FLOWING LIKE A RIVER
An Evening of Music & Poetry
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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 seemlessly from one to the next throughout the Zendo–creating a river of artistic expression.
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Friday, June 20, 2025 | 7:00–9:00 P.M.
Doors open at 6:30 PM
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Space is limited–please arrive early ​
Donations Welcome
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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.
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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.
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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
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CELEBRATING 25 YEARS | COMPASSIONATE OCEAN ZEN CENTER
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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
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SPRING
Flowing Like a River
An Evening of Music and Poetry
Compassionate Ocean | Friday, June 20
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SUMMER
Presentation, Film and Reception
Heights Theater | Sunday, August 3
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FALL
Community Banquet and Program
Compassionate Ocean | Saturday, October 4​