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Events in November-December

November 10, 2015November 10, 2015 2 Comments by Michael Toler

Here is TALIM’s Calendar of Events for November and December (in English and Arabic). All events are in English unless otherwise indicated. هنا هو التقويم تاليم من النشاطات في نوفمبر تشرين الثاني وكانون الأول (باللغتين العربية والإنجليزية). جميع الأحداث باللغة الإنجليزية ما لم يذكر خلاف ذلك Consult and subscribe to our Events Calendar

AIMS, Cultural Diplomacy, Events, TALIM

2016 AIMS Conference “Mediterranean Crossroads: Spanish-Maghribi Relations in Past and Present”

November 10, 2015November 9, 2015 Leave a comment by Michael Toler

All of us at TALIM are very excited to host next year’s AIMS conference May 14-15, 2016. The theme, “Mediterranean Crossroads: Spanish-Maghribi Relations in Past and Present” is perfect for Tangier! Please see attached announcement and details about participation. http://aimsnorthafrica.org/AC/ac.cfm

Diplomatic History, TALIM, Tangier

Discussion of English Colonial Texts on Tangier, Nov 7

November 1, 2015 Leave a comment by Michael Toler

On November 7, 7:00 pm, TALIM will host a discussion with Professor Karim Bejjit of Hassan II University in Casablanca, of his 2015 book, English Colonial Texts on Tangier, 1661-1684. Dr. Bejjit will discuss this collection of 18 Restoration pamphlets written about England’s venture in ruling Tangier in the 17th century. Click the button below … Read more Discussion of English Colonial Texts on Tangier, Nov 7

Education, Events, Literacy and Skills Training, TALIM, Tangier

Graduation Celebration for the Women’s Program

November 13, 2020June 12, 2015 Leave a comment by Michael Toler

On Thursday TALIM held a graduation ceremony and celebration for the women in the Women’s Program that began in 1994. Seventeen certificates were awarded for completion of the Arabic literacy class, 28 for sewing, and 14 for the cooking program, after which the women and their children were entertained by students in the Darna Theater Program.

Books, Cultural Diplomacy, Events, Tangier

TALIM and the 19th Annual Salon International de Tanger des Livres et des Arts

April 14, 2015 Leave a comment by Michael Toler

TALIM is proud to once again support the Salon International de Tanger des Livres et des Arts. “La Femme” is the theme of this year’s Salon, and TALIM will sponsor the participation of American author/historian Alison Baker, and Tangier-based American publisher, Elena Prentice. Please join us from May 6-10 to support this important celebration in … Read more TALIM and the 19th Annual Salon International de Tanger des Livres et des Arts

Events, TALIM

THERE ARE EYES ABOVE : A free musical / dance performance by Josephine Foster Ensemble

April 17, 2015April 3, 2015 Leave a comment by Michael Toler

Saturday, April 4 at 7:30pm in the Legation en français باللغه العربيه Mediating between light and dark, between composition and improvisation, a cycle of Josephine Foster’s original music interspersed with adapted art songs will be played amongst the American Legation Museum. Patterns from the music and location are expanded through dance, becoming structural improvisations and … Read more THERE ARE EYES ABOVE : A free musical / dance performance by Josephine Foster Ensemble

American Studies, Cultural Diplomacy, Events, Film, Music, TALIM, Tangier

March Events at the Legation

March 4, 2015March 4, 2015 Leave a comment by Michael Toler

Below are the events happening this month at the Legation. If you are in the area, we hope to see you there.

Monday, March 9, 7 p.m. Movie Night “The Furies,” starring Barbara Stanwyck, Walter Huston.

Thursday, March 12, 4 p.m. “Languages in the Maghrib,” Lecture by American anthropologist and author Dr. Kenneth Brown. In partnership with the Tangier American Language Center.

Marche de Noël at the Legation

September 7, 2015December 21, 2014 1 Comment by Michael Toler

On December 13 TALIM hosted a Marche de Noël (Christmas Market), for the benefit of charities operating in Tangier. Scroll down for a gallery of images from the event. The participating organizations were:

Tanger Accueil
FTAM
Les amis de la SPANA
Tanger Accueil Migrants
Saint-Andrew’s Church
Darna
100 % Mamans
Maroc Amitiés
Les sœurs de Calcutta

Marche de Noël

Marche de Noël-a Christmas fundraiser hosted by the Legation to benefit local community service groups

Marche de Noël

Books, Events, TALIM

Morocco Launch of “A Gardener’s Garden” at the Museum

November 30, 2014November 30, 2014 Leave a comment by Michael Toler

TALIM Board Member Elena Prentice looks on as fellow Board Member Madison Cox signs his book — Another Board Member, Elena Prentice, looks on as Madison Cox signs books

TALIM in partnership with Librarie des Colonnes welcomed landscape architect and Tangier resident Madison Cox to the Legation on November 12 for the Morocco launch of A Gardener’s Garden, published by Phaidon.

Madison, who currently serves on the TALIM Board, spoke of how he and his collaborators had made what must have been the difficult decisions on which of the world’s gardens, great and small, to include in this beautiful book.