Faces of Love From Iran and Afghanistan

Local St. Louis Poetry Contest Celebrates Rumi and the Language of the Heart

What:   Poetry contest and poetry reading in celebration of the             famed poet Rumi. When:  Deadline for submissions, Oct. 10;             Poetry Reading, Oct. 18 6-8 p.m. Where: Regional Arts Commission

Gitana Productions invites local writerrs to submit original poems for "The Language of the Heart," a poetry contest and reading based on the work of acclaimed 13th century Persian poet Rumi. Prizes of $300, $150 and $50 will be awarded and select poems will be featured at "The Language of the Heart" poetry reading to be held at the Regional Arts Commission on October 18, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. ... read more

Musical and Poetic Production Brings Persian Culture to St. Louis

What:  Musical performance by Hossein Omoumi with poetry            reading by Rumi scholar Fatemeh Keshavarz When: October 25, 2008, 8 p.m.            Tickets $30-$45 Where: Ethical Society of St. Louis

In a musical and poetic celebration of art and culture, "Faces of Love From Iran: We are God's Music" will bring a world-renowned Persian musician Hossein Omoumi to the St. Louis stage. Gitana Productions, Inc. will sponsor "Faces of Love From Iran: We are God's Music" on Saturday, October 25, 2008 at 8 p.m. at the Ethical Society of St. Louis, 9001 Clayton Road. A native of Isfahan, Iran, Omoumi is heralded as the ... read more