Screening of Destination America Episode 1: The Golden Door by Stephen Stept and David Grubin. In this first episode from the acclaimed four-part series on immigration, historians Donna Gabaccia and Janet Nolan, among others, provide a historical context for America’s longstanding and sometimes conflicted relationship with immigrant labor. Reflecting that “once, there was no such […]
A reading from Refuge Malja ملجأ by Bess Welden with Arabic translation by Ali Al Mshakheel. A scene from the play Refuge Malja ملجأ will be read in English and Arabic. Portland Stage will present Refuge Malja ملجأ as a full lenth production October 30 – November 18, 2018. Short discussion regarding the play to […]
A reading from Refuge Malja ملجأ by Bess Welden with Arabic translation by Ali Al Mshakheel. A scene from the play Refuge Malja ملجأ will be read in English and Arabic. Portland Stage will present Refuge Malja ملجأ as a full lenth production October 30 – November 18, 2018. Short discussion regarding the play to […]
This interactive literary event will help the audience to explore some of the ways in which storytelling and oral histories preserve our cultures and connect us to our origin. A diverse slate of voices will tell the stories that they carry. Which stories does your family carry? We invite community members to come, share, and listen […]
Screening of To Light a Candle by Maziar Bahari. Through personal stories and dramatic archive footage, To Light a Candle gives a powerful account of the Baha’i people in Iran, a religious minority that builds solidarity, resilience and pride among its people through its passion for education. With the establishment of the underground Baha’i Higher Institute of Education […]
There Is My Home features Hawa Ibrahim and Batula Ismail, two women trying to support their families as farmers in Maine. Born and raised in the Jubba River Valley of Somalia, both learned to farm at a young age from their parents. When civil war broke out in 1991, their villages were repeatedly raided for food. […]
For Immigrants, refugees, or asylum seekers, leaving their country is only the beginning of their struggles. For mental health and medical providers to be effective, we need to understand the mental and physical stressors that arose from their displacement and beyond. This program will give participants a greater understanding of the challenges these groups face, […]
Closing Reception: Tim Bavington: Rock & Roll Abstraction Oct. 19, 5–7pm Abstract painter translates Rolling Stones, Beatles, Cream, and Jimi Hendrix songs into visual experiences Dedicated to using music and art as a gateway to learning, the Bob Crewe Gallery at Maine College of Art & Design (MECA&D) is exhibiting Tim Bavington: Rock & Roll Abstraction July […]
(Above) Schwartz Forum installation sketch by Lisa Pixley. The Schwartz Forum brings people together with expert guides to grapple with a big question. This year’s question – who is we? – arises any time we say or hear or read a thing like we live here … or we are thrilled to announce … or […]
