August
Hart, MI ~ 35th Michigan Womyn's Music Festival ~ August 3rd ~ 8th - The Art and Spirit of Drumming with the Drumsong Orchestra. A week long intensive for all women and all levels. Explore the rhythms of joy, power and sacredness. Week culminates with a performance of the Drumsong Orchestra on the Acoustic Stage. Hundreds of performers, large crafts area, movies and diverse workshops~ www.michfest.com
Oregon Area ~ Beloved Festival ~ August 12th ~ 16th - Oregon Open Air Sacred Art and Music Festival ~ 4 Days and Nights of Music, Dancing, Praying and Dancing. Oregon open air sacred art and music, world class perfomers, visual artist, musicians, dancers and presenters. Drumming, singing, yoga, dancing and dreaming. Located in the gorgeous woods of Oregon. For men and women.~ www.belovedfestival.com
October
New York City, NY ~ New York City Open Center ~ Saturday October 9th ~ The Art and Spirit of the Healing Drum. A day long intensive drum song. Explore re-making rituals, myths and tradtions from the past for our present and future selves. Also an evening concert with Ubaka and the ShapeShifters "Music That Moves You" ! Must have own drum and instruments. All levels welcome. ~ www.opencenter.org
Rhinebeck, NY ~ Omega Institute Holistic Retreat ~ Oct 15th ~17th - Weekend retreat at the Omega Institute. Drumsong Beyond The Edge. An exploration of the transformative qualities of rhythm, pulse and sound through drums, percussion and vocals. Learn the fundemental language of drums, rattles and bells for claring, energizing, revitalinzing and centering the emotions, the body and the mind. No drumming skills required. Must have own drum and instruments. ~ www.eomega.org
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