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* Art: Ghajar art show in Washington, DC
* Celebrate: Mehregan volunteers, Irvine
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* Music: Shahin & Sepehr in Laguna Beach
* Poetry: Rumi classes in northern California
* Protests:
Demonstration in DC
* Help: Translate documentary
* Politics: IARC Semi-Annual National Convention
* Politics: Fundraiser for Rob Sobhani's run for the Senate
* Art: Fallah's mix media art show, Washington DC
* Lecture: Censorship & Women in Iran, Berkeley
* Music: Shahram Nazeri's U.S. tour
* Film: Iranian film fest, Chicago
* Film: Color of Heaven in New York
* Music: Mehregan party, Washington DC
* Literature: Book reading at Asia Society, New York
* Music: Lily Afshar concert, Washington DC
* Music: Shahram Nazeri in Portland
* Event: Arts and cultural event, N. California
* Lecture: Dr. Arfaa's lecture, Maryland
* Celebrate: Mehregan in Washington, DC
* Poetry: Rumi & music in Los Angeles
* Celebrate: Mehregan , Irvine
* Heritage: Be a friend of Encyclopaedia Iranica
* Literature: Shahnameh research assistantships
* Music: Shahram Nazeri, North Carolina
* Protests: Human rights vigil, New York
* Money: Investment outlook
* Documentary: Shamlou
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* Mehregan volunteers
Would you like to go to Mehregan celebrations in Irvine, California,
for Free? How about a free parking permit, a Mehregan T-Shirt, and food
coupons to go with that? YES? All you need to do is to volunteer at least
four hours of your time at Mehregan! If you're interested, e-mail Paul
Ramezani at <paul@intrapc.com> to sign up. Please contact him as
soon as possible since there are limited spots left. Pleas pass this message
on to anyone who may be interested. Mehregan takes place on October 16
& 17 in Irvine. For more information ... DETAILS
AT
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* Rumi classes in northern California
The Society of Iranian Professional in San Francisco's Bay Area is sponsoring
series of Molavi Rumi/Irfan classes which will be held in Santa Clara starting
from Sunday Sep. 19 ... DETAILS
HERE
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* Shahin & Sepehr only at Laguna Beach
Shahin & Sepehr's concert in Hollywood (Saturday, October 2) has
been cancelled. However, they will have two shows in Laguna Beach one tonight
and one on Friday night. TIME & PLACE: Thursday, September 30,8:30
pm & Friday, October 1st, 8:30 pm at "ODESSA " Jazz Bar and
Restaurant, 680 S. Pacific Coast Hwy, for information and dinner reservations
call Odessa at (949) 376-8792. Looking forward to seeing you there.
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* Demonstration in DC
Sept 29 (Alliance for Humanr Rights in Iran) -- In solidarity with the
Iranian Student Movement for democracy and in protest against the recent
death sentences issued by the Revolutionary court, the Washington DC Organizing
Committee will hold a demonstration in front of the Iranian Interests Section,
located at 2209 Wisconsin Avenue, NW in Washington DC on Thursday September
30, 1999 from 12-2 PM.
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* Help translate documentary
I am an Iranian graduate film student in Los Angeles. I recently returned
from Iran with some documentary footage. Mostly I spoke with Iranians born
around the time of the revolution about life in Iran. Unfortunately, my
Farsi skills are not what they should be. To edit, approximately fourteen
hours of interviews need to be transcribed and translated. I am doing this
on a student budget (that means 'not a lot of money' for those who have
suppressed memories of graduate school). If anyone is willing to help please
get in touch with me at: amu_ali@yahoo.com
-- Ali
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* IARC Semi-Annual National Convention
The Iranian American Republican Council's semi-annual convention will
be held in Washington DC September 29th and 30th. The highlight of the
event is a briefing session organized by the National Republican Congressional
Committee (NRCC) for the benefit of IARC members and guests ... DETAILS
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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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* Fallah's mix media art show, Washington DC
Aylene Fallah presents her most recent mix media work at Creighton-Davis
Gallery from Oct.8 - Oct.11. Opening Night: Sat. Oct.9th 5-9pm. Address:
Creighton-Davis Gallery, 3222 M St. NW, Washington, DC. 20007. (1st floor
of Georgetown park mall). Tel: 202-333-3050. Email contact: rfar9@yahoo.com
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* Censorship & Women in Iran, Berkeley
Mehrangiz Kar, a prominent lawyer, writer, and member of the board of
the Iranian Writers Associatio will be giving a lecture (in Persian) on
'The Preventive Effect of Censorship in the Growth of Women's Rights in
Iran', sponsored by the Center for Dialogue and Sokhan Society. Date: Sunday
October 10, 1999. Time: 7:00 P.M. Place: 2040 Valley Life Science Building,
University of California Berkeley.
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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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* 10th Anniversary Festival of Films from Iran, Chicago
The Film Center of Chicago celebrates the tenth anniversary of its Festival
of Films from Iran with an exciting lineup which will screen on Saturdays
and Sundays between October 2 and 31. The Festival includes seven new fiction
features, the U.S. premiere of Dariush Mehrjui's long-banned THE LADY (BANU),
a program of archival treasures by Kamran Shirdel, and a slate of fascinating
new documentaries. Additional programs include the documentary FRIENDLY
PERSUASION which contextualizes the phenomenon of post-Revolutionary Iranian
cinema, and a special panel discussion on film criticism ... DETAILS
HERE
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* Film: Color of Heaven in New York
The New York Film Festival at Alice Tully Theater will run from September
24 - October 10, 1999. This year's entry from Iran is Majid Majidi's COLOR
OF HEAVEN which will be shown on Friday, September 24, 1999 at 3 pm and
Sunday, September 26, 1999 at 9:30 pm ... DETAILS
HERE
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* Music at Mehregan party, Washington DC
Dr. Reza Maleknia and Dr. Rasool Nafisi will play music (daf, setar
and singing) during the Mehregan festival near Washington DC, sponsored
by the Iranian American Cultural Association (IACA). It will be held at
at the McLean Hilton (7920 Jones Branch Drive, Mclean, VA, Tel: 703-847-5000).
For reservations call the IACA at: (301) 656-IACA ... DETAILS
HERE
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* Book reading at Asia Society, New York
Please join Persis Karim (co-editor and author), Zara Houshmand, Roxanne
Varzi, Laleh Khalili, Mariam Salari for a reading and booksigning of "A
World Between: Poems, Short Stories and Essays by Iranian Americans"
(George Brazillier, Inc. May 1999) at: New York City's Asia Society (725
Park Avenue at 70th St. NYC), Tuesday, Sept. 21, 1999 6:30 p m. Book signing
and reception to follow the reading and discussion portion of the program.
For advance purchase of tickets and information, call 212-517-ASIA. Co-sponsored
with Center for Modern Iranian Arts.
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* Ghajar art show in Washington, DC
The Artists1 Museum in Washington DC welcomes the public to view selected
paintings by artists Rose Ghajar and Santana from the series "Persian
Dreams: Recreating Ghajar Art". This unique series, characterized
by fine craftsmanship and a dedication to traditional painting, brings
alive Persian history and makes it possible for the public to experience
the past for themselves. The show will be held from October 1 until the
end of the month... DETAILS
HERE
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* Lily Afshar in concert, Washington DC
Classical guitar maestro Lily Afshar will be in concert in Washington
DC on Oct. 10th at the United Church on G Street at 3 PM. You can listen
to samples of her music... HERE
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* Shahram Nazeri in Portland
Maestro Shahram Nazeri and Dastan Ensemble will perform in Portland,
Oregon at 6:00 PM Sunday October 10th. Place: Scottish Rite Center, 709
SW 15th Ave, Portland, OR. Tel: (503) 226-7827... DETAILS
HERE
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* Dr. Arfaa's lecture, Maryland
The Iranian American Cultural Society of Maryland (IACS) is glad to
start its new cultural program season with Dr. Hoseyn Arfaa's lecture on
Dr. Mehdi Hamidi Shirazi, the contemporary Iranian Poet. WHEN: Sunday Sept.
26 Time: 4:00 pm. WHERE: The Smith Hall Lecture Room, Towson University,
Baltimore County, Maryland. Admission Free.
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* Arts and cultural event, N. California
I am writing to invite you and your friends and families to attend our
third annual cultural festival in October. This two-day festival will take
place on October 9 at the Civic Center Auditorium in San Jose CA, and on
October 10, 1999 at the Cupertino Quinlan Community Center. in Cupertino
CA. The festival will include a wide variety of community activities, including
dance, music, poetry, Arts & crafts, Book signing, Art Gallery, face
painting, and food. More information about the program is attached ...
DETAILS HERE
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* Mehregan in Washington, DC
Persians have honored Mehregan throughout the ages. Join the Iranian
American Cultural Association's Mehregan Celebration on Saturday, September
25, 1999, from 7:00 pm -1:00 am at the McLean Hilton (7920 Jones Branch
Drive, McLean, VA, Tel: 703-847-5000)... DETAILS
HERE
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* Rumi & music in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, CA. - Master musician, Manoochehr Sadeghi, will sing Rumi's
renowned Sufi poetry in Persian in a concert entitled, MYSTIC VOICES: MUSIC
OF DEVOTION IN ISLAM AND HINDUISM on October 12, 1999. The other artists
performing in this extraordinary event are master musician Ali Jihad Racy
on the ney reed-flute, the divine vocalism of the renowned Lakshmi Shankar,
and the passionate evocations of Amy Catlin-Jairazbhoy ... DETAILS
HERE
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* Mehregan celebrations, Irvine
Mehregan (meh-re-gahn) is a celebration of nature, a festival of seasons,
and the birthday of light. It commemorates the triumph of good over evil,
light over darkness, and knowledge over ignorance. Mehregan is a festival
of Mehr, Goddess of Love, Knowledge, and Commitment. Date: October 16 &
17. Time: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm. Location: Lakeside Park (next to Irvine
Meadows & Wild Rivers), 8800 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, CA ... DETAILS HERE
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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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* Shahnameh research assistantships
Applications are invited for two-three Research Assistantships in connection
with an AHRB (British Academy)- funded research project on Firdausi's "Book
of Kings" (Shahnameh). The project aims essentially to create a corpus
of Shahnameh manuscript illustrations and to provide a forum for art-historical,
literary and historical investigations ... DETAILS
HERE
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* Shahram Nazeri, North Carolina
In celebration of Rumi, Shahram Nazeri & the Dastan Ensemble will
perform on Saturday September 25 at the Baldwin Auditorium, Duke University,
in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Amir Rezvani, 919.967.3718
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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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* Investment outlook
Fattaneh (Fay) Homayoun, financial consultant with Solomon Smith Barney,
will be talking about investment opportunities in the new millennium at
House of Iran in McLean, Virginia, on Sunday, September 26 from 6 to 7
pm.
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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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