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Director's Screening of "Israel vs. Israel" in Orange

Event Details
Date/Time: 
Feb 9 2012 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Price: 
$10 general, free for Chapman students/faculty
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Where: 
Chapman University
Folino Theater
283 N. Cypress St.
Orange CA 92866
Subtitle: 
Levantine Cultural Center and Chapman University present a screening and panel discussion

Levantine Cultural Center presents in association with Chapman University's Documentary Film Club, Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, and the Peace Studies Program, Wilkinson College of Humanities and Social Sciences, a director's screening and panel discussion of the powerful, award-winning* documentary Israel vs. Israel, on Thurs., Feb. 09, 7:00 pm.

"Sarah's War" Previews at the Hudson Theatre

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Date/Time: 
Feb 9 2012 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Price: 
$10 general admission special preview discount
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Where: 
The Hudson Theatre
6539 Santa Monica Blvd.
Los Angeles CA 90038
valet parking $5 or street parking after 7 pm
Subtitle: 
a play about the Middle East, based on a true story

Sarah's War is a fictional look at the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, suggested by the real-life experiences of the late American activist Rachel Corrie. Sarah's War may be less polarizing than some previous dramatic treatments and includes Palestinian, Israeli and American perspectives, revealing humanity on all sides to avoid the pitfall of objectification of the Other.

"Sarah's War" Previews at the Hudson Theatre

Event Details
Date/Time: 
Feb 10 2012 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Price: 
$10 general admission special preview discount
Call 310.657.5511 for tickets

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Where: 
The Hudson Theatre
6539 Santa Monica Blvd.
Los Angeles CA 90038
valet parking $5 or street parking after 7 pm
Subtitle: 
a play about the Middle East, based on a true story

Sarah's War is a fictional look at the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, suggested by the real-life experiences of the late American activist Rachel Corrie. Sarah's War may be less polarizing than some previous dramatic treatments and includes Palestinian, Israeli and American perspectives, revealing humanity on all sides to avoid the pitfall of objectification of the Other.

"Sarah's War" & Freedom Theatre Benefit

Event Details
Date/Time: 
Feb 11 2012 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Price: 
Suggested donation $50/up (volunteer scholarships available)
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Where: 
Levantine Cultural Center
5998 W. Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles CA 90035
Between La Cienega & Fairfax
ample street parking
Subtitle: 
new theatre builds bridges between L.A.and Jenin

Actor Shiva Rose, Playwright Valerie Dillman, Director Matt McKenzie, Activist Amani Jabsheh and Friends of the Levantine Cultural Center invite you to help underwrite the first Middle Eastern theatre company of Los Angeles, Freedom Theatre West (FTW), named in honor of Juliano Mer-Khamis' Jenin company, the Freedom Theatre. The objective is raise completion funds to underwrite the first FTW production, Sarah's War, by Valerie Dillman. We have raised a significant contribution toward the $25,000 goal and iook forward to raising the balance by Feb. 11, 2012 with your help.


"Sarah's War" Gala Opening at the Hudson Theatre

Event Details
Date/Time: 
Feb 11 2012 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Price: 
$40 Preferred, $30 General admission, gala performance
Call 310.657.5511 for tickets
Click here to buy tickets
Where: 
The Hudson Theatre
6539 Santa Monica Blvd.
Los Angeles CA 90038
valet parking $5 or street parking after 7 pm
Subtitle: 
a play about the Middle East, based on a true story

A special wine reception with cast & crew follows this gala opening performance of Sarah's War, is a fictional look at the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, suggested by the real-life experiences of the late American activist Rachel Corrie. Sarah's War may be less polarizing than some previous dramatic treatments and includes Palestinian, Israeli and American perspectives, revealing humanity on all sides to avoid the pitfall of objectification of the Other.

"Sarah's War" Matinee at the Hudson Theatre

Event Details
Date/Time: 
Feb 12 2012 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Price: 
$30 Preferred Seating/$25 General Admission
Call 310.657.5511 for tickets
Click here to buy tickets
Where: 
The Hudson Theatre
6539 Santa Monica Blvd.
Los Angeles CA 90038
valet parking $5 or street parking after 7 pm
Subtitle: 
a play about the Middle East, based on a true story

Sarah's War is a fictional look at the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, suggested by the real-life experiences of the late American activist Rachel Corrie. Sarah's War may be less polarizing than some previous dramatic treatments and includes Palestinian, Israeli and American perspectives, revealing humanity on all sides to avoid the pitfall of objectification of the Other.

The Future of Islam in the 21st Century: Prof. John Esposito

Event Details
Date/Time: 
Feb 15 2012 7:00pm
Price: 
$40 general admission, $35 members.
This forum is a fund-raiser for MPV, your support is appreciated.
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Where: 
All Saints Church
132 N Euclid Ave
Pasadena CA 91101
church number 626.796.1172
Subtitle: 
Muslims for Progressive Values presents a lecture and public conversation, moderated by Shirley Jahad
Muslims for Progressive Values is proud to present Dr. John Esposito on "The Future of Islam in the 21st Century." John Esposito, an American expert on Islam and the author of several books on the subject, asks us to consider the challenge of pluralism as a critical issue in the 21st Century. How is it impacting relations between Islam and Christianity, the Muslim world and the West, the lives and civil liberties of Muslims and inter-Muslim community affairs?

Bassam Haddad on Syria's Authoritarian Regime

Event Details
Date/Time: 
Feb 15 2012 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Price: 
Suggested donation $10, students $5
Where: 
Levantine Cultural Center
5998 W. Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles CA 90035
Between La Cienega & Fairfax
ample street parking or in CVS underground lot
Subtitle: 
a progressive conversation on the recent history and political situation in Syria
Syria expert and George Mason professor Bassam Haddad talks about Syria's political economy, business networks and the resilience of the Al-Assad regime. Presented in the monthly series, "Progressive Conversations on Israel/Palestine and US Foreign Policy in the Middle East," cosponsored by Friends of Sabeel and LA Jews for Peace in association with the Levantine Cultural Center.

MENA-X: Secrets of Saudi Women

Event Details
Date/Time: 
Feb 22 2012 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Price: 
Free to the public, $10 donation or book purchase suggested.
RSVPs recommended, 310.657.5511
Where: 
Levantine Cultural Center
5998 W. Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles CA 90035
Between La Cienega & Fairfax
ample street parking or across the street in the underground CVS lot (close 10 pm)
Subtitle: 
a conversation with two Saudi-phile women

An evening in the MENA-X series with authors Ferial Masry and Chris Cryer. Chris Cryer's new book is Tolstoy in Riyadh-A Story of a Teacher and Her Muse. Ferial Masry is the author of Running for All the Right Reasons: A Saudi-Born Woman's Pursuit of Democracy. The two women discuss their Lives, their friendship and their books on the Saudi exotique.