R2R '23: al Qalam: Poetry in the Park w/ New York Arabic Orchestra & WSHS
Date/Time
Date(s) - 06/17/2023
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
The Battery Labyrinth
Categories
- #arabic
- Arab Artists
- Arab creators
- Arab Culture
- culture
- Discussion
- Orchestra
- Performing Arts
- Poetry
- Poetry Reading
Cost:
Free USD
Contact Person:
Email:
rsvp@lmcc.net
Website:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/r2r-23-al-qalam-poetry-in-the-park-w-new-york-arabic-orchestra-wshs-tickets-645372034127
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Organization:
One of the best-kept secrets of early New York is the presence of the first Arabic-speaking community in the United States, located on Washington Street on the Lower West Side of Manhattan, first settled in 1880.
al Qalam: Poets in the Park will be performed by three musicians from the New York Arabic Orchestra who will collaborate with two reciters, Hani Bawardi and Rita Elojail Zihenni, to celebrate the literary contributions of the early Arabic-speaking community in Lower Manhattan. Predominantly Syrian and Lebanese, these early writers formed a literary association called al Rabitah al Qalamiyah (the Pen Bond), among whose founders was famed author, poet and artist Kahlil Gibran. The musicians will integrate their classical Arabic music with the poetry readings, using traditional musical instruments.
al Qalam will take place in The Battery Labyrinth just in front of Castle Clinton at The Battery.
The Little Syria: New York Walking Tour, on June 17th, will culminate in The Battery Labyrinth before the al Qalam: Poets in the Park performance. See https://lmcc.net/river-to-river-festival
All events in the River To River Festival are free and all are welcome. You are invited to bring a blanket to sit on the grass.
ACCESS INFO:
This performance will take place on the grass in The Battery Labyrinth which is a garden. The Battery Labyrinth is in front of Castle Clinton at The Battery. Look for River to River staff and signage. The ground is soft and may be uneven. There is very limited chair seating, we encourage you to bring a blanket to sit in the grass and enjoy the performance. Limited chair seating will be available upon request for differently abled persons.
For additional questions please reach out to rsvp@lmcc.net
