TURKISH-AMERICAN ASSOCIATION PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT CULTURAL AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Founded in 1951 as an non-profit organization to promote understanding and strengthen cultural ties between Turks and Americans; the Turkish-American Association has been trying to keep with this goal by offering to the Turkish, American and international residents of Ankara a wide range of social and cultural activities held in its multipurpose facilities Some of the cultural and social activities can be listed as follows:
Conferences and round-table discussions on economy, defense, politics, energy and etc.
Seminars, panels, lectures, presentations on general public interest areas (such as fine arts, literature, health, archeology and more)
Concerts, recitals, shows, musicals, drama and dance performances,
Exhibitions on all branches of art such as painting, photography, patchwork and Turkish decorative arts,
Special nights (such as chili nights, spaghetti nights, Haloween parties, New Year’s Eve parties, thanksgiving day dinners, barbecue parties, anchovy night etc.), dinners, cocktail and receptions
Four-day “Touring Around Turkey” programs introducing various aspects of different Turkish provinces
Tours promoting Turkey and the Turkish culture
Christmas and Mothers’ Day Bazaars
Painting and Photography contests
Hobby Clubs (such as guitar, latin dances, patchwork, felt-making clubs)
Most of the activities organized by the Turkish-American Association are free of charge and open to the Ankara public.
To be informed about TAA’s monthly cultural activities;
To open exhibitions, give lectures, seminars or presentations at TAA;
To use or rent TAA’s lounges or auditorium;
To obtain information on TAA membership
Or for other questions or suggestions you can reach the Programs Department at 426-2648 or send an
e-mail to
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May 31-June 19
EXHIBIT BY MONICA FRITZ AND ROSE DENİZ
TAA Emin Hekimgil Art Gallery
The exhibit of photographs by Monica Fritz and watercolor paintings by Rose Deniz is co-sponsored by the U.S. Embassy and the TAA.
Opening Cocktail: May 31, 2010 6:30 pm – 8 p.m.
Exhibit: June 1-19, 2010 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
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June 1 at 8 p.m.
CONCERT BY THE ANKARA LUTE ORCHESTRA
TAA Reşat Aktan Lounge
A pleasant Turkish music concert by the Ankara Lute Orchestra students. Directed by Yusuf Koçak.
For more information and reservation:
426 26 48 / 143 or taaprograms@taa-ankara.org.tr
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June 1/8/15/29 and July 6/13/20/27 at 7 p.m.
TOASTMASTERS
TAA Reşat Aktan Lounge
This club, an international organization based in the U.S., helps its members acquire and improve their public speaking and leadership skills. Strong English language skills are required.
For more information: 0533-3661569 (Coşkun Pekmezciler) or ymert2002@yahoo.com (Mine Yavuzcan)
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June 4 at 7 p.m.
ANNUAL TERRACE PARTY CELEBRATING THE 59TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF TAA
TAA 5th Floor Terrace
Join us at our annual terrace party as we celebrate the 59th founding anniversary of the Turkish-American Association. Enjoy the BBQ and the view with students, members and friends of the Turkish-American Association.
For more information and reservations:
426 26 48 / 143 or taaprograms@taa-ankara.org.tr
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June 17 at 7:30 p.m.
MURDER MYSTERY NIGHT
TAA 5th Floor Terrace
St Cakes 500-year school reunion starts well, but all of a sudden, a scream, the head master is dead.... Now you work out who had done it … Murder Mystery is a night of fun-filled adventure where you get to work out who the killer is. Working in teams, so don’t be shy, if this is your first, we guarantee it won’t be your last. Murder Mystery will be in English and it will be an interesting party with the Murder Mystery game, music, dance and offerings.
For more information and reservations (limited):
426 26 48 / 143 or taaprograms@taa-ankara.org.tr
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June 21 – July 4
PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT BY AFSAD TUĞRUL ÇAKAR PORTRAIT WORKSHOP
TAA Emin Hekimgil Art Gallery
Opening Cocktail: June 21, 2010 at 6:30 pm – 8 p.m.
Exhibit: June 22-July 4, 2010 Weekdays: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. / Weekends: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
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June 26-27
TOUR TO AMASRA, SAFRANBOLU, BARTIN
(In cooperation with Parasol Travel Agency)
Join us on our tour to Amasra and Safranbolu. We will be visiting Safranbolu, a UNESCO World Heritage site and overnight in Amasra, a small Black Sea port town.
Deadline for registration: June 15
For tour program and registration: 426 26 48 / 143 or taaprograms@taa-ankara.org.tr
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July 2 & 9 at 7 p.m.
TERRACE BARBECUE PARTIES
TAA 5th Floor Terrace
TAA offers you a nice opportunity to enjoy a nice evening with your friends under the stars up on TAA’s terrace.
For more information and reservations:
426 26 48 / 143 or taaprograms@taa-ankara.org.tr
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Due the to the summer season, no program
bulletin will be issued in August.
The next one will cover September.
TAA wishes you an enjoyable summer. |
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