Dance to tribal beats with DJ Derajja, or groove to the sounds of Zanzibar, learn about sacred sex, chant with ecstatic devotion, attend craig lists non-profit bootcamp, Be Wild with the girls and Kianna Love, Learn about the desire curve, Dance at the Frog Fanfare Fundraiser for Costa Rica and more…
‘Til next time,
Salma
=====Thursday, September 13=====
A Dalia Carella, Arianna Halima al Tiye & DJ Derajja Production
DJ Derajja spins belly, salsa, samba, arabic, rai; A dance party that has you grooving all night long. Dalia Carella and Arianna Halima al Tiye Hosts. Dining at 8:00p, show Belly Dance Performances starting from 8:30pm.
Party 9:00pm.
(8p,?)
Katra Lounge
217 Bowery @ Rivington - 2 Flrs ; 212-473-3113 for Dining Reservations;
Directions: 6 Train to Spring St or N - R Train to Prince; F Train to Houston or JMZ Train to Delancey
http://www.arabicamix.com
=====Also on Thursday=====
Discussion: Responding to Immigration Concerns
With anti-immigrant movements afoot in the U.S., we need facts to contest these reactionary sentiments. Please join Jane Guskin and David Wilson, authors of “The Politics of Immigration: Questions and Answers,” for a facilitated discussion. Let’s work together to develop responses using facts, reasoning and personal experiences.
(7p - $5 to $10 Suggested)
Bluestocking Books
172 Allen St; (212) 777-6028
http://www.bluestockings.com
=====Friday, September 14=====
One of the most relevant psychedelic artists of our time, the artistic style of Isaac Abrams explores dreamlike fantasy worlds and uncharted territories of the mind. Following on the heels of his exposure in the “Summer of Love” exhibition at the Whitney Museum of Art in New York City, the current MicroCoSM Gallery show of the art of Isaac Abrams marks a psychedelic rebirth of the artist’s true spirit. Alex Grey will have a conversation on Psychedelic Art Then and Now with renowned artist, Isaac Abrams.
(7:30 pm, $20)
Chapel of Sacred Mirrors, (CoSM)
542 W. 27th St
http://www.cosm.org
=====Also on Friday=====
http://Thelafayettegrillandbar.net
“The Sounds of Taraab” perform music from the towns of coastal East Africa…..places like Zanzibar, Mombasa, and Dar es Salaam. This genre, known as taraab, is a hybrid of Arabic modes, Indian melody, and a driving African beat, the songs sung in the beautiful language of Swahili. Join The Sounds of Taraab for an evening of music and dance from this vibrant region, where Africa and the Middle East culturally intersect. Come listen to the soulful songs, and dance to the exciting beat of Taraab! Spend an evening in Zanzibar!
(8p, $dinner at your discretion)
The Lafayette Grill
54 Franklin St, between B’way & Lafayette, 212.732.5600
N-R train to Canal St, or #1 to Franklin
http://Thelafayettegrillandbar.net
=====Also on Friday=====
Book Launch: One City: A Declaration of Interdependence by Ethan Nichtern
(Wisdom Publications) Welcome to One City‹Population: Everyone‹where everything you do matters: What you wear. What you say. What you think/ignore/buy/don¹t buyŠ. You¹ve lived in One City your whole life, whether you¹ve known it or not. And even with all the overcrowding, pollution, and media oversaturation, it¹s still a great place to be. There may in fact be no better setting for exploring the great truth that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. expounded: “Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.”
(7:30p-9:30p, Free)
Rubin Museum of Art - Colonnade
150 West 17th St. 212-620-5000
info@rmanyc.org
====== Saturday, September 15, 2007=====
Ecstatic Devotional Chant with Shyamdas: Kirtans of the Path of Grace
Join Shyamdas for an evening of sacred chant illuminated by stories, poetry, and devotional teachings. A Vedic scholar, Sanskrit translator, and bhakti practitioner, Shyamdas shares the philosophy of non-dual love with authority and flair. His programs are original yet firmly rooted in tradition and filled with nectarous devotion. Shyamdas specializes in classical Dhrupada music and spiritual love poetry. Join this gifted, inspired, caring musician and teacher for an experience you’ll want to prolong indefinitely! Shyamdas began his lifelong immersion in the devotional lineages of India in 1972, with his gurus Neem Karoli Baba and Goswami Shri Prathameshji. He has lived in sacred India for 35 years and has written or translated numerous books on the bhakti literature, teachings, and poetry of India. His Kirtan CD albums (Cool Dual, Sweet Radhe! and Beloved Chants) merge ancient Vedic tradition and India’s 15th-century devotional renaissance with classical and modern musical sensibilities. http://www.shyamdas.com “Shyam Das is the real thing. His chanting is straight from the heart, infused with the authenticity and depth of his years as a temple singer in India.”
—Robert Gass
(7:30p,$20)
Integral Yoga Institute
227 W. 13th St., 212-929-0586
http://www.iyiny.org
======Also on Saturday=====
Craigslist Foundation Nonprofit Boot Camp
Craigslist helped you get a job, a sofa and a date. Now let us help you with your nonprofit. Join Craigslist Foundation for a day of knowledge, resources and networking, all focused on how to start and run a vibrant nonprofit. $50 gets you workshops, keynotes, exhibit hall access, one-on-one coaching, breakfast & lunch, and the opportunity to network and collaborate with hundreds of emerging and established nonprofit leaders. Educational Tracks: Nonprofit Basics: An intro to the nonprofit world for those new to the sector or looking to start a nonprofit or social enterprise. Fundraising: An overview of fundraising strategies and resources. Big Ideas: Current trends and progressive thought brought to you by prominent Bay Area nonprofit leaders. Technology: Explore how technology can empower your organization or idea. Social Entrepreneurship: Learn how to use entrepreneurial principles, earned income strategies and businesses to create social change. Board of Directors: For currently engaged Board Members and those looking to recruit and empower an outstanding Board. The bootcamp also includes: Exhibit Hall: The Exhibit Hall will feature 40+ organizations that serve emerging nonprofit leaders and entrepreneurs. One-On-One Coaching: Take advantage of this rare opportunity for free, one-on-one advice! Sign up event day for a private, 20-minute session with an Expert, Career Counselor or Executive Coach who can answer your questions; 2007 Keynote Speakers: Nancy Lublin, CEO and Chief Old Person, Do Something ; Ana L. Oliveira, President & CEO, The New York Women’s Foundation. About Craigslist Foundation: Craigslist Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. We produce events and online resources that help emerging nonprofit leaders get established, gain visibility, develop the skills and knowledge required for long-term success, and connect with peers, potential supporters and valuable industry resources. We create and promote resources to help leaders contribute real value to our community.
(8:30a-5:30p ,$50)
Brooklyn Academy of Music
Peter Jay Sharp Building
30 Lafayette Ave., Bklyn
http://www.bam.org
http://www.acteva.com/ttghits.cfm
http://www.craigslistfoundation.org/ny
bootcamp@craigslistfoundation.org
=====Also on Saturday=====
Nurturing the Feminine Spirit Lecture & Workshop with Sobonfu
The feminine ways of cooperation and sharing and caring are vitally needed to restore balance to individual and collective life. In this rare NYC appearance, indigenous spirituality teacher Sobonfu, will show how men and women alike need to reclaim the power of the life-affirming feminine principle. For more information on Sobonfu please visit: . Nurturing the Feminine Spirit. Sobonfu will discuss the feminine aspect of Divinity that heals through inter-relatedness. Nurturing the Feminine Spirit: Feminine Consciousness & Power. Sobonfu will dive deeper into the feminine mysteries. She lead a traditional healing ritual invoking the restorative power of feminine, earth energies.
(intro. 8-9:30p, $18)
Workshop (10a-5:30p, $95)
http://www.eastwestnyc.com
http://www.sobonfu.com
===== Sunday, September 16=====
Okay, you heard about the last Night of 1000 Goddesses and what a sensation it was. I was there last year and my head is still reeling over it. Well it’s happening again this September 16th and there are two shows. Eastwinds Tribal Drumming will be in the house. The line-up of performers this year is incredible. Any one of these acts is worth the price of admission as a solo act and you’ll get a chance to see all of them on one stage for the dance happening of the year. This is the dream and hard work of Zan Asha and ChoveXani and that is also one of the companies that will be performing.
Two shows: 4p & 7p, $30 until 9/15, $35 door)
Morocco’s studios 6 West 20th St
Btwn 5th and 6th Ave (2nd Fl walkup)
http://www.chovexani.com/N1000Generalinfo.htm
=====Also on Sunday=====
A Bhakti Workshop with Shyamdas: Beloved Chants and Nondual Devotion Beloved Chants and Nondual Devotion
Shyamdas brings 35 years of study in India and 20 years of leading Kirtan and Satsang in the West to this workshop on the nondual path of love and devotion, Bhakti Yoga. He shares authentic teachings from the Vedas, stories from traditional literature, poetry by those who have tasted sacred essence in this world, and anecdotes from his own, incredible experiences. Join this gifted, inspired, caring musician and teacher for an unforgettable experience.
“Singing puts you on the fastest flight to God. Understanding this, we should gather together and effortlessly ascend into the world of bhava (divine mood), through song.” —Shri Prathameshji (Shyamdas’s guru in the path of grace) Shyamdas has written numerous books about Bhakti Yoga and the literature, teachings, and poetry of India. He studies classical Dhrupada singing in the Haveli Sangeet style. His Kirtan CD albums (Cool Dual, Sweet Radhe!, and Beloved Chants) merge ancient Vedic tradition and India’s 15th-century devotional renaissance with classical and modern musical sensibilities.
(10a, $40)
Integral Yoga Insittute
227 W. 13th St.; 212-929-0586
http://www.iyiny.org
http://www.shyamdas.com
=====Also on Sunday=====
Brooklyn Book Fest
The second annual Brooklyn Book Festival on September 16, 2007 is a book lover’s dream come true! The festival presents exciting and innovative fiction and non-fiction programs with author discussions and readings—come early to get a seat! Nearly 100 booksellers and thousands of books will fill beautiful Borough Hall Plaza and Columbus Park. You can hear a poetry slam, participate in a define-a-thon, and have your favorite book signed by the author. Children can hear their best-loved books read at the Target Children’s Pavilion; teenagers will find sports, fantasy, graphic novels and more at the Independence Community Foundation Youth Pavilion. The Brooklyn Book Festival is a best seller! See you there!
Festival Information. Directions: By car from Manhattan: Coming over the Brooklyn Bridge, stay straight on Adams Street. Turn right on Joralemon Street. ; By car from New Jersey and Staten Island: Verrazano Bridge to 278 West. Take Exit 27/Atlantic Avenue and turn onto Atlantic Avenue. Turn left on Boerum Place. Turn left on Joralemon Street. Public Transportation: 2, 3, 4, 5 to Borough Hall; R to Court Street; A, C, F to Jay Street/Borough Hall. For the latest information about subway service visit www.mta.info.; Where to Stay and Eat: For information about restaurants and accommodations in Brooklyn go to the borough’s official tourism website http://www.visitbrooklyn.org.
=====Monday, September 17=====
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Night Starting September 17th….this months theme…Wild Cats ….dress..lets evoke Bast the the Egyptian Cat Goddess. Bast has been associated with pleasure, music & dancing for millenia. Just think of your own sensual, comfort-seeking cat who loves to be stroked and petted, gets tipsy on catnip , rub against your legs, and curl up in the coziest places in the house. As they play they look like playful dancers and are never afraid to make noise,and often purr loudly. A cat is also powerful, can protect itself, hunt for prey, loving yet independent and always lands on their feet. Bast teaches us to be playful, take our own pleasure, be independent and luxuriate in our grace and sensuality. Come dressed as a wild cat, large or small, playful or fierce. The Be Wild Celebration is an opportunity for women to come together, create community, dialog, play, costume, and give voice to their inner wildness. Embody your inner wildness! 3rd monday of every month. Please bring a snack or drink to share….(potluck style). by donation
(Time?,$10 suggested)
1054 Bergen St btwn Nostrand & Bedford, Brklyn
http://www.bewildwoman.com
=====Also on Monday=====
Lecture: The Desire Curve & Other Sexy Science Discoveries With Nan Wise
Join sex therapist/neuroscience researcher Nan Wise for a cutting-edge exploration of how to have great sex for the rest of your life. New findings reveal that desire often comes after arousal—that desire set points change in long-term relationships—that sexual chemistry can be rekindled—and that sexuality is key to overall well-being. Learn what science is telling us about our sexual potential from erections, to ejaculations, to orgasms–and how that can be applied to maximize our sexual satisfaction. We will expand the definition of what it means to be erotic, and explore how we can use findings from science to intelligently operate our emotional and sexual systems.
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(7:15p, $10)
Sexy Spirits
301 W 55 St #4; 212-581-2640
http://www.sexyspirits.com/schedule.php
=====Also on Monday=====
Monday School: Shrink Plastic!
Yes, just like shrinky-dinks of yore, you can cut and draw then shrink to a hard durable amulet. This is a free workshop! All you need is your hands and some creative impulses. It’s finally starting to feel like fall! Can you feel your wool calling to you? Are you hearing the siren song of your sewing machine? Your neglected craft projects are yearning for your touch! And I know, you yearn for theirs. All projects welcome. Perennial yarn projects are often a favorite, but don’t be shy; bring all your crazy wire wrapped, flying paper, hand-painted, stretched leather, free form, rubber stamped, stitched, glued, baked, and etched projects. Rapture Cafe is so great! There’s lots of room to spread out and craft our hearts out in this clean, well lit, comfortable place. Please reward Rapture’s generosity by partaking of their delicious tea or coffee or snax and keeping the hot glue off the tables and the glitter outside. So bring it all (or at least what you can carry) and craft with us! All are always welcome. Bring a project you are working on or just come and check out what everyone else is up to.
(7p-9p, $?)
Rapture Cafe
200 Avenue A (Btwn 12th & 13th St) 212-228-1177
http://www.rapturecafe.com
=====Wednesday, September 19=====
Is The Law of Attraction Working For You? Manifesting Wealth and Abundance
Johnny S. Guzman and Lihi Introp, LCSW present a lecture that will change your life. The Law of Attraction - The most powerful law of the universe. Questions…questions… What do you want in life? What is the secret of life? Do you find yourself in repetitive patterns that are self-defeating? Are subconscious limited beliefs keeping you from your fullest potential in areas of financial prosperity, self- worth, health and body issues, relationships and career? Psych K - Leading edge technology that dramatically accelerates personal growth. Identify and transform beliefs that “sabotage” you into beliefs that “support” you in any area of your life . Rewrite the software of your mind and change the printout of your life . Learn about the Conscious Mind and the Sub-Coconscious Mind. When you change your beliefs you change your life.
(7:30p - 9:30p)
EnlightenNext
243 West 30th Street,
11th Fl.; (212) 695-1711 / RSVP (516) 984-5444
psychkgroup@yahoo.com
=====Wednesday, September 19=====
P.C.R.M. - A Special Fundraising Cocktail Reception in the City
The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine does some lifesaving work. This fundraising benefit will help them continue that tradition. Please join Mary and Peter and PCRM president Dr. Neal Barnard in New York City for for this special coctail party at the Max Studio. For more information contact Debbi Miller at 202.686.2210 extension 340. or dmiller@pcrmfoundation.org. There will be some of New York’s finest vegetarian food there. Some come, mingle and give generously. There is no charge to attend this event. Contributions to support PCRM’s work are encouraged.
(6:30p - 9:30, Donation)
The Max Studio
37 West 65th Street
dmiller@pcrmfoundation.org
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