JJ Persis releases her first book from Archway Publishing- A memoir tracing her journey from Iran to Hollywood. Her search for love leads her to independence and a career in writing.

On June 18, 2015, grant and award-winning journalist and talented actress and voiceover artist, Vida Ghaffari, will receive a special honor for her career achievements by the West Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce at Delphi Greek Restaurant

Montreal-artist Khosro Berahmandi has a solo painting exhibition at Queen Gallery in Toronto that runs until October 26, 2010. Berahmandi creates mixed-media paintings on wood that have mythological themes, along with creative video art.