List of Persian/Iranian Events for 2004-05-15

ISFAHAN: Imperial Persia’s Glittering Jewel

http://www.humanitieswest.org/current.html#isfahan

May 14-15, 2004 At Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco

Saturday, May 15, 10 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday lectures will include “The City of Isfahan and its Glorious Architecture” by Dr. Johanna Movassat of San Jose State University. Miniature paintings of surpassing beauty from the Safavid period will be the subject of a lecture by Professor Catherine Glynn Benkaim of UCLA. The afternoon begins with a performance and a demonstration of classical Iranian music from the Isfahan-Shiraz region that will be presented by Dr. Mahmoud Zoufonon and ensemble. A lecture on the “Literature and Poetry of the Safavid Period” by Jaleh Pinazar of UC Berkeley will be followed by returning renowned art historian, Professor Walter B. Denny, University of Massachusetts at Amherst on “Carpets, Textiles and Other Applied Arts of the Safavids”. The day concludes with a panel discussion

At Five in the Afternoon

directed by Samira Makhmalbaf

YEAR
2003

107 MINS, Color

With sharp wit and elegant images, this film by Iran's Samira Makhmalbaf (THE APPLE) tells the story of Noqreh (Agheleh Rezaie), a contemporary woman in post-Taliban Kabul. Now allowed to attend school, Noqreh dreams of becoming the president of the republic of Afghanistan. However, her rigid father takes a dim view of the new changes in Kabul, a city he believes is rife with blasphemy. Based on a novel by the filmmaker's father, noted director Moshen Makhmalbaf, At Five in the Afternoon won the Jury Prize at the 2003 Cannes Film Festival. TVPG (AC) May 12 9:00pm; 15 11:15pm; 30 9:30pm

PRODUCER
Mohsen Makhmalbaf

SCREENWRITER
Mohsen Makhmalbaf
Samira Makhmalbaf

CINEMATOGRAPHER
Ebrahim Ghafori
Samira Makhmalbaf

EDITOR
Mohsen Makhmalbaf

COMPOSER
Mohammad Reza Darvishi

CAST
Agheleh Rezaie
Abdolgani Yousefrazi
Razi Mohebi
Marzieh Amiri

A benefit to offer ongoing support to the survivors of the recent earthquake in Iran.
All proceeds will be donated to UNICEF to help the children of Bam.

Date: May 15, 2004 - 3:00 to 6:00 pm
Place: V.U.B. Campus Aula QD
Address : Blvd. du Triomphe (Entrance #6) or Blvd. de la Plaine (Entrance #13)
Brussels - Belgium
(Free parking available on campus)

More info? http://www.iranian.be/tmp/bam.htm

Didar

When: Sat, May 15, 2004 , 3:15 PM
Where: MIT main building, ROOM: 4-231

UC RIVERSIDE IRANIAN STUDENT ASSOCIATION presents "Persian Culture Show" starring KOUROS, with classical Persian Music and a play entitled "Our Groom".

There is also full PERSIAN DINNER and all proceeds go to the BAM EARTHQUAKE.
Saturday May 15th, 2004 8:00-11:00 pm at the UC RIVERSIDE Campus
call (909) 787-4331 or www.ticketmaster.com
$20 for students and $25 for others

Ballet Afsaneh * Dance * Music * Poetry * of the Silk Road
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Presents a Concert "Tavallodi Dobareh" To Begin Anew

Traditional and Contemporary Persian Dance Music and Poetry.
8:00pm Saturday, May 15th, 2004 At: Heritage Theatre in Campbell, CA

Featuring:
Nejad World Music Center
The Translation Project
Hafez Academy of Art and Culture
Beshkan Dance Academy
Westwind International Folk Ensemble
Hafez Modirzadeh
Ballet Afsaneh

Tickets: $25 Adults, Kids and Seniors $15, General Admission.

Tickets available at South Bay Persian markets.
Online Tickets and Information:
http://www.dancesilkroad.org/New%20pages/concertinfo_nw.html


Heritage Theatre location: 1 West Campbell Ave @ S. Winchester, Campbell CA 95008

For all lovers of the traditional and contemporary performing arts, please help us get the word out for this wonderful event! <http://www.dancesilkroad.org/>

More info:
http://www.acteva.com//booking.cfm?bevaID=70501