Imaginary Knots; Celebrating the cultural origins of Persian carpets
November 24 @ 7 p.m.
LACMA
Three of Iran’s most creative and innovative artists present an evening celebrating their rich Persian heritage and the cultural roots they draw upon.
Green Volume by Mamak Khadem Ensemble
Singer Mamak Khadem seeks to explore the intersections of Eastern and Western musical traditions. By collaborating with traditional performers from Iran as well as world-aware instrumentalists from the West, Mamak hopes to inspire people from around the world, particularly the young, to contemplate, observe, and celebrate the value of Persian heritage.

Imaginary Knots a Collaborative production by Hamid Saeidi and Shida Pegahi
Producer - Composer Hamid Saeidi & Choreographer Shida Pegahi present the premier of Imaginary Knots, a multimedia production exploring the cultural origins of Persian Carpets. Like an intricate silk carpet, this multimedia project weaves live music, dance and video art as it explores aspects of Persian culture.

2nd Annual Farhang Foundation Short Film Festival 2010
Farhang Foundation and SoCiArts are proud to announce the 2nd Annual Farhang Foundation Short Film Festival 2010. This year, filmmakers from all walks of life,Iranian and non-Iranian, are invited to create a music video (less than 9 minutes) of any genre or style, visualizing an aspect of Iranian arts, history, culture, crafts, geography, cuisine or lifestyle. Farhang Foundation will be looking for music videos that inspire and spark the audience's interest in learning more about Iranian art, history and culture. All entries will be judged for creativity, quality, and originality. For more info, please visit www.farhangfilmfest.org.

A Tale of Two Persian Carpets: The Ardabil and Coronation Carpets
November 14, 2009–January 18, 2010
Art of the Americas Bldg, 2nd (Plaza) Level
Dating to the first half of the 16th century, LACMA's two spectacular Persian carpets, both the gift of J. Paul Getty, have only rarely been exhibited, due in part to their size and their sensitivity to light. Now, for the first time, these large and sumptuous carpets will be shown together, affording visitors the opportunity to see two of the world's most renowned Persian carpets and to learn something of their fascinating history before and after they left Iran.
This special installation is made possible in part by the Farhang Foundation. On view November 14, 2009 - January 18, 2010 in the Art of the Americas Bldg, 2nd (Plaza) Level.
Iranian American 2010 Census Coalition Mobilizes

The 2010 United States Census (the "Census") provides the Iranian community in the United States the opportunity to stand up and be counted.

Mandated by the United States Constitution, the Census is an official count of everyone residing in the United States that occurs every 10 years and includes people of all ages, races, and ethnic groups regardless of citizenship status. The Census is used as a benchmark for businesses, professional organizations, and government officials in determining how social services are allocated, the influence of a minority community, and funding for critical community programs. According to the 2000 Census, only 338,000 individuals were classified as Iranian Americans while the actual number is believed to be at least two or three times larger. Read more.

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