Shahram Shiva with John Ragusa (on flute) and Rich Goodhart at
Deepak Chopra's Event in Palm Springs, California.

Shahram Shiva Events Calendar

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Shahram Shiva, performance poet, author and award-winning Rumi translator known for his unique and passionate recitations of Rumi's poetry, will perform his own English renditions as well as some of Rumi's original Persian verses with live musical accompaniment. We receive many e-mails from you asking Shahram Shiva to perform in your cities, whether in the US, Canada, Europe, India or Australia. Mr. Shiva shares his passion for Rumi by invitation only--we don't actually plan events at Rumi Network. If you'd like to invite Mr. Shiva to your city, please write us at info@rumi.net and we'd be happy to discuss it with you.

“An evening of hearing Rumi’s poetry read by Shahram Shiva was pure bliss. Since Shahram is Persian himself, he embodies the heart of Rumi’s culture as well as the passion of our universal spiritual yearnings. Rich Goodheart’s musical mastery of many Eastern instruments is a perfect partner to the poetry. And the whirling just has to be experienced first-hand. So simple and effective, you will touch the essence of Sufi ecstasy in a few easy steps." “If you want to know what Sufi mysticism is all about, Shahram Shiva’s evening of poetry, music, and whirling take you there. After Shiva read Rumi to haunting music, we whirled like stars in the heavens, literally! Try it! Whirling is an amazing, almost out-of-body experience. I can’t wait to do it again.” --Carolyn Whittle "Shahram Shiva will restore the exultation of spirit in your Being. This passion...will heal you" --Deepak Chopra

“Mysticism in our midst is the only way to describe this event. You will be amazed, moved, and thrilled. Don’t miss it.” --Susan Lunden "I attended the event you held at NYOC last night. I was speechless then and all I can say now is that it was utterly spectacular. I have been around the world and experienced numerous cultural events. This one right here in NY, was the most original, witty, funny and spiritual of all. Thank you for keeping our heritage and literature alive. I told all my friends about you and we will definitely see you in your upcoming performances." --Farnaz "I had the pleasure of being at your Woodstock event and I just wanted to take a moment to tell you how much I enjoyed your presentation. I felt joy, peace, and I didn't realize until later but I also felt energized. Thank you for reaffirming those things that I think I know. The music was fabulous and the whole program, well lets just say, it made me smile. Thank you," --Susan

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RADIO INTERVIEW on WRPI 91.5 FM January 22, 2009 Radio Show In The Spirit Host Gary Goldberg Date & Time Thursday, January 22, 2009, 12:10 PM, NY Time, Eastern US Coverage Area In Southern Vermont, Western Massachusetts and Eastern New York set your dial to 91.5 FM. Live global broadcast also on the web at www.WRPI.org. Information A frequent guest on "In The Spirit" we are happy to welcome Shahram Shiva once more. Listen to In The Spirit program on WRPI Radio, hosted by Gary Goldberg. In The Spirits will be interviewing Shahram Shiva and airing cuts from his Rumi: Lovedrunk CD. You can also listen to the broadcast in real time on WRPI.org. RUMI IN PERFORMANCE January 31, 2009 Title Rumi in Performance Event Concert and Whirling Workshop Venue Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, Lenox, Mass Date & Time Saturday, January 31, 2009, Evening Tickets Contact Kripalu at 1.800.741.7353 Information Kripalu is pleased to welcome back renowned Rumi translator, author and performer Shahram Shiva and world music multi-instrumentalist Rich Goodhart for another luminous evening of Rumi poetry, music and whirling. Rumi is the greatest exponent of the ecstatic intoxication of sacred love. Shahram Shiva's passionate performances capture the essence of Rumi's message and include his own English renditions as well as Rumi’s original Persian verses. Featuring the original accompaniment of composer and recording artist Rich Goodhart and special guest Bansuri flute master Steve Gorn, this union of spoken verse and live music melds magic with love. Following tonight’s concert, Shiva will guide the group into an ecstatic whirling experience through his own proven four-step method, supported by Goodhart's live drumming accompaniment. Musicians Rich Goodhart & Steve Gorn RUMI: LOVEDRUNK March 13, 2009 Title Rumi: Lovedrunk, A Special Event Event Concert and Whirling Workshop Venue The New York Open Center, SoHo, NYC Date & Time Friday, March 13, 2009. 8:00 PM Tickets Contact the Open Center at 212.219.2527 Information The Open Center is very pleased to welcome back Shahram Shiva, the renowned Rumi translator and performer. Shiva who is known for his passionate recitations and performances of Rumi poetry brings you another luminous event. He will perform his own English renditions as well as Rumi’s Persian verses. This special event will be featuring flutist and multi-instrumentalist John Ragusa in original and improvisational accompaniment with Rob Silvan on piano. This union of spoken verse and live music melds magic with love. Following tonight’s concert, Shiva will guide the group into an ecstatic whirling experience through his unique and proven four-step method. Musicians John Ragusa & Rob Silvan RADIO INTERVIEW on WRPI 91.5 FM April 2, 2009 Radio Show In The Spirit Host Gary Goldberg Date & Time Thursday, April 2, 2009, 12:10 PM, NY Time, Eastern US Coverage Area In Southern Vermont, Western Massachusetts and Eastern New York set your dial to 91.5 FM. Live global broadcast also on the web at www.WRPI.org. Information A frequent guest on "In The Spirit" we are happy to welcome Shahram Shiva once more. Listen to In The Spirit program on WRPI Radio, hosted by Gary Goldberg. In The Spirits will be interviewing Shahram Shiva and airing cuts from his Rumi: Lovedrunk CD. You can also listen to the broadcast in real time on WRPI.org. RUMI IN PERFORMANCE April 3, 2009 Title Rumi in Performance Event Concert and Whirling Workshop Venue Crystal Essence, Great Barrington, MA Date & Time Friday, , 7:00 PM Tickets Contact Crystal Essense at 413.528.2595 Information Renowned Rumi translator, author and performer Shahram Shiva and world music multi-instrumentalist Rich Goodhart will bring another luminous evening of Rumi poetry and music. Rumi is the greatest exponent of the ecstatic intoxication of sacred love. Shahram Shiva’s passionate performances capture the essence of Rumi’s message and include his own English renditions as well as Rumi’s original Persian verses. Featuring the original accompaniment of composer and recording artist Rich Goodhart. This union of spoken verse and live music melds magic with love. Following tonight’s concert, Shiva will guide the group into an ecstatic whirling experience through his own proven four-step method, supported by Goodhart’s live drumming accompaniment. Musicians Rich Goodhart RUMI IN PERFORMANCE April 4, 2009 Title Rumi in Performance Event Concert and Whirling Workshop Venue Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, Lenox, Mass Date & Time Saturday, April 4, 2009, Evening Tickets Contact Kripalu at 1.800.741.7353 Information Kripalu is pleased to welcome back renowned Rumi translator, author and performer Shahram Shiva and world music multi-instrumentalist Rich Goodhart for another luminous evening of Rumi poetry, music and whirling. Rumi is the greatest exponent of the ecstatic intoxication of sacred love. Shahram Shiva's passionate performances capture the essence of Rumi's message and include his own English renditions as well as Rumi’s original Persian verses. Featuring the original accompaniment of composer and recording artist Rich Goodhart and special guest Bansuri flute master Steve Gorn, this union of spoken verse and live music melds magic with love. Following tonight’s concert, Shiva will guide the group into an ecstatic whirling experience through his own proven four-step method, supported by Goodhart's live drumming accompaniment. Musicians Rich Goodhart & Steve Gorn RUMI IN PERFORMANCE June 14, 2009 Title Rumi in Performance Event Concert Venue TBA, Woodstock, NY Date & Time Sunday, June 14, 2009, 4:00PM Tickets Contact: infi@rumi.net Information Please join us for a private Rumi event in Woodstock, NY with Shahram Shiva, Rich Goodhart and Steve Gorn, on Sunday, June 14, at 4:00PM. This very special event is by RSVP only. For more info and to sign up, please e-mail us at info@rumi.net Musicians Rich Goodhart & Steve Gorn RADIO INTERVIEW on WRPI 91.5 FM October 8, 2009 Radio Show In The Spirit Host Gary Goldberg Date & Time Thursday, October 8, 2009, 12:10 PM, NY Time, Eastern US Coverage Area In Southern Vermont, Western Massachusetts and Eastern New York set your dial to 91.5 FM. Live global broadcast also on the web at www.WRPI.org. Information A frequent guest on "In The Spirit" we are happy to welcome Shahram Shiva once more. Listen to In The Spirit program on WRPI Radio, hosted by Gary Goldberg. In The Spirits will be interviewing Shahram Shiva and airing cuts from his Rumi: Lovedrunk CD. You can also listen to the broadcast in real time on WRPI.org. RUMI IN PERFORMANCE October 11, 2009 Title Rumi in Performance Event Concert and Whirling Workshop Venue Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, Lenox, Mass Date & Time Sunday, October 11, 2009, Evening Tickets Contact Kripalu at 1.800.741.7353 Information Kripalu is pleased to welcome back renowned Rumi translator, author and performer Shahram Shiva for another luminous evening of Rumi poetry and music. Rumi is the greatest exponent of the ecstatic intoxication of sacred love. Shahram Shiva’s passionate performances capture the essence of Rumi’s message and include his own English renditions as well as Rumi’s original Persian verses. Following tonight’s concert, Shiva will guide the group into an ecstatic whirling experience through his own proven four-step method. Musicians Rich Goodhart & Vicki Richards RADIO INTERVIEW on WRPI 91.5 FM December 3, 2009 Radio Show In The Spirit Host Gary Goldberg Date & Time Thursday, December 3, 2009, 2:00 PM, NY Time, Eastern US Coverage Area In Southern Vermont, Western Massachusetts and Eastern New York set your dial to 91.5 FM. Live global broadcast also on the web at www.WRPI.org. Information A frequent guest on "In The Spirit" we are happy to welcome Shahram Shiva once more. Listen to In The Spirit program on WRPI Radio, hosted by Gary Goldberg. In The Spirits will be interviewing Shahram Shiva and airing cuts from his Rumi: Lovedrunk CD. You can also listen to the broadcast in real time on WRPI.org. RUMI: LOVEDRUNK December 11, 2009 Title Rumi: Lovedrunk, A Special Celebration Event Concert and Whirling Workshop Venue The New York Open Center, SoHo, NYC Date & Time Friday, December 11, 2009. 8:00 PM Tickets Contact the Open Center at 212.219.2527 (new location) Information The Open Center is very pleased to welcome back Shahram Shiva, the renowned Rumi translator and performer, accompanied by a trio of accomplished musicians, for another luminous event. Shiva, who is known for his passionate recitations and performances of Rumi, will perform his own English renditions as well as Rumi’s Persian verses. This special event will be featuring flutist and multi-instrumentalist John Ragusa in original and improvisational accompaniment with Rob Silvan on piano and Alex Alexander on percussion. Following tonight’s concert, Shiva will guide the group into an ecstatic whirling experience through his unique and proven four-step method. Musicians John Ragusa, Rob Silvan and Alex Alexander RUMI IN PERFORMANCE December 19, 2009 Title Rumi in Performance Event Concert and Whirling Workshop Venue Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, Lenox, Mass Date & Time Saturday, December 19, 2009, Evening Tickets Contact Kripalu at 1.800.741.7353 Information Kripalu is pleased to welcome back renowned Rumi translator, author and performer Shahram Shiva for another luminous evening of Rumi poetry and music. Rumi is the greatest exponent of the ecstatic intoxication of sacred love. Shahram Shiva’s passionate performances capture the essence of Rumi’s message and include his own English renditions as well as Rumi’s original Persian verses. Following tonight’s concert, Shiva will guide the group into an ecstatic whirling experience through his own proven four-step method. Musicians Rich Goodhart and John Ragusa

RUMI IN PERFORMANCE May 1, 2010 Title Rumi in Performance Event Concert and Whirling Workshop Venue Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, Lenox, Mass Date & Time Saturday, May 1, 2010, Evening Tickets Contact Kripalu at 1.800.741.7353 Information Kripalu is pleased to welcome back renowned Rumi translator, author and performer Shahram Shiva for another luminous evening of Rumi poetry and music. Rumi is the greatest exponent of the ecstatic intoxication of sacred love. Shahram Shiva’s passionate performances capture the essence of Rumi’s message and include his own English renditions as well as Rumi’s original Persian verses. Following tonight’s concert, Shiva will guide the group into an ecstatic whirling experience through his own proven four-step method. Musicians Rich Goodhart & Vicki Richards RADIO INTERVIEW on WRPI 91.5 FM October 14, 2010 Radio Show In The Spirit Host Gary Goldberg Date & Time Thursday, October 14, 2010, 12:00 PM, NY Time, Eastern US Coverage Area In Southern Vermont, Western Massachusetts and Eastern New York set your dial to 91.5 FM. Live global broadcast also on the web at www.WRPI.org. Information A frequent guest on "In The Spirit" we are happy to welcome Shahram Shiva once more. Listen to In The Spirit program on WRPI Radio, hosted by Gary Goldberg. In The Spirits will be interviewing Shahram Shiva and airing cuts from his Rumi: Lovedrunk CD. You can also listen to the broadcast in real time on WRPI.org. RUMI IN PERFORMANCE October 22, 2010 Title Rumi in Performance Event Concert and Whirling Workshop Venue Yoga Mandali , Saratoga Springs, NY Date & Time Friday, October 22, 2010, Evening Tickets Contact 518.584.0807 Information Renowned Rumi translator, author and performer Shahram Shiva and world music multi-instrumentalist Rich Goodhart bring another luminous evening of Rumi poetry and music. Rumi is the greatest exponent of the ecstatic intoxication of sacred love. Shahram Shiva’s passionate performances capture the essence of Rumi’s message and include his own English renditions as well as Rumi’s original Persian verses. Featuring the original accompaniment of Rich Goodhart. This union of spoken verse and live music melds magic with love. Following tonight’s concert, Shiva will guide the group into an ecstatic whirling experience through his own proven method. Musicians Rich Goodhart RUMI IN PERFORMANCE October 23, 2010 Title Rumi in Performance Event Concert and Whirling Workshop Venue Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, Lenox, Mass Date & Time Saturday, October 23, 2010, Evening Tickets Contact Kripalu at 1.800.741.7353 Information Kripalu is pleased to welcome back renowned Rumi translator, author and performer Shahram Shiva for another luminous evening of Rumi poetry and music. Rumi is the greatest exponent of the ecstatic intoxication of sacred love. Shahram Shiva’s passionate performances capture the essence of Rumi’s message and include his own English renditions as well as Rumi’s original Persian verses. Following tonight’s concert, Shiva will guide the group into an ecstatic whirling experience through his own proven four-step method. Musicians Rich Goodhart & Tommy Be RUMI IN PERFORMANCE November 3, 2010 Title Rumi in Performance Event Concert and Whirling Workshop Venue St Lawrence University, Canton, NY Date & Time Wednesday, November 3, 2010, Evening Tickets Contact St Lawrence at (315) 229-5011 Information Renowned Rumi translator, author and performer Shahram Shiva and world music multi-instrumentalist Rich Goodhart and flutist and multi-instrumentalist John Ragusa will bring another luminous evening of Rumi poetry and music. Rumi is the greatest exponent of the ecstatic intoxication of sacred love. Shahram Shiva’s passionate performances capture the essence of Rumi’s message and include his own English renditions as well as Rumi’s original Persian verses. Featuring the original accompaniment of Rich Goodhart and John Ragusa. This union of spoken verse and live music melds magic with love. Following tonight’s concert, Shiva will guide the group into an ecstatic whirling experience through his own proven method. Musicians Rich Goodhart and John Ragusa RUMI: LOVEDRUNK December 10, 2010 Title Rumi: Lovedrunk, A Special Celebration Event Concert and Whirling Workshop Venue The New York Open Center, SoHo, NYC Date & Time Friday, December 10, 2010. 8:00 PM Tickets Contact the Open Center at 212.219.2527 (new location) Information The Open Center is very pleased to welcome back Shahram Shiva, the renowned Rumi translator and performer, accompanied by a trio of accomplished musicians, for another luminous event. Shiva, who is known for his passionate recitations and performances of Rumi, will perform his own English renditions as well as Rumi’s Persian verses. Following tonight’s concert, Shiva will guide the group into an ecstatic whirling experience through his unique and proven four-step method. Musicians John Ragusa, Rob Silvan and Alex Alexander