Ahlan 2015: Embracing Our Community With Arab Arts Event

Ahlan! Oct 3, 2015[highlight] Saturday, October 3, 2015, 2:00 - 5:30 PMTrinity Center for Urban Life - 22nd and Spruce Street, Center City PhiladelphiaAdmission is Free / Open to Youth & AdultsRSVP Here[/highlight]Al-Bustan says Ahlan!(Welcome) and invites the Philadelphia area community to experience Arab arts and culture!Featuring Al-Bustan artists, master teachers, and students, this participatory showcase event celebrates the work of Al-Bustan and brings together families and individuals for an afternoon of friendship, art-making and live music.[nggallery id=37][highlightsm]2:00 - 5:30:  Art-making Stations with Teaching Artists:

  • Arabic Calligraphy
  • Geometry and Pattern-Making
  • Mosaics
  • Arabic Alphabet Photo Booth
  • Henna Art

Light Fare/Beverages and Merchandise for SalePerformances: 

  • 2:30 - 3:15   Drumming Demonstration and Circle - Bring Your Own Drum
  • 3:45 - 4:45   Performance by Al-Bustan Takht Ensemble with Penn Choir and Moffet Choir - with audience sing along![/highlightsm]

Discounted parking coupon download here Co-sponsors: Qatar Foundation International, Hogan & Vandenberg LLC, RBTS Inc, Basem and Muna Hishmeh,University of Pennsylvania's Greenfield Intercultural Center, Middle East Center, and Penn Arab Student Society.

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