Arab Heritage month
November 2009 Events
Feast of the Middle East- Arab Heritage Month Kick-Off
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
CFSU Lobby, 6 P.M.
Come join our kick off to Arab Heritage Month! A performance by the Loyola Breakers and the Firket at Azdeekah Debka Group. Free food and Henna Tattoos!
Fashions of Arabia
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
CFSULobby, 6 P.M.
A display of traditional wardrobe from various Arab countries. Free food & Henna Tattoos!
Festival of Arabic Cinema
Friday, November 13, 2009
Galvin Auditorium, 5:15 P.M.
Enjoy a marathon of Arabic Cinema.
5:15 P.M. Taste the Revolution (2008) by Buthina Canaan Khoury
5:45 P.M. Baghdad Shorts
7:00 P.M. Under the Bombs (2006) by Philipe Aractingi
8:45 P.M. A New Day in Old Sana'a directed by Bader Ben Hirsi
Festival of Arabic Cinema
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Galvin Auditorium, 5:15 P.M.
Enjoy a marathon of Arabic Cinema. All films are by Nacer Khemir.
5:15 P.M. Wanderers of the Desert (1984)
7:00 P.M. The Dove's Lost Necklace (1991)
8:45 P.M. Bab' Az (2006)
Art of MESA
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Crown Center Lobby, 6 P.M.
A showcase of Middle Eastern music & art. A performance by Aud player, Bassam Keileh and the Sami Tuble Group. Free food & Henna tattoos!
Arab Comedy Night
Friday, November 20, 2009
Mundelein Auditorium, 7 P.M.
From Comedy Central's "Axis of Evil Tour," Various artists including poetry, operatic pop singer, tabla player, and much more will offer their original expressions to the Loyola community in a fun-filled evening! Ahmed Ahmed will be performing.