Women's History Events, Travel in Mexico and Four Corners Region
February 26, 1999


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WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH EVENTS

"I Am Not Tradically Colored: Performances by UH Women"
Presented by The Houston Suitcase Theatre
to celebrate Women's History Month
March 3, 1999
10:00 - 11:30 am
University of Houston
Cullen Performance Hall

For information, call (713) 743-2976
or email EBrown-Guillory@uh.edu


"Is this a joke or what? feminism, humor and contemorary art in Texas"
A state-wide jurored exhibit sponsored by Houston Women's Caucus for Art (HWCA) and O'Kane Gallery.
March 1 - 31
O'Kane Gallery
University of Houston, Downtown
One Main Street
Free
713/221-8043


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EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL

YUCATAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE EXCHANGE PROJECT III
JULY 1-29, 1999 IN TETIZ, YUCATAN, MEXICO

We are pleased to announce the availability of limited slots for the Yucatán Summer Project, now in its third year, specifically for students in the social sciences. Students will live in a rural community of Maya/Spanish speakers, teach English to students and perhaps, community members; learn Maya language; visit nearby cities of interest and archeological sites. The cost is approximately $800, which includes plane fare, housing, meals, and most transportation. Tetiz is 35 miles northwest of Mérida, in the state of Yucatán. Substantial Spanish proficiency is required. Students completing requirements for course credit are welcomed to apply.

For more information, contact Dr. Irma Guadarrama, Associate Professor, College of Education, University of Houston at 713-743-4976 or e-mail, iguadarrama@uh.edu


FOUR CORNERS, PUEBLOS AND LANDSCAPES

Our July trip to Arizona and Utah has moved up to June 6 to 13, leaving from Albuquerque, New Mexico. The trip will feature seven days of short to medium length day hikes. Following is the expected itinerary.

Sunday, June 6
Leave Albuquerque 11am, I-40 to Holbrook, AZ, Petrified Forest/Painted Desert
Stay in Holbrook, AZ

Monday, June 7
Homol' ovi Pueblo Ruins, Walnut Canyon, Little Colorado, Sunset Crater, Wupatki
See http://www.geocities.com/hifc/homol.html
Stay in Page, AZ

Tuesday, June 8
Grand Canyon North Rim, Water Holes Slot Canyon
See http://www.geocities.com/hifc/new.html
Stay in Page, AZ

Wednesday, June 9
Escalante/Grand Staircase, Sevier River, Zion National Park
Stay in Panguitch, UT

Thursday, June 10
Bryce Canyon, Hike Navajo Loop
Stay in Panguitch, UT

Friday, June 11
Escalante/Grand Staircase, Dixie National Forest, Capitol Reef, Lake Powell
Stay in Cortez, CO

Saturday, June 12
San Juan Mountains, Chimney Rock Pueblo Archeological Site
Stay in Santa Fe, NM

Sunday, June 13
Leave Albuquerque (noon or later)

For more trip information:
See http://www.geocities.com/hifc/itin.html
or http://www.geocities.com/hifc/adventure.html


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WORLD MUSIC EVENT

A concert of traditional Indian music featuring Shiv Kumar Sharma, santoor, Hari Prasad Chaurasia, flute, and Zakir Hussain, tabla. Presented by the Indo-American Association and the Moores School of Music

March 19, 1999
Moores Opera House
University of Houston
Entrance 16

For informaion, call (713) 743-3313.

For World Music information:
http://www.geocities.com/hifc/worldmusic.html


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KTRU OUTDOOR SHOW

Mark your calendar for the KTRU Outdoor Show. The date will be April 10.
When the bands are set, the schedule will be posted at:
http://www.geocities.com/hifc/outdoor.html


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M A R K   L A C Y / mark@cultural-crossroads.com

http://www.geocities.com/hifc/