Past Events in 1998

Art shows, concerts, cultural events, and conventions by artists and scholars from Turkey and by Turkish Americans that you may have missed :-(

"Steam: The Turkish Bath (Hamam)" a film by Ferzan Ozpetek - at Quad Cinema, 13th St, west of 6th Ave, New York City
November 25 to ?, 1998, 5 showtimes a day

An Italian designer arrives in Istanbul to find that his aunt's legacy to him is a traditional steam bath. There he meets other men who need to escape and to reinvent their lives. In Italian and Turkish, with English subtitles. (No rating)

Pianist-composer Mehmet Okonsar in concert - at Altschul Auditorium, Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs,420 West 118th Street (off Amsterdam Avenue), New York City
December 13, 1998 at 8 pm

Tickets $15, for students $10. For more info contact Nihat Kotil at (212) 853 7758 or ITSS

PROGRAM

Jean Philippe RAMEAU (1683-1764)
Pieces de Clavecin (Harpsichord Pieces) Book of 1706

George GERSHWIN (1898-1937)
Rhapsody in Blue
(Solo piano version as played by the composer)

Mehmet Okonsar (1961)
Chameleon, Three pieces for piano (1986)
Premiere in the United States

Richard WAGNER (1813-1883)
Liebestodt (from Tristan and Isolde)
piano transcription by Franz LISZT

Alban BERG (1885-1935)
Sonata for piano in B minor op.1

Franz LISZT (1811-1886)
Venezia e Napoli (from Années de Pélerinages; supplement to Book II)
Hungarian Rhapsody n.15 (Ràkòczy March)

Exhibition "Yurtta Atatürk, Cihanda Atatürk" by 12 Turkish Artists - at Gallery X, 23 W. 129th St, New York City
November 10 to 30, 1998, Wednesday to Sunday 1 to 6 pm or by appointment

Exhibiting artists: Sadik Altinok, Mustafa Aslier, Ibrahim Ciftcioglu, Devrim Erbil, Eren Eyuboglu, Gungor Iblikci, Ergin Inan, Ercument Kalmik, Hayati Misman, Zuhtu Muritoglu, Cigdem Tankut, and Levent Tuncer.

Lecture and discussion "Turkey in the 21st Century" by Prof. Emre Kongar - at Room 66-110, M.I.T., Cambridge, MA
November 28, 1998 at 3 pm

Prof. Kongar will autograph his latest book with the same title.

Lecture and discussion "Recent political developments in Turkey" by Prof. Emre Kongar - at Raytheon Amphitheater, Egan Research Center, Northeastern University, Boston, MA
November 25, 1998 at 7 pm

Concert & folk dance performance "Anatolia: A cultural mosaic" - at Ballroom, Curry Student Center, Northeastern University, Boston, MA
November 22, 1998 at 4 pm

Tickets $8, students $5 available at the door.
Kemence Dance Ensemble and guest master musicians perform folk dances & music from the Black Sea, Aegean, Thrace, and Mediterranean regions under the artistic direction of Ahmet Luleci.

Screening of the film "Tabutta Rovosata" (Somersault in a Coffin) - at Room 66-110, M.I.T., Cambridge, MA
November 21, 1998 at 6 pm

Free, in Turkish with English subtitles.

Demonstration and sampling from Ottoman Culinary Art - at Sultan's Kitchen, 72 Broad Street, Boston, MA
November 20, 1998 at 6:30 pm

Admission fee $20 includes food sampling and Turkish wine.
Ozcan Ozan, chef-owner and author of The Sultan's Kitchen, a Turkish cookbook, will demonstrate Hunkar Begendi and Baklava.
For limited seating reservations, mail with a contact telephone number checks payable to TACS to

TACS, P.O. Box 1308, Boston, MA 02104-1308

Dinner and dance to celebrate the 75th anniversary of founding of the Republic of Turkey - at Sutton Ballroom, Hilton Hotel, New York City
November 14, 1998 at 7:30 pm

Pre-purchased tickets $75, students $70 until November 5; $85 afterwards and at the door. Mail with a contact telephone number checks payable to MIM (The Society of Turkish-American Engineers, Scientists and Architects)

Serpil Guran, 802 Clark Circle, Flemington, NJ 08822

For more info call (908) 782-3403 (evenings) or (609) 292-9153 (day time)

Screening of the film "Eskiya" (The Bandit) - at Room 66-110, M.I.T., Cambridge, MA
November 14, 1998 at 5:30 pm

Free, in Turkish with English subtitles.

Art exhibition "Traditions & Modernity" by Betul Arin - at Gallery Lounge, Curry Student Center, Northeastern University, Boston, MA
November 14 to 24, 1998
Opening reception on November 14 at 4 pm

A collection of interior and exterior environments painted on paper, canvas, glass.
Visiting Hours: Monday-Friday 11 am to 3 pm, Saturday-Sunday 2 pm to 5 pm.

Screening of the film "Tabutta Rovosata" (Somersault in a Coffin) - at Raytheon Amphitheater, Egan Research Center, Northeastern University, Boston, MA
November 12, 1998 at 8 pm

Free, in Turkish with English subtitles.

Jazz-fusion concert by Atilla Engin and Turquoisie - at Club Nightingale, 13th St and 2nd Ave, New York City
November 8, 1998 at 10 pm

Atilla Engin's new group Turqoisie: Todd Horton -Trp, Adam Klipple - Keyboards, Ray Ippolito - Guitar

Turkish Sufi Music concert by Latif Bolat Ensemble - at Ballroom, Curry Student Center, Northeastern University, Boston, MA
November 8, 1998 at 5 pm

Tickets $8, students $5 available at the door.

Exhibition of photos "Mustafa Kemal Ataturk (1881-1938): A Visionary Leader" - at Gallery Lounge, Curry Student Center, Northeastern University, Boston, MA
November 7 to 13, 1998
Opening reception on November 7 at 4 pm

Visiting Hours: Monday-Friday 11 am to 3 pm, Saturday-Sunday 2 pm to 5 pm.

Screening of the film "Eskiya" (The Bandit) - at Raytheon Amphitheater, Egan Research Center, Northeastern University, Boston, MA
November 5, 1998 at 7 pm

Free, in Turkish with English subtitles.

Yeni Türkü Concert - at Blackman Auditorium, Ell Building, Northeastern University, Boston, MA
November 1, 1998 at 7 pm

Tickets $30, $25, $20 available at Blackman Auditorium Ticket Office (617) 373-2247

Fazil Say performs at Kauffman Concert Hall, 92nd St Y, Lexington Ave & 92nd St, New York City
November 1, 1998 at 8 pm

Tickets $40 and $30
For tickets and more info call Nur Emirgil (212) 218 6991, Turkish-American Women's Alliance

Program

JS BACH ITALIAN CONCERTO

JS BACH PRELUDE AND FUGUE IN A MINOR (ARRANG. FRANS LIZST)

JS BACH CHACONNE FROM PARTITA NO:2 IN D MINOR (ARR. F.BUSONI)

WA MOZART VARIATIONS ON "AH VOUS DIRAI-JE MAMAN" IN C MAJOR

C.DEBUSSY LA CATH, DRALE ENGLOUTIE, FROM PRELUDES, BK I

F. SAY BLACK EARTH - KARA TOPRAK

F. SAY FOUR DANCES

Screening of documentary films "Ezgili Yürek, Ruhi Su" and "Time Capsules" by Ozcan Arca - at Room 66-110, M.I.T., Cambridge, MA
October 31, 1998 at 5 pm

A free special presentation by Nurdan Arca, the producer; in English.

Turkish dinner and dance to celebrate the 75th anniversary of founding of the Republic of Turkey - at Dante Alighieri Center, 41 Hampshire Street, Cambridge, MA
October 29, 1998
Reception at 7:30 pm
Dinner and dancing at 8:30 pm with live music by Nedim Katgi and latest Turkish hits by DJ Eser

Pre-purchased tickets $30, students $25 until October 25; $40 afterwards and at the door. Mail with a contact telephone number checks payable to TACS to

TACS, P.O. Box 1308, Boston, MA 02104-1308

Comedy "Isimsiz Oyuncular" - at Haft Auditorium, Fashion Institute of Technology, Seventh Ave at 27th St, New York City
October 25, 1998 at 7 pm

Tickets $25, $20 and $15
Directed by Nail Candan based on a play by Anton Cehov with a Turkish cast performing in Turkish
For reservations and more information call (212) 697-0509

Celebration for the Turkish Republic - at Haft Auditorium, Fashion Institute of Technology, Seventh Ave at 27th St, New York City
October 10, 1998 at 8 pm
Music by YENI TURKU (New songs), BULUTSUZLUK OZLEMI (Rock) and ASIA MINOR (Jazz)
Tickets $50, $40 and $30
Checks for "Turkish American Women's Alliance" should accompany reservations sent to
Nur Emirgil
RAMERICA
One Rockefeller Plaza, Suite 2404
New York, NY 10020

Call for info and tickets:
212 218 6991 NUR
201 941 4322 CENGIZ
3+1 : Modern Folk Uclusu ve Nukhet Duru - Concert
Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center, 65th St on Broadway, New York City
September 22, 1998 at 8 pm
Hincal Uluc will present

Tickets: $30, $40, $50, Contact: Alice Tully Hall Box Office (212) 875 5055

Pera Palas - a play by Sinan Unel at the McGinn/Cazale Theatre
The Lark Theatre Company Inc, 939 Eighth Ave. New York, NY
(212) 246-2676
"Ugur ve Ibo ile Geyik Muhabbeti" - Mikrop Kabare'nin yeni oyunu
at THE FRENCH INSTITUTE
- FLORENCE GOULD HALL
  55 EAST 59TH STREET
  BETWEEN MADISON AND PARK AVE.
May 23, 1998 at 8 pm
Call 212-218.6991 for reservations.
Image Theatre Workshop - New York Ensemble Theatre

Conducted By Turkar Coker

When: April 18th. Saturday 1998 & April 19th. Sunday 1998
Time: 1:00 - 5:OO P.M.
Place: Times Circle, 743 8th.Ave. 3rd. Fl. (betw. 46th. & 47th. Streets)

Workshop is now forming. Space is limited . No previous experience is necessary for participation.
Please call: 718.458.5611 or e-mail: nyensemble_theatre@yahoo.com for reservation.
No late comers will be accepted. Please wear comfortable clothes. Workshop fee is $20.
more info

Concert - FAZIL SAY AND ILHAN ERSAHIN
Sunday, April 12, 8:00pm
Kaufmann Concert Hall at 92^nd Street Y
Tickets are $20, $15.
For info and tickets call NUR @ (212) 218 6991
For credit card purchases call (212) 996 1100.

Proceeds will be donated to the Anatolia School Fund of Turkish American Women's Alliance.
Program
White Olive - Sprit of the Aegean Coasts Greek and Turkish Music and Dance Night
April 10, Friday 8:00pm
Boston University, TSAI Performance Center 685 Commonwealth Ave., Boston
o Terpsichore: Greek music and dance
o Anatolia: Turkish music
o Kemence: Turkish dance
Admission: $7.5
Tickets and more info:
E-mail: tsa@bu.edu
Web: http://acs.bu.edu:8001/~tsa/whiteolive/

Organized by the Turkish Student Association of Boston University Partially funded by the Boston University Undergraduate fees and the New England Folk Festival Association.
more info
Ilhan Ersahin Jazz Concert - at Raytheon Amphitheater, Egan Research Center, North Eastern University, Boston
March 6, 1998 at 8 pm.
For more info call Erkut Gomulu at 617-373.3415.
Exhibition of Works by Suzan Batu - at Jeffrey Coploff Fine Art, 526 W 26th St (between 10th & 11th Ave), 2nd Fl, New York City.
January 16 to February 21, 1998
Opening reception on January 16 from 6 to 8 pm.
212-674.1024
Batu's "paintings" are made of a wide array of non-traitional materials, including pop-poms, costume jewels and glitter. the result is kitschy, idiosyncratic pieces that reflect, ina aslightly twisted fashion, the traditional art of Batu's native Turkey.
Bir Baskaydi Benim Memleketim - Mikrop Kabare'den Muzikli Gulduru
at The Lighthouse, 111 E 59th St (between Lexington and Park Aves), New York City
February 6, 1998 at 7:45 pm
February 7, 1998 at 7:45 pm
February 8, 1998 at 6 pm
by Ugur Ugural and Ibrahim Yazici with music by Tamer
Tickets $20, Call 212-218.6991, 718-777.5970, or 718.803.9293 for reservations.
Guitar Recital by Ahmet Kanneci - at Merkin Concert Hall, Abraham Goodman House, 129 W 67th St (between Broadway and Amsterdam), New York City.
January 24, 1998 at 8 pm
Tickets $17, Call Nur Emirgil at 212-218.6991
Concert hall box office 212-501.3330
Program:
- Sonata #6 (Sarabande, Gavotta) by Giorgio Zamboni Romano
- 2 Danzas (Zamba, Chacarera) by Miguel Angel Cherubito
- Prelude & Etud (#3, #11) by Heitor VIlla-Lobos
- 2 Spanish Pieces - Anonymous
- Sonata #1 (Lento Allegro Giocoso, Moderato Tranquillo, Allegretto Scherzando, Larghetto Misterioso) by Turgay Erdener
- 5 Anatolian Pieces by Ertugrul Bayraktar.
Music of the Middle East - Omer Faruk Tekbilek Ensemble - Washington Square Church, 135 W 4th St, New York, NY.
January 10, 1998 at 8 pm
Tickets $15. For information call 212-545.7536
Omer Faruk Tekbilek, one of the finest Middle Eastern musicians living in the U.S. brings together an ensemble that brilliantly interprets the Sufi, folk, and contemporary music of the Middle East. Known primarily for his work on the ney (reed flute), Tekbilek is also a master of the double reed zurna, and the baglama.. He has worked with Simon Shaheen, Ofra Haza, Don Cherry, and Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. His ensemble features Joe Zeytoonian (ud), Melik Yirmibir (bass), Frances Kramer (keyboard and guitar), Seydo Salifoscz (darbuka), and Randy Crafton (percussion).
Conversations Across The Bosphorus
Crown South Norwalk Regent
In South Norwalks Historic District, South Norwalk, CT (203) 899-7979
Showtimes 12:00 - 5:50

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