List of Persian/Iranian Events for 2008-03-09

Hyatt Century Plaza

2025 Avenue of the Stars

Los Angeles, CA 9006



Free Admission, Norooz Music, Dance performances, Haft Seen, Traditional treats, and Kids programs.All proceeds from this event will be used to support Child Foundation’s programs.



More details: www.childfoundation.org or (949) 754 0611

praoofi@hotmail.com>

Philadelphia Museum of Art

Celebrate Norooz!

Sunday, March 9, 2008



10:30-3:30

Make and Take Workshop

Create crafts inspired by Norooz and some of the cultures that celebrate this joyous festival.



10:30-4:00

Presentation of the Sofreh Haft Seen

Witness the Sofreh Haft Sin, the ceremonial table of the Norooz New Year celebration.



11:00, 1:30, & 3:45

Silk Road Dance Company

Experience the dazzling costumes, stories, and music of the Silk Road Dance Company.



11:00-4:00

Babak &Friends- A First Norooz

Enjoy this fun children’s cartoon.



11:00-2:00

Artist Demonstrations

Meet celebrated artists such as painter Nasser Ovissi demonstrate their techniques.



12:00-2:30

Drawing Together

Come by and try your drawing skills in the Museum’s galleries of Middle Eastern Art.





Admission Information:

All family programs and events are free. Free Silk Road performance tickets are available at the Visitor Services Desks. On Sundays, general admission to the Museum is pay what you wish.



Contact Information:

For more information about the Norooz Family Event or other Family Programs, you may contact the Education Department at 215-684-7605 or go to www.philamuseum.org.

Neeki Foundation presents their first Cancer Forum, SUN, March 9, 2-5pm, Alumni House, Bancroft & Dana Streets, UC Berkeley, to inform and educate the Iranian-American comunity on resources available to them and to generate hope and relatedness. Conducted in Persian.
RSVP to Neeki_group@ yahoo.com

Persian Cultural Club & Dehkhoda Farsi School Present: Norooz Celebration
Sunday, March 9, 2008 @ 3pm
Campbell Community Heritage Theater
1 W. Campbell Avenue
Campbell, CA 95008

Come celebrate the Persian new year and the beginning of spring at this annual fun event which includes dance, play, and musical performances as well as Amoo Norooz and Haji Firouz.

Dance performances by Beshkan Dance Academy & Niosha Dance Academy and a musical performance by Hamed Nikpay.

Doors open @ 2:30pm
This program is usually sold out in advance of the event, of you're interested and
for more information and to purchase tickets, please call: 408-374-9398

http://www.iranianamericanpac.org/news/events/index.php

San Francisco, CA - The Iranian American Political Action Committee (IAPAC) will hold its biannual Northern California Norouz celebration on March 9th, 2008. The event, entitled "Honoring the Contributions of Iranian Americans to American society," will recognize the accomplishments of Iranian Americans in the fields of arts and entertainment, community service, and government service.

IAPAC will honor Ms. Banafsheh Akhlaghi, Founder and President of the National Legal Sanctuary for Community Advancement, for her outstanding contributions to community service. The Honorable Susan Etezadi, California Superior Court Judge, will be presented an award for her contributions to government service. Ms. Rosie Malek-Yonan, actress, artists, director, author, and activist, will receive an award recognizing her excellence in the field of arts and entertainment.

Are you craving for a taste of Azerbaijani music and culture then join us to celebrate the change of season for the better

Location:

Holiday Inn Lansing West Conference Center

7501 W. saginaw, Lansing, MI 48917

WWW.holidayinn.com/lansing-west

When Coming on I-69 N / I-96 W toward FLINT / GD RAPIDS Take the SAGINAW HWY / I-69-BL / M-43 E exit- EXIT 93B Turn RIGHT onto W SAGINAW HWY

Darvag Theater Presents:"In Memory of Kazem Ashtari", a Play in Farsi by Sepideh Khosrowjah, director Hamid Ehya, w/Bella Warda, Sepideh Khsorowjah, Mansour Taeed & Shadi Yousefian, March 8,9,14,15,16 at 8 pm. Live Oak Theater, 1301 Shattuk Ave, Berkeley