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October 5th –Art with Heart! ~ The Rumi Concert Benefit for The Storydancer Project

By The Lensic

7:00pm, Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco St.

“Coleman Barks is a pioneer and renowned scholar on Rumi, the great Sufi. In his elegant and exquisite way, Coleman has made Rumi as popular as Shakespeare to the world and continues to inspire us with Rumi’s ecstatic poetry.” –Deepak Chopra

Known for sold-out performances in Santa Fe and other US cities—most recently in Washington DC at the National Cathedral—The Rumi Concert returns to Santa Fe Friday, October 5th, 2018 at the Lensic Performing Arts Center.

The ecstatic poetry of Rumi, the 13th century Sufi mystic and one of the most widely read poets in America, comes to life in a feast of poetry, music, dance, story and humor.

Five unique world-class artists join in collaboration for an inspirational evening performance: author of many books of Rumi’s poetry and acclaimed poet and translator , Coleman Barks; international Storydancer, Zuleikha; four-time Grammy Award-winners, world percussionist, Glen Velez and cellist ,Eugene Friesen; and musician of the African harp, kora, and vocalist, Zena Carlota.

COLEMAN BARKS has translated more than a dozen volumes of Rumi’s poetry, including The Illuminated Rumi (1997) and The Essential Rumi (1995) and is at the heart of this magical evening as the artists bring their expression to make a tapestry of the heart.

A benefit for The Storydancer Project ( TSP), a Santa Fe based international nonprofit founded in 2006. The Storydancer Project (TSP) aims to revitalize women, girls and families in marginalized communities through innovative self-care and movement awareness practices (MAP). These programs integrate body, mind and emotions to promote a healthy attitude and resiliency. International performer and educator Zuleikha is the Founder/Director of The Storydancer Project. Led by Zuleikha’s enlivening approach, TSP inspires affirmative personal and social change for individuals and communities in New Mexico and internationally. thestorydancerproject.org

Ticket prices: $40-125

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