1001 colors: Contemporary art from Iran
New York is set to hold an exhibition of paintings by 23 internationally-renowned and emerging contemporary artists from Iran. 1001 Colors, Contemporary Art from Iran will present 50 artworks created in various styles including expressionism and abstract, addressing the interplay between the traditional and modern Iranian culture. - 11/10/09
Football Under Cover in Vancouver, Canada
On November 26th DOXA will present the multiple award-winning Football Under Cover from directors Ayat Najafi and David Assman (Iran/Germany). Since its world premiere at the Berlin International Film Festival, Football Under Cover has picked up numerous awards. This will be the BC premiere. - 11/10/09
Parviz Tanavoli and Abbas Kiarostami Exhibition in Dubai
Meem Gallery is pleased to present the opening of a joint exhibition displaying the work of two of the Middle East's most significant artists, Parviz Tanavoli and Abbas Kiarostami on 9 November. The exhibition will feature 30 pieces by Tanavoli, Iran's most eminent sculptor, and 13 photographic works by celebrated filmmaker and photographer Kiarostami. - 11/9/09
Conference at Columbia University: (Iran) After The Election
The recent elections in Iran, and subsequent challenges to their legitimacy, have been a matter of enormous internal conflict in Iran, and of seemingly endless debate in the rest of the world. As protesters continue to take to the Iranian street to voice their opposition to the elections, fault-lines are emerging amongst the ruling elite. - 11/7/09
Iranian Enlightenment Week - New York City
Nov 6-14; Asia Society: Women of Iran Film Series: Border Cafe; Leila Taghinia-Milani Heller Gallery: Roya Akhavan: Nexus; Open Center: Lecture, An Evening of Persian Mystical Poetry and Wisdom' New York University: Hafez Nazeri, Meet the Artist; Asia Society: A Conversation/Demonstration, Shahram and Hafez Nazeri; Carnegie Hall: Rumi Symphony Project: Cycle 1 performance - 11/6/09
Persian National Music Ensemble Concert: A Night with Omar Khayyam
A night of Persian Traditional/Folk Music and Omar Khayyam’s poetry. A combination of dynamic rhythms coming from different ethnic groups in Iran. Saturday November 7,2009- 7:00 PM, Recital Hall Center for the Arts, Towson University, Maryland - 11/6/09
Exhibition: A Diasporic offering to the Ancestors
Join Priya Assal and many other SF BayArea artists at Oakland’s Gallery 550 from Nov 6th to 28th 2009. This is a group show by 30 edgy artists and is NOT TO BE MISSED! - 11/3/09
The Bakhtiari Alphabet, a documentary on nomadic life in Iran, to be screened at Sacred Heart University
Directed by Reza Ghadiani and Sacred Heart University Associate Professor Cima Sedigh, this film follows the Bakhtiari tribe, a nomadic community in Iran. It provides cultural insight and engaging issues related to the challenges of educating children in a nomadic community. - 11/2/09
Green Scroll March to the Capitol on November 15
The Green Scroll is a mile long petition signed in a 195 cities all over the world. This is a petition that simply states Ahmadinejad is NOT Iran's president. This is a petition against a government that responds to peaceful protests of its own people with violence, torture, bullets, murder and rape. This is a petition that supports human rights, freedom, and the right for democracy for the oppressed. - 11/2/09
The Bakhtiari Alphabet Returns to Sacred Heart University
The documentary follows seven years of in-depth educational research in Iran by Professor Sedigh, who directed alongside Reza Ghadiani. Through cold winters, howling wind, and severe snow storms, the crew triumphed over the elements with ardent passion to capture the true voyage of the Bakhtiari tribe. -Jennifer L. Hernandez, The SOP - 11/2/09
Celebrating the Cultural Origins of Persian Carpets: Farhang Foundation and LACMA Present the Premiere of Imaginary Knots
An original artistic performance in association with A Tale of Two Persian Carpets: The Ardabil and Coronation Carpets exhibition at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art - 10/30/09
The US & Iran - Between Human Rights, Diplomacy and Sanctions
Wednesday, November 4, 2009, 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM, Dirksen Senate Office, Building G-50, US Senate - 10/29/09
Rumi Symphony Project: Cycle I
With collaboration of Asia Society and Open Center, Hafez Nazeri has created a week dedicated to Iranian culture in New York which concludes with Rumi Symphony concert on Nov 14th. - 10/28/09
Music: Curtis Symphony Orchestra to premiere Iranian composer's new concerto
Composer Behjad Ranjbaran's ravishing Violin Concerto, requiring enormous interpretive and virtuoso skills, is the centerpiece of Tuesday's program by the always exhilarating Curtis Symphony Orchestra. -philly.com - 10/28/09
THE CHRONICLES OF IRANIA: A Play by Maryam Hamidi & Catrin Evans
The Chronicles of Irania performed from a Persian rug, delves into a world of myth making, into a land that is almost recognisable. Travel with Khadijeh, our strong and playful host as, together, we navigate through stories to reveal "the truth of Irania". - 10/26/09
Iranian Film Screening and Photography Exhibit in New York
An Iranian film screening and photography exhibit will be held on the evening of November 4th at Gershwin hotel in New York. - 10/25/09
I Ran Home (In America)
The Fridge DC is pleased to present our November 2009 exhibition, I RAN Home (In America), running November 5 through November 29, 2009. Iranian artists have become players in the national and international contemporary art scene, but too often, this genre is tied to politics... - 10/24/09
The "Year of Iran" Continues at the Smithsonian
The Arthur M. Sackler Gallery takes us deep into the heart of divinity in Iran and Turkey during the 16th and 17th centuries in another fanciful exhibition entitled Falnama: The Book of Omens. -NIAC - 10/23/09
Pearls on the Ocean Floor: Documentary about the lives and work of contemporary Iranian women artists
Morono Kiang Gallery in Los Angeles presents a special preview screening of Pearls on the Ocean Floor, a new documentary (in progress) by Robert Adanto, about the lives and work of contemporary Iranian women artists around the world. The segment being presented includes interviews with Afshan Ketabchi, Sara Rahbar, Leila Pazooki, Parastou Forouhar, Shirin Neshat, Negar Ahkami and Pooneh Maghazehe. - 10/22/09
Be first to hear new piece
Growing up in Iran in the 1960s, Behzad Ranjbaran had little opportunities to hear the Persian music of his heritage. It was Western music that dominated the Tehran Music Conservatory where he enrolled at age 9 to study violin. -Daily Press - 10/18/09
First New York Kurdish Film Festival: A Cinema Across Borders
Bringing together an exciting range of films and documentaries from across the Kurdish region and the Kurdish diaspora, the festival will feature ten short films, a documentary and eight feature films - 10/15/09
Light The Way: Our Children Today, Our Guides Tomorrow - - Recognizing Iranian-American Youth Volunteers
On October 18, PARSA Community Foundation will hold the Light the Way, the 2009 annual awards ceremony honoring the recipients of the Volunteerism and Action Award and Philanthropist of the Year Award. This event is also dedicated to the Iranian-American children who are engaged in community services. - 10/7/09
UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL: IRANIAN FILMMAKERS IN THEIR OWN WORDS - at UCLA and the Academy Oct. 9 - 16
In conjunction with the visit of a group of prominent Iranian filmmakers to Los Angeles, the Academy and the UCLA Film & Television Archive will present a series of recent Iranian films, each followed by a discussion with one or more of the film's principal creators. - 10/6/09
Major exhibition of Contemporary Iranian video art in London: Facts and Illusions
A pioneering exhibition of video arts by 14 Iranian artists, including established names such as Farideh Lashai and Avish Khebrezadeh, alongside emerging video artists, providing a great opportunity to view the diversity of contemporary Iranian video art. - 10/6/09
PFAP '09 Event On Oct 11th In Palo Alto: Support Preservation Of Ancient Persian Heritage and History
Come join the Friends of Persepolis Fortification Archive Project to hear the story of PFA and support the preservation of the ancient Persian history and cultural heritage during the PFAP '09 Event at Four Seasons Hotel, Silicon Valley, Palo Alto. - 10/5/09
Hidden Wounds, Paper Bullets: Iranian Contemporary Art
On November 7, 2009 the Cal State Fullerton Grand Central Art Center presents Hidden Wounds, Paper Bullets: Iranian Contemporary Art featuring eight artists of Iranian descent. As a result of the Iranian Revolution of the 1970s, the artists participating in this exhibition explore western culture and Iranian traditions through their art. - 9/30/09
"Condemned to Freedom": A Panel Discussion with the Artists of Traces of Being: Iran in the Passage of Memories
The panel will discuss humanity's relentless quest for freedom and the realm of art as the only space where true freedom is possible. The panel includes the artists and curator of the exhibit as well as guest speaker Ali Ashouri. - 9/30/09
Walk For Unity in Irvine, in Solidarity with Iran
The mission of the Walk is to unite the community in support of global harmony and unity amongst humanity. In support of this mission, the Walk For Unity is proudly dedicated to the brave men and women of Iran and their quest for peace and human rights. - 9/29/09
Light The Way: PARSA Community Foundation's 2009 Annual Awards
PARSA Community Foundation presents Light the Way, the 2009 annual awards ceremony. Emceed by actress Yara Shahidi and featuring a performance by pianist and composer Tara Kamangar, the ceremony will honor this year's recipients of the Volunteerism and Action Award and Philanthropist of the Year Award. - 9/27/09
Iranian artist Majid Abbasi to be honor laureate of U.S. poster exhibit
Iranian artist Majid Abbasi will be the honor laureate of the 16th Colorado International Invitational Poster Exhibition which will be held from October 2 to December 22 in Fort Collins, Colorado in the U.S. The exhibition is a biennial that brings world-renowned poster artists and designers to the Fort Collins area hosted by the Colorado State University Department of Art. - 9/26/09
Iran Unbowed in London: Three Generations of Contemporary Artists from Iran - October 10-24
Iran Unbowed is a response to the current popularity of Iranian art on the international stage. Alongside established Masters such as Abbas Kiarostami, Farideh Lashai and Parviz Tanavoli and leading mid-career artists such as Pooya Ayranpour and Samira Alikhanzadeh; Iran Unbowed features two artists – Hossein Cheraghchi and Rasool Soltani – whose work has not previously been shown in London. - 9/25/09
Iran Freedom Caravans Gather at the UN on September 23 to Demand Freedom for Iran and Reject Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
Join All Freedom Loving Iranians and World Citizens at the UN on September 23 to Protest the Illegal Presence of Mahmoud Ahamdinejad and to Demand Freedom and Democracy for Iranian People - 9/23/09
Reza: We are all one NEDA; We are all for one Calling: Freedom for Iran!
Iran Caravans for Peace and Freedom will be staging a Calling for Freedom in Iran with 1000 pictures of Neda in front of the United Nations in New York (1st and 47th) on Wednesday, September 21, 2009 in the early afternoon. Neda's calling for freedom is a project initiated and led by the famed photographer, Reza Deghati, and was first staged in Paris on July 25, 2009. - 9/22/09
Transit Tehran in London: Art and Documentary from Iran
Challenging the media's representations of Tehran in the news, this exhibition of art works and documentary films reintroduces Iran's dynamic capital in a way that could only be described by the city's insiders, including rappers, artists, writers, and photojournalists. - 9/22/09
Alborz: An International Conference
The Samuel Jordan Center for Persian Studies and Culture at University of California, Irvine cordially invites you to the first international scholarly gathering devoted to the history and the cultural legacy of the American/Alborz College. Founded in 1899 by Dr. Jordan as part of a missionary enterprise, the College became the training ground for generations of Iranian intellectuals, scientists, and men of letters. - 9/21/09
The Three Iranian Sopranos and Tehranosaurus in San Francisco
Nasrin Asgari, Shirin Asgari and Kamelia Dara have charmed and delighted audiences since they formed their group just over a year ago with pianist Hooman Khalatbari. Born in Iran, the singers met and became friends as students at the universities of music in Vienna and Graz, Austria. Their repertoire includes famous Persian folksongs as well as popular European Arias. - 9/21/09
March with the Green Scroll across the Brooklyn Bridge: Protests Planned During Ahmadinejad's NY Visit
Join us in New York City on September 22-24 as we raise our Voices for Iran and demand Ahmadinejad be held accountable for crimes against the Iranian people. We aim to have in one location the biggest international action ever in support of Iranian rights. -voices4iran.org - 9/17/09
Iranian Classical Musical Ensemble Banned By The Iranian Government Brings Their Music To the U.S. and The World
The highly acclaimed and controversial Iranian musical masters, Homay and The Mastan Ensemble, come to New York City on September 19, 2009 at 8 p.m. to perform the latest compositions by Homay at Lincoln Center. - 9/16/09
The story of the Persepolis Fortification Archive at Stanford, California
Friends of Persepolis Fortification Archive�Project (PFAP) and�World Association of International Studies (WAIS) cordially invite you for an informative evening on Sunday, October 11, to hear the story of the Persepolis Fortification Archive - 9/14/09
Mysterious Gifts: Theatre of Iran in Seattle
Seattle Children's Theatre company has invited young Iranian puppeteer Yaser Khaseb to have three performances in the US. Khaseb, will take three of his shows on stage in Seattle for a month - 9/13/09
Cycling for Human Rights in Iran: From Toronto to New York
Following Cycling for Human Rights in Iran's hugely successful Ottawa campaign, we have now set our sights on an even longer ride from Toronto to New York for the UN General Assembly between September 23-24, 2009. Mr. Ahmadinejad will be addressing the UN. By being there, we intend to draw attention to the widespread and systematic human rights abuses taking place in Iran. - 9/11/09
International "Green" Quds Day: September 19 in front of the Iranian Interest Section in Washington DC
Now the Iranian people have become the oppressed, and the Iranian government has become the oppressor. The Iranian government has responded to the peaceful protest of it's own people with violence, with bullets, with torture, and with rape... The International Quds Day will no longer be a day dedicated to propaganda of the Iranian government, but a day dedicated to freedom. -Where is My Vote, DC - 9/11/09
Peace and Freedom Caravans for Iran to greet Ahmadinejad at UN office in New York
In solidarity with the people of Iran, Caravans will stand together along with all peaceful and freedom loving Iranians and Americans and all other world citizens on both Wednesday 23 and Thursday 24 of September to protest the presence of Mahmoud Ahmadi Nejad, and call for democracy, human rights, and the end of theocracy in Iran. - 9/9/09
Conference: Historiography & Iran in Comparative Perspective
The Persian speaking world has enjoyed a long tradition of historical writing which sought to situate the Iranian people within a particular narrative of descent and historical development. These narratives were to be challenged with the introduction of new historical methods from Europe in the late 19th century. By the late 20th century there was a dramatic increase in historical writing in Iran - 9/8/09
Rumi Symphony Project Presents 'Iranian Sounds of Peace' in U.S.
Featuring the legendary Shahram Nazeri and an all-star ensemble of nine musicians from around the world, the Rumi Symphony Project is an ongoing work in Hafez Nazeri's search to integrate classical Iranian and Western musical traditions into a new genre. - 9/6/09
Iran’s Universities Punish Students Who Disputed Vote
Iranian universities have begun disciplining and suspending students who took part in street protests after the disputed presidential election in June, reformist Web sites reported Friday and Saturday. -NY Times - 9/6/09
Global Forum on Peace and Security: Democracy and Iran Today
Dr. Muhammad Sahimi will speak on "Democracy in Iran and the Role of the Diaspora Community." Dr. Sahimi will be joined by former political prisoner and citizen-peacebuilder Ali Shakeri, who will speak on "Practical Steps for Citizen-Peacebuilding on Behalf of Iran," discussing what we can do to lend support to the democracy movement in Iran today, and to build more dialogue between Iranians and Americans. Joining this distinguished forum is Roger Eaton from the LA Area Nuclear Disarmament Coalition. - 9/5/09
Afghan, Iranian experts assemble for October conference
An author, a radio and television personality, and the head of a Middle East Studies Center will be among the contributors to the Global Knowledge Conference on Afghan and Iranian Diaspora Cultures and Communities in the Bay Area Oct. 22-24 at the California State University, East Bay campus in Hayward. - 9/5/09
Iranian Film Festival in San Francisco: September 19-20, 2009
The festival theme this year is about the Iranian Women and the Iranian Women Filmmakers. We dedicate this year's festival to all the great women of Iran, anywhere on the planet, for their extraordinary role they play in the Iranian society. - 9/1/09
Panel on Human Rights, Civil Society and Democracy in Iran: Sept 12, York University, Toronto
Subjects Presented include: Human Rights in a Clerical System; Human Rights Cannot be locally Defined; Human Rights and the Iranian Writers Association; Youth and Students in the Iranian Civil Movement; Responsibility of Leaders for Crimes against Humanity; Non-violence and Civil Society in Iran; The Changing Gender Imbalance in the Iranian Civil Movement - 9/1/09
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