BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:America/Detroit X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Detroit BEGIN:VEVENT UID:34705@arabamerica.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250928T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250928T150000 DTSTAMP:20250703T022923Z URL:https://www.arabamerica.com/events/melodies-of-the-middle-east-brunch- books-the-oud-with-jasmin-attia/ SUMMARY:Melodies of the Middle East: Brunch\, Books & The Oud with Jasmin A ttia DESCRIPTION:PALM BEACH\, FLORIDA\n\n \;\n\nTheme - September: (World Mu sic Day &\; National Arts in Education Week)\n\nThis September\, celebr ate the award winning novel\, The Oud Player of Cairo by Jasmin Attia with a music and storytelling! This specific week\, National Arts in Education Week (second week of September) highlights the importance of arts in lear ning\, perfect for our community to learn more about the oud\, and the exp loration of music and identity.\n\nEvent: "Melodies of the Middle East: Br unch\, Books &\; The Oud"\nDate: Sunday\, September 28th\nTime: Brunch Gathering 1-3PM\n\nJoin us for a special literary and cultural experience featuring The Oud Player of Cairo with incredible author Jasmin Attia in c onversation with Jazmin Kylene\, award winning journalist. Over a deliciou s brunch\, we will break bread together\, exploring the novel’s themes o f music\, identity\, and resiliencewhile immersing ourselves in the beauty of Middle Eastern storytelling.\n\nThis event will feature:\nLive Oud Per formance – Experience the mesmerizing sounds of this timeless instrument .\nAuthor Conversation &\; Book Signing – Engage with Jasmin on their inspiration\, process\, and the novel’s deeper meanings.\nCultural Conn ections – Enjoy traditional Middle Eastern flavors and discussions on li terature’s power to connect communities.\n\nDon’t miss this unique ble nd of food\, music\, and storytelling that brings people together through the art of literature and culture!\n\nAbout Jasmin Attia:\n\nJasmin Attia is a 2021 graduate of the MFA program at Bennington College\, and 2022 win ner of the Nicholas Schaffner Award for Music in Literature. She has atten ded the Bread Loaf Writers Conference\, and served as a mentor for the Cre am Literary Alliance in West Palm Beach. Her writing appears in AWP's The Writer's Chronicle\, Lit Hub\, Electric Lit\, the Jewish Book Council’s ’ Paper Brigade\, and The Millions.\n\nShe also holds a bachelor's degre e in Finance from the University of Florida and an MBA from the University of Rochester. Jasmin lives with her family in Palm Beach Gardens\, Florid a\, and came to writing as a second career. The Oud Player of Cairo is her debut novel.\n\n_________________________________________________________ _____________________________________\n\nAbout our Heal Together\, Lead To gether Program:\n\nAge Range: Adults 16 and up\n\nProgram Description: Thi s program offers a holistic approach to adult education and community empo werment. Designed for individuals aged 16 and up\, this program includes a variety of initiatives including queer based art\, creative writing\, inc lusive yoga and community panels. Each component is crafted to support per sonal growth\, foster creative expression\, and build a strong sense of co mmunity. Participants engage in transformative experiences that encourage healing\, leadership\, and advocacy\, all while celebrating and amplifying diverse voices and experiences.\n\nAbout Rohi's:\n\n"We read something We learn something We share it with the world!"\n\nIf there is an accommodat ion you are seeking for the event please let us know.\n\nOur goal is to fa cilitate spaces for inclusion and empowerment.\n\nRohi’s Readery is an a ward winning social justice driven children's bookstore and learning cente rdedicated to critical literacy that promotes inclusivity and diversity by honoring historically marginalized communities.\n\nRohi’s Liberation St ation 501c3\, a non-profit initiative by Rohi's Readery\, honors historica lly marginalized communities through a multigenerational literacy learning approach.\n\nProgramming is FREE (paid for by Rohi's Liberation Station) unless otherwise stated on the event site. Donations are appreciated and w ill go back into Educational Programming and Services.\n\nGivebutter: http s://givebutter.com/0U9zbs\n\nSee you soon Revolutionary Readers!\n\nOur Co de of Conduct:\n\n(Credit: Adapted from ABA Children’s Institute DEIA Gu ide)\n\nRohi’s Readery (including Rohi’s Liberation Station 501c3) is committed to making your experience as inclusive and accessible as possibl e. While we can’t create a comprehensive guide\, we welcome feedback and suggestions to improve the experience of this space.\n\nRohi’s Readery (including Rohi’s Liberation Station 501c3) is dedicated to providing a harassment-free experience and environment for everyone\, regardless of ra ce\; sex\; national origin\; religion (or lack thereof)\; age\; ethnicity\ ; color\; gender\; gender identity and/or expression\; neurodiversity\; se xual orientation\; marital\, civil union\, or domestic partnership status\ ; past or present military service\; physical\, mental\, or sensory disabi lity\; national\, social\, or ethnic origin\; socioeconomic status\; pregn ancy\; family or parental status and/or genetic information (including fam ily medical history)\; physical appearance\; or technology choices. 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