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Up one levelFilm: "La Vie en Rose" - Fri., Nov., 7, 2008
"La Vie en Rose" (2007, France, directed by Olivier Dahan, 140 min.). Sponsored by the United Nations Association of Davis and I-House. There is no charge, but donations are welcome to help cover the cost of vidoe DVD rental, facilities use and the refreshments that are served at 7:30 p.m. The film begins promptly at 8:00 p.m.
Lillian Seto
Chinese brush painting is a traditional art form with close ties to calligraphy. The current exhibition displays works by Lillian Sate and her students. These students have studied the painting style called xieyl, which means to paint an idea. The paintings are done with spontaneous brush strokes on very absorbent xuan paper. Under Ms. Seto’s instruction and guidance, the students have used their disciplined practice and learned techniques to capture the spirit and liveliness of the subject matter. Chinese landscapes are distinguished by their texture strokes and panoramic views. The current group of students is diverse in ethnicity, some have never painted before attending Ms. Seto’s classes, and others have studied western art. These paintings represent the results of a few months to several years of study with the artist. The current painting class is funded by the Cultural Awards program of the Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission.
Storytelling: Dave Nachmanoff - Songwriting by and for Kids, Sunday December 7, 2008
2:00 - 3:00 p.m., Dave Nachmanoff will be doing a mix of songs and songwriting by, for and with children. He will play some songs written by children in workshops he has led around the world. Children in the audience will also help Dave write a song on the day of the performance.
Film: "Divided We Fall" - Fri., Nov., 21, 2008
"Divided We Fall" (2000, Czech Republic, directed by Jan Hrebejk, 117 min.) Sponsored by the United Nations Association of Davis and I-House. There is no charge, but donations are welcome to help cover the cost of vidoe DVD rental, facilities use and the refreshments that are served at 7:30 p.m. The film begins promptly at 8:00 p.m.
Arabic class meets only on Tuesdays
I-House is offering one Arabic class per week on Tuesday nights at 6:30 p.m. A big thank you to our teachers, Ali Mehdi and Rihab al-Shamari!
Amnesty International meets at I-House
Amnesty International, Group 21, will meet the first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at 10 College Park, Davis. At the June 5 meeting, cochaired by Cate Klepacki and Toby Wehrhan, letter-writing to help ease the plight of prisoners of conscience will take place. Join us! The public is invited.
Thanksgiving feast Nov. 22
Club I and IHD are co-hosting a Thanksgiving feast on Saturday, Nov. 22, from 5 p.m. to about 9 p.m. Tickets are $8 AND MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE. Come to I-House between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to buy tickets. On Nov. 22, donated turkeys and pies will be shared in a traditional dinner -- volunteers are still needed for potato, salad, vegetable dishes. Help is also needed to serve and clean up. For more information or to sign up contact Jay, Club I president, at 425-239-6716. To buy a ticket, phone Elisabeth Sherwin at 530-753-5007 or stop by I-House to pay for your dinner reservation. Happy Thanksgiving!
Children's International Story-telling
Restarts September 2008. One Sunday afternoon per month, children ages 5 through 10 enjoy storytelling performances with international content at the I-House.
Other international and multi-cultural events in the region
In addition to the events sponsored by I-House, please check the Regional International Calendar for other events with an international or multi-cultural theme held in the region. We welcome the submission of events to be added to the calendar (guidelines apply).
Did You Know?
If you are age 70 1/2 or older you are now allowed to distribute up to $100,000 this year from your IRA to a charity tax-free. By making a gift to I-House Davis from your IRA you can fulfill all or part of your annual distribution and not be taxed on the gift as you would for normal distributions.
Business & Organization Supporters
A big "Thank You" to the various local businesses and organizations that contribute to the I-House. See I-House Business and Organization Supporters' Directory (2007-2008).