Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture
Upcoming Events
| Oct 20: Concert at Drexel
Oct 25: James Zoghby
Oct: Al-Bustan at GFS
Dec 3: Arab Music Concert
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Wednesday, October 20
Performances by Musicians
 Ohad Bar-David, Hanna Khoury, and Hafez El Ali Kotain
Begins 7:30pm, followed by reception
Mandell Theatre at Drexel University, 33rd & Chestnut St.
Free and Open to the Public
More Info: Drexel 215-895-1029 or Al-Bustan 267-809-3668
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James Zogby in Philadelphia October 25
The President of the Arab American Institute speaks about his newly released book
2:00-3:30pm - free and open to the public
Villanova University Main Campus
Falvey Library, 1st Floor Lounge, Villanova University
5:30 - 8:30pm
Philadelphia World Affairs Council
One S. Broad Street, Suite 2M, Philadelphia
- must register with a fee, click here or call 215-561-4700
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Al-Bustan is pleased to partner with GFS on multiple activities during the month of October:
 · On Oct 7, Author Moustafa Bayoumi spoke to a High School Assembly about his book. . . read about it (and of his visit to Northeast High School) on our website. His talk was very well received, as History Teacher Marnie Kerr noted, "All of my students proclaimed Bayoumi as the best Assembly speaker they had ever heard."· Music Director Hanna Khoury and Percussionist Hafez El Ali Kotain are conducting a 5-week residency at GFS, teaching  7th grade students to sing Arabic songs and play percussion, with a culminating performance to all the middle school on Oct 27. Music Teacher Anne Hess remarked, "Our students are being challenged way beyond their comfort zones, finding great success and enjoying the whole experience immensely. The level of professionalism and musicianship from Al-Bustan's teachers is first-rate. Hanna and Hafez know how to draw the best out of students."· Al-Bustan presents a lively assembly of Arab Music to GFS Elementary School students on the morning of Oct 19.* * *
We thank GFS teachers and administrators for the opportunity to bring Arab arts and culture to their school community. And we encourage other educators to contact us for residencies and presentations at your school.
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Check out recent postings on Al-Bustan's website:
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NOTE these Dates!
Friday, Nov. 5 on WHYY-TV at 8:30pm and
at WHYY Studios First Friday, 5:30-6:30pm
Al-Bustan's music and camp programs will be featured in WHYY-TV's monthly arts program.
Nov 15 - 19 Poet-in-Residence Nathalie Handal
at Northeast High School, culminating school performance in partnership with Intercultural Journeys on Nov 19.
Friday, Dec. 3, 8pm
Concert of Arab Music presented by
Philadelphia Arab Music Ensemble led by Hanna Khoury
UPenn campus: ARCH Building, 3601 Locust St.
free and open to the public. . . more details to follow.
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- Volunteer: at school-based programs
- Donate: Click here to make a tax-deductible donation.
- Purchase our beautiful notecards featuring artwork by youth, available online.
- 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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