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Beyond Borders  Program Schedule

Saturday, October 22, 2011

12 noon - 5pm      Gallery Open 

1:00 pm                Pink Tail Tip Children's Animation Music Video by Dzovig 

1:30 pm                Beirut Hide and Seek Movie

2:10 pm                Falafel Movie

3:40 pm                Tripoli Quit Movie 

4:00 pm                Pink Tail Tip Children's Animation Music Video by Dzovig

4:20 pm                Twelve Angry Lebanese Movie

6:00 pm                Reception, Program & Music Entertainment  

7:30 pm                 Beirut Hide and Seek Movie 

8:05 pm                 Falafel Movie 

 Sunday, October 23, 2011 

12 noon - 5pm     Gallery Open

12:30 pm              Falafel Movie

1:00 - 3:00 pm      Children's Ceramic Workshop  

2:05 pm                Pink Tail Tip Children's Animation Music Video by Dzovig

2:40 pm                Tripoli Quit

3:00 pm                Pink Tail Tip Children's Animation Music Video by Dzovig

3:35 pm                Twelve Angry Lebanese Movie

Artist Preview....                                 

 

Partial List of Participating Visual Artists

Nada Maher Aridi

Carole Choucair Oueijan : www.fineartbycarole.com

Kevork Donigian: www.soureflectionart.com 

Dzovig : www.bochig.com

Choucrallah Fattouh: www.choucrallahfattouh.com

Ronald Feghali : www.ronfeghali.blogspot.com

Hanna Hajjar : www.cavemanart.com

Reem Hammad: www.reemhammad.com/reem_hammad

Sam Hassan: www.samhassan.com

Arpine Bedrossian Hazarshahian

Hosam Ibrahim: www.novaus.net

Koko: www.worldofislamicart.com

Lamia Maaloof: www.midesigncorp.com

Nazareth Minagossian: www.bluecanvas.com/nazareth

Albert Nicolas: www.aanicolas.com

Cecile Sarruf

Maece Seirafi: www.maeceseirafi.com

Nouha Sinno: www.nuhabalaa.com

Fashion Designers   

Razan Daker 

Nani Bitar by Diana Haddad

Vocalists  

  Fidel Fayad 

Dzovig

Maurice Raad

Cecile Sarruf  

Musicians

Arpine Bedrossian Hazarshahian 

Evening Master of Ceremonies

Rosanna Cacace

Published Authors

Fadi Mamar 

Mishka Mojabber Mourani

Dr. Fayeq Oweis

Michael Rababy

Linda Dalal Sawaya     

Beyond Borders Reception,   

Program and Musical Entertainment

You are invited to attend the opening night reception of the 2011 Beyond Borders Art Exhibition.  This year, highlighting the evening will be a musical performance by singer and oud player, Hosam Ibrahim.   

Hosam Ibrahim is the President & Director of his own Audio Video Studio Facility and Audio Video Graphics Production Company, which has designed and build studio facilities which have produced audio visual content for many movies, television programs, satellite and cable channels including ABC, Cable Vision Industry, Smart Way and AATV.   His academ

Reception, Program and Musical Entertainment

Saturday, October 22, 2011

5:00 pm

2nd City Council Art Gallery

Fidel Fayad was born and raised in Beirut, Lebanon, Fidel Fayad is the second of four siblings whom are all artistically inclined. Born of a Lebanese father and a Syrian mother, Fidel grew up listening, appreciating and grasping the music of Wadih el-Safi and Sabah Fakhri which helped build a strong basis and foundation for his current singing abilities.

In 1990, Fidel migrated to the United States of America. Although his introduction as a singer took place in Lebanon while working with Marwan and Ghady Rahbani, Fidel's singing career blossomed in Los Angeles, California where he currently resides.  Known for his unique style and powerful voice, Fidel succeeded in gaining widespread popularity and support within his community.

Along with his musical achievements, Fidel holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Computer Science, a Minor in Mathematics, and a Masters of Science degree in Information Technology.

 www.fidelfayad.com

Film Screenings

Sponsored by Los Angeles Beirut Sister Cities Committee  

Beirut Hide and Seek

SHOW TIMES :  SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22 AT 1:3 0 pm & 7:30 pm

Lebanese Short Film - 32 minutes 

Directed by Darine Hotait  

www.beiruthideandseek-thefilm.com

1982 Beirut -- a few days prior to the Israeli invasion.  A family stuck in the middle of a civil war.  All living under the same roof, each one takes refuge in his own world.  A film about taboos, fights, broken dreams and struggle of a Lebanese family during the war.    

Twelve Angry Lebanese   

A Docu-Feature  - 78 minutes 

Directed by Zeina Daccache

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDvCifo3NE4

A theatre director, specializing in working with disadvantaged and traumatized people, Zeina Daccache struggled to set up Lebanon's first prison-based drama project in the country's notorious Roumieh Prison. For 15 months, 45 adult male inmates, some completely illiterate, found themselves working together to present an adaptation of the famous stage play '12 Angry Men', here re-named '12 Angry Lebanese'. Through their new-found creative outlet, we witness the prisoners coalesce into a slick, professional ensemble.

The drama therapy sessions, the interviews with the inmates, the moments of crisis, the moments of joy, and the interaction with both Daccache and the external audience, convey an extraordinary message of hope, forgiveness and change. In the course of their artistic journey, these "murderers, drug dealers and rapists" reveal kindness and faith in life.  Inspiring and honest, this account of the prisoners' journey demonstrates the efficacy of drama therapy and its positive effects on some of the most ostracized individuals in society.

 Sponsored by Arab Film Festival

 Falafel

SHOW TIMES:  SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22 AT 2:10 pm & 8:05 pm

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23 AT 12:30 pm

Feature Film | Lebanon/France | 83 minutes    

Film written and directed by Michel Kammoun  

http://www.arabfilmfestival.org/film_detail.php?id=193     

Reminiscent of a Lebanese After Hours, Michel Kammoun's first feature film successfully depicts the story of Tou (Elie Mitri), a hip and charming Beirut university student whose attempts to enjoy a night out on the town are repeatedly sabotaged by residuals of a war that ended 16 years earlier. On a warm summer night just made for fun, Tou's only objectives are to torment his beloved younger brother, eat the most delicious falafel, and meet up at a party with Yasmin, the object of his affections. Seemingly on track, the night goes awry when he is humiliated by a driver intent on picking a fight. Angered by the incident, Tou leaves his comedic group of friends to search for this aggressor. As Tou travels through the nocturnal streets of Beirut, the city's underlying aura of uncertainty and potential violence is revealed. On first impression, Falafel is a stylish young party movie filled with comedy and sexual chemistry, yet just below the surface it possesses a subtle analysis of the ways in which the Lebanese war still lingers in the lives of those barely old enough to remember it.  

Tripoli Quit

SHOW TIMES: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22 AT 3:40 pm 

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23 AT 2:40 pm 

Rania Attieh, Daniel Garcia  

Short Film | Lebanon, USA | 15 minutes

 http://www.arabfilmfestival.org/film_detail.php?id=968  

Tripoli Quit

The 2011 Beyond Borders - Earth, Wind Fire, Water:  An Integral Relationship Art Exhibition will feature a special opportunity to have your family name be part of this year's special art project designed and produced by the HOL Artists' Carole Choucair Oueijan and Reem Hammad.  The 22" jarra will be covered with handcrafted tiles interspersed with signature tiles featuring your family name.  Each name opportunity tile is $100, and the House of Lebanon Jarra will be permanently displayed in the House of Lebanon.  Don't miss this unique opportunity.  To order, simply download and complete the Legacy Tile Order Form. 

Legacy Tile Order Form  

Children's Ceramic Workshop

Sponsored by the House of Lebanon Artists Group

Sunday, October 23rd, 2011

From 1-3pm

Reserve a space for your child by contacting us at: art@houseoflebanon.com

Please write: Children's Ceramic Workshopin the subject line.

Workshop is Free

Open to children ages 5-16

In line with our exhibition's theme this year: Earth, Wind, Fire, Water: An Integral Relationship, the House of Lebanon Artists Group wishes to invite your child to participate in our Sunday afternoon Ceramic Workshop that is part of our 2011 Beyond Borders Exhibition. Please come enjoy the show and give your child this unique experience.

Participating young artists will learn how to construct a small Lebanese water jug called 'Ibreek', in Arabic or (breek maye), a traditional Lebanese drinking vessel made out of baked terra cotta earthenware clay or hand blown glass. Drinking from a 'breek' is an art form, as it requires pouring the water directly into one's mouth without touching the spout of the water jug.

Children will learn the construction process starting with a pinch pot and coiling building techniques. When form is finished and in process of drying, children will use various surface decoration methods available to them to enhance their pots and make them their very own and to take home at the end of the workshop.

Snacks and drinks will be provided.

Notes:

- Participants should bring an Apron along with them to the workshop.

- This Clay will not require baking to harden but should be left to air dry for few hours before handling.  

Reem Hammad, Art Exhibition Director, creating the children's art project -- the Ibreek.

Welcome New Artists

Choucrallah Fattouh  

Painter and sculptor, all the way from Lebanon:
Painter (Acrylic), and Sculptor, Mounsef, Byblos, Lebanon.     

www.chucrallahfattouh.com   

Nada Maher Aridi

Hosam Ibrahim

 www.novaus.net

Albert Nicolas  

Filmmaker and photographer:

Photography and Video

www.aanicolas.com

Razen Dakar

Fashion Designer   

Maurice Raad

www.mariceraad.com 

Maurice Raad was also born and raised in Beirut, Lebanon and since his early age he was attached to art in general, but his love to music was the strongest and has grown up with him since his childhood. Maurice's singing talent was nourished by listening to the music of famous Arabic singers such as Wadih El-Safi, Sabah Fakhri and Mohamad Abd El Wahab which helped him establish strong artistic roots that were reflected in his singing performances abilities and his diverse singing styles. He enriched his talent by studying music, voice techniques and he learned how to play Lute.

In 1981, Maurice migrated to the United States of America. Although his talent as a singer started in Lebanon while he was still a student at school, Maurice's fame flourished in Los Angeles, California. Well Known for his powerful voice, Maurice managed to establish his reputation as a singer performing in Arabic and with a fan base throughout the Arabic speaking world with a special widespread popularity within the Arabic community in the USA and extending into Canada and South America.  

He performed in concerts tirelessly since 1988 and he released his first album 'Balad El Habayeb' in 1998. Following the first album success, Maurice released his hit duet 'Yalla Amigos', sung with Spanish star 'Mar Castro'. 'Yalla Amigos' video clip was a massive hit, and still being played on TV today, more than three years after its initial release. Currently he is looking forward for the release of his next album in the near future.  Besides being a singer, Maurice is also a song writer and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the California State University in Los Angeles.