Arab American Heritage Week - New York City July 9th-16th

Arab American Heritage Week 2008

EVENTS

Wednesday, July 9th, 2008 7pm

Slingshot Hip Hop In Queens

Location: Socrates Sculpture Park, Long Island City,NY

With the Manhattan Skyline as the backdrop for this event, what better way to open our week! Music by Abeer and Mohammed, followed by screening of the documentary "Slingshot Hip Hop"!! Slingshot Hip Hop is a documentary on upcoming Palestinian young hip hop artists. An event you can't miss! Bring friends, have a picnic! Some food will be provided!

Sponsor: ArteEast, Slingshot Hip Hop

Saturday, July 12th, 2008 10am-7pm

6th Annual Arab-American and 10th Annual North African Cultural Street Festival

Location: Bond Street, between Lafayette Street and Broadway, NY, NY

A street full of Middle Eastern delicacies, arts, live musical performances, dance ensembles, an outdoor argila cafe and so much more. Last year, over 25,000 people gained a memorable cultural experience at our festival! Hope to see you there!

Organized by: Network of Arab American Professionals - NY Chapter (NAAP-NY)

Sponsors: Damascus Bakery, Dish Network/ART

Sunday, July 13th, 2008 12pm-7pm

2nd Annual Bay Ridge Arab American Bazaar

Location: 79th Street and Shore Road (Shore Road Park)

Bring your family and enjoy a fun filled day Arab American style! Savory Middle Eastern cuisine, henna art, kids arts and crafts, kids rides, homemade Middle Eastern ice cream, live music, free dance workshops, and so much more!

Organized by:  Arab Muslim American Federation and Arab American Association of New York

Sponsored by: Commerce Bank, Apple Bank, Health Plus, *Brooklyn Arts Council

Tuesday, July 15th, 2008 5pm

Film Screening "A New Day in Old Sana'a"

Location: St Francis College - 180 Remsen Street, Brooklyn, NY (Auditorium)

Sponsored by: American Association of Yemeni Scientists and Professionals , SABA, and Western Union

Tuesday, July 15th, 2008 7pm

Film Screening "CARAMEL" - A film about Arab women by an Arab woman. A Must SEE !!

Location: Two Boots Pioneer Theater 155 East 3rd Street, at Avenue A , NYC

Cost: $10 for non-members, $6.50 for members

Sponsored by: American Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee-NY, Alwan for the Arts

Friday, July 18th, 2008 6pm

Land of Sheba: History and Heritage

Location: St. Francis College - 180 Remsen Street , Brooklyn, NY (Auditorium)

Sponsored by: AAYSP, SABA, and Western Union

Sunday, July 20th, 2008 2pm-7pm

4th Annual Arab American Heritage Park Festival

Location: Prospect Park, 15th Street Entrance

Let's close out Arab American Heritage Week the right way! Bring your family for a day of fun in the sun. Live musical performances, Middle Eastern vendors, arts and crafts, and so much more!!

Sponsored by: Arab American Family Support Center, Alwan for the Arts, Yallah Youth for Arts