Join us in a late summer celebration of the Mediterranean and its vibrant culture! The very first edition of Between the Seas Festival of Mediterranean Performing Arts will run from August 29th to September 4th 2011 at the Wild Project (195 East 9th str) and it features contemporary performances from Egypt, Morocco, Israel, Greece, Italy, Spain and more! Some of the festival highlights include: choreographers Elias Aguirre and Alvaro Esteban from Spain with their multiple awards winning work Entomo; Sabeel for the Arts from Egypt with their timely monodrama Solitaire, that explores Arab identity in the context of 9/11 and the Arab Spring; Balletto Teatro di Sardegna from Italy which blends contemporary and traditional performance forms exploring local history in a political background; jaz ...

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Mahrajan 52nd Annual Lebanese Heritage Festival A weekend of Music, Dancing, Food, and Fun Friday August 12, 6pm – 12am Music Mix provided by DJ Saturday August 13, 12pm – 12am Music by Salah Kurdi & Band Sunday August 14, 10am – 7pm (Manakeesh on the saja will be available from 10am – 12pm) Music by Salah Kurdi & Band Lebanese Music all Weekend • Belly Dancer performance every day Lebanese Food all weekend • Arguileh (Hookah) Kids booth When: August 12, 13 & 14, 2011 Where: Ehden Lebanese American Club, 3 Garthwait Rd, Wolcott, CT Admission $5 per person http://www.ehden.org/Mahra​janFlyer2011.pdf Contact: (203-650-0484)

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Chronicles of a Paradise Lost: Filming Absence (Lebanese Cinema 1965-2010) This tour follows two critically acclaimed programs curated by ArteEast; The Calm After The Storm: Making Sense of Lebanon’s Civil War in association with Film Society of Lincoln Center, and the French Institute’s (Alliance Française) World Nomads: Lebanon program. Lebanese cinema is relatively young in comparison with that of neighboring Egypt or Syria. Lebanon’s fifteen-year history of civil war, which ravaged the country through 1991, stifled efforts to develop infrastructure for a viable film industry. However, the trauma of war also gave rise to a radical engagement with film: documentary and nonfiction genres proliferated and filmmakers were inspired to forge a subjective voice through a daring au ...

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Collaborating with other local nonprofit, businesses, educational and religious institutions, Real Health for a Whole Community Health Fair will offer FREE basic health screenings and health care presentations provided by medical professionals. Screenings such as blood pressure, blood sugar, bone density, cholesterol checks, and body fat analysis, dental & optical screenings, will be available and free to the public. Our goal is to advocate for a healthier community while providing much needed services. This is a FAMILY oriented Health Fair. Free food & children’s activities will be provided. This event is brought to you by: The Arab American Heritage Council Our Lady of Lebanon Church Flint Islamic Center St. George Orthodox Church The University of Michigan – Flint Wh ...

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The International Festival 2011 will be held on the grounds of the Islamic Center of Greater Toledo in Perrysburg, Ohio, Saturday, Sept 17, 2011, from 11 am – 9 pm and Sunday, Sept 18, 2011, from 12 pm – 6 pm. The festival will feature foods from Lebanon, Pakistan, Egypt, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, Turkey, and more. There are games and rides for the children along with a petting zoo and camel rides. There are vendors of ethnic clothing and religious books and other vendor booths. Tours of the Center are conducted and are finished off with a visit to the Cultural Display area. Parking is $3 per car and this includes a program book. When: September 17 – 18, 2011 Time: 11 am – 6 pm Where: Islamic Center of Greater Toledo, 25877 Scheider Road, Perrysburg, OH ...

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On Thursday September 22nd, the Lebanese International Business Council (LIBC) will be hosting “Fall In For You,” its seasonal mixer. Join us at Crave Lounge in Dearborn from 6:00-9:00pm. This event will be an ideal opportunity to network by connecting or reconnecting with prominent fellow professionals in the Metro Detroit area. Complimentary food and raffle prizes make this an event not to be missed! When: Thursday September 22, 2011 Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm Where: Crave Lounge, Dearborn, MI For more info click here.

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Multi – Cultural Festival is Columbia’s Largest International Festival!!!!!! Enjoy the flavors of homemade Greek, Russian, Romanian, Mexican, Ethiopian, American & Lebanese Foods, with traditional ethnic desserts & American favorites. • Wine & Beer Garden • Free Live Entertainment • Large Children’s Activity Area • Silent Auction   “Let us bring the world to you” When: Saturday, October 1; 11:00 am – 9:00 pm Sunday, October 2; 12:00 – 6:00 pm Where: The Orthodox Church of St. Matthew, 7271 Eden Brook Drive, Columbia, MD  21046 Contact: Phone: 410.381.2284 For more info click here

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The St. George Maronite Catholic Community will host a Lebanese Festival (Friday, November 4th through Sunday, November 6th 2011) to share the beautiful heritage of the Lebanese tradition with San Antonio and surrounding communities at-large. This promises to be a fun-filled family cultural celebration showcasing the Lebanese of San Antonio and the rich heritage that has been preserved since the Lebanese first immigrated in the 1880’s. Visitors will enjoy authentic Lebanese food, indoor stage performances by the Lebanese dance troupe, learn how to Dabke (the traditional folk dance of Lebanon), enjoy Friday and Saturday evening performances featuring a live band and so much more. TICKETS: $ 3 for adults (12+), $1 for children under 12 and free parking. MORE INFO: For festival information co ...

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Join us for the 8th annual Atlanta Arab festival! Event Highlights: • Delicious food from several prominent Arab restaurants and caterers. • Great shopping at the Souk: Books, arts and crafts, paintings, groceries, rugs, jewelry, traditional home accessories, traditional clothes and more. • Games for all ages: Amusing games for young ones, challenging games for youth, backgammon and barjees for all ages! • Arts and Crafts: Create your own arts and crafts, have a henna design done or have your face painted! • Cultural and educational exhibit: Learn about interesting facts that relate to the Arab culture and to Arab Americans. • Performances: Enjoy a beautiful array of dancing, singing, storytelling, fashion shows, and great music and karaoke! • Prizes: Take home one of many raffle items. Wh ...

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Join us as we celebrate our 10th Annual Lebanese Festival, where you can enjoy delicious food and sweets prepared by our tireless volunteers. Also featuring Lebanese wine and beer, hookah bar, folkloric performances throughout the day, kids fun zone and carnival rides. This spectacular three day affair will be held Friday May 24th (6PM to 10PM), Saturday May 25th (9AM to 10PM), and Sunday May 26th (9AM to 10PM) on the Beautiful Grounds of St. Ephrem Maronite Catholic Church. Where: 750 Medford Street, El Cajon, CA 92020 Visit Website for more Details! Website (source): http://www.lebanesefestivalsandiego.com/ Contact us: http://www.lebanesefestivalsandiego.com/contact/

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