Sophie Cox-O'Shaughnessy - Happy Halloween!

Pumpkin Does Poetry

** Volunteer **

For this Halloween I have opted to perform spoken word at a local Open Mic. in Preston with an impromtu catch up with friend and DJ Ste resulting in, upon the suggestion of the DJ, dressed in my pumpkin attire scaring witless people at The Adelphi's Halloween Special - All good healthy halloween fun! 

Thank yous to fellow musicians, friends (host of The Wellington's Open Mic.) Matthew Gallagher and Stephen Kershaw for assisting me 

photography c. S. Cox-O'Shaughnessy 2017

Sophie Cox-O'Shaughnessy - bicentenary birth of Baha'u'llah celebration gig event

As part of the celebrations of the bicentenary of the birth of Baha'u'llah that have been being celebrated world wide I volunteered to participate at the musical aspect of the event here in Preston, Lancashire.

I prepared a short musical quiz and mini music recital on flute.  As part of the devotional aspect to the programme I played my melody harp as accompaniment to prayer. 

Unfortunately, there was alot more else to fit in into the evening, so I didn't get to present all of the mini-recital, however, I did manage to squeeze in two pieces on the flute.  I did not want to play any more as the flute is not my first instrument and therefore is not to be rushed, but more importantly I did not wish to upset the organisers of the event who wished to play a video.

I consider it was an honour to contribute to the event.

These celebratory cakes depict the Shrines in Haifa and Bahji in Israel that I have been very fortunate to visit.

the Shrine of Baha'u'llah

the Shrines of the Bab and Abdu'l-Baha

celebration cakes photos c. S. Cox-O'Shaughnessy 2017

photo courtesy of Sadeem Ashfaq

Sophie Cox-O'Shaughnessy - Gigs

** Volunteer **

I am performing at this event this weekend: celebration and commemoration of the bicentenary birth of Baha'u'llah - this is going to be held at Xaverian House, from 5.30pm on 21st Oct. All are welcome and the event is free

As part of the musical items I am contributing to the event by playing my harp and/or flute

For more info.:

http://www.prestonbahai.co.uk/

Whilst a student at UCLan I was able to serve on the Inter-Faith Forum as an Assistant when it first started up in Preston

I think it's important, whatever denomination you are, or even if you are non-religious or just like to pray/mediate to aim to tolerate the beliefs of others, particularly when there are such atrocious occurrences in the world as we are aware of in the media today