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ST. LOUIS, MO - Gitana Productions will host Finding Love Through the Fire, a free dinner and cultural-awareness and education event focusing on the Muslim and Jewish cultures in St. Louis. Jewish and Muslim leaders will participate in discussion and cultural sharing at the event, which will be held on Sunday, September 17, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Central Reform Congregation, 5020 Waterman. The free public event will include authentic traditional Muslim foods, entertainment, and cross-cultural sharing and dialogue. Reservations are required; call 314-721-6556 or email gitana@stlouis.missouri.org by Friday, September 8."We want to show St. Louis that harmony, collaboration and brotherly love can and does exist between these two communities despite the great conflicts between Muslims and Jews in the world today," said Cecilia Nadal, president of the board of directors of Gitana Productions.The cultural awareness event is part of a series of community activities sponsored by Gitana Productions in collaboration with the Muslim and Jewish communities in St. Louis. St. Louis is home to upwards of 75,000 Muslims, including African-Americans and immigrants from Bosnia, Africa and the Middle East. The Jewish population in St. Louis numbers about 60,000 people.Other upcoming Gitana Productions activities include the Faces of Love Concert 2006 featuring Hassan Hakmoun and Rick Recht to take place on October 12th, 8:00 p.m. at the Sheldon Concert Hall, 3648 Washington Boulevard. To purchase tickets, visit Metrotix at www.metrotix.com or call 314-534-1111.Gitana also sponsors the annual "Deeds Beyond Race: Extraordinary/Ordinary Person of the Year" campaign which recognizes and honors individuals who reach beyond race and culture to improve our community. This year's winner will be honored at the Faces of Love Concert 2006.Gitana Productions, Inc. is a not-for-profit arts and education organization dedicated to increasing cultural awareness and appreciation by bringing international music, dance and drama to the St. Louis community. Gitana events present a rarely seen diversity of international and local artists exhibiting an array of traditional and innovative artistic expressions. For information, call Gitana Productions at (314) 721-6556 and visit www.gitana-inc.com. |
