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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