Around the Nation: October 21, 2007

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  1. China & Japan: A Classical Concert W/ Xiao Dong Wei & Yuki Mack
    • Farmington Hills, MI.
    • 3:00pm

    Japanese-born pianist Yuki Mack and Chinese-born erhu player Xiao Dong Wei, both now based in Detroit, will be performing a special classical concert at the North Congregational Church located at 36520 W. 12 Mile Rd. (between Drake and Halsted Rds). Tickets are $10 advance or $12 at the door. For tickets and & info, please call 248-672-6508 or 586-776-4346.

  2. Free Screening: 'The Nazi Officer's Wife'
    • Brooklyn, NY.
    • 6:30pm

    Film Park Slope at Congregation Beth Elohim is a monthly film series dedicated to promoting socially conscious cinema through screenings, panels and filmmaker/audience dialogue. Held on Sunday evenings, screenings are hosted by filmmakers and followed by Q&A sessions (along with a little wine and cheese from favorite neighborhood providers). In October we're showing The Nazi Officer's Wife. Director Liz Garbus will join us afterwards to discuss the film and Edith Hahn Beer 's journey from idealistic Jewish law student to enslaved prisoner of war to disguised German Hausfrau to empowered judge in post-war Germany. 274 Garfield Place, in the Rotunda. RSVP

  3. Young Women's Ethical Leadership Retreat
    • Ancramdale, NY.

    This retreat includes Woodhull's core program modules: Ethics and Leadership Development, Public Speaking, Negotiation, Financial Literacy, Advocacy and Identity/Voice workshops. Meditation, hiking, journaling and group discussions are encouraged. At the Woodhull Retreat Center, Ancramdale, NY, two-and-a-half hours north of New York City in the beautiful Berkshire Mountain region. E-mail for info.

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