WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH PROGRAM “The Vital, Expanding Role of Women in International Policy Making” Tuesday, March 13 at 10:30 a.m. AAFSW cordially invites you to join us for our tenth annual Women’s History Month panel entitled “The Vital, Expanding Role of Women in International Policy Making,” which will take place on Tuesday, March 13 at […]
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Murder Is Her Hobby: Frances Glessner Lee and the Nutshell Studies of Unexplained Death
On January 25, a group of 30 AAFSW members and friends enjoyed a guided tour of the Renwick Gallery, including the fascinating exhibit of Frances Glessner Lee’s “Nutshell Studies of Unexplained Death.” Our knowledgeable docent first took us to the other impressive Renwick exhibits, explaining that the Renwick was the first building in the U.S. […]
Austria in Motion: Wednesday, February 15
Austria in Motion, Wednesday, February 15 at 3:00 p.m AAFSW cordially invites you to a fascinating program, “Austria in Motion,” where you will learn about the history of the Imperial cities, see examples of magnificent architecture, and imagine the romantic beauty of Viennese balls. Mr. Thorsten Eisingerich, Minister and Director for Press and Information, representing […]
Saudi Arabia Cultural Program on September 24
AAFSW cordially invites you to join us on Saturday, September 24 at 6 p.m. for a unique Arabian cultural program at the King Abdullah Cultural Hall (KACH), followed by dinner at the Aldeerah restaurant. The KACH is a part of the Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission, and is a small museum with state of the art […]
Hillwood Estate Special Exhibit Tour of Deco Japan Shaping Art and Culture 1920-1945 on Sept. 13
On Tuesday, September 13 at 11:30 am, AAFSW/FBS cordially invite you to join us to a guided tour of the Japanese Exhibit, including the rest of the museum. You are welcome to visit the lovely gardens on your own before or after the tour. The style that came to be known as art deco, which […]
Mexican Cultural Institute Visit
Roughly 20 AAFSW members got together on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 and enjoyed a guided tour of the beautiful Mexican Cultural Institute. After that, the AAFSW members enjoyed the stunning “GM de Mexico Collection of Drawings and Graphic Art.” Later, we had a tasty lunch at a great Mexican pupuseria close by. The Mexican Cultural […]
Another Outstanding AAFSW Program: Tai Chi on May 31
The Tai Chi performances offered by Alfredo and Shunying Barela captured both the heart and the mind with their movements that were gentle yet strong enough to tackle a bull. Gentle floating movements connected the entire body from head to toe, from the end of the fingertips to the toes grabbing like tiger claws onto […]
Savoring the Chinese Art of Tea
The world’s leading tea-producing countries are China, India, Sri Lanka (Ceylon), Taiwan, Kenya and a few others. Tea brings people together, providing a social occasion to interact with others and enjoy their company. With Chinese teas, there is also the opportunity to savor many flavors and aromas of teas that come in a huge variety, […]