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As a service to our members and community, upcoming information and
calendar of events in Southern California are posted on NIPOC website.
Thanks to Nader Tajbakhsh, NIPOC Member, for compiling this list.
Accuracy not guaranteed. Please verify dates and events with their
organizers.
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UPCOMING PERSIAN EVENTS :
> May 5 (Mon)-OC: The start of "Shahnameh Ferdowsi" classes by 'Kambiz Zandnia", 7:00-9:30PM, every Monday for 12 weeks, $25 per class, discounts for couples, @ OC Plaza (2575 Mc Cabe Way, Irvine 92614), Info: 949-502-5864, Directions: www.ocplaza.com
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> May 6 (Tues)-OC: NIAS Monthly Meeting, hosting an interactive hot topic meeting discussing the latest issues facing Iranian American young adults living in United states., 7PM, @ Caspian Restaurant (14100 Culver Drive, Irvine 92604, 949-651-8454), Info: www.niasnet.org
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> May 9-10 (Fri-Sat)-LA: Cabaret Tehran presents "Shakila" live in concert! @ 16101 Ventura Blvd, #160, Encino, Info: 818-985-5800, www.cabarettehran.com
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> May 10 (Sat)-OC: Club Vanak, with DJ Pejvaak and Kia, 21 and over, 9:30 PM, Ladies in free before 10:30 PM, @ Valentina Restaurant (27755 Santa Margarita Parkway @ Marguerite, Mission Viejo 92691)
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> May 11 (Sun)-LA: "Mohammad Reza Shajarian" and "Ava Ensemble" Live in Concert!, 8PM, @ Gibson Amphitheatre (Universal City Walk), $45-$85, Info: www.livenation.com/venue/getVenue/venueId/1155/
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> May 11 (Sun)-LA: UCLA Center for Near Eastern Studies presents a lecture by "Ali Behdad", Professor of English and Comparative Literature and Chair of Comparative Literature Department at UCLA, titled "Tarikhe ejtemayi ve farhangi Akasi dar Iran (Socio-Cultural History of Photography in Iran)" in Persian, 5 PM, @ UCLA (Dodd Hall 121), Info: 310-825-1181, www.international.ucla.edu/cnes/events/showevent.asp?eventid=6656
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> May 11 (Sun)-OC: Caspian Restaurant presents "Michael", with Layla & Lotus Dancers, @ (14100 Culver Dr, Irvine 92604), Info: 949-651-8454
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> May 11 (Sun)-LA: Mother's Day Celebration with "Shahrokh" Live!, @ The Kodak Theatre (Hollywood Blvd. @ Highland), Info: 818-992-6222, www.shahrokh.us
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> May 13 (Tues)-LA: UCLA Center for Near Eastern Studies presents a lecture by "Antoin Sevruguin" titled "The Art of Photography in 19th Century Iran", in English, 3 PM, @ UCLA (Bunche Hall 6275), Info: 310-825-1181, www.international.ucla.edu/cnes/events/article.asp?parentid=84084
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> May 16 (Fri)-OC: "International Orphan Care (IOC)" presents a documentary titled "Post Cards from Tora Bora", the film director, Ms. Wazma Osman, will be present, the ilm has been featured in many film festivals and has received raving reviews from NY Times, The Washington Post, Orlando proceeds donated to IOC, @ Four Seasons Restaurant, Info: 949-305-1787, www.orphanproject.org
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> May 16 (Fri)-LA: UCI Iranian Student Union presents "Culture Show", featuring "The Black Cats", :Master Hossein Omoumi", "Mehrad and Mojan", and "Juniors 5", with After Paty by DJ Al and DJ Nara, 8PM, Culture Show @ The Crystal Cove Auditorium (UCI Student Center), After Party @ UCI Anthill Pub, Info: 760-815-2013, uciisu@gmail.com
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> May 16-17 (Fri-Sat)-LA: Cabaret Tehran presents "Farshid Amin" live in concert! @ 16101 Ventura Blvd, #160, Encino, Info: 818-985-5800, www.cabarettehran.com
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> May 17 (Sat)-OC: Mahak, ISCC, and PASHA present "An evening of celebration and hope in support of underprivileged children suffering from cancer", a fundraiser with live entertainment, 7PM-1AM, $150, @ Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort (Huntington Beach), Info: 949-702-0333, 818-775-9264 or 805-405-5883, www.pasha4health.org/events.html
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> May 23 (Sat)-SD: Persian Master Percussion Ensemble ,"Zabang", Live in a concert titled "Baang e Mehr/Call to Love", featuring the poetry of Rumi, Hafez, Ferdowsi, and Saadi, 8PM, @ The Neurosciences Institute (10640 John Jay Hopkins Drive, San Diego 92121), Info: 858-653-0336, www.zarbang.com, www.pccsd.org
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> May 23-24 (Fri-Sat)-LA: Cabaret Tehran presents "Sepideh" and "Michael" live in concert! @ 16101 Ventura Blvd, #160, Encino, Info: 818-985-5800, www.cabarettehran.com
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> May 23-26 (Fri-Mon)-Las Vegas: Mystery4 Memorial Day Weekend Parties at "Jet" (Mirage, 25th , featuring "Tiesto", $75, 21 & over), and "the Bank" (Bellagio, 26th featuring "Tiesto"), Locations for 23rd and 24th events to be announced, Info: 888-55-MYSTERY, www.mystery4.com
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> May 24 (Sat)-LA: Persian Master Percussion Ensemble ,"Zabang", Live in a concert titled "Baang e Mehr/Call to Love", featuring the poetry of Rumi, Hafez, Ferdowsi, and Saadi, 8PM, @ Wilshire Ebell Theatre (4401 West 8th St., LA 90005), Info: 818-908-0808, 818-505-0100, 949-716-0102, www.zarbang.com
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> May 24-25 (Sat-Sun)-SD: "Sattar" Live! $69 with dinner, @ Alborz Restaurant (2672 Del Mar Heights Rd., Del Mar 92014), Info: 858-792-2233
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> May 27 (Tues)-LA: "Dr. Farnoody" seminar, titled "Fear of Commitment in Relationships", doors open 6:00, 7:30-9:30PM, $25, Pre-registration recommended, @ Camden House restaurant (430 North Camden Dr., Beverly Hills 90210), Info and Registration: www.drfarnoody.com/products.php
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> May 27-28 (Tue-Wed)-LA: "The Police" Live in Concert!, with special guest "Elvis Costello", @ Hollywood Bowl, 7:30 PM, $54-$305, Info: www.ticketmaster.com
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> May 29 (Thurs)-OC: NIPOC presents "Mix-at-Six", Join us for the popular NIPOC Mixer/Networking program at the elegant Caspian Restaurant in Irvine, An opportunity to get to know your fellow professionals, see your friends, and establish new contacts. Don't miss this chance for fun, networking, prizes and appetizers.Bring Plenty of Business Cards, 6 - 8 PM, Members: $8, Visitors: $10, @ Four Seasons Restaurant: (Formerly Darband restaurant, 14210 Culver Dr. @ Scottsdale, Irvine 92604, 949-651-8454) , Info: 949-851-3993, www.nipoc.org
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> May 29 (Thurs)-LA: "Camden House" presents "ONE NIGHT STANDup with ESLAM" Stand Up Comedy, with Eslam Shams, Elham Jazzab & 2 surprise comedians, Dinner, Live Music & DJ Emil, @ Camden House Restaurant (430 North Camden Dr., Beverly Hills 90210), Info: 310-285-9848
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> May 30-31 (cc)-LA: Cabaret Tehran presents "The Black Cats" live in concert! @ 16101 Ventura Blvd, #160, Encino, Info: 818-985-5800, www.cabarettehran.com
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> June 1 (Sun)-LA: Anjoman Musighi and "Jamshid Sheibani" present a celebration, with "Houshmand Aghili", "Shifteh", "Bahram Forouhar", "Sheida", and "Shirin", with "Moloud Zehtab", Doors Open 7PM, Program Starts 8PM, with tea/coffee and pastries, @ Sportsmen's Lodge (12833 Ventura Blvd., Studio City 91604, 818-755-5000), Info: 818-988-1306, Tickets at Iranian Markets and Music Box
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> June 22 (Sun)-LA: "Earth, Wind and Fire" Live in Concert!, 8PM, @ The Greek Theatre (323-665-1927), Info: www.ticketmaster.com
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> July 3-5 (Thurs-Sat)-Mammoth Lakes: AIAP Summer 2008 camping trip in the beautiful Lodgepole Pine Forest, campground is located about ½ hour drive from Mammoth Lakes City. All the four campsites in this campground have been reserved for the AIAP guests during this time. This is a great opportunity for us to enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, walking, listening to music, dancing, and playing games, cost for 3 camping nights are:
AIAP members - Adults, $40 per person; children (12 or younger), $15 per child
Non-members - Adults, $60 per person; children (12 or younger), $15 per child
Info: Mike 619-428-7333 before Wednesday June 14th, www.aiap.org
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> July 6-13 (Fri-Mon)-Cruise: Commercial Travel Presents 7-Night Alaska Round Trip from Seattle, featuring "Dr. Farhang Holakouee" and "Hadi Khorsandi", for reservations please call Raheleh (310) 466-9706
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ORGANIZATIONS:
>NIPOC, Network of Iranian-Americans of Orange County,
http://www.nipoc.org, Info: 949-851-3993, E-mail: info@nipoc.org
> ECEF/Ebne Cina, 15560 Rockfield Dr., Suite A, Irvine 92618, (949)-454-1555, http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ECEFclasses/, http://www.ecef.org/
Classes on "Islamic Spirituality & The Modern World", every 2nd Sunday of each month, @ Ebne-Cina, Please
> IASCE, The Iranian-American Society of Civil Engineers,
http://www.iasce.org
Monthly meetings every first Wednesday of the month
> Khayam Educational Group, School of Persian Language
949-854-3325, http://www.persianschool.com/
Summer Classes in Persian Language starting in July for 6 weeks
> "CHILD" (Children's Hope International Literacy & Development), 714-402-2120
> Society of Iranian-American Engineers and Architects (SIAEA), 310-516-9999, http://www.siaea.org
>NIAS, Network of Iranian American Society, http://www.niasnet.org
Monthly Meetings, First Monday of the month, 7PM
>Mehrgan Foundation (San Diego), monthly meetings on the 2nd Sunday
of the month (call to check), 5-9PM, featuring Dr. Holakouee, Please Carpool, @ Scripps Ranch Library, Info: 858-673-7000,
http://www.mehrgan.us
> Iman Cultural Center, http://www.iman.org
3376 Motor Ave, LA 90034, 310-202-8181
> NIAC, National Iranian American Council, http://www.niacouncil.org/
Info: 202 518-6187
> AIA, Alliance of Iranian Americans, http://www.allianceia.org/
> AIC, American-Iranian Council, http://www.american-iranian.org
> Jewel of Persia, 866-4-PERSIA, http://www.jewelofpersia.org
> Iranian Cultural Center of Orange County (ICCOC), 714-436-0655
www.iccoc.org
>Association of Iranian-American Professionals in San Diego (AIAP), http://www.aiap.org, (619) 645-7273
Meetings on last Wednesday of each month, 6-9PM including dinner
> Child Foundation, http://www.childfoundation.org
> NEDA (Nasle Dirooze Iran) Foundation
Weekly Meetings Thursdays at 12PM, @ Lake View Senior Center (20 Lake Road Irvine, 92604),
Info: Mrs Alavi, (949) 856-2862
> Al-Anon Family Groups
Fellowship of support for relatives and friends of alcoholics/addicts to share their experience,
strength and hope, Farsi speaking meetings every Monday, 6:15-7:30 PM (English speaking 8PM)
@ University United Methodist Church in Irvine, corner of Culver and University (across from Mason park),
nfo:(949) 463-2515
> Bahar Organization, 818-556-3000, http://www.bahar.org
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PERSIAN MUSIC RELEASES:
> Bijan Mortazavi: "Beman Cheh", www.taranehrecords.com
> Andy: "City of Angels", www.andymusic.com
> Elcid: "The Road", www.myelcid.com
> Shahla Sarshar: "Golzar", www.chehrehnama.com
> Sepidar: "Tan be Tan", www.mzmrecords.com
> Mehrana: "Happy Holidays", www.mehranamusic.com
> Shahab Tiam: "One"
> Jahan: "Shahre Eshgh", www.taranehrecords.com
> Toofun: "Tango"
> Mory: "Kimia", www.caltexrecords.com
> Atta: "Harire Assemoon", www.attamusic.com
> Amir: "Ghesseye Natamam/Never-ending Story", www.avazmusic.com
> Arjang: "Shabnam", http://www.parsvideo.com
> Afshin: "Maach", http://www.taranehrecords.com
> Shakila: "Labe Khamoosh/Silent Lips", http://www.caltexrecords.com
> Maria: "Zanjire Eshgh", http://www.tehranrecords.com
> Saeid: "Ba Man", www.saeidmusic.com
> GOOGOOSH: "Manifest", www.mzmrecords.com
> Siavash Ghomeyshi: "Roozhaayeh Bi Khaatereh", www.eworldrecords.com
> Shohreh: "Havas/Passion"
> Nima: "Maryam Paeezi", http://www.nimamusic.com
> Ali Danial: "The Secret/Raaz", http://www.parsvideo.com
> Massoud Fardmanesh, Hekayat "8", http://www.mzmrecords.com
> Arash: "Arash"
> Rushid: "Zange Seda, http://www.rushid.com
> Marjaan: "Shabhaye Khat Khati", http://www.mzmrecords.com
> Kamran and Houman: "Twenty"
> Iman: "Avalin Negah", http://www.taranehrecords.com
> Shani: "Casbah", http://www.shanimusic.com
> Farideh: "Be Panah", http://www.parsvideo.com
> Shahrum Kashani: "Khoshhalam, http://www.shahrumk.com
> Shahryar: "Parseh", http://www.shahryarmusic.com
> Essie: "Ghabool Ghabool", http://www.parsvideo.com
> Farhang Farrahi: "Barane Noor" (Poetry, Music), 408-761-1616
> Soheil, "Your Word", Ava Records
> Farshid Amin: "Re-Mix" with DVD, http://www.parsvideo.com
> Mansour: "Farari", in Dec., http://www.taranehrecords.com
> Leila Forouhar: "Yek Bousseh", http://www.caltexrecords.com
> Amir: "Ghesseye Natamam", Avaz Records
> Ahu and Habitt: "Talk of The Town", http://www.ahumusic.com/
> Shahram: "Fire", http://www.shahramshabpareh.com
> Shahryar: "Parseh", by Chehrenama
> Morteza: "Sinti",http://www.caltexrecords.com
> Mahsa: "Saaghi", http://www.tehranrecords.com
> Dariush: "Rahe Man", http://www.dariush2000.com
> Sheila: "Tonight"
> Abbas Ghaderi: "Sagha Khooneh", http://www.parsvideo.com
> Faramarz Parsi: "Ashk-o-Labkhand", http://www.parsvideo.com
> Andy: "Th e Journey" DVD, http://www.andymusic.com
> Uranium (Kevbiz and Nima): "Diary", http://www.kevbizmusic.com
> Lian Ensemble: "Khak-e-Heyran", http://www.lianrecords.com
> Habib and Mohamad: "Javooni", http://www.mohamadmusic.com
> Simin: "Do Rakaat Eshgh"
> Shohreh: "Havas"
> Behzad: "Chahar Fasle Omr"
> Farideh: "Bi Panah"
> The Boyz: "Mojezeh/Miracle", http://www.taranehrecords.com
> Soraya: "New Melody/Saazeh Taazeh", http://www.sorayamusic.com
> Jamshid: "Khosh Amadi"
> Homayra: "Mahtabe Eshgh", http://www.andomusic.com
> Shahram Solati: "Haliteh", by Nava Media
> Shayan: "Faghat Ba To", http://www.taranehrecords.com
> Khashayar Etemadi: "Amniyat"
> Akbar Golpaygani: "Chera Ashegh Nabasham"
> Mohammad reza Eivazi: "Yeh Roozeh Barfi"
> Masoud Khadem: "Havas"
> Mehrdad: "Akse Fori/Snapshot", http://www.caltexrecords.com
> Ando: "Call My Name", http://www.avang.com
> Hassan Shojaei: "Bandar Abbas", http://www.caltexrecords.com
> Mehrdad: "Akse Fouri/Snapshot", featuring Googoosh!, http://www.caltexrecords.com
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CLASSES/POETRY:
>>OC/LA: Daf Workshops by master percussionist "Mehrdad Aarabi", Info: 818-530-8860, www.neyreez.org
>>LA: Thursdays, Jan 12-March 2, @ Community Center (4808 Kester Ave, Sherman Oaks)
>>OC: Sundays, 11AM, Jan 15-March 5, @ Neyreez Music School (2082 Bristol St., Suite 212, Newport Beach)
>>SD: Art Classes by Abbas Derissi, Painter, Sculptor, and Graphic Designer, Sat. 2:30-4:30PM, @ Chai and Chat, 5919 Balboa Ave, San Diego 92111 (next to Parsian Market), Info: http://www.chaiandchat.com, www.derissii.com
>>LA: Rumi's Mysticism Classes by Dr. S. M. Haghi, MD, PhD, Class meets every 2nd Thursday of each month, 7-9:30PM, $25 per session, @ Nerengestan Book Store (1279 Westwood Blvd., LA 90024), Info: 310-477-1757, http://www.narangestan.com
>>LA: Poetry Night, Every Second Sunday of the month, @ Nerengestan Book Store (1279 Westwood Blvd., LA 90024, 310-477-1757, http://www.narangestan.com), Info: 310-289-2190
>>OC: Rumi Semiars by Senior Persian Scholar Ostad Parto, Sponsored by NIPOC, Mondays 7-9PM, Info: Mrs. Ghorbani (562) 467-7329, @ NIPOC Office (2182 Dupont
Drive, Suite 22, Irvine 92612), http://www.nipoc.org
>>LA: Key Concepts of Sufism in Rumi's Mystical Poetry Classes by Dr. S. M. Haghi, MD, PhD, Class meets every 2nd Sunday of each month, 6-8:30PM, $35 per session, @ West Hollywood, Info: Ashenaeeclub@yahoo.com
>>OC: Persian Language Classes 201 (for Persian Speakers) and 300 (Communications), Cal State-Fullerton, Info: 714-278-3534 (Modern Languages)
>>LA: "Molana & Hafez" Classes by Mr. Mohammad Pakravan, Starting the
15th Year!, FREE, Thurs. 8-10PM, @ Santa Monica, Info: 310-820-4726
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TV:
>>Pasargad TV (OC): Fridays, 10PM, Cox Cable, Channel 24, 949-733-8525
>>"CrossTalk Show" (OC): with host Alex Bolourchi, Mondays, 8PM, Adelphia Cable, Channel 96 and 97,
Info: 714-637-8141, http://www.alexams.com
>>Art & Society (OC): Sundays, 1PM, Cox Cable, Channel 24, 714-838-1775
>>IPNOC (OC): Sundays, 2PM, Cox Cable, Channel 24
>>Hamhang TV (SD): by Mehrgan Foundation, Thursdays, 10PM, Time Warner Cable, Channel 71
>>Variety TV (SD): Fridays, 8-10PM, Time Warner Cable, Channel 71, 858-672-3672
>>Tanin TV (OC): Fridays 12-12:30AM (Sat. Morning!), Cox Channel 35
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CINEMA/FILMS:
>>"Maxx", by Saman Moghadam, starring Farhad Ayish, Gohar Kheyrandish, Mohamad Reza Sharifinia, and Rambod Javan, Info: 818-505-0100, www.irfilms.com
>>Music Hall (9036 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills), 310-274-6869
>>Laguna Hills Mall Cinema (El Toro Road, off the 5 Freeway), 949-768-6611
>>Town Center 5 (17200 Ventura Blvd, Encino), 818-981-9811
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BOOKS:
>>New Book: "Iran and America, Rekindling A Love Lost", by Badi Badiozamani, www.badi.net
>>Book Club in San Diego, Every 4th Thursday of the month, 6:45-9:00PM, @ Chai and Chat (5919 Balboa Ave., next to Persian Market, San Diego), Info: Afshin Farr, 858-344-1393
>>Book Signing Events by "Firoozeh Dumas", the author of "Funny in Farsi",
http://www.firoozehdumas.com/appearances.html
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SEMINARS:
Dr. Holakouee Classes: 8 weeks, once a week for 3 hours, $100,
Info: 310-273-7636, http://www.drholakouee.com
(Check Web Site for Books, Tapes, CD's and DVD's)
LA, Mondays, 7-10PM, "Parenting: 12 to 20 year olds", starting Jan. 9, @ Olympic Collection (11301 Olympic Blvd. @ Sawtelle, LA, 310-575-4585), followed by "Self Confidence and Self Esteem", starting March 6
Glendale, Tuesdays, "Personality Development & Change" starting Jan 7, @ Brandview Collection (109 East Harvard St., 2nd Floor, corner of Harvard and Brand, Glendale 91205), followed by "Personality Types", starting March 14
LA, Thursdays, 7-10PM, "Success & Happiness", starting Feb 9, @ Olympic Collection (11301 Olympic Blvd. @ Sawtelle, LA, 310-575-4585)
OC, Wednesdays, 7-10PM, "Love and MArriage" starting March 22, @ Radisson Hotel-Newport Beach (4545 MacArthur Blvd. 92660, @ Birch, near the John Wayne Airport, 949-833-0570)
Dr. Afsaneh Sadighzadeh, Clinical Psychologist: "Essence of Life Seminars/Events",
Info: (310) 335-2265 or (310) 738-4898, http://www.drsadighzadeh.com
Weekend Spiritual Retreat in San Diego, February 3 - 5, 2006. Transportation will be provided from Los Angeles
Dr. Farnoody, Info: 310-967-8180, http://www.drfarnoody.com
"Key Concepts of Sufism in Rumi's Mystical Poetry" by Dr. S. M. Haghi, Every second Sunday of each month, 6-8:30PM, $35 per session, @ West Hollywood, Info: wisdomofrumi@yahoo.com, 310-289-2190
Kundalini Yoga (As taught by Yogi Bhajan), Yoga of Consciousness with a combination of breathing (pranayam), postures (asanas), meditations, Mantras, and chanting (kirtan), OC and LA, Info: (310) 367-6367, http://www.meyyoga.com
Dr. Shirin Nooravi: "Windows for Hope" Classes, 818-796-4726, http://www.windows4hope.com
Payvandha Educational Organization, Dr. Malie Hidarnejad,
"Healing Heart and Soul", 310-805-0993, http://www.payvandha.org
TV Program on IPN TV, Wednesdays, 1PM (LA Time)
"Color Your Life (CYL-USA" presents: "MA Gatherings", A group of weekly gatherings consisting of meditation and growth discussions
in "Farsi", Call to Check the Date, 7:30PM-9:30PM, Reservation Required, http://www.cyl-usa.com , 949-683-0663
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(The Information above is deemed reliable, but its accuracy is not guaranteed)
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