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Lecture: On Friday, May 4, 4 pm, as part of First Friday and the Paint the Town Moroccan event, the Museum is hosting a lecture, Morocco: America’s Oldest Friend <http://friendsofmorocco.org/lectures.html> , by Former US Ambassador to Morocco, Ed Gabriel. Gabriel will share some little known history between the US and Morocco, including Morocco being the first to recognize the USA as a country. Learn fascinating facts about Morocco’s role in protecting the Jewish population during WWII, protecting women’s rights in the Arab world, and setting the pace for fashion, food and décor in the past decade. On Saturday, May 5, 2012, from 12:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. the Academy Art Museum will host its annual Paint the Town fundraiser for Academy Art Museum in Easton, MD. This year’s theme, PAINT THE TOWN MOROCCAN! Promises an exotic adventure to the Kingdom of Morocco. The day begins at souk with the enchanting music of the five key regions of Morocco, a Moroccan flag ceremony and more.
Step into Marrakesh, as the Museum brings a Souk to Harrison Street in Easton, near the Museum, on Saturday, May 5, from noon to 6 p.m. (free admission). We reserved the hall block of South Street, Easton, MD In-between Academy Art museum and the Historical Avalon Theater.
You will experience: An authentic Moroccan souk with a decorative and exotic Nomad Tent and bargaining opportunities. Dramatic staged performances of traditional Moroccan music and a fashion show, fascinating for the shopper and non-shopper alike. Come and experience the bargaining process while shopping for goods over a cup of mint tea and Moroccan pastries.
Souks and markets are a major feature in Moroccan life, and are among the country’s greatest attractions. Each major city and town in Morocco has a special souk quarter. Villages in the countryside also have local souks which are usually held one day each week in an open field or outside the towns’ Kasbah walls.
Large cities like Marrakesh and Fes have labyrinths of individual souks. The cities of Marrakesh, Fes and Ouarzazate are famous for their beautiful souks - which are Morocco’s widespread and huge shopping centers. Some of the best buys in Morocco are leather ware, handicrafts, carpets, pottery, jewelry, wood carvings, traditional dress (djellabas) and various food products, such as olives, olive oil, Moroccan Species, and pastries.
Some of the most sought-after items in Moroccan souks and markets are Moroccan carpets, blankets, and rugs. All are hand crafted in traditional Moroccan style, with authentic materials and craftsmanship passed down the generations. Exhibition: A Moroccan Exhibition <http://friendsofmorocco.org/exhibitions/exhib_paint_the_town_morro.html> in the Spitaleri Gallery and Atrium Gallery will feature the artwork of contemporary visual artist Hamid Kachmar, as well as Moroccan artwork on loan from The World Bank Art Program and contemporary photography by Moroccan artist Lalla Essaydi, on loan from the International Finance Corporation. Paint The Town Moroccan! Fundraiser <http://www.academyartmuseum.org/paint_the_town.html> for the <http://www.academyartmuseum.org/paint_the_town.html> Academy Art Museum <http://www.academyartmuseum.org/paint_the_town.html> - 6 PM. An exotic adventure awaits those who "travel" to the Kingdom of Morocco for this Fundraiser evening. The evening begins with enchanting music of the five key regions of Morocco at the Avalon Theatre, <http://www.avalontheatre.com/> 40 E. Dover Street, Easton, followed by Moroccan appetizers and drinks at the Academy Art Museum <http://www.academyartmuseum.org/> , 106 South Street, Easton. A seated dinner with authentic Moroccan cuisine served under the tent. Honorary Chairpersons are the Former US Ambassador to Morocco, Ed Gabriel and his wife, Kathleen Linehan. Admission charge $195 per person with advance reservation required. 410-822-2787. Last year’s event, PAINT THE TOWN CUBAN! raised over $93,000 to support the Academy Art Museum’s mission to enhance cultural life on the Eastern Shore by making available to everyone the Museum’s expanding art collection, exhibitions, and broad spectrum of arts programs for dance, painting, music and more. The Museum’s Art Reachprogram reaches out to schools and community groups to offer meaningful field trips in conjunction with its exhibitions, while its Art to Go program addresses the needs of underserved populations on the Mid-Shore.
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