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New & Now in the City (Archive)

FRENCH AND ARABIC COURSES AT INSTITUT FRANÇAIS
The new winter session 2012 for French and Arabic courses start on January 8th. Registrations and placement tests are from January 2nd to January 4th, from 10am to 1pm and from 4:30pm to 7:30pm at the Institut Français.

INSIGHT YOGA WORKSHOP WITH SARA POWERS
Sarah Powers offers a unique inter-disciplinary approach that blends the insights and practices of yoga with Buddhist mindfulness and meditation. Sarah Powers will be in Jordan offering a special Yoga Workshop on January 13th & 14th at the Promise Welfare Society. Yoga practitioners of all levels are welcome. For more information, please call 077-750-3572 or One With Nature Center at 079-622-3099.

LADIES NIGHT AT 282 STEAKS & LOUNGE
Every Thursday from 9pm-midnight at 282 Steaks & Lounge is Ladies Night where every 2nd, 4th, and 6th drink is on the house. For more information, please contact Le Méridien at 569-6511.

SEVEN BARRELS GASTRO PUB
No attention to detail has been spared in this sophisticated bar and casual eatery. The classic wooden decor combined with elegant Victorian accents make Seven Barrels an exceptional addition to Amman's tasteful nightlife scene. View more nightlife options in our Best Bars & Pubs Category>

THE BEST NEW YEAR'S EVENTS IN AMMAN
A big hit year after year in all of our Snob Cities, the Holiday Dining & Events Guide gives you information for the best Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year's Events in Amman, Jordan. Updated regularly for your convenience. Plus, you can submit your own snob worthy events and flyers for posting! View The Holiday Dining & Events Guide>

AUTOSTRAD LIVE AT CANVAS ON CHRISTMAS
Autostrad will be playing at Canvas on Sunday, December 25th at 9pm until late. Tickets are 5JD. For more information, please contact Canvas at 463-2211 or 079-532-8301.

SALSA SATURDAYS AT SWITCH 51
It's Salsa Night every Saturday at Switch 51, presented by Tempo Dance Academy. The fun begins at 9m. No cover charge, plus get 30% off on all drinks. For reservations or more information, please call 077-515-1515.

BEETHOVEN'S "EROICA" CONCERT
Beethoven’s “Eroica” - Concert by the Amman Symphony Orchestra with Vincent de Kort (visiting conductor) and Nabih Bulos (violin) at Al Hussein Cultural Centre - Ras Al Ain on December 21 at 7:30pm.

ANIMAE MUSICA SACRED MUSIC FESTIVAL
The festival will gather five ensembles (Baroque music; Gregorian, Byzantine and Persian plain chant; Christmas carols and a Sufi music performances with Dervish dancers from Syria) in five different venues (in Amman, Madaba and Dead Sea) from December 14th until December 21st.For more information, please call 461-2658 or visit www.ifjordan.com.

THE NUTCRACKER BALLET, DECEMBER 16 & 17
Under the patronage of Her Majesty Queen Noor Al Hussein, The National Center for Culture and Arts of King Hussein Foundation will present the ballet “Nutcracker” choreographer by Rania Kamhawi at the Royal Cultural Center - Main Theater, with the participation of 110 students from the Dance Department and MISK Dance Company. All proceeds of the Gala performance will go towards supporting the scholarship program for dance students at the National Center for Culture and Arts. Royal Cultural Centre - Main Theatre on December 17th at 7pm and December 16th at 5pm. Call 569-0292/3 x 3.

50% OFF SALE AT COZMO
Save 50% on all bedding sets and selected accessories at Cozmo. (December 16th & 17th). For more information, please call Cozmo at 550-1240.

WINTER WONDERLAND - MULTI-CULTURAL HOLIDAY CONCERT
Enjoy a multi-cultural holiday concert by Dozan wa Awtar, singers with the new Itfal Dozan children’s choir, conducted by Shireen Abu Khader, at Greek Catholic Cathedral of St. George - Umm Summaq, special interactive concert for children on December 16 at 5pm. For more information, please call. 077-733-4777

FREE YOGA CLASS THIS SATURDAY AT CLIMBAT
Join us this Saturday for a free one hour introductory session of Bali Method of Yoga with instructor Tamara Snobar. The Bali method teaches better ways to cope with and minimize the stress response and control the “Involuntary” autonomic responses to increase physical and mental health. The class will take place in Climbat Amman at 9am on Saturday, December 10th. It is advised to bring your yoga mat and to wear comfortable trousers. For more information, directions or to reserve your spot, please contact Yoga In Jordan at 079-509-1800.

CINDERELLA BALLET AT ROYAL CULTURAL CENTER
Freeway Dance Studio presents Cinderella Ballet in three acts on November 25th at Royal Cultural Center, 26th at Al Hussein Cultural Center & the 30th at Royal Cultural Center. All shows at 6pm. Please call 582-7887 or 077-783-3842 for more information.

SOUK JARA
Souk Jara, located on Rainbow street, offers a great selection of handicrafts, souvenirs, jewelry, art and snacks in an artistic, bazaar-like setting. Souk Jara is open every Friday from 10am to 10pm, and only during summer months.

DJ NIGHTS AT SALUTE
Every Monday and Thursday enjoy an upbeat atmosphere with a live DJ at Salute, 9pm til late. And save 25% on a variety of appetizers, salads, burgers, steaks, pasta & gourmet pizza during happy hour, daily from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Take a tour of Salute>

FROM MUMBAI TO AMMAN – FOUR SEASONS INDIAN CHEF COMES TO JORDAN FOR ONE WEEK ONLY
Chef Abhay Pratap from Four Seasons Mumbai will be visiting Jordan to cook at Asia restaurant in Four Seasons Amman. From November 17th-24th, 2011, Asia will become an Indian-only restaurant featuring authentic cuisine such as mahi tikka, Kerala prawn curry and murg korma (chicken cooked in onion cashew gravy). The exclusive all-Indian menu will be available in Asia during lunch and dinner for one week only. The menu features a wide range of starters, main courses, biryanis and desserts designed to suit any palate.

THANKSGIVING DINNER BUFFET ON NOVEMBER 24TH AT SHERATON
Make the Spice Garden at Sheraton your home this Thanksgiving for a relaxed and casual Thanksgiving experience filled with all the scrumptious trimmings of a traditional Thanksgiving meal. For more information and pricing, please contact Sheraton Hotel. View more on our Holiday Dining & Events Guide>

OPEN DAY AT THE NATIONAL MUSIC CONSERVATORY ON OCTOBER 21
Enjoy concerts, instrument try-outs, drums circles, musical games, sales on books and instruments and a food court. Friday October 21st, 2011 from 11:30am until 5pm on the National Music Conservatory premises. An exciting day not to me missed! For more information, please call 476-7221/2, or email nmc@go.com.jo.

CLIMBING WORLD CUP 2011 THIS THURSDAY & FRIDAY
International Federation of Sport Climbing presents Climbing World Cup 2011 in Amman on Thursday October 20th and Friday 21st at Climbat Amman for an exciting climbing competition. Free to all spectators. For more information, please call Climbat at 573-6177.

GLAZZ LIVE AT OOBE ON TUESDAY OCTOBER 18TH
A musical project founded by a trio of young musicians from El Puerto de Santa Maria, Spain. Accompanied by renowned dancer Lucia Ruibal, Glazz mixes Flamenco music with the strength of rock, the ease of funk and the elegance of jazz. For more information, please contact OOBE.

MELHEM BARAKAT AT LANDMARK HOTEL
Join us for a spectacular night of entertainment with the great Melhem Barakat along with Wessam Habib & comedian George Hariq at Landmark Hotel Amman on September 1st. Ticket prices vary. Please call 077-565-5575 or 079-565-5575 for more information or to reserve your tickets.

RAGHEB ALAMA & ZIAD SALEH AT O BEACH
Join us at one of the most exciting Eid parties of the year with Ragheb Alama and Ziad Saleh performing live at O Beach on September 2, 2011. For ticket prices or more information, please call 077-555-5565.

RAMADAN RESTAURANT GUIDE 2011
The Ramadan Restaurant Guide remains our most popular feature year after year (in all of our snob cities) and offers tons of information for the best Iftar offers in Amman. Get addresses, phone numbers, Iftar details and pricing for the best Ramadan deals and Iftar buffets in the city. The Ramadan Restaurant Guide>

THE JOHANN STRAUSS ORCHESTRA TOUR OF THE DEAD SEA & AQABA (JULY 18,19 & 21)
The Johann Strauss Orchestra is one of the best-known German orchestras combining serious classical music with sophisticated entertainment - a mixture, which has become a brand mark within the music scene. The Johann Strauss Orchestra and its 40 highly professional musicians will perform in three different concerts of famous waltzes from the repertoire of the great composer Johann Strauss. For more information and program details, please click here: http://sdfmaxvcus0622.maximumasp.com/fjf/Johann-Strauss.aspx

AMMAN SUMMER FESTIVAL 2011
Join us at the Amman Summer Festival at Al Hussein Park from July 12th to July 21st for fun and entertainment for the entire family. Entrance is free. For more information, please call 500-8080.

SALE AT GREEN & MORE - SAVE UP TO 50%
Green & More Garden & Home Accessories store is offering up to 50% off on select merchandise. Come soon for the best selection! Green & More is conveniently located at 7th Circle right next to Java U and is a two-story garden and home superstore featuring an extensive selection of contemporary items to liven up your living space. The store offers a pleasant, friendly ambiance and an array of curious items that allow one to escape into a world of creativity and inspiration. Take a tour of Green & More>

INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY SCHOOL (ICS) FOOD FAIR
Enjoy games, crafts, food and fun and the ICS Food Fair this Friday May 6 from 11am-4:30pm. Admission is 4JD for adults and 2JD for kids. For more information, please contact ICS at 06-479-0666.

MOTHER’S DAY CONCERT AT AL HUSSEIN CULTURAL CENTER
Join us for a special program by the Amman Symphonietta (Mohammed Uthman Sidiq, conductor) on Monday, March 21st, 2011 at 7:30 pm at Al Hussein Cultural Center – Ras Al Ain. The program consists of Beethoven's Coriolan Overture, Schubert's Ave Maria, Dvorak's Songs My Mother Taught Me, Mozart's,Voi che sapete, Richard Rodgers, Sound of Music, and four famous Arabic songs for the occasion. Organized by the National Music Conservatory (King Hussein Foundation) and Al Hussein Cultural Center (Greater Amman Municipality) Ticket prices are 10JD and can be purchased from: Al Qasr Hotel 5666140, Moka Café 592-6285, Music Box 581-5745, Cozmo 550-1240, Romero 464-4228, Kashmir & Al Argeeleh 465-9520, Gerard 592-6817 and The National Music Conservatory 476-7221 or 476-7222.

VALENTINE'S PARTY WITH CYRINE ABDELNOUR & HANI MITWASI
Special Valentine's Party with Cyrine Abdelnour & Hani Mitwasi at Landmark Hotel on February 14th, 2011. Tickets are 50JD & 125JD. Please call 560-7100 or 077-606-0333 for more information or to reserve your tickets.

MAHMOUD SULTAN LIVE AT JANA ON VALENTINE'S DAY
Join us on Monday, February 14th at Jana Al Sharq restaurant for a special Valentine's Party with Mahmoud Sultan. 25JD per person includes an open buffet with Arabic & western specialties. Call Jana at 464-1879 for more information or to reserve your tickets.

VALENTINE'S DAY AT LE MÉRIDIEN HOTEL
Endless possibilities await your discovery this Valentine's Day at Le Méridien. Enjoy a set menu at 282 Steaks & Lounge, China Town or Al Mukhtar, 80JD inclusive per couple.

VALENTINE'S DINNER AT GRAND HYATT
Choose from a four-course variety of set menus in one of the award winning restaurants L'Incontro or 32º North; or indulge in Vietnamese specialties at the famous Indochine. You can also visit The Lounge, which will be offering a selection of Valentine's desserts, or join the all night party at JJ's. For more information or to make reservations, please contact Grand Hyatt at 465-1234.

LOVE IS IN THE AIR AT FOUR SEASONS HOTEL
Indulge in some good old-fashioned romance this Valentine’s Day with ‘An Evening to Remember’ at Four Seasons Hotel Amman. With the elegant hotel providing the perfect backdrop for a romantic getaway, the special package ensures an unforgettable Valentine’s Day. For one night only, feast on a lavish five-course menu specially prepared by Chef Frank, rest peacefully on Four Seasons’ signature bed in a Deluxe Room and wake up to the smell of freshly brewed coffee and pancakes whilst having breakfast at Seasons, followed by a one-hour spa treatment for both you and your loved one. This, with door-to-door limo transfer and late check out until 4:00 pm will give you and your valentine plenty of much-needed together-time. “At Four Seasons, we recognize that certain days call for the making of special memories. ‘An Evening to Remember’ package has been exclusively designed to take care of all the details, allowing couples to devote time to each other in a unique setting, which is what Valentine’s Day is all about,” says Livio Faverio, General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Amman. ’An Evening to Remember’ at Four Seasons Hotel Amman is only available this Valentine’s Day for JD444 all-inclusive. For more information or for bookings, please contact Four Seasons Hotel at 550-5555.

O BAR CARIBBEAN NIGHTS
As soon as the sun sets on O Beach, the O Bar puts on its Caribbean colors so you can move to the hot rhythms of a live DJ and taste mouthwatering Barbecue specialties. For more information or reservations, please call 079-785-2000.

CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR'S EVENTS GUIDE
Find the best holiday events, Christmas day turkey dinner buffets and the hottest New Year's parties in the city. Our holiday guide makes planning your holidays easy and fun. Updated regularly for your convenience. The Amman Holiday Dining & Events Guide>

KARAMA HUMAN RIGHTS FILM FESTIVAL
KARAMA is the first Human Rights Film Festival in Jordan. The festival will extend for 6 days starting on the 5th of December 2010 and ending on the 10th to mark the international day for Human Rights. The main Festival activities will take place in the Royal Cultural Center in Amman, in addition to screenings and debates outside Amman. The festival is organized by Community Media Network and AlMamal 612 and with support from The Royal Cultural Center, The Jordan National Center for Human Rights and The Royal Film Commission of Jordan. The festival will screen around 27 films in addition to hosting debates and Art events related to the films and themes. Visit the official website at www.karamafestival.org.

AMMAN STAND-UP COMEDY FESTIVAL
It's the 3rd Annual Amman Stand-Up Comedy Festival on December 4th-10th, 2010 at Al-Hussein Cultural Center - Ras El-Ein. Tickets are 25JD. For more information, please call 06-479-0434, or to see the comedian line-up, visit the official website at www.ascf.jo.

THE JORDAN TANGO FESTIVAL
Enjoy the passion & mystery of tango & the Arabian desert. Argentine tango dancers from all around the world will participate in the first international tango festival in Jordan in on September 16, 17, 18 and 19th, 2010. The Jordan Tango festival will bring together teachers, artists and dancers from all around the world, all gathered for a magical experience in the Arabian desert. Locations of the milongas will include Jordan’s most famous heritage: the Roman theater in Jerash; one of the best preserved Roman provincial towns in the world, The Dead Sea; the lowest point on earth, and Rum valley; a timeless area in the middle of the Jordan desert. The festival will be followed with a trip to Petra; one of the world’s 7 wonders. and other optional locations in the country. Workshops will include special optional classes introducing Jordan’s traditional dances & music. Visit www.jordantangofestival.com for more info.

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