An immersive 360° dome experience
May 8 | 7 pm, 8:15 pm + 9:30pm | Kendall Planetarium
Circle of Light is an immersive 360° dome experience that ushers you into the mystical world of the Persian Sufi poet Rumi, featuring the voice of the most renowned living Iranian vocalist, Shahram Nazeri, performed in Rumi’s original language. Â
This experience is a ground-breaking visual journey through living Persian architecture and ancient realms of mystical symbolism, presenting a breathtaking opera of the profound magic of Persian love poetry.
With an original surround sound score by musical virtuoso Loga Ramin Torkian, Rumi’s poetry – sung in its original language – expresses a profound spiritual power. Featuring musical performances by Azam Ali, Hamed Nikpay, Pejman Hadadi, Sinan Cem Eroglu, Mammad Mohsen Zadeh, Leah Metzler, and Kiara Ana Perico. English subtitles appear throughout the experience, translating each poem at key moments.Â
Produced and directed by Spherical Pictures founder Amir Aziz over four years, this experience is a labor of love; it is an invitation to enter the ancient realm of mystical Persia and the profound mysteries of Rumi’s lyrical wisdom.
Questions? Email events@omsi.edu
Frequently Asked Questions
OMSI is located at 1945 SE Water Ave Portland, OR 97214. Visitors can pay for parking through the Parking Kitty app or at parking kiosks in the North and South parking lots.
OMSI parking costs $5 (+ fees) for 2 hours or $8 (+ fees) for all day parking. Guests arriving after 5pm can expect to pay a flat fee of $2 (+ fees) for the evening.
The Kendall Planetarium has many amenities available, including:
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Nearby ADA accessible restrooms
Please check in with an OMSI staff member for assistance in accessing these amenities.
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