List of Persian/Iranian Events for 2008-07-17

At a Crossroads: Diplomacy and Iran Scholars Program

Washington, DC Summit

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Event InfoHost:
Americans for Informed Democracy
Type:
Education - Workshop
Time and PlaceStart Time:
Thursday, July 17, 2008 at 8:30am
End Time:
Saturday, July 19, 2008 at 4:00pm
Location:
George Washington University
City/Town:
Washington, DC
Contact InfoEmail:
vicente@aidemocracy.org
Description
The Washington D.C. summit will feature a panel of top experts on the situation with Iran, generating discussion among both these experts and laypeople to shed light on policy options that do not involve warfare. By the end of the conference, attendees will be equipped with the knowledge, support and structures to bring discussions and events to their home communities. Participants will be given training on “birddogging.” (Birddogging is when informed advocates attend political speeches and events to ask pointed questions on specific issues, forcing politicians to spell out their agendas.) Attendees will be asked to sign a “contract” in which they agree to organize a town hall and attend at least three political campaign events in exchange for the opportunity to attend the free leadership summit. ALL EXPENSES PAID, EXCEPT TRANSPORTATION TO THE WASHINGTON, DC SUMMIT.

Goal: To educate young Americans on the pressing global issues currently facing the United States and Iran and provide the practical tools to influence US foreign policy on their campuses, in their communities, and with national policymakers.

For more information, or to register go to: http://www.aidemocracy.org/conferences/gps/atacrossroads08.php

Speakers include: Vicente Garcia (Global Peace & Security Program Director, Americans for Informed Democracy), Marceline White (Executive Director, Americans for Informed Democracy), Michael R. Kraig (Director of Policy Analysis and Dialogue, The Stanley Foundation), Steven Kull (Director of WorldPublicOpinion.org), the Program on International Policy Attitudes (PIPA), and the Center on Policy Attitudes (COPA), Aram Hessami (Adjunct Professor, Montgomery Colleage), Riccardo Redaelli (Director of the Middle East Program, Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore), Retired General Robert Gard (Chairman, The Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation), Suzanne Maloney (Senior Fellow, Foreign Policy, Saban Center for Middle East Policy The Brookings Institute), Trita Parsi (President, National Iranian American Council), Carah Ong ( Iran Policy Analyst, The Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation), Hirad Dinavari (Reference Librarian for the Iranian World Collection, U.S. Library of Congress), Neda Sarmast (Film-Maker, including "Nobody's Enemy", and Famous Iranian Musician), Barbara Slavin (Senior Fellow, United States Institute of Peace
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Event Info Name: Tirgan Festival (Yeki Bood Yeki Nabood)

Tagline: Exploring Diversity

Host: Iranian Canadian Centre for Art and Culture (ICCAC)

Type: Music/Arts - Performance

Time and Place Start Time: Thursday, July 17, 2008 at 6:00pm

End Time: Sunday, July 20, 2008 at 7:00pm

Location: Harbourfront Centre

Street: 235 Queens Quay West

City/Town: Toronto, ON





Iranian Canadian Centre for Art and Culture (ICCAC) is proud to present “Tirgan,” a summer festival to be held at Harbourfront Centre on July 17-20, 2008. We would like to invite you to join us in celebrating Tirgan and exploring diversity in Iranian art and culture.



Through this festival, we share a sample of Iranian contribution to cultural and artistic diversity by showcasing world class performances and presentations in music, dance, theater, film, visual arts, and literature. This will be a great opportunity to share great moments with family and friends, to meet artists and literary figures, to eat, to shop, and so much more.



For more information feel free to visit our website at http://www.tirgan.ca OR http://www.yekiboodyekinabood.ca . You can also message me (Ghazal) or contact us through any of the following emails :



For general inquiries:

info@onceuponatimefest.ca



For sponsorship inquiries:

sponsorship@onceuponatimefest.ca



To become a volunteer:

volunteer@onceuponatimefest.ca

Immerse yourself into international music and dance let it be your guide to getting fit

NEW Location:

MacArthur Park
27 University Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301



(Pass Miyake restaurant, go under the bridge, before hitting the next light make a sharp right on University Ave)



650 321 9990

Special Guests:

- DJ Masood

- Felix - http://felixmusic.com/

- Kaweh - www.kaweh.com

- Dance Instructors

7:30 PM, Reading & Discussion of "The Blood of Flowers," a novel set in 17th century Iran

MRS. DALLOWAY'S

2904 College Ave

Berkeley, CA

510-704-8222

www.mrsdalloways.com/

TarantisT : Heavy Metal band from IRAN

Live @ Paladino's

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Event InfoHost:
TarantisT
Type:
Music/Arts - Concert
Time and PlaceDate:
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Time:
9:30pm - 10:00pm
Location:
Paladino's
Street:
6101 Reseda Blvd, Tarzana
City/Town:
Los Angeles, CA

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Contact InfoPhone:
8189842195
Email:
tarantists@tarantists.com
Description
AMMP Entertainment Presents: TarantisT live at Paradino’s
Show Time: Thursday July 17, 2008 - 9:30 PM
Venue: Paladino’s
Address: 6101 Reseda Blvd, Tarzana
City: Los Angeles/ Tarzana
State: California
Country: US
Zip Code: 91355
Cost: $10 [early tickets, $15 at door]
Doors @ 7:30pm
Ages 21+
Tickets: 818- 984-2195