RUMI IN PERFORMANCE: An Interactive Musical Celebration of Mystical Poet Rumi, featuring *Shahram Shiva* and *Todd Isler* Sunday, April 15, 2007, 8:00 PM At: Centerpoint Yoga Studios 324 Lafayette 7th Floor (Between Bleecker and Houston) Tickets: $25 (at the door) For additional venue info: (212) 625-1511 www.centerpointyogastudios.com There is an enormous resurgence of interest in the 13th century mystical poet Rumi. He is the greatest exponent of the ecstatic intoxication of sacred love. Shahram Shiva, Rumi translator and author, captures the essence of the poet's message through his passionate performances. The union of spoken verse and live music – Todd Isler, melds magic with love. To complete the evening Shahram invites the audience to join him in a guided, ecstatic and meditative whirling experience with Todd's live accompaniment. * * * * * A performance poet, actor and award-winning Rumi translator, Shahram Shiva will perform his own English renditions as well as Rumi's original Persian verses. Far more than merely reading poetry over a musical background, Shiva's Rumi incantations weave a tapestry of inspired and dynamic sound with the organically flowing and responsive melodies and rhythms of critically acclaimed musician Todd Isler’s original music. Rumi's popularity was greatly influenced by Bill Moyer's 1996 PBS special "Power of the Word." Rumi's world touches every one of us and his poems can be heard in grand Operas, concert halls, television, movies, colleges and universities as well as churches, synagogues and Zen monasteries. In Rumi's own words his poems are about being a "complete human," one who transcends cultural, political and religious boundaries. Rumi represents what is noble about humanity.   For more information about Shahram Shiva, Rumi and whirling visit www.Rumi.net For more information about Todd Isler visit www.toddisler.com  For more information please call Muriel at 212 475-1875 info@ise-ny.org  www.ISE-NY.org     The Institute for Spiritual Entertainment - New York MISSION   ISE-NY (The Institute for Spiritual Entertainment-New York) is a collective of practical and artistic people from all corners of entertainment, film, theater, media, communication and innovative arts dedicated to envisioning and creating empowering, positive and spiritually nourishing entertainment. ABOUT US ISE-NY is a 501(c)3 non-profit* company formed to support media creators with networking opportunities, educational forums, practical support, fundraising services, audience outlets, film festivals, competitions and basically as many ways to empower its members to create excellent spiritual entertainment as possible or necessary. ISE-NY monthly series offers networking opportunities and practical programs that are both informative and also provide hands-on-experience. Additionally, we offer a series of interactive seminars with knowledgeable media professionals, as well as screenings of films in various stages of completion. ISE-NY also invites producers and performers of live entertainment to participate and share their work. As an off-shoot of the global non-profit ISE organization, ISE-NY media makers are in communication throughout with their potential audience. ISE-NY MEETS MONTHLY every first Tuesday of the month 7PM-9:30PM   For details and to join the email list email info@ISE-NY.org   BE INSPIRED, SHARE YOUR WORK, LEARN NEW SKILLS, MEET LIKE-MINDED MEDIA MAKERS!   *In September of 2005, ISE-NY became a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization under the National Heritage Foundation. (http://www.NHF.org)

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