Franklin Institute Race Exhibit

The American Anthropological Association and the Science museum of Minnesota have created a traveling exhibition that explores the biological, social, and personal aspects of race in our society. Currently the Franklin Institute is hosting this interactive experience. To learn more click here:

http://www2.fi.edu/race/

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Guatemalan inspired Casserole

Hominy was created in Guatemala around 1200 BC. It is the basis for masa that fills tamales. It has also become part of the Southern U.S. diet. It is used to make grits. The article below contains a simple low fat version of southern hominy casserole. Looks like an easy way to try cooking with hominy. Now if you know of a simple Guatemalan recipe using hominy please share!

http://www.examiner.com/x-7386-Nashville-Healthy-Food-Examiner~y2009m6d21-Country-hominy-casserole-recipe-reduced-fat-version

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Nova Special: Cracking the Maya Code

Cracking The Maya Code follows the dramatic story of how the Maya Hieroglyphics were slowly decoded by unlikely candidates. The 52 minute PBS program can be viewed online courtesy of hulu.com Enjoy!

Smithsonian Festival Explores Latino Culture

The 43rd annual Smithsonian Folklife Festival "will explore music and its meaning in Latino culture in Las Americas: Un mundo musical/The Americas: A Musical World." The Festival starts Wednesday, June 24, and continues through Sunday, June 28, and then begins again Wednesday, July 1, through Sunday, July 5. It is an outdoor festival located on the National Mall between 7th and 14th streets in Washington D.C. Admission is free. Here is a link to the full press release:

http://newsdesk.si.edu/releases/folklife09_las_americas.htm

Here is a link to the full schedule of activities:

http://www.festival.si.edu/visitor/schedule.aspx

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Adoption at theTheatre

A jeopardized transracial adoption is the context for Little Lamb, the latest performance being staged by InterAct Theatre company in Philadelphia. The InterAct website states:

It tackles, in a blend of issues...multiple themes: adoption, in this case gay adoption; building transracial families; and bigotry based on stereotypes in Latino, African American, gay, and religious communities.

The play by Philadelphia playwright Michael Wistler opened this week. It runs through June 28th. Philly Fun Guide is offering a half price discount for tonight! Click here for more info:

http://www.interacttheatre.org/2008-2009-feature-4.html

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