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Thank you for another sucessful WorldFest!
Photos WorldFest 2008
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please note, due to the amount of information currently being received the format for submitting information is changing; all submissions must be via the ONLINE SUBMISSION by Wednesday at noon. If you have any questions about the changes pleaseSEND AN EMAIL.Updated every Thursday afternoon |
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Friday 25
The Belle of Louisville and Spirit of Jefferson presents: THE LEGENDARY LADY AND LEGENDARY MONARCHS TOGETHER AGAIN! It will be an unforgettable reunion – the legendary Belle of Louisville and the Monarchs, two of Louisville’s own, will be together again for a very special dockside event from 8 – 11 P.M. It’s all open seating, and boarding begins at 7:30 P.M. Enjoy the boat or the dockside bar. Complimentary popcorn and sodas provided. The price is $25 per person, and $20 of each ticket is tax deductible. All proceeds will support the Belle’s historic preservation. The benefit is sponsored in part by MetroLive Magazine. For more information, contact the Belle of Louisville office at 502-574-2992.
Sunday 27
UPS presents: Adelante Latin Dance Party with Cosa Seria from 7-11pm at The Henry Clay, 604 South Third Street, Louisville. Don’t miss Louisville’s favorite salsa party featuring Louisville’s top Latin band, Cosa Seria! New: Gusto Latino competition; Best Dancer & Hottest Outfit. All proceeds benefit Adelante Hispanic Achievers, celebrating five years of quality educational programs and resources for Louisville's Latino students and families. Entry cost: $10 cash at door. For more information: oleguapa@insightbb.com or www.adelanteky.org
Saturday 10
Salon Literario: “The Mexicans’ ABC” at 01:00pm at Iroquois Library. What are the uses and abuses of the twenty-first century’s Mexicans ? How they think, how to act, what common words they use? Questions that the author, Guadalupe Loaeza wants to respond directly, fun, to make smile the Mexican men and women, but also foreigners residing in Mexico or abroad. Inspired by books to understanding Mexico, as "The Labyrinth of Solitude" by Octavio Paz, or "Anatomy of Mexico," by Roger Bartra, but a satirical take. Presented by: Francisco Juarez. Engineer by profession, teacher by vocation, actor, singer and salsa dancer for fun.
Tuesday 13
Henry VIII: Dressed to Kill at The Frazier International History Museum. Galleries open at 6 p.m. Lecture at 7 p.m. Thom Richardson, Keeper of Armour and Oriental Collections at the Royal Armouries in Leeds, England, will present “Henry VIII: Dressed to Kill,” based on the Royal Armouries’ current exhibition of the same name, which explores the infamous monarch as a warrior, sportsman and, of course, king. The event is free and open to the public. For more information please contact Frazier Guest services at 502-753-5663 or at www.fraziermuseum.org
November 4 to 13
Center for Interfaith Relations presents the 2009 Festival of Faiths: Sacred Water: Sustaining Life .For the full Festival brochure - Click Here. For more information: 415 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd. • Louisville, KY 40202.
Saturday 14
5th Annual Irish Society of Kentuckiana Ceili at Masterson's Restaurant 1830 South 3rd Street, Louisville. Cocktails (cash bar) at 6:30 PM · Buffet Dinner at 7:00 PM. Entertainment by Guilderoy Byrne, Nora, Ben & Eli, Meaghan Spencer, and John Skelton! Tickets $28 per person · Tickets are available until Nov 7th but seating is limited, so buy your tickets early! For more information, please contact Connie Fry at 812-283-7305.
Friday 4 (6-10pm), Saturday 5 (10am-6pm), Sunday 6 (11am-5pm)
The Junior League Hollydays Art and Gift Market at Mellwood Arts & Entertainment Center. Mark your calendars now to enjoy vendors and artists from all over the country offering items for your holiday gift list such as gourmet foods, children’s clothing, ladies accessories, jewelry and household items. Cost: Buy a Weekend Pass ($8) or Single Day ($5) ticket. For more information: jllhollydays@yahoo.com
September 4 to 24
Asian Film Series at Village 8 Theatres. For more than 10 years Crane House, The Asia Institute, Inc. and Apex Theaters have brought the best films Asia has to offer to Louisville. This year’s films include the 2009 Academy Award winner for Best Foreign Language Film, Departure and five other distinguished movies. Entry cost: $7 evening / $5 matinee. For more information: www.cranehouse.org or village8.com
August 1st-January 3rd, 2010
Books that Literally Changed the World as We Know It at Frazier International History Museum. In celebration of the International Year of Astronomy in 2009, the Frazier International History Museum is partnering with the University of Louisville Libraries & Jefferson Community and Technical College to bring first-edition books written by two ground-breaking scientists to the public. Come see the authentic, radical works of Copernicus and Galileo at the Frazier Museum.
Entry cost: General Admission. For more information: call (502) 753-5663.
June to October
Farmer's Market & Multicultural Bazaar. Every Sunday, from noon until 4pm at Jewish Family and Career Services, Corner of Dutchmans Lane and Cannons. Featuring over five local farms, jewelry and crafts from the Congo, Bosnian knitting and paintings, Russian woodworking, Cuban woodcarvings, Eritrean jewelry, and many more, including Cultural Sundays, featuring live performances! The vent is free and open to the public. For more information: Please contact Gary Liebert for more information at 452-6341 ext. 301 or gliebert@jfcslouisville.org |
2nd Tuesday of Each Month
Join WAC in Global Nights, from 5:30 to 7:00pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month for food, drinks, and cultural conversation. Meet other Louisvillians interested in world travel and international diplomacy. Enjoy free appetizers at local restaurants. Learn about new cultures and world events. Cash Bar. For More Information: www.worldkentucky.org
September, Tuesday 22 to Sunday 27
Indy Jazz Fest in Indianapolis. 55 Monument Circle, Suite 1115, Indianapolis, IN 46204 • Phone: 317.966.7854. For schedule and more information: www.indyjazzfest.net
JUNE 27, 2009 - OCTOBER 2009 (Indianapolis)
Tutankhamun The Golden King and the Great at The Children's Museum Of Indianapolis. The exhibition features 50 objects from the tomb of Tutankhamun including the gold sandals that adorned the mummy's feet and a beautifully adorned canopic jar that mummified his internal organs. In addition to the treasures from the tomb of Tutankhamun, 80 ancient artifacts are featured, which highlight many of the most significant rulers of ancient Egypt such as Khefren, whose great pyramid is the only remaining structure of the seven wonders of the ancient world and Hatshepsut, the queen who became king. Tickets in advance are a must!
Deadline: November 1, 2009
The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans is offering fellowships/grants for up to two years of graduate study in the United States. A fellow may pursue a graduate degree in any professional field (e.g., engineering, medicine, law, social work) or scholarly discipline in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences. The fine and performing arts are included. To be eligible, applicants must not be older than thirty years of age as of November 1, 2009. New Americans are defined as: (1) is a resident alien (i.e., holds a Green Card); or 2) has been naturalized as a U.S. citizen; or 3) is the child of two.
| General Announcements & Articles |
The Louisville Area Chapter of the American Red Cross offers classes by appointment on Disasters strike quickly and without warning. Prepare for emergencies at home, school, work, and in your community by contacting the American Red Cross about disaster training. Cost of class: free. For more information call Sam Gish of the American Red Cross at 502-561-3622
The World Affairs Council of Kentucky and Southern Indiana is looking for host families! The World Affairs Council of Kentucky and Southern Indiana (www.worldkentucky.org) will host a group of Serbian teenagers during the period September 20-October 5, 2009 who will be visiting Louisville to participate in a program centered on Leadership Development and Civic Activism. Participants will be ages 15-17, and will stay with local host families during their entire time in Louisville. The presence of teenagers in the host family home is a preference is a preference (but not an absolute requirement) for being a host family for this particular group. For more information: Ben Jones, President of World Affairs Council of Kentucky and Southern Indiana (502) 561-5422 or ben.jones@worldkentucky.org
The Louisville Free Public library has opened the Job Shop, which offers assistance to people searching for work. The Job Shop is located on the second floor of the Main Library at Third and York streets. Its resources include 20 laptop computers, as well as reference books on such topics as careers, how to develop job and interview skills and how to write resumes. Some activities are available to keep children busy while parents are using the Job Shop. The agencies include: KentuckianaWorks; Dress for Success; the Highlands Commerce Guild; the Center for Accessible Living; New Directions Unlimited; and officials affiliated with business programs at the University of Louisville, and Bellarmine and Spalding universities. Workshops are scheduled every Monday at 6 p.m. in the Job Shop through the fall. Information on the workshops is available at www.lfpl.org/jobshop, or at 574-1723.
Heritage Sundays at JFCS offers a unique opportunity to immigrant communities interested in educating the Louisville community about their countries and cultures, and raising money for group community activities. One local group will be able to do this each Sunday through September, during the JFCS Farmers Market and International Bazaar. Organizations may sell food, arts & crafts, or other items to benefit their nonprofit organization, or solicit donations at their booth. For more information, Gary Liebert to 452-6341 or gliebert@jfcslouisville.org
Asian Cultural Festival: Take a look of some images of the Asian Cultural Festival. Many of our Asian organizations participated in the amaizing festival.
The Italian Cultural Institute (ICI)
The purpose of the ICI is to bring together italophiles and those who wish to learn more about Italy and its rich cultural heritage. We interpret the word ‘culture’ in the broadest sense to encompass the fine arts, literature, music, film, design and manufacturing, food and wine, and daily life in a contemporary context. Our emphasis is on activities which can be enjoyed by all, but which always have an educational focus. We invite you to join us in exploring and enjoying with us both the old and the new in the Italian cultural and social landscape.For more information: www.icilouisville.org
Do you like to own a home? Habitat For Humanity is in dire need of families to build and buy their very own home. The basic criteria is: Need (overcrowded, substandard housing, homeless), Ability to pay (stable Income-falls within guidelines, little or no debt), Willing to partner with HFH (work 400 sweat equity hours). For more information: Call 637-6265 or www.hfhlouisville.org
GLI Launches Free Rx Card to Address Drug Costs
GLI, along with the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness and members of the Louisville Metro Council, embraced the program as one way to address member concerns - particularly small businesses - over the accessibility and affordability of heath care coverage for their employees. The Kentucky Rx Card has no restrictions for membership, no income requirements, no age limitations and no application process, and is accepted at more than 50,000 national and regional pharmacies. The program can be used by the uninsured, underinsured and those who have health insurance but no prescription benefits, as is common with health savings accounts and high-deductible health plans. Even individuals with prescription coverage can use this program for non-formulary or non-covered drugs. For additional information on frequently asked questions regarding the program. Visit www.kentuckyrxcard.com
Driver's License
Kentucky has reversed a decision to begin offering the state's written driving test only in English. For more information click here.
JCTC goes global: More immigrants are studying English at the college. Read about the reality of immigrants in our city.
Catholic Charities of Louisville, Inc. Kentucky Office for Refugees Is hiring for Kentucky State Refugee Health Coordinator (SRHC). Please submit resume and cover letter by September 11, 2009 to: Kevin Duffy, Human Resources Director, Catholic Charities, 2911 S. 4th St., Louisville, KY 40208, or by email to: kduffy@archlou.org
The Multicultural Department of Jewish Family & Vocational Services has an opening for a part-time flexible (20 hours per week) Program Assistant. This is primarily a secretarial position and requires good English as well as ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel. Anyone who is interested in this position should send a resume and cover letter to Sally Hollingsworth by fax (502) 452-6718; by email to shollingsworth@jfcslouisville.org.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER II & PROGRAM COORDINATOR positions at Commonwealth of Kentucky (Merit) Career Opportunities System. For more information: http://personnel.ky.gov/employment
UPS is currently hiring for Plant Engineering Maintenance Mechanic positions due to the Worldport Expansion in Louisville, Kentucky. This position is responsible for a broad range of maintenance activities that are performed to keep a UPS package handling facility operating efficiently and effectively. The work is sometimes fast-paced and requires routine interaction with other hub employees. Ideal candidate must be available to work 2nd or 3rd shift. This is a 24 x 7 operation. https://ups.managehr.com/JobSearch.aspx
Bilingual Telephone Interviewer at Bureau of the Census, National Processing Center (NPC). For application forms go to www.opm.gov/forms. Transcripts must be submitted if applicable. Application forms may be hand-delivered or mailed (allow time for delivery) to the National Processing Center, Human Resources Branch, Building 66, Room 113, 1201 E. 10th Street, Jeffersonville, IN 47132 OR faxed to (812) 218-3558. For more information contact Dawn Compton (812) 218-3550, Toll Free 1-877-576-7740 (Option 4), or TTY (812) 218-3610 or email gayla.v.keehn@census.gov.
National Immigration Forum
PBS New Americans
The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR)
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