Art Opening, Dance Performance, Free Wine & Snacks | Berkeley

Submitted by the Event Organizer

Come to the opening reception for Birds of Longing: Exile and Memory which interweaves Muslim, Jewish, and Christian poetry and spiritual texts from the period of the Convivencia in Spain (8th through 15th centuries) and from contemporary Middle Eastern poets, particularly Palestinian and Israeli, into hanging textile panels.

The emphasis lies in the common themes and striking parallels between Arabic and Hebrew texts, similarly rich in their poetry of spiritual love, an extensive poetry of exile and poetry of nostalgia for Andalusia.

From 5:15-5:30 pm, there will be a liturgical modern dance performance. Also enjoy complimentary refreshments include red and white wine, Pellegrino, and food catered by Rick and Anne’s in Berkeley (including a cheese platter, mushroom puff pastries, and mini baguettes with fig compote, prosciutto and feta cheese).

Exhibit is on display from September 3 to December 13, 2013. Regular gallery hours are Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10 am to 3 pm.

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