Indonesian Community in USA: September 2009

Monday, September 28, 2009

10 OCT Ramayana Dance Drama


International Ramayana Institute of North America
presents
The 9th Ramayana Dance Drama
Saturday, October 10, 2009
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Northeastern Illinois University
5500 North Saint Louis Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Receptions @ 6:00PM
Performance starts @ 7:00PM

Hosted by:
The Indonesian Community

Supported by:
Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia, Chicago

Performances by:
  • Indonesian Performing Arts of Chicago
  • I Ketut Gede Asnawa - Visiting professor of Musicology/Gamelan,
    Univ. of Illinois @ Urbana-Champaign
  • Gamelan Genta Kasturi - Kansas City
  • Mudra Dance Academy - Thai Cultural and Fine Arts Intitute of Illinois
Ticket: $20 for public and $10 for student.
For ticket and information contact:
Trisila Davidge (847) 275-9766
Kus Folkers (815) 254-7208

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Sunday, September 27, 2009

02-04 OCT Middfest International

Middfest International 2009 – Celebrating Indonesia - October 2 - 4
This year we celebrate the incomparable beauty and diversity of Indonesia. Join us as we explore the geography, history, art, music, cuisine and more of this vast and varied country at Donham Plaza in Middletown, Ohio.

Middfest International
One Donham Plaza, Middletown, OH 45042
Phone (513) 425-7707
Fax (513) 425-7921
Directions/Parking: http://www.middfestinternational.org/directions.php
Website: http://www.middfestinternational.org/

  • Friday, October 2 - Middfest Opening Ceremonies
    MIDDFEST OPENING CEREMONIES at 5:30 P.M.
    Middfest continues until 10 pm

  • Saturday, October 3 - Super Saturday for Kids
    Registration begins at 9:00 a.m.
    Round Robin International Performances 10 am to Noon
    Middfest open 10 am – 10 pm

  • October 4, Sunday, Middfest opens at Noon
    Exhibits close at 6 pm
    INDONESIAN FINALE 6 – 8 pm

This Year's Featured Country: INDONESIA

A premiere cultural event with dance, music and food from many countries throughout the world. Held annually in Middletown, Ohio, USA, Middfest has celebrated a different country each year since 1981.

Some of the highlights performance and exhibits are:
* Wayang Kulit
* Wayang Golek
* Dance and Gamelan (Javanese Orchestra)
* Handy craft, wood carving, stone, silver craft, etc
* Batik making demonstration
* Traditional clothes Fashion Show

Admission
Adults $5 for the entire weekend; children 12 and under free

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Wednesday, September 23, 2009

1-3 OCT Indonesian Festival



Dengan hormat disampaikan bahwa KBRI Washington D.C. bekerjasama dengan Departemen Perdagangan RI, Departemen Kebudayaan dan Pariwisata, dan Pertamina akan mengadakan Indonesian Film Festival sebagai bagian dari rangkaian kegiatan Indonesian Festival yang akan diselenggarakan tanggal 1-3 Oktober 2009 di Washington D.C.

Detail terkait dengan Indonesian Festival dapat dilihat di alamat situs: http://www.embassyofindonesia.org/events/images/poster_Indonesian_Festival.jpg

Untuk Indonesian Film Festival, jumlah kursi terbatas. Pendaftaran sedianya akan ditutup tanggal 23 September 2009 pukul 23.59. Adapun film yang akan diputar adalah sbb:
  1. Garuda di Dadaku, 1 Oktober di Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), Venue max 70 seats, starting 6.30pm;
  2. Naga Bonar jadi 2, 2 Oktober di MPAA, venue max 70 seats, starting 6.30pm;
  3. Pintu Terlarang, 3 Oktober di Johns Hopkins University - SAIS, venue max 200, starting 6.30pm.

Detail penayangan film, alamat venue serta cara pendaftaran dapat dilihat di alamat situs: http://usaseancreativeproject.org/Portal/indff.php

Partisipasi dan dukungan dari IKI, IMAAM dan Kuli Dollar akan sangat berarti bagi kesuksesan acara tersebut.

Atas kerjasama dan dukungannya kami ucapkan terima kasih.

Washington, D.C. 22 September 2009

A.n. Koordinator
Panitia Promosi Ekonomi Kreatif
KBRI Washington D.C.

Ricky E.V. Ichsan
Third Secretary
Embassy of Indonesia
2020 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Washington, D.C. 20036
Tel: (202)775.5200
Tel: (202)775.5295 (direct)
Fax: (202)775.5359
http://www.embassyofindonesia.org/

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Saturday, September 19, 2009

06 OCT Gamelan Open House

Gamelan Open House

Tuesday, October 6, 2009
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Hyde Park Union Church
5600 South Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60637

Join us for an evening of music and refreshments.
Our annual open house at Hyde Park Union Church is an ideal introduction to gamelan music. In just one evening, you'll learn to play a simple song on a variety of gamelan instruments.

Experienced members of the Performance Ensemble will also present some advanced pieces for your listening pleasure. If you would like to learn more, you are welcome to attend the free beginning gamelan class that begins one week later on Tuesday, October 13, 2009.

Please contact info@chicagogamelan.org for details.
Beginning Gamelan Classes

Free beginning gamelan class sessions will be held at Hyde Park Union Church every Tuesday evening from October 13, 2009 through November 17, 2009, meeting from 6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.

You are welcome to attend regardless of your musical background -- all you need is a desire to learn. Graduates of the beginning class are welcome to join the Performance Ensemble and perform in the annual spring concert on Sunday, April 25, 2010.

If you would like to attend the beginning gamelan class, please plan to attend the open house on Tuesday, October 6 or contact the instructor at info@chicagogamelan.org.

For more information, please contact the instructor at info@chicagogamelan.org

Performance Ensemble

The Performance Ensemble meets at Hyde Park Union Church on most Tuesday evenings. You are welcome to join us if you have previously studied Javanese gamelan music or dance. There is typically a modest class fee.

If you have not previously studied Javanese gamelan music and would like to learn, you are welcome to attend the free beginning gamelan class that begins on Tuesday, October 13, 2009.

For more information, please contact info@chicagogamelan.org.

Spring Gamelan Concert
Sunday, April 25, 2010 • 6:00 p.m.
Hyde Park Union Church
Joko Sutrisno, Guest Artistic Director

Suggested Admission:
$10 Adults / $5 Students

Mark your calendar! Don't miss this exciting progam of traditional and contemporary Javanese gamelan music. We were once again under the artistic direction of Joko Sutrisno, joining us all the way from Minneapolis.

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Selamat Hari Raya Idul Fitri


Kepada seluruh masyarakat Indonesia di Midwest USA
Keluarga besar KJRI Chicago
mengucapkan
Selamat Hari Raya Idul Fitri
1 Syawal 1430 H
Mohon maaf lahir dan bathin.

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20 SEP - Idul Fitri 1 Syawal 1430 H



KONSULAT JENDERAL REPUBLIK INDONESIA
C H I C A G O
211 West Wacker Drive, 8th Floor, Chicago, Illinois 60606, USA

UNDANGAN

Kepada Yang Terhormat
Seluruh Masyarakat Indonesia
di Chicago dan sekitarnya

Bersama ini dengan hormat disampaikan bahwa dalam rangka Perayaan Idul Fitri 1 Syawal 1430 H, Konsulat Jenderal Republik Indonesia di Chicago akan menyelenggarakan acara Silaturahmi dan Halal Bihalal Masyarakat Indonesia pada :

Hari/tanggal : Minggu, 20 September 2009
Waktu : Pukul 12.00 pagi - 15.00 waktu setempat
Tempat : Kediaman Resmi Kepala Perwakilan RI/Wisma Konjen
Alamat : 614 Pine Lane, Winnetka, Illinois, 60093 . Klik untuk peta lokasi
Telp: (847) 446-0268

Sehubungan dengan hal tersebut, Kepala Perwakilan RI/Acting Konsul Jenderal beserta seluruh Staf dan keluarga besar KJRI Chicago mengundang Bapak/Ibu/Saudara/Saudari beserta keluarga untuk menghadiri acara tersebut.

Demikian, atas perhatian dan kehadiran Bapak/Ibu/Saudara/Saudari, kami ucapkan terima kasih.

Chicago, 12 September 2009

Konsul Fungsi Penerangan, Sosial, dan Budaya,


Ttd
Sylvia Shirley Malinton, Dra, MSi

Transportasi umum ke Wisma: METRA Train - Union Pacific route Kenosha - Chicago (Ogilvie Station). Turun di station Winnetka dan jalan kaki beberapa blok ke Wisma.
Informasi /Jadwal METRA Train ada disini: http://metrarail.com/Sched/cnw_n/cnwn.shtml
Peta dari Metra Train Winnetka ke Wisma klik disini


http://IndoChicago.co.nr/


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Wednesday, September 09, 2009

10 OCT Ramayana Dance Drama


International Ramayana Institute of North America
presents
The 9th Ramayana Dance Drama
Saturday, October 10, 2009
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Northeastern Illinois University
5500 North Saint Louis Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Receptions @ 6:00PM
Performance starts @ 7:00PM

Hosted by:
The Indonesian Community

Supported by:
Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia, Chicago

Performances by:
  • Indonesian Performing Arts of Chicago
  • I Ketut Gede Asnawa - Visiting professor of Musicology/Gamelan,
    Univ. of Illinois @ Urbana-Champaign
  • Gamelan Genta Kasturi - Kansas City
  • Mudra Dance Academy - Thai Cultural and Fine Arts Intitute of Illinois
Ticket: $20 for public and $10 for student.
For ticket and information contact:
Trisila Davidge (847) 275-9766
Kus Folkers (815) 254-7208

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02-04 OCT Middfest International

Middfest International 2009 – Celebrating Indonesia - October 2 - 4
This year we celebrate the incomparable beauty and diversity of Indonesia. Join us as we explore the geography, history, art, music, cuisine and more of this vast and varied country at Donham Plaza in Middletown, Ohio.

Middfest International
One Donham Plaza, Middletown, OH 45042
Phone (513) 425-7707
Fax (513) 425-7921
Directions/Parking: http://www.middfestinternational.org/directions.php
Website: http://www.middfestinternational.org/

  • Friday, October 2 - Middfest Opening Ceremonies
    MIDDFEST OPENING CEREMONIES at 5:30 P.M.
    Middfest continues until 10 pm

  • Saturday, October 3 - Super Saturday for Kids
    Registration begins at 9:00 a.m.
    Round Robin International Performances 10 am to Noon
    Middfest open 10 am – 10 pm

  • October 4, Sunday, Middfest opens at Noon
    Exhibits close at 6 pm
    INDONESIAN FINALE 6 – 8 pm

This Year's Featured Country: INDONESIA

A premiere cultural event with dance, music and food from many countries throughout the world. Held annually in Middletown, Ohio, USA, Middfest has celebrated a different country each year since 1981.

Some of the highlights performance and exhibits are:
* Wayang Kulit
* Wayang Golek
* Dance and Gamelan (Javanese Orchestra)
* Handy craft, wood carving, stone, silver craft, etc
* Batik making demonstration
* Traditional clothes Fashion Show

Admission
Adults $5 for the entire weekend; children 12 and under free

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Thursday, September 03, 2009

10 OCT Ramayana Dance Drama


International Ramayana Institute of North America
presents
The 9th Ramayana Dance Drama
Saturday, October 10, 2009
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Northeastern Illinois University
5500 North Saint Louis Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Receptions @ 6:00PM
Performance starts @ 7:00PM

Hosted by:
The Indonesian Community

Supported by:
Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia, Chicago

Performances by:
  • Indonesian Performing Arts of Chicago
  • I Ketut Gede Asnawa - Visiting professor of Musicology/Gamelan,
    Univ. of Illinois @ Urbana-Champaign
  • Gamelan Genta Kasturi - Kansas City
  • Mudra Dance Academy - Thai Cultural and Fine Arts Intitute of Illinois
Ticket: $20 for public and $10 for student.
For ticket and information contact:
Trisila Davidge (847) 275-9766
Kus Folkers (815) 254-7208

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4-6 SEP Retret PWKI 2009

Undangan bagi teman teman yang beragama Katholik,
September 4 - 6, 2009 (Labor Day weekend).
PWKI Retret dengan
Tema "Bahasa Kasih"
Pembawa Retret: Romo Adri Budhi, Msc dari California.

Tempat retret: Great Lakes Leadership Campus
Alamat: 526 N Main St, Elburn, IL 60119-8985
Website: http://www.leadershipcampus.com/

Cost $100 ($33 per day) includes:
* Accomodation (3 days/ 2 nights)
* Food and beverages
* Pick up and send off service at Elburn Metra station for those who chose not to drive
* Family with children are more than welcome to attend.
* On-site day care services available
* For assistant, please contact Cindy Quendangen at (217) 637.8107 or cindy_quendangen@hotmail.com

* For more information, contact:

CIESCA 312.731.0662 franc_1985@yahoo.com
GOLDA 312.752.5046 goldarubina@yahoo.com
ELIZA 773.592.8081 yosefin85@yahoo.com
IBU ANDREA NOERJADI 847.734.1185 Andrea.Noerjadi@UOP.com

Shalom,
Panitia Retret 2009

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