In this email:
Foreign Travel Club of San Francisco: Travel Adventures in the Middle east; Jordan, Lebanon and Syria
August 27th: Evening Honoring Father Labib Kobti at the Ramallah Club SF
August 28th-29th: St Nicholas Church Middle Eastern Food Festival
August 29th: Arab American Cultural Center Iftar
August 31st: Arab Cultural and Community Center Iftar
September 4th: "Palestine In Music" at La Pena Cultural Center
September 13th:
USPCN, PYN, AYO, GUPS
Palestinian Community BBQ
September 18th:
Aswat Youth Music Classes
September 22nd:
Middle East Children's Alliance presents
Robert Fisk
"Lies, Misreporting and Catastrophe in the Middle East"
September 25th:
Free Palestine Movement and ACCC Evening of Discussion and Entertainment- Fundraiser for FPM
September 25th:
ACCC Arabic Classes for Children Starts
OCTOBER 2ND, 2010:
16TH ANNUAL ARAB CULTURAL FESTIVAL
"Souq El Arabi"
October 14th-24th: 14th Annual Arab Film Festival
October 29th:
Second Palestinian Popular Conference in the US
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| | AUGUST 26TH, 2010: FOREIGN TRAVEL CLUB OF SAN FRANCISCO:
TRAVEL ADVENTURES IN THE MIDDLE EAST
LEBANON, JORDAN AND SYRIA
Marines' Memorial Club & Hotel
609 Sutter St. (Corner of Mason St.)
12th Floor
Thursday, August 26th, 2010
Bar Opens at 11:30 AM
Lunch at Noon
Luncheon and Program Cost: $26
RSVP BY AUGUST 23RD BY CALLING 415-726-3712
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AUGUST 27TH, 2010: 6:30PM:
EVENING HONORING MONSIGNOR LABIB KOBTI
Join the Ramallah Club of San Francisco in an evening celebrating the continued good health of Monsignor Labib Kobti.
Ramallah Club
1951 Ocean Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94127-2721
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AUGUST 28TH-29TH, 2010: 11AM-10PM:
ST. NICHOLAS CHURCH
MIDDLE EASTERN FOOD FESTIVAL
St. Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Church5200 Diamond Heights Blvd. San Francisco, CA
Come join us as we celebrate the 16th Annual St. Nicholas Middle Eastern Food Festival.
Expect to be blown away as we celebrate faith and culture throughout generations. You will have the opportunity to learn about Orthodoxy as you tour St. Nicholas church, experience Middle Eastern culture through cuisine, music and dance. There is something for every one, here's what to expect this year.
Food; Music; Dancing; Fashion Show;Church Tours;Children's Center; Cultural Education; Raffle; Hookah Lounge; Kan Zamman Photo Booth
For more information visit http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=104977399557688&ref=ts
We look forward to seeing you there!
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AUGUST 29TH, 2010: 7:30PM
ARAB AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER OF SILICON VALLEY (AACC SV):
RAMADAN IFTAR/DINNER
AACC 3952 Twilight Drive, Bldg 2, San Jose, CA 95124
Time 7:30PM, Iftar as scheduled
AACC team is providing Soup (Adas), Salad (Fettoush), Tea, Water, Utensils, Plates, and Bowls.
Potluck is Main dish, fruit, and sweets.
Looking forward to sharing dishes from expert hands and recipies.
Donations are highly appreciated to cover costs
This event is open to everyone and for all ages. We encourage you to take this opportunity to invite American friends and from other countries. Ramadan and related celebrations are an image we are proud of in the Arab world, inclusive of all and celebrated together. Lets make it a fun evening and share with as many friends and family as we possibly can.
For more information contact Hana Itani at (408) 399-9727 or Istabraq Yahya (408) 927-8566
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| | In honor of Ramadan, the ACCC is hosting a community dinner at the Arab Cultural and Community Center. The dinner will be a potluck Ramadan Iftar, so please bring a dish you would like to share with our community. Muslims and non-Muslims, families, singles, and students are all welcome.
When: Tuesday August 31, 2010 @
7:30pm (check in) 7:46pm-9:00pm (Iftar)
Where: Arab Cultural & Community Center
2 Plaza Street, San Francisco, CA 94116
Suggested Donation: Sliding Scale $5-$10
Please Note: There will be a prayer room setup for those who wish to pray before dinner.
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LA PENA CULTURAL CENTER AND CAL SJP PRESENT
PALESTINE IN MUSIC3105 SHATTUCK AVENUE, 2 BLOCKS FROM ASHBY BART BERKELEY, CA Dear Bay Area lovers of Palestine, Please join us for a Ramadan evening of live music and song on Palestine. Witness the live expression of dignity and solidarity through art and melody from East and West. Featuring: David Rovics, singer and songwriter, Songs of Social Significance and Yasmeen, and the musicians of ASWAT, the Bay Area's Arabic Music Ensemble
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SEPTEMBER 12TH, 2010: SAVE THE DATE PALESTINIAN COMMUNITY BBQ more information coming soon...
HOSTED BY:
the United States Palestinian Communities Network;the Palestinian Youth Network ;the General Union of Palestine Students; the Arab Youth organization
************************************************************************ SEPTEMBER 18TH, 2010: ASWAT MUSIC CLASSES FOR CHILDREN Give your child the gift of Arabic music! The fall session starts on September 18th, and ends on November 6. The fall session will culminate in a public performance on November 14th in Oakland. All classes, unless otherwise indicated, are on Saturdays, 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Arab American Cultural Center of the Silicon Valley (AACC/SV) at Houge Park, Building #2, 3952 Twilight Drive, San Jose, CA 95124. The Aswat Youth program was founded in January 2009 to allow youths of any nationality to learn and experience Arabic music through singing and playing instruments. Designed specifically for children as young as 5 and as old as 18, the program offers lessons in tabla (hand drum), 'oud (middle eastern lute), qanun (zither), nay (end-blown wooden flute), and violin. The program is directed by Dr. Guilnard Moufarrej who holds a ph.D. in ethnomusicology from UCLA, and is a performing member of the Aswat Ensemble. The instructors of Aswat Youth include accomplished percussionist Loay Dahbour, and seasoned musicians Husain Dixon Resan and Younes El Makboul, all performing members of the Aswat Ensemble. Registration forms are available on www.zawaya.org. Please bring your filled out form to the first day of class on September 18th. For questions or concerns, please email info@zawaya.org. See you there! For more information, please visit www.zawaya.org
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SEPTEMBER 22ND, 2010: 7PM
Berkeley, CA: Robert Fisk "Lies, Misreporting, and Catastrophe in the Middle East" The Middle East Children's Alliance (MECA) presents
the intrepid, witty and courageous author
ROBERT FISK
"one of the most famous journalists in the world"
speaking on
"Lies, Misreporting, and Catastrophe in the Middle East" Winner of countless journalism awards and three honorary doctorates, Beirut-based Robert Fisk has reported from the Middle East for over 30 years, covering 11 major wars.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010 - 7pm
First Congregational Church of Berkeley
2345 Channing Way (@ Dana)
6 blocks from Downtown Berkeley BART **Tickets available for Special Reception with Fisk as well!** Tickets: $15 general, $10 students/low income
$50 includes post-event reception plus reserved event seating in front rows.
BUY TICKETS ONLINE!
Only $15 tickets at area bookstores: (East Bay) Books Inc., Diesel, Moe's Books, Pegasus/Solano, Pegasus/Shattuck, Walden Pond (SF) Modern Times. Benefit for children in Palestine & Lebanon. No one turned away for lack of funds. Wheelchair accessible, ASL interpreted For info: 510-548-0542 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 510-548-0542 end_of_the_skype_highlighting, events@mecaforpeace.org Cosponsored by: KPFA-94.1FM, Arab Film Festival, Arab Cultural Center, Bay Area Campaign to End Israeli Apartheid, Bay Area Women in Black, International Jewish Anti-Zionist Network, Jewish Voice for Peace, Palestinian Youth Network, Students for Justice in Palestine, US Palestinian Community Network
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Free Palestine Movement, in collaboration with the Arab Cultural Center, invites you to an evening of discussion and entertainment! This is a fundraiser for the Free Palestine Movement In May, 2010, a U.S. delegation, organized by the Free Palestine Movement participated in the Gaza Freedom Flotilla, a civilian marine convoy of six cargo and passenger vessels to Gaza. These vessels were loaded with thousands of tons of medical supplies, water purification equipment, building materials and other humanitarian aid forbidden by Israel. On the May 31st, Israeli Defense Forces attacked these ships in International waters, killing nine human rights activists and injuring dozens. What: Dinner, Conversation and Live Entertainment! $65.00 early bird $75.00 at the door
Where: LOCATION TBD in San Francisco vicinity When: Saturday, September 25, 2010 beginning at 7:00 PM Come hear live 4 FPM distinguished Americans who survived the recent attack on the Freedom Flotilla: Ambassador Edward Peck: Turning the Freedom Flotilla attack into diplomatic victory Veteran Joe Meadors: USS Liberty injured survivor, re-opening the Liberty investigation Gene St. Onge: Bringing decades of structural engineering to rebuilding of Gaza
Dr. Paul Larudee: Co-founder, U.S. advisor to Saudi Arabia and co-organizer of the first voyage to Gaza. *Volunteers needed. For more information, please visit www.freepalestinemovement.org or call 510 232-2500
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SEPTEMBER 25TH, 2010:
ARABIC CLASSES FOR CHILDREN BEGIN AT THE ACCC
Children ages 5-16
9 Week Sesssions
Classes: Saturdays 11am-2pm
If you are interested in registering your child, or have questions, please call the ACCC at 415-664-2200.
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KEEP YOUR EYES OUT FOR SEVERAL MORE ARAB COMMUNITY EVENTS
Souq el Arabi: 16th Annual Arab Cultural Festival On October 2nd, San Francisco's Arab Cultural & Community Center will present our 16th Annual Arab Cultural Festival, the largest celebration of Arab heritage in Northern California. Since 1995, this day-long event showcases the arts, entertainment, food, traditions, and most importantly the spirit of the Arab-Americans, reflecting their diversity and contributions to the Bay Area's cultural landscape. As October has officially been declared Arab Heritage Month by Mayor Gavin Newsome, this event is the perfect forum to come celebrate and learn more about Arab-American culture. This year's theme is Souq el Arabi and the Festival will transform Union Square into a traditional open market place you would normally only find in the Arab World. Don't miss your chance to take part in this entertaining and enlightening event! 16th Annual Arab Cultural Festival "Souq el Arabi" Saturday, October 2nd, 2010 Union Square, San Francisco Suggested Donation: $6; Children under 5 years of age: FREE Booth Bazaar includes: Arabic cuisine, jewelry, textiles and crafts from the Arab World, Henna tattoos, Children's Activity booth, informational booths for many Arab organizations, and much more. Featured Performers: Moroccan gnawa music by Yassir Chadly & Bouchaib Abdelhadi & Ensemble Arabic Classical & popular music performed by Salma Khasiborn featuring Arabic Violinist/Oud player and Sami Abu Shumays and Ensemble Folkloric dance performances, Live Fairytale Performances
For information about sponsorship, renting a booth or informational table, advertisement in the program, or volunteering, please call (415)664-2200 or e-mail: events@arabculturalcenter.org
About the Festival Artists:
Yassir Chadly: has been performing traditional Moroccan music since 1972, first in his native Morocco and then in the United States since 1977. His musical expression ranges from the melodic love songs of the Magreb and Egyptian traditions, to the powerful rhythms of the religious music of the Gnawa, the Sufi musicians originally from sub-Saharan Africa. His varied instruments include the oud (lute), the guenbri (a three-stringed bass-like instrument made from a camel neck), qarqabas (metal clackers from which the castanets are derived), bender, darbukkah, and taarija (percussion instruments native to Morocco). Yassir is well known as an inspired storyteller of the Sufi tradition in addition to his talents as a musician. He has recorded with Dizzy Gillespie, Randy Weston, Stephen Kent, and Steve Coleman. He is featured on two recent Omar Sosa recordings, "Prietos" and "Sentir", and has performed with Mr. Sosa since 2001. Yassir has participated in other collaborative projects with Alonzo King, including Heart Song (2003) for the Ailvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Salt (2005) with the North Carolina Dance Theater, and Ocean (1994) and The Moroccan Project (2005) with LINES Ballet.
Bouchaib Abdelhadi: a native of Casablanca, Morocco, has had a distinguished musical career on both sides of the Atlantic. As leader of the Orchestre Abdelhadi, he performed throughout the Kingdom of Morocco in the 1980's. Since coming to the United States in the early 1990's, Bouchaib has been much sought out as a multi-instrumentalist (oud, Moroccan violin, percussion) and as a vocalist in Middle Eastern and North African traditions such as al-Yqa (Andalusian), Gnawa (Sufi trance), and Chaabi ("popular"). Recent career highlights include collaborating in 2002 with Pharoah Sanders on music for Alonzo King's LINES Ballet Company, and live performances range from a US tour with Cuban jazz pianist Omar Sosa in 2002 to a performance with Stephen Kent and Trance Mission in 2001, and from playing at the 1998 San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival and and collaborating on The Moroccan Project (2005) with LINES Ballet. Bouchaib played with DJ Cheb i Sabbah on the album "La Kahena", and in addition to traditional Moroccan music performance he enjoys working with artists from diverse musical traditions such as Hindustani, jazz, and rock.
Salma Khasiborn: Salma Habib Khshaiboon was born in Haifa in 1975. Her professional career as an artist began at the age of seven as a leading dancer in the "Salma Dancing Group" in Haifa, established in 1979. Her acting and singing career started in the Arabic TV in Palestine where she hosted the only show for Arab children for eight years. For seven years, Salma hosted three daily radio shows in Palestine focusing on women, Arabic classical music and current events. Salma has performed with critically acclaimed composers such as Bassam Saba, an Arabic music virtuoso. She often sings for the Arabic Music Ensemble, Zikrayat.
Sami Abu Shumays: Arabic Violinist Sami Abu Shumays was born in the United States of mixed Palestinian and American descent, but returned to the Arab world to develop a richer connection with his cultural heritage. Originally a composer and scholar of Western Classical music, he began studying Arabic violin with renowned Arabic violinist and oud player Simon Shaheen in New York, where he concurrently pursued graduate studies in composition and ethnomusicology at C.U.N.Y. after receiving his B.A. in Music from Harvard. Seeking a deeper immersion in Arab musical culture, Sami studied in Cairo, Egypt on a Fulbright fellowship, with Dr. Alfred Gamil, and continued his studies in Aleppo, Syria, with Mohammed Qasas, Abdel-Basit Bakkar, and Abdel-Minaim Senkary-experiences that led him to devote himself to Arabic music. He founded Zikrayat in late 2005. Through Zikrayat, an ensemble devoted to presenting the classical, dance and folkloric repertories of the Arab world side-by-side, with a particular focus on rare music and dance pieces from classic Egyptian film, Sami seeks to make Arabic music accessible to a wide variety of audiences.
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OCTOBER 14TH-24TH: 14TH ANNUAL ARAB FILM FESTIVA
San Francisco: October 14th-17th
San Jose: October 16th-17th
Berkeley: October 22nd-24th
Los Angeles: October 22nd-24th The Arab Film Festival will take place between October 14th to October 24th 2010 in San Francisco, San Jose, Berkeley, and Los Angeles. More information coming soon visit www.aff.org
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October 29th-31st; 2010:
Itasca, IL: Second Palestinian Popular Conference in US The US Palestinian Community Network (USCPN) Presents The Second Palestinian Popular Conference: Together, Restoring our National Institutions, Reclaiming our Rights, Empowering our Community The Westin Chicago Northwest
400 Park Boulevard
Itasca, IL 60143
(10 minutes from Woodfield Mall; 25 minutes from O'Hare Airport) For more information, to register or to submit a workshop proposal visit http://popular.palestineconference.org/
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