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Café Arabesque 2 features North African, Arab Music

Event Details
Date/Time: 
May 24 2013 8:00pm - 11:00pm
Price: 
$18 advance/$15 members/students/seniors or with postcard; $20 at the door; doors open 7:30 pm
RSVPs strongly advised, 323.413.2001
Click here to buy tickets
Where: 
Levantine Cultural Center's Café Arabesque
5998 W. Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles CA 90035-2657
Between La Cienega & Fairfax
street parking
Subtitle: 
Al-Fareed and his cohorts perform authentic North African/Arab music, dancers welcome!

"'Arabesque' was out of this world amazing. We enjoyed it very much and can't wait for the encore." —Laila El-Hajoui 

"Great event at the Levantine Cultural Center Saturday night...the music took my soul on a beautiful journey." —Nancy Tedder 

The Levantine Cultural Center presents an encore performance of "Arabesque" with Al-Fareed of Radio Al-Fareed, AKA Alfred Madain and a group of musicians, the band calling itself "The 4T Thieves" to present a window into what defines "Arabic music" and how the music developed over time. The band members are David Markowitz, Timothy Maloof and David Martinielli. Special guest artist visiting from Tunisia, Jamel Eddine Boukraa.

"A Grand Souk Festival" Features Bazaar, Work of Mahfouz and Gibran

Event Details
Date/Time: 
May 19 2013 11:30am - 5:00pm
Price: 
Free to the public, donations welcome.
Where: 
El Rancho Cordillera del Norte
9015 Wilbur Avenue
Northridge CA 91324
at southwest corner of Wilbur and Nordhoff
free lot and street parking
Subtitle: 
activities for kids and adults, readings from Egyptian Author Naguib Mahfouz & Khalil Gibran

"A Grand Souk Festival" will feature activities for adults and children on Sunday, May 19th at El Rancho Cordillera del Norte in Northridge from 11:30 am until 5:00 pm. This open air bazaar of arts and culture is a culminating celebration of the Big Read Program through the National Endowment for the Arts and the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs. This Valley celebration is sponsored by The Museum of the San Fernando Valley, a participant in this year's Big Read Program, along with the Levantine Cultural Center.

Sultans of Satire, Middle East Comic Relief!

Event Details
Date/Time: 
Mar 28 2013 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Price: 
Advance admission $15/$12 members.
Where: 
Levantine Cultural Center
5998 W. Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles CA 90035
Between La Cienega & Fairfax Ave
street parking
Subtitle: 
This show is seriously funny, don't miss it!

This show is seriously funny. If you love to laugh, if you need to laugh, you'll dig the Sultans of Satire with its satirical insights and fresh perspectives on American and Middle Eastern life. The revolving cast features Marie-Thérèse Abou-Daoud, Omar Elba, Nöel Elgrably, Amir K., Sheno Khal and Mona Shaikh. The Sultans of Satire is the longest-running Middle Eastern stand-up comedy show in the U.S. Features some of the best young stand-up comedians today who just happen to be of Arab, Lebanese, Palestinian, Egyptian, Iranian and Moroccan heritage from diverse faiths. Tickets/info 323.413.2001. Watch video clips at sultansofsatire.com.

A New One-Woman Show Unravels Being Arab in America

Event Details
Date/Time: 
Mar 30 2013 8:00pm - 9:30pm
Price: 
$30 Preferred, $20 general admission, $15 members/students
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Advance purchase recommended, tickets $25 at the door
Where: 
The Imagined Life Theatre
5615 San Vicente Blvd
Los Angeles CA 90019
Just west of Hauser
Street and lot parking
Subtitle: 
Cynthia Sophiea's "Everyone Has Tears"

Freedom Theatre West, the Middle Eastern theatre company, presents Cynthia Sophiea's one-woman show,Everyone Has Tears (running time 70 minutes, no intermission) for two nights only at the Imagined Life Theater, March 29 and 30, 2013, at 8 pm. With a long career spanning the Broadway stage as well as screen and television, Cynthia Sophiea shines in this very personal performance, fresh from her dazzling success in a preview version in the 2013 Los Angeles Women's Theater Festival. Accompanied by Arabic music, this piece tells the story of a woman—American, Lebanese, Palestinian—afraid to be Arab in America. But she is silent no more, claiming her own voice and giving voice to others rarely heard.. Seating is limited, tickets are $30 for Preferred Seating, $20 General Admission, and there a limited number of member/student priced seats at just $15. Hurry, these shows will sell out quickly. Call 323.413.2001 to reserve by phone, or click above to reserve online.

New Bellydance & Arabic Folklore Dance Classes, with Aubre Hill

Subtitle: 
Mondays in March starting the 4th and again on Mondays in April

Join International Dance Artist Aubre Hill for lessons in Arab Folk Dance and Bellydance on Mondays at the LCC. Drop-in for one class, or buy a discounted 4-pack of classes and develop your dancing skills while having fun. Classes run in 4-week sequences. This series runs March 4th-March 25th.

Arabic Folkdance, Mondays 6:00-7:00pm 

Learn the diverse & colorful folk dances from around the Arab World, while enjoying regional music & movement variations. For the month of March, Aubre will focus on folkdances from Egypt especially Saidi including assaya (stick) dancing. Giving historical & cultural context while having fun, join Aubre every Monday 6:00-7:00pm. All ages and levels welcome.

A New One-Woman Show Unravels Being Arab in America

Event Details
Date/Time: 
Mar 29 2013 8:00pm - 9:30pm
Price: 
$30 Preferred, $20 general admission, $15 members/students
Click here to buy tickets
Advance purchase recommended, tickets $25 at the door
Where: 
The Imagined Life Theatre
5615 San Vicente Blvd
Los Angeles CA 90019
Just west of Hauser
Street and lot parking
Subtitle: 
Cynthia Sophiea's "Everyone Has Tears"

Freedom Theatre West, the Middle Eastern theatre company, presents Cynthia Sophiea's one-woman show, Everyone Has Tears (running time 70 minutes, no intermission) for two nights only at the Imagined Life Theater, March 29 and 30, 2013, at 8 pm. With a long career spanning the Broadway stage as well as screen and television, Cynthia Sophiea shines in this very personal performance, fresh from her dazzling success in a preview version in the 2013 Los Angeles Women's Theater Festival. Accompanied by Arabic music, this piece tells the story of a woman—American, Lebanese, Palestinian—afraid to be Arab in America. But she is silent no more, claiming her own voice and giving voice to others rarely heard.. Seating is limited, tickets are $30 for Preferred Seating, $20 General Admission, and there a limited number of member/student priced seats at just $15. Hurry, these shows will sell out quickly. Call 323.413.2001 to reserve by phone, or click above to reserve online.

Poets for Palestine, a Night of Spoken Word & Music

Event Details
Date/Time: 
Mar 16 2013 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Price: 
$10/$7 members/students with ID.
Café-bar open 7:30-10:30 pm
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Where: 
Levantine Cultural Center
5998 W. Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles CA 90035-2657
Between La Cienega Blvd & Fairfax Ave.
street parking
Subtitle: 
with Dann Torres on oud & poets Khadija Anderson, Arash Saedinia & Arminé Iknadossian

ON the 10th anniversary of the death of International Solidarity Movement peace activist Rachel Corrie, who was crushed by an IDF bulldozer while attempting to defend a Palestinian home in Gaza, host Khadija Anderson and the Levantaine Cultural Center invite you to share in an evening of poetry and music on behalf of Palestine. Los Angeles poets Arminé Iknadossian, Arash Saedinia and Khadija Anderson will read from their own work, and from Palestinian poets at home and in the diaspora. Ambient Oud artist Dann Torres performs on oud and guitars. A short film will screen. Café-bar open. Work of poets to include Taha Muhammad Ali, Laila 'Allush, Donia El-Amal Ismail, Siham Da'oud, Mahmoud Darwish, Najwan Darwish, Nathalie Handal, Annemarie Jacir. Fady Joudah, Samih al-Qasim, Islam Samhan, Mai Sayigh, Naomi Shihab Nye, Fadwa Tuqan, Ghassan Zaqtan. 

Sultans of Satire, Middle East Comic Relief!

Event Details
Date/Time: 
Feb 28 2013 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Price: 
Advance admission $15/$12 members.
Click here to buy tickets
Where: 
Levantine Café
5998 W. Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles CA 90035-2657
Between La Cienega & Fairfax
ample street parking
Subtitle: 
stars Aron Kader, Fahim Anwar, Mike Batayeh, Ara Basil, Nasry Malak & Maria Shehata

This special edition features headliner Aron Kader in his first Sultans appearance after touring with the Axis of Evil Comedy Tour. If you love to laugh, you'll dig this show with its satirical insights on the Middle East and fresh perspectives on American and Middle Eastern life. The revolving cast features Aron Kader, Fahim Anwar, Maria Shehata, Nasry Malak, Ara Basil and Mike Batayeh. The Sultans of Satire is the longest-running Middle Eastern stand-up comedy show in the U.S. Features some of the best young stand-up comedians today who just happen to be of Arab, Lebanese, Palestinian, Egyptian, Iranian and Afghan heritage from diverse faiths. Tickets/info 323.413.2001. Watch video clips at sultansofsatire.com.

LOS ANGELES & BEIRUT, LEBANON, SISTER CITIES, CONVERGE WHEN LCC PRESENTS TANDEM PROGRAMS JAN 17/JAN 18

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
Please Contact Kameron Myles
951.990.4043


LOS ANGELES & BEIRUT, LEBANON, SISTER CITIES, CONVERGE WHEN
 L.A.’S MIDEAST CENTER PRESENTS TANDEM PROGRAMS JAN 17/JAN 18 


[January 9, 2013] The Levantine Center will host two Lebanese-themed events on January 17th and 18th, focusing on Beirut, Sister City to Los Angeles, and L.A.. At the crossroads of the Mediterranean and Arab cultures, Lebanon has a rich history and broad ethnic diversity: Beirut is famously often referred to as Paris of the Middle East. Bordered by Syria to the north and Israel to the south, Lebanon has also witnessed much conflict and suffering. And more Lebanese live in the diaspora than in Lebanon itself. Los Angeles became a Sister City to Beirut in 2006 with the international assistance of Councilmembers Dennis Zine and Eric Garcetti.

Karen Boustany: Lebanon's Freedom in a Dangerous Region

Event Details
Date/Time: 
Jan 18 2013 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Price: 
$15 general/$12 members
Click here to buy tickets
Where: 
Levantine Cultural Center
5998 W. Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles CA 90035
Between La Cienega & La Brea
ample street parking or in CVS underground lot
till 10 pm only
Subtitle: 
Los Angeles World Affairs Council partners with the LCC to present Lebanese speaker

Friday, Jan. 18, 7 pm, the Los Angeles World Affairs Council, in partnership with the Levantine Cultural Center, presents renowned Lebanese broadcaster and writer Karen Boustany, who will talk about political and cultural life in Beirut, the crisis in neighboring Syria, and the future of the Middle East. Ms Boustany comes at a time when Lebanon once again finds itself in the midst of a crisis that is not of its own making—this time the brutal struggle for power in Syria that for many years orchestrated similar power struggles inside Lebanon itself. This program will be primarily in English, with some French and Arabic.