Arab American Tribute Reception. Wednesday, August 28, 1996, 10:00 pm to 1:00 am. The Grand Ballroom of the Hyatt regency Hotel, 151 East Wacker Drive, Chicago. Contact James Zogby or Claudette Shwiry August 20, 1996

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PRESS ADVISORY August 20, 1996 For Information: James Zogby or Claudette Shwiry In Washington, DC (202) 429-9210 James Zogby in Chicago  Claudette Shwiry in Chicago  Arab Americans Host Tribute to Democratic National Convention Arab Americans will salute the 1996 Democratic National Convention in Chicago with a gala reception August 28th, chaired by U.S. Representative Nick Joe Rahall II, and featuring a host of prominent Arab American elected and party officials, including DNC members and party Trustees. Sponsored by the Arab American Institute, the event is being coordinated with a local host committee of Arab American political, business and civic leaders, including the National Political Director for the Young Democrats of America, Gabriel Fakhouri. Guests will include convention delegates, party leaders and elected officials, diplomats and local community leaders. The Tribute will highlight the political and cultural achievements of Arab Americans, and feature an ethnic buffet and Arabic music and dance with the renowned Simon Shaheen and the Near Eastern Music Ensemble joined by Egyptian dervish dancer Hosni Shahata. The Arab American Tribute will be held from 10:00pm to 1 :00am at the Hyatt Regency Hotel at 151 East Wacker Drive. Like past Tribute receptions the Arab American Institute has sponsored since 1988, the event is part of a national effort to promote community involvement in all phases of the presidential election cycle. * * * WHAT: Arab American Tribute Reception WHEN: Wednesday, August 28, 1996, 10:00pm to 1:00am WHERE: The Grand Ballroom of the Hyatt Regency Hotel, 151 East Wacker Drive, Chicago Arab American Institute ' ' 918 16th Street, NW, Suite 601 , Washington, DC 20006 • (202) 429-9210 • Fax: (202) 4 29-9214 

Press Release: “Arab Americans Host Tribute to Democratic National Convention.”

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Press Release: “Arab Americans Host Tribute to Democratic National Convention.”

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