Mark your calendars for:
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Christmas Revels - A Theatrical Celebration of the Winter Solstice
Friday - Sunday, December 9-11 and 16-18
Fridays at 8:00 PM, Saturdays and Sundays at 1:00 and 5:00PM
Scottish Rite Theater, 1547 Lakeside Drive, Oakland
See website for detailed ticket prices and parking information.
http://www.calrevels.org
“As the winter solstice approaches in King Arthur's court, the legendary king summons his lords, ladies, knights and knaves to Camelot. Complete with magic, Knights of the Round Table, legendary creatures and spectacular costumes, this interactive visit to the mythical kingdom will delight children and adults alike.”
My experience with The Christmas Revels is that it is both ridiculously fun and sublimely moving.
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Awan Olokun (Year End Cleansing)
with Ile Orunmila Oshun
Please note that this special ritual replaces the Ile Monthly Temple Service!
Sunday, December 27, 12:00-2:00PM
The Sacred Well, 536 Grand Avenue, Oakland, 510-444-9355
$28, space is very limited, please call to reserve your space today
http://www.sacredwell.com/calendar/index.html
http://www.ileorunmilaoshun.or
“Olokun is the west African deity of the Ocean. It is customary in all indigenous systems for individuals and communities undergo purifications in order to prepare for the next phase of any journey. We cleanse with the power of the ocean in this ritual at the end of every year in order to meet the year fresh, open and with enough emotional, mental and spiritual room to receive our blessings in the coming year.”
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Women's Visioning Circle
Two Days of Visioning and Manifesting
with Evalena Rose and Afia Walking Tree
Saturday-Sunday, January 7-8, Saturday 10:00AM-9:30PM, Sunday 10:30AM-5:30PM
register by December 28
$255 if paid by 12/28, $295 thereafter
Saturday only: $160 if paid by 12/28, $185 thereafter
$75 Deposit due by Dec. 28 to hold your space
Non-refundable after January 1st
Sebastopol - RSVP for exact location
http://www.tantraforwomen.com/visioning.html
http://evalenarose.com
http://www.spiritdrumz.org
“Join us for enchanting rituals designed to manifest new realities in your life, using the magic inherent in a circle of powerful women to call them into being.
Women's Visioning Circle
Saturday, 10am – 9:30pm
Inspiring, delightful, and empowering, our first day of ritual creates a safe and sacred space in which we:
Dive deep to discover what blocks treasured goals from coming true. Drum and chant as each woman releases her blocks to the fire. Explore life purpose. Share the pleasures of creating colorful Treasure Maps as you develop goals in nine areas of your life. Experience the depth and awe of a circle in which peers and colleagues witness each woman breathing life and power into her fondest visions. Co-create magic for ourselves and for the planet in sacred celebration.
Women report dreams coming true all year from this empowerment ritual! Many return year after year, telling us the miracles of goals being realized in their lives. Some laminate their goals and post them to bring the visions into every day.
Moving Visions Into Reality
Sunday, 10:30am – 5:30pm
Building on Saturday's goals, Sunday focuses on:
Utilizing practical strategies and planning tools to move treasured goals toward effective action plans and time lines. Translating goals into accomplishments through the use of mind maps and flow charts. Releasing old patterns and fears of success. Discovering tools to ground your plans in time and space so they truly support achievement of your fondest visions. Energizing new ways of being as you enjoy the compassionate support of this powerful circle of women affirming your new steps with you.
This day deepens our commitment to letting our goals guide our actions.”
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Sing for Your Life
Friday, December 30, 12:00PM-12:00AM (Noon-Midnight)
First Congregational Church of Oakland, 2501 Harrison Street, Oakland
Donations accepted (suggested $15), your voice welcomed!
http://www.circlesing.net/sfyl.html
http://www.sovoso.com/tours.html
“Sing in the New Year with SoVoSo's 12 hour Circlesong. This wonderful group of vocal virtuosos will take turns leading the ever-changing crowd in a voice orchestra.
CircleSinging can be described lots of ways: vocal improvisation, vocal “jamming”, add-a-part/change-a-part, vocal orchestra, “voicestra”, a “drum circle” for singers, or just plain “make it up” singing.
This event is open to all (singers and non-singers alike). Drop in or stay the whole time. Sing or listen. Socialize or meditate. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to commune with your community.”
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CAYA New Year's Eve Ritual Dance Party Extravaganza
Saturday, December 31
Doors open at 7:00PM, activities and dancing from 8:00PM-Midnight
BFUU Main Hall, 1924 Cedar Street, Berkeley
$20 adults, $10 youth under 21, children under 3 Free
http://cayacoven.org
Watch this space for more details!
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Edwardian World's Faire and Edwardian Ball
Friday - Saturday, January 20-21, 2010, 8:00PM
The Regency Ballroom, 1300 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco
http://edwardianball.com/2012-events
Friday, January 20 – The Edwardian World’s Faire
“A little more rambunctious, a little more casual and certainly colorful, Friday night’s World’s Faire presents an interactive night of gaming, inventions, exploration, circus, cabaret, and even a bit of swaggering rock n’ roll, Edwardian style!
There are a host of “Friday Only” features such as bicycle-powered rides by Cyclecide, large-scale mechanical installations by Kinetic Steam Works, and a one-of-a-kind midway created by Edwardian hosts Vau de Vire featuring classic carnie games, a kissing booth, shooting gallery, and Gorey-inspired games of grim comedy. And don’t listen to what “they” say, here you CAN collect wooden nickels for fabulous prizes!
Visit Our extraordinary Vendor Bazaar (see complete vendor listings here!) will be open from doors til closing, the perfect opportunity to find that special something, perhaps for the next night’s Ball?”
Saturday, January 21 – The Edwardian Ball
“This is the night of The Ball itself, a slightly more formal affair where the games, rides, cabaret acts, and steam machinery are cleared away to make room for a costumed floor of ballroom dance, roaming performances, and the tales and characters of Edward Gorey brought to life on stage and throughout.
Each year, in the depths of the night, Edwardian Ball founders Rosin Coven and their co-hosts Vau de Vire Society bring a featured Gorey story to life onstage with original music, choreography, narration, circus acts, and many surprises. This year’s feature is “The Iron Tonic”.
The Vendor Bazaar is of course open this night as well, saunter down and peruse the delights, enjoy a hand of cards at the Gaming Parlour, sip an absinthe cocktail, and dance the night away…”
Edwardian period costumes! Edward Gorey themed costumes! The kind of stuff you expect from people who are into Edward Gorey and like to dress up!
(Article about who the heck Edward Gorey was: http://archive.salon.com/people/bc/2000/02/15/gorey )
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Christmas Revels - A Theatrical Celebration of the Winter Solstice
Friday - Sunday, December 9-11 and 16-18
Fridays at 8:00 PM, Saturdays and Sundays at 1:00 and 5:00PM
Scottish Rite Theater, 1547 Lakeside Drive, Oakland
See website for detailed ticket prices and parking information.
http://www.calrevels.org
“As the winter solstice approaches in King Arthur's court, the legendary king summons his lords, ladies, knights and knaves to Camelot. Complete with magic, Knights of the Round Table, legendary creatures and spectacular costumes, this interactive visit to the mythical kingdom will delight children and adults alike.”
My experience with The Christmas Revels is that it is both ridiculously fun and sublimely moving.
_____________________________________
Awan Olokun (Year End Cleansing)
with Ile Orunmila Oshun
Please note that this special ritual replaces the Ile Monthly Temple Service!
Sunday, December 27, 12:00-2:00PM
The Sacred Well, 536 Grand Avenue, Oakland, 510-444-9355
$28, space is very limited, please call to reserve your space today
http://www.sacredwell.com/calendar/index.html
http://www.ileorunmilaoshun.or
“Olokun is the west African deity of the Ocean. It is customary in all indigenous systems for individuals and communities undergo purifications in order to prepare for the next phase of any journey. We cleanse with the power of the ocean in this ritual at the end of every year in order to meet the year fresh, open and with enough emotional, mental and spiritual room to receive our blessings in the coming year.”
_____________________________________
Women's Visioning Circle
Two Days of Visioning and Manifesting
with Evalena Rose and Afia Walking Tree
Saturday-Sunday, January 7-8, Saturday 10:00AM-9:30PM, Sunday 10:30AM-5:30PM
register by December 28
$255 if paid by 12/28, $295 thereafter
Saturday only: $160 if paid by 12/28, $185 thereafter
$75 Deposit due by Dec. 28 to hold your space
Non-refundable after January 1st
Sebastopol - RSVP for exact location
http://www.tantraforwomen.com/visioning.html
http://evalenarose.com
http://www.spiritdrumz.org
“Join us for enchanting rituals designed to manifest new realities in your life, using the magic inherent in a circle of powerful women to call them into being.
Women's Visioning Circle
Saturday, 10am – 9:30pm
Inspiring, delightful, and empowering, our first day of ritual creates a safe and sacred space in which we:
Dive deep to discover what blocks treasured goals from coming true. Drum and chant as each woman releases her blocks to the fire. Explore life purpose. Share the pleasures of creating colorful Treasure Maps as you develop goals in nine areas of your life. Experience the depth and awe of a circle in which peers and colleagues witness each woman breathing life and power into her fondest visions. Co-create magic for ourselves and for the planet in sacred celebration.
Women report dreams coming true all year from this empowerment ritual! Many return year after year, telling us the miracles of goals being realized in their lives. Some laminate their goals and post them to bring the visions into every day.
Moving Visions Into Reality
Sunday, 10:30am – 5:30pm
Building on Saturday's goals, Sunday focuses on:
Utilizing practical strategies and planning tools to move treasured goals toward effective action plans and time lines. Translating goals into accomplishments through the use of mind maps and flow charts. Releasing old patterns and fears of success. Discovering tools to ground your plans in time and space so they truly support achievement of your fondest visions. Energizing new ways of being as you enjoy the compassionate support of this powerful circle of women affirming your new steps with you.
This day deepens our commitment to letting our goals guide our actions.”
_____________________________________
Sing for Your Life
Friday, December 30, 12:00PM-12:00AM (Noon-Midnight)
First Congregational Church of Oakland, 2501 Harrison Street, Oakland
Donations accepted (suggested $15), your voice welcomed!
http://www.circlesing.net/sfyl.html
http://www.sovoso.com/tours.html
“Sing in the New Year with SoVoSo's 12 hour Circlesong. This wonderful group of vocal virtuosos will take turns leading the ever-changing crowd in a voice orchestra.
CircleSinging can be described lots of ways: vocal improvisation, vocal “jamming”, add-a-part/change-a-part, vocal orchestra, “voicestra”, a “drum circle” for singers, or just plain “make it up” singing.
This event is open to all (singers and non-singers alike). Drop in or stay the whole time. Sing or listen. Socialize or meditate. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to commune with your community.”
_____________________________________
CAYA New Year's Eve Ritual Dance Party Extravaganza
Saturday, December 31
Doors open at 7:00PM, activities and dancing from 8:00PM-Midnight
BFUU Main Hall, 1924 Cedar Street, Berkeley
$20 adults, $10 youth under 21, children under 3 Free
http://cayacoven.org
Watch this space for more details!
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Edwardian World's Faire and Edwardian Ball
Friday - Saturday, January 20-21, 2010, 8:00PM
The Regency Ballroom, 1300 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco
http://edwardianball.com/2012-events
Friday, January 20 – The Edwardian World’s Faire
“A little more rambunctious, a little more casual and certainly colorful, Friday night’s World’s Faire presents an interactive night of gaming, inventions, exploration, circus, cabaret, and even a bit of swaggering rock n’ roll, Edwardian style!
There are a host of “Friday Only” features such as bicycle-powered rides by Cyclecide, large-scale mechanical installations by Kinetic Steam Works, and a one-of-a-kind midway created by Edwardian hosts Vau de Vire featuring classic carnie games, a kissing booth, shooting gallery, and Gorey-inspired games of grim comedy. And don’t listen to what “they” say, here you CAN collect wooden nickels for fabulous prizes!
Visit Our extraordinary Vendor Bazaar (see complete vendor listings here!) will be open from doors til closing, the perfect opportunity to find that special something, perhaps for the next night’s Ball?”
Saturday, January 21 – The Edwardian Ball
“This is the night of The Ball itself, a slightly more formal affair where the games, rides, cabaret acts, and steam machinery are cleared away to make room for a costumed floor of ballroom dance, roaming performances, and the tales and characters of Edward Gorey brought to life on stage and throughout.
Each year, in the depths of the night, Edwardian Ball founders Rosin Coven and their co-hosts Vau de Vire Society bring a featured Gorey story to life onstage with original music, choreography, narration, circus acts, and many surprises. This year’s feature is “The Iron Tonic”.
The Vendor Bazaar is of course open this night as well, saunter down and peruse the delights, enjoy a hand of cards at the Gaming Parlour, sip an absinthe cocktail, and dance the night away…”
Edwardian period costumes! Edward Gorey themed costumes! The kind of stuff you expect from people who are into Edward Gorey and like to dress up!
(Article about who the heck Edward Gorey was: http://archive.salon.com/people/bc/2000/02/15/gorey )
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Correction!
ReplyDeleteHere is the correct information for the Awan Olokun event:
Awan Olokun (Year End Cleansing)
with Ile Orunmila Oshun
Please note that this special ritual replaces the Ile Monthly Temple Service!
Sunday, December 18, 11:00-1:00PM
The Sacred Well, 536 Grand Avenue, Oakland, 510-444-9355
$28, space is very limited, please call to reserve your space today
http://www.sacredwell.com/classes-events
http://www.ileorunmilaoshun.org
“Olokun is the west African deity of the Ocean. It is customary in all indigenous systems for individuals and communities undergo purifications in order to prepare for the next phase of any journey. We cleanse with the power of the ocean in this ritual at the end of every year in order to meet the year fresh, open and with enough emotional, mental and spiritual room to receive our blessings in the coming year.”
Thanks to Raven of the Redwoods for pointing out my mistake!