11th ANNUAL BOSTON TURKISH FESTIVAL
OCTOBER 29 - NOVEMBER 30, 2006
Saturday, October 28, 2006 at 7:30pm
A NIGHT OF SUFI MUSIC - Special Pre-Festival Event
Jahan-e-Khusrau - A Festival of Sufi Music conceived and directed by Muzaffar Ali
Featuring Cambridge Musiki Cemiyeti directed by Feridun Ozgoren, singer Zila Khan, dance by Wendy Jehlen. Artist Niyazi Sayin will be present.
Co-presented with the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
at the Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Avenue, Boston
Sunday, October 29, 2006 at 11:45 a.m.
TURKISH REPUBLIC DAY CEREMONY
Join us to celebrate the 83st anniversary of the Republic and opening of the 9th annual Boston Turkish Festival.
Sunday, October 29, 2006 1pm - 4pm
WORKSHOP ON TURKISH ART OF PAPER MARBLING: EBRU
by artists Feridun Ozgoren, Guliz Pamukoglu, Niyazi Sayin and Eda Ozbekkangay
Learn the painting/printing technique known as Ebru. The artists will demonstrate techniques and answer questions related to this interesting art form.
Co-presented with the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
at the Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Avenue, Boston
October 30 - November 30, 2006
A Commemorative Photograph Exhibition:
REMEMBERING MUSTAFA KEMAL ATATURK ON THE 125th ANNIVERSARY OF HIS BIRTH (1881 - 1938)
This exhibition reflects life and times of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, leader of the Turkish independence war and founder of the modern Republic of Turkey which was established in 1923. Some of the photographs are rarely seen, picturing a different view of everyday life of the legendary leader.
Co-presented with the Boston University Howard Thurman Center
at the Howard Thurman Center, Boston University
October 31 - November 25, 2006
Exhibition: CAPPADOCIA REFLECTIONS
by Yildiz Grodowski
"Symmetry is the last thing I'll turn to. My guideposts are Form, Surface Texture and achievement of Balance and Movement. I am and will always be striving to make each piece one that appeals to all my senses".
Opening Reception: Friday, November 3, 5pm - 7.30pm
Conversation with the Artist: Saturday, November 18 at 3pm
at Kingston Gallery, 450 Harrison Avenue #43, Boston
Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at 7pm
ANATOLIA: A CROSSROADS OF FLAVORS
with acclaimed chef Ana Sortun, Oleana Restaurant
In this unique event, there will be a rare opportunity to explore mystical spices and herbs used in the Eastern Mediterranean Cuisine accompanied by the samples of exquisite Turkish wines.
at Oleana Restaurant
Tuesday, November 21, 2006 at 6pm
Lecture: M. KEMAL ATATURK - DEVELOPMENT OF WOMEN'S RIGHTS IN TURKEY
by Prof. Secil Karal Akgun
Chair, Department of History, Middle East Technical University
at the Howard Thurman Center, Boston University
Sunday, November 26, 2006 at 7pm
TURKISH CINEMA CLIMATES / Iklimler
Written and directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan
Winner of FIPRESCI Prize at the Cannes Film Festival 2006
New England Premiere
Isa and Bahar are an Istanbul couple, just moments away from a torturous break-up at the opening of Nuri Bilge Ceylan's follow up to his much-lauded Distant (Uzak).
Co-presented with the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
at Remis Auditorium, Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Avenue, Boston
November 24 - 30, 2006
DOCUMENTARY & SHORT FILM COMPETITION
