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Sat., April 27, 2013 at 8:00 pm
Chan Shun Concert Hall, Chan Centre for the Preforming Arts

Palestinian composer and musician Simon Shaheen has done more for bringing Arab music to the West than anyone else in recent memory. Known for his melodic ingenuity and his dazzling technique on both the violin and the oud, the central instrument in Arab music, Shaheen’s style is based in traditional Arabic sounds and includes elements of jazz, world and classical.

The Call: Songs of Liberation, features a new composition by Shaheen as well as ‘50s and ‘60s anthems by some of the most popular composers of the Arab world. These songs have found new resonance in the recent freedom movements in the Middle East and North Africa. Featuring singers, Naji Youssef and Mayssa Karaa, and guest dancer Cassandra Shore.

This concert is presented in partnership with the Museum of Anthropology’s Safar/Voyage: Contemporary Works by Arab, Iranian, and Turkish Artists, guest curated by Fereshteh Daftari. Safar/Voyage is Canada’s first major group exhibition of artists from the Middle Eastern region. It will run from April 20 to September 15, 2013.

PORT COQUITLAM’S ONLY SOCIAL JU$TICE FILM FESTIVAL

Among the films to be shown at the Festival is:
“ROADMAP TO APARTHEID” – A comparison is made between Apartheid South Africa and the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. It is a
dire picture of the present, but offers hope in the peace that South Africa eventually found.
Speaker: Hanna Kawas, a Palestinian Christian.
When: 3:00 p.m. Saturday, April 13, 2013.
Where: TRINITY UNITED CHURCH
2211 Prairie Ave. (at Shaughnessy)
Port Coquitlam, BC, Canada

ADMISSION BY DONATION

Other films and schedule:
“The Voices of Transition” — food, chemicals Fri., Apr. 12, 7:15 p.m.
“Bully” — action plan for teachers, parents and community Sat., Apr. 13, 10:00 a.m.
“Consciousness” — the future for Riverview Sat., Apr. 13, 11:30 a.m.
LUNCH — $6.00 Sat., Apr. 13, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
“Haiti — Where did the Money Go?” Sat., Apr. 13, 1:30 p.m.

More Info: Lavina Shaw: lavinashaw@shaw.ca

Ana Min Hunak: I am from there…

Saturday, March 30
6:00 PM
Bonsor Banquet Hall, 6550 Bonsor Avenue, Burnaby, BC
(Near Metrotown) – Free Parking Available

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Join the Palestine Cultural Society and the organizing committee of the Vancouver Palestinian Shatat Conference for an Arab cultural evening commemorating Palestinian Land Day – experience Palestinian culture as we celebrate our connection to the land.

The cultural evening will be held in Bonsor Banquet Hall in Burnaby, BC.

Featuring:
*Palestinian and Arab music
*Delicious food
*Palestinian DABKEH performance
*Poetry and song
*Face-painting
*Art on display

Children are welcome – bring your family! This is an evening for community celebration, solidarity, and cultural resistance.

Tickets on sale in advance and at the door: $15 general admission, $10 for students, $45 group rate for a group of 4, $65 group rate for a group of 6. Children under 12 free.

To buy tickets online
For tickets, call:
Omar – 604-379-4050
Rima – 604-506-4765
Abdelaziz – 604-600-1561
Abdullah – 604-760-1058

**tickets will be limited: FIRST COME FIRST SERVE!**

Questions? Email palestinianconference@gmail.com!

Proceeds will support the Conference of the Palestinian Shatat in North America, taking place in Vancouver May 3-5, 2013!