Atlanta Global
Monday, March 26, 2007
Nine Parts of Iraqi Desire
On April 11, Horizon Theatre Company presents Nine Parts of Desire, the stories of nine Iraqi refugee women and the situations and experiences they faced both in Iraq and once they arrived in Atlanta. (I think; it is originally a one-woman show about nine ladies, but not necessarily ones who landed in Atlanta.)
"Come see the human face behind the headlines as we explore the intimate stories of nine everyday, yet extraordinary Iraqi women who convey their deepest secrets, most terrifying fears and their yearning for love and peace amidst their devastated world. "
It has had great reviews all over the world, and this performance benefits Refugee Family Services of Stone Mountain.
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On April 11, Horizon Theatre Company presents Nine Parts of Desire, the stories of nine Iraqi refugee women and the situations and experiences they faced both in Iraq and once they arrived in Atlanta. (I think; it is originally a one-woman show about nine ladies, but not necessarily ones who landed in Atlanta.)"Come see the human face behind the headlines as we explore the intimate stories of nine everyday, yet extraordinary Iraqi women who convey their deepest secrets, most terrifying fears and their yearning for love and peace amidst their devastated world. "
It has had great reviews all over the world, and this performance benefits Refugee Family Services of Stone Mountain.
Buy Tickets Now! ¶ 8:33 PM 0 comments
Saturday, March 24, 2007
South Africa, Southern America
Having once lived in Sandy Springs, AG used to see a lot of this sign on cars:
Flag of South Africa--->
Upon investigating a Roswell Road restaurant called 10 degrees south, and being served ostrich, the SA presence became clear.
The South African Business Network of Atlanta seems pretty Boer. . . I mean, to judge by the names and language used on the website.
Cape Food and Beverage is also HQ'd in Atlanta, purveyors of "the diverse product mix of South African favorites". Most people have to shop online, but Atlantans can stop by the bricks-and-mortar store. Their #1 item? You guessed it, Mrs. Ball's Original Recipe Chutney. Ouma Buttermilk Rusks finish 4th and Mrs. Ball's Peach Chutney finishes in 7th.
And, of course, last year, Delta became the first US airline to break into the South Africa market with its Atlanta-Dakar-Johannesburg route. ¶ 8:55 PM 1 comments
Flag of South Africa--->
Upon investigating a Roswell Road restaurant called 10 degrees south, and being served ostrich, the SA presence became clear.
The South African Business Network of Atlanta seems pretty Boer. . . I mean, to judge by the names and language used on the website.
Cape Food and Beverage is also HQ'd in Atlanta, purveyors of "the diverse product mix of South African favorites". Most people have to shop online, but Atlantans can stop by the bricks-and-mortar store. Their #1 item? You guessed it, Mrs. Ball's Original Recipe Chutney. Ouma Buttermilk Rusks finish 4th and Mrs. Ball's Peach Chutney finishes in 7th.
And, of course, last year, Delta became the first US airline to break into the South Africa market with its Atlanta-Dakar-Johannesburg route. ¶ 8:55 PM 1 comments
Friday, March 16, 2007
Gado Gado Gado Gado
Gado Gado has opened a new location!
Oh boy! another Indonesian furniture store to browse!
(Gado gado is an Indonesian dish made of various vegetables with peanut sauce.)
In other news. . . AG is on hiatus until March 24. Spring break calls!
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Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Erin go Bragh
The Atlanta City Council minutes for March 1855 show permission given to the "Irish Volunteers" to use City Hall on the 17th for a speech to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.
The Irish Volunteers are described in the Pioneer Citizens' History as a "military company".
The same book says the "Hibernian Benevolent Society" of Atlanta was organized in 1858; B.T. Lamb, President, grocer and volunteer firefighter. The HBSA is still around and still benevolent.
The Atlanta Regional Commission tells us that there were just over 1,200 Irish-born residents of the 13-county metro area in 2000.
Says the St. Pat's day website, about 25% of metro residents claim Irish heritage. ¶ 7:21 PM 0 comments
The Atlanta City Council minutes for March 1855 show permission given to the "Irish Volunteers" to use City Hall on the 17th for a speech to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.The Irish Volunteers are described in the Pioneer Citizens' History as a "military company".
The same book says the "Hibernian Benevolent Society" of Atlanta was organized in 1858; B.T. Lamb, President, grocer and volunteer firefighter. The HBSA is still around and still benevolent.
The Atlanta Regional Commission tells us that there were just over 1,200 Irish-born residents of the 13-county metro area in 2000.
Says the St. Pat's day website, about 25% of metro residents claim Irish heritage. ¶ 7:21 PM 0 comments
Monday, March 12, 2007
Cuban Food Survey, Redux
We slapped our collective forehead driving down Chamblee Tucker Road today when we passed Little Cuba and realized we had forgotten it in the Cuban food survey.
How could we overlook this? It has:
A for-real espresso set-up
Excellent fried plantains
Excellent fried plantains
Dessert list one page long
Spiced right frijoles negros
Best decor in Atlanta
etc, etc. . .
This symbol, the Escudo de Cuba, is painted on their window. The coat of arms of free Cuba. . . ->
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Saturday, March 10, 2007
Access Philippine Atlanta
According to Atlanta Regional Commission data, there are about 4,500 Philippines-born persons residing in the 13-county metro area. (But this data comes from the 2000 census and is probably way understated at this point.)
The ARC also tells us that 1 out of every 7 Filipinas living in Atlanta is a Registered Nurse. (See the link to the big .pdf called "Southeastern Asians".)
Do you know or are you a new Filipino or Filipina in ATL? The Philippines Honorary Consul and Access Philippine Atlanta hold a newcomers' orientation periodically. . . about every six months it seems?
Not only that, Access Philippine Atlanta is a thoroughly thorough website for all your Pinoy needs:
An e-magazine featuring interviews, community info and job postings
Links to Philippines-targeted non profits like Project Galing
How to contact the Atlanta All-Pinoy Basketball League
Where to get Balikbayan boxes
There's also a Yahoo group Access Philippine Atlanta. . .
And, of course Fil-Am Atlanta
If these websites can't help you find it, you don't need it. . .
The Honorary Consulate is in this building, Tower Place 100 in Buckhead-----> ¶ 9:21 PM 0 comments
The ARC also tells us that 1 out of every 7 Filipinas living in Atlanta is a Registered Nurse. (See the link to the big .pdf called "Southeastern Asians".)
Do you know or are you a new Filipino or Filipina in ATL? The Philippines Honorary Consul and Access Philippine Atlanta hold a newcomers' orientation periodically. . . about every six months it seems?
Not only that, Access Philippine Atlanta is a thoroughly thorough website for all your Pinoy needs:
An e-magazine featuring interviews, community info and job postings
Links to Philippines-targeted non profits like Project Galing
How to contact the Atlanta All-Pinoy Basketball League
Where to get Balikbayan boxes
There's also a Yahoo group Access Philippine Atlanta. . .
And, of course Fil-Am Atlanta
If these websites can't help you find it, you don't need it. . .
The Honorary Consulate is in this building, Tower Place 100 in Buckhead-----> ¶ 9:21 PM 0 comments
Thursday, March 08, 2007
Italian Connections
We start with a note to RSVP now for the Italy-Atlanta Film Festival program on March 15: Ginger & Fred by Frederico Fellini. . .
One of whose sponsors is Ciancia, the Atlanta Italian conversation club. . .
Who recommend the Italian Trade Commission Office in Atlanta. . .
So there!
PS, A happy international womens' day to all my Vietnamese and post-Soviet ladies out there!
PSS, that Economist stringer has been in effect: there's a Survey of the South in the latest issue.
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We start with a note to RSVP now for the Italy-Atlanta Film Festival program on March 15: Ginger & Fred by Frederico Fellini. . .One of whose sponsors is Ciancia, the Atlanta Italian conversation club. . .
Who recommend the Italian Trade Commission Office in Atlanta. . .
Which is headed by Giovanni Bifulco, who attended Italy Day at the Georgia state capitol. . .
Which day was sponsored by several Italian businesses including Antica Posta. . .
Which is run by an Atlanta Tuscan who also sets up Tuscany culinary tours. . .
So there!
PS, A happy international womens' day to all my Vietnamese and post-Soviet ladies out there!
PSS, that Economist stringer has been in effect: there's a Survey of the South in the latest issue.
Sunday, March 04, 2007
What the Pho?
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Inspired by a foray to Duluth and the fine pho restaurants therein, AG is exploring Vietnamese Atlanta links today.
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Inspired by a foray to Duluth and the fine pho restaurants therein, AG is exploring Vietnamese Atlanta links today. Georgia Tech Vietnamese Students Association (good thorough calendar for all the metro)
Vietnamese Martial Arts schools in Atlanta
Chua Quang Minh Temple (Mahayana Buddhist)
A Vietnamese-American Community of Atlanta exists, but its manifestations are elusive.
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Friday, March 02, 2007
On a Musical Note: Ritmos Latinos and Chopin
Seats are running out fast for the Latin American Association's next _free_ concert:
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Ritmos Latinos with Violinist Juan Ramirez & members of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. . .
The concert is on March 28, but RSVPs are due by the 16th. And seats are already almost halfway out.
Here's a gem: The Chopin Society of Atlanta. This month they already have two concerts planned, which combine the talents of Poland and France -- like Chopin himself.
March 3: Chopin goes Jazz with Grazyna Auguscik and the Andrzej Jagodzinski Trio.
March 6: Concert with pianist Marc Laforet.
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