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 [Los Angeles- November 1, 2010] On December 1st, 2010 the Levantine Cultural Center will host the East-West Awards gala to mark its 9th anniversary in Southern California. In celebration of the LCC's mission to bridge political and religious divides and champion a greater understanding of the Arab/Muslim world, the LCC will recognize the excellence of three individuals who have contributed to a positive dialogue between the Middle East and the US.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Morgan Turner
310.657.5511

[Los Angeles- November 1, 2010] On December 1st, 2010 the Levantine Cultural Center will host the East-West Awards gala to mark its 9th anniversary in Southern California. In celebration of the LCC's mission to bridge political and religious divides and champion a greater understanding of the Arab/Muslim world, the LCC will recognize the excellence of three individuals who have contributed to a positive dialogue between the Middle East and the US.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Morgan Turner
310.657.5511

 

SOCAL'S MIDDLE EASTERN CULTURAL ARTS CENTER CELEBRATES 9th ANNIVERSARY WITH THE EAST-WEST AWARDS GALA AWARDS SHOW IN BEVERLY HILLLS

 [Los Angeles- November 1, 2010] On December 1st, 2010 the Levantine Cultural Center will host the East-West Awards gala to mark its 9th anniversary in Southern California. In celebration of the LCC's mission to bridge political and religious divides and champion a greater understanding of the Arab/Muslim world, the LCC will recognize the excellence of three individuals who have contributed to a positive dialogue between the Middle East and the US.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Morgan Turner
310.657.5511

 
SOCAL'S MIDDLE EASTERN CULTURAL ARTS CENTER CELEBRATES 9th ANNIVERSARY WITH THE EAST-WEST AWARDS GALA AWARDS SHOW IN BEVERLY HILLLS

[Los Angeles- November 1, 2010] On December 1st, 2010 the Levantine Cultural Center will host the East-West Awards gala to mark its 9th anniversary in Southern California. In celebration of the LCC's mission to bridge political and religious divides and champion a greater understanding of the Arab/Muslim world, the LCC will recognize the excellence of three individuals who have contributed to a positive dialogue between the Middle East and the US.

Event Details

Date/Time: 

Dec 1 2010 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Price: 

Individual dinner gala tickets $100 until Nov. 24th, $125 thereafter
Tables (seating up to 10), $800 till Nov. 24th, $1000 thereafter
Click here to buy tickets

Where: 

Beverly Hills Women's Club
1700 Chevy Chase Drive
Beverly Hills CA 90210
just north of Sunset Blvd., off Benedict Canyon Drive.

On December 1st, 2010, the Levantine Cultural Center will celebrate its 9th anniversary in Southern California with the East-West Awards gala, during which we will recognize excellence in contributing to the dialogue between the Middle East and the United States.

The East-West Awards honor three of our favorite activists from the Arab, Iranian and American communities—Jodie Evans, Bana Hilal, and Roxana Saberi (see below bios). In addition to a sumptuous feast, we will be entertained by DJ Alsultany, comedian Maz Jobrani and special guest musical artists including Momo Loudiyi (performing with KC Porter, Rosa Rojas, Fella Oudane, Dahveed Haribol Das, and Rowan Storm). The evening is hosted by actress and activist Nazanin Boniadi.

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Contact: Morgan Turner
310.657.5511

GLOBAL DIVA NATACHA ATLAS, FAMOUS FOR INTEGRATING WESTERN AND ARABIC STYLES, PLAYS THE CONGA ROOM NOV. 3

What: Natacha Atlas live at the Conga Room, with MomoLoudiyi and DJ Alsultany
When: Nov 3 2010 8:00pm - Nov 4 2010 12:00am
Price: $20-$75 (use code LCCATLAS for discounts), see congaroom.com
Where: Conga Room in the L.A. Live complex downtown.
800 W. Olympic Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90015

"One of the most excellent voices on the world music scene." -World Music Central

"If you rate singers according to their devotion, Atlas is among the greats...[she] has a smaller following Stateside but certainly merits a broader audience, both among those who love world music and fusion, and others with a passion for female vocalists." - Levantine Review

Event Details

Date/Time: 

Nov 3 2010 8:00pm - Nov 4 2010 12:00am

Price: 

Use LCCATLAS code when ordering tickets: $20 advance, $25 day of show
Limited seats available $45-$75
8pm: Doors/DJ 9pm: Momo Loudiyi
10:30: Natacha Atlas
Purchase tickets here.

Where: 

Conga Room in the new L.A. Live complex downtown
800 West Olympic Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA

Mounqaliba, the new album from Natacha Atlas: click the picture for ticketsThe Conga Room and KCRW present Natacha Atlas with an opening performance by Momo Loudiyi and Globesonic DJ Fabian Alsultany in a downtown concert event that is sure to light up the night. Devotees of the Levantine Cultural Center should use LCCATLAS when purchasing their tickets.

"One of the most excellent voices in the world music scene." —World Music Central

"If you rate singers according to their devotion, Atlas is among the greats...[she] has a smaller following Stateside but certainly merits a broader audience, both among those who love world music and fusion, and others with a passion for female vocalists." —Levantine Review

Event Details

Date/Time: 

Oct 2 2010 8:00pm - Oct 3 2010 1:00am

Price: 

Private members-only party (members may bring one guest)*

Where: 

Levantine Cultural Center
5998 W. Pico Blvd
Los Angeles CA 90035-2657
ample street parking
between La Cienega & Fairfax just east of The Mint

Event Details

Date/Time: 

Jun 20 2010 7:30pm - 9:30pm

Price: 

$15 in advance, $20 at the door

Where: 

World Famous Comedy Store
8433 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles CA 90069

At one time another most of these comedic characters have landed laughs as members of the Sultans of Satire, and Maz Jobrani headlined the world-famous "Axis of Evil Comedy Tour" with his buddies Ahmed Ahmed and Aron Kader (all three have been cultural ambassadors for the Levantine Center). Now Angela Tsarouchas, the great Greek comedian who moved to L.A. from Canada, headlines with Maz and Frank Spadone, while the show is hosted by the devilishly irreverent Ara Basil, with guest appearances by Noel Elgrably and Kira Soltanqvich.

Event Details

Date/Time: 

Jul 15 2009 7:30pm - 10:00pm

Price: 

$10 available in advance or at the door
Click here to buy tickets

Where: 

Aero Theatre
1328 Montana Ave at 14th Street
Santa Monica CA 90403
Metered/free street parking is available on Montana and the cross streets surrounding the Aero.
Please check posted signs. After 7 pm you can park for free north of Montana for the duration of the movie.

America So BeautifulIRAN/AMERICA Then and Now (1979-2009): A Public Conversation and Special Screening of the feature "America So Beautiful" (visit americasobeautiful.com), with a panel discussion featuring writer/director Babak Shokrian, costar Fariborz David Diaan and international vocal star Sussan Deyhim, moderated by author Mark LeVine.

Presented by CODEPINK Women for Peace (codepinkalert.org), Levantine Cultural Center (levantinecenter.org) and Sociarts (sociarts.com).

Movie tickets $10, available in advance or at the door, call 310.657.5511 or 310.657.5522.