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North American Premiere of Memory Box
North American Premiere of Memory Box

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Middle East Archive Pop-Up Exhibit
Middle East Archive Pop-Up Exhibit

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Zanka Contact: Regional U.S. Premiere
Zanka Contact: Regional U.S. Premiere

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Coffee Reading and Writing the Future with Levon Kafafian
Coffee Reading and Writing the Future with Levon Kafafian

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Schools Familiar and New: In-Person Arab Arts Instruction this Fall
Schools Familiar and New: In-Person Arab Arts Instruction this Fall

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The Year 2021 in Review
The Year 2021 in Review

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Musings and Music: Al-Bustan’s Homey Holiday Concert
Musings and Music: Al-Bustan’s Homey Holiday Concert

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A Look at ARTist-Reframed
A Look at ARTist-Reframed

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A Closer Look At – The Songs We Carry: Middle Eastern and Venezuelan Memories and Melodies
A Closer Look At – The Songs We Carry: Middle Eastern and Venezuelan Memories and Melodies

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Being Seen; SWANA Visibility and Perspective in the Arts
Being Seen; SWANA Visibility and Perspective in the Arts

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The Songs We Carry: Middle Eastern and Venezuelan Memories and Melodies Virtual Concert 10/23
The Songs We Carry: Middle Eastern and Venezuelan Memories and Melodies Virtual Concert 10/23

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Al-Bustan Percussion Ensemble Courses Fall 2021
Al-Bustan Percussion Ensemble Courses Fall 2021

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Philadelphia Arab Community Day with Al-Bustan
Philadelphia Arab Community Day with Al-Bustan

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Crafty Campers: Al-Bustan Teaches zellij at Parks & Recreation Summer Camps with CraftNOW 
Crafty Campers: Al-Bustan Teaches zellij at Parks & Recreation Summer Camps with CraftNOW 

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Arabic Language Classes for Adults
Arabic Language Classes for Adults

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17
SEP
Romance, Dance, and Happenstance: Egyptian Movie Posters over 50 years
17
SEP
Romance, Dance, and Happenstance: Egyptian Movie Posters over 50 years

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Civic Engagement Events with Al-Bustan
Civic Engagement Events with Al-Bustan

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Al-Bustan Reframing and Re-imagining Arab Arts
Al-Bustan Reframing and Re-imagining Arab Arts

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24
JUL
Philadelphia Arab Community Day
24
JUL
Philadelphia Arab Community Day

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10
JUL
Algerian Raï Dance Workshop with Esraa Warda
10
JUL
Algerian Raï Dance Workshop with Esraa Warda

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Trust in Improvisation: Thoughts on Irtijaliya
Trust in Improvisation: Thoughts on Irtijaliya

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11
JUN
Irtijaliya: Maqam & Raga at Play
11
JUN
Irtijaliya: Maqam & Raga at Play

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Arabic Language Course for Adults – Summer 2021
Arabic Language Course for Adults – Summer 2021

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“Travel Along with Ibn Jubayr!” at Al-Bustan Summer Camp 2021
“Travel Along with Ibn Jubayr!” at Al-Bustan Summer Camp 2021

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MAY
APR
Creative Quarantine: Artworks from Al-Bustan’s After-School Arabs Arts Program
MAY
APR
Creative Quarantine: Artworks from Al-Bustan’s After-School Arabs Arts Program

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MAY
APR
10 Years Since Tahrir: Al-Bustan Film Series on the Egyptian Revolution
MAY
APR
10 Years Since Tahrir: Al-Bustan Film Series on the Egyptian Revolution

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13
MAR
HIYA LIVE SESSIONS هي
13
MAR
HIYA LIVE SESSIONS هي

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LAST VISIT: US Premiere Film Screening
LAST VISIT: US Premiere Film Screening

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29
JAN
1982: At-Home Film Screening
29
JAN
1982: At-Home Film Screening

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APR
JAN
Arabic Language Classes for Adults
APR
JAN
Arabic Language Classes for Adults

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APR
JAN
Arabic Language Classes for Youth
APR
JAN
Arabic Language Classes for Youth

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13
DEC
Hope & Joy: Still Abiding
13
DEC
Hope & Joy: Still Abiding

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20
NOV
What is the Land We Call Home?
20
NOV
What is the Land We Call Home?

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NOV
DEC
Borderspaces: Works by Lisa Volta
NOV
DEC
Borderspaces: Works by Lisa Volta

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13
FEB
Al-Bustan Concert: Crossing Genres 2
13
FEB
Al-Bustan Concert: Crossing Genres 2

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NOV
DEC
Register for Arab Percussion Classes – Fall 2020
NOV
DEC
Register for Arab Percussion Classes – Fall 2020

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NOV
DEC
Help Sustain Al-Bustan’s Journey
NOV
DEC
Help Sustain Al-Bustan’s Journey

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23
OCT
Al-Bustan Concert: Crossing Genres
23
OCT
Al-Bustan Concert: Crossing Genres

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DEC
OCT
Fall 2020: Online Arabic Classes for Youth
DEC
OCT
Fall 2020: Online Arabic Classes for Youth

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JUL
AUG
Mask Magic: Open Air Art Studio in West Powelton
JUL
AUG
Mask Magic: Open Air Art Studio in West Powelton

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JUN
OCT
Creating a Culture of Change: Conversations on Race and Community Building
JUN
OCT
Creating a Culture of Change: Conversations on Race and Community Building

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10
JUL
“Speak to Us of Houses” at Al-Bustan Virtual Camp 2020
10
JUL
“Speak to Us of Houses” at Al-Bustan Virtual Camp 2020

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MAR
SEP
Vision of Palestine: Works by Rajie Cook
MAR
SEP
Vision of Palestine: Works by Rajie Cook

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FEB
MAY
Friday Art Series: March 2020
FEB
MAY
Friday Art Series: March 2020

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17
APR
Artist Talk by Bahia Shehab
17
APR
Artist Talk by Bahia Shehab

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FEB
DEC
Bi-Lingual Story Hour
FEB
DEC
Bi-Lingual Story Hour

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6
MAR
March 6: Arab & Turkish Music
6
MAR
March 6: Arab & Turkish Music

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7-28
FEB
Friday Arts Series: February 2020
7-28
FEB
Friday Arts Series: February 2020

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28
FEB
Feb 28: Presenting Susan Darraj and Anan Zahr
28
FEB
Feb 28: Presenting Susan Darraj and Anan Zahr

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7
FEB
Feb 7: Arab & Jazz Music
7
FEB
Feb 7: Arab & Jazz Music

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JAN
APR
Register for Community Percussion Classes – Spring 2020
JAN
APR
Register for Community Percussion Classes – Spring 2020

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JAN
MAR
Waxing Geometric: Exhibit & Events with Tremain Smith
JAN
MAR
Waxing Geometric: Exhibit & Events with Tremain Smith

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NOV
DEC
Help Sustain Al-Bustan
NOV
DEC
Help Sustain Al-Bustan

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6
DEC
Announcing Al-Bustan’s Hub at Lancaster Av + Open House!
6
DEC
Announcing Al-Bustan’s Hub at Lancaster Av + Open House!

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7-8
DEC
Arab Music Weekend Workshop
7-8
DEC
Arab Music Weekend Workshop

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16
NOV
Amaan! A Turkish-Arab Musical Dialogue
16
NOV
Amaan! A Turkish-Arab Musical Dialogue

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Help Us Embrace Immigrants! iAlphabet at Public Schools – THANK YOU!
Help Us Embrace Immigrants! iAlphabet at Public Schools – THANK YOU!

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SEP
OCT
Al-Bustan Presents: Words from Home Poetry Series
SEP
OCT
Al-Bustan Presents: Words from Home Poetry Series

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18
SEP
Register for Percussion Classes – Fall 2019
18
SEP
Register for Percussion Classes – Fall 2019

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19
JUL
July 19: End-of-Camp Celebration
19
JUL
July 19: End-of-Camp Celebration

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APR
MAY
Spring 2019 Concerts
APR
MAY
Spring 2019 Concerts

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JAN
APR
Register for Percussion Classes – Spring 2019
JAN
APR
Register for Percussion Classes – Spring 2019

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JAN
MAY
Marhaba Event Series
JAN
MAY
Marhaba Event Series

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2018
DEC
Support Al-Bustan: Make a Difference in Your Community!
2018
DEC
Support Al-Bustan: Make a Difference in Your Community!

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9
NOV
Of Roads and Homes Concert at Princeton
9
NOV
Of Roads and Homes Concert at Princeton

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8
NOV
On The Table with Al-Bustan
8
NOV
On The Table with Al-Bustan

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13
OCT
Ahlan 2018: Experience Arab Arts and Culture
13
OCT
Ahlan 2018: Experience Arab Arts and Culture

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26
OCT
Register for Percussion Classes – Fall 2018
26
OCT
Register for Percussion Classes – Fall 2018

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8
SEP
Reflections on Syria – Guest Speakers, Music, & Food
8
SEP
Reflections on Syria – Guest Speakers, Music, & Food

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17
MAY
Real Talk: Representations & Relationships at NEHS
17
MAY
Real Talk: Representations & Relationships at NEHS

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14
APR
Philly Spring Cleanup Day 2018
14
APR
Philly Spring Cleanup Day 2018

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21
APR
Journeys Across Imaginary Lines: Creating & Sharing Immigrant Stories
21
APR
Journeys Across Imaginary Lines: Creating & Sharing Immigrant Stories

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4 & 18
MAR
Write Home: Poetry Workshops led by Trapeta Mayson
4 & 18
MAR
Write Home: Poetry Workshops led by Trapeta Mayson

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9-20
JUL
Register for Al-Bustan Camp 2018
9-20
JUL
Register for Al-Bustan Camp 2018

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24
FEB
Snapshots of Identity – Workshop with Wendy Ewald
24
FEB
Snapshots of Identity – Workshop with Wendy Ewald

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11
MAR
(DIS)PLACED: Showcase & Concert
11
MAR
(DIS)PLACED: Showcase & Concert

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13-24
FEB
Rajie Cook Exhibition & Book Release
13-24
FEB
Rajie Cook Exhibition & Book Release

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6
FEB
Register for Percussion Classes – Spring 2018
6
FEB
Register for Percussion Classes – Spring 2018

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DEC
OCT
Help Al-Bustan Reach Our Year-End Goal!
DEC
OCT
Help Al-Bustan Reach Our Year-End Goal!

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10-18
NOV
Muralist eL Seed in West Philadelphia
10-18
NOV
Muralist eL Seed in West Philadelphia

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22
OCT
Al-Bustan Concert: Music & Tales of Home
22
OCT
Al-Bustan Concert: Music & Tales of Home

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Jan
JUN
Visit An Immigrant Alphabet at Cherry Street Pier
Jan
JUN
Visit An Immigrant Alphabet at Cherry Street Pier

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Sept
DEC
Register for Fall 2017 Percussion Classes!
Sept
DEC
Register for Fall 2017 Percussion Classes!

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23
SEP
Ahlan 2017: Experience Arab Arts
23
SEP
Ahlan 2017: Experience Arab Arts

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22
JUN
(DIS)PLACED Arts Workshop
22
JUN
(DIS)PLACED Arts Workshop

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8
JUN
Tabadul Fourth Neighborhood Forum: Year-End Celebration
8
JUN
Tabadul Fourth Neighborhood Forum: Year-End Celebration

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24
MAY
Moffet Garden Arts Celebration
24
MAY
Moffet Garden Arts Celebration

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20
MAY
(DIS)PLACED Public Forum #3
20
MAY
(DIS)PLACED Public Forum #3

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5
MAY
Tabadul: Third Neighborhood Forum @ U School
5
MAY
Tabadul: Third Neighborhood Forum @ U School

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27
APR
An Evening of Arab Music at Penn
27
APR
An Evening of Arab Music at Penn

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22
APR
(DIS)PLACED Public Forum #2
22
APR
(DIS)PLACED Public Forum #2

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25
MAR
(DIS)PLACED Public Forum #1
25
MAR
(DIS)PLACED Public Forum #1

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Spring 2017 Calendar of Events
Spring 2017 Calendar of Events

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8-20
FEB
Help Purchase Doumbeks for Syrian & Iraqi Children by Feb 20
8-20
FEB
Help Purchase Doumbeks for Syrian & Iraqi Children by Feb 20

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3
MAR
Tabadul: Second Neighborhood Forum with Wendy Ewald
3
MAR
Tabadul: Second Neighborhood Forum with Wendy Ewald

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6
MAY
Tabadul: Cross-Cultural Music Series – Spring 2017
6
MAY
Tabadul: Cross-Cultural Music Series – Spring 2017

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12-26
JAN
Register for Spring 2017 Arab Music Ensembles
12-26
JAN
Register for Spring 2017 Arab Music Ensembles

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8
DEC
An Evening of Arab Music at Bodek Lounge
8
DEC
An Evening of Arab Music at Bodek Lounge

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9
DEC
Neighborhood Forum: Bridging Understanding Across Cultures Event
9
DEC
Neighborhood Forum: Bridging Understanding Across Cultures Event

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3
DEC
Andalusia of Love: Marcel Khalife Live in Philadelphia
3
DEC
Andalusia of Love: Marcel Khalife Live in Philadelphia

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Support Our Year-End Matching Challenge: Help us Build Cultural Bridges through the Arts
Support Our Year-End Matching Challenge: Help us Build Cultural Bridges through the Arts

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5
NOV
Al-Bustan Presents Salma Habib in Turath: Arab Classical & Folk Songs
5
NOV
Al-Bustan Presents Salma Habib in Turath: Arab Classical & Folk Songs

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18
SEP
Al-Bustan at Michener Art Museum
18
SEP
Al-Bustan at Michener Art Museum

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21
SEP
Al-Bustan at City Hall
21
SEP
Al-Bustan at City Hall

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Register for Fall 2016 Arab Music Ensembles
Register for Fall 2016 Arab Music Ensembles

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1
OCT
Ahlan 2016: Experience Arab Arts
1
OCT
Ahlan 2016: Experience Arab Arts

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15
JUL
Arab Music Recital by Educators and Takht
15
JUL
Arab Music Recital by Educators and Takht

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2016-2017
Tabadul Project: Cross-Cultural Exchange through the Arts
2016-2017
Tabadul Project: Cross-Cultural Exchange through the Arts

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31
MAY
Celebrating Arab Arts at Moffet School Garden
31
MAY
Celebrating Arab Arts at Moffet School Garden

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28
APR
An Evening of Arab Music at Penn
28
APR
An Evening of Arab Music at Penn

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13
APR
Arab Music at Free Library with Hanna Khoury & Hafez Kotain
13
APR
Arab Music at Free Library with Hanna Khoury & Hafez Kotain

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11
APR
Poetry Reading & Talk: Zeina Hashem Beck and Yolanda Wisher
11
APR
Poetry Reading & Talk: Zeina Hashem Beck and Yolanda Wisher

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16
APR
One Breath, One Soul: Sufi Poetry and New Music
16
APR
One Breath, One Soul: Sufi Poetry and New Music

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3
APR
Storytelling & Art – Hikayat Wa Fan
3
APR
Storytelling & Art – Hikayat Wa Fan

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May
JUN
Musical Encounters: Al-Bustan Takht meets Prometheus Chamber Orchestra
May
JUN
Musical Encounters: Al-Bustan Takht meets Prometheus Chamber Orchestra

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#iSingArabic–Submit Your Video!
#iSingArabic–Submit Your Video!

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6
FEB
Comedy Night with Amer Zahr
6
FEB
Comedy Night with Amer Zahr

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14
JAN
Register for Spring 2016 Arab Music Ensembles
14
JAN
Register for Spring 2016 Arab Music Ensembles

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10
DEC
Concert at UPenn: Arab Music Ensemble with Al-Bustan Takht
10
DEC
Concert at UPenn: Arab Music Ensemble with Al-Bustan Takht

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11-15
JUL
Arab Arts & Culture Course for Educators 2016
11-15
JUL
Arab Arts & Culture Course for Educators 2016

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5
DEC
Words Adorned: The Concert
5
DEC
Words Adorned: The Concert

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3
DEC
Demonstration of Arabic Vocal Tradition
3
DEC
Demonstration of Arabic Vocal Tradition

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24
NOV
Words Adorned: Music in Practice
24
NOV
Words Adorned: Music in Practice

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3
NOV
Sound and Scent in the Andalusian Garden
3
NOV
Sound and Scent in the Andalusian Garden

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25
OCT
Classical Arab Music & Poetry Reading
25
OCT
Classical Arab Music & Poetry Reading

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Words Adorned Project: Album For Sale
Words Adorned Project: Album For Sale

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Oct
SEP
“Looking for Home” Exhibit at Gryphon Cafe
Oct
SEP
“Looking for Home” Exhibit at Gryphon Cafe

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3
OCT
Ahlan 2015: Embracing Our Community With Arab Arts Event
3
OCT
Ahlan 2015: Embracing Our Community With Arab Arts Event

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29
SEP
On the Andalusian Poetic Tradition
29
SEP
On the Andalusian Poetic Tradition

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Al-Bustan featured on ART TV’s The Bridge
Al-Bustan featured on ART TV’s The Bridge

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27
AUG
Register for Fall 2015 Arab Music Ensembles
27
AUG
Register for Fall 2015 Arab Music Ensembles

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23
APR
Philadelphia Arab Music Ensemble’s Concert at UPenn
23
APR
Philadelphia Arab Music Ensemble’s Concert at UPenn

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31
MAR
Arab Women Directors Film Series
31
MAR
Arab Women Directors Film Series

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7
MAY
Al-Bustan Takht Ensemble with Jason Vieaux at World Cafe Live
7
MAY
Al-Bustan Takht Ensemble with Jason Vieaux at World Cafe Live

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3
APR
Al-Bustan Takht Ensemble at The Barnes
3
APR
Al-Bustan Takht Ensemble at The Barnes

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29
JUN
Intensive Summer Arabic with Arts
29
JUN
Intensive Summer Arabic with Arts

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22
JUN
Al-Bustan Camp 2015 at Philadelphia Zoo
22
JUN
Al-Bustan Camp 2015 at Philadelphia Zoo

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Al-Bustan Exhibit at City Hall
Al-Bustan Exhibit at City Hall

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29
MAY
Al-Bustan Music: {De} Perception: Live Art & Music
29
MAY
Al-Bustan Music: {De} Perception: Live Art & Music

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19 & 21
MAR
Al-Bustan Music: Arab & Latin Music
19 & 21
MAR
Al-Bustan Music: Arab & Latin Music

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15
JAN
Join the Philadelphia Arab Music Ensemble
15
JAN
Join the Philadelphia Arab Music Ensemble

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13
DEC
Naomi Shihab Nye
13
DEC
Naomi Shihab Nye

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15
NOV
Marcel Khalife in “Chants of the East”
15
NOV
Marcel Khalife in “Chants of the East”

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28
AUG
Join the Philadelphia Arab Music Ensemble
28
AUG
Join the Philadelphia Arab Music Ensemble

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20
SEP
Returning to Al-Bustan’s Roots at Morris Arboretum
20
SEP
Returning to Al-Bustan’s Roots at Morris Arboretum

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24
JUN
Educators to Perform in Concert with Takht Ensemble
24
JUN
Educators to Perform in Concert with Takht Ensemble

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23
JUN
Arab Arts & Culture Course for Educators 2014
23
JUN
Arab Arts & Culture Course for Educators 2014

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24
MAY
Percussionist Rolando Morales-Matos
24
MAY
Percussionist Rolando Morales-Matos

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22
MAY
Al-Bustan Music at The Porch
22
MAY
Al-Bustan Music at The Porch

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27
APR
Fathy Salama in Philadelphia
27
APR
Fathy Salama in Philadelphia

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10
APR
A Concert of Arab Music At Penn
10
APR
A Concert of Arab Music At Penn

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15
DEC
Remembering Palestine with Shawqi Kassis
15
DEC
Remembering Palestine with Shawqi Kassis

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Oct
DEC
Experiencing Palestine through Cuisine, Stories, Music
Oct
DEC
Experiencing Palestine through Cuisine, Stories, Music

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2
NOV
Revisiting Hybridity with Jason Vieaux
2
NOV
Revisiting Hybridity with Jason Vieaux

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5
OCT
Music & Poetry Inspired by Federico Garcia Lorca
5
OCT
Music & Poetry Inspired by Federico Garcia Lorca

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12
JUL
Joins us for Al-Bustan’s End-of-Camp Performance
12
JUL
Joins us for Al-Bustan’s End-of-Camp Performance

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28
JUN
Intro to Arab Music Course 2010
28
JUN
Intro to Arab Music Course 2010

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