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Film Screening and Discussion: “Ali Zaoua: Prince of the Streets” by Nabil Ayouch

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 06:00:14 +0000

Start: 03/21/2010 - 2:00pm

End: 03/21/2010 - 4:00pm

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.

Special Book Club Event at Seattle Public Library

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:33:17 +0000

Start: 04/01/2010 - 6:30pm

End: 04/01/2010 - 7:45pm

Join the Seattle Reads/Seattle Public Library Book Group and ACW's Book Club at the Lake City Way Branch

On April 1st from 630pm-745pm we will be discussing her latest book, The Secret Son.
at the Lake City Way Public Library, 12501 28th Ave. N.E. Seattle, WA 98125

Join us for a lively discussion.
Please email Oraib at oraib.khalifeh@gmail.com or Laila at laila@arabcenter.net for more information.

Arab Cultural Day-Focus on Morocco

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 06:35:00 +0000

Start: 04/25/2010 - 12:00pm

End: 04/25/2010 - 3:00pm

Come join members of the Moroccan and larger Arab community at this free family event. Experience the hospitality, the sites and the sounds of a vibrant culture that is the setting for Laila Lalami's book "Secret Son". Enjoy tea and desserts and children's activities that include storytelling, henna (washable) and mosaic design. Visit the educational table displaying maps, books and other media that portray the Arab world. Look at the beautiful arts and crafts of Morocco and watch a children's fashion show. Town Hall Seattle 1119 8th Avenue Seattle, WA 98101-2738

ACW Book Club - Gate of the Sun

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 04:15:15 +0000

Start: 06/03/2010 - 6:30pm

End: 06/03/2010 - 8:30pm

Book: Gate of the Sun

Author: Khoury, Elias

Where: Oraib's House, please email for directions

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

Join us for a lively discussion.
Please email Oraib at oraib@arabcenter.net for more information.