Past Global Nomad Salons

In partnership with Global Nomads Group, we invite you to our upcoming Iran Salon where we'll talk about

"The Persian Paradox: Understanding Iran and Iranians."

Come for cocktails and a provocative conversation between HOOMAN MAJD—author of “The Ayatollah Begs to Differ” and NISID HAJARI— Foreign Editor of Newsweek.

The evening will finish with a performance by Iranian-American singer HAALE. 


The event will be streamed live from 7pm EST onward on FORA.tv!

Where: Norwood Club, 241 West 14th Street (between 7 & 8th Ave), New York
When: June 2nd, from 6 – 9pm: Cocktails at 6pm, the speaking starts at 7pm
Price: $35, Cash Bar

RSVP here.

All ticket proceeds go to “Youth Talk: Dialogue between students in the US and Arab World” a program run by Global Nomads Group, a not-for-profit education organization.


Sponsored by Newsweek


Photo by Alireza Teimoury

To celebrate our planet and learn how we can be more effective in its conservation, come to our Green Transportation Salon at the Norwood Club in New York, on May 4th at 7pm.

Leading the discussion will be Robin Chase, founder of Zipcar and Goloco, and Vijay Vaitheeswaran award-winning correspondent for The Economist and author of "Zoom: The Global Race to Fuel the Car of the Future."

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The environmental crisis is a crucial issue for Global Nomads. We fly frequently, drive long distances, and enjoy food from all over the world.
• How can we reduce our carbon footprint without curtailing our globe-spanning travel?
• Car-sharing, the electric car, biking—which is the best and most immediate alternative?
• What can the U.S. learn from other countries such as Holland, Sweden, as well as China and India?
• What are the cultural implications of our choices and how do they reflect shifts in global power?


These are a few of the questions we’d like to address in our Green salon. 

There will be an open bar in Norwood’s private dining room from 7 – 9pm.

The Salon is SOLD OUT!

There will be no sales at the door, but you can still take part as we’re streaming the event live with FORA.tv . The talk starts at 8pm and will be moderated to make sure your questions and comments contribute to the conversation.
And if you're not a JANERA member yet, become one here. 


 

On Thursday March 26th, JANERA.com, the Voice of Global Nomads, is raising awareness about modern-day slavery with an evening of photography, anti-slavery speakers, and dancing at Chelse Art Museum.  

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Photographer Jennifer MacFarlane will present her large-scale images of Cambodian brothels; journalist E. Benjamin Skinner will talk about the issue. Drummer John Amira will get people dancing with his Cuban and Haitian beats, to be followed by GlobeSonic DJ Fabian Alsultany, who will spin global electronica and eclectic musical sounds late into the night.   

The admission price of $40 in advance ($50 at the door) go to the Somaly Mam Foundation, an organization committed to ending slavery and preventing human trafficking. Under the vision and leadership of Cambodian activist (and former slave) Somaly Mam, the foundation focuses on combating human trafficking through campaigns, rehabilitation programs, employment training and microfinance assistance—all to provide the victims of sex trafficking with a new future.

This event coincides with the United Nations’ two-day celebration in conjunction with the Culture Project, Breaking the Silence: Beating the Drum (24-25 March), a commemoration of the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade. 

To End Modern Day Slavery, Dance For Freedom:
Location: Chelsea Art Museum, 556 West 22nd St. (at 11th Ave.)


Beneficiary: The Somaly Mam Foundation
Partners: Flavorpill, Tablet Hotels, Scallywag and Vagabond, and the Global Nomads Group.

•   9: pm cocktails
•   9.30 pm Speakers E. Benjamin Skinner, author of A Crime So Monstrous: Face to Face with Modern Day Slavery, on modern day slavery and what can be done.
•   10:30 pm, Afro-Caribbean Drumming Demonstration with John Amira, accompanied by Regina Iyaleio (vocals), Jose Genua (conga and vocals) Kevin Hylton (shekere), Andrew Linsk (conga and vocals) and Nat Seeley (conga and bell).
•   11 pm: Globesonic DJ Fabian Alsultany

On March 3 2009, we will discuss new forms of capitalism with Jeffrey Sachs the Director of the Earth Institute at Columbia University and author of The End of Poverty, and Matthew Bishop, the New York Bureau Chief of The Economist and co-author of Philanthrocapitalism.

The event will be held at the swanky Norwood Club on 14th Street, and have a cash bar.

Admission fee: Members $25, Non-members $50. Membership to JANERA.com is free. To sign up, click here.

This event is SOLD OUT.

Join us for our next Global Nomad Salon. This time we'll discuss global religion and the conversation will center around the question "How can faith be lived responsibly in our globalized world?"

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We have a fantastic set of experts lined up:

Rabbi Justus Baird, Director of the Center for Multifaith Education at Auburn Seminary

The Rev. Chloe Breyer, Director of the Interfaith Center of New York

Dr. Faisal Devji, historian who specializes in studies of Islam, globalization, violence and ethics, and author of Landscapes of the Jihad

Anthony Gottlieb, rational philosopher and author of The Dream of Reason

Dr. Uma Mysorekar, Director of the Hindu Temple Association of North America

Sharon Salzberg, Buddhist teacher and author of among others The Kindness Handbook

 

The Salon is co-hosted by Elizabeth Garnsey, an Episcopal priest, and will be held in the narthex of the Church of the Heavenly Rest.

Drinks start at 7PM, followed by a catered dinner.

Members pay $100, Non-members $150.

JANERA.com membership is free, click here for automatic approval.