World Affairs Council of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky

Cincinnati World Cinema : The 2019 Oscar Nominated Short Documentaries
2019-02-16 - 2019-02-17 | Memorial Hall, Memorial Hall, 1225 Elm St., Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States
Mid-month we travel back to Memorial Hall for the OSCAR- NOMINATED SHORT DOCS, Saturday, February 16 and Sunday, February 17, with screenings at 4 and 7 pm each day. Coffee Emporium returns to provide food and coffee drinks between the programs.
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GREAT DECISIONS: The Middle East: Regional Disorder
2019-02-10 12:45 - 14:15 (America/New_York) | Chapel at St. John’s UU Church, 320 Resor Ave., Clifton, Chapel at St. John’s UU Church, 320 Resor Ave,Clifton, Cincinnati, OH, 45220, United States
The Middle East: Regional Disorder
By Lawrence G. Potter
As the presidency of Donald J. Trump passes the halfway point, the Middle East remains a region in turmoil. The Trump administration has aligned itself with strongmen in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt, which along with Israel have a common goal of frustrating Iranian expansion. What will be the fallout from policy reversals such as withdrawing from the Iranian nuclear accord and moving the U.S. embassy in Israel to Jerusalem? Does the United States see a path forward in troubled states such as Syria, Yemen, Libya, and Iraq? Is the United States headed toward war with Iran?
This program will be held in the Chapel at St. John’s UU Church, 320 Resor Ave., Clifton, from 12:45 – 2:15 p.m. Brown bag lunches are welcome to be eaten while we watch the DVD together before the discussion.
If you did not purchase a briefing book in the fall and would like to do the same background reading as many others in the group, you can order one from the Foreign Policy Association, www.fpa.org. If not, try to do some research on the topic before coming. No registration is necessary.

Cincinnati World Cinema presents; JONI 75
2019-02-07 | The Garfield Theatre, 719 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States
Cincinnati World Cinema presents… JONI 75: The Joni Mitchell 75th Birthday Concert
Joni Mitchell gave us music and lyrics that deeply influenced listeners and musicians over many decades. Her creations in folk, rock, pop, and jazz turned her most intimate feelings and experiences into a universal, and often risky, public expression of art. Join us for JONI 75: The Joni Mitchell 75th Birthday Concert, one night only – 7 PM Thursday, February 7 at the Garfield.

Countdown to Brexit: What's Next?
2019-02-06 08:00 - 10:15 | Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, 3 East Fourth St, Cincinnati, OH, 45202
On June 23, 2016, UK voters made clear their desire to see the United Kingdom withdraw from the European Union. Since then, governments, businesses, and individuals have struggled to develop plans for an orderly “Brexit.” Despite those efforts, and with the formal Brexit date of March 29, 2019, just weeks away, the situation remains very unclear. Join us on February 6 for a discussion of how we got here, what may come next, and how you can prepare your business for the fallout. Click Here to Register

GREAT DECISIONS : Refugees and Global Migration
2019-02-03 12:45 - 14:15 | Chapel at St. John’s UU Church, 320 Resor Ave., Clifton, Chapel at St. John’s UU Church, 320 Resor Ave,Clifton, Cincinnati, OH, 45220, United States
Refugees and Global Migration
By Karen Jacobsen
Today, no countries have open borders. Every state in today’s global system has its own laws and policies about who is permitted to cross its borders, and how they will do so. Who determines whether someone is a refugee or a migrant? How have different countries, including the United States, reacted to migration? How effective are the international laws, policies, and organizations that have evolved to assist and protect refugees and migrants?
This program will be held in the Chapel at St. John’s UU Church, 320 Resor Ave., Clifton, from 12:45 – 2:15 p.m. Brown bag lunches are welcome to be eaten while we watch the DVD together before the discussion.
If you did not purchase a briefing book in the fall and would like to do the same background reading as many others in the group, you can order one from the Foreign Policy Association, www.fpa.org. If not, try to do some research on the topic before coming. No registration is necessary.

RABBIE BURNS SUPPER 2019
2019-01-26 18:00 | Receptions West, 3301 Westbourne Dr, Cincinnati, OH, 45248, United States
Every year Scots around the world gather together to celebrate the life and works of the Scottish poet, Robert Burns. The Caledonian Society of Cincinnati will be providing a whole evening of Scottish entertainment. There will be Bagpipes & Drums, Highland Dancing, Scottish Country Dancing, Scottish sing-alongs, haggis toss, bonnie knee contest and much more!
Kilt or other Highland are suggested, but not require, feel free to call with questions, Robert Reid 513- 227-3644 or email robertreid111@hotmail.com
Want a wee practice before the event? Come out to the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society’s weekly practice on Wednesday, January 16th at the Pleasant Ridge Presbyterian Church, 5950 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45213. RSCDS members will be happy to instruct and some Caledonian Board members will be on hand to help too.
Register here.

Meet the Executive Directors of Greater Cincinnati's Chambers
2019-01-24 11:30 - 13:00 | Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, 300 Buttermilk Pike #330, Fort Mitchell, KY, 41099
Welcome the Hispanic, Japanese, Indian, European & Chinese Chambers of Greater Cincinnati
Area Chamber Executive Directors discuss their mission, vision and what they do in this region. Lunch is included, and Registration is required.

Cincinnati World Cinema: Shoplifters
2019-01-19 19:00 | The Garfield Theatre, 719 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States
Shoplifters is just such a film. Kore-Eda immerses us in the lives of throw-away children – victims of abandonment and physical abuse – taken in by a group of plain people living by their wits, bound by poverty, whose kindness is remarkable in light of their own uncertain circumstances.
And, he speaks to our intellectual curiosity and our emotions about what makes a family in a harsh world: The bonds of blood or the bonds of love and acceptance?
There will be two encore screenings – Saturday, Jan 19, 7 pm and Sunday, Jan 20, 4 pm.
Get your tickets now.

2019 Annual Meeting
2019-01-17 17:30 - 19:30 | Graydon, Head, & Ritchey LLP
Join us as we begin the year with our 2019 Annual Meeting. This event will highlight the celebrations of 2018 and reveal 2019 goals and initiatives. Meet our new Board Member and Advisory Group.

This event is free and open to the public. Drinks and desserts will be served before and during the meeting. Register today and discover a world of impact!

Learn about our newest program, Art Meets World. To further develop intercultural understanding and awareness of being a good global citizen, students meet with local community members from Japan, China, Mexico, and India. Then together, they will create an art project respective to each country.

The Fabric of India Exhibition
2019-01-01, 2018-12-01, 2018-11-01 | Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States
The Fabric of India Exhibition, from Oct. 19 to Jan 6th.
Organized by the prestigious Victoria and Albert Museum in London, this exhibition is the first to fully explore the dynamic and multifaceted world of handmade textiles from India. The exhibition showcases the finest examples from the V&A’s world-renowned collection together with masterpieces from international partners, leading designers, and additions from the Cincinnati Art Museum’s own outstanding permanent collection. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore a stunning range of historic dress, heirloom fabrics, and cutting-edge fashion.
India’s handmade textiles are embedded in every aspect of its identity and the history of these fabrics date back at least 6000 years. The oldest surviving cotton threads, from around 4000 BCE, were exported from India. Dyed textiles from the region are documented as far back as 2500 BCE. Textiles are so central to India’s identity that in ancient Greece and Babylon the very name ‘India’ was shorthand for ‘cotton’.
The six thematic sections will explore courtly splendor that was proclaimed by sumptuous fabrics, while religious worship found expression through finely crafted sacred cloths. Centuries of global trade shaped by the export of Indian textiles exemplify the robust aesthetic exchange engaged in by artisans who reflected the culture of their clients in their work. India’s celebrated textiles survived the threat of industrialization and were used to unite India as a symbol of power and protest in the quest for independence in the early twentieth century. Today, Indian designers are adapting traditional techniques to create exciting new fashion, art and design for a global audience, giving India’s textile history a new relevance in the modern world.

China's Maritime Aspirations
2018-12-18 17:30 - 19:00 | Graydon on Main, 1421 Main Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45202
THE CURRENT CRISIS IN US-CHINA RELATIONS
US-China relations are in a troubling downward spiral. Washington takes strong exception to Beijing’s “Made in China 2025 Development Strategy” and related unfair trading practices, as well as China’s rapid military buildup. In particular, many US strategists are troubled by China’s creation of extensive reef bases in the South China Sea. The so-called Belt and Road Strategy has also prompted anxiety in Washington and other world capitals. For its part, China has strongly objected to America’s “Rebalance to Asia,” and feels that a containment strategy is in the offing now with Trump Administration’s “Indo-Pacific Strategy.” Beijing has also been rattled by Washington’s new support for Taiwan, as well as the North Korean nuclear crisis that is far from resolved. This lecture will touch upon all aspects of US-China relations, but will focus in particular upon the three noteworthy flashpoints: the South China Sea, the North Korea nuclear issue, and also the Belt and Road Initiative. Prof. Goldstein will discuss insights from his in-depth research in Chinese sources. He will also offer policy recommendations that could help to improve US-China relations, moving beyond the present crisis in the bilateral relationship.
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International Cybersecurity The Depth and Breadth of the Challenge
2018-12-13 17:30 - 20:30 | Schiff Conference Center, Cintas Center at Xavier University, 1624 Herald Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, 45207
International Cybersecurity –The Depth and Breadth of the Challenge
An evening with Gene Price, Attorney/Rear Admiral
Gene Price is an attorney with Frost Brown Todd and serves as a Rear Admiral in the U.S. Navy Reserve. He recently was assigned as Deputy Commander of the U.S. Tenth Fleet and Fleet Cyber Command. He has experience involving multiple cybersecurity issues, and has supported the Navy, U.S. Cyber Command, and the Department of Defense in his career. Among other areas in private practice he counsels businesses and insurers on cybersecurity.
Reserve dinner for yourself and your guests at www.fplcohio.org “Events” page where you can pay by Paypal or Credit Card; or RSVP to fplcohio@gmail.com or Cynthia Cummins at (513 745-3922). Dinner is $30 for members* / $40 for non-members. *Members include: FPLC, Brueggeman Center and GCWAC.

Celebrating Human Rights at University of Dayton
2018-12-06 | University of Dayton, 300 College Park, Dayton, OH, 45469, United States
The events will serve to mark the twentieth anniversary of the creation of the Human Rights program on campus and the seventieth anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and provide an opportunity to look forward towards a new era of human rights at UD. The program includes two panels featuring alumni, distinguished speakers, and a reception.
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How to do Business in India
2018-11-29 11:30 - 13:00 | Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States
Register now to join NKITA at the beautiful Cincinnati Art Museum as they host the Indian Chamber of Greater Cincinnati. Presenting will be local executives R. Mukund, Founder & CEO of Gensuite and Michael Tindall, Founder of Opus Global Services to talk about their challenges and rewards of doing business in both India and Cincinnati. A Cincinnati Art Museum Curator will talk about their current exhibit the “Fabric of India” organized by the prestigious Victoria & Albert Museum in London. The exhibit explores the dynamic and multifaceted world of handmade textiles from India. Registration is required, and lunch will be provided.

African Night
2018-11-17 18:00 - 20:00 | 3500 Columbia Parkway, Cincinnati OH 45226
Join Us for a true West African Experience
You are invited to attend a free presentation on Saturday, November 17, 2018, on Ivory Coast starting at 6 pm, followed by a dinner that will start at 7 pm. This event is open to the public. Doors open at 5.45pm.
The address is Junior League Building, 3500 Columbia Parkway, at the crossing of Delta and Columbia Parkway. The reception will take place in the Ballroom, on the second floor.
There is a free parking at the back of the building, using the entrance on Columbia Parkway.
The lecture will be in French, with slides in English.
Authentic West African food will be served, together with typical Ivory Coast drinks. Join us for this one-of-a-kind night of International Friendship!

Intercommunity Justice & Peace Center's Annual Gathering: Belonging: Undocumented and American
2018-11-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Xavier University Cintas Center, 1324 Herald Ave, Cincinnati, OH, 45207
Intercommunity Justice & Peace Center’s Annual Gathering: Belonging: Undocumented and American will take place at 7-8:30 pm at Xavier University’s Cintas Center, 1624 Herald Ave., (45207). Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and undocumented immigrant Jose Antonio Vargas will be the keynote speaker. He is the founder and chief executive officer of Define American, the nation’s leading non-profit media organization that challenges injustice and anti-immigrant hate through the power of storytelling. Through his story, and the stories of young immigrants in Greater Cincinnati, the evening will highlight the paradox that exists for so many in our community today. Find out more from Allison Reynolds-Berry, Executive Director, (513) 579-8547; www.IJPCcincinnati.org. Get tickets, here.

2018 Beaujolais Nouveau Première
2018-11-15 18:30 - 21:30 | Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza Hotel Pavillion Ballroom, 35 West Fifth Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States
Always held on the third Thursday in November, the Beaujolais Nouveau traditionally celebrates the first wine of the grape harvest and has evolved into a worldwide gathering in a French atmosphere.

The French-American Business Alliance of the EACC will once again host a Beaujolais Nouveau celebration for the Greater Cincinnati region. As one of the largest in the area, this premiere event brings together a dynamic corporate network for both EACC members and the public to enjoy.

This year, we are excited to feature live music from the jazz quartet The Faux Frenchmen. We will also showcase the Taft Museum of Art’s upcoming exhibition Paris to New York: Photographs by Eugène Atget and Berenice Abbott, and wine educators from Wine Trends will be on hand to share their expertise about Beaujolais wines.
We are delighted to welcome Jack Keegan, Greenhouse Manager and Instructor in the Biology Department at Miami University, as our Celebrity Auctioneer. Jack has taught Viticulture and Enology or the “Wines” course to over 6,000 students since 1995.
Beaujolais Nouveau Première serves as one of the largest fundraising opportunities for the EACC to deliver on its mission to stimulate business and networking development between Greater Cincinnati and Europe. Again this year, the event will feature a silent auction to support the work of the EACC. The silent auction will feature a unique selection of European-American themed items, including two round-trip tickets to Europe donated by Delta Airlines, and items that showcase Greater Cincinnati.
Please join us for an evening of networking and celebration among members of Greater Cincinnati’s international business community.

Register Here.

18th AJC-Cincinnati Annual Thanksgiving Diversity Lunch
2018-11-14 11:30 - 13:30 | Schiff Conference Center, Cintas Center at Xavier University, 1624 Herald Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, 45207
18th AJC-Cincinnati Annual Thanksgiving Diversity Lunch will celebrate our area’s unique roots and shared values. The feast and talk take place at the Schiff Family Conference Center at the Cintas Center of Xavier University, 1624 Herald Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45207, from 11:45 am-1:15 pm. The featured speaker, Kevin S. Aldridge, Opinion Editor of the Cincinnati Enquirer and Cincinnati.com and local pastor, will talk on the theme “United States of America: The Five Freedoms of the First Amendment.”
Register Here.

HISPANIC CHAMBER CINCINNATI BUSINESS LEADS LUNCH
2018-11-13 11:30 - 13:00 | Alfio’s Buon Cibo Restaurant, 2724 Erie Ave, Cincinnati, OH, 45208, United States
Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati Business Leads Lunch
≫ Lets meet, eat and network!
≫ Learn about upcoming events
≫ Present your organization
≫ Get connected and promote your business with other individuals doing business in the Hispanic community
≫ Gain knowledge from the “learning experiences” of other members, and share your leads and experiences
Register here.

Immigration Learning Community Meeting
2018-11-13 | Intercommunity Justice & Peace Center’s Office, 215 E. 14th Street., Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States
Immigration Learning Community Meeting takes place from 6:30-7:30 pm at the Inter community Justice & Peace Center’s Office at 215 E. 14th Street. Free parking in the Peaslee lot. Meaningful conversations and a powerful gallery walk. Contact: Samantha Searls at samantha@ijpccincinnati.org.

HELD OVER - LIVES WELL LIVED SCREENING
2018-11-10 | The Garfield Theatre, 719 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States
HELD OVER – LIVES WELL LIVED
ENCORE SCREENING SATURDAY NOV 10, 4 PM
Viewers at last weekend’s three screenings universally found LIVES WELL LIVED to be excellent and several people commented that it is the best film they have seen in years. Today we’ve had a number of requests for an additional showing. If you missed it here’s your chance to see an exceptional documentary that is inspiring for people of all ages – how to live a happy and meaningful life.Tickets, film description, trailer, director bio, etc.: Lives Well Lived and remember the weekend discount parking rates in the garages nearby: parking map.
SUPPORT THE GIRLS will screen as planned on Monday, November 12. Details here: Support The Girls.

2018 Diwali Gala
2018-11-08 17:30 - 21:30 | Ramada Plaza Cincinnati Sharonville, 11320 Chester Rd, Cincinnati, OH, 45246
Indian American Chamber of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.
A Diwali Celebration
Thursday, November 8 Join Us:
5:30 PM Cocktail Reception
6:00 PM Program
7:00 PM Dinner
Find Tickets here

The Future of Failed, Failing, & Fragile States
2018-11-06 17:30 - 19:00 | Scripps Center, 312 Walnut Street #1800, Cincinnati, OH 45202, Scripps Center, Suite 1800, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States
The Future of Failed, Failing, & Fragile States with Moeed Yusuf, Associate
Vice President, Asia Center, United States Institute of Peace- Register here

Cincinnati World Cinema: November Films at The Garfield
2018-11-03 - 2018-11-17 | The Garfield Theatre, 719 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States
In November, Cincinnati World Cinema will proudly present three diverse film events at the Garfield Theater.
Find Tickets here.

Queen City Bhangra Competition
2018-11-03 | Aronoff Center, 650 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States

Hispanic Chamber 2018 Annual Gala
2018-11-01 18:00 - 19:00 | Cincinnati JACK Casino, 1000 Broadway St, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States
2018 Dinner Gala Presided over by
Mr. Jeff Berding
President & GM
FC Cincinnati

Thursday, November 1, 2018
Register here.

Cincinnati JACK Casino, 1000 Broadway St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
(6:00 p.m. Reception – 7:00 p.m. Dinner)

Art After Dark: Diwali: : Festival of Lights
2018-10-26 17:00 - 21:00 | Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States
Celebrate special exhibition The Fabric of India and Diwali, India’s festival of lights with food for purchase from Bombay Brazier and Amma’s Kitchen, specialty cocktails, live music from Vikas Sondhi (DJ Vikas), docent-led tours, henna tattoo stations and dance performances.

Southern Ohio Export Credit Group
2018-10-25 | 36 East 7th Street, 36 East 7th Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States
Hosted by the Southern Ohio District Export Council (SODEC), the
Southern Ohio Export Credit Group is a regional, multi-county consortium
working to heighten international trade in the region.
This group is intended for exporting companies, credit managers, finance
executives, international bankers, and related service providers involved
in exporting products & services to countries around the world.
At quarterly casual, working lunch meetings, attendees have an
opportunity to discuss various topics arising from export activities with a
focus on sharing information on foreign credit issues & collaboration on
best practices in international trade.
List of countries for discussion:
Argentina • Brazil• China • Egypt • India • Mexico
Pakistan • Russia • South Korea • Turkey • Venezuela
Attendees can also select additional countries to discuss!
Meeting topics include:
Payment • Experiences • Assessing Specific Country Risks • Foreign
Exchange • Payment Risk Mitigation • Financing Options • Logistics
and More!
