Have you ever imagined yourself travelling west across America on Route 66? The road trip has been immortalized in America culture through films and novels, but what are the origins of the Great American Road Trip? Join us next week as we discuss all things road trip!

Drawing on her Indiana University course, "The Anthropology of Dolly Parton” and her forthcoming book on Parton’s global cultural legacies, Dr. Sarah D. Phillips will discuss Dolly Parton as an American cultural icon. We will explore how in her song lyrics, her musical and film performances, and her public philanthropy, Parton promoted the interests of women, the poor, and other marginalized groups and shone a spotlight on the unique cultures of rural Appalachia. Phillips will provide reading recommendations, share her students’ research on Dolly Parton, and answer audience questions about this singular symbol of the American values of freedom, hard work, and generosity towards others.

The supplement industry in the United States is absolutely massive, with some estimates of its value reaching $74 billion. Additionally, approximately 70% of Americans are claimed to take one or more supplements per day. But these supplements, though sold in pharmacies and other places of repute, are not regulated in the same strict way that traditional medicine is, and thus we are not entirely sure of their effectiveness, benefits, and drawbacks. Some claim that supplements are merely snake oil, while others swear by their favorite multivitamin. Join us next week as we discuss and explore the supplement industry!

America has a reputation for doing things bigger than most: bigger houses, bigger cars, bigger portions at restaurants. This applies to American spending as well- American consumer spending amounts to 26% of the world's total consumer spending, dwarfing all of Europe at only 12%. What drives America's consumer culture? Has it always been this way or is this a recent phenomenon? Join ELR Charlie next week as we look to answer these questions!

People move all the time — sometimes within their own country, sometimes in their own city, and sometimes to another country. In this speaking club, we'll explore the motivations behind why people decide to move, where they decide to move, and the impacts on someone's life that changing places can bring. See you on Wednesday!

Delayed but not forgotten! Join us next Saturday to discuss Donna Tartt's groundbreaking novel about a group of students at an elite New England college (as well as to find out next month's book)! See you on Saturday!

America shares two large international borders: a northern border with Canada, and a southern border with Mexico. Life is different on the border, and the proximity to another country shapes border area cultures in unique and unexpected ways. Join us next week to discuss life on the border!

Millions of people across America play a variety of lottery-style games each week, ranging from cheap scratch tickets offering minimal gains to "jackpot" style drawings that offer potentially life-changing wealth. Critics claim that the lottery is just a state-sanctioned form of gambling. Join us next week to discuss all this and more!

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American sitcoms like Friends and Seinfeld are popular internationally, with many people ELR Charlie has met anecdotally crediting watching Friends with the improvement of their English level. In this special edition of American Identity, we'll explore the history of the American sitcom, how it started, why so many older sitcoms endure, and how the format has evolved in the streaming era.

Why do we learn languages other than our own? What's challenging about it, what's easy, and what benefits does it bring? Join us next week to discuss all this and more!

Join us online for Yoga with an American — a gentle, all-levels yoga session that combines mindful movement, breath, and community connection. From the comfort of your own home, you'll have the opportunity to relax, recharge, and practice English in a welcoming environment.  

A few weeks ago, the US celebrated Constitution Day. The US Constitution provides the very foundation that American values and liberties are built on. For this week's American Identity Special Edition, we'll take a look at the Constitution: how it was made, who made it, and how it has evolved (or not) with the times.

Реєструйся на Warrior Writers Open Mic Night від ГО «Пере:Пиши», Warrior Writers Ukraine та Американського дому в Києві. Разом зі спільнотою учасників сесій експресивного письма ти зможеш поділитися власними текстами, обмінятися досвідом та знайти підтримку в колі однодумців. 

Ever wondered what it's really like behind someone else's job? This week we're talking about the jobs we take for granted, the ones we think we understand, and the surprises hiding underneath. Come guess, debate, and maybe rethink what "easy job" even means.

Join us online for Yoga with an American — a gentle, all-levels yoga session that combines mindful movement, breath, and community connection. From the comfort of your own home, you'll have the opportunity to relax, recharge, and practice English in a welcoming environment.  

Mt. Everest, called Sagarmatha or "peak of heaven" in Nepalese, was first summited in 1953. Since then, a burgeoning tourism industry has grown around climbing Everest. Very rich people often wait years and pay tens of thousands of dollars to join a group that is ascending to the summit, and to say that they've been to the roof of the world. This has come at a cost- Everest is overcrowded, and the large numbers of people are causing heretofore unseen environemental degradation, in addition to labor exploitation issues around the local Sherpa guides. We'll discuss all things Everest- what it's like to climb it, why people climb it, and whether the environmental impacts of the Everest climbing industry are worth it.

Everyone talks about Silicon Valley. Few know how it actually works. Join America House Kyiv online for a conversation with Vasyl Dub, founder of Raisable VC, for a behind-the-scenes look at the world's most influential startup ecosystem. Drawing on his experience as an entrepreneur, investor, and mentor, Vasyl will share his perspective on the people, networks, and dynamics that drive Silicon Valley and help founders turn ideas into opportunities.

A few weeks ago, the US celebrated Constitution Day. The US Constitution provides the very foundation that American values and liberties are built on. For next week's American Identity Special Edition, we'll take a look at the Constitution: how it was made, who made it, and how it has evolved (or not) with the times.

Yoga with an American is canceled.

Unfortunately, tomorrow’s yoga session is canceled.
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Join for a virtual panel discussion featuring international cultural professionals discussing the vital practice of preserving cultural heritage. The program will consider what museums and cultural institutions around the world can learn from Ukraine’s response, when developing their own emergency-preparedness strategies to prepare for, and respond to, possible future crises. 

Visit any travel blog or the travel section of a major media outlet and you're bound to see an article pop up about the ethics of tourism. Is there a way to travel that's environmentally friendly, not reviled by local people, and affordable? That's what we'll be discussing. Join us online to discuss all things ethical tourism!

Back in the late 19th century, American author Mark Twain was one of the first prominent American authors to extensively write about their experiences abroad. At the time it made his name and made him a bestselling author. For American Identity Special, we will be discussing how these American writers wrote about life outside of their homeland, how the perception of Americans abroad has changed changed over time, and about tourism and its future. Join us online!

Join us online for Yoga with an American — a gentle, all-levels yoga session that combines mindful movement, breath, and community connection. From the comfort of your own home, you'll have the opportunity to relax, recharge, and practice English in a welcoming environment.  

For our final session of this year's Poetry in the Garden, we'll reflect on the poems we read this year — what we liked, disliked, and would like to read more of. Additionally, ELR Charlie will present one final, surprise poem for everyone to discuss.

ELR Charlie has just returned from his summer holidays, and once again he has news to share from the outside world. This time he visited a friend in Northern Ireland, a country whose people still bear the memory of The Troubles (which only ended in 1999). Since then, a peacebuilding process has been ongoing, with various ups and downs. What is life actually like in Northern Ireland? How do people here remember the conflict? Is it possible to move onwards and upwards? Join us this week to discuss life in a divided country and all things peacebuilding!

There is perhaps no image of America more ubiquitous than the cowboy. Close your eyes and you can see him now, blazing dusty trails surrounded by cacti and sweat. But who were the actual cowboys? And how did the cowboy, through film, television, and literature, become one of the defining symbols of America? Join us online for a special edition of American Identity!

Finally, the moment we've all been waiting for: the first book discussion session of Between the Lines Book Club. Join us this week for our full discussion of Ernest Hemingway's The Sun Also Rises, as well as our announcement of next month's book.

Join us at America House Kyiv for Yoga with an American — a gentle, all-levels yoga session that combines mindful movement, breath, and community connection. This class is designed to help you feel more grounded, relaxed, and energized, whether you’re brand new to yoga or returning to your mat. 

For this season's penultimate session of Poetry in the Garden, we'll look at America's punk philosopher Charles Bukowski and his 1993 classic "Fingernails; Nostrils; Shoelaces." Join us for a special reading and discussion of this poem as well as the life and times of Charles Bukowski!