Wisconsin Union Theater 7:30PM Ticket Prices: General $11
UW-Madison Students $6
Sean Cassidy: Burma: Reflections on a Hidden Land
Monday-Tuesday, September 28-29, 2009, 7:30 pm
The land once known as Burma (now called Myanmar) is hidden behind a gold and silk curtain. Find out what lies behind the facade commonly presented to visiting tourists.
Crab Rangoon with Duck Sauce
Yellow Split Pea Fritters (Baya kyaw)
Cucumber Salad (thanhat)
Roasted Eggplant Salad (khayan dhi pope thote)
Fish Noodle Soup (mohingar)
Butter and Lentil Rice (pe htaw bhut htamin)
Jasmine White Rice
Cabbage Greens
Tofu and Turnip Saute (pebya kha-o)
Chicken and Bamboo Stew
Beef and Potato Curry (amentha net aloo hin)
Tamarind Pork (magyi wet thar hin)
Tropical Fruits
Burmese Fudge Bottom Pie
Coffee, Tea, Decaf, Milk
Dale Johnson: Return to Sweden
Monday-Tuesday, October 19-20, 2009, 7:30 pm
An American of Swedish descent, filmmaker Dale Johnson journeys to Sweden, eager to explore the land of his ancestors. It is home to Laplander reindeer herders, forested mountains, Viking ancestry and much more.
Pickled Herring with various Kackerbrod and flatbread crackers
Swedish meatballs(Kottbullar)
Cool cucumber salad(Gurkensalat)
Swedish Pea Soup(Artsoppa)
Sour dough Rye/ various Swedish roll
Swedish pancakes with Lingonberry Jam
Swedish Cheese potatoes
Swedish Red Cabbage
Swedish Root Vegetable Medley
Swedish Cod bake
Swedish Beef Stroganoff w buttered noodles
Swedish Cardamom Cake
Swedish Fudge Bottom Pie
Buddy Hatton: Iran
Monday & Tuesday, November 23-24, 2009, 7:30 pm
Iran is as old as history itself with spectacular and distinctive architectural marvels. Its people are
hospitable, amiable, and generous. Mingle with them as Buddy Hatton dispels many of the stereotypes portrayed by
mainstream media.
Persian Rose Petal Salad
Cucumber Tomato Salad (Salad-e-Shirazi)
Persian Chicken Salad(Salad Olovieh)
Lentil and Beef Soup (Aash-e Sholeh-Ghalamakar)
Naan Bread
Basmati rice (Ketah Rice)
Persian rice
African Vegetables
Eggplant dip (Mirza Ghasemi)
Ethnic Arabic Lamb Kabobs)
Persian Chicken
Baklava
Iranian Fudge Bottom pie
Stan Walsh: Italian Lake Adventure
Monday & Tuesday, January 25-26, 2010, 7:30 pm
A journey through Italy and its beautiful natural lakes. Always willing to explore the extra story, Walsh's filmmaking promises a unique look at the spectacular country and its people.
Clint Denn: Cruising Europe's Great Rivers
March 22-23, 2010, 7:30 pm
The waterways of Europe have historically been the byways of commerce, sources of riches controlling trade routes, and seats of power. Explore this rich history and tradition, covering more than 2000 years.
Rick Ray: The Soul of Morocco
Monday & Tuesday, May 3-4, 2010, 7:30 pm
Imagine the eternal Sahara with its windswept mountains of orange-gold sand, labyrinths that are the medinas of Fez and Marrakech, colorful markets with fruits, tapestries and mint tea. Enjoy this mosaic of spices, colors, smells and sound.