October 23, 2004
10:51 AM » Persepolis Recreated
IAB in collaboration with MIT Iranian Studies Group and Harvard Agha Khan
Chair of Iranian Studies is proud to present this unique film on "Persepolis Recreated" by prize winning Iranian director Mr. Farzin Rezaeian, who will be present for the screening.
Date: Sunday October 24th
Time: 3:00 PM Where: MIT Building 54 Room 100
77 Massachusetts Avenue (map below)
http://whereis.mit.edu/map-jpg?selection=54&Buildings=go
Persepolis Recreated: This spectacular production presents a virtual
recreation of the Palace complex of the Persian Kings at their
highland capital of Persepolis in the province of Fars in Southwestern Iran.
12:30 PM » Zanan Gathering
Salaam Bar Hamegy,
Next Zanan gathering is on Saturday Oct 23. Please reply to me: jamilehpeace@yahoo.com
if you are planning to attend by Friday Oct 22. Thanks.
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We have a very special guest for our next gathering; Torange Yeghiazarian, the founder and artistic director of Golden Thread Productions. Torange founded Golden Thread Productions in October 1996 based on "the belief that our common experience as human beings supersedes our cultural and political differences. In our vast imagination, the Middle East is defined not by geographical boundaries and political separations, but as the shared experience of the people, who throughout history have been touched by its tales, melodies and aromas. The Middle East lives inside us, as we redefine ourselves, we redefine the Middle East." (vision statement: http://www.goldenthread.org/frames.html?aboutus )
The talk will center on Golden Thread Productions, its mission, current programs and future plans. The underlying theme will be an Iranian woman artist sharing her experience and challenges depicting Middle East issues in theater.
WHEN: Saturday October 23
TIME: 12:30 - 3:30 PM
LOCATION: Meeting Room
Claremont Branch Library
2940 Benvenue Ave
Berkeley, CA 94705
DIRECTION: From San Jose, Taking I-880 N
I-880 N becomes I-880 N/CA-84 W.
Take I-980 E towards WALNUT CREEK
Merge onto I-980 E.
Take CA-24 E towards BERKELEY/WALNUT
CREEK
Merge onto CA-24 E.
Take the CLAREMONT AVENUE exit.
Turn LEFT onto CLAREMONT AVE.
Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto COLLEGE AVE.
Turn LEFT onto ASHBY AVE/CA-13.
Turn LEFT onto BENVENUE AVE.
02:30 PM » "SEEDS" Documentary Screening
12th Annual Hamptons International Film Festival
Competition: Film of Conflict & Resolution
Hamptons, NY
Thursday 21 October 3pm
Friday 22 October 10.30am
Saturday 23 October 2.30pm
For tickets and more information, go to
www.hamptonsfilmfest.org
You are invited to attend the New York Premiere screening of SEEDS, a powerful and compelling new documentary screening in competition as part of the 12th Annual Hamptons International Film Festival, Films of Conflict & Resolution.
Please find attached some brief infomation about the film. The filmmakers, Marjan Safinia and Joseph Boyle will both be in attendance at Hamptons between October 20-24th
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"..a spectacular film...truly impressive"
Judy Woodruff, CNN
"SEEDS beautifully captures the difficult and inspiring journey of teenagers
toward dialog and understanding with their traditional enemies. Adults can
only aspire to such bravery."
Michelle Pearl, Vice President, The Daniel Pearl Foundation
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SEEDS, an exceptional documentary, introduces us to ten courageous teenagers trying to accomplish what most adults can never bring themselves to do: sit down in peace to face their enemy. Every summer, kids from war-torn countries gather together for three life-changing weeks at the Seeds of Peace International Camp in Maine. Back home, it’s impossible to believe that a Palestinian can share a bunk, let alone a laugh or a hug, with an Israeli; unimaginable for an Indian to speak freely with a Pakistani; inconceivable for an American to gain insight into an Afghan. But in the woods of Maine, they share their dreams and fears and try to see beyond the prejudices that divide them.
Like a grown-up, harder-edged heir to the Academy Award nominated documentary Promises, SEEDS shows that coexistence, even temporary, is tough work, and often elusive. SEEDS intimately documents this difficult journey, where there are no superficial resolutions. At times, the teenagers seem more enlightened than their leaders, but after a year back at home—where the word peace has very little meaning—can they hold onto what they have learned? SEEDS sends a strong message of hope in a media landscape that is bursting with images of violence and intolerance.
In the words of one of the kids, "in order to make peace with your enemy, you have to go to war with yourself."
An excellent film to see with kids, and for families to see together. Uplifting, poignant and inspiring, this film is the perfect antidote to all the madness in our world.
Find out more about the film at www.seedsthemovie.com
08:00 PM » Traditional Persian Music
Saturday October 23, 2004 - 8:00 pm
H.R. Mac Millian Space Centre
1100 Chestnut Street
Vancouver, BC
Dr Hossein Omoumi: Ney, Vocal
Amir Koushkani: Tar
Zia Tabasian: Tombak
Tix: $32CND...... Sales: 604-904-8866
08:00 PM » An Evening with Lian Ensemble
"An Evening with Lian Ensemble"
CD Release Concert
VENUE: Wilshire Ebell Theatre
4401 West 8th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90010
DATE: Saturday, Oct 23, 2004
TIME: 8:00 PM
The celebrated Lian Ensemble has had a profound impact on Persian music, introducing the world to a plethora of new music and compositions by several of the very best of contemporary Persian musicians. Their program features new compositions and improvisations drawing on the rich heritage of Persian classical music, contemporary and ancient Sufi poetry.
Lian Ensemble:
Houman Pourmehdi, Tonbak, Daf, Ney
Mahshid Mirzadeh, Santur
David Johnson, Marimba, Percussion
Soleyman Vaseghi, Vocal
Behzad Behzadpour, Vocal
Ivan Johnson, Bass
Randy Gloss, Percussion
Andrew Grueschow, Percussion
Austin Wrinkle, Percussion
Pirayeh Pourafar, Tar
ADVANCE TICKETS BY PHONE: (310)477-8617
Tickets are available at:
Music Box, (310) 473-3466
Q Market, (818) 758-9995
Tickets: $100, $75, $50, $40, $30, and $20.
Info: (310) 477-8617
www.lianrecords.com