SEPTEMBER
2002
*September 14-29, 2002
The World Festival of Sacred Music
The World Festival of Sacred Music is a sixteen-day celebration of the rich sacred music traditions of the people of Los Angeles, with musical events produced in venues ranging from the city's major stages to intimate places of worship. Recognizing music as an expression of humanity's most profound aspirations and as a way to transcend borders of all kinds, linguistic, national, cultural, ideological, racial and religious, the 2002 festival is the result of an outpouring of interest and enthusiasm from community partners and artists who participated in 1999 World Festival of Sacred Music.
This second World Festival of Sacred Music, a 50-event multidisciplinary festival dedicated to building a free, participatory, sustainable, and peaceful society, will take place throughout Los Angeles. Continuing in their commitment from 1999, the festival is produced by UCLA Center for Intercultural Performance (CIP), EarthWays Foundation, and the Foundation for World Arts.
*Asian performances/events as follows. For program details, please refer to the 16-day festival schedule at www.festivalofsacredmusic.org.
Sept. 13, 2002:
In Pursuit of Peace - Pre-Festival Reception
Artist Reception: September 13, 7-9 PM
Exhibition runs Sept. 14-Nov. 1
18th Street Arts Complex
1639 18th Street, Santa Monica
For information: 310 453 3711 or 18thstreet@18thstreet.org
FreeSept. 14, 2002:
Morning Tea: Offering of Peace with Tea Master Soshitsu Sen
10 AM
Japanese American Cultural & Community Center Plaza
Aratani/Japan America Theatre
244 S. San Pedro Street, Downtown Los Angeles
$12 general / $10 JACCC member
For Tickets & Information: 213 680 3700Opening Gala Concert: Sept. 14, 2002
6:30 pm
Royce Hall, UCLARahat Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan--Qawwali Music (Pakistan)
Zangdokpalri Monks and Nuns--Tibetan Buddhist Healing Ceremony (Tibet in Exile)For further information, contact 310 825 0507 or go to www.festivalofsacredmusic.org for the 16 day schedule. For tickets contact 310 825 2101.
Sept. 15, 2002:
The Mystical Music of the Middle East TheYuval Ron Ensemble featuring Najwa Gibran
3 PM
UCLA Hammer Museum Courtyard
10899 Wilshire Boulevard, Westwood
For information: 310 443 7000
FreeSept. 21, 2002:
Inekari: The Harvest Celebration
11 - 4 PM
Japanese American Cultural & Community Center Plaza
244 S. San Pedro Street, Downtown Los Angeles
For information: 213 628 2725
FreePeace and Unity Concert
7 PM
Agape International Spiritual Center
5700 Buckingham Parkway, Culver City
For information: 800 965 4958
DonationMare Tranquillitatis (Sea of Tranquility)
8 PM
Japanese American Cultural & Community Center Plaza
244 S. San Pedro Street, Downtown Los Angeles
For Tickets & Information: 213 680 3700
$20 General Admission / $17 JACCC Members
The Rhythm of Compassion: A Moving Prayer for Peace
A Zen Dancing Ritual Performance with Craig Kohland, Micheline Berry, The Shaman's Dream World Music Ensemble & Friends
8:30 PM
Center for Yoga
230 1/2 Larchmont Boulevard, Los Angeles
For Tickets & Information: 323 464 1276 or www.zendancing.com
$20Sept. 21-22, 2002
Rangoli Festival of Indian Music and Dance
*Two Performances: Saturday, September 21 at 6 PM and Sunday, September 22 at 4 PM
Cal State Northridge
18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge
For tickets & information: 818 677 3943 or 818 677 2488
Special 2-day price: $26 / $15 per event / $13 students, seniors, DRC & ART card members New Performing Arts CenterSept. 22, 2002
A World of Worship: A Multi-Faith Devotional Service
12 PM
The Los Angeles Bahá'í Center
5755 Rodeo Road, Los Angeles
For information: 323 933 8291
FreeSacred Music Sunday
1 - 5 PM
Plaza Methodist Church
115 Paseo de la Plaza, Los Angeles
For information: 213 628 5773
FreeSea of Fire: Robert Een and Friends
2 PM
Los Angeles Public Library / Mark Taper Auditorium
630 West 5th Street, Los Angeles
For tickets and information: 213 228 7025 or www.lapl.org
$5 / Free to Library AssociatesA Universal Harmony of Souls: An Evening of Sacred Music and Prayer
5:30 - 8:30 PM
Self-Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine
17190 Sunset Boulevard, Pacific Palisades
For tickets and reservation:
323 655 TKTS (8587)
$20
*Please plan to arrive at least an hour before the program begins. Follow signs to designated parking areas.Chanting: The Heart of Devotional Yoga
Jai Utall with Jim Santi Owen and Tina Malia
6:30 PM
Sacred Movement
245 S. Main Street, Venice
For tickets and information: 310 450 7676
$20 advance / $22 at the doorSept. 24, 2002
Circle of Grace - Çudamani and Shakti Dance Company
7:30 PM
Malibu Hindu Temple of Calabasas
1600 Las Virgenes Canyon Road, Calabasas, CA 91302
For reservations & information: 818-343-3652/ akishore@arts.ucla.edu
FreeKrishna Das and Bhagavan Das with the Kirtan Posse
7:30 PM
Wilshire Ebell Theater
4401 West 8th Street, Los Angeles
$20World Music for World Peace: Suzanne Teng & Mystic Journey
Featuring Gilbert Levy with Special Guests Souhail Kaspar and Naser Musa
8 PM
The Church in Ocean Park
235 Hill Street, Santa Monica
For tickets & information: 310 859 5846 or www.suzanneteng.com
$15 / $10 Seniors & StudentsSept. 25, 2002
Deeply New - New Sacred Music Performed & Written by CalArts Faculty, Students and Guests
8 PM
California Institute of the Arts / Roy O. Disney Hall
24700 McBean Parkway, Valencia
For information and reservations: 661 253 7816
FreeSept. 28, 2002
In Pursuit of Peace - Panel Discussion Moderated by Hirokazu Kosaka
(Exhibition runs Sept. 14-Nov. 1)
18th Street Arts Complex
1639 18th Street, Santa Monica
For information: 310 453 3711
FreeVocal Traditions of the East & West - Angel City Chorale & Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Monastic Choir
4 PM
Hsi Lai Temple
3456 S. Glenmark Drive, Hacienda Heights 91745
Reservations suggested: 626 961 9697
FreeÇudamani
8 PM
Wilshire Ebell Theater
4401 West 8th Street, Los Angeles
For tickets and reservations: 323 655 TKTS (8587) or
the Wilshire Ebell Theater Box Office (cash only) 323 939 1128
$15, 20, 25Whirling Dervishes of Damascas: Sacred Sufi Music and Ritual
8 PM
Luckman Fine Arts Complex
5151 State University Drive, Los Angeles
For tickets and information: 323 343 6600
$30, $20Sept. 29, 2002
Sacred World Concert: Sept. 29, 2002
6 pm
Greek Theatre
2700 North Vermont, in Griffith Park
Los Angeles California 90027.Cudamani--Gamelan Orchestra (Bali)
Fo Guang Shan Monastic Choir--Buddhist Chanting (Taiwan)*For further information, contact 310 825 0507 or go to www.festivalofsacredmusic.org for the 16-day festival schedule. For tickets contact 213 480 3232.