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AANM Selected as National Performance Network/Visual Artists Network Partner

DEARBORN, Mich. – The Arab American National Museum (AANM) is proud to announce its recent selection as a partner of The National Performance Network, including the Visual Artists Network, (NPN/VAN) and will join NPN/VAN on July 1, 2016. NPN/VAN is a relationship-based network of presenters and exhibitors that serve and connect diverse cultural organizations, artists … Continued

One Breath, One Soul: Sufi Poetry and New Music

Vocalist Dalal Abu Amneh, Composer Kinan Abou-Afach, and Al-Bustan Takht Ensemble Philadelphia | Sat, April 16, 2016 | 8PM Trinity Center for Urban Life (2212 Spruce St.)  Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture presents an evening of Sufi poetry, reviving poems from Rumi, Ibn Arabi, Rabi’a and Al-Hallaj, with new music composed by Kinan Abou-afach. The concert … Continued

Smithsonian, Arab American National Museum unite to digitize 1960’s oral history sound recordings of Arab immigrants

    DEARBORN, Mich. (March 8, 2016) – Pioneering social scientist and researcher Dr. Alixa Naff set out in 1962 to document the personal experiences of Arab immigrants to the United States with only her reel-to-reel tape recorder, a grant of $1,000, her blue Volkswagen Beetle nicknamed “the camel” and a team of graduate students … Continued

Nemr Proves Laughter Transcends all Ethnic Boundaries on his U.S. Comedy Tour Debut at the Wilbur Theatre in Boston

  “SMART… SOPHISTICATED… POWERFUL… and HILARIOUS” ~ Rolling Stone On Saturday, March 19th the Wilbur Theatre in Boston, MA brings Nemr to the stage on his debut U.S. Stand-Up Comedy Tour. Nemr is a Lebanese/American Stand-Up Comedian who is credited with establishing and pioneering the stand-up comedy scene throughout the Middle East where he performs in … Continued

Sheikha Hind named new CEO of Qatar Foundation

Teach for Qatar, Sheikha Hind By LESLEY WALKER/Doha News In what appears to be a shakeup of senior leadership at Qatar Foundation (QF), Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al-Thani has been named the new chief executive of the organization. She will serve this role, effective immediately, in addition to her previously held title of vice-chairperson, QF announced this morningin … Continued

The American University in Cairo Announces Arabic High School Summer Program

Arabic High School Summer Program: Where Language, Culture, Study and Entertainment Meet The Program will help with obtaining a deeper knowledge of Arabic, enrich the understanding of contemporary Egypt, and give insights into the country’s role in the Arab world and Middle East. Through a combination of coursework, community engagement, and excursions, learners will be … Continued

Noura Mint Seymali Headlines Arab American National Museum’s Global Fridays Winter/Spring Concert Series

  DEARBORN, Mich. (Jan. 28, 2016) – Prepare to be captivated through musical experiences like no other consisting of Mauritanian, Irish, Egyptian and Yemeni genres. Tickets are now on sale for The Arab American National Museum’s Global Fridays 2016 Winter/Spring Season – a celebration of musical traditions from around the world – offering engaging musical … Continued

Arab America TV, AAI, and James Zogby invite you to attend taping of weekly television program, Viewpoint, with special guest, Ralph Nader

Ralph Nader Join Arab America TV, AAI, and James Zogby next Wednesday, February 3 for the taping of Viewpoint when Jim interviews Ralph Nader Arab America TV, AAI, and James Zogby invite you to be part of the studio audience for a taping of Jim’s weekly television program, Viewpoint, when his guest will be Ralph … Continued

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