Mizna: Events: Remi Kanazi: Performance & Workshop

Events

Remi Kanazi: Performance & Workshop

Hear, Here: Indigenous Location, Politics, and Poetry

Equilibrium Spoken Word at the Loft Literary Center
Featuring Remi Kanazi and Jamaica Heolimeleikalani Osorio
with Chaun Webster and R. Vincent Moniz, Jr.
December 3, 8 p.m.
The Loft at Open Book | Performance Hall

Spoken word workshop led by Remi Kanazi

Don't miss this chance for an intimate workshop led by Remi Kanazi. Lunch will be provided and there will be an optional sharing of work.
December 4, noon to 2:30 p.m.
The Loft at Open Book | Room 203
Suggested $5 ($3 Loft member & students)
Please contact Mizna for reservations for this workshop, (612) 788-6920 or mizna@mizna.org

Co-presented by Mizna, the Loft, and the Twin Cities chapter of the International Jewish Anti-Zionist Network (IJAN).

The Loft Literary Center | Open Book | 1011 Washington Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55415

Remi Kanazi is a poet, writer, and activist based in New York City. He is the editor of Poets For Palestine and the author of Poetic Injustice: Writings on Resistance and Palestine. His political commentary has been featured by news outlets throughout the world, including Al Jazeera English, GRITtv with Laura Flanders, and BBC Radio. His poetry has taken him across North America, the UK, and the Middle East, and he recently appeared in the Palestine Festival of Literature as well as Poetry International. He is a recurring writer in residence and advisory board member for the Palestine Writing Workshop.

Daughter of Hawaiian activist, historian, and musician, Jon Osorio, Jamaica Heolimeleikalani Osorio has honed her art to not only contribute to bringing back-to-back international slam championships to the islands (2008-09) but also to win individual awards. Part of Jamaica's journey as a slam poet is captured in HBO's 2008 Documentary series "Brave New Voices." Currently Jamaica is finishing her final year at Stanford University while touring the world. One of Jamaica's most memorable performances took place at the White House where she performed an original piece Kumulipo for the First Family and many other distinguished guests.

Thank you for your generosity in supporting Mizna, a Minneapolis-based Arab American cultural organization with a mission to celebrate expression and diversity in the Arab community! Mizna was formed in 1998 and has done much work to promote Arab American artistic expression since that time. We publish a nationally recognized literary journal, and have presented several well-attended community arts events as well. We do all of this work as a volunteer-run, non-profit organization that survives on grants and donations. Your donation will greatly help us to continue our important mission. Mizna is a 501(c)(3) organization and donations are deductible for U.S. taxpayers. Learn more or donate now.

FEATURED STORIES

Arabic classes, beginning in February!

Beginning February 1, Mizna will be offering three classes in spoken and written Arabic: Arabic I, II, and III. The classes will take place in the Mizna office in Northeast Minneapolis with instructors Antoine Mefleh and Sondes Douzi Wooldridge. MORE >>

Remi Kanazi: Performance & Workshop

Mizna is partnering with the Loft Literary Center to present a spoken word performance by Remi Kanazi as part of the Loft's Equilibrium series. Remi is an amazing Palestinian American spoken word artist, and his performance on Saturday, December 3 is not to be missed! Also, the following day, Remi will be leading a spoken word workshop. Lunch will be provided and there will be an optional sharing of work. Space is limited, so sign up for the workshop today: mizna@mizna.org or 612-788-6920. The workshop is co-presented by Mizna, the Loft, and the Twin Cities chapter of the International Jewish Anti-Zionist Network (IJAN). MORE >>

DEADLINE EXTENDED: Literature in Revolution

Mizna, a journal of Arab-American literature, is seeking original writing for our upcoming publication, with a focus on the so-called "Arab Spring." We welcome journal entries and writing from the ground, poetry, short stories, personal essays, theatrical pieces, creative non-fiction, and reflections from abroad and at home on any aspect of the theme of revolutions and uprisings, and the ensuing backlashes and military incursions. Submission deadline has been extended: September 9, 2011
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About Mizna

Mizna's award-winning journal, published since 1999, continues to be the singular journal of Arab American literature in the United States.

Mizna has been honored to present the annual Twin Cities Arab Film festival in Minnesota since 2003 and has hosted some of the most talented Arab American artists in the visual arts, on stage, in music, and in film—including Simon Shaheen, Suheir Hammad, Hakim Belabbes, Nadia El Fani, Jack Shaheen, Raed Al Helou, Mai Masri, the Iron Sheik, Elias Khoury and others.

In 2004, we opened our Mizna Center, which has given us a physical home to hold meetings, classes, and events.

Learn more about Mizna, subscribe to our journal, or join our e-mail list below today!

RECENT ADDITIONS

	Events: Arabic classes, beginning in February! (January 4th, 2012)
	Events: Remi Kanazi: Performance & Workshop (November 16th, 2011)
	Events: 7th Twin Cities Arab Film Festival (October 13th, 2011)
	Events: Zafira the Olive Oil Warrior (September 9th, 2011)
	Events: Perspectives on Borders and Occupation (August 25th, 2011)
	Events: Registration closed for Arabic classes, beginning in September! (July 5th, 2011)
	Events: "Food and Fadwa" workshops July 28 to 31 (June 20th, 2011)
	Events: Journal Release Party, Saturday, July 9 (June 19th, 2011)

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