MADE IN PALESTINE
http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2005/04/03/ING74C1ATK1.DTL
MADE IN PALESTINE:The first comprehensive exhibition of contemporary
Palestinian art in the U.S.
April 7-21ST
SomArts: 934 Brannan
Opening Reception: Thursday, April 7, 2005
5:30-8:30 p.m.
A celebration including introductions of art work by six exhibit artists,
performances, live music, DJ, food and drink.
Made in Palestine on view at SomArts, San Francisco, April 7 through April 21,
2005. The exhibition showcases a collection of contemporary art made by 23
Palestinian artists and refugees, who live in the occupied territories and the
Diaspora. The works on display cover a wide range of media and present
individual reflections on the Palestinian contemporary experience and the
political situation in Palestine. The Station Museum, Houston, where the show
originated, described Made In Palestine as "the first exhibit of contemporary
Palestinian art ever displayed in the United States." For more information, go
to
www.stationmuseum.com or
www.stationmuseum.com/Made_In_Palestine/Made_In_Palestine.htm.
Gallery Hours
During the two weeks that Made in Palestine is on display at SomArts, the
gallery hours will be:
Tuesday and Wednesday: 12-4pm
Thursday, Friday and Saturday: 12-7pm
Sunday: 12-6pm
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6
DONOR PREVIEW($500 DONORS + GUEST): Curators from the Station Museum & artists
Samia Halaby, Rajie Cook, John Halaka, Rana Bishara & Mary Tuma will discuss
the show & their artwork.
Time: 6:30–8PM
Location: Somarts, The Gallery
Contact info:
skershna@earthlink.net
THURSDAY, APRIL 7
MADE IN PALESTINE FORUM:
A forum with artists exhibit
Time: 1–3PM
Location: University of San Francisco,
the Pacific Rim Room (ROOM 148)
Lone Mountain entrance and building (LM)
Cost: Free, all are welcome
Sponsored by: University of San Francisco
Contact info:
susangreene@mindspring.com
MAP:
www.usfca.edu/online/gen_info/map_c.html
OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION, April 7
A celebration including introductions of art work by six exhibit artists,
performances, live music, DJ, food and drink.
Time: 5:30–8:30PM
Location: Somarts, The Gallery
Cost: Free, donations gladly accepted
Sponsored by: Justice in Palestine Coalition
Contact info:
sfmadeinpalestine@yahoo.com; 510-548-0542
SUNDAY, APRIL 10
ARAB YOUTH ARTISTIC SOCIAL / POLITICAL GATHERING:
This event will connect the Arab youth to his brothers and sisters within the
diaspora. There will be a variety of Arab performers, including a DJ, spoken
word artists, debka, and more.
Ages 13–19 years of age. The first of monthly events that can align the Arab
youth
voice back to their community and to
society at large.
Time: 2–5:30PM
Location: Somarts, The Gallery
Cost: Free
Sponsored by: Arab Community Cultural Center, ADC, Arab American Recruitment/
Retention Center
Contact info:
isakhaleel@yahoo.com
TUESDAY, APRIL 12
FROM PALESTINE TO GUANTANAMO AND PELICAN BAY:
Presentations by Palestinian ex-political prisoners, a film—"Stolen Youth", &
poetry connecting the struggles of Palestinian political prisoners to
struggles against the prison industrial complex in North America, & the plight
of immigrants post-911.
Time: 6:30–9PM
Location: Somarts, The Gallery
Cost: $5-10, no one turned away for lack of funds
Sponsored by: Justice in Palestine Coalition,
Jericho, CA Coalition for Women Prisoners, Critical Resistance, Jews for a
Free Palestine
Contact Info:
sumoudtourbayarea@yahoo.com; 415-346-7685
THURSDAY, APRIL 14
THE RIGHT TO RESIST OCCUPATIONS, FROM IRAQ TO PALESTINE:
The occupations of Iraq and Palestine offer nothing but repression and deadly
chaos. As the US government bilaterally equates such resistance with
terrorism, join us to discuss the role of the anti-war movement in supporting
the right to resist.
Time: 7–9PM
Location: Somarts, The Gallery
Cost: Free, donations accepted
Sponsored by: International Socialist Organization
Contact info:
tawfiq_haddad@yahoo.com
FRIDAY, APRIL 15
A TAX DAY SOIREE: After you pay or don't pay your taxes, join us at Somarts
for comedy with Maysoon Zayid, music, food & drink. Watch for live video cast
of the use of tax dollars in Palestine projected at SF tax drop-off locations.
Time: 8–10PM, doors open at 7:30PM
Location: Somarts, The Gallery
Cost: $5–$20 no one turned away for lack of funds.
Sponsored by: Break the Silence Mural Project (USA), Anarchists Against the
Wall (Israel), ADC, SUSTAIN, Anti-Advertising Agency, & Palestinian media orgs
Contact info:
susangreene@mindspring.com
SATURDAY, APRIL 16
PIANO CONCERT BY RAMI KHALIFE:
Join us for a unique opportunity to enjoy the astounding work of 23-year old,
Lebanese pianist for a solo piano performance from his new release "Scene from
Hellek", an avant garde Jazz compositions with influences from the classical,
world and Arabic music genres.
Time: Reception, 6PM; Performance, 7:30PM
Location: Somarts, The Theater
Cost: $20 concert only, $35 for reception and concert (credit cards accepted)
Sponsored by: Arab Community Cultural Center and Middle East Children's
Alliance
Contact info:
luluazzghayer@yahoo.com; 415-664-2200, ext. 19
SUNDAY, APRIL 17
QUEER AFTERNOON FOR PALESTINE
Time: 3–5PM
Location: Somarts, The Gallery
Cost: Free
Sponsored by: Queers Undermining Israeli Terrorism
Contact info:
dewey@netscape.com
TUESDAY, APRIL 19
LABOR NIGHT AT MADE IN PALESTINE:
An evening of film, live Arab music & poetry, & Middle Eastern food building
solidarity between the Labor community & struggles for freedom & justice in
Palestine; moderated by Monadel Herzallah, of the Arab American Union Members
Council. Free childcare, please RSVP.
Time: 6:30–9PM
Location: Somarts, The Gallery
Cost: $3–$10 suggested donation, no one turned away for lack of funds
Sponsored by: Justice in Palestine, AAUMC
Labor sub-committee
Contact info:
jiplaborcommittee@yahoo.com
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20
PRODUCER SCREENING & DISCUSSION OF "UNTIL WHEN":
a film by Jess Ghannam that looks at the lives of Palestinian refugees in
their own lands.
Time: 6–9PM
Location: Somarts, The Theater
Cost: Donation requested
Sponsored by: American Arab
Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC)
Contact info:
ghannam@itsa.ucsf.edu
THURSDAY, APRIL 21
CLOSING EVENT:
Join us to send the exhibit off with a closing night extravaganza of food,
music, spoken word, performances and speakers.
Time: 6:30–10PM
Location: Somarts, The Gallery and Theater
Cost: $15-20
Sponsored by: American Arab
Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC)
Contact info:
adcsf@hotmail.com; 415-861-7444
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