Work by Artist Sabhan Adam
October just keeps getting better with a busy and eclectic cultural agenda. The New York Tap Ensemble comes to Amman with a unique dance performance following a successful show here two years ago, Zara Gallery hosts a very special exhibition of the private collection of Syrian Artist Sabhan Adam, and the Sufi Dance and Music Festival kicks off at the end of the week.
Tomorrow, Makan Art Space hosts a debate titled “Besides Art.. What is Art?” tackling questions on politics, resistance, censorship, and the ideas behind the current exhibition of Annemarie Jacir and Nidal al-Khairy.
The European Film Festival might be over, but this week brings you a number of excellent German films as part of the “20 Years of German Reunification” events, which include lectures, a photography exhibition, and a flea market of books and food at the Goethe Institute.
Tech geeks have their share of activities this week; with a Linux Festival at PSUT followed by an informal meeting with Habib Haddad, founder of Yamli and Yalla Startup at Books@ Cafe.
There’s plenty more; the Amman Arab Music Ensemble, hip hop night at the Hussein Park, Polish concert, environmental films, and more. Read on for details.
7iber’s calendar is in collaboration with Waw al Balad Magazine.
Sunday October 3, 2010
Book of the Week, presentation and discussion, Department of the National Library, 6:00 pm.
Traditional Fashion Show (Jordan-Palestine), Royal Cultural Center, 6:00 pm.
Exhibition Opening: Traditional Accessories (Jordanian/Palestinian) by the Craftspeople Association, Royal Cultural Center, 6:00 pm. Until 5th of October.
Monday October 4, 2010
Film screening: Inside Mecca, Royal Cultural Center, 7:00pm. For more information: 06 4642266.
“Besides art… What is art?” – Public debate on art, politics and the ideas behind the exhibition of Annemarie Jacir and Nidal El Khairy, at Makan Art Space/Jabal Luweibdeh, 7:30 pm.
Dance: New York Tap Ensemble (USA), The Municipality Hall in Madaba, 7:30 pm. For more information: 06 5906573.
Amman Arab Music Ensemble, Sakher Hattar, conductor, Songs from the Golden Times, Al Hussein Cultural Center, 7:30pm. Tickets price (10/20 JD). For more information: 06 4746222.
Lecture: the Role of the University in Community Development, Abdel Hamid Shoman Foundation, 6:30 pm.
Exhibition Opening
“Private Collection” of works by Sabhan Adam, Zara Gallary, 8:30pm. Until 29th of November.
Painting Exhibition by Artist Sana’ Subaih, Al Hussien Cultural Center-GF Hall, 6:00pm. Until 6th of October.
Tuesday October 5, 2010
Opening session of 20 Years German Reunification / 20 Years After the End of the GDR with a lecture by Dr. Peter Uecker (Vice-President of the German-Jordanian University), University of Jordan-Deanship of Student Affairs, 11:00am –1:00pm. For more information: 06 4641993.
Exhibition Opening
Images of a Lost Republic, as part of German Reunification / 20 Years After the End of the GDR, University of Jordan-Deanship of Student Affairs, 11:00am –1:00pm. Until 19th of October. For more information: 06 4641993.
Reef Live at Murphy’s House of Rock, Um Uthaina, 9:00 pm.
German Film: Woyzeck, Abdel Hamid Shoman Foundation, 7:00 pm.
Wednesday October 6, 2010
Music: Bayt al-Ruwwad group led by Sakher Hattar, Prince Hashem Park/al-Hashmi al-Shamali, 8:00 pm.
Film: Wer die Erde liebt (German), University of Jordan- Wadi Rum Auditorium, 1:00pm. For more information: 06 4641993.
Opening: Sina Ata Art Exhibition “Solitary Acts”, Orfali Gallery/Um Uthaina, 6:30 pm.
Dance: New York Tap Ensemble (USA), Terra Sancta School Theater, 7:30 pm. For more information: 06 5906573.
Thursday October 7, 2010
A Concert organized by Polish Embassy in Amman, Al Hussien Cultural Center, 7:00pm. 06 5512593.
Fall Festival (Herbstfest), A flea-market for German books, a program for children, German food, Goethe-Institut Jordanien, 9:00am-9:00pm.
Film: Die Beunruhigung (German), University of Jordan- Wadi Rum Auditorium, 1:00pm.
For more information: 06 4641993.
Lecture: The Great Scientific Revolution, Lecturer: Prof. Hisham Ghassib, JAS Cultural Forum at the Jordanian Writers Association/ Shmeisani, 6:30pm.
German Rapper Doppel U
Friday October 8, 2010
Rap-Concert by Doppel-U (German), Arab MC and Amer Al-Taher (Jordan), Al-Hussein Park, 7:00pm. For more information: 06 4641993.
Open Day at the Orthodox Club – Abdoun, games, food, music, and more. 10:00 am – 9:00 pm.
Saturday October 9, 2010
LinuxFest, Princess Sumaya University for Technology, 10:00 am – 7:00 pm.
Sufi Festival Opening
Qawaleeh (Pakistan), Al Hussien Cultural Center, 7:00pm. Ticket price (10 JD). For more information: 0795411172.
Exhibition: Jerusalem – Identity of Time and Place; at the Arab Cultural Center, 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm.
Meet Habib Haddad, founder of @Yamli and the co-founder of @YallaStartup, informal chat about “entrepreneurial” stuff. Books@ Cafe, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm.
Environmental Film Screenings in Jerash/North Theater, 7:00 pm. Transportation available, for info and reservation call Safa’ Al Jayoussi: [email protected], tel: 06 5538597
