SOUTHEAST FLORIDA DRUM/DANCE CIRCLE NEWSLETTER
Tuesday, 11 April 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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IN THIS NEWSLETTER
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(1) 4 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
(2) 5 FULL MOON DRUM CIRCLES
(3) 12 SPECIAL EVENTS COMING UP
(4) 5 REGULAR DRUM CIRCLES THIS WEEK


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(1) 4 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
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1. NO DELRAY BEACH DRUM CIRCLE THIS THURSDAY NIGHT!

Instead, we'll be on the beach in Lake Worth for the Full Moon Drum Circle!


2. PLEASE VISIT OUR WEB-BASED CALENDAR OF EVENTS - NEWLY UPDATED!

Check out all the opportunities to drum & dance in our SE Florida area!
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 any event - see the details (where, when, directions...)
Now there's no excuse not to go drumming/dancing and enjoy the bliss.

If you're not a YahooGroups member, it will ask you to join.
Please do so - it only takes a minute or two, it's free, it won't
get you any spam, it gives you access to our whole drum circle
website (calendar, resources, educational material, links, etc.).


3. SUNSPORT GARDEN DRUM CIRCLE - EVERY FRIDAY

a. They have a new starting time - 9:00pm
(not 8:30pm as previously listed).

b. We have included new and better driving directions, especially
once you're inside their community, to help you find the drum
circle more easily.

c. They have a new manager - who has committed to having the bon-
fire going full blast by 9pm, and having a friendly "reception-
ist" at the gate to welcome and direct everyone.


4. ANOTHER FULL MOON DRUM CIRCLE IS DISCOVERED - AT THE RALEIGH HOTEL,
MIAMI BEACH

See details below.


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(20 5 FULL MOON DRUM CIRCLES - WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY EVENING - ON THE BEACH
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*** FULL MOON EVE - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12TH ***

Full Moon EVE! Drum Circle - Miami Beach - Miami-Dade County
On the night BEFORE the full moon, on the beach, just east of 85th St.
and Collins Ave., Miami Beach FL, 8pm on weeknights [9:30pm on weekends]
till midnight.
Remember, it can be chilly on the beach during the cooler months - dress
accordingly.
Info: Mark R. Richards <bloodthump@...>


*** FULL MOON - THURSDAY, APRIL 13TH ***

BROWARD COUNTY
Full Moon Drum Circle - Ft. Lauderdale
South Ft. Lauderdale Beach Park, Ft. Lauderdale FL, 8pm or moonrise
(whichever is earlier) till 1am (moonrise is at 12:40am this month)
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.
Directions:
1. On A1A just north of the 17th St. Causeway, or 1.5 miles south of
Las Olas Blvd.
2. Park in the municipal lot (enter off A1A), toward the south end, $4
fee, closes 1am (you'll be ticketed after that).
3. Drum circle is on the beach just off the parking lot, near the vol-
leyball courts, across from Bahia Mar, about a block north of
the Yankee Clipper Hotel complex. Since 1995.


PALM BEACH COUNTY
Full Moon Drum Circle - Lake Worth
On the beach, Lake Ave. at A1A, 1st lifeguard station north of the Ocean
Pier, Lake Worth FL, 8pm-midnight
The beach closes at midnight. Remember, it can be chilly on the beach
during the cooler months - dress accordingly.
We move just across the parking lot in the park if the wind off the ocean
is too chilly). If it rains, we're under the big shelter in the park,
just across the parking lot from the beach.
Directions:
* From I-95:
- Southbound
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
- Northbound
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 every 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


MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
Full Moon Drum Circle - Miami Beach
On the beach, just east of 85th St. and Collins Ave., Miami Beach FL,
8pm on weeknight [9:30pm on weekends] till midnight.
Remember, it can be chilly on the beach during the cooler months -
dress accordingly.
Info: Mark R. Richards <bloodthump@...>


MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
Full Moon Drum Circle - Raleigh Hotel
Monthly on the night of the full moon, behind the Raleigh Hotel (just
off the beach), 1775 Collins Ave., Miami Beach FL, 9pm, free.
The hotel staff wanders through the crowd taking food and drink orders
(which you must pay for).
Info: Manije 305-612-1107 (at the Raleigh Hotel)


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(3) 12 SPECIAL EVENTS COMING UP (IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER)
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Tuesday, April 11th - DANCING/DRUMMING PERFORMANCE
Harmonic Motion Performs Sephardic Journey at Evening of Art
Hallandale Beach Cultural Center, 410 SE 3rd St., Hallandale, 7-8pm, free
Drum music and dance of the cultures that the Sephardim encountered in
their migration after the expulsion from Spain in 1492.
Art exhibition also available for viewing: Eileen Brautman's artistic
ketubot (Jewish marriage contracts).
Info: Joe Zeytoonian <joe@...> (ud, cumbus, percussion,
voice) and Myriam Eli <myriam@...> (dumbek, riqq, dance),
954-755-5146, http://www.harmonicmotion.com
Harmonic Motion - Armenian, Turkish, Egyptian, Moroccan, Sephardic,
cross-cultural, and improvisational music and dance


Thursday, April 13th - BUDDHIST RITUAL
Auspicious Offering of 1000 Radiant Lights (Buddhist tradition)
Old School Square, Delary Beach FL, 7-8:30pm.
"With beloved teacher, Geshe Kunchog Kyab (resident teacher at the Tubten
Kunga Center in Deerfield Beach), we come together in community, friendship,
and dharma spirit to give light to darkness throughout the world. As we
participate in this authentic light offering ceremony, with pure motivation,
we dispel the darkness of our own mind’s ignorance, giving rise to greater
clarity and wisdom. We honor loved ones and all beings, past and present,
as we offer with the wish that the light illuminate the lower realms, calm-
ing all those who suffer in darkness. Together we make such an offering so
that the inner light of great knowing will arise in each and every being's
mind, removing intellectual obscurations in order that we are able to dis-
cover the causes of long lasting happiness and prosperity in virtuous ac-
tions of body, speech, and mind. Love offerings to support the center
and the teachings are always deeply appreciated. It is sure to be a most
glorious and beautiful event...we hope to see you there!"
Info: Chokyi <Spirit2bfree@...>, 772-618-3248,
http://www.tubtenkunga.org


Saturday, April 15th - TRANCE DANCE
Trance Dance
Yoga Grove, 3100 S. Dixie Hwy., Suite 401, Coconut Grove (Miami) FL,
7:30 - 11:00pm, $20
Info: Ernesto 305 632-5603, Yoga Grove 305-448-3332
Directions: 1 block north of 32nd. Ave. on US1 (S. Dixie Highway), on
the east side, in the Academy Building, 4th floor.
Ernesto (305) 632-5603


Saturday, April 15th - PARTY
Video of the Broward Drum Circle 1st Anniversary
At Sophia Letourneau's home, Laurels at Margate, 203 East Laurel Drive,
Margate FL (SW corner of Atlantic Blvd. and Banks)
After the regular Broward Drum Circle (4-6pm), everyone is invited to
Sophia's house to view the video of the 1st anniversary drum circle from
a few weeks ago. There will also be an optional pot luck dinner; please
call Sophia to let her know what you're bringing.
Info: Sophia Letourneau <sophialinus@...>, 954-984-4183
Directions:
1. Go west on Atlantic Blvd. (past the Turnpike, past the traffic light
at Lyons Rd., and past the traffic light at Banks.)
2. Go through the traffic light at Banks (there's a 7-11 on the SE cor-
ner) and make a u-turn to come back east on Atlantic
3. Turn right (south) into Laurels at Margate
4. Go to the clubhouse and turn left (east) - it's the only way to go
5. Then there is a turn to the right (south) - again it's the only way to go
6. Go to the first driveway and turn right (west)
7. She is in the building on the right (north) side of the driveway -
building #12 (across from building #8)
8. She's on the ground floor, 3rd unit from the street, #203
9. Make sure you park in a guest parking spot.


Saturday, April 15th - BELLY DANCE PERFORMANCE
Festival of Nations
Florida Atlantic University (FAU), Boca Raton FL, 5pm onward
Hosted by: FAU Student Affairs
Includes performances by Dance of the Orient Belly Dance Club, directed
by Raquel (a very talented belly dancer)
Directions:
1. Take I-95
2. Exit Glades Rd. east in Boca Raton
3. Turn left (north) at the 2nd light (an entrance into the FAU campus)
4. Turn left (west) at the 1st opportunity
5. Turn right (north) at the stop sign
6. Make the 2nd right turn, into the parking area
7. It's in the SO Building
Info: Raquel <velvettfire@...>


Saturday, April 15th - DANCING/DRUMMING PERFORMANCE
Harmonic Motion Performs Middle Eastern Music
Seminole Paradise Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, US441/SR7, just north of
Sterling Rd.), by the outdoor plaza, Hollywood FL, 8-11pm, free
Guest dancer: Effy
Info: Joe Zeytoonian <joe@...> (ud, cumbus, percussion,
voice) and Myriam Eli <myriam@...> (dumbek, riqq, dance),
954-755-5146, http://www.harmonicmotion.com,
http://www.seminoleparadise.com
Harmonic Motion - Armenian, Turkish, Egyptian, Moroccan, Sephardic,
cross-cultural, and improvisational music and dance


Thursday, April 20th - YOGA CLASS WITH DRUMMING PERFORMANCE
Yoga with Live Drums
Led by Rina and Papaloko, 7:00-8:30pm, $20
Enjoy the famous rhythms and sounds created by Papaloko while you
practice yoga with Rina. Let the music inspire you.
Call to pre-register. Space is limited.
Info: http://www.judepapaloko.com


Saturday, April 22nd - DANCING/DRUMMING PERFORMANCE
Harmonic Motion Performs at the Global Festival
Outdoor stage, 20th Ave. between Hollywood Blvd. and Harrison St.,
Hollywood FL, 6:45-7:15pm, free
Guest drummer: Mike Beaudot
Info: Joe Zeytoonian <joe@...> (ud, cumbus, percussion,
voice) and Myriam Eli <myriam@...> (dumbek, riqq, dance),
954-755-5146, http://www.harmonicmotion.com
Harmonic Motion - Armenian, Turkish, Egyptian, Moroccan, Sephardic,
cross-cultural, and improvisational music and dance


Friday, April 28th - DANCING/DRUMMING PERFORMANCE
Harmonic Motion Performs Middle Eastern Music
Seminole Paradise Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, US441/SR7, just north of
Sterling Rd.), by the outdoor plaza, Hollywood FL, 8-11pm, free
Guest drummer: Thomas Lee; guest dancer: LLaima
Info: Joe Zeytoonian <joe@...> (ud, cumbus, percussion,
voice) and Myriam Eli <myriam@...> (dumbek, riqq, dance),
954-755-5146, http://www.harmonicmotion.com, http://www.seminoleparadise.com
Harmonic Motion - Armenian, Turkish, Egyptian, Moroccan, Sephardic,
cross-cultural, and improvisational music and dance


Friday-Sunday, April 28th-30th - DANCE CONFERENCE (WITH DRUMMING CONTENT)
Spirit of the Tribes #6
War Memorial Auditorium, Ft. Lauderdale FL
Tribal fusion belly dance conference. Performances by drummers and
dancers from all over the country. Dance and drum classes. Middle-
Eastern bazaar/vendors. Parties.
Sponsored by Maja - The Girl from the Nile
Info: http://www.majanile.com, 954–929–7155, Maja <Maja@...>


Saturday, April 29th - PAGAN CELEBRATION WITH DRUM CIRCLE
May Day Festival, Family Picnic, and Sun Celebration (Pagan tradition)
Held at: the Unitarian Universalist Church of Ft. Lauderdale, 3970 NW
21st Ave. (between Commercial and Oakland Park Blvds.), Ft. Lauderdale
FL, 12 noon till dark, free
Sponsored by: The Moon Path Chapter of Covenant of Unitarian Universa-
list Pagans (CUUPS)
Everyone is invited. The celebration will conform to the ancient Celtic
tradition. Events will be held inside the air-conditioned buidling and
outside. Feel free to come dressed in costume. You can bring canned or
non-perishable food items, to be donated to the Cooperative Feeding Pro-
gram of Broward County.
Includes: fun and games for kids of all ages, picnic (bring your own
food/drink - eat inside or out), networking, indoor vendors (ceramics,
drums, henna artist, food jewelry, massage therapist, psychic, Reiki
healers, rune readings, sarongs, soaps, tarot readings, clothing, etc.),
12 noon: walking the labyrinth
1pm: pagan education/workshops
2pm: drum circle (bring percussion instruments)
3pm: Sadie of the Hawk - the Queen of the May will select her King;
Maypole dancing with ribbons (bring ribbons)
5pm: May Day Sun Celebration ceremony
Info: 954-484-6734, http://MoonPathCUUPS.org


Thursday - Sunday, May 4th-7th - PAGAN GATHERING WITH DRUM CIRCLES
Beltaine 2006 at Florida Pagan Gathering (Pagan tradition)
Camp Ocala, Ocala National Forest, Altoona FL
Celebrity pagans, workshops, all-night drumming, community, and magick.
This new location has more cabins, hot showers.
Info: http://www.flapagan.org


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(4) 5 REGULAR DRUM CIRCLES THIS WEEK
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*** THURSDAY ***

NO Delray Beach Drum Circle THIS WEEK - WE'RE ON THE BEACH IN LAKE
WORTH FOR THE FULL MOON INSTEAD! JOIN US. See details above.


*** FRIDAY ***

Sunsport Gardens Drum Circle - Around the Bonfire
Every Friday, 14125 North Road, Loxahatchee FL, 9pm - midnight, free
Note: Sunsport is a clothing-optional community, a family naturist resort
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. Drive through the town of Royal Palm Beach; then the road narrows
to two lanes and you're out in the countryside
5. Pass the fire station and E Road - then turn right (north) on D
Road (gravel)
6. Go 1.9 miles till D Rd. ends at a 'T' stopsign (North Rd.)
7. Turn right onto North Rd.
8. Make the first left turn (after 0.3 miles) into Sunsport Gardens
9. Follow instructions a-d below
* 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
10. Follow instructions a-d below
* 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 (gravel)
6. Go 1.9 miles till D Rd. ends at a 'T' stopsign (North Rd.)
7. Turn right onto North Rd.
8. Make the first left turn (after 0.3 miles) into Sunsport Gardens
9. Follow instructions a-d below
* In all cases:
a. Pass through the security gate and continue down the entry road
b. Bear right at the 1st opportunity, pass the security shack on your
left, and bear right around the island
c. After the island, at the stop sign, turn right.
d. Go about 1/4 mile - the fire pit area (drum circle) will be on your
left, 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 ***

Drum Jam/Drum Class
Every Sunday, 6001 NW 8th Ave., Miami FL, 5-7pm, $8
"Come jam with some of Miami's best djembe players - teach, learn,
play African rhythms."
Info: Brother Will, 786-546-6630, yowill76@...


Stuart Drum Circle
Every Sunday, Shepard Park (overlooking the St. Lucie River), Stuart
FL, starts 1 hour before sunset and lasts 3-4 hrs. (Advertised to
start at 5pm on April 06)
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


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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. 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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