I am not trying to preach my beliefs here. But anyone who wants to attend from a cultural perspective would enjoy this event.
Whirrling Derveshes in Chicago
Sept 15th 8:00 p.m.
at the chicago theater
tickets at (312) 902-1500
This is part of the turkish festival in Chicago
oh lemme add a link of the event
whirling dervishes are performing here(melb) too in the melbourne international arts festival,,
on sun 19 oct and
on tues 21 oct...
can't wait..
www.melbournefestival.com.au
looks like a belle (spell?) dance for old men.
and they actually believe they r doing good....
Quran 18:103-104
*Say: "Shall we tell you of those who lose most in respect of their deeds?
"Those whose efforts have been wasted in this life, while they thought that they were acquiring good by their works?" *
fraudia r u going?
Commercialism of Sufism? 
Pir sahib, I wish I could attend it. Interesting colors.
Hmm, i wish i could come ohh well, might as well make bornfire and sing carolls all night!!!
Not quite, its part of the turkish festival here, and this is one of teh events educating and informing people about this.
as far as commercialisation of sufism, dinn we already do it via qawali concerts and junnon 
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fraudia r u going?
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I will be there, only problem is that its a week night, I have to make sure that I am not stuck in any meetings that evening. InshaAllah I will be there though
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and they actually believe they r doing good....
Quran 18:103-104
*Say: "Shall we tell you of those who lose most in respect of their deeds?
"Those whose efforts have been wasted in this life, while they thought that they were acquiring good by their works?" *
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..not to get in a religiosu discussioin s this was not the intent here, but the same statement can be applied to any group that considers itself muslim. refer to the thread on the 72 sects and see for yourself :)
Just a reminder if anyone wanted to attend, thsi event is tonight at 8 p.m.
this was great. I am very glad i went. They will be in other cities as well so checkout sufinight.com
err no this was part of the turkish cultural festival, where aside from turkish food, music, dances etc they had an event which showcased the whirrling derveshes.
well I saw it in one of Madonna's videos... can't remember which one.
I gess i'll see that in Turkey..... Is it really worth it though????
gooni depends, if experiencing something new is important and you like learning new things great. dont go it thinking it will be some rock concert or dance show. if you go with those expectations you will be disappointed.