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| KING TUT in the Media |
June 10 - Segment on crafts from Siwa oasis, View from the Bay, 3-4 pm, (KGO TV, channel 7)
June 16 - Segment on Dima, Egyptian jewelry designer, View from the Bay, 3-4 pm, (KGO TV, channel 7)
June 19 - Teaser segment on Egypt, View from the Bay, 3-4 pm (KGO TV, channel 7)
June 20 - KGO TV documentary, 7-8 pm (KGO TV, channel 7)
June 21 - Tut has cover of the SF Chronicle Pink Section article on exhibition in Contra Costa Times
June 23 - Dr. Zahi Hawass on the Ronn Owens Show, 11-noon, (KGO Radio 810)
June 24 - Cover of the San Jose Mercury News arts section
June 25 - SF Examiner supplement distributed
June 30 - Audience in Tut headdresses, View from the Bay, 3-4 pm, (KGO TV, channel 7" |
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Egyptian American Society Newsletter
Vol 1. Issue 3 |
June 08, 2009 |
Dear EAS member,
 We are happy to report that preparation fo the EAS pre-summer party is well underway and that over 55 people have already secured their reservation for this event. Casablanca restaurant can seat about 60-65 guests comfortably, so if you have a change of heart and decide that you'd like to join us after all, please email us directly at eascafe@gmail.com and we might be able to squeeze you in! Detailed information about this event including cost, location, and program can be found at www.eascafe.org.
See you all there!
EAS Team | |
 CULTURAL ENCOUNTERS: FRIDAY NIGHTS AT THE DE YOUNG
Art Installation by Local Egyptian American Artists
June 26, 2009 5:00pm-8:45pm
After 30 years, the treasures of Egypt 's King Tutankhamun will again be on exhibit at the de Young Museum in San Francisco opening on June 27, 2009 through March 28, 2010.
Concurrent with this exhibition, the Egyptian Consulate Press & Information Bureau in coordination and contribution with the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, which include the de Young Museum and the Museum of the Legion of Honor, will offer visitors an opportunity to experince Egypt's harmonious blend of past and present, a civilization that dates back 7,000 years, through the display of artworks by Bay Area based Egyptian artists: Hassan Fedawy, Rahab Said, Hassan Said and Osama Dawood; of folkloric music performed by the "Flowers of the Nile" group; Egyptian dances from Sausan's Academy, and free screenings of Egyptian documentaries.
The exhibit of the above mentioned local Egyptian artists is being held in conjunction with "Cultural Encounters: Friday Nights at the de Young Museum" series which focuses on celebrating artworks of a variety of disciplines created by San Francisco Bay Area artists.
The de Young is honored to be able to host these talented artists who will be showing their works of caricature, illustration, video art, film, photography and painting for this big celebration on June 26 as a way to welcome Tutankhamun back to the San Francisco Bay Area.
Additional information will be posted on the events page of the EAS website as soon as it is made available. |
 KING TUT RETURNS: A TASTE OF EGYPT
Sponsored by the Sonoma Aswan Committee of Sonoma Sister Cities Association
June 15, 2009 7:00pm-10:00pm
The Sonoma Aswan committee will bring together Bay Area's international community leaders for its second annual benefit reception celebrating Egyptian culture and the special relationship between Aswan, Egypt and Sonoma, California. The Egyptian themed event will be held on Monday, June 15, 2009 from 7:00pm until 10:00pm at the Sonoma Meritage Restaurant near the historic Sonoma plaza. Egyptian attire is encouraged. Prizes for "Best Costume" will be provided by Highway 12 Vineyards &Winery.
This year's event will coincide with the arrival of the Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs Exhibition, better known as the "King Tut Exhibition," in San Francisco. Representatives from the Egyptian Consulate
General in San Francisco will be in attendance. Featured Master of Ceremonies will be Catherine Heenan, Anchor/Reporter, KRON-TV. The event will feature insights into Egyptian cooking by Bram Pottery owners,
Ashrf and Shelly Almasri, Master Chef Carlo-Alessandro Cavallo, and cookbook author Paula Wolfert, expert on Mediterranean food and cooking. The reception will also highlight Egyptian music and belly dancing by "The Three Sisters", live camels, courtesy of Lyon Therapy Ranch and an exciting silent auction featuring exclusive dining, premium wines, tasting events and unique "getaways" including a Nile Cruise by King Tut Tours. Proceeds will benefit arts, cultural, medical, educational and environmental projects in Aswan, Egypt.
The event is open to the public and by advance ticket sales only. Tickets are limited. Individual tickets are $60 and include North African food, entertainment, and wine provided by Viansa Winery & Marketplace. Sponsorships are also available with preferred seating. Additional information can be found at www.eascafe.org/events.
Monday June 15, 7:00-10:00pm @ Sonoma Meritage Restaurant.
For further inquiries please contact SASCC by email at sonomaaswan@aol.com or by telephone at 415.336.4523. |
 A MATCH FOR YARA
Be the Match - Marrow Registry
June 13, 10:00pm-4:00pm
22 year old Academy of Art student, Yara Totah, has been valiantly fighting Hodgkin's Lymphoma with chemotherapy for the last year. Her doctors have determined that she needs a bone marrow transplant from an unrelated donor from the same ethnic background. Her family is organizing a donor drive in San Mateo's Central Park.
Details at www.eascafe.org/events |
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 HASSAN AND MORCOS DVD
From director Ramy Emam, a comedy about compassion which makes serious statements about religious tolerance between Christians and Muslims in modern day Egypt.
Starring Omar Sharif and Adel Emam.
Items advertised here are donated by our members to help generate income for the EAS. If you are intersted in this item, send an email to eascafe@gmail.com with your shipping address. The item will be shipped to you within 24 hours.
- Service is on a first come for serve basis
- Items are guaranteed to be in excellent condition.
This DVD requires a multi-system DVD player to be viewed on TV. Alternatively, it can be viewed on a laptop or computer without problems.
Minimum donation: $15
S & H: Free
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