This signature event brings Haleh Liza Gafori to the Woodward Theater for a night of Rumi, music and friendship to benefit The Well and Mindful Poetry Moments. In addition to this event, we have set up additional opportunities with Embra Studio, The Hive and WordPlay to engage with Haleh and her work.
Haleh Liza Gafori is a translator, vocalist, poet and educator born in New York City of Persian descent. Her recent book, GOLD, published by New York Review Books/NYRB Classics, features her translations of poems by Rumi, the 13th century sage and mystic.
The Main Event
A Night of Rumi, Music and Friendship
July 14, 6:30 - 9:00 pm at The Woodward Theatre featuring Haleh Liza Gafori and guests. Light bites, cash bar, robust arts & wellness auction.
Additional Events
Rumi, Breath and Movement
July 13, 6:30 - 8 pm at Embra Studio featuring Meredith Hogan and Haleh Liza Gafori
Rumi: An Intimate Conversation
July 14, 10 am - 12 pm at The Hive, co-sponsored by WordPlay
Note: At present, all packages include access to the Main Event. Single tickets to events at The Hive and Embra Studio may become available later. Click REGISTER (top or side) to select your ticket package.
"Rumi's beautiful melding of wildness, insight and untrammeled joy has found a true, unerring voice in Haleh Liza Gafori, whose own fine abilities as a poet bring these hallowed Persian, poetic gifts anew into 21st century English." -David Whyte (Author of The Three Marriages and Consolations)
