List of Persian/Iranian Events for 2009-03-15

Kahrizak Foundation's Annual Norooz Bazaar
Come and get all your Norooz Treats!!!
Host: Kahrizak Charity Foundation
Type: Causes - Fundraiser
Network: Global
Start Time: Saturday, March 14, 2009 at 9:00am
End Time: Sunday, March 15, 2009 at 5:00pm
Location: Quinlan Community Center
Street: 10185 N. Stelling Road
City/Town: Cupertino, CA
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Phone: 4085018820


DescriptionThis is a fun-filled weekend of Festivities with traditional Persian food & music.

Come and shop for all the items you will need to have a fabulous "haft-seen".

There will be all kinds of items for you to purchase to support Kahrizak.

What you can buy: Eid Pastires, books, haftseen items, hand crafts, textiles, pottery, food, pastries and tea and coffee, jewelry, candles, Vosges Chocolate

Food Vendors: Shaalizar Restaurant, Negin Restaurant, Bijan Bakery, La Patisserie, ( all donataion)
Home-made food and pastries by volunteer ladies.


Entertainment: Nejad music academy will be performing through out the day.

We'll have a "haft-seen" set-up and "haji-firooz" for families and kids to take pictures with.



Kahrizak Foundation is a California non-profit 501(c) 3 Corporation. All donations are tax deductable.

Also, if interessted in volunteering:
We are looking for a number of Volunteers for this year's annual Norouz Baazar.

Please contact Yasamin Bahadorzadeh and let her know if you are able to contribute your time, and provide her with your email address.

We need help with set-upon the day before the event, both days of event, and also for some work beforehand.

In the name of God
You are invited to join us in our 2009 charity drive!

Saturday and Sunday March 14th and 15th, 9AM to 6PM

We are embracing another Persian New Year celebration coinciding with the coming of spring 2009. For this celebration, God willing, we are planning a yoful charity drive for the benefit of needy children. There will be lots of hand-made ceramics and items traditionally needed for this celebration of the New Year as well as beautiful donated items. There will be food, music, entertainment, and activities for children.

Address: 3629 Bercaw Lane, San Jose, CA 95124
For more information please contact Shiva at (408)464-1960
Or at shiva_ahmadi@yahoo.com

With best wishes for a healthy and happy new year!

8th Annual Norooz Bazaar

By Child Foundation,


Free Admission,



Norooz Music, Dance performances, Haji Firooz,

Haft Seen, Traditional treats, and Kids programs.



More details: (949) 754-0611 and (310) 453-0809 or www.childfoundation.org.



Child Foundation is a public charity and non profit organization , 501 (c)(3) with no political or religious affiliation.

This event supports the United Nations 2015 Millennium Development Goals, and all proceeds will be used to support Children in need through Child Foundation's programs.

Canadian Iranian Foundation proudly Presents 2nd Annual Iranian Day Festival. On March 15th. 2009 at Mahon Park.
Projected activities are:
Live Concert by Iranian Pop Super Star SHahram Shabpareh
Iranian Folk Dancing
Belly Dancing
International Food Court
Kids Activities
Door Prizes
Lots of other performances
All proceeds from this event will go to the CIF scholarship fund for the year 2010 and the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation.

Join us for the celebration of Persian New Year! With live performances and DJ will be night to remember. Doors open at 8pm.

15th Annual Norouz Show
Har roozetan Norouz, Norouzetan pirooz
Host: Iranian Students' Cultural Organization (ISCO)
Type: Music/Arts - Performance
Network: Global
Date: Sunday, March 15, 2009
Time: 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Location: Julia Morgan Center
Street: 2640 College Avenue
City/Town: Berkeley, CA

Email: smaali@berkeley.edu, vfalahati@berkeley.edu

DescriptionIt is with great pleasure that we invite you all to celebrate the coming of spring and the Persian New Year with us.

Join us for an incredible afternoon featuring a wide variety of musical ensembles and dance performances.

Special guests include:

Comedians Tissa Hami and Zahra Noorbaksh

Hajee Firooz and Amoo Norouz

-AND-

Former Black Cats lead singer, Kamy R.

All proceeds will go to Gabric Diabetes Education Association (GDEA) in Tehran, Iran.

General Admission Information:
$20 for adults
$10 for students
*free admission for children under 5*

Persian New Year at Los Angeles County Museum of Art
presented by Farhang Foundation--March 14 & 15, 2009
Host: Farhang Foundation
Type: Music/Arts - Performance
Network: Global
Start Time: Saturday, March 14, 2009 at 1:00pm
End Time: Sunday, March 15, 2009 at 3:00pm
Location: LACMA
Street: 5905 Wilshire Blvd.
City/Town: Los Angeles, CA

Phone: 3238576010
Email: info@farhang.org

DescriptionCome and join the Farhang Foundation’s celebration of Nowruz (Persian New Year) at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), FREE to the public, as part the museum’s In Celebration of Persian New Year; Focus on the Art of Iran from the museum’s permanent collection and learn more about the Farhang Foundation and how you can become part of our organization.

Our mission at the Farhang Foundation is to support the study and research of Iranian History, Art, and Culture in all its rich diversity in cooperation with academic and cultural institutions, while promoting and celebrating the art, culture and heritage of Iranians for the benefit of Iranian-Americans in Southern California, as well as the community at large.

To learn more about the Farhang Foundation and to join our network, please visit: http://www.farhang.org.

Saturday March 14
1:00-2:45 p.m.
Djanbazian Dance Company:
A Zal & Rudabeh Performance
(Bing Theater)
Free: tickets required—available at the Museum Box Office or by calling 323-857-6010

Sunday March 15
1:00 -3:00 p.m.
Significance of Nowruz Tradition
Professor Amin Banani
Namâd Ensemble
Classical Persian Music
(LA Times Central Courtyard)
Free: no reservations—limited seating and standing room

In addition, the weekend programs will highlight Iranian cultural traditions, including a Nowruz “Haftseen” table on the beautiful grounds of LACMA, available to the public for viewing.

NYU Norooz Celebration
Host: NYU Persian Cultural Society
Type: Party - Holiday Party
Network: Global
Start Time: Saturday, March 14, 2009 at 8:00pm
End Time: Sunday, March 15, 2009 at 2:00pm
Location: Rosenthal Pavilion
Street: 60 Washington Square South
City/Town: New York, NY

Email: persian.club@nyu.edu

The Canadian Iranian Foundation is arranging a volunteer recruitment meeting for the Iranian Day Celebration which will be held at Mahon Park on March 15th. 2009 from 11:00 AM- 5:00 PM
Time of the Meeting: 3:00-5:00 PM
Address: The Royal Canadian Legion, 123 West 15th. Street, North Vancouver, B.C. V7M 1B7.
CIF invites all of their members, students and anyone who is interested in volunteering on that date to attend this meeting. CIF will acknowledge their volunteers work at the volunteer appreciation ceremony and will give them a certificate acknowledging their hours volunteered.
For More information: Contact CIF Voice Mail: 604-696-1121 or
info@cif-bc.com

ICCES (Iranian Children Cultural & Educational Society) and Danville's Nima Farsi class invites the Persian community to their 3rd annual Norouz Performance at Diablo Vista Middle school on Sunday 3/15/09 at 5:00pm. Admission is free and RSVP is required. Please call above number or send an e.mail to reserve your seats.

Mehri Yazdani Art Exhibition
Helenism and the Elements
Host: Mehri Yazdani
Type: Music/Arts - Exhibit
Network: Global
Date: Sunday, March 15, 2009
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: University Library Gallery, Sacramento State University
City/Town: Sacramento, CA

DescriptionMehri Yazdani will be displaying a new collection of paintings entitled "Helenism and the Elements" on Sunday evening, March 15th, at Sacramento State University.

The evening will begin with wine and hors d'oevres at 6pm, followed by Mehri discussing her paintings at 7pm.

For more information about the art and the artist, please visit www.mehriyazdani.com.

We look forward to seeing you there.