Free showing of the film To Light a Candle- March 10

On Tuesday, March 10 at 6 p.m., the IAF is sponsoring at the State Theatre a free showing of the film, To Light a Candle, by Iranian-Canadian journalist and human rights activist Maziar Bahari. The film is 53 minutes long and will be followed by a panel discussion on Iran (that will include Jack Segal, adjunct instructor of Political Science.) Maziar Bahari was the subject of Jon Stewart’s 2014 film Rosewater that examined political life in Iran today.

To Light a Candle shows how the Baha’i minority in Iran is defying Iran’s brutal systematic religious persecution through non-violent resistance and educating their youth. It gives our community an opportunity to talk about freedom of religion and minority rights in Iran and the Middle East and how we can make our voices heard in support of education and religious tolerance. (more…)

The Dennos announces a call for entries – Skateboard Exhibition

SkateThe Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College in collaboration with local designers, artists, and skaters, will present an exhibition of skateboard design, art, and culture in the summer of 2015. Opening May 31, Sideways: Exploring Skateboard Art + Culture, will feature art and design from Aaron Draplin, Jason Abraham Smith, and Yoonhyup; photography from Mike Blabac; and approximately 50 decks designed by local and regional artists. (more…)