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The AFRP Easter Trip and Project Hope
The AFRP Easter Trip and Project Hope will happen in 2016. Easter Trip is April 27-May 7 and Project Hope is slated for end of July to early august. Exact dates will be provided soon! For more information on either trip please contact the AFRP Office by emailing tamara.azrak@afrp.org
Find out more »Klaus Wivel – The Last Supper: The Plight of Christians in Arab Lands
Cost: $25.00 USD A number of students tickets are available. For more information, please contactevents@cceia.org. There are 7.5 million Christians in the Middle East, who live under constant threat of death and humiliation. They are increasingly desperate in the face of rising Islamic extremism and their only hope for survival may be fleeing into exile. Why have we not done more to protect this beleaguered minority? Klaus Wivel is the author of The Last Supper: The Plight of Christians in…
Find out more »T.E. Lawrence, the Arab Revolt and WWI in the Middle East
Near the 100th anniversary of Britain’s surrender of Kut-al-Amara (present day Iraq), learn how World War I’s dark inheritance is especially apparent in a core territory made up of five countries – Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, Israel – and one seemingly permanent non-state, Palestine. Dr. John Calvert, Professor of Middle East History at Creighton University will explore the emergence of the modern Middle East including the roles played by T.E. Lawrence (“Lawrence of Arabia”), the Arab Revolt and the Allies’…
Find out more »Tarek Abdallah & Adel Shams El-Din
The wasla is a particular expression of a musical suite developed by different Arab traditions—the typenuba in Africa or fasl in Syria. Besides its primary definition meaning “connecting,” the termwasla also refers to the specific Egyptian tradition which was practiced between the last third of the nineteenth century until the 1940s (nowadays referred to as the “classical musical suite”). This period called Nahda is considered the “Golden Age,” not only of this musical tradition, but also the art of Egyptian…
Find out more »Arabic Film Series: Mars at Sunrise
Please join YALLA ARABI, BERKELEY CITY COLLEGE (BCC) and the ARAB FILM FESTIVAL (AFF), as we present the ARAB FILM SERIES. Catch some of the hottest films that have screened at the ARAB FILM FESTIVAL. Screenings are free and open to the public but MUST register on Eventbrite to guarantee your seat(s). On April 29, we present MARS AT SUNRISE. A painter’s resistance, courage and spirit can never be imprisoned in this highly stylized story of the conflict of two…
Find out more »Arab Jazz
Come for a conversation with Karim Miské on his debut novel, Arab Jazz. In English. Free and open to the public. No RSVP necessary.
Find out more »Arab American National Museum Global Fridays: Tarek Abdallah & Adel Shams El-Din
Cost: Members: $10; Non-Members: $15 USD Tarek Abdallah – an Egyptian composer, lutenist and musicologist – draws inspiration from the golden age of the Egyptian oud solo (1910-1930). Egyptian-born and France-based, Adel Shams El-Din is universally acknowledged as being one of the most gifted riqq players and percussionists today. Both are acclaimed around the world for their deep knowledge and performance prowess; united on the concert stage, they offer audience an unparalleled musical experience. Free, lighted parking is available in…
Find out more »Wael Kfoury Concert (San Francisco)
Wael Kafoury Live in Concert! **Front tables are available by calling 650-630-1012** Front Tables: $250 + Fees Rear Tables: $200 + Fees Rear Orchestra: $75 + Fees Mezzanine: $95 + Fees Balcony: 65+ Fees
Find out more »Culture Shakti’s Spring Hafla
Culture Shakti is hosting another Hafla! The last one was such a success, we are doing it again! Culture Shakti is hosting a Hafla! HAFLA is an Arabic word meaning a party or social gathering. In the belly dance world the term hafla is used to describe an event where students,professionals, and members of the public come together in the name of belly dance . PERFORMANCES BY: Want to perform? We will open up the requests March 4th, check back…
Find out more »Arabs Heritage Celebration
Palestine in the Prairie Folkloric Group was created with a mission to develop events dedicated to the meeting of Arabic and Western cultures. We see dance as a way to connect and hope to represent modern bodies of work through dance, music, theater and multidisciplinary arts. The aim of the audience development programs is intercultural exchange. Artists from Manitoba and elsewhere in Canada will participate and will provide the greatest opportunity for ongoing involvement in folk arts and cultural programming,…
Find out more »Arabs Heritage Celebration: Canada
A Concert Dedicated for Refugee Crisis!! Palestine in the Prairie Folkloric Group was created with a mission to develop events dedicated to the meeting of Arabic and Western cultures. We see art as a way to connect and hope to represent modern bodies of work through dabkeh dance, music, theater and multidisciplinary arts. Given the recent events and news about refugees coming to the province, and in an effort to mobilize the passion and concern of Winnipeggers into action and help…
Find out more »Layaleena
Layaleena is a night for Arab Youth to come together and enjoy a party like no other. Join us for a cocktail style party and experience a feast of flavours with our Middle Eastern buffet and hor d’oeuvres. There will also be DJ entertainment, a photography station, and a dabke performance put on so register for your tickets fast!
Find out more »St. Jude Hope & Heritage Gala
Cost: $100 USD Join St. Jude for an event celebrating the contributions and culture of the Middle Eastern community and the life-saving mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®. Your support will honor the heritage and vision founder Danny Thomas shared with his fellow Americans of Lebanese, Syrian and Arab ancestry, who rallied to help fulfill his dream of building St. Jude.
Find out more »HKEELEE (Talk to me)
A probing portrait of a cosmopolitan Lebanese matriarch as remembered by her Lebanese-American granddaughter who attempts to piece together her beloved Teta’s story. Moving between voices, faiths, times and spaces, from Beirut to Bethesda and beyond, Hkeelee invites you to engage in an interactive exploration of what it means to be(come) American: what we hold onto, what we let go and how those choices come to shape who we are. Part of the Voices From a Changing Middle East Festival,…
Find out more »Nakba Museum Project of Memory and Hope
It has been a while since you last heard from us and we’d like to update you on our progress. Our inaugural exhibit this past June was a huge success, with more than 600 attendees and substantial media coverage. But this is just the beginning. We are building local and global partnerships, and getting ready for an exciting spring.
Find out more »SALAM NEIGHBOR | Christ Holy Trinity Church
Join IICONN for a screening of the documentary film, Salam Neighbor, on May 1st at 3:00PM at Christ Holy Trinity Church in Branson Hall. Following the screening, representatives of IICONN, including President and CEO, Claudia Connor, current members of the mentor program, and the Refugee services Volunteer Coordinator will meet with church members to answer questions and present on IICONN, who we are, what we do and how people can help the refugee, immigrants, and victims of trafficking that IICONN…
Find out more »Dave Lippman
Our friend Bill Meyer and Progressive Arts with JVP-Detroit is presenting a fabulous evening of music, stature and multi-media arts about BDS (Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions) Dave Lippman Sunday, MAY 1 6 pm Peace Lutheran Church 17029 W 13 Mile Road east of Greenfield, in Southfield
Find out more »2016 HASCA Kick-Off Breakfast Honoring UAE Delegates to OTC
The Houston-Abu Dhabi Sister City Association 2016 Kick-Off Breakfast Honoring The United Arab Emirates Delegation to OTC
Find out more »US Foreign Policy after the Iran Nuclear Deal & the Changing Geopolitics of the Middle East
9:30 AM Welcoming Remarks by Ambassador Christopher Hill Panel 1 (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM) US–Iran Relations after the Nuclear Deal Keynote Speaker: Mohsen Milani Panelists: Ambassador Christopher Hill, Nader Hashemi, Gregory Gause Moderator: Danny Postel Panel 2 (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM) US Policy, the Saudi-Iranian Rivalry & the Changing Geopolitics of the Middle East Keynote Speaker: Gregory Gause Panelists: Ambassador Christopher Hill, Ambassador Gary Grappo, Mohsen Milani Moderator: Danny Postel Speaker Bios Ambassador Christopher Hill Christopher Hill, Dean…
Find out more »In Our Own Words: Voices from the Nakba
On May 14, 1948, as Zionist leader David Ben Gurion was proclaiming a Jewish state in Palestine, his troops drove out the inhabitants of the ancient Palestinian town of al-Zeeb. 18-year-old Mariam Fathalla was one of them. She and her young husband fled to Lebanon. By year’s end the 4,000-year-old community had been leveled. More than half of all Palestinians were killed or expelled and more than half the cities, towns and villages disappeared, a crime that Palestinians call al-Nakba…
Find out more »Zaatari Documentary Screening
In January 2016, I traveled to Jordan to assess the need for improved education in a Syrian refugee camp named Zaatari. My experience there has influenced many of my life aspirations and interests. So much so, I wanted to share what I learned with as many people as are willing to listen. I hope you will join the editor and co-producer, Meredith Stedman, and me for the screening of our short (about 30 minutes) documentary, Zaatari. Zaatari is a personal documentary…
Find out more »Ilan Pappe: Why Palestine is Still the Issue
Cost: $10-$100 USD An evening with Professor Ilan Pappé of the University of Exeter (UK) and author of many authoritative texts on the Israel/Palestine situation, including The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine and The Forgotten Palestinians: A History of Palestinians in Israel
Find out more »“Whither the ‘Children of the Stone’? An Entire Life under Occupation”
The storied generation of shabab (youth) who brought global attention to Palestine through their historically unparalleled activism during the first intifada are now adults – and nothing they fought for has come to pass. Dr. Brian K. Barber examines this situation by posing a series of questions about the first generation of Palestinians to live their entire lives under occupation. His presentation examines how the occupation has shaped their lives historically and at present, and how they feel about their…
Find out more »Salam Neighbor Walt Whitman High School
Join the us for a screening of the documentary film, Salam Neighbor on May 3rd at 7:00 PM. There will be a panel discussion following. Join the conversation on the refugee crisis and bring this film to this city by reserving your ticket today and sharing the event on your Facebook wall. Use #SalamNeighbor when sharing on Twitter and Facebook. Watch the film trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6SxPSZVD9o Film’s website: http://www.SalamNeighbor.org/ Bring the film to your city by emailing Screenings@SalamNeighbor.org or visiting our…
Find out more »Salam Neighbor | Walt Whitman High School
Join the us for a screening of the documentary film, Salam Neighbor on May 3rd at 7:00 PM. There will be a panel discussion following. Join the conversation on the refugee crisis and bring this film to this city by reserving your ticket today and sharing the event on your Facebook wall. Use #SalamNeighbor when sharing on Twitter and Facebook.
Find out more »Book Talk “Men of Capital: Scarcity and Economy in Mandate Palestine”
Center for Near Eastern Studies Men of Capital examines British-ruled Palestine in the 1930s and 1940s through a focus on economy. In a departure from the expected histories of Palestine, this book illuminates dynamic class constructions that aimed to shape a pan-Arab utopia in terms of free trade, profit accumulation, and private property. And in so doing, it positions Palestine and Palestinians in the larger world of Arab thought and social life, moving attention away from the limiting debates of…
Find out more »Gallery Exhibition: “Nakba Never Forgotten”
Gallery Exhibition: “Nakba Never Forgotten” Nakba Never Forgotten Art from the Nakba Museum Project of Memory and Hope Opening Reception
Find out more »Sweet Honey in the Rocks: Honey, Bees, and Beekeeping in the Ancient Near East
The Oriental Institute Lecture Series organized by the University of Chicago brings notable scholars from around the country and abroad as they present on new breakthroughs, unique perspectives, and innovative research applications related to the Ancient Middle East. Presented by Gil Stein, Director of the Oriental Institute, University of Chicago. Honey was used throughout the ancient Near East for sweetening, food, medicine, alcoholic beverages (mead), mummification, and as a metaphor for goodness, abundance, and love. But we know surprisingly little…
Find out more »Through Our Eyes: Insights from Syrian Refugees in the U.S.
This panel discussion will feature Syrian refugees in the United States and the Regional Representative of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees. The program will also include musical performances by panelist Ms. Mariela Shaker, an accomplished classical violinist who has performed in the Kennedy Center and was honored by President Obama as a 2015 World Refugee Day Champion of Change. This event seeks to humanize the Syrian crisis and give a platform to Syrian refugees living in the United States…
Find out more »Adina Hoffman – “Till We Have Built Jerusalem Architects of a New City”
Cost: Free USD About the book: Equal parts biographical puzzle, architectural meditation, and probing detective story, Adina Hoffman’s “Till We Have Built Jerusalem” offers a prismatic view into one of the world’s most beloved and troubled cities. Panoramic yet intimate, this portrait of three architects who helped build modern Jerusalem is also a gripping exploration of the ways in which politics and aesthetics clash in a place of constant conflict. The book opens with the arrival in 1930s Jerusalem of…
Find out more »The Increasing Cost of Occupation
A conversation examining Israel’s increasing use of lethal force against Palestinians, including children, and the situation of Palestinian prisoners. A Presentation by Sahar Francis: Palestinian lawyer and general director of Addameer Prisoner Support and Human Rights Association. She specializes in issues of Palestinian political prisoners, including ill-treatment and torture, administrative detention, prison conditions, and prisoners’ rights. Presentation by Khaled Quzmar: Palestinian lawyer and general director of Defense for Children International – Palestine. He specializes in issues of juvenile justice and grave violations against children…
Find out more »Hisham Sharabi Memorial Lecture: “Palestinian Education for the 21st Century”
Dr. Fouad Moughrabi will examine the problems facing Palestinian education under occupationand prospects for the future. Given the loss of land and control over primary resources, investing in human capital–in such a crucial field as education–became critical for the survival of the Palestinian community and its ability to resist intelligently. The Qattan Foundation, with which he worked, initiated such a project: the Qattan Center for Educational Research and Development, now an independent national institution in the fields of teacher training and educational research. Dr. Moughrabi will…
Find out more »LAHC 28th Annual Awards Gala
The LAHC 28th Annual Awards Gala is scheduled to take place on Friday May 6th, 2016 at the Edward Village Michigan – Hotel and Convention Center, formerly known as the Regency Dearborn Hotel and Convention Center. Attended annually by over twelve hundred people of the corporate, government and grassroots community, this high profile event is an opportunity for the LAHC to recognize students of high academic distinction with educational scholarships, assisting them in their pursuit of higher education. With your support, we…
Find out more »Тимати – Мага
Cost: $75 per person USD AANM INVITES YOU TO A FLORAL WORKSHOP BY MAISON FAROLA IN CELEBRATION OF MOTHER’S DAY! 6:30-8:30 P.M. FRIDAY, MAY 6, 2016 @ AANM Join us for a cultural evening featuring flowers, music, desserts and refreshments. Learn some basic principles and techniques of designing a lush, loose and seasonal arrangement with Farah and Oula of Maison Farola to take home in a beautiful ceramic bowl from The AANM Store! Limited spots available, book yours now! TICKETS:…
Find out more »Mother’s Day Floral Workshop
AANM INVITES YOU TO A FLORAL WORKSHOP BY MAISON FAROLA IN CELEBRATION OF MOTHER’S DAY! 6:30-8:30 P.M. FRIDAY, MAY 6, 2016 @ AANM Join us for a cultural evening featuring flowers, music, desserts and refreshments. Learn some basic principles and techniques of designing a lush, loose and seasonal arrangement with Farah and Oula of Maison Farola to take home in a beautiful ceramic bowl from The AANM Store! Limited spots available, book yours now! TICKETS: $75 PER PERSON OR $135…
Find out more »Shahadah: The Fiqh of Da’wah with Shaykh Kamal El Mekki
STOP! Did you just spend 80 minutes trying to explain cross-gender handshakes, HIJAB, music & polygamy all in one-sitting? Guess who lead that conversation! IT WASN’T YOU You get these questions all the time: Hey, aren’t you hot in that hee-jaab? So why can’t you shake my hand again? How about a hug? 13 wives and the youngest was 9? Please explain this one. He can marry 4 times but she’s limited to 1? Why is that? How’s it fair…
Find out more »Dinner With Dr Ahmad Tibi
Cost: $40 USD For the first time in Dallas TX, Palestinian American Youth League, Palestinian American Council, Dallas Palestine Coalition and Jordanian American Society proudly host Dr. Ahmad Tibi the Arabic Palestinian politician and leader of the Arab Movement for Change inside occupied Palestine. Our event will also have special performance by our beloved Aye-D and Dabke performance by Firqet Bladi
Find out more »Wael Kffoury Concert (VA)
King of romance Wael Kffoury In DMV area Michel Emile Kfoury known by his stage name Wael Kfoury(وائل كفوري), is a Lebanese singer, musician, and songwriter. He is often called The king of romance.
Find out more »This Time
Cost: $18 USD In the sultry heat of 1960s Cairo, a clandestine love affair blooms between a married Egyptian woman and a Canadian professor ten years her junior. In a wintry Toronto house in the 1990s, an aging mother’s memories encroach on her recently divorced daughter’s attempts to restart her life. The past closes in, threatening to overwhelm the present. But what is real and what is illusion? Inspired by the memoirs of a Muslim woman who fought for her…
Find out more »Visit Oman for the Passport DC Embassy Tour
Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center is participating in Cultural Tourism’s Passport DC Embassy Tour on Saturday, May 7. Come visit us and learn about Omani culture. Play a game and win a prize or take a picture at our selfie station! We will have a taste of Oman, cultural exhibition tours, children’s activities, tourism materials, and more! If you are in the area please stop by and encourage friends, family, and colleagues to do the same!
Find out more »Ground Breaking – ICN Fundraising Dinner 2016
The groundbreaking for the 3rd ICN location will be InshaAllah in Fall of 2016. The good works of the current 2 properties will be further enhanced and supported by our new location God willing
Find out more »8th Annual PCRF-Chicago Fundraising Dinner
Announcing th 8th Annual Fundraising dinner for PCRF-Chicago. This year’s gala will be dedicated to raising much needed funds to support ongoing PCRF relief projects which aid children throughout the Middle East. Please help by attending our dinner to learn more about our ongoing work for the children of Gaza, the West Bank and Syria and donating generously!! PCRF-Chicago 8th Annual Fundraising Dinner Hyatt Regency O’Hare 9300 Bryn Mawr Avenue, Rosemont, IL 60018 Saturday, May 7th, 2016 Reception and Registration 6:00pm…
Find out more »Sangeetham for Syria
Sangeetham for Syria is a fundraiser concert that will be held on May 7th at the new Thamil Isai Kalaamanram Hall. It will feature Toronto musicians, as well as an array of classical dance performances. Through this initiative we hope to raise $10 000 that will be donated to the Ryerson University Lifeline Syria Challenge. Ryerson University Lifeline Syria Challenge is the Ryerson community’s effort to support the goals of the Lifeline Syria group. This was an organization that was…
Find out more »An Evening With Maysoon Zayid
Palestinian American comedian, writer and actress Maysoon Zayid will make a special appearance at the Arab American National Museum on Saturday, May 7, to perform two comedy shows at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Zayid is celebrated as one of the first Muslim women to become a comedian in America and perform in Palestine and Jordan. She uses comedy as a way to refine disability and her presentation, If I Cancan, You Cancan, touches upon her experiences of growing up…
Find out more »Musical Encounters: Al-Bustan Takht meets Prometheus Chamber Orchestra (May)
A cross-genre reinterpretation of works by Vivaldi, M. Abdel Wahab, Raphael Hernandez, and Chick Corea coming to a neighborhood near you! With pre-concert percussion workshops for youth and adults led by master percussionist Hafez Kotain. #BYOD–Bring Your Own Drum Workshop | FREE | 4-5:30pm Before each concert Concert Dates & Locations in Philadelphia: Tickets: $10 General Admission | $5 Students
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Mother’s Day Brunch
Come join us as we celebrate our mothers. Enjoy traditional brunch with a middle-eastern flare. Fun for the whole family!
Find out more »ASACA’s Mother Day Brunch 2016
Celebrate Mother Day in style with ASACA. Visit www.asaca-usa.org to pay your 2016 dues and take advantage of the Members Price. Deadline to pay on line Tuesday, May 3d. To pay by check, letter must be postmarked Monday, May 2nd. Looking forward to share this family event with all our comunity members.
Find out more »Documentary Film Screening of “What Tomorrow Brings”
The Ann Arbor Greenhills School will be hosting an evening with documentary filmmaker Beth Murphy on Monday, May 9th at 7:00 pm. They will screen, “What Tomorrow Brings,” a documentary film that examines a local reaction to the first-ever girls school in a small Afghan village
Find out more »Arab of the Future by Riad Sattouf: A Graphic Novel Discussion
Presented by The Evanston Public Library. The memoir of a childhood spent in the shadows of three dictators: Muammar Gaddafi, Hafez al-Assad, and the author’s father.
Find out more »A conversation with Dr. Ghassan Rubeiz
A conversation with Dr. Ghassan Rubeiz, former Secretary of the Geneva-based Middle East World Council of Churches, about “Ecumenism as Liberation Theology: Building Bridges and Circumventing Walls” (in English)
Find out more »SALAM NEIGHBOR
Join us for a screening of Salam Neighbor on May 12th at 5:30pm at the Laemmle Claremont Theater. Watch the film trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6SxPSZVD9o Film’s website: www.SalamNeighbor.org FILM SYNOPSIS Two Americans head to the edge of war, just seven miles from the Syrian border, to live among 85,000 uprooted refugees in Jordan’s Za’atari camp. As the first filmmakers allowed by the United Nations to register and set-up a tent inside a refugee camp, Zach and Chris plunge into the heart of…
Find out more »Karbala Orphanage Fundraising Dinner
For tickets call (313) 204-3039 Development and Relief Foundation invites you to join us in supporting the Karbala Orphanage by attending the upcoming fundraising dinner being held in Dearborn, Michigan on Thursday, May 12th. The orphanage, under the supervision of His Eminence Ayatullah Sayed Mortada AlQazwini, sponsors about 4,000 orphans. Iraq, with 5 million orphans, has the largest orphan population in the world according to UNISEF.
Find out more »Jewelry Empowering Women: A Yemini Story
Renowned Yemeni jewelry expert and author Marjorie Ransom will host a free lecture and reception on Yemeni culture, followed by a book signing of her new book, Silver Treasures from the Land Of Sheba: Regional Yemeni Jewelry, which highlights her vast knowledge and experience in the art of traditional Middle Eastern silver jewelry. In the 1960s, her 30+ year career as a United States diplomat began where she traveled with her late husband across Yemen, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, the United…
Find out more »Arab American National Museum Global Fridays: Abdulrahman Al Akhfash
Cost: Members: $15; Non-members: $10 USD This performance embodies the Yemeni tradition that most often consists of a solo singer with oud accompaniment, highlighting rhythms in subtly expressive ways. Renowned across Yemen as a musician and vocalist, Abdulrahman Al Akhfash has contributed significantly over the past 20 years to the natural development and enrichment of the Sanani repertoire. His delivery is expressive, occasionally euphoric, but ultimately poetic. The public is welcome to attend a FREE talk by Yemeni jewelry expert…
Find out more »The Tunisian American Day-2016
The annual Tunisian-American Day celebration: http://www.tunisiancommunity.org/wordpress/?page_id=246
Find out more »12th Annual Service Day (NNAAC)
A group of 400 community volunteers and students from five Dearborn and Detroit high schools will undertake a major renovation of Cody Rouge High School and a nearby park for National Arab American Service Day on May 14, 2016. Service Day, now in its 12th year, is a project of the National Network for Arab American Communities (NNAAC). The Arab American-led initiative includes thousands of volunteers and dozens of projects across the country from planting trees and beach clean-ups to…
Find out more »International Mother’s Day Bazaar
Featuring Palestinian Crafts, Holy Land Olive Wood Carvings, Embroidered Palestinian Ethnic Clutches and Handbags, Collectable Candle Urns, Gifts, Nabulsi Soaps, Rumi Olive Oil, Handmade Hebron Pottery, Books, Scarves, Palestinian Homemade Foods, Baked Goods & Pastries.
Find out more »Tunisian Intensive with HABIBA
Cost: $70 USD Pay Pal links are up! Don’t miss the Early Bird price, http://bintbeled.com/event/tunisian-intensive-with-habiba-of-philadelphia/ Tunisia has a richly mixed cultural heritage that includes Phoenician, Berber, Roman, early Christian, Islamic and Jewish elements. The folkloric Tunisian style is tribal and earthy and features horizontal twisting of the hips and pelvic movements. The dancer executes twisting movements to increasingly faster music and sometimes dances with scarves or a pot balanced on her head. Raqs al Mharem / Bou Nawara -Scarf Dance…
Find out more »109th Bethlehem Bach Festival – The Mass in B Minor
A glorious tradition treasured by thousands of people from throughout the Unites States and beyond since the American premiere of Bach’s monumental Mass at the first Bethlehem Bach Festival in 1900. Divided into two parts, the Mass begins at 2:30pm, recesses for an extended break, and then resumes at 4:30pm.
Find out more »Al Nakba Commemoration
The joint Nakba Committee, including representatives of Jewish Voice for Peace – San Diego, Karama, BDS San Diego, PAWA-SD and CAIR are working diligently to put together a very special multi-media Nakba program entitled “Commemorating 68 Years of Nakba” May 14th in the Recital Room at Balboa Park 5pm – 8pm. The program focuses on the resilience and resurgence of the Palestinian people and will include personal testimonies, music, a short film and a talk, along with a Palestinian dinner,…
Find out more »CA: Fundraising Dinner for Palestine
Saturday, May 14, 2016 at 5:30pm Dinner Provided | Childcare Provided Event Sponsored by American Muslims for Palestine (AMP) Location Khadijah Banquet Hall Muslim Community Association 3003 Scott Blvd. | Santa Clara, CA 95054 Special Guest Abdallah Jasim, Stand-Up Comedy Contact Information Hamayoun Jamali | hjamali@irusa.org | (916) 230-8887 Haneen Hammad | hhammad@irusa.org Office Phone Number: (408) 780-2951
Find out more »2016 Arab Festival
Join the AACC as we celebrate our rich culture on May 15, 2016 at Lake Eola. The Arab festival has became an annual celebration impatiently anticipated by our fellow community members. We rely on you to make this event successful, so join us for the ultimate fun! Special performances will be announced. Stay tuned, and invite your family and friends for the ultimate fun day!
Find out more »The Charlotte Arab American Festival
The Arab American Council of the Carolinas (AACC) is announcing its annual celebration featuring this year the Arab American Festival. As always, our festival is about creating a way for people to enjoy themselves and by presenting the best of who we are in an environment of music, dance, food, pastries, games, arts and crafts and other exhibits that appeal to the whole family. Festival provides a perfect venue for families to celebrate a special day together. Ample parking is…
Find out more »Nakba Commemoration
A commemoration of the Nakba. Nakba means “Catastrophe” in Arabic. It refers to the destruction of Palestinian society in 1948 when approximately 750,000 Palestinians fled or were forced into exile by Israeli troops. Today, there are more than 4 million registered Palestinian refugees worldwide. Israel refuded to allow Palestinian refugees to return to their homes and to pay them compensation, as required by UN Resolution 194 of 1948.
Find out more »Musical Evenings at San Fernando Cathedral: Silk Sojourn
Described as a “virtuoso” and “intensely soulful” by the New York Times, Syrian clarinetist and composer Kinan Azmeh is a member of Yo-Yo Ma’s Silk Road Ensemble. Azmeh will be joined by Sri Lankan-born, Canada-based composer-performer Dinuk Wijeratne – described by the Toronto Star as “an artist who reflects a positive vision of our cultural future”, and by the New York Timesas “exuberantly creative”.
Find out more »11th Annual International Trade Awards Breakfast
The National U.S.-Arab Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the New York Export District Council and in support of World Trade Week invites you to participate in the The 11th Annual World Trade Week NYC International Trade Awards Breakfast & Expo Monday, May 16, 2015 8:30 – 11:00 am Baruch College. Keynote Speaker: Maria Torres-Springer, President of NYC Economic Development Corporation World Trade Week NYC is an active network of more than 40 organizations in the New York metro region…
Find out more »Kinan Azmeh & Kevork Mourad in Home Within
60-minute audio-visual performance, Home Within is the newest project of Syrian composer and clarinetist, Kinan Azmeh, and Syrian-Armenian visual artist, Kevork Mourad. In this work, art and music develop in counterpoint to each other, creating an impressionistic reflection on the Syrian revolution and its aftermath. Rather than following a narrative, the artists document specific moments in Syria’s recent history and reach into their emotional content in a semi-abstract way. The corner stone of the project was the single sound-image piece, “a…
Find out more »48 Hour Forum
Cost: $30 May 16, $100 May 17 USD Immigration, ISIS, civil wars, stump speeches, domestic policy. Current events steal the show at 48 Hour Forum, where a diverse roster of artists will rise to the challenge of spinning our most talked about news events into humorous, incisive “theatrical op-eds.” Five playwrights, five directors, and a company of New York’s hottest actors gather over 48 hours in a race to create theater as fast as a news cycle. Click here for tickets. Monday, May 16th…
Find out more »Kinan Azmeh & Kevork Mourad in Home Within
The Lark, in partnership with Golden Thread Productions and Silk Road Rising, invites you to The 2016 Middle East America Convening. Our plans for the convening, a follow-up to the meeting we had in 2012, will take place over a day and a half and include “reports from the field” on strides that members of the Middle Eastern American theater community have made over the last few years; conversations about ongoing and potential collaborations amongst MEA artists, and with our…
Find out more »“Eyes of a Thief”, psychological thriller by Najwa Najjar
Cost: $10.00 USD yes of a Thief is a psychological thriller that centres on the story of a father searching for his daughter whilst holding onto a dangerous secret. Nominated as the Palestinian contender for the Academy Awards in 2015 (best foreign language film), Najwa Najjar’s second feature was made entirely in the West Bank and has a stellar cast including Egyptian actor Khaled Abol Naga and celebrated Algerian musician Souad Massi. Intensely gripping and packed with surprises, Eyes of…
Find out more »Third Annual ME/SA Research Symposium
Middle Eastern and South Asian Studies are rapidly growing fields of research reflected in many disciplines – from comparative literature, anthropology, music, feminist and gender studies, sociology, political science, and history, just to name a few. This is an invitation to share your work, academic and/or creative in nature, with peers, community members, and faculty. The Middle East/South Asia Studies Program at UC Davis is inviting submissions for its third annual Undergraduate and Graduate Research Symposium. We are seeking papers,…
Find out more »The Common in the City 2016 Tajdeed: Contemporary Arabic Stories in Translation
Cost: $50-$100 USD A Celebration of Contemporary Arabic Fiction Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute
Find out more »Miss Middle East Beauty Pageant USA 2016
The Miss Middle East USA Beauty Pageant was founded by President of the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce, Ben Kalasho. He is also the Founder of N-Pin. Ben Kalasho wants the Miss Middle East Beauty Pageant to serve as a platform for up and coming Middle Eastern women in the United States. This pageant will allow contestants the opportunities to spread their intelligence, talents, beauty, and culture. They will also be able to fulfill their goals, dreams, and career aspirations in joining the Miss…
Find out more »Arts in Education: The Malek Jandali Trio
Cost: $5.00 USD Performance: 60 minutes Curriculum Connections: Historical Music, Social Studies, Middle Eastern Culture Recommended for Grades 5-12 Tickets: $5.00 *To purchase tickets, call 802.457.3981 or email info@pentanglearts.org* World-renowned composer and pianist, Malek Jandali, is recognized as a leading figure in today’s piano world. Malek’s prolific compositions integrate Middle-Eastern modes into Western classical forms and harmony. They range from chamber music to large-scale orchestral works including concertos for violin and piano. Malek has performed with orchestras all over the…
Find out more »Story Night: The Messiah by Sh. Omar Suleiman
Story Night: The Messiah by Sh. Omar Suleiman For two thirds of the world’s population, the Messiah, the son of Mary, is the awaited savior. His place among God’s Messengers is unique because it isn’t just his incredible past that is a source of inspiration for the faithful, but also his future. Join us for an evening of insights and discovery into his amazing legacy and an in depth look at what his anticipated second coming will look like. Instructor:…
Find out more »2nd Annual Bright Stars of Bethlehem Benefit
For students in the Holy Land, dreams are bright! Join us for a night of wine, food, fun and bidding to benefit Dar al-Kalima students in Palestine. World-renowned author, theologian and champion for hope in the Holy Land, Rev. Dr. Mitri Raheb, will share a presentation about the University and his vision for peace in that region. Tickets are $75 per person Please note: $40 of each ticket purchase is considered a Charitable Deduction 6:30p: Wine tasting and silent…
Find out more »C.A.M.E.O. 46th Anniversary Celebration
Cost: $50.00 USD Join us in celebrating C.A.M.E.O.’s 46th Anniversary honoring Dr. James Zogby, President, Arab American Institute (AAI) and Fred Bourjaily. Doors Open at 6:30 p.m., Dinner at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $50.00 Advanced reservations are required. To reserve or advertise in our program book. Contact Tony Abdulkarim 440-666-2697, Pierre Bejjani 216-269-5898 or Joe Charif 216-701-1262.
Find out more »Halal Food Festival Toronto 2016
SAVE THE DATE for Halal Food Fest TO 2016! North America’s Largest Halal Food Show!
Find out more »The Malek Jandali Trio Live in Vermont
Cost: $25 USD Saturday, May 21, 2016 4:00 pm North Universalist Chapel General Seating: $25 Adults $24 Seniors $23 Members $20 Youth All ticket prices include 6% Vermont sales tax and a $2.00 service fee.
Find out more »The Malek Jandali Trio
Tickets: $25 Adults | $24 Seniors | $23 Members | $20 Youth *All ticket prices include 6% Vermont sales tax and a $2.00 service fee.* World-renowned composer and pianist, Malek Jandali, recognized as a leading figure in today’s piano world will be presenting for the first time at Pentangle with Abdulrahim Alsiadi on oud and one of our very own local cellists. Malek’s compositions integrate Middle Eastern modes into Western classical forms of harmony. Jandali explains that his music represents…
Find out more »The Eternal Challenge – Br. Hamza Tzortzis
Instructor: Hamza Tzortzis Registration: $20 Imagine you’re at work, university or watching a documentary – you can’t help but feel that the Quran is being dismissed as irrational and incoherent: “The Quran is an old book full of myths,” “The Quran is inaccurate,” “The Quran contains mistakes,” “The Quran was written by a man,” “The Quran copied the Bible,” and, “The Quran has no evidence for its claims.” You cannot answer these questions and you’re not happy with what you…
Find out more »Helping Hand Soccer Charity Cup Helping Hand Soccer Charity Cup
Join us at the first annual Helping Hand’s Brother’s Soccer Charity Cup! This a great opportunity to play the world’s number one sport while helping raise money for HHRD in the process. All proceeds from this event will be donated to Helping Hand directly! That means you get to have fun while supporting several global efforts by HHRD! This is a family friendly event! So please bring your friends, parents, cousins or anyone who wants to enjoy the beautiful game!…
Find out more »Diana Abu-Jaber Book Discussion
Diana Abu-Jaber discusses her new book, Life Without a Recipe: A Memoir of Food and Family. Diana Abu-Jaber’s heartwarming memoir follows her earlier remembrances in The Language of Baklava. Self determination can be tricky for girls—especially those caught between cultures. Bullied with loving “advice” from a tough, independent sugar-fiend of a German grandmother (Grace) and a flamboyant, spice-obsessed Arab father (Bud), Diana Abu-Jaber spent years learning to ignore their contradictory prescriptions about food, work, marriage, and motherhood. Grace warned her…
Find out more »NAAMA Constitutional Conference
During this weekend, the NAAMA National Office and Board of Directors will be soliciting your input for NAAMA’s future as we embark on a transformational reform strategy to create and sustain future growth for the Association. As we continue to adjust to the changing global demands we face, it is vital to create and sustain manageable growth to support our mission. The National Office appreciates your participation in the First Constitutional Conference: Retooling the Healthcare Association. Through intense, structured and specialized…
Find out more »Live music by Fadi Hanani, Murad Bshara and MB Orchestra
Come for a very fun night of live music, belly dance, and of course time for yourself to get up enjoy yourself and dance. The Famous star singer Fadi Hanani and his talented accompanist Murad Bshara joined by the MB Orchestra will be here to get the party started and rocking. This venue has a full bar, great food, great service, and included in your ticket will be Mezzas/appetizers, salad, main course and of course the entertainment itself. Alcohol and beverages…
Find out more »Middle Eastern 6th Annual Bazaar
Authentic Middle Eastern Food, Shawarma (Gyro), Sheesh Kabob, Manaeesh, Falafel, Baklava, Hookah, Turkish Coffee & More! Live music, Kids games, Moon Bounce, Raffle, Door Prizes and Crafts.
Find out more »Bike the Drive for PCRF
Join Team Palestine for PCRF on Memorial Day weekend Sunday, May 29th for our 2nd Annual Bike the Drive for PCRF! This is a family friendly event, where thousands of cyclists bike along the wonderfully scenic Lake Shore Drive and experience the beauty of Chicago. It’s a great way to benefit children in need across the Middle East, get together with the community, and stay fit. All ages are welcome. We will bike 30 miles as a team, but feel…
Find out more »The Arabian Nights: Medieval Fantasy and Modern Forgery
Cost: $10 USD Dr. Paul Cobb, Professor of Islamic History, University of Pennsylvania The Arabian Nights is probably the medieval Arabic book best known in the west, full of ripping yarns and vivid characters that have influenced film, music, and literature for centuries. But did you know that some of its most cherished tales, such as those of Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves, Sindbad, and even Aladdin, were added by modern European translators? Dr. Cobb offers a walkthrough of…
Find out more »Theeb
Theeb by Naji Abu Nowar (Jordan/UAE/Qatar/UK, 2015, 100 min.). Nominated for the Oscar for Best Foreign Language film, this Arab Western follows a young boy, Theeb, as he makes a perilous trek across the Ottoman Empire desert in 1916. As war rages in the Middle East, Theeb’s mission to guide a British officer to his secret destination is threatened by bandits, enemy soldiers, and the natural hazards of the desert climate.
Find out more »Maz Jobrani: I’m Not a Terrorist but I’ve Played One on TV
STG Presents and Live Nation welcomes Maz Jobrani to The Neptune on Thursday, June 2, 2016. GA seated show. Tickets are $38.00 GA, $98.50 VIP* (not including fees). *VIP ticket includes preferred seating plus pre-show meet and greet with Mr. Jobrani
Find out more »A Syrian Love Story
A Syrian Love Story by Sean McAllister (UK/France/Lebanon/Syria, 2015, 80 min.). Amer and Raghda met in a Syrian prison cell 15 years ago. He first saw her bloodied face after a beating when she was placed in a neighboring cell. Over several months they communicated – and fell in love – through a tiny hole they’d secretly made in the wall. When released, they got married and started a family. This intimate portrait tells the story of a family torn…
Find out more »Gallery Exhibition: “Forbidden Colors”
Artists from the United States and abroad create work in all media exploring the concept of artists’ responses to various forms of censorship or political pressure specific to artistic production. The show takes its name from a 1980 Israeli law forbidding artwork of “political significance,” which banned art composed of the four colors of the Palestinian flag: red, green, white, and black.
Find out more »Mashrou’ Leila – Ibn el Leil Concert (Chicago)
MASHROU’ LEILA’S FIRST TIME IN THE MIDWEST DO NOT MISS IT!
Find out more »6th Annual Middle Eastern Bazaar
Authentic Middle Eastern Food, Shawarma (Gyro), Sheesh Kabob, Manaeesh, Falafel, Baklava, Hookah, Turkish Coffee & More! Live music, Kids games, Moon Bounce, Raffle, Door Prizes and Crafts. Please RSVP in advance to ensure a space at our upcoming festival by calling 703-855-7206
Find out more »Annual Arab Center of Washington Picnic
The annual ACW picnic is happening on June 4th at the upper shelter of Richmond Beach Saltwater Park this year! More information about time and ticket prices coming soon!
Find out more »2016 ACW Picnic
The annual ACW picnic is happening on June 4th at the upper shelter of Richmond Beach Saltwater Park this year! More information about time and ticket prices coming soon
Find out more »Aswat’s Tribute to Sayyid Darwish
Cost: 25.00 and up USD The Bay Area’s premier Arab Music Ensemble, Aswat, cordially invites you to an evening of musical indulgence featuring the songs of composer Sayyid Darwish (1892-1923). Born in Alexandria in 1892, Sayyid Darwish is highly regarded as the father of modern Arabic Music. Coming from humble beginnings, he began performing by reciting the Quran after attending Al Azhar. He was later recruited by the Syrian Attalah Brothers who discovered him playing music for some people and…
Find out more »Musical Encounters: Al-Bustan Takht meets Prometheus Chamber Orchestra (June 4th)
A cross-genre reinterpretation of works by Vivaldi, M. Abdel Wahab, Raphael Hernandez, andChick Corea coming to a neighborhood near you! With pre-concert percussion workshops for youth and adults led by master percussionist Hafez Kotain. #BYOD–Bring Your Own Drum Workshop | FREE | 4-5:30pm Before each concert Concert Dates & Locations in Philadelphia: Tickets: $10 General Admission | $5 Students
Find out more »Detroit: Mashrou’ Leila Concert
Mashrou’ Leila will be in detroit for the first time ever June 4th. Mashrou’ Leila is a contemporary, alternative, queer, Lebanese band pioneering a new era of music coming out of the Middle East. Mashrou’ Leila addresses flaws of Lebanese society, queer love, war and politics with their lyrics—issues rarely discussed in mainstream Arabic music. This will be one of the most memerable shows this summer. Doors open at 7:30pm // 18+ // $45 General Admision Listen to Mashrou3 Leila’s…
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