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Khoie in Maryland
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* Party: Millennium party, DC
* Census:
Count yourself in
* Academic: July Student unrest in Iran
* Literature: Proverbs as bridges, Washington DC
* Politics: Fundraising for Rob Sobhani, Maryland
* Politics: Sara Amir for California State Assembly
* Film: "Divorce Iranian Style", Virginia
* Art: Call to artists: Art show in Los Angeles
* Medicine: Dr. Ghajar at Stanford, N. California
* Info: Iranian airline industry?
* Academic: CIRA call for papers
* Art: Yari Ostovany's paintings, Emeryville
* Rights: Anniversary of the chain murders
* Politics: Iran prospects, N. California
* Literature: Parsipour's book
* Academic: Teach Persian at Arizona U.
* Politics: Persian Gulf conference - Tehran
* Music: Musical evenings with ZaZa
* Film: Hoveyda & Rossellini, New York
* Scholarship: Academic scholarship, northern California
* Music: Shahram Nazeri's U.S. tour
* Heritage: Be a friend of Encyclopaedia Iranica
* Protests: Human rights vigil, New York
* Documentary: Shamlou
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* Khoie in Maryland
By invitation of the Iranian-American Cultural Society of Maryland (IACS),
Esmail Khoie, a leading Iranian poet in exile, will talk about "Persian
Poetry at the threshold of the New Millennium."
Where: Room 264, Smith Hall, Towson University
When: 4:00 P.M. Sunday, November 28.
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* Millennium party, DC
The Iranian American Cultural Association of Washington DC invites you
to its very last party of the millennium on Friday December 3! December
is month filled with festivities -- from Hanukkah to Kwanzaa, from Christmas
to Shab-e Yalda! Come celebrate the holiday season with us! Join us for
a night of merry-making, and win a fabulous door prize -- a weekend getaway
at a resort spa ...a stay at the Tyson's Corner Ritz Carlton...and more!
... 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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* Proverbs as bridges, Washington DC
Simin Habibian, author of "1001 Persian-English Proverbs"
will give a talk on "building bridges across cultures & generations:
an Iranian-American journey into the world of proverbs" on Sunday,
5 December, at 3 p.m. at George Washington University's Funger Hall. This
event is sponsored by the Iranian Cultural Society of George Washington
University, the Iranian Student Foundation at the University of Maryland,
the House of Iran, and the Iranian American Cultural Association of Washington
DC ... 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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* "Divorce Iranian Style", Virginia
FILM EVENT: "Divorce Iranian Style" screening & discussion
SPECIAL GUEST: Ms. Ziba Mir-Hosseini (Co-director)
WHEN: Friday, 19 November 1999, 7:00 PM
WHERE: Holiday Inn, Tysons Corner, VA, Corner of Chain Bridge Rd (Rt. 123)
& International Drive across from Tysons I & II Mall.
ADMISSION: Free, but due to limited seats you need to RSVP by emailing
your name and number of tickets needed to RSVP_Movie@pejvak.com...
DETAILS
HERE
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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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* Dr. Ghajar at Stanford, N. California
From Art to Science: The New Era of Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment,
a lecture and presentation by distinguished Iranian neurosurgeon: Dr. Jamshid
Ghajar , Monday, November 22, 1999, 7 PM Kresge Auditorium, Stanford University,
Palo Alto, California. Admission: Free with Stanford ID, $5 general admission
... 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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* Yari Ostovany's paintings, Emeryville
Gallery Ovissi presents Yari Ostovany: paintings from the series "Conference
of the Birds" Jan Eldridge: paintings of malta Joan Wortis: calligraphic
meditations Saturday , November 6 from 5 - 8 p.m. (Drinks & appetizers)
On view until December 25, 1999 1425 Park Ave, Emeryville, California,
USA Hours: Saturday/Sunday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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* Anniversary of the chain murders - Virigina
To commemorate the first anniversary of the murder of prominent Iranians
Parvaneh Forouhar-Eskandari, Dariush Forouhar, Mohammad Mokhtari, Majid
Sharif, Mohammad Jafaar Pouyandeh and Pirouz Davani (missing and presumed
dead), a gathering will be held on Friday, November 19, 1999 7:30 p.m.
at George Marshall High School located at 7731 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church,
Virginia. Speakers are:
- Mr. Arash Forouhar, the son of Parvaneh & Dariush Forouhar
- Dr. Karim Lahiji, President of League for Defense of Human Rights in
Iran and attorney for the Forouhar family.
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* Iran prospects, N. California
World Affair Council of northern Califonia presents: "Prospects
for Democratic change in Iran"
- Speaker:Dr.Abbas Milani, chairman of Department of History and Political
Sience,College of Notre Dame,Belmont, Calidornia.
- Time: Thursday, 18 November, 7:30 p.m.
- Place: Stanford Law School
- Cosponsored with the Stanford Center on Conflict and Negotiation
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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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* Exile & gender - Berkeley
"Center for Dialogue" presents: "An Exiled's View of
Gender", A lecture by Maliheh Tirehgol, member of Association of Iranian
Writers in Exile and the author of "An Introduction to Persian Literature
in Exile". Date: Sunday November 7, 1999 -- Time: 6:00 PM -- Place:
2040 Valley Life Science Building, University of California, Berkeley.
Lecture in Persian.
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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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* Teach Persian at Arizona U.
The Department of Near Eastern Studies at the University of Arizona
has an opening for a tenure track position at the level of Assistant Professor,to
start in the academic year 2000/2001. Applicants must have a primary specialization
in Persian language and literature ... DETAILS
HERE
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* Musical evenings with ZaZa
In November selected bookstores around San Francisco's Bay Area will
host a musical evening with ZaZa. At these events she will be performing
her repertoire of songs from around the world plus selections from her
recent release, 'Book of Kings' and her other albums, 'Nights One and A
Thousand' and 'Primal Whispers' ... DETAILS
HERE
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* Hoveyda & Rossellini, New York
Fereydoun Hoveyda was one of the writers for Roberto Rossellini's first
documentary, "India". A restored copy will be shown in New York
City on November 6 at the American Museum of Natural History ... GO TO
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* Academic scholarship, northern California
The Society of Iranian Professionals
in northern California is now accepting applications for the 1999-2000
Academic Year Scholarship. Please forward this application to any Iranian
student, parents, family members and friends in U.S. to be considered by
SIP Scholarship Committee. For information on donation please write to:
Anjoman99@aol.com
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* Fundraiser for Rob Sobhani's run for the Senate
The Iranian American Republican Council is pleased to announce its second
fund-raising event for Dr. Rob Sobhani, the first Iranian American to run
for U.S. Senate, representing the State of Maryland ... DETAILS
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* Shahram Nazeri's U.S. tour
Shahram Nazeri and Dastan Ensemble are currently on tour in the U.S.
Shahram Nazeri: vocals
Reza Ghasemi: setar
Hamid Motebasem: tar, setar
Hossein Behrouzinia: barbat
Pejman Hadadi: tombak, daf
Afshin Mehrasa: daf
Reza Ghassemi and Afshin Mehrassa appear as guest artists of Dastan Ensemble
... TOUR DETAILS
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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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* Human rights vigil, New York
Fourth week of vigil in New York: The Iranian Human Rights Working Group
(IHRWG) is calling on all concerned groups and individuals to participate
in a weekly vigil in support of the fundamental human rights of the Iranian
people. Human Rights violations in Iran have intensified following the
peaceful demonstration of students demanding freedom of press among other
things ... DETAILS
HERE
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