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Welcome to CAC

As we reach the middle of what has been an extraordinary year of growth for the Center for Arabic Culture (CAC), we hope you will take a moment to read about our year so far (pdf file). 

Our 2009-2010 school calendar is available for viewing and download [Arabic school / School calendar 09-10].

CAC depends on the help of people such as yourself. We hope that you will take a moment to donate or buy something off of our school wish list. Every contribution, no matter how large or small, makes a difference. 

See our Call for Interns [Job postings].


Spotlight on:

 

The Bassam Saba Ensemble’s Boston Debut of “Wonderful Land”

Come enjoy the beautiful music of the Bassam Saba ensemble!
Sunday, September 27th

Bassam Saba is one of the nation's leading figures of Arabic music. Saba is a world-renowned nay virtuoso and multi- instrumentalist, performing on oud, violin, buzuq, saz and western classical flute. He will be presenting his album “The Wonderful Land” for the first time in Boston. Each piece of Saba’s music paints a different picture of his life's work, experience and travel; it is an electrifying mix of classical Arabic and gypsy Turkish tradition infused with hints of western classical arrangement. 

MIT’s Wong Auditorium
70 Memorial Drive, Cambridge MA 02139  [see MIT map]
Contact:  Fatima Jafri

Kendall T stop on the Red Line
Metered street Parking available
Garage parking available at Central Parking Systems: 4 Cambridge Ctr., Cambridge, MA 02142 or Mass Ave and Vassar St. Lot: 139 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, MA 02142

Click here to find out how you can sponsor this unforgettable event!

 

Buy your tickets online now  
(Advance sales only – no tickets will be sold at the door)
Price: $30/single ticket
$25/ticket for two or more tickets
$20/student ticket (with valid ID)

No. of Tickets
Click on a youtube image below to listen to a sample of Saba's music. Or, click on the text link below it to see a larger video.


Bassam Saba Ensemble Rhabani


Fairouz Fairuz piece Rhabani Bassam Saba ensemble


Breeze From The South- Bassam Saba

 

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Exhibition of Rania Matar’s latest work, “Ordinary Lives”

October 27th – December 7th
Reception on October 29th
Mt. Ida College’s Library
Further details to be announced


Honoring International Women’s Day…

On March 8th, Susan Akram led a discussion on refugee issues relating to women in the Middle East and on the effects of stereotyping of Arabs and Muslims, particularly women, on their claims as refugees and displaced persons. Special thanks to Professor Akram for an inspirational talk and to all our attendees! 

 


CAC volunteers at Boston Rescue Mission in spirit of Renewing America's Promise

In keeping with the theme that President-elect Obama and Vice President-elect Biden set for their inauguration, Renewing America's Promise, and in honor of Martin Luther King day, the Center for Arabic Culture marked this historic occasion with a renewed commitment to service in our community. We volunteered at the Boston Rescue Mission, a homeless shelter dedicated to transforming lives at risk and fed over a 100 people. This event was part of the National Network of Arab-American Communities Day of Service.

CAC volunteers at Boston Rescue Mission


Thank you for making the Al-Kindi ensemble and Whirling Derviches event such a success!

CAC warmly thanks all of its donors and volunteers for helping bring the Al-Kindi Ensemble and Whirling Derviches to Boston. We couldn’t do it without your help! 

A special thanks also goes out to the over 700 people who bought tickets and attended. You make CAC’s mission worthwhile. 

 


 

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