List of Persian/Iranian Events for 2009-02-21

BRAZILIAN CARNAVAL 2009
Saturday, February 21, 2009 to Sunday, February 22, 2009
8:00PM to 2:00AM
The much-anticipated, annual LA tradition of Brazilian Carnaval (now in its 9th year, formerly aboard the Queen Mary) erupts on Saturday, February 21, 2009 at the newly renovated HOLLYWOOD PALLADIUM (a LIVENATION venue) and will inaugurate the ballroom as its largest public celebration since reopening in November with Jay Z. Boasting the title of largest Carnaval on the West Coast, Brazilian Nights Carnaval has sold out with a crowd of 3000+ guests every year for the past nine years. This celebratory spectacle and authentic demonstration of Carnaval dance, costuming, parading, music, drink and food occurs on the same day as Brazil's own Carnaval in Rio de Janeiro and Bahia. At the heart of the 2009 celebration is renowned recording artist Katia Moraes and Nation Beat, with top-notch musicians performing sizzling Carnaval beats. The party starts at 8:00 p.m. with LIVE music by Katia Moraes & Pure Samba with Marchinhas, Sambas, AxÈ music of Bahia and NYC's Nation Beat in their LA debut bringing the Carnaval of Pernambuco, Recife with Frevo and Maractu rhythms.

Also featured are: Master of Ceremonies, Bakari & Diane Nicholson ("The Samba Queen"); Flavio Ribeiro and Unidos of California Samba School moving to batucada rhythms in their feather and sequined "barely there" costumes; a Capoeira Show by Mestre Amen & Capoeira Batuque; an eclectic mix of Afro-Brazilian rhythms with DJ Seduce; PLUS authentic Brazilian food, real caipirinhas, Brazilian arts, crafts, Havaianas, and giveaway souvenirs of Mardi Gras beads, tambourines and shakers. Costumes encouraged!

Sponsored by: LATINOLA.COM, LATINATION, AMERICANLATINO, GOLLY GUARANA, DISH NETWOR/ TV GLOBO, KOREAN AIR, BRAZIL BEST, REMO, EYESPYLA.COM, FUSICOLOGY, PYRAT RUM,

Category Dancing
When Saturday, February 21, 2009
to Sunday, February 22, 2009
8:00PM to 2:00AM
Where HOLLYWOOD PALLADIUM
6215 SUNSET BLVD
HOLLYWOOD, CA 90028
Admission Ages: ALL AGES
Price: $38 / GA, $55 TABLE SEATS, $ 65 VIP TABLE SEATS
Tickets website wantikets.com livenation.com

Contact (818) 566 1111
Visit event website
Send email shows@brazilianNites.com

Arusi Persian Wedding Film Screening | Free
Set against the turbulent relationship between the U.S. and Iran, Iranian-American filmmaker Marjan Tehrani captures the struggle and excitement of Alex and Heather as they plan a Persian Islamic wedding in Iran.
Event Info Host: Pasfarda Arts & Cultural Exchange
Type: Music/Arts - Preview
Network: Global
Time and Place Date: Saturday, February 21, 2009
Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Chicago Cultural Center | Claudia Cassidy Theatre
Street: 78 E. Washington St.
City/Town: Chicago, IL
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DescriptionFREE Chicago Community Cinema Screening:
ARUSI PERSIAN WEDDING
Saturday, February 21st at 2PM

Chicago Cultural Center
Claudia Cassidy Theatre
78 E. Washington St.

With special guests:
- Mehrnaz Saeed-Vafa, Professor, Columbia College Department of Film & Video
- Norma Moruzzi, Associate Professor, Political Science and Gender & Women's Studies at University of Illinois
- Aria Moazzen, MFA candidate, Columbia College

Moderator: Shermin Kruse, Co-founder and Vice President of Pasfarda Arts and Cultural Exchange.


Presented by Pasfarda Arts & Cultural Exchange, The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs, WTTW Channel 11 and ITVS

SUFI CELEBRATION at USC
Featuring Poetry, Music, Sufi Chanting & Meditations

In the teachings of Sufism, commonly known as the mystical division of Islam, the true human being is considered as the perfect image of existence. Sufism is associated with a sense of liberation, unity, compassion, love and knowledge.

One can experience a glimpse of the vastness of Sufism at the 3rd annual Southern California Sufi Celebration to be held at USC. The evening is a celebration of the message of Sufism, including the principles of self-knowledge, love, unity, peace, and charity to one’s life, community, and environment.

The Sufi Celebration is sponsored by the M.T.O. Sufi Association, a vibrant and interdenominational group of students and young professionals. The M.T.O. Sufi Association is a living example of an important Sufi principle, mutual respect and valuation of the human being regardless of any social boundaries. While members represent the Muslim, Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, and Hindu faiths, the organization also demonstrates the larger focus Sufism places on the unifying knowledge of the true essence of the human being, and not on the labels of gender, religion or culture.

This joyful evening will include poetry readings, showcasing the works of world-known Sufi masters like Rumi. Singing and live music played on a mix of modern and traditional Persian instruments will fill the air. Sufi chanting, Zikr, renowned for its revitalizing and soothing effects will be the highlight of the evening. Not to be missed are the demonstrations of Tamarkoz (Sufi Mediation), a practice that teaches concentration transcending the mind and extending to the heart, thus enabling a deeper meditation. As in the past sold-out performances, presentations on different aspects of Sufism will also be part of this unique event.

The Sufi Celebration is the perfect event for all humans interested in self-knowledge. The current Master of M.T.O. Shahmaghsoudi School of Islamic Sufism, Molana Salaheddin Ali Nader Angha “Pir Oveyssi”, states: “Sufism is the essence of the prophets’ teachings. It has existed since the beginning of human history, for its seed lies within every human heart”.

This special celebration entitled "Revelations of the Illuminated Heart" will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2009 at the Bovard Auditorium on the USC campus from 7-9 pm. For more information and tickets, call (310) 529-5389, email sufism@usc.edu, or visit the Sufi Association Celebration website at http://www.SufiAssociation.org/SufiCelebration/USC/
or https://suficelebration.ticketleap.com/ to buy tickets online.

M.T.O. Sufi Association
Press Contact: Ed Selbe: 949-202-9957

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For more information and tickets, call (310) 529-5389 or visit the Sufi Association Celebration website at http://www.SufiAssociation.org/SufiCelebration/USC/ or https://suficelebration.ticketleap.com/ to buy tickets online.





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