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Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture
 September Announcements
Join the new
Arab Music Ensemble

Calling all Singers and Musicians! 

Come to the first - free - Demo Workshop tomorrow, Wed Sept 23, 7-9pm, 3916 Locust Walk at U-Penn campus in West Phila.
RSVP:  ctucker@albustanseeds.org  or 267-809-3668

Violin Virtuoso HANNA KHOURY and Master Percussionist HAFEZ EL ALI KOTAIN will present a demonstration workshop on Arab music instruments, modes, rhythms, and songs.

This is an opportunity  to find out how you can join the newly forming Al-Bustan Arab Music Ensemble, open to singers and instrumentalists:   3rd-12th graders and college students.

For bio of musicians and more info, go to:  Al-Bustan Arab Music Ensemble
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Sign-Up for
Arab Percussion Workshops

Learn to drum with master percussionist HAFEZ EL ALI KOTAIN.
First Workshop next Monday Sept 28, at 3708 Chestnut Street - Greenfield Intercultural Center of U-Penn in West Phila.

For beginning/intermediate drummers in 3rd-12th grades.

For more info and registration form, go to:  Percussion Workshops

 
Drum Jam at The Rotunda
FREE - Saturday Sept 26, 4-5pm, 40th and Walnut St in West Phila.

Bring Your Own Drum and enjoy a  demonstration by Hafez El Ali Kotain and AL-Bustan Percussion Ensemble.

Celebrate The Rotunda's 10th Anniversary with plenty of fun events for all ages, Sept 25 - 27:  The Rotunda
Amreeka:  Premiere Screening by Philadelphia Film Society
Meet the Film Director!
Wed, Sept 23, 7:30pm - followed by Q&A with Director Cherien Dabis
Ritz East Cinema, 2nd and Walnut Street in Old City

Use "Al-Bustan" discount code when you buy tickets online or order your tickets over the phone (215.925.7900).  This is a beautiful and moving film - NOT TO BE MISSED! -- and the violin in film is played by Hanna Khoury!

Can't make it to tomorrow's screening?
Join the Swarthmore Middle East Culture Society, U-Penn Middle East Center, and Al-Bustan for special matinee screening and Turkish dinner this Saturday, Sept 26, at 3pm ($8 ticket and $11 dinner).  Contact Camilia Kamoun ckamoun1@swarthmore.edu.

From Sept 25 and on, Amreeka will be showing at the Ritz FIve Cinema in Old City.
Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture is dedicated to educating youth about Arabic language, arts, and culture.