Art: Nubian Tales A collection of work by Dr. Ahmed Selim Ahmed featuring Nubian life. Ahmed was born in Aswan in 1968 and studied mural paintings at the Faculty of Fine Arts in El-Minya and Helwan Universities, as well as the Siegan University in Germany. In spite of his extensive travels, he always maintained strong ties to his Upper Egyptian roots, which is reflected in his paintings. Saturday, November 11 -26 World of Art Gallery6 Road 77cGolf Area, MaadiCairoTel: (02) 357 4362 Ballet: Romeo and Juliet The ballet adaptation of Shakespeare s classic tale will be performed at the Cairo Opera House. The ballet is choreographed by Abdel Moneim Kamel and accompanied by the Cairo Opera House orchestra conducted by Nader Abassi. Book your tickets for this romantic evening on the town. Tuesday, November 14 -16 Main HallCairo Opera HouseBorg El-GezeiraZamalek, CairoTel: (02) 735 6861 Art: Pottery Khan Al-Maghraby is holding an exhibition of pottery work from a number of artsists. The guest of honor is the reknowned artist Aida Abdel Kerim, along with Tahany El-Adly, Zenat A. Gawaad, Zinab Salem, and Laila El-Sendeyoni. Running until November 23 Khan Al-Maghraby18 El Mansour Mohamed St.Zamalek, CairoDaily from 10:30am-9:00pm, except Sundays Photography: Aux Portes du Caire An exhibition featuring photographs by Basma Fathey Ali who is an aficionado of the interiors of Cairo s popular suburbs. Don t miss this opportunity to take a peek at some of the city s glamorous homes. Wednesday, November 15 French Culture Center5 Shafik El Dib St.Ard El GolfHeliopolis, CairoTel: (02) 417 4824 Book: Zamalek Between the reign of Muhammad Ali Pasha (1805-48) and the end of the Second World War, a dramatic transformation of the Egyptian sociopolitical scene took place, particularly within the confines of the ruling class. During that period a new class system emerged, with its revised gradations from lower to upper strata. The district of Zamalek became the preferred neighborhood for a fast growing, rapidly evolving upper middle class, and by the mid-1920s it had become the abode of an elite group whose way of life was manifestly more westernized than that of its predecessors. By following the lives of one family, Chafika Hamamsy describes how these people lived, interacted, and changed, often under the impetus of international events, and looks at some of the beliefs and traditions upon which their life was based. Available at local bookstores. Movie: The Departed The Departed is set in South Boston, where the state police force is waging war on organized crime. Young undercover cop Billy Costigan (Leonardo DiCaprio) is assigned to infiltrate the mob syndicate run by gangland chief Costello (Jack Nicholson). While Billy is quickly gaining Costello s confidence, Colin Sullivan (Matt Damon), a hardened young criminal who has infiltrated the police department as an informer for the syndicate, is rising to a position of power in the Special Investigation Unit. Don t miss this thrill-packed movie. Check cinema listings on page 8 or check www.dailystaregypt.com All events are correct at time of publications. Please call ahead to confirm.
