Media Advisory
March 05, 2007

CONTACT: Nanaz Pirnia
310-286-1480


NOWRUZ celebration In Beverly Hills
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Humanitarian Awards Will Be Presented

 

What:                 

The Iranian American Parents Association presents the 14th Bi-Annual Persian New Year Festival (NowRuz) in honor of teachers of Beverly Hills together with LIVE Entertainment and Fashion Show by Simin Haute Couture

 

 

Who:                  

Honorable Michael Antonovich, LA County Supervisor 5th District, Honorable Zev Yaroslavsky, LA County Supervisor 3rd District, Sheriff Lee Bacca, Beverly Hills City Council, Beverly Hills Board of Education, Honorable Steve Cooley, Los Angeles County D.A., Michaela Pereira, KTLA Morning News Anchorwoman, Homa Sarshar, Journalist, Teachers of the Beverly Hills Unified School District

 

 

When:                     SUNDAY, March 11, 2007     3:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

 

 

Where:                   The Beverly Hilton, International Ballroom
9876 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90210

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Background: The Iranian American Parents Association presents the 14th Bi-Annual NowRuz Festival, a gala event to honor the teachers of the Beverly Hills Unified School District.  All proceeds from the event go to The LA County Foster Home Program; The Beverly Hills Unified School District and The Maple Counseling Center. The event celebrates the Persian New Year and the arrival of spring (March 20th) from 3:00 to 10:00 p.m., Sunday, March 11, 2007.  The event takes place at the Beverly Hilton, which is a co-sponsor.  NowRuz extravaganza highlights include: include the presentation of three Humanitarian Plaques to distinguished honorees, including Honorable Steve Cooley, L.A. district attorney, Michaela Pereira, KTLA morning news anchorwoman and Homa Sarshar, journalist. The event will also offer music and dancing, traditional Persian cuisine and cultural displays. Entertainment will be provided by Black Cats, Sadegh Nojouki & Friends (International Band), Simin Couture Fashion Show and Djanbazian Dance Company.  Tickets and sponsorship to the event may be obtained by calling the Iranian American Parents Association at 310-289-7161 or online at www.iapabh.org.

 

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