Sunday, December 9, 2012 at 4pm -- FREE Admission
Trinity Center for Urban Life, 22nd and Spruce St, Philadelphia
 
Join us for a musical and literary afternoon, remembering the life and contributions of the late Anthony Shadid - NY Times Correspondent, Pulitzer Price Winner.
 
Shadid's wife Nada Bakri will read excerpts from his memoir House of Stone, coupled with a musical performance by Al-Bustan Resident Takht Ensemble.
 
The event will also feature the Philadelphia Arab Music Ensemble, led by Music Director Hanna Khoury, performing a medley of songs from Lebanon and the Middle East.
 


Al-Bustan Arab Music Concert Series
Recent Performances... 
 
Vocalist KARIMA SKALLI from Morocco was our second guest artist in the Arab Music Concert Series 2012-13.
 
Read more with photos and video. 
 
Read interview with Skalli.


Clarinetist HUSNU SENLENDIRICI from Turkey was our first guest artist in the Arab Music Concert Series 2012-13.
 
Watch video of "Morning," a composition by Kinan Abou-afach. 



Read more with photos and videos of Senlendirici's visit.

See media coverage of Senlendirici's visit.


 

Support Al-Bustan's 10th Anniversary Matching Challenge

 

As we celebrate Al-Bustan's 10th anniversary in 2012-13, we are at a critical juncture. With our vision and team of highly dedicated artists, educators, designers and staff we have been able to develop an array of innovative programs.  However, our ability to raise funds to further this vision and sustain these programs is not keeping pace with our potential to implement and innovate. We need your financial support moving forward!

 

We are pleased to announce a matching challenge, thanks to two donors who have generously pledged $15,000 if we are able to raise another $15,000 between now and December 31, 2012.    

 

This means that the impact of any contribution you make will be doubled and allow us to raise $30,000 before the end of this year! 

 

Please invest in our mission to grow the seeds of Arab arts and culture -- Please consider making your tax-deductible gift today - click here!  

 



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