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style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Experience the vibrant flavors and foods of the Arab
world and get a glimpse into the unique aspects of this rich culture as you
</SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">learn how to cook Middle Eastern
food like a pro. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Cooking instructor, Nancy Bazyan, will show
you easy to prepare, wonderful-to-look-at-dishes when she teaches two Middle
Eastern Cooking Classes at the Ashtabula Arts Center during the months of March
and April.<SPAN style="COLOR: fuchsia"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN></SPAN>You will discover the rich, aromatic flavors of countries where
food is an intrinsic part of the culture and the sharing of meals with family
and guests is a feature of daily life. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Class #1 will be held on Tuesday, March
24<SUP>th</SUP> from 6 – 8:30 p.m.</SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Cost of
the class is $30.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>In this class
Nancy will be preparing a main dish of lamb and rice, fattoush salad, an
appetizer and dessert.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Class #2 will be held Tuesday, April 21st
from 6 – 8:30 p.m.</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Cost of the class is $30.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>In this class Nancy will be preparing a
main dish of a variety of kabobs, hummus, a side dish and
dessert.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P><B><I><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Bring your interest and your
appetite!<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Dinner is included in the
price of the class!</SPAN></I></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">
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<P><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Preregistration is required and can be made
by calling the Arts Center at (440) 964-3396.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The Arts Center is located at 2928 W.
13<SUP>th</SUP> Street in Ashtabula.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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Ashtabula Arts Center is funded in part by the Ohio Arts
Council.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></STRONG></P>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Pamela Hammond<BR>Public Relations/Marketing
Coordinator<BR>Ashtabula Arts Center<BR>Phone/Fax: 440.964.3396<BR></FONT><A
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