Events of 2005

January Events:

• Concert by Cologne Cathedral Boys and Girls Choirs

• Oud & Buzuq Concert entitled “HALIMTUKI” by Tamer Abu Ghazaleh

• Debate Show entitled “Women & Elections”

• Opening of an exhibition with autumn and winter works by Bright Stars Art classes

• Feature Film screening “Atash” by the filmmaker Tawfiq Abu Wael

• Film screening “Spy Kids”

• Film screening “The Choristes” - Language: French

• Art exhibition entitled “Last Dance” by Palestinian artist Munther Jawabre

• Art exhibition entitled “Doors of Bethlehem” by Palestinian/Swedish artist Hind Orphaly-El Ama

February Events:

• Puppet show "Rawar Television" with Nidal Al-Khatib

• Valentine Party at Al-Kuz Coffee Shop & Bar.

• Opening of a media art group exhibition entitled "[R][R][F]" curated by the German artist Agricola de Cologne

• Lecture about the"[R][R][F]" project and "Media Art", by the German artist Agricola de Cologne.

• Concert by MODENA CITY RAMBLERS from Italy

• Film screening "Ecrivains des Frontiéres" by Samir Abdallah & José Reynès

March Events:

• Film Screening for kids “Shark Tale”

• Theater Show “Im El Rubabika” written by Emile Habibi; played by: Rawda Suleiman accompanied by Yousef Hebaish on percussion

• Film Screening “RAY”

• Dar Al Kalima Academy Graduation Ceremony

• Opening of an exhibition entitled “inspiration" by Rania Andon

• Documentary Film Screening “SIEGE... A Writer’s Diary” by Liana Bader

• A show with the Magician Elias Hzeineh

• Gallery talk with the artist Rania Andon

• Concert by DABY TOURÉ from France – Mauritania

April Events:

• Debate Show entitled "Health Services in Palestine”

• Film Screening “Gandhi” followed by a discussion

• Theater Show “The Wall” by Al-Kasaba Theater and Cinematheque

• Opening of an exhibition entitled “Naming Names Of Bethlehem" by Michael O’Donnell

• Lecture about Contemporary Art by Michael O’Donnell

SPRING CONCERT SEASON

• Cello & Piano Concert by Erich Huetter & Julienne Slemkour

• Flute and Piano Concert by Wissam Boustany and Aleks Sczram 

FINNISH CULTURAL WEEK

• Opening of the Cultural Week

• Finnish Film Screening “Tommy and the Wildcat”

• Embark on a Virtual Flight to Finland 

• Finnish Film Screening “Sibelius”

• “The Golden Age”: An entertaining musical singing trip to the Finnish history under Russian occupation.

• Finnish Culinary Evening

• two exhibitions entitled “Finnish Visions” and “Land of Myriad Lakes”

• Documentary Film Screening: “Walling In Walling Out A Bethlehem Story” followed by a discussion.

May Events:

Spring Concert Season: In cooperation with the Edward Said National Conservatory of Music

• Palestinian Original Music by TURAB Group from Ramallah

• Musical Evening with Samer Totah and Ghufran

• Piano Concert by Khaled Assad from Jordan

• Concert by Zaridash Choral Group

Spanish Cultural Week: Supported by the Consulate General of Spain in Jerusalem & the Spanish Cooperation Office

• Piano Concert by the Spanish Artist Daniel Del Pino

• Opening of the exhibition entitled "Diego Lopez" Calvin's Photo exhibition from la Mala Educacion (Bad Education) by Pedro Almodovar

• Screening of Spanish film "Ay, Carmela" - English subtitles- open for Public

• Screening of Spanish film "Yoyes" - English subtitles - open for Public

• Screening of Spanish film "Vacas" - English subtitles - open for Public

• Screening of Spanish film "The House of Bernard Ad Alba"- English Subtitles

• Screening of Spanish film "The Beehive" - English subtitles - open for Public

Theater & Dance Shows

• Music and Dance Show entitled "At the Checkpoint" by Sareyyet Ramallah Troupe

• A show entitled "The Christmas Bells of Bethlehem and Dialogues Under Occupation"

Art Activities

• The final exhibition of the "Installation Art Project: Advocacy Tool for Youth Concerns" funded by Tamkeen Civil Society and Democracy Strengthening Project

French Movies: In cooperation with the Alliance Française and the French Cultural Center of the French Consulate General in Jerusalem

• Screening of French Movie "Ah, Si J'etais Riche"- Arabic subtitles

• Screening of French Movie "Mercredi, Folle Journee" - Arabic subtitles

• Screening of French Movie "Filles Uniques" - Arabic subtitles

Special Events

• Opening of the first Annual ICB Arts & Crafts Bazaar

• Opening of Youth Club

Spring Concert Season
In cooperation with the Edward Said National Conservatory of Music

• Concert by Sabreen “Bidayat”

• Concert by the ESNCM Youth Orchestra

• Spring Concert 

Theater & Dance Shows

• End of Year Ballet Show including “Peter and the Wolf”

Art Activities

• Opening of a Ceramic exhibition entitled “Beauties behind the Cemented Curtains” by Palestinian artist Faten Neiroukh

• Opening of the Spring exhibition by the ICB Art Students

Special Events

• Debate Show entitled “Youth Issues and Concerns”

• Documentary Film Screening “News from the Holy Land” by Jake Lynch & Annabel McGoldrick followed by discussion with the journalists and producers

• Screening of French Movie “Ruby & Quentin” by Francis Veber – Arabic subtitles

• Screening of French Movie “LOIN” by Andre Techine – Arabic Subtitles

Arab Film Festival - In Cooperation with Yabous Productions

• Film screening of “Threads” by Hakim Belabbes, 2003

• Film screening of “Zaman, the Man from the Reeds” by Amer Alwan, 2003

• Film screening of “In Casablanca, Angels don’t Fly” by Mohamed Asli, 2004

• Film screening of  ‘Rachida” by Yamina Bachir, 2002

• Film screening of “In the Battlefields” by Danielle Arbid, 2004

• Film screening of “Paradise Now” by Hany Abu Assad, 2005

• Film screening of “The Bookstore” by Nawfal Saheb-Ettaba, 2002

• Film screening of “For Your Listening Pleasure” by Abdul Latif Abdul Hmid, 2003

• * Discussion Sessions with some of the directors shall be held during the Festival to discuss the current reality and the future of Arabic cinema.

Spring Concert Season

• Oriental Musical evening with Nizar Rohana & his group

• Musical evening with Tania Tamari-Nasir and Rima Tarazi

• Piano recital by Ramzi Shomali

Theater & Dance Shows

• Theater Show entitled “The Wall” by Al-Kasaba Theater and Cinematheque

• Wishah Popular Dance Troupe with its show “RAQS

• Theater Show entitled “ MURAL (Al-Jidariyya) – Mahmoud Darwish” by the Palestinian National Theater

Art Activities

• Opening of an exhibition entitled “Greetings from Austria” by the Austrian artist Eva Godacha.

French Films

• Screening of French Movie "Loin" - Arabic subtitles

• Screening of French Movie "Mariage" - Arabic subtitles

Children’s Activities

• Film screening entitled "Atlantic" in Arabic                

• Theater show entitled "Jerusalem, and the Little Prince"

Special Events

• The Closing ceremony for the Bright Stars Summer Academy

4-6 August: Bethlehem Youth Music Festival, Palestinian Swedish Cultural Encounter

• White Night in Bethlehem
  A mix of Swedish & Palestinian acts on the theme of Pop & Rock Music

• Blue Sky in Bethlehem
  A mix of Swedish & Palestinian acts on the theme of Dance & Black Music

• Saturday Night … Festival Heights
  Closing party for all participating groups   

Participating Groups
Sweden                     Palestine
Stonecake              DAM
Mainstreet              Khalas
Jam7                     Sabreen Musicians -Ikaat
Gila Storm              El-Funoun Palestinian Dance
Miriam Svensson      Sirriyet Ramallah
Elin Österlund
Anna Eriksson
Mindkaos

Theater Shows

• Theater Show entitled “Hanin El-Bahar” by Al-Hara Theater-Palestine, Backa Theater -Sweden

Concerts

• Musical Evening with Al-Kamandjati Group 

Art Activities

• Opening of the exhibition “Land, People & Identities”, group exhibition of Palestinian & Israeli artists.

• An Art Performance entitled “Jerusalem Back and Forth” composed of photos, live music & words. Produced & directed by Akram Safady, Singer Reem Talhami and Violin player Srur Saliba 

Conferences

• ARK: 3rd International Youth Gathering: Guatemala-USA-Palestine

• The Council Meeting of the Lutheran World Federation 

September Events:

Conferences

• August 28th – September 6th
  The Council Meeting of the Lutheran World Federation

Theater Shows  

• Theater Show entitled “Gilgamesh 3”: by El-Hakawati Theater Company with Francois Abu Salem, Amer Khalil and Yazan Khalil

• Theater performance & workshop for kids entitled “FATOUM” with Doreen Munir   

Art Activities

• Continuation of the exhibition “Land, People & Identities”, group exhibition of Palestinian & Israeli artists. The exhibition will run until September 19th.

Concerts

• Musical evening with “Yalalan Group for Music and Singing” from Ramallah

• Musical evening with “Reem Talhami and Zimar Group”

• Musical evening with “Dobbs and Al Kamandjâti”
   

Theater Shows  

• Theater Show entitled “Our Diaries Through The Wall” by The Stars of Bethlehem-Terra Sancta School for Girls – Sister of St. Joseph

Art Activities

• Opening of the exhibition “Celebrating the life of Palestinian Women” by British artist Paula Cox. The exhibition will run until October 31^st

Lectures

• Lecture entitled “A Place to Go”, by Jack Persekian. Sharjah has the only contemporary art biennial of its kind in the whole Arab world. Jack Persekian, head curator of the 7^th Sharjah Biennial, will give an inspiring presentation reflecting on the biennial experience.

Film Screenings

• Screening of the Dance movie entitled “EMOTIONAL RESCUE” by and with Helena Waldmann (Berlin) and the dance ensemble EL-Funoun (Palestine).

Conferences

• Intercultural Conference – Shaping Communities in Times of Crisis - Narratives of Land, People and Identities

Music and Dance Shows

• Cultural evening with the American group “Cross Cultures”

• Wishah Popular Dance Troupe with its show “RAQS”

• Tango Music and Dance Show with the Italian Group “Sestetto Francesco Venerucci” ** In Cooperation with the Consulate General of Italy

Theater Shows

• Theater show entitled “The Story of Mona” by Ashtar Theater Show

Norwegian Youth's Film Festival

• Captain Sabertooth”

• “Only Clouds move the Stars”

• “Maya StoneFace”

• “the Hedge of Thorns”

• “Gurin with Fox tail”

Film Screening

• Film Screening entitled “LUTHER”

Art Activities

• Opening of the group exhibition “Land, Peoples and Identities” by several local and International artists.

• Art Performance “a question of distance” by British artist Susan Trangmar followed by a gallery talk with the artist

• Gallery talk with the German artist Prof. Manfred Dinnes

• Gallery talk with the Native American artist Prof. Hulleah Tsinhnahjinnie

• Gallery talk with the Palestinian artist Steve Sabella

• Opening of a group exhibition of Icons by Johnny Andonie, Mats Hermansson and students. The exhibition runs until January 9, 2006

• Artist in Residence: Palestinian artist Larissa Sansour for one month, starting on November 15^th.  Ms. Sansour will work and produce her own art work as well as supervising a Contemporary Art workshop.

December Events:

Theater Shows

• Theater show entitled “Era of the Whales” by Ashtar Theater Show

• Theater show entitled “Cinderella” by Al-Kasaba Theater and Cinematheque 

• Christmas Theater Show entitled “Let’s Celebrate” by Al-Harah Theater followed by Santa’s visit and Christmas gift

Fall Concert Season

• Musical evening with the Chamber Classical Music Band “Nordlys” from Denmark

• Musical evening with the Jazz singer Thos Shipley accompanied by the piano player Oystein Frantzen

• Musical evening with the Spanish group “SEDAJAZZ” (Silky Jazz)
  ** In Cooperation with the Spanish Cooperation

• Musical evening with Shibat, Christmas Rock 'n' Roll - A Charity Concert           

** All concerts are organized in cooperation with the Edward Said National Conservatory of Music 

Art Activities

• Opening of a group exhibition of “ICONS” by Johnny Andonieh, Mats Hermansson and art students of the ICB -until January 9th, 2006.

Special Events

• Poetry reading with Ramsey Nasr – Antwerp's City Poet, of Palestinian descent. In cooperation with the Consulate General of Belgium- Open for Public

Film Screening

• Film Screening entitled “The Flying Classroom” - German film with Arabic subtitles – In cooperation with Goethe Institute / Ramallah

Special Program at Il’illyeh restaurant for the Christmas Season