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CONTENTS Welcome.......................................................................... 2 Committee List ................................................................ 3 Saturday Schedule ...........................................................8 Sunday Schedule ............................................................9 Other Attractions.............................................................10 International Institute of St. Louis .................................. 11 Festival Map ................................................... Back Cover
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Welcome to the International Institute’s 11th annual Festival of Nations…our region’s largest multicultural event! This year the festival grounds have vastly expanded. So refer to the map on the back of this guide. As always, entertainment at Festival of Nations is free for all to enjoy, thanks to our sponsors and Festival Fan Club members. This year, you can donate $5 to the Festival by texting WELCOME to 52000 on your cell phone. Or you can join the Festival Fan Club for $25 and enjoy special seating in the Sons of Rest Shelter. Many thanks to our lead sponsor, PNC Bank!
Lead the way to a more diverse & inclusive St. Louis. We Listen. We Respond. We Deliver.
JOIN THE FESTIVAL FAN CLUB! WHY DOES FoN NEED MY SUPPORT? FoN depends on Fans to keep the Festival affordable for everyone, including free admission for visitors.
Education Department
To enhance your experience, check out … • The PNC Bank Forest Stage with three different ethnic performance troupes each hour. It’s our largest stage, located on a shady hill in Festival West. • The Village Green, in the grassy Festival East for you to join in and learn to dance!
WHAT DO I GET FOR MY DONATION? With a donation of $25, you can relax in the Alive Magazine "FoN Fan Club Oasis," a shaded respite in the heart of the Festival grounds where you can enjoy your ethnic food selections while swaying to the beat of the nearby World Music Stage.
• The Webster University World Music Stage, across from the Sons of Rest Shelter, with traditional and modern bands. • Folk Grove Stage also in Festival East, an intimate stage for storytellers, puppeteers & acoustic music. • Our new Wells Fargo Pavilion Stage in Festival North with a mix of great bands, dancers and singers.
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Citizenship Telephone Conversation Partner Trustworthy volunteers are needed to assist adult refugees and immigrants in preparing for their citizenship interview, a half an hour, once a week by telephone. Scheduling is based on matching volunteer and student availability. All orientation, training, and curriculum will be provided by Education staff.
More than what you can save, it’s what we can all accomplish. Whether you need help translating your bill or more affordable ways to lower it, AmerenUE is working harder than ever to help customers make informed decisions and contribute to a brighter energy future. To take part, visit amerenue.com. Proud sponsor of the Festival of Nations
Job Readiness Class Assistant Assist clients one-on-one or in small groups completeing job readiness and financial literacy activities. Activities could include preparing and distributing class materials, checking attendance, assist instructor as needed and working in small groups with the students.
• Plenty of food! Enjoy the International Institute’s Festival of Nations – a summer weekend in the park with the remarkable talents of 70 different ethnic groups!
ESOL Literacy Tutor Patient, motivated volunteers needed to tutor adult students in our ESOL Literacy Tutorial Program. Volunteers will work with one to three students on basic English literacy skills, using structured lessons prepared by the Education staff.
Employment Department
• Craft demonstrations, booths with ethnic crafts, calligraphy, children’s crafts, an ethnic gift bazaar, pet rest stop and much, much more! And, of course,…
Helen G. Turner 2010 Festival of Nations Chair
Volunteers Needed!
It's the perfect place to meet and greet the growing group of Fans who love and support FON! Visit the Festival gift booth near the World Music Stage to sign up today!
For more information on these and other volunteer opportunities, visit our website.
Ran out of time today? Sign up on our website at www.stlfestivalofnations.org
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Festival of Nations Committees
2010 Culture Links ...
Festival Planning
Your link to multicultural St. Louis!
Helen Turner, Festival Chair Anna Crosslin, Festival Director Cesar Figari, Assistant Festival Director Kate Howell, Assistant Festival Director Christina Juelfs, Assistant Festival Director Sarah Bekemeyer, Arts Coordinator
Are you planning your own cultural event? YOU need Culture Links! Many of the performers & organizations featured at Festival of Nations are listed in Culture Links, the International Institute’s directory of ethnic & international resources in metro St. Louis. Tto order your own copy. info@iistl.org 314-773-9090 www.iistl.org
SMALL BUSINESS CENTER Guiding immigrants & refugees towards economic self-sufficiency in the St. Louis area since 1999. Promoting home purchases, savings, financial literacy, asset building and small business development.
Staying True To The Differences That Make Us Unique.
Festival Committee
Arts Committee Deborah Ahmed Kathryn Andel John Andel Sheow Hwey Chang Carmen Dence Joni Hoscher
Karen Isbell Aparna Malshet Ken Marshall Ciléia Miranda-Yuen Julia Paul Col. Jaime Torres
Janine Adams Evan Armstrong Kathleen Delpha Marisa Echevarria Mary Harris
International Institute of St. Louis Board of Directors
PROUD SUPPORTER OF THE FESTIVAL OF NATIONS. Enterprise Rent-A-Car is a socially responsible corporation. For more information please visit enterprise.com. ©2010 Enterprise Rent-A-Car. B00267 08/10 MM
Edgar Smart, Chair Richard Tao, Vice Chair Robert Teak, Secretary Phillip Klevorn, Treasurer Ashok Chawla, Immediate Past Chair
Sam Charrington Janice Cerny Gene DeFelice Mary Heger Debra Hollingsworth Jane Allen Jones
Special thanks to the following organizations for providing a group of volunteers:
For more information visit www.iistlcdc.org.
AmerenUE • The Boeing Company • Buddhist Tzu Chi Association • College Bound St. Louis • Cor Jesu National Honors Society • Frito Lay • International Assistance Committee of WUSOTA • Liberation Christian Church • Lift for Life Academy • MasterCard • Parkway West High School National Honors Society • SEED • SLU Medical School - Global Health Learning Community • St. Margaret of Scotland Youth Group • StepUp! St. Louis • Visitation Academy • Washington University McDonnell Scholars
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Karen Jordan Gregg Lemley Grace Yin Lo Amal Mansuri Randal Narike Jane Robert
Richard Sems Amit Shah Stacey Sifton Hunter Torres Sandy Tsai Michael Zambrana
In-Kind Support Fabick Gateway Digital Press Mayflower Container Services St. Louis Earth Day
Special Thanks to: Dwight Cavins Wayne Crosslin Jennifer Florida, Alderman, 15th Ward Jorge Rincon
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Ann Manry Rynearson, PhD
Sarah Nhi NguyenBani
Co-Founder & Arts Director Festival of Nations Attend Ann’s retirement recognition Featuring Congressman Russ Carnahan 3 pm Saturday, August 28 PNC Forest Stage
Broker/Associate Re/Max Gold
Sign her scrapbook at Volunteer Check-In!
Mayflower Container Services Do-It-Yourself to Full-Service Moving & Storage
Scottish Highland Beef All Natural * Grass Fed IW·V not your supermarket beef !
Valuing and celebrating diversity We provide tailored financial solutions to help meet your life goals
RibSteak Sandwich With Gilled Onions Highland Beef 1/3 lb Steakburger Scottish Sausage /Haggis Pup
Direct: 314-756-6037 Office: 314-756-4070 Cell: 314-704-4282 Email: sarahbani@stlgoldhomes.com sarahb.stlgoldhomes.net
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Breakfast Roll ▪ Bridging the multicultural communities of St. Louis
Fresh Scone With Strawberries and Cream Thank You For Your Continued Patronage !
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John and Debbie Jenkins, Proprietors
▪ Helping new Americans through support of the International Institute ▪ Celebrating our city’s diversity through social, educational and community service activities
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Lost and Found If you cannot locate a child, report to the PNC Bank Forest Stage.
U.S. Bank is proud to support the Festival of Nations.
An Inclusive Population Locally, Nationally, & Internationally
If you have lost a personal item, report to the Volunteer Check-In Booth near the Stupp Center. All lost items will be held at the International Institute for 90 days. Call (314) 773-9090 x127.
usbank.com Member FDIC
Webster University creates an environment accessible to students and faculty of diverse cultures, ages, and socioeconomic backgrounds. By educating a diverse population, Webster University instills in its students a respect for diversity and an understanding of their own and other’s values.
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First Aid The First Aid booth is located in front of the Stupp Center. Minor first aid is provided including a cooling station.
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For any serious injury or illness, call 911. Also, First Aid kits are available at all stages and the crafts area.
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+LVWRULF 6KDZ $UW )DLU About Us Since 1919, the International Institute of St. Louis has been making a difference by helping immigrants adjust to life in America and by celebrating the rich cultural traditions they bring.
Check out St. Louis’ new online multicultural calendar & website
Our headquarters facility is located at the southern edge of our City’s thriving International District. We are a proud member of the United Way of Greater St. Louis and the US Committee for Immigrants and Refugees.
Our Three Pillars of Service The International Institute of St. Louis offers comprehensive adjustment services for refugees and immigrants in our community. In turn, these newcomers expand the richness of St. Louis’ diversity and help revitalize our economy.
Pillar 1: Immersion The Institute offers a variety of social and educational programs to alleviate poverty among some of our newest residents. Today, the Institute reaches more than 8,000 new Americans from 40 countries with a broad array of integrative services, including English classes, job placement, counseling and social work, refugee resettlement, translation and interpretation.
Pillar 2: Investment
Host an International High School Student! “Clothes for You” - Todd J. Shelley Saturday, October 2 - 9 am to 5 pm Sunday, October 3 - 10 am to 5 pm
www.shawartfair.com
STS is seeking families willing to host a student from Europe, Asia or South America for the upcoming school year. It is a fun and rewarding experience to learn about another culture and share the American lifestyle with a student!
sponsored in part by: Please contact us for more information! Barbara Burgess Area Representative
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314-808-0751 bburgess_sts@yahoo.com
Immigrant entrepreneurs are valuable members of any city’s economy. The Institute offers technical assistance, micro-finance funds, and interpretation and translation for these newcomers. In turn, immigrant entrepreneurs help revitalize the St. Louis economy.
Pillar 3: Inclusion The Institute produces the annual Festival of Nations, which showcases multicultural performances, demonstrations, and food. Offered free to the general public, the festival draws 125,00-visitors together while raising money and awareness for people-in-need.
Together we can write success stories Join us in helping immigrants and refugees become independent and valuable contributors to the St. Louis community. And their presence results in a better St. Louis for us all. Anna Crosslin President and CEO
www.theistl.org Travel the globe without leaving St. Louis. We are your site for everything multicultural – events, restaurants, news, film, books, and more! Our content is generated by you, the reader, in partnership with the International Institute of St. Louis. We are looking for ethnically-themed events, blog posts, and short, informal reviews of books, movies and restaurants. Content will be updated weekly, so visit us today and bookmark us!
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Other Attractions Henna Hands The art of henna decorating has been practiced in Northern Africa, the Middle East, Southern Asia, and Europe. These temporary tattoos are typically used for celebrations. Fees vary.
Calligraphy An exploration of the many beautiful shapes found in writing systems around the world. From the bold strokes of Chinese, to the graceful yet powerful loops of Arabic, the more familiar curves of Greek—learn a little about how differently people write and say the same thing. Perhaps the most fascinating is the word “mother.” Although the sound is remarkably similar in most languages, its written form differs dramatically.
Citizens’ Square Citizens’ Square is a place for both new and established Americans to become more engaged in our government and community. In Citizens’ Square, we will be featuring voting booths, a mock citizenship test, and voter registration, as well as a chance to speak with some of the elected officials of our region and their representatives.
African Hair Braiding Did you know you can get your hair braided in a traditional African style at the festival? Visit the International Institute Small Business Center booth to see braiding demonstrations and participate. Any hair type is invited! Fees vary.
Learn even more ... Explore the many cultures represented in St. Louis, including craft projects for children.
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Food Booths
Gift Booths
Afghan American Argentine Asian Indian (2) Bedouin Belizean Bosnian (2) Brazilian Bulgarian Burmese Cajun Canadian Caribbean Chinese (2) Eritrean (2) Ethiopian Filipino (2) German Greek Haitian Israeli Jamaican Kurdish Mexican (2) Nigerian Peruvian (2) Polish Puerto Rican Romanian Scottish Senegalese Soul Food Thai Turkish Vietnamese
Afghan Asian Indian (2) Bengali/Pakistani Bhutanese Bolivian Bosnian Canadian Chinese (2) Congolese Ecuadorian Filipino Ghanian Guatemalan International Institute Small Business Center Iranian Kenyan Maasi Malian Mexican (2) Moroccan Mozambican Nepalese Peruvian (2) Russian (2) Senegalese Thai Tibetan Ugandan West African Zambian Zimbabwean
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Other Attractions Henna Hands The art of henna decorating has been practiced in Northern Africa, the Middle East, Southern Asia, and Europe. These temporary tattoos are typically used for celebrations. Fees vary.
Calligraphy An exploration of the many beautiful shapes found in writing systems around the world. From the bold strokes of Chinese, to the graceful yet powerful loops of Arabic, the more familiar curves of Greek—learn a little about how differently people write and say the same thing. Perhaps the most fascinating is the word “mother.” Although the sound is remarkably similar in most languages, its written form differs dramatically.
Citizens’ Square Citizens’ Square is a place for both new and established Americans to become more engaged in our government and community. In Citizens’ Square, we will be featuring voting booths, a mock citizenship test, and voter registration, as well as a chance to speak with some of the elected officials of our region and their representatives.
African Hair Braiding Did you know you can get your hair braided in a traditional African style at the festival? Visit the International Institute Small Business Center booth to see braiding demonstrations and participate. Any hair type is invited! Fees vary.
Learn even more ... Explore the many cultures represented in St. Louis, including craft projects for children.
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Food Booths
Gift Booths
Afghan American Argentine Asian Indian (2) Bedouin Belizean Bosnian (2) Brazilian Bulgarian Burmese Cajun Canadian Caribbean Chinese (2) Eritrean (2) Ethiopian Filipino (2) German Greek Haitian Israeli Jamaican Kurdish Mexican (2) Nigerian Peruvian (2) Polish Puerto Rican Romanian Scottish Senegalese Soul Food Thai Turkish Vietnamese
Afghan Asian Indian (2) Bengali/Pakistani Bhutanese Bolivian Bosnian Canadian Chinese (2) Congolese Ecuadorian Filipino Ghanian Guatemalan International Institute Small Business Center Iranian Kenyan Maasi Malian Mexican (2) Moroccan Mozambican Nepalese Peruvian (2) Russian (2) Senegalese Thai Tibetan Ugandan West African Zambian Zimbabwean
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+LVWRULF 6KDZ $UW )DLU About Us Since 1919, the International Institute of St. Louis has been making a difference by helping immigrants adjust to life in America and by celebrating the rich cultural traditions they bring.
Check out St. Louis’ new online multicultural calendar & website
Our headquarters facility is located at the southern edge of our City’s thriving International District. We are a proud member of the United Way of Greater St. Louis and the US Committee for Immigrants and Refugees.
Our Three Pillars of Service The International Institute of St. Louis offers comprehensive adjustment services for refugees and immigrants in our community. In turn, these newcomers expand the richness of St. Louis’ diversity and help revitalize our economy.
Pillar 1: Immersion The Institute offers a variety of social and educational programs to alleviate poverty among some of our newest residents. Today, the Institute reaches more than 8,000 new Americans from 40 countries with a broad array of integrative services, including English classes, job placement, counseling and social work, refugee resettlement, translation and interpretation.
Pillar 2: Investment
Host an International High School Student! “Clothes for You” - Todd J. Shelley Saturday, October 2 - 9 am to 5 pm Sunday, October 3 - 10 am to 5 pm
www.shawartfair.com
STS is seeking families willing to host a student from Europe, Asia or South America for the upcoming school year. It is a fun and rewarding experience to learn about another culture and share the American lifestyle with a student!
sponsored in part by: Please contact us for more information! Barbara Burgess Area Representative
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INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ST. LOUIS
314-808-0751 bburgess_sts@yahoo.com
Immigrant entrepreneurs are valuable members of any city’s economy. The Institute offers technical assistance, micro-finance funds, and interpretation and translation for these newcomers. In turn, immigrant entrepreneurs help revitalize the St. Louis economy.
Pillar 3: Inclusion The Institute produces the annual Festival of Nations, which showcases multicultural performances, demonstrations, and food. Offered free to the general public, the festival draws 125,00-visitors together while raising money and awareness for people-in-need.
Together we can write success stories Join us in helping immigrants and refugees become independent and valuable contributors to the St. Louis community. And their presence results in a better St. Louis for us all. Anna Crosslin President and CEO
www.theistl.org Travel the globe without leaving St. Louis. We are your site for everything multicultural – events, restaurants, news, film, books, and more! Our content is generated by you, the reader, in partnership with the International Institute of St. Louis. We are looking for ethnically-themed events, blog posts, and short, informal reviews of books, movies and restaurants. Content will be updated weekly, so visit us today and bookmark us!
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Lost and Found If you cannot locate a child, report to the PNC Bank Forest Stage.
U.S. Bank is proud to support the Festival of Nations.
An Inclusive Population Locally, Nationally, & Internationally
If you have lost a personal item, report to the Volunteer Check-In Booth near the Stupp Center. All lost items will be held at the International Institute for 90 days. Call (314) 773-9090 x127.
usbank.com Member FDIC
Webster University creates an environment accessible to students and faculty of diverse cultures, ages, and socioeconomic backgrounds. By educating a diverse population, Webster University instills in its students a respect for diversity and an understanding of their own and other’s values.
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First Aid The First Aid booth is located in front of the Stupp Center. Minor first aid is provided including a cooling station.
webster.edu More than 100 nationalities are represented among our 22,000 students at Webster University campuses around the world. iÊ > «ÕÃ\Ê7iLÃÌiÀÊ À ÛiÃ]Ê Ãà ÕÀ ÊUÊ1 Ìi`Ê-Ì>Ìià ÕÃÌÀ >ÊUÊ >ÊUÊÌ iÊ iÌ iÀ > `ÃÊUÊ-Ü ÌâiÀ > `ÊUÊ/ > > `ÊUÊ1 Ìi`Ê }`
For any serious injury or illness, call 911. Also, First Aid kits are available at all stages and the crafts area.
©2010 Webster University
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Ann Manry Rynearson, PhD
Sarah Nhi NguyenBani
Co-Founder & Arts Director Festival of Nations Attend Ann’s retirement recognition Featuring Congressman Russ Carnahan 3 pm Saturday, August 28 PNC Forest Stage
Broker/Associate Re/Max Gold
Sign her scrapbook at Volunteer Check-In!
Mayflower Container Services Do-It-Yourself to Full-Service Moving & Storage
Scottish Highland Beef All Natural * Grass Fed IW·V not your supermarket beef !
Valuing and celebrating diversity We provide tailored financial solutions to help meet your life goals
RibSteak Sandwich With Gilled Onions Highland Beef 1/3 lb Steakburger Scottish Sausage /Haggis Pup
Direct: 314-756-6037 Office: 314-756-4070 Cell: 314-704-4282 Email: sarahbani@stlgoldhomes.com sarahb.stlgoldhomes.net
Bangers & Mash
Moving across town or across the country? Need extra storage space?
Mince & Tatties
If you're moving or seeking extra storage space, don't just get a container. Get the safe, secure, simple storage solution - get a United Mayflower container.
Cheddar Bratz
Oz Dog / Old Fashion Frank
Breakfast Roll ▪ Bridging the multicultural communities of St. Louis
Fresh Scone With Strawberries and Cream Thank You For Your Continued Patronage !
www.unitedmayflower.com (314) 344-4300
John and Debbie Jenkins, Proprietors
▪ Helping new Americans through support of the International Institute ▪ Celebrating our city’s diversity through social, educational and community service activities
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Festival of Nations Committees
2010 Culture Links ...
Festival Planning
Your link to multicultural St. Louis!
Helen Turner, Festival Chair Anna Crosslin, Festival Director Cesar Figari, Assistant Festival Director Kate Howell, Assistant Festival Director Christina Juelfs, Assistant Festival Director Sarah Bekemeyer, Arts Coordinator
Are you planning your own cultural event? YOU need Culture Links! Many of the performers & organizations featured at Festival of Nations are listed in Culture Links, the International Institute’s directory of ethnic & international resources in metro St. Louis. Tto order your own copy. info@iistl.org 314-773-9090 www.iistl.org
SMALL BUSINESS CENTER Guiding immigrants & refugees towards economic self-sufficiency in the St. Louis area since 1999. Promoting home purchases, savings, financial literacy, asset building and small business development.
Staying True To The Differences That Make Us Unique.
Festival Committee
Arts Committee Deborah Ahmed Kathryn Andel John Andel Sheow Hwey Chang Carmen Dence Joni Hoscher
Karen Isbell Aparna Malshet Ken Marshall Ciléia Miranda-Yuen Julia Paul Col. Jaime Torres
Janine Adams Evan Armstrong Kathleen Delpha Marisa Echevarria Mary Harris
International Institute of St. Louis Board of Directors
PROUD SUPPORTER OF THE FESTIVAL OF NATIONS. Enterprise Rent-A-Car is a socially responsible corporation. For more information please visit enterprise.com. ©2010 Enterprise Rent-A-Car. B00267 08/10 MM
Edgar Smart, Chair Richard Tao, Vice Chair Robert Teak, Secretary Phillip Klevorn, Treasurer Ashok Chawla, Immediate Past Chair
Sam Charrington Janice Cerny Gene DeFelice Mary Heger Debra Hollingsworth Jane Allen Jones
Special thanks to the following organizations for providing a group of volunteers:
For more information visit www.iistlcdc.org.
AmerenUE • The Boeing Company • Buddhist Tzu Chi Association • College Bound St. Louis • Cor Jesu National Honors Society • Frito Lay • International Assistance Committee of WUSOTA • Liberation Christian Church • Lift for Life Academy • MasterCard • Parkway West High School National Honors Society • SEED • SLU Medical School - Global Health Learning Community • St. Margaret of Scotland Youth Group • StepUp! St. Louis • Visitation Academy • Washington University McDonnell Scholars
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Michael Healy Kevin McCulloch Tila Neguse Naoko Ohara
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Karen Jordan Gregg Lemley Grace Yin Lo Amal Mansuri Randal Narike Jane Robert
Richard Sems Amit Shah Stacey Sifton Hunter Torres Sandy Tsai Michael Zambrana
In-Kind Support Fabick Gateway Digital Press Mayflower Container Services St. Louis Earth Day
Special Thanks to: Dwight Cavins Wayne Crosslin Jennifer Florida, Alderman, 15th Ward Jorge Rincon
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Welcome to the International Institute’s 11th annual Festival of Nations…our region’s largest multicultural event! This year the festival grounds have vastly expanded. So refer to the map on the back of this guide. As always, entertainment at Festival of Nations is free for all to enjoy, thanks to our sponsors and Festival Fan Club members. This year, you can donate $5 to the Festival by texting WELCOME to 52000 on your cell phone. Or you can join the Festival Fan Club for $25 and enjoy special seating in the Sons of Rest Shelter. Many thanks to our lead sponsor, PNC Bank!
Lead the way to a more diverse & inclusive St. Louis. We Listen. We Respond. We Deliver.
JOIN THE FESTIVAL FAN CLUB! WHY DOES FoN NEED MY SUPPORT? FoN depends on Fans to keep the Festival affordable for everyone, including free admission for visitors.
Education Department
To enhance your experience, check out … • The PNC Bank Forest Stage with three different ethnic performance troupes each hour. It’s our largest stage, located on a shady hill in Festival West. • The Village Green, in the grassy Festival East for you to join in and learn to dance!
WHAT DO I GET FOR MY DONATION? With a donation of $25, you can relax in the Alive Magazine "FoN Fan Club Oasis," a shaded respite in the heart of the Festival grounds where you can enjoy your ethnic food selections while swaying to the beat of the nearby World Music Stage.
• The Webster University World Music Stage, across from the Sons of Rest Shelter, with traditional and modern bands. • Folk Grove Stage also in Festival East, an intimate stage for storytellers, puppeteers & acoustic music. • Our new Wells Fargo Pavilion Stage in Festival North with a mix of great bands, dancers and singers.
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Citizenship Telephone Conversation Partner Trustworthy volunteers are needed to assist adult refugees and immigrants in preparing for their citizenship interview, a half an hour, once a week by telephone. Scheduling is based on matching volunteer and student availability. All orientation, training, and curriculum will be provided by Education staff.
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Job Readiness Class Assistant Assist clients one-on-one or in small groups completeing job readiness and financial literacy activities. Activities could include preparing and distributing class materials, checking attendance, assist instructor as needed and working in small groups with the students.
• Plenty of food! Enjoy the International Institute’s Festival of Nations – a summer weekend in the park with the remarkable talents of 70 different ethnic groups!
ESOL Literacy Tutor Patient, motivated volunteers needed to tutor adult students in our ESOL Literacy Tutorial Program. Volunteers will work with one to three students on basic English literacy skills, using structured lessons prepared by the Education staff.
Employment Department
• Craft demonstrations, booths with ethnic crafts, calligraphy, children’s crafts, an ethnic gift bazaar, pet rest stop and much, much more! And, of course,…
Helen G. Turner 2010 Festival of Nations Chair
Volunteers Needed!
It's the perfect place to meet and greet the growing group of Fans who love and support FON! Visit the Festival gift booth near the World Music Stage to sign up today!
For more information on these and other volunteer opportunities, visit our website.
Ran out of time today? Sign up on our website at www.stlfestivalofnations.org
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Support the International Institute’s Festival of Nations
Donate $5 Text WELCOME to 52000 Reply “yes” Standard message rates may apply, to confirm reply yes, to cancel reply stop, for help reply help. Charge will appear on your mobile phone bill
CONTENTS Welcome.......................................................................... 2 Committee List ................................................................ 3 Saturday Schedule ...........................................................8 Sunday Schedule ............................................................9 Other Attractions.............................................................10 International Institute of St. Louis .................................. 11 Festival Map ................................................... Back Cover
This is what neighbors are for. We believe that diverse and artistic experiences open our eyes to new opportunities and creative ways of helping our customers every day. PNC is proud to be the presenting sponsor of The International Institute’s Festival of Nations.
Customer Service interpreted in over 170 languages at 1-888-PNC-BANK. Para español llama al 1-866-HOLA-PNC.
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