Islam: Empire of Faith on UCDC-TV

Islam: Empire of Faith

Sponsor: UCDC Center Forums

Where: UCDC-TV (Channel 6)

When: Monday, October 13th - Wednesday, October 15th, 9AM

From the birth of the prophet Muhammad to the rise of the caliphs and the glories of the Ottomans, Islam: Empire of Faith illuminates the first thousand years of an often neglected and misunderstood civilization. Historical re-enactments, a remarkable exposition of Islamic art, artifacts and architecture, and interviews with scholars recount the rise of early Islamic civilization and its profound impact on Western culture and world history.

Charlie Wilson's War on UCDC-TV

Charlie Wilson's War
Sponsor: Prof. Yoshinaka
Where: UCDC-TV (Channel 6)
When: Friday, October 10th - Monday, October 13th

In the early 1980s, Charlie Wilson is a womanizing US congressional representative from Texas who seemed to be in the minor leagues, except for the fact that he is a member of two major foreign policy and covert-ops committees. However, prodded by his major conservative supporter, Joanne Herring, Wilson learns about the plight of the people are suffering in the brutal Soviet occupation of Afghanistan. With the help of the maverick CIA agent, Gust Avrakotos, Wilson dedicates his canny political efforts to supply the Afghan mujahideen with the weapons and support to defeat the Soviet Union. However, Charlie Wilson eventually learns that while military victory can had, there are other consequences and prices to that fight that are ignored to everyone's sorrow.

Free Jazz Concert

Alex Han and Beyond the Construct perform a fusion of rhythm and blues, funk and hip-hop at 6:00PM at the Kennedy Center, Millennium Stage. For more information call 202-467-4600.

This Week on UCDC-TV

Bulworth
Sponsor: Prof. Yoshinaka
Where: UCDC-TV (Channel 6)
When: Friday, October 3rd - Monday, October 6th at 8AM


"Bulworth"
A political comedy that features a funny and magnetic Warren Beatty as the discouraged politician Bulworth, who has organized his own assassination but, after a three day bender of not sleeping, decides that he wants to live after all. He begins to tell the complete truth at all times, not caring about the potential repercussions of his offensive, yet honest, remarks.

Programming on Channel 6 repeats continuously during its scheduled airtime.

The Candidate on UCDC-TV

The Candidate
Sponsor: Prof. Yoshinaka's The US Congress class
Where: UCDC-TV (Channel 6)
When: Friday, September 26 - Wednesday, October 1st at 8AM

"The Candidate" (1972):
Bill McKay (Robert Redford), an idealistic young lawyer and son of a famous governor, is pressured into running for the United States Senate against the popular incumbent, with the assurance that he will lose and not have to give up his integrity or ideals. However, as the campaign deepens, he finds himself giving in, allowing himself to be manipulated as the polls slowly change and swing in his favor. Soon his backers decide that they want him to win after all. By the time Election Day arrives, McKay has become the person that he used to speak so vehemently against.

Programming on Channel 6 repeats continuously during its scheduled airtime.

2008 National Book Festival

The National Book Festival, hosted by First Lady Laura Bush, will be held on Saturday, September 27th, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. There will be more than 70 award-winning authors, illustrators and poets who will talk about and sign their books. National Book Festival Pavilions will be set up for Fiction & Mystery, History & Biography, Children & Teens, Poetry, and Home & Family. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 202-707-1550.

Washington DC Charitiy Walks

Georgetown - September 20, 2008. This 5K or 1K Walk along the historic C & O Canal will begin at the Shops at Georgetown Park, Washington, DC. Over 500 walkers are expected to attend this non-competitive event that focuses on increasing awareness about kidney disease, those at risk and the need for organ donation. The event is free and open to the public, although individual participants and teams are encouraged to raise money for National Kidney Foundation of the National Capital Area, which is especially important considering the Washington, DC metropolitan area has the highest prevalence of kidney disease in the United States. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. and the walk will begin at 9:00 a.m. Contact: Tyler Bowers Email: tbowers@kidneywdc.org. Phone: (202) 244-7900
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Washington, DC - Sunday, September 28, 2008. This 4 mile, no fee, non-competitive walk with family activities aims to raise funds for those with kidney disease, awareness for those at risk, and hope for those affected by kidney disease. The walk will begin and end at the beautiful Georgetown Waterfront. Enjoy a spectacular view of the Potomac River as you follow the scenic route along the C&O Canal Path. Enjoy food, beverages and live entertainment from Mix 107.3. A walk route of one mile is available for those who would like a shorter stroll. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. Walk begins at 8 a.m. Date: Sunday, September 28, 2008 Time: 7:30 Check-in beginsPlace: Washington Harbour, 3000 K Street, NW, Washington, D.C.