Sixth Annual Benefit Dinner April 16th, 2003 - National Building Museum
Guests were treated to an enchanting evening at the Crossroads of Civilizations. Food, décor, and special entertainment reflected the mosaic of diversity of this important part of our world.
Honorary Chair: Mrs. Laura Bush
Chair: Rim Abboud, Mosaic Trustee (Lebanon)
Vice Chair: Nermin Fahmy, Mosaic Trustee (Egypt)
Special Guest: Dr. Muhammad Yunus, Founder of the Grameen Bank
Beneficiary Cause
Grameen Foundation USA
In a region where presently ninety-five percent of women most in need do not have access to financial opportunities, Mosaic will fund micro-finance programs in three or four Arab countries through Grameen Foundation USA.
Artistic Presentation
Simone Shaheen
Simon Shaheen dazzles his listeners as he deftly leaps from traditional Arabic sounds to jazz and Western classical styles. His soaring technique, melodic ingenuity, and unparalleled grace have earned him international acclaim as a virtuoso on the 'oud and violin.
Shaheen is one of the most significant Arab musicians, performers, and composers of his generation. His work incorporates and reflects a legacy of Arabic music, while it forges ahead to new frontiers, embracing many different styles in the process. This unique contribution to the world of arts was recognized in 1994 when Shaheen was honored with the prestigious National Heritage Award at the White House.
