Join us for a spectacular evening celebrating Jordanian and Bedouin cultures! Dr. Jomana Wilson and Mr. Scott Wilson will share their stories and experiences in Jordan and we will enjoy some music and a delicious catered meal. Saturday, November 17, 2018 6:30 pm—10:00 pm Adults: $25/$22 for Alif MembersChildren(12 years and under): $10 / Free […]
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11/03: Kids Cooking Club
Saturday, November 3, 2018 2:00—4:00 PM Per Class: $12/ $10 for members MENU: Ejjeh Ejjeh is a popular, traditional Arabic breakfast item made with eggs and vegetables. It has many variations and it sometime served as an appetizer. Register for this Class
11/03: The Art of Arabic Cooking
فن الطبخ العربي Saturday, November 3, 2018 2:00—4:00 PM Per Class: $25/ $22 for members Payment required upon your reservation In order to reserve your place, please pay by October 18, 2018 MENU: Mujadara: In Arabic مجدرة, is consists of cooked lentils together with groats, generally rice, and garnished with sautéed onions. Znoud el Sit […]
11/6: Free Introductory Classes(Arabic & Dabkeh)
Dabkeh Class 5:30 pm—6:00 pm Instructor: Mr. Alaa Hadeeb Learn how to dance one of the most traditional and cherished dance in the Arab World: The Dabkeh. It’s combines circle dance and line dancing and is widely performed at weddings and other joyous occasions and festivals. Dress in comfortable, exercise clothes. Arabic Class 6:00 pm –7:00 pm Instructor: […]
10/13 : Movie & Dinner Night
Movie & Dinner: The Exodus & the Odyssey Saturday, October 13, 2018 Dinner @ 6:30 PM Film @ 7:00 PM RSVP for Dinner Movie is free and open to the public.Catered dinner available for $18 for members/$20 for non-members.RSVP required by 10/12/18 to 770-936-8770 or info@alifinstitute.org. The Exodus and the Odyssey (2007) is a film […]
10/16: Free Introductory Belly Zumba Class for Ladies
Free Introductory Class for Ladies Only! Tuesday, October 16th 5:00 pm –6:00 pm Instructor: Jomana Wilson Join us for an afternoon of fun, friendship, AND a great workout! Ladies across the Arab World regularly gather to connect with each other at social gatherings to dance and have fun! Why should we miss out on this […]
9/29: Movie & Dinner – The Music of Strangers
RSVP for Movie Only Purchase Dinner a Movie & Dinner: The Music of Strangers Saturday, September 29, 2018 Dinner @ 6:30 PM | Film @ 7:00 PM Featuring discussion led by Dr. Andrea Pérez Mukdsi, Assistant Professor of Spanish at the University of North Georgia. The movie is free and open to the public with RSVP by 9/26/18.Catered dinner […]
9/29: The Art of Arabic Cooking
فن الطبخ العربي Saturday, September 29, 2018 2:00—4:00 PM Per Class: $25/ $22 for members Payment required upon your reservation In order to reserve your place, please pay by September 29, 2018 MENU: – Fetet Badinjan : The word fatteh means “to crumble” in Arabic and this is the idea behind this dish. Bread that is somewhat […]
9/15:Annual Alif Fall Picnic
Annual Alif Fall Picnic Saturday, September 15, 2018 1:30 PM—5:00 PM Per Person: $12/$10 for members Per Family: $40/$30 for members All Members & Friends Invited! Bring a dessert to share if you like! Fall is in full swing and it is the perfect time for our annual Alif Picnic Day! Come have some fun, […]
9/8: Kids Cooking Club
Saturday, September 8, 2018 2:00—4:00 PM Per Class: $12/ $10 for members MENU: Mana’ish with Zaatar (Thyme) & Cheese Manakish, also manaqish, manaeesh or manakeesh or in singular form man’ousheh is a popular Levantine food consisting of dough topped with thyme, cheese, or ground meat. Register for this Class