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Leading pollster and Arab American John Zogby gazes at the crystal ball of America's future in his new book,
Join us at the elegant Ritz Carlton Hotel in Dearborn, Michigan at 6 p.m Saturday, October 11, for a festive, black-tie-optional evening celebrating the first and only Arab American museum in the United States. The event includes an open-bar social hour, sumptuous sit-down dinner and a brief program, followed by a cash bar and a live performance by the renowned
One of the Arab World's greatest contemporary poets is being remembered around the world for his art and his activism, which were often inseparable. Mahmoud Darwish was honored with a candlelight vigil in Ramallah and a state funeral in the West Bank. He died at age 67 earlier this month in Houston, Texas from complications following heart surgery. In addition to his own writings, Darwish also fostered young talent in the literary journal he edited, Al Karmel. To read the
Delve into the intricacies of the Arabic language in a casual and friendly setting this fall at the Arab American National Museum. This time around, instructor Yasser Mansour offers Intro to Arabic Level I on both Thursday evenings beginning Sept. 4 and on Saturday mornings beginning Sept. 6. Class meetings are two hours long; the course runs for 10 weeks. Tuition is just $235 (only $200 for Museum Members; click
Join us at noon on Saturday, September 13 for a reception celebrating the latest group of budding photographers from the SURA Arts Academy, the AANM's free diversity-themed student photography program. More than 50 color images shot by area middle-school students will be on display in the AANM's Lower Level Gallery from September 13 through November 16. Meanwhile, applications are now being accepted for SURA's fall semester, which begins later next month. There is a strict 30-student limit; if you'd like further information or registration materials, please contact Nahleh Ali at 313.624.0210 or
Sari Khoury's abstract art and profound thinking have left a significant imprint on the minds of viewers as well as the many students he nurtured in the Department of Art at Central Michigan University. More than two dozen of Khoury's later works, including his previously unseen final work, are on display. Khoury's words share the gallery with his artwork; an online companion exhibit features the artist's personal artifacts. In the Main Floor Gallery. Read more
The annual Concert of Colors is a free music festival celebrating the ethnic and cultural diversity of metro Detroit. Concert of Colors: Exposed is a multimedia exhibition of action-packed in-concert photographs from the event's first 15 years. View performers, including Little Richard, Ani DiFranco, Angelique Kidjo, Son Seals and Hugh Masekela, and the late Bo Diddley, in 30 never-before-exhibited photos. A musical soundtrack, projected images and percussion instruments to play with help recreate the festival vibe generated by the artists and their adoring audiences. Click| AANM MISSION The Arab American National Museum's mission is to document, preserve, celebrate, and educate the public on the history, life, culture and contributions of Arab Americans. We serve as a resource to enhance knowledge and understanding about Arab Americans and their presence in this country. |
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