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BUT DON'T BELIEVE THEM: A documentary about Black Lives Matter - A Creative Horizons Series Event

A 23-minute docu-concert by Mark G. Meadows, a black jazz musician, discusses the Black Lives Matter movement and its perception in post-Soviet states, particularly Russia. The film features interviews, musical performances, and discussions with Russian university students.

Jun. 7, 2023

'But the Sun Came Up and We Were Here' - A dance by choreographer Colleen Thomas and reflections from dancers in Belarus, Ukraine, Poland and the U.S.

The Creative Horizons Series, in collaboration with Barnard College Department of Dance, Reid Hall, and the USF School of Theatre and Dance, presents a new event.

Jun. 16, 2022

Beyond Borders Book Club - ft. Flights by Olga Tokarczuk

The Tempe Public Library and The Melikian Center host the Beyond Borders Book Club featuring 'Flights' by Olga Tokarczuk on April 10, 2023. The book explores themes of travel, life, and identity through various narratives and meditative reflections.

Apr. 10, 2023

Beyond Borders Book Club - ft. Time Shelter by Georgi Gospodinov

Tempe Public Library and The Melikian Center host the Beyond Borders Book Club featuring 'Time Shelter' by Georgi Gospodinov, a novel about a clinic that uses historical environments to treat Alzheimer's.

May. 8, 2023

Beyond Borders Book Club - I'm Not Going Anywhere, featuring an appearance by author Rumena Buzarovska

Rumena Buzarovska's book 'I'm Not Going Anywhere' features stories of Macedonians facing desolation both at home and abroad. It reflects themes of mobility and identity, exploring the psychological impacts of migration and cultural encounters in East Europe.

Mar. 13, 2023

Bikini Moon A film screening and discussion with dir. Milcho Manchevski

Bikini Moon, directed by Milcho Manchevski, portrays a homeless woman's story exploited by a film crew. The film is part of a discussion event featuring Manchevski, highlighting his unique cinematic style.

Feb. 10, 2023

Book Discussion: 'The New Immigrant Whiteness'

Explores the racialization of immigrants from post-Soviet states and the nuances of citizenship for this new diaspora.

Sep. 26, 2018

Book Launch I Will Die in a Foreign Land by Kalani Pickhart

Arizona author and ASU graduate Kalani Pickhart talks about her first novel in a recent interview.

Oct. 20, 2021

Book Launch - Brian Goodman: The Nonconformists: American and Czech Writers Across the Iron Curtain

Brian Goodman's book explores cultural exchanges between American writers like Ginsberg and Czech counterparts like Kundera during the Prague Spring. It highlights the impact of these interactions on Prague's literary and dissident status post-1968 Soviet invasion.

Aug. 25, 2023

ASU Melikian Center CLI Event: Ukrainian and Polish Culture Night 2022

CLI students invite you to celebrate Ukrainian and Polish culture, showcasing their unique traditions and customs.

Jun. 27, 2022

Atomic Steppe: How Kazakhstan Gave Up the Bomb

Kazakhstan's decision to renounce possession of powerful nuclear weapons, highlights a significant stance on non-proliferation.

Mar. 15, 2022