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Save the Dates: May 31, June 1 + 2

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A friend asked me to publish this. Did you know there was an international group in Kuwait for people who love textiles? The Sadu House is a part of this association, and the local quilting group, with over 50 members, and people who weave, knit, do tapestry work, needlepoint, embroider, sew, collect hand loomed carpets – they all belong to this group.

As you can see, their annual exhibit is coming up at the end of this month. You won’t want to miss it if you love original work, especially work with textures. There may be items for sale; many items will be on display only so that you can see of the original and artistic work being done in your community. There is a glorious quilt being raffled, and tickets will be available at the exhibit.

The KTAA holds meetings once a month with lectures on textiles from various parts of the world – this year they had lectures on the Miao Chinese, Afghani carpets, Indian marriage costumes, art embroidery, hand dying fabrics and several others – all embellished with bright examples of the works lovingly collected by KTAA members. It is a richly artistic group, meeting at the Dar al Cid, just around the corner from the Tarak Rejab Museum.

May 4, 2007 Posted by | Arts & Handicrafts, Community, Cross Cultural, Events, ExPat Life, Kuwait, Photos, Shopping | 6 Comments

April 30 Blogging Silence

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April 30 provides an opportunity for all bloggers to honor the victims of violence in this world by remaining silent. I will be honoring this moritoriumm, and will neither blog nor comment tomorrow.

It’s such a small thing. I wish I were doing more.

April 29, 2007 Posted by | Blogging, Events, Living Conditions, Social Issues, Spiritual | 4 Comments

Al Ahmadi Singers Concert

I hate it when I read in the newspaper about an event – the day after! Usually it is something really cool I would have liked to do. That is why I am sharing this with you:

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One of the greatest things about the expat life is coming together with people from all over the world with similar interests. This coming Friday night, May 4th, is one of those special times when we can all gather together, and regardless of our differences, enjoy an evening of fun and entertainment, and a group united by its interest in music.

Ticket price of 10KD includes a buffet supper at the Al Hashemi II (Radisson SAS).

April 27, 2007 Posted by | Community, Cross Cultural, Cultural, Eating Out, Events, ExPat Life, Music, Uncategorized | 1 Comment