April 7, 2007
02:00 PM » Washington Friends of ISIS: Spring & Nature in Persian Poetry
The Washington Friends of
The International Society for Iranian Studies (ISIS)
Cordially invites you to its first program a talk by
Ahmad Karimi-Hakkak
Founding Director of the Center for Persian Studies at
The University of Maryland and Former President of ISIS
"Spring and Nature in Persian Poetry"
Followed by musical performance and reception
Saturday, April 7, 2007, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The program starts promptly at 2:30 pm
Room 115, Intercultural Center (ICC)
Georgetown University
37th & O Streets NW
Washington, DC 20057
For directions and maps:
http://explore.georgetown.edu/maps/index.cfm?Action=List
For more information: WFriendsofISIS@hotmail.com,
(202) 537-2009 or (410) 799-0485
ISIS is the principal scholarly and professional association devoted to all aspects of Iranian history, culture, and society in the world. Its flagship quarterly journal, Iranian Studies, has been the premier journal in the field for nearly four decades.
www.humanities.uci.edu/Iranian-studies
From: Mona Khademi <WFriendsofISIS@hotmail.com>
06:30 PM » Celebration of the Birth of the Prophet - Milad-e-Nabi (PBUH)
What
Celebration of the Birth of the Prophet - Milad-e-Nabi (PBUH)
When
Sat Apr 7 6:30pm - Sat Apr 7 9pm
Where
1433 Madison St., Oakland, CA, 94612
Created By
Islamic Cultural Center of Northern California
iccnc.org@gmail.com
07:00 PM » Piano recital by Raphael Minaskanian
Raphael Minaskanian first San Jose appearance after his successful San Francisco debut on
March 25th. Minaskanian will be presented by GCSF(Gifted Children Scholarship Fund). Please join the concert and enjoy the beautiful performance of Bartok,Chopin and Beethoven as well as Malek Aslanian's complex contemporary Iranian compositions revived by Minaskanian.
When: Saturday April 7th, 8:00 PM
Where: Le Petit Trianon Theatre
72 North Fifth Street (between E. St. John St & E. Santa Clara St.)
San Jose,CA 95112 MAP
Join us for a pre-concert reception from 6:00-7:30pm
For more information, please contact 408-393-7843 or 650-468-7410
Raphael Minaskanian was born in Tehran in a music loving family and began his musical studies at the age of six. He made his first stage appearance at the age of ten and shortly after, he performed Iran’s first televised classical piano recital. He studied under the distinguished teacher and composer Emanuel Melik-Aslanian, honing his technical skills, and making frequent stage and television appearances. Upon graduation from high school, he came to the United States with the goal of studying medicine, but it was Aube Tzerko, Professor of music at UCLA who, recognizing his talent, encouraged him to devote himself to music. Thereafter, he studied with internationally known master teachers including Aube Tzerko in Los Angeles, Karl Ulrich Schnabel in Italy, and Ilona Kabos in London and at the Juilliard School of Music in New York.
Mr. Minaskanian’s London debut in the Purcell Room of Royal Festival Hall won him the acclaim of critics including that of the famed Eric Warr, who described the performance as a “most promising debut”, and his artistic ability and technique as “mature” and filled with “excitement”, “brilliance” and “unfailing clarity”. Upon returning to Iran, Raphael was invited by the renowned Soviet Armenian composer and pianist Arno Babajanian, to share the stage with him, in a most memorable musical event, for the very first public performance of his Rhapsody for Two Pianos, in Tehran. Over the past two decades, Raphael has continued to teach and perform, making frequent solo, chamber and orchestral appearances. On the occasion of Aram Khachaturian’s 100th birthday festivities, he was a soloist in several events with the Armenian String Virtuosi under the internationally recognized conductor Loris Tjeknavorian. In addition to his busy stage and teaching schedule, Raphael is involved with community work, and regularly shares his art to help raise funds for humanitarian and educational causes. He recently honored the memory of his beloved teacher and mentor, E. Melik-Aslanian, with two critically acclaimed solo recitals, benefiting geriatric research and special pediatric care.
Raphael Minaskanian is dedicated to the advancement of music education, and thus, is a regular juror in music competitions. In addition, he is a uniquely respected professor of music at Tehran universities and conservatories, whose students often rank among finalists, and garner accolades and top prizes.
07:00 PM » Iran & the Nuclear Question: Two Views
APRIL 7th, 2007
7: 00 PM
07:00 PM » Iran & the Nuclear Question: Two Views
DCIC IS A NON-PARTISAN DISCUSSION FORUM, & DCIC SPEAKERS DO NOT NECESSARILY REPRESENT THE VIEWS OF DCIC ORGANIZERS OR MEMBERS.
JOIN US for an evening of spirited debate on a matter of urgent importance: Tensions between the United States and Iran over Iran's nuclear program, and a potential military conflict with Iran.
Shervin Boloorian of the National Iranian American Council
will present one Iranian-American perspective;
Paul Kerr of the Arms Control Association will present one view from the non-proliferation community.
Meet everyone & continue the discussion over a halal buffet, which will be followed by Iranian/World music and
a slideshow of images by noted Iranian artist Shirin Neshat.
WHEN: Buffet & Socializing: 7:00 pm -- Until
Program: 8:00 pm -- 9:00 PM
PLEASE RSVP... http://www.evite.com/pages/invite/viewInvite.jsp?event=IINOOQVDZPFUIQQXHTRG&unknownUser=true
Tickets $15.00
Advance Discount: www.acteva.com/go/dcic
Free Admission: Bring a Dish or Volunteer (See Below)
Parking: Street parking is plentiful
More Info: Tony or Julian at 202-580-8493
Bring a Dish!
For free admission, please contribute a dish to our international buffet. We'll provide a variety of food including some halal main dishes, plus drinks and desserts. We encourage vegetarian, halal and/or kosher food; No pork, ham, or shellfish, thanks.
From: Tony Young
From: Tony Young <sscotch@jhsph.edu>
07:00 PM » Maryam Live In Concert
When:April 7th ,2007
Where:Montgomery Theater Dowtown San Jose
Time:7.00pm Doors Open
Maryam will be performing LIVE at the Montgomery Theater in San Jose , California.
After five very successful concerts , Maryam will be celebrating Norooz (The Iranian New Year) with her home town fans
To buy tickets on line with your Visa or Mastercard, please click on the link www.rumirecords.com.
Happy New Year.
From: Amir Khostavan <amirkhostavan@gmail.com>