Calendar
October 2008
Reading and discussion at the showing of the film, - October 16th
This Thursday night, 8 pm, showing of this new Rumi documentary, "Rumi Returning,"will be in the main sanctuary of the Northwest Unitarian Universalist Congregation at 1025 Mount Vernon Highway NW, in Atlanta. Professor Alan Godlas will also attend and make remarks. There will be a reception beforehand starting at 7:30 pm. For more information contact Melissa Robinson, Director, American islamic Fellowship. admin@americanislamicfellowship.com Free and open to the public.
Reading/Concert at the Lensic Theatre in Santa Fe with Zuleikha and musicians - October 20th
A Monday night reading, 7:30 pm, with Glen Velez (world percussion), David Darling (cello),Rahim Al-Hajj (oud and voice), and Zuleikha (storydancer). The Lensic Theatre, 225 W. San Francisco St. Tickets: $100, $60, $45, and $30. 505-988-1234 www.ticketssantafe.org For more info contact Chara Nelson, Project Director for Zuleikha and the Storydancer Project. 505-820-1651. PO Box 31099, Santa Fe, NM 87594-1099
November 2008
Reading at the Church of St. Paul and St. Andrew in NYC - November 8th
A 7 pm Saturday night event at The Church of St. Paul and St. Andrew, 263 West 86th St., NYC 10024. A benefit for the Sulha Peace Project, a wholistic Arab, Jewish, Palestinian and Israeli organization whose goal is to build trust among people and to complement diplomatic peace efforts in the Middle East. Music and songs by Amen (Israel), Haale (Iran), Morley (USA), Vishal Vaid (India), Basya Schecter (USA), and Hassan Hakmoun (Morocco). Debra Winger will also be part of this, as will Rebbe Gabriel Cousins, MD and Parashakti. Other artists, speakers, and special guests TBA. For more info., sponsorship opportunities, press requests, and charitable donations, please email sulha@glovesonic.com. Buy tickets at GLOBESONIC.COM/SULHAPEACE
Readings and Talks at Kripalu Conference Center in western Massachusetts - November 21st
Details as available. This weekend may also include Andrew Harvey, David Darling (cello), and Zuleikha (storydancer).
December 2008
Reading at Pt. Reyes Bookstore north of San Francisco - December 10th
A Wednesday night reading, 7 pm, at the Dance Hall in Point Reyes. For more info contact Point Reyes Books, 11315 State Route 1, Point Reyes Station, CA 94956 415-663-1542, open daily 10-6. books@pointreyesbooks.com More details as available.
Two readings at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco - December 11th
There will be a Thursday night reading, Dec. 11th, featuring musicians, Glen Velez, David Darling, and Jai Uttal, and storoydancer, Zuleikha. Friday evening, Dec. 12th, will feature Glen Velez, David Darling, Rahim Al-Hajj, and Zuleikha. More information about tickets, etc. will soon be available.
February 2009
Reading at A Winter Feast for the Soul in Sun Valley, ID - February 23rd
A Monday night reading, 7 pm, with David Darling (cello), at the Presbyterian Church of the Big Wood, 100 Saddle Road, Ketchum. A one-hour reading with commentary and music, followed by twenty minutes of questions from the audience. Valerie Skonie is the founder of A Winter Feast for the Soul, 2009: A 40-day Global Interfaith Spiritual Practice Period for People of All Faiths, January 15 - February 23, 2009. She may be contacted for further details. gypsywoman10@cox.net Or, you may contact Rev. John Moreland at revjohn@lightonthemountains.com Or you may call Valerie at 208-788-6373 or Rev. John at 208-727-1631.
March 2009
Reading at the Village Zendo in SoHo, NYC - March 11th
A Wednesday night reading at a Zen Buddhist Center. More details as available.
October 2009
Reading with David Darling (cello) at the New York State English Council annual conference in Albany, NY - October 22nd
More details as available.