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15 May 12 - Society Folklore News
Community: Armenian society recognizes 60
Tenor Raffi Kerbabian sang the national and society's anthems, accompanied by pianist Hovsep Torossian. Guests watched a video message from Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank), then mingled and had dinner.
Greek Folklore Society Performance at East Flushing Library Exceptional
A filled library saw the unique Greek American Folklore Society (GAFS) perform Greek dances in authentic costumes on Monday, April 30 th evening in the East Flushing branch, located at 196-36 Northern Blvd.
Sompting workshop on witches and monsters
Sussex historian Chris Hare will be running a day workshop on the theme of folklore of the South Downs and Weald at Sompting Barn on Saturday, June 9. The day is supported by The South Downs Society and runs from 10.30 am to 4 pm.
Turley-Hansen: Mothers-in-law are moms too
OK, so not all mothers are perfect. But, the persistent folklore that mothers-in-law are to be shunned is a tragic waste of usable nurturing.
Folklore Society hosts two May contra dances
Join the Bozeman Folklore Society for contra dances on Friday, May 4, and Saturday, May 19, upstairs at The Eagles Lodge, 316 E. Main St. On May 4, Out of the Wood will play Celtic reels, jigs, and waltzes.
The Folio Society: exquisite production details
Every detail in a Folio Society book reveals unique production values. Genevieve Fox on the aesthetics of Folio editions. You may not be familiar with Eastern European folklore, but if you were handed the exquisitely bound Folio Society edition of ...
Global Playlist: Cumbia
The most interesting thing about Folklore, is that it should reflect community in its present time while at the same time preserve the town's memory: its history, oral tales and melodies.
We came here to learn, but we live in fear
Whether this is deserved or not doesn't alter the fact that every newly-arrived international student is quickly initiated into the terrifying folklore whispered from one graduating class to the next. Stories are told and retold about racial assaults ...
Folklore Society to host meeting
Members of the Pennsylvania German Folklore Society (PGFSO) are invited to attend the organization's upcoming 59th annual spring meeting in Vineland, on Sunday, May 5. The meeting takes place at 6 pm at the First Mennonite Church at 3557 Rittenhouse ...
We came here to learn, but we live in fear
Whether this is deserved or not doesn't alter the fact that every newly-arrived international student is quickly initiated into the terrifying folklore whispered from one graduating class to the next. Stories are told and retold about racial assaults ...
About Tonight: May 14, 2012
MOVIES: The Washington Psychotronic Film Society presents the 1980 film Fade to Black, about a film-geek turned serial killer, at McFadden's (2401 Pennsylvania Avenue NW) tonight.
Students fighting to save arts departments
"No matter how advanced our society, we never lose the need to reflect on life, to distinguish good from evil, justice from injustice, and what is noble and beautiful from what is useful.... Employers increasingly realize that a liberal arts education ...
Shelburne's Community Talk to offer folklorist Clary Croft
Shelburne's Community Talks presents folklorist and musician Clary Croft as the third event of its season, at The Osprey Arts Centre on Thursday, May 17th at 7 PM.
Simani's Davidge gets honorary degree
It was published as an illustrated children's book in 1993 and received an award from the American Folklore Society in 1994.
My Husband and Other Animals — Animal suicide
Over the years, accounts of animal suicide reflected the prevalent values of human society, say Drs. Edmund Ramsden and Duncan Wilson.
Musicians, dancers converge on LG
Traditional-Live/NE Oregon Folklore Society sponsors the visit of these modern masters of New England contra dancing, a continuing tradition of acoustic dance music and figure dancing reaching back hundreds of years, yet vital and evolving today, ...
Hunts Point Wharf community event
... the Mersey Heritage Society is hosting an open meeting at the Hunts Point Community Hall for anyone interested in hearing more about Hunts Point Wharf.
Gulf Theatre offers Jordanians glimpse of Kuwaiti folklore
AMMAN, May 6 (KUNA) -- Arabian Gulf Theatre troupe of the State of Kuwait offers Jordanian spectators in the ongoing Free Theatre Festival here a glimpse of Kuwaiti folklore and traditions, along with groups seeking to introduce the audiences to ...
NATURE IN SHORT / Foxes play spiritual, shape-shifting roles in Japanese society
Foxes are among the great perennial stars of Japanese folklore. To begin with, they are considered to be familiar spirits serving the immensely popular rice deity Inari.
The Cultural Roots Of Kidnapping in Yemen
The targeting of children in conflicts seems to be embedded within Yemeni society, and has political roots. Back then, what was known as the “system of hostages” prevailed under the reign of Zaydi Imams who ruled North Yemen until 1962.
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