Carnegie International exhibit to screen documentaries by Kamran Shirdel

- "Tehran Is the Capital of Iran", "Dubai: Pearls of the Persian Gulf", "Women's Prison", and "The Night It Rained" and five other of his documentaries are scheduled to be screened during the event, which will be held from October 5, 2013 to March 16, 2014. - 5/15/13

Variations on a Persian Theme: maps as messages

- May 22nd in London: Welcome by Paul Webley, SOAS with an introduction by Peter Barber OBE, FSA, FRHistS followed by a talk by Francis Herbert Hon. FRGS FBCart.S on Variations on a Persian Theme: maps as messages. - 5/9/13

Panel Discussion at UC Davis: The Negative Impacts Of Sanctions On The People Of Iran

- June 2, 2013 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.: As part of Senses Cultural's mission to promote programs that will bring greater understanding about culture and humanity, Please join Senses Cultural in supporting a panel Discussion about the negative impacts of sanctions on the people of Iran. - 5/7/13

Event at The British Museum: 'Who is this Hossein the world is crazy about?' The work of Charles-Hossein Zenderoudi

- In 2011, the British Museum acquired an important work completed in 1958 by the renowned modern artist, Charles- Hossein Zenderoudi. This large, linocut print on linen, entitled 'Who is this Hossein the world is crazy about?' illustrates dramatic scenes from the martyrdom of Imam Husayn, grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, at the Battle of Karbala (in modern Iraq) in AD 680. - 5/2/13

U.S. to face Iran wrestling team in Los Angeles

- The United States and Iran wrestling teams will face in a friendly, slated for May 19 in Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena in the United States. The Iranian freestyle team will leave Tehran on May 11 to participate in an exhibition match in New York's Times Square. - 4/27/13

Censorship and Power in Iran: Film Screening and Discussion in New York

- Maziar Bahari, Journalist and Filmmaker, Joel Simon, Committee to Protect Journalists; in conversation with Jon Stewart, Political Satirist - 4/24/13

Lecture at Berkeley: The Political Role of Thugs and Hooligans in Contemporary Iranian History

- Massoud Noghrehkar is an activist, researcher and a very prolific writer living in the United States. He has authored many books in variety of fields including; the history of intellectual movement in Iran and Iranian Writers' Association; dissent and mass murder of dissidents in Iran; psychology and medicine -Berkeley Lecture Series - 4/22/13

In Memory of Farideh Lashai: Exhibitions At Tyler Nahem Fine Art and Leila Heller Gallery in NYC

- Edward Tyler Nahem Fine Art (ETNFA) and Leila Heller Gallery are pleased to present two posthumous New York exhibitions celebrating the life and career of internationally renowned, recently deceased, Iranian artist Farideh Lashai (1944 - 2013). - 4/21/13

Panel Discussion at Brandeis University - The Coming Presidential Elections in Iran: Do they Matter?

- Iran's last presidential election in 2009 resulted in widespreadaccusations of vote rigging and unforeseen protests that shook the Islamic Republic to its core. On June 14, 2013, Iran will hold its eleventh presidential election to replace the outgoing president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. - 4/21/13

Persian Arts Festival and Persian Parade Present: SHURKA BAZAAR in New York

- On April 14, 2013, in honor of Persian Parade's 10th year anniversary, Shurka Bazaar will transform Madison Avenue, alongside Madison Square Park, into an urban oasis. A Persian Bazaar of ancient times. A fantastical experience of being transported to a destination through a cultural immersion, vivid as a memory and true to the imagination, yet far from anything one has ever experienced. - 4/13/13

CONFERENCE: US-Iran direct talks: is there a breakthrough in the horizon?

- The American Iranian Council (AIC) invites you to attend a timely conference titled, "US-Iran direct talks: is there a breakthrough in the horizon?" The event will take place at Metropolitan Club of New York on April 19, 2013 from 6-8pm. - 4/13/13

Vancouver International Film Festival to screen the latest from from Iranian Master Abbas Kiarostami: LIKE SOMEONE IN LOVE

- "A sly, teasing riff on the heart's irrational stirrings... You emerge elated and slightly dazed.... But the movie's sense of immutable desire resonates well after the lights have come up." - Scott Foundas, Village Voice - 4/13/13

Conference: SYMPOSIA IRANICA

- We are pleased to announce the inaugural Symposia Iranica, an international, biennial graduate conference with 99 speakers and 24 panels on 13-14 April 2013. The symposium seeks to challenge and support current and future generations of scholars in Iranian studies - 4/11/13

Anti-Violence artworks on display at Seyhoun Gallery in Hollywood

- Seyhoun gallery in Hollywood is currently playing host to a group exhibition entitled "Replacing Violence with Art" which has put on display works by some Iranian and international artists. - 4/11/13

IAAB's Persian Language Educators' Symposium

- IAAB's Persian Language Educators' Symposium brings together Persian language educators who teach heritage speakers from pre-school through high school. The educators will gather from around the United States to address shared goals, needs, and challenges in an invite-only symposium in New York City from May 25-26, 2013. - 4/10/13

Bita Ghezelaygh: The letter that never arrived

- This is Bita Ghezelayagh's second solo show at Rose Issa Projects, featuring a new body of work that explore the aesthetic and poetic qualities of traditional Middle Eastern and Persian carpets. Bita Ghezelayagh started her career as an architect with a specialism in the restoration of historic buildings, and has always been motivated to preserve traditions threatened by mass production and contemporary taste. - 4/7/13

A screening of "Forced Confessions" documentary by Maziar Bahari and Panel Discussion in Berkeley

- "Forced Confessions pulls the mask off a regime that brutally extracts lies from its citizens. The film is narrated by Director Maziar Bahari, who himself was used as a "poster boy for subversion" and forced to falsely admit to orchestrating street protests in 2009. -Berkeley Lecture Series - 4/5/13

UCLA Celebration of Iranian Cinema: April 13-28, 2013

- UCLA Film & Television Archive is proud to continue its long tradition tracing the unfolding of Iran's fascinating national cinema. Continually offering compelling new voices and visions, Iranian film responds to a rich storytelling heritage and enters into crucial dialogue with other world cultural and artistic traditions in its unique interplay of social inquiry and formal experimentation. - 4/2/13

Nowruz celebrations in Turkey and Georgia

- Hundreds of thousands celebrated the Iranian New year in Turkey's largely Kurdish city of Diyabikar. This ancestral festival, which has been observed for more than 3,000 years, marks the Iranian New Year - 3/28/13

Southern California: Sizdeh Bedar 2013 at Lake Balboa

- On March 31, 2013, Time TV will be having this years "Sizdeh Bedar Festival" at Lake Balboa. This will be a great venue for us all. We would love to have you there with us as well. We are expecting 20,000- 25,000 visitors from Valley, Santa Monica, West Wood and Los Angeles. - 3/27/13

San Francisco - Art People Gallery's Persian New Year Celebration

- Saturday March 30 - Please join us at Art People Gallery to celebrate Nowruz, the Persian New Year, and an exhibit of Persian art. The 30 winners of our SNAC Iran 2012 competition will show their works at Art People. - 3/26/13

Nearly 3,000 Years Late But Right On Time: Cyrus Cylinder Makes U.S. Debut

- For 2,600 years, the weighty praise of world leaders has been heaped upon the fragile clay of the Cyrus Cylinder. The diminutive object, now cracked and missing one-third of its original form, has withstood the test of time as a symbol of tolerance. -Richard Solash, RFE - 3/23/13

Spain - Nowruz Festival Persian-Flemish-Kurdish Music & Dance

- Saturday March 23 - This year we celebrated in style - Persian, Kurdish and Flemish Dance and Music. Persian and Spanish "Isfahan-Granada Ensemble", Kurdish musicians and dancers "Sham Ensemble" and "Kurdish Dance Group" will delight us. - 3/21/13

PAF Presents: SHURKA BAZAAR in New York - following Persian Parade

- On April 14, 2013, in honor of Persian Parade's 10th year anniversary, Shurka Bazaar will transform Madison Avenue, alongside Madison Square Park, into an urban oasis. A Persian Bazaar of ancient times. - 3/20/13

New York - Persian Arts Festival Celebrate Norooz 2013

- NYC's Persian Arts Festival, Inc. (PAF), an organization devoted to providing a platform for Persian artists and visionaries, joins forces with Le Poisson Rouge and other Persian cultural organizations to present a New Year extravaganza featuring Persian fusion from three of the city's top-tiered bands. - 3/19/13

Washington DC - GMU Persian Club Mega Norooz Party

- Established in 1986 by a small group of George Mason University student, the GMU Persian Club was an effort to bring the growing Iranian community of George Mason University together around the common values of Persian Arts and cultural history. - 3/19/13

Washington - Persian Circle Norouz 1392

- Friday April 5 - The Persian Circle is a cultural student organization with the mission of promoting unity among the Persian community at the University of Washington and the Seattle area, as well as promoting Persian heritage and culture by organizing various events and social gatherings. - 3/18/13

Berkeley - Afsaneh Dance Academy Nowruz Showcase and Party

- Wednesday March 20 - Join us at the Afsaneh Dance Academy 8th Street Studio for an evening of intimate showcase performances. Students of the Afsaneh Dance Academy, and guest artists. Come celebrate with us for the turning of the seasons, Silk Road style! - 3/18/13

France - Sabalan's Norouz 1392, Association Culturelle Franco-Iranienne

- Saturday March 23 - On the occasion of Norouz, Sabalan welcomes this initiative and makes its resources available to people wishing to collaborate in the organization of Nowruz in the best conditions. - 3/17/13

Amsterdam - Stichting Andishe Noruz 2013

- Saturday March 23, 2013 at Jan Rebelstraat 21 1069 CA Amsterdam - We invite you and your family to join us in the Iranian New Year Feast. - 3/17/13

Iranian-Jewish Dialogue on the Cyrus Cylinder

- The Center for World Religions, Diplomacy, and Conflict Resolution (CRDC), Federation of Zoroastrian Associations of North America (FEZANA), and National Iranian American Council (NIAC) invite you to a shared panel and celebration in honor of the presence in Washington of the Cyrus Cylinder and its significance for the peaceful interaction of civilizations based on universal human rights and human dignity. - 3/16/13

Museums Celebrate Norooz Across the United States

- On March 7, 2013, over 500 Iranians from across the U.S. gathered at the Metropolitan Museum of Art for the Seventh Annual NoRuz at the MET. The annual fundraiser raises money for the restoration and collection of art for their Iranian and Central Asian Art galleries, which house one of the most expansive collections of Iranian art in the world. - 3/14/13

Northern California: Persian Center's Nowruz 2013

- Wednesday, March 20 - It is the mission of the Persian Center to create an environment to conduct various social, cultural, educational and recreational activities designed to strengthen the sense of integrity of all Iranians and people of Iranian descent, to engage individuals with an interest in or relation to the Persian community and culture. - 3/14/13

London - United Universities of London Iranian Societies (UULIS) Norouz Night 1392

- Sunday 24th March - United Universities of London Iranian Societies is a non-political, non-religious organization. Its objectives shall be to bring all the London's Iranian student societies together- to promote the Persian culture, traditions, language, history, music and hospitality. To unite all the societies for a greater cause, the welfare and interests of Iran and all the Iranian students in London. - 3/14/13

Maryland - The Iranian American Cultural Society of Maryland Chaharshanbe Suri Festival

- Tuesday March 19 -- IACS' mission is to preserve, promote and encourage positive attributes of Iranian culture and to enhance intercultural diffusion between other nationalities and Iranians living in the United States. - 3/13/13

UC Berkeley - 19th Annual ISCO Norouz Cultural Show

- Friday, March 15 - It is with great pleasure that we invite you all to celebrate the coming of spring and the Persian New Year with us. Join us for an incredible afternoon featuring a wide variety of musical ensembles, dance performances, and other special guests in the Chevron Auditorium of I-House. - 3/13/13

UC Davis - Iranian Alumni Association Nowruz Celebration

- Saturday, March 23, 2013 - The Iranian Alumni Association (IAA) cordially invites you to a dazzling evening of dancing, dining and entertainment to celebrate the spring celebration of Nowruz. - 3/12/13

Washington DC - Georgetown University Nowruz

- Saturday, March 16, 2013 - Join the Georgetown University Iranian Cultural Society for its annual dinner show. There will be delicious Persian food, egg painting, performances by Georgetown and local student! - 3/12/13

New York - Memorial Art Gallery Nowruz

- Sunday March 24, 2013 - "Ode to Wine: A Program of Poetry, Art and Culture." Celebrate Now-ruz, the Persian New Year, and the start of spring. Our third annual event features a presentation on the origin of Now-ruz by RIT professors Shahin Monshipour and Robert Dunbar. a lecture and poetry recitation by Dr. Fatemeh Keshavarz, ... - 3/11/13

Pop Up tour exhibiting works of Iranian stencil/street artists Icy and Sot

- ICY (born 1985) and SOT (born 1991) are stencil artists from Tabriz - IRAN. they started their professional career in 2008 they had uploaded previous works as early as 2006 and they influenced and dragged their friends to street art. Their works are about peace, war, Love, hate, hope, despair, children, human rights and the Iranian culture. - 3/10/13

Washington DC - The Smithsonian Celebrates Nowruz

- Saturday, March 16, 11 am-5 pm: A festive day awaits at the fifth annual Nowruz celebration of the Persian New Year. This year, the daylong festival coincides with the United States debut of one of the world's iconic objects from the ancient world, the Cyrus Cylinder. - 3/10/13

New York - Cornell University Norooz, A Celebration of Spring

- Thursday March 28, 2013 8:30pm: Cosponsored with the South Asia Program, Department of Near Eastern Studies, Department of Sociology, Anthropology Department, American Studies Department, and International Students Board. - 3/10/13

Oregon - Andisheh Center invites you to celebrate Chahar-shanbeh Soori

- A group of dedicated and caring individuals formed a non-profit 501(c)3 organization with the primary goal of fostering Iranian cultural heritage in the Portland metro area and to meet the cultural needs of the thousands of people of Iranian descent living here. As a result, Andisheh Center - aka Kanoon Andisheh or center of thoughts - was founded in December 1997. - 3/9/13

Texas - Iranian Cultural Foundation Celebrates Nowruz

- The Iranian Cultural Foundation-Houston (ICF-H) is a non-profit, non-political organization with no religious affiliation that fosters the educational, social, and charitable interests of the Iranian-American community. It promotes the appreciation of Persian culture and nurtures a deeper understanding between the Iranian and American communities. - 3/8/13

San Diego - House of Iran Nowruz Celebration

- At 2:00 pm the lawn program begins with the usual speeches and National anthem, followed by a musical program. Professional dancers from Los Angeles and dancers from the local Persian Dance Academy will perform some of their traditional ethnic and folk dances in their authentic costumes. In addition, there will be reading of poems plus singing and playing of instruments. - 3/8/13

Dallas - Parastoo Nowruz 2013 Festival

- For the past several years, a large group of Dallas Iranian Americans have been actively involved in the preparation of the NowRuz Festival. Hundreds of children and teenagers have participated in the Festival's artistic classes, including Persian dance, choir, theater, and music. - 3/7/13

Toronto - Iranian-Canadian Network Nowruz

- The Board of Directors of IC Network would like to invite you to the organization's yearly Nowruz Celebration.We would like to also take this opportunity to wish you a healthy, joyful and prosperous Persian New Year 1392. - 3/7/13

Seattle - kAnoon Nowruz Celebration 2013

- kAnoon offers educational programs with the goal of preserving and propagating Iranian culture. We strive to create an environment in which youth as well as adults can explore boundaries of Persian music, language, fine and performing arts through offering convenient classes. - 3/6/13

Denmark - Nowruz Iranian New Year Celebration

- The Iranian society in Denmark consists of a few thousand people who mainly came to Denmark in 1980's and many of them are currently active in various business and contribute to many social, cultural and political activities. - 3/6/13

Southern California Iranian-Americans, 670 AM KIRN Radio Iran and The Midnight Mission Give Back to Skid Row Residents in Honor of Iranian New Year Nowruz

- The Midnight Mission proudly announces that its second annual Nowruz at the Midnight Mission event-a special street celebration to toast life and revive and renew the spirit during this festive time of renewal-will take place on Friday, March 15th from 3pm to 6pm at The Midnight Mission on Skid Row in Downtown Los Angeles. - 3/5/13

Dubai - Magic of Persia's Nowrouz Concert

- Following a great success during Magical Nights 2012, Magic of Persia will be hosting its second Shanbehzadeh Ensemble concert in March 2013. Back by popular demand, Shanbehzadeh Ensemble will be back in Dubai to celebrate Iranian Nowrouz once again! - 3/5/13

San Diego - Association of Iranian American Professionals of San Diego's Charshanbeh Soori and Nowruz

- AIAP, Association of Iranian American Professionals, is a San Diego based 501 (c) (3) nonprofit aspiring well-being of Iranian American community and promoting Persian culture through Professional Networking Events, Cultural Events, Seminars and Workshops, Monthly Hikes, Charities and several other services. - 3/5/13

Perpetuation of Myth: An Exhibition by Iranian-American Artists

- The Museums of Los Gatos presents Perpetuation of Myth a new exhibition at The Art Museum of Los Gatos at 4 Tait Avenue, Los Gatos, California. Perpetuation of Myth, curated by Nazanin Hedayat Munroe is on view March 7 - April 14, 2013. - 3/4/13

Southern California - 2013 Nowruz Celebration at LACMA

- March 16-17 at Los Angeles County Museum of Art - This program celebrates the arrival of spring with a full day of exciting activities throughout LACMA's campus, including live performances, music, storytelling and calligraphy for children, and a traditional Nowruz display known as Haft Seen! - 3/4/13

Southern California - NIPOC NoRooz Celebration and SizdahBedar 2013

- Network of Iranian American Professionals of Orange County (NIPOC) was founded in 1986. Mission: Promoting professional and business opportunity among our members. Raising awareness of rich Persian heritage and culture among Iranians and Americans. Unifying Iranian-Americans in serving public and social causes in our community - 3/4/13

London - Iran Heritage Foundation's Norouz Gala 2013

- Saturday March 16 at The Dorchester, London - The Iran Heritage Foundation is a non-political UK registered charity with the mission to promote and preserve the history, languages and cultures of Iran and the Persian world. The objectives of the Foundation are pursued by organising, on a worldwide basis, diverse activities of cultural or scholarly merit. - 3/3/13

Child Foundation 12th Annual Nowruz Bazaar in Irvine, California

- Join Child Foundation at the 12th annual Nowruz Bazaar on March 17th, 2013 from 11 am to 6 pm at the Hilton Irvine. There will be children's activities, live music, Haji Firooz, DJ Maha, and much more! Meet Irvine's Mayor Dr. Steven Choi and receive a free medical checkup from the Hoag Medical Doctors. - 3/3/13

Texas - Persian Cultural Center Norooz 2013

- Saturday, March 9 at Persian Cultural Center in Richardson, Texas. Persian Cultural Center (Texas PCC) is an educational and cultural organization with no affiliation with any religious or political ideology; dedicated only to education, art, culture, and establishment of sense of community. - 3/3/13

Texas - Persian Cultural Center Norooz 2013

- Saturday, March 9 at Persian Cultural Center in Richardson, Texas. Persian Cultural Center (Texas PCC) is an educational and cultural organization with no affiliation with any religious or political ideology; dedicated only to education, art, culture, and establishment of sense of community. - 3/3/13

Boston - Iranian Association of Boston Celebrates Norouz 1392

- Established in 1989, The Iranian Association of Boston (IAB) is a non-political, non-religious organization and has no affiliation with any political or religious organization. The Iranian Association of Boston is dedicated to promoting the cultural and social understanding of Iran. - 3/2/13

Googoosh Nowruz 2013 Concerts

- Sunday March 24 in Dubai and Tuesday March 26 in London - Googoosh's phenomenally successful career in the performing arts spans 6 decades, and she is regarded as the most iconic and influential female singer of Iran. - 3/2/13

Southern California - Celebrate Nowruz 2013 with the homeless

- Steeped in history, Nowruz is an annual celebration that marks the beginning of the Iranian New Year for people of all faiths. It is also a time of deep spirituality when light symbolically conquers darkness, and people open their hearts to help those less fortunate than themselves step into the light. - 3/1/13

Southern California - International Society for Children with Cancer Nowruz Bazaar

- Please join ISCC in celebrating the arrival of Persian New Year by attending our Nowruz Bazaar supporting underprivileged children suffering from cancer. The Nowruz Bazaar features a variety of delicious homemade torshis, jams, pastries, haft-seen items and entertainment for children and adults. - 3/1/13

Vancouver - Canadian Iranian Foundation Norouz Gala and Bazaar 2013

- We are delighted to inform you about the upcoming Spring and Norouz Festival on March 10th. 2013. Sunday March 10th, 2013 11:00AM - 6:00PM Norouz Bazaar, Mickey McDougall Gymnasium - 2/28/13

Northern California - Celebration of Eid Nowruz at Islamic Cultural Center

- Oakland, Saturday March 16, 2013 4- 8pm -- Main program includes: Socializing, art workshops for families and kids, art show and bazaar, dinner, performance and songs by Andeesheh School's students, poetry, and live music. - 2/28/13

New York: 10th Persian Day Parade 2013 and Chaharshanbeh Souri

- The colorful parade, with a large number of activities, music bands, dance ensembles, flags, floats, performers, marchers, and dignitaries, will be again an impressive display of Persian Pride. Persian Parade Foundation Inc. would like to invite everyone to participate, attend, and support this Parade. - 2/27/13

Chicago - 4th Annual Nowruz Parade

- Chicago Nowruz Parade is an Illinois Not-For-Profit corporation. The principal purpose of this organization shall be cultural education and awareness by facilitation and conduct of a public parade (celebration) on or about the time of vernal (spring) equinox; a Persian Tradition which is known to be observed by many nations and is a registry of UNESCO as "the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity". - 2/27/13

The Symphony Orchestra of the St. Petersburg Conservatory will give the world's first performance of music by Iranian composer Mehdi Hosseini

- On March 1, 2013 in the Glazunov concert hall at the St. Petersburg Conservatory named after N.A. Rimsky-Korsakov there will be a concert performed by the Symphony Orchestra of the Opera and Ballet Theatre of the St. Petersburg State Conservatory conducted by Alim Shakhmametiev, and the music "Hesar" written by the Iranian composer Mehdi Hosseini will be performed for the first time ever. - 2/27/13

New York - Iranian American Society of New York Nowruz Gala

- The Iranian American Society of New York (IAS) is a non-profit, non-political and non-religious organization whose charter includes promotion of Persian language, heritage and culture. IAS takes pride in providing humanitarian, medical and financial assistance to needy Iranians. - 2/26/13

New Jersey - Banou's Annual Nowruz Gala 2013

- Founded over ten years ago, Banou Inc. ("Banou") is a non-profit, non-religious, and non-political charitable organization whose main mission is to strengthen and contribute to the Iranian-American community, especially among the new generation of young adults, who primarily live in the Tri-State area (New York/New Jersey/Connecticut). - 2/26/13

Washington, DC - 2013 Nowruz Commission

- Nowruz Commission's Fourth Annual Gala Event be held on March 16, 2013 at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, DC. The program will continue the tradition of celebrating Nowruz in Washington DC. - 2/25/13

Chicago - Passport to the World: Persia

- Experience Chicago's Persian community and participate in Norooz, the most anticipated celebration in the Persian culture. March 14-16 at Chicago Children's Museum. - 2/25/13

The Cyrus Cylinder Tour Of The United States: Washington, Houston, New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles -- March-December 2013

- The Cyrus Cylinder will be on display in an exhibition entitled "The Cyrus Cylinder and Ancient Persia: A New Beginning." This touring exhibition is organised by the British Museum in partnership with the Iran Heritage Foundation (IHF) and the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Smithsonian Institution, and in collaboration with four other major museums. - 2/23/13

2013 Farhang Short Film Festival's Top 6 Nominees Selected

- The Top 6 Nominees of the 5th Annual Farhang Foundation Short Film Festival have officially been announced. They are And We Pass By (Iran), Distant Words (Australia), Karbafi (Iran), Khourosh Ali Khan: Jazz Fusion in Iran (USA), Namaki (Iran), and Rostam in WonderLand - Sohrab's Blood (USA). - 2/17/13

Call For Film Submissions: 6th Annual Iranian Film Festival in San Francisco

- The 6th Annual Iranian Film Festival - San Francisco, a showcase for the independent feature and short films made by or about Iranians from around the world, is inviting the filmmakers from all over the world to submit their films to the next edition taking place September 2013. - 2/17/13