Upcoming Community Events in The Burgh
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Kevin May
Oct 12, 2024, 10:58:35 PM10/12/24
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Hello Pittsburgh Friends
Twas pretty amazing that once again the Northern Lights were visible from Pittsburgh. (Photo from Dave Dicello). I'm reaching out with another bundle of cool upcoming events in PGH. Also, thank you to everyone who chipped in towards Hurricane Relief in North Carolina. My friends are deeply grateful and are still doing an immense amount of work daily to deliver water to those greatly in need. Here is their campaign again, if you feel inspired to contribute.
And here are 4 upcoming events :
A week from today, on Sat. Oct. 19th is a wonderful community event at Bandi Shaum park on the Southside :
Join Song Circle for the people for circle singing, dancing, drumming, freestyle flow and fire spinning as we circumambulate around the fire in our moving Halloween fire circle. Drummers, please bring drums and a drum to share if you have, as well as a camp chair. Singers, please bring songs to teach us. Poets, your words! Freestyle homies, your flows! We want to see and hear your dark deep spoopy Halloween expressions.
There will be a space for fire spinners across from where you enter the circle to spin, torches to light our way, fire tenders to keep the flames going. A food altar to keep our bodies nourished, and hopefully tea that is shared in community. Bring your bliss (a mug, bowl, fork) or at the very least a mug to help eat/drink things.
This is an alcohol-free event, due to the circling around the fire that we do and the sacred expressive nature of our circle. Please no throwing anything into the fire. Please do bring offerings to share with the circle—do you have a dance to teach us? Something to get off your chest? A song you just can’t get out of your head? An instrument you want to serenade us with? Come and share! The fire and the land is so happy that we gather together to co-create these expressions.
We honor the indigenous peoples to this land, the Lenape, Susquehanna, and Monongahela peoples. The Adena, Hopewell, the Iroquois people. Thank you for tending to this land. May we gather in a good way, coming early to clean up the bluffs at Bandi Shaum. May we light the fire early to keep the smoke at bay, may those that find us find joy, depth, and Ecstatic expression within our circle.
Type in ‘Bandi Shaum Community Gardens’ and drive to the upper parking lot to park. Follow the signs and lights up the hill to the right and you shall find our circle. Bring good shoes to wear, there can be glass in spots. Also bring a chair, any drums to share, and come bathroomed. There is a Porto there but it’s nice to be prepared.
This is a by donation event, proceeds go towards the music therapy work of Genevieve Wallis as well as circle expenses like fuel wood and torches.
$10–supporting with what I have
$20–supported with energetic reciprocity
$30-abundantly supported and looking for you to continue doing what you’re doing
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This Monday, one of our wonderful community members Genna Giannetti Kendall is leading a free online event all about exploring Unconditional Love. Check out her website for more info or to sign up.
7-Day Love Unconditionally Challenge 🌟
Are you ready to open your heart and experience the true power of unconditional love?
Join us for a transformative 7-day journey, where we’ll explore the depths of love—starting with yourself and expanding it out into the world. This challenge is designed to guide you into a space of compassion, acceptance, and deep connection, allowing you to cultivate love in ways you never imagined possible.
What to Expect:
Daily prompts and practices to deepen your understanding of love.
Reflections and insights that will help you heal, grow, and expand.
A supportive community of like-minded souls, all on the same journey toward love.
A sacred, heart-centered experience that will leave you feeling more connected, peaceful, and filled with joy.
Whether you're seeking to strengthen your relationship with yourself, your partner, or the world around you, this challenge is for you.
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Sunday October 20th - Ritual Sound Movement Healing Art - Community Event at Wightman School in Sq. Hill
This event offers an opportunity to become fully immersed in a day of community care and healing that is set at your own pace through a thoughtful program of hands-on activities, as well as open opportunities for rest and play.
Each immersion starts with an opening ceremony and family-friendly movement practice followed by a space for creative expression, art, music, and relaxation. The second portion of the event continues with another somatic warm-up and movement session and closes with a sound healing meditation.
What to bring?
Water & Snacks
Comfy clothes or layers
Yoga mat and/or blanket
An open heart and mind
Registration:
Guests should register to attend any portion of the event.
Parents should register for themselves & their children. Drop in for a single session or for the entire day! - all we ask is that you arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the session that you wish to attend.
Registration for this event is free with the opportunity to donate at the door.
If you would like to support this event but cannot attend in person, consider donating through THIS LINK.
Arrival:
Once entering the building, guests can follow the stairs to the 3rd floor, or take the elevator located in the hallway to the right of the stairs. ( accessible ramp is located at the side entrance to the building)
Pgh Embodiment Project 3rd Quarter Immersion
Ritual - Sound - Movement - Healing - Art
Time: 11 AM - 3 PM
Doors open: 10:30 AM
Location:
Wightman School Community Building
3rd fl. Ballroom
5604 Solway Street
Pgh, PA 15217
Suggested Donation: $10
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Please save the date of Thursday November 14th if you'd like to come to a fun and free community event to celebrate the release of my new book called : STATE OF BEING. Venue is First United Methodist Church
People of Pittsburgh and Beyond! Please join us for this fun and free community event to celebrate the release of Kevin May's new book called "State of Being." It's also just a good excuse to come together in community, share good food, good conversation, and co-create some music together!
No one is obligated to purchase the new book, but they will be available if you are interested. Please bring a potluck dish, drink, or snack to share. We will have a community music co-creation circle starting at 7:30pm, so please bring an instrument if you'd like. This is a drug and alcohol-free event and is also family friendly.
INFO ON THE BOOK :
The phrase "Know Thyself" was inscribed on the Temple of Apollo in Ancient Greece. The Greeks and countless other cultures across the world knew about the immense importance of cultivating Self-Awareness. But how do you do this?
In State of Being, Kevin May lays out a variety of maps and practices for optimizing your Body-Mind-Spirit awareness on a daily basis. You are invited to take the next steps to manifest your true potential, reconnect with natural rhythms, and make a positive impact in the world. This book is the culmination of Kevin's 16 year quest for understanding and practicing Body-Mind-Spirit optimization.
Please email Kevin with any questions : KevinMay...@gmail.com
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Thank you for reading. Feel free to reach out with any questions,
- Kevin May and Sacred StoryWeavers -
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