Events of 2004

January Events:

• Young Talent show, Concert by the students of the ICB & the National Conservatory of Music
• Film Screening “Simone”
• Panel discussion “The use of internet”
• Art film screening “Frida Kahlo”
• Theatre Show “Alive from Palestine – Stories Under Occupation” - Al Kasaba Theater and Cinematheque. 
• CD launching “Bass Shwai” songs for the children by Suhail Khoury
• Public lecture by the British artist Candace Bahouth
• Art workshop by the artist Candace Bahouth
• Inauguration of an exhibition entitled “end of days” by the Palestinian  artist Steve Sabella

February Events:

• “From Within Us” a comedy show by Inad theater
• Film Sceerning for kids "Air Bud"            
• Gallery talk with the Palestinian artist Steve Sabella
• Documentary Film Sceerning Igtiyah + Tahadi for the Palestinian filmmaker Nizar Hassan - followed by a discussion with the filmmaker
• Rap Concert with Clotaire K
• Film Screening “The Pianist”
• Art exhibition “FASATEEN” By the Palestinian artist Raeda Adon

March Events:

• Documentary Film Screening “In the Spider’s Web” - followed by a discussion with the Palestinian filmmaker Hanna Musleh
• Film Screening for kids “George of the Jungle”
• VIDEOPROGRAM in PALESTINE:
• "Pilot for an Egyptian Air Hostess": Soap Opera Directed by Sherif El Azma
• “Houna Wa Roubama Hounak” - Directed by Lamia Joreige
• ”Saving Face” - Directed by Jalal Toufic
• “Mounzer” - Directed by Samar Kanafani 
• “The Room” - Directed by Amal El Kenawy 
• “Letters to Francine” - Directed by Fouad El Khoury
• “The Lost Film” - Directed by Joana Hadjithomas and Khalil Joreige
• Theater for kids “Green Adventures” by Al-Qasaba Theater & Cinematheque
• Piano Concert with Salim Aboud Ashkar
• Theater Play: “Searching Handala” Directed by Makram Khoury - Written by Ghanam Ghanam
• Guitar Concert with Sa’id Lighzawi from Morrocco
• Art Exhibition “Jesus's Life and His Teaching” by the world famous Chinese artist Fan Pu
• Lecture on “Christian Zionism” In cooperation with SABEEL

April Events:

• Gallery talk with the artist Fan Pu
• Easter Event for Kids
• BOOK READING AND DEBATE: "A Season in Bethlehem” by Joshua Hammer
• Concert by “The Olive Branches Choir” from Bethlehem
• Documentary Film Screening "Arna’s Children" by Juliano Mer Khamis followed by a discussion with the filmmaker
• Concert by Tania Tamari Nasir & Rima Nasir Tarazi - Soprano & Piano
• Art exhibition “Sincerely Barbara” by the Hungarian artist Barbara Guttman
• Film Screening "EILA" by the Finnish Director Jarmo Lampela (2003)
• Musical Evening with Wissam Bustani – Flute
• Theater show “The Opsimist “ by Mohammad Bakri
• Musical Evening with Simon Shaheen – Oud

May Events:

• Debate Show “Shu Ra’yak: about The Right to Work
• Hip Hop & Rap Concert with DAM Group
• Musical Evening with the group Kesergo -- Folk Music, Sweden/Europe
• Documentary film screening “Between Heaven & Earth” followed by a discussion with Dr. Fathy Flefel, Director of the Mental Health Dept in the PRCS and the filmmaker Alia Arsoughli
• Literature Festival for the Schools in the Bethlehem District. In cooperation with the Directorate of Education – Bethlehem
• Musical Evening with Awj Choral Group - Sayyed Darwish Program
• Film Screening “Taif Al Madina - In the Shadows of the City “Directed by: Jean Khalil Chamoun - Lebanon/France
• Graduation Ceremony for Arts and Crafts students and Italian language course students
• Video and photography exhibition by the Palestinian artist Taysir Batniji
• Musical Evening with OPUS Group - Chamber Music
• Book Reading and discussion: “STOLEN YOUTH” by Catherine Cook, Adam Hanieh and Adah Kay.  And screening of a short documentary entitled “Stolen Youth”, Director: Saed Andoni.
• Musical Evening with DÚO CHAMORRO-MUÑOZ / Classical Spanish Music, Spain
• Debate Show “Shu Ra’yak” about The Segregation and Expansion Wall

June Events:

• Theater Play “Smile, You Are Palestinian” by Al-Kasaba Theater and Cinematique
• Musical Evening with Suz Del – Oriental Music, Palestine
• Documentary film screening “Quintessence of Oblivion” followed by a discussion with the filmmaker Najwa Najjar
• Musical Evening with Alexander Suleiman – Cello, Germany
• Das BauchLadenTheater von Martin Hinder Theatre Show for kids age 3-12 years old by the German artist Martin Hinder
• Installation Art Exhibition in Al Kahf Cave “Internal Power” by Palestinian artist Mary Tuma, from North Carolina, USA
• Art students’ Spring exhibition at Al-Kahf Gallery
• Musical Evening with Zaridash Choral Group
• Concert by the French Singer Elise Caron
• Guitar concert with Moroccan guitarist Said Ligzawi
• Debate show “Shu Ra’yak” about “disABLED: In need for integration”
• Theater show for kids “Against the Current“ produced by Tasali Group under the patronage of Nakhleh Esheber Institute for Art Production.
• Closing party for the students of the National Conservatory of Music in Ramallah, Jerusalem and Bethlehem.

July Events: 

• Fourth Festival for Arabic Poetry. Daily program at 5:00pm with poetry reading, followed by a musical concert and a lecture.
• Gallery Talk with the artist Mary Tuma
• Musical Evening with KAMANDJATI Group – 22 musicians from Europe and Palestine
• Fashion Show and Graduation for Fashion & Textile Institute
• Opening of a Video installation exhibition “Gaza &  Peace activists” by the Palestinian Artist Larissa Sansour
• Hip Hop & Rap Concert with DAM Group
• Documentary Film screening - part of the Palestinian Film Week organized in cooperation with the Ministry of Culutre Documentary film screening “Dignified life” (Karama al-'Aysh) by the filmmaker Hanna Musleh
• Children’s Theater Festival In cooperation with the Ministry of Culutre
• Theater show “Al-Sultan Al-Anid Wa Al-Hadad Asaid” by the Palestinian National Theater
• theater show “The Little Match Girl “ by Inad theater
• Theater Show “Humus Balila” by Al Sanable Theater
• Theater Show “Fakran’s Dream” by Ashtar Theater
• Short Documentary Film screenings - part of the Palestinian Film Week organized in cooperation with the Ministry of Culutre
• **Debris (Radm) by Abd El Salam Shehadeh (Palestine, 2001)
• **Behind the Walls, (Palestine, 1999) by Rashid Masharawi
• Debate Show “Shu Ra’yak” about ‘Palestinian Health Services... Yet another problem to tackle?’

August Events: 

• Film screening for kids ”Max Keeble’s Big Move”
• The screening of the documentary “Fahrenheit 9/11” by the American director Michael Moore
• Workshop on “The Palestinian Reform”
• Gallery talk with the artist Ayreen Anastas
• “Bara’em” El-Funoun-- Palestinian Youth Dance Troupe presents “Palestinian Folk Vista”
• Film screening for kids “Treasure Planet”
• Documentary Film Screening “Across Oceans, Among Colleagues” by the Palestinian Filmmaker Amahl Bishara followed by a discussion
• Film Screening “Monsoon Wedding” a film by Mira Nair (India 2001)
• Lecture by the Palestinian artist Suleiman Mansour about "The Palestinian Art since the beginning of the 20th Century"

September Events:  

• Installation Art Exhibition by Palestinian artist Alexandra Handal (through October 4^th)
• Short Documentary film screening "A Ball and a Coloring Box" by Liana Saleh
• Theater Play “Smile, you are Palestinian” by Al-Kasaba Theater & Cinematique
• Gallery Talk with the artist Alexandra Handal
• Opening of a photo exhibition “Serpentine Horizon”, by architect:  Haneen Kandalaft
• Film screening “Route 181” by Michel Khleifi and Eyal Sivan
• Poetry Evening in cooperation with A. M. Qattan Foundation
• Dabka Show with Ibdaa' Dance Troup
• Commemorating the Life and Work of the Renowned Palestinian Scholar Edward Said. The program is in cooperation between The International Center of Bethlehem, Bethlehem Peace Center and Bethlehem University.
• Presentation: Edward Said: The Thinker, the Critic and the Friend
• The Palestinian Stated as envisioned by Edward Said: presentation by Prof. Manuel Hassassian
• Orientalism and Edward Said: A presentation by Mr. Walid Atallah
• Presentation: Edward Said as a Friend: A presentation by a friend of Edward Said. An open discussion will follow
• MUSICAL EVENING By young musicians from The Edward Said National Conservatory of Music in Palestine
• FILM SCREENING: “Edward Said: the Last Interview” by Mike Dibb
• Edward Said’s Books and articles displayed at Bethlehem Peace Center-Book Store throughout the week of September 20-25th.
• Documentary film screening “Women in Struggle” by Buthaina Canaan Khoury followed by a discussion with the director

October Events:

• Stand up Comedy Show entitled 'This is Not a Subject for Comedy' by British Ivor Dembina
• Opening of an exhibition entitled “Common Wounds” by ARTNAUTS group from Colorado
• The Edward Said National Conservatory of Music- Students performances
• A day symposium on contemporary art and educational activities with artists from Colorado, USA
• Musical Evening “Angel, find your way” By the Norwegian artist Kari Bremnes together with the Palestinian artist Reem Banna
• Cine Mix with DJ Antipop Aka telepopmusic and Samon Takahashi and Palestinian musicians
• Lecture on “Paper Making Tradition in Far and the Middle East” by Japanese artists Tajima Kazuko and Makiko Nakano
• Documentary film screening “Good morning Qalqilya” by Palestinian Dima Abu Ghosh followed by a discussion with the filmmaker
• Puppet Theater Show for kids “The Dream & the Knowledge” by Al-Qafila Theater
• Film Screening Finding Forrester
• October 25th: Olive Harvest Day

November Events:

• Opening of an Exhibition entitled "Contrasts" by the Dutch artist Katja Steinen @ 6.30 pm there will be a Gallery-talk with the artist
• Musical Evening with the Edward Said National Conservatory of Music Student Orchestra
• November 9th: Day against Wall Activities
• Book Launching "Bethlehem Besieged Stories of Hope in Times of Trouble" by Rev. Dr. Mitri Raheb

December Events:

• Opening of an exhibition entitled “Lying Figures" by Belgian Engravers Professor and artist Maurice Pasternak
• Lecture by Engravers Professor and artist Maurice Pasternak about his works and techniques.
• "La Caravane Suspendue": a show of Circus, Music and Cinema by the French group "Les Frères Kazamaroffs"
• Debate Show “The Palestinian Elections”
• Bright Stars Christmas Event
• Opening of an exhibition entitled “Last Dance” by Palestinian artist Munther Jawabre
• Opening of an exhibition entitled “Doors of Bethlehem” by Palestinian/Swedish artist Hind Orphaly-El Ama
• Palestine Bach Festival Concert:  J S Bach’s Christmas Oratorio in Bethlehem