Susquehanna International Folk Dancers - I first met this group while working with The Bodó Band. They are great people. SIFD is very much a cross-roads of intercultural understanding in the area, and highly recommended. They meet every Sunday at the Milk Parlour Ballroom, 1996 Millville Rd. Bloomsburg. (sign courtesy of Ronnie Wing, the Benton area artist and owner of the West Creek Mill Gallery.)

The Dialog Forum (State College) - Brings international acts like the Whirling Dervishes to audiences in the Stage College area. It's a bit of a drive, but worth it.

Artspace - 221 Center Street, Bloomsburg, PA
570.784.0737 Local artist community, right across the street from BTE in Bloomsburg. Features work in many different media including photography, sculpture, woodworking and mixed-media.

Bangladesh Student Organization - Bloomsburg University

Bengal Association of Bloomsburg Area - Community group of Bengal residents and visitors working to increase awareness of their presence in Central PA.

Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble (BTE) - a professional, regional theatre group that performs year-round. Missing a show is like missing part of what it means to be a Bloomsburg resident. No need to travel to NY or Philly for quality productions.

BU Events: http://www.bloomu.edu/events/

Bloomsburg University Office of Multicultural Affairs - Runs numerous programs an initiatives on campus for students and the community, including a yearly Sankofa Conference. Call Kehr Union 389-3900 for additional details.

Bloomsburg University International Education Office

Box of Light Theatre - Adult & Children's workshops in theatre, multimedia, robotics and music.
Web Address: http://www.boxoflight.org/
E-Mail: info@boxoflight.org

Community Alliance for Respect and Equality (CARE) - Works to promote equality and respect for all those who live in our area. CARE addresses many critical issues. The steering committee meets on the second Sunday of each month at 4 pm at the Donald Heiter Community Center in Lewisburg. These meetings are open to the membership at large. Please call 570.524.2273 or email care@dejazzd.com to confirm time and date. Mailing address: PO BOX 250, Lewisburg, PA. www.care4diversity.org

Geisinger Cultural Diversity Task Force
For more info, contact Jeremy dePrisco

Greenwood Friends School - Private school based on Quaker values. Offering an educational environment where each child's uniqueness is nurtured and the Friends' principles of cooperation, simplicity, and optimism are fostered. Great people, and great kids.

Columbia-Montour Regional Arts Council
Contact: Steve Bevans
117 Mill Street, Danville, PA 17821 570-275-8983

The Institute for Culture and Society
The Institute for Culture and Society exists to promote passionate commitment to research, scholarship, and creativity in the College of Liberal Arts at Bloomsburg University. The Institute supports intellectual achievement, encouraging the College to share its scholarly and creative work with national and international academic communities.
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
570-389-4156

Institute for Cultural Partnerships - The Institute for Cultural Partnerships is a non-profit organization whose mission is to help individuals and communities successfully live, learn, and work in our increasingly diverse society. The Institute focuses on helping people understand their own culture, understand others, develop positive inter-group relations, and build strong communities.

KHOROVAD
Pleasant Valley Dancers A Community Dance Group in Freeburg, PA Contact Natasha Holt at holtn@susqu.edu or 570.374.5324. Weekly Ballroom Classes International and American Dance Parties.

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Middle-Eastern Dance in Central PA

Open Your Eyes to Dream - Part art gallery, part performance space. All an experience. 143 W Main St. Bloomsburg, PA. (570) 239-7520
Event Calendar
MySpace Profile

Paper Kite Press Studio & Gallery - Small space with a vibrant artist community, open mics and other offerings. 443 Main Street Kingston, PA 18704. 570-328-8658.

River Poets - Founded in May 1994 at the Bloomsburg Public Library, River Poets has attracted members and poets from Scranton to Selinsgrove and other undisclosed locations. Phillips Emporium has been the center of space, gatherings, and organizational support since nearly the beginning of River Poet time.

Unity Coalition of Schuylkill County - Another org with a mission to increase interculturalism. largely responsible for our tremendous following in Schuylkill County.

Did I miss something?? If there's a place, event or organization you think should be on here, please let me know.

(photo by George dePrisco)

Maiko, Bulu & Jeremy
Bengali New Year 2005
Town Park Bloomsburg, PA

DISCLAIMER: Although I do have established relationships with many folks from the organizations listed on my news pages, I do not receive advertising dollars for promoting them. I am just trying to help people make connections in the community.