You are invited to Georgetown University's American Arts Festival (February 16 - March 9th)

For more information or to reserve a place please contact us at:
[email protected]
or call +974 510-0575, +974 432-9900

OPENING

16 FEBRUARY 2007
7:00 p.m.
The American Arts Festival Opening Ceremonies Featuring Traditional Qatari Music, Doha Jazz, & the opening of "The Emergence of the American City" photographic exhibition
Al Bidda Park

POETRY

19 FEBRUARY 2007
3:00-5:00 p.m.
"The Favorite Poem Project" Workshop with Former U.S. Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky
Education City

20 FEBRUARY 2007
6:00 p.m.
An Evening of Poetry Featuring:
A Poetry Reading by Former U.S. Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky and an Panel of Distinguished Qatari Poets
The Diplomatic Club

21 FEBRUARY 2007
10:30 - 12:00 p.m.
A Poetry Writing Workshop with Dr. Peter Fortunato, Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar
Education City
6:00 p.m.
Crossing Cultures, Translating Poetry:
A Panel Discussion with Dr. Mohammed Al-Odadi, Dr. Roger Bensky, Dr. Amira El-Zein, & Dr. Peter Fortunato (moderator)
The Four Seasons Hotel - Doha

22 FEBRUARY 2007
10:30 - 12:00 p.m.
A Poetry Writing Workshop with Dr. Amira El-Zein, Tufts University
Qatar University
12:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Open Mic Student Poety Readings
Qatar University

PHOTOGRAPHY

PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION
15 NOVEMBER 2006 - 8 FEBRUARY 2007
American Arts Festival Photography Competition
Accepting submissions 15 November 2006 - 8 February 2007
For more information or to receive an application
email: [email protected]
ONGOING THROUGHOUT THE FESTIVAL
“The Emergence of the American City: 1880-1950”
The American Arts Festival Photographic Exhibition
To be Announced Soon

25 FEBRUARY 2007
6:00 p.m.
“Life as a Photographer”
A Lecture with Sam Abell, National Geographic Photographer
The Diplomatic Club
7:00 p.m.
American Arts Festival Photography Competition Awards Dinner
The Diplomatic Club

26 FEBRUARY 2007
8:00 - 9:30 p.m.
“Creative Photography - Black & White”
A Workshop with Mr. Khalifa Al-Obaidly
Day I: Introduction and Scientific Approach
Qatar Photographic Society

27 FEBRUARY 2007
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
“Photographing the American City” A Lecture with Dr. Kate Sampsell-Willmann, Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar
Education City
8:00 - 9:30 p.m.
“Creative Photography - Black & White”
A Workshop with Mr. Khalifa Al-Obaidly
Day II: Practical Approach
Qatar Photographic Society

28 FEBRUARY 2007
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
“How to Enhance Your Photos”
Workshop by Miss Abeer Al Kuwari
Qatar Photographic Society
8:00 - 9:30 p.m.
“Creative Photography - Black & White”
A Workshop with Mr. Khalifa Al-Obaidly
Day III: Photo Processing and Developing
Qatar Photographic Society

JAZZ

4 MARCH 2007
8:00 p.m.
An Evening with the Juilliard Jazz Orchestra
Qatar National Theatre

5 MARCH 2007
8:00 p.m.
An Evening with the Juilliard Jazz Orchestra
Qatar National Theatre
 
6 MARCH 2007
10:00 a.m.
The Juilliard Jazz Orchestra at College of the North Atlantic
College of the North Atlantic

1:00 p.m.
The Juilliard Jazz Orchestra at College of the North Atlantic
College of the North Atlantic

8 MARCH 2007
7:00 p.m.
The Juilliard Jazz Orchestra at Education City
Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar