List of Persian/Iranian Events for 2008-11-15
PARSA Community Foundation Persian Garden Gala
Bay Area - San Francisco Saturday - November 15, 2008 04:00 PM
PARSA Gala November 15th, 2008
More information to follow...
for info on PARSA, please visit their website: http://www.parsacf.org
We Request The Pleasure of Your Company At An Evening Celebrating Persian Heritage PARSA Community Foundation Persian Garden Gala November 15, 2008 Honoring: Ashraf Ghandehari Bahadorzadeh Volunteerism and Action Award & Paul Merage Philanthropist of the Year Award
Featuring: Dan Ahdoot, Master of Ceremonies
Bijan Mortazavi, Musical Performance
Reception at 4:00pm Dinner,
Auction and Program at 6:00pm
Concert and Dancing at 8:00pm
The Westin St. Francis Hotel
San Francisco, CA
$500 per person
Event info: http://parsacf.org/Page/116
Purchase Tickets: https://secure.groundspring.org/dn/index.php?aid=12219
*Seats are limited and available on a first come first serve basis.
Invitation Card: http://www.parsacf.org/ViewAsset/33
RSVP Card: http://www.parsacf.org/ViewAsset/34
More information to follow...
for info on PARSA, please visit their website: http://www.parsacf.org
We Request The Pleasure of Your Company At An Evening Celebrating Persian Heritage PARSA Community Foundation Persian Garden Gala November 15, 2008 Honoring: Ashraf Ghandehari Bahadorzadeh Volunteerism and Action Award & Paul Merage Philanthropist of the Year Award
Featuring: Dan Ahdoot, Master of Ceremonies
Bijan Mortazavi, Musical Performance
Reception at 4:00pm Dinner,
Auction and Program at 6:00pm
Concert and Dancing at 8:00pm
The Westin St. Francis Hotel
San Francisco, CA
$500 per person
Event info: http://parsacf.org/Page/116
Purchase Tickets: https://secure.groundspring.org/dn/index.php?aid=12219
*Seats are limited and available on a first come first serve basis.
Invitation Card: http://www.parsacf.org/ViewAsset/33
RSVP Card: http://www.parsacf.org/ViewAsset/34
Allameh Jafary Memorial
Australia Saturday - November 15, 2008 04:30 PM
Persian Social Gathering
Allameh Jafary Memorial
Join us and enjoy the warm friendly atmosphere of the Persian Gathering and watch Allameh Jafary's lecture about the "Nahjul Balagheh".
Allameh Jafary Memorial
Join us and enjoy the warm friendly atmosphere of the Persian Gathering and watch Allameh Jafary's lecture about the "Nahjul Balagheh".
"Classical Persian music systems" Guest: Dr. Hossein Omoumi
Bay Area - Peninsula Saturday - November 15, 2008 06:00 PM
Persian music systems
"Classical Persian music systems"
Guest: Dr. Hossein Omoumi
Omoumi is a noted scholar and teacher of Persian music, having served on the National Conservatory and Tehran University in Tehran, Center for Oriental Music Studies of Sorbonne University in Paris, UCLA in Los Angeles and the Ethnomusicology department of the University of Washington in Seattle. He is now Maseeh Professor in Persian Performing Arts of music at the University of California, Irvine, UCI. He is also an architect, having received his Doctorate from the University of Florence, Italy.
His research on the making of the Ney and percussion opened new possibilities and introduced significant innovations to the Ney, Tombak and Daf.
Map
This event is free and open to the public
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date:
Nov 15 2008 - 6:00pm
location:
James H. Clark Center, 318 CAMPUS DR
sponsors:
Hamid & Christina Moghadam Program in Iranian Studies
Persian Student Associaton, Stanford
contact:
psherpa@stanford.edu
"Classical Persian music systems"
Guest: Dr. Hossein Omoumi
Omoumi is a noted scholar and teacher of Persian music, having served on the National Conservatory and Tehran University in Tehran, Center for Oriental Music Studies of Sorbonne University in Paris, UCLA in Los Angeles and the Ethnomusicology department of the University of Washington in Seattle. He is now Maseeh Professor in Persian Performing Arts of music at the University of California, Irvine, UCI. He is also an architect, having received his Doctorate from the University of Florence, Italy.
His research on the making of the Ney and percussion opened new possibilities and introduced significant innovations to the Ney, Tombak and Daf.
Map
This event is free and open to the public
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date:
Nov 15 2008 - 6:00pm
location:
James H. Clark Center, 318 CAMPUS DR
sponsors:
Hamid & Christina Moghadam Program in Iranian Studies
Persian Student Associaton, Stanford
contact:
psherpa@stanford.edu
Talk and Workshop on Classical Persian Music by Prof. Hossein Omoumi
Bay Area - Peninsula Saturday - November 15, 2008 06:00 PM
The Persian Student Association and the Iranian Studies Program at Stanford University are hosting a talk and two workshops on classical Persian music by renowned Iranian musician, Hossein Omoumi.
The details are as follows:
Public Lecture
Title: Classical Persian Music System
Time: Saturday, November 15, 6-7 pm
Location: James H. Clark Center. (Directions, Map)
Workshops
Workshop 1: Tetrachords in Classical Persian Music (in English) 10:00am-11:30am
Workshop 2: Mahur Mode in Classical Persian Music (in Persian) 3:00pm-4:30pm
Location: Encina Hall, Graham Stuart Lounge
To see the flyer of this event please click here.
All events are free, however, due to limited seating RSVP is required for the workshops.

About the speaker:
Hossein Omoumi was born in Isfahan, Iran, and began his musical education singing with his father. At age 14 he began to study the ney, the traditional reed flute of Iran. In 1962, Omoumi entered the National University of Iran to study architecture, but also played the ney in musical competitions, later entering the National Conservatory of Music in Tehran.
Hossein Omoumi is a noted scholar and teacher of Persian music, having served on the National Conservatory and Tehran University in Tehran, Center for Oriental Music Studies of Sorbonne University in Paris, UCLA in Los Angeles and the Ethnomusicology department of the University of Washington in Seattle. He is now Maseeh Professor in Persian Performing Arts of music at university of California, Irvine. He is also an architect, having received his Doctorate from the University of Florence, Italy. Hossein Omoumi has collaborated with many prominent Persian musicians including Hossein Alizadeh, Parissa, Madjid Derakhshani, and Sima Bina. His research on the making of the ney and percussion has opened new possibilities and introduced significant innovations to the ney, tombak and daf.
The details are as follows:
Public Lecture
Title: Classical Persian Music System
Time: Saturday, November 15, 6-7 pm
Location: James H. Clark Center. (Directions, Map)
Workshops
Workshop 1: Tetrachords in Classical Persian Music (in English) 10:00am-11:30am
Workshop 2: Mahur Mode in Classical Persian Music (in Persian) 3:00pm-4:30pm
Location: Encina Hall, Graham Stuart Lounge
To see the flyer of this event please click here.
All events are free, however, due to limited seating RSVP is required for the workshops.

About the speaker:
Hossein Omoumi was born in Isfahan, Iran, and began his musical education singing with his father. At age 14 he began to study the ney, the traditional reed flute of Iran. In 1962, Omoumi entered the National University of Iran to study architecture, but also played the ney in musical competitions, later entering the National Conservatory of Music in Tehran.
Hossein Omoumi is a noted scholar and teacher of Persian music, having served on the National Conservatory and Tehran University in Tehran, Center for Oriental Music Studies of Sorbonne University in Paris, UCLA in Los Angeles and the Ethnomusicology department of the University of Washington in Seattle. He is now Maseeh Professor in Persian Performing Arts of music at university of California, Irvine. He is also an architect, having received his Doctorate from the University of Florence, Italy. Hossein Omoumi has collaborated with many prominent Persian musicians including Hossein Alizadeh, Parissa, Madjid Derakhshani, and Sima Bina. His research on the making of the ney and percussion has opened new possibilities and introduced significant innovations to the ney, tombak and daf.
Aaban Dance Party
California - Newport Beach Saturday - November 15, 2008 06:43 PM

Mehregan Celebration in Vienna
Europe - Austria Saturday - November 15, 2008 07:30 PM
Percussion by Hamid Reza Ojaghi
Persian Pop Music by Saeid Khazanedari (Keyboard), Kavian (Vocal), Reiza (keyboard)
Persian Food Buffet
Persian Pop Music by Saeid Khazanedari (Keyboard), Kavian (Vocal), Reiza (keyboard)
Persian Food Buffet
Dariush, The Legend & Michael live in concert
Bay Area - Peninsula Saturday - November 15, 2008 08:00 PM
SFPersians Proudly Presents:
Dariush, The Legend & Michael live in concert
SAT NOV 15
Cupertino Flint Center, Southbay
Tickets available at Ticketmaster, Flint Center Box Office and at local Persian markets
Flyer:
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=967030&l=5e96a&id=521188891
www.SFPersians.com
www.ClubSundays.com
Dariush, The Legend & Michael live in concert
SAT NOV 15
Cupertino Flint Center, Southbay
Tickets available at Ticketmaster, Flint Center Box Office and at local Persian markets
Flyer:
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=967030&l=5e96a&id=521188891
www.SFPersians.com
www.ClubSundays.com
Strunz & Farah In Concert
Dallas Saturday - November 15, 2008 08:00 PM
Strunz and Farah
Live At The Granada Theater On Saturday November 15, 2008
Doors 7pm Show 8pm
www.granadatheater.com
myspace.com/granada_theater
"Voted Best Live Music Venue In Dallas" (Dallas Observer 2007 & 2008)
To listen to Strunz & Farah is to savor the harvest of one of the most unique yet enduring and harmonious musical collaborations in the world of the guitar. Performing together since 1979, Jorge Strunz and Ardeshir Farah infuse their ethnic roots along with flamenco, classical and jazz elements into a highly virtuosic, rhythmic, improvisational and wholly unique sound. Originally from Costa Rica and Iran, Strunz & Farah have originated an exotic style, incorporating the cultural riches of Latin American and Middle Eastern music. They have sold well over a million records, have topped the Billboard World Music charts, won Billboard World Music Album of the Year and received a Grammy nomination.
Live At The Granada Theater On Saturday November 15, 2008
Doors 7pm Show 8pm
www.granadatheater.com
myspace.com/granada_theater
"Voted Best Live Music Venue In Dallas" (Dallas Observer 2007 & 2008)
To listen to Strunz & Farah is to savor the harvest of one of the most unique yet enduring and harmonious musical collaborations in the world of the guitar. Performing together since 1979, Jorge Strunz and Ardeshir Farah infuse their ethnic roots along with flamenco, classical and jazz elements into a highly virtuosic, rhythmic, improvisational and wholly unique sound. Originally from Costa Rica and Iran, Strunz & Farah have originated an exotic style, incorporating the cultural riches of Latin American and Middle Eastern music. They have sold well over a million records, have topped the Billboard World Music charts, won Billboard World Music Album of the Year and received a Grammy nomination.