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FLOWING LIKE A RIVER
An Evening of Music & Poetry

Join us for an evening of music and poetry at Compassionate Ocean Zen Center in Northeast Minneapolis, celebrating our 25th anniversary. A select group of musicians and poets will perform, flowing seamlessly from one to the next throughout the Zendo–creating a river of artistic expression.

Friday, June 20, 2025 | 7:00–9:00 P.M.

Doors open at 6:30 PM

Space is limited–please arrive early

Donations Welcome

The evening begins with acclaimed author and poet Wang Ping reading from her new book “The River Within”, accompanied by guitarist and collaborator Jeff Lambert. The second set features jazz musician and composer Davu Seru filling the space with resonant vibrations from a Dora gong.

FEATURED ARTISTS: 

Davu Seru, Adam Kuenzel, Double Dragon, Jeff Lambert, Ben Durrant, Juhl Kuhlemeier Sarao and Megan Reinhardt. 

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Poets/Authors: Wang Ping, Alexei Casselle, Julia Klatt Singer, John Colburn, and Scott Vetsch.

SPECIAL EXPERIENCES:

  -  Sound installation by artist JG Everest greeting guests as they approach

  -  Create your own prayer flag with materials and guidance from Wang Ping

CELEBRATING 25 YEARS  |  COMPASSIONATE OCEAN ZEN CENTER

WINTER (COMPLETED)

Spiritual Reflections and Sacred Spaces: Discovering MIA's Asian Art Treasures

Guided tour and social gathering

Minneapolis Institute of Arts  |  Saturday, April 5

SPRING

Flowing Like a River

An Evening of Music and Poetry 

Compassionate Ocean  |  Friday, June 20

SUMMER

The Zen of Oz

Presentation, Film and Reception

Heights Theater  |  Sunday, August 3

FALL

25th Anniversary Gala

Community Banquet and Program 

Compassionate Ocean  |  Saturday, October 4

 

Compassionate Ocean Zen Center

652 17th Avenue NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413

Phone: 612-781-7640

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