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Florida Drum Circle Newsletter
BROWARD COUNTY - JULY MID-MONTH EDITION
Wednesday, 16 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
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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
BROWARD COUNTY - JULY MID-MONTH EDITION
Wednesday, 16 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
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SPECIAL NEWS ITEMS
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1. SE Florida Drum Circle Newsletter 'Makeover' (new look)
I hope you like our 'makeover' - our new, more colorful, easier to read format!
Please give me feedback on how it comes through on your computer, and if I
need to adjust anything.
Thank you for the opporunity to serve the drumming/dancing community.
This newsletter now reaches over 3000 drummers and dancers in SE Florida,
and lists 70 drumming opportunities during July!
2. New Drum Circle - Fort Lauderdale Downtown Drum Circle -
Every Tuesday, 8-10pm
3. New Drum Circle - Hollywood Drum Circle & Potluck Picnic -
Every Sunday, 3:00-8:30pm
4. Women's New Moon Drum Circle moved from Pompano to
Deerfield Beach
5. You'll find lots of great, new photos of local drum circles at:
http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/SoutheastFloridaDrumCircleCommunity/photos/
Please send your best photos to me and I'll post them!
6. See the new trance dances and kirtans (spiritual chanting) -
They now have their very own section - Section D
7. Watch fascinating interviews of drummers, plus great videos
of drum rhythms & solos, etc. - Section E
8. Randy 'Atu' Robinson -
President, "Original Fort Lauderdale Drum Circle"
If you attend, or are contemplating attending, either his weekly drum circle
(every Sunday, Birch State Park, Ft. Lauderdale) or any of his major holiday
drum circle parties, then you should read the editorial comments about
what's been going on with Randy. These comments can be found below,
at the end of the full listing for his Fort Lauderdale Drum Circle.
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A. DRUM/DANCE CIRCLES - QUICK SUMMARY - BROWARD COUNTY
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Here are the drum circles (or events containing drum circles), listed in chronological order.
(Classes & performances - drumming or dancing - are listed separately in Section C below.)
TUESDAY, JULY 1ST New listing!
Fort Lauderdale Downtown Drum Circle
Ft. Lauderdale FL, 8:00-10:00pm, free
TUESDAY, JULY 1ST
Goddess Spirit Drum Circle
Hollywood FL, 7:30-9:00pm, $5 requested
Open to both men and women.
See details below.
TUESDAY, JULY 1ST
Nature's Emporium - Womens' New Moon Drum Circle
Coral Springs FL, 7:00-9:00pm, donation requested
See details below
WEDNESDAY, JULY 2ND
Essential Complementary Wellness Center -
New Moon Womens' Drum Circle
Hollywood FL, 7:30-9:00pm, free
See details below
WEDNESDAY, JULY 2ND Updated listing
Womens' New Moon Drum Circle
Deerfield Beach FL, 7:00-9:00pm, donation requested
See details below
THURSDAY, JULY 3RD
Crystal Vision - Womens' New Moon Drum Circle
Hollywood FL, 7:30-9:00pm, donation requested
See details below
THURSDAY, JULY 3RD (call to confirm)
Gilda's Club Drum Circle (Cancer Support Group)
Ft. Lauderdale FL, 6:45-8:15pm, free
See details below
FRIDAY, JULY 4TH Special holiday event
Fort Lauderdale Drum Circle Festival
Fort Lauderdale, 8:00am-8:00pm, $7 'membership fee' includes lunch and dinner
See details below
FRIDAY, JULY 4TH Special holiday event
Hollywood Drum Circle & BBQ
Hollywood FL, 3:00-6:00pm
See details below
SATURDAY, JULY 5TH
Broward Drum Circle
Coconut Creek FL, 4:00-5:30pm, free
See details below
SATURDAY, JULY 5TH
New Moon Native American Drum Circle
Parkland FL, 7:00-9:00pm
Open to women only
See details below
SUNDAY, JULY 6TH Canceled this Sunday because they met on July 4th
Fort Lauderdale Drum Circle - at Birch State Park
Created and Run by Randy 'Atu' Robinson, President
Ft. Lauderdale FL, 2:00-5:00pm, $5
See details below (please read editor's comments before attending)
TUESDAY, JULY 8TH New listing!
Fort Lauderdale Downtown Drum Circle
Ft. Lauderdale FL, 8:00-10:00pm, free
WEDNESDAYS, JULY 9TH
Griffin's Loft Drum Circle
Davie FL, 7:30pm, $10 requested
See details below
FRIDAY, JULY 11TH
Whole Foods - Ft. Lauderdale Community Drum Circle
Ft. Lauderdale FL, 7-9pm, $7 adults, $3 kids age 12 and under
HELD RAIN OR SHINE (IT'S INDOORS)
See details below
SATURDAY, JULY 12TH
Broward Drum Circle
Coconut Creek FL, 4:00-5:30pm, free
See details below
SATURDAY, JULY 12TH
Unity of Hollywood Drum Circle
Hollywood FL, 7:00-9:00pm, donation requested
See details below
SUNDAY, JULY 13TH New listing!
Hollywood Drum Circle & Potluck Picnic
Hollywood FL, 3:00-8:30pm (park closes), free
See details below
SUNDAY, JULY 13TH Updated listing
Fort Lauderdale Drum Circle - at Birch State Park
Created and Run by Randy 'Atu' Robinson, President
Ft. Lauderdale FL, 2:00-5:00pm, $5
See details below (please read editor's comments before attending)
TUESDAY, JULY 15TH New listing!
Fort Lauderdale Downtown Drum Circle
Ft. Lauderdale FL, 8:00-10:00pm, free
WEDNESDAY, JULY 16TH
Essential Complementary Wellness Center - Full Moon Drum Circle
Hollywood FL, 7:30-9:00pm, free
See details below
FRIDAY, JULY 18TH
Broward Full Moon Drum Circle (Pompano Beach)
Pompano Beach FL, 8pm (or Moonrise) till 1am, free
See details below
THURSDAY, JULY 18TH New listing!
Co-ed Drumming Circle
Parkland FL, 7:30-9:30pm, free
See details below
SATURDAY, JULY 19TH
Broward Drum Circle
Coconut Creek FL, 4:00-5:30pm, free
See details below
SUNDAY, JULY 20TH
Broward Pagan Drum Picnic
Ft. Lauderdale FL, noon-5pm, $1 park fee, optional BBQ lunch $5
See details below
SUNDAY, JULY 20TH Updated listing
Fort Lauderdale Drum Circle - at Birch State Park
Created and Run by Randy 'Atu' Robinson, President
Ft. Lauderdale FL, 2:00-5:00pm, $5
See details below (please read editor's comments before attending)
TUESDAY, JULY 22ND New listing!
Fort Lauderdale Downtown Drum Circle
Ft. Lauderdale FL, 8:00-10:00pm, free
WEDNESDAYS, JULY 23RD
Griffin's Loft Drum Circle
Davie FL, 7:30pm, $10 requested
See details below
THURSDAY, JULY 24TH
Nature's Emporium Drum Circle
Coral Springs FL, 7:00-9:00pm, $3
See details below
SATURDAY, JULY 26TH
Broward Drum Circle
Coconut Creek FL, 4:00-5:30pm, free
See details below
SUNDAY, JULY 27TH New listing!
Hollywood Drum Circle & Potluck Picnic
Hollywood FL, 3:00-8:30pm (park closes), free
See details below
SUNDAY, JULY 27TH Updated listing
Fort Lauderdale Drum Circle - at Birch State Park
Created and Run by Randy 'Atu' Robinson, President
Ft. Lauderdale FL, 2:00-5:00pm, $5
See details below (please read editor's comments before attending)
TUESDAY, JULY 29TH New listing!
Fort Lauderdale Downtown Drum Circle
Ft. Lauderdale FL, 8:00-10:00pm, free
WEDNESDAY, JULY 30TH Updated listing
Womens' New Moon Drum Circle
Deerfield Beach FL, 7:00-9:00pm, donation requested
See details below
THURSDAY, JULY 31ST
Crystal Vision - Womens' New Moon Drum Circle
Hollywood FL, 7:30-9:00pm, donation requested
See details below
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B. DRUM/DANCE CIRCLES - FULL DETAILS - BROWARD COUNTY
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All the drum circles - listed alphabetically
SATURDAY, JULY 5TH, 12TH, 19TH, 26TH
Broward Drum Circle
Every Saturday, 4:00-5:30pm (we must be out of the park by 6pm closing)
Info: 954-984-4183, Sophia Letourneau <sophialinus@...>
Discussion group: http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/BrowardDrumCircle/
Website: http://www.geocities.com/browarddrumcircle/
Held at: Fern Forest Nature Park, 201 S. Lyons Rd., Coconut Creek FL 33063
Park rules: no advertisements; no money changes hands, no alcohol, drugs, or fire.
Occurs rain or shine (when it rains they drum under the big pavillion/picnic shelter).
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.
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FRIDAY, JULY 18TH
Broward Full Moon Drum Circle (Pompano Beach)
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.
Snack bar and public restrooms available on the pier.
Debe says: "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.
"You won't be able to see the drum circle from the street or parking lot. The sand dunes
provide a sound and sight buffer. Take the walking path to the beach just north of the
pier."
Free parking at the lot across the street to the west starting at 8pm.
IN CASE OF RAIN - WE'RE UNDER THE PAVILION NEAR THE STREET 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
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SUNDAY, JULY 20TH
Broward Pagan Drum Picnic
3rd Sunday of each month (with ocassional shifts to accomodate holidays, etc.),
noon-5pm, $1 park fee
BBQ provided for $5 donation; bring something to share if you'd like. Bring drums or any instru-
ments. If you can't drum, come to learn; if you can drum, come and share some rhythms. If you
don't have a drum, some extras will be available. Bring your Pagan spirit and meet some new,
like-minded people.
At 2 pm there will be a Wicca 101 Discussion Session facilitated by Bill and Deirdre. Bring your
questions, ideas, curiosity or opinions...
Info: Jeff <drumskii@...>
To join their discussion list, or check their calendar, go to:
http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/BrowardPaganPicnic
Held at: Snyder Park, 3299 SW 4th Ave., Ft. Lauderdale FL.
Directions:
1. Next to the Ft. Lauderdale Airport.
2. Enter Snyder Park from SW 4th Ave.
3. Turn right at the 'T'
4. Turn left at the next 'T'
5. Make the 2nd left turn
6. Make the 1st right turn
7. Go half way around the circle, till you're near West Lake, and then park.
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THURSDAY, JULY 18TH New listing!
Co-ed Drumming Circle
This is a one-time, non-repeating event; 7:30-9:30pm; free
In sacred space we celebrate our connection to one another, the Earth, and all living things,
through song, story, drumming, and hopefully much laughter.
Bring your frame drums, djembes, and other instruments. We have extras if you don't have any.
Bring your stories, your songs, and whatever else you can think of.
Bring something munchable to share afterward
Held at: 7107 NW 78th Pl., Parkland FL 33067
Find 'M. Martin' in keypad at the gate for security access.
Facilitated by: Michelle Martin and attendees
954-775-0220, 561-929-4959, mmartin869@...
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THURSDAY, JULY 3RD and JULY 31ST
Crystal Vision - Womens' New Moon Drum Circle
Usually the Thursday closest to the new moon, 7:30-9:00pm, donation requested
Open to women only
2008: Jul 3, Jul 31, Aug 28, Sep 25, Oct 30, Nov 20, Dec 11
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: Crystal Vision, 3160 Stirling Rd. (just west of I-95 at N. Park Rd.), Hollywood FL,
954-981-4992, crystalvisionLTC@...
Led by: Linda White <lkwdrum@...>
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 16TH
Essential Complementary Wellness Center - Full Moon Drum Circle
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@...
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 2ND
Essential Complementary Wellness Center -
New Moon Womens' Drum Circle
Usually the Wednesday closest to the new moon, 7:30-9:00pm, free
Open to women only
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@...
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TUESDAY, JULY 1ST, 8TH, 15TH, 22ND, 29TH New listing!
Fort Lauderdale Downtown Drum Circle
Every Tuesday, 8:00-10:00pm, free
Bring your drums or other instruments. Bring your dancing feet. Bring harmonious and peace-
loving vibes. Bring your own seating (blanket or chair). Please - no alcohol, no drugs, no fire.
Info: Adam <zspaz@...>, 754-234-0902,
www.geocities.com/browarddrumcircle/FortLauderdaleDownTown.html
Held at: Riverwalk & SW 4th Ave., Ft. Lauderdale FL 33312
In the park, under the large, covered pavilion (thus we drum rain or shine)
Directions:
1. Take I-95
2. Exit Broward Blvd. eastbound
3. Turn right (south) onto SW 4th Ave.
4. Proceed to Riverwalk
5. Free parking on the street, or park in Adam's lot at 327 SW 2nd St. (at 4th Ave.)
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SUNDAY, JULY 6TH, 13TH, 20TH, 27TH Updated listing
Fort Lauderdale Drum Circle - at Birch State Park
Created and Run by Randy 'Atu' Robinson, President
Every Sunday, 2:00-5:00pm (If it's raining locally at 1:45pm, the circle is canceled.)
If you arrive after 2:30pm, please call Randy's cell phone so that he can notify the
park guard.
$5 weekly membership dues or $240 a year in advance. You cannot vote unless you
have membership dues paid up. Elections are every July.
Randy says:
"The Original Fort Lauderdale Drum Circle in a class by itself"
"World Famous 'Original Fort Lauderdale Drum Circle' as seen on Channel 7 News and
wrote [sic] about in the Sun-Sentinel Newspaper"
[Of course its NOT the 'original Ft. Lauderdale drum circle'. Randy started this
drum circle in 2007. There have been drum circles in Ft. Lauderdale for decades,
some even using the name "Ft. Lauderdale Drum Circle". - editor. Please see
further comments at the bottom of this listing.]
Free beginners hand drum class at 2:00pm sharp.
Free food and drink when you call in one day ahead of time.
"A drum circle is a group of people coming together to create in-the-moment music using
hand drums and percussion instruments. A drum circle is not a percussion ensemble per-
forming a prepared piece of music, or a drumming class led by a teacher, nor any group
that is re-creating music that it has played before. Drum circles are a form of recreational
music-making, which means that the focus is not on performance but rather on personal,
group development, reducing stress, dance, meeting people, relaxing, wellness, or just
plain fun."
1. WE ARE AN OPEN (NEW-YORK-STYLE) DRUM CIRCLE
2. NO FACILITATOR (OPEN DRUM CIRCLE - PLAY WHAT YOU WANT - EVERYTHING
GOES)
3. BEGINNERS TO ADVANCED
4. ALL RELIGIONS
5. MUST HAVE A POSITIVE MENTAL ATTITUDE
6. EVERYONE WELCOME
7. HAND DRUMS ONLY
Don't forget - come vendor with us every Thursday and Saturday at the Swap Shop Flea
Market on Sunrise Blvd. & Martin Lurther King Blvd. - free space for drummers.
Info: Randy "Atu" Robinson, President - Fort Lauderdale Drum Circle; Coordinator -
Americas East Coast Drum Circle; 954-839-5732, fortlauderdaledrumcircle@...
Join Randy's discussion list: www.groups.yahoo.com/group/FortLauderdaleDrumCircle
Held at: Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, Sunrise Blvd. just east of A1A, Ft. Lauderdale.
In the Pavilion 3 Area.
Editor's Reluctant Comments:
The SE Florida drum circle community is a relatively cooperative and friendly
place, with room for a wide diversity of personalities, beliefs, musical styles, etc.
The whole idea of drumming is to create unity, harmony, togetherness of diffe-
rences, bliss... Randy Robinson, the organizer and "President" of the "Original
Fort Lauderdale Drum Circle", has for 6 months been radiating almost exactly the
opposite qualities - division, disharmony, anger, fear, constriction...
Very serious concerns have emerged among experienced drummers and leaders
of numerous Florida drum circles about both the ethics and the stability of Randy
Robinson - leading to concern for the comfort and even the safety of those attend-
ing his weekly drum circle in Birch State Park - people who might be unaware of
his widely-circulated, bizarre public statements over the past six months, and the
controversy, negativity, and harm that he's generated.
Via his e-mail pronouncements on drum circle discussion lists across Florida,
Randy "Atu" Robinson has blatantly and proudly revealed his intense bigotry
against Pagans, has shown a paranoid style of thinking, has made libelous ac-
cusations and even veiled threats toward a number of drum leaders who've tried
(with logic, humor, tough love, etc.) to get him to see the damage that he's doing,
has displayed delusions of grandeur regarding his stature in the drumming com-
munity, has isolated himself from all the other drum circles and internet drum
groups, has made attempts to divide the drumming community, and has given us
all a public relations 'black eye'.
Sadly, and for only the 2nd time in the history of this newsletter, I've found it ethi-
cally necessary to add a warning comment to a drum circle's listing.
All these points can be objectively verified by simply reading Randy Robinson's
own, astounding words (in his e-mails) on various drum circle discussion lists:
His own discussion group - Fort Lauderdale Drum Circle
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/fortlauderdaledrumcircle
A popular, State-wide drumming discussion list - Florida Drum Circles
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/floridadrumcircles/
Do a search for "fortlauderdaledrumcircle@...", which is Randy's e-mail.
Or search for "destronw@..." which is either a supporter of Randy's or
perhaps another of Randy's own e-mail personas.
You'll find that the situation is worse than my words here convey!
I would be surprised if, after reading his e-mails, you were not offended, dismayed,
and saddened by Randy Robinson's bizarre, self-destructive behavior.
On top of this, Randy has created a very bad, isolated situation for himself:
1. Where he no longer attends any popular drum circles but his own.
2. Where the organizers of popular drum circles, plus many of the more active local
drummers, will no longer attend his drum circles.
3. Where no other drum circle leaders will even announce his events, due to the
ill-will that he's generated.
4. Where he has attacked or threatened the publishers of most of the major local
(and even State-wide) drum circle internet groups. (This newsletter is now the
only place that will even list his drum circle!)
5. Where his thoughts, e-mailed to various drum circle internet discussion groups,
are no longer taken seriously - they evoke either hostility or belittling amusement.
6. Where his own Yahoo discussion group (Fort Lauderdale Drum Circle), despite
Randy's boasts of his incredible successes, has managed in it's 9-month history
to attract a whoping 19 members (including Randy, myself, and some other
leaders in the drumming community who are only members to keep an eye on
what's going on).
My personal message to Randy:
Randy Robinson, I mean you no harm. My purpose here is to inform and protect
individual drummers and the drumming community, not to damage you. I am sim-
ply acting as a messenger, as a reporter, in order to put this information out there,
to shine the light of collective awareness into a dark place, so that people can use
their own judgement to evaluate this situation for themselves, and decide whether
they want to come into contact with, or contribute to, the energy that you are gene-
rating. If you feel this negatively about Pagans, and get so hostile and threatening
in your dealings with others when they don't go along with your world view and
your grand vision of yourself, then drummers and dancers who are thinking about
going to your drum circles ethically deserve to be forewarned so that they know
what they're getting into and can make an informed decision.
Many of us lovingly hope that you come to your right mind soon, that you wake up
and REJOIN the drumming community. You have so much to offer - you have great
vision, great promotional abilities, and a very generous heart - and rumor has it that
you are a good drummer. You are very welcome - welcome to walk with us, not to
'rule' us. We'll applaud and respect you, as we used to, as you create and enjoy
whatever (respectful, cooperative) drumming atmosphere that you want.
If you'd just relax, calm down, open your eyes, remove your strange filters, think
before you speak - and stop treating the rest of us as if we're enemies - then it's
unlikely that anyone would want to direct hostility or derisive humor in your di-
rection. But when you act as offensively as you have been, then you just get
your own negative energy bounced back at you ("As ye sow, so shall ye reap").
It's not 'the devil' that you're seeing in those that 'oppose you' - it's your own
negativity coming home to roost. Remember Pogo's famous statement: "We have
met the enemy, and he is us." Despite what you've convinced yourself that you
see, no one really wants to 'steal your thunder' or take what's yours or harm you
or drag you down to the underworld - most people (Pagan or whoever) are too
busy trying to do a reasonable job with their own little corner of the universe to
have the time or energy to take over yours.
But Randy - listen carefully now - the bigotry, the paranoia, the libel, the veiled
threats, the unwillingness to engage in reasonable and respectful dialogue with-
out freaking out, the irrationality, the delusions of grandeur, the divisiveness, the
self-imposed isolation (the rejection of any connections to the greater drumming
community) - these have to stop! Just stop writing e-mails for a while, start drum-
ming with the rest of us, and things will get better. Remember: "Do unto others
as you'd have others do unto you." "As you treat the least of them, so you treat
Me." You get the picture. The solution to this whole mess you've made is simple:
just lovingly live your own, beautiful, Christian beliefs.
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FRIDAY, JULY 4TH Special holiday event
Fort Lauderdale Drum Circle Festival
Special 4th of July event, 8:00am-8:00pm, $7 'membership fee' includes lunch and dinner.
"If you missed our Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, or Memorial Day events,
don't miss this one! The Fort Lauderdale Drum Circle is in a class by itself...world-famous...
as seen on channel 7 news..."
[Editor's note: please see the discussion about the organizer of this drum circle,
Randy Robinson, in the previous listing for the weekly Fort Lauderdale Drum Circle.]
- It's beautiful on the intercoastal waterfront
- Music beats from around the world
- Playground for children
- Art displays
- Hiking, beach access
- Fishing
- Party
- Singing
- Meet new people
- Fine food from expert, paid cooks
- An extraordinary, blissful day of drumming and dancing
- Mingle with Master Drummers and Dancers
- Enjoy a host of the best drummers and dancers in Florida and the U.S.
- Drum and dance - or just watch
- Special performances by:
Bhakumbia, Master Caribbean Drummer/Singer/Dancer
Sat, Columbian Drummer
Moussa Soumah, Master African Drummer/Instructor
- African Fashion Show by Patrice Ode & her models
- Free breakfast for anyone arriving before 10am
For your enjoyment pleasure:
a. beginning drummers should arrive early in the morning to get a change to start with
the master and advanced drummers before the circle starts full force. They will give
you some pointers.
b. Bring a chair with a back in case you get tired sitting on the benches provided.
c. For people coming after 12 noon - please bring a bag of ice with you; we always run
low.
d. There is a large, clean bathroom for folks needing to change clothes.
We welcome money drumming challenges from anyone, anytime. Money talks: $50 up
to $1000.
Held at: Birch State Park, 3109 E. Sunrise Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale FL, Pavilion #3
Directions:
1. Take Sunrise Blvd. eastbound
2. Cross the Intercoastal Waterway
3. Turn left into Birch State Park just before you reach A1A
Info: Randy "Atu" Robinson, President of the Fort Lauderdal Drum Circle, 954-839-5732
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THURSDAY, JULY 3RD (call to confirm)
Gilda's Club Drum Circle (Cancer Support Group)
1st Thursday (usually), 6:45-8:15pm, free
Gilda's Club is a cancer community - their drum circle is open to those with cancer or dealing with
cancer in their family, and their friends.
Held at: Gilda's Club, 119 Rose Dr., Ft. Lauderdale FL (1 block north of Davie, 2 houses east of
Andrews), 954-763-6776
Led by Mayra Luria mluria@...
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TUESDAY, JULY 1ST
Goddess Spirit Drum Circle
1st Tuesday of the month (2nd Tuesday if holidays conflict), 7:30-9:00pm, $5 requested
Open to both men and women.
Drum, sing, dance, chant. Circle meets rain or shine - indoors with a/c if it's too hot or wet, out-
doors around the firepit otherwise. Some percussion instruments available to use including xylo-
phone, bells, singing bowl, ocean drum, shakers, etc.
Held at: Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of South Florida, 1812 Roosevelt St., Hollywood FL
(behind the Autozone store on US 1, between Taft and Johnson). Park in rear or on the street.
Info: Debe Fisher 954-292-1581, debe24@...
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WEDNESDAYS, JULY 9TH and 23RD
Griffin's Loft Drum Circle
2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month, 7:30pm, $10 requested
Join our group in spiritual ceremonies and create rhythm and song. Feel the vibration thru drum-
ming as we honor and respect Mother Earth. Some drums provided.
[Native American style drum circle]
Held at: Griffin's Loft, 4282 S. University Dr., Davie FL, 954-625-6775,
http://www.griffinsloft.com, reiki4you@...
Led by: Diana D <littlefeatherqua@...>, 954-529-5747
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FRIDAY, JULY 4TH Special holiday event
Hollywood Drum Circle & BBQ
Special 4th of July event, 3:00-6:00pm
We will be jamming in a beautiful, breezy setting right by the water in an absolutely gorgeous park!
- Bring hand instruments
- Bring Ssacks, munchables, or drinks to share (not an obligation).
- Your kids are totally welcome
- Your positive energy and smiles
- Belly-dancers warmly invited
- Wheel-chair accesible ramp on the Tower.
- Free parking
Info: Jason "The Drum Guy" 954-558-7371
Held at: Holland Park (main level of Waterfront Tower), 801 Johnson St., Hollywood FL 33019
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SUNDAY, JULY 13TH & 27TH New listing!
Hollywood Drum Circle & Potluck Picnic
2nd & 4th Sundays, 3:00-8:30pm (when the park closes), free
Potluck starts at 3:00pm
"Good people, good vibes, good food, awesome beats!"
We'll be jamming in a beautiful, breezy setting right by the water, in a gorgeous park.
No drugs, no alcohol containers, no fire, no littering. Belly dancers welcome.
Please bring: hand instruments, snacks/drinks to share (optional), kids, positive energy
& smiles.
Held at: Holland Park, main level of Waterfront Tower, 801 Johnson St., Hollywood FL 33019
Wheelchair access ramp on tower. Free parking.
IN CASE OF RAIN THEY'RE UNDER THE MAIN PICNIC PAVILION IN THE PARK.
Run by: Kirsten Porter-McLaughlin <naughtygirl.k@...>, 954-889-8615
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THURSDAY, JULY 24TH
Nature's Emporium Drum Circle
One Thursday of each month, 7:00-9:00pm, $3
2008: Jul 24, Aug 21, Sep 18, Oct 23, Nov 13, Dec 18
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: Nature's Emporium, 8041 W. Sample Rd., Coral Springs FL, 954-755-2223,
sandy@...
Led by: Linda White
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TUESDAY, JULY 1ST
Nature's Emporium - Womens' New Moon Drum Circle
Usually the Tuesday closest to the new moon, 7:00-9:00pm, donation requested
2008: Jul 1, Aug 5, Sep 2, Sep 30, Oct 28, Nov 25, none in Dec
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: Nature's Emporium, 8041 W. Sample Rd., Coral Springs FL,
954-755-2223, sandy@...
Led by: Linda White
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SATURDAY, JULY 5TH
New Moon Native American Drum Circle
Usually the Saturday closest to the new moon, 7:00-9:00pm
Open to women only
2008: Jul 5, Aug 2, Aug 30, Sep 27, Oct 25, Nov 29, Dec 27
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: 7107 NW 78th Pl., Parkland FL 33067 [in 2007 it was in west Boca Raton]
Find 'M. Martin' in keypad at the gate for security access.
Led by: Michelle Martin, 954-775-0220, 561-929-4959, mmartin869@...
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SATURDAY, JULY 12TH
Unity of Hollywood Drum Circle
2nd Saturday, 7:00-9:00pm, donation requested
2008: Jul 12, Aug 9, Sep 13, Oct 11, Nov 8, Dec 13
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: Unity of Hollywood, 2750 Van Buren St., Hollywood FL,
954-922-5521
Led by Cathi Covert
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FRIDAY, JULY 11TH
Whole Foods - Ft. Lauderdale Community Drum Circle
One Friday each month, 7-9pm, $7 adults, $3 kids age 12 and under
Stressed out? Let it out! Express yourself through recreational music-making! Come, have fun,
connect with others, drum and dance your stress away! All ages welcome, please bring your
drum or percussion instruments; there are a limited number of extras available. No prior music
experience necessary. THIS CIRCLE IS HELD INDOORS, SO IT HAPPENS RAIN OR SHINE.
Our first circle at this location was March 7th. We had 11 adults and 2 kids ages 2 and 5.
Everyone had a chance to play the new Pentatonic Joia Tube set, the tongue drum, the log drum,
and the Hawaiian Hula Pahu bass drum. We drummed, danced, did a little body percussion, &
even a bit of rap. We had a blast!
Info & RSVP: "If you know you are coming, please e-mail or call; this helps me know how much I
might need to set-up." Debra Anderson, namastedla@..., 954-292-1087 cell,
954-567-3204 home
Held at: Whole Foods Market, 2000 N. Federal Hwy., Ft. Lauderdale FL, 954-565-4138
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Wilton Manors Community Drum Circle
This drum circle has been canceled.
According to the organizer, it will be replaced by a drum circle at the Starbucks
outside patio in Wilton Manors 'soon'.
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 2ND and JULY 30TH Updated listing
Womens' New Moon Drum Circle
Usually the Wednesday closest to the new moon, 7:00-9:00pm, donation requested
2008: Jul 2, Jul 30, Sep 3, Oct 29, Nov 26, Dec 17
Open to women only.
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: Key Large Framing Shop, 817 S. Federal Hwy., Deerfield Beach FL
1/4 mile north of 10th, on the west side of Federal Hwy.
Used to be at Healthy Soul Center, Pompano Beach FL
Led by: Suzanne Edison and Diann Lee, 954-871-5905
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C. OTHER DRUMMING/DANCING EVENTS - LESSONS, PERFORMANCES...
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Chronologically - if the date is known
MONDAYS - JULY 7TH, 14TH, 21ST, 28TH
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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D. PARTICIPATION EVENTS - TRANCE DANCES, KIRTANS...
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Chronologically - if the date is known
FRIDAY, JULY 25TH New listing!
Soul Purpose Day - Trance Dance (closing event)
This is a one-time, non-repeating event, 9:00am-5:00pm, $75 in advance, $85 at the door
4:25-5:15pm - Closing Event: Soul Retrieval Dance, led by Melinda Freiman (life coach,
kundalini yoga teacher) and Dr. Love (author, healer)
Mahatma Gandhi once said, "We may never know the result of our actions, but if we take no
action, there will be no results." This is what Soul Purpose Day is all about - helping to invi-
gorate our passions and providing us with strategies to take action in our own lives as well as
for the betterment of others. Each one of us can live lives of wonder and enjoyment. Every
human has the capacity to both live and teach peace.
Featuring a variety of highly interactive workshops designed to stretch the boundaries of your
body and mind, exploring topics such as peaceful parenting, meditation, energy work, fair trade
and sustainable consumption and much, much more.
Vendors will also be on site with products and additional materials designed to enhance your
personal toolkit and assist you in promoting peace within your life and the lives of others.
Held at: The Center for Spiritual Living, 1550 NE 26th St., Wilton Manors FL 33305
Info on Soul Retrieval Day: info@..., http://www.soulpurposeday.com
Info on Transcen'dance: Melinda Freiman <melinda@...>
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E. ANNOUNCEMENTS & NEWS BULLETINS
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SATURDAY, JULY 19TH
Summer Psychic Faire
This is a non-repeating, one-time event, 12noon - 6pm, free (there is a fee for readings)
Psychic readers are donating their time and fees as a fundraiser for the Unitarian Church.
Readings: tarot, aura, runes, past life regression, numerology, tea leaf. 15-minute reading
$10, 3 readings for $25 (additional readings $5 each)
Craft vendors, concession stands, and food vendors will be present.
There will be a rehearsal for drummers wishing to drum at the Green Corn Festival (held
August 2nd at this same church), with Lisa & Debe, at 2:30pm, on the porch.
Held at: Unitarian Universalist Church of Ft. Lauderdale, 3970 NW 21st Ave., Oakland Park FL
Take I-95, exit at Oakland Park Blvd. westbound, turn north (right) on NW 21st Ave., it's on the right
Info: Debe <debe24@...>, 954-292-1581
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Jana Broder Interview
Jana Broder is a drum facilitator from Tampa Florida who leads drum groups for art festivals, com-
munity events, corporate team-building, and business seminars, through her website at
http://www.drummagic.net Ten years ago, she attended a class on African drumming and got so
hooked that she became a drum facilitator. She attended the Paralounge Drum Festival in Florida
and was kind enough to give this interview: http://www.miamidrums.com/index.php?p=133
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Russell 'Buddy' Helm Interview
Buddy Helm has been drumming all his adult life. Traditionally trained on a drum set, he played
with such legends as Tim Buckley, and Peter Ivers (inventor of the new wave theater), as well as
many other Los Angeles bands. He is an educator, author of two books, The Way of the Drum,
and Drumming the Spirit to Life: Let the Goddess Dance
He attended the Paralounge Drum Festival in Florida to give two healing workshops, and was kind
enough to give this interview: http://www.miamidrums.com/index.php?p=133
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Special Font for Writing Djembe-Centric Music
A selfless individual has created the software, and the special font, required for the djembe
notation-writing. To download the freeware font, a thorough explanation of its use, and some
other freeware, go to: http://www.djembe.net/font-1.shtml
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Wellness Website Needs Quotes from Drummers
I am building a wellness website...trance dance is included. Naturally drumming has a huge part
in it. I am looking for a few drummers to share their drum journeys in a couple of lines that will be
quoted. What it feels like to drum, the connective or spiritual experiences in lifting consciousness
through resonance, about dancers and rhythm, etc...
Thanks
In Lighted Companionship,
Alisa Battaglia, innerdiamond@...
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Volunteer Needed to Run SE Florida Kirtan Calendar (Meetup Group)
Seeking a volunteer to promote kirtan by any/all artists in South Florida. You should be capable
of learning to maintain a calendar that announces events by administering a Meetup Group
(which is already established and running). You do NOT need to organize events - just distribute
e-mails announcing the events that others plan and host. It takes approximately 3-4 hours per
month. Rewards are intangible, but priceless. Prior experience with Meetup.com, Yahoo Groups,
or similar application is helpful, but not required. Assitance in learning the skills will be provided.
For more details contact Jonaca, trancedancetribe@...
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Drum Rhythms Education Website
by Jim Salem <jsalem@...>
Learn some new rhythms or subtleties: http://www.newview.org/salem/rhythm.html
Excerpt from the home page:
Here you will find transcriptions of rhythms I have learned over the years. While I have tried
to give credit where appropriate, please assume that any mistakes are my own. Publishing
rhythm transcriptions is a tricky business.
1. Rhythms are played differently in different areas.
2. Notation cannot capture the feel of a rhythm.
3. Traditional rhythms are part of a culture.
Respect those who have created the music in the world.
To learn traditional rhythms, take classes with the Masters.
Listen before you play. Communicate. Open your heart.
Contents:
West African Rhythms
Haitian/Cuban Rhythms
Other Rhythms
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Drum Solos Education Website
Watch a new, free African-style djembe solo video each week:
http://www.djembe-solo.ca/index.php?pr=Djembe_solo_vid%E9o
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Drummers Needed for Lammas (Pagan) Ritual - August 2nd
(Rehearsal is this Saturday, July 19th!)
I am Black Diamond, a member of Moonpath CUUPs (Council of Unitarian Universalist
Pagans). I have created (and will be officiating at) a new ritual for Lammas this year, the
Green Corn Festival. It will be in the style of an Intertribal Green Corn Ceremony (First
Harvest). It will be on Saturday evening, August 2nd, at the Unitarian Church of Fort
Lauderdale, 3790 NW 21st Ave. (north of Oakland Park Blvd.), Ft. Lauderdale FL. We
will be doing Native American-style drumming (however, on individual drums). I wish to
extend an invitation to any drummers who would be interested in helping with that.
There will be a practice drumming session with Debe Fischer, my Lead Drummer, and
me at the Unitarian Church of Fort Lauderdale at 2:30pm (on the patio), on July 19th,
during the Moonpath Psychic Fair [see complete description in the Broward County
Edition of this Drum Circle Newsletter]. Drummers wishing to join in should bring a
beater (drumstick) for their drum. Shakers, maracas, jingles, rainsticks, and native flutes
are also welcome.
For the actual ritual, Native American-type dress and adormnents, while not required,
would be enjoyable. This is not a "mock" festival, it is respectful of Native customs. Out
of respect for those customs, women are requested to dress modestly, with leg-covering
clothing.
Blessings to you.
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Newspaper Article on Brother Judah & His Drumming Work
Greetings & Salutations,
Here is the link to a news article that has completely humbled me.
Please allow your ratings to be known.
[Editor: At the top of the page, you can rate the story when you click the link and read it.]
Peace!
http://www.myhometownnews.net/index.php?id=45002
Brother Judah, 772-979-3410
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F. WHAT ARE YOUR DRUMMING/DANCING OPPORTUNITIES?
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This month there are about 70 opportunities to drum/dance in our SE Florida area -
from Miami-Dade (13 events), through Broward (34 events), Palm Beach (18 events),
and Martin (5 events) 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 and 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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G. 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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H. HELP US SPREAD THE WORD
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1. Please tell your drumming/dancing friends, students, etc. about our newsletter and our online
resources on our website (drum circle newsletter archive, files, photos, links, etc.).
2. Please post subscription info (or the whole newsletter) on any appropriate discussion list
or in any drumming/dancing newsletter. (You have permission to re-post this newsletter as
long as you keep the whole thing intact - deleting nothing, changing no formatting, and including
all the contact information that's already at the top and bottom.)
3. Or, if you'd prefer, please send us e-mail addresses of anyone that you think would be inter-
ested in the Drum Circle Newsletter and we'll directly invite them to subscribe.
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)
PARA - The Center for Realization, Director
The Relationship Institute, Director
Boca Raton and West Palm Beach Florida
561-350-3930 • tantra@...
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