List of Persian/Iranian Events for 2015-04-15
Maryam Mirbagheri(maryama band) live
7Rooz Wednesday - April 15, 2015 09:00 AM
Known for its unique sound and style, Maryama Band, founded by composer/performer Maryam Mirbagheri, showcases an interesting fusion of genres. The band's sound is a combination of soul/jazz/rock with a spice of Persian and Middle Eastern music. Maryama band is currently featuring Julian Karahalios (Bass), Linnea Sablosky ( Cajon, Voice ), Nick Hon (drums) , Maleke Clemmons (Piano) and Mirbagheri herself ( guitar, Voice).
UNVEILED Play by Rohina Malik
7Rooz Wednesday - April 15, 2015 11:01 PM
Unveiled is a "terrific show... intellectually engrossing work of theater" Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune
Join us and enjoy the spectacular one-woman play of Rohina Malik (an award winning playwright & performer), along with your friends and family at the warm atmosphere of our social gathering at Islamic Cultural Center of Northern California.
Program Details:
• Ticket: $10 adults; $5 students, youth, and kids; Tickets available at the door on the day of the event.
• This event is in English and it is open to the public.
• Limited free parking is available on site; The Center is near the 12th St. BART station.
• For more details please visit the “Art & Culture” tab at www.iccnc.org or www.ziyaart.com or email: iccncarts@gmail.com; or call (510) 832-7600
About Rohina Malik
Rohina Malik is a critically acclaimed playwright, actress and solo performance artist. She was born and raised in London, England, of South Asian heritage. Rohina is a resident playwright at Chicago Dramatists, and an artistic associate at the 16th Street Theater. Her work has been produced or developed at The Goodman Theatre, Victory Gardens Theater, 16th Street Theater, Brava Theater, Crossroads Theater, Chicago Dramatists, and Theater Project Baltimore. Rohina was recently awarded the Y Award with the Evanston YWCA for her work to end racism and empower women.
About UNVEILED
Written and Performed by Rohina Malik
Racism; Hate crimes; Love; Islam; Culture; Language; Life
Five Muslim women in a post-9/11 world serve tea and uncover what lies beneath the veil in this compelling one-woman show.
"Rohina Malik, the hugely talented writer-actress... is a remarkable new theatrical voice in Chicago. In her rich, upbeat and very enjoyable 70-minute collection of five character studies of Muslim women in modern-day America, Malik gives voice to characters from whom we hear far too
little in the theater." Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune
"Unveiled offers a provocative, insightful and uplifting theater experience." Tom Witom, Pioneer Press
Join us and enjoy the spectacular one-woman play of Rohina Malik (an award winning playwright & performer), along with your friends and family at the warm atmosphere of our social gathering at Islamic Cultural Center of Northern California.
Program Details:
• Ticket: $10 adults; $5 students, youth, and kids; Tickets available at the door on the day of the event.
• This event is in English and it is open to the public.
• Limited free parking is available on site; The Center is near the 12th St. BART station.
• For more details please visit the “Art & Culture” tab at www.iccnc.org or www.ziyaart.com or email: iccncarts@gmail.com; or call (510) 832-7600
About Rohina Malik
Rohina Malik is a critically acclaimed playwright, actress and solo performance artist. She was born and raised in London, England, of South Asian heritage. Rohina is a resident playwright at Chicago Dramatists, and an artistic associate at the 16th Street Theater. Her work has been produced or developed at The Goodman Theatre, Victory Gardens Theater, 16th Street Theater, Brava Theater, Crossroads Theater, Chicago Dramatists, and Theater Project Baltimore. Rohina was recently awarded the Y Award with the Evanston YWCA for her work to end racism and empower women.
About UNVEILED
Written and Performed by Rohina Malik
Racism; Hate crimes; Love; Islam; Culture; Language; Life
Five Muslim women in a post-9/11 world serve tea and uncover what lies beneath the veil in this compelling one-woman show.
"Rohina Malik, the hugely talented writer-actress... is a remarkable new theatrical voice in Chicago. In her rich, upbeat and very enjoyable 70-minute collection of five character studies of Muslim women in modern-day America, Malik gives voice to characters from whom we hear far too
little in the theater." Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune
"Unveiled offers a provocative, insightful and uplifting theater experience." Tom Witom, Pioneer Press
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