A multimedia theatrical piece based on new Iranian poetry, created by Niloufar Talebi, with composer Bobak Salehi and choroegrapher/video artist, Alex Ketley. Performances on November 15th, 16th and 17th at the Iranian Literary Arts Festival at Theater Artaud, 450 Florida st., San Francisco. Tickets available at City Box Office, 415/392-4400. Tickets for ICARUS/RISE entitle purchasers entry to other festival events. For More infromation visit www.thetranslationproject.org
In Greek mythology, Icarus escaped from the prison of a labyrinth with wings that his father, Daedalus, fashioned out of feathers and wax. Daedalus warned his son not to fly too close to the sun or his wings would melt. Icarus, bewitched by the beauty of the sun, flew too high and then plunged to his death on earth.
CARUS/RISE relates the myth of Icarus to the Iranian Revolution and to the experience of those who fled their homeland in its wake. It traces the journey from loss and exile to a triumphant regaining of balance and renewal.
The 9 poets whose poems create the script are all living poets of 3 different generations. Their provocative voices challenge their past, their new identities, sexual politics and the current state of the world.
Persian Student Association (PSA) at Stanford University proudly presents:
Dr. Abdolkarim Soroush will talk about the cultural challenges that Iranians are facing in today's world.
Time: November 15th, 2007 - 7:00 PM
Location: Clark Auditorium, Stanford University (click for the map)
Title: Cultural Challenges of Iranians in Today's World
Website: http://psa.stanford.edu
Contact Info: psa-admin(at)lists(dot)stanford(dot)edu
Followed by a question and answer session.
The lecture would be in Farsi and it is open to public.
ISG @ UCLA Presents....SINTILLATE, Thursday Nov. 15th 10pm at Boardner's in Hollywood. Don't miss what's sure to be one of the years hottest Persian club events. 18+, Dress Code Enforced, Bottle Service Available. For Pre-Sale Tickets please visit www.uclaisg.com or email isg@ucla.edu
From: UCLA ISG