Friday 27
In this century Armenians have suffered an attempted genocide, constant political oppression, and a devastating earthquake, but they remain determined to keep their culture and history alive. For the past 14 years Chicago photographer John Mahtesian has been traveling to Armenia, capturing its people, landscapes, and architecture in black and white. An exhibit of his photos, Armenia, opens today in the Public Library Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington. The show is open 9 to 7 Monday through Thursday, 9 to 6 Friday, 9 to 5 Saturday. It’s free; 346-3278.
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The Drepung Monastery was established in Tibet in the early 15th century and had more than 8,000 monks at its zenith. But in 1959, after the Chinese invasion, all major Tibetan cultural institutions were forced to close. Only a few hundred Drepung monks escaped, but they established a refugee center in south India that now has more than 1,200 monks. The proceeds from today’s Sacred Music, Sacred Dance: The Mystical Arts of Tibet will help fund badly needed educational facilities at the monastery. It’ll also be a rare public performance of Tibetan religious music. Show time is 2 PM at the International House auditorium at the University of Chicago, 1414 E. 59th St. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door, and $8 for seniors and students with IDs. Call 702-8635.
In 1983 long-shot mayoral candidate Harold Washington got a lot of free TV time during WTTW’s debates–and probably won a lot of support with his smooth oratorical skills. This time it’s long-shot mayoral hopeful Alderman Larry Bloom who wants to make new friends the same way. Look for acting mayor Sawyer to show up. State’s Attorney Richard M. Daley, fresh from his “I’m not the best speaker in town” commercial, will be trying to impress viewers by simply putting together complete sentences. It’s all free on Channel 11 at 7 tonight, sponsored (as always) by the League of Women Voters. For more call 583-5000.
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