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PERSIAN CIRCLE NOWRUZ CELEBRATION
4/1
First Meeting of the Year!
Wednesday, January 12th, 2011
6 PM
Location: Savery 139Game Night!
Wednesday, December 1st 2010
6 PM
Mars Bistro
5247 University Way NECommunity Event: Near Eastern Languages and Cultures Student Association (NELC-SA) Conference.
When: Thursday, May 14, 2009
Where: CMU 202 from 12-3:30 and CMU 226 from 3:30-7:00, University of Washington
Event Information:
"Spanning Time and Place" is the first student-run research conference focusing on
the
Near and Middle East at the University of Washington. The conference
features presentations by graduate and undergraduate students from
various disciplines. Broad in scope, the content of the conference
aims to show the breadth of research that is possible within the
realm of Near and Middle Eastern studies. The main goal of the
research symposium is to provide a friendly forum in which students
can practice presenting a conference paper to their peers, faculty
members, and the wider university community.Please visit the following website for more information: http://depts.washington.edu/nelc/
Community Event: Arabic, Urdu and Persian Summer Language Camps 2009 (July 13 - July 24)
When: July 13 to July 24, 2009, Classes meet M-F, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Northgate Elementary School 11725 1st Ave NE, Seattle, 98125
Event Information:
You've got siblings, Nieces and Nephews, between age of 11-14? They want to either practice and further learn their Farsi, Arabic, Urdu skills? A.C.E. World Language Program is offering an amazing summer language camp for the little ones who are interested in advancing in the language of their desire.
For Children Ages 11 to 14
Northgate Elementary School 11725 1st Ave NE, Seattle, 98125
Classes meet M-F, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
See flyer for more details.
FEES: All classes will be FREE through grants from STARTALK and the UW. There is a $25 non-refundable registration fee if accepted into the program. Only checks are accepted - no cash or money orders. Please make checks payable to Associates in Cultural Exchange.
DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORMS HERE:
Arabic Summer Camp Registration Form
Persian Summer Camp Registration Form
Urdu Summer Camp Registration Form
Visit their website for more information:
http://www.cultural.org/wlp/camp.php
Presented by A.C.E WORLD LANGUAGE PROGRAM PRESENTS.Community Event: Globe Shows Seattle Norouz New Year's 1388 Bash
When: Saturday, March 28, 2009 at 7:00pm - 2:00am
Where: NAVYA Lounge, 1333 Fifth Avenue, Seattle, WA
Event Information:
Globe Shows, NWPersians.com & Bass present:
In keeping with the annual tradition of throwing the liveliest party of the year in celebration of welcoming Spring and Norouz, the Persian New Year, we have teamed up with an esteemed group of promoters, artists and an ideal venue in the heart of Metropolitan Seattle overlooking downtown Seattle.
Expect the best of Persian dance music from older favorites to the newest hits, spiced with 6/8 beats, Persian & Latin house music, sexy hits from the U.S. Charts, Arabic & Salsa/Merengue in two rooms with
DJs Nima & Maryam (Globe | Parvaaz | Seattle),
DJ Pooyan (Bass | Seattle),
DJ Pasha (www.thisispasha.com | San Francisco)Acoustic & Dance Performances to warm the night up will be announced shortly.
This annual bash has grown every year & last year we rocked the night with over 400 people ... So we have moved to a new venue with more space and staff to provide you a premium experience from service to sound, to set the new year off the right way.
Location:
NAVYA Lounge in Heart of Downtown Seattle
1333 Fifth Avenue
Seattle, Washington 98101
21+ ID
Presale Ticketing Information Will be Announced Shortlyhttp://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=129614280062
Community Event: Modern Iran: The Future of the Past
When: Thursday, April 2, 2009 at 8:45 am - 3:00 pm
Where: Allen Library, Petersen Room, University of Washington
Event Information:
Free and open to the public.
8:45 - 9:15 Refreshments
9:15 - 9:30 Opening Remarks Dean Robert C. Stacey Divisional Dean of Arts and Humanities Philip Schuyler Director, The Middle East Studies Firoozeh Papan-Matin University of Washington
9:30 - 10:15 An Imaginary Realm: The Enlightenment Construction of Iran and its Contemporary Echoes Rudolph Matthee University of Delaware
10:20 - 11:10 The Iranian Constitutional Revolution of 1906-1911 and Global Networks of Anti-Imperialist Solidarity Mansour Bonakdarian University of Toronto
11:10 - 11:40 Audience Response Afternoon Session
1:10 - 1:20 Terri DeYoung University of Washington
1:20 - 2:00 Tradition and Novelty in the Modernist New Poetics of Iran Firoozeh Papan-Matin University of Washington
2:00 - 2:40 Iran: Revolution, Modernity, and Reform Farzin Vahdat Vassar College
2:40 - 3:00 Discussion and Audience Response Arzoo Osanloo University of Washington
For more information, contact mecuw@u.washington.edu, 206-543-4227
Community Event: Sizdeh Bedar, hosted by IACA
When: Sunday, April 5, 2009, 11:00am - 7:45pm
Where: Lake Sammamish State Park, 2000 NW Sammamish Rd, Issaquah, WA 98027
Event Information:
The celebration will take place at the Kitchen Shelter, which has been specifically reserved for the event.
Bring food, family, and friends and enjoy a day outdoors. The IACA will be organizing a dance party with a live DJ at the park shelter and will be also selling tea, sweets, and snacks.
For more infomation, to co-sponsor, or to volunteer for this event contact: siavash@iaca-seattle.org
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=65287381203
Community Event: Party for Peace - Middle Eastern Social Night
When: Friday, March 13, 2009, 7:00pm - 11:00pm
Where: Cherry Street Coffeehouse at Pioneer Square, 103 Cherry St., Seattle, WA
Event Information:
Come dance the night away to music from all over the Middle East, South Asia, and Northern Africa--contemporary music from Iran, Morocco, Turkey, Egypt, India, Israel, etc...
Enjoy a variety of food samples, such as Halva, Baklava, Hummus, and Dolmas and many more provided by local businesses.
Bring your backgammon, card playing and dancing skills and enter into a raffle contest to win cool prizes!
The venue is split up to a lower level and an upper level, which allows for the perfect combination of dancing and space for conversation and networking with other individuals from the Middle Eastern and greater-Seattle community.
* $10 cover at the doorhttp://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=53398097794
Celebration of Persian New Year - Nowrūz
When: Friday, March 20, 2009, 7:00pm - 12am
Where: South Campus Center Rm#316, University of Washington (view map)
Event Information: The Persian Circle’s Nowrūz festival is intended to introduce this less known part of the Persian culture to the UW community, celebrate diversity and promote dialog about roots of such cultural celebration. Feel Free to Invite your friends - its open to all!
UW Students - $5
Non-UW attendees - $10****
DRESS TO IMPRESS! M
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DJ POOYAN Will be present at this event with the best and the Hottest Persian Music...
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JULIEN AWAD, professional photographer! ( studiojma.com )
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FOOD: appetizers / Refreshments / Snack provided
********************Community Event: Norooz 2009 Concert
When: Saturday, March 21, 2009, 7:30pm - 10:30pm (doors open 6:45 pm)
Where: Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Avenue (at Seneca Street), Seattle, WA
Event Information:
Music:
Kamand
Members of Shabava
Christos Govetas
Saba Choir
and other guest artists
Dance:
Delshodeh Dance Ensemble
Karavans Dance Troupe
Seattle-based Iranian music ensemble, Kamand, joins hands with members of Shabava and guest artists from Vancouver B.C. to celebrate Norooz, the Iranian New Year and first day of Spring. 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 for this special evening in honor of our human connections and the joy of spring renewal.
Tickets:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/52319
Or Call 1-800-838-3006
Tickets also available at local Persian groceries and restaurants.
Students/Seniors $10.00
General Advance $18.00
Family (any 2 adults & up to 4 youth under 18) $40.00http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=44898022665
Community Event: Norooz Celebration in Portland
When: Saturday, March 21, 2009, 9:00pm - 2:00 am
Where: Yasmin Resturant & Lounge, 8635 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Highway, Portland, OR
Event Information:
Come dance the night away to music from all over the world and celebrate the Persian new year toghether.
Dress To Impress.
Tickets are available at all Persian stores in Portland.
Limited VIP Sections For Big Groups are available which includes Cover charge/ champagne/ food.
AGES 21 & OVER
for more information please call behzad @ 425-590-7337Tickets: $12.00
At the door: $15.00http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=70836565199
Persian Circle Movie Night
When: Friday, February 27th, 2009, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Where: EEB 105, University of Washington
Event Information: Watching film "Santoori" by director Dariush Mehrjui; more info here. Film audio in Persian/Farsi with English subtitles.
Community Event: Arusi (Persian Wedding) Film
When: Saturday, February 28, 2009, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Where: SIFF Cinema, 321 Mercer Street at 3rd Avenue, McCaw Hall
Community Event: Andy & DJ Aligator Live in Concert
When: Saturday, February 28, 2009, 8:30pm - 2:00am
Where: El Corazon, 109 Eastlake Avenue East, Seattle, WA
Event Information: Event and ticketing information here.
* DJ ALIGATOR will be performing his hits, "Blow My Whistle," "Music is My Language," "Lollipop," "Iran, Iran," & more!
* ANDY will be performing his hits, "Reyhan," "Dokhtareh Bayad Berakhsan," "Salameh Asheghooneh," "Yalla" & more!
* Plus, DJ Aligator will be joined on stage for his performance by Surprise Special Guest Performers!
* Concert is OPEN TO ALL AGES, with special bar/lounge area for those 21+. Limited Presale General Admission & VIP Tickets Available on www.ONEGROUPEVENTS.com!!
PC Soccer Night, Watch Iran vs. Korea Republic
When: Friday, February 13, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Where: THO, Room #211, Univeristy of Washington
Event Information: Watch Iran's national soccer team in the FIFA World Cup 2010 qualifying match against current group-leader Korea Republic. We will be watching a recording of the game (game is live on Wednesday, February 11th). Light refreshments/snacks provided.
Persian Circle Game Night
When: Friday, February 20, 2009, 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Where: Oasis Bubble Tea Place, 4508 University Way NE (between 45th St & 47th St)
Event Information: Lets get together for another exciting game night. Bring your backgammon boards and your playing cards!!
Maz Jobrani Comedy Performance in Seattle
When: Friday, January 23, 2009, Two Sessions; begins at 7:00 p.m. (All Ages, Bar w/ ID), and 9:30 p.m. (21+)
Where: The Tripple Door (216 Union Street, Seattle, WA)
Event Information: Jobrani is a member of the Axis of Evil Comedy Tour, which features some of the top Middle Eastern-American comics in the world. The Axis of Evil Comedy Central Special premiered in 2007 as the first all Middle Eastern show on American TV... Tickets are available for $32 per person. See event and ticketing information at: http://www.thetripledoor.net/event.aspx?eid=3859&venue=mainstage
Persian Circle Officers Meeting
When: Monday Jan. 26, 2009, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Where: Cafe On the Ave, 42nd & University way (across from starbucks)
Event Information: Open to all members. Includes discussion of organizing new events. In particular, we will discuss an upcoming Nooruz event, which is planned to include a professional DJ and photographer as well as some food.
Persian Circle Game Night
When: Friday, January 30, 2009, 6:00pm - 11:00pm
Where: Oasis Bubble Tea Place, 4508 University Way NE (between 45th St & 47th St)
Event Information: Lets get together for another exciting game night. Bring your backgammon boards and your playing cards!!
Persian Circle Game Night
When: Friday, December 12, 2008, 4:00pm - 10:00pm
Where: Oasis Bubble Tea Place, 4508 University Way NE (between 45th St & 47th St)
Event Information: Lets get together for another exciting game night. Bring your backgammon boards and your playing cards!!
FIUTS Global Food and Film Night - In partnership with HFS
When: Wednesday, November 19th, 2008, Dinner purchased at McMahon Hall at 5:30pm, Film begins promptly at 6:30pm
Where: Pompeii Room, McMahon Hall, UW (for dinner and movie); 1101 Cafe, Terry/Lander Hall, UW (for dinner)
Event Information: Celebrating Iran and Persian culture, featuring the film Persepolis. Persepolis will be shown in the Pompeii Room (McMahon Hall) at 6:30pm followed by a discussion with current UW Iranian students. If you have previously seen this movie and do not want to watch again for any reason, you may come a bit later to join us for the 'after movie discussion', please be there by 8pm. The discussion portion of this event is for you to express your feeling and opinion of Iran, what the culture is, and what you have experienced of it. Diversity of opinion is welcomed!
Note: The Iranian menu will be served at both Terry/Lander Hall and McMahon Hall, but the movie will ONLY be shown at McMahon.
Persian Food will be available for purchase! Here is the menu:
Fesenjon – Chicken stew with pomegranates and walnuts فسنجون
[Iranians say if a vegetarian wants to try a dish with meat, Fesenjan is the number one choice.]
Lamb Khofte – Lamb mint meatballs served with a garlic yogurt sauce
کباب کوفته
[a traditional iranina food]
Gheymeh Bademjon – Yellow split pea and eggplant stew
قيمه بادمجون
[it 's a Azari food. (A group of people who are usually settled down in
North West of Iran )]
Shirazi Salad سالاد شيرازی [Shiraz is a wonderful city in
South West of Iran with very cool citizens !!!!!]
Saffron or Basmati Rice برنج
Torshi – pickles ترشی-خيارشور
Nazkhatun – Eggplant and pomegranate نازخاتون
[It 's traditional food originally from North of Iran]
Doogh – a yogurt drink دوغ
[It's a traditional Iranian drink]
Baklava – walnuts and honey layered with filo باقلوا
Habag – carrot juice and vanilla ice cream بستنی-آب هويجPersian Circle Game Night
When: Friday, November 21st, 2008, TBD
Where: Oasis Bubble Tea Place, 4508 University Way NE (between 45th St & 47th St)
Event Information: Lets get together for another exciting game night. Bring your backgammon boards and your playing cards!!
Persian Circle Booth Tabling @ 'FIUTS Culture Fest'
When: Wednesday, November 5th, 2008,11:00am - 2:00pm
Where: HUB Ballroom, University of Washington
Event Information: Entry is FREE! For more information about Cultural fest 2008, visit: http://students.washington.edu/fiutssb/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=47&Itemid=75
Persian Circle Cultural Performance @ 'FIUTS Culture Fest'
When: Friday, November 7th, 2008, Begins at 7:00pm
Where: Ethnic Cultural Center Theater, University of Washington
Event Information: $3 FIUTS members; $5 non-members. For performance schedules, visit: http://students.washington.edu/fiutssb/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=55&Itemid=76 . Please note that Persian Circle will be performing first; please be on time to support our performers.
Persian Circle Game Night
When: Wednesday, October 29, 2008, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Where: Oasis Bubble Tea Place, 4508 University Way NE (between 45th St & 47th St)
Event Information: Lets get together for our First Game night Event!! Bring your backgammon boards and your playing cards!!
Persian Circle Tabling and Fundraiser
When: Wednesday, October 22, 2008, 11:00am - 2:30pm
Where: HUB Lawn, UW
Event Information: Come visit us at Hub Lawn between your classes! We will be selling miniature carpet mouse pads ($5.00)+ bookmarks ($3.00) with proceeds going to Persian Circle for future events.
Persian Circle Member Get-together
When: Wednesday, October 22, 2008, 6:45pm - 7:30pm
Where: Johnson Hall - Room 022, UW
Event Information: Lets get together and celebrate our first "get together meeting" of the academic year! At this meeting you will hear important announcements, and tell us you want PC to be and what you want to do as a member to make it better. Give us Ideas as to what events you would like to have this year. We will have snacks, including a chocolate fountain. :)
Persian Circle Game Night!
When: Tuesday, May 6, 2008, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
We will meet at: Mee Sum Pastry (Ginko - Gossip Tea and Espresso) @ 45th and universtiy district
Persian Circle Bowling Extravaganza!
When: Tuesday, April 15, 2008, 11:30am - 1:30pm
We will meet at: HUB GamesArea, U of Wash.
Description: Take a break from classes and come bowl!
Haftseen Tabling @ HUB
When: Mon & Tues, Apr 1 & 2, 10:30am – 1:30pm
We will meet at: UW @ Hub Lawn
Description: Like previous years, Persian Circle will be carrying out the tradition of showing off the beautiful Persian New Year tradition to students and faculty at UW. PC will be setting up Haftseen Table and will be selling SHIRINI's (Persian Pastries) from Minoo Bakery (Local Persian Pastry shop) at the table.
PC Sport Event : VolleyBall at the IMA!
When: Friday, February 29, 2008, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
We will meet at: IMA - Volleyball Court
Description: We have noticed that some of our members are UW Alumni. PC is willing to pay for half of the cost of the entrance fee (originally $8.00). This offer will only qualify for the first 4UW Alumni members who inquire.
Persian Circle Movie Night #1
When: TBD
We will meet at: UW - Thompson 101
Description:
This movie will have English subtitles.
MOVIE: Taale (Trap)
Starring: Amin Hayaee, Mohammadreza Golzar, Mahnaz Afshar
A young couple just got married. A few incidents make the bride suspicious of the groom and cause her many worries. To make sure the groom is loyal, the bride comes up with a plan to test him. She sends a girl his way to seduce him in order to find out how loyal he is. But the girl falls in love with the groom and.....
خلاصه داستان: مژگان که به تازگي با فرشاد کيا ازدواج کرده به او مشکوک است. بنابراين با همفکري دوستش ندا تصميم مي گيرد دختر جواني به نام نازنين را وارد زندگي شوهرش کرده تا او را امتحان کند. فرشاد از امتحان سربلند بيرون مي يد اما نازنين عاشقش مي شود. نادر (برادر ندا) عاشق نازنين است. او تصميم مي گيرد هر طور که شده نازنين را بدست آورد. در اين بين ...
MAP:
http://www.washington.edu/home/maps/northcentral.html?THO
PC Leadership Retreat
When: Thu, Feb 28, 5:30am – 7:30am
Description: Our tentative plan is
1. Introductions, Icebreaker, Personality Types (details attached) - 30min
2. Reflect on the leadership role and our policies and programs a PC - 30min
3. Dinner (the ave) - 1-1.5 hrs
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To prepare for the retreat, please take this personality type
assessment. Don't worry - it's not very long and there are no right
or wrong answers.
Here's the link:
http://www.typefocus.com/s_complimentary.html
This informal test will give you your personality type (a four-letter
type code). Once you have your personality type, don't use their
assessment tool - it costs money. You can search for detailed type
descriptions on the websites below, or by doing your own research on line.
http://www.personalitypage.com/high-level.html
http://www.typelogic.com/Persian Circle Game Night #2
When: Thu, February 7, 5 – 9pm
We will meet at: 'Ginko-Gossip Tea & Espresso' (47th and University Way)
PC Ski Trip
When: Sat, February 9
Details: Inquire regarding this event if interested.
Valentines Formal Dinner Persian Style
When: Thu, February 14, 7 – 10pm
We will meet at: 'Caspian Grill' (University Way)
* Since we must make restaurant reservation, please express interest as soon as possible.
Persian Circle Game Night #1
When: Thu, Jan 24, 5pm - 9pm
We will meet at: 'Ginko-Gossip Tea & Espresso' (47th and University Way)
PC Community Member Meeting
When: Thu, Jan 17, 4pm – 6pm
We will meet at: University of Washington - Loew Hall 114
Description: Persian Circle Leadership team invites you to join us on our PC Community Member meeting. We will have snacks for you guys :). This meeting is our Winter Quarter 2008 meeting. Please join us :)
Leadership Team Meeting
When: Thu, Jan 10, 5pm – 6pm
We will meet at: Tully's 47th and U-district
Description: First Officers meeting of the quarter. Time to review what was previously planned and get back on track. Have something to present to the members at the PC Community Meeting. Also, fill out a time sheet for tabling, for the day of the PC Community Meeting.
Persian Circle Game Night #2
TIME:
Monday, November 5, 2007, 6:00pm - 9:00pmWe will meet at:
'Gossip Tea & Espresso' (4343 University Way NE)MAP:
View (Google Maps)Persian Circle Movie Night #2
Zire Derakhte Holoo (Under The Peach Tree)
For years members of a strange family have been predicting their time of death in their sleep... taking place at 5pm.... Now an old man from his house hold dreams about his death and subsequently calls his son and instructs him that right after his death in order to read his las will and testament... One condition must be met... And the condition is that they should marry off the bachelor butler first!!....This movie will have English subtitles.
MOVIE:
Zire Derakhte Holoo (Under The Peach Tree)TIME:
Sunday, November 4, 2007, 4:00pm - 6:00pm (Film will begin promptly at 4:05 pm)We will meet at:
University of Washington Thompson, ROOM 101MAP:
http://www.washington.edu/home/maps/northcentral.html?THOPersian Circle Game Night Kick-Off
TIME:
Thursday, October 18, 2007, 7:00pm - 10:00pmWe will meet at:
'Ginko-Gossip Tea & Espresso' (47th and University Way)Persian Circle Movie Night Kick-Off
Gol-e Yakh
Another great film starring Mohammad-Reza Golzar. Based on the Ali Fardin's most celebrated film "Soltan-e Ghalbha".This movie will have English subtitles.
MOVIE:
Gol-e YakhTIME:
Sunday, October 21, 2007, 4:00pm - 7:00pmWe will meet at:
University of Washington Thompson, ROOM 101MAP:
http://www.washington.edu/home/maps/northcentral.html?THOPersian Circle Student Meeting
This meeting is an event where you get the chance and have the opportunity to meet the new members of Persian Circle UW community. Please attend this meeting. You will be introduced to the new Persian Circle Officers. In this meeting, detailed information will be given regarding the upcoming events and how they will be taking place.
TIME:
Wednesday, October 10, 2007, 5:30pm - 7:30pmWe will meet at:
University of Washington Husky Union Building (HUB), ROOM 110Persian Circle Documentary Night
BBC's Rageh Inside Iran: A Documentary
It took a year of wrangling to get permission to film inside Iran but the result is an amazing portrayal of an energetic and vibrant country that is completely different to the usual images seen in the media.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/programmes/misc/ragehinsideiran.shtml
MOVIE:
BBC's Rageh Inside Iran: A DocumentaryTIME:
Thursday, March 1st, Starts 8:00 PMWe will meet at:
100 Gould Hall
The University of Washington
FREE – ALL ARE WELCOME – DISCUSSION TO FOLLOWMAP:
http://www.washington.edu/home/maps/southcentral.html?GLDIf you get lost, you can call: 206-551-5346
Persian Circle Movie Night Maxx
A smash hit in
This movie will have English subtitles.
MOVIE:
MaxxTIME:
Thursday, February 1st, Starts 8:00 PMWe will meet at:
100 Gould Hall
The University of WashingtonMAP:
http://www.washington.edu/home/maps/southcentral.html?GLDIf you get lost, you can call: 206-551-5346
Persian Circle Movie Night Our movie night will be taking place in the Electrical Engineering Building at the UW, we have reserved a room with a huge projection screen, a great sound system, and movie theatre style seating so everyone can see.
Children of Heaven (Bacheha-Ye Aseman) is a 1997 Iranian film. It was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1998. It deals with a brother and sister and their adventures over a lost pair of shoes, while also touching upon the more serious subject of the political situation in Iran as well as class differences between the rich and the poor and daily urban life.
This movie will have English subtitles.
MOVIE:
Children of HeavenTIME:
Sunday, October 29th, Starts 4:30 PMWe will meet at:
The University of Washington Electrical Engineering BuildingROOM:
EEB 125MAP:
http://www.washington.edu/home/maps/southcentral.html?EEBIf you get lost, you can call: 206-551-5346
Persian Circle Movie Night Our movie night will be taking place in the Electrical Engineering Building at the UW, we have reserved a room with a huge projection screen, a great sound system, and movie theatre style seating so everyone can see.
Ceasefire (Aatash Bas) is an Iranian film about a conflict between a traditional male married to a liberated woman. Director Tahmineh Milani has dealt with the same theme in several previous movies, notably The Hidden Half, which garnered a Political Film Society nomination for best film on human rights in 2001. However, in Ceasefire she decides to use comedy to make the point that men have to adjust to the reality that modern women deserve respectful treatment. When the film begins, project engineer Sayeh (played by Mahnaz Afshara) seeks a divorce but by mistake knocks on the door of a psychiatrist (played by Attila Pesyani) instead of a lawyer. She is soon discovered in the psychiatrist’s office by her husband, Yousef (played by Mohammad Reza Golzar). Separately, the psychiatrist informs both that their problem is that they are not behaving maturely but instead are trying to act out their “inner child.” There are ample examples of misconduct, but the arguments between the two are highly intellectual, and they are always won by Sayeh.
MOVIE:
Aatash BasTIME:
Sunday, October 22nd, Starts 4:30 PMWe will meet at:
The University of Washington Electrical Engineering BuildingROOM:
EEB 125MAP:
http://www.washington.edu/home/maps/southcentral.html?EEBIf you get lost, you can call: 206-551-5346
First Persian Circle Movie Night Our first movie night will be taking place in the Electrical Engineering Building at the UW, we have reserved a room with a huge projection screen, a great sound system, and movie theatre style seating so everyone can see. We will be watching Mehmaneh Maman, a very funny Persian comedy film. This movie will be in Persian with no subtitles unfortunately, but if you can't understand Persian, come anyway, we will make someone whisper the translations to you while you watch. Movie nights are lots of fun, and we are expecting a good turnout, so make sure to plan ahead and be there otherwise you will miss out!
MOVIE:
Mehmaneh MamonTIME:
Thursday, October 12th, Starts 7:30 PMWe will meet at:
The University of Washington Electrical Engineering BuildingROOM:
EEB 125MAP:
http://www.washington.edu/home/maps/southcentral.html?EEBIf you get lost, you can call: 206-551-5346
First Persian Circle General MeetingWe have a lot of new members who signed up just last week, and we want to start off the year with a little get together for everyone to meet each other and also for the Persian Circle Leadership Team to announce a few upcoming events, give out some information about what we have planned for the Persian Circle, and also get some feedback on what you guys want to do this year.
We also have planned our first movie night for next Thursday, come to the meeting to get some more information about that, and also to help plan out some future movie nights.
TIME:
Thursday, October 5th, 7:30 - 8:30 PMWe will meet at:
The University of Washington Electrical Engineering BuildingROOM:
EEB 125 140MAP:
http://www.washington.edu/home/maps/southcentral.html?EEBIf you get lost, you can call: 206-551-5346
Please plan to show up by 7:30 PM, we are not on PST (Persian Standard Time a.k.a. showing
up an hour after you are told to be there).Feel free to bring your friends that want to participate in the Persian Circle too.
We hope that you can show up, this is a great opportunity to meet other Persian Circle
members and be an active part of the Persian Circle.See you there!
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