Literatures of Resistance: An Afternoon in Solidarity with the People of Iran
Saturday June 11 at Bowery Poetry Club in New york: Join us as these and other artists of conscience bear witness, in poetry and music, to the struggle for democracy in Iran. Readings and performances by: Rana Farhan, Eleanor Wilner, Luis Francia, D. Nurske, Said Sayrafiezadeh, The Tehran-Dakar Brothers, Roger Sedarat, Amir Parsa, Dalia Sofer, Niloufar Talebi and more! - 7/4/09
Holland's Persian artists in SOLIDARITY with their People
Persian artists in the Netherlands will present poems, music, stories, and film in Amsterdam to show their solidarity with those in Iran. The event will be held at Mozes & Aaronkerk on Sunday, July 5th, 2009, at 15:00 with an introduction by the Dutch journalist Renate van der Zee. - 7/2/09
Teach-In on Iran in Los Angeles: Uprising Of The Human Spirit - Peaceful Evolution not Bloody Revolution
Thursday, July 2 - Come learn what's really going on in Iran; bring your questions and curiosities - Panel: Narges Erami, Amitis Motevalli, Nasrin Rahimieh, Muhammad Sahimi, Ali Shakeri - 7/1/09
Tower Sounds: Ancient Voices and Electronics
Music performances on July 11-12: The eight-story-high Ann Hamilton Tower took 12 years to plan, design, and build, requiring 2000 tons of concrete. Windows of various shapes and sizes let in light and allow sound to be heard outside the tower walls as well. - 7/1/09
Panel Discussion at UCLA: Iran after the 10th Presidential Elections
July 1st, 7-9 PM: The Islamic Republic of Iran and the question of Legitimacy; An Ethical Appraisal of the Absolute Rule of Jurist; The Women’s Role in the Elections and Post-Elections Politics; and The Post-Election Coup and Prospects for the Future - 6/30/09
Iran Post-Elections Discussion Panel in Vancouver
A panel discussion with leading activists and scholars on post Iranian presidential election unrest - Monday June 22nd at Liu Institute for Global Issues - 6/20/09
U.S. & Iran: Between Elections & Enrichment
Conference to be held on Capitol Hill on June 17 from 8:00AM-12:10PM -- Part I: Reassessing Inspections and Verification; Part II: A Conversation on the Iranian Elections -NIAC - 6/10/09
Parissa: An Evening of Persian Classical Music (Asia Society, New York)
With a voice "at once refined and deeply emotional" (The Planet¸ Australia), renowned classical Iranian vocalist Parissa sings the words of poet Rumi, accompanied by renowned musician Iman Vaziri on tar (traditional plucked lute) and Dara Afraz on tombak (hand drum) and daf (frame drum). - June 11th - June 12th - 6/7/09
Concerto for Baluch by Iranian Composer to be performed June 11 in Saint Petersburg, Russia
The world premiere of Concerto for Baluch ,Which utilize folk music material from "Sistan and Baluchestan" by Persian composer Mehdi Hosseini offers further evidence that music provides an opportunity to broaden the audience's perspective and create an atmosphere of openness to the plight of others. - 6/3/09
Conference in DC: Iran in the Middle East: Expanding Influence, Accelerating Arms Race: Myth or Reality?
Less than two weeks before the June 12th presidential elections in Iran, U.S. and international experts will convene in Washington D.C. to discuss Iran's growing religious and political influence in the Middle East and how its growing influence will affect the region and the future of U.S.-Iranian relations. - 6/3/09
Two public panel discussions at UCLA: Rationality and Opinions about Democracy in Iran
June 7 and 8 -- Prof. Mohsen Kadivar: Democratic thoughts of Iranian Constitutionalist Ulama; and Prof. Hossein Ziai: The Rational Side of Early Philosophy in Iran: Farabi through Sohravardi - 5/28/09
Encyclopaedia Iranica Benefit Gala at Lincoln Center
New York, June 28, 2009 - The Encyclopaedia Iranica is a multi-disciplinary reference work and research tool designed to record the facts of Iranian history and civilization. It focuses on the land, life, culture and history of all Iranian peoples and their interaction with other societies. - 5/26/09
"Looped and Layered" in New York: A Selection of Contemporary Art from Tehran
The exhibition focuses on the post revolution generation in Tehran; home to a large, self-sustaining, vibrant and progressive art community. Drawn in by art's intrinsic, hermetic codes - both visual and formal - its space is sought out by an astounding number of students for its ability to allow for expression. - 5/18/09
Library presentation features Iran trip
Fossil resident Lyn Craig, the director of the Libraries of Eastern Oregon, was among the small group of Americans who left for the tour the day after the U.S. presidential election. - 5/15/09
IRAN NANO 2009 will be held in November in Tehran
2nd Iran Nanotechnology Exhibition (IRAN NANO 2009) will be held in Tehran-Iran, November 2009. Iran has ranked among 20 top countries in the field of nanotechnology ISI articles, indicating specialist manpower in Iran. - 5/13/09
NIAC New York Cocktail Fundraiser to Protect the Persepolis Artifacts and Preserve our Heritage
Saturday, May 30, 2009 at Asia Society and Museum in New York - Guests of Honor: Christiane Amanpour, CNN; Amy Goodman, Democracy Now; Prof. Matt Stolper, Persepolis Fortification Project - 5/7/09
Event: Iran's "My Uncle Napoleon" at Stanford
My Uncle Napoleon is a social satire and a masterpiece of contemporary Persian literature. The book was turned into a television series in 1970s and immediately captured the imagination of the whole nation-its story became a cultural reference point and its characters national icons. - 5/5/09
Iran Revisited: photographs by Sanaz Mazinani at Toronto Image Works Gallery
Sanaz Mazinani's colour diptychs and marquee photographs explore the physical landscape and human faces of contemporary Iran, her country of origin. Each image contains its own narrative qualities and together they create a complex portrait of the country. - 5/5/09
Enroll Today for Your Spot at Iranian Alliances Across Borders' Camp Ayandeh 2009
Iranian Alliances Across Borders encourages your high school student to enroll today for Camp Ayandeh 2009, the fourth installment of IAAB's Iranian-American high school leadership camp. This year's camp will be held at Duquette Academy in Western Massachusetts, June 28- July 5, 2009. - 4/27/09
Royan International Twin Congress: 10th Congress on Reproductive Biomedicine & 5th Congress on Stem Cell Biology & Technology
Royan Research Institute's tenth International Congress on Fertility and Infertility will be held in Tehran concurrent with the Fifth Congress on Technology and Biology of Stem Cells from September 23-25. - 4/27/09
Exhibition: Bita Ghezelayagh's "FELT MEMORIES" in London
Bita Ghezelayagh's first solo exhibition in Europe features a collection of felt costumes, made for display only, which combine talismanic symbols, silk screen printing and embroidery. - 4/27/09
Event in London - Iran: Diplomacy and Rule of Law
Aprtil 30th at 5:45 PM; SPEAKERS: Dr. Nisrine Abiad, British Institute of International and Comparative Law; Ali Fathollah-Nejad, political scientist; Douglas Murray Director of the Centre for Social Cohesion (CSC), a non-partisan think-tank in Westminster, London. - 4/24/09
Exhibition: Tarjama/Translation at the Queens Museum of Art in New York
Reshuffling the pertinence of geographical boundaries through the multivalent practices of translation, this unprecedented exhibition features artists from the Middle East, Central Asia and its diasporas. - 4/24/09
OBAMA and IRAN: A public meeting and discussion in London, organised by Campaign Iran
Monday 27 April 2009 with JON SNOW, Channel 4 News journalist and presenter, MEHRI HONARBIN-HOLLIDAY, Academic and writer, leading member of Campaign Iran, ... - 4/22/09
Persian stories come alive
Epic tales of warriors and kings are set to be swapped by the Vancouver Society of Storytelling in a three-day extravaganza of Persian culture.-Canada.com - 4/20/09
NIAC to hold Workshops in New York City and Louisville
Sign up today for NIAC's Demystifying Democracy Workshops in New York City and Louisville, KY! Sponsored by the Parsa Foundation, the NIAC workshops teaches the participants how they can gain political influence - both as individuals and as a community. - 4/17/09
Join PARSA CF for a philanthropy workshop on April 26, 2009 in New Canaan, Connecticut
Please join PARSA Community foundation at a philanthropy workshop in New Canaan, Connecticut, graciously hosted by Shiva Sarram. - 4/16/09
Conference: Retreat of the Secular? Challenges of Religious Fundamentalism
International Conference on the Occasion of the 30th Anniversary of the Iranian Revolution of 1979 - May 1st-3rd, 2009 in York University, Toronto - 4/14/09
Call For Entries: Iranian Film Festival in San Francisco - September 19-20, 2009
The Iranian Film Festival, a showcase for the independent feature and short films made by or about the Iranians from around the world, is inviting the filmmakers from all over the world to submit their films to the next edition taking place on September 19-20, 2009. - 4/13/09
Persian Poetry Night Featuring Parviz Nezami: April 15 in New YorK
Our featured reader will be Parviz Nezami, a civil engineer and graduate of the University of Manchester England. He is a former professor of the National University of Iran and has been involved in major civil engineering projects for the past forty years in Iran, Canada and United States. - 4/13/09
Noor Film Festival 2009: May 1-3 in Beverly Hills, California
Out of 172 submissions, we selected 18 films from countries such as Australia, Iran, Holland, Canada, and the U.S. These include films that are certain to be big hits this year, such as: "HAYEDEH, Legendary Persian Diva", Niloofar, Donkey in Lahore, and Otis E., among others. Most of the films are world and U.S. premieres. - 4/12/09
Seminar on Persian Gulf due in May
An international seminar on Persian Gulf will be held in Tehran from May 19-21. The inaugural ceremony of the seminar to be attended by Iranian and foreign experts will be held at Iran's National Library. - 4/11/09
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Showcases Behzad Ranjbaran
The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra showcases 2008-09 composer-in-residence Behzad Ranjbaran April 17 – 19 at Bass Performance Hall. Ranjbaran, who has been hailed as a master of the orchestra (Dallas Morning News), is known for his rich orchestration balanced by delicate beauty. - 4/10/09
Yazd to host International congress on diabetes
Announcing this, head of Yazd Diabetes Research Center, Mohammad Afkhami-Ardakani told IRNA on Thursday that the three-day event is to be attended by the Iranian experts as well as specialists from Germany, the US, England, Spain, India, Nigeria and Pakistan. - 4/9/09
SoCiArts Productions presents "feminine", Apr 10-17, 2009 in Los Angeles
Society of Cinema and Arts (SoCiArts) will proudly host the opening reception of feminine on April 10, 2009 from 8 to 11 p.m. at a gallery space on 11821 Mississippi Ave in Los Angeles, featuring eight of its member artists - 4/7/09
International congress on radiology to open in Tehran on April 28
The 25th International Congress on Radiology will be held at Olympic Hotel in Tehran from April 28-May 1 with the aim of presenting the latest achievements in the field. - 4/7/09
Central Florida - Iranian American Chamber of Commerce Sizdah-bedar
It is the primary mission of the Central Florida Iranian-American Chamber of Commerce to promote Iranian-American owned businesses and also promo the Iranian cultural values in the Central Florida region. - 4/3/09
Festival of the Silk Road in San Jose, California
For the Festival of the Silk Road, Afsaneh Art & Culture Society unites a group of phenomenal Bay Area dance and musical guests to present a vibrant exploration of the rich cultural traditions of the Silk Road, as well as a not-to-miss pre-performance bazaar including traditional clothing, art, and refreshments. - 4/2/09
Iranian Alliances Across Borders' Fourth International Conference on the Iranian Diaspora: April 4-5, 2009 in Berkeley, California
Hosted by UC Berkeley's Iranian Student Alliance in America (ISAA), IAAB's bi-annual International Conference on the Iranian Diaspora brings together scholars, students, journalists, activists, and others from across the globe to discuss the current state, accomplishments, and future of the Iranian diaspora community. - 4/1/09
Azar Nafisi: Things I've Been Silent About
Azar Nafisi, author of the beloved international bestseller Reading Lolita in Tehran, now gives us a stunning personal story of growing up in Iran. Memories of her life lived in thrall to a powerful and complex mother are set against the background of the country's political revolution. - 3/30/09
Persian-violin master Kayhan Kalhor performs with string quartet at SFJazz
Kayhan Kalhor has spent much of his adult life introducing Western audiences to the seductive subtleties of Iranian music. An unsurpassed master of the kamancheh, the ancient four-string Persian spiked violin, Kalhor is a founding member of Yo-Yo Ma's Silk Road Ensemble and the driving force behind the esteemed groups Dastan, Ghazal and Masters of Persian Music. -San Jose Mercury - 3/28/09
Southern California - Caltech Nowruz 2009
Join FICCIT on April 4 to celebrate Nowruz (Iranian New Year) in an evening of fun and culture; Banafsheh Sayyad’s Sufi Dance, Traditional Music , Persian Cuisine, and DJ AVA. - 3/27/09
Museum exhibition: "Caravan across Persia: An Archaeological Tour of Iran"
The University Museum at San Francisco State University (SFSU) is proud to present a new exhibition "Caravan across Persia: An Archaeological Tour of Iran." This new series of museum exhibitions create unexpected connections between ancient civilizations and the modern era. Ancient and medieval ceramics from Persia are juxtaposed with historical photographs of Iran in the 1930s, made by renowned German photographer Axel von Graefe. - 3/24/09
AIC Policy Symposium and Norouz Celebration
The policy symposium focuses on the challenges and opportunities the Obama Administration faces given the many U.S. differences and commonalities with Iran. We expect a vigorous debate from a diverse group of speakers and members of the audience. AIC is also proud to present the first ever Norouz Reception held on Capitol Hill. - 3/22/09
Persian New Year Observed with Nationwide Radio Broadcast of Music by Iranian-American Composer Reza Vali
The Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (LACO) is pleased to announce that its performance of Toward that Endless Plain, a concerto for Persian ney by Iranian-born composer Reza Vali, will be broadcast across the US in conjunction with the Persian new year. - 3/21/09
Nowruz Event in United States Celebrates Iranian Culture
New immigrants from Iran, native-born Americans and area residents young and old gathered on the National Mall in Washington to share a preview celebration of the Persian New Year, Nowruz. -America.gov - 3/18/09
Norouz Family Weekend at the British Museum 21-22 March 2009
Come to a weekend of free family activities inspired by Norouz, the Persian New Year, and find out more about this ancient festival in the prestigious setting of the Great Court at the British Museum. Celebrate the Persian New Year through a series of events sponsored by the London-based charity Magic of Persia. - 3/17/09
Northern California - 6th Annual Norouz Festival - Sizdah Be Dar
Last year, this event gathered over 22,000 attendants. The mission of this event is to raise funds towards building a huge Iranian-American Community Center. - Saturday & Sunday April 4-5 at Vasona Park in Los Gatos. - 3/17/09
New Jersey - Kharazmi Persian School celebrating its 17th Norooz
Saturday March 28: Students’ Performance, Talent Show, Lunch Buffet, Refreshments, and Raffle - 3/16/09
Northern California - Spring Festival Bazaar
Celebrate the arrival of spring and Persian New Year with the Kahrizak Foundation and Ladies Charitable Society. The event will include a weekend of festivities with Persian food, traditional music and handicrafts from all over the world. - 3/14/09
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