Arab American National Museum is proud to host Los Angeles-based Syrian American hip-hop artist, Omar Offendum known for taking audiences on a lyrical journey from the jasmine-tree-lined courtyards of Nizar Qabbani’s Damascene homes, to the flooded riverbanks of Langston Hughes’ Harlem Renaissance poems. Of late he has been involved in creating several critically-acclaimed songs about the recent Arab World democratic uprisings and promoting his solo-debut CD, SyrianamericanA.
When: Thursday, September 8, 2011
Time: 7:30 p.m. to 10:00pm
Where: Lower Level Auditorium
Arab American National Museum, 13624 Michigan Ave., Dearborn
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These entertaining and educational weekly sessions are designed to expose young people ages 6-12 to cultures and activities outside their normal experience with age-appropriate craft activities. AANM educators lead all sessions; all supplies are provided.
All children taking part in Free Craft Sundays must be accompanied by a parent.
An RSVP is also required; contact Lindsay Robillard at 313.624.0210 orlrobillard@accesscommunity.org.
When: Sept. 18 through Oct. 23, 2011
Time: 2-4 p.m. Sundays
Where: Arab American National Museum
Lower Level Classroom, 13624 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, MI 48126
Free admission; RSVP and parental supervision required
Capacity: 25 children per session
For full schedule click here.
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.
The Michigan Arab Orchestra (MAO) opens its fall season at the Arab American National Museum with a performance by the MAO Takht Ensemble, featuring Usama Baalbaki and guest vocalist Nidal Ibourk.
Founded in 2010 and directed by Michael Ibrahim, the MAO is a nonprofit organization that celebrates classical and contemporary Arab music through educational outreach and performance. For more information, click HERE.
When: Friday, Sept. 23, 2011
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Lower Level Auditorium
Arab American National Museum
13624 Michigan Ave.
Dearborn, MI 48126
Tickets: $20, may be purchased in advance by calling 586.354.1576 or 313.522.4700; also available at the door.
With the outbreak of massive pro-democracy uprisings that have swept the Arab World since December 2010, the term “Arab Spring” has acquired a whole new meaning; one that holds far more positive connotations for Arabs across the world than it did when it was first coined in 2005 to suggest the benefits Arabs were to reap shortly after, and as a direct result of, the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq.
During these six years, between the first patronizing usage of this term and the recent storm of independent people-led Arab revolutionary waves that led to its reemergence in a new context, several filmmakers across Arab countries have been actively and innovatively depicting, questioning and challenging the status quo, employing a variety of approaches that ranged from analytical to highly critical ... 
