Events

Feb 21st Seattle, Chop Suey
For tickets: http://www.serdarilhan.com/ticket.htm
Tickets: $23 , $30 at the door!

A Celebration of Turkish and Balkan Music with best clarinet in the world and New York’s very own Gypsy Band

New York – Hot on the heels of the massive success at the “Istanbulive: The Sounds & Colors of Turkey” at Central Park SummerStage on June 27, 2009, seminal Turkish Best Clarinet in the World coming back to the US for a 7-date tour with up and coming NY Gypsy All-Stars across the nation.

It's that time of the year again! TACAWA has reached the end of yet another successful term, and it's time to elect a new Executive Board for 2010-2011. The elections will be held during a pot luck gathering on Sunday, February 28th, 2010 at 1:30PM at Kirkland Woman's Club.

We would like to take this opportunity to present a report of the past year's activities, receive feedback on our performance, and listen to wishes for the next year.

Famous Turkish novelist Ms. Elif Safak will be promoting her new novel "Ask" that was recently translated to English under the title of “The Forty Rules of Love" at Elliott Bay bookstore on March 8th. Don't miss the chance to hear about Elif Safak's new book from the author herself and have your copy signed.

Please try to arrive by 6:45PM. The talk will start at 7PM, followed by a Q&A session and Book Signing.

Contact: Rick Simonson
206-624-6600 x.119
RSimonson@elliottbaybook.com
www.elliottbaybook.com

You are invited to Seattle/Tashkent Sister Cities Association's annual Novruz celebration on Saturday, March 20th.

There will be Uzbek food and dance, live music, and a very fun time celebrating Novruz together. The doors open at 6:00 PM, and the evening will conclude between 9 PM and 9:30 PM.

Venue: Sandpoint Education Center, 6208 60th Ave. NE, Seattle
Details: Everyone is welcome--all those from Central Asia and anyone who loves that region.

Children under 12 - free
Students and elders over 65 - $10