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Florida Drum Circle Newsletter
FULL MOON - SPECIAL EDITION
Tuesday, 15 July 2008
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 about 3000 people!
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FULL MOON - SPECIAL EDITION
Tuesday, 15 July 2008
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 about 3000 people!
VISIT OUR YAHOO GROUP WEB PAGE
http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/SoutheastFloridaDrumCircleCommunity
Free twice-monthly SE Florida Drum Circle Newsletter via e-mail
Lists of drumming & dancing teachers and vendors
Educational & inspirational materials about drumming & dancing
Links to other drumming/dancing resources on the web
Photos from many drum circles in our local area
The Full Moon for this area is Friday, July 18th (at 3:00am).
There are numerous local full Moon drum circles (most on the 18th, one on the 17th,
one on the 16th), so there is probably one close to and timely for you.
This Full Moon is called 'Guru Purnimah'
This is a very significant full Moon in the Eastern (vedic/yogic) tradition. It is a special,
once-a-year holiday called 'Guru Purnimah' - the holiday to celebrate and remember the
tradition of teachers of Truth. Whatever your personal tradition, look at the full Moon
(which is relatively small, dark, and lifeless on its own) reflecting the glory of the Sun
(which is huge, brilliant, and the source of life in this 'neighborhood') - just as our finite
human teachers reflect the glory of the infinite, transcendental source of life - and give
thanks to all the teachers who, over the course of your life, have helped remind you of
who you really are, and have helped guide you to express your vastness and radiance
in daily life. Jai Guru Dev
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1. FULL MOON DRUM CIRCLES - QUICK SUMMARY
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PALM BEACH COUNTY - FULL MOON
FRIDAY, JULY 18TH
Palm Beach County Full Moon Drum Circle (Lake Worth Beach)
Lake Worth FL, 8:00-11:00pm (or later - till they shut the park), free
HELD RAIN OR SHINE (UNDER THE BIG PAVILION ROOF IF RAINING)
See details below
Jupiter Beach Full Moon Drum Circle (Juno Beach)
This drum circle has been canceled.
BROWARD COUNTY - FULL MOON
FRIDAY, JULY 18TH
Broward Full Moon Drum Circle (Pompano Beach)
Pompano Beach FL, 8pm (or Moonrise) till 1am, free
HELD RAIN OR SHINE (UNDER THE PAVILION IF RAINING)
See details below
WEDNESDAY, JULY 16TH (two days before the full Moon)
Essential Complementary Wellness Center - Drum Circle
Hollywood FL, 7:30-9:00pm, for men & women, free
See details below
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY - FULL MOON
THURSDAY, JULY 17TH - the night before the full Moon!
Miami Beach Full Moon EVE Drum Circle
Miami Beach FL, 8:30pm (or earlier) till "very late", free
See details below
FRIDAY, JULY 18TH
Miami Beach Full Moon Drum Circle
Miami Beach FL, 9:30 or 10:00pm (or earlier) till "very late", free
See details below
FRIDAY, JULY 18TH
Moonchine Full Moon Party (with Drum Circle)
Miami FL, 8pm onward, free
See details below
Tobacco Road Full Moon Party - Drum Circle & Music Jam
This drum circle has been canceled.
FRIDAY, JULY 18TH
Unity on the Bay - Full Moon Drum Circle
Miami FL, 7-9pm, $10
See details below
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2. FULL MOON DRUM CIRCLES - FULL DETAILS
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PALM BEACH COUNTY
1. Jupiter Beach Full Moon Drum Circle (Juno Beach)
This drum circle has been canceled.
2. Palm Beach County Full Moon Drum Circle (Lake Worth Beach)
FRIDAY, JULY 18TH
Monthly on the night of the full Moon, Lake Worth FL, 8-11pm (or later - till they close the park),
free (except for parking meters)
"For the Lunar eclipse in February we had over 160 people. Generally we have 80+ drummers,
dancers, fire-performers, and quiet on-lookers. This has become a wonderful 'tribal' celebration,
the perfect confluence of the 5 elements - soft sand underfoot (Earth/smell), gently-lapping waves
(water/taste), full Moon reflecting the Sun (fire/sight), soft ocean breezes (air/touch), and enchant-
ing rhythms (space/hearing) - this is sub-tropical South Florida at its finest. Come join us - don't
miss this gathering!"
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
Notes:
a. The park officially closes at 11pm, although rarely does anyone come around to enforce that.
b. Remember, it can be chilly on the beach during the cooler months - dress accordingly.
c. THIS EVENT HAPPENS RAIN OR SHINE - in case of rain, or if it gets too windy on the beach,
we drum/dance under the huge picnic shelter (pavilion) in the same park, 100 yds. west of the
beach - you drive past it on your left after you've entered the park. It's well-protected by a hill
from the ocean wind.
d. Fire-performers are welcome to perform right in the drum circle.
e. Dancers of all styles and experience levels are warmly welcome to improvise to the drumming,
to request particular rhythms, and to interact with the drummers.
Info: Michael Dean Goodman, tantra@..., 561-350-3930
Directions:
A. 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
B. From the Florida Turnpike:
1. Exit Lake Worth Rd. east
2. Eventually it turns into Lake Ave.
3. See 5-10 below
C. In every case:
5. Cross the Intercoastal Waterway going east
6. Cross A1A
7. Enter the park & bear right (the road makes a large counterclockwise circle)
8. Go all the way around the back, and just past the Ocean Pier
9. Park just north of the pier
10. Parking costs $1/hr. till midnight - pay at the central meters & put the receipt on your
dashboard. Parking tickets, although not often handed out, do cost $20-25.
BROWARD COUNTY
1. Broward Full Moon Drum Circle (Pompano Beach)
FRIDAY, JULY 18TH
Monthly on the night of the full Moon, Pompano Beach FL, 8pm (or Moonrise) till 1am, free
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.
Public restrooms available.
"No Alcohol - No Drugs - No Fire! - or we risk losing this location!"
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 starting at 8pm.
IN CASE OF RAIN - WE'RE UNDER THE PAVILION NORTH OF THE PIER.
Info: Sophia <sophialinus@...>, 954-984-4183; Debe Fisher 954-292-1581,
Debe24@..., http://www.hometown.aol.com/debe24/myhomepage/profile.html
2. Essential Complementary Wellness Center - Drum Circle
WEDNESDAY, JULY 16TH
Usually the Wednesday closest to the full moon, 7:30-9:00pm, free
Open to both men and women
Experience a renewed connection to your innermost rhythms through drumming and chanting.
Discover what the ancients knew and modern scientific studies are now revealing - that there is
tremendous healing power in the strong, steady vibration of the drum. Tuning into this resound-
ing energy can help re-balance the body and spirit and provide a sacred and unique avenue for
prayer and community. All drums welcome; frame drums and rattle provided for those without.
Held at: Essential Complementary Wellness Center, 2104 N. Federal Hwy., Suite A (corner of
Lee, parking in rear), Hollywood FL, 954-921-7808
Led by: Mayra Luria mluria@... and Rose Robertson light8181@...
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
1. Miami Beach Full Moon Drum Circle
FRIDAY, JULY 18TH
Monthly on the night of the full Moon, Miami Beach FL, free
Time: 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".
Remember, it can be chilly on the beach during the cooler months - dress accordingly.
Held at:
"The public announcements for the Full Moon Eve and Full Moon Night drum circles were stopped
because the rave or wild beach party atmosphere that had developed, including large numbers of
young people and alcohol/drugs, drew the attention of the local authorities, and caused arrests and
closing of some drum circles by the police." "This does not mean that the drum circles have stopped.
They are just not being publicly advertised. People are getting in touch with each other directly and
going out to drum at various different places on Miami Beach on the Full Moon Eve, the Full Moon
Night, and even the New Moon Night." "Sometimes we use the open discussion site [listed below] to
coordinate, but mostly we just call each other by phone."
For the most up-to-date info on where they plan to gather this month, go to the website/discussion
group below, or contact Mark Richards or any other Miami area drummer that is 'in the loop'.
On that website - both 75th and 85th at Collins (A1A) are the most commonly mentioned
locations for this drum circle gathering.
Info: Mark Richards <bloodthump@...>, or subscribe to The Miami Beach Full Moon Drum
Circle discussion group: http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/MiamiBeachFullMoonDrumCircle
Here's a link to a locally produced documentary on the old 85th street drum circle on the beach:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdxCMaUpiOI
2. Miami Beach Full Moon EVE Drum Circle
THURSDAY, JULY 17TH
Monthly on the night BEFORE the full Moon, Miami Beach FL, free
Time: (there is some controversy) - some say that it starts at 8 or 8:30pm, others say 8:30pm.
It continues till "very late".
Some 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.
Held at: Please read the discussion about the Miami Beach Full Moon Drum Circle above. The
same information applies here as well.
Info: Mark Richards <bloodthump@...>, or subscribe to The Miami Beach Full Moon Drum
Circle discussion group: http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/MiamiBeachFullMoonDrumCircle
3. Moonchine Full Moon Party (with Drum Circle)
New listing!
FRIDAY, JULY 18TH
Monthly on the night of the full Moon
8pm onward, free
Inside: sushi, drink specials, kareoke
Outside: drum circle around the fire on the back patio
Held at: Moonchine Asian Bistro, 7100 Biscayne Blvd., Miami FL
4. Tobacco Road Full Moon Party - Drum Circle & Music Jam
This drum circle has been canceled.
5. Unity on the Bay - Full Moon Drum Circle
New listing!
FRIDAY, JULY 18TH
Monthly on the night of the full Moon
Began April 2008, 7-9pm, $10
Coordinated by Carlos Manuel Planas and Jude Byrne. We meet in a church, have a spiri-
tually-flavored drum circle, and therefore have a zero tolerance drug and alcohol scene. We
want to create a non-threatening safe space, a family atmosphere. We believe that the music
on its own creates a healing, natural high, so artificial ingredients are not needed in this envi-
ronment. All instruments are welcome. People show up with djembes, doumbeks, congas,
etc. Latin rhythms may predominate, but all rhythms are welcome.
Held at: Unity on the Bay Church, 411 NE 21st St., Miami FL, near Biscayne Bay
Info: www.awesomeheartbeat.com, 305-812-5473, info@...
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3. DRUM CIRCLE OPPORTUNITIES
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There are about 50 opportunities to drum/dance each month in our SE Florida area - from
Miami-Dade, through Broward, Palm Beach, and Martin Counties!
• Some repeat weekly, or monthly, or on the full or new Moons, and some are special one-time
events
• Some are outdoors (parks, beaches, backyards...) and some are indoors (homes, businesses,
churches, bars, arenas...)
• Some are in the daytime and some are at night
• Some are hidden away & private and some are public & almost exhibitionistic
• Some are eclectic world-beat improv/jam sessions and some focus on more repetitive trance-
drumming, or on drumming from just one cultural tradition (African, Latin, Middle-Eastern,
Native American, etc.)
• Some have bonfires, some have candles, some have the Sun or the Moon
• Some have entertainers (fire-twirlers, fire-breathers, poi-spinners, etc.)
• Some are strongly-led, some are mildly guided, and some are leaderless
• Some are flavored by a particular spiritual tradition (Pagan, Christian, Native American, Yogic/
Vedic, etc.) and some are free of any mention of any beliefs (politics, religion, etc.)
• Most are clothed, but one weekly drum circle is hosted by a clothing-optional (nudist) community
• Some have lessons before-hand and some don't
• Some attract only a handful of participants and some draw 100 or even 400+ drummers/dancers!
Try out a few drum circles and find the style(s) and vibes that you enjoy.
To see them all, SUBSCRIBE TO THIS DRUM CIRCLE NEWSLETTER. Just send any e-mail to:
SoutheastFloridaDrumCircleCommunity-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Now there's no excuse not to go drumming/dancing and enjoy the bliss!
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4. 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/
• Lists of local drumming & dancing teachers and vendors
• Educational & inspirational materials about drumming & dancing
• Links to other drumming/dancing resources on the web
You'll find lots of great, new pictures of local drum circles at:
http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/SoutheastFloridaDrumCircleCommunity/photos/
• Please e-mail us photos from drum circles that you attend and we'll include them!
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Thank you for the opportunity to serve the drumming/dancing community.
Namaste,
Michael
Publisher: Southeast Florida Drum Circle Newsletter
SoutheastFloridaDrumCircleCommunity-owner@yahoogroups.com
561-350-3930
Dr. Michael Dean Goodman
The PremYoga Center, Co-Director (http://www.PremYoga.com)
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The Relationship Institute, Director
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