The Summer Festival is a series of musical and film events held at the open air theater at the Cairo Opera House from Friday July 1 to Sunday July 31, 2011.
Events begin at 8:00 PM, except for Cine Club at 7:30 PM
1/7 Saber Abdel Sattar
2/7 25 January Ensemble
3/7 Asia – An Evening from South
4/7 Suzuki Class- Dr. Osman Elmahdy
5/7 Cine Club – Rabbit Hole
6/7 The Talents Development Center – Piano Classes
7 /7 The Arab Takht – Yasser Moawad
8/7 Muzicano – Soloiste: Omneya Soliman
9/7 Hossam Sakr
10/7 Ahmed Rabie Band
12/7 Cine Club – Josephs Legend Ballet - Germany
14/7 Mohamed Wehady Ensemble
16/7 Mounir Nasr Eldin – Sweet Sound
17/7 Fathi Salama
19/7 Cine Club – Humoresque - USA
21/7 Konouz Ensemble – Mahmoud Darwish
22/7 Sobhi Bidair & Friends
23/7 Barawiz Ensemble – Ahmed Saleh
24/7 Rasha Yehya
25/7 Amr Salah Jazz Trio
26/7 Cine Club – Ulysses' Gaze
28/7 AlSeid Club - Arab Music Ensemble
29/7 Alfateh Hussein – An Evening from South
30/7 Ahmed Sallam - Angelika
31/7 Taefil Masry Ensemble – Mohamed Saad Allah
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Updates
Play:
Daily since Saturday June 25, 2011 (yes we're a little late!) till Friday July 1, 2011.
"The Show" - "a musical mannequin performance" at Houssaper Theater, at 8:00 PM. Details here.
Wednesday June 29, 2011
"Oscar and the Lady in Pink" at the Rawabet Theater at 9:00 PM.
Eric Manuel Schmitt's play tells the story of a terminally ill boy, and his friendship with Rose, the lady in pink he meets at the hospital stairs. Directed by Hany El Metennawy. Free entrance.
Daily since Saturday June 25, 2011 (yes we're a little late!) till Friday July 1, 2011.
"The Show" - "a musical mannequin performance" at Houssaper Theater, at 8:00 PM. Details here.
Wednesday June 29, 2011
"Oscar and the Lady in Pink" at the Rawabet Theater at 9:00 PM.
Eric Manuel Schmitt's play tells the story of a terminally ill boy, and his friendship with Rose, the lady in pink he meets at the hospital stairs. Directed by Hany El Metennawy. Free entrance.
Movie:
Wednesday June 29, 2011
"Any way the wind blows" (Dutch with English subtitles) at the Netherlands-Flemish Institute in Cairo (NVIC). 1, Dr Mahmoud Azmy St, Zamalek. 6:00 PM
Music:
Wednesday June 29, 2011
- Debut performance of "The Catch" at the BCA in Mohandiseen , 9:00 PM.
Thursday June 30, 2011
-Rango El Tanbura (Sudanese music) at El Tanboura Hall, 8:30 PM
- Arab Rap music night feat. Arab Rap Family, MC Monadel, Zap Tharwat, Asfalt, and El Zero at the Geneina Theater at Al Azhar Park, 8:00 PM
Open Mic:
Friday July 1, 2011 Project Yourself / Mashrou3 el Mareekh 15 at 7:00pm at Azhar Park fountain area. Arrive at 6.30 PM if you want to participate.
Wednesday June 29, 2011
"Any way the wind blows" (Dutch with English subtitles) at the Netherlands-Flemish Institute in Cairo (NVIC). 1, Dr Mahmoud Azmy St, Zamalek. 6:00 PM
Music:
Wednesday June 29, 2011
- Debut performance of "The Catch" at the BCA in Mohandiseen , 9:00 PM.
Thursday June 30, 2011
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- Arab Rap music night feat. Arab Rap Family, MC Monadel, Zap Tharwat, Asfalt, and El Zero at the Geneina Theater at Al Azhar Park, 8:00 PM
Open Mic:
Friday July 1, 2011 Project Yourself / Mashrou3 el Mareekh 15 at 7:00pm at Azhar Park fountain area. Arrive at 6.30 PM if you want to participate.
Monday, June 27, 2011
Egypt.now Festival
The Egypt.now festival aims to be a yearly event, and will take place from Friday July 1 to Saturday July 16, 2011.
An initiative of Nebny foundation and the Egyptian Egyptian Tourism Authority (ETA), the 18-day event aims to capture and present Egypt’s essence- youth for freedom.
The festival includes
Jobs.Now Forum Alexandria
11 - 12 July 2011
Bringing the world's experts to discuss and explore Egypt's economic and employment opportunities.
Music & Co
Cairo - Alexandria
1-18 July 2011
A line up of young Egyptian artists performing in different events held in venues across Cairo, Alexandria.
Art & Craft Fair
Cairo
1-18 July 2011
A multi faceted fair, encouraging egyptian arts and crafts, from a modern art exhibition to a big open air markets downtown Cairo.
3 Days of Film
Cairo
16-18 July, 2011
The event aims to provide opportunities for young filmmakers from Egypt.
For more Details please visit the Official Page of the Festival:
http://www.egyptnowfestiva
Sunday, June 26, 2011
MA'AT Dance Performance Friday July 1, 2011
On Friday July 1, 2011 the MA'AT Dance MECA will present an informal performance showing the work they have done in their 2-week workshop.
Karima Mansour, Dancer, Choreographer and Teacher has produced a series of workshops since 2004. The workshops were initiated by MA'AT DANCE M.E.C.A (Movement for Egyptian Contemporary Art), the first independent contemporary dance company to be created in Egypt in 1999.
Participants are mainly dancers but also actors, singers, musicians among others. The workshop does not intend to produce a finished work, but rather a structured improvisation based on the workshop, an instant dialogue between the participants, themselves and the audience.
For more information on the artist and project visit: www.karimamansour.com
Karima Mansour, Dancer, Choreographer and Teacher has produced a series of workshops since 2004. The workshops were initiated by MA'AT DANCE M.E.C.A (Movement for Egyptian Contemporary Art), the first independent contemporary dance company to be created in Egypt in 1999.
Participants are mainly dancers but also actors, singers, musicians among others. The workshop does not intend to produce a finished work, but rather a structured improvisation based on the workshop, an instant dialogue between the participants, themselves and the audience.
For more information on the artist and project visit: www.karimamansour.com
Local Crafts Festival Thursday June 30 - Sunday July 3, 2011
The four-day Local Crafts Festival will celebrate the heritage and tradition of Egypt, presenting its various forms from Thursday June 30 - Sunday July 3, 2011. The event opens at 5PM on Thursday June 30.
Events include:
- A Crafts EXHIBITION
- A CULTURAL TENT with daily interactive workshops
- LIVE MUSIC and a PUPPET THEATER (with Al Sawy Cultural Wheel)
- A CRAFTS TENT FOR CHILDREN (with AFCA Founation for Arts and Crafts)
- Creative Performances (with Egyptian Artisans)
- DAILY ORGANIZED TOURS to discover Al-Darb Al-Ahmar historical area full of amazing places (from the Ayyubid Wall till Bab Zuweila) including ART INSTALLATIONS with special light effects (with Darb1718).
More on the Facebook event page.
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Documentary called Ardd Masr (Egypt's Land) & Habayebna Band
BBC documentary called Ardd Masr (Egypt's Land) will be screened at Markaz Shabab elGezira in Zamalek, at 12 ElGabalaya street at 7:00 PM on Saturday, June 25, 2011.
As part of the event "Life. Freedom: Social justice or economic collapse?" the documentary short will be followed by a musical evening with the band Habayebna.
There will be an open dialogue with Wael Gamal, economic researcher and managing editor at Shorouk
More details in Arabic here.
As part of the event "Life. Freedom: Social justice or economic collapse?" the documentary short will be followed by a musical evening with the band Habayebna.
There will be an open dialogue with Wael Gamal, economic researcher and managing editor at Shorouk
More details in Arabic here.
WEEKLY AGENDA MUSIC June 26 - July 1, 2011
Saturday, June 25, 2011
- From The Czech Velvet Revolution To The Egyptian Youth at the Main Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- The Great Street Performance by Forsan El-Sharq Company at the Gomhouria Theatre, 8:00 PM
- Yorka Band (Andalusian music) at the Wisdom Hall of El Sawi Cultural Centre in Zamalek, 8:00 PM
- Modern Arabic Songs at River Hall of El Sawi Cultural Centre in Zamalek, 8:00 PM
- Bashir (Nubian Fusion) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:00 PM
- Michelle Rounds (Jazz/RnB/Funk) at City Stars Mall at 7:00 PM
- Fuego (Latino Gipsy music) at After Eight, 9:00 PM
- Al-Ghouri Tannoura Dance Group at the Ghouri Caravansaray, 7:30 PM
Sunday, June 26, 2011
- Talents Development Center concert at the Main Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- The Great Street Performance by Forsan El-Sharq Company at the Gomhouria Theatre, 8:00 PM
- Cocoon (Latin Jazz) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:00 PM
- Bashir (Nubian Fusion) at After Eight, 9:00 PM
- Samaa’ Band led by Intesar Abdel-Fattah at the Ghouri Palace, 8:00 PM
- El-Nil Troupe for folk instruments (Folk music and songs) at Beit Al-Suheimi, 7:30 PM
Monday, June 27, 2011
- Talents Development Center concert at the Main Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Talents Development Center concert at the Small Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- The Great Street Performance by Forsan El-Sharq Company at the Gomhouria Theatre, 8:00 PM
- El Masryeen at the Wisdom Hall of El Sawi Cultural Centre in Zamalek, 8:00 PM
- Neobyrd (CD Launch Party / Techno-Electro) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:00 PM
- Al-Ghouri Tannoura Dance Group at the Ghouri Caravansaray, 7:30 PM
- City Band (Rock) at After Eight, 9:00 PM
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
- Talents Development Center concert at the Small Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- The Great Street Performance by Forsan El-Sharq Company at the Gomhouria Theatre, 8:00 PM
- Sawarieh at the Wisdom Hall of El Sawi Cultural Centre in Zamalek, 8:00 PM
- Metaronix at the River Hall of El Sawi Cultural Centre in Zamalek, 8:00 PM
- DJ Dina El Ghareeb at the After Eight Club, 9:00 PM
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
- The Great Street Performance by Forsan El-Sharq Company at the Gomhouria Theatre, 8:00 PM
- Eftekasat (Jazz) at the Open Air Theater at the Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Ali El Haggar (Arabic music) at the Wisdom Hall of El Sawi Cultural Centre in Zamalek, 9:00 PM
- Basmet el Andalos at the River Hall of El Sawi Cultural Centre in Zamalek, 8:00 PM
- DJ Ramy (Boogie) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 9:30 PM
- Michelle Rounds (Jazz/RnB/Funk) at City Stars Mall at 7:00 PM
- Al-Ghouri Tannoura Dance Group at the Ghouri Caravansaray, 8:30
- Mazaher Ensemble at the Makan, 9:00
- City Band (Rock) at After Eight, 9:00 PM
- Debut performance of "The Catch" at the BCA in Mohandiseen , 9:00 PM.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
- Omar Khairat (Piano) in the Main Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Religious Song Ensemble performs in celebration of "El Esraa wel Meraag" at the Small Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Quithara Ensemble with Alfred Gamil at the Open Air Theatre of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- The Great Street Performance by Forsan El-Sharq Company at the Gomhouria Theatre, 8:00 PM
- Cairokee (Alternative Arabic rock) at the Wisdom Hall of El Sawi Cultural Centre in Zamalek, 8:00 PM
- Amro Salah trio feat. Noha Fekry (Jazz) at the River Hall of El Sawi Cultural Centre in Zamalek, 8:00 PM
- Crash Boom Bang (Rock’n’Roll, Funk, Disco, Latin) the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:00 PM
- Sahra Band (Rai music) at After Eight, 9:00 PM
-Rango El Tanbura (Sudanese music) at El Tanboura Hall, 8:30 PM update
- Arab Rap music night feat. Arab Rap Family, MC Monadel, Zap Tharwat, Asfalt, and El Zero at the Geneina Theater at Al Azhar Park, 8:00 PM update
Friday, July 1, 2011
- Talents Development Center concert at the Small Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Saber Abdel Sattar (qanun) concert at the Open Air Theater of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Tyatro (Oriental music) at the Wisdom Hall of El Sawi Cultural Centre in Zamalek, 8:00 PM
- DJ Junior (House) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 9:30 PM
- Salalem (Blues/Funk/Rock) at After Eight, 9:00 PM
- From The Czech Velvet Revolution To The Egyptian Youth at the Main Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- The Great Street Performance by Forsan El-Sharq Company at the Gomhouria Theatre, 8:00 PM
- Yorka Band (Andalusian music) at the Wisdom Hall of El Sawi Cultural Centre in Zamalek, 8:00 PM
- Modern Arabic Songs at River Hall of El Sawi Cultural Centre in Zamalek, 8:00 PM
- Bashir (Nubian Fusion) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:00 PM
- Michelle Rounds (Jazz/RnB/Funk) at City Stars Mall at 7:00 PM
- Fuego (Latino Gipsy music) at After Eight, 9:00 PM
- Al-Ghouri Tannoura Dance Group at the Ghouri Caravansaray, 7:30 PM
Sunday, June 26, 2011
- Talents Development Center concert at the Main Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- The Great Street Performance by Forsan El-Sharq Company at the Gomhouria Theatre, 8:00 PM
- Cocoon (Latin Jazz) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:00 PM
- Bashir (Nubian Fusion) at After Eight, 9:00 PM
- Samaa’ Band led by Intesar Abdel-Fattah at the Ghouri Palace, 8:00 PM
- El-Nil Troupe for folk instruments (Folk music and songs) at Beit Al-Suheimi, 7:30 PM
Monday, June 27, 2011
- Talents Development Center concert at the Main Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Talents Development Center concert at the Small Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- The Great Street Performance by Forsan El-Sharq Company at the Gomhouria Theatre, 8:00 PM
- El Masryeen at the Wisdom Hall of El Sawi Cultural Centre in Zamalek, 8:00 PM
- Neobyrd (CD Launch Party / Techno-Electro) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:00 PM
- Al-Ghouri Tannoura Dance Group at the Ghouri Caravansaray, 7:30 PM
- City Band (Rock) at After Eight, 9:00 PM
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
- Talents Development Center concert at the Small Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- The Great Street Performance by Forsan El-Sharq Company at the Gomhouria Theatre, 8:00 PM
- Sawarieh at the Wisdom Hall of El Sawi Cultural Centre in Zamalek, 8:00 PM
- Metaronix at the River Hall of El Sawi Cultural Centre in Zamalek, 8:00 PM
- DJ Dina El Ghareeb at the After Eight Club, 9:00 PM
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
- The Great Street Performance by Forsan El-Sharq Company at the Gomhouria Theatre, 8:00 PM
- Eftekasat (Jazz) at the Open Air Theater at the Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Ali El Haggar (Arabic music) at the Wisdom Hall of El Sawi Cultural Centre in Zamalek, 9:00 PM
- Basmet el Andalos at the River Hall of El Sawi Cultural Centre in Zamalek, 8:00 PM
- DJ Ramy (Boogie) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 9:30 PM
- Michelle Rounds (Jazz/RnB/Funk) at City Stars Mall at 7:00 PM
- Al-Ghouri Tannoura Dance Group at the Ghouri Caravansaray, 8:30
- Mazaher Ensemble at the Makan, 9:00
- City Band (Rock) at After Eight, 9:00 PM
- Debut performance of "The Catch" at the BCA in Mohandiseen , 9:00 PM.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
- Omar Khairat (Piano) in the Main Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Religious Song Ensemble performs in celebration of "El Esraa wel Meraag" at the Small Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Quithara Ensemble with Alfred Gamil at the Open Air Theatre of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- The Great Street Performance by Forsan El-Sharq Company at the Gomhouria Theatre, 8:00 PM
- Cairokee (Alternative Arabic rock) at the Wisdom Hall of El Sawi Cultural Centre in Zamalek, 8:00 PM
- Amro Salah trio feat. Noha Fekry (Jazz) at the River Hall of El Sawi Cultural Centre in Zamalek, 8:00 PM
- Crash Boom Bang (Rock’n’Roll, Funk, Disco, Latin) the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:00 PM
- Sahra Band (Rai music) at After Eight, 9:00 PM
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- Arab Rap music night feat. Arab Rap Family, MC Monadel, Zap Tharwat, Asfalt, and El Zero at the Geneina Theater at Al Azhar Park, 8:00 PM update
Friday, July 1, 2011
- Talents Development Center concert at the Small Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Saber Abdel Sattar (qanun) concert at the Open Air Theater of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Tyatro (Oriental music) at the Wisdom Hall of El Sawi Cultural Centre in Zamalek, 8:00 PM
- DJ Junior (House) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 9:30 PM
- Salalem (Blues/Funk/Rock) at After Eight, 9:00 PM
Cinema Updates
Sunday June 26, 2011
V-MAX (Italian with English subtitles) at the Italian Institute of Culture in Zamalek at 6.00 PM (rerun at 8.00 PM)
Directed by Daniele Vicari. Starring Valerio Mastandrea, Alessia Barela, Cristiano Morroni, Ivano De Matteo
Drama, running time 111 min. – Italy 2002
Claudio is 17 and his one ambition in life is to be a car mechanic. His father runs a car demolition business and wants his son to take over the reins. Conflict is inevitable and violent. Stefano, 35, who owns a car workshop and needs an apprentice, hires Claudio. Stefano, a fan of nocturnal and illegal car races through the deserted streets of suburban Rome, sees the boy’s innate talent for engines. He can literally do magic with his hands. Stefano asks the boy to soup up an old Ford, turning the car into a racing machine guaranteed to make Fischio, Stefano’s eternal racing rival, less sure of himself.
At the races, Claudio meets Giovanna, a young woman who dreams of a better life, but Stefano, meanwhile, is experiencing some serious money problems, and sees his apprentice’s love affair as a serious obstacle to his (Stefano’s) achieving his goals…
Tuesday June 28, 2011
HEREAFTER (English with Arabic subtitles) (Runtime: 129 min) at the Cairo Opera House open air theater at 7.30 PM.
Directed by Clint Eastwood
Featuring Matt Damon, Cécile De France , Bryce Dallas Howard
Synopsis: A drama centered on three people, a blue-collar American, a French journalist and a London school boy, who are touched by death in different ways.
Wednesday June 29, 2011
"Any way the wind blows" (Dutch with English subtitles) at the Netherlands-Flemish Institute in Cairo (NVIC). 1, Dr Mahmoud Azmy St, Zamalek. 6:00 PM.
Synopsis: Any way the wind blows (2005, 127 min.) shows impressions of a summer’s day in the stormy lives of 8 inhabitants of Antwerp that intersect in that night’s wild party. Directed and written by Tom Barman, the frontman of Flanders’ most successful rockband dEUS, the movie mixes daily-life gloominess, surrealism and dry humour to a powerful cocktail, to be consumed to the strains of the impressive eclectic soundtrack – on the rocks.
Thursday June 30, 2011
EIN SHAMS (Eye of the Sun)
at 7.00 PM at the Italian Institute for Culture
Directed by Ibrahim El-Batout. Starring Hanan Youssef, Boutros Boutros-Ghali and Ramadan Khater.
Drama, 90 min, - Egypt 2008
From once being the capital of Egypt during the Pharaonic era and a sacred location marked by the visit of Jesus and the Virgin Mary, Ein Shams has become one of Cairo's poorest and most neglected neighbourhoods. Through the eyes of Shams, an 11-year-old girl inhabitant of this neighbourhood, the film captures the sadness and magic that envelops everyday life in Egypt. In a series of heart-rending events, the diverse characters of the film showcase the intricacies of Egypt's political system and social structure, and give a glimpse into the grievances of the Middle East region and the complex relationships
V-MAX (Italian with English subtitles) at the Italian Institute of Culture in Zamalek at 6.00 PM (rerun at 8.00 PM)
Directed by Daniele Vicari. Starring Valerio Mastandrea, Alessia Barela, Cristiano Morroni, Ivano De Matteo
Drama, running time 111 min. – Italy 2002
Claudio is 17 and his one ambition in life is to be a car mechanic. His father runs a car demolition business and wants his son to take over the reins. Conflict is inevitable and violent. Stefano, 35, who owns a car workshop and needs an apprentice, hires Claudio. Stefano, a fan of nocturnal and illegal car races through the deserted streets of suburban Rome, sees the boy’s innate talent for engines. He can literally do magic with his hands. Stefano asks the boy to soup up an old Ford, turning the car into a racing machine guaranteed to make Fischio, Stefano’s eternal racing rival, less sure of himself.
At the races, Claudio meets Giovanna, a young woman who dreams of a better life, but Stefano, meanwhile, is experiencing some serious money problems, and sees his apprentice’s love affair as a serious obstacle to his (Stefano’s) achieving his goals…
Tuesday June 28, 2011
HEREAFTER (English with Arabic subtitles) (Runtime: 129 min) at the Cairo Opera House open air theater at 7.30 PM.
Directed by Clint Eastwood
Featuring Matt Damon, Cécile De France , Bryce Dallas Howard
Synopsis: A drama centered on three people, a blue-collar American, a French journalist and a London school boy, who are touched by death in different ways.
Wednesday June 29, 2011
"Any way the wind blows" (Dutch with English subtitles) at the Netherlands-Flemish Institute in Cairo (NVIC). 1, Dr Mahmoud Azmy St, Zamalek. 6:00 PM.
Synopsis: Any way the wind blows (2005, 127 min.) shows impressions of a summer’s day in the stormy lives of 8 inhabitants of Antwerp that intersect in that night’s wild party. Directed and written by Tom Barman, the frontman of Flanders’ most successful rockband dEUS, the movie mixes daily-life gloominess, surrealism and dry humour to a powerful cocktail, to be consumed to the strains of the impressive eclectic soundtrack – on the rocks.
Thursday June 30, 2011
EIN SHAMS (Eye of the Sun)
at 7.00 PM at the Italian Institute for Culture
Directed by Ibrahim El-Batout. Starring Hanan Youssef, Boutros Boutros-Ghali and Ramadan Khater.
Drama, 90 min, - Egypt 2008
From once being the capital of Egypt during the Pharaonic era and a sacred location marked by the visit of Jesus and the Virgin Mary, Ein Shams has become one of Cairo's poorest and most neglected neighbourhoods. Through the eyes of Shams, an 11-year-old girl inhabitant of this neighbourhood, the film captures the sadness and magic that envelops everyday life in Egypt. In a series of heart-rending events, the diverse characters of the film showcase the intricacies of Egypt's political system and social structure, and give a glimpse into the grievances of the Middle East region and the complex relationships
An Arab in My Mirror
AN ARAB IN MY MIRROR will play at the Rawabet Theater on Sunday June 26, 2011 and Monday June 27, 2011 at 8:30 PM.
The play will be in Arabic, English & French with two French actors and an Egyptian actress.
"Bin Laden is dead. America cheering, as if in a football match, celebrates the death of the enemy, revels in its revenge, just ten years after September 11. The World Trade Center against the nightmare of Iraq and the Afghanistan quagmire, against Guantanamo and Abu Ghraib.
Our project takes root in the light of the Arab spring and failure of the conservative rhetoric of the Bush era. The nature of the revolts that still run from Tunis to Damascus, via Sanaa, the awkward silence of our diplomacy, even its complacency in dealing with dictatorial regimes in
place in the region, have laid bare the shortcomings of our democratic system and its contradictions.
Who are we? What is France? Who is it?
Through a gallery of portraits, from person in charge to simple witness, from the Algerian war to the Egyptian revolution, through the attacks of September 11, we paint an intimate picture of the story of these relationships, sometimes of attraction , sometimes of repulsion, of the love
and hate which bind the West to the so-called "Arab world". A sounding board for the multitude of voices that make up this story, insoluble in the politics of Manichaeism.
The play will be in Arabic, English & French with two French actors and an Egyptian actress.
"Bin Laden is dead. America cheering, as if in a football match, celebrates the death of the enemy, revels in its revenge, just ten years after September 11. The World Trade Center against the nightmare of Iraq and the Afghanistan quagmire, against Guantanamo and Abu Ghraib.
Our project takes root in the light of the Arab spring and failure of the conservative rhetoric of the Bush era. The nature of the revolts that still run from Tunis to Damascus, via Sanaa, the awkward silence of our diplomacy, even its complacency in dealing with dictatorial regimes in
place in the region, have laid bare the shortcomings of our democratic system and its contradictions.
Who are we? What is France? Who is it?
Through a gallery of portraits, from person in charge to simple witness, from the Algerian war to the Egyptian revolution, through the attacks of September 11, we paint an intimate picture of the story of these relationships, sometimes of attraction , sometimes of repulsion, of the love
and hate which bind the West to the so-called "Arab world". A sounding board for the multitude of voices that make up this story, insoluble in the politics of Manichaeism.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
AUC Press Book, Art, and Music Festival
AUC Press presents a Book, Art, and Music Festival at the Cairo Opera House in the open air theatre on Wednesday June 22, 2011 from 6:00 PM onwards.
Rango concert at El Tanboura Hall update
- Rango (Sudanese music) at El Tanboura Hall, 8:30 PM on Thursday June 23, 2011.
No Time for Art - Arabic play at Rawabet
"No Time for Art" will be performed on Wednesday June 22, 2011 to Friday June 24, 2011 at 8:00 PM at Rawabet Space for Performing Arts.
Performances include:
No Time for Art 0
Interactive performance to honor the martyrs of the Revolution
No Time for Art 1
No Time for Art 2 (which wasn't performed last week)
Performances about Police and Military violence
Performances include:
No Time for Art 0
Interactive performance to honor the martyrs of the Revolution
No Time for Art 1
No Time for Art 2 (which wasn't performed last week)
Performances about Police and Military violence
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Cinema
Sunday June 19, 2011
THE MIRACLE at the Italian Institute of Culture in Zamalek, 6:00 PM (rerun at 8:00 PM)
Directed by Edoardo Winspeare. Starring Claudio D'Agostino, Carlo Bruni,
Anna Ferruzzo, Stefania Casciaro
Drama, running time 92 min. – Italy 2003
The Miracle is the story of Tonio, a 12 year old boy who, one day, gets run
over by a car. Before he loses his senses, Tonio sees something which will
change his life. When he wakes up from being in a coma in hospital, he
casually comes into contact with a man who is dying. The electrocardiogram
on the monitor is a flat line, but when Tonio comes near to the man and
touches him, his heart starts to beat normally again. Was it a miracle?
Italian with Italian subtitles
Tuesday June 21, 2011
About My Mother (Spain), 7:30 PM at Cairo Opera House Cinema Club at the open air theater
Directed by Pedro Almodóvar. Featuring Cecilia Roth, Marisa Paredes, Penélope Cruz
Runtime: 101 min
Young Esteban want to become a writer and also to discover the identity of his father, carefully concealed by the mother Manuela.
Arabic subtitles
THE MIRACLE at the Italian Institute of Culture in Zamalek, 6:00 PM (rerun at 8:00 PM)
Directed by Edoardo Winspeare. Starring Claudio D'Agostino, Carlo Bruni,
Anna Ferruzzo, Stefania Casciaro
Drama, running time 92 min. – Italy 2003
The Miracle is the story of Tonio, a 12 year old boy who, one day, gets run
over by a car. Before he loses his senses, Tonio sees something which will
change his life. When he wakes up from being in a coma in hospital, he
casually comes into contact with a man who is dying. The electrocardiogram
on the monitor is a flat line, but when Tonio comes near to the man and
touches him, his heart starts to beat normally again. Was it a miracle?
Italian with Italian subtitles
Tuesday June 21, 2011
About My Mother (Spain), 7:30 PM at Cairo Opera House Cinema Club at the open air theater
Directed by Pedro Almodóvar. Featuring Cecilia Roth, Marisa Paredes, Penélope Cruz
Runtime: 101 min
Young Esteban want to become a writer and also to discover the identity of his father, carefully concealed by the mother Manuela.
Arabic subtitles
WEEKLY AGENDA MUSIC June 18 to June 24, 2011
Saturday, June 18, 2011
- Cairo Symphony Orchestra presents Rising Stars in the Main Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Habayebna Band and Ramy Essam at the "Ersem. Esmah. Afham" (Draw / Listen / Understand) festival at the Maadi Youth Club in Maadi.
- Nomades Intercontinental (Jazz) with saxophonist Florent Cornillet in the River Hall of El Sawi Cultural Centre in Zamalek, 8:00 PM
- Station Band (Fusion + World music) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:00 PM
- Fuego (Latino Gipsy music) at After Eight, 9:00 PM
- Al-Ghouri Tannoura Dance Group at the Ghouri Caravansaray, 7:30 PM
Sunday, June 19, 2011
- Guitar Recital (Uruguay) in the Main Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Asaala Group (Arabic Music) in the Wisdom Hall of El Sawi Cultural Centre in Zamalek, 8:00 PM
- Steps feat. Khaled Hamid (Jazz) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:00 PM
- Bashir (Nubian Fusion) at After Eight, 9:00 PM
- Samaa’ Band led by Intesar Abdel-Fattah at the Ghouri Palace, 8:00 PM
- El-Nil Troupe for folk instruments (Folk music and songs) at Beit Al-Suheimi, 7:30 PM
Monday, June 20, 2011
- DJ Fahmy & Samba (Electronic/House) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 9:30 PM
- Al-Ghouri Tannoura Dance Group at the Ghouri Caravansaray, 7:30 PM
- City Band (Rock) at After Eight, 9:00 PM
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
- Fete de la Musique 2011 with Bernard Lavilliers at the Citadel , 8:00 PM
- David Gomez (Piano Recital / Spain) at the Gomhouria Theatre, 8:00 PM
- El Sakia String Orchestra in the Wisdom Hall of El Sawi Cultural Centre in Zamalek, 8:00 PM
in the River Hall of El Sawi Cultural Centre in Zamalek, 8:00 PM
- Michelle Rounds (Jazz/RnB/Funk) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:00 PM
- DJ Dina El Ghareeb at the After Eight Club, 9:00 PM
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
- "The Great Street Performance" by Forsan El-Sharq Company at the Gomhouria Theatre, 8:00 PM
- DJ RoRo (Boogie) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 9:30 PM
- Al-Ghouri Tannoura Dance Group at the Ghouri Caravansaray, 8:30
- Mazaher Ensemble at the Makan, 9:00
- City Band (Rock) at After Eight, 9:00 PM
Thursday, June 23, 2011
- Opera "Elisir d'Amore" in the Main Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Maria Juncal Flamenco Ensemble in the Small Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- "The Great Street Performance" by Forsan El-Sharq Company at the Gomhouria Theatre, 8:00 PM
- Kolthomiat at the Open Air Theater at Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Donia Masoud at the Geneina Theater at al-Azhar Park, 8:00 PM
- Autostrad (Funk/Reggae/World) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:00 PM
- Sahra Band (Rai music) at After Eight, 9:00 PM
- Rango (Sudanese music) at El Tanboura Hall, 8:30 PM
Friday, June 24, 2011
- Opera "Elisir d'Amore" in the Main Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- "The Great Street Performance" by Forsan El-Sharq Company at the Gomhouria Theatre, 8:00 PM
- Aziz el Shafie at the River Hall of El Sawi Cultural Centre in Zamalek, 8:00 PM
- Autostrad (Funk/Reggae/World) at the Geneina Theater at al-Azhar Park, 8:00 PM- DJ Slim (House) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 9:30 PM
- Salalem (Blues/Funk/Rock) at After Eight, 9:00 PM
- Cairo Symphony Orchestra presents Rising Stars in the Main Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Habayebna Band and Ramy Essam at the "Ersem. Esmah. Afham" (Draw / Listen / Understand) festival at the Maadi Youth Club in Maadi.
- Nomades Intercontinental (Jazz) with saxophonist Florent Cornillet in the River Hall of El Sawi Cultural Centre in Zamalek, 8:00 PM
- Station Band (Fusion + World music) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:00 PM
- Fuego (Latino Gipsy music) at After Eight, 9:00 PM
- Al-Ghouri Tannoura Dance Group at the Ghouri Caravansaray, 7:30 PM
Sunday, June 19, 2011
- Guitar Recital (Uruguay) in the Main Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Asaala Group (Arabic Music) in the Wisdom Hall of El Sawi Cultural Centre in Zamalek, 8:00 PM
- Steps feat. Khaled Hamid (Jazz) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:00 PM
- Bashir (Nubian Fusion) at After Eight, 9:00 PM
- Samaa’ Band led by Intesar Abdel-Fattah at the Ghouri Palace, 8:00 PM
- El-Nil Troupe for folk instruments (Folk music and songs) at Beit Al-Suheimi, 7:30 PM
Monday, June 20, 2011
- DJ Fahmy & Samba (Electronic/House) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 9:30 PM
- Al-Ghouri Tannoura Dance Group at the Ghouri Caravansaray, 7:30 PM
- City Band (Rock) at After Eight, 9:00 PM
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
- Fete de la Musique 2011 with Bernard Lavilliers at the Citadel , 8:00 PM
- David Gomez (Piano Recital / Spain) at the Gomhouria Theatre, 8:00 PM
- El Sakia String Orchestra in the Wisdom Hall of El Sawi Cultural Centre in Zamalek, 8:00 PM
in the River Hall of El Sawi Cultural Centre in Zamalek, 8:00 PM
- Michelle Rounds (Jazz/RnB/Funk) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:00 PM
- DJ Dina El Ghareeb at the After Eight Club, 9:00 PM
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
- "The Great Street Performance" by Forsan El-Sharq Company at the Gomhouria Theatre, 8:00 PM
- DJ RoRo (Boogie) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 9:30 PM
- Al-Ghouri Tannoura Dance Group at the Ghouri Caravansaray, 8:30
- Mazaher Ensemble at the Makan, 9:00
- City Band (Rock) at After Eight, 9:00 PM
Thursday, June 23, 2011
- Opera "Elisir d'Amore" in the Main Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Maria Juncal Flamenco Ensemble in the Small Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- "The Great Street Performance" by Forsan El-Sharq Company at the Gomhouria Theatre, 8:00 PM
- Kolthomiat at the Open Air Theater at Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Donia Masoud at the Geneina Theater at al-Azhar Park, 8:00 PM
- Autostrad (Funk/Reggae/World) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:00 PM
- Sahra Band (Rai music) at After Eight, 9:00 PM
- Rango (Sudanese music) at El Tanboura Hall, 8:30 PM
Friday, June 24, 2011
- Opera "Elisir d'Amore" in the Main Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- "The Great Street Performance" by Forsan El-Sharq Company at the Gomhouria Theatre, 8:00 PM
- Aziz el Shafie at the River Hall of El Sawi Cultural Centre in Zamalek, 8:00 PM
- Autostrad (Funk/Reggae/World) at the Geneina Theater at al-Azhar Park, 8:00 PM- DJ Slim (House) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 9:30 PM
- Salalem (Blues/Funk/Rock) at After Eight, 9:00 PM
Friday, June 17, 2011
World Refugee Day at Sawy on June 17, 2011
The World Refugee Day is an event organized by UNHCR & CRS that will take place at the Sawy Culture Wheel on Friday June 17, 2011 from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
Among some of the events will be
- Ongoing exhibition at ElGesr Wall
- "Yes, Chief !" (clown play) at 10:30 AM
Presented by Red Tomato, the new play "Yes Chief!" will premiere on World Refugee Day for an audience of mostly refugee children from different communities
- Handicrafts market, River hall at 1:00 PM
- "Going to the Neighbour's House" (community theater play) at 2:00 PM
Red Tomato will also be performing with the Neighbourhood Theatre Company in a joint production. "Going to the Neighbour's House" is a play about refugees in Cairo, created and performed by a cast of Egyptian actors and a group of psycho-social workers from different refugee communities. It is a project of PSTIC (Psycho Social Institute in Cairo).
- Music performance by Naseer Shamma at the River hall, 6:00 PM
Among some of the events will be
- Ongoing exhibition at ElGesr Wall
- "Yes, Chief !" (clown play) at 10:30 AM
Presented by Red Tomato, the new play "Yes Chief!" will premiere on World Refugee Day for an audience of mostly refugee children from different communities
- Handicrafts market, River hall at 1:00 PM
- "Going to the Neighbour's House" (community theater play) at 2:00 PM
Red Tomato will also be performing with the Neighbourhood Theatre Company in a joint production. "Going to the Neighbour's House" is a play about refugees in Cairo, created and performed by a cast of Egyptian actors and a group of psycho-social workers from different refugee communities. It is a project of PSTIC (Psycho Social Institute in Cairo).
- Music performance by Naseer Shamma at the River hall, 6:00 PM
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Events updates
Thursday June 16, 2011
"Nubanoor Night" at El Tanboura Hall, 8:30 PM. Read earlier biography.
Friday June 17, 2011
- World Refugee Day, from 1:00PM onwards, at El Sawy Culture Wheel Zamalek including
- Play “Going to the Neighbors House” at the River Hall, 2:00 PM
- Nasser Shamma (Iraq / Oud music) 6pm River Hall, 6:00PM
"No Time for Art"
"No Time For Art" is an interactive theater performance presented at the Rawabet theater from Wednesday 14 June to Friday 16 June, 2011. Performances begin at 8:00 PM.
The performances honor the martyrs of the revolution and tackle the issue of the use of police and military violence against civilians
Conceptualized and directed by Laila Soliman.
Actors include: Aly Khamees, Aly Sobhy, Hussam Hilali, Maryam, Shereen Hegazy and Zainab Magdy.
Address: Rawabet Theater, 3 Hussain El Me3mar Street next to Townhouse
Friday, June 10, 2011
Cinema Updates
Sunday June 12, 2011 Italian Movie Night: Ovosodo (Hardboiled Egg) at 6.00 PM (rerun at 8.00 PM). Comedy. Italian with Italian subtitles at the IIC Theatre in Zamalek.
Directed by Paolo Virzì.
Starring Nicoletta Braschi, Edoardo Gabbriellini, Malcolm Lunghi, Matteo Campus, Claudia Pandolfi.
Comedy, running time 103 min. – Italy 1997
The story of the young and shy guy Piero, growing up in a popular area of Livorno (Leghorn) that has the same name as Piero's nickname ("Ovosodo" - "Boiled egg") from his childhood until marriage and coming of age. Mostly a story about all the people that changed his life: Giovanna, the teacher that pushes him to study, his best friend Tommaso, his great love Lisa who will definitively sail away. It's also a story about all the disillusions and compromises in finding one's place in life.
Tuesday June 14, 2011– Swan Lake (Germany) at Cairo Opera House open air theater (update) (Runtime: 112 min) (Arabic subtitles)
Synopsis: No other ballet partnership is as legendary, the fiery Russian defector and the graceful, aging English ballerina formed a bond on and off the stage that for several years practically defined romantic ballet
Choreography Rudolf Nureyev .
Featuring Margot Fonteyn, Rudolf Nureyev, Vienna State Opera Ballet
Directed by Paolo Virzì.
Starring Nicoletta Braschi, Edoardo Gabbriellini, Malcolm Lunghi, Matteo Campus, Claudia Pandolfi.
Comedy, running time 103 min. – Italy 1997
The story of the young and shy guy Piero, growing up in a popular area of Livorno (Leghorn) that has the same name as Piero's nickname ("Ovosodo" - "Boiled egg") from his childhood until marriage and coming of age. Mostly a story about all the people that changed his life: Giovanna, the teacher that pushes him to study, his best friend Tommaso, his great love Lisa who will definitively sail away. It's also a story about all the disillusions and compromises in finding one's place in life.
Tuesday June 14, 2011– Swan Lake (Germany) at Cairo Opera House open air theater (update) (Runtime: 112 min) (Arabic subtitles)
Synopsis: No other ballet partnership is as legendary, the fiery Russian defector and the graceful, aging English ballerina formed a bond on and off the stage that for several years practically defined romantic ballet
Choreography Rudolf Nureyev .
Featuring Margot Fonteyn, Rudolf Nureyev, Vienna State Opera Ballet
'Tahrir Monologues' at the Cairo Opera House
After its first screening last month (where the show was performed twice because of the big audience turnout) at the Rawabet Theater, the 'Tahrir Monologues' is having yet another show.
On Thursday June 16, 2011 and Firday June 17, 2011 'Tahrir Monologues' will be performed again at the Creativity Center at the Cairo Opera House . Doors open at 7:30 PM. The performances of true stories are based on events around the Tahrir square and the revolution and presented in the form of monologues.
WEEKLY AGENDA MUSIC June 11 to June 17, 2011
Saturday, June 11, 2011
- Sami Yusuf concert at the Gezira Youth Center in Zamalek, 8:00 PM
- Cairo Symphony Orchestra presents a Symphonic Concert with Mohamed Shams (piano) conducted by Marcello Mottadelli at the Main Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Piano Recital for Children at the Wisdom Hall of El Sawi Cultural Centre in Zamalek, 2:00 PM
- Salalem (Blues/Funk/Rock) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 9:30 PM
- Fuego (Latino Gipsy music) at After Eight, 9:00 PM
- Al-Ghouri Tannoura Dance Group at the Ghouri Caravansaray, 7:30 PM
Sunday, June 12, 2011
- Reggae Bus Tour (Reggae) at the Wisdom Hall of El Sawi Cultural Centre in Zamalek, 8:00 PM
- Nomads and Amro Salah Trio feat. Noha Fekry (Jazz) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 8:00 PM
- Bashir (Nubian Fusion) at After Eight, 9:00 PM
- Samaa’ Band led by Intesar Abdel-Fattah at the Ghouri Palace, 8:00 PM
- El-Nil Troupe for folk instruments (Folk music and songs) at Beit Al-Suheimi, 7:30 PM
Monday, June 13, 2011
- Nedal Sultan at the River Hall of El Sawi Culture Centre in Zamalek, 8:00 PM
- Omar Khairat at the Main Hall of the Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Machine Eat Man and Rami Abadir (Electronic) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 9:00 PM
- Al-Ghouri Tannoura Dance Group at the Ghouri Caravansaray, 7:30 PM
- City Band (Rock) at After Eight, 9:00 PM
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
- "Rue Lepsius: musical portrait of Constantine P. Cavafy" (Greek live music) at the Main Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Cello and piano recital with Ashraf Sharara in the Small Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Spunky Dynamite (Funk/Dance floor) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 9:00 PM
- DJ Dina El Ghareeb at the After Eight Club, 9:00 PM
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
- "Egyptian Centennial Performance" by Egyptian Modern Dance company at the Main Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Piano Recital with Mohamed Shams at the Small Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Hossam Sakr Ensemble for Singing at the Gomhouria Theater, 8:00 PM
- DJ Amr Hosny (Boogie Night) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 9:00 PM
- Al-Ghouri Tannoura Dance Group at the Ghouri Caravansaray, 8:30
- Mazaher Ensemble at the Makan, 9:00
- City Band (Rock) at After Eight, 9:00 PM
Thursday, June 16, 2011
- "Egyptian Centennial Performance" by Egyptian Modern Dance company at the Main Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- National Arab Music Ensemble at the Gomhouria Theatre, 8:00 PM
- Georges Kazazian and Sabil (Jazz) at the Geneina Theatre at the Al-Azhar Park, 8:00 PM
- "Nubanoor Night" at El Tanboura Hall, 8:30 PM. Read earlier biography. update
- Hany Mustafa (Acoustic Rock) and Bluenotes (Blues) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 7:30 PM
- Sahra Band (Rai music) at After Eight, 9:00 PM
Friday, June 17, 2011
- Nasser Shamma (Iraq / Oud music) performance at River Hall, 6:00 PM (as part of World Refugee Day, from 1:00PM onwards) at El Sawy Culture Wheel Zamalek update
- Abdel Halim Nowera Ensemble for Arab Music at the Main Hall of the Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Reham Abdel Hakim at the Wisdom Hall of Sawi Cultural Centre in Zamalek, 8:00 PM
- Taxi Band and Station Band (Egyptian music and songs) at the Geneina Theatre at the Al-Azhar Park, 8:00 PM
- DJ Amir Sharara feat. Yousra el Gendy (House) the Cairo Jazz Club, 9:00 PM
- Salalem (Blues/Funk/Rock) at After Eight, 9:00 PM
- Sami Yusuf concert at the Gezira Youth Center in Zamalek, 8:00 PM
- Cairo Symphony Orchestra presents a Symphonic Concert with Mohamed Shams (piano) conducted by Marcello Mottadelli at the Main Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Piano Recital for Children at the Wisdom Hall of El Sawi Cultural Centre in Zamalek, 2:00 PM
- Salalem (Blues/Funk/Rock) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 9:30 PM
- Fuego (Latino Gipsy music) at After Eight, 9:00 PM
- Al-Ghouri Tannoura Dance Group at the Ghouri Caravansaray, 7:30 PM
Sunday, June 12, 2011
- Reggae Bus Tour (Reggae) at the Wisdom Hall of El Sawi Cultural Centre in Zamalek, 8:00 PM
- Nomads and Amro Salah Trio feat. Noha Fekry (Jazz) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 8:00 PM
- Bashir (Nubian Fusion) at After Eight, 9:00 PM
- Samaa’ Band led by Intesar Abdel-Fattah at the Ghouri Palace, 8:00 PM
- El-Nil Troupe for folk instruments (Folk music and songs) at Beit Al-Suheimi, 7:30 PM
Monday, June 13, 2011
- Nedal Sultan at the River Hall of El Sawi Culture Centre in Zamalek, 8:00 PM
- Omar Khairat at the Main Hall of the Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Machine Eat Man and Rami Abadir (Electronic) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 9:00 PM
- Al-Ghouri Tannoura Dance Group at the Ghouri Caravansaray, 7:30 PM
- City Band (Rock) at After Eight, 9:00 PM
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
- "Rue Lepsius: musical portrait of Constantine P. Cavafy" (Greek live music) at the Main Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Cello and piano recital with Ashraf Sharara in the Small Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Spunky Dynamite (Funk/Dance floor) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 9:00 PM
- DJ Dina El Ghareeb at the After Eight Club, 9:00 PM
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
- "Egyptian Centennial Performance" by Egyptian Modern Dance company at the Main Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Piano Recital with Mohamed Shams at the Small Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Hossam Sakr Ensemble for Singing at the Gomhouria Theater, 8:00 PM
- DJ Amr Hosny (Boogie Night) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 9:00 PM
- Al-Ghouri Tannoura Dance Group at the Ghouri Caravansaray, 8:30
- Mazaher Ensemble at the Makan, 9:00
- City Band (Rock) at After Eight, 9:00 PM
Thursday, June 16, 2011
- "Egyptian Centennial Performance" by Egyptian Modern Dance company at the Main Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- National Arab Music Ensemble at the Gomhouria Theatre, 8:00 PM
- Georges Kazazian and Sabil (Jazz) at the Geneina Theatre at the Al-Azhar Park, 8:00 PM
- "Nubanoor Night" at El Tanboura Hall, 8:30 PM. Read earlier biography. update
- Hany Mustafa (Acoustic Rock) and Bluenotes (Blues) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 7:30 PM
- Sahra Band (Rai music) at After Eight, 9:00 PM
Friday, June 17, 2011
- Nasser Shamma (Iraq / Oud music) performance at River Hall, 6:00 PM (as part of World Refugee Day, from 1:00PM onwards) at El Sawy Culture Wheel Zamalek update
- Abdel Halim Nowera Ensemble for Arab Music at the Main Hall of the Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Reham Abdel Hakim at the Wisdom Hall of Sawi Cultural Centre in Zamalek, 8:00 PM
- Taxi Band and Station Band (Egyptian music and songs) at the Geneina Theatre at the Al-Azhar Park, 8:00 PM
- DJ Amir Sharara feat. Yousra el Gendy (House) the Cairo Jazz Club, 9:00 PM
- Salalem (Blues/Funk/Rock) at After Eight, 9:00 PM
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Film Screening: The Global Gardener
"The Global Gardener" is an enviromental documentary by Bill Mollison screened on Wednesday June 8, 2011 at the Nahdet El Mahrousa office at 18 Mahmoud Bassiouny St. Downtown Cairo at 7:00 PM.
Bill Mollison is from Australia, and the founder of permaculture with David Holmgren.
Permaculture involves designing and maintaining agriculturally productive ecosystems in rural and urban landscapes, which have the diversity, stability, and the strength of natural eco-systems.
In 4 half-hour segments, Bill travels the globe viewing permaculture application in the tropics, arid deserts, cool temperate climates, and cities.
Two of these programs will be screened, followed by a short discussion of relevant applications in Egypt.
Facilitators: Dominique de Bruin (permaculture designer and trainer) and Moustafa Hussein (Green Arm member)
Bill Mollison is from Australia, and the founder of permaculture with David Holmgren.
Permaculture involves designing and maintaining agriculturally productive ecosystems in rural and urban landscapes, which have the diversity, stability, and the strength of natural eco-systems.
In 4 half-hour segments, Bill travels the globe viewing permaculture application in the tropics, arid deserts, cool temperate climates, and cities.
Two of these programs will be screened, followed by a short discussion of relevant applications in Egypt.
Facilitators: Dominique de Bruin (permaculture designer and trainer) and Moustafa Hussein (Green Arm member)
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Microphone Al Mareekh - Open Mic Night
Microphone al Mareekh presents an Open Mic Night on Thursday June 9, 2011 at the Factory Space at 6:00 PM
Mashrou3 Al Mareekh acts as an umbrella for different avenues of self expression in Egypt.
“MICROPHONE AL MAREEKH” (earlier called “Project Yourself”) has monthly “open mic” events in Cairo to and encourage amateur talents in the community.
Mashrou3 Al Mareekh acts as an umbrella for different avenues of self expression in Egypt.
“MICROPHONE AL MAREEKH” (earlier called “Project Yourself”) has monthly “open mic” events in Cairo to and encourage amateur talents in the community.
The Factory Space
3 Hussien El Me'amar St.
extension. of Mahmoud Bassiouny St., from Talaat Harb Sq.
extension. of Mahmoud Bassiouny St., from Talaat Harb Sq.
Italian Movie Night at the ICC
Tuesday June 7, 2011
Garibaldi (Viva L'Italia) at Italian Cultural Institute, 8:30 PM
Directed by Roberto Rossellini. Starring Paolo Stoppa, Franco Interlenghi, Giovanna Ralli, Renzo Ricci, Oreste Lionello.
Historical, running time 106 min. - Italy 1961.
The Expedition of the Thousand in 1860 headed by Garibaldi, from the Quarto rock (May 5), till the Handshake of Teano (October 26) with King Victor Emanuel II.
On landing to Marsala, Garibaldi keeps on defeating the Bourbon troops. The final battle takes place along the river Volturno. After defeating the soldiers loyal to the king of Naples, Garibaldi meets King Victor Emanuel II and decides not to march on Rome and Venice, as his followers wish to; the unification of Italy is achieved under the aegis of Savoia's.
Italian with English subtitles
Garibaldi (Viva L'Italia) at Italian Cultural Institute, 8:30 PM
Directed by Roberto Rossellini. Starring Paolo Stoppa, Franco Interlenghi, Giovanna Ralli, Renzo Ricci, Oreste Lionello.
Historical, running time 106 min. - Italy 1961.
The Expedition of the Thousand in 1860 headed by Garibaldi, from the Quarto rock (May 5), till the Handshake of Teano (October 26) with King Victor Emanuel II.
On landing to Marsala, Garibaldi keeps on defeating the Bourbon troops. The final battle takes place along the river Volturno. After defeating the soldiers loyal to the king of Naples, Garibaldi meets King Victor Emanuel II and decides not to march on Rome and Venice, as his followers wish to; the unification of Italy is achieved under the aegis of Savoia's.
Italian with English subtitles
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Festival des Jeune Createurs
Sunday June 5 to Friday June 10, 2011. Festival of Young Directors. At French Cultural Institute. Selection of Arabic theater. 8:00 PM
Music and Cinema Updates
Sunday June 5, 2011
- Screening of documentary "An Inconvenient Truth" on World Environment Day at Sawy Culture Wheel, 4:00 PM
Tuesday June 7, 2011
-Commemorating the anniversary of his death, songs of the legendary Sheikh Imam will be broadcast on Tahrir square, 7:00 PM Moved to Friday.
- Zikr and Sufi songs at Makan , 9:00 PM
Wednesday June 8, 2011
- "You Tell Me" - screenings curated by Angela Harutyunyanat at the Rawabet Theater, 7:00 PM
These updates are also added to the Weekly Agenda.
- Screening of documentary "An Inconvenient Truth" on World Environment Day at Sawy Culture Wheel, 4:00 PM
Tuesday June 7, 2011
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- Zikr and Sufi songs at Makan , 9:00 PM
Wednesday June 8, 2011
- "You Tell Me" - screenings curated by Angela Harutyunyanat at the Rawabet Theater, 7:00 PM
These updates are also added to the Weekly Agenda.
Friday, June 3, 2011
Cinema Agenda
Saturday June 4, 2011 Tunisian Documentary Film National Hymen at Rawabet Theater, 7:00 PM.
Sunday June 5, 2011. Movie: PARENTS & CHILDREN: SHAKE WELL BEFORE USE – Juvenile Uneasiness. at the Italian Cultural Institute, Zamalek. 8:00 PM
Directed by Giovanni Veronesi. Starring Luciana Littizzetto, Silvio Orlando, Chiara Passarelli, Michele Placido, Margherita Buy.
Comedy, running time 110 min. – Italy 2009
Nothing makes much sense about parents and family to 14 year old Nina. In school, her teacher, Alberto - having his own problems with his son, Gigio – asks his class to write an essay on "Parents and Children - Instructions for Use". Unsure at first, Nina gets inspired and tells everything about her fractured family. Her mother Luisa, who is a charge nurse; her father Gianni who left the family to live in a boat; her troubled and racist little brother Ettore and her mysterious Grandmother who shows up suddenly after twenty years.
(Italian with Italian subtitles)
Sunday June 5, 2011 Screening of documentary "An Inconvenient Truth" on World Environment Day at Sawy Culture Wheel, 4:00 PM update
Tuesday June 7, 2011
Stray Bullet (Lebanon) ( Runtime: 75 min) Cairo Opera House, Open Air Theater, 7:30 PM
Synopsis: Set in the opening days of Lebanon's 15 year-long civil war (1975-1990), Stray Bullet is a gripping, twisty psychological drama with a devastating emotional sting in the tail.
by Georges Hachem. (Arabic subtitles)
Featuring Nadine Labaki, Adih Abou Chacra, Hind Taher
Garibaldi (Viva L'Italia) at Italian Cultural Institute, 8:30 PM update
Directed by Roberto Rossellini. Starring Paolo Stoppa, Franco Interlenghi, Giovanna Ralli, Renzo Ricci, Oreste Lionello.
Historical, running time 106 min. - Italy 1961.
The Expedition of the Thousand in 1860 headed by Garibaldi, from the Quarto rock (May 5), till the Handshake of Teano (October 26) with King Victor Emanuel II.
On landing to Marsala, Garibaldi keeps on defeating the Bourbon troops. The final battle takes place along the river Volturno. After defeating the soldiers loyal to the king of Naples, Garibaldi meets King Victor Emanuel II and decides not to march on Rome and Venice, as his followers wish to; the unification of Italy is achieved under the aegis of Savoia's.
Italian with English subtitles
Wednesday June 8, 2011
- "The Global Gardener" enviromental documentary by Bill Mollison screened Wednesday June 8, 2011 at the Nahdet El Mahrousa office at 18 Mahmoud Bassiouny St. Downtown Cairo , 7:00 PM.
- "You Tell Me" - screenings curated by Angela Harutyunyanat at the Rawabet Theater, 7:00 PM
Sunday June 5, 2011. Movie: PARENTS & CHILDREN: SHAKE WELL BEFORE USE – Juvenile Uneasiness. at the Italian Cultural Institute, Zamalek. 8:00 PM
Directed by Giovanni Veronesi. Starring Luciana Littizzetto, Silvio Orlando, Chiara Passarelli, Michele Placido, Margherita Buy.
Comedy, running time 110 min. – Italy 2009
Nothing makes much sense about parents and family to 14 year old Nina. In school, her teacher, Alberto - having his own problems with his son, Gigio – asks his class to write an essay on "Parents and Children - Instructions for Use". Unsure at first, Nina gets inspired and tells everything about her fractured family. Her mother Luisa, who is a charge nurse; her father Gianni who left the family to live in a boat; her troubled and racist little brother Ettore and her mysterious Grandmother who shows up suddenly after twenty years.
(Italian with Italian subtitles)
Sunday June 5, 2011 Screening of documentary "An Inconvenient Truth" on World Environment Day at Sawy Culture Wheel, 4:00 PM update
Tuesday June 7, 2011
Stray Bullet (Lebanon) ( Runtime: 75 min) Cairo Opera House, Open Air Theater, 7:30 PM
Synopsis: Set in the opening days of Lebanon's 15 year-long civil war (1975-1990), Stray Bullet is a gripping, twisty psychological drama with a devastating emotional sting in the tail.
by Georges Hachem. (Arabic subtitles)
Featuring Nadine Labaki, Adih Abou Chacra, Hind Taher
Garibaldi (Viva L'Italia) at Italian Cultural Institute, 8:30 PM update
Directed by Roberto Rossellini. Starring Paolo Stoppa, Franco Interlenghi, Giovanna Ralli, Renzo Ricci, Oreste Lionello.
Historical, running time 106 min. - Italy 1961.
The Expedition of the Thousand in 1860 headed by Garibaldi, from the Quarto rock (May 5), till the Handshake of Teano (October 26) with King Victor Emanuel II.
On landing to Marsala, Garibaldi keeps on defeating the Bourbon troops. The final battle takes place along the river Volturno. After defeating the soldiers loyal to the king of Naples, Garibaldi meets King Victor Emanuel II and decides not to march on Rome and Venice, as his followers wish to; the unification of Italy is achieved under the aegis of Savoia's.
Italian with English subtitles
Wednesday June 8, 2011
- "The Global Gardener" enviromental documentary by Bill Mollison screened Wednesday June 8, 2011 at the Nahdet El Mahrousa office at 18 Mahmoud Bassiouny St. Downtown Cairo , 7:00 PM.
- "You Tell Me" - screenings curated by Angela Harutyunyanat at the Rawabet Theater, 7:00 PM
WEEKLY AGENDA MUSIC June 4 to June 10, 2011
Saturday, June 4, 2011
- Al Fan Midan Festival with music, dance and other activities for adults and children in Abdeen Square, 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM
- Cairo Symphony Orchestra presents a Symphonic Concert with Ines Abdel Daim (flute) and Mohamed Hamdy (clarinet) in the Main Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Mohamed Wahidy group at the Open Air Theater of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Manal Mohy el Dine (harp) in the Wisdom Hall of El Sawi Cultural Centre in Zamalek, 8:00 PM
- Mohamed Mohsen at the Makan, 9:00 PM
- Ashara Gharby (Arabic Blues and Reggae) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 9:30 PM
- Fuego (Latino Gipsy music) at After Eight, 9:00 PM
- Al-Ghouri Tannoura Dance Group at the Ghouri Caravansaray, 7:30 PM
Sunday, June 5, 2011
- National Arab Music Ensemble in the Small Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Heritage Ensemble for Arab Music at the Gomhouria Theatre, 8:00 PM
- Sakia’s Adult’s Choir in the Wisdom Hall of El Sawi Cultural Centre in Zamalek, 8:00 PM
- Adam Miller Group (Jazz) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 9:00 PM
- Bashir (Nubian Fusion) at After Eight, 9:00 PM
- Samaa’ Band led by Intesar Abdel-Fattah at the Ghouri Palace, 8:00 PM
- El-Nil Troupe for folk instruments (Folk music and songs) at Beit Al-Suheimi, 7:30 PM
Monday, June 6, 2011
- Konouz Ensemble presents Mohamed Darwish songs at the Gomhouria Theatre, 8:00 PM
- DJ Ouzo (Progressive House) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 9:00 PM
- “Text” Exhibition and Live Electronic Music at Darb 1718, 8:00 PM
- Al-Ghouri Tannoura Dance Group at the Ghouri Caravansaray, 7:30 PM
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Tuesday, June 7, 2011
- Commemorating Sheikh Imam on the anniversary of his death. Tahrir square. Sheikh Imam songs will be broadcast. 7:00 PM update
- Zikr and Sufi songs at Makan , 9:00 PM update
- Mounib Band (Ahmed Mounib / Nubian music) in the River Hall of El Sawi Cultural Centre in Zamalek, 8:00 PM
- Eftekasat (Jazz) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 9:00 PM
- DJ Dina El Ghareeb at the After Eight Club, 9:00 PM
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
- Gala concert commemorating Dr. Violette Makar presenting a selection of famous arias and conducted by Nayer Nagui in the Main Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Violin and piano recital with Hassan Sharara in the Small Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Azza Balbaa’ in the Wisdom Hall of El Sawi Cultural Centre in Zamalek, 8:30 PM
- DJ Ramy (Boogie Night) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 9:00 PM
- Al-Ghouri Tannoura Dance Group at the Ghouri Caravansaray, 7:30 PM
- Mazaher Ensemble (Zar music) at the Makan, 8:00 PM
- City Band (Rock) at After Eight, 9:00 PM
Thursday, June 9, 2011
- Heritage Ensemble for Arab Music in the Small Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Abdel Halim Nowera Ensemble for Arab Music at the Gomhouria Theatre, 8:00 PM
- Noorah the Hungarian in the Wisdom Hall of El Sawi Cultural Centre in Zamalek, 8:00 PM
- Shady Ahmed (Acoustic Rock) and Glass Onion (Beatles tribute) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 7:30 PM
- 100Live Electronic Music Festival at the Rawabet Theater, 6:30 PM
- Bedouin Jerry Can (Folk music from El –Arish) at El Tanboura Hall, 8:30 PM
- Sahra Band (Rai music) at After Eight, 9:00 PM
Friday, June 10, 2011
- Commemorating the anniversary of his death, songs of the legendary Sheikh Imam will be broadcast on Tahrir square, 7:00 PM update
- Talents Development Center Concert at the Gomhouria Theatre, 8:00 PM
- DJ Migo (House) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 9:00 PM
- 100Live Electronic Music Festival at the Rawabet Theater, 6:30 PM
- Salalem (Blues/Funk/Rock) at After Eight, 9:00 PM
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