2012 - “The Year of Sister Cities” |
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Our Mission is to foster international understanding by establishing liaisons with cities in other countries.
Upcoming SCAC Events
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• Board Meeting, Thursday May 17, 2012 - 7:30pm
Location: Page-Walker Arts & History Center
Our Board Meeting is open to visitors wanting to find out more about our programs.
(SCAC Board Meeting Schedule)
• SOLD OUT! Taiwanese American Heritage Week, Sunday May 27, 2012 - 3-5pm
Location: Cary Arts Center
The Da-Guan Dance Theater Deptartment of Dance, National Taiwan University of Arts will be performing the Taiwanese American Heritage Week program.
This dance company has been touring the world performing for this annual program.
The Sister Cities of Cary cosponsors this event with the Overseas Compatriot Affairs Commission, Republic Of China, in order to promote multicultural understanding for residents in the RTP area.
The event is free and Registration is required (Taiwanese American Heritage Week Registration Site). There is a waitlist that will be managed up until the event, so if you are on the waitlist, please check your e-mail often!
• 5th Thursday Social, Thursday May 31, 2012 - 6-8pm
Location: Klara's Restaurant, 200 South Academy Street, Cary, 27511
There will be no agendas . . . no minutes . . . just socializing.
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International Community Events of Interest
- May 19, 2012: Ritmo Latino Music, Art and Dance Festival, Academy Street, Cary
- July 30 - August 11, 2012: The Brussels Chamber Orchestra and the Town of Cary are delighted to welcome you to the 2012 Cary Cross Currents Chamber Music and Arts Festival. This special two-week-long festival is a mix of concerts featuring the Brussels Chamber Orchestra and special collaborators.
- Ongoing: Jane Filer's Friendly Folks mural is on display in the international bag claim area of the RDU Terminal 2. The 45-foot painting was commissioned by the Triangle Area Sister Cities to celebrate the Research Triangle Region's 13 international sister cities.
Recent Events
- Member News / Cary Citizen Diplomacy Award
- New Poster / New Brochure / Newsletters: May 2012 | Older
- Spring Daze, April 28, 2012
- Culinary Exchange Networking Reception, April 26, 2012
- Nâzim Hikmet Poetry Festival, Sunday, April 15, 2012
- Lá Sona Naomh Pádraig - Happy St. Patrick’s Day!, March 16, 2012
- Citizen Diplomacy Summit, March 15, 2012
- Recognition of WWII veteran, Colonel Hal Shook, March 13, 2012
- French Kisses Art Exhibit, October 28 - December 31, 2011
- Beaujolais Wine Celebration, Friday, November 18, 2011
- September 11th Concert, Sunday, September 11, 2011
- Spring Daze: Saturday, April 30, 2011. Information booth in Cultural Row.
- Delegation visit from County Meath, Ireland, March 20 - March 22, 2011
- Taiwan Sublime: Traveling Show, February 22 - March 22, 2011
- Reception for Taiwan Sublime, Sunday, February 27
- See our Activities Page to see our many past activities
Acknowledgements:
The Sister Cities of Cary has hosted the following visual art exhibits supported in part by grants from the Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival, a Cary-based festival supporting local arts and non-profit organizations and activities.
- 2011: “Taiwan Sublime” photographic exhibition at Cary Town Hall Campus.
- 2008-2009: "At the Edges of the Day" photographic art exhibit by Cary and County Meath Photographers at the Page-Walker Arts and History Center in 2008 and at the Solstice Arts Center in 2009.
- 2006: “Spirit of Cary” art exhibition at Varley Art Gallery in Markham.
- 2004: "Images from Markham, Canada." art exhibition at Page-Walker Arts and History Center.
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Our Sister Cities: |
Le Touquet, France
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Hsinchu, Taiwan
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County Meath, Ireland
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Markham, Ontario, Canada
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