Amal Murkus, who hails from Kafr Yasif (the Galille, Palestine), will provide a musical workshop and then, with her son Firas Zreik on the kanun, perform many pieces showcasing a variety of traditional and modern Palestinian musical genres.
A Lebanese woman follows a daily routine of jogging to keep herself safe from obesity, bone diseases, and anxiety, creating a connection between her intimate personal space and the city. Performed in Arabic with English titles. Recommended for age 16 and up.
Working primarily with video, printed material and sculptures, Baris Dogrusoz’s work engages the circulation, protocols and function of scenarios and historical narratives in the context of “siege culture”, including “Fortress Europe”, the US/Mexico border policy, the Israeli occupation in Palestine, reframing these as tools for critical insights and analysis. Turkish artist Baris Dogrusoz received a BA in Visual Arts and a […]
For over three centuries, the territories and trading networks of the Middle East were contested between the Roman and Parthian Empires (ca. 100 B.C.–A.D. 250), yet across the region life was not defined by these two superpowers alone. Local cultural and religious traditions flourished, and sculptures, wall paintings, jewelry, and other objects reveal how ancient […]
Lubana sings Syriac hymns in the Aramaic-Syrian dialect, which was used as a lingua franca in the near east from the sixth century BC.
Acclaimed scholars and experts in Ancient Near Eastern art explore art and influence in southwestern Arabia, Nabataea, Judaea, Phoenicia, Syria, and Mesopotamia.
In this 3-hour workshop, students will learn how to embroider, Palestinian style! Students will learn the most traditional embroidery technique used by Palestinian women for centuries -- use of the waste canvas fabric. This fabric allows you to adorn any piece of cloth or clothing, and is an important skill to master if you aspire […]
What is the early history of Arab immigrants to the United States, and why aren’t their stories more widely known? Join hip-hop artist and activist Omar Offendum for a performance and discussion about his current creative project, which focuses on the history of Manhattan’s fabled Little Syria neighborhood. Immigrants from the Arab world first settled […]
The Levant is home to some of the most storied cuisines in the world, from the refined cuisine of Aleppo to popular street foods like falafel. Yet much of its centuries-old history remains unwritten, and there are few academic studies of its contemporary food cultures. What is Levantine cuisine historically, gastronomically, and culturally? Can studying […]
Please join us for an evening of Middle Eastern music and reception to benefit the Arabic Music Retreat & Youth Refugees Education. The concert will feature Kyle, Christian, and Makayl Manja, along with artistic director Simon Shaheen.