Been eyeing that stunning Moroccan tagine in the Museum Store? Now is your time to buy! All our hand-thrown, hand-painted Moroccan pottery is 10 percent off only through September 30; Museum Members get 20% off. Tagines, tea glasses, platters and spice holders – limited quantities in stock, no special orders. These vibrant pieces with their traditional designs make wonderful gifts. Sale is in store only; discount not applicable on website sales.
Artifact Spotlight: Boxing Gloves
When amateur champion boxer Tarick Salmaci of Dearborn, Michigan made his professional debut at the Palace of Auburn Hills on August 25, 1992, these were the gloves he wore. Salmaci, aka The Arabian Prince, TKO’d his opponent Bernard Wright that night. He went on to become the North American Super Middleweight Champion in 1997 and retired in 2001 after rising to become the world's 4th rated contender. You can see these red and white Cleto Reyes gloves in the locker room section of the AANM’s Living In America exhibit. Read about donating artifacts to the AANM HERE.
September 27:
Ford Comerica Global Thursdays:
Scott Feiner & Pandeiro Jazz
Combine the rich rhythmic texture of the Brazilian pandeiro – a tunable, sophisticated cousin of the tambourine – with the intensity of New York City jazz, and you get Pandeiro Jazz. The sound produced by this percussion, guitar and saxophone trio impresses audiences with its high energy, musical interaction, and intense grooves. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. in the AANM’s Lower Level Auditorium. Tickets are $8 for Museum Members and students; $10 in advance at 313.582.2266 or 313.624.0215; and $12 at the door.
September 27:
Free Meditation Session
Positive response has brought the “Learn to Meditate Series” back to the AANM, with a new start time of 6:15 p.m. Thursdays, through October 18. Come see for yourself why so many people from every culture and walks of life are learning to meditate. Release stress and bring benefits to mind, body and emotions. Become a deeper, brighter person. Look and feel younger. In the Lower Level Classroom. Free and open to the public. Questions? Contact Terry at White Rabbit Resources at 248-227-7595 or tlf157@comcast.net.
September 29:
SI Museum Day at AANM
As an Affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., the AANM is taking part in Smithsonian Magazine’s 3rd annual national Museum Day. Last year, museums in 49 states offered free admission to emulate the Smithsonian’s open-to-all policy. To gain free admission to the AANM on Saturday, September 29, copy and past this URL into your browser, www.smithsonian.com/museumdaycard to download a special card, good for you and one guest. And don’t forget, it’s free admission for all every Sunday at AANM, courtesy of Target. See you there!
September 30:
Ramadan Free Craft Sunday
Free craftmaking sessions for kids ages 6-12 this month mark the Muslim holiday of Ramadan. On Sept. 30, to prepare for the end of Ramadan, it’s a Happy Eid Party, with a greeting card craft and refreshments. No advance registration necessary; call 313.624.0210 with questions.
October 4:
Ford Comerica Global Thursdays:
Eastern Blok
Alluring and complex, Chicago-based Eastern Blok transcends borders. Formerly known as the Goran Ivanovic Group, they effortlessly blend classical and jazz music with the rich folkloric traditions of Macedonia, Bulgaria, and Serbia. Middle Eastern motifs merge gracefully with the evocative sounds of Eastern European klezmer music. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. in the AANM’s Lower Level Auditorium. Tickets $8 for Museum Members and students; $10 advance at 313.582.2266 or 313.624.0215; $12 at the door.
Through November 25:
Threads of Pride: Palestinian Traditional Costumes
Threads of Pride features over 40 Palestinian embroidered dresses and ceremonial costumes from the collection of Farah and Hanan Munayyer, founders of the Palestinian Heritage Foundation of West Caldwell, New Jersey and stewards of the largest collection of Palestinian embroidery in the United States. This exhibition is in the Museum’s Main Floor Gallery. A lecture and embroidery sale related to this exhibition is set for October 18; watch this eNewsletter for details.
This exhibition made possible in part by The Wallace Foundation.
Through October 28:
SURA Arts Academy Student Photography Exhibition
Images of family, friends and community as seen by 6th-9th graders from Dearborn and southwest Detroit, who were equipped with digital cameras, then instructed and inspired by professional photographers and educators. Through October 28 in the Lower Level Gallery. At right, Untitled, by Reine Hamdar of Dearborn.
This exhibition is made possible by The Skillman Foundation and the U.S. Department of State.
Membership
Receive the following membership benefits:
- Free AANM admission plus advance notice and invitations to upcoming events
- Reduced ticket prices for AANM events
- 10% discount at the Museum store
- 10% discount on Museum facility rentals
- Free guest passes
- Ability to borrow books from Museum Library & Resource Center
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Free Creative Writing Workshop October 6
He who hesitates sits in the back! Starting at just $25, you can have a fabulous seat at the ornate Detroit Opera House (right) for the 4th Annual Concert Gala featuring Egypt’s Umm Kulthoum Orchestra. Order now to get great seat locations at all prices -- $25, $50, $75, $100 and $150. Premium seating is guaranteed for ticket holders at the $200 Patron and $500 Benefactor levels. Read more about the Gala 
The AANM’s current exhibition, 
Pottery Sale