1. Persian Center sponsored event: Mystic World Music & Z Venue proudly presents: "The Rumi Songs & Peace Concert", the magical world of Rumi will open up to San Franicsco for one night, through the rhythms, voices, & dance (whirling dervish dancers) of the Shams Ensemble from Tehran (led by Kaykhosro Pournazeri); SUNDAY, Oct 5, 7:30 pm, San Francisco's Herbst's Theater, 401 Van Ness, Tickets from $25 to $75 available at City Box Office 415-392-4400, http://www.cityboxoffice.com
2. Beyond Persia's "Fall for Iran", a festival celebrating contemporary Iranian art! For more info visit us at: http://www.beyondpersia.org
Today: Thursday 10/2 Film Festival (in association with NOOR Film Festival) (Admission: $10 donation appreciated)
4:30 pm
"The Fighting Cholitas" (20 mins.)
"Grenade (10 mins.)
"Generation Tehran" (24 mins.)
6:00 pm
"Beyond Words" (50 mins.) Curated by Beyond Persia
7:30 pm
"Bam 6.6" (54 mins.).
9:00 pm
"Rebirth of Rostam" (50 mins. Animation)
Friday 10/3 8 pm The Sharp Edge of Iranian Comedy (Admission: $45, Students $25)
Featuring the comedic genius of : K-Von, ELham Jazzab, and Max Amini
Saturday 10/4 8pm Farewell performance by Mohsen Namjoo with Special Guests: Arash Sobhani & Ardalan Payvar of KIOSK!
Gala Night, Special Performance, and VIP Dinner.
ADMISSION: $100
This performance will recorded for DVD production. Sales to this event are open only to previous patrons of Beyond Persia. For inclusion email us at: namjoo@beyondpersia.org
Space is limited and tickets may not be available. Thanks for your continued support of quality programming.
3. Hamid & Christina Moghadam Program in Iranian Studies ofStanford University present the following programs for October: 10/1, 6-7pm, "Iranian Cinema, A Scholar’s perspective" with Hamid Naficy, Pigott Hall, Building 260, Room 113 10/3, 6-8pm, "Persian Poetry, Persian Music, the Aesthetic Synergy" with Mohsen Namjoo, Cubberley Auditorium
10/8, 6-7pm, "Ayatollah Khomeini’s theory of government: genesis and evolution" with Professor Arash Naraghi, Pigott Hall, Building 260, Room 113
A. Golestan School in Berkeley is a toddler & preschool program for children aged 1.5 to 5 who have at least one Persian speaking parent. The curriculum is play based with an emphasis on pretend play, art,music, physical play, & storytelling. For more information visit http://www.GolestanKids.com
E. The School of Practical Philosophy in California offers a choice of six courses (10–12 weekly sessions) during the Fall Term, starting September 14th 2008. The topics are Wisdom – Happiness – Family - Parenting (all offered in Pleasanton) and Love (offered both in Tiburon & Sunnyvale). For further details please visit http://www.practicalphilosopher.org or call 925 828-8695
