SOUTHEAST FLORIDA DRUM/DANCE CIRCLE NEWSLETTER
FULL MOON EDITION
Friday, 26 October 2007

Offered to you by the Southeast Florida Drum Circle Community
Michael Dean Goodman, Coordinator, 561-350-3930
SoutheastFloridaDrumCircleCommunity-owner@yahoogroups.com
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TOPICS INCLUDED IN THIS NEWSLETTER:

1. FULL MOON DRUM CIRCLES TONIGHT

2. SPECIAL EVENTS COMING UP THIS WEEKEND (TOWARD THE END)



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1. JOIN A FULL MOON DRUM CIRCLE TONIGHT!!!
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PALM BEACH COUNTY
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26TH
Full Moon Drum Circle - Palm Beach County/Lake Worth Beach
Lake Worth FL, 8-11pm (or later), free
HELD RAIN OR SHINE! (UNDER THE BIG PAVILION ROOF IF RAINING)
See details below

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26TH
Jupiter Beach Full Moon Drum Circle
Juno Beach FL, 8pm-1am, free
See details below

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26TH
The Gaia Group - Full Moon Gathering
Palm Beach Gardens FL, 6:30-10:00pm, free (donation welcome for dinner)
Not a full community drum circle, but some background drumming is invited.
See details below


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BROWARD COUNTY
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26TH
Full Moon Drum Circle - On the Beach
Pompano Beach FL, 8pm-1am, free
See details below


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MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25TH
Full Moon EVE! Drum Circle - On the Beach
Miami Beach FL, 9pm till "very late", free
See details below

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26TH
Full Moon Drum Circle - On the Beach
Miami Beach FL, 9pm till "very late", free
See details below




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FULL MOON DRUM CIRCLE DETAILS
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PALM BEACH COUNTY
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*** FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26TH ***

Full Moon Drum Circle - Palm Beach County/Lake Worth Beach

NOTE CHANGE: WE ARE EXPERIMENTING WITH MOVING BACK ONTO THE BEACH (RIGHT
NEXT TO THE PIER, TO THE NORTH), AND NOT DRUMMING IN THE PARK ABOVE THE
PIER. SINCE THE ERODED BEACH HAS BEEN PLOWED FLATTER JUST NORTH OF THE
PIER, WE CAN TRY RETURNING.

Monthly on the full Moon, 8-11pm (or later), free (except for parking
meters)

WE HAD 70-80 PEOPLE IN MAY - AT LEAST 30 DRUMMERS PLAYING TOGETHER AT
ONE TIME - HALF A DOZEN FIRE DANCERS. THIS HAS BECOME A WONDERFUL EVENT -
NOT TO BE MISSED!

Held: On the beach just north of the Lake Worth Ocean Pier, at the back
of the park, Lake Ave. at A1A, Lake Worth FL

The beach & park officially close at 11pm, although rarely does anyone
come around to enforce that. Remember, it can be chilly on the beach
during the cooler months - dress accordingly. If it rains, or gets too
windy, we drum/dance under the big picnic shelter in the same park, 100
yds. west of the beach - you drive past it on your left after you've
entered the park.

Directions:

* From I-95:
- Southbound
1. Exit 10th Ave. North - eastbound
2. Turn right (south) on Dixie Hwy (US1) or Federal Hwy.
3. Turn left (east) on Lake Ave.
4. See 5-10 below
- Northbound
1. Exit 6th Ave. South - eastbound
2. Turn left (north) on Dixie Hwy (US1) or Federal Hwy.
3. Turn right (east) on Lake Ave.
4. See 5-10 below

* From the Florida Turnpike:
1. Exit Lake Worth Rd. east
2. Eventually it turns into Lake Ave.
3. See 5-10 below

* In every case:
5. Cross the Intercoastal Waterway going east
6. Cross A1A
7. Enter the park & bear right (the road makes a large counterclock-
wise circle)
8. Go all the way around the back, and just past the Ocean Pier
9. Park between the pier and the 1st lifeguard station to the north
10. Parking costs $1/hr. till midnight - pay at the central meters
& put the receipt on your dashboard. Parking tickets cost $20-25.

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*** FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26TH ***

Jupiter Beach Full Moon Drum Circle

On the night of the full moon, Juno Beach FL, 8pm-1am, free

Info: Joe and Jay (Beat Bombers), JupiterDrummer@...,
http://www.SoulCypherMusic.com

Directions:
1. From I-95
2. Take the Donald Ross Rd. exit (#83) east
3. Turn left (north) on A1A
4. Go 1 mile north of the Juno Beach fishing pier (or 2 miles south
of Indiantown Rd.) - at boardwalk #11 (numbers are on the shower
poles)
5. Look for tiki torches on the beach to your right.

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*** FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26TH ***

The Gaia Group - Full Moon Gathering

Every full moon, 6:30-10:00pm, free (donation welcome for dinner)

Sponsored by The Gaia Group, part of Earth & Garden, affiliated with
Natural Awakenings Magazine - Palm Beach. Their goal is to honor and
preserve nature. Not a full community drum circle, but some background
drumming is invited.

Approximate Schedule:
6:30 - 7:30 Activity/talk/demo
7:30 - 8:15 Group circle to raise energy - drumming & other instru-
ments welcome to enhance the mood
8:15 - 10:00 Dinner (prepared by hosts) - donation welcome to cover
costs

Info: Leigh Vaughan McDonald <onanysunday7@...>, 561-630-2845H,
561-312-2012C

Held at: the home of the 2 owners of Natural Awakenings - Palm Beach,
13337 Windover Way, Palm Beach Gardens FL

Directions (often there will be balloons at turns 4-6):
1. Take I-95 or the Florida Turnpike
2. Exit PGA Blvd. westbound
3. Turn right (north) on Beeline Hwy.
4. Turn right (east) on Sand Ridge Rd. (1st street past airplane sign)
5. Turn left (north) on Sugar Creek Rd.
6. At the end of Sugar Creek, turn left (west) on Windover Way
7. Go to 13337 on the right


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BROWARD COUNTY
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*** FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26TH ***

Full Moon Drum Circle - On the Beach

Monthly on the full moon, 8pm-1am, free

Held on the beach, just north of the Pompano Beach Pier, 222 N. Pompano
Beach Blvd. (2 blocks north of Atlantic Blvd.), Pompano Beach FL. Take
the walking path to the beach just north of the Fisherman's Wharf (pier).
Free parking at the lot across the street to the west. Public restrooms
available. No Alcohol - No Drugs - No Fire!

Info: Debe Fisher 954-292-1581, Debe24@...,
http://www.hometown.aol.com/debe24/myhomepage/profile.html; Sophia
<sophialinus@...>, 954-984-4183
Established 1995. There's a 15-minute Pagan full moon ritual at 10pm.
Remember, it can be chilly on the beach during the cooler months -
dress accordingly.


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MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
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*** FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26TH ***

Full Moon Drum Circle - On the Beach

Monthly on the night of the full moon
Times (there is some controversy) - some say that it starts at 9:30 or
10pm, others say 8 or 8:30pm. It continues till "very late", and is
free.

Held at: On the beach, at 85th St., just east of Collins Ave. (A1A),
Miami Beach FL

Remember, it can be chilly on the beach during the cooler months - dress
accordingly.

Info: Mark R. Richards <bloodthump@...>

Here's a link to a locally produced documentary on the 85th street drum
circle on the beach: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdxCMaUpiOI

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*** THURSDAY, AUGUST 25TH ***

Full Moon EVE! Drum Circle - On the Beach

Monthly on the night BEFORE the full moon
Times (there is some controversy) - some say that it starts at 8 or 8:30pm,
others say 8:30pm. It continues till "very late", and is free.

Held at: On the beach, at 85th St., just east of Collins Ave. (A1A),
Miami Beach FL

A lot of good drummers come the night BEFORE the full moon to avoid the
chaos of the full moon drum circle. Remember, it can be chilly on the
beach during the cooler months - dress accordingly.

Info: Mark R. Richards <bloodthump@...>


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2. SPECIAL EVENTS COMING UP THIS WEEKEND
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*** SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27TH *** PALM BEACH COUNTY

Moonfest - Street Costume Party, 8pm-1am

Performance by The Beat Bombers (percussion group)
Bring your drum and play along - create a community drum circle

Info: Joseph Bugler <jupiterdrummer@...>

Held at: All along Clematis St., downtown West Palm Beach FL

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*** SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27TH*** MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

The Floating Drum Circle in Miami, 5:00-7:00pm

Bring your own seating.
Info: bloodthump@...

Held at: Peacock Park in Coconut Grove by the playground

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*** SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28TH *** BROWARD COUNTY

Ft. Lauderdale Drum Circle at Birch State Park

Every Sunday, 2:00pm (free lesson at 1:30pm) till sundown

Held at: Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, Sunrise Blvd. just east of A1A,
Ft. Lauderdale. In the Pavilion 3 Area.

An open New York-style drum circle: no facilitator, everything goes.
Hand drums only. No politics or religion allowed. Beginners to ad-
vanced welcome. Membership available. Bring drum, chair, food, drink,
and a positive mental attitude. We drum until sundown or the park ran-
gers get ready to lock the gates. We are in an overhead covered area,
so we drum rain or shine. DVD and CD drum music exchange among all mem-
bers.

Info: Randy "Atu" Robinson <fortlauderdaledrumcircle@...>,
954-839-5732

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*** SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28TH *** MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

Boteco Mundo Mix - with Drum Circle

Every Sunday, 6:00-10:00pm

Based on a brazilian fashion fair called Mercado Mundo Mix (started in
Brazil in 2003), Boteco is putting together artists and designers from
around Miami to promote Brazilian local businesses and offer something
different and healthy for the open-minded public. In a mix of culture,
they have paintings, Brazilian biquinis, clothing and accessories made
by new designers from Miami, natural and organic snacks and juices from
locals, drum circle, good vibration, massage, and lots of fun!

Bring your drums and come have fun with us!

Held at: Boteco, 916 NE 79th St., Miami FL 33138, 305-757-7735
Info: www.myspace.com/botecomix

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*** SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28TH *** PALM BEACH COUNTY

Bellydancing Basics Series

Next 5 weeks - every Sunday from 7:00-8:15pm
Join the series that is just beginning.
Call to register!

Join for fitness * confidence * self-expression * spirituality
Learn to unfold your goddess energy
5-lesson series, $60 ($12 per class)

Taught by Maria Komie
Professional bellydancer & fire-performer
Trained in bellydance by Tamalyn Dallal and Raina Milliman

Held at:
The PremYoga Center, 1095 N. Military Tr., Haverhill (West Palm Beach),
1 block north of Belvedere Rd., 1 mile south of Okeechobee, on the west
side of Military Trail, across from Wal-Mart.

A. From I-95 northbound or southbound
Exit onto Belvedere Rd. westbound
Curve around the Palm Beach Airport
Turn right/north on Military (at Wal-mart)
Make a u-turn at the first opportunity
Come back a few blocks to the Center, on your right in a strip mall,
next to the florist

B. From the Turnpike northbound
Exit onto Southern Blvd. eastbound
Turn left/northbound on Military Trail (it's a right-side exit ramp)
Go about a mile and pass Belvedere Rd.
Make a u-turn at the first opportunity
Come back a few blocks to the Center, on your right in a strip mall,
next to the florist

C. From the Turnpike southbound
Exit onto Okeechobee Blvd. eastbound
Turn right/southbound onto Military Trail
Watch for the Center about a block before Belvedere, on your right
in a strip mall, next to the florist

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*** SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH ***

Polynesian Dance Class

New classes begin November 4th
1:00-2:00pm - beginner class (all ages)
2:15-3:15pm - intermediate class

Learn the graceful movements of traditional hula, and the energetic hip
movements of Tahitian dance
Drop-ins welcome; $15 per class (or substantially less if you buy a class
pass)

Taught by Pualani Danner
Professional dancer, who learned these dances as a child from her grand-
mother in Hawaii

Held at: The PremYoga Center (see directions in previous listing above)




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DRUM CIRCLE OPPORTUNITIES
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There are about 48 opportunities to drum/dance each month in our SE
Florida area - from Miami on the south to Stuart on the north!

There are at least 5 drum circles every week - plus 3 that occur every
other week, plus 10 that are monthly, plus 9 every month around the full
moon, plus special events!

TO SEE THEM ALL, SUBSCRIBE TO THIS NEWSLETTER, OR CHECK THE NEWSLETTERS
ARCHIVED ON OUR WEBSITE:

http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/SoutheastFloridaDrumCircleCommunity/

Now there's no excuse not to go drumming/dancing and enjoy the bliss.


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CHECK OUT THE FILES SECTION OF OUR WEBSITE!
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You'll find useful drumming and dancing resources at:

http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/SoutheastFloridaDrumCircleCommunity/files/

a. DANCING - LESSONS & CLASSES
b. DANCING - PERFORMANCES
c. DANCING - RESOURCES & LINKS (for belly dancers)

d. DRUM CIRCLES - ETIQUETTE
e. DRUM CIRCLES - LISTED BY DAY OF THE WEEK (Dancers warmly welcome!)

f. DRUMMING - CARE OF YOUR DRUM
g. DRUMMING - HOW TO PLAY A DRUM
h. DRUMMING - INSPIRATIONAL
i. DRUMMING - LESSONS & CLASSES
j. DRUMMING - PERFORMANCES - REGULAR (WEEKLY)
k. DRUMMING - RESOURCES & LINKS


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