NEWS: Arab WorldFest Milwaukee, Aug 6 - 8, 2004 basic information

Milwaukee ArabFest Information
August 6 - 8, 2004

"Ahlan wa sahlan" means Welcome!
Come to Arab World Fest 2004 and join our celebration of the food, music and rich cultural heritage of the Arab people. The festival offers a family-friendly setting where you and your family will have fun while learning about Arab culture.A wide variety of activities and events will be offered including cooking demonstrations, Middle Eastern dance lessons, and a special children's craft area.The festival will be held August 6-8, 2004 at the Maier Festival Park on Milwaukee's lakefront.

PERFORMERS:
Friday, August 6

Miller Stage
5:30 Sharq Arabic Music Ensemble
7:30 Turbo Tabla
8:30 Belly Dance Superstars
10:00 WoroudArabian Nights Stage
5:30 TBA
6:00 TBA
7:00 Nadia Sahar’s Belly Dance Show
8:15 Iron Sheik

Cultural Stage
5:30 Opening CeremonyOpen for cultural exhibits until 10:00
Saturday, August 7
Miller Stage12:30 56th Street Band (World music)
2:30 Sharq Arabic Music Ensemble
4:00 Turbo Tabla
4:45 Minnesota Debke Group
5:15 Sanabel Debke Dance Group (Chicago)
6:00 Shaaban Samara
8:30 Belly Dance Superstars
10:00 WoroudArabian Nights Stage
1:00 Sanabel Debke Dance Group (Chicago)
2:00 Sadira & the Riad Dance Co
2:45 Nadia Sahar’s Belly Dance Show
4:00 Iron Sheik5:15 Sadira & the Riad Dance Co
5:45 DJ Dream Merchant (hip hop)
7:15 Nadia Sahar’s Belly Dance Show
8:15 Belly Dance Lessons (open to public)
9:00 Minnesota Debke Dance Group
9:30 Sanabel Debke Dance Group (Chicago)

Cultural Stage
12:30 TBA
1:15 Minnesota Debke Group
2:00 Wonders of Ancient Egypt: Temples, Tombs & Mummies by Milwaukee Public Museum
3:15 Taqsim Band
4:30 Arabic Poetry
5:15 TBA
6:00 Village Bazaar Arabic Fashion Show
7:15 Sadira & the Riad Dance Co
8:00 Tablatain
9:15 Iron SheikOpen for cultural exhibits until 10:00

Children Area
1:00 Arts & Crafts for kids
3:00 Magician Performance
4:00 Sprocket the Clown
5:00 Sprocket the Clown
6:00 Balloons, Animals & Face Painting
6:00 Juggler and more

Sunday, August 8
Miller Stage
12:00 TBA1:
30 Emad Batayeh
3:30 Sanabel Debke Dance Group (Chicago)
4:30 Shaaban Samara
6:30 Belly Dance Superstars
8:00 Emad BatayehArabian Nights Stage
12:15 Sadira & the Riad Dance Co.
1:00 Taqsim Band
2:00 Minnesota Debke Dance Group
3:00 Sadira & the Riad Dance Co.
3:45 Nadia Sahar’s Belly Dance Show
5:00 Iron Sheik
6:00 Sanabel Debke Dance Group (Chicago)
6:45 TBA
7:30 Nadia Sahar’s Belly Dance Show
8:30 Belly Dance Lessons (open to public)

Cultural Stage
12:30 Minnesota Debke Dance Group
1:15 TBA2:00 Taqsim Band
3:15 Arabic Poetry
4:00 Tablatain
5:15 Sadira & the Riad Dance Co.
6:00 Village Bazaar Arabic Fashion Show
7:15 Iron Sheik
8:15 DJ Dream Merchant (hip hop)
Open for cultural exhibits until 9:30

Children Area
1:00 Arts & Crafts for kids

3:00 Magician Performance
4:00 Sprocket the Clown
5:00 Sprocket the Clown
6:00 Balloons, Animals & Face Painting
6:00 Juggler and more

BASIC INFORMATION
Prices:
$ 9 At The Gate
Admission Specials:
$ 6 When Purchased In Advance
* Children 12 & under are free with an adult!
How to Get Free Admission:
Friday 5-6pm - Free for General Public
Sunday 12-2pm - All seniors (60+) and disabled, with proper identification!
Sunday 12-2pm - All police, firefighter, and ambulance officers receive free admission.
Sunday 2-4pm - Bring a non-perishable food item and enter for free! **
** Sponsored by :
Potawatomi Bingo & Casino
Hunger Task Force

Advance tickets available at:
In Milwaukee:
Abu's Restaurant (414) 277-0485
Shahrazad Restaurant (414) 964-5475
Egyptian Int'l Art (414) 475-6071
Ancient Horizons (262) 780-9864
Sphinx (in Southridge) (414) 855-0780
Village Bazaar (414) 224-9675
La Luna Liquor (414) 645-1685
HolyLand Bakery (414) 817-1959
Al-Amal (414) 282-8826
Food Bazaar (414) 645-5880

In Chicago:
Al Khayam Grocery (773) 583-3077
Cleopatra Meat & Grocery (773) 539-0080
Feyrous Pastries (773) 478-4230
Supreme Travel & Tours (773) 267-4777
Jaafer Sweets (773) 463-3933
Arax Foods (847) 966-1808
Rafati Video (708) 424-4679
Ramallah Jewelry (708) 430-7008

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