Events

Book: Dreams of Trespass; Tales Of A Harem Girlhood

Author: Fatima Mernissi

Country: Morocco

Where: Sudie's House in Seattle (Laurelhurst neighborhood) - please call Sudie for directions at 206-528-4637

When: Thursday, October 8th, 630pm-830pm

Book: Absent

Author: Betool Khedairi

Country: Iraq

Where: Nagwa's house in Bellevue, please email Laila for address

When: Thursday, December 3rd, 630pm-830pm

Remember the warm breezes, uplifting music, and laughter of friends at the 2009 Arab Festival? Let’s keep the party going and get together to ring in the New Year! We can't guarantee warm breezes, but we will celebrate a night of great fun with music to suit your taste when the clock hits midnight. Get dressed up and dance the night away at the Arab Center of Washington’s Yalla 2010! New Year’s Party, featuring:

• Hors d’oeuvres reception
• Layalina, live music and song from the Arab World
• Seated 3-course dinner
• DJ dance party with DJ Nacer
• Party favors

Childcare is available, which includes supervised dinner, snacks, and activities in separate, nearby rooms.

Space is limited, so reserve tickets by Dec. 26! A block of discounted sleeping rooms has also been reserved.  Contact Rasha at 425-213-8361 or rasha_qamheyeh@hotmail.com, and we will promptly mail you tickets.  www.arabcenter.net

Tickets are $75 each; Childcare service is $35 per child 
Embassy Suites, 3225 158th Avenue SE, Bellevue, WA 98008

Book: A Border Passage

Author: Leila Ahmed

Country: Egypt

Where: Amal's home in Seattle, please call Laila for directions 206-225-6620

When: Thursday, February 4th, 630pm-830pm

Audience: Adults and Teens
Language: English

Ali, Omar, Boubker and Kouka have been living on the portside of Casablanca after rebelling against Dib and his gang. In constant fear of Dib’s revenge Ali dreams of discovering a miracle island with two suns far from his reality. Instead of finding his island in the dream, Ali and his friends are confronted with Dib's gang. Matters are getting serious.

Join us for the film screening and the moderated discussion afterwards at the Seattle Central Library, Microsoft Auditorium.

This event is part of the Morrocan Cultural Series with Seattle Library and Seattle Reads “Secret Son” setting for author Laila Lalami's visit to Seattle May 6-10, 2010.