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supports most events that serve the interest of humanitarian
relief and peace-making in the Middle East and the U.S.
April
3, 2007 (Tues), 9 am-6 pm—"Covering Lebanon,"
Conference on Media and the Recent War at UCLA
UCLA Faculty Center, California Room. Several panels and a
concluding roundtable will examine how the U.S. media presented
the war in Lebanon, in contrast to international media representations.
2006
Israel-Lebanon Conflict on Wikipedia.
9-11 am—History/Pre-history of the War,
with Gabriel
Piterberg, UCLA, History; Nubar
Hovsepian, Chapman University, Political Science; Sondra
Hale, UCLA Anthropology.
11:15 am-1 pm—War and International Law,
with Richard
Falk, Princeton University, International Law; Karim
Makdisi, American University of Beirut, International
Relations.
1-2 pm—Break for Lunch.
2-3:30 pm—Narrating the War, with Stephen
Sheehi, University of South Carolina, formerly of AUB;
As'ad
Abu Khalil, California State University, Stanislaus, editor
of The
Angry Arab News Service.
4-6 pm—Media Representations of War, with
Nicholas
Goldberg, Op-Ed Editor, Los Angeles Times Current; Josh
Rushing, Al Jazeera, Washington, DC; Marjorie
Miller, Foreign Editor, LA Times; and As'ad Abu Khalil,
California State University, Stanislaus. Moderator: Ian
Masters of KPFK's "Background Briefing."
Complete
information and reservations.
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August 26 Fundraiser for Lebanon at the Islamic Center
Sat., Aug. 26, 5:30
pm. The Muslim Public Affairs Council invites you to
an emergency fundraiser on behalf of Lebanese civilian victims
of the recent conflict. Tix $25 adults, $10 children (childcare
available).
Islamic Center of Southern California, 434 S. Vermont Ave.,
Los Angeles, CA. 90010. Contact the MPAC
Foundation at 213.383.3443.
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August 27, 2007 Fundraiser for Lebanon in Irvine
Sun., Aug. 27, 5:-0
pm. Lebanon Humanitarian Relief Benefits American University
of Beirut Emergency Medical Fund. Guest speaker Ann Kerr,
UCLA Int'l Institute. 5 pm silent auction followed by 6:30
pm dinner.Tix $75 per person. Sponsored by Dr.and Mrs. Abdallah
Farrukh. Checks payable to AUB/Medical Emergency Fund, mail
to Bana Hilal, 25291 Spindlewood, Laguna Niguel CA 92677.
More info, call Bana Hilal, 949.350.7233.
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August 30 Fundraiser for Mideast Relief at the Knitting Factory
Wed., Aug. 30, 8:30 pm.
Performing artists Sussan
Deyhim and Richard Horowitz and Niyaz
(with Azam Ali) are donating their considerable musical and
vocal talents to raise funds that will go to humanitarian
relief in the Middle East through Relief
International. Main stage, Knitting Factory, Hollywood,
tix $30. To order advance tix online, click
here. For an email flyer, click
here.
Knitting Factory,7021 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90028,
tel. 323.463.0204. [Map]
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September 9 "Children of Lebanon" Fundraiser
Sat., Sept. 9, 7:00-11:00
pm. Fundraiser for the children of Lebanon, at USC's
Bovard Auditorium, with, among others, Yuri Mrakadi from Lebanon
and pop star Emo
Dagger. Yuri Mrakadi is the writer, composer and producer
of numerous innovative Arabic songs such as "Arabiyon
ana", "Al mar'a al alrabiya", "Bahebbak
moot" and other hits. His exclusive performance on Sept.
9 will raise money for children affected by the current conflict
in the Middle East. From a top music artist to best actor
in 2006 for his main role in "Montaha el lazza",
Yuri Mrakadi never seizes to impress. "I'm so happy to
know that my music can make a change, I'm looking forward
to this great event and do really hope people from all over
can take part in it to make Lebanon a better place for our
children." Yuri will be flying in from Lebanon with his
own band. Cosponsored by Beirut-Los Angeles and Levantine
Cultural Center.
Tickets range from $50 to $1,000 and all funds raised go to
the U.S. Fund for Unicef.
Call the USC Box office, 213.740.4672 or 213.740.7111, or
get
tix online.
Bovard Auditorium, University of California, 3551 Trousdale
Parkway, Los Angeles CA 90089. [Map].
» Click
here for email flyer.
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September 8-10 11th Annual Arab American Festival
Fri-Sun., Sept. 8, 9, 10. For
detailed info on this event visit the web
site.
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Monthly Calendar of Middle Eastern Events
For a detailed monthly listing of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern
arts and cultural events, visit the Levantine Cultural Center
calendar.
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