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SUMMARY:Intro to Persian Dance Class with Parisa Naini
DESCRIPTION: Learn a variety of styles within classical Persian dance in a beginner-friendly environment.  We will explore flexibility\, strength\, technique\, expression and mystical elements of this dance form.\nPlease wear comfortable clothing\, socks or ballet shoes\, and bring water. All levels welcome!\n\nSpecific instructions for entering the studio will be sent to registered participants.\nThis event is free\, but registration is requested: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/intro-to-persian-dance-class-with-parisa-naini
URL:https://twincitiesiranianculturefestival.com/event/intro-to-persian-dance-class-with-parisa-naini/
LOCATION:Zorongo Flamenco Studio\, 3715 Minnehaha Avenue\, Suite C\,\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:upcoming
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SUMMARY:Nowruz Party and Community Gathering with the Siriya Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:The Twin Cities Iranian Culture Collective is proud to present the first Minnesota appearance of the Siriya Ensemble\, currently on a national tour. \nThe Siriya Ensemble showcases folk-pop music from southern Iran\, blending traditional folk melodies with contemporary arrangements to appeal to a modern audience. This unique style retains the richness of regional folk songs while offering a fresh sound that resonates with their generation. Check out this clip from one of their recent performances. \nTickets are available at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2025-nowruz-persian-new-year-concert-and-community-gathering \nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
URL:https://twincitiesiranianculturefestival.com/event/nowruz-party-and-community-gathering-with-the-siriya-ensemble/
LOCATION:Sundin Music Hall\, Hamline University\, 1531 Hewitt Ave. St. Paul MN 55104\, Sundin Music Hall\, Hamline University\, 1531 Hewitt Ave.\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55104\, United States
CATEGORIES:upcoming
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250119T143000
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SUMMARY:Iranian Film Showcase: Celluloid Underground
DESCRIPTION:The screening of Celluloid Underground is presented in collaboration with Mizna and Archives on Screen. Use Promo code TCICC24 for a $2 discount. \nABOUT THE FILM\nAfter the Iranian Revolution\, a movie collector in Tehran hid thousands of films to prevent their destruction by the new Islamic regime. Despite arrest and torture\, he refused to give up his secret. His story of resistance and obsession is told by the boy who became his partner in crime\, recalled years later from exile in London. \nCelluloid Underground is an autobiographical feature-length documentary by Iranian filmmaker\, writer and curator Ehsan Khoshbakht\, about his experience of growing up in Iran after the 1979 revolution\, when his love of cinema became the catalyst for his rebellion against the Islamic regime. \nIt’s the story of his friendship with the mysterious Ahmad\, a maverick film collector who hid thousands of banned 35mm prints and posters in basements in downtown Tehran\, to save them from the fundamentalist fanatics. Born just after the revolution\, Ehsan grew up obsessed with all the movies he wasn’t allowed to see. He became Ahmad’s closest collaborator in the underground cinematheque\, before escaping to a new life in London.
URL:https://twincitiesiranianculturefestival.com/event/iranian-film-showcase-celluloid-underground/
LOCATION:The Main Cinema\, 115 S.E. Main St.\, Minneapolis\, 55414
CATEGORIES:upcoming
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250118T180000
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SUMMARY:My Favourite Cake
DESCRIPTION:Mahin lives alone in Tehran since her husband’s death and her daughter’s departure for Europe\, until an afternoon tea with friends leads her to break her solitary routine and revitalize her love life. But as Mahin opens herself up to new romance\, what begins as an unexpected encounter quickly evolves into an unpredictable\, unforgettable evening. Showing Saturday\, January 18 at 4 p.m. \nTickets at https://mspfilm.org/show/iranian-film-showcase-my-favorite-cake/. Use promo code TCICC for a $2 discount
URL:https://twincitiesiranianculturefestival.com/event/my-favourite-cake/
LOCATION:The Main Cinema\, 115 S.E. Main St.\, Minneapolis\, 55414
CATEGORIES:upcoming
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250118T150000
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SUMMARY:Iranian Film Showcase: Boomerang
DESCRIPTION:Tired of her marriage to Behzad\, Sima is looking for a new home for herself and her teenage daughter Minoo\, without telling him. Meanwhile\, we see Behzad arranging a chance meeting with his ex-girlfriend in the hope of rekindling their intimacy. \nAt the same time\, the film follows Minoo\, who casually takes the initiative at a traffic light and begins a flirt with Keyvan. As if by magic\, she knows his name and the two begin to share their innermost thoughts. \nOver the course of a week\, the film paints a sociological snapshot of modern Tehran. As the marriage of two people from a seemingly hopeless and defeated generation comes to an end\, a young romance is beginning to emerge in a generation that is discovering the city and its political realities in a new way. Showing Saturday\, January 18 at 1 p.m. \nTickets at https://mspfilm.org/show/iranian-film-showcase-boomerang/. Use promo code TCICC for a $2 discount.
URL:https://twincitiesiranianculturefestival.com/event/iranian-film-showcase-boomerang/
LOCATION:The Main Cinema\, 115 S.E. Main St.\, Minneapolis\, 55414
CATEGORIES:upcoming
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SUMMARY:Iranian Film Showcase: The Seed of the Sacred Fig
DESCRIPTION:Shot entirely in secret\, Mohammad Rasoulof’s award-winning thriller\, The Seed of the Sacred Fig\, centers on a family thrust into the public eye when Iman is appointed as an investigating judge in Tehran. As political unrest erupts in the streets\, Iman realizes that his job is even more dangerous than expected\, making him increasingly paranoid and distrustful\, even of his own wife Najmeh and daughters Sana and Rezvan.
URL:https://twincitiesiranianculturefestival.com/event/iranian-film-showcase-the-seed-of-the-sacred-fig/
LOCATION:The Main Cinema\, 115 S.E. Main St.\, Minneapolis\, 55414
CATEGORIES:upcoming
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SUMMARY:Yalda Night Party!
DESCRIPTION:The Twin Cities Iranian Culture Collective Invites You:\nJoin us on Friday\, Dec. 20\, 2024\nTo Celebrate Yalda Night\n(Winter Solstice)\n6:30 pm to midnight  \nPersian Cuisine Buffet \n6:30 to 9 pm ($55 per person) \nFree Admission after 9 p.m.\nCash Bar and Dancing with DJ Mohammad Sargazi. \nTickets: https://square.link/u/y4V3VYTu\n 
URL:https://twincitiesiranianculturefestival.com/event/yalda-night-party/
LOCATION:Hennepin Hall\, 983 E. Hennepin\, Minneapolis\, 55414
CATEGORIES:upcoming
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SUMMARY:Free Tours of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts Persian Art Collection
DESCRIPTION:Take a free one-hour tour of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts’ unique collection of Persian and Persianate art\, led by MIA guide Nahid Khan.. Most of the works in the Gallery of the Islamic World come from the Persian world\, including book arts\, ceramic arts and contemporary works\, and Nahid will talk about a few of them\, as well as some textiles from Uzbekistan that are hanging nearby. She will also take you through the Ancient Art gallery\, where you’ll learn about three of the pre-Islamic Persian works on display\,  and  make a stop at the Fountain Court next to the Rotunda to view contemporary American artist Frank Stella’s Takht-i-Sulayman version II (1969). \nThese tours are free\, but registration is required. Go to https://www.zeffy.com/…/tour-of-the-minneapolis… to register. \nFIRST TOUR: \nGathering time at 5:30 p.m. in Mia inner lobby (seating area between information desk\, museum shopand cafe). \nTour commences at 6 p.m. sharp. We will take stairs and/or elevator to the second floor\, to the galleries ofAncient and Islamic arts. \nTour ends at 7 p.m. \nParticipants are free to wander through the Mia. \nNahid will return to the Mia inner lobby to meet the second group. \nSECOND TOUR: \nGathering time at 7:15 p.m. (seating area between information desk\, museum shop and cafe). \nTour commences at 7:30 p.m. sharp. We will take stairs and/or elevator to the second floor\, to the galleries of Ancient and Islamic arts. \nTour ends at 8:30 p.m. \nParticipants are free to wander through the museum. \nMia closes at 9 p.m. on Thursday evenings\, and galleries will begin closing around 8:45 p.m. \nMIA VISITOR INFORMATION: \nAdmission is always free. \nVisitors should stand one foot away from artworks and not touch the artworks. \nPhotography is allowed unless otherwise stated; flash photography should be avoided to protect the \nartworks from excessive light damage. \nPencils rather than pens should be used to take any written notes. \nPortable folding chairs and wheelchairs are available. (Ask at the entry desk.) \nOther details for Mia Visitors (including parking): https://new.artsmia.org/visit/ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is funded in part by the Minnesota Humanities Center with money from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund that was created with the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4\, 2008.
URL:https://twincitiesiranianculturefestival.com/event/free-tours-of-the-minneapolis-institute-of-arts-persian-art-collection/
LOCATION:Minneapolis Institute of Arts Mia\, 3515 Colfax Ave. S.\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:upcoming
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SUMMARY:Backgammon night with the Twin Cities Backgammon Club
DESCRIPTION:The Twin Cities Iranian Culture Collective is excited to partner with the Twin Cities Backgammon Club for an evening of backgammon and fun. If you need a quick refresher or want to learn how to play\, the Backgammon Club will have some experienced players on hand to get you started\, as well as a few extra boards\, if you don’t have one of your own.\nBackgammon has been popular in Iran for thousands of years\, and remains so to this day. Members of the TCICC will share their stories about Iran’s backgammon culture.\nWe’ll also serve up a selection of complimentary Persian appetizers and sweets\, and our friends at TC Backgammon Club will hold a drawing to win a beautiful backgammon set.\nThis event is free and everyone is welcome\, but please let us know if you are coming by ordering a free ticket here. Twin Cities Backgammon Club members can also RSVP on their Meetup site.
URL:https://twincitiesiranianculturefestival.com/event/backgammon-night-with-the-twin-cities-backgammon-club/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241107T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241107T193000
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SUMMARY:Persian Pop-up: An Evening of Wine and Persian Tribal Textiles.
DESCRIPTION:An evening of wine tasting and conversation about art in the tribal textiles of Persia. We will open the evening with notes on a selection of wines from Solo Vino wine store. Our special guest is life-long textile and rug collector and artist Joseph Breidel who will bring part of his collection to the art gallery and give a speech. If you are a wine connoisseur or antique rug enthusiast this event is for you. \nBeing a wine connoisseur is similar to being a rug collector. You hunt for quality books and study old maps: it is all about geography and learning about different people. In studying wine\, you learn about the people that made the wine\, where they might have come from\, where they moved to\, and what types of grape varietals they brought with themselves. In studying weavings and textile\, you learn about different tribes\, where they eventually settled\, what types of fabric and wool they used\, and what traditions they had in constructing a carpet. \nIn order to attend you must RSVP. This free event\, limited to 50 attendees. Appetizers and charcuterie will served.\nEvent hours: 5 :00 pm to 7:30 pm\nDoors open 5:00 pm \n\n \nAcknowledgment \n“This work is funded in part by MHC with money from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund that was created with the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4\, 2008. “No grant funds were used for the purchase of alcohol.”
URL:https://twincitiesiranianculturefestival.com/event/persian-pop-up-tribal-textiles-display-and-wine-tasting-with-mo-pailey-at-solo-vino-in-st-paul/
LOCATION:526 Selby Event Space\, 526 Selby Ave\, St Paul\, MN 55102\, 526 Selby Ave\, St Paul\, 55102\, United States
CATEGORIES:upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240928T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240928T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T200755
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SUMMARY:Mehregan - The Twin Cities 2024 Iranian Fall Festival
DESCRIPTION:Here’s the schedule: \nDoors will open at: 11:00 a.m.\, with: \n\n– A chaikhaneh (tea house) featuring Iranian tea served from traditional Iranian samovars\, and complementary sweets provided by the Ellie’s Pastry Shop.\n– kids activities\, organized by Elham Ayoubi and Yassi Sokhanvari with balloon artist Mandana Okpor-Company. (Until 3 p.m.)\n12:30 to 1:15 pm – Lunch\nLunch items will be available for purchase. .\n1:15pm – Welcome by TCICC board chair Hossein Jalali.\n1:30 – 2:30 Dance performance by Parisa Naini\, accompanied by tombak player Amirali Behdani.\n2:30 – 3:30 Pianist Faraz Ghassemi delves into the essential characteristics of Persian music and showcases some traditional pieces\, highlighting techniques and stylistic nuances that make this genre so special.\n3:30 – 3:45 – Sisters Collection Afghan sewing group fashion show\n3:45-4:30 tea break\n4:30-5:30 Scholar and translator Reza Saberi presents a multi-media Introduction to Persian poetry.\n5:30 – 7:00 – Dinner\nLight dinner fare for purchase.\n7:00 – 8:00. Special performance by the Dorian Band\, a mesmerizing group of Iranian musicians based in Houston\, TX\, whose music combines East and West.\n8:00 – 10:00 Dancing to Persian pop with DJ Sohrab Kavoosi.\n\n 
URL:https://twincitiesiranianculturefestival.com/event/mehregan-the-twin-cities-2024-iranian-fall-festival/
LOCATION:526 Selby Ave. \, St. Paul\, MN\, 526 Selby Ave.\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102
CATEGORIES:upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240927T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240927T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T200755
CREATED:20240831T201513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240831T222326Z
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SUMMARY:A Night of Persian Music
DESCRIPTION:Experience the mesmerizing fusion of East and West with Dorian\, a sensational band formed by six Iranian virtuosos based in Houston. This debut concert at Sundin Music Hall showcases a groundbreaking blend of traditional Persian instruments – including the enchanting Taar and rhythmic Tonbak – harmonizing flawlessly with Western counterparts like piano\, flute\, and violin. Be captivated by 15 evocative compositions performed in two parts. Join us for an enchanting evening where musical boundaries fade\, cultures unite\, and a new sonic landscape unfolds. To find out more about the Dorian band\, visit them on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dorianpersianband/ \nTickets $15-$40: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/75160b60-818d-43ff-8a69-95b2434633f4
URL:https://twincitiesiranianculturefestival.com/event/a-night-of-persian-music/
LOCATION:Sundin Music Hall\, Hamline University\, 1531 Hewitt Ave. St. Paul MN 55104\, Sundin Music Hall\, Hamline University\, 1531 Hewitt Ave.\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55104\, United States
CATEGORIES:upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240906T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240922T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T200755
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SUMMARY:Group Exhibition: So Far\, So Close
DESCRIPTION:Opening reception and artist talk: Friday\, Sept 6\, 6-9 PM. Artists talk moderated by Aida Shahghasemi will be held on the day of the opening reception at 7:30-9:00 PM. Closing Reception: Saturday\, Sept 21\, 3-5 PM \nThe So Far\, So Close exhibition explores the complicated experience of displacement\nfrom the motherland through themes of space\, distance\, and memory by three Iranian female artists – Katayoun Amjadi\, Ziba Rajabi and Shirin Ghoraishi – who reside outside of Iran by choice or by force.\nEven though these artists have resided so far from their homeland for years\, they feel so close to it\, and distance has not diminished their love and care for it. Through the Persian language and Iranian culture\, a part of their existence is defined by where they are from\, regardless of where they take these temporal bodies. Meanwhile\, they embrace and value their borderless life journey and cherish experiences that they have had as a result of a deliberate choice to live abroad and the opportunity to explore the unknown. \nThis work is funded in part by MHC with money from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund that was created with the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4\, 2008.
URL:https://twincitiesiranianculturefestival.com/event/group-exhibition-so-far-so-close/
LOCATION:Q.Arma Underground Gallery\, 1224 Quincy St. NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55413\, United States
CATEGORIES:upcoming
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240824T150000
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SUMMARY:Tales of Persia: Stories\, Art and Play in Cumming Park
DESCRIPTION:“Tales of Persia” is an engaging and creative outdoor event designed for children and families. This free event combines storytelling with interactive art activities\, allowing kids to explore creativity while learning about Persian culture. It aims to introduce Persian culture to both Persian and non-Persian children and foster a love for storytelling and art while providing a fun and educational experience in a natural setting. \nThis event is funded in part by the Minnesota Humanities Center with money from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund that was created with the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4\, 2008.
URL:https://twincitiesiranianculturefestival.com/event/tales-of-persia-stories-art-and-play-in-cumming-park/
LOCATION:Cumming Park\, 1219 Cumming Park Drive\, Arden Hills\, MN\, 55112\, United States
CATEGORIES:upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240804T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240804T161500
DTSTAMP:20260407T200755
CREATED:20240722T195905Z
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SUMMARY:"English"  Play and Reception @ The Guthrie / ticket discounts available
DESCRIPTION:Sanaz Toossi’s Pulitzer prize-winning play\, English\, tells the story of four Iranians who studying English at a school in Karaj\, hoping someday to emigrate. The performance will be followed by a reception at 3:10 with the director and performers. Light appetizers and tea will be served. At the reception\, you will have the opportunity to share your own stories about learning English.\nThe Guthrie is offering 50% off code (promo code: ICC) for the Aug. 4 matinee. The code will have a limit of 6 tickets per person\, with no restrictions on seating area. This is available by phone and window\, not online\, so you will need to contact the Box Office at 612.377.2224 during regular hours.
URL:https://twincitiesiranianculturefestival.com/event/english-play-and-reception-the-guthrie-ticket-discounts-available/
LOCATION:Guthrie Theater\, 818 S. Second St.\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55415\, United States
CATEGORIES:upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240717T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240717T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T200755
CREATED:20240629T185048Z
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SUMMARY:Reflections: Art Exhibit by Roya Nazari Najafabadi / Slideshow of Iran in 1976 by Stephan Kistler
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to invite all to the opening event and artist reception for our next exhibition\, ‘REFLECTIONS’ – a solo show of paintings\, photographs and mixed media installations by Roya Nazari Najafabadi.\nRoya Nazari Najafabadi is an Iranian-born artist who lives in Minneapolis\, MN. Through painting\, photography\, and mixed-media\, she explores the experiences and struggles of Iranian women\, including their resilience and quest for freedom. She seeks to tell stories\, through her art forms\, that otherwise would be kept silent\, and raise awareness about the social/political challenges faced by Iranian Women today. She says: “My upcoming exhibition\, ‘Reflections\,’ captures my artistic journey and the collective Iranian experiences of Iranian women. It highlights their strength\, creativity\, and unwavering spirit.”\nThis exhibition\, and the opening event\, are co-sponsored by and created in close collaboration with the Twin Cities Iranian Culture Collective\, as part of their Annual Iranian Culture Festival\, and  funded in part by the Metro Regional Arts Council with money from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund that was created with the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4\, 2008.\nThe opening event and artist reception on July 17 (6-9 pm) will include a brief presentation about her work by Roya Nazari Najafabadi. It will also feature a celebration of Iranian Culture through a slide show presentation by Stephan F. Kistler [ @artforpaynerelief ]\, documenting his travels to Iran way back during a spring break from ETH Zurich in 1976; a delicious sampling of Persian cuisine; and a curated program of Persian background music.\nThis invitation is open to all! Don’t miss this unique opportunity to meet the artist and see her outstanding art; learn about a country is not easily accessible to travelers; and experience first-hand its rich culture and most hospitable and welcoming people!
URL:https://twincitiesiranianculturefestival.com/event/reflections-art-exhibit-by-roya-nazari-najafabadi-slideshow-of-iran-in-1976-by-stephan-kistler/
LOCATION:Art @ 976\, 967 Payne Avenue\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55130
CATEGORIES:upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240420T213500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240420T233000
DTSTAMP:20260407T200755
CREATED:20240403T150456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240413T202038Z
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SUMMARY:MSP International Film Festival: Critical Zone
DESCRIPTION:Critical Zone will be shown again at 9:35 p.m. on Saturday\, May 20. For $3 discount\, use promo code IRCMSPIFF24. \nAmir drives through Tehran at night\, dealing drugs and talking to the users\, prostitutes\, pimps\, people in pain and other troubled souls. With his dog\, he contemplates his loneliness and his\, and his country’s\, future. \nAmir faces the monotony of work like anyone else. But in this case\, he’s a nocturnal drug dealer\, embracing Tehran’s invisible and impotent counterculture as an act of resistance. Director Ali Ahmadzadeh’s powerful and controversial film was shot in secret in Tehran\, and used only amateur actors. A cry of defiance\, Critical Zone has won praise around the world\, but has also resulted in Ahmadzadeh being pressured by Iran’s Ministry of Security to withdraw the film from festivals\, and in his being denied work in Iran.
URL:https://twincitiesiranianculturefestival.com/event/msp-international-film-festival-critical-zone/
LOCATION:The Main Cinema\, 115 S.E. Main St.\, Minneapolis\, 55414
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240418T193500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240418T213500
DTSTAMP:20260407T200755
CREATED:20240408T135225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240413T202350Z
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SUMMARY:MSP International Film Festival: Critical Zone
DESCRIPTION:This film will be shown again on Saturday\, April 20 at 9:35 p.m.\nAmir drives through Tehran at night\, dealing drugs and talking to the users\, prostitutes\, pimps\, people in pain and other troubled souls. With his dog\, he contemplates his loneliness and his\, and his country’s\, future.\nAmir faces the monotony of work like anyone else. But in this case\, he’s a nocturnal drug dealer\, embracing Tehran’s invisible and impotent counterculture as an act of resistance. Director Ali Ahmadzadeh’s powerful and controversial film was shot in secret in Tehran\, and used only amateur actors. A cry of defiance\, Critical Zone has won praise around the world\, but has also resulted in Ahmadzadeh being pressured by Iran’s Ministry of Security to withdraw the film from festivals\, and in his being denied work in Iran.\nPurchase tickets at https://mspfilm.org/show/critical-zone/. For a $3 discount\, use promo code IRCMSPIFF24.
URL:https://twincitiesiranianculturefestival.com/event/msp-international-film-festival-critical-zone-2/
LOCATION:The Main Cinema\, 115 S.E. Main St.\, Minneapolis\, 55414
CATEGORIES:upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240417T144500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240417T161500
DTSTAMP:20260407T200755
CREATED:20240413T202719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240413T202846Z
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SUMMARY:MSP International Film Festival: Terrestrial Voices
DESCRIPTION:This film will be repeated again on Thursday\, April 25 at 11:50 a.m.\nInspired by ghazal\, a style of Persian poetry\, Terrestrial Verses collects interviews with people from Iran as they navigate the perplexing bureaucracy that penetrates everyday life. From birth to death\, these citizens try desperately\, often with humor\, to endure.Directors Ali Asgari and Alireza Khatami have gathered a group of people\, of all ages\, staring at a fixed camera\, to speak their mind\, to try to reason with the unreasonable\, as they face down Iran’s bizarre and labyrinthian order–from teachers\, to religious leaders\, to government functionaries. In doing so they have captured\, in these 77 minutes\, and with humor\, anger\, and sadness\, the whole of a country in the grips of madness.Purchase tickets at: https://mspfilm.org/show/terrestrial-verses/For a $3 discount\, use promo code IRCMSPIFF24.
URL:https://twincitiesiranianculturefestival.com/event/msp-international-film-festival-terrestrial-voices/
LOCATION:The Main Cinema\, 115 S.E. Main St.\, Minneapolis\, 55414
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240414T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240414T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T200755
CREATED:20240402T162054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T162318Z
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SUMMARY:MSPIFF Film Festival: In the Land of Brothers
DESCRIPTION:This film will be shown again on Thursday\, April 18 at 2:30 p.m. Almost 5 million Afghan refugees live in Iran\, and most of them are in the fraught position of being suddenly deported back to a dangerous existence. Filmmakers Raha Amirfazli and Alireza Ghasemi follow three separate tales that superbly illustrate this little-known plight of a people left almost stateless by decades of conflict. Use promo code IRCMSPIFF24 for a $3 discount.
URL:https://twincitiesiranianculturefestival.com/event/mspiff-film-festival-in-the-land-of-brothers/
LOCATION:The Main Cinema\, 115 S.E. Main St.\, Minneapolis\, 55414
CATEGORIES:upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240330T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240330T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T200755
CREATED:20240206T193532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240302T060832Z
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SUMMARY:Voices Unveiled: A Nowruz Concert and Community Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Voices Unveiled is an innovative music ensemble established in November 2022 by Ehsan Matoori\, a virtuoso santoor player and accomplished composer. Collaborating with two extraordinary Iranian female vocalists\, Maliheh Moradi and Mina Deris\, who recently relocated to the United States from Iran\, the ensemble brings a unique blend of talent and cultural richness to the stage. \nThe performance will be in Farsi and Arabic\, but you won’t have to speak either language to appreciate the music and its message: translation of the lyrics will be displayed on the large screen behind the stage. \nWhile the primary objective of Voices Unveiled is to poignantly depict the harsh realities and injustices experienced by Iranian women\, particularly those in the artistic field\, the ensemble also aspires to authenticate Iranian culture and art\, particularly during revered ancient celebrations like Yalda\, Nowruz\, Tirgan\, and Mehregan. \nThe performance will be followed by a reception with the artists\, with Persian tea and cookies. \nFor directions and parking information: https://ordway.org/visit/directions-parking/. \n\n\nGet your tickets here. \nPresented by the Twin Cities Iranian Culture Collective.
URL:https://twincitiesiranianculturefestival.com/event/voices-unveiled-a-nowruz-concert-and-community-gathering/
LOCATION:Ordway Center for the Performing Arts\, 345 Washington St.\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102
CATEGORIES:upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240114T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240114T180000
DTSTAMP:20260407T200755
CREATED:20231225T142216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231225T142216Z
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SUMMARY:Film: BELOVED (DELBAND)
DESCRIPTION:Life as a herder is hard and solitary\, but 82-year-old Iranian Firouzeh loves the ever-changing nature\, the hard life and her faithful cows. She hikes across the rugged landscape\, hauls bundles of wood and still nimbly climbs trees. Beloved follows this strong-minded woman as she toils in all seasons and tells the story of her life\, with work and fate as the dominant themes. When she was a young girl\, a marriage was arranged for her with an older man\, with whom she had 11 children. But not one of them comes to visit her now. Spending the winter in the low-lying village\, she makes fervent efforts to get closer to her kids. Nevertheless\, she looks forward to the prospect of spending another summer in the mountains with her cows\, ignoring well-meaning advice that she should simply retire.
URL:https://twincitiesiranianculturefestival.com/event/film-beloved-delband/
LOCATION:The Main Cinema\, 115 S.E. Main St.\, Minneapolis\, 55414
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240114T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240114T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T200755
CREATED:20231225T141519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231225T141923Z
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SUMMARY:Film: THE STRANGER AND THE FOG (GHARIBEH VA MEH)
DESCRIPTION:Another holy grail of Cinema-ye Motafavet (Iranian New Wave) has been found and brought back to life. Impossible to see for decades\, Bahram Beyzaie’s dazzling Gharibeh va meh\, about a mysterious stranger arriving at a coastal village in a drifting boat and falling for a woman\, is now fully restored from original camera and sound negatives. \nIn this endlessly symbolic tale\, ghosts of the past\, narrow-minded villagers and forces beyond the control of the characters take the viewer into a dizzying labyrinth of rituals. In the film’s meticulously structured circular narrative\, characters\, times and spaces rhyme and mirror each other\, turning filmmaking into an act of dreaming. Gharibeh va meh and later Cherike-ye Tara represent one of the strongest duos of Iranian cinema; in both\, characters are the product of each other’s imagination before transitioning into myth. They also share the mysteries of the sea\, the use of pre-existing folk music instead of a musical score\, the presence of myth and symbolism\, heavy influence from Persian classical theatre and literature\, and giving prominence (in terms of both attention/desire and control) to strong-willed women who transcend the confines of the victimized women of 1970s Iranian cinema. –Ehsan Khoshbakht (for Il Cinema Ritrovato) \n\nThe Stranger and the Fog was restored in 4K using the original camera and sound negatives and was carried out at L’Immagine Ritrovata in 2023. Color grading was supervised by Bahram Beyzaie. With special thanks to Ehsan Khoshbakht and Mozhdeh Shamsai.
URL:https://twincitiesiranianculturefestival.com/event/film-the-stranger-and-the-fog-gharibeh-va-meh/
LOCATION:The Main Cinema\, 115 S.E. Main St.\, Minneapolis\, 55414
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240113T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240113T180000
DTSTAMP:20260407T200755
CREATED:20231225T135928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231225T140034Z
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SUMMARY:OPPONENT (MOTSTÅNDAREN)
DESCRIPTION:Official Selection for Sweden – Best International Feature Film\, 96th Academy Awards \nIn the aftermath of a devastating rumor\, Iman and his family have been forced to flee Iran. As refugees\, they end up in a run-down hotel in northern Sweden. \nDespite feeling powerless\, Iman tries to maintain his role as the family patriarch. To increase their chances of asylum\, he breaks a promise to his wife and joins the local wrestling club. As the rumours start to resurface\, Iman’s fear and desperation begin to take a hold.
URL:https://twincitiesiranianculturefestival.com/event/opponent-motstandaren/
LOCATION:The Main Cinema\, 115 S.E. Main St.\, Minneapolis\, 55414
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240113T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240113T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T200755
CREATED:20231225T134712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231225T134712Z
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SUMMARY:Film: A REVOLUTION ON CANVAS
DESCRIPTION:Part art-heist\, part family drama\, part political thriller. In this hybrid political thriller and verité portrait documentary\, Sara Nodjoumi\, working with co-director and husband\, Till Schauder\, makes her directorial debut with this personal film\, diving into the mystery surrounding the disappearance of more than 100 “treasonous” paintings by her father\, seminal Iranian modern artist Nickzad Nodjoumi.
URL:https://twincitiesiranianculturefestival.com/event/film-a-revolution-on-canvas/
LOCATION:The Main Cinema\, 115 S.E. Main St.\, Minneapolis\, 55414
CATEGORIES:upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240112T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T200755
CREATED:20231225T140736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231229T214736Z
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SUMMARY:film: THE PERSIAN VERSION
DESCRIPTION:Coming from two countries at odds with each other\, Iranian-American Leila (Layla Mohammadi) strives to find balance and embrace her opposing cultures\, while boldly challenging the labels society is so quick to project upon her. When her family reunites in New York City for her father’s heart transplant\, Leila navigates her relationships at arm’s length in an effort to keep her “real” life separate from her family life. However\, when her secret is unceremoniously revealed\, so are the distinct parallels between her life and that of her mother Shireen (Niousha Noor). Punctuated by a bright color palette\, snappy comedic relief\, and vibrant dance numbers\, The Persian Version delivers an honest portrayal of a woman who remains unapologetically herself\, blended seamlessly into a heartfelt story about family\, belonging\, and the undeniable influence of pop music. \nWinning both the Audience Award and the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award in the U.S. Dramatic Competition at last year’s Sundance Film Festival\, writer-director-producer Maryam Keshavarz delivers a universal and timely story of the Iranian and the Iranian-American experience.
URL:https://twincitiesiranianculturefestival.com/event/film-the-persian-version/
LOCATION:The Main Cinema\, 115 S.E. Main St.\, Minneapolis\, 55414
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240112T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240114T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T200755
CREATED:20230731T162459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231215T171309Z
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SUMMARY:2023/24 MSP Iranian Film Fest
DESCRIPTION:Note new dates: The 2023 MSP Iranian Film Showcase has been postponed\, and will be presented in partnership with the MSP Film Society\, January 12-14 2024 at The Main Cinema – 115 SE Main St\, Minneapolis. More details coming soon!
URL:https://twincitiesiranianculturefestival.com/event/2023-msp-iranian-film-fest/
LOCATION:The Main Cinema\, 115 S.E. Main St.\, Minneapolis\, 55414
CATEGORIES:upcoming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231007T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231007T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T200755
CREATED:20230731T163958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T173904Z
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SUMMARY:Twin Cities Mehregan Fall Iranian Culture Festival
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\nWe are excited to announce the lineup for our 2023 Fall Iranian Culture Festival\, “Mehregan: A Persian Celebration of Love\, Kindness and Hope\, to be held October 7 at the new 526 Selby Ave.\, St. Paul event space. (Enter next to salon.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe doors will open at: 11:00 a.m. with: \n\n a display of Iranian tapestry\, embroidery and silver works\, from the collections of Niccu Tafarrodi.\n a chaikhaneh (tea house) featuring Iranian tea served from traditional Iranian samovars\, and sweets provided by the Southdale’s Luminous Cafe.\n\nLunch items will be available for purchase from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. \, including chicken or lamb skewers (koobideh) with flat bread. Cooked on an outdoor grill by master chef Alireza. \nThe afternoon program kicks off at 1:15 p.m. with a welcome by TCICC board chair Hossein Jalali. \n1:30 – 2:30 A special appearance by singer-songwriter-artist Marjan Farsad\, before she begins her national tour. She’s performing in the Twin Cities on November 5! \n2:30 – 3:30 Pianist Faraz Ghassemi performs a program of music inspired by his Iranian heritage\, including classical melodies\, pop favorites and original compositions. \n3:30 – 4:30 – the poetry of Omar Khayyam\, set to music like you have never heard it before! Setar master Dan Rein sings and plays the setar\, dotar\, and dotar banjo\, accompanied by Mikkel Beckman on washboard\, Sean Egan on bass clarinet and percussion\, and Matt Cartier (from the popular Americana / Roots  band Pert Near Sandstone) on  banjo. \n4:30-5:30 Classical Persian Dancer Parisa Naini and the Shirzan Dance Ensemble performing traditional Iranian folk dances. Just back from their appearance at the San Antonio\, Texas Mehregan festival! \n5:30 – 7:00 – light dinner fare for purchase\, including aush reshteh (barley noodle soup)\, meat cutlet sandwiches and kuku sabzi (Iranian veggie quiche). \n7:00 – Music on the cutting edge – a “telematic electronic ambient jazz composition with visual arts\,” performed by guitarist composer Niayesh Shababi on stage\, with Mohamad Nikpour connecting remotely from Quebec. \n8:00 p.m. – 9:30: dancing to Persian pop with DJ Mohammad Sargazi. \n\n\n 
URL:https://twincitiesiranianculturefestival.com/event/twin-cities-mehregan-fall-iranian-culture-festival/
LOCATION:526 Selby Ave. \, St. Paul\, MN\, 526 Selby Ave.\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102
CATEGORIES:upcoming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230820T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230820T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T200755
CREATED:20230808T203654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230808T203839Z
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SUMMARY:Persian / Farsi Conversation Group
DESCRIPTION:Our next Persian / Farsi Conversation group gathering will be 1:30 PM on Sunday August 20 at the Luminous Cafe in the Southdale Center\, Edina. Persian pastries and maybe ash reshte (noodle soup) will be available for purchase. Let us know if you can join us!
URL:https://twincitiesiranianculturefestival.com/event/13337/
LOCATION:Luminous Cafe\, Southdale Center\, Edinas
CATEGORIES:upcoming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230611T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230611T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T200755
CREATED:20230224T020903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230522T150828Z
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SUMMARY:Persian Inspirations Concert
DESCRIPTION:Music and dance from the Persian world presented by the TC Iranian Culture Collective\, in Roseville’s Central Park! This year’s concert features singer Sear Azizi\, singing popular songs in Farsi\, Dari and Tajik\, accompanied by Rachel Molloy\, percussion\, and Milan Ebrahimi\, guitar. Plus a dance performance by Parisa Naini and the Shirzan Dance Collective. \nBring blankets\, lawn chairs\, picnic baskets\, grab a spot and enjoy the sights and sounds at this free event\, part of the Creative Crossroads series that features a different world region each Sunday evening.
URL:https://twincitiesiranianculturefestival.com/event/iranian-inspirations-concert/
LOCATION:Rog Amphitheater\, Roseville\, MN
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