Jasmine flowers welcoming spring. Bamboo stalks bending with the wind. Plum blossoms enduring the bitter snow. Peonies displaying their special meaning in life.

Ode to Flowers” is an ambitious production, one that showcases a high form of Chinese culture in a harmonious blend of dancing, painting and poetry. Unlike previous CDT shows, it will be a blend of classical Chinese and contemporary choreography. This touring production, first presented to Twin Cities audiences, features dances performed for the first time in Rochester and the surrounding area.
 
Tickets may be purchased at the Mayo Civic Center Box Office or Ticketmaster, online at www.ticketmaster.com, or by calling 1-800-745-3000. Tickets: $20 Adults, $16 Students/Seniors, $10 Children (12 and under)
 
Visit the Chinese Dance Theater website for more information about the dance concert.
 
CAAM Chinese Dance Theater is dedicated to preserving and celebrating our Chinese cultural heritage and enriching the cultural life of all Minnesotans through the universal language of dance.

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Pick up an instruction packet from the Administration Office (2nd floor) during office hours or contact via phone or email:

Gail Harris (507) 328-2341
Purna Gurung (507) 328-2320

Completed quilt blocks and application form must be returned to the library by December 1 for consideration. A panel of judges will select representative samples.

This quilt will be a community art project that shows there is place for all in the fabric of society.

Sadiya (Terri Allred) has been an middle eastern dance instructor and owner of Sadiya Belly Dance for the last 5 years. Prior to that, she served as the executive director of several nonprofit organizations focusing on women’s rights in Ohio and North Carolina. She will be opening Rochester International Dance studio in Rochester this fall. Please email her if you are interested in teaching international dances. She performed with her dance group in World Fest last year and is very excited to participate in the planning this year.

There will be many activities/food/entertainment for families/kids/adults including a Musical Strollathon Walk. If you wish to participate in the walk to raise money for your favorite local arts or cultural organization (Rochester International Association)…

1. Register. Download the ARTigras brochure and send in the included form along with the fee. Alternatively, you may also register online. Deadline for registration is August 20.
2. Gather pledges (optional but recommended). Download the Pledge Sheet, list the pledge amount, list the cultural organization you wish to give the proceeds (hint. Rochester International Association), and send it in along with the pledge check.
3. Show up on Saturday, August 22. Run times are 10AM-11AM, 11AM-12PM, and 12PM-1PM. Check in, registration and the starting line will be at Soldier’s Field. The finish line and program will be at Government Center. The one-mile route will run along the Zumbro River, with various performances and entertainment along the route.

We will also have a RIA Membership booth setup at Mayo Park during the event. We will have prize drawings for any paid memberships. If you wish to volunteer part of your time at the booth, let Herta know (507-280-8319). We would also like to provide some interesting cultural items for display or for sale. Let us know if any are interested.

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• WHERE: East picnic shelter at Silver Lake
• WHEN: Thursday, August 6th, 7pm If heavy rain, Sunday, Aug. 9th
• What: Gather to make lanterns. kits and instructions for making lanterns will be provided.
• 7:45pm: Ceremony and lantern floating at sunset
• SPEAKERS: Mayor Ardell Brede & Richard Van Dellen, M.D.
• MUSIC: Campfire II & Omni Drummers, Molly Kiley reading “Thousand Cranes”

As it enters Hiroshima, the Ohta River splits into six fingers. It was to these waters that tens of thousands fled seeking shelter from the flames of the atomic bomb on August 6, 1945. It is here each August that people gather, as they do in Nagasaki three days later, to float lanterns and to remember: never again.

In Rochester we remember those days to remind ourselves of what we are capable of doing. Nuclear weapons are capable of destroying the world’s civilization. We are capable of preventing that destruction. We gather to remind ourselves that the choice is ours.

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THURSDAY, JULY 16, 6:30 – 8:30 PM AT THE SHELTER IN
SILVER LAKE PARK NEXT TO THE FIRE STATION (7TH ST. NE)
(WE HAVE A ROOF – SO COME RAIN OR SHINE!)

MEET INTERESTING PEOPLE LIKE YOURSELF FROM AROUND THE WORLD. PLEASE BRING: YOUR CHEERFUL SELF, YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS, AND IF YOU CAN, PLEASE BRING SOME FOOD FROM YOUR COUNTRY FOR THE BUFFET TO SHARE. IT’S ALWAYS FUN TO TRY DIFFERENT FOODS! WE’LL PROVIDE SOME PICNIC FOOD, BEVERAGES. THERE IS ALSO A PLAYGROUND FOR KIDS ADJACENT. DRESS IS VERY CASUAL.

If YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, YOU CAN CALL HERTA AT 280-8319 (NOT AFTER 9PM PLEASE).

If you wish to participate, please contact Sushital Chowdhury via email or phone (507) 281-3870.

Download and view the PDF for the exact location of the RIA float and meetup information.

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The purpose of the celebration is to acknowledge, celebrate, and provide education about the Hispanic culture and heritage of Mayo’s patients, visitors, and employees as well as that of the citizens of Rochester, MN.

The goal of the event is to contribute to a positive, supportive environment that respects and values the cultural diversity of patients, visitors, Mayo employees, and the citizens of Rochester. Furthermore, it will contribute to the City of Rochester’s goal of being an inclusive community.

The celebration will include culturally relevant information, entertainment, food vendors, exhibitors. from 11:00 – 1:00.

Also, if you attended the World Festival and you are on Facebook, please post your favorite pictures and video on our RIA Facebook Group page. We’d love to see them.