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Go topOn Monday, November 6, 2017 (7:30 pm), political satirist, Bassem Youssef, will perform at the Michigan Theater on the campus of the University of Michigan. Dubbed the Jon Stewart of the Arab World, Bassem Youssef was a cardiothoracic surgeon when he became the creator and host of the wildly popular TV show “Al-Bernameg”–the first political … Continued
The compelling new documentary film Surviving Peace, which delves deeply into and challenges core issues driving the Israeli Palestinian conflict opens Friday, October 20 in San Francisco. There will be a Q&A with Director Josef Avesar on Friday, Oct 20 and Sat Oct 21 after the 8:30 pm show. Surviving Peace delves deeply into the … Continued
By: Michaela Schrum/ Arab America Contributing Writer Sir Robin Knox- Johnston from the UK was the first man recorded to have sailed around the world in 1968 and since then, the Golden Globes have been a rallying point for sailing enthusiasts around the world. But on July 1st, 2018, Nabil Amra, a foreign exchange trader … Continued
The 21st annual Arab Film Festival (AFF) is one of the most important showcases of Arab films in North America and this year’s edition will kick off on October 13 at the Castro Theatre with Director Sophie Boutros’s MAHBAS-Solitaire. The Opening Night celebration will feature a pre-screening VIP reception at 6:00 pm as well … Continued
On Wednesday, October 18 at 7:30 pm, Amir ElSaffar brings his Rivers of Sound Orchestra to the University of Michigan, Power Center stage, for a performance that blends aspects of Middle Eastern music with American jazz. Then two nights later, Saffar and members of his group provide live music for classical Indian dance company Ragamala, … Continued
The seventh annual DC Palestinian Film and Arts Festival (DCPFAF), which celebrates the work of Palestinian artists and filmmakers from around the world, will take place Oct. 5-8 at E Street Cinemas and Studio Theatre. Rounding out robust programming over the past six years, this year’s festival emphasizes the performing arts, exploring the creative potential … Continued
The 22nd Annual Arabian Sights Film Festival, October 20 – 29, is pleased to announce its selection of diverse and thought-provoking films from the Arab world. Films are American and Washington, DC premieres. All films are screened with English subtitles. WHAT: 22nd Arabian Sights Film Festival WHEN: October 20 – 29, 2017 WHERE: Screenings … Continued
SOURCE: THE DETROIT NEWS BY MICHAEL H. HODGES, DETROIT NEWS FINE ARTS WRITER When Americans think of Saudi Arabia, they tend to think of limited civil liberties and heavy-handed censorship — not to mention that issue of women not being able to drive. So clearly there can’t be any modern art of consequence, right? “Epicenter … Continued
By Sami Asmar and Amal David/Contributing Writers The Western orchestra is considered the most complex form of music and the top of the pyramid in artistic sophistication. It took centuries to develop in a format based on a large number of performers, each with rigorous training in their particular instrument and carefully selected based on … Continued
By: Alex Ritman Source: The Hollywood Reporter The comedy-drama — teaming Mohammad Bakri and Saleh Bakri for the first time – is Annemarie Jacir’s third time representing Palestine. Palestine has picked Annemarie Jacir’s Wajib as its official contender for the 2018 Oscars in the foreign-language category. The film, which premiered in Locarno’s official competition, where it won … Continued
Samuel Wendel, Forbes Middle East Staff Last year Lynn Hayek won the Middle Eastern reality TV singing competition The Voice Kids by belting out classic Arab ballads. Shortly afterwards, the 12-year-old Lebanese singer went to collect her award: a record contract presented by Taymoor Marmarchi, the head of Dubai’s Platinum Records, a label owned by … Continued
BY: BROADWAY WORLD NEWS DESK STAFF SOURCE: BROADWAY WORLD NYU Skirball will present the North American premiere of the Palestinian company The Freedom Theatre’s The Siege, running for 10 performances, October 12- 22, 2017. The Siege is based the 2002 occupation of Bethlehem’s Church of the Nativity, where more than 200 Palestinian fighters, civilians and … Continued
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