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Voltaire was not his real name: Voltaire was born François-Marie Arouet. He later adopted the pen name "Voltaire" in 1718, when he was in his mid-twenties. He was a prolific writer and produced over 20,000 letters and over 2,000 books and pamphlets during his lifetime. His works ranged from plays and poetry to philosophy, history and science.

Voltaire was exiled from France twice during his lifetime. The first time was in 1716 when he was sent to the Bastille prison for insulting a nobleman. The second time was in 1726, when he was forced to leave France due to his satirical writings. He championed religious tolerance and advocated for the separation of church and state. He was critical of religious dogma and superstition and believed in the power of reason and science.

He popularized the phrase, "I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it": Although often attributed to Voltaire himself, this phrase was coined by Evelyn Beatrice, a biographer of Voltaire, in her book "The Friends of Voltaire." The quote reflects Voltaire's belief in the importance of freedom of speech and expression.

Persian Dance Coming up in July, I will be teaching 12 workshops in Persian dance at Middle-East Music & Dance camp .  I am very excited about being surrounded by dozens of amazing musicians and dancers in the beautiful camp ground. This promises to be quite an adventure! 

Psychiatry’s New Guide Falls Short, Experts Say Weeks before a new edition of the so-called bible of mental disorders is released, the federal government’s most prominent psychiatric expert has said it has a scientific “lack of validity.”

Principal fires security guards to hire art teachers — and transforms elementary school By Katy Tur, Correspondent, NBC News ROXBURY, Mass. — The community of Roxbury had high hopes for its newest public school back in 2003. There were art studios, a dance room, even a theater equipped with cushy seating. A pilot school for grades K-8, Orchard Gardens was bui …

Today as a random act of kindness a group of classical artists from New England Conservatory, Prague Conservatory and Boston University College of Fine Arts started playing music outside of our Emergency Department. Thank you!

http://www.eagletribune.com/haverhill/x1916523995/Teaching-robot-a-hit-at-Haverhill-school

Teaching robot a hit at Haverhill school HAVERHILL ' At recent School Committee meeting, NAO the robot entertained the audience by dancing “Gangnam Style” ' just like South Korea

Autism and Arts Day - April 13 - Free Event!

South Shore Music Therapy, Art Therapy, Music Lessons Details on upcoming courses, who we are and what we can do for you!

Julie and Sheila performing Gilaki, Boston 2013

Julie, Sheila, and Sabbi performing Gilaki, Boston 2013

Sheila Eghbali and I performing our classical Persian duet at the Museum of Fine Arts 3/24/13

last chance to see me perform before the baby comes - hope you can make it!

Nowruz: The Persian New Year Festival | Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Join us to celebrate Nowruz, the Persian New Year with a day of free programs! Enjoy dance and musical performances, food, art, gallery activities, and more!