In case you hadn't heard, I am having a baby in July. I'd rather be safe than sorry when it comes to knowing what I am up for, so I'm looking for hosts for the Fox Valley Drum Circle for the second half of 2009.
If you would be interested in hosting the Fox Valley Drum Circle, please let me know. As always, if you host, you are welcome to define rules for that gathering. Our regular schedule of the third Saturday would mean the following dates:
July 18
August 15
September 19
October 17
These can be flexible, if another date would work better...just let me know and we'll see what we can do. In the meantime...I hope to see you at Solstice!
Friday, May 29, 2009
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Summer drums!
"Rhythm is the basis of life, not steady forward progress. The forces of creation, destruction, and preservation have a whirling, dynamic interaction.” ~ Kabbalah
Within a single round, we experience this...someone begins a beat, others join in, build, crest...sometimes it ends abruptly and sometimes it is preserved and fades out naturally....only to begin again with a new base. Our next drum circle will be on Summer Solstice...the longest day of the year. I hope to see you at Solstice!
THE DETAILS:
WHEN: Saturday, June 20th
TIME: 6:00 - 10:00 PM
WHERE: Melton House in Aurora - ask for the address/map if you need it
WHAT: potluck supper and drum circle
Within a single round, we experience this...someone begins a beat, others join in, build, crest...sometimes it ends abruptly and sometimes it is preserved and fades out naturally....only to begin again with a new base. Our next drum circle will be on Summer Solstice...the longest day of the year. I hope to see you at Solstice!
THE DETAILS:
WHEN: Saturday, June 20th
TIME: 6:00 - 10:00 PM
WHERE: Melton House in Aurora - ask for the address/map if you need it
WHAT: potluck supper and drum circle
Monday, May 11, 2009
Drumming in May
“Life is the sacred mystery singing to itself, dancing to its drum, telling tales, improvising, playing” ~ author unknown
There's this funny thing about drum circle...I always stress out about getting ready and wonder why we do this every month, and then we DRUM, and I can't imagine NOT drumming every month! I hope you can join us this May!
THE DETAILS:
WHEN: Saturday, May16th
TIME: 6:00 - 10:00 PM
WHERE: Melton House in Aurora - ask for the address/map if you need it
WHAT: potluck supper and drum circle - We'll make a big salad with grilled chicken on the side, and there's cheesecake calling!
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Couple of HOUSE RULES:
1) RSVPs are strongly encouraged!!!! We've canceled due to lack of interest, only to find out people ARE interested....
2) Guests are welcome as long as they want to drum.
3) Please limit the alcohol you bring to what you want to consume, and please take the leftovers home with you.
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There's this funny thing about drum circle...I always stress out about getting ready and wonder why we do this every month, and then we DRUM, and I can't imagine NOT drumming every month! I hope you can join us this May!
THE DETAILS:
WHEN: Saturday, May16th
TIME: 6:00 - 10:00 PM
WHERE: Melton House in Aurora - ask for the address/map if you need it
WHAT: potluck supper and drum circle - We'll make a big salad with grilled chicken on the side, and there's cheesecake calling!
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Couple of HOUSE RULES:
1) RSVPs are strongly encouraged!!!! We've canceled due to lack of interest, only to find out people ARE interested....
2) Guests are welcome as long as they want to drum.
3) Please limit the alcohol you bring to what you want to consume, and please take the leftovers home with you.
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Monday, March 23, 2009
Earth Day Drumming: April 18, 2009
"Why do I drum? It opens you up to the heartbeat of Mother Earth. [I drum] so I can hang out with Mom."
- Tom Bickford
The Fox Valley Drum Circle will be participating in the Earth Day festivities in St. Charles again this year. We will be gathering in the shelter area, near the fireplace. We will be gathering at 10 am - 2 pm at Campton Hills Park (map and directions are below).
I would suggest bringing the following goodies:
chairs or blanket to sit on (the shelter has a cement floor)
sunscreen (!)
bug spray
drinks for yourself
drums!
anything else you like to bring to picnics
If you have any questions, please shoot them my way and I'll track down the answers!
THE DETAILS:
WHEN: Saturday, April 18th
TIME: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
WHERE: Campton Hills Park, St. Charles (map and directions below)
WHAT: potluck picnic and drum circle
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Couple of HOUSE RULES:
1) RSVPs are encouraged so we can keep an eye out for you.
2) Guests are welcome.
3) NO ALCOHOL IN THE PARK!
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Directions to Campton Hills Park
The park is located at the southwest corner of Peck Road and Campton Hills Road. For entrance to the Earth Day Celebration, proceed west on Campton Hills Road and pass the first entrance that leads to the athletic fields, splash park and dog park. Turn left at the second entrance, which also leads to the St. Charles IYC ("boys' home) facility. Park personnel will direct you to where you can unload, as well as where to park.
- Tom Bickford
The Fox Valley Drum Circle will be participating in the Earth Day festivities in St. Charles again this year. We will be gathering in the shelter area, near the fireplace. We will be gathering at 10 am - 2 pm at Campton Hills Park (map and directions are below).
I would suggest bringing the following goodies:
chairs or blanket to sit on (the shelter has a cement floor)
sunscreen (!)
bug spray
drinks for yourself
drums!
anything else you like to bring to picnics
If you have any questions, please shoot them my way and I'll track down the answers!
THE DETAILS:
WHEN: Saturday, April 18th
TIME: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
WHERE: Campton Hills Park, St. Charles (map and directions below)
WHAT: potluck picnic and drum circle
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Couple of HOUSE RULES:
1) RSVPs are encouraged so we can keep an eye out for you.
2) Guests are welcome.
3) NO ALCOHOL IN THE PARK!
*****************************************************************************************
Directions to Campton Hills Park
The park is located at the southwest corner of Peck Road and Campton Hills Road. For entrance to the Earth Day Celebration, proceed west on Campton Hills Road and pass the first entrance that leads to the athletic fields, splash park and dog park. Turn left at the second entrance, which also leads to the St. Charles IYC ("boys' home) facility. Park personnel will direct you to where you can unload, as well as where to park.
Monday, March 2, 2009
Equinox Drumming
"March is a month of considerable frustration - it is so near spring and yet across a great deal of the country the weather is still so violent and changeable that outdoor activity in our yards seems light years away."
- Thalassa Cruso
Anyone else aching for spring to arrive? We've had some lovely teases from Mother Nature, but I'm very ready for the real deal. Let's drum in the April rains and the May flowers! Join us to celebrate the Vernal Equinox on Saturday, March 21st!
THE DETAILS:
WHEN: Saturday, March 21st
TIME: 6:00 - 10:00 PM
WHERE: Melton House in Aurora - ask for the address/map if you need it
WHAT: potluck supper and drum circle
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Couple of HOUSE RULES:
1) RSVPs are strongly encouraged!!!! We've canceled due to lack of interest, only to find out people ARE interested....
2) Guests are welcome as long as they want to drum.
3) Please limit the alcohol you bring to what you want to consume, and please take the leftovers home with you.
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- Thalassa Cruso
Anyone else aching for spring to arrive? We've had some lovely teases from Mother Nature, but I'm very ready for the real deal. Let's drum in the April rains and the May flowers! Join us to celebrate the Vernal Equinox on Saturday, March 21st!
THE DETAILS:
WHEN: Saturday, March 21st
TIME: 6:00 - 10:00 PM
WHERE: Melton House in Aurora - ask for the address/map if you need it
WHAT: potluck supper and drum circle
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Couple of HOUSE RULES:
1) RSVPs are strongly encouraged!!!! We've canceled due to lack of interest, only to find out people ARE interested....
2) Guests are welcome as long as they want to drum.
3) Please limit the alcohol you bring to what you want to consume, and please take the leftovers home with you.
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Friday, February 20, 2009
Ojibway Traditional Drum Circle 2-25-09
Meet Ron Kanutski, who brings a lifetime of instruction and training from numerous Ojibway, Oji-Cree and Cree elders, healers, drum keepers, pipe carriers, lodge keepers, storytellers and medicine people to his work. He Will be making an appearance at the Hozhoni Gallery for a traditional Ojibway Drum Circle on Wednesday, February 25th, 7-9 pm.
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THE DETAILS:
WHEN: Wednesday, February 25, 2009
TIME: 7:00 - 9:00 PM
WHAT: Ojibway Drum Circle
WHERE: Hozhoni Gallery, 103 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville, IL
For more information on this event, please contact the Hozhoni Gallery direction at 630.717.8080
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THE DETAILS:
WHEN: Wednesday, February 25, 2009
TIME: 7:00 - 9:00 PM
WHAT: Ojibway Drum Circle
WHERE: Hozhoni Gallery, 103 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville, IL
For more information on this event, please contact the Hozhoni Gallery direction at 630.717.8080
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Saturday, February 7, 2009
Fox Valley Drum Circle: February 21
"When people start to arrive, you may as well begin playing....Let the rhythm happen for as long as everyone wants to keep playing, it will probably organically evolve on its own."
~ How to start a community drum circle, Megan Romer, About.com
Funny how simple it sounds, and how amazing complex our rhythms and connects become! I hope that you will join us for the February gathering of the Fox Valley Drum Circle to share in the "organic evolution" of our own sound.
THE DETAILS:
WHEN: Saturday, February 21st
TIME: 6:00 - 10:00 PM
WHERE: Melton House in Aurora - ask for the address/map if you need it
WHAT: potluck supper and drum circle
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Couple of HOUSE RULES:
1) RSVPs are strongly encouraged!!!! We've canceled due to lack of interest, only to find out people ARE interested....
2) Guests are welcome as long as they want to drum.
3) Please limit the alcohol you bring to what you want to consume, and please take the leftovers home with you.
*****************************************************************************************
Apparently, February is National Potato Lovers Month so I believe we will have baked potatoes and a selection of toppings to offer as our potluck contribution.
~ How to start a community drum circle, Megan Romer, About.com
Funny how simple it sounds, and how amazing complex our rhythms and connects become! I hope that you will join us for the February gathering of the Fox Valley Drum Circle to share in the "organic evolution" of our own sound.
THE DETAILS:
WHEN: Saturday, February 21st
TIME: 6:00 - 10:00 PM
WHERE: Melton House in Aurora - ask for the address/map if you need it
WHAT: potluck supper and drum circle
******************************************************************************************
Couple of HOUSE RULES:
1) RSVPs are strongly encouraged!!!! We've canceled due to lack of interest, only to find out people ARE interested....
2) Guests are welcome as long as they want to drum.
3) Please limit the alcohol you bring to what you want to consume, and please take the leftovers home with you.
*****************************************************************************************
Apparently, February is National Potato Lovers Month so I believe we will have baked potatoes and a selection of toppings to offer as our potluck contribution.
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