Middle East Arts International (MEAI) is a nonprofit arts organization based in Seattle, whose mission is to promote excellence in Middle East inspired music and dance. It takes a staggering amount of time, energy, and money to produce the high-quality theatric events with internationally recognized instructors and performers that MEAI is committed to presenting, and so to raise money for future events, MEAI is organizing its first Shimmython! The prizes have been finalized:
Title: Shimmy Queen - the participant that holds out the longest!
We’re all-inclusive so we can certainly adjust the title to Shimmy King if needed.
Title: Jewel Award - the participant that collects the highest total of pledges.
the two title winners will receive:
* a certificate worth up to $100 (depending on the total number of participants - minimum of $30) good toward any MEAI workshop, show, merchandise, etc.
* mention on our website and in our show program
* an invitation to the after party for our october theater show
* bragging rights! admiration! and our eternal thanks!
in addition:
any participant who brings in $500 or more in donations will receive:
* a COMPLETE SHOW AND WORKSHOP PACKAGE for yousry sharif in october
* mention on our website
* listing in our show programs for the next year under the diamond sponsorship level
* our undying gratitude
and -
All participants will receive a 10% off coupon for any MEAI event or purchase.
Complete details and registration forms are at the MEAI website
http://www.middleeastarts.org/shimmython_information.html
ANYBODY CAN PARTICIPATE! We just ask that you raise a minimum of $40 (which you can solicit from friends, family and colleagues OR donate yourself).

Souk 2008 1-4PM
Bitter Lake Community Center
13035 Linden Ave N
Seattle, WA 98133

For more information contact elisagamal @ gmail.com