July 2007
Hamid on Hate
Author discusses the devastating effects 1980s U.S. foreign policy had on Pakistan—and the love much of the Muslim world still holds for American culture.
“East Facing” Debuts On West Coast
Carnatic saxophonist Prasant Radhakrishnan gives a concert in Northern California to benefit Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and mark the release of his third album.
Vendors Warm Up to Hybrid Wedding Scene
The Washington Post explores the multicultural side of the wedding industry.
Celeb Sari Spotting: Katherine Heigl
Grey’s Anatomy star Katherine Heigl sports a sari as one of 27 Dresses for her upcoming film.
Cultural Connect’s Sumaya Kazi on CNN
CNN’s Young People Who Rock recently interviewed Sumaya Kazi of Cultural Connect.
Laughing Liberally With Hari Kondabolu
Hari Kondabolu and Marga Gomez headline monthly political comedy showcase in San Francisco.
Rupa’s Bastille Day Bash
With songs in French, Spanish, English, Hindi and Roma, Rupa & the April Fishes celebrates Bastille Day at San Francisco’s Great American Music Hall.
The Hilsa Alive (But They’re Fading Fast)
An elegy to the hilsa fish finds its way into Salon.com.
“Perhaps A Goose Prepared Tandoori Style”
Padma Lakshmi and her trophy husband call it quits.