Activist
Events
&
Alternative
Visions
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Sunday,
August 3
at 1:00 pm |
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Bay Area Spark
Collective
Workshops and
Chanting Circle |
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Presented by
James Bianchi |
415-824-4220 |
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Come enjoy the FireDance
community and find another home in the Bay Area for
your heart songs, your dance, your poetry, your
music. You do not have to be a good singer. You do
not have to know a
single chant. Just bring your enthusiasm and your spark. The Bay Area Spark
Collective is a new flame, kindled from embers carried home from fire circles around the
country
--
an intentional community group that
meets monthly to celebrate spirit, community, and each other.
Workshops begin at 1:00
pm.
Pot luck supper begins at 4:00 pm. The
sacred circle opens at 6:00 pm. Participants introduce themselves
and share their magic; the four directions are called in; a chant is sung; and a
sacred play begins. From here on out, anything can happen:
drumming, a song, a poem, dancing,
magic, drawing, writing, massage, deep trance. As participants take their turns
around the circle, they stir the container and mix in their magic to create a
synergistic miracle in the space. Everyone listens to what the moment needs. Around 9:30 pm the energy of the circle rises to a fever pitch and then sweetly
winds down. The circle is closed with a chant, an "Om," that releases the four
directions
--
and plenty of hugs. |
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http://www.sparkcollective.org
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$5 Donations Accepted |
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Friday,
August 15
at 7:00 pm |
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Wellstone
Democratic Renewal Club
Single Payer Health Care
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Presented by
Nancy Friedman |
510-653 -1384 |
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Tonight's
discussion will address the politics of achieving universal health
care in California and the critical importance of Senate Bill 840.
There will be ample time for audience participation and plenty of
actions mentioned that people can take to support SB 840, the
California Universal HealthCare Act. This evening's
illustrious speakers will include:
Loni Hancock, Nancy Skinner, and Sara Rogers.
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http://www.wellstoneclub.org
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$5 Donations Accepted |
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Sunday,
August 17
at 2:00 pm |
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Mary Ellen's Jazz
Birthday Bash |
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Presented by
Mary
Ellen Donald |
510-654-3786 |
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It has come time for Mary
Ellen Donald to be 65!
This is a milestone year so she'll love to have all of her friends
and all interested people come to see her and hear her sing. Every year
she treats her guests to a gorgeous, world-class concert on her
birthday. This year she will raise the rafters with her
uniquely creative,
eclectic, captivating
jazz singing. Accompanying her will be wonderful musicians:
Mack Rucks
playing trumpet and flugelhorn; Marco Casasola playing
piano; Aaron Germain playing bass; and Greg
German playing his drum set. And fantastic guest artists for
her birthday include:
Clinton Strowder, vocalist; Susanna Goldenstein,
Middle Eastern percussionist; and Kevin Cloud on the
Cajon. And the beautiful and magical belly dancers will be:
Reyna Alcala of New York dancing to flamenco fusion and
Shabnam of Oakland dancing to Latin jazz. Mary Ellen's
music and dance program this afternoon will likely be the most
spectacular and exciting musical phenomenon of the year at Humanist
Hall
--
impossibly enjoyable!
Festive
refreshments will be at hand through the event. Advance tickets are on sale
now for
$25 at:
{
www.brownpapertickets.com/event/37235
}.
Tickets are $30 at the door on concert day.
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http://www.maryellendonald.com |
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$30 Donations at the Door |
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Thursday,
August 28
at 6:00 pm |
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Wellstone
Democratic Renewal Club
Live TV Broadcast of the DNC
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Presented by
Jack Kurzweil |
510-549 -2696 |
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This is the monthly
membership meeting of the Wellstone Democratic Renewal Club (WDRC).
The Club works to renew and reform the Democratic Party.
The evening
begins with a social hour and pot luck supper at 6:00 pm
--
bring your favorite healthy dish to share!
At 7:00 pm the Club begins
its programs
and all guests of the evening, members and non-members alike, are invited to participate in the discussions.
This evening's
program will include the live TV broadcast of the Democratic
National Convention projected onto the full-size movie screen of
Humanist Hall. Watch the DNC on the big screen!
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http://www.wellstoneclub.org
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$5 Donations Accepted |
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Sunday,
August 30
at 6:00 pm |
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Front Porch BBQ |
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Presented by
Cherrie
Williams |
510-482-5810 |
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The Doll Lady of the
Magic Spot in Oakland and the Singing Domestic of DomesticsUnlimitedTheatre presents a unique and exciting program of Music and Art Against
Anger and Violence. The Doll Lady is Cherrie Williams and her
message is especially for youngsters, showing them a peaceful route
to expression, entertainment, fun, success, and achievement.
Cherrie focuses on bringing out the unique qualities of people:
positive thinking, self-love, respect, and peace
--
through the healing
power of her art. Cherrie herself recovered from homelessness by making folk dolls out
of trash and selling them for her living. She has become a master
of recycled art. Her dolls are on exhibit in museums. She
found her voice in art and entertainment
--
and the healing sounds of inspirational stories. Now she inspires
everyone. Her program this evening will inspire and educate people
about their heritage, self-respect, healing,
and wholeness, while creating a barrel of fun for everyone!
This evening's program starts
out with a funny play, "Front Porch BBQ,"
written by Gordon Hutcheson and Cherrie Williams, and featuring
Cherrie as Ms.
Hamilton and including talented young people. It will be
directed by Tobey
Kaplan and the stage scenery will be set by Gordon Hutcheson.
After the play, the second half of
the program includes networking amid exhibits and
vendors. Some of Cherrie's dolls will be on exhibit.
Music will include jazz, rock, folk, blues, and hip-hop. The
whole show, a family show, will warm your heart and lift your
spirit. Bring your family and enjoy this magic evening
extravaganza!
Advance tickets are
on sale from the website:
{
www.brownpapertickets.com/event/39759
}
--
$13
general admission, $10
for youth, and $10 for seniors
Tickets are $15 at
the door on the day of the program. Reservations or not, come and meet Cherrie, an activist
dedicating her life to practicing and teaching peace through art.
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http://www.domesticsunlimitedcherriewilliams.com |
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$15 Donations at the Door |
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