List of Persian/Iranian Events for 2004-06-06

Explore the cultures of the Middle East and the Mediterranean to celebrate the exhibition “The Arts of Fire: Islamic Influences on the Italian Renaissance.” From Persia to Pisa, trace the movement of ideas from East to West with a day of music, dance, and storytelling. Find out how flamenco reveals the Islamic roots of Spanish music. Create your own vessel inspired by the glass and ceramics on display in the Museum or learn a folk dance from Andalusia or Iran. (See below for schedule of events and activities)

When: Sunday, June 6, 10 a.m.--6 p.m., Museum courtyard.

Where: The Getty Center; 1200 Getty Center Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90049

Admission to the Getty Center is free. Parking is $5 per car. For more information, call 310-440-7300 or visit www.getty.edu

You are invited to the Open Studio of Ali Dadgar

A chance to view his recent visual works; paintings and prints along
with pieces from the past and as well some pieces in progress. Born and
raised in Iran, visual and performing artist Ali Dadgar belongs to a
growing group of international artists working across national,
cultural and artistic traditions.

Located two blocks from the West Oakland Bart Station
at the corner of Henry and 7th street
1556 7th Street
Oakland, CA 94607

two weekends
sat sun | june 5 6
sat sun | june 12 13
11 am to 7 pm

closing reception
sun | june 13 | 8 pm

For more info please contact:
alidadgar@hotmail.com tel. 510 251 1636


use below links to view some paintings
from past open studios:

http://www.iranian.com/dadgar.html
http://www.tavoosmag.com/news/2004/Mar/News_I/EXHIBITION_SELECTED-PAINTINGS.aspx

Goroohe Yekshanbeh Literary Group Gathering

DATE: Sunday June 06, 2004
TIME: 5-8 PM
Location:KHANEH-YE IRAN is located at 319 Washington St., 2nd floor, Brighton, MA (near St. Elizabeth Hospital, opposite Gentle Dental Building).