Making its national premiere in Cambridge, the Legacies of War Exhibit features compelling, first-person art exhibit to tell the story of deadly cluster bombs leftover from the horrific secret U.S. bombing in Laos during the Vietnam War era, making Laos the most bombed country in history. The Exhibit will be accompanied by public and community programs in Boston/Cambridge throughout Fall 2008.

Legacies of War Curriculum
Beginning Sept 24, 2007
The Harbor School
Mrs. Neary's & Mr. Tsang's 7th Grade Classes
11 Charles Street, Boston, MA  02122
http://www.boston.k12.ma.us/harbor/students/default.asp

The Legacies of War Curriculum is an educational unit designed to introduce students to the tragic history of Laos and the effects of unexploded "bombies" leftover in Laos from the Secret War.  The curriculum weaves together introductory elements of human rights, art, history, geography and war and peace studies.

Traveling Exhibition - Opening Reception
Sept 27, 2007 from 6pm - 8pm
Cambridge Multicultural Arts Center (CMAC)
41 Second St, Cambridge, MA  02141

Celebrate the National Premiere of the Legacies of War Traveling Exhibition with special guests, Laotian food and cultural performances. RSVP to be on guest list at reception@legaciesofwar.org

Bombies Film Screening & Discussion
with Director Jack Silberman
(w/UMB: Asian American Studies Program, Institute for Asian American Studies, Joiner Center for the Study of War & Social Consequences)
Sept 28, 2007, 6 -  8pm
UMASS - Boston - Healey Library 11th floor

A special panel discussion will follow with director Jack Silberman, a Laotian American bombing survivor and others working to remove cluster bombs in Laos.

Refugee Nation Theater Performance
Oct 12 - Oct 13, 2007, 8pm
CMAC - Cambridge, MA
$20 / $15 for CMAC Members, Seniors, Students
Tickets at www.cmacusa.org
Based on oral histories of Laotian Americans, the performance explores the connections between the U.S. war in Southeast Asia and its profound impact on refugees and their American children.
Refugee Nation

From Laos to Lebanon:
Cluster Bombs Speakers' Tour
(w/ Mennonite Central Committee)
Oct 18, 2007, 7:30 pm
Boston College - Devlin Hall, Room 008
140 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA

Speakers from Laos and Lebanon will talk about how cluster bombs have affected their lives, and provide information about the use of cluster bombs in their countries.  The country of Laos represents one of the earliest uses of cluster bombs and Lebanon marks the most recent case of cluster bomb use. Traveling with the speaking tour will be a photo exhibit and resource materials about the impact of cluster bombs worldwide, as well as current international efforts to ban them.

Laos Transpired
Art Series
Nov 4 - Jan 13, 2008
Reception: Sun, Nov 4th, 2pm
The Brush Art Gallery & Studios
256 Market St, Lowell, MA
www.thebrush.org

Contemporary works from the Laotian Diaspora, including textiles of Prince Somsanith Nithikone and visual artist, Mali Kounchao, are featured in this rare collection of diverse voices, capturing the Laotian refugee experience and beauty of this little known culture.

 Legacies of War
National Traveling Exhibition
Spring 2008

Patrick J. Mogan Cultural Center
Lowell, MA

The Exhibit will be accompanied by public and community programs in Boston/Cambridge throughout Spring/Summer 2008.