** BOOK LAUNCH: “Ali” by Raeda Taha
** SUNDAY 3/11 @ 4:30 PM
In her first book, Raeda Taha resuscitates the memory of her late father, Ali Taha killed in a fedaee operation in 1972. This is a first attempt of its kind, by a child of a Shaheed, writing a book about her father, describing the operation in which he was killed, but most importantly, describing his life, aspirations, & personality through interviews with his wife, his colleagues and friends. More courageously, Raeda frankly and movingly writes of the pain of growing up fatherless, as the child of a Shaheed and of the obligation of setting an example to others, rather than as a human being longing for a father. The book will be discussed by poet Ass'ad el Ass'ad in presence of the author.

** CONCERT: “Samir Joubran”
** THURSDAY 14/11 @ 6:00 PM
This Oud evening with Samir Joubran will be the opening of our Ramadan Musical Festivities. he will perform compositions from his new CD "Sou Fahem".

** CONCERT: “Pianist: John Farah”
** SATURDAY 16/11 @ 6:00 PM
John Kameel Farah is an active composer, improviser and pianist. He has performed at several festivals in Toronto, Paris, & Ramallah. In this solo recital, he will merge jazz, experimental improvisation and Middle Eastern music, creating a modern collage for all to enjoy. Organized by the National Conservatory of Music

** ART EXHIBIT: “Children are Drawing”
** WEDNESDAY 20/11 @ 3:00 PM
These drawings are the fruit of artistic workshops organized throughout the past school year for schoolchildren aged 10-14. The workshops followed guided visits to our exhibits, and are part of our Arts Nurture Projects. The exhibit will run throughout Ramadan.

** CONCERT: “Kan Zaman”
** THURSDAY 21/11 @ 6:00 PM
Young musicians, some of whom were previously part of the Sanabel group, will present their first performance at the Sakakini. The musicians are Osama Al Lati on guitar, Abdullah Shaheen on Oud, Khaled Il Khassib vocals and Saher Safi on percussions. They will perform modern Arabic songs from the levant repertoire, & improvisations.

** CONCERT: “Wissam Boustany”
** SATURDAY 23/11 @ 6:00 PM
One of only a few flutists to have launched a successful career as an international soloist, Wissam Boustany is a Lebanese performer who inspires audiences with his energetic and communicative music making. His flute has taken him on numerous tours to Europe, the Middle East, Far East, USA and Latin America, where he also runs master classes and workshops. Organized by the National Conservatory of Music.

** CONCERT: “Tamer Abu Ghazaleh”
** THURSDAY 28/11 @ 6:00 PM
Tamer Abu Ghazaleh is a former member of the Abbad el Shams choir in Egypt, and has performed since joining the Urmawi Center in Lebanon, Egypt, Africa, etc.. A Oud and Bouzuq soloist and composer, he has not yet announced what his program will be, to better surprise us.. Organized by Al-Urmawi Centre.

** CONCERT: "Tarab"
** SATURDAY 30/11 @ 6:00 PM
Some of the teachers of the National Conservatory of Music will perform jointly as part of Tarab, & each will also perform solo. They are: Samer Totah on Oud, Youssef Hbeish on Percussion, Ibrahim Atari on the Qanun, & Rami Washaha on the Buzuq.