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ATS Karaoke Night
Peter Tia
Sun Jan 16, 08-11:00pm, McCormick

No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Prereq: none

Whether Mystery Hunt was a party that you wanna keep going, or if it really bogged you down and you need something to lift your spirits, this night is the night for you.

We've got Mandarin and English Karaoke. Work on your rhythm and fitness with DDR in the Dining Hall while waiting for a free spot at the mic.

Tired of the noisy stuff? No problem. We'll have calm, quiet board games and such for you to just settle down and chill with.

Come join us!
Contact: Peter Tia, petertia@mit.edu
Sponsor: Association of Taiwanese Students

Experience Christian Worship
Ora Gladstone
Sun Jan 23, 07:45am-01:00pm, W11-Lobby

No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 19-Jan-2011
Single session event

Addir Fellows Interfaith Dialogue invites you to join in our visit to 2 very different Christian services: 1) 8:15 - St. Paul's AME (African Methodist Episcopal) Church and 2) 11:00 - Trinity Church-Episcopal - We will travel as a group to both services. RSVP - ora@mit.edu
Contact: Ora Gladstone, W11-035, x3-3511, ora@mit.edu
Sponsor: Addir Interfaith Program
Cosponsor: Chaplain to the Institute

Experience the Way of Tea - Japanese Tea Ceremony
Kyoko Wada
Sun Jan 30, 02-03:00pm, W20-306

No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 28-Jan-2011
Single session event

Join us for a Japanese tea ceremony performed by Mrs. Kyoko Wada, who has been studying the Japanese Tea Ceremony for more than 30 years. She will share "the happiness of the tea ceremony" with you and invite you to take this opportunity to leave your worries and problems at the door. Be transported to Japan by the calligraphy, ceramics, flowers, lacquer, and incense. Experience the four elements of the "way of tea:" harmony, respect, purity, and tranquility. Imagine how they can bring harmony into our daily interactions. Take the first step of what can become a lifetime of study and meditation.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/chado/www/index.html
Contact: Kyoko Wada, (781) 860-0373, chado@mit.edu
Sponsor: SpousesandPartners@mit

Experiencing Jewish Worship
Ora Gladstone
Fri Jan 21, 03:30-08:30pm, W11-Lobby, Appropriate dress-rel.services

No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 21-Jan-2011
Single session event

Addir Fellows Interfaith Dialogue invites you to join our visit to 2 vastly different Friday night (welcoming the Sabbath) services: 1) 4:30 Young Israel of Brookline (Orthodox - ID required, cell phones off, no electronics/photos, women-no slacks) and nearby 2) 6:00 Temple Beth Zion (Spiritual, Jewish Renewal, song-filled) followed by a kiddush/light meal.
Contact: Ora Gladstone, W11-035, x3-3511, ora@mit.edu
Sponsor: Addir Interfaith Program

Experiencing Muslim Worship
Ora Gladstone, Imam Suheil Laher
Fri Jan 21, 12-03:00pm, Kendall Square T Stn, Meet at inbound ticket booth.

No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 21-Jan-2011
Single session event

Addir Fellows Interfaith Dialogue invites you to join our trip to the I.S.B.C.C. (Islamic Society of Boston Cultural Center) for their weekly sermon, Jum'ah/Friday prayer and a tour of this beautiful new center. Women, please, no bare arms and bring a scarf if possible.
Contact: Ora Gladstone, W11-035, x3-3511, ora@mit.edu
Sponsor: Addir Interfaith Program
Cosponsor: Chaplain to the Institute

Introduction to Chinese Calligraphy
Tong Chen, Sean Gilbert
Wed Jan 19, 01-03:00pm, E40-496

Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Limited to 20 participants.
Single session event
Fee: 8.00 for materials and instruction

Learn the fundamentals of Chinese Calligraphy. No knowledge of Chinese needed.
Contact: Sean Gilbert, E40-425, 253-5068, seang@mit.edu
Sponsor: Center for International Studies
Cosponsor: MIT China Program


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