Events
Book: The Lemon Tree, An Arab, A Jew and the Heart of the Middle East
Author: Sandy Tolan
Country: Palestine
Where: Truly Mediterranean 1299 156TH AVE N.E. Suite 135 Bellevue, Wa. 98008 (425) 653-7482
When: Thursday, May 8th, 630pm-9pm
Click here to hear Sandy Tolan on NPR
Click here for a reading guide for this book
Please email Oraib at oraib@arabcenter.net or Laila at laila@arabcenter.net for more information.
Please join us at Seattle Center on Saturday, May 10th for an informal talk and reception for Reem Kelani, as she prepares for her performances during the Seattle International Children's Festival.
Time/Date: 7-9pm on Saturday, May 10th
Location: Seattle Pavillion (right next to the Fisher Pavillion) at the intersection of 2nd and Thomas streets
What: Conversation with Reem and light refreshments
For more info, email info@arabcenter.net
World renowned Palestinian diva Reem Kelani
The U.S. Premiere – May 12-17 at Seattle Center
Born in England and raised in Kuwait, Reem Kelani is one of the foremost scholars and performers of Palestinian music. With her engaging stage presence, angelic voice, sparkling wit, and a band that features some of the finest traditional and jazz players in London, Reem charts the cultural terrain of Arabic music. Her powerful concerts feature traditional songs learned on visits to Palestinian refugee camps, and her own compositions, that have brought audiences around the world to their feet.
"(The performance) had everything: drama, emotion, education, humour, power, musicianship, surprises, and above all a level of musical and personal integrity that shone through the whole set.” – Folkdevils.com
World renowned Palestinian diva Reem Kelani
The U.S. Premiere – May 12-17 at Seattle Center
Born in England and raised in Kuwait, Reem Kelani is one of the foremost scholars and performers of Palestinian music. With her engaging stage presence, angelic voice, sparkling wit, and a band that features some of the finest traditional and jazz players in London, Reem charts the cultural terrain of Arabic music. Her powerful concerts feature traditional songs learned on visits to Palestinian refugee camps, and her own compositions, that have brought audiences around the world to their feet.
"(The performance) had everything: drama, emotion, education, humour, power, musicianship, surprises, and above all a level of musical and personal integrity that shone through the whole set.” – Folkdevils.com
World renowned Palestinian diva Reem Kelani
The U.S. Premiere – May 12-17 at Seattle Center
Born in England and raised in Kuwait, Reem Kelani is one of the foremost scholars and performers of Palestinian music. With her engaging stage presence, angelic voice, sparkling wit, and a band that features some of the finest traditional and jazz players in London, Reem charts the cultural terrain of Arabic music. Her powerful concerts feature traditional songs learned on visits to Palestinian refugee camps, and her own compositions, that have brought audiences around the world to their feet.
"(The performance) had everything: drama, emotion, education, humour, power, musicianship, surprises, and above all a level of musical and personal integrity that shone through the whole set.” – Folkdevils.com
ACW Arabic Playgroup
World renowned Palestinian diva Reem Kelani
The U.S. Premiere – May 12-17 at Seattle Center
Born in England and raised in Kuwait, Reem Kelani is one of the foremost scholars and performers of Palestinian music. With her engaging stage presence, angelic voice, sparkling wit, and a band that features some of the finest traditional and jazz players in London, Reem charts the cultural terrain of Arabic music. Her powerful concerts feature traditional songs learned on visits to Palestinian refugee camps, and her own compositions, that have brought audiences around the world to their feet.
"(The performance) had everything: drama, emotion, education, humour, power, musicianship, surprises, and above all a level of musical and personal integrity that shone through the whole set.” – Folkdevils.com
World renowned Palestinian diva Reem Kelani
The U.S. Premiere – May 12-17 at Seattle Center
Born in England and raised in Kuwait, Reem Kelani is one of the foremost scholars and performers of Palestinian music. With her engaging stage presence, angelic voice, sparkling wit, and a band that features some of the finest traditional and jazz players in London, Reem charts the cultural terrain of Arabic music. Her powerful concerts feature traditional songs learned on visits to Palestinian refugee camps, and her own compositions, that have brought audiences around the world to their feet.
"(The performance) had everything: drama, emotion, education, humour, power, musicianship, surprises, and above all a level of musical and personal integrity that shone through the whole set.” – Folkdevils.com
Lebanese author Rabih Alameddine will be reading from his new book
The Hakawati (The Storyteller)
from Alfred A Knopf Publisher
Where: Elliott Bay Book Company
101 South Main Street
Seattle, Washington 98104
206-624-6600
When: Friday, May 16 at 7:30 pm
About the book: The Hakawati - the word means "story
teller" weaves together the story of a modern Lebanese family in
war-torn Beirut. The city is bombed out and bleak, not how he remembers
it. His father lies in a hospital bed while his entire al-Kharrat
family camps out in the waiting room. The al-Kharrats, a rowdy and wry
bunch, are both exasperated by and take solace in one another. And they
tell each other stories. We listen in on hilarious, fantastical stories
of Osama's childhood and that of his grandfather, who was a hakawati.
World renowned Palestinian diva Reem Kelani
The U.S. Premiere – May 12-17 at Seattle Center
Born in England and raised in Kuwait, Reem Kelani is one of the foremost scholars and performers of Palestinian music. With her engaging stage presence, angelic voice, sparkling wit, and a band that features some of the finest traditional and jazz players in London, Reem charts the cultural terrain of Arabic music. Her powerful concerts feature traditional songs learned on visits to Palestinian refugee camps, and her own compositions, that have brought audiences around the world to their feet.
"(The performance) had everything: drama, emotion, education, humour, power, musicianship, surprises, and above all a level of musical and personal integrity that shone through the whole set.” – Folkdevils.com
ACW Arabic Playgroup
ACW Arabic Playgroup
Join us at the ACW's monthly gathering of young Arab adults. We hang out and talk about whatever: life, careers, music, politics, etc. It's a place to have fun, network and make connections with other Arabs. This is not a singles event and all are welcome.
When: Thursday, May 29th from 630pm to 930pm.
Where: B&O Espresso - 204 Belmont Ave E - Seattle
Feel free to contact Laila or Lara for more information:
laila@arabcenter.net lara@arabcenter.net
Hope to see you there.
www.arabcenter.net/arabnight
Djaj Barqooq Fi Mish Mish
and non-members alike. So come and join us for a cooking demonstration,
delicious food, drink and great company. The cost is $5 for members and $15 for non-members.
It is on a first-come first serve basis, with members getting priority until May 22th.
ACW Arabic Playgroup
When: Wednesday, June 4th, 1-230pm
Where: Family Works Resource Center: 1501 N 45th Street
The room where we will be meeting can accommodate up to 12 children and their parents. Below I have listed some details about the group and the address of the facility. Please email me if you have any questions. I can't wait for our kiddies to meet, and for the parents to meet too!
1)The Family Works Resource Center is located in the Wallingford neighborhood off of 45th street across from Sun Cleaners. They ask that we not park in their small parking lot behind the building. Instead, you can park anywhere on the surrounding streets.
2)The Family Works Resource Center is giving us a 10 week trial period to see if their is interest in our community to continue. So, our dates are May 7th-July 9th. The playgroup will meet each Wednesday from 1:00-2:30.
by Libyan author Ibrahim Al-Koni
When: Thursday, June 5th - 630pm to 830pm.
Where: Third Place Books in Ravenna - 6504 20th Ave NE - Seattle
Join us for an engaging discussion of this book.
Feel free to contact Laila or Oraib for more information:
laila@arabcenter.net oraib@arabcenter.net
Hope to see you there.
www.arabcenter.net/bookclub
ACW Arabic Playgroup
When: Wednesday, June 11th, 1-230pm
Where: Family Works Resource Center: 1501 N 45th Street
The room where we will be meeting can accommodate up to 12 children and their parents. Below I have listed some details about the group and the address of the facility. Please email me if you have any questions. I can't wait for our kiddies to meet, and for the parents to meet too!
1)The Family Works Resource Center is located in the Wallingford neighborhood off of 45th street across from Sun Cleaners. They ask that we not park in their small parking lot behind the building. Instead, you can park anywhere on the surrounding streets.
2)The Family Works Resource Center is giving us a 10 week trial period to see if their is interest in our community to continue. So, our dates are May 7th-July 9th. The playgroup will meet each Wednesday from 1:00-2:30.
ACW Arabic Playgroup
When: Wednesday, June 18th, 1-230pm
Where: Family Works Resource Center: 1501 N 45th Street
The room where we will be meeting can accommodate up to 12 children and their parents. Below I have listed some details about the group and the address of the facility. Please email me if you have any questions. I can't wait for our kiddies to meet, and for the parents to meet too!
1)The Family Works Resource Center is located in the Wallingford neighborhood off of 45th street across from Sun Cleaners. They ask that we not park in their small parking lot behind the building. Instead, you can park anywhere on the surrounding streets.
2)The Family Works Resource Center is giving us a 10 week trial period to see if their is interest in our community to continue. So, our dates are May 7th-July 9th. The playgroup will meet each Wednesday from 1:00-2:30.
ACW Arabic Playgroup
When: Wednesday, June 25th, 1-230pm
Where: Family Works Resource Center: 1501 N 45th Street
The room where we will be meeting can accommodate up to 12 children and their parents. Below I have listed some details about the group and the address of the facility. Please email me if you have any questions. I can't wait for our kiddies to meet, and for the parents to meet too!
1)The Family Works Resource Center is located in the Wallingford neighborhood off of 45th street across from Sun Cleaners. They ask that we not park in their small parking lot behind the building. Instead, you can park anywhere on the surrounding streets.
2)The Family Works Resource Center is giving us a 10 week trial period to see if their is interest in our community to continue. So, our dates are May 7th-July 9th. The playgroup will meet each Wednesday from 1:00-2:30.
Join us at the ACW's monthly gathering of young Arab adults. We hang out and talk about whatever: life, careers, music, politics, etc. It's a place to have fun, network and make connections with other Arabs. This is not a singles event and all are welcome.
When: Wednesday, June 25th - 630pm to 930pm.
Where: B&O Espresso - 204 Belmont Ave E - Seattle
Feel free to contact Laila or Lara for more information:
laila@arabcenter.net lara@arabcenter.net
Hope to see you there.
www.arabcenter.net/arabnight
ACW Arabic Playgroup
When: Wednesday, July 2nd, 1-230pm
Where: Family Works Resource Center: 1501 N 45th Street
The room where we will be meeting can accommodate up to 12 children and their parents. Below I have listed some details about the group and the address of the facility. Please email me if you have any questions. I can't wait for our kiddies to meet, and for the parents to meet too!
1)The Family Works Resource Center is located in the Wallingford neighborhood off of 45th street across from Sun Cleaners. They ask that we not park in their small parking lot behind the building. Instead, you can park anywhere on the surrounding streets.
2)The Family Works Resource Center is giving us a 10 week trial period to see if their is interest in our community to continue. So, our dates are May 7th-July 9th. The playgroup will meet each Wednesday from 1:00-2:30.
ACW Arabic Playgroup
When: Wednesday, July 9th, 1-230pm
Where: Family Works Resource Center: 1501 N 45th Street
The room where we will be meeting can accommodate up to 12 children and their parents. Below I have listed some details about the group and the address of the facility. Please email me if you have any questions. I can't wait for our kiddies to meet, and for the parents to meet too!
1)The Family Works Resource Center is located in the Wallingford neighborhood off of 45th street across from Sun Cleaners. They ask that we not park in their small parking lot behind the building. Instead, you can park anywhere on the surrounding streets.
2)The Family Works Resource Center is giving us a 10 week trial period to see if their is interest in our community to continue. So, our dates are May 7th-July 9th. The playgroup will meet each Wednesday from 1:00-2:30.
Join us at the ACW's monthly gathering of young Arab adults. We hang out and talk about whatever: life, careers, music, politics, etc. It's a place to have fun, network and make connections with other Arabs. This is not a singles event and all are welcome.
When: Thursday, July 24th - 630pm to 930pm.
Where: B&O Espresso - 204 Belmont Ave E - Seattle
Feel free to contact Laila or Lara for more information:
laila@arabcenter.net lara@arabcenter.net
Hope to see you there.
www.arabcenter.net/arabnight
by Amin Maalouf
When: Thursday, August 7th- 630pm to 830pm.
Where: Garlic Crush, 102 Bellevue Way NE (between 1st St & 2nd St)
Bellevue, WA 98004 (425) 455-2235
Feel free to contact Laila or Oraib for more information:
laila@arabcenter.net oraib@arabcenter.net
Hope to see you there.
www.arabcenter.net/bookclub
Please sign-up by sending an email to laila@arabcenter.net or calling her at 206-789-0371 and mailing a payment to:
Arab Center of Washington 12525 28th Ave, Second Floor, Seattle , WA 98125
ACW's Annual Summer Picnic
Sunday, August 24, at Rhodedendron Park in Kenmore, beginning at 11:00 am.
Food will be prepared by ACW's Ziyad Zaytoun and served from 1pm-3pm.
Adjacent to the picnic shelter there is a play structure for kids and a large grass field.
There will be a monster water balloon fight at 2pm for kids aged 6-9.
We will bring a bocce set and some backgammon boards. Feel free to bring soccer balls, volleyball nets, badminton, etc.
Bring a friend, the kids, and your out-of-town guests for a relaxing afternoon and evening together.
Cost is $10 for members, $15 non-members. Kids under 6 are free.
We're changing things up!
Join us for a Potluck BBQ at Juanita Beach in Kirkland (9703 NE Juanita Dr)
Look for signs/balloons to find specific location.
When: Tuesday, August 26th - 6:00pm to 9:30pm.
We'll have charcoal and utensils. Bring food to grill and/or something to share.
ACW's monthly 20's-30's Night is a gathering of young Arab adults. We hang out and talk about whatever: life, careers, music, politics, etc. It's a place to have fun, network and make connections with other Arabs. This is not a singles event and all are welcome.
Feel free to contact Laila or Lara for more information:
laila@arabcenter.net lara@arabcenter.net
Hope to see you there.
www.arabcenter.net/arabnight
Join us at the ACW's monthly gathering of young Arab adults. We hang out and talk about whatever: life, careers, music, politics, etc. It's a place to have fun, network and make connections with other Arabs. This is not a singles event and all are welcome.
Join Us for a Hookah Night at Mira!
When: Wednesday, September 24th - 6:30pm to 9:00pm.
Where: 2800 1st Ave • Seattle, Washington 98121
We want the 2009 festival to be the biggest and best yet.
at the Seattle Center’s Center House Conference Room H (third floor).
Your leadership is a key factor in the success of our festival. Please
join us for a community meeting on October 4 to begin building the
committees and programs for the 2009 festival.
Your participation could be in one or more of the following activities:
• Arranging for a country booth to display cultural material of that region.
• Participating in the food/drinks/dessert corner. Booths will serve ethnic cuisine.
• Organizing art exhibits by Arabic artists or a fashion show of traditional dresses
Book: The Cry of the Dove
Author:Fadia Faqir
Country: Jordan
Where: Third Place Books 6504 20th Ave. NE, Seattle, WA 98115 Store (206)525-2347
When: Thursday, October 9th, 630pm-830pm
Join us for a lively discussion.
Please email Oraib at oraib@arabcenter.net or Laila at laila@arabcenter.net for more information.
The cost is $10 for members and $15 for non-members.
Please sign-up by sending an email to laila@arabcenter.net or calling her at 206-789-0371 and mailing a payment to:
Arab Center of Washington 12525 28th Ave, Second Floor, Seattle , WA 98125
Location: Odegaard Library, University of Washington Seattle campus
Sponsored by: Health Alliance International and many other community co-sponsors including Arab Center of Washington
Who: Deborah Rohan Schlueter and Elliot Bay Book Company
Where: Montlake Branch, Seattle Public Library, 2401 24th Ave East
What: Reading from her book The Olive Grove: A Palestinian Story
Co-presented with the ARAB CENTER OF WASHINGTON and the WASHINGTON CENTER FOR THE BOOK AT THE SEATTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY. Colorado writer Deborah Rohan Schlueter has drawn from the real-life story of Hamzi Moghrabi, his family and their Palestinian homeland in her debut novel, The Olive Grove: A Palestinian Story. Published by Saqi—based out of London, San Francisco, and Beirut—and generally considered the foremost English-language publisher by writers of Arab backgrounds or on Arab-related topics, this book carries empathy and questions, as it tells the story of a family's futile struggle to live and work an olive grove that has been in their family. "Beautifully written ... insights behind the Palestinian conflict are gained in reading this heart-wrenching yet endearing tale of one family's journey." – Polly Bacca.
Join us at the ACW's monthly gathering of young Arab adults. We hang out and talk about whatever: life, careers, music, politics, etc. It's a place to have fun, network and make connections with other Arabs. This is not a singles event and all are welcome.
Let's Go Bowling
When: Thursday, October 23rd - 6:30pm to 9:00pm.
Where: Tech City Bowllng, 13033 NE 70th Pl # 1, Kirkland, WA 98033
Cost: $5/person for the lane and cost of shoes
Feel free to contact Laila or Lara for more information:
laila@arabcenter.net lara@arabcenter.net
Hope to see you there.
www.arabcenter.net/arabnight
Festival hours:
Friday, November 7: 5pm - 10pm
Saturday, November 8: 10am - 10pm
Sunday, November 9: 11am - 6pm
Festival hours:
Friday, November 7: 5pm - 10pm
Saturday, November 8: 10am - 10pm
Sunday, November 9: 11am - 6pm
Festival hours:
Friday, November 7: 5pm - 10pm
Saturday, November 8: 10am - 10pm
Sunday, November 9: 11am - 6pm
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We are looking to fill five of seven board positions in February 2009!
Director
Vice-Director
Treasurer
2 Member-at-Large Positions
Do you want to showcase the talent of our Arab community in the Northwest? Build community between the Arab people and with others? Work with other leaders and help create the future of the Arab Center?
If so, we may have a place for you on the Arab Center’s board of directors.
Join us at the ACW's monthly gathering of young Arab adults. We hang out and talk about whatever: life, careers, music, politics, etc. It's a place to have fun, network and make connections with other Arabs. This is not a singles event and all are welcome.
Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Time: 7:30 PM; Registration begins at 7:00 PM
Location: Spitfire (2219 Fourth Avenue, Seattle)
Cost: $5 members/students, $10 non-members
Registration: Please pre-register online or by calling the Council at (206) 441-5910.
What: Arabic Playgroup for Mamas and their Kiddos (0-5 years old)
When: Thursday, November 20th at 10:00 AM
Where: Tot Spot Cafe - 17802 134th Ave NE, Suite 6 Woodinville, WA 98072, (425) 488-2795
Salam,
Marcia Mihdawi
Arab Center Member
mihdawi@hotmail.com
Book: The Hakawati
Author:Rabih Alameddine
Country: Lebanon
Where: B&O Espresso - 204 Belmont Ave E - Seattle
When: Thursday, December 4th, 630pm-830pm
laila@arabcenter.net oraib@arabcenter.net
Hope to see you there.
Arabic Desserts for the Holidays
When: Saturday, December 6th from 1pm-3pm
Where: TBD-Seattle
We will drink tea while we learn how to make one or two types of Arabic desserts.
The ACW Cooking Class is offered every other month for both members and non-members alike. So come and join us for a cooking demonstration,delicious food, drink and great company.
This will be a hands on demonstration and you will take away with you a tray of sweets to bake.
The cost will be $30 for members and $40 for non-members
Please sign-up by sending an email to laila@arabcenter.net or calling her at 206-789-0371 and mailing a payment to:
Arab Center of Washington 12525 28th Ave, Second Floor, Seattle , WA 98125
Join us at the ACW's monthly gathering of young Arab adults. We hang out and talk about whatever: life, careers, music, politics, etc. It's a place to have fun, network and make connections with other Arabs. This is not a singles event and all are welcome.
Back to the B&O
When: Thursday, December 18th - 630pm to 930pm.
Where: B&O Espresso - 204 Belmont Ave E - Seattle WA 98102
Feel free to contact Laila or Lara for more information:
laila@arabcenter.net lara@arabcenter.net
Hope to see you there.
www.arabcenter.net/arabnight
Book: Chicago: A Novel (available in Arabic and in English)
Author: Alaa Al Aswany
Country: Egypt
Where: TBD - somewhere on the Eastside
When: Thursday, February 5th, 630pm-830pm
Join us for a lively discussion.
Please email Oraib at oraib@arabcenter.net or Laila at laila@arabcenter.net for more information.
- ACW Playgroup(2 hours)
- ACW Book Club-the Hakawati(15 days)
- ACW Cooking Demonstration(16 days)
- 20 or 30-Something Arab Night Out(29 days)
- ACW Book Club: Chicago: A Novel(78 days)