Abu Dhabi International Book Fair presents an evening of poetry brought to you by acclaimed female poets Tishani Doshi, arriving from India, and Iranian American Bahareh Amidi, Abu Dhabi's resident Poetess of Light. The poetry recital will feature at 'The Tent' accompanied by … [Read more...] about Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2012 Tishani Doshi and Bahareh Amidi
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Emirates Airline Festival of Literature: Bahareh at ADULT THE FRINGE
This year the Festival Fringe branches out to include adult performers. Festival goers can choose from a diverse line-up of performances that brings together artists from around the world who call the UAE their home. The poetess of Light, Bahareh covers potent themes like human … [Read more...] about Emirates Airline Festival of Literature: Bahareh at ADULT THE FRINGE
Global Issues Conference at ACS Abu Dhabi, 2012 and the Famine Song
Today I attended opening ceremony of the GLobal Issues Conference at American Community School. http://acs.sch.ae/globalissues/index.html. The conference is based on the idea of educating the youth about our global issues, and letting them take roles in workshops over the … [Read more...] about Global Issues Conference at ACS Abu Dhabi, 2012 and the Famine Song
Christo In Abu Dhabi talking about Art as Life
Today I attended a talk from a person that I had heard about. What I had heard is he does something with art and fabrics. This is indeed world famous Christo who has designed incredible pieces with his late wife Jeanne-Claude. He is an energetic artist in his seventies who seems … [Read more...] about Christo In Abu Dhabi talking about Art as Life
“Cell Empty of Light”by Bahareh, Poetry Recital at The Pavillion, Dubai
I just received the You tube link of this wonderful evening from Maitri Somaia, the director and producer of the video for this the poetry recital evening in Dubai. So many scenes come to mind, not only the beautiful comments the people made, but also the powerful looks they … [Read more...] about “Cell Empty of Light”by Bahareh, Poetry Recital at The Pavillion, Dubai