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Iran

  • Blogs

    June 6, 2012

    Maloos, Iranian Cat Shot in His Native Country, Finds New Family in San Francisco

    Last month we moved readers with the touching story of Maloos, the deeply troubled Iranian cat who was found stuck to the pavement in the streets of Tehran. Maloos was rescued and later flown to San Francisco where he has been treated and loved back to health. Maloos' sad story clearly pulled at ple ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 26, 2012

    Iranian Cat Finds Better Life in San Francisco

    If anything is going to help thaw the icy relations between the U.S. and Iran, it's going to be a damn cute cat.Both the people of America (specifically San Francisco) and Iran have set aside politics to help save this deeply troubled cat named Maloos -- who, when you think about it, is a Persian ca ... More >>

  • Calendar

    March 28, 2012

    Internal Rage

    If anything is going to help thaw the icy relations between the U.S. and Iran, it's going to be a damn cute cat.Both the people of America (specifically San Francisco) and Iran have set aside politics to help save this deeply troubled cat named Maloos -- who, when you think about it, is a Persian ca ... More >>

  • Calendar

    March 21, 2012

    Lo Tech, Hi Return

    If anything is going to help thaw the icy relations between the U.S. and Iran, it's going to be a damn cute cat.Both the people of America (specifically San Francisco) and Iran have set aside politics to help save this deeply troubled cat named Maloos -- who, when you think about it, is a Persian ca ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 15, 2012

    When S.F. Gas Price Skyrocket, Just Blame Iran

    ​As Billy Beane taught us, you probably can't trust your instincts without cold hard statistics to back them up. So for anyone who suspected that gasoline prices might be rising with Icarusian ferver, your intuitions have been vindicated. On Monday AAA released their monthly report on America's f ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 6, 2012

    Google, Facebook, Inner Richmond: Israeli President Shimon Peres's Wild Bay Area Ride

    ​Things have slowed down considerably for Shimon Peres. The former Prime Minister of Israel used to occupy one of the most difficult political positions in the world; today, the 88-year old's duties as President (they're different, see) are mostly ceremonial, doling out political goodwill and barb ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 21, 2011

    Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal, UC Hikers Jailed in Iran, Set Free

    freethehikers.orgShane​The last two University of California jailed hikers have reportedly hopped a flight out of Tehran and are en route to America. Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal, who were convicted this year in Iran for spying on behalf of the United States, were seen by reporters leaving Evin pri ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 7, 2011

    Tehran Calling

    freethehikers.orgShane​The last two University of California jailed hikers have reportedly hopped a flight out of Tehran and are en route to America. Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal, who were convicted this year in Iran for spying on behalf of the United States, were seen by reporters leaving Evin pri ... More >>

  • Calendar

    March 16, 2011

    A Director Offside

    freethehikers.orgShane​The last two University of California jailed hikers have reportedly hopped a flight out of Tehran and are en route to America. Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal, who were convicted this year in Iran for spying on behalf of the United States, were seen by reporters leaving Evin pri ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 16, 2011

    Muhammad Ali Takes on Supreme Leader of Iran, Asks Him to Release UC Hikers

    Ali's a good fighter inside and outside the ring​Former boxing champ Muhammad Ali has instigated a new fight -- one aimed to get the release of two American hikers who have been held captive in Iran since 2009.Ali, a prominent U.S. Muslim, sent to the Associated Press, a letter he wrote to Iranian ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 30, 2010

    Baylinks: Original Gangstas, Detainment, & Crackers

    Straight reppin' Marina OGs​Rep yo area and flash a Sucka Free City sign [Burrito Justice]Protesters call Obama a "cracker" -- hopefully of the delicious variety. [Contra Costa Blog]Gunman enters Children's Hospital emergency room in Oakland [SFGate]

  • Blogs

    July 15, 2010

    Thursday's Pick: Hypernova at Thee Parkside

    Jeffrey GrossmanHypernova​The Action DesignHypernovaThe Yellow DogsThee Parkside9 p.m., $8Indie rock has become so washed out in recent years that it's a challenge just to stay awake through many songs, never mind whole albums. Through the Chaos, the full-length debut by Hypernova, is a thrilling ... More >>

  • Music

    July 14, 2010

    Iran's Hypernova braves cultural repression to rock out

    Jeffrey GrossmanHypernova​The Action DesignHypernovaThe Yellow DogsThee Parkside9 p.m., $8Indie rock has become so washed out in recent years that it's a challenge just to stay awake through many songs, never mind whole albums. Through the Chaos, the full-length debut by Hypernova, is a thrilling ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 21, 2010

    No One Knows About Persian Cats

    Jeffrey GrossmanHypernova​The Action DesignHypernovaThe Yellow DogsThee Parkside9 p.m., $8Indie rock has become so washed out in recent years that it's a challenge just to stay awake through many songs, never mind whole albums. Through the Chaos, the full-length debut by Hypernova, is a thrilling ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 25, 2009

    "One Day: A Collective Narrative of Tehran"

    Jeffrey GrossmanHypernova​The Action DesignHypernovaThe Yellow DogsThee Parkside9 p.m., $8Indie rock has become so washed out in recent years that it's a challenge just to stay awake through many songs, never mind whole albums. Through the Chaos, the full-length debut by Hypernova, is a thrilling ... More >>

  • Culture

    November 18, 2009

    One Day reveals Iran's gridlock and anxiety

    Jeffrey GrossmanHypernova​The Action DesignHypernovaThe Yellow DogsThee Parkside9 p.m., $8Indie rock has become so washed out in recent years that it's a challenge just to stay awake through many songs, never mind whole albums. Through the Chaos, the full-length debut by Hypernova, is a thrilling ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 15, 2009

    Iran So Far Away

    Jeffrey GrossmanHypernova​The Action DesignHypernovaThe Yellow DogsThee Parkside9 p.m., $8Indie rock has become so washed out in recent years that it's a challenge just to stay awake through many songs, never mind whole albums. Through the Chaos, the full-length debut by Hypernova, is a thrilling ... More >>

  • Music

    July 1, 2009

    German stereotype engineering at Schroeder’s

    Jeffrey GrossmanHypernova​The Action DesignHypernovaThe Yellow DogsThee Parkside9 p.m., $8Indie rock has become so washed out in recent years that it's a challenge just to stay awake through many songs, never mind whole albums. Through the Chaos, the full-length debut by Hypernova, is a thrilling ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 13, 2009

    Drink of the Week: Zaré at Fly Trap's Minted Memory

    At Zaré at Fly Trap (606 Folsom), there are many reminiscences on growing up in Iran (since chef/owner Hoss Zaré and cocktail director Reza Esmaili both did). One especially addictive and dangerous one is the Minted Memory, made of Bombay gin, Pimm's No.1, minted vinegar syrup, and lemon. Minted ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 28, 2009

    Never Mind Oscar Grant: Cell Phone Cameras May Be TERRIBLE for Social Protest Movements

    The only aspect of Oscar Grant's death that inspired cheering was the fact that it was caught on a cellphone camera. Bay Area commentators generally heralded this as a new day for the wonders of technology -- which, we were assured, would be socially empowering. "I have to say, I love cell phone ... More >>

  • Calendar

    January 28, 2009

    Iran Away

    The only aspect of Oscar Grant's death that inspired cheering was the fact that it was caught on a cellphone camera. Bay Area commentators generally heralded this as a new day for the wonders of technology -- which, we were assured, would be socially empowering. "I have to say, I love cell phone ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 17, 2008

    Iran Through the Lens

    The only aspect of Oscar Grant's death that inspired cheering was the fact that it was caught on a cellphone camera. Bay Area commentators generally heralded this as a new day for the wonders of technology -- which, we were assured, would be socially empowering. "I have to say, I love cell phone ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 10, 2007

    Global Orgasm To Align Earth's Consciousness on 12.22 — WTF?!

    The only aspect of Oscar Grant's death that inspired cheering was the fact that it was caught on a cellphone camera. Bay Area commentators generally heralded this as a new day for the wonders of technology -- which, we were assured, would be socially empowering. "I have to say, I love cell phone ... More >>

  • Culture

    October 17, 2007

    Six Degrees of Separation, Bulrusher and more S.F. Theater Reviews

    Theater & Opera

  • Culture

    October 10, 2007

    Benedictus

    Theater & Opera

  • Blogs

    October 3, 2007

    This Week's Bay Guardian: Digested

    Theater & Opera

  • Dining

    October 25, 2006

    Maykadeh, Not War

    North Beach's Persian outpost charms with calm and chelo

  • Film

    March 15, 2006

    Repertory Film Listings

    North Beach's Persian outpost charms with calm and chelo

  • News

    August 31, 2005

    Not on the List

    Dog Bites tags along for a Kafka-esque encounter with the FBI

  • Film

    April 27, 2005

    The Mideast Beast

    Dog Bites tags along for a Kafka-esque encounter with the FBI

  • Film

    March 9, 2005

    Reps Etc.

    Dog Bites tags along for a Kafka-esque encounter with the FBI

  • Music

    February 23, 2005

    Hear This

    The Master of Mirth, David Byrne, plays three dates at the Fillmore, and the Masters of Persian Music grace Zellerbach Hall

  • Film

    June 4, 2003

    Kurds Away

    A popular Kurdish musical group gets Marooned in Iraq

  • Calendar

    May 28, 2003

    Comix Relief

    A fascinating graphic novel about growing up during Iran's Islamic Revolution

  • Film

    May 14, 2003

    Reps Etc.

    A fascinating graphic novel about growing up during Iran's Islamic Revolution

  • Film

    May 7, 2003

    Reps Etc.

    A fascinating graphic novel about growing up during Iran's Islamic Revolution

  • Film

    April 23, 2003

    Real to Reel

    Week 2 of the 46th San Francisco International Film Festival

  • Film

    April 16, 2003

    Beyond the Burka

    Week 2 of the 46th San Francisco International Film Festival

  • Film

    January 8, 2003

    Reps Etc.

    Week 2 of the 46th San Francisco International Film Festival

  • News

    December 11, 2002

    Letters to the Editor

    Week of December 11, 2002

  • Culture

    August 21, 2002

    ReOrient

    A two-day festival of plays about the Middle East can't live up to its promising subject matter

  • Film

    August 21, 2002

    Vote Here

    An election enables Secret Ballot to explore social relations in modernizing Iran

  • Film

    January 2, 2002

    Reps List

    Film Reps List for 1-2-2001

  • Calendar

    September 26, 2001

    Facing East

    Just in time to promote a little cross-cultural understanding: a theater festival highlighting Middle Eastern subjects and playwrights

  • Dining

    June 6, 2001

    Dinner at the Oasis

    Fattoush

  • Calendar

    February 7, 2001

    Exile on Sacramento Street

    Rahman Asadollahi

  • Film

    October 25, 2000

    Dickens Doubled

    From Iran, a heartbreaker about a child and his family

  • Calendar

    August 11, 1999

    REAL ASTROLOGY For an Unreal World

    From Iran, a heartbreaker about a child and his family

  • Dining

    July 3, 1996

    Ethnic Boundaries

    Kavkaz's Armenian menu could use some cross-cultural pollination

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