Upcoming Movies Organized by ATA-DC

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American Turkish Association of Washington, DC Presents
The Turkish Movie Nights in December

Thursday, December 6, 2007
8:15pm
Beynelmilel/The International

Sunday, December 16, 2007
8:00pm
Dondurmam Gaymak/Ice Cream, I Scream

AVALON THEATRE
5612 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20015
Tickets: $12

to make a reservation e-mail:
turkishmovies@atadc.org

To buy tickets online, visit: www.atadc.org and check under current events

Proceeds will benefit ATA-DC’s educational programs.

Sponsors:
Argoal Financial Systems
Atilla's Restaurant
Add&More
Marble Systems, Inc.
Cafe tu-o-tu

With special thanks to
Moon and Stars Project

BEYNELMILEL: Set in Adıyaman, the business for a group of local musicians hits
rock bottom due to curfew laws implemented in 1982. The solutions they seek end up with the group in jail. The region’s martial law commander puts a twist to the story when he decides to create a ‘modern orchestra’ with the local musicians. The orchestra is asked to prepare a welcoming ceremony for the military council’s visit to the town. There is yet another group who is eagerly waiting for the arrival of the council: the activist university students lead by Haydar, a political science student, and Gülendam, the daughter of the new local orchestra chief plan a protest during the welcoming ceremony. The military law and the local orchestra on one side and the protesters on the other, unexpected events are about to unfold during the ceremony. Awards: 2007 Int’l Ankara Film Fest: Best Film, 2007 Int’l Istanbul Film Fest: Special Jury Award, 2007 Adana Altin Koza Film Fest: best Senario, 2007 Int’l Barcelona Political Film Fest: Special Jury and Public Awards

DONDURMAM GAYMAK: Turkey’s official entry for the 79th Academy Awards and the
Golden Globe Awards, Dondurmam Gaymak (Ice Cream, I Scream) is “a film telling
the tragicomical story of the hopeless struggles of small business owners
(represented by an ice cream vendor) in today’s global economy” according to the film’s director. In the summer of 2005, director Yüksel Aksu, a native of Muğla, a small town on the Aegean coast of Turkey, brought together the city’s natives to produce a movie of international standards. Approximately 2,000 residents were chosen from Muğla and its surrounding locations as actors. The film focuses on Ali, a local ice cream vendor, who tries to survive in the face of fierce competition from the big ice cream brands. Festivals and Awards: 2007 HBO/U.S. Comedy Arts Festival (U.S.A.): Best Foreign Language Film, 2007 Palm Springs International Film Festival (U.S.A.) , 2006 Queens Film Festival (U.S.A.): Best Director, Best Comedy.

Sincerely,
ATA-DC Board of Directors
www.atadc.org

Seattle Turkish Festival Announcement

See traditional and contemporary dances. Taste Turkish cuisine and coffee. Touch authentic rugs and fabrics. Smell teas, spices and perfumes. Hear ethnic folk, pop and classical music.

www.turkfest.org

October 20-21 Seattle Center House
October 27 Movies at MOHAI

TurkFest, Seattle’s annual Turkish cultural festival, is a celebration of friendship and harmony, aiming to entertain, engage, and educate our community on the beauty and cultural diversity found throughout Turkey. This year our theme focuses on the rich sensory experience that is Turkish life.

Attractions include: Ethnic dancers and musicians, language and food workshops, arts and crafts exhibits, and children’s activities!

TurkFest 2007 Program

Detailed information at http://www.turkfest.org/

Republic Day Ball announcement by ATA-DC

Dear ATA-DC Members and Friends,

You are cordially invited by the Board of Directors of ATA-DC to join us at the Republic Day Ball for an unforgettable evening celebrating the 84th anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic of Turkey, including a concert by the famous Turkish singer, Izel.

Friday, October 26, 2007

Mirage Ballroom
Holiday-Inn Georgetown
2101 Wisconsin Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20007

7:30pm Cocktail/Reception
8:30 pm Dinner and Program
10:30 pm Concert by Izel

Dress code: Black tie or dark suit

$120 for ATA-DC Members*
$135 for Non-members*

Hors d'ourves at the cocktail reception, three-course meal, and wine or raki during dinner is included in the price. Cocktail hour cash bar.

* Proceeds will benefit ATA-DC's ATATURK School for Children and the Teachers
Workshop

Sponsored by:
SK&I Architectural Design Group
www.skiarch.com
Saltzman & Evinch, P.C
www.turklaw.net
Smislova, Kehnemui & Associates, P.A.
www.skaengineers.com

To buy your ticket-online please go to www.atadc.org or write a check to ATA-DC and send by mail before October 20, 2007 to the address below:

ATA-DC Republic Day Ball
1526 18th St. NW
Washington, DC 20036

Tickets must be purchased before October 20. Reservations will be accepted on a first come first serve basis due to limited space. For questions, e-mail:

republicday@atadc.org

We are looking forward to an evening of elegance and style.

With special thanks US Productions and Georgetown Holiday-Inn for their
collaboration on the organization of this event.

Kind regards,

ATA-DC Board of Directors
www.atadc.org


Information on Izel:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C4%B0zel

Turkish Festival Announcement by ATA-DC

Join us for the 5th Annual Turkish Festival Sunday October 14, 2007 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 pm on Pennsylvania Avenue between 13th and 14th streets NW.

5th Annual Turkish Festival in Washington, DC

A “Must See” Festival Celebrates Turkish Dance, Music, Arts, and Cuisine

www.turkishfestival.org

Washington, DC—The American-Turkish Association of Washington DC (ATA-DC) is pleased to present a day-long free fun-filled “must see” family festival celebrating authentic Turkish art and culture at the 5th Annual Turkish Festival on Sunday October 14, 2007 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM at Freedom Plaza and Pennsylvania Avenue NW between 13th and 14th Streets.

The Turkish Festival highlights include a rich variety of live Turkish musical and folk dance performances. Dances will depict wedding and henna night celebrations as well as vibrant lives of people from rustic Turkey. Performances will offer an exceptional glimpse of Turkic life, culture, and art in the region. Numerous musicians will delight the ears with Turkish melodies featuring traditional instruments from various regions of Turkey.

The Festival will also feature a Kids’ Tent to experience Turkish culture with hands-on activities and offer to the kids and their parents to have an unforgettable memory. This year the TURKids’ Tent will introduce seven geographical regions of Turkey with creative art and crafts activities to entertain children and allow them to explore another culture. Children and parents from different nationalities will spend great time together learning about historical facts such as the original stories of the Trojan Horse and Santa Claus, the great city of Istanbul and bosphorus.

The Culture and Tourism Tent will host a variety of interesting aspects of Turkey. The array of events will include exhibitions and guest speakers sharing their experiences, memories or knowledge of Turkey. Some of the highlights of the cultural activities will be; demonstration of the art of ceramics and miniatures, presentation of 2010 Istanbul European Capital of Culture, facts about seven different regions of Turkey, screening of the award winning documentary “Hiphopistan” and displaying works of various Turkish artists. Please refer to the Culture Tent section of our website for the most-up-to date program, guest speakers and the artists of the Culture and Tourism Tent.

Festival-goers can also taste delicious Turkish cuisine from the area’s Turkish restaurants. Kabobs, vegetarian dishes, and sweet and savory pastries will be available for purchase. This year, the Festival will feature a special booth by Gulluoglu, a family-owned sweets business founded in 1871. Varieties of Gulluoglu baklava, recognized as the best selling baklava in Europe, and other pastry specialties will be available for sale.

Fortune-tellers will be on hand in the special coffee house to read fortunes from coffee grinds and more than 20 arts and crafts vendors will showcase Turkish jewelry, hand-woven textiles, and pottery.

Turkish Festival hopes to make everybody cheer up, smile, and enjoy Turkey’s and exceptional cultural and historical traditions.

Admission to the Festival is FREE. Parking is available on side streets. Metro stop is Federal Triangle, then go north on 12th Street to Pennsylvania Avenue.

For more information, a complete schedule of activities, and sponsor information, visit the Festival website at www.turkishfestival.org

About ATA-DC

The American-Turkish Association of Washington DC, founded in 1965, is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote cross-cultural understanding between the Turkish and non-Turkish communities in the Washington DC area. For more information visit www.atadc.org

Turkish Marketplace at Disney's Epcot Center in Orlando

Turkish marketplace at the Epcot center will include performances from various folk dancing groups from accross the US and from Turkey. Dance performances will take place every Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons starting on September 28th. More details about the schedule is available at Turkish Folklore website calendar .

For additional information visit the event page

17th Annual ATA-Houston Turkish Festival

17th Annual Houston Turkish Festival is scheduled on October 13, 2007, Saturday at Jones Plaza - Downtown Houston.

About Event Announcements

Event announcements can be send by email to support@turkishfestivals.org