Molly’s (possibly) weekly collection of events, interesting links, etc. (10.16.09)
Art of Tarot, Idealist Graduate School, Fertile Rituals, Dionysian Theatre, Halloween Train, Kali Puja, Tree Planting, Cave Concert, TransDance, Oktoberfest, Folsom Renaissance Faire, Pumpkin Festival, Many Faces of Frida, Craft Night, Health and Longevity, Sacred Well Anniversary Party
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Art of Tarot
with Rabbit
Wednesdays, October 14 – November 4, 7:30-9:30PM
The Sacred Well, 536 Grand Avenue, Oakland, 510-444-9355
$150 for all four weeks
www.sacredwell.com/calendar/index.html
“Rabbit brings back one of her most popular classes, specifically designed to help you learn to tune in and trust your own intuition as a reader of tarot. Sure, you can just look in the book at the traditional meaning of the cards, but in order to truly be a reader you must learn to listen carefully when they whisper their secrets in your mind. This class will get you OFF the book and help you turn ON your own personal intuition.
Rabbit’s unique method will have you able to offer accurate readings after your very first class, as long as you are willing to dare to believe yourself and trust your inner voice. Practical exercises and demonstration readings take place in each class, so you have the opportunity to give and receive practice readings, trouble-shoot areas of insecurity, and begin to build your internal reference library of tarot symbolism.
This class fills up quickly, and space is limited, so please call to reserve your spot today.”
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Idealist Graduate School Fair
Thursday, October 15, 5:00-8:00PM
San Francisco County Fair Building, 9th Avenue and Lincoln Way, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
Free
Please register in advance at bit.ly/14FJYt (click on Registration on the top right-hand side of the page)
“If you, or anyone you know, are thinking of going to grad-school next year, this fair is a great place to meet with representatives from 120 graduate programs in fields such as Nonprofit Management, Education, Social Work, Global Health, International Affairs, Law, Business, Public Policy, Urban Planning, and more.”
Thanks to Pixie for letting me know about this event!
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Fertile Rituals
with Shantell Herndon-Kopelman
Thursdays, October 15 – December 3, 7:30-9:30PM
(no session on Thanksgiving, November 26)
The Sacred Well, 536 Grand Avenue, Oakland, 510-444-9355
$250 per person for all seven sessions
This series is for women only.
Please call The Sacred Well to reserve a place.
www.sacredwell.com/calendar/index.html
“For women seeking the conscious conception of a child, this series of workshops will include meditation, ritual, and self-awareness exercises.”
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Hold Me Closer, Tiny Dionysus
Thursday – Saturday, October 15-17 and October 22-24
Mama Calizo’s Voice Factory, 1519 Mission Street, San Francisco
Tickets are $15, with 2-for-1 tickets available to each Thursday performance
“Join the deity Tiny Dionysus on her quest to save a group of unemployed SF artists from The Great Recession by leading them to love, clubland and sexually provocative employment. A retelling of Euripides’ The Bacchae, this Greek comedy rock epic erupts with lavish pop, classic rock and original music by chanteuse Ms. Trixxie Carr that is sure to save and inspire even most recessed souls.”
Not to be confused with Circle of Dionysos’ adaptation of the Bacchae circleofdionysos.org/2009/09/21/the-bacchae-a-ritual-of-coming-out featuring several members of CAYA, which will be performed at the same venue November 13-14. This one features my friend Bradly Mena, and there’s no such thing as too much Dionysian theatre, so go see this one, too!
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Halloween Train at Ardenwood Historic Farm
Fridays-Sundays, October 16-25, 7:00PM-9:30PM
Ardenwood Historic Farm, 34600 Ardenwood Blvd, Fremont
Adults $6, Children 3-12 $4
www.classweb.ebparks.org/eConnect5.2/Activities/ActivitiesDetails.asp?ProcessWait=N&aid=665
www.ebparks.org/parks/ardenwood
www.fremont.gov/index.aspx?NID=293
“Come out to the farm for an evening of Halloween fun! Climb aboard Ardenwood’s train for an evening ride through fields and woods. Join the Halloween goblins and have a hauntingly good time! This slightly frightful evening is designed for families with children 12 years of age and under. Tickets will be available at the gate on arrival.”
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Sharanya’s 6th Annual Kali Puja Festival
Saturday, October 17, 5:00PM
2650 Fulton Avenue, San Francisco
$11-$21 donation; no one turned away for lack of funds
Please RSVP on website
www.sharanya.org/calendar/kalipujafestival.php4
“With 2009 marking the 10-year anniversary of SHARANYA’s founding, this year’s Kali Puja Festival & Fundraiser is taking on a special character and some new dimensions…including a silent auction and a raffle. With your help, we are planning to fill the temple with chant, song, dance, devotion, and celebration, all the while putting energy into the formation of an ongoing, sustainable, and strong community in Her name. Jai Maa! “
Thanks to Satya for letting me know about this event!
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Tree Planting at the Cerrito Theater
Saturday, October 17, 9:00AM-12:00PM
The Cerrito Theate, 10070 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito (trees will be planted behind the theater, on Kearney Street)
www.cerritotheater.org/2009/09/23/cerrito-theater-needs-friends-with-green-thumbs
www.el-cerrito.org/esd/pdf/10-17_greening_flyer.pdf
“On Saturday, Oct. 17, from 9 a.m. to noon, Friends of the Cerrito Theater, working with Rialto Cinemas, will plant two street trees in the sidewalk strip behind the theater on Kearney Street. This is part of the city’s Greening El Cerrito Day. Teams sponsored by the Environmental Quality Committee will be planting trees across town from 9 to noon, and then will enjoy the “Making El Cerrito Greener Environmental Showcase” from noon to 4 at City Hall.”
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Hang Rhapsody Cave Concert
Saturday, October 17, 7:30PM
Hawk Hill Tunnel, Marin Headlands, Sausalito
Green Music Network is presenting another “Cave Concert” inside the Hawk Hill in Marin.
This concert will feature the recently invented instrument, the Hang.
For more information on the location and ticket prices, see this website:
www.hangrhapsody.com/Home.html
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TransDance
with Heather Munro Pierce
Saturday, October 17, 7:45-9:45PM
Chochmat HaLev, 2215 Prince Street, Berkeley, (510) 704-9687
$15-20 sliding scale at the door.
www.chochmat.org/1_events.html#transdance
“An ecstatic dance experience! TransDance integrates elements of tribal motion, freeform jamming, moving meditation and active imagination into a potent, playful and prayer-full dance experience. Beginners and experienced movers are welcome. Spaciously facilitated, all movement is at your own pace and interpretation. Some people come just for the love of dance and even more come because dance is, or is becoming, part of their path of healing and transformation. Each TransDance has beautiful music and an image, metaphor or ritual focus, in service to exploring the wholeness of who we are and the Mystery of life.”
Thanks to Thora for letting me know about this event!
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Downtown Campbell Oktoberfest
Saturday-Sunday, October 17-18, 10:00AM-6:00PM
Historic Downtown Campbell, E Campbell Avenue,
between Railway Avenue and Winchester Boulevard
www.campbellchamber.com/pages/specialevents/oktoberfest.htm
“Spaten Beer representatives will be pouring an official Oktoberfest beer dating back to 1810 and the days of King Ludwig. German foods, including many types of Bratwurst, plus German potato salad and sauerkraut and red cabbage will delight the taste buds.
This festival draws over 40,000 people so come early and expect to stay all day as you visit over 100 arts and crafts booths. Vendors offerings include traditional creations such as jewelry, photography, paintings and wood crafts.”
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Folsom Renaissance Faire
Saturday – Sunday, October 17 -18, 10:00AM-6:00PM
Folsom City Lions Park, 403 Stafford Street, Folsom
Adults $14.00, Children 6-12 and Seniors 55+ $9, Children under 6 free
“The rising young star of London’s theatre scene, Will Shakespeare, faces a scourge like no other: a paralyzing bout of writer’s block while the great Elizabethan age of entertainment unfolds around him. Will is without inspiration on material. What Will needs is a muse–and in an extraordinary town whilst on progress with Her Most Royal Majesty, Queen Elizabeth, he finds himself surrounded by numerous quirky characters who draw him into an amazing, dramatic adventure of action and love. Their stories make their way into his plays and into our hearts. The theme of the Faire is Shakespeare’s Muse.
Over October 17th and 18th, 2009, the Folsom City Lions Park will be transformed to a delightful Elizabethan town filled with myriad characters and vignettes resembling those of Shakespeare’s plays we so dearly love. In addition, over 900 costumed entertainers and over 100 shopkeepers and artisans will add to the ambience of the Faire.The Festival will be the ultimate Renaissance bash, a lively Dionysian party, where the guests enjoy turkey legs, exotic food, and drink as they banter with the myriad performers filling the streets. The event sports one-of-a-kind shows, music, and comedy.”
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Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival
Saturday-Sunday, October 17-18, 9:00AM-5:00PM
Historic Main Street, Half Moon Bay
Free
www.miramarevents.com/pumpkinfest
“The World Pumpkin Capital of Half Moon Bay celebrates its bountiful fall harvest and autumn splendor with a spectacular lineup paying homage to The Great Gourd including a special display of gigantically enormous champion pumpkins, three stages of smashing entertainment, live music, the FedEx Great Pumpkin Parade, a bone-chilling Haunted House, harvest-inspired crafts, homestyle foods, expert pumpkin carvers, photos with the grand champion gourd, pie-eating and costume contests, The Golden Gourds Youth Talent Show, The Take 5 Lounge with giant screen TV, festival-label wine and Mavericks Pumpkin Harvest Ale.”
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The Many Faces of Frida
an art show curated by Rachel-Anne Palacios
Opening Reception, Sunday, October 18, 4:00-6:00PM
(show continues through November 15)
The Sacred Well, 536 Grand Avenue, Oakland, 510-444-9355
www.sacredwell.com/calendar/index.html
“Several different local artists have contributed work to this unique collection as a tribute to the late Frida Kahlo. This show brings a wide variety of perspectives, styles, and artistic and cultural traditions connected to the life of this enigmatic, gifted, and powerful artist and her work.”
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Craft Night at The Sacred Well – now on Tuesdays instead of Wednesdays
Tuesday, October 20 (and every 3rd Tuesday of the month), 7:00PM – 8:00PM
The Sacred Well, 536 Grand Avenue, Oakland, 510-444-9355
www.sacredwell.com/calendar/index.html
“Are you a “Stitch Witch”? Bring your knitting, needlepoint, and crochet projects or whatever else! This group meets once a month to show off their work, share tips and techniques, and just to be creative in a community setting. No expertise required, just come ready to make beautiful things and have fun!”
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Traditional Chinese Medical Secrets of Health and Longevity
with Prajna Paramita Choudhury, L.Ac., Dipl.O.M.
Friday, October 23, 6:00-7:00PM
The Sacred Well, 536 Grand Avenue, Oakland
Free – please RSVP to 510-444-9355 to reserve a space
www.sacredwell.com/calendar/index.html
www.perfect-wisdom-acupuncture-and-herbs.com
“This 1-hour class will address how the traditional Chinese/ Taoist Understanding of the body differs from the modern scientific and mechanistic view of the body. Basic TCM theories about the body and health will be covered, including living in harmony with nature, balance of yin and yang, and the body as a microcosm of universal forces. Recommendations for lifestyle and healing, such as specific suggestions regarding diet, rest, exercise, herbs, and acupuncture stem from this holistic understanding of the body and health.”
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The Sacred Well’s Second Anniversary Sale/Party
Saturday, October 24, 6:00-9:00PM
10% off sale all day long
The Sacred Well, 536 Grand Avenue, Oakland, 510-444-9355
www.sacredwell.com/calendar/index.html
“Party starts at 6:00PM. Wine, cheese, fruit, chocolate, festivities! Join us IN COSTUME (if you wish) for our second anniversary! We are delighted to serve the greater Bay Area’s need for exquisite, authentic, unique jewelry, stones, and treasures for the spiritual practitioner. We are humbled and blessed with a loyal clientele who appreciate and benefit from our readings and classes. We are thrilled to be here to serve you for yet another year. May we all be abundant for many more years as happy shopkeepers and customers together! Join us for a celebration of what has been and what is to come.”
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Have an Artistic, Idealistic, Fertile, Dionysian, Sacred, Festive Week!
Molly Blue Dawn