Encompass New Opera Theatre Presents PARADIGM SHIFTS 2018

Encompass New Opera Theatre in association with The Church of The Ascension and The Social Justice Music Factory present its annual PARADIGM SHIFTS, MUSIC AND FILM FESTIVAL!

Celebrating true stories of courageous people from around the world who are preserving and protecting our Planet and its indigenous cultures. Dedicated to increasing awareness of the connection between the environment and social justice, women's wisdom and indigenous knowledge, PARADIGM SHIFTS, MUSIC AND FILM FESTIVAL pairs compelling independent films with artists performing a variety of music and dance, from jazz and gospel, to classical, folk, African, Tibetan, Native American, and new opera and chamber music. The Opening Night Ceremony, "A PATCH OF BLUE SKY in a WORLD TURNED UPSIDE DOWN," features music from around the world honoring the global family forced from their homes and the resilience of the human spirit, featuring music by Samuel Barber, Aaron Copland, Ricky Ian Gordon/Langston Hughes, Heitor Villa-Lobos, traditional Greek/folk music and Spirituals, as well as a new chamber piece by Richard Pearson Thomas, with singers, violin, piano, bass, percussion, trumpet, and classical guitar resonating throughout the chapel to lift spirits and encourage...finding peace and hope in challenging times.

Artists Frank Basile, David Glukh, Jeanai and Giacomo La Vita, Ray Marchia, Chauncey Packer, Naho Parrini, David Romano, Wilma Wever and Kristin Renee Young perform. Directed by Nancy Rhodes, musical director Richard Pearson Thomas.

RECEPTION FOLLOWING PERFORMANCE, EVERYONE INVITED. Tickets at the door or online at Ovation Tix https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/989949
$35/$25/$15

CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION 
Fifth Avenue & 10th Street
in Greenwich Village                                                               
New York City 10011

For more information, contact Encompass at 718-398-4675