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Michael & PremShakti's Bonfire Drum Circle Party PLUS MICHAEL'S BIRTHDAY PARTY! SPECIAL EDITION Published: Friday, 24 April 2009 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 drummers & dancers! VISIT OUR YAHOO GROUP WEB PAGE FOR: 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
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PremShakti & Michael Dean Goodman warmly invite you to
join us for the famous monthly gathering of our 'conscious
tribe' - over 150 folks celebrating personal growth, love,
consciousness, radiance, expression, creativity, freedom,
community, peace, and bliss!
TOMORROW, SATURDAY, APR 25TH, 7pm-1am
Bonfire Drum Circle/Party/Dance
Plus Michael's Birthday Party!
PLEASE COME CELEBRATE MICHAEL'S BIRTHDAY
No presents required - just your presence and joy
Held at our home in West Palm Beach (directions below)
This event is held the last Saturday of every month - mark
your calendar! EXCEPT in December when it shifts a few
days to NEW YEAR'S EVE.
SPECIAL
AT THIS MONTH'S PARTY:
1. Michael's birthday celebration - plus others!
2. Special Guest: Henna artist Diana Spring
(See her info and photos at the end of this newsletter)
NOTE CHANGES TO OUR PAST INVITATIONS:
1. We start at 7pm (not 8pm as some listings still claim).
2. We have a DJ'd partner dance from 7-9pm in the 'yoga room'.
During those hours, for those not wanting to dance, there will
be all our regular activities: a potluck dinner, musical perfor-
mances, great conversation, card readings, healing exchang-
es on the massage table, perhaps some early drumming, etc.
Mini-dance lesson at 7:30pm - let Michael show you how
easy & fun these dances are!
No partner needed; please bring appropriate dance shoes
(see comments below).
3. $5 admission to cover expenses.
4. Important NEW PARKING INSTRUCTIONS:
To keep the City & neighbors happy we made some changes!
PLEASE DON'T PARK ON OUR STREET (PARK LN).
Instead, park the 1st 30 cars on our property.
Then park on the next side street - 1/2 city block east of us.
Or park in the church parking lot - SE corner of Haverhill and
Belvedere Rd. - 1/2 city block west of us.
Each alternative is safe and well-lit and a 3-minute walk.
1. Michael's birthday celebration - plus others!
2. Special Guest: Henna artist Diana Spring
(See her info and photos at the end of this newsletter)
NOTE CHANGES TO OUR PAST INVITATIONS:
1. We start at 7pm (not 8pm as some listings still claim).
2. We have a DJ'd partner dance from 7-9pm in the 'yoga room'.
During those hours, for those not wanting to dance, there will
be all our regular activities: a potluck dinner, musical perfor-
mances, great conversation, card readings, healing exchang-
es on the massage table, perhaps some early drumming, etc.
Mini-dance lesson at 7:30pm - let Michael show you how
easy & fun these dances are!
No partner needed; please bring appropriate dance shoes
(see comments below).
3. $5 admission to cover expenses.
4. Important NEW PARKING INSTRUCTIONS:
To keep the City & neighbors happy we made some changes!
PLEASE DON'T PARK ON OUR STREET (PARK LN).
Instead, park the 1st 30 cars on our property.
Then park on the next side street - 1/2 city block east of us.
Or park in the church parking lot - SE corner of Haverhill and
Belvedere Rd. - 1/2 city block west of us.
Each alternative is safe and well-lit and a 3-minute walk.
Enjoy 4 Great Events Rolled Into 1!
(1) BONFIRE TRIBAL DRUMMING & DANCING CIRCLE
Held outside - around the fire circle
9:00pm: brief drum lesson to get the drumming started
9:00pm-midnight: Community drum circle
(Out of respect for our neighbors we stop outside noise
at midnight - and move the festivities inside.)
DRUM JAM: GREAT LIVE RHYTHMS - African, Latin, Middle-
Eastern, Native American, World, Tribal ... start any rhythm
that you'd like the group to play.
RADIANT DANCERS - bellydancers, free-form dancers, con-
tact dancers, trance-dancers. Enjoy a loving, appreciative
atmosphere in which to let the rhythms move you!
PERFORMERS - we welcome fire-performers, poi-twirlers, etc.
CELESTIAL CIRCLE - 8000 lights twinkling in the trees
BRING - Something to sit on for the drum circle (chair, stool,
blanket); your drums
IN CASE OF RAIN - the drumming is moved indoors -
THE PARTY CONTINUES!
(2) HOUSE PARTY & POTLUCK FEAST
Held inside the house: 7pm-1am (all night!)
POTLUCK FEAST - bring something to share (main dish, des-
sert, or beverage) if you want to partake
GREAT CONVERSATION - satsang with conscious people
SING-ALONG at the piano - oldies, folk, Broadway, rock,
spiritual, pop - make requests, bring music, sing & play along
PERFORMANCES - bring your instrument or voice & entertain
READINGS - we welcome God/Goddess cards, tarot cards, etc.
MASSAGE/HEALING EXCHANGES on our massage table
(3) PARTNER DANCE
Held inside, in the 'yoga room': 7-9pm
PARTNER DANCING - on our wood dance floor (Latin, ball-
room, swing, disco, tango)
No partner needed - we switch around
Please bring comfortable dancing shoes: not recommended are:
(1) sandals & open-back shoes - your feet can slip out and you
could hurt yourself;
(2) gripping rubber soles - you'll try to spin but your shoes will
resist & you'll hurt yourself.
GREAT DJ'd MUSIC - music that won't let you stay seated
7:30PM MINI-LESSON to help you find your groove
(4) THE 'PARTY AFTER THE PARTY'
Birthday Celebrations, Performances, Jam
Held inside, in the 'yoga room': midnight-1am
When the outdoor circle ends, the inside celebration begins!
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS - for anyone with a 'nearby' birth
MUSIC/DANCE PERFORMANCES - great local/visiting artists
MUSIC & DANCE JAM
PERSONAL CONNECTION - some people say the intimate,
loving, spiritual atmosphere of these late-night celebrations is
their favorite part of the evening! Stay and see why.
INFO
Michael 561-350-3930, tantra@...
HELD AT
The home of PremShakti & Michael Dean Goodman
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. 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. We're on the NE corner of Belvedere Rd. & Park Ln.
('4855' on the mailbox).
1. From the Florida Turnpike northbound, exit Southern Blvd.
2. 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 on Belvedere Rd. (light, 7-11, Walgreens, KFC)
6. At the 2nd street past Military Tr. (Park Ln.) turn right
(1 block before Haverhill)
7. We're on the NE corner of Belvedere Rd. & Park Ln.
('4855' on the mailbox).
1. From the Florida Turnpike southbound, exit Okeechobee
2. End of the exit ramp, turn left onto Okeechobee eastbound
3. Go about 2 miles and turn right/south on Military Tr.
4. Go 1 mile & 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. We're on the NE corner of Belvedere Rd. & Park Ln.
('4855' on the mailbox).
PARKING
NEW PARKING INSTRUCTIONS - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!
1. 1st 30 cars - park in our front & back yards (on the grass).
If you know you're staying late, please pull forward & let
someone park behind you.
Please do not park in either driveway - leave that free for
people to get in and out of the parking spaces (on the grass).
2. After our yard is full, do not park on our street (Park Ln.)
The neighbors have been complaining to the City. The street
is not wide enough for 2-way traffic when cars are parked on
the street. To continue having the drum circle parties, we
promised the City the following parking changes:
3. First, drop off heavy objects (drums, food, etc.) - temporarily
pull into our front driveway (marked with "loading zone" signs).
4. Then move your car out of the loading zone & park:
a. 1st - park on both the east & west sides of Concord (the
next street east of Park Ln., runs north off Belvedere Rd.)
This area holds 30 cars.
b. 2nd - park on the south side of Charlotte (the 1st street
intersecting Concord). Don't park in front of the homes on
the north side. This area holds 22 cars.
c. On both of these streets -
Park on wide grass shoulders - not on the pavement.
That way you won't impede 2-way traffic.
Adjacent to the grass shoulders there are no homes to be
bothered. Don't park in front of any homes.
Angle park (pull in nose first) - do not parallel park.
It's a 3-minute walk to our home - shorter than parking
way down our street (Park Ln.) as many people often had
to. Plus the walk is safe & well-lit.
d. When both those streets are full, park in the parking lot
of the Abundant Life Church on the SE corner of Belve-
dere Rd. and Haverhill Rd., 1/2 city block west of our
street (Park Ln.), with its entrance on Belvedere Rd.
Please honor their space - leave no trash, make no noise
coming or leaving.
5. Of course, when parking anywhere, be smart - don't leave
valuables sitting in plain view - hide them.
6. 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.
DRESS
Everything from casual to dress-up to fantasy is appropriate.
For example, some women wear shorts, some wear dresses,
some wear 'goddess-outfits' or fantasy-wear, some wear belly-
dance or other costumes. Dress in whatever makes you feel
great & special!
CHILDREN
Children who are old enough to participate in an adult event are
welcome. The event is "adult-focused" - meaning there are no
special arrangements for kids (no play area, toys, child-care,
etc.) and maybe not even other kids to 'hang out' with, so child-
ren should only come if they can enjoy the adult activities, fit in,
and not need special attention nor do things that would interfere
with other guests' enjoyment of the event.
We leave it up to parents to evaluate if their children would fit
into and enjoy the atmosphere. For children over about 12,
there is generally no problem (although it is the parent's respon-
sibility to keep them away from any alcohol); for younger chil-
dren please use your own good judgment. Younger children
should definitely not be left to wander unaccompanied - due to
the big crush of people, fire-performers swinging fire, etc. And
children should not be allowed to play any rhythm instrument
during the drum circle until they are old enough to listen to and
play along with the group harmoniously (and on the beat!) ra
rather than just making fun sounds as younger kids do.
There will not be any 'adult' activities that would be considered
inappropriate for children - but keep in mind that the energy
around a bonfire drum circle can be both intense and very sen-
sual (belly dancers, etc.).
PHOTOGRAPHY
Photography is welcome, as long as you follow these guidelines:
1. If someone requests not to be photographed, please imme-
diately honor their request.
2. Be discrete with flash photos around the drum circle - don't
disrupt the atmosphere.
3. If you plan to post photos to the internet, please contact us
(your hosts) to discuss what info to include (or not) about
the party and the individuals photographed.
4. As a courtesy please e-mail copies of your better photos, full-
full-sized, to us (your hosts) with permission for us to use
them for publicity.
SPECIAL GUEST THIS MONTH
HENNA BODY ART BY DIANA
SPRING
About the Artist
Diana Spring is a professional henna artist who is well-versed in Indo-Arabic
style, Mumbai style, Moroccan style, Modern, tattoo flash, & intricate Indian
bridal style. She can mix & match components of different designs to come
up with artwork that is unique and suited to you. Diana also offers custom
henna art on natural skin drum heads. In addition, she's a local belly dancer
noted for dancing with finger cymbals and she's a chandler (candlemaker)
who makes her own soy and palm wax candles in an effort to support the
green lifestyle.
About Henna
Henna is a shrub that grows in the arid regions of the Middle East, North
Africa, and Asia. For millennia, various peoples indigenous to these areas
have used the dried crushed leaves from the henna shrub mixed with an
acidic component to stain the skin for beautification and to mark life events
like birth and marriage. Diana makes her own henna paste from imported
henna powder that she mixes with lemon juice, sugar, and essential oils.
The dark green paste is applied free-hand to the skin and should remain
on the skin for at least 4 hours and 6 hours if possible. When the dark dried
paste is removed, an orange stain is left on the skin which darkens over the
next day to brown. Designs usually last 1-3 weeks depending on the amount
of time the henna is left on the skin and the part of the body being hennaed.
Payment
If you choose to have henna work done, you pay the artist directly. She
will have a selection of beautiful designs, each marked with it's cost.
Contact Information
diana@... www.springtimehenna.com 954-817-5311
Available for parties, events, or individual appointments.
About the Artist
Diana Spring is a professional henna artist who is well-versed in Indo-Arabic
style, Mumbai style, Moroccan style, Modern, tattoo flash, & intricate Indian
bridal style. She can mix & match components of different designs to come
up with artwork that is unique and suited to you. Diana also offers custom
henna art on natural skin drum heads. In addition, she's a local belly dancer
noted for dancing with finger cymbals and she's a chandler (candlemaker)
who makes her own soy and palm wax candles in an effort to support the
green lifestyle.
About Henna
Henna is a shrub that grows in the arid regions of the Middle East, North
Africa, and Asia. For millennia, various peoples indigenous to these areas
have used the dried crushed leaves from the henna shrub mixed with an
acidic component to stain the skin for beautification and to mark life events
like birth and marriage. Diana makes her own henna paste from imported
henna powder that she mixes with lemon juice, sugar, and essential oils.
The dark green paste is applied free-hand to the skin and should remain
on the skin for at least 4 hours and 6 hours if possible. When the dark dried
paste is removed, an orange stain is left on the skin which darkens over the
next day to brown. Designs usually last 1-3 weeks depending on the amount
of time the henna is left on the skin and the part of the body being hennaed.
Payment
If you choose to have henna work done, you pay the artist directly. She
will have a selection of beautiful designs, each marked with it's cost.
Contact Information
diana@... www.springtimehenna.com 954-817-5311
Available for parties, events, or individual appointments.
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Namaste,
Michael
Michael Dean Goodman
Publisher: Southeast Florida Drum Circle Newsletter
SoutheastFloridaDrumCircleCommunity-owner@yahoogroups.com
561-350-3930
The PremYoga Center, Co-Director http://www.PremYoga.com
PARA - The Center for Realization, Director
The Relationship Institute, Director
Boca Raton and West Palm Beach Florida
tantra@...
Dedicated to removing the constrictions to the full flow of life -
whether they be physical, mental/emotional, or spiritual - and
to the unfoldment of peace, freedom, awareness, love, & ecstasy
Spiritual guide (ashtanga yoga/meditation, tantra,
vedanta, ayur veda)
Counselor Life Coach Speaker/Educator Author
Private Sessions Classes Workshops & Retreats
Satsangs (Self-inquiry)
Clients & programs throughout the US, the Caribbean,
Canada, Europe, and India
Working in person or by phone
Free initial consultation to discuss your needs and goals
Michael
Michael Dean Goodman
Publisher: Southeast Florida Drum Circle Newsletter
SoutheastFloridaDrumCircleCommunity-owner@yahoogroups.com
561-350-3930
The PremYoga Center, Co-Director http://www.PremYoga.com
PARA - The Center for Realization, Director
The Relationship Institute, Director
Boca Raton and West Palm Beach Florida
tantra@...
Dedicated to removing the constrictions to the full flow of life -
whether they be physical, mental/emotional, or spiritual - and
to the unfoldment of peace, freedom, awareness, love, & ecstasy
Spiritual guide (ashtanga yoga/meditation, tantra,
vedanta, ayur veda)
Counselor Life Coach Speaker/Educator Author
Private Sessions Classes Workshops & Retreats
Satsangs (Self-inquiry)
Clients & programs throughout the US, the Caribbean,
Canada, Europe, and India
Working in person or by phone
Free initial consultation to discuss your needs and goals
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