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Roma Journeys to the Blue Sky
Strada Eternitatii, Vlasca, Romania, by Joakim Eskildsen, 2002 Portland’s Blue Sky Gallery has been on my radar screen since I discovered that it occasionally features photographs from Central/Eastern...
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Christmas in America: Happy Birthday, Jesus
Photograph by Jesse Rieser They say Christmas in the U.S. begins the day after Thanksgiving, on Black Friday. Consider, then, for a moment, the people whose devotion to Christmas extends into much of...
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Václav
Tribute to Václav Havel by Peter Sís, who kindly permitted me to publish the picture and who told me, 'It'll take a while for us to comprehend whom we lost in him.' The post Václav appeared first on...
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The Return to a Disappearing Childhood
From "Tiksi", a series by Evgenia Arbugaeva When you live outside your country of origin, particularly if it’s overseas like, say, America, every trip ‘back home’ turns into a special occasion. If...
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Central European Events in Portland, Oregon, in November 2012
Enjoy these Central European events. Czech/Slovak Republics: Hospoda, 11/6 Tuesday, November 6, 6:00 p.m.–close McTarnahans Taproom, 2730 NW 31st, Portland Free The monthly gathering of Portland’s...
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Central European Events in Portland, Oregon, in January 2013
With a bit of a delay but by popular demand, here’s a list of upcoming Central European events this month and February 1. All information comes from event websites or organizers. Bulgaria: Dancing with...
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Central European Events in Portland, Oregon, in February 2013
A nice plethora of Central European events this month. All information comes from event websites or organizers. Updated 2/6/2013. The Balkans: Krebsic Orkestar, 2/1 Friday, February 1, 8:00 p.m. doors...
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Central European Events in Portland, Oregon, in March 2013
Don’t believe everything you hear about March being dominated by St. Patrick’s Day. These Central/Eastern European events in March will delight just as well, if not better, even sans green beer and...
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Central European Events in Portland, Oregon, in April 2013
When it comes to Central/Eastern European events here in Portland, Oregon, April’s looking a bit slow. I will update the list as I discover new events. Updated 4/19/2013 Czech/Slovak Republics:...
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Central European Events in Portland, Oregon, in May 2013
In Portland, Oregon, in May? Check out these wonderful Central/Eastern European events! All info comes from organizer’s website and is edited for clarity/length. Bulgaria: Horo Dancing with Portland’s...
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