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Sizdeh Bedar Picnic

Norooz! An Intercultural Celebration of the Persian New Year

Cultural & Educational

Town Hall Seattle
1119 9th Ave
Seattle, WA 98101

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO CAME OUT TO THE CONCERT! IACA had a lovely time as 700 people filled Town Hall to celebrate Norooz with Seattle-based Iranian music ensemble, Kamand and Greek/Balkan-music group Pangeo.

In Iran, NOROOZ is celebrated by cleaning the home, gathering with family and friends, making peace in relationships, and starting fresh with music and dancing. Please join us for this special evening in honor of our human connections and the joy of spring renewal.

Guest artists:
Babak Salehi, Kamanche, Setar, Vocal (www.shabava.com)
Helene Eriksen, Persian Folk Dance (www.helene-eriksen.de )
Helene Eriksen's International Dance Theatre
St. Demetrios' Church of Seattle "Akrites" Dances, directed by Vassili Dikeakos
Karavans Dance Troupe, directed by Mish Mish ( www.karavansdancetroupe.com)

ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Kamand is Seattle's only traditional Persian music ensemble. Their repertoire ranges from regional folk music to classical compositions. Since 2003, Kamand has been invited to contribute their music to diverse community events, including the Northwest Folklife Festival, the Portland Iranian Festival, numerous benefits, and the Folklife in the Schools K-12 educational program. Kamand dedicates every performance to increasing multicultural awareness and building relationships of respect and appreciation within the community. You can visit www.kamand.org for more information.

Pangeo is a four-member group based in Seattle, drawn together by a passion for Greek music and music of the Balkans. With a taste for old-style dance music, they are equally at home playing ballads from the mountains of Epiros in Greece, or lively tunes from the Bulgarian, Yugoslavian and Albanian border area. You can visit www.kyklosmusic.com for more information.

JUICE Dance Party
Fundraising

Saturday, February 2, 2008, 9:00 pm - 2:00 am

Nectar Lounge (Fremont), 412 N 36th St, Seattle, WA 98127

21+, $5 before 10pm, $8 after 10pm

Join us for an amazing journey with beats from around the world. Featuring DJ Mazonne and DJ Rhythma, with special GUEST DJ Nima and DJ Maryam. They'll be spinning beats from Paris, Sao Paolo, London, Lagos, New York, LA, Istanbul, Delhi, Tehran, Beirut, and more! You won't want to miss this celebration of community and creativity.

For more info, contact:

Media Coverage of US-Iran Relations

Civic Action

Thursday, January 31, 2008, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

University of Washington Kane Hall Room 210
FREE 

Wading through the flood of news on Iran? Wondering what it all means?

Join us for an evening of short lectures and conversation. Professors Arzoo Osanloo and David Domke will provide critical tools and knowledge you can use to make sense of news coverage on US-Iran relations.

More info at IACA's home page.

Making Connections & Building Bridges:

An Iranian Community Networking Event
Community & Public Relations

Please join us for an afternoon of networking and informational presentations from your local Iranian and Iranian American community organizations. Space is limited; please RSVP to events@iaca-seattle.org by Thursday, December 6.

Come out and meet new and old friends while strengthening our local community through teamwork, dedication, and passion in what we do. The program will include opportunities to:

-Share information about your group/business's involvement in serving the Iranian community.
-Meet with leaders of local nonprofit organizations, campus groups, businesses, social service organizations, and others active in serving the Iranian community.
-Discuss potential collaborations and how we as a community can better support one another.
-Identify any issues that the community would like to address in the upcoming year.

We will have tables set up for you to display information about your organization.

Representatives please come prepared with:

1. Brochures, pamphlets, and other information about your group.
2. A brief, 2-minute speech that answers these questions:

- What is your mission and vision?
- How do you serve the community?
- How can people get involved and how can your organization collaborate with other?

SPACE IS LIMITED - PLEASE RSVP to events@iaca-seattle.org by Thursday, Dec 6.

Ronald McDonald House
Community Service

Monday, October 29, 5pm

The Ronald McDonald House provides a "home away from home" for familiesof seriously ill children receiving treatment at nearby hospitals. Jointhe IACA Community Service Committee in planning & running anActivity Nights for the children. This means arts and crafts, makingHalloween costumes together, staging a play, anything!

Please contact Sorayya Aminian at sorayya@iaca-seattle.org to RSVP or donate items for Activity Night.

Tavon Center: 1001 Nights Gala
Community Service

Saturday, September 15
5:30pm, Event Begins
7:00pm, Dinner
Sacred Heart Church
9450 NE 14th St
Clyde Hill, WA, 98004

Cost: $60, includes dinner, dessert, and beverages. Tickets will be sold at the door, please email contactus@tavoncenter.org to RSVP.

IACA's Community Service Committee is supporting this importantnonprofit organization, Tavon Center, by getting the word out abouttheir upcoming fundraiser. The fundraiser will help make building acenter with programs for disabled young adults a reality! The eveningwill feature great music, food, and great company. We hope to see youthere!

Know Your Rights: Clarifying Immigration Law for Persian Speakers (in Persian)
Civic Action
Saturday, August 25, 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Bellevue Regional Library, Room 1, 1111 110th Ave NE, Bellevue

No cost, childcare will be available upon request by contacting negin@iaca-seattle.org or calling 206-522-5007.
Please RSVP to negin@iaca-seattle.org.

All people living in the United States have protection under thelaw and deserve to have these rights protected, regardless ofimmigration state. The IACA and Northwest Immigrant Rights Project(NWIRP) presented this encore workshop on immigrant rights: applying for afamily visa, citizenship and naturalization, refugee/asylum status, andprotection from domestic violence. Special thanks to Mozhdeh Oskouian, J.D., who presentedthis workshop.

Kabob Tailgate Party @ All Nations Cup
Community Service
Saturday, July 14
11:00 am
Starfire Sports @ Fort Dent Park, Tukwila (Interurban Ave S & Southcenter Blvd)
Cost: All Nations Cup charges $5 admission per day, children under 12 are free

ParsFC our local Iranian soccer club represented Iran in this match, asthey did last year, in this year's All Nations Cup. We had quite the crowd of fans to support the team! Thank you to all the fans!

RESULTS
Game 1: Iran (0) v. El Salvador (0)
Game 2: Iran (0) v. Brazil (2)
Game 3: Iran (0) v. Vietnam (3)

More info at: www.allnationscup.org / parsfc@gmail.com / http://www.myspace.com/parsfc

Iranian Festival at Seattle Center
Cultural & Educational
Saturday, June 30
10:00 am - 7:30pm Festival
9:00pm - 12:00 am Dance Party Fundraiser
Cost: Free Festival, $10 Cover for Dance Party

The first-ever Iranian Festival in Seattle gathered an estimated 2000 people of all ages and backgrounds for music, dance, children's activities, tea, food, film, art, and fun. Special thank yous to all of the festival sponsors and to the Festival Organizing Committee!

Pictures

Courtesy of Siavash Shiva, Monica Loera-Sanchez, and AJ Ghambari: Photos from Iranian Festival

Video

Courtesy of Mohsen Rahjerdi: Video

Courtesy of Arash and Siavash Shiva