Docunight – November 6, 2019
The documentary Mashg-e-Shab, directed by Abbas Kiarostami, was screened in November. In this documentary, Kiarostami interviews a group of students who failed to do their homework for various reasons. After the movie, an audience discussion was moderated by Ali Khorsandian.
Jong-e Farhangi – November 8, 2019
September Jong was hosted by Reza Khabazian. In the opening section, Khabazian talked about non-profit organizations. In the first section, Mr. Mahmoud Behroozian read a couple of Aziz Nassin’s short stories. In the second section, Mr. Fereydoon Memar talked about the poet Mehdi Akhavan Sales and his life and read some of his poems. At the end, the audience asked their questions from the guest in the Q&A session.
Mohsen Namjoo Concert – November 9, 2019
Mohsen Namjoo and Ehsan Matoori’s concert was held in the Q auditorium of Qualcomm on November 9. In this sold-out event, Mohsen Namjoo and Eshan Matoori, with their full band including santoor, drums, bass, cello, clarinet, and guitar, played songs from their new album.
United Nations Universal Children’s Day – November 10, 2019
The Iranian School of San Diego (ISSD) along with Dollar a Month Fund & Child Foundation celebrated the UCD at the Quad area of the ISSD on November 10, 2019. At the end of the program, parents, children, and teachers held hands and formed a human chain of unity for protecting children’s rights and pledged to protect the environment.
A Night of Poetry and Literature – November 20, 2019
The first event of this program was held at the Iranian American Center of San Diego (IAC) on November 20. The poet selected for this event was Sohrab Sepehri and the program was moderated by Farshad Babakhani and the Poetry & Literature group.
Movies – November 2019
In November, the San Diego Asian Film Festival screened two Iranian movies: Castle of Dreams and Just 6.5. Castle of Dreams (2019), directed by Reza Mir Karimi, was screened twice; first on November 5 at Reading Cinema and then on November 15 at Edwards Cinemas. Hamed Behdad, the main actor of the movie, was present for the first screening. The second screening was hosted by Rana Salimi and Mahmood Pirouzian, who led a discussion of the film with attendees. Just 6.5 (2019), directed by Saeed Roostaee, was screened at UltraStar Cinemas on November 13. Payman Moadi and Navid Mohamadzadeh starred in this movie.
Docunight – December 4, 2019
At Docunight, The Story of Boulevard and The Mannequins of Ghale Hassan Khan were screened. The Story of Boulevard is a documentary about Keshavarz Boulevard, one of Tehran’s important streets. The Mannequins of Ghale Hassan Khan tells the story of the birth and life of some mannequins. They are all created in the same way, but their faith is very different. After the movies, an audience discussion was moderated by Ali Khorsandian.
Lecture and Book Signing by Dr. Yann Richard – December 6, 2019
Dr. Yann Richard, a French scholar and researcher on Iran, had a lecture on the topic of political and social history of Iran in the last decade and introduced his latest book, Iran: A Social and Political History Since the Qajars. The lecture was entitled: “Behind secrets and plots, truths and lies in the history of modern Iran.” A book signing session followed the lecture.
PCC Annual Community Bazaar – December 7, 2019
Local small businesses, artwork and crafts, clothing, accessories, jewelry, and food items were presented at the IAC at the fifth annual Persian Cultural Center (PCC) Bazaar. Special thanks to our sponsor Dr. Kami Hoss from “The Super Dentists.”
PCC’s Board Meetings
PCC’s board of directors holds its meetings every second Wednesday of the month at IAC. The last two meetings took place on November 13 and December 11, 2019.
Yalda Celebration – December 21, 2019
PCC celebrated Yalda with dinner, dance, and music at Sufi restaurant following the annual tradition. Armin Vigen and his band performed old and new songs and, along with DJ Edvin, made the event fun and memorable for all.
The Electric Oud Trio Jazz Concert – December 28, 2019
Persian-flavored World Jazz Concert, with Farhad Bahrami (electric oud), Omar López (bass & guimbri), and Fernando Gomez (drums), performed at the IAC for an enthusiastic crowd.
