THE BIG EVENT!!!
Sunday Dec. 18, 6:30-10pm Holiday Gala Show and Hafla!
At Lafayette Grill, 54 Franklin St., 6:30-10 pm.
With live music by Maurice Chedid and ensemble (five-piece all-acoustic Arabic orchestra including oud & vocals--Maurice, qanun & nay--Gamal, accordion--Nebawi, and percussion--Amir Naoum and TBA).
Featured performances by "Ginger Twins" Autumn Ward and Ranya, and Mohammed Fawzy and Sameh Fayed (traditional dances and Egyptian hip-hop=YOU WILL SCREAM!!!), as well as a host of talented professional and amateur dancers from Ranya's performance workshops. Henna art designs to order, by Dameshe--decorate yourself for the occasion!
Tickets $15 in advance (by Dec. 15) or $20 at the door. Group discounts available. $15 food/drink minimum per person; call Lafayette at 212-732-5600 to reserve table seating. For more details and show ticket orders, visit http://ranya.net, or contact Ranya at ranya@ranya.net or 718-706-0037.