SOUTHEAST FLORIDA DRUM/DANCE CIRCLE NEWSLETTER
Saturday, 6 May 2006

Offered to you by the Southeast Florida Drum Circle Community
Michael Dean Goodman, Coordinator, 561-350-3930
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IN THIS NEWSLETTER - THERE ARE 4 SECTIONS
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SECTION 1: 4 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. DELRAY DRUM CIRCLE - NEW NIGHT, NEW TIME, NEW PARKING LOTS
2. SE FLORIDA DRUM CIRCLE WEBSITE - BIG UPDATE, CHECK IT OUT
3. 9 NEWLY LISTED (OR SIGNIFICANTLY CHANGED) DRUM CIRCLES
4. WANT AD

SECTION 2: 7 FULL MOON DRUM CIRCLES - THIS FRIDAY & SATURDAY EVENING

SECTION 3: 20 SPECIAL EVENTS COMING UP

SECTION 4: 17 REGULAR, REPEATING DRUM CIRCLES (WITH 9 NEW ADDITIONS!)


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SECTION 1: 4 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
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*** ANNOUNCEMENT #1 ***

DELRAY BEACH WEEKLY DRUM CIRCLE - NEW NIGHT, NEW TIME, NEW PARKING LOTS

NEW NIGHT: WE PERMANENTLY MOVE TO WEDNESDAY NIGHT STARTING THIS WEDNESDAY,
MAY 10TH. PLEASE TELL EVERYONE!

We sent out a long e-mail explaining that a number of scheduling conflicts
have arisen at Old School Square, making Thursdays very difficult there.
They offered us the opportunity to move to a less conflicted night (Monday,
Tuesday, Wednesday).
We talked with the old-timers and founders of the Delray drum circle.
We polled the drummers and dancers who might come to this event.
We discussed it live at the drum circle itself.
The consensus was to move the drum circle to Wednesday nights at the same
location. (It's a great location: beautiful, no curfew, no residential
neighbors, centrally located in Palm Beach County...)

NEW ADVERTISED STARTING TIME

We've been advertising 8pm, but everyone comes at 8:30pm. So we'll honor
the will of the people, and advertise 8:30pm as the starting time now.

NEW PARKING LOTS TO USE

They're tearing up the lot to the east, building a 4-level parking garage
during this next year. Fortunately, there are 2 little-known public park-
ing lots to the west, just on the other side of Swinton. Directions:
1. Turn north onto Swinton Blvd. from Atlantic Ave.
2. Turn left into one of two parking lots:
a. Make the 1st left, just past Doc's All American Restaurant and
then right into the public lot.
b. Or make the 2nd left, drive through a small office building's
parking lot to the bigger public lot behind it.
3. In either case, walk back out the way you drove in, to the east,
cross Swinton Blvd. and go through the arched walkway into the park.


*** ANNOUNCEMENT #2 ***

SE FLORIDA DRUM CIRCLE WEBSITE - NEWLY UPDATED - CHECK IT OUT?

Check out all the opportunities to drum & dance in our SE Florida area!
http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/SoutheastFloridaDrumCircleCommunity/calendar/
Search by clicking on any day - you'll see all the drumming/dancing circles
anywhere in the whole Southeast Florida area on that day!
Click on any event - see the details (where, when, directions...)
Now there's no excuse not to go drumming/dancing and enjoy the bliss.

There are lots of new drum circles listed, plus new links, drumming and
dancing classes and performances, teachers, educational articles, etc.

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


*** ANNOUNCEMENT #3 ***

9 NEWLY LISTED (OR SIGNIFICANTLY CHANGED) DRUM CIRCLES

Check out the 9 new possibilities!
See Section (4) - the main drum circle listings - for details
about each of these drum circles.
Watch for the label "NEW! NEW! NEW!" there.

SATURDAY

(1) Community Drum Circle
Every Saturday, Unity on the Bay, Miami FL, 7-9pm

SUNDAY

(2) Drum Jam/Drum Class
Last Sunday of the month, Church of the Open Door, Miami FL, 5-7pm, $10

WEDNESDAY
A night that used to be void of drumming - suddenly has many options!

(3) Delray Beach Drum Circle
Moved from Thursdays to every Wednesday, Old School Square, Delray
Beach FL, 8:30pm - midnight, free

(4) Essential Complementary Wellness Center - Drum Circle
Wednesday closest to the full moon, Essential Complementary Wellness
Center, Hollywood FL, 7:30-9:00pm or later, free

(5) Essential Complementary Wellness Center - Women's Drum Circle
Wednesday closest to the new moon, Essential Complementary Wellness
Center, Hollywood FL, 7:30-9:00pm or later, free

(6) Griffin's Loft Drum Circle
2nd and 4th Wednesdays, Griffin's Loft, Davie FL, 7:30-9:00pm, $10

THURSDAY

(7) Gilda's Club Drum Circle (Cancer Support Group)
2nd Thursday (usually), Gilda's Club, Ft. Lauderdale FL, 7:00-8:15pm

(8) Crystal Vision - Women's Drum Circle
One Thursday each month, usually closest to the New Moon, Crystal
Vision, Hollywood FL, 7:30-9:00pm, donation requested

FRIDAY

(9) Jupiter Beach Drum Circle (an old favorite that's being revived)
1st & 3rd Fridays, Juno FL, 10pm


*** ANNOUNCEMENT #4 ***

DRUMMER/DANCER NEEDS SPACE TO PARK LARGE, MODERN CAMPER

Female, spiritual, drummer/dancer, with large, modern motor-home needs
a place to park it and live in it (quiet lifestyle). Ideal: a driveway
or yard next to a home; or on a farm or estate. Will pay rent and util-
ities (connects to electricity through a heavy-guage extension cord she
provides). She already lives in Palm Beach County, but in a temporary
situation that is too far northwest. Prefers Palm Beach County or North
Broward County. Owns a well-behaved dog. Is self-sufficient: has her
own car and professional life. Contact: Spirit2bfree@..., or
772-618-3248.


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SECTION 2: 7 FULL MOON DRUM CIRCLES - THIS FRIDAY & SATURDAY EVENING
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*** FULL MOON EVE - FRIDAY, MAY 12TH ***

*** PALM BEACH COUNTY ***

Changing Times - Full Moon Eve Drum Circle
Changing Times Books and Gifts, Village Commons, 911 Village Blvd., Suite
806, West Palm Beach FL, 7:30-9:30pm, $20
Facilitated by David A Cronin and Margaret Ann Lembo of The Crystal Garden
"Come celebrate the full moon and the power of the drum as we come together
in sacred circle. Drumming is a wonderful way of connecting to one’s inner
self while at the same time creating a powerful group experience. Drumming
is one of mankind’s most ancient forms of self-discovery, entertainment, and
communication. Allowing oneself to open into the experience of drumming
oftentimes moves the mind past the conscious thinking level and into a sense
of joy and connectedness with others and Spirit. You do not have to be an
experienced drummer or even own a drum to participate."
Info: Margaret 561-369-2836; Changing Times 561-640-0496,
david@..., http://www.changingtimesgifts.com


*** MIAMI-DADE COUNTY ***

Full Moon EVE! Drum Circle - Miami Beach
Monthly on the night BEFORE the full moon, on the beach, just east of 85th
St. and Collins Ave., Miami Beach FL, 9:30pm on weekends [or earlier, like
8pm, on weeknights] till midnight, free (except for possible parking costs).
Remember, it can be chilly on the beach during the cooler months - dress
accordingly.
Info: Mark R. Richards <bloodthump@...>


*** FULL MOON - SATURDAY, MAY 13TH ***

*** PALM BEACH COUNTY ***

Full Moon Drum Circle - Lake Worth - Palm Beach County
Monthly on the full moon, on the beach, Lake Ave. at A1A, 1st lifeguard
station north of the Ocean Pier, Lake Worth FL, 8pm-midnight, free (ex-
cept for possible parking costs).
The beach closes at midnight. Remember, it can be chilly on the beach
during the cooler months - dress accordingly.
We move just across the parking lot in the park if the wind off the ocean
is too chilly). If it rains, we're under the big shelter in the park,
just across the parking lot from the beach.
Directions:
* From I-95:
- Southbound
1. Exit 10th Ave. east
2. Turn right (south) on Dixie Hwy (US1) or Federal Hwy.
3. Turn left (east) on Lake Ave.
See 4-9 below
- Northbound
1. Exit 6th Ave. east
2. Turn left (north) on Dixie Hwy (US1) or Federal Hwy.
3. Turn right (east) on Lake Ave.
See 4-9 below
* From the Florida Turnpike:
1. Exit Lake Worth Rd. east
2. Eventually it turns into Lake Ave.
3. See 4-9 below
* In every case:
4. Cross the Intercoastal Waterway going east
5. Cross A1A
6. Enter the park and bear right (the road makes a large circle)
7. Go all the way around the back, and just past the pier
8. Park by the 1st lifeguard station just north of the pier
9. Parking costs $1/hr. till midnight - pay at the central meter and
put the receipt on your dashboard

The Crystal Garden - Full Moon Drum Circle
As close to the full moon as possible while avoiding Sundays, The Crystal
Garden Book & Gift Store, 2610 N. Federal Hwy. (3 blocks north of Gateway
Blvd.), Boynton Beach FL, 7-9pm if it's a Friday or Saturday, 7:30-9:30pm
other nights.
$18 per person. Facilitated by Margaret Ann Lembo. Please call or e-mail
to register in advance so she can plan for what size group will be coming.
Bring your drum(s); or use the store's. "Experience sitting in circle in a
sacred way. Using sacred smudge blend to call in the directions, we will
clear away negative energy and thought forms. Drum away what ails and an-
noys you. Drum in love, light, and well-being to replace it all! To complete
the evening, you will have an opportunity to experience a meditative journey
into yourself, known as shamanic journeying, where you'll be guided into a
deep state of consciousness to have an encounter with a guide, power animal,
or to find an answer to your questions." Special note: The room does get
smoky from the smudge blend at the beginning." Info: 561-369-2836,
info@..., http://www.thecrystalgarden.com


*** BROWARD COUNTY ***

Full Moon Drum Circle - Ft. Lauderdale - Broward County
Monthly on the full moon, on the beach, South Ft. Lauderdale Beach Park,
Ft. Lauderdale FL, 8pm or moonrise (whichever is earlier) till 1am, free
(except for possible parking costs).
Info: Debe Fisher 954-292-1581, Debe24@...,
http://www.hometown.aol.com/debe24/myhomepage/profile.html; Sophia
<sophialinus@...>, 954-984-4183
Established 1995. There's a 15-minute Pagan full moon ritual at 10pm.
Remember, it can be chilly on the beach during the cooler months - dress
accordingly.
Directions:
1. On A1A just north of the 17th St. Causeway, or 1.5 miles south of Las
Olas Blvd.
2. Park in the municipal lot (enter off A1A), toward the south end, $4
fee, closes 1am (you'll be ticketed after that).
3. Drum circle is on the beach just off the parking lot, near the volley-
ball courts, across from Bahia Mar, about a block north of the Yankee
Clipper Hotel complex. Since 1995.


*** MIAMI-DADE COUNTY ***

Full Moon Drum Circle - Miami Beach - Miami-Dade County
Monthly on the night of the full moon, on the beach, just east of 85th St.
and Collins Ave., Miami Beach FL, 9:30pm on weekends [or earlier, like 8pm,
on weeknights] till midnight, free (except for possible parking costs).
Remember, it can be chilly on the beach during the cooler months - dress
accordingly.
Info: Mark R. Richards <bloodthump@...>
NOTE: Last month the police had to disperse this drum circle due to
problems with alcohol and rowdiness. Contact the organizer above to
see if the location has changed.

Full Moon Bonfire Drum Circle - Raleigh Hotel
Monthly on the night of the full moon, behind the Raleigh Hotel (just off
the beach, around the "Oasis" fire pit), 1775 Collins Ave., Miami Beach FL,
8pm, free.
The hotel staff wanders through the crowd taking food and drink orders
(which you must pay for). Spiritual artwork is projected on a big screen.
Sacred fire dancer (Amber) performs. Since 2004.
Info: Manije 305-612-1107, manije@...
Review by an experienced local drummer: "You've got this listed as a regular
drum circle. It needs a little further description. I went yesterday - the
full moon in April 2006. It is on the hotel grounds and the atmosphere is
pleasant; but it's not an open drum circle where anyone can bring a drum and
play. There is a fire and dancers; but there are noise level issues so the
number and type of drummers has to be limited. They probably won't have any
problems if you bring your bongos; but leave the djembes and tumbas at home
for this one."


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*** DRUMMING/DANCING CIRCLES ***

Thursday, May 4th
Miami Percussion Meetup Group - Drum Jam
African Heritage Cultural Arts Center, 6161 NW 22nd Ave., Miami FL, 7:00pm
Info: 305-638-6771, http://drumcircle.meetup.com/188/events/4914182/t/nr1_nr
This is a jam session, come out and play, no instruction provided. I wanna
jam, what about you? If you dance, feel free. Let's do it.

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


*** DRUMMING CLASSES ***

Saturday, May 6th
Joharah International Presents Bellydance Superstar Jillina - 2006 Spring
Shows & Seminar
Held at: German American Club, 11919 SW 56th St., Miami FL, 305-819-0163
Directions: From the Florida Turnpike, exit Bird Rd., to 117th Ave. south,
turn right (west) at 56th St., go 2 blocks, free parking.
* Saturday Arabian Drumming Class: with Jillina's drummer, Amir Sofi, 4-5 pm,
all levels, $25.
Info: Joharah - http://www.joharah.com; Amir - http://www.amirsofi.com

Saturday, May 20th
Dancing to Your Own Drummer
1:00-4:00pm, $50.
Taught by Karim Nagi: a native Egyptian who specializes in traditional Arabic
music. Karim performs primarily Arabic, Turkish, and Andalusian hand per-
cussion, including the Egyptian Tabla (goblet drum), Riqq (tambourine), Duff
(frame drum), and Segat (brass castanets). He has authored instructional CDs
and DVDs. He is a faculty member of the New England Conservatory of Music.
He leads the SHARQ Arabic Music Ensemble performing the classical Arabic
instrumental and vocal repertoire. His first teachers were Nabil Ata and
Midhat al-Rashidi. Karim later studied with Simon Shaheen at the Arabic Music
Retreat and learned advanced Riqq from Michel Baqlouq (Fairuz ensemble).
Karim returned to Cairo to study Arabic Music in Cairo with Dr. Alfred Gamil
(Cairo Conservatory of Music) and Mohammed Al-Araby (percussionist for Umm
Koulthoum and The National Orchestra of Egypt.)
Held at: Mid Eastern Dance Exchange, 350 Lincoln Road, Studio #505, Miami
Beach FL, 305-538-1608

Saturday-Sunday, June 17th-18th
Raquy Danziger Drumming Workshop
Saturday: beginning and intermediate/advanced drumming classes
Saturday night: hafla (bellydancing performance)
Sunday: riq and frame drumming classes
Sponsored by Bardic Productions and Mid-East Manufacturing. Class size will
be limited, so please register early (see website).
Held at: Melbourne FL
Info: Jesse, 321-508-8820, http://www.bardicproductions.com


*** DRUMMING PERFORMANCES ***

Saturday, June 3rd
Fushu Daiko Drummers and On the Path
Held at: Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts,
Ft. Lauderdale FL


*** DANCING PERFORMANCES/PARTIES/GATHERINGS ***

Friday-Saturday, May 5th-6th
Joharah International Presents Bellydance Superstar Jillina - 2006 Spring
Shows & Seminar
Held at: German American Club, 11919 SW 56th St., Miami FL, 305-819-0163
Directions: from the Florida Turnpike, exit Bird Rd., to 117th Ave. south,
turn right (west) at 56th St., go 2 blocks, free parking.
* Friday show, doors open 7:30pm, show 8:00-11:00pm, $15 in advance/$20 at
the door. Includes dessert.
* Saturday show (with appetizers & live band): doors open 7:30 pm, show
8:00pm - 12 midnight, $25 in advance/$30 at the door
Info: Joharah - http://www.joharah.com; Amir - http://www.amirsofi.com

Sunday, May 7th
CD Release Party and Benefit Show
Direct from Zanzibar - 40 days and 1001 nights - Bellydance Music for
Tamalyn Dallal's Bellydance Show
7pm, $20
Hosted by Shahar and Tamalyn Dallal.
Held at: The Middle Eastern Dance Exchange, 350 Lincoln Rd., Suite 505,
Miami Beach FL,
Info: 305 538 1608

Friday, May 12th
The Palm Beach Bellydance Meetup Group - Monthly Meetup
7pm. Mothers' Day Theme: mother/daughter performances, honoring motherhood
in any form (Mother Earth, etc.), open discussion - how has bellydance
"mothered you" in time of need... 7:30pm Dawn Gunduz performs.
Buffet dinner $10 includes soft drinks and coffee. Tip and alcohol not
included.
Held at: Leila's Middle Eastern Grill Restaurant, 120 S. Dixie Hwy. (corner
of Datura), West Palm Beach FL, 561-659-7373

Friday, May 12th
Raqia Hassan Bellydance Show
7pm doors open; 7:30pm show begins. $10 in advance, $15 at the door.
Raqia Hassan, an internationally known teacher and choreographer and pro-
ducer of the annual Ahlan wa Sahlan Festival in Cairo, Egypt. She has
trained Aza Sharif, Mona el Said, Nani, Nelly Fouad, Dina and more!!!
Held at: Crowne Plaza Hotel at the Miami Intl. Airport, 950 NW LeJeune
Rd., Miami FL, 305-446-9000

Saturday, May 13th
Randa Kamel (Little Egypt) of Cairo Egypt in her 1st U.S. Performance
Held at: Crowne Plaza Hotel at the Miami Intl. Airport, 950 NW LeJeune
Rd., Miami FL, 305-446-9000
Info: 972-840-8450, sales @littleegypt.com, http://www.littleegypt.com

Monday, May 15th
The Miami Bellydance Meetup Group - Monthly Meetup
7:30pm, free (pay for your own food/drink)
Guest Speaker: Adriana Nassif, Director of "Dancing in XS". Autographing
photos: Internationally-known dancer Raqia Hassan (7:30pm sharp). Includes
CD swap, and guest vendor. RSVP requested - see website below.
Held at: John Martin's Authentic Irish Pub and Restaurant, 253 Miracle
Mile, Coral Gables FL
Info: 305-445-6927, http://bellydance.meetup.com/55/

Friday, May 19th
Mid Eastern Dance Exchange 13th Annual Orientalia Festival
7pm.
Held at: Mid Eastern Dance Exchange, 350 Lincoln Rd. (at Euclid Ave.,
South Beach), Studio 505, Miami Beach FL
Bellydance show featuring a variety of styles - performers from south
Florida and abroad, including one of the world's top ethnic dancers -
Helene Ericksen, Karim Nagi (Egyptian percussionist and entertainer),
Tamalyn Dallal, MEDE's finest teachers, etc.
Info: MidEasternDanceExchange@..., http://www.emearld-dreams.com,
info@..., 305-538-1608

Saturday, May 20th
Forbidden Beauty - Women's Dances of Afghanistan by Helene Eriksen
8pm. $35 in advance, $40 at the door. Seating is limited, advance pur-
chase recommended.
Held at: Miami Beach Cinemateque, 512 Espanola Way, Miami Beach FL,
305-673-3456
Info: http://www.mbcinema.com

Sunday, May 21st
Spring Goddess Dance Festival
Doors open 6pm. $25 in advance, $35 at the door, includes dinner & show
Held at: Basha Grill, 1745 NW 2nd Ave., Boca Raton FL, 561-394-9898,
http://www.bashagrill.com
Starring Rimarah Hare (http://www.rimarah.com), doing her mesmerizing seven
veil dance & Brazilian dance; starring Bint Alazar; also featuring Leticia,
Fikarrajaii, Eugenia, Shri Shambhala, Oasis Divine, Nilly, and more!
Info: http://www.bellydance.meetup.com/130,
http://www.freewebs.com/goddessdancefestival for more information

Sunday, May 21st
Tamalyn Dallal Films: Siwa and Zanzibar
Held at: The Miami Beach Cinemateque, 512 Espanola Way, Miami Beach FL,
305-673-4567
Info: Mid Eastern Dance Exchange, 350 Lincoln Rd., Studio 505, Miami Beach
FL, 305-538-1608, MidEasternDanceExchange@...,
http://www.emearld-dreams.com


*** OTHER EVENTS OF INTEREST (NOT DRUMMING/DANCING) ***

Saturday, May 6th
Cinqo de Mayo Festival
Held at: Old School Square, Atlantic Ave. & Swinton Blvd, Delray Beach FL
Info: Calendar of events at http://www.delraybeach.com

Thursday-Sunday, May 11th-14th
Body Magik Festival
Held at: All World Acres, Tampa Bay FL,
Focuses on sacred sexuality, tantra, polyamory, sex magick. Presented by
the Temple of Divine Ecstasy. For adults 18 and older.
Info: http://www.divineecstasy.org/bodymagick.htm

Friday-Sunday, May 19th-21st
Florida Cajun Zydeco Festival
Held at: Quiet Waters Park, Powerline Rd. south of Hillsboro, Deerfield
Beach FL
Info: http://www.cajun-fest.com

Sunday, May 21st
Caribbean Festival
Held at: Old School Square, Atlantic Ave. & Swinton Blvd., Delray Beach FL
Info: Calendar of events at http://www.delraybeach.com


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SECTION 4: 17 REGULAR, REPEATING DRUM CIRCLES (INCLUDING 9 NEW ONES!)
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*** SATURDAYS ***

Broward Drum Circle
Every Saturday, Fern Forest Nature Park, 201 S. Lyons Rd., Coconut Creek
FL, 4:00-6:00pm
Drumming occurs rain or shine (when it rains they drum under the pavilion/
picnic shelter). The park closes at 6pm. Park rules: no advertisements;
no money changes hands.
Info: 954-984-4183, Sophia Letourneau <sophialinus@...>
Discussion group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BrowardDrumCircle/
Directions:
* From I-95
1. Exit at Atlantic Blvd. west
2. Pass over the Florida Turnpike
3. Turn left (south) on Lyons Rd.
4. After 1 block, turn right into Fern Forest Nature Park
5. Just before entering the parking lot, there is a pavilion (picnic
shelter) on the right
6. Walk through the pavilion and continue on the concrete path to the
grassy picnic area, where the drum circle is held.
* From the Florida Turnpike Southbound
1. Exit at Coconut Creek Pkwy./Hammondville Rd.
(Note: for return trips, there is only a northbound entrance at Coconut
Creek Pkwy.)
2. Go west on Coconut Creek Pkwy.
3. Turn left (south) on Lyons Rd.
4. Pass Atlantic Blvd.
5. After 1 block, turn right into Fern Forest Nature Park
6. Just before entering the parking lot, there is a pavilion (picnic shel-
ter) on the right
7. Walk through the pavilion and continue on the concrete path to the gras-
sy 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 shel-
ter) on the right
6. Walk through the pavilion and continue on the concrete path to the gras-
sy picnic area, where the drum circle is held.

NEW! NEW! NEW!
Community Drum Circle
Every Saturday, Unity on the Bay, NW 22nd St., a couple of blocks east of
Biscayne Blvd., Miami FL, 7-9pm
The drum circle is inside Cameron House.
Info: Angelo Saavedra <gypsy05@...>

Saturday, May 6th
Jack & Tarcilia O'Connell's Drum Circle & Sacred Space
1st Saturday of the month (unless it conflicts with a full moon or other
special drum circle), Key Largo Framing, 817 S. Federal Hwy., Deerfield
Beach FL, 7:30-9:30pm, donation requested
Drumming/dancing circle (indoors) with occasional breaks for interactive
group activities, exercises, etc. They provide a few drums, but best to
bring your own drums, rattles, voices, etc. "Our intent is to have fun
as we link our drums and our hearts to honor life."
Info: tarciliaoconnell@...
Directions:
1. Take I-95
2. Exit 10th St. east
3. Turn left (north) on Federal Hwy. (US1)
4. Go 1/4 mile north to 817 S. Federal Hwy., on the west side of the street,
across from Little Havana II


*** SUNDAYS ***

Stuart Drum Circle
Every Sunday, Shepard Park (overlooking the St. Lucie River), Stuart FL,
starts 1 hour before sunset and lasts 3-4 hrs. (Advertised to start at
5pm as of April 2006)
Info: Judah Williams <drumcircledrum@...>, 772-979-3410; Tim Brown
<Timsdrums@...>, 772-220-1462; http://www.stuartdrum2.hypermart.net/,
http.www.drum-circle.org
They do not maintain an e-mail announcement list.
Directions:
* Northbound
1. Take I-95 north
2. Exit #101 (FL 76 north)
3. Turn left (north/west) on Federal Hwy. (US1)
4. Turn left (west) on West Ocean Blvd. and continue into the park

Sunday, May 7th & 21st
Pagan Heartbeat Drum Circle
Every other Sunday (e.g. in 2006: 26 Mar, 9 & 23 Apr, 7 & 21 May, etc.),
on the beach, Lake Ave. at A1A, 1st lifeguard station north of the Ocean
Pier, Lake Worth FL, 7-10pm
They move just across the parking lot in the park if the wind off the
ocean is too chilly. If it rains, they're under the big shelter in the
park, just across the parking lot from the beach.
Bring insect repellent, and something to sit on. It can be chilly on
the beach during the cooler months - dress accordingly.
Info: michellewhitewillow@..., 561-818-0392
Directions:
* From I-95:
- From the north
1. Exit 10th Ave. east
2. Turn right (south) on Dixie Hwy. (US1) or Federal Hwy.
3. Turn left (east) on Lake Ave.
See 4-9 below
- From the south
1. Exit 6th Ave. east
2. Turn left (north) on Dixie Hwy. (US1) or Federal Hwy.
3. Turn right (east) on Lake Ave.
See 4-9 below
* From the Florida Turnpike:
1. Exit Lake Worth Rd. east
2. Eventually it turns into Lake Ave.
See 4-9 below
* In each case:
4. Cross the Intercoastal Waterway going east
5. Cross A1A
6. Enter the park and bear right (the road makes a large circle)
7. Go all the way around the back, and just past the pier
8. Park by the 1st lifeguard station just north of the pier
9. Parking costs $1/hr. till midnight - pay at the central meter
and put the receipt on your dashboard

NEW! NEW! NEW!
Sunday, May 28th
Drum Jam/Drum Class
Last Sunday of the month, Church of the Open Door, 6001 NW 8th Ave.,
Miami FL, 5-7pm, $10
"Come jam with some of Miami's best djembe players - teach, learn, play
African rhythms."
Info: Brother Will, 786-546-6630, yowill76@...


*** TUESDAYS ***

Tuesday, May 2nd
Women's Drum Circle
1st Tuesday of the month (2nd Tuesday if holidays conflict), Unitarian
Universalist Fellowship of South Florida, 1812 Roosevelt St., Hollywood FL
(behind the Autozone store on US 1, between Taft and Johnson), 7:30-9pm, $5
Park in rear or on street. Drum, sing, dance, chant. Indoor/outdoor with
fire pit. Some percussion instruments available to use. For women only.
Info: Debe Fisher 954-292-1581, debe24@...

Tuesday, May 30th
Nature's Emporium - Women's New Moon Drum Circle
Every Tuesday evening closest to the new moon, Nature's Emporium,
8041 W. Sample Rd., Coral Springs FL, 7-9pm, $3 offering
Run by Linda Hushen. No experience necessary. They have extra drums
if you don't have your own. For women only.
Info: 954-755-2223, sandy@...


*** WEDNESDAYS ***

NEW! NEW! NEW! (New night, new time, new parking directions)
Delray Beach Drum Circle
Every Wednesday, Old School Square (in the park in front of the stage),
north of Atlantic Ave. & just east of Swinton Blvd., Delray Beach FL,
8:30pm - midnight, free
This event happens rain or shine (if it's dry we're on the grass; if it
rains we go up on the stage till the rain stops). Plenty of free parking
in the parking lots west of the park.
Info: Michael 561-350-3930, tantra@...
Directions:
1. Take I-95 or the Florida Turnpike
2. Exit Atlantic Ave. east (in Delray Beach)
3. About 1 mile east of I-95 you'll approach Swinton Blvd. - stay in the
left lane.
4. Turn left onto Swinton Blvd.
5. Turn left into one of two parking lots:
a. Make the 1st left, just past Doc's All American Restaurant and right
into the public lot.
b. Or make the 2nd left, drive through a small office building parking
lot to the bigger public lot behind it.
6. In either case, walk back out the way you drove in, to the east, cross
Swinton Blvd. and go through the arched walkway into the park.

NEW! NEW! NEW!
Wednesday, May 10th
Essential Complementary Wellness Center - Drum Circle
Wednesday closest to the full moon, Essential Complementary Wellness Center,
2104 N. Federal Hwy. Suite A (corner of Lee, parking in rear), Hollywood FL,
7:30-9:00pm or later, free
Facilitators: Mayra Luria, Rose Robertson. Sponsored by Earth Apothecary.
Info: 954-921-7808, Mayra Luria <mluria@...>, Rose Robertson
<light8181@...>

NEW! NEW! NEW!
Wednesday, May 24th
Essential Complementary Wellness Center - Women's Drum Circle
Wednesday closest to the new moon, Essential Complementary Wellness Center,
2104 N. Federal Hwy. Suite A (corner of Lee, parking in rear), Hollywood FL,
7:30-9:00pm or later, free
Facilitators: Mayra Luria, Rose Robertson. Sponsored by Earth Apothecary.
For women only.
Info: 954-921-7808, Mayra Luria <mluria@...>, Rose Robertson
<light8181@...>

NEW! NEW! NEW!
Wednesday, May 10th and 24th
Griffin's Loft Drum Circle
2nd and 4th Wednesdays, Griffin's Loft, 4282 S. University Drive (next to
the Bedding Barn, just north of Griffin Rd.), Davie FL, 7:30-9:00pm, $10
An evening of drumming, chanting, healing, and sharing in a community circle,
facilitated by Stephanie Vestal, who says: "It's mostly Native American flavor
with hoop drums, but we'd love to attract more djembes and other drums and
widen our horizon."
"Awaken your Spirit and raise your vibration. Create a sense of unity and
connection; bathe in healing vibrations. The pulse of the drum grounds and
centers us, reminding us on a feeling level of our connection with Mother
Earth and with each other. When we add our voice, the healing potential
increases." No experience necessary, some drums and rattles (and a 30" table
drum) are available, or bring your own.
Info: Store - 954-625-6775, http://www.griffinsloft.com,
reiki4you@...; Stephanie 954-562-5424, stephvestal@...


*** THURSDAYS ***

NEW! NEW! NEW!
Thursday, May 11th
Gilda's Club Drum Circle (Cancer Support Group)
2nd Thursday (usually), Gilda's Club, 119 Rose Dr., Ft. Lauderdale FL
(1 block north of Davie, 2 houses east of Andrews), 7:00-8:15pm
Facilitator: Linda White <lkwdrum@...>,
Info: 954-763-6776
Note: 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.

Thursday, May 18th
Nature's Emporium Drum Circle
One Thursday each month, Nature's Emporium, 8041 W. Sample Rd., Coral
Springs FL, 7-9pm, $3 offering
Run by Linda Hushen. No experience necessary. They have extra drums if
you don't have your own.
Info: 954-755-2223, sandy@...

NEW! NEW! NEW!
Thursday, May 25th
Crystal Vision - Women's Drum Circle
One Thursday each month, usually closest to the New Moon, Crystal Vision,
3160 Stirling Rd. (just west of I-95 at N. Park Rd.), Hollywood FL,
7:30-9:00pm, donation requested
Facilitated by Linda White <lkwdrum@...>. For women only.
Info: 954-981-4992, crystalvisionLTC@...


*** FRIDAY ***

NEW! NEW! NEW!
Friday, May 5th and 19th
Jupiter Beach Drum Circle
1st & 3rd Fridays, Juno FL, 10pm
Info: Joe and Jay (Rhythm Genius), JupiterDrummer@...
Directions:
1. From I-95
2. Take the Donald Ross Rd. exit (#83) east
3. Turn left (north) on A1A
4. Go 1 mile north of the Juno fishing pier (or 2 miles south of Indian-
town Rd.)
5. Look on the beach to your right.

Sunsport Gardens Drum Circle - Around the Bonfire
Every Friday, 14125 North Road, Loxahatchee FL, 9pm - midnight, free
Note: Sunsport is a clothing-optional community, a family naturist resort
founded in 1965. Nudity is completely optional; most drummers/dancers re-
main clothed, but some nudity may be present; the atmosphere is very re-
spectful. Weather permitting, drumming occurs around a big bonfire. In
rainy weather, they drum inside a building next to the pool.
After the drum circle, you may use the pool, hottub, or sauna - please
bring a towel.
Info: 800-551-7217, 561-793-0423, frontdesk@...,
http://www.sunsportgarden.com/
Directions:
* From the south and east:
1. Take the Florida Turnpike or I-95 north
2. Exit Okeechobee Blvd. west (Turnpike exit #99; I-95 exit #70)
3. Go west 8.5 miles beyond the Turnpike
4. Drive through the town of Royal Palm Beach; then the road narrows to
two lanes and you're out in the countryside
5. Pass the fire station and E Road - then turn right (north) on D Road
(gravel)
6. Go 1.9 miles till D Rd. ends at a 'T' 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, pass the security shack on your
left, and bear right around the island
c. After the island, at the stop sign, turn right.
d. Go about 1/4 mile - the fire pit area (drum circle) will be on your
left, next to the pond.


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There are at least 5 drum circles every week - plus 3 that occur every
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c. DANCING - RESOURCES & LINKS (for belly dancers)

d. DRUM CIRCLES - ETIQUETTE
e. DRUM CIRCLES - LISTED BY DAY OF THE WEEK (Dancers warmly welcome!)

f. DRUMMING - CARE OF YOUR DRUM
g. DRUMMING - HOW TO PLAY A DRUM
h. DRUMMING - INSPIRATIONAL
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