Helen Thomas Gala: Special Performances & Featured Speakers

Washington, DC | www.adc.org | November 15, 2010 - The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee Research Institute (ADCRI) is delighted to announce that world-renowned Composer and Pianist, Mr. Malek Jandali, will be making a special appearance at the Thursday, November 18, 2010, Gala in honor of Helen Thomas.    Mr. Jandali will perform a piano composition exclusively dedicated to Ms. Thomas.  Yesterday, at the Kennedy Center, Mr. Jandali premiered his musical project Echoes from Ugarit.  The beautiful composition was based on the oldest music notation in the world (discovered in Ugarit, Syria).  For more information, please see here.

The Gala evening will also feature testimonial remarks by friends and admirers of Ms. Thomas, and long-time public servants -- including former presidential candidate and consumer advocate, the Honorable Ralph Nader; ADC’s founder and former U.S. Senator James Abourezk; and former Congressman, the Honorable Paul Findley.  In addition, attendees will have the unique opportunity to view the recently unveiled sculpture of Helen Thomas, which will soon be transferred to its permanent location at the Arab American National Museum in Dearborn, Michigan.

A special live Oud performance will also accompany the dinner.

Don’t miss out on this historic evening.  Click here to purchase gala tickets online.

 For more information about ADC or the gala, please call 202-244-2990 or email nmohamad@adc.org.