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* Academic: Travel grants to Iran
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* Conference:
Urban development conference, Iran
* Politics: Cyrus announces candidacy for U.S. Congress
* Art: Iranian art in America: Make it happen
* Petition: Against fingerprinting
* Petition: Against Lufthansa
* Market: Shanbeh baazaar, New York
* Celebrate: Yalda with music in Boston
* Dance: Rhythms of Persia dance, North Carolina
* Panel: Mending nations, Washington DC
* Celebrate: Yalda, Seattle
* Politics: Old students movement remembered
* Art: Images of old Iran, Washington DC
* Film: Iranian films on Long Island
* Film: Iranian films in Berkeley
* Census: Count yourself in
* Academic: July Student unrest in Iran
* Politics: Sara Amir for California State Assembly
* Art: Call to artists: Art show in Los Angeles
* Info: Iranian airline industry?
* Academic: CIRA call for papers
* Literature: Parsipour's book
* Heritage: Be a friend of Encyclopaedia Iranica
* Documentary: Shamlou
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* Travel grants to Iran
The International Research & Exchanges Board (IREX) offers travel
grants for brief visits to the countries of Central/Eastern Europe, the
Newly Independent States of Eurasia, Mongolia, Turkey, and Iran for projects
in the humanities and social sciences. These grants are for projects which
do not require any administrative assistance or logistical support (such
as placement or access to archives, housing, visas, travel, etc.) >>> DETAILS
HERE
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* Urban development conference, Iran
There is going to be an international investment forum on housing and
urban development projects (ConBuild 2000) in Iran in May 2000. This is
a unique opportuinity for Iranians abroad to participate in the building
of their homeland. You can contact us through the following: tel: (+98)21
8792376 fax: (+98)21 8778527 email: conbuild@itokgroup.com
>>> DETAILS
AT
* Cyrus announces candidacy for U.S. Congress
December 22, 1999, Rockville, MD -- Cyrus Homayounpour, a longtime County
resident, active in New Democrats of Montgomery County and the Democratic
Leadership Council (DLC), has announced his run for Congress to challenge
Republican Congresswoman Connie Morella in the 8th Congressional District
>>>
DETAILS HERE
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* Iranian art show in America: Make it happen
Gallery Ovissi, California, and Evolving Perceptions, Washington DC,
have been provided with a wonderful opportunity to bring to the United
States an incredible collection of contemporary art from Aria Gallery in
Tehran. Gallery Ovissi is working hard to have this collection of over
60 works travel to Washington DC, Los Angeles and San Francisco. Gallery
Ovissi is interested to seek space in the Washington DC area to host this
collection for the last week of March 2000 or for the first week of April
2000. We are in search of a viable space for this exhibition in Washington
DC. Anyone interested in providing assistance, please contact Maryam Ovissi
at galleryovissi@hotmail.com
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* Petition against fingerprinting
Petition against the fingerprinting and photographing of Iranian nationals
by U.S. immigration >>>
GO HERE
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* Petition against Lufthansa
Petition against Lufthansa for its discriminatory practice of searching
Iranian passengers >>>
GO HERE
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* Shanbeh baazaar, New York
There is an Iranian fleamarket in New York (shanbeh baazaar) every first
Saturday of the month at Khaneh-y-iran 1075 2nd ave (btwn 56 & 57th
street), Manhattan, New York. The next one will be on January 8, at 8 pm.
Free addmission. Vendors welcome at no charge.
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* Celebrate Yalda with music in Boston
The traditional Iranian music orchestra of Boston invites you to celebrate
one of the ancient Persian holidays SHAB-E YALDA on December 18. Like other
Persian holidays Yalda represents the victory of lights over darkness.
PLACE: Hellinic Cultural Center, 25 Biglow Ave., Watertown, Massachusetts.
TIMES: Saturday DEC 18, 7 pm. ADMISSION: $6. For more info call: 617-924-9507.
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* Rhythms of Persia dance, North Carolina
"Rhythms of Persia" premiere performance of the Silk Road
Dance Company, in a special collaboration with the divine Mitra will be
held on Saturday January 15, 2000 at the Stewart Theatre (North Carolina
State University) in Raleigh, NC. Starting at 7 p.m. This event is sponsored
by the Iranian Cultural Society of North Carolina (ICSNC), and the Iranian
Students Association of NC State University (ISA) >>> DETAILS HERE
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* Mending nations, Washington DC
Mending Nations is a discussion about Russia, Iran and Cuba. It will
be held on Friday, January 21 at The National Press Club, Washington, D.C.
529 14th Street, N.W. 13th Floor, Holeman Room from 2:00-4:00. Guest speajers:
Luba Brezhnev is the niece of Leonicd Brezhnev, the man who lead the former
Soviet Union for 18 years. Lailee Bakhtiar is from the Bakhtiar clan in
Iran, author of Harem Letters, Chai and Host/Producer of a PBS affililate
TV program "Authors & Critics". Myriam Lesnik Chavez is the
Cuban born daughter-in-law of deceased labor leader Cesar Chavez. Opening
and closing commentary by psychiatrist Dr. Jamshid A. Bakhtiar. For information
call: 650-347-6015.
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* Yalda, Seattle
Christmas is great, but we Iranians have our own winter solstice celebration
that's even more ancient. Come celebrate Yalda, the longest night of the
year on Tuesday Dec. 21st at the Northwest Center, 9825 NE 24th Bellevue,
Seattle, Washington. Tel: 425-452-6046. Tickets are $10 at the door, and
include, reception of tea, sweets, fruit, "shab chareh", and
"aajeel". We'll have music, dancing and you can try your fortune
at the poetry of Hafez. Mark your calendar and tell your friends.
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* Old students movement remembered
The 40th anniversary of the Iranian students confederation and the 45th
anniversary of the 16th of Azar will be celebrated in various cities around
the world ... DETAILS AT
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* Be a friend of Encyclopaedia Iranica
Pardis Minuchehr writes: Did you know that the most extensive research
on Persian culture and civilization is uderway in New York City? And did
you know that you could easily become a supporter of the biggest research
project on Iran? If you want to know more about the Encyclopaedia Iranica
project, just go to: www.iranica.com
There are many ways you could become a friend of this project. In order
to find out just reply to this email. (All contributions are tax deductible
to the extent permitted by law) (For Organizations: Please forward this
message to your membership, friends and anyone interested.)
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* Images of old Iran, Washington DC
The Sackler Gallery in Washington DC is featuring the Iran photographs
of Antoin Sevruguin until May 28, 2000. The Sevruguin exhibition includes
fifty images of rulers, courtiers, and commoners, and scenes of daily life
in Iran from the late 1870s to the 1930s ... DETAILS
HERE
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* Iranian films on Long Island
A filmmaking dynasty-in-the-making where life and art intersect and
imitate one another: the work of Mohsen Makhmalbaf and daughter Samira
Makhmalbaf reflects the struggle to balance modernity and tradition in
Iran. Their films will be shown at the Cinema Arts Centre in Long Island,
New York, starting on Dec. 10th until the 16th ... DETAILS
HERE
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* Iranian films in Berkeley
Iranian Cinema: December 3, 9, 10, and 15 through 19 at the New Pacific
Film Archive in Berkeley, California. The PFA presents new features and
documentaries-as well as influential 1970s films-selected in Teheran by
Alissa Simon of the Film Center of the Art Institute of Chicago, an institution
that has presented 10 annual Iranian Film Festivals ... DETAILS
HERE
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* U.S. census: Count yourself in
The following is a communication form Mr. Ramin Moshiri, president of
the Association of Iranian American Professionals
(AIAP) in San Diego, regarding the Census-2000 and how the Iranian community
should attempt to be counted in a recognized category. Referring to the
forms, it appears that there is a 'Ancestry or ethnic origin' field that
should be filled as "Iranian" ... DETAILS
HERE
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* July Student unrest in Iran
Journal of Iranian Research and Analysis has just published its first
comprehensive issue which contains 14 scholarly articles with round table
discussions among participant scholars about the July Student Unrest in
Iran. It is a very timely, informative, and unique scholarly work on the
Iranian political system to-date. As of now, there is no other publication
like this issue of the journal in existence anywhere. Its table of content
is provided below for your review. For your copy please contact: Dr. Kamran
Dadkhah, Economics Department, Northeastern University, Boston, MA 02115,
Tel.: 617-373-2297, email: kdadkhah@lynx.dac.neu.edu
... DETAILS
HERE
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* Sara Amir for California State Assembly
California State Senator Tom Hayden (D-23rd District, Los Angeles),
who is forced out of the State Senate by term limits, has decided at the
last minute to NOT run in the 42nd State Assembly District. As a result
of Hayden dropping out of the race, former (1998) Green candidate for Lt.
Governor Sara Amir has decided to enter the race on the last day. To support
Sara, email her at <saraamir@earthlink.net>
or call at 323-654-9717 and ask her where to send the contribution. In
1998, Amir received 3.1% for Lt. Governor, the highest percentage any third
party candidate has received for that office since 1938.
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* Call to artists: Art show in Los Angeles
We are seeking artists for an exhibit sponsored by Society of Iranian
Women in Los Angeles. The show is titled "unveiling". The subject
is "Hejab: a form of suppression or liberation?". All mediums
are accepted, and open to Iranian artists from around the world. The deadline
for entry is January 26, 2000. To enter you must send us the following
steps ... DETAILS
HERE
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* Info on Iranian airline industry?
Abbas Atrvash writes: I'm in the process of writing a book in Persian
about the history of the airline industry in Iran. Any publications, newspapers,
articles, books and pictures will be very helpful. I'm particularly interested
in information relating to years before 1927 and between 1935 and 1945.
Any contribution or or any tips about available sources will be greatly
appreciated. Please email: atr@idirect.com
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* CIRA call for papers
Center For Iranian Research and Analysis (CIRA) is pleased to announce
The 18th Annual CIRA Conference at Hyatt Regency Bethesda, Maryland, USA
April 28-29, 2000 The theme of the conference is IRAN 2000: "The Challenges
Ahead". Submission of papers and proposals for organizing sessions
on all topics related to Iran, the Middle East, and Central Asia are encouraged.
Please send abstracts or proposals before December 15, 1999 to: Dr. Kamran
Dadkhah, Northeastern University, Economics Department Boston, MA 02115
- or - Dr. Mehrdad Vallibeigi, American University Economics Department,
4400 Mass. Ave., Washington DC, 20016. For further information you can
contact Dr. Valibeigi at 703-690-9400, or mvalibeigi@Yahoo.com
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* Documentary: Shamlou
Would you like to show a documentary about poet Ahmad Shamlou ("Ahmad
Shamlou: Master Poet of Liberty") in your community? Here's who you
should contact: Dr. Bahman Maghsoudlou (producer), The International Film
and Video Center, 989 First Avenue New York NY 10022, Tel: 212-826-8848,
email: ifvc@ifvc.com.
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* Parsipour's book
Doostane azizam, Salam. Shahrnoosh Parsipour has recently published
a book that she had written 20 years ago but couldn't get permission to
publish it then in Iran. A few closer friends of hers are trying to use
the occasion of her new book to raise some funds for her. The idea is to
sell the 80 books that she has received from her publisher at $100 each
to those who want to support her ... DETAILS
HERE
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