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Al-Jisser, the Arab American Media
Center,
& the Arab Women's Solidarity Association present:
Opening Gala Reception:
Saturday November 2nd 5:30-8:00 P.M.
ONLY IN WILLIAMSBURG!
Organized by Renda Dabit, a month-long exhibition of Palestinian
art and culture from 1960 to the present featuring the work of
approximately 50 artists — established as well as emerging
talent — of Palestinian origin. Included will be paintings,
drawings, photography, video/film, installation, calligraphy,
henna, dance, music, poetry, and more. The purpose is to invite
the greater New York community to share in the expression of Palestinian
culture and heritage and to foster a bridge between our two communities,
and to positively portray a people whose human experience and
worldwide image have been wrenched by war, regional conflict and
international terrorism. Al-Jisser ("The Bridge") is
U.S. based organization dedicated to the promotion of Arab Art
and Culture. Arab American Media Center (AAMC) works to bring
to the general public a fair and accurate representation of political,
economic and social issues about Arabs and American-Americans.
Dahna Abou Rahme, Dareen Fawzi Abu Dakka, Mohammed Abu Sill, Bassel Aklouk, Zuhdie Al Adawi, Tamam Al Akhal, Muhammad Al Amery, Mustafa Al Hallaj, Mohammed Al Hawajri, Muhammad Al Jalous, Abdul Rahman Al Mozayen, Adnan Al Sharif, Nabil Anani, Reem Bader, Tayseer Barakat, Rana Bishara, Rajie Cook, Aissa Deebi, Hanah Diab, Jumana El Husseini, Samar Ghattas, Samia A. Halaby, Alexandra S. Handal, Ziad Hammud, Zahed Izat Harash. Lena Hassan, Hala Hilmi, Nabila Hilmi, Hasan Hourani, Reem Hussein, Annemarie Jacir, Emily Jacir, Ahmad Kanaan, Sari Khoury, Sliman Mansour, Rima Mozayen, Abdel-Hay Musallam, Khallil Rayyan, Raeda Saadeh, Osama Said, Majed O. Shala, Ismail Shammout, Abdul Raouf Shamoun, Hani Shehada, Huda Siksek, Fayez Sirsawi, Vera Tamari, Adnan Yahya, Sami Zubi, Hani Zurob
Presented by Williamsburg Art & Cultural Center, Al Jisser, AAMC and co-sponsored by Al-Awda and NAAP
5:30pm-8:00pm Reception
Arabic Music & Debke (Traditional Arabic Dance),
Nathalie Handal (Al Jisser, Introductions) Keynote Speaker
2pm-2:20pm
Renda Dabit: Henna Presentation. An exclusive presentation
and live show of Henna Art — slearn the history, significance
and beauty of Henna. Admiss. $7
2:20pm-2:45pm
The well known artist Samia
Halaby will speak on Contemporary Palestinian Painting
of the last thirty years.
3:00pm-5:00pm
Artist Slide Lectures with: Rana Bishara, Rajie Cook and
Hani Shehadi.
5:15pm-6:00pm
The New Generation of Art from Palestine: Panel Discussion
The panel will include emerging artists participating in the show:
Rana Bishara, Hassan Hourani, Alexandra Handal, Emily Jacir and
Dahna Abou Rahme.
3:00pm-4:45pm
Palestinian Poetry: A Mosaic
American writers read the works of Palestinian poets-a stunning
performance of Palestinian poetry through the eras, accompanied
by music and photography slide show. Some poets will also read
their poem to Palestine: Tina Chang, Ravi Shankar, Reverend Chuck,
Jose Angel Figueroa, Melissa Eidson, among others.
5:00pm-6:00pm
American Association of New York Dance Group
Admiss. $5
8pm-10:30pm
Gamelan
Son of Lion (10 composer colective) peforms new works
for the Japanese gamelan percussion orchestra and also a post-Halloween
shadow puppet play "Wayang Hantu Hancur (getting rid of ghosts)."
Admission $10
3- 6 P.M.
Al Awda Café and Spoken Word: Al Awda Cafe-presented
by the Palestine Right to Return Coalition-is a monthly event
dedicated to celebrating Palestinian art and culture. This series
usually takes place at the Nuyorican Poets Café but this
Sunday Al Jisser brings Awda Café to the WAH-Center, Come
read and jam. Donation suggested
8pm-11pm
White Night Gala, Closing Evening, Cocktail Reception,
Musical Performance (Classical Arabic Music, Arab DJ) Morocco
& Tarek Raks Sharki (www.casbahdance.org)
and Lubna presents The Resort 2002 Footwear Collection: A Debke
Fashion Show. Do not miss this unforgettabl;e closing party!!
7:00pm-9:00pm
NAAP-NY Arab-American Comedy Show
Sponsored by the Network of Arab American Alumni & Professionals
of NY
@ The New York Comedy Club 241 E. 24th Street (between 2nd and
3rd)
For more information: email naap_ny@naaponline.org
$10 plus 2 item minimum
An evening of laugh-out-loud funny emcee'd by Omar Koury, line-up includes James Asher, Sherif Hedayat, Dean Obeidallah, Nasry Malak and headlining Ray Hanania. 100% Arab-American... never been done before!!
7:30pm-9:30pm
The Ancient Root: Readings from The Poetry of Arab Women
Curated by WhyWomen/WhyWords, in conjunction with Al Jisser
14Y of the Educational Alliance 344 East 14th Street New York,
NY 10003
For more information Call Veronica Golos @ 212-780-0800x255
$7 Admission
Poetry of Arab women poets read by Arab and American Women poets: Tina Chang, Dima Hilal, D.H. Melhem, Nathalie Handal, Diana Mehta and more.
Made possible in part by grants from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, and the Independence Community Foundation and Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz