Welcome the Beach House Artist in Residence, Majid Naficy


 
 



 
Why do I speak in poetry?
Because in this heavy mist
I cannot be a lighthouse
For drifting boats.
- Majid Naficy
 
The Annenberg Community Beach House welcomes its first Artist in Residence, poet Majid Naficy. His work is intensely lyrical yet gritty, as it moves between his past in Iran and his present in L.A. An accomplished poet, Majid fled Iran in 1983 after the execution of his wife, Ezzat, in Tehran. He has been a resident of Venice Beach and Santa Monica since 1984. His experience leads to work that makes startling connections between human nature post-revolution and on the streets that surround us. Majid will work on a new collection of poetry while in residence through January.
 
November 23, 6:30 pm: Poetry Reading with Najid Naficy
Please join us for his first reading, focusing on the theme of Santa Monica. (Addtional reading to follow in December.) Events are free - Reserve your seat today. 
Parking is $3/hr. The Marion Davies Guest House opens for tours at 5:15 pm. Please note: Back on the Beach Cafe is not open Monday evenings
 
Enjoy our view deck, gardens and splash pad daily 8:30 am - 5:30 pm. The Event House Gallery and Marion Davies Guest House are open Mondays 11 am - 3 pm. Docent tours given on Mondays at 11 am or 1 pm. 
 
Located at 415 Pacific Coast Highway in Santa Monica, the Annenberg Community Beach House is a new community destination open to all, no membership required. It's even available to rent for meetings & events! Visit us online at http://www.annenbergbeachhouse.com for more information.