National Gallery of Art: Children's Songs from Afghanistan

Date: May 25, 2008 (Sunday)
Time: 4:00 P.M. (1 hour)
Place: East Building Concourse, Large Auditorium of the National Gallery of Art
Tickets: free and open to the public

To celebrate Afghanistan: Hidden Treasures from the National Museum, Kabul, the National Gallery of Art has invited Vaheed Kaacemy and ensemble to perform Children's Songs from Afghanistan, from the songbook compiled by Louise Pascale.

National Gallery of Art: Vaheed Kaacemy Ensemble

Date: May 25, 2008 (Sunday)
Time: 1:00 P.M. (1 hour)
Place: West Building Main Floor, East Garden Court of the National Gallery of Art
Tickets: free and open to the public

To celebrate Afghanistan: Hidden Treasures from the National Museum, Kabul, the National Gallery of Art has invited Vaheed Kaacemy and ensemble to perform Traditional Afghan Music, accompanied by Quraishi on rubad.

Hon. Lucius D. Battle, RIP

When Saddam Hussein attacked Kuwait in August 1990, President George H. W. Bush called a number of Middle East experts immediately to the White House: among them was a lone Democrat from the Kennedy Administration, Lucius D. Battle. In this era of extreme bipartisan politics, let that fact alone attest to the respect and admiration Ambassador Battle carried among his peers. To those who had the pleasure and honor of knowing him, he was the kindest of people and friend to world cultures and the Arts. America and the Middle East will miss his graceful presence.

Obituaries:
New York Times, Boston Globe, Los Angeles Times, Washington Post, Washington Times, San Jose Mercury News, Miami Daily Herald, South Carolina State, Cleveland Plain Dealer, NCUSAR

References:
U.S. Department of State
Frontline
George Washington University
Washington Report on Middle East Affairs
Harry S. Truman Library
NNDB
U.S. Embassy (Cairo)
UVA Miller Center for Public Affairs
JHU SAIS
Georgetown University
New York Times
TIME Magazine
Saudi Aramco World
William & Mary

Embassy Series: Mohammed Amir

Date: May 23, 2008 (Friday)
Time: 7:30 P.M.
Place: Moroccan Ambassador’s Residence, 9109 Clewerwell Drive, Bethesda, MD 20817
Tickets: $100 available online or (202) 625-2361

The Embassy Series, under the gracious patronage of H.E. The Ambassador of Morocco and Mrs. Aziz Mekouar, presents Mohammed Amir and the Arabi Band.

The event is black tie. Valet parking is complimentary. Wine and a buffet dinner follow the concert.

Embassy Series: Fahir Atakoglu

Date: May 2, 2008 (Friday)
Time: 7:30 P.M.
Place: Turkish Ambassador’s Residence, 1606 23rd Street, NW, Washington DC
Tickets: $150 ($50 deductible) available online or (202) 625-2361

The Embassy Series, under the gracious patronage of H.E. The Ambassador Turkey and Mrs. Nabi Sensoy, presents renowned jazz pianist Fahir Atakoglu and combo.

The event is black tie. Valet parking is complimentary. Cocktails and a buffet dinner follow the concert.