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We all know that the repression of Tibetan culture, religion and aspirations for independence is bad. Who wouldn’t thrill to the sight of the plucky Dalai Lama being greeted by throngs of cheering Tibetans and Chinese some day when he returns to a democratic Republic of Tibet? If any American would be able to claim a big share of credit for that happening some day, it would be Larry Gerstein, President of the International Tibetan Independence Movement. He’ll debate John Clark of Provocate, who willl explain why China and the US won’t allow that to happen … and together they will try to come up with ideas for how to move ahead. (more…)

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Local poets read work directly inspired by Robert Frank’s famous photographs, compiled into a 1958 book called The Americans. A mix of life-in-motion portraits and inconclusive scenes shot during an ambling U.S. tour in the mid-fifties, Frank’s influential photos catch Americans in all their cultural variety and mystery, from subway riders to politicians and cross-dressers. (more…)

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The Indiana Department of Education is partnering with Indiana Black Expo to figure out how to increase cross-cultural understanding and to help all children succeed in school. (more…)

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Every year Indiana Black Expo starts with an ecumencal religious service. What better way to kick it all off than with joyful praise and worship? And this year, it is led by Rev. Jesse Jackson. Should be good for a thrill or more. (more…)

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A subtle and complex examination of women and vulnerability in China in the 1920s … no wonder the Chinese censors had such a tough time deciding whether to squash or not. (more…)

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Dragon and lion dancers, music from the Beijing opera, dynasty fashion show, Xinjiang Folk Dance … and as they say, much much more. (more…)

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Talk with Chinese artists and teachers about aspects of art and culture … then look at the art in the Art Center and around the city with fresh eyes. (more…)

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Talk with Chinese artists and teachers about aspects of art and culture … then look at the art in the Art Center and around the city with fresh eyes. (more…)

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The Indianapolis Art Center presents two months of Chinese art, workshops, music, films, dancing, talks … perhaps it’s a great time to be Chinese living in Indiana, but it’s an even greater time to want to learn about China while living in Indiana. Be there from the beginning, and go back repeatedly. (more…)

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If you hang out around the art and cultural scene in Central Indiana the second half of 2008, you’ll be hearing a lot of Chinese. The Indiana Art Center kicks off this important period with “Two Worlds, One Language Through Art” … and for the right price, you can be part of the gala kick-off of the kick-off. (more…)

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