Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture
January Upcoming Events
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Upcoming Talk, Comedy, and Film
Music Auditions for Shaheen Ensemble
Percussion Workshops and Music Ensemble
Exhibit/Activities at Free Library
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Tonight, Jan 21, 6pm:
Marwan Kraidy at Penn Bookstore, Free
Come to a talk on "Reality TV and Arab Politics" at the Penn bookstore by one of the leading scholars at U-Penn's Annenberg Center for Communications. If you can't make it, be sure to check out Kraidy's published works.
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Jan 23, 7:30pm:
Stand Up for Peace at U-Penn
Join stand-up comedians Dean Obeidallah and Scott Blakeman for a night of laughter from both sides of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, presented by PASS, GIC, Hillel and other! Tickets: $10 in advance or $13 at door. More Info
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Jan 27, 7pm: "Garbage Dreams" Screening at WHYY Civic Space
Al-Bustan is pleased to co-sponsor the screening of this documentrary about the
world's largest garbage village located on the outskirts of Cairo,
Egypt. Follow three teenage boys born into the business who are forced
to make choices that will impact the survival of their community. Click here for more info about film and to reserve seats.
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"Nahnu Al-Amal/We Are the Hope"
Exhibit on display at Free Library: Jan 6 - Feb 5, 2010
 See artwork made by students in Al-Bustan workshops led by artist Tremain Smith, at Walnut Street West Branch - 40th Street.
We have several programs planned around this exhibit, including a Name-Writing Workshop at 3:30pm on Friday, Jan. 29. Additionally, we are planning FREE School-Day Demonstrations for educators who would like to schedule a visit with their students to
see exhibit and participate in a hands-on workshop writing their
names in Arabic
Contact Kevin Schott or kschott@albustanseeds.org
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The Philadelphia Arab Music Ensemble, led by Hanna Khoury,
continues Wednesday night rehearsals
It's not too late to join: Wednesdays, 6-9pm
 Following their December debut led by Director Hanna Khoury, The Philadelphia Arab Music Ensemble invites singers of all levels and advanced and intermediate musicians to sign-up for the Winter/Spring season.
The featured repertoire this season is compositions by acclaimed violin/oud virtuoso Simon Shaheen. The Ensemble will have a master workshop with Shaheen on February 7. The season culminates with a performance in concert with Shaheen on April 25 at Irvine Auditorium, U-Penn.
Rehearsals will be held Wednesday evenings in West Phila. at Parish Hall of St. Mary's Church at UPenn campus. First session is FREE and open to anyone interested in finding out more.
Click here for registration form and more info.
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Interested in learning Arab rhythms? 
Sign-up for Saturday Workshops taught by Hafez El Ali Kotain
For beginners/intermediate: school-age & undergraduate students
7 Workshops: Feb 6 - March 20 / 1-2pm (or 2-3pm)
at The Rotunda in West Phila. If interested, let us know so we can give you more info: kschott@albustanseeds.org or 267-809-3668
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 Auditions Open for Simon Shaheen All-Star Music Ensemble
Monday, February 8, 2010 - 6pm
GAMP School, 2136 W. Ritner St - South Philly
Auditions open to high school and college-aged musicians and juried by
Simon Shaheen, Hanna Khoury, Hafez El Ali Kotain, Marc Johnson, and Vincent Rutland
Click here for details on prizes and info on application.
Application due by February 1, 2010. To receive repertoire for the audition, contact Kevin Schott: kschott@albustanseeds.org or 267-809-3668.
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Save the Dates for Al-Bustan Camp
July 5-23, 2010
This year's camp theme will be the Arts, Culture, and Environment of the United Arab Emirates. Stay tuned for more info and brochures to be mailed next month, and check out our camp website. Please contact us with any questions, and spread the word to your friends and colleagues!
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We welcome your support of Al-Bustan!
- Click here to make a tax-deductible donation.
- Volunteer to share your time and talents with our students, or in our office!
- Participate in our programs.
- Forward this email to anyone interested in Arab arts and culture.
Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture is dedicated to educating youth in Arabic language, arts, and culture.
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