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International and Intercultural Events View all campus events at http://events.udayton.edu. JUNE 2008 6-12 Holly The indie drama starring Ron Livingston, Chris Penn, Virginie Ledoyen, Udo Kier and introducing Thuy Nguyen, was shot in Cambodia on the backdrop of child trafficking and child prostitution. As a result of the film, the producers have established a global human rights campaign titled Redlight Children that aims to reduce the number of children sold and trafficked to prostitution each year. The story: Patrick (Ron Livingston), an American card shark and dealer of stolen artifacts, has been 'comfortably numb' in Cambodia for years, when he encounters Holly (Thuy Nguyen), a 12-year-old Vietnamese girl, in the K11 red light village. The girl has been sold by her impoverished family and smuggled across the border to work as a prostitute. Holly's virginity makes her a lucrative prize, and when she is sold to a child trafficker, Patrick embarks on a frantic search through both the beautiful and sordid faces of the country, in an attempt to bring her to safety. On June 6 at 8:00 pm, there will be a special screening of Holly followed by a q&a discussion with Writer/Producer Guy Jacobson. Jacobson risked his life to make this film possible, and wrote the screenplay based on his actual experiences while backpacking through Cambodia. Also playing June 7 through June 12 at 3:00pm and 7:30pm Neon Theater, 130 East Fifth Street, Dayton 18 Spass Nacht: An Austrian Festival Free festival and entertainment; In honor of Kettering's sister city, Steyr, Austria, we celebrate with a spass nacht ("fun night"). Strap on your lederhosen, grab your beer stein and join us at this fun annual festival. We'll bring the authentic food, beverages, polka music and live entertainment you bring your family and friends to this celebration of all things Austrian. Music by Polkamotion from 6:00-9:00 pm. 5:00-9:00 pm, Lincoln Park, Kettering 21 World Refugee Day 2008 4:00-8:00 pm, Athenaeum of Ohio, Mt. St. Mary's Seminary, 6616 Beechmont Avenue 20-21 Festival Latino This celebration of Latin American culture is the largest Hispanic/Latino event in Ohio! Celebrate Latin culture to the music of Salsa, Mambo, Flamenco, Merengue and Conjunto by some of the finest national and international Latino artists. Presentations also include traditional ballroom dancing and those brave enough can partake in a dance class to learn to Tango. Traditional Latin cuisines and festival fare are served and a marketplace provides cultural pottery, jewelry, arts and crafts. In addition, hands-on children’s workshops are offered. Call (614) 645-3800 for more information. Free admisssion. Columbus, Ohio (Downtown Riverfront) 24 OPT/CPT Information Sessions Register by e-mailing Jane at jane.hart@notes.udayton.edu. Also offered on May 15 (2:00-3:00) and June 5 (10:00-11:00 am). 2:00-3:00 pm, World Exchange Lounge (Alumni Hall 016) 27-29 International Festival, Lorain, Ohio More than 70 nationalities are represented at this worldly festival. Each culture is represented with authentic ethnic food to dazzle any palette. Visitors may work the food off to toe tapping music and dancing. A parade procession makes its way down Broadway in downtown Lorain and a Princess Reception and Pageant has ladies appear like princesses from around the globe. Additional activities abound throughout the town. Call (440) 277-5244 for more information. Free admission. Black River Landing, Lorain, Ohio

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