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Kaveen will recite the poetry of Rumi, Hafiz, Kabir, Gibran, et al. Musical accompaniment by Theo Chappell and Daniel Chambo. Sufi whirling by Gloria Mahin. Masonic Lodge downtown.Among the poems being read will be one by Lalla, who was a Kashmiri mystic in the 1300's, is revered as a Sufi saint, and among the few women poets from medieval times (whose poetry was preserved).Gloria Mahin, who is joining Kaveen for dance, whirling and spontaneous movement will also recite a Rumi poem in Persian.…See More

The Mayapuris are quickly becoming one of the most sought after Indian sacred music groups on the kirtan music scene. They are a wildly vibrant group of young men and women who were raised on farms, in towns, in villages and completely surrounded and immersed in Krishna culture and the Divine Love of Krishna. To experience their music, dance, and quite acrobatic musical offering is to see the Divine Joy move on Earth! We want this to be a family supportive event with kids under 12 free,…See More

"The Mystics Speak On THe Dying Of The Self Into Emptyness & Joy"~ R S V P REQUIRED ~The poems I have selected for this gathering are the deepest I have ever recited. Perhaps the most amazing quality of Rumi's poetry is his ability to express the inexpressible. These poems I will be sharing are the closest feeling to that nondefinable reality that I have experienced. Tonight is not for beginners. I will be reciting 16 poems I have never presented before along with several others that merge…See More