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FULL MOON - SPECIAL EDITION
Wednesday, 12 November 2008
Offered to you by the Southeast Florida Drum Circle Community
Michael Dean Goodman, Coordinator, 561-350-3930
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FULL MOON - SPECIAL EDITION
Wednesday, 12 November 2008
Offered to you by the Southeast Florida Drum Circle Community
Michael Dean Goodman, Coordinator, 561-350-3930
SoutheastFloridaDrumCircleCommunity-owner@yahoogroups.com
This newsletter now reaches about 3000 people!
VISIT OUR YAHOO GROUP WEB PAGE
http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/SoutheastFloridaDrumCircleCommunity
Free monthly SE Florida Drum Circle Newsletters via e-mail
Lists of drumming & dancing teachers and vendors
Educational & inspirational materials about drumming & dancing
Links to other drumming/dancing resources on the web
Photos from many drum circles in our local area
The Full Moon for this area is: Thursday, November 13th, at 1:19am.
There are various local full Moon drum circles - so there's probably one close to you.
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1. FULL MOON DRUM CIRCLES - QUICK SUMMARY
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PALM BEACH COUNTY
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH
Palm Beach County Full Moon Drum Circle
(Lake Worth Beach)
Lake Worth FL, 8pm-midnight, free (except parking meters)
Held rain or shine (we're under the big pavilion roof if it's raining).
See details below
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH, 6:30-7:30PM
A few hours prior to the Palm Beach County Full Moon Drum Circle,
in the same park
Sunset/Full Moon Qigong Class by Greg Boster
Lake Worth FL, 5:15-6:00pm, free (except parking meters)
See details below
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH - the night BEFORE the full Moon
Jupiter Beach Full Moon Drum Circle (Juno Beach)
Juno Beach FL, 8pm-1am, free - hosted by Joe & Jay
See details below
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH SUNSET-11:00PM
Cruzan Rum Bar Drum Circle
Held weekly on Thursday nights. [It happens to fall on the full Moon this
month.]
North Palm Beach FL, sunset to 11pm, free (but you pay for your own
food & drink) - hosted by Joe & Jay, and Judah
See details below
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BROWARD COUNTY
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH
Broward Full Moon Drum Circle (Pompano Beach)
Pompano Beach FL, 8pm-1am, free
See details below
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH (night BEFORE the full Moon)
Essential Complementary Wellness Center -
Full Moon Drum Circle
Hollywood FL, 7:30-9:00pm, free
See details below
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MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH - the night before the full Moon!
Miami Beach Full Moon EVE Drum Circle
Miami Beach FL, 8:30pm till around 1:00am, free
See details below
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH
Miami Beach Full Moon Drum Circle
Miami Beach FL, after 9:00pm till around 1:00am, free
See details below
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH
Chakra Cleansing Full Moon Drum Circle
(Used to be called Unity on the Bay - Full Moon Drum Circle)
Miami FL, 7:00-9:00pm, $10 'love offering'
See details below
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH - see reviewer's comments
Moonchine Full Moon Party (with Drum Circle)
Miami FL, 8pm onward, free
See details below
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2. FULL MOON DRUM CIRCLES - FULL DETAILS
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PALM BEACH COUNTY
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1. Sunset/Full Moon Qigong Class
A few hours prior to the Lake Worth Full Moon Drum Circle in the same
park
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH, 5:15-6:00PM (sunset is about 5:30pm)
Free (except for parking meters)
INSTRUCTOR
Greg Boster, one of our long-time, regular drummers; LMT; Perfect Body
Shape & Genetic Key, certified Wellness coach; holistic health educator.
INFO
About Sheng Zhen Qigong: please see http://www.Yoga-Chi.net
About Greg Boster: 561-254-2040www.globalwellnessbuilders.com
http://alohamassage.info
http://yoga-chi.net
www.exploremannatech.com/feelgreat.htm
science: www.glycoscience.org
skincare: www.hydratedskin.com
sports: www.teammannatech.com
HELD AT
Barton Park, Lake Ave. at A1A, Lake Worth FL (including the Lake Worth
Municipal Beach) For directions, see the next listing - Palm Beach County
Full Moon Drum Circle.
Once you are in the parking lot by the beach and pier, look north and you'll
see a building. This class will meet at the top of the grassy knoll just south
of that building (which is the Lake Worth Public Swimming Pool).
2. Palm Beach County Full Moon Drum Circle
(Lake Worth Beach)
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH, 8PM-MIDNIGHT
Held monthly on the night of the full Moon
Free (except for parking meters)
"Over the past months we've been having between 100-150 people show
up. This has become a wonderful 'tribal' celebration, with drummers, dan-
cers, fire-performers, and quiet on-lookers. People remark that it's the per-
fect 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). One re-
viewer said: 'This is sub-tropical South Florida at its finest.' Please come
join us - don't miss this gathering!" - Michael Goodman, event coordinator
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 counter-
clockwise 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.
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.
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3. Jupiter Beach Full Moon Drum Circle (Juno Beach)
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH 8PM-1AM
The night BEFORE the full Moon
Held monthly on the night of the full Moon (or the night before, if it conflicts with
their Thursday night gig at Cruzan Rum Bar)
Free
HOSTED BY
Joe & Jay (http://www.myspace.
INFO
Joseph Bugler (Joe), JupiterDrummer@..., 561-691-9432
HELD AT
Juno Beach, on A1A (1 mile north of 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 TO ALTERNATE LOCATION
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
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4. Cruzan Rum Bar Drum Circle
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH SUNSET-11:00PM
Held weekly on Thursday nights. [It happens to fall on the full Moon this
month.]
Free (but you pay for your own food and drink)
Judah says: "Over 150-200 attendee's each and every Thursday. However,
this will be a very special evening indeed...the Obama Jamma Drum & Dance
Celebration '08. Bring your friends, loved ones, and those enemies who need
inspiration and change... The Earth moved Nov 4th, and history was recorded.
Let's come together as one nation and celebrate this historical moment with
the sounding of the drums and the grace and majesty of dance."
HOSTED BY
Joe & Jay (http://www.myspace.
and Brother Judah.
INFO
Joseph Bugler (Joe), JupiterDrummer@..., 561-691-9432
Brother Judah, brotherjudah@..., 772-979-3410
HELD AT
Cruzan Rum Bar, 11511 Ellison Wilson Rd., off PGA Blvd. next to (part of)
Panama Hatties, 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
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BROWARD COUNTY
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1. Broward Full Moon Drum Circle (Pompano Beach)
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH 8PM-1AM
Held monthly on the night of the full Moon
Free (unless you park at a meter)
Established 1995 in Ft. Lauderdale. Moved to Pompano Beach in late 2007.
There's a 15-minute Pagan full Moon ritual at 10pm.
Remember, it can be chilly on the beach during the cooler months - dress
accordingly.
Public restrooms available.
"No Alcohol - No Drugs - No Fire! - or we risk losing this location!"
Held at:
On the beach, just north of the Pompano Beach Pier, 222 N. Pompano
Beach Blvd. (2 blocks north of Atlantic Blvd.), Pompano Beach FL. Take the
walking path to the beach just north of the Fisherman's Wharf (pier). Free
parking at the lot across the street to the west starting at 8pm.
In case of rain - they're under the pavilion near the street, north of the pier.
Info:
Debe Fisher 954-292-1581, Debe24@...,
www.hometown.aol.com/debe24/myhomepage/profile.html
Sophia, sophialinus@..., 954-984-4183
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2. Essential Complementary Wellness Center -
Full Moon Drum Circle
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15TH 7:30-9:00PM
Usually held on the Wednesday closest to the full Moon
Free
Open to both men and women.
Experience a renewed connection to your innermost rhythms through drum-
ming and chanting. Discover what the ancients knew and modern scientific
studies are now revealing - that there is tremendous healing power in the
strong, steady vibration of the drum. Tuning into this resounding energy can
help re-balance the body and spirit and provide a sacred and unique avenue
for prayer and community. All drums welcome; frame drums and rattle provid-
ed for those without.
Led by:
Mayra Luria mluria@... and Rose Robertson light8181@...
Held at:
Essential Complementary Wellness Center, 2104 N. Federal Hwy., Suite A
(corner of Lee, parking in rear), Hollywood FL, 954-921-7808
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MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
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1. Chakra Cleansing Full Moon Drum Circle
(Used to be called Unity on the Bay - Full Moon Drum Circle)
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH 7:00-9:00PM
Held monthly on the night of the full Moon
$10 'love offering'
This drum circle began in April 2008.
"We meet in a church, have a spiritually-flavored drum circle, and therefore
have a zero tolerance drug and alcohol scene. We create a safe space for
all to enjoy. We know that drumming on its own creates a healing, natural
vibration, which opens up the 7 chakrs, making them receptive to the healing
vibrational therapy administered by Jude and Carlos through their use of Na-
tive American frame drums, shamanic-influenced medicinal drum beats, and
fragrant herbs. We are successful in cleansing blocking toxins by opening
these 7 chakras. All musical instruments are welcome, as are all rhythms for
our interactive healing musical experience. The vitality derived from our vi-
brational therapy can be felt for up to 72 hours after your first 2-hour exper-
ience. This is divinely powerful; don't miss it!" Bring beach chairs or cushions
to sit on.
Coordinated by:
Carlos Manuel Planas and Jude Byrne.
Info:
Carlos: 305-331-1025, carlosdrums@...; Jude: 305-812-5473,
info@..., www.awesomeheartbeat.com
Held at:
Unity on the Bay Church, 411 NE 21st St., Miami FL, near Biscayne Bay
Directions:
1. Take Biscayne Blvd.
2. Turn east on 22nd St.
3. Go 1/2 block to the big parking lot on your right near the Bay.
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2. Miami Beach Full Moon Drum Circle
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH AFTER 9:00PM TILL AROUND 1:00AM
Held monthly on the night of the full Moon
Free
Held at:
"The public announcements for the Full Moon Eve and Full Moon Night drum
circles were stopped because the rave or wild beach party atmosphere that
had developed, including large numbers of young people and alcohol/drugs,
drew the attention of the local authorities, and caused arrests and closing of
some drum circles by the police." "This does not mean that the drum circles
have stopped. They are just not being publicly advertised. People are getting
in touch with each other directly and going out to drum at various different
places on Miami Beach on the full Moon eve, the full Moon night, and even
the new Moon night." "Sometimes we use the open discussion site [listed
below] to coordinate, but mostly we just call each other by phone."
For the most up-to-date info on where they plan to gather this month, go to
the website/discussion group below, or contact Mark Richards or any other
Miami area drummer that is 'in the loop'.
On that website - over the months, 75th St., 79th/80th St., and 85th/86th St.
(all at Collins/A1A) are the most commonly mentioned locations for this drum
circle. 79th St. has been most discussed in the past few months - editor.
Info:
Mark Richards <bloodthump@...>, 786-515-3683
Or subscribe to The Miami Beach Full Moon Drum Circle discussion group:
http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/MiamiBeachFullMoonDrumCircle
Here's a link to a locally produced documentary on the old 85th street drum
circle on the beach: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdxCMaUpiOI
Remember, it can be chilly on the beach during the cooler months - dress
accordingly.
August discussions:
1. "On August 16th we have the full Moon party at the beach. Mixed reviews
about the last couple of months. If you go, have in mind [that] drinking is pro-
hibited at the beach, and that [the] beach patrol likes to shut down everything
around 1 am. If you're serious about drumming, the best thing is to go early
in the night." - Mark Richards
2. "Drumming and dancing on the beach at 79th St. this month. Let's try
out this location. It seems very quiet and away from the lights of the city. Fri-
day [full Moon eve] starts around 8:30pm. Saturday [full Moon]starts later..." -
Gene Shapiro
3. One reviewer wrote about the July event: "75th St. started out as an inti-
mate affair, but became a very pleasant and large beach party by around
10:30pm, with Manny & his timbales arriving about that time to entertain the
crowd of spectators. People have reported that the very best drumming and
dancing took place very late - after midnight..."
4. Another reviewer wrote about July: "I thought the whole point of the drum
circle was for everyone to participate in celebrating the full Moon? When the
group with the large timbales (and bells and whistles) arrived, the whole am-
biance changed, especially when the crowds of people with drinks and flash-
ing cameras arrived shortly after. It was anything but pleasant. I looked
around at those near me with djembes, and we clearly felt left out... The tim-
bales gang was there to entertain the crowds."
5. Yet another reviewer wrote me: "I went to both 75th & 79th Street on Sa-
turday night.
• 75th St. was the teen party - very big, young, and the typical weekend party-
crowd. There were police cars parked outside, but I did not see them enter
the circle and it was going strong and loud when I left at 2am.
• 79th St. was the 'real thing' - attended and organized by the real drum circle
crew. It was a more mature crowd, mellower, much better. More hand-drums
than drum-stix, although there was a time where the drum-sticker was there
and dominated. If I could do it all over again, I would have gone to 79th and
not 75th."
September discussions:
1. "Last cycle (August), went like this: I arrived around midnight at 75th [on
the] night before the full Moon, where we were the month before [July]. No
one around but you could easily see the Rhythms at 79th. Thought they
may have been at 85th. When I passed 79th you could tell by the cars
where everyone was at. Stayed till bout 3:00am; good players, good time,
no show of force. Trash was overflow'n in the two trash cans on the beach
and the rest that wasn't piled next to them was scattered all over, which in-
cluded many glass bottles, some broken.
Night of the full Moon I again checked 75th at midnight, where I found the
Rhythms this time. Manny and some of the stick players at one big circle
and two more smaller circles a short distance south down to the Band Shell
at 73rd. Same good energy, same problem with the trash and glass, same
no show of force.
If you're the first to set up and can play loud enough so everyone can find
the rhythms there's a good chance that the spot you picked will be the one
for the this cycle.
I prefer 75th cuz of the close parking lot. 79th is good too. Just walk to
the end of the street and out to the beach. 85th was constantly have'n
issues with a regular show of force [police presence]. I think there's still a
few that still go and hang there. Problem with 85th was traspass'n through
the park and some condo comandos complaning maybe. And the trash.
Don't know for sure.
No bottles on the beach. Cans, plastic work just fine. First time some
mother's child has to get stitches guess who's gonna pay. Take your trash
out with you. Don't even leave it in the beach trash cans. LEAVE NO
TRACE!!!! If we show some respect, they might decide not to show some
force. I think we all know all the other stuff that's not allowed on the public
beach at that spot so I don't need to go there." - RhythmAnarchy
2. "I'm going for 79th. I think the best circles are those with some space in
the middle for dance'n and spinning [like Siesta Key near Sarasota]. So I
will have my trash buckets to mark a circle. And I will fill them with trash and
take them with me when I go. If I trust someone enough that they may
even help me with this journey, I'll consider a loan of a sacred virgin white
trash bucket. (I'm not gonna [just] pass out a roll of garbage bags
and expect everyone to get the message.) Maybe, once again, the FSM will
bless the circle." - RhythmAnarchy
3. "[The full Moon eve] I arrived bout 9-10pm. Everything was very good.
Beach protrol hung with us till their shift ended [around midnight]. No one
tried anyone's limit, so no fire [was attempted]. But, there was an hour be-
tween midnight and 1:00am, before the MPD [Miami Police Dept.] arrived,
[where] we had no chaperon. Could have been a window for the 'children'
to play with some fire. We were asked to leave at 1:00am. Packed up
cleaned up; left NO TRACE. Very good night. Wonder if we circled up right
in front of the resorts on 74th, if 'mom and dad' would let us stay up a little
later?
I'll make it a bit earlier tonight [full Moon night]. I'm expecting our chaper-
ones to ask us to leave at 1:00am." - RhythmAnarchy
4. "...since we are gonna be at the beach I would like to encourage every-
one to get creative on the ocean, mermaid, merman theme...or at least
wear white, blues, ocean tones...so we can have even more harmony.
The full Moon is actually on the 15th, but we always meet the night before
as well as the actual night of the full Moon. So start getting creative and
come celebrate with us. Bring your bathing suit if you would like to swim
and renew your soul in ocean foam. Sunday, September 14, 2008 at
9:00pm. Location: the beach street: 79th St. and Collins, Miami Beach,
FL." - Beatriz
5. "Drumming and dancing on the beach at 79th Street on Sunday, Sep.
14th and Monday, Sept. 15th. Sunday starts around 8:30pm; Monday
starts a little later." - Gene Shapiro
October discussions:
1. "Drumming on the beach at 79th Street, both Monday and THURSDAY.
Monday starts at 8:30pm. THURSDAY starts a little later." - Gene Shapiro
2. "FMDC [full Moon eve drum circle] last night, Monday. Beautiful night,
group was small but nice. Hard wind, but no rain. Left at 12 [midnight] -
don't know what happened after..." - Rhythm rhythmanarchy@...
3. "Monday [full Moon eve] was good but small. Tuesday [full Moon] was
larger but still seems to be a few regulars MIA. Still, very good night.
It seem like even the worst of the party clowns helped pick up trash and
there weren't many bottles to find, although, the two trash bins were just
about to overflow. Just after 2am a uniformed enforcer of the laws of
miaMe asked the group to leave. It's nice when they don't try the aggres-
sive thing to start with." - Rhythm rhythmanarchy@...
[He's speaking of 79th St.]
4. "Just like September tonight too. I like 75th St. cuz the parking is close.
If no one sets up and plays I keep look'n/listen'n for Rhythms. Watch the
parking lots. If there are lots of cars parked on 79th and Collins you might
stop and listen. By the way - some regular Rhythm makers have been ab-
sent last couple of cycles. Could use an in-fussion of some of the more
experienced at our free-style, miaME, full Moon drum circle.
5. "At exactly 1:04 AM, the drumming and dancing fused in-sync and the
power of the night finally overtook those of us who had been struggling to
find a rhythm with our fellow drummers. The thing I remember most about
last night was that shimmering ocean, the same color as the clearest of
blue diamonds, just as radiant, but more intricate. The ocean sparkled with
hundreds of thousand of breaks on its surface making its canvas an inspir-
ing, beautiful sight to behold. The Moon was so bright last night, that when
it went behind a cloud, everyone's voice rose in crescendo just as if it were
an eclipse..." - Chas Dundee chasdundee@...
November discussions:
1. Yo drummers et al, I'm going out on 79th Street to firedance for the full-
Moon drum circle. I'll arrive around 9:30 and start [fire] spinning around
10 unless photographers get there early and want to take advantage of
the Moon's low position - in that case, I'll start early. (If you're a photog
and you want to get there REALLY early, email me at julian@...).
Will I see drummers there? what's the buzz?" - Julian aka Cleric
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3. Miami Beach Full Moon EVE Drum Circle
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH 8:30PM TILL AROUND 1:00AM
Held monthly on the night BEFORE the full Moon
Free
Held at:
Please read the discussion about the Miami Beach Full Moon Drum Circle
above. The same information applies here as well.
Info:
Mark Richards <bloodthump@...>, 786-515-3683
Or subscribe to The Miami Beach Full Moon Drum Circle discussion group:
http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/MiamiBeachFullMoonDrumCircle
July discussions:
One drummer reported: "In July, Happy circled the 75th St. circle with the
Hare Krishnas... Some thought that the mobile PA system that the Hare
Krishnas brought was a little inappropriate. People have reported that the
very best drumming and dancing took place very late - after midnight...
August discussions:
"Drumming and dancing on the beach at 79th St. this month. Let's try
out this location. It seems very quiet and away from the lights of the city.
Friday starts around 8:30pm. Saturday starts later..." - Gene Shapiro
October discussions:
"Drumming on the beach at 79th Street, both Monday and THURSDAY.
Monday starts at 8:30pm. THURSDAY starts a little later." - Gene Shapiro
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4. Moonchine Full Moon Party (with Drum Circle)
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH 8:00PM ONWARD
Held monthly on the night of the full Moon
Free
Inside: sushi, drink specials, kareoke
Outside: drum circle around the fire on the back patio
Held at:
Moonchine Asian Bistro, 7100 Biscayne Blvd., Miami FL
One experienced drummer reported about his experience in July 2008:
"The Moonchine...was a little disappointing. We got there around 8pm.
There was no real space for drummers. The 'fire-pit' was in a little outside
alcove where the outside bar was. There was room for maybe 5 or 6 drum-
mers, and it was obvious that the wait-staff would be barging through all the
time to fill their bar orders. And then, of course, there were the DJs ('nuff
said). We had dinner (which was very good), but we didn't even unpack our
drums. Now, that said, the space was very pleasant for dining, and had the
potential to be good for a drum jam (but maybe not around the 'fire pit')..."
There may have been drumming later in the evening, but this reviewer left
and thus couldn't comment.
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3. DRUM CIRCLE OPPORTUNITIES
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This month there at least 74 opportunities to drum/dance in our SE
Florida area - from Miami-Dade (11 events), through Broward (35
events), Palm Beach (24 events), and Martin (4 events) Counties!
• Some repeat weekly, or monthly, or on the full or new Moons, and some
are special one-time events
• Some are outdoors (parks, beaches, backyards...) and some are indoors
(homes, businesses, churches, bars, arenas...)
• Some are in the daytime and some are at night
• Some are hidden away & private, & some are public & almost exhibitionistic
• Some are eclectic world-beat improv/jam sessions and some focus on more
repetitive trance-drumming, or on drumming from just one cultural tradition
(African, Latin, Middle-Eastern, Native American, etc.)
• Some have bonfires, some have candles, some have the Sun or the Moon
• Some have entertainers (fire-twirlers, fire-breathers, poi-spinners, etc.)
• Some are strongly-led, some are mildly guided, and some are leaderless
• Some are flavored by a particular spiritual tradition (Pagan, Christian, Native
American, Yogic/Vedic, etc.) and some are free of any mention of any be-
liefs (politics, religion, etc.)
• Most are clothed, but one weekly drum circle is hosted by a clothing-optional
(nudist) community
• Some have lessons before-hand and some don't
• Some attract only a handful of participants and some draw 100 or even 400+
drummers/dancers!
Try out a few drum circles - find the style(s) and vibes that you enjoy.
To see them all, SUBSCRIBE TO THIS DRUM CIRCLE NEWSLETTER.
Just send any e-mail to:
SoutheastFloridaDrumCircleCommunity-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Now there's no excuse not to go drumming/dancing.
Go on - enjoy the bliss!
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4. CHECK OUT THE FILES SECTION OF OUR WEBSITE
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You'll find useful drumming and dancing resources at:
http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/SoutheastFloridaDrumCircleCommunity/files/
• Lists of local drumming & dancing teachers and vendors
• Educational & inspirational materials about drumming & dancing
• Links to other drumming/dancing resources on the web
You'll find lots of great, new pictures of local drum circles at:
http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/SoutheastFloridaDrumCircleCommunity/photos/
• E-mail us photos from drum circles that you attend & we'll include them!
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5. HELP US SPREAD THE WORD
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1. Please tell your drumming/dancing friends, students, etc. about our
newsletter and our online resources on our website (drum circle news-
letter archive, files, photos, links, etc.).
2. Please post subscription info (or the whole newsletter) on any ap-
propriate discussion list or in any drumming/dancing newsletter. (You
have permission to re-post this newsletter as long as you keep the whole
thing intact - deleting nothing, changing no formatting, and including all
the contact information that's already at the top and bottom.)
3. Or, if you'd prefer, please send us e-mail addresses of anyone that
you think would be interested in the Drum Circle Newsletter and we'll
directly invite them to subscribe.
Thank you for the opportunity to serve the drumming/dancing com-
munity.
Namaste,
Michael
Publisher: Southeast Florida Drum Circle Newsletter
SoutheastFloridaDrumCircleCommunity-owner@yahoogroups.com
561-350-3930
Dr. Michael Dean Goodman
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