1. You are invited to PremShakti's Birthday Party (at our monthly
    Bonfire Drum Circle/Party), this Saturday, September 27th in West
    Palm Beach! (see Section B below)

2. There's a NEW monthly Kirtan Party in West Palm Beach starting
    Friday, October 17th, 7:30pm-midnight.  3 great events rolled into 1:
    (1) Potluck Feast and House Party; (2) Kirtan & Spiritual Poetry by
    PremShakti & Friends; (3) Musical Jamming/Drumming/Dancing
    (flowing out of the kirtan). (see Section D below)
     At our famous monthly Bonfire Drum Circle & Party, the kirtans have become a huge
     success, going on for hours, and pleasing so many people!  The kirtans have become
     so fulfilling that we thought they deserve a night and a party of their own each month.
     So here it is!

3. The Grateful Garden Drum Circle returns every Sunday afternoon.
    This organic market, cafe, & pub has moved to a new, much larger
    location on the NE corner of Dixie Hwy. & Lucerne in Lake Worth. 
    Their Grand Re-Opening Weekend Party, Oct. 3rd-5th, includes 4
    drum circles led by Grammy-nominated drummer Michael Moses.
     (see Section B below)

4. Paralounge Drum Gathering (Halloween Celebration) in Florida
    Featuring workshops by Arthur Hull, plus lots of drum circles,
    Friday-Sunday, Oct. 31st-Nov. 2nd.  Only $35!  (see section B below)

5. Daniella's Kevro Art Bar Drum Circle & Fire Performance is changing -
    fire is no longer allowed.  Instead there'll be Cabaret at Kevro, with
    bellydancing and singing inside, drumming/dancing outside. (see
     Section B below)

6. Bob's Saturday night Jupiter Beach Drum Circle (on Juno Beach) is
    canceled.  It's replaced by The Beat Bomber's Jupiter Beach Full
    Moon Drum Circle which has re-started after a 5-month hiatus.
     (see Section B below)

7. Brother Judah is honored by a great article in the TCPalm.  Read
    the article and his beautiful letter in response. (see Section E below)

8. Yallah - beautiful new Florida bellydance magazine (see section E below)

9. 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!

10. Trance Dances and Kirtans (spiritual chanting) - now have their
      very own listing section (see section D below)


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SECTION A
DRUM CIRCLES - QUICK GUIDE for Palm Beach & Martin Counties...in chronological order
This is your guide to the whole month at a glance.  Only drum circles appear here.

OTHER COUNTIES
OTHER COUNTIES' events (Broward or Miami-Dade) are listed in the other 2 newsletter
editions that you received along with this one.

SECTION B
DRUM CIRCLES - FULL DETAILS - content, contact info, directions...in alphabetical order

SECTION C
DRUMMING/DANCING CLASSES & PERFORMANCES...in chronological order

SECTION D
TRANCE DANCES, KIRTANS, ETC....in chronological order

SECTION E
ANNOUNCEMENTS - NEWS BULLETINS - WANT ADS


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A. DRUM CIRCLES - QUICK GUIDE - in chronological order
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This is your guide to the whole month at a glance.  Only drum circles appear here.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH
Drum Island (Community Drum Circle at Cruzan Rum Bar)
North Palm Beach FL, 7:30-11:30pm, free (pay for your own food & drink)
See details below

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH
Sunsport Gardens Bonfire Drum Circle
Loxahatchee FL, 9pm to midnight, free
See details below

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH
Bonfire Tribal Drum Circle & Party
and PremShakti's Birthday Celebration   SPECIAL BIRTHDAY EVENT
Haverhill (West Palm Beach) FL, 8pm-1am, free
See details below

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH
Shepard Park Drum Circle (Stuart FL)
Stuart FL (Martin County), starts 2-3 hours before sunset and lasts 3-4 hrs. (advertised
to start at 5pm in April, 6pm in July, 5pm in October, 4pm in January), free
See details below

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2ND
Drum Island (Community Drum Circle at Cruzan Rum Bar)
North Palm Beach FL, 7:30-11:30pm, free (pay for your own food & drink)
See details below

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3RD
Sunsport Gardens Bonfire Drum Circle
Loxahatchee FL, 9pm to midnight, free
See details below

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3RD   FORMAT CHANGED
Cabaret at Kevro Art Bar - Bellydancing, Singing, Drum Circle
Delray Beach, drum circle 9:00pm-midnight; bellydance performance 10:00pm, 1-drink
minimum (doesn't have to be alcohol)
See details below

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3RD-5TH   NEW
The Grateful Garden Grand Re-Opening Weekend Party
Lake Worth FL, drum circles (and many other events) are free
Friday, October 3rd:
10:00pm-midnight, Community Drum Circle led by Michael Moses
Saturday, October 4th:
3:00-5:00pm, Community Drum Circle led by Michael Moses
10:00pm-midnight, Community Drum Circle led by Michael Moses
Sunday, October 5th:
3:30-6:00pm, Grateful Garden Drum Circle led by Michael Moses
See details below

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4TH   CANCELED
Jupiter Beach Drum Circle (Juno Beach)
Juno Beach, 1st/3rd/5th Saturdays, 8pm-1am, free.
See details below

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5TH   STARTING UP AGAIN
Grateful Garden Drum Circle
Lake Worth FL, 3:30-6:00pm, free (pay for your own food & drink)
See details below

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5TH
Shepard Park Drum Circle (Stuart FL)
Stuart FL (Martin County), starts 2-3 hours before sunset and lasts 3-4 hrs. (advertised
to start at 5pm in April, 6pm in July, 5pm in October, 4pm in January), free
See details below

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9TH
Drum Island (Community Drum Circle at Cruzan Rum Bar)
North Palm Beach FL, 7:30-11:30pm, free (pay for your own food & drink)
See details below

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10TH
Sunsport Gardens Bonfire Drum Circle
Loxahatchee FL, 9pm to midnight, free
See details below

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12TH   STARTING UP AGAIN
Grateful Garden Drum Circle
Lake Worth FL, 1:30-3:30pm, free (pay for your own food & drink)
See details below

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12TH
Shepard Park Drum Circle (Stuart FL)
Stuart FL (Martin County), starts 2-3 hours before sunset and lasts 3-4 hrs. (advertised
to start at 5pm in April, 6pm in July, 5pm in October, 4pm in January), free
See details below

MONDAY, OCTOBER 13TH
Lake Worth Drummer Meetup Group - Discussion & Drum Circle
Lake Worth FL, 6pm, free
See details below

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14TH
Palm Beach County Full Moon Drum Circle (Lake Worth Beach)
Lake Worth FL, 8pm-midnight, free (except parking meters)
Held rain or shine (under the big pavilion roof if raining).
Please - anti-authoritarian folks, drugs/alcohol, and showboating are unwelcome.
This is a community-oriented drum circle, famous for it's good feeling, mutual re-
spect, and emphasis on group coherence.
See details below

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14TH   STARTING UP AGAIN
Jupiter Beach Full Moon Drum Circle (Juno Beach)
Juno Beach FL, 8pm-1am, free
See details below

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16TH
Drum Island (Community Drum Circle at Cruzan Rum Bar)
North Palm Beach FL, 7:30-11:30pm, free (pay for your own food & drink)
See details below

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17TH   NEW EVENT!
Kirtan Party: Potluck Dinner / Kirtan / Musical Jamming & Dancing
Enjoy PremShakti's special style of kirtan (spiritual chanting/dancing/drumming), intermixed
with her soulful readings of inspirational poetry from the mystics.
As the formal kirtan ends we flow into a musical jam & dance circle with drumming.
Haverhill (West Palm Beach) FL, 7:30pm-midnight, $15 (or whatever you can afford)
See details below

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17TH
Sunsport Gardens Bonfire Drum Circle
Loxahatchee FL, 9pm to midnight, free
See details below

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18TH
Changing Times Drumming/Medicine Circle
West Palm Beach FL, 5:30-7:30pm, $15
See details below

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18TH   CANCELED
Jupiter Beach Drum Circle (Juno Beach)
Juno Beach, 1st/3rd/5th Saturdays, 8pm-1am, free.
See details below

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19TH   STARTING UP AGAIN
Grateful Garden Drum Circle
Lake Worth FL, 3:30-6:00pm, free (pay for your own food & drink)
See details below

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19TH
Shepard Park Drum Circle (Stuart FL)
Stuart FL (Martin County), starts 2-3 hours before sunset and lasts 3-4 hrs. (advertised
to start at 5pm in April, 6pm in July, 5pm in October, 4pm in January), free
See details below

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23RD
Drum Island (Community Drum Circle at Cruzan Rum Bar)
North Palm Beach FL, 7:30-11:30pm, free (pay for your own food & drink)
See details below

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24TH
Sunsport Gardens Bonfire Drum Circle
Loxahatchee FL, 9pm to midnight, free
See details below

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26TH   STARTING UP AGAIN
Grateful Garden Drum Circle
Lake Worth FL, 1:30-3:30pm, free (pay for your own food & drink)
See details below

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26TH
Shepard Park Drum Circle (Stuart FL)
Stuart FL (Martin County), starts 2-3 hours before sunset and lasts 3-4 hrs. (advertised
to start at 5pm in April, 6pm in July, 5pm in October, 4pm in January), free
See details below

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30TH
Drum Island (Community Drum Circle at Cruzan Rum Bar)
North Palm Beach FL, 7:30-11:30pm, free (pay for your own food & drink)
See details below

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31ST
Sunsport Gardens Bonfire Drum Circle
Loxahatchee FL, 9pm to midnight, free
See details below

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31ST-NOVEMBER 2ND   NEW
Paralounge Drum Gathering (Halloween Celebration)
Mayo FL (north of Gainesville), $35 by October 1st, then $40 (includes
basic camping, workshops - including Arthur Hull!, many drum circles)
See details below


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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH, 8PM-1AM   SPECIAL BIRTHDAY EVENT

Bonfire Drum Circle / Party / Kirtan / Dance / Potluck

Plus Special Celebration of PremShakti's Birthday!
(no presents required - just your loving presence)

Held on the last Saturday of every month - mark your calendar!
Free

PremShakti & Michael Dean Goodman warmly invite you to join us for the monthly gather-
ing of our 'conscious tribe' - an incredible mix of 100+ folks on many diverse paths, who are
all exploring and unfolding the full potential of life.


5 Great Events Rolled Into One!

(1) BONFIRE TRIBAL DRUMMING & DANCING CIRCLE

   Outside - around the fire circle
      Drum lesson: 8:30-9:00pm
      Drum circle: 9pm-12midnight
      (Out of respect for our neighbors we stop the outside noise at midnight)

• DRUM JAM: GREAT LIVE RHYTHMS - African, Latin, Middle-Eastern, Native American,
   World, Tribal...
• RADIANT DANCERS - bellydancers, free-form dancers, contact dancers, trance-dancers,
   etc. - a loving, appreciative atmosphere in which to let the rhythms move you!
• PERFORMERS - fire-spinners, poi-twirlers, fire-breathers - all are welcome!
• CELESTIAL CIRCLE - see 3000 lights twinkling in the trees, in a circle-of-light around us
• BRING - Something to sit on for the drum circle (beach chair, stool, blanket, etc.)
• IN CASE OF RAIN - the drumming is moved indoors!
• DRUM CIRCLE BEHAVIOR GUIDELINES - you've been asking us to set out some basic
   courtesy guidelines that will make the circle more enjoyable for everyone -  please see
   them at the very end of this invitation.

Note: during the hottest summer months, we use beautiful candles rather than lighting the
bonfire, at the request of the dancers and drummers.

(2) HOUSE PARTY & POTLUCK FEAST

   Inside the house: 8pm-1am

• POTLUCK FEAST - bring something to share (main dish, dessert, beverage) if you want
   to partake
• GREAT CONVERSATION - networking/satsang with conscious people
• SING-ALONG at the piano - oldies, folk, Broadway, rock, spiritual, pop, etc.
• MUSICAL PERFORMANCES - bring your instrument and/or voice and entertain
• PERSONAL READINGS - God/Goddess cards, tarot cards, etc. - readers welcome
• MASSAGE & HEALING ENERGY EXCHANGES on our massage table

(3) KIRTAN

   In the workshop room (west end of house): 8-9pm
   Before the 'throb' of the drum circle gets going - while it's still peaceful

• KIRTAN - spiritual chanting, plus poetry from the mystics
   PremShakti on vocals and harmonium, other friends on vocals, sitar, tabla, flute,
   guitar, or singing bowls, etc.
   Sing along, drum, dance, meditate, or just enjoy this delight for the ears & the heart!

(4) PARTNER DANCE

   In the workshop room: 9pm-midnight (while the drum circle goes on outside)

• PARTNER DANCING - on our wood dance floor (Latin, ballroom, swing, disco, tango)
• GREAT DJ'd MUSIC (BOTH HOT & COOL) - music that won't let you stay seated
• MINI-LESSONS to help you find your groove

(5) BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS

In the workshop room: 12midnight-1am
Our newest addition - when the outdoor drum circle ends, the celebration begins!

• BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION - for anyone whose birthday falls anywhere near our party
• FULFILLMENT OF DESIRES - let us design a birthday ceremony for you - or design your
   own.  Choose from wishes, performances, group touch, singing, dancing, drumming...
   Please bring cake & candles if you'd like to include them in your celebration.
• PERSONAL CONNECTION - some people tell us that the intimate, loving, spiritual atmo-
   sphere of these late-night celebrations are the high point of the evening for them!

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

HELD AT
The home of Michael Dean Goodman and PremShakti
4855 Belvedere Rd., Haverhill (West Palm Beach) FL 33415
Just west of the Palm Beach Airport, 2 blocks west of Military Tr., on the NE Corner of
Belvedere Rd. & Park Ln.

DIRECTIONS
1. From I-95, exit at Belvedere Rd.
2. At the end of the exit ramp, turn left onto Belvedere Rd. westbound
3. Pass the airport on the left, round the big 'S' curve
4. Pass Military Trail (stoplight, 7-11, Walgreens, KFC)
5. At the 2nd street past Military Tr. (Park Ln.) turn right - 1 block before Haverhill
6. Our house is on the NE corner of Belvedere Rd. & Park Ln. ('4855' on the mailbox).

1. From the Florida Turnpike northbound, exit at Southern Blvd.
2. At the end of the exit ramp, turn left onto Southern Blvd. eastbound
3. Go about 2 miles and exit at Military Tr.
4. Turn left/north on Military Tr. and go 1 mile
5. Turn left/west onto Belvedere Rd. (stoplight, 7-11, Walgreens, KFC)
6. At the 2nd street past Military Tr. (Park Ln.) turn right - 1 block before Haverhill
7. Our house is on the NE corner of Belvedere Rd. & Park Ln. ('4855' on the mailbox).

1. From the Florida Turnpike southbound, exit at Okeechobee Blvd.
2. At the end of the exit ramp, turn left onto Okeechobee Blvd. eastbound
3. Go about 2 miles and turn right/south on Military Tr.
4. Go 1 mile and turn right/west onto Belvedere Rd. (stoplight, 7-11, Walgreens, KFC)
5. At the 2nd street past Military Tr. (Park Ln.) turn right - 1 block before Haverhill
6. Our house is on the NE corner of Belvedere Rd. & Park Ln. ('4855' on the mailbox).

PARKING
1. The 1st 20 cars to arrive should park in our front & back yards (on the grass).  
    Please do not park on our paved driveway - leave that free for people to unload and
    get on and off the grass.
2. After that, please park only on the east (right) side of Park Ln. - NOT blocking any drive-
    way (look carefully).  First, drop off heavy objects (drums, food, etc.) in the driveway
    and then park.
3. Once cars are parked a full block down Park Ln., we suggest that you park on the next
    street to the east of us - Concord Ave.  Park on the (left) west side of Concord, on the
    grassy shoulder next to the street.  You'll have a shorter walk than parking far down Park
    Ln., and your car will be safer (closer to a busy street, better lit).
4. Of course, when parking anywhere, be smart - don't leave valuables sitting in plain view -
    hide them.
5. Please don't pull into any neighbors' driveways or yards to turn around, especially late at
    night when leaving.  The activity, and bright lights, disturb and frighten them, and they
    complain to the City.  To exit our neighborhood, don't turn around on Park Ln. - it's dark,
    narrow, and has deep drainage ditches along both side; just continue north on Park Ln.
    and there's a street 2 blocks down going left (west) to Haverhill Rd.

DRUM CIRCLE GUIDELINES - FOR EVERYONE'S MAXIMUM ENJOYMENT   REVISED
This is a community drum circle - and we (the hosts) mostly remain unseen and trust the
collective consciousness of the group.  But some recent behavior - rudeness and disre-
spect of our leadership and traditions, drummers who showboat and create division in the
circle, blatant alcohol/drug use among a few drummers, etc. - have caused many people
to speak up and ask us to give some leadership and direction to the event.  So we've writ-
ten down these guidelines to make the evening more enjoyable for the great majority.  95%
of us who attend this circle already follow these natural courtesies spontaneously; but we're
publishing these guidelines to make clear our intentions for this drum circle, and to nip any
developing problems in the bud.  Each point is based on (1) actual experiences that we've
had at drum circles over the years, and on the lessons that we've learned from those ex-
periences, plus (2) requests from many of you.

GENERAL DRUM CIRCLE GUIDELINES

(a) Big drum circles don't work so well if drummers are noticeably chemically altered (al-
      cohol/drugs); please don't arrive in, or transform into, that state if you are actively drum-
      ming.  Altered awareness makes social judgment poor (we miss or misinterpret social
      cues about the responses of others to our behavior or drumming), makes it difficult to
      pay attention to the rhythms and energies of others (making it hard to play well with the
      group), and alters one's sense of time (rhythm).

(b) It works best if all the drummers stand or sit near each other (not way across the big
      circle, or outside the circle), if we really listen to each other, & if we avoid forming separate
      'sub-circles' or cliques inside or outside of the main circle.

(c) When a group rhythm ends, let it end!  Please allow there to be some silence, and see
      what new rhythm emerges out of that silence.

(d) Please - no drum cowboys - no showboating; make group coherence more important
      than individual fulfillment.  Make it a group jam session, a 'drum conversation' among
      the whole group, not a 'personal performance' by a few.  No matter how great a drum-
      mer you are, this drum circle is not an invitation for you to take over, show off, or have
      an attitude that the rest of us are lucky just to be able to drum along with you (if we can).
      If showboating is your idea of a fun evening of drumming, then this is not the right drum
      circle for you.

(e) Please allow a variety of rhythms, speeds, & loudnesses through the night; slow sen-
      sual rhythms, with lots of 'empty space', are just as beautiful as hard, fast, loud stuff. 
      Many of our beautiful dancers are requesting more slow, sensuous rhythms; let's honor
      the goddesses!  These slow rhythms - with 'empty space' - take more musical skill to
      maintain.  If you are not comfortable with these rhythms, or the kind of energy they re-
      flect, please don't 'hijack' the rhythm and turn it into something fast, busy, and loud.  In-
      stead, please back off and just follow the group, or take a break from drumming.  If only
      fast, driving, packed rhythms are your idea of a fun evening of drumming, then this is
      not the right drum circle for you.

(f) Please only play loud or penetrating instruments (big bass drums, large frame drums,
     cowbells, etc.) loudly if you can (1) play ON the beat, (2) not drag the tempo, (3) be
     sensitive to when to speed us up or slow us down, and (4) physically maintain the beat
     you start for that whole number.  Big drums lead the circle, and require skill, sensitivity/
     alertness, & persevering physical strength to play well.  If you're not up to this leadership
     challenge, please play some instrument that blends in more.

(g) There will be community announcements at least twice during the evening, lasting for
      around 5 minutes each time, during gaps between drum rhythms.  When your hosts ask
      for your attention, please cooperate by stopping your drumming and talking, so that we
      can respectfully listen to each other.  Anyone is welcome to make announcements relat-
      ing to drumming & dancing, or relating to events promoting personal growth.  If someone
      is announcing something on a topic that is of no interest to you, please be polite - don't
      interrupt, don't make noise, don't hassle the speaker.

(h) Dancers of all styles and experience levels are warmly invited to improvise to the drum-
      ming and even to request or start particular rhythms.  Dancers: please remember that
      it's much more inspiring for the drummers if you sometimes look at and interact with
      them - make your dancing part of the drum circle 'conversation'.

(i) Non-percussion instruments and vocals are welcome (we've had didjeradoos, violins,
     flutes, guitars, singing bowls, saxophones, melodicas, etc.), as long as you understand
     that they are to accompany the drummers.  You must complement the drum rhythms,
     not attempt to lead, dominate, solo, etc.  That is trickier than it might appear, and re-
     quires soft, sensitive, cooperative, skillful playing or singing/chanting.

(j) The space inside the circle of drummers is reserved for dancers and for drummers
     to walk about unimpeded.  Both for everyone's safety, and to respect the dancers/
     drummers, please don't sit inside the circle, and don't put blankets, belongings, or sit-
     ting children inside the circle.

(k) Please step well outside the big circle of drummers to socialize/talk.  Discussions held
      inside the circle block the line of sight, discourage dancing, and make it harder for the
      drummers to focus on the sounds of the other drummers.

(l) Smokers - please step well outside (and downwind of) the big circle of drummers if you
     must smoke.  Drumming and dancing are, for many people, aerobic activities and we've
     had many requests that smokers be extra considerate to not make others in or near the
     drum circle breathe their smoke.  Also, please do not smoke in the house.

POINTS SPECIFIC TO THIS DRUM CIRCLE

(a) In order for us to maintain good relations with our neighbors, and the City, and thus to
      continue to host these parties, we have promised them that we'll stop all drumming by
      midnight.  Please don't exceed that limit, even by a few minutes.  If we (your hosts) are
      not participating in the drum circle at midnight, please take responsibility for lovingly but
      firmly reminding everyone to stop.

(b) If the police (Palm Beach County Sheriff's Officers) stop and have any questions (about
      noise, parking, neighbor complaints, etc.), please be cooperative and polite, obey any
      direct requests that they make of you, and then insist on getting Michael (your host) as
      soon as possible before you begin answering any questions about the event.  Please
      don't attempt to deal with the police (or neighbors) on your own.

(c) This event happens rain or shine; in case of rain, we drum/dance inside, in the big meet-
      ing room at the west end of the house - and the drum circle trumps any other use of that
      room.

These common-sense guidelines will make the evening more fulfilling for the great majority. 
If these guidelines, and the community attitude and values that they represent, don't match
your idea of a fun drum evening, we respectfully ask that you please don't attend this event.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18TH, 5:30-7:30PM

Changing Times Drumming/Medicine Circle

Held monthly (date varies)
$15

Join us for an evening of sacred ceremony and drumming. Sacred ceremony and drum-
ming have been used for thousands of years to help bring healing and shift energies. 
During our medicine circle we drum for three rounds.  The first round is to release that
which no longer serves our highest good.  The second round brings in that which we want
to increase in our lives.  The final round is for sending healing to others and the planet. 
You need not have ever drummed before or have your own drum to participate.

LED BY
David A. Cronin (owner of Changing Times) and Buckley Griffis

HELD AT
Changing Times Books & Gifts, 911 Village Blvd., Suite 806, West Palm Beach FL 33409,
561-640-0496, info@..., www.changingtimesgifts.com

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3RD, 9PM-MIDNIGHT   FORMAT CHANGED

Cabaret at Kevro Art Bar - Bellydancing, Singing, Drum Circle

Held on the 1st Friday of each month
$5 minimum suggested 'donation'

9pm-midnight: drum circle (held outside) - all drummers and dancers welcome
10pm: show (held inside) - bellydancing by Daniela, singing by Caroline

INFO
Daniela, dancingwahine3@..., www.bellydancebydaniela.com HELD AT
Kevro Art Bar, 166 SE 2nd Ave. (1st street west of the RR tracks, 2 blocks south of
Atlantic Ave.), Delray Beach FL 33444, 561-ART-WORK (278-9675), www.kevroart.com,
http://www.myspace.com/kevroartbarindelraybeach
Kevro Includes a photo gallery, art bar, large outside patio where the drumming/dancing
takes place.  Free street parking.

A message from Daniela - 15 September 2008:

"Hello everyone.  I am contacting you to let you know that there have been some changes
this event at Kevro.  Due to liability issues and safety for the bar, fire performances are no
longer allowed.  No fire whatsoever is permitted (not even by Hip-Notic DanceTroupe mem-
bers).  But I didn't want to cancel the whole thing all together.  So this is the new vision:
- Drum circle outside starting at 9pm all night long [till about midnight].
- At 10pm dance performances by Daniela and singing by Caroline inside.

My vision is to have it be somewhat like a cabaret and music/art/dance evening.  The drum
circle is still open to whoever wants to come!!!  We hope that we can continue the strong
following of drummers like in some previous months.  I strive to have it a friendly and open
environment to support all artists!  And I hope that these changes will inspire more dancers
to dance for the drummers!

Feel free to email me with any questions!  Thanks, Daniela"

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH, OCTOBER 2ND, 9TH, 16TH, 23RD, 30TH, 7:30-11:30PM

Drum Island (Community Drum Circle at Cruzan Rum Bar)

Held every Thursday
Free (pay for your own food & drink)

Happy hour is from 4-7pm.  Drummers are welcome to show up early and jam.

"Bring your drum or other percussion instrument.  Dance under the stars, on the sand,
around the [gas-fueled] fire-pit surrounded by tables and chairs, at the best outdoor
location for a drum circle in South Florida.  Located on the water [Intercoastal Water-
way] with a sandy beach-type bar atmosphere.  There are two bars and a boat dock. 
Food and drink are available.  Lots of free parking.  There is always free food from
4-7pm at the inside bar at Panama Hattie's, and the Rum Bar has some amazing food
and drink specials from noon-7pm, so come early and have dinner or a snack."

"There's also an arts & crafts show from 7-11pm.  If you are an artist interested in of-
fering your goods, please contact Corey Crowley."

Editor: It's a big drum circle: they get lots of drummers and dancers, plus a substan-
tial crowd of onlookers/partiers/bar patrons.

INFO
Corey Crowley 305-803-3791, corey@..., www.burningpeanut.com,
Palm Beach Gardens Drum Circle Meetup, http://drumcircle.meetup.com/278/
   1. If you're subscribed to this Meetup, you'll get e-mail notification by 6pm in case the
       drum circle must be canceled because of weather.  Remember that, although it may
       be raining or look like rain where you live, or it may have rained hard just a few hours
       ago, it may not be raining at Cruzan.
   2. You can also check on the current status of any event at the 'Burning Peanut' website.
   3. You can also call Corey to check.
Facebook site, http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Burning-Peanut/21138574327

VIDEOS
Elizabeth dancing, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEhtU0E3qoA
Mike spinning fire, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pacmSTVBB1k
Latest video by Dan Oliver of the Palm Beach Post. [click here]

HELD AT
Cruzan Rum Bar, 11511 Ellison Wilson Rd., off PGA Blvd. next to (part of) Panama Hat-
ties, North Palm Beach FL 33408. 
You must be at least 21 years old (ID required) because they serve alcohol.

DIRECTIONS
1. Take I-95
2. Exit PGA Blvd. eastbound
3. Go 2 miles, cross the bridge, see Panama Hatties on your right
4. Immediately make the 1st right turn (stoplight at Ellison Wilson Rd.)
5. Turn right into the driveway for 'Rum Bar', behind Panama Hatties

For the purposes of full disclosure, note that Corey Crowley, the organizer of this event,
is employed by the Cruzan Rum Bar as marketing director - to promote & popularize their
business.

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5TH, 19TH    3:30-6:00PM     STARTING UP AGAIN
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12TH, 26TH  1:30-3:30PM

Grateful Garden Drum Circle

Held every Sunday
Free (pay for your own food & drink)

Their weekly (Sunday) drum circle had been put on hold while they moved into
their new location at the NE corner of Dixie Hwy. & Lucerne Ave.  Now it returns
with their Grand Re-Opening on October 3rd-5th!  (Although the drum circle hours
shift around during October, we're told that they'll stabilize in November.)

"Please join us for the re-invigoration of this famous, much-loved tradition.  Hosted by
Michael Moses, Grammy-nominated world beat percussionist.  Attended by many of
the 'luminaries' of the local drumming world and by radiant dancers of all persuasions.
Everyone is welcome - beginner to professional.  Come drum, dance, or just watch,
listen, and enjoy!"

THE GRATEFUL GARDEN IS:
(1) a full-service organic market (organic produce, natural groceries, supplements, etc.)
(2) a cafe (serving lunch & dinner - delicious organic food, natural juices, and smoothies)
(3) a pub (with live entertainment, food, and drinks - Wednesday-Saturday nights)
Meals, lite refreshments, and beverages are available for purchase during the drum circles. 

INFO
Gayle Coursol, 561-667-8775, rituals4life@..., www.TheGratefulGarden.com

HELD AT
The Grateful Garden, 102 N. Dixie Hwy. (NE Corner of Dixie Hwy. and Lucerne Ave.),
Downtown Lake Worth, FL 33460

DIRECTIONS
1. Take I-95
2. Southbound: exit at 10th Ave. North - going east
3. Northbound: exit at 6th Ave. South - going east
4. Go east to Dixie Hwy.
5. Come to downtown Lake Worth (from 10th Ave. go right/south, from 6th Ave. go left/north)
6. They're in a building on the NE corner of Dixie Hwy. and Lucerne Ave.

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FRIDAY-SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3RD-5TH   NEW!

The Grateful Garden Grand Re-Opening Weekend Party
(including FOUR community drum circles - at least one each day!)

Come visit us in our wonderful, new, expanded location!
Enjoy our open house, educational talks & demos, vendors, classes, musical performances,
drum circles, dance shows...
Drum circles, talks, demos, and shows are free

THE GRATEFUL GARDEN IS:
(1) a full-service organic market (organic produce, natural groceries, supplements, etc.)
(2) a cafe (serving lunch & dinner - delicious organic food, natural juices, and smoothies)
(3) a pub (with live entertainment, food, and drinks - Wednesday-Saturday nights)
Meals, lite refreshments, and beverages are available for purchase during these events.

Friday, October 3rd: 6:00pm-midnight
6:00-9:00pm, Open House
• Talks & demos: tarot readings, crystal/chakra clearings, massage, iridology, healing,
  Phillipine martial arts demo, etc.
• Vendors: African artifacts, exotic cut flowers, etc.
7:30-8:00pm, free Partner Dance Demo & Lesson by Michael Dean Goodman & Gayle Coursol
8:00-9:00pm, Musical Performance by Adrian featuring Latin & other rhythms
9:00-10:00pm, Kadouri Dance Theater Show - Middle-Eastern Music & Dance by Laurel
Kadouri, Michael Moses, Gayle Coursel
10:00pm-midnight, Community Drum Circle led by Michael Moses

Saturday, October 4th: 11am-midnight
All day: Open House
• Talks & demos: tarot readings, crystal/chakra clearings, massage, iridology, healing,
  Phillipine martial arts demo, henna artist, etc.
• Vendors: African artifacts, exotic cut flowers, etc.
2:00-4:00pm, Iridology talks and demos
2:00-3:00pm, Polynesian Dance Class, Afro-Cuban Dance Class, Bellydance Class -
by Kenamaka/Nefertiti from Etnia Fusion
3:00-5:00pm, Community Drum Circle led by Michael Moses
5:00-6:00pm, Philippine Martial Arts Demo and Class, by Guro Ken DeJesus
6:30-7:00pm, free Partner Dance Demo & Lesson by Michael Dean Goodman & Gayle Coursol
7:00-8:00pm, Musical Performance by Adrian featuring Latin & other rhythms
8:00-10:00pm, Dance Extravaganza - Japanese, Polynesian, Afro-Cuban, & Middle-Eastern
dance performances by Kenamaka/Nefertiti from Etnia Fusion
10:00pm-midnight, Community Drum Circle led by Michael Moses

Sunday, October 5th
3:30-6:00pm, Return of the weekly Grateful Garden Drum Circle led by Michael Moses
(see listing above for details)

INFO
Gayle Coursol, 561-667-8775, rituals4life@..., www.TheGratefulGarden.com

HELD AT
The Grateful Garden, 102 N. Dixie Hwy. (NE Corner of Dixie Hwy. and Lucerne Ave.),
Downtown Lake Worth, FL 33460

DIRECTIONS
1. Take I-95
2. Southbound: exit at 10th Ave. North - going east
3. Northbound: exit at 6th Ave. South - going east
4. Go east to Dixie Hwy.
5. Come to downtown Lake Worth (from 10th Ave. go right/south, from 6th Ave. go left/north)
6. They're in a building on the NE corner of Dixie Hwy. and Lucerne Ave.

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CANCELED

Jupiter Beach Drum Circle (Juno Beach)

This drum circle that was just started a few months ago by Bob Roper is now canceled.  It was held
on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturday of each month, 8pm-1am.  It had 'replaced' the Jupiter Beach Full
Moon Drum Circle (listed below) run by Joe and Jay (The Beat Bombers), which they had canceled. 
They have now reinstated that full Moon circle, and Bob has canceled his replacement drum circles.

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14TH, 8pm-1am   STARTING UP AGAIN

Jupiter Beach Full Moon Drum Circle (Juno Beach)

Monthly on the night of the full Moon
Free

Their announcement, written by Bob Roper, states:
"September's circle coincided with Taoist Mooncake Festival.
The circle of Oct.14, coincides with the predicted appearance of a 2,000 mile long
spaceship full of friendly aliens.  http://prophecies.us/yabb/YaBB.pl?num=1218147784/0
Rain or shine.  It will be canceled only if winds exceeding 35 knots are forecast by
http://www.accuweather.com.  Conflicts with other events or holidays will be ignored, and
not affect scheduling without notice."

HOSTED BY
The Beat Bombers (Joe & Jay), http://www.myspace.com/beatbombers

INFO
Joseph Bugler, JupiterDrummer@..., 561-691-9432 [one of the founders of
The Beat Bombers], or Bob Roper xondur@..., 561-427-8936
Check with this website before departing for the drum circle:
www.groups.yahoo.com/group/JupiterBeachFloridaDrumCircle
[This is a Yahoo Group created to send out announcements about this drum circle,
and has about 17 subscribers. - editor]

HELD AT
Juno Beach, on A1A (1 mile north of the Juno Beach Pier), at boardwalk #11, Juno Beach FL

DIRECTIONS
1. Take I-95
2. From I-95 northbound: exit Donald Ross Rd. eastbound
    Turn left (north) onto A1A
    Go 1 mile north of the Juno Beach fishing pier
3. From I-95 southbound: exit at Indiantown Rd. eastbound
    Turn right (south) onto A1A
    Go 2 miles south
4. Look for boardwalk #11 (the numbers are on the shower poles)
5. After walking down the steps to the beach, look for tiki torches and/or a fire on the
    beach to your right

FOUL-WEATHER ALTERNATE LOCATION
The park under the east end of Indiantown Rd. Bridge
This is not walking distance from the beach - please drive.

DIRECTIONS
1. From the main Juno Beach location, go 2 miles north on A1A
2. Turn left (west) on Indiantown Rd.
3. At the intersection with Rt. 1 you're at the east end of the Indiantown Rd. bridge
4. Turn either direction (left or right) onto Rt. 1
5. On the west side of Rt. 1 turn into the park entrances

Editor's history report:
This drum circle has an interesting past.  It was created around April 2006 and run by Joe
and Jay (then called Rhythm Genius, now called The Beat Bombers), sporadically at first
on occasional Friday nights, and by January 2007 on a couple of Saturday nights each
month.  In those days, it had a reputation for being difficult to pin down, sometimes only
getting going at 10 or 11pm and running on through the night till near sunrise.

By May 2007, the Beat Bombers announced that they would shift this drum circle to the
full Moon night of each month and start earlier (8pm).  They honored that schedule for
about 10 months, and then announced in April 2007 that they were pulling out from run-
ning it.  In person, Joe told me that "we [the Beat Bombers] often get performance gigs
on that night so we can't keep running it".  That would make sense if the full Moon only
fell on Friday or Saturday nights (performance nights for professional musicians), but the
full Moon rotates and only falls on Friday or Saturday night 28% of the time each year. 
And The Beat Bombers didn't seem to have any trouble coming to the bigger Palm Beach
County Full Moon Drum Circle (in Lake Worth) most months after they canceled theirs. 
Noticing both of these facts, some drummers and dancers assumed that there was more
to Joe's & Jay's decision to stop hosting their full Moon drum circle than what they'd re-
vealed. 

One of the drummers in the Jupiter Beach area, Bob Roper, took up the slack when the
Beat Bombers pulled out - but he soon changed the circle from the full Moon to the 1st,
3rd, and 5th Saturday nights, and that was the schedule for the past few months.  Atten-
dance was minimal and the circle was even canceled without explanation one Saturday
night last month with just a few hours' notice.

In September 2008, after five months away, it was announced that the Beat Bombers
have 'reinstated' their monthly full Moon drum circle; Bob canceled his Saturday night
schedule and merged his activities back with The Beat Bombers.

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 13TH, 6PM

Lake Worth Drummer Meetup Group - Discussion & Drum Circle

Held on the 2nd Monday of the month
Free

Meet other local drummers to talk about gigs, gear, and techniques!  Each group member
will take a few minutes to talk about their style and what they hope to get from the group. 
There will be a brief Florida Stage presentation about how it fits into the whole equation. 
And there will be a show and tell for everyone. Bring your drums and let the spirit move you.
Water, soda, and some wine will be available for refreshments.

INFO
Michael Gepner mgepner@...,
Lake Worth Drummer Meetup Group: http://drums.meetup.com/124/

HELD AT
Florida Stage, 262 S. Ocean Blvd., Lake Worth FL 33462, 561-585-3404 X135
In the Plaza del Mar across the street from the Ritz Carlton Palm Beach at the corner
of A1A and Ocean Ave.  We'll meet in the lobby.

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Palm Beach County Full Moon Drum Circle (Lake Worth Beach)

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14TH, 8PM-MIDNIGHT   REVISED GUIDELINES

Held monthly on the night of the full Moon
Free (except for parking meters)

"We regularly have well over 120 people now.  This has become a wonderful 'tribal' cele-
bration, with drummers, dancers, fire-performers, and quiet on-lookers. It's 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), &
enchanting rhythms (space/hearing) - this is sub-tropical South Florida at its finest. 
Please come join us - don't miss this gathering!" - Michael Goodman, event coordinator

Please note: - anti-authoritarian folks, drugs/alcohol, and showboating are un-
welcome.  This is a community-oriented drum circle, famous for it's good feeling,
mutual respect, and emphasis on group coherence.

INFO
Dr. Michael Dean Goodman (event coordinator), tantra@..., 561-350-3930

HELD AT
The Lake Worth Municipal Beach, just north of the Lake Worth Ocean Pier, at the
back of Barton Park, Lake Ave. at A1A, Lake Worth FL

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 Barton 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 around $25.

DRUM CIRCLE GUIDELINES - FOR EVERYONE'S MAXIMUM ENJOYMENT   REVISED
This is a community drum circle - and as the organizer I mostly remain unseen and trust
the collective consciousness of the group.  Reasons for the recent exception to that poli-
cy follows:

IMPORTANT LOCAL HISTORY:
Many of you are aware that the two other large full Moon drum circles in our area (Ft.
Lauderdale for Broward County, and Miami Beach for Miami-Dade County) were both
kicked off their beaches last year by the local authorities, due to out-of-control anti-
authoritarian behavior and drug/alcohol use, amplified by drum circle leaders who for
years were afraid to, or unskilled at, asserting some leadership and giving those circles
some direction and guidance.

Group dynamics is a fairly predictable science: in the absence of useful leader-
ship - egos, anti-authority battles, and anarchy reign.  By the time that years of
non-leadership had passed, small things had amplified into big things: drinking & drug-
ging were blatant, some attendees were openly hostile to the police, the beach was
left trashed (with hundreds of bottles - some broken), the time for stopping was ignored
(leading to numerous noise complaints from neighbors), parking rules were ignored, all
semblance of a true community drum jam had evaporated (multiple rhythms competed
for the attention of the circle - often degenerating into multiple circles right next to each
other; drum egos reigned - showboating replaced subtlety of rhythmic composition;
drummers treated each other with rudeness and disdain)...  These full Moon drum cir-
cles became a cross between adolescent parties/raves and anarchistic battle-
grounds - drummers against drummers, drummers against police authority.  Chaos,
rudeness, and ego ruled.

The Broward County circle, eventually and with difficulty, found a new location (Pom-
pano Beach).  But to avoid the same problems from re-developing, they can't publi-
cize their location, and they must strictly ban drugs, alcohol, and fire performances. 
They've gone from 200+ people in attendance last year down to 20-25 now. 

The Miami-Dade County circle has never found a new beach location; they move from
one beach to another each month, they've avoided publicly announcing where they'll
be, and they try to stay invisible enough to not stir up police action.  Both circles -
each with over a decade of history - at one time the largest, most well-known
& popular drum circles in SE Florida, had the life knocked out of them and lost
their feeling of ease and freedom.

HOW WE CAN AVOID THESE PROBLEMS:

Some recent behavior - rudeness and disrespect of our leadership & atmosphere, drum-
mers who showboat and create division in the circle, blatant drug or alcohol intoxication
and use at the drum circle, etc. - have caused many local drummers & dancers to speak
up and ask me (in my capacity as event coordinator) to take action - to give some lead-
ership and direction to the event to so that we don't start down the path that led
to the demise of the other full Moon circles, especially now that our Palm Beach
County Full Moon Drum Circle is growing in popularity and getting so much bigger.  Be-
haviors that were no problem when we had 25 people become big problems when
we're approaching 150. 

And many of us feel that our event atmosphere & location are worth protecting! 
Atmosphere: We have cultured a very beautiful, peaceful, cooperative, tribal gathering,
appreciated by many. 
Location: We have searched for alternatives, and have concluded that if we lose the
use of this park and beach there are NO other beaches that we could move to that meet
all our criteria (e.g. no residences nearby to complain about noise, easy parking, open
till late at night, centrally located in Palm Beach County, with cooperative local authori-
ties, etc.)

Since I've led drum circles for years (this one and others), and professionally organized
large events for decades, and since I'm a trained consultant in group dynamics, I have
no difficulty in recognizing and taking the necessary action - by establishing and en-
forcing some common-sense guidelines that will make the full Moon gathering
more enjoyable for the great majority and safeguard our continued use of this
precious beach. 

These guidelines have emerged only after many, many hours of discussions with
many local drummers and dancers about these issues - at the drum circles, by phone,
via e-mail - and they are intended to make clear to everyone what kind of behavior and
interpersonal attitude is or is not in tune with the wishes of the majority of the community. 

From the explanation above, and from the huge amount of community involvement, you
can tell that this is not a power trip, nor designed to control people and tell them what to
do.  Instead, these guidelines are designed to protect and preserve something that
we find precious.  The general feeling of our 'tribe' is, that if some folks don't like the en-
ergy and atmosphere of this circle (that has developed over many years of group consen-
sus), and if those folks don't want to heed the lessons of the other full Moon circles, then
they are free to create other full Moon drum events more to their liking, as some have
already done. 

Remember: 95% of us who attend this circle already follow these natural courte-
sies spontaneously; but to nip any developing problems in the bud, I'm putting
these event guidelines in writing.  Each point is based on (1) actual experiences or
problems that we've had at drum circles over the years, and on the lessons that we've
learned from those experiences, plus (2) specific requests from many of you.

GENERAL DRUM CIRCLE GUIDELINES:

(a) Big drum circles don't work so well if drummers are noticeably chemically altered (al-
      cohol/drugs); please don't arrive in, or transform into, that state if you are actively drum-
      ming.  Altered awareness makes social judgment poor (we miss or misinterpret social
      cues about the responses of others to our behavior or drumming), makes it difficult to
      pay attention to the rhythms and energies of others (making it hard to play well with the
      group), and alters one's sense of time (rhythm).

(b) It works best if all the drummers stand or sit near each other (not way across the big
      circle, or outside the circle), if we really listen to each other, & if we avoid forming separate
      'sub-circles' or cliques inside or outside of the main circle.

(c) When a group rhythm ends, let it end!  Please allow there to be some silence, and see
      what new rhythm emerges out of that silence.

(d) Please - no drum cowboys - no showboating; make group coherence more important
      than individual fulfillment.  Make it a group jam session, a 'drum conversation' among
      the whole group, not a 'personal performance' by a few.  No matter how great a drum-
      mer you are, this drum circle is not an invitation for you to take over, show off, or have
      an attitude that the rest of us are lucky just to be able to drum along with you (if we can).
      If showboating is your idea of a fun evening of drumming, then this is not the right drum
      circle for you.

(e) Please allow a variety of rhythms, speeds, & loudnesses through the night; slow sen-
      sual rhythms, with lots of 'empty space', are just as beautiful as hard, fast, loud stuff. 
      Many of our beautiful dancers are requesting more slow, sensuous rhythms; let's honor
      the goddesses!  These slow rhythms - with 'empty space' - take more musical skill to
      maintain.  If you are not comfortable with these rhythms, or the kind of energy they re-
      flect, please don't 'hijack' the rhythm and turn it into something fast, busy, and loud.  In-
      stead, please back off and just follow the group, or take a break from drumming.  If only
      fast, driving, packed rhythms are your idea of a fun evening of drumming, then this is
      not the right drum circle for you.

(f) Please only play loud or penetrating instruments (big bass drums, large frame drums,
     cowbells, etc.) loudly if you can (1) play ON the beat, (2) not drag the tempo, (3) be
     sensitive to when to speed us up or slow us down, and (4) physically maintain the beat
     you start for that whole number.  Big drums lead the circle, and require skill, sensitivity/
     alertness, & persevering physical strength to play well.  If you're not up to this leadership
     challenge, please play some instrument that blends in more.

(g) There will be community announcements at least twice during the evening, lasting for
      around 5 minutes each time, during gaps between drum rhythms.  When your hosts ask
      for your attention, please cooperate by stopping your drumming and talking, so that we
      can respectfully listen to each other.  Anyone is welcome to make announcements relat-
      ing to drumming & dancing, or relating to events promoting personal growth.  If someone
      is announcing something on a topic that is of no interest to you, please be polite - don't
      interrupt, don't make noise, don't hassle the speaker.

(h) Dancers of all styles and experience levels are warmly invited to improvise to the drum-
     ming and even to request or start particular rhythms.  Dancers: please remember that
     it's much more inspiring for the drummers if you sometimes look at and interact with
     them - make your dancing part of the drum circle 'conversation'.

(i) Non-percussion instruments and vocals are welcome (we've had didjeradoos, violins,
     flutes, guitars, singing bowls, saxophones, melodicas, etc.), as long as you understand
     that they are to accompany the drummers.  You must complement the drum rhythms,
     not attempt to lead, dominate, solo, etc.  That is trickier than it might appear, and re-
     quires soft, sensitive, cooperative, skillful playing or singing/chanting.

(j) The space inside the circle of drummers is reserved for dancers and for drummers
     to walk about unimpeded.  Both for everyone's safety, and to respect the dancers/
     drummers, please don't sit inside the circle, and don't put blankets, belongings, or sit-
     ting children inside the circle.

(k) Please step well outside the big circle of drummers to socialize/talk.  Discussions held
      inside the circle block the line of sight, discourage dancing, and make it harder for the
      drummers to focus on the sounds of the other drummers.

(l) Smokers - please step well outside (and downwind of) the big circle of drummers if you
     must smoke.  Drumming and dancing are, for many people, aerobic activities and we've
     had many requests that smokers be extra considerate to not make others in or near the
     drum circle breathe their smoke.

POINTS SPECIFIC TO THIS DRUM CIRCLE:

(a) The park officially closes at midnight, but this is loosely enforced by the Lake Worth
      Police - sometimes earlier, sometimes later.  When the police car announces that the
      park is closed, please pack up & leave quickly, so that we continue to be welcome there.

(b) 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 100 yds. after you enter the park.  It's well-
      protected by a hill from the ocean wind.

(n) Remember, it can be chilly and/or windy on the beach during the cooler months -
      dress accordingly. 

These common-sense guidelines will make the evening more fulfilling for the great majority,
maintain our beautiful atmosphere, and avoid the disasterous problems that befell the other
major full Moon drum circles in SE Florida.  We have already met with and obtained the co-
operation of the Lake Worth Police in enforcing these guidelines.  Anyone who (1) disregards
these guidelines, or (2) ignores the requests of the event coordinator, or (3) causes a public
nuisance or disturbs the peace, will be warned the first time.  Repeat violations (or blatant
first violations) will result in the police being called without warning and in their removal of the
violator from the drum circle.  If these guidelines, and the community attitude and values that
they represent, don't match your idea of a fun drum evening, we respectfully ask that you
don't attend this event.

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FRIDAY-SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31ST-NOVEMBER 2ND   NEW

Paralounge Drum Gathering (Halloween Celebration)

Held twice a year - in the Spring and Autumn.  This is their 13th gathering.
Lasts from Friday afternoon (4pm) through Sunday afternoon.
$35 if paid by October 1st; $40 thereafter (and at the gate).  Includes basic camping,
workshops, drum circles...
Day passes for Friday or Saturday: $20 at the gate.

WHAT PARALOUNGE MEANS
'Para' means 'to go beyond'; 'lounge' means 'to sit or move in a relaxing way'.  So 'para-
lounge' means 'when you go beyond relaxation, you reach toward the realm of meditation;
you find that place of self-healing'.

PHILOSOPHY
This an event that brings together many different tribes and communities of drum circle
enthusiasts.  Humanity has understood the significance of rhythm since ancient times.
But we have forgotten a great part of its mystery.  Science has taken over our world, and
technology has become a blinding light.  Many cultures have been swallowed up by others,
and many traditions based mainly on inherited knowledge has been wiped out.  Nature and
humanity are seperating their bonds. This new world is producing intelligence without spirit.

The world of the drum circle has begun to acknowledge the spirit involved with music and
dance.  Musical expression is significant to the developement of spirit.  Many instruments
have been created by humanity, but the primitive percussion instruments seem to reach
into our sub-conscious.  It reintroduces us to our bonds with nature.

Many cities have seen the emergence of drum circle groups.  Each town responds in its
own way.  Although these drumming groups are ethnically and culturally diverse and often
well-educated, they run into roadblocks.  Many areas have laws that prevent the building
& enjoyment of a bonfire.  Often drummers are restrained by noise ordinances.

This is where the Paralounge comes in.  We supply a beautiful environment, complete with
a large bonfire.  We camp together all weekend.  Performance groups are organized and
ready to give you an awesome experience.  We arrange wonderful workshops for you, de-
signed to bring you cultural knowledge about drumming, and to supply you with technical
skills on your instrument.  You will learn where your instrument came from, what culture
designed it, why they did that, and how they used it in their rituals and festivals.

Can you imagine what a hundred or more drummers playing together sounds like?  We
know drum circles have changed peoples' lives.  The rhythm calls and you have to answer.
The Paralounge gathering unites us for a drum circle experience that builds to its full po-
tential and lets us consciously step inside the life-rhythm and unity that we have been un-
consciously living for thousands of years...

INCLUDES
• Workshops
   Featuring the world-famous Arthur Hull, one of the founders of the modern concept of
   community drum circles.  He is currently touring the globe with his program called:
   'Village Music Circles'.  His 1st facilitated drum circle/workshop will begin at 4pm Friday!
• Vendors
• Lots of drum circles

FRIDAY NIGHT
• Child-friendly schedule (for Halloween), with costume contest, spooky trail for trick-or-treating,
  carnival games, etc.
• Lucid Druid will get the party started with some live Celtic jams to shake your bones too!
• Adult costume contest.

INFO
Clint, id012001@...
www.paralounge.net, www.myspace.com/paralounge, www.youtube.com/paralounge

HELD AT
River Rendezvous Campground at Convict Springs, Mayo FL (US 27 northwest of Branford
FL and east of Mayo FL)  Note: don't use Mapquest - it will lead you to the other side of the
river.  386-294-2510  Built right on the banks of the beautiful Suwannee River.  Offering:
primitive camping, electrical & water upgrade, full RV hook-ups, laundry facilities, hot show-
ers, childrens' playground, canoe rentals, springs, river, cabin/house rentals, lodging (rooms).
Shepard Park, Stuart FL (Martin County)

DIRECTIONS
1. Take I-95 northbound
2. Exit #101 (FL 76 north)
3. After 5.7 miles, turn slight left (north/west) on SW Federal Hwy. (US1) and stay in left lane
4. After 1/2 mile, turn left (west) on West Ocean Blvd. (at the stoplight)
5. Go 1/10 mile into Shepard Park
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH, OCTOBER 3RD, 10TH, 17TH, 24TH, 31ST, 9PM-MIDNIGHT

Sunsport Gardens Bonfire Drum Circle

Held every Friday
Free

Drumming occurs around a big bonfire outdoors in the special drum circle clearing by the
lake.  In rainy weather, they drum inside a building next to the pool.

Sometimes attendance by drummers is very light if some of the more well-known
drummers haven't arranged with each other to attend, and to promote the event. 
We suggest that you call before driving out there to verify that it's a night where
drummers have arranged to come. - Editor

INFO
800-551-7217, 561-793-0423, frontdesk@...,
http://www.sunsportgardens.com/

HELD AT
Sunsport Gardens, 14125 North Road, Loxahatchee FL

NOTES
1. Sunsport is a clothing-optional community, a family naturist resort founded in 1965.
    Nudity is completely optional; many drummers/dancers remain clothed, but some nudity
    will be present; the atmosphere is very respectful.  Some adults bring their children.
2. To enter Sunsport's grounds, you must have a photo ID.
3. After the drum circle, you may use the 85-degree swimming pool, 104-degree hottub
    (seats 15), or sauna - please bring your own towel.  Nudity is required (and quite na-
    tural) in these facilities.

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' stop sign (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' stop sign (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, stop at the security shack on your left to check in
c. Then bear right around the island and turn right at the stop sign
d. Go about 1/4 mile - the fire pit area (drum circle) will be on your left, next to the pond.

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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22ND, 7PM-MIDNIGHT   THE KING OF SE FLORIDA DRUM CIRCLES

The Tequesta Bonfire Drum Circle - Celebrating the Autumn Equinox

EDITOR'S NOTE
This is the biggest, most glorious drum circle in our area.  It only happens four
times each year (at the changes of season - the solstices and equinoxes), bring-
ing together 400+ drummers, dancers, and spectators from five 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.

Held every 3 months, at each Solstice & Equinox (the start of each season)
$7 per adult (kids under 10 free) - fee goes toward increased event costs (insurance,
staffing - hiring even more park rangers for the night, bringing in handicapped-acces-
sible porta-potties, etc.).

INCLUDES
• A huge bonfire
• An (optional) potluck feast - if you plan to partake, please bring a dish or drink
• A short, Earth-centered ceremony to welcome in the season (at about 9pm),
  conducted by Live Oak Kindred, Asatru Group (an indigenous faith native to
  Scandinavian countries)
• Great live drumming
• Beautiful dancing (bellydancers, free-form dancers, etc.)
• Fire-performers
• Community altar

PHILOSOPHY
"People of all life-affirming spiritual and philosophical paths are invited to come together un-
der 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
evolution, 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 remember that legacy.

This is a family-oriented celebration for those who hold the importance of our relationship to
our home planet, the Earth.  Come be a part of the celebration, look up into the night sky,
breathe, and remember 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 (the
Sun) 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, Autumn, and Winter, and inspires us to observe these natural transits
of our planet as Sacred Days."

EVENT GUIDELINES
• Performers are very welcome - fire performers in the designated area only please
• NO flash photography around the circle
• NO intoxication  (Police are on-site.)
• Be responsible
• Be respectful
• Recycle (bins are provided).  Please bring biodegradable products.
• No pets (except for medical purposes)
• Table available at the entrance to distribute environmental or holistic information

HOSTED BY
Moon Path Circle, Inc., http://moonpathcircle.org/index.htm
(Park Ranger) Mark Foley 954-655-7182
SpelCastor <spelcastor@...>
Sophia Letourneau <sophialinus@...>

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

DIRECTIONS
1. Take I-95
2. Exit Sunrise Blvd. eastbound
3. Cross the Intercoastal Waterway bridge
4. Make the last left turn before A1A - turning into the Hugh Taylor Birch Park entrance
5. Follow the circular drive about 2/3 of the way around to the "Primitive Camp Area"
6. Park as directed by the parking attendant


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C. DRUMMING/DANCING CLASSES & PERFORMANCES - in chronological order
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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH (and for 5 more Tuesdays), 6:00-7:30PM   NEW

Tribal Fusion Bellydance Class

$114 for the 6 classes (=$19/class); trial drop-ins welcome at $20/class

Taught by:
Heather Foy

Held at:
Chez Yvette Studio (in the Palm Beach Mall), 1801 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, Suite #244,
West Palm Beach FL 33401, 561-644-3702, www.yvettelouka.com
Reservation: suggested but not required, reservation@... 

Directions:
1. Take I-95
2. Exit Palm Beach Lakes Blvd. eastbound
3. The Palm Beach Mall will be on the north (left) side of the street

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SATURDAYS: SEPTEMBER 27TH, OCTOBER 4TH, 11TH, 18TH, 25TH, 11:45AM-12:45PM   NEW

Polynesian Dance Classes

Held every Saturday
$20/class or $100/6 week series (20% savings)
Limited to 25 students per class

Introduction to Polynesian Dances
Become part of The Aloha Spirit and enjoy the drums of the Polynesian Islands through
dance and culture with Kenamaka.  This class is suitable for all ages and levels, no prior
dance experience is necessary.  The focal point is fluent foot work combined with graceful
hand movement to tell a story with a choreography the Hawaiian way.

Guidelines
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to class to sign up and introduce yourself.
Please turn cell phones off; no eating or chewing gum during class, smoking is not allowed. 
Bring a notebook to write general info and choreographies.  You may want to bring water. 
Wear comfortable dancing cloths - ideally a loose knee-high skirt with a tank top.  Other
options for a top would be a spaghetti-strap blouse, or a short sleeve or sleevles shirt. 
We dance barefoot.

Taught by:
Kenamaka/Nefertiti from Etnia Fusion, 561-312-6619, etnia.fusion@...,
www.etniafusion.net
Member of the Hawaiian troupe The Kamaaina Dancers; member of the Odori Japanese
Dancers for The Morikami Museum.
Private classes and performances are available.

Held at:
Chez Yvette Studio (in the Palm Beach Mall), 1801 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, Suite #244,
West Palm Beach FL 33401, 561-644-3702, www.yvettelouka.com
Reservation: suggested but not required, reservation@... 

Directions:
1. Take I-95
2. Exit Palm Beach Lakes Blvd. eastbound
3. The Palm Beach Mall will be on the north (left) side of the street

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH, OCTOBER 5TH, 12TH, 19TH, 26TH, 5:00-9:00PM   REVISED

Island Life (Cruzan Rum Bar)
(drumming performance)

Held every Sunday

Dance to The Beat Bombers (drum performers): 5:00-9:00pm, free admission
All-you-can-eat pig roast, with black beans & rice, plantains, corn, and appleslaw: 3:00-9:00pm, $10
Free mint mojitos: 6:00-8:00pm

Children are welcome.

Info:
Corey Crowley 305-803-3791, corey@..., www.burningpeanut.com

Held at:
Cruzan Rum Bar, 11511 Ellison Wilson Rd., off PGA Blvd. next to (part of) Panama Hat-
ties, North Palm Beach FL 33408

Directions:
1. Take I-95
2. Exit PGA Blvd. eastbound
3. Go 2 miles, cross the bridge, see Panama Hatties on your right
4. Immediately make the 1st right turn (stoplight at Ellison Wilson Rd.)
5. Turn right into the driveway for 'Rum Bar', behind Panama Hatties

For the purposes of full disclosure, note that Corey Crowley, the organizer of this event,
is employed by the Cruzan Rum Bar as marketing director - to promote & popularize their
business.

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH (and for 5 more Tuesdays), 7:30-8:30PM   NEW

Poi Spinning - Beginner Class - 6 week

$100 for the 6 classes (=$16.66/class); trial drop-ins welcome at $20/class

Taught by:
Heather Foy, bellydancer, poi spinner, fire performer

Held at:
Chez Yvette Studio (in the Palm Beach Mall), 1801 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, Suite #244,
West Palm Beach FL 33401, 561-644-3702, www.yvettelouka.com
Reservation: suggested but not required, reservation@... 

Directions:
1. Take I-95
2. Exit Palm Beach Lakes Blvd. eastbound
3. The Palm Beach Mall will be on the north (left) side of the street

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WEDNESDAYS: OCTOBER 1ST, 8TH, 15TH, 22ND, 6:30-8:00PM   NEW

Bellydance - Intermediate/Advanced Class - 4 week

$75 for 4 weeks; $20 drop into 1 class; cash or checks only

Taught by:
Daniela, daniela@...

Ready to step your dance up to the next level?  This series is for those who have been
studying bellydance for at least 1 year - intermediate and advanced students only please.
Once you have all the basics down you can then begin the stylization and creative process.
In this series I will be more focused on the Tribal Fusion style of Bellydance. I will cover lots
of technique, layering, and combinations in each class.  Get ready to be challenged and
artistically stimulated!

Register via e-mail above

Held at:
Avenue Pilates, 495 NE 4th St., Delray Beach FL 33483, 561-330-7117 (just south of George
Bush Blvd., on the west side of Federal Hwy., across the street from Blockbuster Video)  Just
south of the main building in the same parking lot.  Access from Federal Hwy. and NE 4th
St./Lake Ida Rd.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2ND (and for 5 more Thursdays), 7:00-8:30PM   NEW

Bellydance - Beginner Class

$114 for the 6 classes (=$19/class); trial drop-ins welcome at $20/class

Taught by:
Heather Madden

Held at:
Chez Yvette Studio (in the Palm Beach Mall), 1801 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, Suite #244,
West Palm Beach FL 33401, 561-644-3702, www.yvettelouka.com
Reservation: suggested but not required, reservation@... 

Directions:
1. Take I-95
2. Exit Palm Beach Lakes Blvd. eastbound
3. The Palm Beach Mall will be on the north (left) side of the street

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MONDAYS: OCTOBER 6TH, 13TH, 2OTH, 27TH, 6:30-8:00PM   NEW

Bellydance - Beginner Class - 4-week

$75 for 4 weeks; $20 drop into 1 class; cash or checks only

Taught by:
Daniela, daniela@...

Learn the basic techniques of bellydance and how to isolate and control different