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SUMMARY:Global Eats: The Russia-Ukraine War – Ripples Across Central Asia
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \nGlobal Eats: The Russia-Ukraine War – Ripples Across Central Asia\, Influences from the Past\, Implications for the Present and Future\nTuesday\, October 28 I 5:30pm – 7:30pm \nOur “Global Eats” events offer a unique cultural and culinary experience that brings the world to your plate. Join us as we explore authentic cuisines from around the globe at local restaurants featuring rich and exotic flavors. These events go beyond dining\, offering rich conversations about the featured country’s history\, culture\, and traditions\, often with guest speakers or cultural demonstrations. Led by a host country representative\, “Global Eats” is the perfect blend of food\, culture\, and learning\, providing a delightful way to connect with diverse perspectives while enjoying a shared meal with fellow globally-minded individuals. \n  \n**Your $45 ticket includes non-alcoholic drinks\, your entrée\, and gratuity. ** \n  \n\n\nFeatured Speaker: Mark Reese (President & CEO\, Suhbat LLC)\n \nMark Reese is a Central Asia specialist with 30 years of experience\, having spent a significant amount of time in the region. As a Peace Corps volunteer in 1994\, he witnessed the immediate turmoil of the post-Soviet era and the emergence of new states where leaders tried to chart new paths. He’s currently focused on teaching and education development in Central Asia and the United States. \nHis passions also extend to sharing Uzbeki literature with the world\, presenting several works to Nashville during the Southern Festival of Books in early October. His effort to promote the Uzbek language and culture\, including his English translation of Oʻtkan Kunlar\, earned him Uzbekistan’s Presidential Order of Doʻstlik. \nPreviously\, Mark led translation and cultural advisement activities for government and private industry clients in Afghanistan and the United States. As Founding Director for the Center for Regional Studies at the United States Naval Academy\, he developed a comprehensive midshipman education program. \n 
URL:https://www.tnwac.org/event/global-eats-the-russia-ukraine-war/
LOCATION:OSH Restaurant & Grill\, 216 Thompson Lane\, Nashville\, 37211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Global Eats
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