The Arab American National Museum announces the 2009 Arab American Film Festival which will take place on Thursday, December 3 through Saturday, December 5, 2009 at the Arab American National Museum, 13624 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, MI 48126 This popular annual event presents short and feature-length films made by Arab American and Arab World filmmakers, and … Continued
Wealthy Arab funds, eager to buy up distressed film assets abroad, should spend their money closer to home where filmmakers are struggling to find funding and distribution channels, according to industry experts. Film festivals have sprung up in the Gulf Arab region in recent years with events in Abu Dhabi and Dubai in the United … Continued
Just a few years ago, Syrian American Alia Malek was most known as a civil rights attorney in the US Department of Justice. However, with the release of her first book, “A Country Called Amreeka,” she has since claimed the new title of author. The recently published book offers a rich historical account of Arab … Continued
In a dark corner of a Fullerton lounge, Ahmad Zahra sat dressed in cargo shorts and a gray T-shirt as around him moved the hubbub of filming “Three Veils.” Occasionally, actresses in little black dresses and heels walked by, waiting for the cameras to roll. For more than a year, Zahra, the producer, had been … Continued
To his close friends and family, he’s Najee Mondalek, but to the rest of the world, he is better known as the broken English-speaking mother, Im Hussein. Back by popular demand, Im Hussein will grace audience members for what will be her seventh theatrical presentation. The comedic play, titled “Shoufou Alwawa Wayn” (See Where the … Continued
Palestinian film director Elia Suleiman won one of the two top awards at the Abu Dhabi Middle East International Film Festival Saturday, for his latest release, The Time That Remains. The film’s top spot in the festival’s Best Middle Eastern narrative film category, portrays the daily life of Palestinians living in Israel. The events of … Continued
When I come home hungry from a late afternoon swim, my idea of a perfect snack is a piece of toast topped with sesame tahini, a paste made from lightly toasted hulled sesame seeds. It’s very satisfying, lighter than bread topped with almond butter or peanut butter. It’s a healthy snack, too: sesame seeds contain … Continued
The Ajyal Theatrical Group, under the direction of its founder, Najee Mondalek presents “Shoufou Alwawa Wayn” on October 29 thru October 31 at the Ford Performing and Community Arts Center in Dearborn. The play is written by Mondalek and directed by Ray Alcodray. The play centers on the global economic meltdown which has come home … Continued
Fusing traditional Arab sounds and Western classical music together is the specialty of Palestine-born American oud and violin maestro Simon Shaheen. The Catholic Arab musician and composer, who has been performing oud and violin since he was a small child, endeavours to spread his love of this music across the world. Mr Shaheen and his … Continued
The immigrant experience in America is a topic rich in meaning. For me it is personal, since my understanding has been informed both by my family’s story and my work of several decades. Because America has a complex and conflicted relationship with immigrants, being both inclusive and generous while at the same time wary and … Continued
Symphony Space in conjunction with the World Music Institute presents the New York Arabic Orchestra – Long-awaited Fall 2009 performance – Friday, October 23, 2009 at 8:00PM. Bassam Saba , world renowned nay (Arabic reed flute) virtuoso and multi-instrumentalist, directs the 30-member New York Arabic Orchestra, sectioned into players of oud (Arabic 11-stringed predecessor of … Continued
The svelte models strutted down the catwalk in sexy dresses with bare backs and short hemlines — all under the watchful portraits of Syrian President Bashar Assad and his late father, Hafez. The glitzy occasion was Syria’s first ever fashion design competition, meant to encourage young Syrian talents and local products. But perhaps more importantly, … Continued
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