Vermont Refugee Resettlement Program in the News
Diversity Rocks Will Perform at First Night 2012
Performers dream of being discovered. And that’s just what happened
when the singers and dancers of Diversity Rocks performed at the
FlynnStage in July. An organizer for First Night Burlington was in the
audience and signed up Diversity Rocks for two performances. So get
ready to rock at the Contois Auditorium on December 31 at 2pm or 3pm.
Scroll to the bottom of this page for the program listing: http://www.firstnightburlington.com/page.php?pid=7&pname=artists-and-activities >>
VRRP Announces Presenting Sponsor for Documentary
Samosaman Natural Foods, the Winooski-based baker and distributor of
samosas, will be the Presenting Sponsor of the forthcoming documentary,
“The World Within Winooski.”
Samosaman founder Fuad Ndibalema
recognizes the vital role of our welcoming, supportive community in
enabling his business to thrive. Starting in his home kitchen, Fuad grew
the company into a fully-staffed, large-scale enterprise that supplies
natural food stores and schools throughout Vermont and New Hampshire.
Fuad encourages others businesses and individuals to join him in helping
sponsor VRRP’s new documentary project.
Learn more about the documentary by contacting Laurie Stavrand at lstavrand@uscrivt.org or 338-4627.
Read about Samosaman on the company’s website: http://samosaman.net >>
Explore a World of Flavors in Our New Cookbook
The new VRRP cookbook, “A Mosaic of Flavors: Adding Spice to Life in
Vermont,” will feature an interntional collection of 40 easy and
delicious recipes. Among them are samosas, mango sticky rice, beef and
potato curry with bok choy, biryani with baked chicken, and semolina
cake.
Three of the recipes will be demonstrated at the Sustainability Academy on October 27, November 17, and December 15.
See what’s cooking and sign up through the City Market calendar: http://www.citymarket.coop/news/calendar >>
Forthcoming VRRP Cookbook Featured in Boston Globe
A feature article in The Boston Globe, Their Refuge Includes a Kitchen, Boston Globe, September 28, 2011 >>
highlights
the cookbook project of UVM student and VRRP intern Caroline Casey. The
forthcoming book, “A Mosaic of Flavors: New Americans Adding Spice to
Life in Vermont”, will feature over 40 recipes contributed by former refugees who have resettled in the Burlington area.
Recipe demonstrations and tastings will be held at the Sustainability Academy in Burlington on October 27. To learn more about the class and register visit http://www.citymarket.coop/news/calendar, call 802-861-9757, or send an email to: cnunziata@citymarket.coop
Acclaimed VRRP Performers Invited to White House - You Can Help Them Make the Trip!
Last July, the FlynnSpace rocked as the talented performers of VRRP’s Diversity Rocks took the stage. The special event raised funds for the group’s planned educational visit to Washington, DC, which will include an appearance at the White House.
Most of the funds have been raised, but the musicians, singers, and dancers of Diversity Rocks can’t pack their bags yet. So please help our diversity ambassadors reach their goal.
Learn more about Diversity Rocks at their web site and help sponsor the trip by contacting Laurie Stavrand at 338-4627 or lstavrand@uscrivt.org
National Audience Anticipated for VRRP DVD Documentary
A new documentary produced for VRRP, “The World Within Winooski”, will help viewers appreciate the knowledge, talent, and cultural diversity that former refugees and immigrants bring to their community. Their personal and family stories of struggle and success will also open minds, counteract misconceptions, and reveal our common humanity.
The documentary is currently in the fundraising and early production stage and will be distributed nationally through USCRI. A preview video will be available online in late 2011. Please help support the video by contacting Laurie Stavrand at 338-4627 or lstavrand@uscrivt.org.
Praise be to Winooski, Seven Days, April 26, 2011 >>
Colchester to Congo: St. Mike's launches a Dear Hillary Campaign, Seven Days, Oct 20, 2010 >>
Barn Mitzvah, Seven Days, September 22, 2010 >>
VERMONT FOLK LIFE CENTER
Vermont Folk Life Center Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Program Videos >>
Including:
"For the Generations", Bosnian Folk Music
"Patterns of Color", Somali Bantu Needlework
"Looms to Cloth", Burmese Weaving
"The Wedding Band", Somali Bantu Singing and Druming
"The Bosnian Lilies", Bosnian Folk Music and Dance
CCTV Center For Media & Democracy
Winooski Refugee Film:
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