Rumi in the Round - San Jose

Join Shannon and five other attendees for this stunning performance. There are limited spots that will go quickly! Circle of Light: The Love of Rumi & Shams is an immersive, 360° planetarium dome experience created by Spherical Pictures and directed by filmmaker Amir Aziz. The 42-minute show delves into the mystical poetry of 13th-century Persian Sufi poet Jalāl al-Dīn Muḥammad Rūmī and his transformative relationship with his spiritual mentor, Shams of Tabriz. Key Features of the Experience Visuals: Features 360-degree projections of living Persian architecture, sacred geometry, and ancient mystical symbolism designed specifically for full-dome planetarium screens. Music & Vocals: Set to an original 360-degree surround sound score composed by Loga Ramin Torkian. It features vocals from legendary Iranian classical singer Ostad Shahram Nazeri, as well as performances by world-music artists including Azam Ali, Hamed Nikpay, and Pejman Hadadi. Language: The poetry is sung in its original Persian (Farsi) language to preserve its traditional cadence and emotional power, accompanied by English subtitles projected in the dome and an English prologue. Event Details: Ticket Confirmation: Reply to this thread as soon as you buy your ticket to lock in your spot. Use this link. Carpool: Shannon can drive three people. The first three ticket holders to message her on this thread get the rides. Event Day: Shannon will share her phone number with confirmed attendees. She will arrive early to save seats, and you can text her to find out the location. Optional: Meet for dinner in Los Gatos at 5:00. Location TBA.