{"id":5927,"date":"2022-02-22T17:20:33","date_gmt":"2022-02-22T17:20:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/art\/?p=5927"},"modified":"2023-06-02T14:30:34","modified_gmt":"2023-06-02T14:30:34","slug":"the-home-project-closing-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/art\/2022\/02\/the-home-project-closing-event\/","title":{"rendered":"The Home Project – Closing Celebration"},"content":{"rendered":"
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No Place Like Home:<\/strong>
\nExploring the sights, sounds, and tastes of the Middle East
\nwith artist Mohamad Hafez and guests.<\/em><\/h3>\n

Thursday, March 3, 2022, 6-8 p.m.<\/span><\/h3>\n
in the Veronica Hagman Concert Hall
\n<\/span>at the Visual & Performing Arts Center <\/span><\/h5>\n


\nIn celebration of the completion of the NEA supported, The Home Project<\/em><\/a> with WCSU, the Department of Art invites the public to spend an evening learning about Mohamad Hafez, his artwork and the Middle Eastern culture through history, film, music, storytelling and cuisine. <\/span><\/p>\n

Offering a variety of perspectives, the presenters educate the audience about their cultural heritage by sharing personal stories, music, art and food, deepening understanding and appreciation for Arabic culture. <\/span><\/p>\n

Joined by other guests, they will focus on the traditions of the Middle East, illuminating the region\u2019s beauty and diversity, encouraging connection and empathy, fostering dialogue and understanding. <\/span><\/p>\n

This event is funded in part by a grant from the CT Humanities Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, and WCSU's Office of Diversity and Equity, the Office of Intercultural Affairs, and the Kathwari Honors Program.<\/span><\/p>\n

Free and open to the public. Seats are limited:
\nReserve your seats through Eventbrite Here<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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