SOUTHEAST FLORIDA DRUM/DANCE CIRCLE NEWSLETTER
Thursday, 23 March 2006

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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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
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TONIGHT (THURSDAY) - 8pm-midnight
Delray Beach Drum Circle
WE WILL DRUM TONIGHT RAIN OR SHINE - IF IT'S RAINING WE'LL BE UP ON THE
HUGE, PROTECTED, DRY STAGE. WE'RE STARTING EARLIER NOW - AT 8PM.
See details and directions below


THIS SATURDAY - 4-6pm
Broward Drum Circle
THIS SATURDAY IS THEIR 1ST ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION!
Everyone is invited to come out, drum, dance, and help celebrate.
Fern Forest Nature Park, 201 S. Lyons Rd., Coconut Creek FL
See details and directions below


THIS SATURDAY - 9pm
Drum circle and party at Papaloko's Jakmel Art Gallery, 147 NW 36th St.
(between NW 1st & 2nd Aves.), Miami FL. There is sometimes a small cover
charge to get in. Info: 786-312-5947


THIS SUNDAY - 7-10pm
Pagan Heartbeat Drum Circle
THIS ESTABLISHED DRUM CIRCLE IS BACK AT A NEW LOCATION - ON THE BEACH
IN LAKE WORTH FL. THIS IS THEIR INAUGURAL CIRCLE AT THE NEW PLACE.
They used to drum in a beautiful park that got torn up by the hurricanes.
So they've moved to the same Lake Worth beach where we have the full
moon drum circles. They'll start out meeting every other Sunday, and
switch to every Sunday when the number of attendees builds back up.
See details and directions below


LAST WEEK
The Spring Equinox Bonfire Drum Circle, at Birch State Park in Ft. Lauder-
dale, was a huge success. Six hours of drumming, a huge spread of food,
and well over 100 drummers and dancers. There were two fire-dancing per-
formances, sword dancing, a beautiful ritual to welcome in the Spring, and
of course powerful drumming. 25 new drummers and dancers signed up for
this weekly newsletter - our list has now grown to almost 350! Big thanks
to Mark Foley for organizing this event! Be sure to come out for the next
one, around the Summer Solstice.

THIS FRIDAY (TOMORROW)
Last Sunday, the Stuart Drum Circle had a visit from a New York Times re-
porter. They will be featuring the drum circle, which is celebrating its
13th year, in this Friday's New York Times, in the "Escape" section. It's
not yet clear whether it will run in just the Florida edition or go nation-
al!
See details and directions below for this Sunday evening drum circle


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PLUS 8 REGULAR DRUM CIRCLES THIS WEEK
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*** THURSDAY ***

Delray Beach Drum Circle
WE WILL DRUM TONIGHT RAIN OR SHINE - IF IT'S RAINING WE'LL BE UP ON
THE HUGE PROTECTED DRY STAGE
Every Thursday, Old School Square (in front of the stage), north of
Atlantic Ave. & just east of Swinton Blvd., Delray Beach FL, 8pm -
midnight, free
This event happens rain or shine (if it's dry we're on the grass; if
it rains we go up on the stage till the rain stops). Plenty of free
parking in the parking lot east of the park.
Info: Michael 561-350-3930, tantra@...
Directions:
1. Take I-95 or the Florida Turnpike
2. Exit Atlantic Ave. east (in Delray Beach)
3. About 1 mile east of I-95 you'll approach Swinton Ave., stay in
the right lane (Atlantic Ave. narrows to 2 lanes past Swinton)
4. Pass Swinton Ave. and turn left at the next street (a short,
dead-end street with access to the parking lot)
5. Turn right at the 2nd opportunity, into the free parking lot.
6. Old School Square Park is directly west of the parking lot.
If there's a celebration on Atlantic Ave., and it's difficult to
reach the parking lot because of police barricades, be creative and
go around the block to find other entrances to the parking lot.


Nature's Emporium Drum Circle
One Thursday each month (March 23rd), Nature's Emporium, 8041 W.
Sample Rd., Coral Springs FL, 7-9pm, $3 offering
Run by Linda Hushen. No experience necessary. They have extra drums
if you don't have your own.
Info: 954-755-2223, sandy@...


*** FRIDAY ***

Sunsport Gardens Drum Circle - Around the Bonfire
Every Friday, 14125 North Road, Loxahatchee FL, 8:30pm - midnight, free
Note: Sunsport is a clothing-optional community, a family naturist re-
sort founded in 1965. Nudity is completely optional; most drummers/
dancers remain clothed, but some nudity may be present. The atmosphere
is very respectful.
Weather permitting, drumming occurs around a big bonfire. In rainy
weather, they drum inside a building next to the pool.
After the drum circle, you may use the pool, hottub, or sauna - please
bring a towel.
Info: 800-551-7217, 561-793-0423, frontdesk@...,
http://www.sunsportgarden.com/
Directions:
* From the south and east:
1. Take the Florida Turnpike or I-95 north
2. Exit Okeechobee Blvd. west (Turnpike exit #99; I-95 exit #70)
3. Go west 8.5 miles beyond the Turnpike
4. After driving through the town of Royal Palm Beach, pass the fire
station, turn right (north) on D Road (a dirt road).
5. Go 1.9 miles till D Rd. ends at a 'T' (North Rd.)
6. Turn right onto North Rd.
7. Make the first left turn (about 0.3 miles down North Rd.) into
Sunsport Gardens.
8. Inside, bear right and right again toward the bonfire site, next
to the pond.
* From the North:
1. Take I-95 south
2. Exit at Northlake Blvd. west
3. Go west 8.5 miles
4. Turn left at a traffic light onto Coconut Blvd.
5. Go 5 miles till the road ends at a 'T' (40th St.)
6. Turn right onto 40th St.
7. Go 1.5 miles
8. Jog left at 140th Ave. (look for the sign)
9. After a short distance, turn right into Sunsport Gardens
* From the West:
1. Take SR 80 east
2. Turn left (north) at the traffic light at Seminole Pratt Whitney.
3. Go 1.5 miles
4. Turn right (east) on Okeechobee Blvd.
5. Turn left (north) on D Road (a dirt road)
6. Go 1.9 miles till D Rd. ends at a 'T' (North Rd.)
7. Turn right onto North Rd.
8. Make the first left turn (about 0.3 miles down North Rd.) into
Sunsport Gardens
9. Inside, bear right and right again toward the bonfire site, next
to the pond.


*** SATURDAY ***

Broward Drum Circle
Every Saturday, Fern Forest Nature Park, 201 S. Lyons Rd., Coconut
Creek FL, 4:00-6:00pm
Drumming occurs rain or shine (when it rains they drum under the
pavilion/picnic shelter). The park closes at 6pm. Park rules: no
advertisements; no money changes hands.
Info: 954-984-4183, Sophia Letourneau <sophialinus@...>
Discussion group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BrowardDrumCircle/
Directions:
* From I-95
1. Exit at Atlantic Blvd. west
2. Pass over the Florida Turnpike
3. Turn left (south) on Lyons Rd.
4. After 1 block, turn right into Fern Forest Nature Park
5. Just before entering the parking lot, there is a pavilion (picnic
shelter) on the right
6. Walk through the pavilion and continue on the concrete path to
the grassy picnic area, where the drum circle is held.
* From the Florida Turnpike Southbound
1. Exit at Coconut Creek Pkwy./Hammondville Rd.
(Note: for return trips, there is only a northbound entrance at
Coconut Creek Pkwy.)
2. Go west on Coconut Creek Pkwy.
3. Turn left (south) on Lyons Rd.
4. Pass Atlantic Blvd.
5. After 1 block, turn right into Fern Forest Nature Park
6. Just before entering the parking lot, there is a pavilion (picnic
shelter) on the right
7. Walk through the pavilion and continue on the concrete path to the
grassy picnic area, where the drum circle is held.
* From the Florida Turnpike Northbound
1. Exit at Atlantic Blvd.
(Note: for return trips, there is only a southbound entrance at
Atlantic Blvd.)
2. Go west on Atlantic Blvd.
3. Turn left (south) on Lyons Rd.
4. After 1 block, turn right into Fern Forest Nature Park
5. Just before entering the parking lot, there is a pavilion (picnic
shelter) on the right
6. Walk through the pavilion and continue on the concrete path to the
grassy picnic area, where the drum circle is held.


Community Drum Circle
Every Saturday, Unity on the Bay, NW 22nd St., a couple of blocks east
of Biscayne Blvd., Miami FL, 7-9pm
The drum circle is inside Cameron House.
Info: Angelo Saavedra <gypsy05@...>


*** SUNDAY ***

Stuart Drum Circle
Every Sunday, Shepard Park (overlooking the St. Lucie River), Stuart FL
Starts 1 hour before sunset and last 3-4 hrs.
Info: Judah Williams <drumcircledrum@...>, 772-979-3410; Tim Brown
<Timsdrums@...>, 772-220-1462; http://www.stuartdrum2.hypermart.net/,
http.www.drum-circle.org
They do not maintain an e-mail announcement list.
Directions:
* Northbound
1. Take I-95 north
2. Exit #101 (FL 76 north)
3. Turn left (north/west) on Federal Hwy. (US1)
4. Turn left (west) on West Ocean Blvd. and continue into the park


Miami Drum Circle
Last Sunday of the month, 12325 NE 6th Ave., Miami FL, 7-9pm
Info: Brother Will, 786-546-6630, yowill76@...


Pagan Heartbeat Drum Circle
Every other Sunday (e.g. in 2006: 25 Mar, 8 & 22 Apr, 6 & 20 May, etc.),
Held on the beach, Lake Ave. at A1A, 1st lifeguard station north of the
Ocean Pier, Lake Worth FL, 7-10pm
They move just across the parking lot in the park if the wind off the
ocean is too chilly. If it rains, they're under the big shelter in the
park, just across the parking lot from the beach.
Bring insect repellent, and something to sit on. It can be chilly on the
beach during the cooler months - dress accordingly.
Info: michellewhitewillow@..., 561-818-0392
Directions:
* From I-95:
- From the north
1. Exit 10th Ave. east
2. Turn right (south) on Dixie Hwy. (US1) or Federal Hwy.
3. Turn left (east) on Lake Ave.
See 4-9 below
- From the south
1. Exit 6th Ave. east
2. Turn left (north) on Dixie Hwy. (US1) or Federal Hwy.
3. Turn right (east) on Lake Ave.
See 4-9 below
* From the Florida Turnpike:
1. Exit Lake Worth Rd. east
2. Eventually it turns into Lake Ave.
See 4-9 below
* In each case:
4. Cross the Intercoastal Waterway going east
5. Cross A1A
6. Enter the park and bear right (the road makes a large circle)
7. Go all the way around the back, and just past the pier
8. Park by the 1st lifeguard station just north of the pier
9. Parking costs $1/hr. till midnight - pay at the central meter and
put the receipt on your dashboard




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2. 2 SPECIAL EVENTS (DRUM CIRCLES) - THIS WEEK
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3. 4 OTHER EVENTS OF INTEREST - THIS WEEK
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VISIT OUR CALENDAR OF DRUM/DANCE CIRCLES
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Check out all the opportunities to drum/dance in our SE Florida area!
There are at least 5 drum circles every week - plus a couple that occur
every other week, plus 3 that are monthly, plus the full moon and new
moon circles, plus special events!

www.groups.yahoo.com/group/SoutheastFloridaDrumCircleCommunity/calendar/

Search by clicking on any day - you'll see all the drumming/dancing
circles anywhere in the whole Southeast Florida area on that day!
Click on an event - see the details (where, when, directions...)

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


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CHECK OUT THE FILES SECTION!
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www.groups.yahoo.com/group/SoutheastFloridaDrumCircleCommunity/files/

You'll find useful drumming and dancing resources -

a. DANCE CLASSES - REGULAR (WEEKLY)
b. DANCE PERFORMANCES - REGULAR (WEEKLY)
c. DANCING - RESOURCES (websites of interest to belly dancers)
d. DRUM CIRCLES - REGULAR (WEEKLY & MONTHLY) - Dancers warmly welcome!
e. DRUMMING - RESOURCES (websites of interest to drummers)
f. DRUMMING LESSONS - REGULAR (WEEKLY)
g. DRUMMING PERFORMANCES - REGULAR (WEEKLY)
h. DRUM CIRCLE ETIQUETTE
i. DRUMMING - INSPIRATIONAL (essays, poems, etc.)


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