** CONCERT: Elizabeth Moser (Accordion) & Nicholas Altstaedt (Cello)
** SATURDAY 5/10 @ 4:30 PM
The National Conservatory of Music in co-operation with the Goethe Institut in Ramallah holds a concert by visiting German accordionist Elizabeth Moser & cellist Nicholas Altstaedt, in a program of Bach, de Falla, Villa-Lobos, and Piazzolla. Further, 'La Riposta', a composition by the German composer Moritz Eggert, influenced by oriental music, will have its Arab World premiere at this concert.

** CONCERT: “Is this Night?” By Bassil Zayed & Friends
** THURSDAY 10/10/2002 @ 5:00 PM
Well known Oud player & singer Bassel Zayed will unveil at this concert his first original compositions, for songs written by young poets Mahmoud Abu Hashhash, Samer Al Salhi, Mohammed ‘Ata, and Hussein Barghouthi. Accompanying Zayed will be Ashraf Dabbah on guitar, Youssif Zayed and on percussion, oud & lute, & Tarek Rantissi on percussions.

** BOOK LAUNCH & MEMORIAL OF HUSSEIN BARGHOUTHI: "Hajar al Ward"
** SATURDAY 12/10 @ 4:00 PM
A group of colleagues & students of the late poet and essayist Hussein Barghouthi, such as Faisal Qurquti, Murad Soudani, Walid Al Sheikh and Fadi Barghouthi, will read excerpts from his posthumous book of prose "Hajar al Ward". A discussion concerning the book will follow, in order to honour the memory of the highly acclaimed poet, essayist, and teacher, Hussein al Barghouthi.

** ART EXHIBIT: “Contrast” by Moueen Hassouneh
** WEDNESDAY 16/10 @ 5:00 PM
We are happy to host the first exhibit by our colleague Moueen Hassouneh, the Sakakini's art programs co-ordinator, educated at Najah's Fine Arts College. The exhibit features oil works and water-colours, works born from the events of the Intifada and its repression.

** PREMIERE FILM SCREENING: "After Jenin" By Dir. Jenny Morgan
** THURSDAY 17/10 @ 5:00 PM
The filming took place immediately after the first withdrawal of Israeli forces from Jenin & other West Bank towns, following a month long killing and destruction rampage last April. Filmed in Jenin, Nablus, Ramallah and Tel Aviv, the film interweaves the story of events on the ground of the massacre perpetrated by the invading forces in the Jenin refugee camp. It also includes a brief account of the historical events that led to the establishment of Israel, & the several attempts to reach peace agreements. The documentary also features interviews with Palestinian academics, multi-national officials, and activists from Amnesty International. Lastly, the film also shows excerpts of the open day for kids held at the Sakakini right after the lifting of the April siege. A discussion animated by Dr. Ali Jarbawi, one of the personalities interviewed in the film will follow.
(Dir. Jenny Morgan, 50 min., Language Arabic & English, 2002)

** CHILDREN'S ACTIVITY: “Nakhleh Esheber”
** SUNDAY 20/10 @ 4:00 PM
The well known character created by Mohammed Amous and Yaqoub Abu Arafeh, & acted by Abu Arafeh will meet kids in an afternoon of play acting, story telling, & educational games to allow children to express what they are going through in these difficult times.
* This activity is held thanks to the support of the young Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Bin Khalifa Al Maktoom.

** PREMIERE FILM SCREENING: “A Testimony of Birth” by Alia Arasoghly
** THURSDAY 24/10 @ 5:00 PM
This new documentary film sheds light on the new tragic and infamous reality of Palestinian mothers giving birth under the inhumane conditions of occupation & curfews, in open fields, by roadsides, or at checkpoints. The film profiles a number of women who have tried to give birth under these conditions, as well as a woman who trains women in remote areas to assist in child births where medical assistance is hard to reach. A discussion will follow the screening. (17 min., Arabic Lang. Palestinian Dialect/English Subtitles, 2002)