May 8, 2004
03:00 PM » Speach: Rudi Bakhtiar
The Harvard Persian Society proudly brings you a speech by RUDI BAKHTIAR Star Anchor of CNN Headline News
Rudi Bakhtiar is one of the most successful and renowned journalists in
the United States. As a lead anchor of CNN Headline News, Bakhtiar has
guided the nation through many breaking stories, most notably during live
coverage of the September 11th terrorist attacks and the Iraq War. She
has been ranked by Lycos as one of the 20 most popular news personalities,
and was named one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the World by People
Magazine. She has also been honored by several Iranian-American
organizations for her outstanding achievements.
For more information on Rudi Bakhtiar:
http://www.cnn.com/CNN/anchors_reporters/bakhtiar.rudi.html
When: Saturday, May 8th at 3:00PM
Where: Harvard Yard, Sever 113.
For map of Sever Hall in Harvard Yard:
http://www.map.harvard.edu/level3.cfm?mapname=camb_allston&tile=F7&quadrant=B&series=W
03:15 PM » MIT PSA Movie: Abi
Abi
When: Sat, May 8, 2004 3:15 PM
Where: MIT main building, ROOM: 4-237
06:00 PM » A Lecture Series of Dr. Abdul Karim Soroush-4
A Lecture Series by
Dr. Abdol Karim Soroush (Iran's great contemporary theologian)
When: Saturdays, May 8th,6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Where: Noor Va Danesh. Iranian Moslems Association of Eastern United States
Address: 66 E Pierrepont Avenue, Rutherford, NJ 07070
06:00 PM » Shirin Ebadi Lecture - Are Human Rights Universal?
SATURDAY, MAY 8, 2004
Are Human Rights Universal?
The Faculty of Arts and Science, University of Toronto and PEN Canada present a panel discussion with 2003 Nobel Peace Prize recipient Shirin Ebadi. Panelists include: Haroon Siddiqui, president of PEN Canada and Toronto Star editor. Moderator: Janice Stein.
Location: Hart House Theatre
Time: 6 pm
Free tickets are available by calling (416) 978-8668 or reserve at the Hart House Theatre online box office
Sponsors include: U of T's Centre for Comparative Literature, Department of History, Department of Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations, Insitute for Women's Studies and Gender Studies.
07:30 PM » Persian Classical and Folk music
Persian Clasical and Folk Music Concert by the Naydavood Ensemble.
Time:May 8, 2004 at 7.30
Location: Peace Lutheran Church
3201 Camino Tassajara
Danville, Ca 94506
07:30 PM » Iranian Festival 2004
Festival Dinner - Iranian Festival 2004 May 08, 2004
Cash Bar: 7:30 PM-8:30 PM
Persain Dinner: 8:45 PM-10:45 PM
Music & Dance: Till 1:30 AM
Entertainment: Jamshid Alimorad
Grand Ballroom rounds of 10
Tickets: $100 per person for all
Buffet: Sabzi Polo with Mahi, White rice, Barberry rice, Potato & Peas Stew (Gheymeh), Beef Kabob, Chicken Kabob, Shirazi Salad, Yogurt Salad with Cucumbers, Sabzi with Feta Cheese &Walnuts, Pita Bread, Assorted mini pastries, Sliced fresh fruit, Coffee, Tea, and ....
Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel Sawgrass Mill Sunrise
13400 WEST SUNRISE BOULEVARD
SUNRISE, FL 33323
Reservations: 1-800-359-4827
Sponsor: Iranian Festival 2004
For More Information:
Contact: Hotel Information
Phone: (954) 851-1020
Related Web Page: http://www.persianvillage.com/comdir/cditem.cfm?NID=650&CFID=63415&CFTOKEN=78643592
08:00 PM » Masters of Persian Music
Name: Masters of Persian Music Kayhan Kalhor Ensemble
Location: Peter Jay Sharp Theatre @ Symphony Space
Broadway & 95th Street, New York
Time: Saturday May 08 2004 8:00 pm
Price: 30$
World Music Institute
For tickets and information call: 212-545-7536
All Programs Subject To Change
Kamancheh (spike-fiddle) master Kayhan Kalhor has been
instrumental in popularizing Persian music in the West
through his solo concerts and work with Ghazal and Yo-Yo
Ma. For this program of improvisations, he brings together
his own ensemble of brilliant artists from the nw
generation of Persian classical musicians Siamak Jahangiry
(ney-flute), Siamak Aghaei (santur-zither), Hamid Khabazi
(tar-plucked lute), and Pedram Khaverzamini
(tombak-percussion). This concert is part of their first
U.S. tour.
08:00 PM » Persian Ballet: "Kaaveh Aahangar"
Persian Ballet: "Kaaveh Aahangar" US DEBUT TOUR 2004 With the participation of Zohreh Jooya
Premiere in Los Angeles May 7, 8 & 9, 2004
Aratani / Japan America Theatre
244 Sout San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Tickets now on sale at:
Japan America Theate's Box Office: (213) 680-3700
Music Box: (310) 473-3466
Q Market: (818) 758-9995
Super Ervine: (949) 552-8844
http://www.artira.com/balletspersans/index.htm
09:00 PM » Mediterranean Nights
MEDITERRANEAN NIGHTS
Warm, exotic, sensual. A taste of the Mediterranean region. The BEST Mediterranean Style Party in entire California. Come check out our internationally renowned DJ line up, Great Belly Dancers, Percussionists, and Hooka smoking. Move your Hips To the Right, Then to the Left... Shake your Shoulders and whatever comes with...
Next Mediterranean Nights Party: Saturday May 8 @ Crossing the Bar Pier 33 SF
10:00 PM » PersianSF's Last Party
When: Saturday, May 8th, 2004
Where: the new club BLIND TIGER in San Francisco.
787 Broadway, San Francisco. (at the corner of Powell)
Yes, you got it right! This will be our last party of the season.
The hottest International party in Northern California will happen in San Francisco at our NEW sexy venue "BLIND TIGER NIGHTCLUB"
For the very first time @ this venue!
10 pm - 2 am - - Arrive early or risk not getting in due to over capacity - - Strict and Selective Door - - 21 & Up
- - Music by: amir, hoodin & arash
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email: kayhan@persiasf.com
voice: 925-497-0332
web: http://www.persiasf.com