The CAC & Aga Khan Documentation Center at MIT Present:
“Desert Flower”
Date: October 21st, 2016
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Center for Arabic Culture
191 Highland Ave Suite 6B. Somerville, MA 02143
About the Film
“Desert Flower” is the autobiography of a Somalian nomad who was circumcised at 3, sold into marriage at 13, fled from Africa a while later to become finally an American supermodel and is now at the age of 38, the UN spokeswoman against female genital mutilation (FGM).
With Our Guest Speaker Professor Deina Abdulkader
Our films are free and open to the public. Each film will be followed by guided discussion. The Center for Arabic Culture is a non-profit organization dedicated to celebrating the Arabic Culture in all of its regional and historic varieties and links to other culture in an open, democratic, and humanistic way.
CAC and the Aga Khan Documentation Center at MIT Present
“Where Should the Birds Fly”
Date: September 30th, 2016
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Center for Arabic Culture
191 Highland Ave Suite 6B. Somerville, MA 02143
Where Should The Birds Fly is the first film about Gaza made by Palestinians living the reality of Israel’s siege and blockade of this tiny enclave. It is the story of two young women, survivors of Israel’s Operation Cast Lead. Mona Samouni, now 12 years old and the filmmaker, Fida Qishta, now 27, represent the spirit and future of Palestinians. The film reveals the strength and hope, the humanity and humor that flourishes among the people of Gaza. Few films document so powerfully and personally the impact of modern warfare and sanctions on a civilian population. The film itself breaks the blockade.
With Our Guest Speaker Professor Amahl Bishara
Our films are free and open to the public. Each film will be followed by guided discussion. The Center for Arabic Culture is a non-profit organization dedicated to celebrating the Arabic Culture in all of its regional and historic varieties and links to other culture in an open, democratic, and humanistic way.
Our films are free and open to the public. Each film will be followed by guided discussion. The Center for Arabic Culture is a non-profit organization dedicated to celebrating the Arabic Culture in all of its regional and historic varieties and links to other culture in an open, democratic, and humanistic way.
September Film: “Where Should the Birds Fly” (2013)
Where Should The Birds Fly is the first film about Gaza made by Palestinians living the reality of Israel’s siege and blockade of this tiny enclave. It is the story of two young women, survivors of Israel’s Operation Cast Lead. Mona Samouni, now 12 years old and the filmmaker, Fida Qishta, now 27, represent the spirit and future of Palestinians. The film reveals the stregth and hope, the humanity and humor that flourishes among the people of Gaza. Few films document so powerfully and personally the impact of modern warfare and sanctions on a civilian population. The film itself breaks the blockade.
With Our Guest Speaker Professor Amahl Bishara
Date: September 30th, 2016
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Center for Arabic Culture
191 Highland Ave Suite 6B. Somerville, MA 02143
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October Film: “Desert Flower” (2009)
The autobiography of a Somalian nomad circumcised at 3, sold in marriage at 13, fled from Africa a while later to become finally an American supermodel and is now at the age of 38, the UN spokeswoman against female genital mutilation (FGM).
With Our Guest Speaker Professor Deina Abdulkader
Date: October 21st, 2016
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Center for Arabic Culture
191 Highland Ave Suite 6B. Somerville, MA 02143
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November Film: Edward Said On Orientalism (1998)
The film discusses Edward W. Said’s provocative work. His hypothesis in his book Orientalism is represented along with his take on a variety of contemporary issues of cultural, historical and global importance.
Date: November 11, 2016
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Center for Arabic Culture
191 Highland Ave Suite 6B. Somerville, MA 02143
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Special Thanks to the Aga Khan Documentation Center at MIT for Collaborating with us in this Film Screening Program!
AN IRAQ-U.S. COLLABORATION IN THEATER, POETRY, ART, AND MUSIC
When: Friday, November 4, 2016, 8 pm, free Where: Arts at the Armory, 191 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA
This final performance is not to miss!
On Friday, November 4, the Basra-Boston Project presents Basra-Boston Connections: An Iraq-U.S. Collaboration in Theater, Poetry, Art, and Music. This free evening of new work offers the fruits of connections among artists and scholars at the University of Basra and their U.S. counterparts, principally in the Boston area.
For more information about the Basra-Boston Project, visit their website: http://nervegarden.com/Basra-Boston/public-presentations/
About the Film: The film explores the challenges of four Canadian Muslim women making decisions either to start or stop wearing hijab, unveiling how the hijab carries many diverse meanings and messages, and its intricate and complex effects on Muslim women, their families and communities, and the larger multicultural society.
The Arlington International Film Festival’s mission is to foster appreciation for different cultures by exploring the lives of people around the globe through independent film — to nurture the next generation of filmmakers within our community. We screen narrative and documentary features and shorts plus a special category of short films by High School Student Filmmakers. Panel discussions and/or Q&A’s follow many special screenings, framing provocative conversations with filmmakers/producers, academics, as well as the business community. www.AIFFest.org
I am very happy to announce my first official seminar/talk about Middle Eastern and North African dance. The idea came from my desire to open a sharing discussion between dancers, people which would go deeper, and where they can learn more about the cultural aspects of the dance. I had the opportunity to hold a similar event at my home where I invited my dancer friends to watch a movie about North African women, and then have a discussion about the movie. The conclusion of that was just so rich, and helped everyone with their dancing. I was thinking about it, and asked myself how I could contribute to the community ? So the “The (tea) à l’orientale ” was the answer!
‘Because we like to talk around a cup of tea,
we never let the cup get empty,
so that keeps the conversation going infinitely”.
-Soumaya MaRose
My goal in creating this event, is to help the dancer and people willing to learn and understand more about the cultural aspects of Middle Eastern and North African dance. I would love to go deeper and share it in a warm atmosphere, so why don’t we do it around an oriental tea or coffee ?
The seminars will be held from time to time and are based on discussions around a topic (movies, articles, events,…) or around a guest speaker.
I am also so proud to announce my first guest artist. But first guess who said this:
”As a beginner dancer …..whenever I listened or danced to taped Oriental dance music……. this question kept coming to me……How can I one day dance to this beautiful music to a live band?”
Preregistration only, by October 1. You can use paypal at https://paypal.me/soumayamarose The price of the seminar: $10 For more information you can contact me at : soumaya.MaRose @yahoo.com
AN IRAQ-U.S. COLLABORATION IN THEATER, POETRY, ART, AND MUSIC
Exhibits on display beginning this Saturday!
On Saturday, October 1 and Friday, November 4, the Basra-Boston Project presents Basra-Boston Connections: An Iraq-U.S. Collaboration in Theater, Poetry, Art, and Music. This free evening of new work offers the fruits of connections among artists and scholars at the University of Basra and their U.S. counterparts, principally in the Boston area. The October 1 performance is part of ArtWeek Boston.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Date: Saturday, October 1
Time: 8 pm
Admission: free
Location: Atlantic Wharf, 290 Congress St, Boston, MA
Exhibit on display October 1-3
Date: Friday, November 4
Time: 8 pm
Admission: free
Location: Arts at the Armory, 191 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA
Exhibit on display November 4
You can visit their websitefor more information about the project.
The First Anthology of Arab Independent Cartoonists Published in America!
Featuring artists from Arabic-speaking regions of the Middle East, including Lebanon, Egypt, and Jordan among others, this collection provides a snapshot of the state of independent comics in the Arab world, in various styles and genres ranging from slice-of-life and satire to political commentary and fantasy. An essay by contributing comic artist and scholar Lena Merhej places the work in historical and social context.
Contributors: Lena Merhej (Lebanon); Mike V. Derderian (Jordan); Omar Khouri (Lebanon); Maya Zankoul (Lebanon); Nidal El Khairy (Jordan); Mahdi Fleifel (Palestine,Holland); Basel Nasr (Palestine); Ghadi Ghosn (Lebanon); Sandra Ghosn (Lebanon, France); Wassim Maouad (Lebanon); Magdy El Shafee (Egypt); Jana Traboulsi (Lebanon); Mohamed El Shennawy (Egypt); Barrack Rima (Lebanon, Belgium); Mohamed Tawfik (Egypt).
AN IRAQ-U.S. COLLABORATION IN THEATER, POETRY, ART, AND MUSIC
On Saturday, October 1 and Friday, November 4, the Basra-Boston Project presents Basra-Boston Connections: An Iraq-U.S. Collaboration in Theater, Poetry, Art, and Music. This free evening of new work offers the fruits of connections among artists and scholars at the University of Basra and their U.S. counterparts, principally in the Boston area. The October 1 performance is part of ArtWeek Boston.
Upcoming events:
Date: Saturday, October 1
Time: 8 pm
Admission: free
Location: Atlantic Wharf, 290 Congress St, Boston, MA
Exhibit on display October 1-3
Date: Friday, November 4
Time: 8 pm
Admission: free
Location: Arts at the Armory, 191 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA
Exhibit on display November 4
You can visit their website for more information about the project.
