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Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 8pm
Trinity Center for Urban Life, 22nd and Spruce St
KEVORK MOURAD - visual artist
KINAN ABOU-AFACH - composer
Al-Bustan is pleased to bring together Kevork Mourad and Kinan Abou-afach in a collaborative project of original compositions, a reflection on their memories of Damascus and its rich history.
Al-Bustan's Resident Ensemble
Kinan Abou-afach - cello/oud
Hanna Khoury - violin
Hafez El Ali Kotain - percussion
with guests
Barry Sames - keyboard
David Brodie - bass
Purchase your tickets online! Get discount with subscription to February 23 and March 23 concerts.
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The Philadelphia Arab Music Ensemble  Community members can still join this week!
Mondays at UPenn:
6pm - Singers and Percussionists7pm - Instrumentalists
* Repertoire this semester includes songs of Fairuz, including demo/perf with Lebanese vocalist Rima Khcheich on March 18.
* Open to singers and percussionists of all skill levels and intermediate to advanced musicians of string and wind instruments
* Learn more about last performance in Dec. 2012 * More Info with registration form and details |
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Teacher Development Workshop:
The Life, Times, and Sounds of
Umm Kulthum
Saturday, February 2, 10am - 1pm
Offered by Penn's Middle East Center and Al-Bustan
Location: Penn campus: Room 25 in Williams Hall, 255 South 36th Street, Phila
Cost: FREE
Literacy, Social Studies, and Music Educators are invited to attend this workshop about preeminent Egyptian singer Umm Kulthum whose extraordinary life provides a window into Arab arts, culture, and history. The workshop will guide teachers through a new online curriculum unit about the life and legacy of Umm Kulthum created by a team of educators, artists, and digital designers with Al-Bustan. More info. |
From Al-Bustan's BLOG:
Traveling the Roads to Damascus
Artists Kevork Mourad and Kinan Abou-afach talk about their collaboration and its inspiration. Read more.
Writing Change
With Anthony Shadid's work in mind, Outreach and Programs Coordinator Miranda Bennett writes about the influence of journalism. Read more.
A Moffet Drummer Returns
With Al-Bustan's 6th year at Moffet Elementary School, Education Coordinator Eric Lundblade interviews Dalal, a graduate of Moffet and camp participant who has returned as a mentor to the after-school percussion ensemble. Read more.
Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist Visits NEHS Students Last November, Paul Salopek, a Pulitzer award-winning journalist, met with students in the Arab Culture class at Northeast High School and shared his past experiences and upcoming project. Read more.
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Gala to Celebrate Al-Bustan's 10th Anniversary We invite you to join us for a Gala Benefit, featuring guest of honor UNESCO Artist for Peace MARCEL KHALIFE. Saturday, April 20, 2013, 6:30-9:30pm Trinity Center for Urban Life, Philadelphia More details. |
Registration for Al-Bustan Camp is Open! July 1 to 12, 2013
A fun and enriching program in Arabic, art, music, drama, science and video-making for K-12th graders.
Brochures will be mailed next week. Contact us with any questions.
See more details about theme, schedule, etc.
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Feb 6 - Fida Adely presents Gendered Paradoxes: Educating Jordanian Women in Nation, Faith, and Progress at UPenn. More info. Feb 16 - Wharton MENA Business Conference. More info.
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