List of Persian/Iranian Events for 2006-09-17

David & Layla- a Political Romantic Comedy

New York Sunday - September 17, 2006 12:00 PM

Two New York Sneak Previews

17 Official Film Festival Selections, 2 Wins.

Persian American “Shiva Rose (Layla) excels as a self-reliant damsel in distress worth rooting for." VARIETY

"This new comedy about young loves and the large ethnic families (on both sides) that stand between them could have been just another My Big Fat Greek Wedding, but its originality and insight set it apart. This outright charmer by Jay Jonroy has the potential of being a broad crowd-pleaser, along the lines of My Big Fat Greek Wedding. Only David and Layla is a superior variation on that film, with unexpected insights…” Joe Baltake.

From an impossible romance, a hope (a fantasy!) for peace:

David & Layla - A Jewish Muslim Romantic Comedy! Set in New York- inspired by a true story!

7:30 pm Tues, Oct 3rd, & Oct 10th at Makor/Steinhardt, 35 West 67th @ Columbus.

Tkts: Tel charge 212 415 5500 Or at Makor

Or online: www.Makor.org then click then

Press & Industry passes contact: dv@NewrozFilms.com or 1 212 757 4743.

Though Layla is Kurdish, Shiva plays her as she’s meant to be: a symbol of the grace & femininity of women from the Middle East and the Islamic world- from Baghdad to Beirut, from Tehran to Los Angeles. Layla's dilemma to keep the best of her rich Eastern culture while adapting to and accepting the best of Western culture and freedom is common to millions of women in Diaspora. The film uses comedy, romance and sensuality as playful veils to highlight and celebrate the history, politics, and the glorious diversity of culture, music, food, and art of the Middle East.

Also screening at Makor at 7.30PM Tues Oct 10.

Makor also screened the controversial pro Palestinian films “Paradise Now” and “Edward Said: The Last Interview.”

Norouz 2006 Persian Art Festival was held at Makor.

David & Layla full info at: www.NewrozFilms.com

Bay Area - South Bay Sunday - September 17, 2006 03:30 PM

On Sunday, Sep 17, in an event open to public:

Dr. Abbas Milani on:

US-IRAN RELATIONS

* Where is the United States ’ “ Iran foreign policy” headed?

And what is the best way to handle that relationship?

* Would a war with Iran be a part of US “war on terror” or

a distraction from it?

* What would be the short and long-term consequences

of attacking Iran ?

Celebrated author and accomplished professor, Dr. Abbas

Milani is Director of the Iranian Studies Program at

Stanford University and a visiting professor in the

department of political science there. In addition,

Dr. Milani is a research fellow and co-director of

the Iran Democracy Project at the Hoover Institution.

His expertise is U.S./Iran relations, Iranian cultural,

political, and security issues.

For a complete biography, maps, parking and other

up-to-the-minute event information visit:

www.baiad.org

Sunday, September 17, 2006

Sign-in / social time: 3:30pm

Program: 4:00 (sharp) - 6:30 pm

SEIU Office

2302 Zanker Rd , San Jose , CA 95131

Program in English

Suggested Donation: $10/person

(No one will be turned away for not making a donation)

New Jersey Sunday - September 17, 2006 07:00 PM

Dinner, and Dancing with Musicians from LA

Guest Speaker Dr. Assadi discussing latest developements in Plastic Surgery.

Crossroads Sheraton hotel

Mahwah, NJ

Ladies Only

No Children

$65 per person

Please contact :

Zahra@baharigroup.com

Mahin Khatamee

201-767-1515