For More Information Contact For Immediate Release
Daniel McGowan
315 891-3418 mcgowan@hws.edu www.deiryassin.org
Deir Yassin Remembered Archives
Receives Library of Issam Nashashibi
Margaret Nashashibi, widow of Issam Nashashibi, has donated his extensive library on Palestine to the Deir Yassin Remembered Archives. This wonderful collection (24 boxes) of rare books and periodicals will be available to the public when the archives are reinstituted at Hobart and William Smith Colleges in Geneva, New York.
The DYR Archives were established several years ago with a pledge of $50,000 ... but were suspended when that pledge failed to be honored.
The DYR collection includes original voice recordings by Colin Edwards of people involved in the Naqba in 1948, correspondence with Yassir Arafat, an original letter by Albert Einstein calling the perpetrators of the Deir Yassin massacre “criminal” and “terrorists,” and many other articles by both Palestinians and Jews.
People who would like to raise money to again endow these archives for permanent display and conservatorship are invited to contact Daniel McGowan at mcgowan@hws.edu.
Those who would like to sponsor a DYR Scholarship in memory of Issam Nashashibi or anyone else are invited to contact steveb@suddenlink.net.
Rabu, 26 November 2008
Selasa, 25 November 2008
Arab Comedy Festival to be held in Amman, Jordan
First Stand Up Comedy Festival in History of Middle East to be Held in Amman, Jordan December 2-5, 2008
City of Amman to Host First Stand-Up Comedy Festival Featuring Over 15 Comedians from the US, Canada, Australia and the Arab World with headliner Russell Peters.
New York, NY, November 13, 2008 --(PR.com)-- The City of Amman announced today the addition of the Amman Stand-Up Comedy Festival to its culture and events agenda. The Amman Stand-Up Comedy Festival is scheduled to be held between 2 and 5 December, 2008, at Al Hussein Cultural Center. A non-profit program developed by the Greater Amman Municipality, the four-day themed festival will feature a line-up comprised of Jordanian, Arab, and Foreign talents and headliner performers including Russell Peters. Set to position Amman as a platform for the stand-up form of comedy in the Middle East, the festival is developed in close collaboration with the critically acclaimed New York Arab-American Comedy Festival, piloting an activity with aims to grow in stature year after year.
With over 15 acclaimed performers from 6 countries, including Arab-American, Executive Producer, and Stand-Up Comedian Mr. Dean Obeidallah, the festival is predicted to attract comedy fans from across the region. The festival is intended to showcase comedic talent from around the world as well as foster understanding between the different cultures through comedy.
“When is the last time we saw Arabs laughing on American television? Hopefully, this Festival will show Americans that people in the Arab world actually have a sense of humor and can laugh at comedians as well as at themselves,” states Dean Obeidallah who has performed comedy throughout the Middle East.
“The Amman Stand-Up Comedy Festival will enhance Amman's cultural movement, and will create a wider appreciation for comedy in Jordan and the region. We, at the Greater Amman Municipality, anticipate that this festival will increase tourist traffic to the City during the month of December, while also placing Jordan and its talent pool on the international map of comedy. We are always keen on urging our community members to express themselves and interact through the many forms of performing arts, and stand-up comedy is the rawest and most interactive form of comedy,” explained Mayor of Amman, Mr. Omar Maani.
Further commenting on the upcoming event, Mr. Obeidallah said, “I hope that this Festival will encourage young talents to be active in the Jordanian performing arts arena. I also see this event creating a wider appreciation for comedy in Jordan and should be recognized as a marked calendar occurrence staged in Amman, as the region is full of raw talent that we are hoping to bring to the forefront.”
Mr. Obeidallah also explained that comedy has a powerful voice, and that it is a lighthearted method for bringing social issues to the attention of a wide, and appreciative audience,”we can only look forward to positive outcomes from this festival, placing our positive experience from the New York Arab American Comedy Festival at the disposal of Jordanian talents and the City of Amman,” he added.
The Festival presents four nights of shows in English and Arabic. Comedians scheduled to appear include closing night headliner the internationally known Russell Peters as well as Maz Jobrani, Ahmed Ahmed, Aron Kader, and Maysoon Zayid.
Ticket price: 20 JODs – Tickets can be reserved by calling: +962 6 473 9956.
The Amman Stand-Up Comedy Festival is sponsored by:
Platinum Sponsor: Showtime Arabia
Gold Sponsors: Wi-tribe & Royal Jordanian
Silver Sponsors: Nuqul Group, Nuqul Automotive, Limitless, & Grand Hyatt Amman
Bronze Sponsors: AdvizeGrey, Events AVP, Al-Qasr Metropole Hotel
Media Sponsors: Hawa Amman 105.9, FrontRow Publishing (Living Well & Jordan Business, & Anty), Play 99.6 FM, Sunny 105.1 FM, & OmniaMedia.
Schedule of Festival Events:
Tuesday, December 2nd: “Arabian Nights” - featuring some of the top comics of Arab heritage from the US and Arab world performing in English including:
-Mike Batayeh: Jordanian-American comedian who has appeared in TV and film including on "Everybody Loves Raymond"
-Meena Dimian: appeared in the NY Arab-American Comedy Festival
-Aron Kader: Comedy Central's "Axis of Evil" Special (www.aronkader.com)
-Ronnie Khalil: Comedy Central's "The Watch List," NBC's Conan O'Brien Show. (www.ronniekhalil.com)
-Nemr Abou Nassar: Lebanon's top stand up comedian and has made numerous appearances on TV and radio in the Middle East.
-Amer Zaher: ABC's "Politically Incorrect," and NY Arab-American Comedy Festival
-Maysoon Zayid: Comedy Central's "The Watch List," BBC, and Al Jazeera. (www.maysoon.com)
Hosted by Dean Obeidallah: Comedy Central's "Axis of Evil" special, BBC, ABC's "The View." (www.deanofcomedy.com)
Wednesday, December 3rd “All Arabic Comedy” - A show performed exclusively in Arabic with: Egypt’s George Azmy (Showtime Arabia's "Friday Night Live"), Amer Zaher, Maysoon Zayid
Hosted by Meena Dimian
Thursday, December 4th “International Show” - featuring some of the top comics from the US, Australia and Canada:
-Ahmed Ahmed: Egyptian-American comedian from "Axis of Evil," NBC's "The Tonight Show" and numerous movies including "Ironman." (www.ahmed-ahmed.com)
-Ted Alexandro: one of America's top comedians who has had two half-hour specials on Comedy Central and has appeared on NBC's Conan O'Brien show, "The World Stands Up" and CBS' David Letterman Show. (www.tedalexandro.com)
-Ali Hassan: This Canadian comic of Pakistani heritage is making a name for himself as one of Canada's top up and coming comedians.
-Maz Jobrani: Iranian-American comedian from Comedy Central's "Axis of Evil," NBC's "The Tonight Show," and numerous movies.
-James Smith: Australia's hilarious comedian who has appeared on all the major Australian TV comedy shows as well as on Comedy Central and HBO's "Flight of the Concords" in the US. (www.jamessmith.com.au)
Hosted by Aron Kader from "The Axis of Evil"
Friday, December 5th : “Closing Night Headliner Show” starring international comic superstar Russell Peters
-Russell Peters: has recently appeared in his own one hour special on Showtime (US), as well as headlined sold out shows around the world! (www.russellpeters.com)
With Ahmed Ahmed, Maz Jobrani, Aron Kader
Hosted by Dean Obeidallah
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City of Amman to Host First Stand-Up Comedy Festival Featuring Over 15 Comedians from the US, Canada, Australia and the Arab World with headliner Russell Peters.
New York, NY, November 13, 2008 --(PR.com)-- The City of Amman announced today the addition of the Amman Stand-Up Comedy Festival to its culture and events agenda. The Amman Stand-Up Comedy Festival is scheduled to be held between 2 and 5 December, 2008, at Al Hussein Cultural Center. A non-profit program developed by the Greater Amman Municipality, the four-day themed festival will feature a line-up comprised of Jordanian, Arab, and Foreign talents and headliner performers including Russell Peters. Set to position Amman as a platform for the stand-up form of comedy in the Middle East, the festival is developed in close collaboration with the critically acclaimed New York Arab-American Comedy Festival, piloting an activity with aims to grow in stature year after year.
With over 15 acclaimed performers from 6 countries, including Arab-American, Executive Producer, and Stand-Up Comedian Mr. Dean Obeidallah, the festival is predicted to attract comedy fans from across the region. The festival is intended to showcase comedic talent from around the world as well as foster understanding between the different cultures through comedy.
“When is the last time we saw Arabs laughing on American television? Hopefully, this Festival will show Americans that people in the Arab world actually have a sense of humor and can laugh at comedians as well as at themselves,” states Dean Obeidallah who has performed comedy throughout the Middle East.
“The Amman Stand-Up Comedy Festival will enhance Amman's cultural movement, and will create a wider appreciation for comedy in Jordan and the region. We, at the Greater Amman Municipality, anticipate that this festival will increase tourist traffic to the City during the month of December, while also placing Jordan and its talent pool on the international map of comedy. We are always keen on urging our community members to express themselves and interact through the many forms of performing arts, and stand-up comedy is the rawest and most interactive form of comedy,” explained Mayor of Amman, Mr. Omar Maani.
Further commenting on the upcoming event, Mr. Obeidallah said, “I hope that this Festival will encourage young talents to be active in the Jordanian performing arts arena. I also see this event creating a wider appreciation for comedy in Jordan and should be recognized as a marked calendar occurrence staged in Amman, as the region is full of raw talent that we are hoping to bring to the forefront.”
Mr. Obeidallah also explained that comedy has a powerful voice, and that it is a lighthearted method for bringing social issues to the attention of a wide, and appreciative audience,”we can only look forward to positive outcomes from this festival, placing our positive experience from the New York Arab American Comedy Festival at the disposal of Jordanian talents and the City of Amman,” he added.
The Festival presents four nights of shows in English and Arabic. Comedians scheduled to appear include closing night headliner the internationally known Russell Peters as well as Maz Jobrani, Ahmed Ahmed, Aron Kader, and Maysoon Zayid.
Ticket price: 20 JODs – Tickets can be reserved by calling: +962 6 473 9956.
The Amman Stand-Up Comedy Festival is sponsored by:
Platinum Sponsor: Showtime Arabia
Gold Sponsors: Wi-tribe & Royal Jordanian
Silver Sponsors: Nuqul Group, Nuqul Automotive, Limitless, & Grand Hyatt Amman
Bronze Sponsors: AdvizeGrey, Events AVP, Al-Qasr Metropole Hotel
Media Sponsors: Hawa Amman 105.9, FrontRow Publishing (Living Well & Jordan Business, & Anty), Play 99.6 FM, Sunny 105.1 FM, & OmniaMedia.
Schedule of Festival Events:
Tuesday, December 2nd: “Arabian Nights” - featuring some of the top comics of Arab heritage from the US and Arab world performing in English including:
-Mike Batayeh: Jordanian-American comedian who has appeared in TV and film including on "Everybody Loves Raymond"
-Meena Dimian: appeared in the NY Arab-American Comedy Festival
-Aron Kader: Comedy Central's "Axis of Evil" Special (www.aronkader.com)
-Ronnie Khalil: Comedy Central's "The Watch List," NBC's Conan O'Brien Show. (www.ronniekhalil.com)
-Nemr Abou Nassar: Lebanon's top stand up comedian and has made numerous appearances on TV and radio in the Middle East.
-Amer Zaher: ABC's "Politically Incorrect," and NY Arab-American Comedy Festival
-Maysoon Zayid: Comedy Central's "The Watch List," BBC, and Al Jazeera. (www.maysoon.com)
Hosted by Dean Obeidallah: Comedy Central's "Axis of Evil" special, BBC, ABC's "The View." (www.deanofcomedy.com)
Wednesday, December 3rd “All Arabic Comedy” - A show performed exclusively in Arabic with: Egypt’s George Azmy (Showtime Arabia's "Friday Night Live"), Amer Zaher, Maysoon Zayid
Hosted by Meena Dimian
Thursday, December 4th “International Show” - featuring some of the top comics from the US, Australia and Canada:
-Ahmed Ahmed: Egyptian-American comedian from "Axis of Evil," NBC's "The Tonight Show" and numerous movies including "Ironman." (www.ahmed-ahmed.com)
-Ted Alexandro: one of America's top comedians who has had two half-hour specials on Comedy Central and has appeared on NBC's Conan O'Brien show, "The World Stands Up" and CBS' David Letterman Show. (www.tedalexandro.com)
-Ali Hassan: This Canadian comic of Pakistani heritage is making a name for himself as one of Canada's top up and coming comedians.
-Maz Jobrani: Iranian-American comedian from Comedy Central's "Axis of Evil," NBC's "The Tonight Show," and numerous movies.
-James Smith: Australia's hilarious comedian who has appeared on all the major Australian TV comedy shows as well as on Comedy Central and HBO's "Flight of the Concords" in the US. (www.jamessmith.com.au)
Hosted by Aron Kader from "The Axis of Evil"
Friday, December 5th : “Closing Night Headliner Show” starring international comic superstar Russell Peters
-Russell Peters: has recently appeared in his own one hour special on Showtime (US), as well as headlined sold out shows around the world! (www.russellpeters.com)
With Ahmed Ahmed, Maz Jobrani, Aron Kader
Hosted by Dean Obeidallah
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Sabtu, 22 November 2008
Foods of Chicago Features Arab and Ethnic foods including recipes and authors from Chicago
Gloria Baraks
Vice President/Marketing
G. Bradley Publishing, Inc.
112 W. Jefferson/Suite 122
St. Louis, MO 63122
Fax 314-966-5110
Web - gbradleypublishing.com
THE FOODS OF CHICAGO: A Delicious History
Chicago was built by immigrants, and in creating this urban behemoth these newcomers they got their hands dirty. First, they toiled to clear and rebuild the city from the charred remains of the Great Fire. They labored in the awesome and fearsome vast Union Stockyards and faced the fiery furnaces of the mighty steel mills. Many took pride in their workmanship raising and supporting the impressive Worlds Columbian Exposition of 1893.
These immigrants came to a Lake Michigan shoreline paved not with gold, but with opportunity. They raised families, taught their children and built divinely inspired houses of worship. They opened the door for people of every nation and culture to come and share the intense drama of life in a growing city.
But even as they aspired to become fully American, these immigrants did not leave everything of their old worlds behind them. They brought memories, photographs, languages and faiths. They also brought Grandmas recipes, the cherished taste of home reminding them of the love and warmth of their roots. Indeed, they were defined by what they put on the table.
This publication is a companion piece to the television program The Foods of Chicago: A Delicious History, produced by WTTW11 Chicagos public television station. WTTW producer/writer Dan Protess and host Geoffrey Baer see the program and book as a celebration of Chicagos diversity. Dan summed it up perfectly when he said, I really cant think of a better window into Chicagos distinct communities than food.
The Foods of Chicago: A Delicious History is a wonderful blend. a book like no other. Much like a recipe that offers delightful combinations to entice the senses, this book is a delectable mixture of culinary delights and reflections on the rich cultural history of Chicagos diverse communities. You and your family will enjoy and cherish this book for years to come.
Vice President/Marketing
G. Bradley Publishing, Inc.
112 W. Jefferson/Suite 122
St. Louis, MO 63122
Fax 314-966-5110
Web - gbradleypublishing.com
THE FOODS OF CHICAGO: A Delicious History
Chicago was built by immigrants, and in creating this urban behemoth these newcomers they got their hands dirty. First, they toiled to clear and rebuild the city from the charred remains of the Great Fire. They labored in the awesome and fearsome vast Union Stockyards and faced the fiery furnaces of the mighty steel mills. Many took pride in their workmanship raising and supporting the impressive Worlds Columbian Exposition of 1893.
These immigrants came to a Lake Michigan shoreline paved not with gold, but with opportunity. They raised families, taught their children and built divinely inspired houses of worship. They opened the door for people of every nation and culture to come and share the intense drama of life in a growing city.
But even as they aspired to become fully American, these immigrants did not leave everything of their old worlds behind them. They brought memories, photographs, languages and faiths. They also brought Grandmas recipes, the cherished taste of home reminding them of the love and warmth of their roots. Indeed, they were defined by what they put on the table.
This publication is a companion piece to the television program The Foods of Chicago: A Delicious History, produced by WTTW11 Chicagos public television station. WTTW producer/writer Dan Protess and host Geoffrey Baer see the program and book as a celebration of Chicagos diversity. Dan summed it up perfectly when he said, I really cant think of a better window into Chicagos distinct communities than food.
The Foods of Chicago: A Delicious History is a wonderful blend. a book like no other. Much like a recipe that offers delightful combinations to entice the senses, this book is a delectable mixture of culinary delights and reflections on the rich cultural history of Chicagos diverse communities. You and your family will enjoy and cherish this book for years to come.
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