This week, the Amman Arab Music Ensemble’s monthly concert is a tribute to the great Egyptian composer and musician Mohammad Al-Kasabji; Washington DC-based Muslim hip hop group Native Deen performs in Amman, at the Hussein Cultural Center; and Al-Balad Theater hosts a tribute to the late Jordanian author Mo’ness Al-Razzaz.
You also have Amman’s weekly regulars; jazz on Sunday, lecture at Shoman on Monday, jazz/funk fusion on Tuesday, Bayt al-Ruwwad on Wednesday, and the Jordan Astronomical Society’s activities on Thursday. This week we include ongoing exhibitions in our outlook; there are ten different exhibitions taking place at galleries around town, so be sure to check out details below.
7iber’s calendar is compiled in collaboration with Waw al-Balad Magazine.
Sunday February 6, 2011
Book of the Week, presentation and discussion, Department of the National Library, 6:00 pm.
Exhibition Opening
Jordan International Biennale for Children’s Arts, organized by Ministry of Education, Royal Cultural Center, 6:00 pm, until 9th February.
Oldies Night, with Katya and the Amman Jazz Band, at Canvas/Jabal Luweibdeh, 9:00 pm. For reservations call 06 4632211
Monday February 7, 2011
The Best of Kasabji’s Compositions; by the Amman Arab Music Ensemble, Sakher Hattar, conductor, Al Hussein Cultural Center-Ras Al-Ain, 7:30pm. Tickets price (10/20 JD). For more information: 06 4746222.
Lecture: National Media and the Challenges of the Future, by the director General of Jordan News Agency (PETRA), Mr. Ramadan Al- Rawshdeh, Abdel Hamid Shoman Foundation, 6:30 pm.
Tuesday February 8, 2011
Hip Hop Group Native Deen, Hip hop, rap and Islamic Nasheed, Al Hussein Cultural Centre-Ras Al Ein, 7:00 pm.
for more information: 0796590903.
Yacoub Abu Ghosh and the Stage Heroes, post-modern funk fusion, Canvas-Jabal Al Weibdeh, 9:00pm. For more information: 06 4632211.
Wednesday February 9, 2011
Tribute to Moness al-Razzaz, Al-Balad Theater, 8:00 pm.
Music: Bayt al-Ruwwad group led by Sakher Hattar, Al Hussein Cultural Centre-Ras Al Ein, 7:30 pm.
Thursday February 10, 2011
Karaoke Night, Cafe Paris, Jabal al Waibdeh-Paris Circle, 8:00pm. For more information: 0779279095.
Lecture: Laser: Principles & Applications, Lecturer: Prof. Hamzah Abdul-Halim (Professor of Physical Chemistry, Hashemite University), JAS Cultural Forum, the Jordanian Writers Association/ Shmeisani, 6:30pm.
Friday February 11, 2011
Celebration of King Abdullah’s Birthday, organized by Ministry of Culture, Royal Cultural Center, 7:00 pm.
Saturday February 12, 2011
Dance performance, Al Hussein Cultural Centre-Ras Al Ein, 6:00 pm. For more information: 0777915761.
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Ongoing Exhibitions:
Gaza Graffiti, Messages of love and politics, by the Swedish artist Mia Grondahl, The Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts. Until 15th February.
Urban Exchange, Karin Mayer and Ahmed Al Khalidi, as part of Festival of Alternative Arts, Jacaranda Image. Until 28th February.
Sentences on the banks and other activities, Darat al Funun, until 28th of February 2011.
Gallery 27 I , Yaghmour Architects Offices-Jabal Luweibdeh. Until 31st March 2011.
The Gardens of Eden III : Farouk Lambaz, Nabad Art Gallery. Until 9th February.
Exhibition by the Norwegian artist Håkon Gullvåg, The Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts. Until 15th February.
Contemporary Legends by Khaled AL-Hamzeh Art Exhibition, Foresight Gallery. Until 20th February.
Defying Gravity and Melting Point, by Rowan Al Faqih, Makan-Art Space. Until 12 February.
A pebble Assigns a mountain, Dar Al Anda. Until 10 February.
