Washington, DC - USA
Date: December 1, 2012
Book Fair: The Smithsonian Institute Arthur M.Sackler Gallery’s 25th Anniversary, Asian Art and Culture Book Fair, featuring a conversation and book-signing with Dr.Nurhan Atasoy, TCF Senior Scholar in Residence.
Place: Sackler Gallery, Ripley Center
Information: http://asia.si.edu/events/allevents.asp#/?i=3
This program is sponsored by TCF as part of the TCF Lecture Series in Turkish Culture and Art.

New York - USA
Date: December 1, 2012 11:00 pm
Concert: Gripin, one of the most popular pop-rock bands in Turkey, and Twenty7, an ethnic rock band based in Los Angeles with Turkish roots, in concert.
Place: DROM, 85 Ave A (between 5th and 6th), New York, NY 10009
Tickets: http://ticketf.ly/P6Kz2c
This event is sponsored by a major grant from the Turkish Cultural Foundation.

Washington, DC - USA
Date: December 2, 2012 9:00 pm
Concert: Gripin and Twenty7 in concert.
Place: Bayou, 519 Pennsylvania Ave Northwest
Tickets: http://gripintwenty7dc.eventbrite.com/
This event is sponsored by a major grant from the Turkish Cultural Foundation.

Boston, MA - USA
Date: December 4, 2012 8:00 pm
Concert: Gripin, Twenty7 and SPR in concert.
Place: The Middle East Upstairs, 472-480 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge
Tickets: http://www.ticketweb.com/fb/3151074/mideastrestaurant
This event is sponsored by a major grant from the Turkish Cultural Foundation.

Washington, DC - USA
Date: December 4, 2012
Event: Authentic Turkish dining and discussion with TCF Teacher Study Tour Participants.
Place:  Rosemary’s Thyme Restaurant
Information: https://www.worldaffairsdc.org/wac/events/upcomingmore/305
This program is sponsored by TCF and organized as part of the "Spotlight on Turkey" national educational program in partnership with the World Affairs Councils of America.

Istanbul - TURKEY
Date: December 5, 2012 4:30 pm
TCF Istanbul Lecture Series: “16-18.Yuzyillar arasinda Avusturya’da Turk Imaji (The Image of Turks in Austria during the 16th-18th Centuries)” by Dr.Lale Babaoglu Balkis, Bosphorus University.
Place: TCF Istanbul office
Information: http://www.turkishculturalfoundation.org/pages.php?ID=60

Orlando - USA
Date: December 5, 2012
Event: “Portrait of Turkey,” screening of Turkish short films, Turkish coffee-making, tea and desserts
Place: Downtown Credo
Information: www.waccfl.org
This program is sponsored by TCF and organized as part of the "Spotlight on Turkey" national educational program in partnership with the World Affairs Councils of America.

Istanbul - TURKEY
Date: December 6, 2012 2:30 pm
TCF Istanbul Lecture Series: “Christian Art under Ottoman Rule” by Prof.Dr.Machiel Kiel, Utrecht University.
Place: TCF Istanbul office
Information: http://www.turkishculturalfoundation.org/pages.php?ID=60

Portland - USA
Date: December 6, 2012
Event: “Turkey: Tales of Travel and Culture” featuring Tom Brosnahan, author of “Turkey: Bright Sun and Strong Tea” and TCF Teacher Study Tour participants Michael Bailey, Susan Hapenney, Karen Massey and Kelly O’Brien. Followed by reception and Turkish food.
Place: USM Portland Campus
Information: http://www.wacmaine.org/Events?eventId=578840
This program is sponsored by TCF and organized as part of the "Spotlight on Turkey" national educational program in partnership with the World Affairs Councils of America.

San Diego, CA - USA
Date: December 6, 2012 9:00 pm
Concert: Gripin, Twenty7 and Hargo in concert.
Place: The Griffin, 1310 Morena Blvd, San Diego
Tickets: http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/eventId=3176484
This event is sponsored by a major grant from the Turkish Cultural Foundation.

Los Angeles, CA - USA
Date: Friday, December 7, 2012 9:30 pm
Concert: Gripin, Twenty7 and Hargo in concert.
Place: El Cid, 4212 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles
Tickets: http://gripintwenty7hargola.eventbrite.com/
This event is sponsored by a major grant from the Turkish Cultural Foundation.

San Francisco, CA - USA
Date: Saturday, December 8, 2012 9:30 pm
Concert: Gripin, Twenty7 and Hargo in concert.
Place: Kimball's Carnival, 522 2nd St, Oakland
Tickets: http://roxody.ticketleap.com/gripin
This event is sponsored by a major grant from the Turkish Cultural Foundation.

Minnesota - USA
Date: December 11, 2012
Event: Presentations by TCF Teacher Study Tour Participants
Place: Edina Library
Information: http://micglobe.org/calendar/documents/PortraitofTurkey2012.pdf
This program is sponsored by TCF and organized as part of the "Spotlight on Turkey" national educational program in partnership with the World Affairs Councils of America.

Dayton - USA
Date: December 12, 2012
Film: “The House that Ahmet Built” documentary on the life of Ahmet Ertegun, founder of Atlantic Records.
Place: Stivers School for the Arts
Information: http://www.wright.edu/ucie/dcowa/events.html
This program is sponsored by TCF and organized as part of the "Spotlight on Turkey" national educational program in partnership with the World Affairs Councils of America.

Seattle - USA
Date: December 13, 2012
Luncheon: Luncheon with H.E. Namik Tan, Turkish Ambassador to the United States.
Information: http://www.world-affairs.org/calendar/ (information to be posted soon)
This program is sponsored by TCF and organized as part of the "Spotlight on Turkey" national educational program in partnership with the World Affairs Councils of America.

Istanbul - TURKEY
Date: December 17, 2012 3:00 pm
TCF YESAM  Lecture Series: “From Rumeli Part II: Macedonian Cuisine” marking the 100th Anniversary of the Balkan Wars. Lecture by Nedim Atilla, food tasting by Kevser Aydogdu and Nar Lokanta.
Place: TCF Culinary Arts Center - YESAM - Nuruosmaniye Cad.No:65 Nuruosmaniye
Information: http://www.turkishculturalfoundation.org/pages.php?ID=60
Lecture is presented in Turkish.

Istanbul - TURKEY
Date: December 27, 2012 3:00 pm
TCF YESAM  Lecture Series:  “Christmas Traditions in Santa Claus’ Homeland: Christmas in Anatolia” by Nedim Atilla.
Place: TCF Culinary Arts Center - YESAM - Nuruosmaniye Cad.No:65 Nuruosmaniye
Information: http://www.turkishculturalfoundation.org/pages.php?ID=60
Lecture is presented in Turkish.

North Adams, MA - USA
Date: Ongoing - March 01, 2013
Exhibition: "Making Room: The Space Between Two and Three Dimensions" featuring Turkish artist Inci Eviner.
Place: Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art
Information: http://www.massmoca.org/event_details.php?id=715
This event is sponsored by a major grant from the Turkish Cultural Foundation.

Salt Lake City, UT - USA
Date: Ongoing - January 13, 2013
Exhibition: "salt 6" by Emre Huner
Place: Utah Museum of Fine Arts, 410 Campus Center Drive
Information: http://www.chriscooksey.demon.co.uk/dha/dha31.html
This event  is sponsored by a grant from the Turkish Cultural Foundation.

Boston, MA - USA
Date: Ongoing - December 15, 2012
Festival: 17th Boston Turkish Festival, organized by the Turkish American Cultural Society of New England.
Information: http://www.BostonTurkishFestival.org
This event is supported by a major grant from the Turkish Cultural Foundation.

 

The events listed on this newsletter require registration or invitation. For more information on how to attend, please visit the provided links. 

For a listing of Turkish cultural events around the world, visit the TCF Calendar.