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Oona McOuat
Aug 3, 2009, 4:03:49 PM8/3/09
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| I am disappointed to learn that the 40th anniversary concerts staged for the US - the 2nd was in support of climate change - have been cancelled due to the expense of producing them. It amazes me how much the original concert cost to put on - how much the artists demanded to play. Surely it is possible to get artists to donate their time or play at a reduced rate for a cause as crucial as climate change? I would. (Scientists now say we have about 10 years to greatly diminish CO2 levels before the coral reefs disappear -they could be the first global eco-system to collapse.) I have just released an upbeat version of Joni's Woodstock on my new CD Honey and Holy Water, my way of urging us to get back to the garden... You might want to have a listen here http://www.reverbnation.comww.reverbnation.com/oonamcouat or here http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/oonamcouat: Blessings, Oona Oona McOuat www.oonamcouat.com http://ca.myspace.com/oonamcouat Run do chridhe air do chuisle May your pulse beat as your heart would
wish - Gaelic Proverb |
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Cal Jennings
Aug 11, 2009, 1:48:25 PM8/11/09
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Where are these rumors coming from? Boots Hughston just had me make this press release yesterday:
Butterfly's Bay Area Events Calendar
Dedicated to informing you of the best events in music, art, poetry, media,
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Contents **Asterisk denotes events I plan to attend.
Thu Jul 30 7-10 pm Primal Healing & Empowered Play for Men
- Oakland
Fri Jul 31 8 pm **Sex, Money & God...Conscious Cabaret -
Fairfax
Jul 31-Aug 1 SF Mime Troupe: To Big to Fall -
Berkeley
Sat Aug 1 1-5 pm **Forgiveness Masters Workshop w. Marianne
Williamson - San Rafael
Sat Aug 1 7:30-10pm Magical Healing Sound Journey - Martinez
Sun Aug 2 8:30-11:30pm Butterfly Pancake Breakfast - Brisbane
Sun Aug 2 2:30 pm SF Mime Troupe: To Big to Fall - Bolinas
Sun Aug 2 7-9:30 pm **International Forgiveness Day w. Marianne
Williamson - San Rafael
Tue Aug 4 6-8 pm The Commons, the Community w. Karl
Fitzgerald - SF
Wed Aug 5 7-9pm Open Mic Poetry w. Takashi Tanemori - San
Rafael
Wed Aug 5 7 pm SF Mime Troupe: To Big to Fall - Palo
Alto
Thu Aug 6 7 pm SF Mime Troupe: To Big to Fall - Oakland
Thu Aug 6 7:30 pm Art Opening & Benefit for the Cuban Five
w. Alice Walker - Berkeley
Sat Aug 8 1-5 pm Get Destuckified w. Sylvia Brallier -
Sebastopol area
Sat Aug 8 7pm-2am Art Dance Music Party w. Picture Me Broken
- SF
Aug 8-9 3 pm SF Mime Troupe: To Big to Fall -
Santa Cruz
Aug 8-9 Contra Costa Crystal Fair - Walnut
Creek
Sun Aug 9 10:30am-7:30pm **Sacred Sunday: A Celebration of Love, Life &
Spirit - Tiburon
Sun Aug 9 7 pm Magnetism, Consciousness and Advanced
Technology with Ralph Ring - Sebastopol
Wed Aug 12 7-10pm **Men's Group w. Tahil Gesyuk - Oakland
Sat Aug 15 8 pm Natural Resonance Concert - Oakland
Aug 29-30 San Ramon Eco Festival
Sun Oct 25 9am-6pm West Fest: Celebrating the 40th Anniversary
of Woodstock - SF
Details for these events are below and at www.butterflyspirit.org/calendar
Other peace & justice events -
www.globalexchange.org/getInvolved/bayarea.html & www.codepinkalert.org/calendar
Bay Area Naturalist Events www.sfns.org/events.html
News of the Week
Musicians for Peace has a new player on our webpage at
www.butterflyspirit.org so please bookmark it. Now anytime you are online you can open our page
in a new tab and listen to Musicians for Peace as you would any radio
station as you work or surf the net. We will be uploading our (and your) favorite
peace, love, inspirational and transformational music. We will be featuring
a new song everyday and mixing the playing order. Please send any
suggestions for new music to me at bflys...@aol.com
Quotation of the Week
"We will become as different from what we are now as the butterfly is from
the caterpillar." - Marianne Williamson - Illuminata page 49*
"One aspect of who you were is dying and you're becoming someone new, like
a caterpillar turning into a butterfly." - Marianne Williamson talks about
leaning into your future and becoming the "you" you're capable of being.
Action Alert
Tell the politicians in Sacramento: Hands off our parks!* - Take one minute
right now to tell the Governor and the Democratic and Republican leadership
in the legislature that closing state parks is unacceptable. Tell the Big
Five that even in the midst of this budget crisis, we can't give up what
makes California the great state that it is. Please have a look and take
action.
http://act.credoaction.com/campaign/ca_parks1/?r_by=5021-1979789-WRZpm1x&rc=paste
Links of the Week
Government virus expert paid £116k by swine flu vaccine manufacturers
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1202389/Government-virus-expert-paid
-116k-swine-flu-vaccine-
Love, Hope, Peace, & Christ Is With Us All,
Cal-el
http://www.spaceeagleproductions.org
Butterfly's Bay Area Events Calendar
Dedicated to informing you of the best events in music, art, poetry, media,
politics, spirituality & consciousness. To unsubscribe, please reply to
bflys...@aol.com with unsubscribe in the subject line
Contents **Asterisk denotes events I plan to attend.
Thu Jul 30 7-10 pm Primal Healing & Empowered Play for Men
- Oakland
Fri Jul 31 8 pm **Sex, Money & God...Conscious Cabaret -
Fairfax
Jul 31-Aug 1 SF Mime Troupe: To Big to Fall -
Berkeley
Sat Aug 1 1-5 pm **Forgiveness Masters Workshop w. Marianne
Williamson - San Rafael
Sat Aug 1 7:30-10pm Magical Healing Sound Journey - Martinez
Sun Aug 2 8:30-11:30pm Butterfly Pancake Breakfast - Brisbane
Sun Aug 2 2:30 pm SF Mime Troupe: To Big to Fall - Bolinas
Sun Aug 2 7-9:30 pm **International Forgiveness Day w. Marianne
Williamson - San Rafael
Tue Aug 4 6-8 pm The Commons, the Community w. Karl
Fitzgerald - SF
Wed Aug 5 7-9pm Open Mic Poetry w. Takashi Tanemori - San
Rafael
Wed Aug 5 7 pm SF Mime Troupe: To Big to Fall - Palo
Alto
Thu Aug 6 7 pm SF Mime Troupe: To Big to Fall - Oakland
Thu Aug 6 7:30 pm Art Opening & Benefit for the Cuban Five
w. Alice Walker - Berkeley
Sat Aug 8 1-5 pm Get Destuckified w. Sylvia Brallier -
Sebastopol area
Sat Aug 8 7pm-2am Art Dance Music Party w. Picture Me Broken
- SF
Aug 8-9 3 pm SF Mime Troupe: To Big to Fall -
Santa Cruz
Aug 8-9 Contra Costa Crystal Fair - Walnut
Creek
Sun Aug 9 10:30am-7:30pm **Sacred Sunday: A Celebration of Love, Life &
Spirit - Tiburon
Sun Aug 9 7 pm Magnetism, Consciousness and Advanced
Technology with Ralph Ring - Sebastopol
Wed Aug 12 7-10pm **Men's Group w. Tahil Gesyuk - Oakland
Sat Aug 15 8 pm Natural Resonance Concert - Oakland
Aug 29-30 San Ramon Eco Festival
Sun Oct 25 9am-6pm West Fest: Celebrating the 40th Anniversary
of Woodstock - SF
Details for these events are below and at www.butterflyspirit.org/calendar
Other peace & justice events -
www.globalexchange.org/getInvolved/bayarea.html & www.codepinkalert.org/calendar
Bay Area Naturalist Events www.sfns.org/events.html
News of the Week
Musicians for Peace has a new player on our webpage at
www.butterflyspirit.org so please bookmark it. Now anytime you are online you can open our page
in a new tab and listen to Musicians for Peace as you would any radio
station as you work or surf the net. We will be uploading our (and your) favorite
peace, love, inspirational and transformational music. We will be featuring
a new song everyday and mixing the playing order. Please send any
suggestions for new music to me at bflys...@aol.com
Quotation of the Week
"We will become as different from what we are now as the butterfly is from
the caterpillar." - Marianne Williamson - Illuminata page 49*
"One aspect of who you were is dying and you're becoming someone new, like
a caterpillar turning into a butterfly." - Marianne Williamson talks about
leaning into your future and becoming the "you" you're capable of being.
Action Alert
Tell the politicians in Sacramento: Hands off our parks!* - Take one minute
right now to tell the Governor and the Democratic and Republican leadership
in the legislature that closing state parks is unacceptable. Tell the Big
Five that even in the midst of this budget crisis, we can't give up what
makes California the great state that it is. Please have a look and take
action.
http://act.credoaction.com/campaign/ca_parks1/?r_by=5021-1979789-WRZpm1x&rc=paste
Links of the Week
Government virus expert paid £116k by swine flu vaccine manufacturers
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1202389/Government-virus-expert-paid
-116k-swine-flu-vaccine-
manufacturers.html
Help End Violence in Schools Worldwide - Every year 350 million children
face violence in schools worldwide. Help put a stop to this violence and and
make schools safe.
www.change.org/actions/view/ask_the_united_nations_to_end_violence_in_schools
SKIN Trailer on iPeace
http://www.ipeace.me/video/video/show?id=2217368%3AVideo%3A1469636&xgs=1
From a Caterpillar to a Butterfly*** video by Marianne Williamson at
www.iamplify.com/beliefnet/product_details/Marianne-Williamson/From-a-Caterpillar-t
o-a-Butterfly/product_id/2056
Music Videos of the Week
YHWH the Spirit www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IpOq0RFGQc
Summer of Loving* - Roy Zimmerman www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQWrasoNS24
Check Roy out at
Defenders of Marriage* - Roy Zimmerman
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bja2ttzGOFM&feature=channel_page
New Members of the Week - Please see our 3300+ member list at
www.butterflyspirit.org/projects/mfawp_list.php
Sugar & Spice Acoustic Mic* hosted by Nkechi - San Francisco www.nkechi.com
Daka University/Tahil Gesyuk - a place where one can gather tools of
success around Sacred Sex, Wealth, and Health; while at the same time building a
solid brotherhood of friends that will be there through thick and thin. -
Oakland, CA www.tantraplay.net
Julia Bystrova/Deeper Healing - Sebastopol, CA www.deeperhealing.net
Sylvia Brallier - Healing, Shamanism and Coaching - Santa Clara, CA
www.sylviabrallier.com
Reefer Man Blues Band - Santa Cruz, CA www.myspace.com/reefermanbluesband
Larry Bagby - Studio City, CA www.larrybagby.com
David Bennet Cohen - best know as a member of the ‘60s rock band, Country
Joe and the Fish - Forest Hills, NY www.davidbennettcohen.com
Mary Saint-Marie - Mt. Shasta, CA www.marysaintmarie.com
EarthCare Global TV - Mt. Shasta, CA www.EarthCareGlobalTV.com
Flashback - New York, NY www.flashbacknewyork.com
Mad Buffalo - Bigfork, MT www.myspace.com/madbuffalo1
Melissa Michaels - author, model, poet, feminist, actor, dancer, singer,
designer and social entrepreneur. La Jolla, CA
www.myspace.com/melissamichaels
Supersoul Connection - Ljubljana, Slovenia
www.myspace.com/supersoulconnectionband
Joe Meneghini - Palermo, Italy, Sicily www.myspace.com/joemeneghini
Anne Leighton Media - Music services, markerting, motivation, and
comforter. - Bronx, NY www.anneleighton.com
madRefunk - Tribal Pop - Les Rotes, Spain www.myspace.com/markimia
This Week's Sponsors - Sponsors for this newsletter & memberships are
welcomed. Sponsors will also be listed on our webpage. Please contact Alan at
Celebrations of Love** www.celebrationsoflove.org
Richard Winne/The Dog House Photo Art***** - Musician and events
photography www.myspace.com/richardatthedoghouse
The Light Party & Artainment Media - Inspired Musical Messages at
www.lightparty.com/Artainment/MusicalGifts.html
Thu Jul 30 7-10 pm Primal Healing & Empowered Play for Men
- Oakland
Arrive 6:30-7pm
Daka University, The Daka Men’s Group, Tahil Gesyuk & Brian O’Connell are
hosting an exciting new ongoing (drop-in) group, Primal Healing & Empowered
Play for Men: Healing the Wounds of the Brotherhood of Men through
Facilitated Discussion, Partner Yoga, Acrosage, Contact Improv, & Facilitated Puppy
Piles
- Come home to your body & release Homophobia
- Recover your innocent joy & release past Sexual Abuse
- Reclaim the power of choice & release past Physical Abuse
All too often we men are trained to give away our power to women because
women have been the only source of touch and intimacy that we are safely
allowed. As men we suffer in our unfulfilled, and often misunderstood, needs
because we have been deprived of intimate, caring, non-sexual touch with
other men.
Although most indigenous and ancient cultures encourage a brotherhood of
men in which emotions, and nurturing touch are compassionately shared. In our
modern, Western world, we no longer hold a centered ground of being and
trust in our own masculinity that allows us to hold tenderness for one another.
In 100’s of interviews with women, Tahil has assessed that many women find
it arousing and appealing when a man is sensual and comfortable with other
men. She appreciates that a man can choose her out of fullness rather than
lack around all his needs as a human being.
In Primal Healing & Empowered Play for Men, men are encouraged, in
confidential circles of truth, to share their fears around physical intimacy &
connection
with other men. Through safely guided contact improvisation dance, partner
yoga, and puppy piles, each man’s pacing and individual capacity is honored.
WHERE: Oakland 3 miles south of Downtown Oakland, 1 mile from Fruitvale BART
$20-40 paypal $20 to Touch...@gmail.com to confirm your RSVP (Limited to
12 people) www.tantraplay.net
RSVP: Send the following to Touch...@gmail.com
1) Full Name
2) Phone number
Call Brian 415-341-4411 on the day of event if you want to see if their
still space available
Fri Jul 31 8 pm **Sex, Money & God...Conscious Cabaret
- Fairfax
Firday nights. June 19 - July 31
Strider Innertainment in association with Creative Spirit, Inc. presents
"Sex, Money & God...Not Necessarily in that Order"...Conscious Cabaret.
After this spring's highly acclaimed production of "Family Baggage,"
"Conscious Cabaret" returns for its summer offering of "Sex, Money and God...Not
Necessarily in That Order." This fusion of sketch comedy, improvisation, and
audience interaction with philosophical, psychological, and spiritual
perspectives will leave you laughing, while gaining new insights into life's most
perplexing mysteries.
“Highly skilled performers. A real gift for translating abstract
metaphysical concepts into charming metaphors”--Chicago Tribune
Fairfax Community Church, 2398 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Fairfax
$15 Door, $10 Advance, children and seniors
Box Office: 800-838-3006 or www.brownpapertickets.com/event/68672 or call
(415) 459-4512 for more info & group reservations
Contact: Errol Strider 415-459-4512 estr...@juno.com
www.striderinnertainment.com
Jul 31-Aug 1 SF Mime Troupe: To Big to Fall - Berkeley
Fri, Jul 31 @ 6:30 pm (Music 6)
Sat, Aug 1 @ 2 pm (Music 1:30)
San Francisco Mime troupe presents To Big to Fall. "A story, a story!"
cries the Griot. "Gather 'round, and I will tell you a tale of greed, and
sacrifice, high finance, love, goats, and the terrible curse that tore our little
village apart.. the evil, magical spell of... Credit!
Frances Willard/Ho Chi Minh Park, Hillegrass Ave. & Derby St., Berkeley
Free
More at www.sfmt.org
Sat Aug 1 1-5 pm Forgiveness Masters Workshop w. Marianne
Williamson - San Rafael
Marianne Williamson & Congressman John Lewis - Forgiveness Day celebrations
- Aug 1 & 2 - San Rafael
"We will become as different from what we are now as the butterfly is from
the caterpillar" - Marianne Williamson
I would like to invite you to a most powerful weekend this summer...the
first weekend in August as we celebrate "The Heart and Soul of Forgiveness" on
the 13th International Forgiveness Day on Sunday, August 2nd and on
Saturday, August 1st with The Forgiveness Masters Workshop with Marianne Williamson
and Congressman John Lewis.
Once again, I am producing these events for the Worldwide Forgiveness
Alliance, with Bob Plath, founder and Executive Director, and I am very excited
with the opportunity to work with Marianne again, after a hiatus of 8 years
since the Masterpeace 2001 conference when she gave the closing keynote and
led us in a beautiful visioning of the world we truly desired. Two weeks
later, 9/11 happened and we were thrown into the darkest days that were the Bush
years.
Now, the defeat of the forces of fear in the last election have given us an
opening of hope and a challenge for us to step forward and be part of the
creation of a new dream.
While still a young man, John Lewis became a nationally recognized leader,
as the chairman of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee. By 1963,
he was dubbed one of the Big Six leaders of the Civil Rights Movement. (The
others were Whitney Young, A. Phillip Randolph, Martin Luther King Jr.,
James Farmer and Roy Wilkins). At the age of 23, he was an architect of and a
keynote speaker at the historic March on Washington in August 1963. Speaker
Nancy Pelosi calls him "the conscience of the U.S. Congress" and President
Obama said to him on Inaugural Day, "...without you, John, this wouldn't have
happened."
The arc of our weekend begins with "I Have A Dream" to today as we awaken
to realize that our New Dream is still gossamer-thin and calls for us to be
the bright shining light - the shining child of God that is magnificent - to
become the conscious thread that weaves our collective vision into reality.
This is the message that Marianne brings. That the rehearsal is over. Our
time is now.
We are most fortunate to have these two incredible leaders of peace and
forgiveness lead us in a powerful experiential afternoon of transformation in
the Forgiveness Masters Workshop. "Forgiveness is medicine, it is the first
and last action to achieve peace." says Marianne Williamson.
Marianne Williamson is an internationally acclaimed spiritual teacher. Her
latest book, The Age of Miracles hit #2 on the New York Times Bestseller
list. Among her other 9 published books, four of them -- including A Return to
Love - were #1 New York Times Bestsellers. A Return to Love is considered a
must-read of The New Spirituality. A paragraph from that book, beginning
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we
are powerful beyond measure" - often misattributed to Nelson Mandela's
Inaugural address - is considered an anthem for a contemporary generation of
seekers. Marianne's other books include Everyday Grace, A Woman's Worth,
Illuminata, Healing the Soul of America, The Gift of Change and Emma and Mommy Talk
to God.
In December 2006, a NEWSWEEK magazine poll named Marianne Williamson one of
the fifty most influential baby boomers. According to Time magazine, "Yoga,
the Cabala and Marianne Williamson have been taken up by those seeking a
relationship with God that is not strictly tethered to Christianity."
I hope that you will be able to join us for these two events; particularly
The Forgiveness Masters Workshop which promises to be a major teaching by
Marianne on forgiveness, peace and love. Will i...@theabsolutecenter.com
Angelico Hall, Dominican College, 50 Acacia Ave, San Rafael
$65
Buy Tickets at http://forgivenessalliance.org/workshop_registration.html
Please also see the From a Caterpillar to a Butterfly video by Marianne
Williamson at
www.iamplify.com/beliefnet/product_details/Marianne-Williamson/From-a-Caterpillar-to-a-Butterfly/product_id/2056
Sat Aug 1 7:30-10pm Magical Healing Sound Journey -
Martinez
Paul Ramana Das Silbey with Ancient Asian Gong , tibetan bells and bowls,
matched and tuned Crystal Bowls, Toning/Chanting/Pranayama... and the Oneness
DEEKSHA Blessing.
Love Temple, 3890 Serrano St., Martinez
$20 per person. RSVP at 415-596-9956 or yal...@gmail.com and for any
details
Sun Aug 2 8:30-11:30pm Butterfly Pancake Breakfast - Brisbane
San Bruno Mountain Watch & Conservancy Pancake Breakfast
Celebrating the construction of the new Mission Blue Native Plant Greenhouse
3435 Bayshore Blvd., (Behind the Brisbane Fire House), Brisbane
$10 adult/$5 child
Proceeds benefit SBMWC
Info: www.mountainwatch.org 415-467-6631
Sun Aug 2 2:30 pm SF Mime Troupe: To Big to Fall - Bolinas
Music 2 pm
San Francisco Mime troupe presents To Big to Fall. "A story, a story!"
cries the Griot. "Gather 'round, and I will tell you a tale of greed, and
sacrifice, high finance, love, goats, and the terrible curse that tore our little
village apart.. the evil, magical spell of... Credit!
Mesa Park, 100 Mesa Road, Bolinas
Ticket Info: 415.868.2128
More at www.sfmt.org
Sun Aug 2 7-9:30 pm International Forgiveness Day w. Marianne
Williamson - San Rafael
Come celebrate the possibilities of change in our lives when we learn to
forgive. Experience the moving and powerful stories of our heroes and
champions who have learned to forgive under highly difficult circumstances and then
have gone on to teach reconciliation and forgiveness to the broader world.
With performances by Eastbay International Mass Choir and Carmen Marie
Coleman.
This year we have four honorees.
Congressman John Lewis (Georgia) Hero of Forgiveness. Often called “one of
the most courageous persons the Civil Rights Movement ever produced,”
Congressman John Lewis has dedicated his life to protecting human rights, securing
civil liberties, and building what he calls “The Beloved Community” in
America.
Christopher Rodriguez, a 12-year-old boy paralyzed by a robber's stray
bullet as he was taking a piano lesson in Oakland last year, had a message for
the gunman who shot him, "I forgive you."
Marianne Williamson is being honored as being a world-renowned teacher of
peace and forgiveness. Please also see the From a Caterpillar to a Butterfly
video by Marianne Williamson at
www.iamplify.com/beliefnet/product_details/Marianne-Williamson/From-a-Caterpillar-to-a-Butterfly/product_id/2056
Elwin Wilson, Former Ku Klux Klan Member, had to Forgive himself for
violent and brutal behavior towards Rep. John Lewis in an apartheid confrontation.
Angelico Hall, Dominican University, 50 Acacia Avenue, San Rafael
$20 Suggested Donation. Register at
http://forgivenessalliance.org/day-of-registration.html
Please also see the From a Caterpillar to a Butterfly video by Marianne
Williamson at
www.iamplify.com/beliefnet/product_details/Marianne-Williamson/From-a-Caterpillar-to-a-Butterfly/product_id/2056
Tue Aug 4 6-8 pm The Commons, the Community w. Karl Fitzgerald
- SF
Karl Fitzgerald, Australian land policy economist, will speak on community
land trusts, public ownership of utilities, and the politics and economics
of land use at a free talk and nosh at the law offices of Matt Gonzalez and
G. Whitney Leigh, 2 Shaw Alley, 6-8 pm on Tuesday, August 4. Gonzalez, SF
City Assessor Phil Ting, and Editor Willie Ratcliff will also speak.
With the economy staggered by ill-advised mortgages issued against boom and
bust land values, and with city and state budgets in turmoil owing to the
economy’s decline on account of land value corrupted mortgages, and with
scarcely anyone connecting the current economic mess with land policy,
Fitzgerald’s talk, entitled “The Commons, the Community,” presents the finest
opportunity to explore this matter.
Fitzgerald directs the Australian non-profit think tank Earthsharing. His
stop in San Francisco coincides with his attendance of an international land
use conference taking place in Cleveland, Ohio the first week of August.
Encrusting Fitzgerald’s featured commentary will be remarks by Matt Gonzalez,
Willie Ratcliff, City Assessor Phil Ting, and a member of the SF School
Board.
Poetry and in-process visual art will grace the evening too, knitting head
and heart, thought and impulse together in understanding the breadth and
depth of the commons. The commons is not only parks, the streets, plazas and
range land, it is the ground under cities and the mineral resources of the
planet. All those interested in public power, wise land use policy, significant
pollution abatement, and affordable housing will find the evening’s
conversation out of the ordinary and yet eminently common-sensical.
Food and drink are complimentary.
Law offices of Matt Gonzalez and G. Whitney Leigh, 2 Shaw Alley (on Mission
between 1st and 2nd Streets), San Francisco
Contact: Henry George Historical Society, David Giesen
commonwe...@yahoo.com 415-970-9306 www.henrygeorgehistoricalsociety.org
Wed Aug 5 7-9pm Open Mic Poetry w. Takashi Tanemori - San
Rafael
Our August Featured Poet is Butterfly board member Takashi Tanemori of the
Silkworm Peace Institute, accompanied by his guide dog Yuki.
Takashi is a Poet, Author, Artist and survivor of Hiroshima. Takashi was 8
yrs old when Hiroshima was bombed. On the Eve of Hiroshima Day, Takashi will
share his poetry and stories that include: his dream the night before the
bombing; his experiences coming to America at 18; the nurse who saved his
soul; how a blade of grass can renew your spirit and attitude; The Silkworm
Peace Institute and how it was founded; the power of forgiveness sets your
heart free; his relationship with guide dogs; Bridge of Forgiveness; the code of
the Samurai.
Please see Emergence of Butterfly and Hiroshima at
http://passion.edu/elearn/mod/resource/view.php?id=1233
Takashi is proof positive of the human spirit in all its glory. Hate will
only create more hate, love is the answer.
This will be a moving and meaningful evening of Open Mic Poetry, so please
join us and bring your family and friends. Hosted as always by Charselle.
We will also have information available about The World March For Peace And
Nonviolence and Peace Poem Project.
West End Deli Cafe, 1131 Fourth Street (Opposite the Rafael Theater), San
Rafael
For information/directions email kdick...@aol.com or call: 415-497-8463
Wed Aug 5 7 pm SF Mime Troupe: To Big to Fall - Palo Alto
Music 6:30
San Francisco Mime troupe presents To Big to Fall. "A story, a story!"
cries the Griot. "Gather 'round, and I will tell you a tale of greed, and
sacrifice, high finance, love, goats, and the terrible curse that tore our little
village apart.. the evil, magical spell of... Credit!
Mitchell Park, South Field, 600 East Meadow Drive, Palo Alto
Ticket Info: FREE (donation)
More at www.sfmt.org
Thu Aug 6 7 pm SF Mime Troupe: To Big to Fall - Oakland
Music 6:30 pm
San Francisco Mime troupe presents To Big to Fall. "A story, a story!"
cries the Griot. "Gather 'round, and I will tell you a tale of greed, and
sacrifice, high finance, love, goats, and the terrible curse that tore our little
village apart.. the evil, magical spell of... Credit!
Lakeside Park, Bellevue Ave. & Perkins St., Oakland
Ticket Info: FREE (donation)
More at www.sfmt.org
Thu Aug 6 7:30 pm Art Opening & Benefit for the Cuban Five w. Alice
Walker - Berkeley
Alice Walker, Pulitzer Prize winning Novelist and Poet will be the keynote
speaker at Art Opening and benefit for the Cuban Five political prisoners
(jailed in the USA). In addition to many best-selling novels, Alice is also
author of prologue to “Letters of Love and Hope; the Story of the Cuban Five”
The original paintings of one of the prisoners, Antonio Guerrero, will also
be displayed in La Pena art space.
La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley
$10-20 donation
For more information contact: 510-219-0092 www.lapena.org www.thecuban5.org
Sat Aug 8 1-5 pm Get Destuckified w. Sylvia Brallier -
Sebastopol area
Movin it! Get Destuckified with Sylvia Brallier www.sylviabrallier.com - a
transformational workshop using movement and breath to move you through
whatever is in the way of your bliss. Hosted by Julia Bystrova
Call Julia at 707-321-0644 for location
Sat Aug 8 7pm-2am Art Dance Music Party w. Picture Me Broken - SF
ND Fest 18+
Art Dance Music party w. Picture Me Broken
Dear Indugu
Jesse Brewster
Eloy Cipriano
Kali (CD Release)
DJ Dr. Spook, DJ Sausee
EL Rincon 2700 16th St. @ Harrison SF
Contact: Rob Jackson bandst...@gmail.com www.myspace.com/ripstar_sf
Aug 8-9 3 pm SF Mime Troupe: To Big to Fall - Santa Cruz
Music 2:30 pm
San Francisco Mime troupe presents To Big to Fall. "A story, a story!"
cries the Griot. "Gather 'round, and I will tell you a tale of greed, and
sacrifice, high finance, love, goats, and the terrible curse that tore our little
village apart.. the evil, magical spell of... Credit!
San Lorenzo Park, Dakota Ave., Santa Cruz
Ticket Info: FREE (donation)
More at www.sfmt.org
Aug 8-9 Contra Costa Crystal Fair - Walnut Creek
Sat Aug 8 10am to 6pm, Sun Aug 9 10 am to 4 pm
It’s time again for the Summer Contra Costa Crystal Fair presenting a
magical mix of crystals, minerals, beads, and jewelry.
Whether it’s stone beads from Nepal, amethyst geodes from Madagascar, jade
from China, or jewelry from northern California artisans –you’ll find it at
the Crystal Fair at below market prices. You’ll also find an aura camera,
tarot reader, sound healer, massage therapist, reiki master and many others –
30 booths in all.
Civic Park Community Center, Civic Drive and Broadway, Walnut Creek
$6 (under 12 free).
There is plenty of free parking and the downtown Walnut Creek BART station
is only 4 blocks away.
Contact and info: Jerry Tomlinson at (415) 383-7837 or sf...@earthlink.net
WWW.CRYSTALFAIR.COM
Sun Aug 9 10:30am-7:30pm Sacred Sunday: A Celebration of
Love, Life & Spirit - Tiburon
Join Lori Grace Star and Michael Pooley for this fun and experiential
introduction to Tantra and Sexual Energetics!
In a safe, gentle, and respectful environment, we will explore how to
connect our hearts and our sexuality with Spirit, and how to allow ourselves to
tap into and surrender to the flow of our natural lifeforce energy.
Through breath, movement, music, dance, dialog, bio-energetics and
inter-personal interaction, we will learn to:
• Let go of our minds
• Show up in the moment
• Become fully present in our bodies
• Create sacred space and time
• Enhance trust and intimacy with others
Expect to gain practical tools for deepening your ability to be present,
relaxed and ecstatic; awakening your body's awareness, balance, and vitality;
and understanding the spiritual dimensions of sexual energy and intimacy.
The day will culminate with a very special Tantric puja (sacred ritual) to
celebrate and honor your capacity for love and connection. Afterwards, we'll
gather for a potluck dinner, and spend time soaking together in the hot tubs
and pool.
This playshop is equally appropriate for singles, couples, and partners —
no tantric experience is required. While we will seek to gender balance the
group, please know that coming with a romantic partner is not required.
Marin Location given with paid registration
$90 Couples/Pairs paid by Wed. August 5, $100 thereafter
$60 Singles: $75 August 5
Pre-Reg.: Required. Register by Phone 415-924-5483
Details at www.celebrationsoflove.com/ws-sacredsunday-tantra.html
Gender Bal: Yes
Sun Aug 9 7 pm Magnetism, Consciousness and Advanced Technology
with Ralph Ring - Sebastopol
Science and Spirit presents Magnetism, Consciousness and Advanced
Technology with Ralph Ring. Presentaion and discussion on the ideas behind "free
energy" and more. Host Julia Bystrova www.bluestarenterprise.com
Downtown Sebastopol Call Julia at 707-321-0644 for location
Wed Aug 12 7-10pm Men's Group w. Tahil Gesyuk - Oakland
2nd Wednesday of the month
Tahil Gesyuk would like to extend an invitation to you to join his monthly
Men's Group.
This group is founded on a vision of masculinity “without” false bravado
but rather an ownership of one's masculine essence. In contrast to other
men's groups, we embrace the challenging of one another that naturally happens
in the company of men while not disregarding human dignity and respect. We
journey together as a brotherhood in unraveling and healing the wounds of
men a cultured within us.
*We utilize chi kung, tai chi, oriental and ayervedic systems to penetrate
the mysteries of ourselves and the partners we love or will one day.
*We utilize the technologies of compassionate communication, N.V.C. and
Co-counseling. In this we accelerate our absorption and connection with one
another.
*We journey along the chakra system (from an ayervedic system of health
that parallels the endocrine system). Each chakra is a universe of how we
express ourselves and receive the world around us. *We utilize what I call life
medicine and heart-work. In between meeting we work with result oriented
actions that are then shared with the group.
*We will be meeting for TBD group outing and getaways to have fun and just
be Guys.
If this is something that resonates with you or you feel curious don’t
hesitate to come or contact. The men that gravitate to the group are of all ages
and status backgrounds.
Inner Oasis, 31 30th Street, Oakland (The entrance is found on the left
hand side of the building. Walk up the drive way it will be up flight of
stairs with a sign Inner Oasis on it.
$20-30 suggested donation. Nobody turned away for lack of funds.
Contact: Tahil Gesyuk Director of Daka University (415) 606-9268
Ges...@yahoo.com http://www.tantraplay.net/page8.html
Sat Aug 15 8 pm Natural Resonance Concert - Oakland
A special invitation to our opening night! Bring your friends for an
evening of vibrational acoustic music to remember. . . .
Alan Tower with Goyo Aranaga & Kim Riccelli
Experience the huaca, hanghang, melodic didjeridu & modifed Shruti Box
instruments of natural resonance you will also hear the Duduk and some unusual
percussion instruments.
Alan has 9 CD's on three labels & is the leader of Green Music Network He
has recently developed the Resonant Body Experience Workshop as a counterpart
to Kirtan and Yoga practice & will give a demonstration. www.alantower.net
www.cdbaby.com
23 Buena Vista Place, Oakland
$15-20 donation 35 seats available
Preregister at in...@greenmusicnetwork.org or at the door
Aug 29-30 San Ramon Eco Festival
This one of a kind event will feature speakers Ed Begley - Living with Ed
TV Show, Nicole Faccito - Red Hot & Green TV Show, Susie Coelho - seen on The
View & Oprah and Robert Craymer - Guru of Eco-Greenrooms
Exhibitor Application and event info at www.eco-festivals.org
in...@eco-festivals.org
Vendor Coordinator: Douglas Kolberg 415-571-9895
greenzonep...@yahoo.com
Sun Oct 25 9am-6pm West Fest: Celebrating the 40th
Anniversary of Woodstock - SF
Speedway Meadows, Golden Gate Park www.2b1records.com/woodstock40sf
FREE
Vendor Coordinator: Douglas Kolberg 415-571-9895
greenzonep...@yahoo.com
Make Love Not War CD is now available. Immerse yourselves in the spirit of
the butterflies. You get a copy free with a membership to the Butterfly
Gardeners or Musicians & Fine Artists for World Peace. I personally guarantee
that you will love it & your purchase or membership will help support our
mission. Please see details and membership info at
http://passion.edu/elearn/mod/resource/view.php?id=1210
Help End Violence in Schools Worldwide - Every year 350 million children
face violence in schools worldwide. Help put a stop to this violence and and
make schools safe.
www.change.org/actions/view/ask_the_united_nations_to_end_violence_in_schools
SKIN Trailer on iPeace
http://www.ipeace.me/video/video/show?id=2217368%3AVideo%3A1469636&xgs=1
From a Caterpillar to a Butterfly*** video by Marianne Williamson at
www.iamplify.com/beliefnet/product_details/Marianne-Williamson/From-a-Caterpillar-t
o-a-Butterfly/product_id/2056
Music Videos of the Week
YHWH the Spirit www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IpOq0RFGQc
Summer of Loving* - Roy Zimmerman www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQWrasoNS24
Check Roy out at
Defenders of Marriage* - Roy Zimmerman
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bja2ttzGOFM&feature=channel_page
New Members of the Week - Please see our 3300+ member list at
www.butterflyspirit.org/projects/mfawp_list.php
Sugar & Spice Acoustic Mic* hosted by Nkechi - San Francisco www.nkechi.com
Daka University/Tahil Gesyuk - a place where one can gather tools of
success around Sacred Sex, Wealth, and Health; while at the same time building a
solid brotherhood of friends that will be there through thick and thin. -
Oakland, CA www.tantraplay.net
Julia Bystrova/Deeper Healing - Sebastopol, CA www.deeperhealing.net
Sylvia Brallier - Healing, Shamanism and Coaching - Santa Clara, CA
www.sylviabrallier.com
Reefer Man Blues Band - Santa Cruz, CA www.myspace.com/reefermanbluesband
Larry Bagby - Studio City, CA www.larrybagby.com
David Bennet Cohen - best know as a member of the ‘60s rock band, Country
Joe and the Fish - Forest Hills, NY www.davidbennettcohen.com
Mary Saint-Marie - Mt. Shasta, CA www.marysaintmarie.com
EarthCare Global TV - Mt. Shasta, CA www.EarthCareGlobalTV.com
Flashback - New York, NY www.flashbacknewyork.com
Mad Buffalo - Bigfork, MT www.myspace.com/madbuffalo1
Melissa Michaels - author, model, poet, feminist, actor, dancer, singer,
designer and social entrepreneur. La Jolla, CA
www.myspace.com/melissamichaels
Supersoul Connection - Ljubljana, Slovenia
www.myspace.com/supersoulconnectionband
Joe Meneghini - Palermo, Italy, Sicily www.myspace.com/joemeneghini
Anne Leighton Media - Music services, markerting, motivation, and
comforter. - Bronx, NY www.anneleighton.com
madRefunk - Tribal Pop - Les Rotes, Spain www.myspace.com/markimia
This Week's Sponsors - Sponsors for this newsletter & memberships are
welcomed. Sponsors will also be listed on our webpage. Please contact Alan at
Celebrations of Love** www.celebrationsoflove.org
Richard Winne/The Dog House Photo Art***** - Musician and events
photography www.myspace.com/richardatthedoghouse
The Light Party & Artainment Media - Inspired Musical Messages at
www.lightparty.com/Artainment/MusicalGifts.html
Thu Jul 30 7-10 pm Primal Healing & Empowered Play for Men
- Oakland
Arrive 6:30-7pm
Daka University, The Daka Men’s Group, Tahil Gesyuk & Brian O’Connell are
hosting an exciting new ongoing (drop-in) group, Primal Healing & Empowered
Play for Men: Healing the Wounds of the Brotherhood of Men through
Facilitated Discussion, Partner Yoga, Acrosage, Contact Improv, & Facilitated Puppy
Piles
- Come home to your body & release Homophobia
- Recover your innocent joy & release past Sexual Abuse
- Reclaim the power of choice & release past Physical Abuse
All too often we men are trained to give away our power to women because
women have been the only source of touch and intimacy that we are safely
allowed. As men we suffer in our unfulfilled, and often misunderstood, needs
because we have been deprived of intimate, caring, non-sexual touch with
other men.
Although most indigenous and ancient cultures encourage a brotherhood of
men in which emotions, and nurturing touch are compassionately shared. In our
modern, Western world, we no longer hold a centered ground of being and
trust in our own masculinity that allows us to hold tenderness for one another.
In 100’s of interviews with women, Tahil has assessed that many women find
it arousing and appealing when a man is sensual and comfortable with other
men. She appreciates that a man can choose her out of fullness rather than
lack around all his needs as a human being.
In Primal Healing & Empowered Play for Men, men are encouraged, in
confidential circles of truth, to share their fears around physical intimacy &
connection
with other men. Through safely guided contact improvisation dance, partner
yoga, and puppy piles, each man’s pacing and individual capacity is honored.
WHERE: Oakland 3 miles south of Downtown Oakland, 1 mile from Fruitvale BART
$20-40 paypal $20 to Touch...@gmail.com to confirm your RSVP (Limited to
12 people) www.tantraplay.net
RSVP: Send the following to Touch...@gmail.com
1) Full Name
2) Phone number
Call Brian 415-341-4411 on the day of event if you want to see if their
still space available
Fri Jul 31 8 pm **Sex, Money & God...Conscious Cabaret
- Fairfax
Firday nights. June 19 - July 31
Strider Innertainment in association with Creative Spirit, Inc. presents
"Sex, Money & God...Not Necessarily in that Order"...Conscious Cabaret.
After this spring's highly acclaimed production of "Family Baggage,"
"Conscious Cabaret" returns for its summer offering of "Sex, Money and God...Not
Necessarily in That Order." This fusion of sketch comedy, improvisation, and
audience interaction with philosophical, psychological, and spiritual
perspectives will leave you laughing, while gaining new insights into life's most
perplexing mysteries.
“Highly skilled performers. A real gift for translating abstract
metaphysical concepts into charming metaphors”--Chicago Tribune
Fairfax Community Church, 2398 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Fairfax
$15 Door, $10 Advance, children and seniors
Box Office: 800-838-3006 or www.brownpapertickets.com/event/68672 or call
(415) 459-4512 for more info & group reservations
Contact: Errol Strider 415-459-4512 estr...@juno.com
www.striderinnertainment.com
Jul 31-Aug 1 SF Mime Troupe: To Big to Fall - Berkeley
Fri, Jul 31 @ 6:30 pm (Music 6)
Sat, Aug 1 @ 2 pm (Music 1:30)
San Francisco Mime troupe presents To Big to Fall. "A story, a story!"
cries the Griot. "Gather 'round, and I will tell you a tale of greed, and
sacrifice, high finance, love, goats, and the terrible curse that tore our little
village apart.. the evil, magical spell of... Credit!
Frances Willard/Ho Chi Minh Park, Hillegrass Ave. & Derby St., Berkeley
Free
More at www.sfmt.org
Sat Aug 1 1-5 pm Forgiveness Masters Workshop w. Marianne
Williamson - San Rafael
Marianne Williamson & Congressman John Lewis - Forgiveness Day celebrations
- Aug 1 & 2 - San Rafael
"We will become as different from what we are now as the butterfly is from
the caterpillar" - Marianne Williamson
I would like to invite you to a most powerful weekend this summer...the
first weekend in August as we celebrate "The Heart and Soul of Forgiveness" on
the 13th International Forgiveness Day on Sunday, August 2nd and on
Saturday, August 1st with The Forgiveness Masters Workshop with Marianne Williamson
and Congressman John Lewis.
Once again, I am producing these events for the Worldwide Forgiveness
Alliance, with Bob Plath, founder and Executive Director, and I am very excited
with the opportunity to work with Marianne again, after a hiatus of 8 years
since the Masterpeace 2001 conference when she gave the closing keynote and
led us in a beautiful visioning of the world we truly desired. Two weeks
later, 9/11 happened and we were thrown into the darkest days that were the Bush
years.
Now, the defeat of the forces of fear in the last election have given us an
opening of hope and a challenge for us to step forward and be part of the
creation of a new dream.
While still a young man, John Lewis became a nationally recognized leader,
as the chairman of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee. By 1963,
he was dubbed one of the Big Six leaders of the Civil Rights Movement. (The
others were Whitney Young, A. Phillip Randolph, Martin Luther King Jr.,
James Farmer and Roy Wilkins). At the age of 23, he was an architect of and a
keynote speaker at the historic March on Washington in August 1963. Speaker
Nancy Pelosi calls him "the conscience of the U.S. Congress" and President
Obama said to him on Inaugural Day, "...without you, John, this wouldn't have
happened."
The arc of our weekend begins with "I Have A Dream" to today as we awaken
to realize that our New Dream is still gossamer-thin and calls for us to be
the bright shining light - the shining child of God that is magnificent - to
become the conscious thread that weaves our collective vision into reality.
This is the message that Marianne brings. That the rehearsal is over. Our
time is now.
We are most fortunate to have these two incredible leaders of peace and
forgiveness lead us in a powerful experiential afternoon of transformation in
the Forgiveness Masters Workshop. "Forgiveness is medicine, it is the first
and last action to achieve peace." says Marianne Williamson.
Marianne Williamson is an internationally acclaimed spiritual teacher. Her
latest book, The Age of Miracles hit #2 on the New York Times Bestseller
list. Among her other 9 published books, four of them -- including A Return to
Love - were #1 New York Times Bestsellers. A Return to Love is considered a
must-read of The New Spirituality. A paragraph from that book, beginning
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we
are powerful beyond measure" - often misattributed to Nelson Mandela's
Inaugural address - is considered an anthem for a contemporary generation of
seekers. Marianne's other books include Everyday Grace, A Woman's Worth,
Illuminata, Healing the Soul of America, The Gift of Change and Emma and Mommy Talk
to God.
In December 2006, a NEWSWEEK magazine poll named Marianne Williamson one of
the fifty most influential baby boomers. According to Time magazine, "Yoga,
the Cabala and Marianne Williamson have been taken up by those seeking a
relationship with God that is not strictly tethered to Christianity."
I hope that you will be able to join us for these two events; particularly
The Forgiveness Masters Workshop which promises to be a major teaching by
Marianne on forgiveness, peace and love. Will i...@theabsolutecenter.com
Angelico Hall, Dominican College, 50 Acacia Ave, San Rafael
$65
Buy Tickets at http://forgivenessalliance.org/workshop_registration.html
Please also see the From a Caterpillar to a Butterfly video by Marianne
Williamson at
www.iamplify.com/beliefnet/product_details/Marianne-Williamson/From-a-Caterpillar-to-a-Butterfly/product_id/2056
Sat Aug 1 7:30-10pm Magical Healing Sound Journey -
Martinez
Paul Ramana Das Silbey with Ancient Asian Gong , tibetan bells and bowls,
matched and tuned Crystal Bowls, Toning/Chanting/Pranayama... and the Oneness
DEEKSHA Blessing.
Love Temple, 3890 Serrano St., Martinez
$20 per person. RSVP at 415-596-9956 or yal...@gmail.com and for any
details
Sun Aug 2 8:30-11:30pm Butterfly Pancake Breakfast - Brisbane
San Bruno Mountain Watch & Conservancy Pancake Breakfast
Celebrating the construction of the new Mission Blue Native Plant Greenhouse
3435 Bayshore Blvd., (Behind the Brisbane Fire House), Brisbane
$10 adult/$5 child
Proceeds benefit SBMWC
Info: www.mountainwatch.org 415-467-6631
Sun Aug 2 2:30 pm SF Mime Troupe: To Big to Fall - Bolinas
Music 2 pm
San Francisco Mime troupe presents To Big to Fall. "A story, a story!"
cries the Griot. "Gather 'round, and I will tell you a tale of greed, and
sacrifice, high finance, love, goats, and the terrible curse that tore our little
village apart.. the evil, magical spell of... Credit!
Mesa Park, 100 Mesa Road, Bolinas
Ticket Info: 415.868.2128
More at www.sfmt.org
Sun Aug 2 7-9:30 pm International Forgiveness Day w. Marianne
Williamson - San Rafael
Come celebrate the possibilities of change in our lives when we learn to
forgive. Experience the moving and powerful stories of our heroes and
champions who have learned to forgive under highly difficult circumstances and then
have gone on to teach reconciliation and forgiveness to the broader world.
With performances by Eastbay International Mass Choir and Carmen Marie
Coleman.
This year we have four honorees.
Congressman John Lewis (Georgia) Hero of Forgiveness. Often called “one of
the most courageous persons the Civil Rights Movement ever produced,”
Congressman John Lewis has dedicated his life to protecting human rights, securing
civil liberties, and building what he calls “The Beloved Community” in
America.
Christopher Rodriguez, a 12-year-old boy paralyzed by a robber's stray
bullet as he was taking a piano lesson in Oakland last year, had a message for
the gunman who shot him, "I forgive you."
Marianne Williamson is being honored as being a world-renowned teacher of
peace and forgiveness. Please also see the From a Caterpillar to a Butterfly
video by Marianne Williamson at
www.iamplify.com/beliefnet/product_details/Marianne-Williamson/From-a-Caterpillar-to-a-Butterfly/product_id/2056
Elwin Wilson, Former Ku Klux Klan Member, had to Forgive himself for
violent and brutal behavior towards Rep. John Lewis in an apartheid confrontation.
Angelico Hall, Dominican University, 50 Acacia Avenue, San Rafael
$20 Suggested Donation. Register at
http://forgivenessalliance.org/day-of-registration.html
Please also see the From a Caterpillar to a Butterfly video by Marianne
Williamson at
www.iamplify.com/beliefnet/product_details/Marianne-Williamson/From-a-Caterpillar-to-a-Butterfly/product_id/2056
Tue Aug 4 6-8 pm The Commons, the Community w. Karl Fitzgerald
- SF
Karl Fitzgerald, Australian land policy economist, will speak on community
land trusts, public ownership of utilities, and the politics and economics
of land use at a free talk and nosh at the law offices of Matt Gonzalez and
G. Whitney Leigh, 2 Shaw Alley, 6-8 pm on Tuesday, August 4. Gonzalez, SF
City Assessor Phil Ting, and Editor Willie Ratcliff will also speak.
With the economy staggered by ill-advised mortgages issued against boom and
bust land values, and with city and state budgets in turmoil owing to the
economy’s decline on account of land value corrupted mortgages, and with
scarcely anyone connecting the current economic mess with land policy,
Fitzgerald’s talk, entitled “The Commons, the Community,” presents the finest
opportunity to explore this matter.
Fitzgerald directs the Australian non-profit think tank Earthsharing. His
stop in San Francisco coincides with his attendance of an international land
use conference taking place in Cleveland, Ohio the first week of August.
Encrusting Fitzgerald’s featured commentary will be remarks by Matt Gonzalez,
Willie Ratcliff, City Assessor Phil Ting, and a member of the SF School
Board.
Poetry and in-process visual art will grace the evening too, knitting head
and heart, thought and impulse together in understanding the breadth and
depth of the commons. The commons is not only parks, the streets, plazas and
range land, it is the ground under cities and the mineral resources of the
planet. All those interested in public power, wise land use policy, significant
pollution abatement, and affordable housing will find the evening’s
conversation out of the ordinary and yet eminently common-sensical.
Food and drink are complimentary.
Law offices of Matt Gonzalez and G. Whitney Leigh, 2 Shaw Alley (on Mission
between 1st and 2nd Streets), San Francisco
Contact: Henry George Historical Society, David Giesen
commonwe...@yahoo.com 415-970-9306 www.henrygeorgehistoricalsociety.org
Wed Aug 5 7-9pm Open Mic Poetry w. Takashi Tanemori - San
Rafael
Our August Featured Poet is Butterfly board member Takashi Tanemori of the
Silkworm Peace Institute, accompanied by his guide dog Yuki.
Takashi is a Poet, Author, Artist and survivor of Hiroshima. Takashi was 8
yrs old when Hiroshima was bombed. On the Eve of Hiroshima Day, Takashi will
share his poetry and stories that include: his dream the night before the
bombing; his experiences coming to America at 18; the nurse who saved his
soul; how a blade of grass can renew your spirit and attitude; The Silkworm
Peace Institute and how it was founded; the power of forgiveness sets your
heart free; his relationship with guide dogs; Bridge of Forgiveness; the code of
the Samurai.
Please see Emergence of Butterfly and Hiroshima at
http://passion.edu/elearn/mod/resource/view.php?id=1233
Takashi is proof positive of the human spirit in all its glory. Hate will
only create more hate, love is the answer.
This will be a moving and meaningful evening of Open Mic Poetry, so please
join us and bring your family and friends. Hosted as always by Charselle.
We will also have information available about The World March For Peace And
Nonviolence and Peace Poem Project.
West End Deli Cafe, 1131 Fourth Street (Opposite the Rafael Theater), San
Rafael
For information/directions email kdick...@aol.com or call: 415-497-8463
Wed Aug 5 7 pm SF Mime Troupe: To Big to Fall - Palo Alto
Music 6:30
San Francisco Mime troupe presents To Big to Fall. "A story, a story!"
cries the Griot. "Gather 'round, and I will tell you a tale of greed, and
sacrifice, high finance, love, goats, and the terrible curse that tore our little
village apart.. the evil, magical spell of... Credit!
Mitchell Park, South Field, 600 East Meadow Drive, Palo Alto
Ticket Info: FREE (donation)
More at www.sfmt.org
Thu Aug 6 7 pm SF Mime Troupe: To Big to Fall - Oakland
Music 6:30 pm
San Francisco Mime troupe presents To Big to Fall. "A story, a story!"
cries the Griot. "Gather 'round, and I will tell you a tale of greed, and
sacrifice, high finance, love, goats, and the terrible curse that tore our little
village apart.. the evil, magical spell of... Credit!
Lakeside Park, Bellevue Ave. & Perkins St., Oakland
Ticket Info: FREE (donation)
More at www.sfmt.org
Thu Aug 6 7:30 pm Art Opening & Benefit for the Cuban Five w. Alice
Walker - Berkeley
Alice Walker, Pulitzer Prize winning Novelist and Poet will be the keynote
speaker at Art Opening and benefit for the Cuban Five political prisoners
(jailed in the USA). In addition to many best-selling novels, Alice is also
author of prologue to “Letters of Love and Hope; the Story of the Cuban Five”
The original paintings of one of the prisoners, Antonio Guerrero, will also
be displayed in La Pena art space.
La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley
$10-20 donation
For more information contact: 510-219-0092 www.lapena.org www.thecuban5.org
Sat Aug 8 1-5 pm Get Destuckified w. Sylvia Brallier -
Sebastopol area
Movin it! Get Destuckified with Sylvia Brallier www.sylviabrallier.com - a
transformational workshop using movement and breath to move you through
whatever is in the way of your bliss. Hosted by Julia Bystrova
Call Julia at 707-321-0644 for location
Sat Aug 8 7pm-2am Art Dance Music Party w. Picture Me Broken - SF
ND Fest 18+
Art Dance Music party w. Picture Me Broken
Dear Indugu
Jesse Brewster
Eloy Cipriano
Kali (CD Release)
DJ Dr. Spook, DJ Sausee
EL Rincon 2700 16th St. @ Harrison SF
Contact: Rob Jackson bandst...@gmail.com www.myspace.com/ripstar_sf
Aug 8-9 3 pm SF Mime Troupe: To Big to Fall - Santa Cruz
Music 2:30 pm
San Francisco Mime troupe presents To Big to Fall. "A story, a story!"
cries the Griot. "Gather 'round, and I will tell you a tale of greed, and
sacrifice, high finance, love, goats, and the terrible curse that tore our little
village apart.. the evil, magical spell of... Credit!
San Lorenzo Park, Dakota Ave., Santa Cruz
Ticket Info: FREE (donation)
More at www.sfmt.org
Aug 8-9 Contra Costa Crystal Fair - Walnut Creek
Sat Aug 8 10am to 6pm, Sun Aug 9 10 am to 4 pm
It’s time again for the Summer Contra Costa Crystal Fair presenting a
magical mix of crystals, minerals, beads, and jewelry.
Whether it’s stone beads from Nepal, amethyst geodes from Madagascar, jade
from China, or jewelry from northern California artisans –you’ll find it at
the Crystal Fair at below market prices. You’ll also find an aura camera,
tarot reader, sound healer, massage therapist, reiki master and many others –
30 booths in all.
Civic Park Community Center, Civic Drive and Broadway, Walnut Creek
$6 (under 12 free).
There is plenty of free parking and the downtown Walnut Creek BART station
is only 4 blocks away.
Contact and info: Jerry Tomlinson at (415) 383-7837 or sf...@earthlink.net
WWW.CRYSTALFAIR.COM
Sun Aug 9 10:30am-7:30pm Sacred Sunday: A Celebration of
Love, Life & Spirit - Tiburon
Join Lori Grace Star and Michael Pooley for this fun and experiential
introduction to Tantra and Sexual Energetics!
In a safe, gentle, and respectful environment, we will explore how to
connect our hearts and our sexuality with Spirit, and how to allow ourselves to
tap into and surrender to the flow of our natural lifeforce energy.
Through breath, movement, music, dance, dialog, bio-energetics and
inter-personal interaction, we will learn to:
• Let go of our minds
• Show up in the moment
• Become fully present in our bodies
• Create sacred space and time
• Enhance trust and intimacy with others
Expect to gain practical tools for deepening your ability to be present,
relaxed and ecstatic; awakening your body's awareness, balance, and vitality;
and understanding the spiritual dimensions of sexual energy and intimacy.
The day will culminate with a very special Tantric puja (sacred ritual) to
celebrate and honor your capacity for love and connection. Afterwards, we'll
gather for a potluck dinner, and spend time soaking together in the hot tubs
and pool.
This playshop is equally appropriate for singles, couples, and partners —
no tantric experience is required. While we will seek to gender balance the
group, please know that coming with a romantic partner is not required.
Marin Location given with paid registration
$90 Couples/Pairs paid by Wed. August 5, $100 thereafter
$60 Singles: $75 August 5
Pre-Reg.: Required. Register by Phone 415-924-5483
Details at www.celebrationsoflove.com/ws-sacredsunday-tantra.html
Gender Bal: Yes
Sun Aug 9 7 pm Magnetism, Consciousness and Advanced Technology
with Ralph Ring - Sebastopol
Science and Spirit presents Magnetism, Consciousness and Advanced
Technology with Ralph Ring. Presentaion and discussion on the ideas behind "free
energy" and more. Host Julia Bystrova www.bluestarenterprise.com
Downtown Sebastopol Call Julia at 707-321-0644 for location
Wed Aug 12 7-10pm Men's Group w. Tahil Gesyuk - Oakland
2nd Wednesday of the month
Tahil Gesyuk would like to extend an invitation to you to join his monthly
Men's Group.
This group is founded on a vision of masculinity “without” false bravado
but rather an ownership of one's masculine essence. In contrast to other
men's groups, we embrace the challenging of one another that naturally happens
in the company of men while not disregarding human dignity and respect. We
journey together as a brotherhood in unraveling and healing the wounds of
men a cultured within us.
*We utilize chi kung, tai chi, oriental and ayervedic systems to penetrate
the mysteries of ourselves and the partners we love or will one day.
*We utilize the technologies of compassionate communication, N.V.C. and
Co-counseling. In this we accelerate our absorption and connection with one
another.
*We journey along the chakra system (from an ayervedic system of health
that parallels the endocrine system). Each chakra is a universe of how we
express ourselves and receive the world around us. *We utilize what I call life
medicine and heart-work. In between meeting we work with result oriented
actions that are then shared with the group.
*We will be meeting for TBD group outing and getaways to have fun and just
be Guys.
If this is something that resonates with you or you feel curious don’t
hesitate to come or contact. The men that gravitate to the group are of all ages
and status backgrounds.
Inner Oasis, 31 30th Street, Oakland (The entrance is found on the left
hand side of the building. Walk up the drive way it will be up flight of
stairs with a sign Inner Oasis on it.
$20-30 suggested donation. Nobody turned away for lack of funds.
Contact: Tahil Gesyuk Director of Daka University (415) 606-9268
Ges...@yahoo.com http://www.tantraplay.net/page8.html
Sat Aug 15 8 pm Natural Resonance Concert - Oakland
A special invitation to our opening night! Bring your friends for an
evening of vibrational acoustic music to remember. . . .
Alan Tower with Goyo Aranaga & Kim Riccelli
Experience the huaca, hanghang, melodic didjeridu & modifed Shruti Box
instruments of natural resonance you will also hear the Duduk and some unusual
percussion instruments.
Alan has 9 CD's on three labels & is the leader of Green Music Network He
has recently developed the Resonant Body Experience Workshop as a counterpart
to Kirtan and Yoga practice & will give a demonstration. www.alantower.net
www.cdbaby.com
23 Buena Vista Place, Oakland
$15-20 donation 35 seats available
Preregister at in...@greenmusicnetwork.org or at the door
Aug 29-30 San Ramon Eco Festival
This one of a kind event will feature speakers Ed Begley - Living with Ed
TV Show, Nicole Faccito - Red Hot & Green TV Show, Susie Coelho - seen on The
View & Oprah and Robert Craymer - Guru of Eco-Greenrooms
Exhibitor Application and event info at www.eco-festivals.org
in...@eco-festivals.org
Vendor Coordinator: Douglas Kolberg 415-571-9895
greenzonep...@yahoo.com
Sun Oct 25 9am-6pm West Fest: Celebrating the 40th
Anniversary of Woodstock - SF
Speedway Meadows, Golden Gate Park www.2b1records.com/woodstock40sf
FREE
Vendor Coordinator: Douglas Kolberg 415-571-9895
greenzonep...@yahoo.com
Make Love Not War CD is now available. Immerse yourselves in the spirit of
the butterflies. You get a copy free with a membership to the Butterfly
Gardeners or Musicians & Fine Artists for World Peace. I personally guarantee
that you will love it & your purchase or membership will help support our
mission. Please see details and membership info at
http://passion.edu/elearn/mod/resource/view.php?id=1210
Love, Hope, Peace, & Christ Is With Us All,
Cal-el
http://www.spaceeagleproductions.org
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