In this day and age the limits of our Love is being tested. Will we close ourselves to the struggles around us in the world, or embrace those in need. Will we live by Fear, or bravely open with Love. This concert is a passionate declaration of the truth that in the end, Love Wins!
It is easy to become jaded, and look away from what has become the greatest refugee crisis since WWII. We have decided to do something about by offering all the profits of this concert to help in this struggle. There has been a narrow, and at times problematic representation of Middle Eastern culture in the media, so we will be presenting on some of the more beautiful, ecstatic, and funny aspects that are not so often portyayed.
Shelterbox will be the recipient of the money raised by the concert. We will be joined by Rhythm Oasis, featuring Middle Eastern dancer Annette Morrison, and Mounia Mnouer on vocals. George Breed will also be speaking: George Breed is a psychologist, author, and a street photographer with a strong interest in interfaith dialogue. George, a Zen Baptist, will speak for a few minutes on the joy and compassion of Islam as shown through the poetry of Hafiz. Please come join us this evening, as we gather together to push back at the shadows with our indistinguishable lights of Love.