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A. DECEMBER DRUM/DANCE CIRCLES FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOLKS - BY DATE
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[classes & performances listed separately near the end of this newsletter]

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1ST (and every Saturday)
Coconut Grove Drum Circle
Coconut Grove FL, 5-7pm, free
See details below

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7TH-9TH
Turning the Tide Festival (Pagan Festival) - Includes drum circles
Miami-Dade FL, 3 days, $45 for adults
See details below

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8TH (and every Saturday)
Coconut Grove Drum Circle
Coconut Grove FL, 5-7pm, free
See details below

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15TH (and every Saturday)
Coconut Grove Drum Circle
Coconut Grove FL, 5-7pm, free
See details below

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22ND
Tequesta Drum Circle (around a huge bonfire!) - Winter Solstice
Ft. Lauderdale FL, 7pm-midnight, $5/person
See details below

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22ND
Full Moon EVE! Drum Circle - On the Beach
Miami Beach FL, 8:30pm (or earlier) till "very late", free
See details below

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22ND (and every Saturday)
[Check if it's still happening - due to the Full Moon Eve and Tequesta
Drum Circles above]
Coconut Grove Drum Circle
Coconut Grove FL, 5-7pm, free
See details below

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23RD
Full Moon Drum Circle - On the Beach
Miami Beach FL, 9 or 10pm (or earlier) till "very late", free
See details below

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29TH (and every Saturday)
Coconut Grove Drum Circle
Coconut Grove FL, 5-7pm, free
See details below

MONDAY, DECEMBER 31ST
NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY! - THE GATHERING OF THE CONSCIOUS TRIBE
Bonfire drum circle, potluck dinner, musical performers, partner danc-
ing, sing-along, fire-performers, massage exchanges...plus a spiritual
ceremony to welcome in the New Year.
Hosted by Michael Dean Goodman and PremShakti
Haverhill (West Palm Beach) FL, 8:00pm till past midnight+, free
See details below


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B. NEWSLETTER - FULL LISTINGS
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SOUTHEAST FLORIDA DRUM/DANCE CIRCLE NEWSLETTER
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY EDITION
Sunday 25 November 2007

Offered to you by the Southeast Florida Drum Circle Community
Michael Dean Goodman, Coordinator, 561-350-3930
SoutheastFloridaDrumCircleCommunity-owner@yahoogroups.com
This newsletter now reaches over 2000 people

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Educational & inspirational materials about drumming & dancing
Links to other drumming/dancing resources



1. FIRST SECTION BELOW: DRUMMING/DANCING CIRCLES - ONE TIME EVENTS

2. SECOND SECTION BELOW: DRUMMING/DANCING CIRCLES - REPEATING EVENTS

3. THIRD SECTION BELOW: DRUMMING/DANCING LESSONS, PERFORMANCES, ETC.


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1. DRUMMING/DANCING CIRCLES - ONE TIME EVENTS
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*** FRIDAY-SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7TH-9TH ***

Turning the Tide Festival

Everglades Moon proudly presents Turning the Tide, a celebration helping
to build Pagan community in South Florida. A private campground in Miami-
Dade provides the beautiful backdrop for 3 days of rituals, feasting, bar-
dic circles, and drumming. Drummers from Earth Drum Tribe will facilitate
nightly drum circles! Directions will be sent upon registration.

Workshops include:
Queer magick and spirituality with Coral Nightwing and Friends
Runes with local Druid and Runemistress Valan Evers
Lucumi & Wicca with Jose Leyva
Drumming with Ian of Roots of Magic
The Art & Science of Ritual with Lord Morpheus and Lady Danu of the Coven
of the Goddess Moon
Tarot & Storytelling with Gina
Intro to Hellenismos with Callistos
Clairvoyance with Chrissie
Healing Ritual for Survivors of Sexual Abuse with Diana
Melissa Ritual based on the ancient bee rituals of Aphrodite with Rayna

Admission is by pre-registration only. One fee includes workshops, rituals,
continental breakfasts, and lodging in either a cabin or your own tent.
Cabins are first come, first served. Adults $45; kids under 13 are $20.

Info or to register: http://www.emlc.net/tidefest/tidehome.html,
http://myspace.com/turningthetidefestival,
Morgaine <gbgandfriends@...>

Everglades Moon Local Council is an affiliation of covens and solitary
members of the Covenant of the Goddess (CoG) who live in Florida. Local
councils serve as a way to provide a local presence for the organization
and a way to facilitate community networking amongst Wiccans and Witches.
Founded in 2002, EMLC's mission is to represent and expand the presence
of the Covenant of the Goddess in the state of Florida, provide a sense
of community, and encourage communication between the various groups and
individuals of our religion. Learn more about EMLC at http://www.emlc.net/
and CoG at http://www.cog.org/

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*** MONDAY, DECEMBER 31ST ***

NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY! - THE GATHERING OF THE CONSCIOUS TRIBE

Bonfire drum circle, potluck dinner, musical performers, partner danc-
ing, sing-along, fire-performers, massage exchanges...plus a spiritual
ceremony to welcome in the New Year.

Hosted by Michael Dean Goodman and PremShakti

8:00pm till past midnight, free

INDOORS:

* Potluck dinner - bring something to share (main dish, dessert, beverage)
* Conversation/networking/satsang
* Partner or free-style dancing on our wood dance floor
With mini-dance lessons to help refresh your memory or get you started
* Sing-along at the piano
* Other instruments & voices welcome to perform throughout the night!
* Possible kirtan (spiritual chanting and poetry from the Mystics) with
audience chanting/drumming/dancing
* Massage exchanges (bring your favorite fragrant oil, or use ours)

OUTDOORS:

* Drumming and dancing - around the bonfire
[bring stools or chairs if you have them.]
* Radiant bellydancers, tribal dancers, free-form dancers, contact danc-
ers, fire-spinners, fire-swallowers, fire-breathers - poi twirlers,
sword-dancers, etc.

HELD AT: Our home, 4855 Belvedere Rd., Haverhill (West Palm Beach) FL
(Haverhill is 1 mile south of Okeechobee, 1 mile north of Southern
Blvd. We're 2 streets west of Military Tr. and 1 street east of
Haverhill Rd. We're just west of the Palm Beach Airport, 4 minutes
west of I-95, 4 minutes east of the Florida Turnpike. Accurate direc-
tions are given below.)

RAIN: In case of rain (or very cold or hot weather) the drum circle WILL
BE HELD inside the house. Please come rain or shine.

FOOD: It's a potluck - please bring something to share on the community
table (either dinner food, beverages, or desserts) if you intend
to partake.

RSVP: No RSVP is necessary - just show up and enjoy!

INFO: Michael, 561-350-3930, tantra@...

DIRECTIONS:

FROM I-95
1. From I-95 northbound: exit at Belvedere Rd. (Palm Beach airport exit)
Avoid taking the airport option - stay left to Belvedere Rd.
At the end of the exit (stoplight), turn left onto Belvedere Rd. west
2. From I-95 southbound: exit at Belvedere Rd.
At the end of the exit (stoplight), turn right onto Belvedere Rd. west
3. Pass the airport on your left, go around the curve, pass the stop-
light at Military Trail
4. After Military Tr. pass one street on the right, then turn right into
the 2nd street (Park Ln.), 1 block before the stoplight at Haverhill Rd.
5. The house is on the NE corner of Belvedere and Park Ln.
Please park along the east (right) side of Park Ln. - NOT blocking
any neighbor's driveway

FROM THE FLORIDA TURNPIKE NORTHBOUND
1. Exit at Southern Blvd.
2. After the toll plaza, turn left onto Southern Blvd. eastbound
3. Exit (on the right) onto Jog. Rd.
4. At the end of the exit (stoplight), turn left onto Jog Rd. northbound
5. Go 1 mile and turn right onto Belvedere Rd. eastbound (stoplight)
6. Go 1.8 miles and pass Haverhill Rd. (stoplight)
7. At the first opportunity, 1 block past Haverhill, make a u-turn
to head back west on Belvedere Rd.
8. Immediately turn right (north) onto Park Ln.
9. The house is on the NE corner of Belvedere and Park Ln.
Please park along the east (right) side of Park Ln. - NOT blocking
any neighbor's driveway

FROM THE FLORIDA TURNPIKE SOUTHBOUND
1. Exit at Okeechobee Blvd.
2. After the toll plaza, turn left onto Okeechobee Blvd. eastbound
3. Go 1 mile and turn right onto Haverhill Rd. southbound (stoplight)
4. Go 1 mile and turn left onto Belvedere Rd. eastbound (stoplight)
5. At the first opportunity, 1 block after turning onto Belvedere Rd.,
make a u-turn to head back west on Belvedere Rd.
6. Immediately turn right (north) onto Park Ln. (a side street)
7. The house is on the NE corner of Belvedere and Park Ln.
Please park along the east (right) side of Park Ln. - NOT blocking
any neighbor's driveway

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*** SATURDAY-SUNDAY, 19-20 JANUARY 2008 ***

16th Annual South Florida Folk Festival

Martin Luther King Day Weekend
Produced by the Broward Folk Club
They will have two stages, a workshop/children’s area, and a jam tent.

Held at: Markham Park, 16001 W. SR 84, Sunrise FL 33326
954-389-2000, http://www.sunrisefl.gov/2park_markham.html
West of the Sawgrass Expressway

Info: http://www.southfloridafolkfest.com/

NOTE:
1. THEY NEED SOME EXPERIENCED FOLKS TO LEAD DRUM CIRCLES DURING THE EVENT.
2. THEY NEED A GOOD YOGA TEACHER TO DO YOGA WITH THE FESTIVAL ATTENDEES
3. THEY NEED DRUM VENDORS and YOGA VENDORS IN THEIR VENDOR AREA
For these, contact: Jeff Tucker, 305-607-9721, tuckbrc@...


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2. DRUMMING/DANCING CIRCLES - REPEATING EVENTS (ALPHABETICALLY)
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*** SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1ST, 8TH, 15TH, 22ND, 29TH ***

Coconut Grove Drum Circle

Every Saturday, 5-7pm, free

Hand drums only please; some extra drums may be available; please bring
your own seating.

Held at: Peacock Park, Coconut Grove FL
In the park next to the playground swings; or on the porch of the park
office higher up in the park if it threatens to rain.

Info: Mark Richards <bloodthump@...>

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*** SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23RD ***

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. Note: it's starting earlier now that Daylight Savings Time has
ended.

Held at: On the beach, at 75th St., just east of Collins Ave. (A1A),
behind the library, Miami Beach FL

Until November 2007, this drum circle used to be at the 85th St. beach:
The park security guards at the 85th St. beach parking entrance are crack-
ing down on keeping people out of the park after sundown. The postern gate
at 85th St. has been welded shut and the gates locked after sundown. One
assumes that the 81st St. gates will be shut too. People are planning to
go to the 75th St. beach (behind the library) this month (November).

Also, several people were arrested for substance use by undercover police-
men on the beach itself last month (October).

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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*** SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22ND ***

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. NOTE: It's
starting earlier now that Daylight Savings Time has ended.

Held at: On the beach, at 75th St., just east of Collins Ave. (A1A),
behind the library, Miami Beach FL

Until November 2007, this drum circle used to be at the 85th St. beach:
The park security guards at the 85th St. beach parking entrance are crack-
ing down on keeping people out of the park after sundown. The postern gate
at 85th St. has been welded shut and the gates locked after sundown. One
assumes that the 81st St. gates will be shut too. People are planning to
go to the 75th St. beach (behind the library) this month (November).

Also, several people were arrested for substance use by undercover police-
men on the beach itself last month (October).

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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*** SOME SUNDAYS ***
Most recent: SUNDAY, JUNE 24TH

Haulover Beach Drum Circle

Hosted by Vince, 1pm, free

Held at: Haulover Beach, in the 'clothing optional' section, in the south
tiki near lifeguard stand #25, North Miami FL

Directions: Enter through the under-highway tunnel from the north parking
lot, follow signs into the clothing-optional part of the beach.

Info: Vince 786-306-0931

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SPECIAL DRUM CIRCLE - OF INTEREST TO ALL THREE COUNTIES

*** SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22ND ***

Tequesta Drum Circle (around a huge bonfire!) - Winter Solstice

Every Solstice & Equinox - at the start of each season, 7pm till midnight,
$5 entrance fee per adult (kids under 10 free if accompanied by an adult),
fee goes toward event costs (insurance, hiring park rangers for the night,
etc.) - any money remaining is donated to the citizen support organization
Friends of Birch State Park, Inc.

* Includes: a roaring bonfire; a big (optional) potluck feast - if you
plan to partake, please bring a dish or drink that would be enough
for yourself; an Earth-centered ceremony to welcome in the season (at
about 10pm). Performers are very welcome - fire-dancers/spinners/breath-
ers will have a special area set aside and must show proof of insurance.

* "People of all life-affirming spiritual and philosophical paths are in-
vited to come together under the beautiful canopy of the sky, in a
preserved 'native Florida coastal habitat' It's an opportunity to
align our thoughts and energies with our own core of being, with the
seasonal shifts on our planet (Earth), with the energy effects of our
star (the Sun), and with the powers of the universe that form all
things (which you may call God/Goddess, Spirit, Nature, laws of evo-
lution, etc.). The Tequesta (tuh-kes-tuh) Drum Circle is named after
one of the ancient tribes who inhabited lands around SE Florida prior
to European and Seminole arrival - and gives us an opportunity to re-
member that legacy. Ceremonial dress is welcomed, but not required."

"This is a family-oriented celebration for those who hold the impor-
tance of our relationship to our home planet, the Earth. Come be a
part of the celebration, look up into the night sky, breathe, and re-
member our intrinsic connection to both planet and universe."

"Every 90 days or so our planet transits a key point on its journey
around our parent Star which shifts the balance of light entering into
our world. This light continually feeds a tremendously complex array
of living systems that have co-evolved for billions of years. The shift
creates a cascading ebb and flow of cycles in each hemisphere creating
what we know as Spring, Summer, Winter, and Fall, and inspires us to
observe these natural transits of our planet as Sacred Days."

* Photography:
Please respect people. Do not take photos without permission!

* Editor's note: This is one of the biggest and best drum circles in our
area. It only happens four times each year (at the changes of season -
the solstices and equinoxes), bringing together drummers and dancers
from four counties for one big unified celebration. Don't miss it!
You don't have to be a good dancer or drummer - everyone is lovingly
welcomed and appreciated. You can drum (or play any percussion gadget
that you have), dance, or just watch and socialize.

* Hosted by Moon Path Circle, Inc., http://moonpathcircle.org/index.htm,
Mark 954-655-7182, Sophia <sophialinus@...>,
SpelCastor <spelcastor@...>

* Held at: Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, 3109 E. Sunrise Blvd., Ft.
Lauderdale FL, 954-468-2791, 954-564-4521. This is a primitive camp
setting, with outhouse-style bathrooms.
http://www.floridastateparks.org/hughtaylorbirch/

Directions:
1. Take I-95
2. Exit east on Sunrise
3. Cross the Intercoastal Waterway bridge
4. Make the last left turn before A1A (turning into the park entrance)
5. Follow the circular drive about 2/3 of the way around to the "Primi-
tive Camp Area - Tequesta Bonfire Stone Circle"


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*** SUNDAYS ***

Community Dance Class - West African and Caribbean

2:00–4:00pm

Taught by dancers from Delou Africa Dance Ensemble or guests.

A $3 donation is requested unless guest artist is there (then it is $12
for dance class, $15 for drum class).

Held at: FIU North Campus (151st and Biscayne), Academic Bldg 2, 2nd
floor.

Info: Njeri, 305-978-3866

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*** MONDAYS ***

African and Caribbean Dance Class

7:00-8:30pm

Held at: Shades of Rhythm, Miramar FL

Info: Narsha 786-356-8488


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There are about 38 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 10 that are monthly,
plus 7 every month around the full moon, plus special events!

TO SEE THEM ALL, SUBSCRIBE TO THIS NEWSLETTER, OR CHECK THE MOST RECENT
NEWSLETTER EDITION (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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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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Namaste,

Michael
Publisher: Southeast Florida Drum Circle Newsletter
SoutheastFloridaDrumCircleCommunity-owner@yahoogroups.com
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Dr. Michael Dean Goodman
Co-Director, PREMYOGA CENTER, West Palm Beach FL
Director, PARA - THE CENTER FOR REALIZATION, Boca Raton FL
Director, THE RELATIONSHIP INSTITUTE, Boca Raton FL
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