1. The University Museum at SFSU is proud to present a new exhibition "Caravan across Persia: An Archaeological Tour of Iran," APR 1-MAY 8, Mon-Fri, 11am-4pm; free admission, University Museum, Humanities Building 510, corner of Font & Tapia, San Francisco State University.
2. The Translation project presesnts "On Translation", The step-by-step process of translation shown through drafts from the poetry in BELONGING: New Poetry by Iranians Around the World. Marin Poetry Center, Falkirk Cultural Center, 1408 Mission, San Rafael, THR, APR 16, 7:30pm; Info:415.485.3328; http://www.thetranslationproject.org/
3. Join the Young Professionals International Forum (IF) of the World Affairs Council as we explore the symbolism and traditions of NoRooz, a holiday with its roots in Zoroastrianism - the religion of ancient Iran, with speaker Nazaneen Spliedt, President, Zarthoshti Anjoman of Northern California, TUE, Apr 21, 6:30pm–8:30pm, World Affairs Council Auditorium, 312 Sutter Street, 2nd Floor, SF, $10 members, $15 other.
4. Persian Center is proud to sponsor an evening with Shirin Ebadi with JCC San Francisco, In conversation with Janet Benshoof. President of Global Justice Center, Iranian lawyer, writer, and teacher, Shirin Ebadi received the Nobel Prize for Peace in 2003 for her efforts to promote democracy and human rights, especially those of women and children in Iran. MON, May 18, 8pm, JCC of SF, 3200 California St (@Presidio), SF; $15 ticket price for JCCSF members, $18 public, $10 for students; tickets: 415-292-1233 http://www.jccsf.org/arts
On-Going Classes:
A. Golestan School in Berkeley is a toddler & preschool program for children aged 1.5 to 5 who have at least one Persian speaking
parent. The curriculum is play based with an emphasis on pretend play, art,music, physical play, & storytelling. For more information visit http://www.GolestanKids.com
1. Two ten-week classes on WISDOM: SAT's 10 am-12:30 pm, 4/18/09 to 7/11/09 (no class 5/23; 6/27 & 7/4) FRI's 10 am-12:30 pm, 4/24/09 to 7/10/09 (no class 6/26 & 7/3) 2481 Constitution Drive, Livermore, California 94551 Fee: $195 or $300 for couples – concessions are available
2. FOR THE YOUNGER GENERATION (16-25 years old) Self Discovery with Lily Sarafan Five consecutive Monday evenings, 6:30-9pm, 4/20/09 to 5/18/09 University of Phoenix Building, 3590 N. First Street, Suite. #101, San Jose, Fees: $50 for five sessions (concessions available)
NOTE B: Sharhrnush Parsipur is planning to hold a story writing class. If you are interested, please e-mail Shahrnush at shahrnush@yahoo.com or call 510.964.7818
NOTE D: Please check out the Spring 2009 edition of Perspective Magazine at http://www.perspective-magazine.info. Perspective is a bi-annual, non-profit, student run magazine and is UC Berkeley's premier Iranian-American publication. Please refer to our web-site for further information about our programs, upcoming events, and how to get involved!
