"Voices Beyond the Veil", a community poetry reading where language, memory, and identity converge

Join us at Bellevue College for an evening of poetry in Persian and other languages, bringing together scholars, artists, and emerging voices!

Featured Presentation

Prof. Aria Fani presenting “Shape of Extinction” — his translation of Bijan Jalali’s poetry

Special Guest (Recitation)

Prof. Natalie Martinez, poet and co-chair of the English Department

Film Screening

Prof. Yasaman Naraghi, presenting her short film “In Your Absence”

Music

With live performances by Bellevue College music students and local artists

Community Open Recitation

Audience members are invited to share poetry in Persian or other languages

Project of Bellevue College English Dept., Music Dept. and Peyvand NPO

This event has been made possible by grants from the City of Bellevue and Crane Charitable Funds

When: April 24, 2026

Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Where: Bellevue College Bldg. E Room 129

This event is Free and Open to the Public. Free Registration REQUIRED:

Register Here

Address

Bellevue College, Building E, Room E129 (next to the Carlson Theater)
3000 Landerholm Circle SE
Bellevue, WA 98007

Driving Directions
From I-90 East (from Seattle): Take Exit 11A toward 156th Ave SE / Eastgate Way. Turn left onto SE Eastgate Way, then right on 150th Ave SE. Turn left at SE 28th Street into the main entrance of Bellevue College.

From I-90 West (from Issaquah): Take Exit 11 and follow signs for 156th Ave SE / Eastgate Way. Merge onto SE Eastgate Way, turn right on 150th Ave SE, then left at SE 28th Street into the main entrance.

Parking
The closest parking lot to the event venue is Lot 14. Lot 12 and the Parking Garage (5th floor) are also available.

Campus Map Bellevue College Campus Map (PDF)

Once you arrive on campus, follow signs to Building E (near the D-building). Room E129 will be clearly marked inside.

A Collaborative Project of Bellevue College English Dept., Music Dept. and Peyvand NPO

This event has been made possible by grants from the City of Bellevue, 4Culture and Crane Charitable Fund