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
Schedule
MAIN STAGE
11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.: Yuval Ron Ensemble - music & dance from Iran, North Africa & Moorish Spain
1:00 p.m.-1:50 p.m.: Musicantica - music from Mediterranean Italy
2:45 p.m.-3:45 p.m.: Yuval Ron Ensemble - music & dance from Iran, North Africa & Moorish Spain
4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.: Flamenco Bravo with Juan Talavera - traditional percussive dance of the gitanos (gypsies) of Spain
LECTURE HALL
10:45 a.m.-11:30 a.m.: Alidz Agbabian - -Stories from Persia, the Middle East and Italy. Stories include: The Green Slippers (Cinderella story from the Middle East) and an Aesops fable.
12:30 p.m.-1:15 p.m.: Michael Katz - Tales from Morocco, Italy, the Middle East, and Spain
2:00 p.m.-2:45 p.m.: Alidz Agbabian
4:00 p.m.-4:45 p.m.: Michael Katz
SITE SPECIFIC MUSICIANS -Musicantica
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
WORKSHOPS
10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.: Postcards
10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.: Frames
10:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.: David Orozco --Vessels made of contemporary materials
10:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.: Elmira Adamian --maiolica inspired workshop
DEMONSTRATION
11:00 a.m.--4:00 p.m.: Persian Calligraphy with Ali Heidary
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
driving directions:
Located two blocks from the West Oakland Bart Station at the corner of
Henry and 7th St. From the Bay Bridge: Take 880 South, exit West Grand,
turn right at the second light, then left onto 7th Street. From
Berkeley: Take 80 to 880 South, exit West Grand/ /7th Street, turn left at
the second light onto 7th Street. From Hwy 580 & 24: Remain on 980
South, exit 11th Street, turn Right on 7th Street. From 880 South: exit
7th street, turn right at the light.
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).