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Currents Magazine President’s Message © 2017 American Women‘s Club of Hamburg e.V. Inside this Issue Postfach 13 30 44, 20103 Hamburg Tel: (0176) 22 18 07 91 As an American living abroad, it feels surreal to be Fax: (040) 5 59 48 60 FAWCO away from “home.” Where is home for you? Is it a Website: http://www.awchamburg.org FAWCO Biennial Conference ...... 04 place? Is it a feeling? Bank Information: With the results of the U.S. presidential election, American Women‘s Club of Hamburg Joy of Food Sparda Bank Hamburg e.V. Alternative Meaning of Street Food ...... 09 sometimes I feel further away but also closer. Clos- IBAN: DE75 2069 0500 0000 9117 71 er because I feel that I have an obligation to be in- BIC: GENODEF1S11 Mexiko Strasse leads to Tex-Mex Heaven ...... 10 Marlane’s Mex-Tex Favorites ...... 11 volved with our country. Ever since AWCH mem- Currents Interim Team: Carol Harbers, Ulrike C. Henn, ber Wang-Di S. mentioned “Be an Everyday Hero”, Laura Otto Hamburg’s Perle ...... 12 Mango Panna Cotta ...... 13 I have tried to apply this to my life. Wang-Di gave Layout: Ulrike Cameron Henn us this phrase from the Stand Up Against Human An Exotic Indian Night at Carol‘s House ...... 14 Cover Photo: © ulrikecameronhenn.com Trafficking symposium this past year. I don’t know Cilantro Mint Chutney ...... 15 why, but this phrase stuck with me. And as the his- Summer 2017 Contributors: Thelma Freedman, Carla Gray, Lamb Rogan Josh ...... 15 Marinell Haegelin, Carol Harbers, Ulrike Henn, Laura Lang- torian Fritz Stern encourages, “Individual acts of from danger. These brave folks stepped up and ford, Jenny Mather, Marlane Nigbur, Mary Nyiri, Laura Otto, decency and courage make a difference.” did the right thing. In the video, a beautiful quote, Teresa Perez y Landazuri, Elizabeth Reifke, Adele Riepe, AWCH Members and Events Around the time of the 9/11 anniversary in 2015, “Everyone has a little bit of hero in them…It will Shelly Schoeneshoefer, Birgit Schrumpf, Ericka Seifried, 4 O’Clock Light ...... 16 Deborah Steinborn, Carol Strametz, Becky Tan a friend posted a video on Facebook called Boat- come out when you are needed.” My Year of Service ...... 17 lift, An Untold Tale of 9/11 Resilience narrated I want to thank all our members for being heroes! Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in Today’s Photography: Marinell Haegelin, Ulrike Cameron Henn, Digital Economy ...... 18 by Tom Hanks. I never knew that 500,000 people You may be a Wonder Woman or someone be- Laura Otto, Elizabeth Reifke, Petra Roitsch, Schelly Shoe- were transported to safety on September 11th via hind the scenes. But know that every thing you do neshoefer, Ericka Seifried, Carol Strametz The Gender Equality Advantage & Panel Discussion 19 InPACTO Human Rights Efforts Against Trafficking 20 boats but not just public boats; private boats, too. counts. It touches someone. Proofreaders: Carola A, Carol Battenfeld, Nava Berg, Boat owners volunteered and courageously helped Thank you, Thelma Freedman, Pat Frickey, Mary Frances Ludolph, News from the Opera Club ...... 21 bring a half a million people to safe shores, away Jenny Mather, Diana Schnelle, Shelly Schoeneshoefer, Two Film Group Meet-Ups ...... 22 Marlane (Wingo) Nigbur Birgit Schrumpf, Ericka Seifried, Carol Strametz Pleased to meet ...... 23 Webgineer: Cat Conner

The AWC Hamburg e.V. is not responsible for inconve- In Hamburg niences and/or expenses incurred due to misinformation in Food Revolution 5.0 ...... 24 Currents. All rights reserved. Keith Haring Posters ...... 26 Bill Viola: Installations ...... 27 The articles contained herein are written by AWCH members about their individual experiences and opinions. Material Film Reviews ...... 28 printed in Currents does not necessarily reflect the opinions 4th of July Celebration ...... 34 of the editors or the AWC Hamburg. The editors and the Board reserve the right to edit and/or reject articles for publi- Danke Danke ...... 34 Dear Readers and Contributors, cation that do not reflect the positive spirit and overall goals Solitary Confinement ...... 35 of our organization.

Friday afternoon: with battered, bright orange acutely lucky—and grateful— to be here. saddlebags clipped onto my bike’s rear rack, I am Summertime Hamburg is a real Schlaraffenland: AWCH Board of Directors 2017 speeding down the winding, sandy path next to the a food heaven. I hope you feel the same way! Schleemer Brook towards “my“ Wochenmarkt in President Marlane Nigbur [email protected] . Sunlight dapples the path, elder blossom The Joy of Food is a recurrent theme in this issue of Vice President Laura Langford scent and the sounds of running water and birds Currents, including the search for the best Tex-Mex [email protected] fill the air. I have to cross four streets, none of them food, exotic recipes from Mumbai Nights, and a re- Treasurer Monika Maszke very busy, and after about ten minutes of biking, I port from an upcoming Art Exhibit with food at the [email protected] am there. I make a beeline for “my” stands: the local center. What do our AWCH members enjoy most FAWCO Representative Carol Strametz produce is best. Two stands sell eggs fresh from the about food in Hamburg? Feast on! [email protected] farm and local honey; pots of locally grown herbs Membership Petra Roitsch and tomato plants, farm-cured meats and local ber- A thank-you to all who have contributed with their [email protected] ries are all on offer. Carefully layering new potatoes, stories, reports, and ideas to this issue. Secretary Mary Frances Ludolph velvety green beans, heavy bunches of glistening [email protected] tomatoes, dark purple oak-leaf lettuce, and paper Best wishes, Laura Otto Activities Chair Rachelle Blake boxes of glowing gooseberries into my bags, I feel Content Editor [email protected]

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went to Youth Transforming in Galtare in India. An admirable goal of the AWC Mumbai is to engage in providing equal opportunity for disadvantaged FAWCO Biennial Conference girls and women in Mumbai, which is reflected in Mumbai, March 30–April 2, 2017 their generous support of seven Mumbai charities by Carol Strametz through funding and volunteer work. “The Butterfly Warrior: Learn, Reach and Shine” FAWCO’s 43rd Biennial Conference held in Mumbai, was the theme of the conference. „The Butterfly FAWCO Region 11 (Asia/Pacific), was a huge suc- symbolizes personal transformation…from her co- cess. The American Women‘s Club (AWC) Mum- coon the butterfly emerges in her unfurling glory. bai hosted the conference. The Conference Chairs A symbol of grace and tenderness, she brings the Meenakshi Advani and Dottie Wagle, along with awareness and energy of another way of being. many gracious volunteers, worked hard for more The Woman Warrior is the symbol of strength, wis- than a year to ensure a memorable experience and dom and passion. She is autonomous, independent, received us with India-sized hospitality. The 2015– strong-willed and powerful! The bold colors of the 2017 FAWCO Board collaborated with the host club wings represent the global effort to bring change. to put together a fully packed four-day agenda with ‚Learn, Reach and Shine‘ are words that speak to workshop sessions, Annual General Meeting ses- the overarching theme of the FAWCO Target Pro- sions, and amazing and inspiring speakers. Over gram 2016–2019: Education—Empowering Women 120 members attended (FAWCO, FAUSA and in- and Girls through Knowledge and Skills.“ (Official dividual members). The AWC Hamburg had three Conference text) What an excellent opportunity delegates—Laura Langford, Tracy Moede and my- to learn about girls‘ education, women and work self. in India—the themes addressed by the conference First, a few words about the host country: India, as a speakers. whole, has a total population of 1.35 billion! Mum- Speakers Coordinator Jodie Sovak orchestrated a bai has a population of over 20 million and its Dhar- group of guest speakers who were amazing and in- vi slum is the third largest slum in the world, with spiring. Jodie has a personal connection to everyone an estimated one million people living in an area she chose and emphasized that each one she chose of less than one square mile. India’s population is has a unique perspective. To name a few: young with more than 50% below the age of 25. The • Roopa Purushothaman, keynote speaker, is the poverty is brutal and intense; it makes you want to founder of Avasara Academy, a school to develop reach out and help make a difference. The confer- leadership qualities of India‘s brightest young ence delegates were delighted to learn that three of women. The school‘s motto is „Empowering girls the FAWCO Foundation‘s charitable grants were of promise to lead lives of distinction and impact.“ awarded to projects in India: American Women of Her talk entitled „My Avasara Journey,“ informed Surrey-Hope Through Education went to the Rural us about the challenges women in India face with Development in Anupshahr, India; American Wom- respect to the country‘s current socio-economic fac- en’s Group (AWG) Languedoc-Roussillon went to tors, demographics, and future growth rates. Girls Feeding The World in Mumbai; and AWG Paris in India die at a rate 50% higher than boys due to

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neglected and abandoned girls. The Sharanam • The Face-to-Face Session gave delegates a chance edition. Let‘s put our heads together so we can have girls attend regular private schools and are confi- to interact with all committee and team chairs. AWCH women featured! dent, well-adjusted children who speak English, Following are some of the highlights of the Annual • The redesigned FAWCO website (https://www. have computer skills, and enjoy extra-curricular General Meeting Sessions: fawco.org) was launched. It now has a clearer, con- activities. They performed for us during the open- temporary look and is easier to navigate. Many ing night ceremony. Their performance can be • The FAWCO Rep Appreciations Awards in rec- thanks to our Cat Conner (AWC Hamburg), Lau- viewed on the Aasha Foundation Facebook page: ognition of ongoing commitment, dedication and rie Brooks (AWC The Hague) and Christine Funke (https://www.facebook.com/aashafoundation/ achievement were presented to Cynthia Smith- (AIWC Cologne) for the hard work and labor of love. videos/10156112296432907/) Ayed (AIWC Casablanca), Kathi Savoury (IWC An- tigua & Barbuda, not present) and Carol Strametz • “Hope Beyond Displacement” was announced There was an extensive and impressive offering of (AWC Hamburg). This was an absolute surprise for as the 2017–2019 Target Project. It is a Collateral Re- 75-minute workshops on themes relevant for FAWCO me. Thank you AWC Hamburg for nominating me! pair Project (CPR), located in Amman, Jordan. The Member Clubs and their members: I am so honored to be your FAWCO Rep! project is a grassroots effort to bring much needed assistance to refugee women and girls and other neglect and lack of healthcare. Only 1% of girls in • Several sessions focused on strengthening • There was great interest in the Resolutions and victims of war and conflict in Jordan, referred to as rural areas make it to 12th grade ... It‘s not about Member Clubs and the work of the FAWCO Reps: Recommendations 2017–2019. (https://www.faw- “collateral damage.” The presentation that Amanda wealth, it‘s about mindset. Roopa holds a BA from “Toolkit for FAWCO Reps,“ “Focus on Presidents‘ co.org/about/how-we-work) These are the guide- Lane, executive director of CRP, gave at the FAWCO Yale and MSc from the London School of Econom- Achievements and Goals,“ “Forum for Club Presi- lines for FAWCO and Member Club action over Conference in Mumbai is available as a 10-minute ics. dents,“ “Working Together We Strengthen Our the next two-year period and should be suitable video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJ_ • Tina Trinka led the panel discussion on “Women Clubs“ and “Spreading FAWCO Fever in Your for practical implementation. These have now been dPl3StZw&feature=youtu.be) She takes us to the and the Indian Growth Story“ with panelists Ipsita Club.“ aligned with the mission statement. center of CRP and Hope Beyond Displacement in a Dasgupta and Neera Nundy. It is important to re- • Laurie Richardson brought us up-to-date on heartfelt manner. member that India‘s GDP has grown 500% in the the work of the UN Team in „FAWCO at the UN.“ last 20 years and that there are different levels of FAWCO supports the 17 Sustainable Development • The chairs of the Global Issue Teams gave impres- participation of Indian women in the workforce Goals and the Agenda 2030. For a fun, 2 ½-min- sive presentations of their work and goals. “Fight depending on education, social class and location ute introduction to these watch “The Week in for the things that you care about, but do it in a way (city or rural areas). The theme of the discussion Rap Extra“ video. (https://www.youtube.com/ that will lead others to join you.“ (Ruth Bader Gins- was helping women in India determine their own watch?v=NVqD7MqO5Sg) burg) Slides of this presentation are posted on the website: https://www.fawco.org/images/stories/ paths in life. Tina is passionate about education and • Lucy Laederich FAWCO Counselor joined the conference/Mumbai 2017/conference_materials/ has recently published her first book. She holds a “US Issues: Where Do We Stand“ session via Skype SA_05_FAWCO TASK FORCE presentation Mum- bachelor‘s from MIT and an MA from The Wharton to moderate with the US team members. School. bai.pdf (be sure to login) • My-Linh Kunst, President of AWC Berlin and • Neera Nundy is co-founder of Dasra, an orga- • The elections of the new FAWCO Board (https:// FAWCO Counselor, led a breakout session entitled nization building the philanthropic ecosystem of www.fawco.org/about/who-we-are/board) and “Women in Leadership: Leading from Within,“ India. She has published 22 research reports on ed- the FAWCO Foundation Board (http://www.faw- which was about leading with your authentic self. ucation and health. She holds a BA from Harvard cofoundation.org/about-us/proposed-slate.html) Business School. • Very touching, inspirational and motivational were announced. Congratulations to Tracy Moede, • Natasha Sharma, an award-winning children‘s sessions “When Displacement Becomes Personal, Vice President Programs on the Foundation Board. book author, spoke on “Gender Representation Having a Plan“ were led by Louise Greenly-Copley The newly elected FAWCO President Sallie Chabal- and Diversity in Children‘s Literature.“ She holds and Tosin Arowoloju, and “Surviving and Thriv- lier has sent out her first quarterly issue of Connec- an MBA and was in corporate management before ing“ by Paula Lucas and Dianne Reed. tions: Letter from Headquarters. She takes time writing her best-loved children‘s books. • Tara Ramaseshan—a Mumbai resident, author to reflect on the Mumbai Biennial Conference and To learn more about the guest speakers and their and public speaker—shared her passion for India‘s to look ahead to the 2017–2019 term. Her message presentations, see the Conference Coverage on the past and present in “Women Through Indian His- about FAWCO is worth the read! FAWCO website, https://www.fawco.org/about/ tory: A Kaleidoscope of Stories.“ conferences/mumbai-2017. You must register and • The FAWCO alumnae association FAUSA of- A “Heart of Gold“ was the theme of The FAWCO log in to view this information. fered “Reversing the Culture Shock“ on what needs Foundation gala „fundraising“ evening, celebrat- • Inspiring Women to be done when one repatriates. ing FAWCO Foundation‘s 50 years of giving. The At Mumbai Masti opening night, we were intro- FAWCO’s new magazine, has been launched! guests/members adorned themselves with ele- duced to another inspiring woman—Karen Doff, an • The FAWCO Foundation offered the sessions (https://www.fawco.org/images/stories/inspiring_ gant golden attire. Fundraising for the Friendship American and the co-founder of the Aasha Foun- “Target Fundraising: Get an Education!“ by Mary women/Inspiring_Women_vol1_iss1.pdf) Please Quilt, raffle tickets for the emerald ring, silent and dation and the Sharanam Centre, a permanent resi- Adams and “Hints to Successful Grant and Award sign up (https://www.fawco.org/about/publica- live auctions, and the sale of conference souvenirs dence in the Dharvi slum for 36 formerly destitute, Application“ by Tracy Moede. tions/inspiring-women) to receive the electronic raised over $51,100 on the evening. The FAWCO

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Foundation supports the philanthropic goals of FAWCO by fundraising for and administering the pro- grams that improve the lives of women and girls worldwide. It provides benefits to members through annual Education Awards and to Member Clubs through Development Grants. To learn about the recipi- ents of the 2017 Education Awards, visit (http://www.fawcofoundation.org/our-programs/education- awards-2017/2017-ea-recipients.html) and the Development Grants (http://www.fawcofoundation. org/our-programs/development-grants-intro/2017-development-grant-recipients.html) The FAWCO Interim Meeting will be held in The Hague on March 23-25, 2018. I hope that AWCH will have a big delegation. I truly believe it will be inspiring, interesting and fun! It is a fantastic opportunity to learn what FAWCO is about.

Name: Carol B.

Living in Hamburg/ since: 1963

How would you describe your shopping, cooking and eating habits? Picky. Shop mainly for “Bio” products. Great taste.

Have they changed since you’ve moved to Hamburg? OR were they different when you were living in the U.S.? All habits and interests have shifted. Quality food was always important to my life.

What do you like about food in Hamburg? OR What do you wish were different? Wonderful variety and so different than in the “old days”. Believe me—you don’t know how good you’ve got it now!

What’s your the biggest food-related challenge here? Not really ‘food’, but double-active baking powder, baking soda, and waxed paper! Thick Saran- Wrap.

Is there a food you feel “homesick” for? Sweet corn-on-the-cob!!

Do you have a tip to share around food or cooking in Hamburg? Am thinking…have done a food-into class for newcomers in the past….

Alternative Meaning of Street Food Living in a foreign country is often most notice- siders how many persons are on the street. Yet, that able when one starts eating. Oh, what I would I do they can still enjoy food and find solace in Street to get some GOOD tortilla chips? And what Food was demonstrated by one of their AWC Mumbai and the Sharanam Girls (Karin Doff founder of the Sharanam Girls standing far left) about some baked acorn squash? Yum, special magazine editions Lecker auf like my mother used to make. Or a piece der Hand („Tasty Fingerfood“). It is of New York cheesecake with cream a fine collection of stories about cheese (aka „Philadelphia”) and not food, including how one longs with Quark? The list goes on, but for food from “back home”. our tour in June with Hinz&Kunzt, But it does not stop there—the FAWCO is an international federation of independent organizations kindly organized by Carol B, remind- book includes many recipes for whose mission is to build strong support networks for its American ed us how good we actually have it. delicious Street Food for veg- and international membership; to improve the lives of women and girls Hinz&Kunzt, a street magazine, is writ- ans, vegetarians, and carnivores, worldwide; to advocate for the rights of U.S. citizens overseas; and to ten, published, and sold by those who are including a few from our personal mobilize the skills of its membership in support of global initiatives for not so lucky to have a roof over their heads. guide Chris. A great read, full of in- education, the environment, health and human rights. Where do these unfortunate souls find any meal, spiration for preparing some exotic meals hot or cold? We were shown a few places where that may help us forget what we are missing. meals are offered—a limited number when one con- - Carol H.

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tortilla chips, guacamole (three varieties), and white Name: Abby Myers Mexiko Strasse leads to corn soup. And when you order with the friendly Tex-Mex Heaven staff, you can speak English, Spanish or German. Living in Hamburg since: 2013 - part time here in Hamburg and part time in Portland, Oregon. Take your pick! I have been living off and on in Hamburg since 2013. We end up traveling back and forth to the US every 8 weeks or so. by Ericka Seifried Usually by the time my body and head catch up with each other and I have overcome my jet lag I am getting back on a Selfishly, I‘ve been sending over folks who have their plane. There are a few back-home hankerings that I have, own persistent hankerings for this yummy spot. And, everyone says they are blown away by the How would you describe your shopping, cooking and eating habits? that haven‘t easily left me or my gastric conscience I shop so much more often (a lot smaller fridge) and look for fresh seasonal veggies/fruits more. They are so accessible in (yet). One is real Southern barbecue joints (forget authentic flavors and good service. In fact, just last the street booths that are always set up, as well as the traveling farmers markets that are all around town on different days. about it!). The other week, I told We also go out to eat more often as there are so many good places to eat around town, as well as restaurants close walking is tacos in any form, member Ulrike distance to my home. not to mention bur- C. Henn about Have they changed since you’ve moved to Hamburg? OR Where they different when you were living in the U.S.? ritos, nachos with it. She tried I go to the farmers market here in Hamburg much more often than at home, as it is close and walkable from the apartment queso, chilies rel- it that same plus it is a fun activity to do. lenos and flavor- week saying, What do you like about food in Hamburg? ful carnitas. After “Thanks for Any meal that I do not have to cook and clean up after is WONDERFUL to me! countless attempts the Mexiko in this Taqueria or Strasse tip. I What do you wish were different? went yester- That I read/spoke/understood German to know what items are, or to be able to read directions on packages, which would that mexikanisches obviously make me feel more integrated into daily life here. Restaurant, I finally day with a stumbled upon the friend who What’s your the biggest food-related challenge here? most amazing food has been liv- Every corner has a bakery on it…..Danger Danger! truck one Friday night in Eppendorf. A modest ing in Mexico for three years. We both LOVED Is there a food you feel “homesick” for? food truck run by Spanish-speaking foodies was IT!!!!!“ Maybe you‘ll be the next believer. A good bagel! the source of the most delectable Tex-Mex I‘ve ever had in Germany, but admittedly, by then I pretty much gave up trying. So I began following this food San Burrito, Osterstraße 165 truck on Facebook. But only found them three or Marlane’s Mex-Tex Favorites Best eats: soft tacos and burritos. This is kind of four times a year. A five-star review via social media like a fast food place but still good. landed me a 10% coupon on my next visit. Jackpot! Altona / Price: Cheap It wasn‘t a fly by night operation. As of February El Pikosito, Behnstraße 23 Alcohol: I think only beer 2017, Mexiko Strasse has had its own four walls in Best Eats: Closest to traditional Mexican food as Chips & salsa: Not sure the heart of St. Pauli and conveniently close to the you are going to get in Hamburg. The enchiladas Reservations: No quarter‘s U-Bahn station. It‘s got a cozy atmosphere are good. The brown bean and black bean dip is with large windows and colorfully painted walls. amazing! Tacos look good but haven’t tried. Eimsbüttel / Eppendorf The menu, which features small plates and sides, Price: Mid La Quesadilla, Falkenried 30 includes authentic treats like cerviches, homemade Alcohol: Large variety of tequilas—margaritas are Best Eats: Black bean soup, avocado quesadilla, good. burritos Chips & Salsa: Very good! They make their own Price: Cheap tri-color chips (FYI, I got the nachos one time, and Alcohol: Margaritas are a bit small. Name: Becky Tan it had orange Velveta nasty cheese on top. Be care- Chips & Salsa: The dips are ok. The tri-color chips ful ordering this) are excellent. Living in Hamburg/Germany since: 1964 Reservations: Yes, they take reservations Reservations: Not sure How would you describe your shopping, cooking and eating habits? Eimsbüttel / I haven’t really cooked for about eight years. Now that I have lived alone for four years, I cook even less. I haven’t had Eimsbüttel Café Mexico, Weidenallee 5 any butter or eggs in my refrigerator since four years. Dos Amigos, Sillemstraße 74 Best Eats: Enchiladas, quesadillas, and guacamole Best Eats: Enchiladas and fajitas. Also, quesadillas. Have they changed since you’ve moved to Hamburg? OR were they different when you were living in the U.S.? Price: Cheap to mid Price: Mid I moved to Hamburg at age 23 and I had never cooked, so learning to cook Chinese seemed logical since I was start- Alcohol: Margaritas are good and strong but ing from scratch. Alcohol: Cocktails and Margaritas are good! small—but did I mention strong? LOL. Nice selec- Chips & salsa: Awesome! The salsa is good and the tion of tequilas. What do you like about food in Hamburg? OR What do you wish were different? “con Queso picante” is delicious! (FYI, I’m not a I like my open-air fruit and vegetable man. Chips & Salsa: Chips are good but a bit salty. fan of their guacamole; he uses a mix.) Reservations: Not sure Reservations: Yes, they take reservations Is there a food you feel “homesick” for? FYI, this place is inconsistent. I have eaten here a I love peanut butter, but luckily that is a staple at Asian food shops. few times. Twice was amazing! The other—disap- pointing. The owner is hilarious! Really nice.

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Hamburg’s Perle Mango Panna Cotta by Jenny Mather Recipe by Manjula For Mango Layer Serves 8 1. In a sauce pan add the mango puree, sugar and lem- Ingredients: on juice and bring it to boil over medium heat. Boil for for Cream Layer 2-3 minutes. 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk unsweetened 2. Dissolve agar-agar in 2 Tblsp. of lukewarm water, ¼ cup sugar add agar-agar to the mango pulp, boil for about 2 min- 1 tsp. vanilla extract utes mixing continuously, making sure there are no 1 ½ tsp. agar-agar lumps. for Mango Layer 3. Turn off the heat, whisk for few minutes. 1 ½ cup mango puree, (I use 1 ½ mangoes, 4. Pour the mango puree over coconut, coconut milk mango should not be over ripe) should be a little firm. 2 tsp. lemon juice 5. Refrigerate for about three hours before serving. ¼ cup sugar, use as needed depending on Slice the panna cotta in individual serving pieces. The sweetness of mango white and yellow layers make this look beautiful. 1 ½ tsp. agar-agar 6. Mango panna cotta can be refrigerated for 5-6 days. Enjoy! Setting/serving dish Recipe reference: https://www.manjulaskitchen. I use a 5-1/2” x 7-1/2” Pyrex/glass rectangle dish. com/recipes/desserts You can also make them in individual serving bowls or glasses. Method Name: Thelma F. For Cream Layer 1. In a sauce pan add the coconut milk and sugar, Living in Germany since: 1978 bring it to boil over medium heat. Boil for 3-4 minutes. We have a Max Liebermann poster in our house and usual, especially if the sun is shining on its many 2. Dissolve agar-agar in 2 Tblsp. of lukewarm water, How would you describe your shopping, when we have visitors we ask them if they’d like to faceted windows. add agar-agar and vanilla to coconut milk, boil for cooking and eating habits? see the scene shown on the picture for themselves. about 2 minutes, mixing continuously making sure I shop at farmer’s markets and supermarkets. Of course, they say yes. From Teufelsbrücke we have a steep but short walk there are no lumps. Turn off the heat. up the hill and arrive at the hotel ready for coffee or 3. Whisk the milk for a few minutes and pour into Were they different when you were living in The painting is called, rather uninspiringly, a nice cup of tea and a slice of extra special cake. We the dish. Let this sit for about 25 minutes before add- the U.S.? Terrasse im Restaurant Jacob in . It shows know the bill will be high but a special day out de- ing the mango layer. Note: as coconut cools it will firm I lived overseas since 1969 and was used to trying new foods. the terrace where genteel folk from the turn of last serves a little indulgence. While we are enjoying the up like Jello. Before adding the mango layer, coconut century enjoy coffee and cake while sheltering un- view we may be lucky enough to see a huge contain- layer should be firm but not completely set. der the shady trees. The hotel and its terrace over- er ship glide by or that strange Airbus transporter What do you like about food in Hamburg? look the , where small boats are sailing by. plane which looks like an airborne whale pass over- OR What do you wish were different? I like the abundance of good fish (HH). Kaf- head. The scene from the terrace has changed from fee und Kuchen (Germany) Our visitors don’t expect to arrive at Jacob’s hotel the time of the painting, but today’s view has its by water but this is an exciting part of the trip. First own charm; where would Hamburg be without its we buy a group ticket at the Hauptbahnhof, which massive docks and the Airbus compound? What’s your the biggest food-related chal- almost always covers all our visitors, and then we lenge here? Just personal food intolerances—would be travel by U-Bahn to Landungsbrücken. From there We return home across the Elbe again or we catch the same in the USA. we cross over the bridge to the water’s edge and a bus that runs parallel to the water. Going by bus take the ferry across the Elbe to . means that we can point out the Max Liebermann Is there a food you feel “homesick” for? From there we step off the ferry and wait for the one Memorial Garden, tucked away on a piece of land No which will take us back across the water to Teufels- in Ottensen, and perhaps catch a glimpse of roses brücke. During both journeys we point out Ham- blooming there. This day trip has always been fun Do you have a tip to share around food or burg’s landmarks from a new, “watery” perspec- and is usually a highlight of our visitors’ holiday cooking in Hamburg? tive. The Elbphilharmonie dominates the view and with us. We in turn are proud to show off one of Buy seasonal! looks even more spectacular from the water than Hamburg’s many pearls.

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Carol, as always, planned the event to 2 green peppers and 1 medium onion, coarsely Living in Germany since: 1970 perfection, transforming her contemporary living chopped room into an exquisite space with oriental carpets How would you describe your shopping, cooking Chop everything, except the lemon and salt, then and eating habits? and colorful lighting. Exotic aromas of Indian food Very international put in a blender with a wee amount of water. wafted through the room. Dressed in our colorful costumes, Pat N., Marlane N., Ventia K., and I were Use the lemon and salt for seasoning and garnish. Have they changed since you’ve moved to Ham- burg? served drinks accompanied by music, transport- I eyed Birgit S. and Brenda B. to get the swing of I learned to cook in Germany. it. After “mastering” the dance lesson, dinner was served. A fabulous buffet greeted us, with a choice What do you like about food in Hamburg? OR what do you wish were different? of “chicken tikka masala” or “lamb rogan josh” (or The diversity and fantastic rstaurants. why not both!), plus green beans with pine nuts and cilantro mint chutney, all made by our hostess, with What’s your the biggest food-related challenge here? WangDi S. contributing the saffron rice. The naan Chocolate chip cookies with real American choco- and sugar-coated fennel seeds were bought at our late chips. hostess’ best-kept secret shop, an authentic Asian Is there a food you feel “homesick” for? store in . The two desserts, mango panna Biscuits, sausage and gravy. cotta and apple coconut barfi, were also made by WangDi S. The food was sooo delicious that we all Do you have a tip to share around food or cook- ing in Hamburg? had to have seconds. A resounding success! A big The Frische Paradies store in the Große Elbstraße thank-you to Carol S. for her generosity in hosting 210 is great for fresh produce, fresh fish and im- such a lovely event. ported meats from Argentina and New Zealand, not to mention the French poultry. To create an Indian event in your own home, some Currents of the recipes are printed in this issue of . Lamb Rogan Josh Name: Carola ing our fantasies to Mumbai. Our outfits alone were imaginative! Carol B’s was from Saudi Arabia; Ul- 600 grams lamb (New Zealand cut called Lammhüfte Living in Hamburg/Germany since: 2008 rike H. wore a sari she’d bought in India, and Diana Schiff, from FrischeParadies, Grosse Elbstrasse 210). How would you describe your shopping, cooking P., Deborah S., Lynn H., Pat N., Suzana Z. and the (www.frischeparadies.de). The meat is very impor- and eating habits? rest of us wore interesting outfits from other exotic tant, so do pay for quality; it makes a difference. Shop mainly on farmer’s markets; cooking simple lands. A surprising number of us had been to Asia, Have they changed since you’ve moved to Ham- and all with stories to tell. Teresa P. y. L. had lived in 4 cloves, ¼ tsp. cinnamon, ¼ tsp. cardamom – burg? OR were they different when you were China and Singapore, WangDi S. was born in China, ground together living in the U.S.? Ate out most of the time. Carol B. had lived in several places in the Middle Warm 2 Tblsp. olive oil in a skillet, then heat the East, Mary F. L. had lived and worked in Indonesia, above spices and 2 finely sliced onions for 10 to 12 What do you like about food in Hamburg? OR and Becky T.’s Chinese husband was from Indone- minutes or until golden brown and soft. What do you wish were different? Quality is good; nothing to change sia. Many of us, including Ulrike H. and myself, had Add 1 tsp. powdered ginger or 2 tsp. fresh ginger, travelled extensively in the East. 4 grated garlic cloves and 2 Tblsp. tomato paste What’s your the biggest food-related challenge Transfer to a blender and add a tsp. or so of water, here? We watched a very colorful presentation of the con- Meat for my husband (quality, cuts) then blend until smooth. ference, which included business as well as enter- Heat more olive oil in a skillet large enough for the Is there a food you feel “homesick” for? tainment. All three of our AWCH attendees said it General Tsao’s chicken (Chinese food), Maine lamb (cut into ½ inch cubes), then add 2 bay leaves was a truly and absolutely amazing week. (Please lobster check Carol’s FAWCO page for details on their proj- and sautée, tossing until browned. In a separate bowl, grind 1 tsp. fennel seeds, 2 tsp. Do you have a tip to share around food or cook- ects.) ing in Hamburg? We then got put to work: Carol’s granddaughter coriander seeds and ⅛ tsp. chili habanero powder Farmer’s/green market on Isestraße (Tue. and Fri.) (flaming-hot!), 1 tsp. piment d’espelette (mildly-hot For some American foods: American Heritage, Louise and her best friend Charlotte taught us how Karstadt Food Department to dance to the rhythms of Bollywood-style music. chili powder), 1½ tsp. turmeric. Add to the other

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4 O’Clock Light My Year of Service by Laura O. by Laura S. Langford

AWCH member Diana Perry Schnelle and her hus- I dedicated 2017 to Service. Little did I know what German American Institutes (GAIs) and the State band Wolfram Schnelle are more than just art lov- that would entail. I would be handing over the pres- Department Public Affairs officers, dinner with the ers: they‘re art world professionals who met while idency of the AWCH and was very excited to help AZ board and the very enjoyable screening of “Hid- studying at Sotheby’s Institute in London. The two Marlane N. learn the ropes, so it wasn’t going to den Figures”. I got a better handle on what the AZ have taken the unique (in Hamburg) step of creat- be without the AWCH. I thought that maybe more does too and just what would be needed to con- ing a gallery, 4 O’Clock Light, in their private apart- work with FAWCO was in my future or maybe in- tinue without Manfred Strack at the helm. The AZ ment in Eimsbüttel. Their goal is to bring interna- volvement in the American Club of Hamburg, but has room rentals, English language courses, TOEFL tional contemporary art to Hamburg and to support had not really thought about the Amerikazentrum and TOEIC testing, cultural programs and a 15-stu- contemporary artists by exposing their work to a with its more than 500 square meters footprint. dent afterschool American studies program. Man- wider audience. Photos: Laura Otto fred was, almost single handedly, running the AZ, photo left side bottom: Oh Boy!, On January 4, however, everything changed. Rick David X. Levine, colored pencil on paper, 2015 obtaining grants to fund events and infrastructure, Yoneoka, Consul General for Hamburg, asked me doing all bookings and contract negotiations, whether or not I was familiar with the and even cleaning everything up. Name: Amerikazentrum. I had a little bit Diana Perry Schnelle of familiarity, as the AWCH The future needs to be differ- has held a few events in ent and in March, Manfred Living in Germany/ Hamburg since: their facilities over the 2012/ October 2015 and Andrew Sola, treasurer, past three years, but asked if I would consider How would you describe your shopping, cooking I knew little of the becoming the next Chair- and eating habits? other activities. I had man or as they say here, I find that I do my shopping for groceries in the multiple not even heard of Vorsitzende. I agreed stores – between weekly markets, supermarkets, and its nickname – the smaller shops. and planned our first AZ pronounced the activity, a twentieth an- Have they changed since you’ve moved to Ham- German / British niversary party. At the On May 4, they invited members to a special view- burg? OR were they different when you were living way, where the “Z” event, we asked the ing of works by the New York-based artist David X. in the U.S.? is a “Zed”. I was in- members and attendees I shop more frequently in Germany, but love how easy trigued and said that, Levine. It was a wonderful and special evening; the it is to find organic food here. In the US, it always for their ideas. It was vibrating energetic abstract artwork, presented in seemed more expensive to buy organic – but I haven’t yes, I would be inter- there that I met my future a simple space under pure white lights, and Diana lived in the US for 12 years, so it’s probably different ested in finding out how vice chairman, Dr. Kurt and Wolfram‘s contagious passion for it somehow now!! I could help. After all, this Rehkopf and on May 18th, worked magic together to make their guests feel fo- is my year of Service and we were elected as chairman cused, buoyant, and very far removed from the ev- What do you like about food in Hamburg? OR What I believe that the mission of and vice chairman and previous do you wish were different? eryday. Being in a gallery space that felt so intimate Fresh fish is wonderful! I wish for a much better aware- the AZ was even more important board members, Andrew Sola and and personal was an extraordinary experience. To ness of food allergies. now than ever, as the US and German Petra Pissulla, were also elected. both of them: thank you for doing what you do and relationship is likely to be strained under the for including us in it! What’s your the biggest food-related challenge new administration. Over the coming months, we will be brightening here? up the facilities. We are planning new program- I have celiac disease, which is an autoimmune disease Rick proceeded to fill my calendar for the rest of ming, for all ages. We want to know more of what making it impossible to eat gluten. It is challenging and January, with meetings in Berlin with the other stressful to eat gluten-free in restaurants here. the Transatlantic community wants in the way of programming for the terrific facilities. What type Is there a food you feel “homesick” for? of programming would you like to see? Yes, the Really fresh sweet corn in the summer. question of how to finance these activities will be Do you have a tip to share around food or cooking important, as frankly, the cost to run the AZ is not in Hamburg? cheap, but we will try to pool resources with other For others looking for gluten-free fresh bread and a full organizations. We also want to help with audience gluten-free grocery store, check out Glut’n near the development so that the community ties can form. Altona train station—a completely gluten-free market! Let me know if you have any ideas of how the AZ Also, on Osterstraße. There’s a lovely Bio Konditorei, Eichel, that has delicious gluten-free cakes—and won- can be of Service or if there are any programs you derful vegan baked goods, too. would like to see at Programming@Amerikazen- trum.de or [email protected]

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The Gender Equality Advantage & Panel Discussion Hamburg, May 15, 2017 by Marlane Nigbur

A key point on the G20 agenda is women’s eco- Hamburg’s second mayor and senator for science, nomic empowerment. After a great first event about research and equality. Her mother instilled in her to women entrepreneurs in the digital economy back “never become dependent on anyone.” Both Fege- in March, the U.S. Consul General Hamburg again bank’s and Kimmel’s parents, fathers and moth- sponsored a lecture on May 15. Michael Kimmel, ers alike, were inspirational role models for them, one of the world’s most renowned male feminists, they shared with the audience. Deborah Steinborn, held a lecture, followed by a panel discussion with a journalist and member of AWCH, asked how we Hamburg’s second mayor Katharina Fegebank and can put gender equality into action, which led to a American journalist Deborah Steinborn. discussion of gender quotas in the workplace, both in Europe and the U.S. The panel also had a hearty Michael Kimmel is one of the world’s leading ex- debate about the rising populist transatlantic move- perts on men and masculinities. He is the SUNY ments currently on the rise. Distinguished Professor of Sociology and Gender Studies at Stony Brook University. Among his many U.S. Consul General Rick Yoneoka gave an en- books are Manhood in America, Angry White Men, couraging and informative introduction on how The Politics of Manhood, The Gendered Society and the essential women in the workforce are to economic Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in Today’s Digital Economy Guyland: The Perilous World Where Boys Hamburg, March 14, 2017 best seller growth, and made a convincing argument for how Become Men. With funding from the MacArthur equal pay for women can boost gross domestic by Deborah Steinborn and Carol Strametz Foundation, he founded the Center for the Study of product in the U.S. and Europe. Men and Masculinities at Stony Brook Today‘s digital workforce offers both chances and tors and influencers who are dedicated to build- in 2013. challenges for women entrepreneurs. On March ing high-growth, technology-oriented companies Dr. Kimmel delivered a thought pro- 14, in celebration of Women‘s History Month, the led by women. Ellevate (https://www.ellevate- voking and humorous talk about gen- AWCH and the US Consulate of Hamburg spon- network.com) is a fast-growing global network of der equality. He spoke of obstacles to sored a lecture on the topic as part of a broader ef- professional women founded by Sallie Krawcheck, broaching the topic of gender to men, fort to encourage female economic empowerment a banker recently named the most powerful woman as well as the unconscious bias that in Germany and farther a field. on Wall Street. And Girls who Code (https://girls- members of both sexes face on a daily whocode.com) is a non-governmental organization basis. To prove his point, he referred to Melissa Fisher, a cultural anthropologist and assis- that aims to support and increase the number of Harvard economist Claudia Goldin’s tant professor at New York University, shared fasci- women in computer science by teaching computing revealing research on “blind” orchestra nating stories of the hurdles female entrepreneurs and programming skills to young girls. of the Baby Boomer, Generation X and Millennial auditions and their impact on female generations have overcome. U.S. Consul General Rick Yoneoka delivered an musicians. (https://www.theguard- inspiring introduction to the lecture, and a lively ian.com/women-in-leadership/2013/ Women on Wall Street in the 1970s and 80s, for in- discussion followed it. AWCH hopes to sponsor oct/14/blind-auditions-orchestras- stance, entered a workspace that was heavily male- further events related to women‘s economic em- gender-bias) Kimmel addressed enti- dominated. They fought hard to extend equal rights powerment in coming months – particularly in the tlement and how “privilege is invisible into Wall Street institutions. But the 1990s and 2000s run-up to the Group of 20 Summit in Hamburg this to those who have it.” He ended his Co-sponsored by the U.S. Consulate General, Ham- saw a whole new range of challenges as financial- July. Since 2015, the G20 includes women’s issues comments by stating that gender equality is good burg’s Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften technology (FinTech) start-ups developed their own on its agenda, with the goal of promoting a more for companies, countries, women, children and (HAW), the AWCH and the Zentrum GenderWis- new boys‘ club. Challenges as well as opportunities gender-inclusive global economy. men. Kimmel is optimistic that millennials – wom- sen, the event drew a crowd of over 200 attendees remain today. en and men alike – will strive to develop both great - one quarter represented by men. It was a very Co-sponsored by the US Consulate General, Hoch- careers for themselves and great relationships with wide-ranging and informative talk and discussion. Ms. Fisher didn‘t just tell engaging stories. She de- schule für Angewandte Wissenschaften (HAW), their partners and children. However, he stressed, View the popular TED talk by Michael Kimmel voted the second half of her lecture to the impor- AWCH and Landesfrauenrat Hamburg e.V., the everyone needs to “start talking the walk.” We need here: (https://www.ted.com/talks/michael_kim- tance of networks. She offered concrete examples of March 14 event drew a diverse crowd of roughly a world where women can excel in the workplace mel_why_gender_equality_is_good_for_every- networking groups in finance, technology and busi- 60 women (and a few men) with backgrounds in but a structure to still let them be moms. one_men_included). ness from which women worldwide can benefit. finance, technology, music and the arts, medicine To name just a few: Springboard Enterprises and parenting. The panel discussion brought surprisingly candid (https://sb.co) is a network of innovators, inves- and personal stories from Katharina Fegebank,

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InPACTO Human Rights Efforts Against Trafficking News from the Opera Club Hamburg, May 24, 2017 by Teresa Perez y Landazuri Visit to “Lucia di Lammermoor” by Elizabeth Riefke

When we hear “human trafficking” many of us think Music, madness, and a water harmonica’s ethereal Coming up in Autumn 2017: Passion, Murder - about kidnapping, the sale of young women into the sex tones concluded the Opera Club’s spring project at and Gingerbread Houses? industry, or maids employed by wealthy families turned a most enjoyable performance of “Lucia di Lammer- into slaves. This kind of human trafficking is very often moor”. Here are a few reactions from our members. The AWC Opera Club’s new season is all planned reported in the news. However, human trafficking is also and ready to go. This time, we will begin with two a major supply chain issue. Traffickers are targeting vul- “Offstage, she is unassuming, with an easy smile, short projects to bring us through the autumn and nerable workers to fill labor shortages or to save costs, ev- and a young mother of a 9-month old daughter. Yet early winter in fine musical fashion. Pietro- Mas erywhere along the supply chain. These and other issues she has a natural command on the center stage at cagni’s “Cavalleria Rusticana” and Ruggero Leon- were the topic of a talk on May 24 given by Mércia C. Hamburg Staatsoper as the tormented Lucia, torn cavallo’s “Pagliacci” will start us off with a double Silva, Executive Secretary of InPACTO as an invited guest apart by love and duty. My most enthralling mo- dose of Italian love, passion, pride, and deadly con- of AWC Hamburg at the Amerikazentrum. InPACTO (In- ment is the moment of the madness when she sings sequences. We will get to know these two short op- stitute Pacto Nacional) pela Erradição do Trabalho Escra- the famous ‚Il dolce suono‘ accompanied by the eras at single meetings in September and October, vo was founded 2013 in Brazil to free its country of slave unique but rare glass harmonica. Bravo, Katerina followed by an outing to a paired performance of Laura Langford and Mércia C. Silva labor. Mércia C. Silva discussed how Brazil is nationally Tretyakova, our admirable Lucia!“ – WangDi S. both at the Hamburg Staatsoper in mid-October. tackling human trafficking along the supply chain. As we know, this type of slavery is not unique to “I loved the naked man running Brazil, thus InPACTO is trying to share how within a short time Brazil has made advances in this area, around on stage, after being “un- hoping to receive wider international support. clothed“ (stripped?) by two other peo- AWC Hamburg members were moved by the problems presented in the talk and wish Mércia success ple in the cast, something I’ve never as she travels to the 2017 International Labour Conference in Geneva and the World Fair—EXPO 2017 seen in 53 years of going to the Ham- in Astana, Kazakhstan. burg Opera. I loved discussing the op- era afterwards with the group in the Ristorante Opera across the Dammtor- straße until after midnight. This opera group is so wonderful because it has A MULTICULTURAL, INSTRUCTIVE MEMOIR something to offer everyone, includ- ing hopeless opera ignoramuses like What‘s the ultimate goal for every parent? myself.” – Becky T. To raise a happy, independent child! “Our tenor (Atalla Ayan) and sopra- no (Katerina Tretyakova) were both As an American living abroad, a new mom in a new country sets out to amazing, and how exciting it was to make sense of different parenting styles from Europe and America. meet both of them after the performance! I‘d like to “Cav/Pag” will be followed by much more fami- She sports her cultured-colored sunglasses and ventures out with make a special comment on how fortunate we were ly-friendly material when we turn our attentions her son to playground playdates and gelato meet-ups. Through trial that the glass harmonica was played, adhering to to Engelbert Humperdinck’s “Hänsel & Gretel” in and error, she discovers how to engineer a German-American, with Donizetti‘s original thoughts. It was just so appro- November and December. The Staatsoper Ham- a dash of Parisian for good measure. Parenting Adventures through priate, enhancing the pure madness of Lucia, creat- burg’s charming production of this classic opera Paris, Germany and America is intended to help parents raise chil- ing a spooky, shivering and dark feeling. It added is enchanting for listeners and viewers of all ages. dren in a non-threatening way, mixing parenting methods from so much atmosphere to the performance - What could be more perfect for the holiday season? around the globe. I was truly amazed.” – Teresa PyL. For a hearty dose of opera inspiration, just contact Elizabeth R. at [email protected] Get ready for a worldwide escapade that gathers the best tips from a variety of cultures. “Cavalleria Rusticana/Pagliacci” Concrete solutions that work! Meetings: Friday, September 8 & Friday, October 6 Performances: Mid-October, exact date to be determined Order now from Amazon: Parenting Adventures through Paris, Germany and America: A Multicultural, Instructive Memoir “Hänsel & Gretel” by Marlane Wingo Meetings: Friday, November 3 & Friday, December 1 Performance suggestion (with family and friends): Sunday, 17 December, 3:00 p.m.

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KinoCritics which costs about $24 monthly?) www. Two Film Group Meet-Ups angloinfo.com (who is our contact person now that Pleased to meet... by Becky Tan Birgit Wahrenberg is no longer in charge?) and www.awchamburg.org (what is our relationship to The members of the film group met at the down- the AWC Hamburg?). town apartment of Jenny Mather for their annual socializing on May 17. This is a chance to see, or Other topics were the recent International Short even get to know one another, in the light of day, Film Festival in Hamburg, the Filmfest Hamburg, instead of anonymously brushing as well as the Berlinale, Lon- past each other in the darkness of a don, Sundance, Tribeca and Marianne I.: Maria R.: Our Longest Continuous Cleveland festivals, which cinema. This tradition began as an Former Member from 1988 afternoon tea at the home of Mary have been attended by several AWCH Member (from 1967) Wienke. This year it changed into group members. We are en- Born in Washington D.C., Marianne moved to Texas Maria, who is now 81 years old, lives with her a brunch beginning at 11 in the couraged to investigate other and worked at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight husband Rudy in Uetersen outside of Hamburg. morning to finally end as a “tea” in film festivals in Hamburg and Center, where she met her now deceased husband Maria was born in Portugal, and while working the late afternoon. Many thanks to Germany, as well as abroad. Bernd in 1979. She was a data technician and he a in the Franklin Hospital in San Francisco, she met How should we report on Jenny and to the 15 group members physicist. They first moved to Kiel and then to We- and married her German husband and had two these festivals? We summa- who contributed delicious food and del. She joined the AWCH in 1988. One of her fa- boys. It was the 1960s: an era to go and try new rized the procedure for at- conversation (much about film!). vorite activities was the Handarbeiten group, where things, so they both decided to move back overseas tending press showings in Hamburg and meeting she met Maria and Barbara H.-M. Both women still On May 22, 16 film group members met in the deadlines. Other topics were: press identification to Portugal. This turned out to be a fiasco, since live nearby. Marianne told me that a sweater she rooms of the Landesfrauenrat for their first-ever and business cards, future film discussions and spe- there were no jobs to be had, forcing them to move business meeting, organized by Shelly Schoene- cial private showings, as well as on-line screening. never finished from way back when is still sitting further north to Germany. So in 1965, they moved shoefer. Some had attended the annual tea a few in her knitting bag, and boy, does she regret having to Rudy’s hometown Uetersen. There‘s even a bus days prior; for some, this was their first group meet- After a successful two hours, the meeting was ad- removed the arms so that she could do a better job! stop named after his family; so long has the family journed and 13 of us went down the street to Roxie ing. Marinell Haegelin compiled a comprehensive been in this region. Two years later, she joined the Restaurant where the discussion continued on a It took Marianne a while to adjust to living here. agenda, collected from members’ suggestions. For AWCH. Maria recalls that back then, many of the a solid, serious two hours we discussed our print more leisurely basis for another two hours. Becky She supposes it took her longer than others since members were here short term and also lived out- media: Currents Magazine (both the future of the Tan compiled minutes of the meeting with the help she feels she needs a lot of time for such change. side Hamburg. The club was small in those days. club magazine and our own issues dedicated to of Shelly and Marinell, and sent them to all group The German language was, and still is, a struggle She enjoyed the Handarbeiten group and loved to film festivals) and Hamburg Guide (contact- per members. It was generally agreed that a second for her. meeting should occur in the Fall, perhaps in Sep- cook for the group. son: Ericka Seifried). We discussed our online me- Marianne loves cooking and has also a strong inter- dia: www.kinocritics.com (how should we finance tember. est in Native American culture. For example, when Maria also worked for 25 years with disabled we spoke she was looking forward to attending the children at the Heideweg Schule, which was a Shihasin concert at the Trockendock in Hamburg very rewarding experience and has taught her a Name: Jenny M. this November. The Navajo band Sihasin performs lot about her current battle in her life. Maria was Living in Germany since: 2000 a mix of traditional dance and song with modern diagnosed at age 58 with Parkinson’s disease. She How would you describe your shopping, cooking and eating habits? music; lead singer Jones Benally has been recog- has good days and bad days, but she still tries to Sporadic. I shop when the cupboard is bare and sometimes have to force myself to eat. Thank goodness I have a hus- nized as an Indian Living Treasure by the state of meet with the former teachers from her school who band who never complains about our meals. Arizona. come and pick her up and go out to eat. She says it Were they different when you were living in the U.S.? is hard to bear with the way this disease limits her I lived in the States from 1982 until moving here in 2000 and never had to worry about shops being closed. Sunday after- For me, that noon was the perfect time to do the weekly shop when the children were at home. life, especially since she had always been active. shows what an But she doesn’t want to complain: She feels lucky What do you like about food in Hamburg? OR What do you wish were different? interesting city Wonderful chocolate and cakes; super (and inexpensive) ice cream; fabulous pork. My children salivate for grilled sau- to have four grandchildren and a great-grandson. sages when we visit Hamburg’s Christmas markets. Hamburg is, and It is the children who give her courage to wake up I miss: Plenty of ice in a gin and tonic (as a result of my years in the States); proper fish and chips and a nice cup of tea how we see its (as a result of my British heritage.) the next day and go forward. diversity when What’s your the biggest food-related challenge here? we look at our If anyone in the club would like to meet her, feel When we first arrived here we cooked a Thanksgiving Dinner for all the people in our block of flats. It was hard to source free to call her up and set a date. You will be sur- a turkey at that time of year and then to force it into the oven and cook all the accompanying dishes at the same time. AWC members, prised by her and her husband’s hospitality and Is there a food you feel “homesick” for? past and present, Fish and chips, the first thing I want when I go “home,” and a pina colada on hot Summer evening, to remind me of the and their have a chance to learn more about her past. That’s other “home” in the States. own personal just what I did, and I am glad I made the visit -- Do you have a tip to share around food or cooking in Hamburg? histories. something I would never have thought to do if it A sachet of Backpulver, which can be bought in the baking section of any supermarkets will turn plain flour into self- wasn’t for former AWC member Marianne I. raising or cake flour. The instructions for the amount needed are on the packet. - Shelly Schoeneshoefer

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The photo series One Third (2010-2012) by Austrian artist Klaus Pichler illustrates the findings of an UN study: One third of the world’s food goes to waste – the largest part thereof in the industrialized nations in the City of the global north. Equally, 925 million people around the world are threatened by starvation. Designer by Ulrike C. Henn Austin Stewart offers a rather whimsical concept for chicken-world: At Second Livestock (2014) chickens Art are living in a factory-like farm, standing on revolving discs that allow them to move as much as they want. They are made happy with virtual-reality glasses Food Revolution 5.0 showing an idyllic farm setting. And to top it off, the consumer will be able to pick his favorite chicken for Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe his next dinner using the farm’s web store. through Oct 29 Contrary to the usual pessimistic notion that there is nothing one can do, the exhibit shows that there are Imagine breeding mealworms and other edible already a lot of ideas and visions that are waiting to insects right there in your own kitchen for a nu- be used and developed. This intelligent, thought-pro- tritious meal. The exhibition Food Revolution 5.0, voking exhibit is a must see. at the Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg (MK&G) sheds light on one of the most pressing Andrea Staudacher, „Andrea’s Future Food Lab”, All information accompanying the exhibit is also in issues of the 21st century: What will we eat in the © Foto: Simon Staehli English, including a brochure with DIY ideas and a future? “The explosive growth of the world’s popu- proteinaceous and sustainable mealworms right in treasure hunt. Austin Stewart, Second Livestock, 2014, digital bearbeitetes Bild, ausgestopftes Huhn mit VR-Headset, ©Austin Stewart lation, along with climate change, resource scarcity, your kitchen. It all started when Unger left her little info at: www.mkg-hamburg.de hunger and over-production are placing increasing home village on the border between Austria and demands on human health and hygiene, while geo- Hungary to venture into the world as an industrial Also at the Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe: Robert Rauschenberg, Posters July 14 through Oct 8 political crises are causing us to rethink our meth- designer. She ended up in Hong Kong where she ods of food production, packaging, distribution, realized that most of the food there was imported consumption, and disposal,“ states exhibition cura- and almost no one knew where it came from. There- tor Claudia Banz. fore she started to investigate worldwide the cur- The exhibit is built around four topics “Farm, Mar- rent food system looking for alternatives. The Livin ket, Kitchen and Table“ covering the food cycle Farms’ website states: “Our true passion and core from the source to the final consumption. value is to empower people to grow sustainable food right in their home through a highly designed and holistic approach.” If the thought of eating mealworms is too much for you, artist Carolin Schulze offers with Falscher Hase oder Bugs’ Bunny (2014/15) a recipe together Robert Rauschenberg, Rauschenberg Overseas Cul- with a 3D printer that will print out little eatable ture Interchange, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C., May-Sep 1991, Siebdruck auf silber beschich- bunnies. tetem Papier, 66,9 x 99,4 cm, © Robert Rauschenberg This ingenious exhibit is linking up new technolo- Foundation / VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn 2017 gies with already existing knowledge: The Danish project Greenhouse Pic shows how excess heat, car- Name: Carol H. bon dioxide and nutrients from a pig farm can be Living in Hamburg since: 1982 put to use for a tomato-growing greenhouse con- nected to it. How would you describe your shopping, cooking and eating habits? Start a food revolution out of your kitchen! As long as I do not have to do it every single day, I love to cook and enjoy good food and wine. Hive™ Insect Farm © The Living Farms Have they changed since you’ve moved to Hamburg? OR were they different when you were living in the U.S.? Thirty international artists and designers present Too long ago to say. their progressive ideas, pioneering visions and in- novative design to solve the pressing challenges of What do you like about food in Hamburg? OR what do you wish were different? our future. When I first came here, I had to adjust to a whole new cuisine. From avocado, sprouts, red onion sandwiches on a whole- wheat bun to currywurst and pommes—I gained 10 pounds. I clearly remember the meat, potatoes, and over-cooked The farm segment shows alternative agricultural vegetable in the University Mensa, quite a change from the salad-orientated lunches in sunny Southern California. Things have changed here—but it was a long time coming. methods. Students at Hamburg Technical Univer- sity developed eatable algae that can grow on the What’s your the biggest food-related challenge here? walls of buildings. Katharina Unger, founder of Baking. It took me awhile to figure out that the kind of flour made a big difference. Livin Farms has invented the Hive™, the first ta- Cooking from Bon Appetit recipes. I couldn’t find half the ingredients, the consequence being a subscription to Essen und Trinken. ble-top farm that will enable you to grow healthy, “Edible Growth“ by Chloé Rutzerveld © Chloé Rutzerveld

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hol, Grace Jones, and Madonna. He was the first Grand Palais in Paris, the Museum of Modern Art Keith Haring Posters artist to create a “Pop Shop” where he sold his art as Bill Viola: Installations in New York, and currently at the Palazzo Strozzi in Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Through Sept 10 merchandise. We see the results of his innovations Florence. Through November 5 in many museums around the world, where you Deichtorhallen Hall of Contemporary Art Bill Viola has an overall interest in mystical tradi- can buy a Monet painting on a cup or a Picasso’s tions, especially those of Zen Buddhism, Islam and by Shelly Schoeneshoefer drawing on a scarf. This is one of the reasons this by Ulrike C. Henn Christianity. In 2014 he created Martyrs (Earth, Air, exhibition has created some controversy. Are Keith Fire, Water), a site-specific installation for St. Paul’s Haring’s posters really art, even though they are Cathedral in London. In the Hall of Contemporary not “originals”? During his lifetime, he was sought Art one room is dedicated to this work showing the after by a wide range of health and humanitarian high-definition video installation on four plasma organizations and children and art museums. For displays effectively on opposing walls in a black the 100th anniversary of the Statue of Liberty, he room. organized a long mural wall painted by 900 chil- dren. He even created a special merry-go-round for The exhibition also includes one of Mr. Viola’s best- an installation in Hamburg. Haring confronted the known works, Catherine’s Room, 2001. Five small public with bold images regarding love, war, sex, television monitors show a woman’s daily routine. freedom and tolerance, where he hoped to motivate The simple settings and activities represent the pas- people to take action. sage of time, life unfolding in front of us. In each This exhibition takes that step when you enter panel, a woman performs an action of her daily and see a photo of him distributing posters against routine in real time without a cut. The installation apartheid South Africa. Haring’s life was short, but is based on a fourteenth-century predella by Andrea during that time he gave so much. Absolutely mind- Bill Viola, Catherine’s Room, 2001. Color video polyptych on di Bartolo, which depicts scenes from the life of St. five LCD flat panels mounted on wall. Catherine of Siena. boggling is the amount of artwork he created in this Performer: Weba Garretson © Kira Perov, short time. The exhibition includes a large number courtesy of Bill Viola Studio The installation Dolorosa, 2000, shows two slow of his works, which show his diverse interests and motion portrait-style videos of a woman and a man. includes a long wall of personal memorabilia, giv- A major exhibition by American video artist Bill Vi- The color video diptychs are two freestanding ver- ing the viewer a vision of how his life must have ola is presented at the Hall of Contemporary Art/ tical LCD flat panels placed on a pedestal, framed Keith Haring (1958-1990), The Humane Society of Broward County, 1987, Offsetlithografie, 86,2 x 55,8 cm, © Keith Haring Foundati on been. It is an important exhibition at a time where Deichtorhallen to commemorate the 500th anniver- and hinged together like an open book. Together political activism is necessary, especially as we see sary of the reformation. but apart we see the immense suffering of those Keith Haring was born in 1958 in Pennsylvania and all the world’s craziness happening on a day-to-day The exhibit starts with the fascinating, ten-meter two people, tears running down their cheeks. Like learned quite early the art of cartooning and illus- basis. As I went through this exhibition, I wondered high video installation “Tristan’s Ascension,” in in all of Viola’s work there is no dialogue, making trating from two of his artistic influences: Walt Dis- what Haring would have created to counter these which the literary hero is swept upward in a lin- the suffering our own. ney and Dr. Seuss. Influence of the latter was the many issues at hand. gering shower of raindrops, and “Fire Woman,” in main reason that I simply had to attend this press The exhibition is supported by the Ernst August which a woman stands in black against a wall of conference at MK&G. Ausstellungsansicht BILL VIOLA – INSTALLATIONEN Bester Stiftung and the Hans Brökel Stiftung for Sci- fire. The closer you get to the installation’s screen Foto: © Felix Krebs/Deichtorhallen Hamburg I’d had the good fortune in the late 1980s to work ence and Culture. the more of a physical as well as as an artist at the Denver Children’s Museum on metaphysical experience you have. an exhibition that was a tribute to Dr. Seuss. We The darkened Hall of Contemporary sported the typical white painter outfits designed Art with its huge arched windows by Haring, and which we wore the entire time. It adds a cathedral-like setting to Vio- was one of the first interactive exhibitions, which la’s stunning work. included children actively painting and included Since the early 1970s, Viola has used storytelling, along with many other events incorpo- video to explore the central themes of rated to make Dr. Seuss spring to life. Alas, we had human life: birth, death, love, emo- to return our outfits, and I’ve often wondered what tion, and spirituality. Bill Viola is one became of them. of the most important contemporary From early on, Keith Haring was not satisfied with artists and has been vital in establish- the idea of being merely a commercial artist, so he ing video as a form of contemporary headed to the streets of New York. Quickly making art. In 1995 he represented the Unit- a name for himself with his bold, colorful graphic ed States at the 46th Venice Biennale. designs, he incorporated political messages acces- This year Viola is showing numerous sible to everyone. He made friends vwith graffiti Keith Haring (1958-1990), USA celebrates UNICEF!, 1988, projects simultaneously at different artists, musicians and writers—such as Andy War- Offsetlithografie, 43,2 x 55,9 cm, © Keith Haring Foundation venues, including Documenta 14, the

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says, “Working with Bill is a total joy, he En route, Anne and Jacque talk serene Philippe, accompanied Film Reviews and more... was born to play to [sic] Ambrose.” Claf- about their lives, themselves. by his long-term partner, is from lin’s Buckley is Prince Charming, albeit France is renowned for its cuisine, France. He moves around in a with imperfections and misdemeanors which this film attests to besides wheelchair since having suffered Chiappe strove to incorporate. taking a dig at Americans’ out- from meningitis 20 years ago. It It is recognized in Britain that these 1940s look regarding food appreciation. amuses him to watch the high- wartime propaganda films, like the pro- For the French, fresh food is im- spirited crowd and he enjoys the tagonists are crafting, shaped British cin- portant; simply prepared fare to sort of family feeling on the boat. Party-animal Martin comes from Their Finest (Ihre beste Stunde) ****1/2 ema development; Hollywood glitz and accentuate its natural taste, and Austria. This lively 42-year-old UK 2016 glamour became irrelevant during war. enhanced by a flavorsome wine. is HIV positive, reveling in the Opening July 6, 2017 Regardless, with women at the helm (Wild dandelion salad is deli- Their Finest maintains integrity and wit cious, and the enormous cheese promiscuity on board. But he Directed by: Lone Scherfig while having soul, subtlety, and depth. selection is accurately depicted.) also stresses the importance of re- sponsible protection. Writing credits: Gaby Chiappe, Lissa Evans 117 minutes (Marinell Haegelin) Anyone who remembers writ- Principal actors: Gemma Arterton, Sam Claflin, Bill Nighy, er-director Eleanor Coppola’s No doubt, cruising on a luxuri- Jack Huston, Paul Ritter, Rachael Stirling Paris Can Wait (Paris Kann Warten) ** Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker‘s ous liner reflects a superficial USA 2017 Apocalypse (1991) documentary world. I enjoyed the glitzy im- Opening July 13, 2017 ages, the extravaganza and the about husband Francis Ford’s ish bodies are parading in front of filming Apocalypse Now (1979) humor. Despite the predominant Directed by: Eleanor Coppola the camera, dancing to thumping know her abilities as a filmmak- testosterone-driven bodybuild- Writing credits: Eleanor Coppola rhythms of blaring disco music. er. So, “where’s the beef” in this er-types, there was a real mix of Principal actors: Diane Lane, Arnaud This unashamed self-display of film? Production values are solid. ages, cultures and body shapes. Viard, Alec Baldwin dozens of gay men can become Baldwin is seen briefly, Lane is The open discussions about free a bit overwhelming. Next morn- love or old-fashioned desires for Not feeling well, Anne (Lane) parts ways perfunctory and Viviard com- ing a lone crew member picks up monogamy and friendship don‘t with Michael (Baldwin) in Cannes and mendable, but the stars are the used condoms from the deck. only apply to the gay community they decide to meet in Paris. He contin- food and countryside. If you like There is more to this documen- but are of general concern. ues to Budapest, and conveniently, Mi- cute, harmless road trip movies tary than looking at tanned male (Birgit Schrumpf) chael’s business partner (Viviard) has to and looking at food, you will es- bodies. Director Milewski gives go to Paris, so offers Anne a ride—more pecially enjoy Paris Can Wait. 92 a glimpse behind the scene by in- Zum Verwechseln Ähnlich (Il a comfortable than a train he insists. How- minutes (Marinell Haegelin) troducing five very different men tes Yeux) *** ever, the Frenchman’s passion for food— who freely share their views and France 2017 everything is in season—good local Dreamboat ***1/2 In 1940, the Blitz is ravaging London, and the war office is feelings. Young Marek from Po- Opening July 13, 2017 wines, and regional landmarks require Germany 2017 desperate to boost the country’s morale. Buckley’s (Claflin) land wants to be loved for himself their attention along the way. This neces- Opening July 13, 2017 penchant for fish and chips leads him to Mrs. Cole (Arterton). and not just for his well-trained sitates many detours, as well as count- The British Ministry of Information proffers a proposal. With body. The shy 32-year old Dipan- less breaks to accommodate Jacque’s Directed by: Tristan Ferland a struggling artist husband (Huston), Catrin needs a better kar feels lost and lonely among habit. “Are we ever going to get to Paris?” Milewski salary to cover expenses. So, the novice screenwriter suffers Writing credits: Tristan Ferland all the athletic bodies. Born in Buckley’s arrogance, until presented an opportunity to check Milewski India, he now lives in Dubai for out the authenticity, optimism, and poignancy of a story. A fast Principal actors: Documentary the sake of his family. Having a learner, Catrin is willing to apply creative license when push gay member in the family would comes to shove. This sets off a string of events that leads to The last preparations are being have brought shame over his en- filming in Devon, finessing an aging egoNighy ( ), winning a made aboard the luxury cruise tire clan. He has never had a re- colleague’s support (Stirling), and an unexpected conclusion. ship. Soft music accompanies a lationship but hopes to find the Set suppositions aside – this film defies pigeonholing. Lissa cabin maid at work, distributing right partner on this trip. Good Evans’ novel, Their Finest Hour and a Half (2009) is Gaby Chi- condoms onto every bed. This is a looking Ramzi is a Palestinian appe’s basis for her conscientiously rhythmic screenplay. Lone party boat. Shortly, 3000 gay men refugee. In his country he just es- Scherfig adroitly, sans embellishment and sentiment, directs a will be arriving from all corners caped jail for being homosexual. stellar cast that appreciated frequent rehearsing prior to film- of the world, comprising 89 na- Now he is free, having settled ing. Production values are solid. For the producers, establish- tions. This is a yearly event. Each himself with his Belgian boy- ing the film’s tone was a primary concern. Scherfig finely bal- evening is dedicated to a theme friend. His mother must never ances the comic/dramatic interplay; the Danish auteur brought and the passengers come up with know that he is gay. She will stop Directed by: Lucien Jean-Baptiste no preconceptions to the project. She thinks Arterton’s gener- the most extraordinary costumes. talking to him – and that would Writing credits: Lucien Jean-Bap- ous, congenial real-life personality added dimensionality to But, more often than not, half-na- devastate him. Every week they tiste, Sébastien Mounier, Marie- her portrayal of Catrin. Of Nighy, producer Stephen Woolley ked, well-endowed and coquett- communicate by telephone. The Francoise Colombani

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Principal actors: Aissa Maiga, Principal actors: Karin Ward, ing, but all rather repetitive. We the White House (his own pri- minutes to be bored. In the end are upsetting to the party guests Lucien Jean-Baptiste, Zabou Phillippe Rebbot, Hélène Vin- “visit” Vincent, who is serving in vate bowling alley) and his own all agree: “We may be the first not to mention his wife. For one Breitman cent, Manon Kneusé, Antoine the military on a submarine. New code name (baby bird), but also family but we are family first.” thing, it seems he is terminally ill. Bertrand, Stella Fenouillet provisions are made for granny. the responsibilities and security- Stay for the credits, where you He also has another secret, which Sali (Maiga) and Paul (Jean-Bap- I don’t think it’s a spoiler to say forced isolation which prevent will have the rare opportunity to is a whopper! But secrets are the tiste) have a happy marriage and that you can bet on the ending him from experiencing any real see many former US presidents meat of this party. A lesbian pair are the proud owners of a flower and win. So, see the film (in the friends, except perhaps the chef photographed with their dogs at (Cherry Jones and Emily Mor- shop in Paris. They have been cinema or later on television) just cook named Coop who says, “We the White House. (Becky Tan) timer) squabble over an indis- trying to adopt a child for quite to prove you were right. (Becky x-ray everything that comes into cretion that took place 30 years a while and when a baby does Tan) the kitchen.” That Max is the The Party **** earlier. Another guest, Tom, a finally come up for adoption perfect friend in more ways than UK 2017 younger man (Cillian Murphy) they are over the moon - even Max 2 – White House Hero ***** one becomes clear as the film de- Opening July 27, 2017 whose wife hasn’t yet arrived, though little Benjamin turns out USA 2017 velops. Bragov arrives with his snorts coke in the bathroom con- to be a white baby and they are Opening July 27, 2017 daughter Alexandra (Capaldi) in stantly, while alternatively fon- black. This is naturally not the tow; she has long firey red hair dling a gun (stowed in a holster norm and Madame Mallet (Bre- Directed by Brian Levant and a delightful accent when under his arm) and throwing it in itman) from social services is on Writing credits: Steven Altiere speaking English. Gradually Alex the garbage, where Janet eventu- the alert. She surprises the couple Principal actors: Zane Austin, (as she is called) and TJ become ally sees it and fishes it out. The with unscheduled home visits Francesca Capaldi, Lochlyn reluctant friends after a shared civilized, middle-aged pair, April hoping to find a reason to reject Munro, Andrew Kavadas, Reese moment of danger, involving (Patricia Clarkson) and Gott- them as parents. In the meantime Alexander, Carrie Genzel spies at work, something which fried, (Bruno Ganz) hate each Sali is mistaken for a nanny at the secret agent Thorn (Alexander) other vehemently, and are happy pediatrician‘s, at the playground, “Desperate times call for desper- The English title says it best: A seems to miss. With Max’s help to tattle. In short, a great party!! etc. And to make matters worse, ate measures” according to secu- Bun in the Oven. Nicole visits a gy- they begin to investigate. Enjoy it! (Adele Riepe) Sali‘s traditional Senegalese fam- rity agents in the US White House. necologist, expecting to hear that ily finds the situation unsettling, President Blake Bennett (Munro) Director Levant and screenwriter she is suffering the first symp- Films in August even shocking. The world turns and his wife, First Lady Maureen Altiere pick up on the original toms of menopause. This would out not to be as tolerant as the (Genzeld), are expecting “that Max character created by Boaz be logical at age 49. Wrong! She Viceroy‘s House (Der Stern von couple thought it would be. So crazy Kremlin cowboy” Russian Yakin and Sheldon Lettich for is pregnant. Perhaps this could Indien) *** 1/2 we have a social comedy that President Bragov (Kavadas) and the film Max in 2015. Their ex- be joyful news, but Nicole’s life UK | India 2017 sends out an important message his entourage for an important cellent decision to move to the is already too complicated and Directed by: Sally Potter Opening August 10, 2017 about racism as well as about visit. In this case, the “measures” White House in this era of break- pregnancies seem to have a way Writing credits: Sally Potter adoption in respect to the oppo- entail full security with the help ing news streaming from Wash- of upsetting her life. For example, Principal actors: Kristin Scott Directed by: Gurinder Chadha site of already „normal“ foreign of a dog named Max, trained to ington D.C. adds to the allure of she had her son Vincent (Raphael Thomas, Timothy Spall, Patricia Writing credits: Paul Mayeda adoptions (white parents/black sniff out any danger. Max’s- ar the film. The president is meeting Ferret) when she was only 15, a Clarkson, Bruno Ganz, Cherry Berges, Moira Buffini, Gurinder child). rival is perfectly timed with the with the Russian leader? Who scandal at the time. Later she had loneliness of 12-year-old TJ (Aus- Jones, Emily Mortimer, Cillian Chadha would have thought? Here, they Although several of the charac- Arielle (Kneusé) who, although tin), the son of the president. TJ Murphy go on marathon riding matches “History is written by the vic- ters (the grandmother especially) now 27 years old, still lives like a has the advantages of living in and “raft down wild rapids like tors.” After three centuries rul- have terribly exaggerated roles— teenager at home. Husband Jean Sally Potter gives us a hilarious men.” Bragov bring his own chef ing India, in 1945 the last Viceroy to the point of slapstick even— Pierre (Rebbot) has been unem- British comedy of perfect dead- who cooks borscht. Will they ever arrives with family (Anderson, the movie succeeds in its message ployed for the last two years and pan humor. Janet (a brilliant sit down to discuss major world Travers) in tow. Lord Mountbat- that the important part of adop- he has no obvious plan to change Kristin Scott Thomas) has just problems? ten’s (Bonneville) mission: to tion is that the parents love the the situation. Nicole works full- been named Health Minister in oversee returning India to the child. (Thelma Freedman) time to support not only them, the British Shadow Cabinet and The storyline of Max 2 is quite dif- Indians. “The sooner the better,” but also her granddaughter Zoe has organized a small celebration ferent from the original; it can’t Pugs (Gambon), and existing Das unerwartete Glück der and her own elderly, rather ad- with cultured, liberal friends, actually be called a sequel. Zane staff point out. The friction is vol- Familie Payan or Die Wunder- dled mother. That’s five relatives all of whom misbehave. Janet’s Austin plays TJ very well, but atile among Hindus, Sikhs, and same Schwangerschaft (Le Petit who rely on her support, not husband Bill (Timothy Spall) ap- Francesca Capaldi as Alex steals Muslims and the respective po- Locataire) **1/2 counting her own wishes. A new pears mentally ill—sitting in a the show. Luckily I could see it litical parties; instead of a united France 2016 baby? Fuhgeddaboudit! chair staring blankly ahead, his in English, so could appreciate India, the Muslim leader Ali Jin- Opening July 20, 2017 mouth gaping open, and not ut- her “Russian” accent. Kathryn nah (Denzil Smith) insists on a The film struggles to live up to tering a word until nearly the Kirkpatrick as fat Russian secu- separate country, Pakistan. Directed by: Nadège Loiseau the expectation of “best French rity agent Olga is also someone middle of the film when it turns Writing credits: Fanny Burdino, comedy tradition.” There are up- to watch. There is action and sus- out that he was just thinking. Like Parallel action involves Aalia Julien Guetta sets and backlashes, none surpris- pense, with perhaps a short five much of the film, Bill’s thoughts (Qureshi) and Jeet’s (Dayal) re-

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Given the unen- matic facts. But then, if Viceroy provides a sense of the luxurious ist, fun. When did you last hear Directed by: Terry George of April 24, 1914, which is often House was not enjoyable it might lifestyle which past viceroys have those adjectives used to describe Writing credits: Terry George, cited as the beginning of Arme- not be digestible. Undoubtedly, enjoyed. a movie? Well, they can all be Robin Swicord nian genocide, over two hundred films will follow that vigorously applied to Heartbeats which will Principal actors: Oscar Isaac, Armenian intellectuals and com- focus on historical components At the same time but without any probably be the happiest, most Charlotte Le Bon, Christian Bale, munity leaders were arrested, with more dramatic fervor. ceremony Jeet (Manish Dayal) upbeat film you’ll see in a long Angela Sarafyan, Marwan Ken- many of whom were deported or (Marinell Haegelin) joins the vast household staff and time. zari assassinated. This action is por- is to wait on the new viceroy. He In this drama trayed in a scene where Mikael’s If only the dialogue (another opinion) soon spots Aalia (Huma Qureshi), based in part uncle is arrested and Emre tries to matched the action! Viceroy’s House (Der Stern von a pretty Muslim servant in the on historical help get him released. Mikael is Still, there are only so Indien) *** palace whose father he had once events, young sent to a labor camp from which many ways to tell the UK | India 2017 befriended. Their subsequent and idealis- he later escapes to rejoin his fam- boy meets girl story, Opening August 10, 2017 love affair mirrors the country’s tic Armenian ily and marry Maral. dilemma and watching them and what the story- Mikael Bog- line lacks is more than Directed by: Gurinder Chadha grapple with their problems adds hosian (Isaac) As war escalates, the Ottoman made up by the action. Writing credits: Paul Mayeda a romantic angle to their coun- wants to be- authorities attack Armenian An amazing blending Burges; Moira Buffini; Chadha try’s escalating agonies. come a doc- villages, slaughtering anyone of Eastern and West- Principal actors: Gillian Ander- tor to help the they find. Mikael tries to get his Viceroy’s House provides a light- ern dancing styles is viable task of drawing up new son; Hugh Bonneville; Manish people in his family out of Siroun, but fails. weight approach and a one-sided performed by troupes country boundaries is Sir Cyril Dayal; Huma Qureshi home village He joins fleeing Armenians, in- account of historical facts and so of brilliant dancers. Radcliffe (Callow). In record of Siroun, in cluding Ana, who retreat to the the movie, in one sense, is a fail- Almost all of the mov- time the deed is done, albeit the Whatever will audiences in India southern Tur- highest nearby mountain. These ure. It glamourises the British ie is taken up by dance independence celebrations ring and Pakistan make of this movie? key. With no scenes dramatize the battle of players and demonises and over routines and each one hollow. “There’s nothing to cel- As it begins we are informed that, money for Musa Dagh in 1915, where Arme- simplifies the Indian and Paki- is more exhilarating than the one ebrate,” says Mahatma Gandhi “History is written by the victors” study, his mother arranges for his nians, led in part by Movses Der stani ones. It is, however, enjoy- before. (Neeraj Kabi) as fireworks fill the and as it ends we read that one engagement to Maral (Sarafyan), Kalousdian, fought until Allied able to watch if you are prepared sky. of its leading characters has had whose father offers a substantial warships, including the French to take it at face value rather than As the movie opens Kelli (Ells- an advisory role in its making. worth) tells us that her family is dowry which enables Mikael to 3rd squadron in the Mediterra- Although this period is dense We are watching historical events as a balanced account of what re- attend medical school in Con- nean under command of Louis ally happened in 1947. grappling with tragedy. She is with facts about the existing from the British point of view. studying law at university, as her stantinople. Mikael stays with his Dartige du Fournet, came to their conflicting interests, director (Jenny Mather) uncle in the vibrant city, where he rescue. Approximately four thou- Viceroy’s House is an epic movie parents want her to do, but all she Gurinder Chadha, who has a wants to do is dance. Soon the meets the lovely Ana Khesarian sand, two hundred Armenian personal investment in the sto- on the scale of the eighties about Heartbeats **** (Le Bon) who teaches Mikael’s children, women and men were Ghandi, with which it is sure to USA 2017 family is whisked away to Mum- ryline, chose a three-prong ap- bai to attend a wedding. There nieces dance. Ana is also Arme- evacuated from Musa Dagh and proach for the film: maintain be compared. This spectacle of Opening August 10, 2017 nian although she was raised in taken to safety. colour and sound gives one point Directed by: Duane Adler can’t be a more colourful wed- interest, make it well, and keep ding ceremony anywhere which Paris. At a party with his Turkish it entertaining. Shooting on loca- of view of events which took Writing credits: Duane Adler friend Emre Ogan (Kenzari), Mi- Facts and fiction are intertwined place 70 years ago. All the extrav- can compare with an Indian one, in this film, as they are indeed in tion, Ben Smithard’s camera em- and director Duane Adler loses kael runs into Ana with her boy- braces the sumptuous, vibrant vi- agance of the British Raj unfolds friend Chris Myers (Christian history. The love triangle, though at the beginning of the movie no opportunity in showing us one trite, is enhanced by Oscar Isaac’s sual tapestry, adorned with Keith which is perfection. It is at a pre- Bale). Chris is an American jour- Madden’s costumes whether in when Lord Mountbatten of Bur- nalist based in Paris who works performance, but it is ultimately ma, his wife and daughter arrive wedding dance that Kelli meets just a tactic used to present a part the Viceroy’s residence or along Aseem (Pradhan), a dreamboat if for the Associated Press. Chris is India’s streets. Valerio Bonelli at the viceroy’s palace, a building covering the growing unrest in of Armenian history about which which is so big that it contains five ever there was one and the story- there is much controversy. and Victoria Boydell’s editing, line is set. 1914 as the Ottoman Empire be- accompanied by A.R. Rahman’s hundred bedrooms. Mountbatten gins to fall. (Mary Nyiri) music, bring all the pieces and is the last viceroy of India and he This is an unashamedly romantic factions together. The cast per- is to end three hundred years of movie where a series of amazing As the attraction between Mikael For more reviews see forms well: physically, the central British rule while trying to ensure dance sequences are held togeth- and Ana grows, their love story characters eerily resemble Lord a peaceful changeover of power. er by a light-hearted and most en- merely gives human context to Kinocritics.com and Lady Mountbatten. Mountbatten is played by Hugh joyable plot. (Jenny Mather) a very inhumane historical trag-

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Danke Danke to Solitary Confinement Elizabeth R. for discussing two operas and then obtaining tickets for everyone in her opera group to by Carla D. Gray see the operas Tanés H, Theresa P.yL. and Abby M. for hosting the book club Summer 2014. The hottest months Hamburg experienced in years. Marlane N. for organizing a wonderful Easter egg hunt The sun shined and the sweat trickled down my face. I was fresh Pat N. for representing us at the Landesfrauenrat while our representative Joana M. O’N. was busy off the plane. Life was perfect for my family and me in this quintes- with play rehearsals sential, charming European City. We enjoyed six weeks of bliss; our Cat C. for keeping the membership directory up to date monthly minds settled in the mode of an extended vacation. Then the boxes Laura L. for inviting Mercia Silva to represent her organization InPACTO and present a discussion on arrived, the suitcases were stored, and my husband went to work fighting human trafficking, as well as bringing financial expertise and excellent ideas to a weekend and the kids started school. The honeymoon phase of our tour was session on FAWCO finance in Geneva officially over. This was home. To Petra R., Carol S., and Marlane N. for storing and selling aprons. Shelly S. for hosting an open-house book exchange for fundraising and the 10 helpers who donated And, I was alone. many books Carol S. for hosting a dinner and entertainment in the style of India to create an atmosphere for a It wasn’t the first time for me to be alone. But, it was the first time report on the FAWCO conference in Mumbai, as well as fundraising for me to enter a period of extreme solitude. More than those Carol B. for organizing a tour about homeless people under the guidance of Hinz&Kunzt few moments of silence spent in a ‘Prayer of the Heart,’ or hold- Petra A. for organizing monthly after-work Girls’ Night Out ing down the fort during an unaccompanied tour. This period of solitude came unexpected—partly by Petra R. for creating professional groups on LinkedIn and Xing choice, but mostly from circumstance. Tracy M. for hosting a Bunco fundraising night, as well as bagel sale and a heart-pillow-stuffing open house I found myself turning to social media to connect with friends and family across the globe. Needing to Susan S.-W. for purchasing colorful material for From the Heart Pillow Working Bee belong somewhere, I threw myself into an online entrepreneurial aspiration, pretending I was still in Erika S. for providing the opportunity to attend cool yoga classes America. It was too hard to face the truth. Anna S. for presenting parenting classes for parents of younger kids and teens Diana S. for a private tour of her gallery 4 O‘clock Light Until I walked out the door. Rachelle B. for putting all activities onto the club calendar for everyone to see and plan The sights and sounds of my neighborhood were the first to remind me where I stood. Adjusting to a Laura O. for two issues of Currents, which emphasize the club 60th gala celebrations and club history new way of life, with less support, less hospitality, and less emotional distress, but many more physical Jess M. for keeping Stich ‘n’ Bitch stichin‘ on schedule demands. My car was traded for the use of my arms and legs. Monika M. for the usually thankless tax work behind the scenes Jenny M. for hosting a truly successful brunch and tea for the film group For eighteen months, I lacked the kindred friendship I desired to share my struggles, opinions and Shelly S. for organizing a business meeting for the film group, and to Marinell H. for compiling the dreams. I felt isolated, vulnerable and lonely. Down-spiraling quicker than my mind could handle. An- agenda ger was finding its way and settling in. Ulrike C. H. for organizing a meeting with Robert D’Costa, director of the Watershed Project, formerly supported by AWCH Daily life continued. My husband and kids needed me to give, to care for them. They needed food in their snack bags, clothes in their drawers and toiletries in their shower. Dutifully, I surrendered to the adults were subjected to a harder quiz, and were needs of others. But there was no one to give to me. Independence Day Celebration amazed to see how much one had forgotten. The museum offered an eye-opening exhibition of the After a year, I was depleted. I had nothing more to give. I was strained, stressed and struggling. Feelings July 4th – A day of celebration throughout the third wave of European immigration to the USA— of being trapped and controlled overwhelmed and constricted me to the point I felt I was hyperventilat- USA. Picnics with hamburgers, corn-on-the-cob, actually a flood. Nearly 25 million Europeans im- ing. I needed to escape. I needed fresh air. watermelon, and homemade ice cream. AWCH migrated to the US between 1880 and 1924. Bal- I asked myself, can I continue? celebrated their annual 4th of July Celebration in linstadt, a city within a city, was built in 1901 to a similar glorious fashion—despite the Hamburg provide emigrants housing while they waited for My heart yearned for more. My soul craved attention. So, as I lay sprawled across the hardwood floors Schmuddelwetter. After a ferry ride with spectacu- their sea passage. Historians estimate that around of my living room, I cried. The pain released itself through tears that streamed down my face, forming lar views of the Hamburg harbor, we were greeted five million passed through Ballinstadt, with east- itself into a puddle, contained and easy to wipe away. The time to enter a journey for renewal began at the BallinStadt Emigration Museum, dubbed ern European Jews fleeing Russian pogroms espe- with the stroke of a pen. Over 28 days, I researched, reflected, meditated and journaled. I began to write “the port of dreams”, with a short introduction to cially attracted to Hamburg. Changes in US immi- myself out of the stupor. There were no outside influences, only the guidance of my heart. At the end, the museum history, followed by a barbecue fea- gration laws brought an end to this era in 1924. my life was opened to something new. Something sweet. Something generous. turing Ballinburgers and delicious, homemade As many AWCH memebers are descendants of US American desserts, provided by AWCH members. immigrants with their own stories to tell, this was The freedom to be me. Many children joined the festivities and had the a great way to celebrate the Fourth! Thank you chance to color patriotic pictures, play soccer, and Carol Strametz for organizing such a wonderful “True solitude cleans the soul, lays it wide open to the…winds of generosity.” take a short quiz on American Independence. The day! – Carol H. Thomas Merton, No Man is an Island

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Fourth of July Celebration 2017

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