With Iranian President Ahmadinejad’s arrival into New York City, protests are taking place at the UN. In San Francisco, instead of protests, Shams Ensemble, a band coming from Iran, will be performing at Davies Symphony Hall on Sunday, September 27. This is their first overseas performance since the current uprising in Iran. Shams Ensemble, a…
“Oh you, who are the future of our beloved country, come out to the streets and fight for your freedom. What is the risk of coming out? Be willing to sacrifice your life for your country. Don’t be intimidated if fire is pouring out of the sky. Don’t hesitate, if out there swords are being…
Yesterday on KTLA Channel 9 in Los Angeles, Madeleine Albright spoke about her new book Memo to the President Elect: How We Can Restore America’s Reputation and Leadershipp she spoke about communication and partnerships as one of the ways that the new president can restore America’s good standing in the world. Communicate with other countries…
Last night I had the honor of being the Master of Ceremony for the Rumi concert in San Francisco at Herbst Theater. It was a sold-out house and everyone was touched by the mystic music that Shams Ensemble played. If you can make the concert in NYC, DC, or LA – please do! NYC: Saturday,…