Culture Photo: Shutterstock.com www.tctosca.com | 31 Exploring Culture MIDDLE EASTERN Theatre SABRA FALLING | Sept. 15–Oct. 1, 2017 Pangea Theatre In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre (1500 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN) Written by Ismail Khalidi. Directed by Dipankar Mukherjee. As the specter of a massacre looms in 1982 at a Sabra refugee camp in a war-torn Beirut, the Akawi family receives an unexpected visitor who alters the course of events to come. $12-$18 | pangeaworldtheater.org | 612.203.1088 Dance JAWAAHIR ANNUAL CONCERT | Nov. 9–12, 2017 Jawaahir Dance Company, Jawaahir Studio Theater (3010 Minnehaha Ave., Minneapolis, MN) Jawaahir Dance Company is dedicated to presenting Middle Eastern dance as a living art form at its highest artistic level, bringing the rich folkloric heritage of the Middle East to the theater stage. Jawaahir’s 2017 fall concert will feature a local virtuosic Arabic band in a unique concert of live dance and music, as well as new choreographies by Artistic Director Cassandra Shore and selected world-class guest choreographers. $35 | jawaahir.org | 612.872.6050 Food A Few of the Middle Eastern Dining Establishments in the Twin Cities… Emily’s Lebanese Deli (641 University Ave. NE, Minneapolis, MN) In operation for 38 years, this family-owned and -operated restaurant has won numerous awards over the years. emilyslebanesedeli.com | 612.379.4069 Ansari’s Mediterranean Grill & Lounge (1950 Rahncliff Ct., Eagan, MN) The Ansari family has served Eagan for over 30 years, providing Middle Eastern, Greek and Mediterranean cuisine, with belly dancing and music Thursday through Saturday. ansarisgrill.com | 651.452.0999 Holy Land (2513 Central Ave. NE, Minneapolis, MN) This Middle Eastern supermarket sells fresh produce, Halalcertified meats, gourmet cheeses, olive oils and more. The deli is known for its falafel, gyros, lamb samosas, spanakopita and kebabs. holylandbrand.com | 612.781.2627 Khyber Pass Café (1571 Grand Ave., Saint Paul, MN) Serving up Afghani home cooking and occasional live music, owners Emel and Masooda Sherzad are known for sizzling kebabs and piquant chutneys, as well as their tea. “Tea is the first thing guests are offered, and all meals end with a hot cup of tea.” khyberpasscafe.com | 651.690.050
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