna Thiessen (703) 875-4357, Logistics: Dan Lamey (305) 667-4705. Conference
website: www.trademeetings.com
What: Afghan
Film Screening: FireDancer
When: May 23rd - May 29th, 2003
Where: Bombay Theater, 68-25 Freshmeadows Lane. Exit 25 on the
Long Island
Expwy, Between 68 & 69 Ave. Flushing,
NY, (718) 358-2929
Information: The much
anticipated Afghan film, FireDancer,
directed and written by the late Jawed Wassel, will make it's
U.S.
premier in
New York City
at the Tribeca Film Festival
this May 2003. Below are details
as to where and when the film will be screened.
View some images and a trailer of the film on
www.afghanfilms.com
What: Lets
Celebrate
When: Saturday, May 17th, 2003
Where: Bishop
Marroco
Thomas
Merton
Secondary School
, 1515
Bloor St West
,
Toronto
(corner of Bloor & Dundas)
Information: The Afghan
Canadian Youth Organization (ACYO) is proud
to present "Let's Celebrate", a fun-filled
night of drama, music, poetry and dance performed
by talented youth in our community. Let us celebrate the
successes within. ACYO is also proud to present the first performance
of the Anti-Oppression Theatre Project. Contact: ACYO at (416)
431-4847 Ext. 228 email: info@afghanyouth.ca.
What: Alumni of American International
School of Kabul (A.I.S.K.) American Children Raised In Afghanistan
When: Saturday, April 5, 2003, 1:00pm to
5:00pm
Where: Room 217: Hunter College West, 695 Park Avenue, New
York, New York 10012
Information: AISK Alumni were in Afghanistan before the Russian
invasion when the country was peaceful and thriving. We witnessed a
period of social change, economic growth and the inception of
democracy. Please join us as we share stories along with slides
from our lives in Afghanistan and talk about how, as children, teenagers
and adults our lives were deeply affected by growing up in
Afghanistan and by our relationship with the Afghan people.
Sponsored by: Afghan American Peace Corps, Asian American Studies
Program, Hunter College, Advocates for Afghanistan. For more
information call: Zohra Saed 917-225-1505 | Stacie Teele 212-874-5813
| scorpionsevent@earthlink.net
| www.AdvocatesforAfghanistan.net
What:
To Greet Afghan Cyclist Nadir Shah Nangarhari
arriving in New York City by cycling from Kabul
When: Sunday,
March 9th, 2003 at 12:00
Where:
Ground Zero, near Memorial Wall at Church St, then to Memorial Globe
at Battery Park.
Information: Community
leaders, elected officials, media, NGOs, Afghan & other diplomats,
etc.
What: Photo
Exhibition: Shekaiba Wakili
When: February
15th - March 14th, 2003
Where: Tribes Gallery, 285 East 3rd St, 2nd Floor, New
York, NY
Information: Photographs
1995 - 2002. (212) 678-3778. www.tribes.org
| info@tribes.org Gallery hours:
12-6pm, Tues - Sat and by appointment
What: Book
Readings: Women for Afghan Women: Shattering Myths And Claiming
The Future
When: March
5th, 2003 at 6:30pm
Where: Kew Gardens Public Library, 72-33 Vleigh Place,
Flushing, NY
Information: (718) 261-6654. This groundbreaking
collection traces the history of women's rights and roles in
Afghanistan over the past 30 years; it examines the current human
rights crisis, & suggests realistic solutions for post-war
Afghanistan.
What: Afghan
Cultural Display
When: January 1st - March
15th, 2003.
Where: Afghan Mosaic
at DePaul University.
John T. Richardson Library, 1st Floor,
2350 N. Kenmore Ave.; Chicago, Illinois.
Information: Exhibit will feature a pictorial, books, jewelry,
clothing /costume, history. For more info,
Aziza Khatoon-Mehmoudzai or Yasmeen Shorish. E-Mail: info@asapchicago.org;
Phone: 773-454-7217
What: Afghan Theatre Project
When: Saturday, January 25th. 11:00am to
2:00pm
Where: 55 John Street (Metro Hall), Toronto, Canada
Information: If any of you have any stories that relate to you
or your family and friends regarding the after effects of Sept. 11
please bring it in with you or email it to info@afghanyouth.ca.
We want to bring these stories to life through this project.
What: Sabawoon
Afghan Family Education and Counseling Center
When: Sunday January 19th, 2003. 2:00pm to
6:00pm
Where: Spirales Banquet Hall. 888 Don Mills Road at
Eglinton, Toronto.
Information: For more information, please visit www.safecc.org.
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