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* Religion: Dr. Mirza
Aghassi in the Bay Area
* Film: "Adam barfi"
("The Snow Man) in Berkeley
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* Music: Persian &
Indian music in Portland
* Demonstration: In front of
the U.N.
* Film: "Adam barfi"
("The Snow Man) in Berkeley
* Music: Persian & Indian
music in Portland
* Demonstration: In front of
the U.N.
* Fellowship: Travel Fellowships
for Iranian Scholars
* Stamps: Iran philately
seminar, Los Angeles
* Conference: Dialogue of
Civilizations ?
* Music: Music from India
and Persia, San Francisco
* Film: "A Taste of
Cherry," northern California
* Conference: Challenges for
Iranians Abroad, Indianapolis
* Festival: Iranian Arts
and Cultural Event, Bay
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* Dr. Mirza Aghassi in the Bay Area
Dr. Mirza Aghassi will have a lecture in Farsi on "Society, Ethics
and Moral Values" at the Sunnyvale Community Center located at 550
E. Remmington (click
here for map).This lecture will be held on Friday, September 18, 1998,
at 8:30 p.m.
Dr. Mirza Aghassi will conduct a Qoran class in English on Sunday, September
20, 1998, 12 noon to 5 p.m.This class uses fresh approaches and intelligent
discussions to read and review Qoran in a unique and innovative way. Youth
participation (12 & older) is recommended. This class will be held
at 875 S. Marry Ave. in Sunnyvale (click
here for map).
These events have free admission; and are presented by Bonyad-e-Towhid
in a series of cultural enrichment programs for the Iranian community in
the Bay Area.
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* "Adam barfi" ("The Snow Man) in Berkeley
San Francisco Cine Club and Iranian Film Society present: "Adam
barfi" ("The Snow Man). Monday Sept 28, fine art cinema, 2145
Shattuck Aave, In Berkeley, California. Show times:5:00, 7:00 and 9:00
pm.
havayetazeh@earthlink.net
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* Persian & Indian music in Portland
Andisheh Center (Kanoon Andisheh) in Portland, Oregon, proudly presents:Internationally
recognized maestros of eastern music in a night of improvisation in Persian
& Indian music on October 9. For detailed information, CLICK
HERE
Event: Ghazal in Portland
Where: Scottish Rite Center 709 SW 15th, Portland OR
When: 8:00 PM - OCT. 9th, 1998
Tickets : Available at Fred Meyer Fastixx - General Admission $20.00 (Order
over the phone: 503 224 8499). Kanoon Andisheh members and Students $15.00.
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* Demonstration in front of the U.N.
From: Committee for Humanitarian Assistance to Iranian Refugees CHAIRNGO@AOL.COM
On September 21, 1998 there will be a demonstration against the Islamic
Republic from 11:00a.m. - 6:00 p.m (12:00 - 2:00p.m main event) at the
U.N. Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, 1st Avenue and 47th Street Manhattan. For
more information, contact: 212-747-1046. Demonstration endorsement list
in formation: African Peoples Council, Center for Immigrants Rights, Center
for Korean American Culture, Center for Reproductive Law and Policy, Center
for Women's Global Leadership, Coalition of Immokalee Workers, Committee
Against Anti-Asian Violence, Committee for Humanitarian Assistance to Iranian
Refugees (CHAIR), Coordinadora 1996-2000, Feminist Action Network, Freedom
Socialist Party, Immigrant Workers Association, International Campaign
in Defense of Women's Rights in Iran (ICDWRI), International Federation
of Iranian Refugees (IFIR), National Movement of Iran, New York Immigration
Coalition, Radical Women, Refugee Women in Development, Refugee Women's
Network, Solace, a Program of Travelers Aid (a Division of Victims Services),
The Living Theater, and the Worker-communist Party of Iran.
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* Iran philately seminar, Los Angeles
October 2-4, 1998 at: Wyndham Hotel (Next to LAX) 6225 W. Century Blvd,
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Seminar by Mehrdad Sadri on Iranian PhilatelyLecture and discussion
including photo slides and exhibition of some Iranian rarities. Bring your
stamps for free examination and opinion.
Meeting location: Essex Room B
Date: Saturday, October 3rd, 1998
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Email for more information: persi@tstonramp.com
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* Travel Fellowships for Iranian Scholars
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE STUDY OF PERSIAN-SPEAKING SOCIETIES
The International Association for the Study of Persian-speaking Societies
is pleased to announce the availability of ten Travel Fellowships for scholars
and researchers from Iran to take part in academic and cultural conferences
and conventions in the United States. Each Travel Fellowship covers all
travel and lodging expenses of the recipient subject to a limit of $2500...
CLICK HERE
FOR DETAILS
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* Conference: Dialogue of Civilizations ?
Call For Papers: Islamic Revolution's Cultural Documentation Organization
intends to hold a 2-day international seminar on December 13-14, 1998 entitled:
"Dialogue of Civilizations?" All experts, scholars and lecturers
are invited to send their papers in maximum 15 pages before December 6,
1998 to the Seminar's Secretariat.
Topics: ... CLICK
HERE
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* Folk and Classical Music from India and Persia, San Francisco
X DOT 25 Music Productions Presents Classical Fusion of the Far East:
"Contemporary Folk and Classical Music from India and Persia"
on October 2,Featuring:
Aldoush: Setar
Hans Christian: Cello
Stephen Kent: Didgeridoo
Ustad Habib Khan: Sitar
Alan Kushan: Santur
Ben Mawhorter: Tabla, Dumbak
Sultan Pakhawaj: Tabla
Shahrzad Dance Academy
* Aldoush & the Human Exchange
"New interpretation of Persian Folk and Classical Music"
Aldoush: Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Nazanin (a Persian string instrument)
/ Ian Dogole: Udu, Dumbak, Global Drum Set / Scott Hill: Alto & Soprano
Sax, Clarinet / David McQueen: Tombak (Zarb) & Daf / Jeff Obee: Bass
Palace of Fine Arts - San Francisco
Friday October 2, 1998 - 8:30 PM
Tickets $15.00 and $20.00
Advance tickets are available directly from X DOT 25 Music You can use
your VIsa or Mastercard to purchase thickets. Information: 510-601-8600
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* Kiarostami's "A Taste of Cherry," northern California
The Lark Theatre in Larkspur (northern California) will be screening
Abbas Kiarostami's "A Taste of Cherry" on September 11, 12, and
13. Call the theatre for showtimes: (415) 924-3311.
Thanks to Jasmin Darznik jasmind@wenet.net
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* Conference: Challenges for Iranians Abroad, Indianapolis
DANESH Institute, Inc. in cooperation with Society for Promotion of
Persian Culture present: Third Annual Conference, October 24, 1998
Location: Indiana University-Purdue University, Student Activities
Center, 815 W. Michigan Street, Indianapolis, Indiana
Challenges for Iranians Abroad in the Onset of the Next Millennium:
Agenda for Action
8:30 - 9:00 Registration & Refreshments
9:00 - 9: Welcome and Business Meeting
Ebrahim Fakouri, Irene Queiro-Tajalli, Cyrus S. Behroozi
9:30 - 10:30 PRESENTATION
Role Reversal & Its Consequences in the Iranian Immigrant Family
Presenter: Ali Akbar Mahdi, Ohio Wesleyan University
Chair: Sara Kurtz Allaei, Indiana University - Purdue
10:30 - 10:45 BREAK
10:45 - 12:30 PRESENTATIONS
The Experience of lranian Women in the United States: The Case of
the Twin Cities
Presenter: Farah Gilanshah, University of Minnesota
Living in Exile: Iranian Acculturation in Literature
Presenter: Lena Afary, Independent Scholar
Chair: Mohammad R. Torabi, Indiana University
12:30 - 1:45 LUNCH
1:45 - 3:15 WORKSHOP
Impacts of the Political Relationship between Iran & the United
States on Iranian Immigrants
Facilitator: Yahya R. Kamalipour, Purdue University
3:15 - 3:30 BREAK
3:30 - 4:45 CONCLUSIONS
Challenges for Iranians Abroad: Summary & Agenda for Action
Presenter: Ali Akbar Mahdi
Chair & Facilitator: Irene Queiro-Tajalli, Indiana University
Contact: Dr. Cyrus S. Behroozi, 317-283-8757
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* Shajarian in concert, New York
ASIA SOCIETY PRESENTS Mohammad Reza Shajarian, Classical Music of Iran
Wednesday, September 23, 8:00 p.m. at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center
The Asia Society presents the only New York appearance of the world's greatest
singer of classical Persian music, Mohammad Reza Shajarian.
Performing with an ensemble of five, Shajarian employs a flawless vocal
technique in an immense and unique repertoire. This concert - of intensely
emotional renderings from contemporary Iran - is presented as a major step
toward renewed cultural exchange between the United States and Iran. Tickets:
Centercharge 212/721-6500
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* Iranian Arts and Cultural Event, Bay Area
Join us at the Iranian Arts and Cultural Event in northern California
on September 19, 1998. For more information about the Event : Please visit
our website at "//www.payvand.org"
and click on the tee-shirt design. For direction : "//www.payvand.org/html/map.htm"
Fariba Nejat
FarNejat@aol.com
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