brian and i talking about the march in rochester today to show our solidarity with the people of egypt. pls join us at the federal building, downtown rochester, 4.30pm. watch video here.
February 2, 2011
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January 31, 2011
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jan 30, 2011
crazy day today: spoke about islamophobia in the morning, gave an interview about the egypt protest scheduled for tomorrow, discussed expanding a website to include my new film with a web-designer, attended my daughter’s piano recital (she was fabulous) and … Continue reading
January 31, 2011
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my talk, “islamophobia – the new normalcy” at presbyterian church on jan 30, 2011
i will be speaking about “islamophobia – the new normalcy” at third presbyterian church (4 meigs street, rochester, ny) at 9.30 am tomorrow, sunday jan 30th. do join us if u can. articles that i used for my talk on … Continue reading
January 31, 2011
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my second doc “pakistan one on one”
so my second film, “pakistan one on one” is officially in post production today – YAY!!! follow on facebook by joining the group, “pakistan one-on-one”. btw i’m speaking about filmmaking and screening clips from my second film at nazareth college … Continue reading
January 31, 2011
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joan holden’s play “nickel and dimed”
jan 24, 2011: just attended a reading of joan holden’s play “nickel and dimed” at geva theater. the play is based on barbara ehrenreich’s book in which she says provocatively: “when someone works for less pay than she can live … Continue reading
December 10, 2010
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cajun food at beale street cafe
had spicy jambalaya, fried chicken, cajun fries and homemade corn bread at beale street cafe, with live music of course – someone singing old elton john songs. that’s what i’m talkin’ about.
November 24, 2010
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goings on about town
so general musharraf was in town. over dinner with some of the locals he talked about how his visits to the u.s. r arranged by the u.s. govt and how he gets $50,000 per speech. he’s now in toronto to … Continue reading
November 11, 2010
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daoud nassar, of tent of nations, speaks in rochester
met daoud nassar yesterday, a christian palestinian farmer and director of tent of nations. thru their projects for women, youth and families, this organization (mostly run by daoud’s family) uses non-violent approaches to peace in the region. daoud’s farm is … Continue reading
October 31, 2010
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MUSLIMS: Reclaiming religious liberty – Letters – Rochester City Newspaper
most excellent letter from my friend richard myers: “We will not stand for attacks on the principle of religious liberty. We will not sit by when our Muslim neighbors are threatened. We will not be silent when good people are … Continue reading
October 1, 2010
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Pakistan Flood Relief Fundraising Dinner – October 3, 7pm @ Turkish Society of Rochester (677 Beahan Rd)
Over 18 million people affected. Over 1 million houses damaged. Almost 3,000 injured and 2,000 dead. The statistics are overwhelming, and the situation is one that calls for our help. Here’s what you can do: Attend the event: Tickets are … Continue reading
August 9, 2010
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“shifting sands” reading at temple brith kodesh
“shifting sands: jewish women confront the israeli occupation” – reading at temple brith kodesh, aug 4, 2010. from L to R: israeli-american writer and editor osie adelfang, myself, activist emma rosenthal’s mom.
August 3, 2010
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shifting sands: jewish women confront the israeli occupation
osie adelfang, editor of the groundbreaking anthology “shifting sands: jewish women confront the israeli occupation” comes to rochester. first book reading at java’s on aug 3rd 2010.
July 18, 2010
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Rochester Shifting Sands Events
Rochester native and book editor Osie Gabriel Adelfang will discuss this groundbreaking anthology of Jewish women’s anti-occupation voices (including Anna Baltzer, Starhawk, and 12 others; forward by Cindy Sheehan, preface by Amira Hass). Ms. Adelfang will talk about how the … Continue reading
June 15, 2010
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Rochester area ranked third-best to raise a family
The Rochester area has been ranked the third-best metropolitan region in the country for raising a family by Forbes magazine. The business magazine compiled the list from seven criteria applied to the nation’s metropolitan statistical areas: cost of living, prevalence … Continue reading
April 13, 2010
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eboo patel talks about interfaith leadership in rochester – my take
dr eboo patel spoke at the 2010 interfaith conference here in rochester last evening. my husband and i had been invited to his talk followed by a private dessert reception in order to meet him one on one. dr patel … Continue reading
March 5, 2010
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Activists come to Fisher, speak out on Iraq war
Activists, bloggers, poets, musicians and concerned citizens gathered in Basil 135 on Feb. 12 for the eighth annual Poets Against the War readings. Frank Judge, president of Rochester Poets and a St. John Fisher alum, organized the event. The P.A.W. … Continue reading
January 27, 2010
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Operation Care Rochester – to help people in Afghanistan
Finally a chance to do something concrete to help the people of Afghanistan! Pls join us Friday, February 26, 2010, 5:30 to 9:30pm at TRIBECA NIGHT CLUB, 233 Mill Street, ROCHESTER, NY $10 Donation For More information and sponsorships visit: … Continue reading
October 14, 2009
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hearings at rochester city council: police brutality on oct 7, 2009
oct 13, 2009 went to the hearings at rochester city council today. the subject: police brutality on oct 7th 2009, the 8th anniversary of the afghan war, when a peaceful protest was violently attacked by police in the city of … Continue reading
October 11, 2009
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Rochester police, anti-war protesters clash
the mainstream media account of police brutality in rochester is totally skewed: (1) there weren’t 100 protesters, there were probably 50, (2) the firetruck was not blocked as clearly shown in the video, (3) the police was never attacked, (4) … Continue reading
October 11, 2009
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“Funk the War” Protest Attacked By Police!
Freedom of speech? Freedom of assembly? Is this democracy or fascism? “Without warning, the police officers moved in and started attacking demonstrators. They were armed with clubs and riot sized canisters of pepper spray. Approximately 10 of the protesters were … Continue reading
October 11, 2009
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funk the war – 8th anniversary of the afghan war – oct 7th 2009
anti war rally in rochester, ny, on the 8th anniversary of the war in afghanistan. later during a peaceful march, rochester police attacked 60 protesters with clubs and pepper spray. some were arrested, others had to go to a hospital … Continue reading
September 16, 2009
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sept 13: celebration party for publication of “paternity”
my friend sue baruch is the proud author of paternity, out in paperback now! buy it here. “Joel Berger’s charmed life is fast slipping away. Determined to father a child before he dies, Joel makes one desperate appeal to the … Continue reading
September 4, 2009
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“war is not the answer: a personal odyssey”
with dr robert bowman, at hobart and william smith colleges, geneva, sept 3, 2009 – “war is not the answer: a personal odyssey” Dr. Bowman, who has a Ph.D. in Aeronautics and Nuclear Engineering from Caltech, flew 101 combat missions … Continue reading
August 8, 2009
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obama’s wars
“obama’s wars” organized by rochester against war, with PAUL KAWIKA MARTIN (National Political Director, Peace Action in Washington, DC) and SNEHAL SHINGAVI (Author and Professor of South Asian Literature, University of Texas – Austin). tea at our house, after the … Continue reading
August 8, 2009
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Finger Lakes area is ranked first
The Finger Lakes region has been named the top lakeside retreat in the world by the editors of Shermans Travel. Full article.
May 3, 2009
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our lake house is open!
canandaigua lake is beautiful right now. our lake house is open. we spent sunday there. still too cold to swim…
May 3, 2009
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mystic tongues perform on may 3rd
mystic tongues on myspace and reverbnation and coming soon to itunes – zahyia and damien performed at the rochester baha’i center today. they were amazing!
May 3, 2009
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“stimulus pots”
beautiful bowl by my friend chea peng. his work is on display at the Firehouse Gallery, Genesee Center for the Arts & Education, may 1st and 2nd, 2009.
April 27, 2009
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marjane satrapi – brilliant and funny as hell
marjane satrapi, artist, writer and director of “persepolis”, spoke at hallwalls in buffalo on april 1st, 2009. i was lucky enough to get an audio recording from my friend damien adia, an ardent satrapi fan. even though i wasn’t able … Continue reading
October 29, 2008
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my artwork exhibited at kinetic gallery
my artwork, including graphic art, collages, photography and other media (more than 35 works) is being exhibited for the first time at the kinetic gallery, macvittie student union building, SUNY geneseo (october 21st to november 1st – hours: M-F 12-4 … Continue reading
June 19, 2008
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the big day: world premiere of “the muslims i know”
my first feature length documentary “the muslims i know” opened on june 8, 2008 at the dyrden theatre in rochester. about 300 people showed up. the response to the film was terrific and it was followed by a robust, hour … Continue reading
June 8, 2008
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wxxi’s 1370 connection
listen to the show by clicking here.
June 6, 2008
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film review in the democrat and chronicle
jack garner reviewed “the muslims i know” in his weekly column in the democrat and chronicle, friday june 6th, 2008: jack garner’s review: Filmmakers’ lenses never even blink Let’s celebrate two movies by local filmmakers that are tackling important topics … Continue reading
June 5, 2008
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review in city newspaper
excellent review in today’s city newspaper by dayna papaleo: FILM: “The Muslims I Know” (6/8) By Dayna Papaleo on Jun. 4th, 2008 I hate to blow the ending of a movie, but the Muslims that local filmmaker Mara Ahmed knows … Continue reading
June 3, 2008
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rochester indymedia’s coverage of “the muslims i know”
i was on dawn zuppelli’s show on monday june 2nd. the show will be on again on cable 15 in the city of rochester at 8.30pm on thursday june 5th. check out the interview online at blip.tv.
May 28, 2008
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wxxi radio’s 1370 connection
i will be on wxxi’s 1370 connection with bob smith on wednesday june 4, 2008 at 1pm. don’t forget to check out that show.
May 27, 2008
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13wham’s many voices, many visions
i was on 13wham’s “many voices, many visions” on sunday may 13, 2008. i talked with charlotte clark, the show’s host, about my film “the muslims i know” which is about to open at the dryden theatre on june 8th … Continue reading
May 6, 2008
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world premiere of “the muslims i know”
my film is opening at the dryden theatre, george eastman house, rochester, ny, on sunday june 8, 2008 at 1:00pm. the screening will be followed by a discussion. this is exciting! check out the film’s website: www.TheMuslimsIKnow.com
April 7, 2008
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if all of rochester read the same book
writers and books’ initiative “if all of rochester read the same book” featured laila lalami’s “hope and other dangerous pursuits”. laila is a moroccan american writer based in california. her blog, which has been on my blog roll since day … Continue reading
March 26, 2008
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geva readings: thomas repair
this last monday went to see “thomas repair” at geva. this was one of the best play readings i’ve been to so far, and i’ve been to many. truth be told, it was hardly a reading. the cast was solid … Continue reading
February 16, 2008
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evie’s waltz
went to see “evie’s waltz” by carter w. lewis at geva theatre. the reading was part of geva’s american voices series. what an explosive play – full of conflict and contradictions, bitterness, delusions, verbal violence and physical aggression. danny’s bizarre … Continue reading
November 24, 2007
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speech at the rally
thanks to my friend, filmmaker rehema trimiew, who came to the rally on a cold windy sunday, filmed the event and put it on youtube. check out her film sticks and stones.
November 19, 2007
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democracy for all!
the rally to support justice and democracy in pakistan was a success last sunday, nov 18. about 50 people turned up. it was a diverse group of people from local activists to religious and interfaith groups, from lawyers to teachers … Continue reading
November 15, 2007
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americans for justice in pakistan, rally on sun nov 18, 2-3.30pm, 12 corners in brighton
Rally to Support Restoration of Judiciary and Civil Liberties in Pakistan Date: Sunday November 18, 2007 Time: 2.00pm – 3.30pm Place: Twelve Corners in Brighton Contact: Mara Ahmed SOLIDARITY PLEASE JOIN THE PAKISTANI AMERICAN COMMUNITY IN UPSTATE NEW YORK IN … Continue reading
November 10, 2007
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RIT screening
the first part of my documentary “the muslims i know” was screened at the carlson auditorium, at rit, today. it was exciting to see the first 30 minutes of my film on screen. it was also interesting to see the … Continue reading
November 10, 2007
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whose children are these?
last thursday i saw theresa thanjan’s “whose children are these?” at the u of r. it is a documentary about how post 9/11 domestic national security measures have affected the lives of three muslim teenagers. the film focuses on one … Continue reading
October 29, 2007
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“doubt” at geva theatre
i’ve been interested in this play ever since playwright john patrick shanley’s interview on npr. i followed the play’s fortunes off broadway and read the reviews. cherry jones won widespread accolades. all in all, the play didn’t do too badly … Continue reading
September 22, 2007
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beyond belief – NYWIFT event at the little
NYWIFT or new york women in film and television’s rochester chapter opened last week with the screening of the documentary “beyond belief” at the little theatre. the film recreates the step by step progression in the story of two 9/11 … Continue reading
September 18, 2007
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dov and ali
just saw this play reading at geva theatre. “dov and ali” was written by anna ziegler and describes the relationship between a precocious muslim student of pakistani descent and a jewish high school teacher. both are unduly burdened by their … Continue reading
August 9, 2007
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peace, propaganda and the promised land
saw this film at the anti-war storefront on monroe avenue, in rochester. being a hyphenated american who moved to the u.s., as an adult, from one of the oldest parts of the world, i was born with a healthy dose … Continue reading