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The Iranica Institute in Irvine California
in association with
Chapman University Center for Global Education
proudly present
"Democracy and the Two Voices of Iran"
A Lecture By the U.S. Ambassador
John W. Limbert
Date: Saturday, November 12, 2005
Time: 2:00 to 5:00 P.M.
Place: Argyros Forum, Room 208, Chapman University
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
The press is cordially invited to attend
If Iranians are going to enjoy the benefits of democracy, then Iran must speak in its the true voice, the voice of humanity, tolerance, and good humor best exemplified in the glorious poetry of Rumi, Hafez, and so many others; and, more recently, in such beautiful and haunting films as “Under the Olive Trees.” Democracy remains a distant goal, however, as long as Iran speaks in another voice, the harsh and ugly voice of the street mob and the goon squad, egged on by demagogues and opportunists. In recent years the latter has threatened to drown out the former; but it has not succeeded. And, if Iran’s long history teaches us anything, the latter will not succeed, and Iran will, sooner or later, regain its true voice.
Ambassador John W. Limbert holds his B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. from Harvard University, the last in History and Middle Eastern Studies. Before joining the Foreign Service, he taught in Iran, both as a Peace Corps Volunteer (1964-66) and as an English instructor at Shiraz ( formerly Pahlavi) University (1969-72). He has written numerous articles on Middle Eastern subjects and has authored Iran: At War with History (1987) and Shiraz in the Age of Hafez ( 2004). Ambassador Limbert holds the Department of State’s Meritorious Honor Award, two Superior Honor Awards, and the Award for Valor, the last received after fourteen months as a hostage in Iran. He also holds the American Foreign Service Association’s Rivkin Award for creative dissent. His foreign languages are Persian, Arabic, and French. He is married to former Parvaneh Tabibzadeh and they have a son and a daughter, both born in Iran.
Established in 1995, THE IRANICA INSTITUTE has since grown into an international network of scholars, educators, artists and everyone who is interested in the issues that concern a geographic area, historically known as the Iranicas [Eranshahr]. This area includes the following: Iran (Persia), Armenia, Eastern Turkey (Anatolia), Georgia, the Republic of Azerbaijan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, parts of India, Central Asian countries of Tajikistan,Uzbekistan, Kirghizistan, Turkmenistan, and Kazakstan, parts of ancient Mesopotamia, ethnic people such as the Jews, the Kurds and the Assyrians, and the countries around the Persian Gulf.
THE IRANICA INSTITUTE
An Educational and Cultural Organization
(Est. 1995)
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From: Kamron
Haft Dastgah Association and WVC Persian Club presents:
First program of program series about Persian music by Ostad Omoumi, Master of Persian music (Ney and Vocal)
First Program :Dastgah Mahour
When: Saturday, November 12th, 2005 4:00 to 6:00 PM
Where: LA 10, West Valley College MAP
14000 Fruitvale Ave. Saratoga, CA 95070 MAP
Ticket: At the door, $20
For more Information and reservation Please call: 408-813-4728
Program will be in Farsi + Live music
More about Dr. Omoumi WWW.OMOUMI.COM
Layla is played by Persian American SHIVA ROSE McDERMOTT. Film's Music is a mélange of Iranian & Kurdish music by KAYHAN KALHOR, ALI AKBAR MORADI & THE KAMKARS, and Jewish Klezmer & Jazz music.
WHEN: Saturday, Nov 12th 7 pm sharp!
WHERE: Kaye Playhouse, East 68th St btw Lex & Park Av, CUNY- Hunter College, Manhattan/New York.
DAVID & LAYLA is in Competition for Audience Award with 10 other American independent films including "ROOM"- a Cannes Film Festival 2005 Directors’ Fortnight Official Selection.
Film info: http://newrozfilms.com/index.htm
Festival info: http://www.avignonfilmfest.com/
“Inspired by true story, David and Layla is a brave & fabulous political comedy about the sparks that fly when a Jew and a Muslim fall in love in New York!”
Plse tell everyone to come to see and vote for this first time ever English-speaking language mainstream film about the diverse peoples and rich cultures of Iran & the Middle East. Competition Award is decided by Audience Vote.
Manhattan Upper East historic Kaye Playhouse is 624 seats, three times larger than a typical festival theater! And the Award winner is the film which gets the maximum favorable audience vote!
"I laughed and cried…it touches the funny bone as well as the heart.”
DAVID & LAYLA is on final festival screening night. Tell all friends to come and to see and vote for this New York independent film shot in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
"Star-crossed lovers David & Layla: Romeo & Juliet in New York with a twist - spice, comedy & politics...via Iraq, Kurdistan & Israel!"
Students & Seniors $5; Hunter College $4; All Others only $8 as this French American Independent Cinema cultural event is French Consulate- , Uni France and CUNY- co-sponsored.
Film info: http://newrozfilms.com/index.htm
Festival info: http://www.avignonfilmfest.com/
TICKETS:
1. By phone 1 212 772 4448 Kaye Playhouse Box Office 12pm - 6pm Mon - Sat.
2. In person at Kaye Playhouse Box Office 12-6 pm Mon- Sat. E. 68th St btw Lex & Park Av.
3. Online http://www.avignonfilmfest.com/TKTS2005.html
From: Jay Jonroy/Newroz Films
Come see our wonderful musical, magical show, Shaparak Khanoom, by Bijan Mofid, with 12 great young actors of Javane, who will amaze you on stage. This show is not a "kid" show, although kids will love it! This weekend is our last performances in Bay Area and we will go to Southern California to do the show. Reserve your tickets today because later might be TOO late!
Mansour Taeed
Artistic Director
Javane Theater
What: Shaparak Khanoom by Bijan Mofid(in Farsi)
When: Nov 11, 12---at 8pm
Nov 13---at 2pm
Where: Ashby stage
1901 Ashby Ave.(at MLKJunior way)
Berkeley, Ca 94703
You can reserve your tickets by calling the number below
Adults $15, Children(2-12) $10
November 4(only), Gala opening----$25
Reservation/info: www. Javane.org
510-654-7803
From: Mansour Taeed
www.Javane.org
From: Javane Theater
Thomas Jefferson Community Theater
125 South Glebe Road
Arlington Va 22204
Reserved Seating Program
Advance Tickets $35 & $30
VIP Tickets $45
Available at selected Iranian Stores
Doors Open 8pm
Showtime 8:30pm
Reservations and Information
703-517-4343
From: Poopak Golesorkhi
Saturday November 12th @ 8:30
PM
Bill Graham civic Auditorium, San Francisco
From: Googoosh
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 12TH, 2005
AT PASHA
1516 BROADWAY
DOORS OPEN 11:30PM-3AM
SPECIAL AFTER PARTY PERFORMANCE BY:
DJ AMIR (sf)
MR. DJ (sj)
spinning the best of Persian.Turkish.Arabic. and intl. hits
FULL BAR AND APPETIZERS
ONLY 10 MINS FROM BILL GRAHAM CIVIC AUDITORIUM
JOIN US FOR THE FIRST OFFICIAL CONCERT AFTER PARTY EVER IN SAN FRANCISCO!
FOR MORE INFO VISIT WWW.PERSIASF.COM
From: PersiaSF