Apologies - I sent this out early yesterday. YahooGroups seems to be
having an e-mail problem - lots of people said they never got it. So
here it is again. I hope the 2nd time's the charm!




SPECIAL ITEMS OF NOTE THIS WEEK IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY:

TONIGHT - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1ST
Full Moon Eve Drum Circle on the Beach
Miami Beach FL, 9:30pm onward, free
See details below

TOMORROW NIGHT - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2ND
Full Moon Drum Circle on the Beach
Miami Beach FL, 9pm onward, free
See details below

TOMORROW NIGHT - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2ND
Full Moon Drumming - Light Seeker Empowerment Group
Design District, Miami FL, 7:30pm
See details below

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH
University of Miami Drum Circle
Coral Gables FL, 6-8pm, free
See details below

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH
Peacock Park Drum Circle
Coconut Grove FL, 3pm-dark, free
See details below


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SOUTHEAST FLORIDA DRUM/DANCE CIRCLE NEWSLETTER
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY EDITION
Thursday, 1 February 2007

Offered to you by the Southeast Florida Drum Circle Community
Michael Dean Goodman, Coordinator, 561-350-3930
SoutheastFloridaDrumCircleCommunity-owner@yahoogroups.com

VISIT OUR YAHOO GROUP WEB PAGE
http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/SoutheastFloridaDrumCircleCommunity
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Up-to-date calendar of SE Florida drum circles
Lists of drumming & dancing teachers, classes, performances, vendors
Educational & inspirational materials about drumming & dancing
Links to other drumming/dancing resources



1. FIRST SECTION BELOW: DRUMMING/DANCING CIRCLES - ONE TIME EVENTS

2. SECOND SECTION BELOW: DRUMMING/DANCING CIRCLES - REPEATING EVENTS

3. THIRD SECTION BELOW: OTHER DRUMMING-RELATED EVENTS COMING UP SOON


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1. DRUMMING/DANCING CIRCLES - ONE TIME EVENTS
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NEW

*** FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2ND, 7:30PM ***

Full Moon Drumming

Held at: Amate Tea Lounge (in the courtyard), 811 NE 79th St., Design
District, Miami FL, 305-759-8777

Sponsored by The Light Seeker Empowerment Meetup Group

"Come join people of all ages all over America, who are taking up
drumming in astounding numbers. In communities all across the coun-
try, drumming circles are springing up, oriented not toward perfor-
mance and musical virtuosity, but toward personal transformation,
consciousness expansion, and community building. Since there are
no prerequisites to drumming, anyone can join in and explore rhythms
with hands and drumsticks as an exhilarating way of communing. Whe-
ther it's your first time or not- join us! Let your spirit guides
take you on a wonderful journey and feel the rhythm within!"

Also includes a burning bowl ceremony, and a 5-minute meditation,

Info or to RSVP: http://energyhealers.meetup.com/202/calendar/5436444/

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NEW

*** SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH, 3PM TIL DARK ***

Peacock Park Drum Circle

"If you're still jonesing after the full moon circles, join us for
more drumming..."

Held at: Peacock Park, Coconut Grove FL

Info: Mark Richards <bloodthump@...>

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NEW

*** SATURDAY-SUNDAY, MARCH 10TH-11TH ***

Moonfaire

A quarterly gathering of spiritual and magical people. Share in the
amazing energy of this powerful place through drumming and dancing.
[Editor: apparently there will be drum circles. As we get more info
we'll send it along.]

Held at: The Coral Castle, South Miami FL

Info: http://www.thewitchsgarden.com/moonfaire2007.htm

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NEW

*** FRIDAY-SUNDAY, APRIL 27TH-29TH ***

Paralounge Drum Gathering in Florida

Held at: Spirit of the Suwanee Music Park, Live Oak FL

Purpose: to teach unity and fellowship; to understand primitive instru-
ments and their cultures; to entertain, educate, and unify the many
drum circle communities in the SE U.S. Held twice a year - April and
September. Includes facilitated drum circles around a roaring fire,
beginning around 9:30pm and lasting all through the night!

Workshops: Yoga, African Dance, African rhythm, African folk tales,
didgeridoo (novice and advanced), fire dance rhythms, healing drum
therapy. Held all day and early evening.

Info: http://www.paralounge.net

Camp or rent a "cabin" (an RV, actually). It's a family event. One
participant (Mark Richards) reported: "I saw no use of illegal sub-
stances and very little alchohol consumption. Dogs, however, are not
welcome at the event and must be restricted to the campsite area,
since a djembe can look a lot like a fire hydrant to a dog."

"Anyone interested in traveling there as a group - maybe rent a van
or something - please call Mark Richards in Miami at 786-316-2178.
His plan is to leave Friday morning and return very, very late Sunday
night."


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2. DRUMMING/DANCING CIRCLES - REPEATING EVENTS (ALPHABETICALLY)
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*** SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH ***

Community Drum Circle

Last Saturday of the month, 7-9pm

Held at: Unity on the Bay Church, NW 22nd St., a couple of blocks east of
Biscayne Blvd., Miami FL (The drum circle is inside Cameron House)

Info: Unity on the Bay Church

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*** FRIDAY, FEBRARY 2ND ***

Full Moon Drum Circle - Miami Beach

Monthly on the night of the full moon, on the beach, starts around 9-10pm
and continues till "very late", free

Held at: On the beach, at 85th St., just east of Collins Ave. (A1A),
Miami Beach FL

Remember, it can be chilly on the beach during the cooler months - dress
accordingly.

Info: Mark R. Richards <bloodthump@...>

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*** THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1ST ***

Full Moon EVE! Drum Circle - Miami Beach

Monthly on the night BEFORE the full moon, 9:30pm till "very late", free

Held at: On the beach, at 85th St., just east of Collins Ave. (A1A),
Miami Beach FL

Remember, it can be chilly on the beach during the cooler months - dress
accordingly.

Info: Mark R. Richards <bloodthump@...>

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UPDATED

--- SPECIAL DRUM CIRCLE - OF INTEREST TO ALL THREE COUNTIES ---

*** TUESDAY, MARCH 20TH ***

Tequesta Drum Circle (around a huge bonfire!)

Every Solstice & Equinox - the Start of Each Season, 6:30pm till midnight

Held at: Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, 3109 E. Sunrise Blvd., Ft.
Lauderdale FL

* $5 entrance fee per adult (kids free) goes toward event costs (insur-
ance, hiring the required park rangers for the night, etc.) - any money
remaining will be donated to the citizen support organization Friends
of Birch State Park, Inc.

* "People of all life-affirming spiritual and philosophical paths are in-
vited to come together under 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 evo-
lution, 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 re-
member that legacy. Ceremonial dress is welcomed, but not required."

* Includes: a roaring bonfire; a big (optional) potluck feast - bring a
dish or drink that would be enough for yourself; an Earth-centered ri-
tual to welcome in the season (at about 10:30pm) along with a collec-
tive altar where you may place objects to be charged through the inten-
tions of the evening. Performers are very welcome (fire-dancers, belly
dancers, etc.).

* Editor's note: This is one of the biggest and best drum circles in our
area. It only happens four times each year (at the changes of season -
the solstices and equinoxes), bringing together drummers and dancers
from four counties for one big unified celebration. Don't miss it!
You don't have to be a good dancer or drummer - everyone is lovingly wel-
come and appreciated. You can drum (or play any percussion gadget that
you have), dance, or just watch and socialize.

* Info: Moon Path Circle, Inc., http://moonpathcircle.org/index.htm,
SpelCastor <spelcastor@...>, Sophia
<sophialinus@...>, Mark 954-655-7182

* Directions:
1. Go east on Sunrise
2. Cross the Intercoastal bridge
3. Make the last left turn before A1A (turning into the park entrance)
4. Follow the circular drive about 2/3 of the way around to the "Primi-
tive Camp Area - Tequesta Bonfire Stone Circle"

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*** SUNDAY, FEBRARY 4TH, 11TH, 18TH, 25TH ***

University of Miami Drum Circle

Every Sunday, 6-8pm

Held at: University of Miami (on the grass by the lake - down the stairs
by the permanent stage at the end of the Student Union Patio), Coral
Gables FL

Not officially sanctioned by the school, but nobody bothers the drummers when
they gather. Began August 2006. Free parking on Sundays.

Info: Mark Richards <bloodthump@...>


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3. OTHER DRUMMING-RELATED EVENTS COMING UP SOON
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*** SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17TH, 2PM ***

Drum Workshop with Michael Gregian

Michael Gregian has been a professional Middle Eastern musician for 35
years. He is a master drummer and also plays clarinet, saxophone and
flute. He is the leader of the Mike Gregian Mosaic Ensemble located in
the Boston, MA area. They also play twice yearly in Orlando, FL for
Beledi Productions, Festival on the Nile, workshops and shows. Take
advantage of this semi-private class with Mike Gregian!

Sponsored by The Miami Bellydance Meetup Group

$20 per person

Held at: North Miami FL - address and directions sent to those who RSVP

Info: http://bellydance.meetup.com/55/calendar/5419000/

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NEW

*** FRIDAY-SUNDAY, APRIL 20TH-22ND ***

Long Dance Conference

Held at: Deerhaven Retreat & Conference Center, Paisley FL

An entire weekend filled with sacred ceremony - including a sweat
lodge, dancing, and continuous drumming circles.

Info: Michelle 561-929-4959


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DRUM CIRCLES (REGULAR, REPEATING WEEKLY OR MONTHLY)
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There are 48 opportunities to drum/dance each month in our SE Florida area!

There are at least 5 drum circles every week - plus 3 that occur every
other week, plus 10 that are monthly, plus 9 every month around the full
moon, plus special events!

TO SEE THEM ALL, VISIT OUR ONLINE CALENDAR OF DRUM/DANCE CIRCLES

http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/SoutheastFloridaDrumCircleCommunity/calendar/

If you've never registered with YahooGroups, you'll need to in order to
use the calendar. Registering is free; it's quick (just a few pieces of
info to supply); you only have to do it once; you'll get NO spam by regis-
tering. In fact, nothing will change EXCEPT that you'll have full, easy
access to our drum circle website forever-after!

On our calendar, you can search by clicking on any day - you'll see all
the drumming/dancing circles anywhere in the whole Southeast Florida area
that are happening on that day! Click on any event - you'll see all the
details (location, time, driving directions, special considerations, con-
tact info, etc...)

Now there's no excuse not to go drumming/dancing and enjoy the bliss.


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CHECK OUT THE FILES SECTION OF OUR WEBSITE!
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www.groups.yahoo.com/group/SoutheastFloridaDrumCircleCommunity/files/

You'll find useful drumming and dancing resources -

a. DANCING - LESSONS & CLASSES
b. DANCING - PERFORMANCES
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
i. DRUMMING - LESSONS & CLASSES
j. DRUMMING - PERFORMANCES - REGULAR (WEEKLY)
k. DRUMMING - RESOURCES & LINKS


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