Two of the most creative members of the Iranian-American community in Berkeley, California, have joined forces to launch “Central Stage” — a permanent space for cultural events and social activities. Mansour Taeed, better known for his Javane Theater Company, and Shahrzad Khorsandi, director of the Shahrzad Dance Academy, introduced the center to the public last Saturday (November 3, 2007). Performers included setar master Kourosh Taghavi and his students as well as members of the dance Academy. These photos are from the opening night.