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Arab
Voices Community Calendar/Announcements
The events listed below are not
necessarily endorsed or sponsored by Arab Voices. Listing them on this site is a service to the community to
be aware of activities and events in the Greater Houston
Area. To include an event on this calendar, send
e-mail to
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Events / Announcements
Last updated February 3, 2012 |
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February 3, 2012 -
Palestine - What is the Future of
Partition? |
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Maryknoll and the University of
St. Thomas Social Justice Studies Program present
Fr. Maurice Restivo, CSB, Most
Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Angleton, Texas.
Palestine has requested acceptance as a member of the United
Nations. Most of the nations of the world are in agreement
with this request. What is the status of this request now?
What is the situation of the Palestinians now?
Fr. Maurice Restivo, CSB, has been actively involved in this
situation in Israel and Palestine. He will guide us in a
discussion of the future of Palestine.
When: Friday, February 3, 2012
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Ahern Room, Crooker Center, 3909 Graustark
Free and open to the public. Parking Available in Moran
Center, Graustark and West Alabama
For more information, contact Hope Coburn at 713-535-3812.
Event Flyer. |
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February 4, 2012 -
No War on Iran Rally / National Day of Action |
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When: February 4, 2012
Time: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Location: Corner of Westheimer and Post Oak (Galleria area),
Houston, Texas
For more information, visit
www.iacenter.org.
Event
flyer. |
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February 8, 2012 -
The Struggle for Egypt: Roots of the Revolution; Prospects
for the Future |
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By Steven Cook, Council on
Foreign Relations
The recent revolution in
Egypt has shaken the Arab world to its roots. The most
populous Arab country and the historical center of Arab
intellectual life, Egypt is a linchpin of the US's Middle
East strategy. Now, at this transformative moment in
history, Egyptians have an opportunity to create a country
for the modern age. What kind of society will Egyptians
build? How will they forge relations with Israel, Iran, and
Turkey? Steven Cook will discuss the recent history of
Egypt, current challenges, and what must be done to build an
economically and politically vibrant society.
When: Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Time: Registration: 6:00 p.m., Program: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: The Westin Oaks
Hotel, 5011 Westheimer, Houston, Texas 77056
Steven A. Cook is senior fellow for Middle Eastern studies
at the Council on Foreign Relations. Prior to joining CFR,
Dr. Cook was a research fellow at the Brookings Institution
and at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy. His
articles have been published in Foreign Affairs, Foreign
Policy, the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, the
Financial Times, and the International Herald Tribune. He is
also a frequent commentator on radio and television and
writes the blog, “From the Potomac to the Euphrates.” His
latest book The Struggle for Egypt: From Nasser to Tahrir
Square will be available at the program.
For more information and/or to register, visit
www.wachouston.org.
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February 11, 2012 -
Palestinian American Bridge Annual Banquet |
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The Keynote speakers will be Ms.
Alison Weir, President, Council for the National Interest
and Executive Director, If Americans Knew and Mr. Nihad Awad,
National Executive Director, Council on American-Islamic
Relations (CAIR). The entertainment section will be
performed by our established standup Comedian from Houston :
Mr. Mohammed "MO" Amer.
If you are interested in reserving a table (Platinum
$10,000, Gold $5,000 or Silver $2,500) or to advertise for
your business during the function to benefit the student
scholarship fund (Dr. Ibrahim Uwaydah Scholarship) or any
other PAB projects (details will be presented at the banquet
event) as your "sadaqa jaria" and part of your "zakat ul
mal" or just to buy tickets, please call the phone number on
the flyer or e-mail us at
pab-usa@hotmail.com.
In the last 2 years, 16 Student scholarships (Dr. Uwaydah
Scholarship) were awarded by the Palestinian American Bridge
Organization (PAB) to outstanding Palestinian students in
the Houston Metropolitan Area. This year, and with your help
and contributions to the Scholarship Fund we are planning to
increase the number of scholarships.
Also, the Board of Directors has unanimously approved the
UNRWA's proposal to expand the scholarship program to
include Palestine and the Diaspora (Lebanon, Syria, Jordan,
West Bank and Gaza) directly through the UNRWA Fields in
these countries.
When: February 11, 2012
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Westin Galleria / Plaza Ballroom, 5060 West
Alabama, Houston, Texas 77056
Free Babysitting Available.
Click here for event
flyer.
For more information, visit
www.pab-usa.org.
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February 25, 2012 -
Eighth Biennial Ben Qurrah Award Gala |
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The Arab American Medical
Association Houston Chapter and Board of Directors Invite
you to attend our EIGHTH BIENNIAL BEN QURRAH AWARD
GALA HONORING: Wafaa
El-Sadr, MD, MPH
Professor of Clinical Medicine and Epidemiology, Columbia
University
Chief of Infectious Diseases, Harlem Hospital Center, New
York
Michel Mawad, MD
Professor and Chair, Department of Radiology, Baylor College
of Medicine
Director, Neurovascular Service, St. Luke’s Episcopal
Hospital Houston, TX
When: Saturday, February 25, 2012
Time: Reception 7:00 p.m., Dinner 8:00 p.m.
Location: Hilton Post Oak, 2001 Post Oak Boulevard, Houston,
Texas
Black Tie • Valet Parking
*The proceeds of the 8th Ben Qurrah Award Gala will go
toward the Arab American Medical Association Houston Chapter
Medical Student Scholarship Fund and other charitable and
humanitarian needs. |
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March
10, 2012 -
ILLUMINATION 2012: Step It Up! |
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Theme: YOUth Empowerment
Join MAS for an exhilarating evening of ILLUMINATION! With
comedy, nasheed, poetry, special speakers, and first-class
performances, you'll be moved in a way you've never
experienced before.
ILLUMINATION - Opening our Eyes, Empowering our Thoughts,
and Inspiring our Hearts.
Invited Guests:
Yousef Erakat from FouseyTube
Sh. Omar Sulaiman-TBC
Yasmin Mogahed-TBC
Suhaib Webb-TBC
Mujahid Fletcher-TBC
Hometown Performers!
When: March 10, 2012
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Location: Houston Room, UC, University of Houston-Main
Campus
Don't miss out! Register now!!!!
For more information, visit
www.mashouston.org. |
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March
17, 2012 - PACC
2nd Anniversary Gala |
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The Palestinian American
Cultural Center (PACC) invites you to attend its 2nd
Anniversary Gala on Saturday, March 17, 2012 honoring the
late Dr. Edward Said.
More information will be posted as it becomes available. |
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March
24-25, 2012 -
Annual Model Arab League Conference |
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The Bilateral US-Arab Chamber of
Commerce is honored to present the 5th Annual Model Arab
League Conference (MAL). Students participating in the 2012
MAL will learn about the social, political, economic and
security challenges of the Arab nations. While developing
valuable skills in diplomacy, negotiation, argumentation,
critical thinking, research, writing and public speaking,
students also gain personal insight and meaningful
understanding of issues underlying US-Arab relations.
In addition to awards, outstanding 2012 MAL participants are
given preferential consideration for Bilateral US-Arab
Chamber of Commerce and National Council on US-Arab
Relations internships in Houston and Washington, D.C.,
respectively, and for participation in our study abroad
programs in Egypt, Kuwait, and Morocco.
When: March 24-25, 2012
Location: University of Houston, Honors College, 4800
Calhoun Road, 212 MD Anderson Library, Houston, Texas 77004
For more information about the program
click here or contact Hala at
hala@bilateralchamber.org.
Click Here To Register. |
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March
31, 2012 -
Civil Rights Conference |
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In September 2011, CAIR Texas,
Houston launched it's initiative to build a civil rights
coalition consisting of major civil rights organizations in
the Greater Houston area. The Civil Rights Coalition
includes: American Civil Liberties Union-Texas (ACLU-TX),
Black Heritage Society, CAIR Texas - Houston Chapter
(Council on American-Islamic Relations), Central American
Resource Center (CRECEN), Houston Interfaith Workers Justice
Center, Houston Peace and Justice Center, Houston United -
Houston Unido, League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC),
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
(NAACP) - Houston, Shades of White (SOW), Texas Criminal
Justice Coalition, Texas Families of Incarcerated Youth, and
Think Peace International Inc.
The Coalition is hosting it's first annual Civil Rights
Conference highlighting the major issues of today,
including: Islamophobia, Immigration Reform and Criminal Law
Reform.
When: March 31, 2012
Location: Houston
Community College - West Loop Campus
For more information, visit
www.cairhouston.org. |
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March
31-April 1, 2012 -
The 2nd Palestinian Festival - Houston |
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The 2nd Houston Palestinian
Festival Presented by PACC, The Palestinian American
Cultural Center will take place the last week of March.
Great weather, great food, great fun of folkloric and
contemporary art and music.
In this a unique event where there is something for
everyone.
- Have a taste of healthy Palestinian Cuisine
- Enjoy and dance at the rhythm of the live Palestinian folkloric music
and songs
- Shop at the live Bazaar from Jerusalem & Bethlehem with Palestinian
art, craft & products
- Enjoy the Palestinian Art exhibit with top local and national artists
- Enjoy the art of the Palestinian embroidery at the traditional dress
show.
- Be part of a real wedding that will take you back to the streets of the
Palestinian village.
- Live the Palestinian Traditional and modern kids games
- Great gathering for families, youth, scholars and all Americans to live
and taste and breathe the holy land in downtown Houston.
OUR MISSION
The mission of Houston Palestinian Festival is to share and
educate the culture and heritage of the Palestinian people
within the Houston community and the US and to provide a
form of celebration unity and entertainment to the community
at large.
Come join us for an unforgettable event..
When:
Saturday, March 31 at 12:00pm until Sunday, April 1, 2012 at
10:00pm
Location: Jones Plaza, 600 Louisiana, Houston, TX
77002
For more information,
click here. |
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Now through
April 15, 2012 - Tutankhamun: The
Golden King and the Great Pharaohs |
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The acclaimed traveling
exhibition Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great
Pharaohs features more than 100 artworks, most of which
had never been shown in the United States prior to this
tour. These spectacular treasures—more than half of which
come from the tomb of King Tutankhamun—include the golden
sandals found on the boy king´s mummy; a gold coffinette
that held his stomach; golden statues of the gods; and King
Tut's rings, ear ornaments, and gold collar.
Also showcased are objects associated with the most
important rulers of the 30 dynasties that reigned in Egypt
over a 2,000-year span. The exhibition explores the splendor
of the pharaohs, their function in both the earthly and
divine worlds, and what "kingship" meant to the Egyptian
people. Among the highlights is the largest likeness of King
Tut ever discovered: a 10-foot statue of the pharaoh found
at the remains of a funerary temple.
When: October 16, 2011-April 15, 2012
Location: Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, 1001 Bissonnet
Houston, Texas 77005
For more information, visit
www.mfah.org/exhibitions/tutankhamun-golden-king-and-great-pharaohs/. |
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April
20, 2012 -
Marcel Khalife and Al Mayadine Ensemble |
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In the Presence of Absence: An
Homage to Mahmoud Darwish
Lebanese Master Marcel
Khalifé will perform the prophetic poems of the Arab World’s
most renowned and beloved poet, Mahmoud Darwish, in tribute
to the Arab Spring.
The poetry of
Mahmoud Darwish, the melodies of
Marcel Khalife, resonating across the Arab world from
the Middle East to North Africa, resounding above the din of
conflict and poverty, singing instead of the shade of
grapevines, the bright eyes of loved ones, the heartache of
divisions and decline that could be healed, love that could
be returned.
When: Friday, April 20, 2012
Time: 8 pm
Location: Jesse H. Jones Hall, 615 Louisiana Street,
Houston, Texas 77002-2796
Marcel Khalifé, Lebanese master of the oud (Arabic lute),
evokes this world, honoring the spirit of his late friend
and associate Mahmoud Darwish a strikingly original
Palestinian poet born in Palestine whose poetry has been
translated to more than 25 languages worldwide and
extensively published in the US. Khalifé’s new concert
program, In the Presence of Absence: An Homage to Mahmoud
Darwish, revisits and re-imagines the ties that bound these
two powerful advocates of Arab culture, one that weaves the
rich complexities of its great history, the diversity of its
cultures with the humanity and longing of today and deeply
expressed by the dawn of the current monumental Arab spring
sweeping the Arab world.
Presented and sponsored by
The
Arab-American Educational Foundation in association with
Society for the Performing Arts.
For more information or to purchase tickets,
click here.
Event Flyer. |
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ANNONCEMENTS: |
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Endowment Campaign for Chair for Arab History at the
University of Houston
(posted on December 13, 2010) |
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From the
The Arab American Educational Foundation (AAEF):
The Arab American Educational Foundation (AAEF) would like
to proudly announce during the occasion of the end of year
holidays the launch of a campaign to endow a chair for Arab
History at the University of Houston. The University of
Houston campaign will consist of several steps spanning five
years. The first step will be the hiring of a professor of
Arab History part of whose charge will be to form the
nucleus of a large multidisciplinary Center for Arab
Studies.
UH serves 61,000 students in the Greater Houston Area. This
population and the larger community to which these students
are connected will benefit from the activities of such a
center by enjoying a broadened knowledge of Arab history and
culture, topics which are often misrepresented in the
media.
The emphasis of the Arab History program will be on
contemporary Arab history and affairs. The center will
conduct annual symposia in Houston about the Arab world.
Another focus of the Center for Arab Studies will be to plan
and sponsor a deep exchange of knowledge between the UH and
the educational institutes in the Arab world, which will
enlighten the public on both sides of the Atlantic about the
importance of strong American-Arab interactions and
relations.
To achieve this first step of hiring a professor to teach
Modern Arab History and establish a Center for Arab Studies
will require an endowment of two million dollars.
Fundraising activities will start soon.
Establishing a Chair of Modern Arab History and the Center
for Arab Studies at the University of Houston will be a
tremendous legacy for future generations of Arab-Americans
locally and beyond. Our future generations will have an
additional source of pride in their heritage and
contributions, and will feel encouraged to own their
identity rather than shying away.
We encourage you to be part of this historic mission.
Contributions to the Arab American Educational Foundation, a
501(c)(3) corporation, are tax deductible as allowed by law.
Donations made by December 31 will be deductible on your
2010 tax return.
More information will be coming soon.
To donate to the endowment campaign, visit our website at
http://www.theaaef.org and view the options on our
"Support AAEF" page. Please note "UH Endowment" on your
check memo line or PayPal form.
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