Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture
March 2010
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Arab Music Concert Series: March 18
Al-Bustan Camp Open House: April 17
Simon Shaheen Concert: April 25
Much of Interest Around Town
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Al-Bustan and Trinity Center for Urban Life
are pleased to present the second concert in a series of
ARAB CLASSICAL MUSIC
Directed by Hanna Khoury, violin
with Hafez El Ali Kotain, percussion
Thursday, March 18
Trinity Center for Urban Life, 22nd & Spruce Street in Center City
Come and enjoy Trinity's beautiful space for an hour of music of legendary Egyptian composer/singer Mohammad Abdel Wahab, with guest oud player Adeeb Refela and members of the Philadelphia Arab Music Ensemble.
Concert begins 7:30pm, $10 admission at door
other concerts in series:
Wednesday, April 14 - Wednesday, May 26
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Al-Bustan and UPenn are pleased to present
An Afternoon of Arab Music with Simon Shaheen
Sunday, April 25, 3pm
at UPenn's Irvine Auditorium
Don't miss the chance to see this internationally-acclaimed musician perform with Philadelphia Arab and Jazz Ensembles!
Suggested donation of $10.
Advance $15 tickets can be purchased to reserve prime seats.
For more info and to buy tickets in advance, visit our website or contact:
267-308-3668
mhamideh@albustanseeds.org
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Al-BUSTAN CAMP 2010
Come to our Open House
April 17, 1-3pmCamp Dates: July 5-23
Please spread the word to your friends, neighbors and colleagues!
This summer's theme will be the Arts, Culture, and Environment of the United Arab Emirates.
New this summer:
Teen program includes conceiving, editing and producing short animation films!
Visit our website to learn more about Al-Bustan Camp or contact us for a brochure.
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Al-Bustan is pleased to partner with University of the Arts to offer a new course:
Introduction to Arab Music: Theory and Performance
Sign-up for a unique educational opportunity: a five-day summer intensive course designed for adults. Educators, musicians, vocalists, and music enthusiasts are welcome.
June 28 - July 2 at Springside School in Chestnut Hill, Phila.
Pennsylvania Act 48 credits available for educators.
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Student artwork is on display at 2 locations in West Philadelphia till end of March!
Nahnu al Amal
at Walnut St. West Library
(40th and Walnut Street)
Andalusia and the World of Ziryab
in window of State Rep James Roebuck's office (4712 Baltimore Avenue), pictured above
We invite school teachers to contact us this month for a free demonstration in Arabic calligraphy and name-writing led by Al-Bustan staff at Walnut Street West Library.
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Much of Interest Around Town!
- March 25, 7:30pm Concert of Arabesque Music Ensemble led by Artistic Director Hanna Khoury
- University of Delaware in Newark: Gore Recital Hall, Roselle Center for the Arts, FREE and open to the public.
- March - April 4: Language Rooms
The Wilma Theater presents the world premiere of Yussef El Guindi's dark comedy Language Rooms. Ask about $5 discount with code "Al-Bustan."
- April 3: Playgrounds for Palestine Fundraiser
A wonderful, fun annual event in support of Palestinian children. Click here to find out more.
- April 3: CAIR-Philadelphia Banquet
- March: Middle East Film Festival
UPenn's Middle East Center presents a variety of films, eg, Tehran Has No More Pomegranates, Garbage Dreams,and more. Click here for film listings.
- March 25-27: Home: Far and Near
- March at At Scribe Video Center
- Veiled Voices, film screening March 30, 7pm at the International House, (3701 Chestnut Street). Meet the director and stay afterwards for discussion.
- Scribe seeks student workers for the Documentary History Project for Youth, applications due March 26.
- May 19: Maron Khoury performing at Ethical Society
Newly appointed flutist with the MET and 2009 graduate of Curtis Institute, Maron Khoury returns to Philadelphia for concert with pianist Hugh Sung. flutesoc@voicenet.com
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2010 Census
A reminder to complete and mail in your census form this month! Al-Bustan supports the efforts of the Arab American Institute in promoting the 2010 Census among Arab Americans. Let's make sure we are counted! Please visit AAI website for more info.
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We welcome your support of Al-Bustan!
- Become a Volunteer Mentor: mentor elementary school students at Moffet School in W. Kensington - you can help with homework and arts activities. Conctact Musa for more info.
- Click here to make a tax-deductible donation.
- 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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