March 18, 2006
10:00 AM » The World of Ancient Persia Conference
One Day Seminar at California State University, Fullerton
DATE: March 18, 2006 / TIME: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
PLACE: Ruby Gerontology Building, 13
California State University, Fullerton
Sponsored by:
History Department, CSUF
The Iranica Institute, Irvine, California Rastegar Family Foundation College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Program:
Opening Remarks: 10:00-10:30am
Introduction:
Dr. Thomas Klammer, Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences, CSUF
"Achaemenid Persia in the context of World History" - Dr. Touraj Daryaee, Professor of Ancient History, CSUF
Session I - 10:30-12:00am: Achaemenid Persians: Native and Western Perspectives ~ "Peacocking out of Asia: An analysis of the Greco/Barbarian Dichotomy in Greek Literature" - James Harrington, Graduate Student, CSUF
~ "Achaemenid Blooper Reel: Cinematic Portrayals of Ancient Persia" - Warren Soward, Graduate Student, CSUF
~ "Pre-Bardiya Religion of Persia: Observations on Behistun Inscription" - Khodadad Rezakhani, Graduate Student, UCLA
Session II - 1:30-3:00pm: The Persian Religious World
~ ""Excellent in soul and nobly bred to grandeur": Contemporary External Texts relating to Achaemenid Belief and Practice" - Dr.
Jennifer Rose, Professor of Zoroastrianism Claremont College
~ "When Achaemenid Kings Become Gods: The Post-Imperial" - Dr. Touraj Daryaee ~ "CSUF Tradition at Persis/Parsa" - Dr. Touraj Daryaee
Session III - 3:30-6:00pm: In Search of Achaemenid Persians
~ "Bardiya and Gaumata and the Issue of Succession in the Early Achaemenid Empire" - Dr. M. Rahim Shayegan, Professor of Iranian Studies, UCLA.
~ "In Search of Pre-Imperial Persians" - Dr. Kamyar Abdi, Professor of Anthropology, Dartmouth College
~ "The Archaeology of Achaemenid Period, An Assessment" - Dr. Ali Mousavi, Archaeology Associate, UC Berkeley
Closing Comments:
Dr. Touraj Daryaee
For Directions: Please click on the link below.
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From: Touraj Daryaee
10:30 AM » Blossom of Spring & Life Celebration
Please join Bay Area Persian Social Club & Recreation™ to celebrate "Blossom of Spring and Life" on Saturday , March 18, 2006 at 10:30 am at Cow Palace with the San Francisco Garden Show. Please RSVP at bayareapersiansocialclub@gmail.com so I will know how many people to expect.
What is the San Francisco Garden Show?
The San Francisco Flower & Garden Show where for five days Spring bursts forth with an explosion of color, excitement, and new ideas. Wake up from winter, watch those plants perform, and have fun. Don't miss your chance to get a glimpse of the full spectacle of Spring!
Only 1 week to opening day! Check-out their website for more information:
http://www.gardenshow.com/sf/index.html make sure to purchase your tickets online cost $17.00 and on show day $20.00.
For Direction Click: http://www.gardenshow.com/sf/info/transportation.html
Highway 280 North
Geneva Avenue Exit
Right onto Geneva Avenue
Cow Palace, 2-3 miles on right
Highway 101 North
Brisbane/Cow Palace Exit
Exit to Right, north on Bayshore Blvd
Left onto Geneva Avenue
Cow Palace will be on left
Highway 280 South
Geneva Avenue Exit
Left onto Geneva Avenue
Cow Palace, 2-3 miles on right
Highway 101 South
Cow Palace/Third Street Exit
Exit to right, south on Bayshore Blvd
Right onto Geneva Avenue
Cow Palace will be on left
05:30 PM » Spring Concert by Monika Jalili : NoorSaaz
Dear Friends,
Happy Spring and Happy Norooz to everyone!
Here is the upcoming Spring Concert Schedule for Monika Jalili : NoorSaaz.
The list is also available at www.noorsaaz.com
If you, or your friends and family, happen to be in any of these cities, please join us.
Concerts are still being organized. So, please check our website for updates:
www.noorsaaz.com
Hope to see you there!
Best wishes,
Monika
University of California at Davis
Davis, California
ARC Ballroom
Saturday March 18, 2006
5:30pm
For tickets please call 1 866 826 6740
From: Ramin Omid
06:30 PM » Gifted Children Scholarship Fund 6th Annual Dinner
Hello!
You can learn more about the event here: http://www.gcsfus.org
I'm looking to go and would like to make a nice evening out of it. If you're intersted in joing me, let me know. I'm 36, Male and live in Oakland.
From: shinca shinca@gmail.com
07:00 PM » Nowruz Celebration
Nowruz Celebration
Iranian Community of Santa Cruz
is pleased to invite you to celebrate
the Iranian new year, Nowruz.
Join us for a night of dance and party
at the beautiful Pasatiempo
Saturday, March 18th . 2006
7:00 PM Hors D'oeuvres
Iced Prawns,
Petite Chicken & Beef Skewers,
Cheese Crust Pizza w/ Gorgonzola
8:00 PM Sit Down Dinner
Includes freshly baked bread , coffee, and hot tea service
Mixed green salad with house dressing
Adults Menu Choice of :
½ Lamb Rack with Rice and Vegetable
Iceland Halibut with Rice and Vegetable
Vegetarian Extraordinaire with Rice
Kids Menu (children under 12 yrs)
Strips Chicken with Fries and soft drink
Dessert
Peaches Strudel served warm with Vanilla Ice Cream
Ticket: Adult $45.00 Children under 12 yrs $20.00 (RSVP by March 15th)
Tickets at Intero Real State Services 805 Mission street, Santa Cruz Tel: 831-420-1754
For more info call 831-431-3705 or 831-234-0121
Address: Peachwood's Steakhouse at The Inn At Pasatiempo,
555 HWY 17 , Santa Cruz, Tel: 831-426-6333
Pasatiempo Inn offers discount rate to guests of this event to stay over night
Profit of this event goes to Gifted Children Scholarship Fund
From: fereshteh
08:00 PM » AVA Concert
Date and Time: March 18th at 8:00pm
Location: University of Utah (Orson Spencer Hall)
Description:
This concert will display classical Iranian music, played on classical Iranian instruments, by local Utah musicians.
FYI:
This concert is free to the public, however it is not recommended for children under 5 years of age.
For more information please click here.
08:00 PM » Persian Arts Festival
The Persian Art Festival is the first annual festival of its kind in New York City. The greatest Persian music under one roof! Persian Sufi-Psych Rock Singer, Haale will be performing and we'll be announcing the headliner soon. Please visit our website for more informaiton and to stay up to date with what's happening with the festival and other Persian events around NYC. Come check us out! http://www.persianartsfestival.org
From: Persian Arts Festival
09:00 PM » Bahar - a Eclectic Norooz Celebration
Bahar
a Persian New Year Party to celebrate the coming of the
new year with coolest Persian jetseters in the bay area.
Not to mention its going to be held at one of the most
beautiful venues in SF, the Bambuddha Lounge (601 Eddy St. @ Polk, SF)
Rooz & Reza Esmaili present a very classy/upscale Persian event for New Years, and what better place than Bambuddha Lounge. The place is eclectic, sophisticated, and just perfect for a Persian Party. Persian Music and House music, 2 rooms of fun. We have all the coolest Persians in the Bay Area involved in the event.
SF's most popular Persian DJ's in the mix...
Bardia, Safar, dj Doedi, dj Bo, and Rooz .
Hosted By: Ali Esmaili, Ali Pasha, Behnam Vadi,
Malian & Kelly, Payam, and Radyar
For Table reservations email info@djrooz.com
For more info: www.djRooz.com
For more info on Bambuddha Lounge:
www.Bambuddhalounge.com
Don't miss this incredible event as it will be an unforgettable night.
21+, $20 Cover Charge
From: Rooz
09:00 PM » NOROOZ On BROADWAY. The Bay Area's biggest Persian New years Party!!! First 100 Tickets are only $15.
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