Dear OMESC Readers,
Please see below upcoming Middle East (and a bit beyond) events. Share
news from your campus or organization directly with the list by sending
a message to
omesc-l@lists.pdx.edu or send to me and I will forward. The
Middle East Studies Center at Portland State University does not
necessarily endorse the perspectives shared at events listed on the
calendar.
Jean Campbell, Middle East Studies Center, PSU
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Through August 3 (exhibit extended)
“Every Picture Tells a Story: Persian Narrative Painting,” art exhibit
featuring illuminated collection pieces inspired by Ferdowsi’s classic
epic “The Shahnameh”. Portland Art Museum, 1219 SW Park Ave, Portland.
$10 Adults, $9 Seniors 55+/Students 19+, $8 Groups, $6 Youth (5-18),
Free Children 4 and younger, Free Museum members. For museum hours and
information, call(503)226-2811 or visit www.pam.org
Through August 30
"Two Belgians in Portland" art exhibit including collaboration and solo
work by Gilles Neuray and Tom Schutyser. Exhibit includes Schutyser's
black and white photographs of caravanserai along the Silk Road in
Northern Iran. Tues.--Sat., 11:00-6:00. OGLE Gallery, 310 NW Broadway,
Portland. For information, call (503)227-4333 or visit www.ogleinc.com
Through September 1
"Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs", IMAX film. Noon, 6:00 p.m., 8:00
p.m. daily. $8.50 adults, $6.50 youth (3-13) and seniors (63+), OMSI
members, $7.50/5.50. Omnimax Theater, Oregon Museum of Science and
Industry, 1945 SE Water Ave., Portland. For information, call
(503)797-4640 or go to www.omsi.org
Through September 7
"To Return to the Land: Paul Goldman's Photographs of the Birth of
Israel," first stop on a national tour. Oregon Jewish Museum, 310 NW
Davis Street. Tues-Fri., 10:30-3, Sunday 1-4. $3 general, free for
museum members. For information, go to www.ojm.org
Through September 30
“Farewell!” an exhibit of encaustic portraits of ancient Egyptian
mummies, inspired by an ancient Egyptian art form, artist Jean Denis.
Mon.-Fri.--10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Sat.--10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., La Follette
Gallery, 931 Oak St. Eugene. For information call (541)484-1420.
Tuesdays, Ongoing
Cafe Shalom, Israeli Folk Dancing. 7:00—8:00 p.m., followed by open
dance 8:00-10:00 p.m.. $10 for class and open dance, $5 for open dance
only. 7045 SW Taylors Ferry Road, Portland. For information, call
(503)-314-1567.
Friday, August 1
"Images of Iran: Cinema, Art, and Media", workshop for educators.
9:00-3:30 p.m. Smith Memorial Student Union, room 238, Portland State
University. $15 general, $10 full-time students, includes Persian lunch.
Speakers Masoud Kheirabadi, PSU, Terrie Chrones, Creswell School
District, Faramarz Mehrdadfar, Visual Concepts, Jeff Moore, Bandon High
School, Gabriele Ross, Evergreen School District, Jackie Spurlock,
Battle Ground Community Library. Pre-registration required by Thurs.,
July 31. Co-sponsored by PSU's Middle East Studies Center, the World
Affairs Council of Oregon, and the Iranian-American Friendship Council.
To register or for information, write to
campbellj@pdx.edu, or call
(503)725-4074.
Friday, August 1
“Don’t Attack Iran” rally, 5:00 p.m. Pioneer Courthouse Square, SW 6th
Ave. Join members of the American Iranian Friendship Council and the
Peace and Justice Works Iraq Affinity Group. For information, call
(503)381-3696,(503)236-3065, (503)344-5078, or email
iraq@pjw.info
Friday, August 1
"First Friday at Indigo Traders'", 6:00-9:00 p.m., Mediterranean food,
Turkish coffee or mint Tea. 7881 SW Capital Hwy, Multnomah Village,
Portland. For information, call (503)780-2422 or visit
www.indigotraders.com
Saturday, August 2
"Iranian Festival", music, dance, cultural booths, food, hand-crafted
items from Iran, Turkey, and much more. Free Admission. Park Blocks by
PSU, just above the Farmers Market, Portland, 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Andisheh, American Iranian Friendship Council,
Iranian-American Professional Society of Oregon, Iranian Women's
Association of Oregon,Persia House, and Middle East Studies Center, PSU.
Sunday, August 3
Persia House Monthly Poetry Reading, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Room 183, Cramer
Hall, Portland State University, 1721 SW Broadway, Portland, Oregon.
Free Admission. All are welcome. For more information, call
(503)-725-5214 or visit www.persia.pdx.edu
Sunday, August 3
“Holy Land Travel Report“, speaker Ann Hafften. 9:00-10:00 a.m.,
Central Lutheran Church, 1820 NE 21st Ave, Portland For information,
call (503) 284-2331 or visit www.voicesforpeace.blogspot.com
Sunday, August 3
The Rev. Naim Ateek, founder and director of the Sabeel Ecumenical
Liberation Theology Center in Jerusalem, will be the guest preacher at
Westminster Presbyterian Church services. 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.,
1624 NE Hancock, Portland. For information, call (503)-287-1289 or visit
www.westprespdx.org
Monday, August 4
Speaker Rabbi Dr. Akiva Tatz, founder and director of the Jerusalem
Medical Ethics Forum, as part of a North American tour. 7:00 p.m. $10
suggested donation. The community is invited. Sponsored by Kesser Israel
and the Portland Kollel. At Congregation Kesser Israel, 6698 SW Capitol
Hwy., Portland. For information, call (503)245-5420.
Tuesday, August 12
Herb Smith, author of travel memoir and biography "Cairo: The Mother of
the World" at Authors Table, Lane County Fair, 13th and Jefferson,
Eugene. 8:00-10:00 p.m. Authors Table will be in the glass-covered
courtyard between the two large exhibit halls.
Wednesday, August 13
“War on Terror or War on Liberty?” speaker Steven T. Wax, Federal Public
Defender. Author of "Kafka Comes to America: Fighting for Justice in the
War on Terror". 12:00-1:30 p.m.,lecture and luncheon. $25 World Affairs
Council of Oregon members, $30 non-members, $5 audit. At Multnomah
Athletic Club, Portland. Prepaid registration required by noon, August
12. To register, and for information call (503)274-7488 or go to
www.worldoregon.org
Thursday, August 14
Voices of the Middle East radio program with host Goudarz Eghtedari.
6:00 p.m., KBOO 90.7 FM. For information, go to www.kboo.fm or past
programs, go to www.voicesofthemiddleeast.com
Friday, August 15
Moroccan Supper Party, hands-on cooking class from Bon Appetit magazine.
6:30 p.m. $70.00. Sur La Table, 1102 NW Couch St. Portland For
reservations or information call (503)295-9685 or go to
www.cooking029@surlatable.com
Friday, August 15
Herb Smith, author of travel memoir and biography "Cairo: The Mother of
the World" at Authors Table, Lane County Fair, 13th and Jefferson,
Eugene. 8:00-11:00 p.m. Authors Table will be in the glass-covered
courtyard between the two large exhibit halls.
Sunday, August 17
Oregon Arab-American Family Picnic. 12:00 p.m.. Gabriel Park, SW Vermont and SW 42nd,
Portland. Bring your picnic and kids for face painting, music, games. Space is limited so
RSVP if coming, with number in group, to
hala@goreslaw.com or (503)295-1940.
Tuesday, August 19
"Iraqi Exodus", television program on Iraqi refugees, on Wide Angle
program. 10:00 p.m. Oregon Public Broadcasting. To verify show time,
call (503)293-1982 or visit www.opb.org
[Wednesday, August 20]
Americans United for Palestinian Human Rights Monthly Meeting
NO AUPHR MEETING IN AUGUST
Thursday, August 21
Israeli Books and Films discussion. Discussion alternates between works
of cinema and literature. Every third Thursday, 7:00-9:00 pm. Portland
Chapter of Hadassah, 3570 SW Troy, Portland. For information, call
(503)244-6389.
Tuesday, August 26
"The Colossi of Memnon", speakers Hourig Sourouzian and Rainer
Stadelmann, Egyptologists. 7:30 p.m. Free. Room 238, Smith Memorial
Student Union, Portland State University. Co-sponsored by the American
Research Center in Egypt/Oregon Chapter, and PSU's Middle East Studies
Center. For information, call (503)725-4074.
Friday, August 29
"One Land, Many Voices", hosts Will Seaman, Jewish-America, and
Hala Gores, Palestinian-American. 9:00 a.m. KBOO 90.7 FM. For more
information, visit www.kboo.fm
Sunday, August 31
Persia House Summer Picnic in the Park. 12:00-5:00 p.m. Oaks Park, near
east end of Sellwood Bridge, Portland. Tea and cookies provided. Bring
seasonal food or snacks to share. For information, call (503)725-5214 or
visit www.persia.pdx.edu
