Master Class with KOOBONG
KOOBONG Live in Concert – Gole Zard
Art of Talking to AI
Persian Fall Festival 2025 – Mehrgan
Beyond Conquest
The Persian Influence on Arabic Script, Language & Science
Nowruz 1404
Classical Persian Music Master Class
Tales of Rumi
Dr Holakouee Conferences
Yalda 2024
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Art of Talking to AI
What if you could have a brilliant brainstorming partner, a lightning-fast copywriter, and a savvy business strategist on call 24/7? With Generative AI, you can—but you need to speak its language.
“The Art of Talking to AI” is a 40-minute webinar designed to empower you, the non-technical business owner, to harness the incredible potential of this technology. We’ll teach you to think like a “creative director” for your AI, giving clear, specific instructions that lead to high-quality, valuable output.
Date: Wednesday, September 21st, 2025
Time: 1pm
Language: Farsi
Location: Online – Fill out the registration form to receive the link to the meeting
Persian Fall Festival 2025 – Mehrgans
Beyond Conquest
Step into a new perspective and discover the untold story behind one of the world’s most influential writing systems. This lecture with Dr. Nastaran Kherad will reveal the pivotal role Iran played in developing what is commonly, and mistakenly, known as the “Arabic script.” You’ll learn how Persian scholars, calligraphers, and administrators didn’t just adopt this script, but profoundly transformed it, giving it the elegance and structure that allowed it to thrive across empires.
Join us to uncover Iran’s true legacy and gain a deeper appreciation for its enduring contributions to global civilization. Don’t miss this chance to see how a script shaped by Persian ingenuity became an enduring cultural treasure. We look forward to seeing you there!
- Speaker: Nastaran Kherad, PhD in the Middle Eastern Studies
Date: Sunday, October 19, 2025
Time: 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Location: Spicewood Springs Branch Library, Room #1
PAP Community Past Events
Master Class with KOOBONG Ensemble
The Persian American Professionals Community is proud to invite you to an inspiring master class with the acclaimed KOOBONG Ensemble, known for blending the rich traditions of Persian classical music with original compositions
Experience the beauty of Persian music! Learn about its history, instruments like tar, setar, kamancheh, daf, and tonbak, and enjoy live performances of traditional pieces.
KOOBONG Live in Concert – Gole Zard
Persian American Professionals Community is proud to invite you to a captivating evening of music with KOOBONG Ensemble, an innovative group acclaimed for blending the Persian classical music with original compositions that highlight the emotion and depth of tradition with a modern twist. Whether you’re already familiar with their music or just discovering it, KOOBONG delivers an unforgettable live experience—melding classical roots with fresh creativity in a way few ensembles do.
🎭 Featuring Special Guest: Laman Hendricks
A classically trained dancer from the Baku Choreography Academy in Azerbaijan, Laman Hendricks brings the stage to life with an expressive fusion of ballet, Middle Eastern dance, and Caucasus folk traditions. Her storytelling through movement adds a powerful visual layer to this musical journey.
Date: Sunday, September 21st, 2025
Time: 6:30 pm-8:30 pm (Doors Open at 5:30 pm)
Location: Austin Scottish Rite Theater: (207 West 18th St, Austin, TX 78701)
Parking instruction: There is a 50 car capacity parking lot attached to the building, street parking, state parking at the capital and access to the Bob Bullock Museum parking garage that our patrons utilize if necessary.
Nowruz 1404
The Persian American Professionals Community is proud to announce Austin Dorehami’s Nowruz celebration, featuring a live music performance, a delicious Persian dinner, DJ and Dance, and dedicated kids’ activities and supervision, cash bar, free parking.
Date: Saturday, March 22nd, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm-12:00 am
At 7:30 pm, the live music begins, and dinner will be ready at 8:15 pm.
Location: Wingate by Wyndham Round Rock Hotel & Conference Center
(1209 N Interstate Hwy 35, Round Rock, TX 78664)
Fared Shafinury – Master Class
The Radif Retreat Institute of Classical Persian Music Master Class
FARED SHAFINURY LIVE IN CONCERT – TALES OF RUMI – THE BELOVED
The Persian American Professionals Community is proud to present Fared Shafinury’s master class on classical Persian music, taking place on Sunday, February 23rd—just a day after his incredible performance in Austin. Come explore the intricacies of the Radif, the foundation of classical Persian music where melody and rhythm are deeply intertwined with Persian poetry. The workshop will be conducted by Fared Shafinury, Naghmeh Sarang, and Rambod Dargahi. In addition to Persian singing, the setâr, kamanche, and Tonbak will be the main instruments for instruction.
This event is a collaboration between the Radif Retreat Institute of Classical Persian Music and the Ethnomusicology Department of the Butler School of Music.
Dr Holakouee Conferences
The Persian American Professionals Community is proud to announce its collaboration with the Beverly Hills Center for Wellbeing and present Dr. Farhang Holakouee’s conferences in Austin, TX in Farsi.
Yalda 2024
Yalda, the longest night of the year, marks the triumph of light over darkness and the arrival of winter’s beauty. Let’s come together to embrace the ancient Persian culture and enjoy a night filled with traditional snacks, Hafez poetry, live music, DJ, and Dance.
Halloween 2024
Persian America Professionals Community proudly announces Austin Dorehami’s Halloween Party. Enjoy the delectable spread of Persian food, and cash bar, and dance the night away to eerie beats with DJ Crown.
Show off your best spooky attire for a chance to win the Best Costume Award in the categories of Scariest, Funniest, Most Creative, or Family Costume.
* Wearing a Halloween costume is NOT mandatory
Don’t ghost us – Join us for a hauntingly memorable night!🧛♂️🦉
Nowruz 1403
Persian America Professionals Community proud to announce the Austin Dorehami’s Nowruz celebration with music performance by Chakavak Ensemble,Persian dinner, DJ and dance
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Nowruz 1401
Persian America Professionals Community proudly announces Austin DCelebrate the Persian New Year with the Persian American Professionals Community! Join us for an evening of delicious food, lively music, and festive dancing. This special event promises to be a joyful celebration of Persian culture, bringing together friends, family for a night full of fun and tradition. Come kick off the new year in style with great company and unforgettable entertainment!
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Nowruz 1397
Join the Persian American Professionals Community as we celebrate the Persian New Year with an unforgettable evening of dinner, music, and dancing! Enjoy a festive atmosphere with delicious food, live DJ entertainment, and vibrant dancing as we come together to honor this cherished tradition.