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Empower the Immigrant Woman Conference
USM Wishcamper Center 34 Bedford St., Portland, ME, United StatesWith a mission to “Empower, Educate & Inspire the Immigrant Woman”, EIW works to motivate Maine’s immigrant women to, with the League of Women Voters, highlight voting engagement issues specific to their mission, raise awareness of their challenges, and honor their community “Trailblazers”. The all-day conference will kick off at 9am with a Forum whose […]
November Open House: BFA Admissions
Porteous Building, Maine College of Art & Design 522 Congress Street, Portland, ME, United StatesCome see first-hand why students are choosing to study in MECA&D's close-knit community and rigorous artistic programs.
BOOKS: I’m Your Neighbor at the Harlow Gallery
Harlow Gallery 100 Water Street, Hallowell, ME, United StatesWelcoming Immigrants with Literature As part of the Maine Migrations statewide celebration, we are honoring the contribution that children’s literature plays in the larger immigration conversation. Author and illustrator Anne Sibley O’Brien will share her new picture book SOMEONE NEW, the companion to her award-winning I’M NEW HERE. In her […]
WORKSHOP: Multi-generational Art Workshop with Pamela Moulton & Titi de Baccarat
Meeting Room 1, Portland Public Library 5 Monument Way, Portland, ME, United StatesJoin teaching artists Pamela Moulton and Titi de Baccarat for a multi-generational art workshop on Saturday, November 10 between 11:00am and 3:00pm. The artists will work with Adults, Children and Teens to create imaginary, surreal, multi-cultural houses to be suspended on an interactive papermache tree which will be kept on display at Portland Public Library and/or bring […]
MUSIC + POETRY: Arabic Culture Night | Cony High School
Cony High School 60 Pierce Drive, Augusta, ME, United StatesArabic Culture Night Featuring Music by Jawad Al-Fatlawi and Poetry by Kifah Abdullah. This event is co- sponsored by the Capital Area New Mainers Project and Augusta English-Languae Learners Program at Cony High School. Refreshments following the performance. >> Click here to return to Exhibition Affiliated Events Calendar <<
CONVERSATION: Artist as Activist
Portland Stage 25 Forest Ave., Portland, ME, United StatesA post show discussion with the actors engaged in the creation of Refuge *Malja* ملجأ following the 2pm matinee at Portland Stage. >> Click here to return to Exhibition Affiliated Events Calendar <<
THEATER: American Dreams | An original play by Linda Britt
First Universalist Church of Auburn 169 Pleasant St., Auburn, ME, United States“American Dreams” is an original play by Linda Britt with monologues that focus on the immigrant experience in the U.S., an experience which varies widely depending on country of origin, race, religion, age, and location. The monologues allow the actors to tell the story of each immigrant character, and focus on the aspect of their […]
CONVERSATION: Assimilation: What must we give—and give up—to be American?
Beth Israel Congregation 291 Main St., Waterville, ME, United StatesPart of the Community Conversations series, co-hosted by Beth Israel Congregation and the Center for Small Town Jewish Life. Entering its third year, Community Conversations aims to bring together college students with the local community to talk about issues of common concern. It brings top-notch speakers to Beth Israel Congregation for an hour-long educational program followed by […]