Turkish Culture Group Performs to Standing Room Only Audience
Sel Erder Yackley, The Turkish Times MidWest Correspondent - More than 32 members of IWA attended the classical Turkish music concert and lecture by Prof. Nermin Kaygusuz of Istanbul Technical University who is doing post doctorate work at the University of Chicago. More

Turkish girl to star in New Zealand/US film
The Turkish Times - A US/New Zealand production romantic comedy called "My Gardener," mostly shot in Christchurch, New Zealand in February and March this year, is starring Ayse Tezel, who was born in London to a Turkish father and New Zealand mother. Ayse still has strong links to Turkey with family back there and tries to visit often. More

Turkish Designer Sirtanadolu Shares
the "View From the Top" of 2003 Addy Awards
The Turkish Times - BETHESDA‚ MD‚ May 14‚ 2003 - The Dan Rosenthal Co. today recognized creative team member Serdar Sirtanadolu for being a tremendous building block to the top. The agency received the highest number of awards at the ADDY Show, a prestigious event recognizing outstanding work in advertising, including two Special Judges Awards‚ and Mr. Sirtanadolu counted nine of those 22 like his own. More

TAWSF Proudly presents
Internationally Acclaimed pianist Aysegül Durakoglu
Leyla Harfoush Special for The Turkish Times -At the invitation of the Turkish American Women’s Scholarship Fund, acclaimed pianist Aysegul Durakoglu performed at University of Chicago’s International House on Sunday, May 4, 2003 to an audience of more than 100 people. She presented an enchanting program that included pieces from composers such as Bach, Brahms, Chopin, Debussy and Beach. Mrs. Durakoglu also played folk songs from composer Cemal Resid Rey who is from her homeland, Turkey. The recital was followed by a reception where guests had the opportunity to meet with Mrs. Durakoglu and enjoy delicious Turkish pastries and desserts. Mrs. Durakoglu lives in the New York area.

TAWSF is a non-profit associated established a dozen years ago to raise funds for female students in Turkey who otherwise would not be able to get a university education. Each recipient applies to TAWSF and, if selected, received $100 a month in scholarship funds.

There are usually 4 students that are supported each year. "This reception was so successful in enjoyment and fund-raising that we may be able to support an extra student," said Dr. Ayhan Lash, founder of TAWSF. Members, numbering around 20, hold three or four cultural and social events to raise the necessary funds.

Ercument Akman Organizes SILK ROAD Film Fest 2004
Nine countries to send films to March 12-20, 2004 festival
The Turkish Times - Ercument Akman, the architect, film connoisseur, Istanbul International Film Festival jury member, and an active member of the local Turkish-American organization ATA-DC, has added another feather to his busy cap by founding the "SILK ROAD Film Fest 2004" to take place March 12-20 2004 in Washington DC. More