This week adventurous New Yorkers have lots of choices.  There are so many parties this weekend.  CoSM’s 3 Year Anniversary Party, Psytrance Dance Parties,  Full Moon and Autumn Equinox Celebrations,  Yom Kippur, Birthday Bashes and lots more parties.  It’s going to be hard to choose so plan carefully.  Also check  below for highlights of next weeks goodies so you don’t miss out.   I posted a lot of parties this week.  Maybe I’m getting nostalgic for summer or maybe there are just a lot of parties this week.  In any event, have fun and be sure to say hello if you see me around town.  Please send event listings to Salma(at)souldish.com.   I have posted a lot of upcoming events in our Souldish newsletter which you folks don’t get to see.   Awe. Don’t cry over though because if you sign up for our newsletter you will get to see them next week so that you can get your hands on the advanced discount tickets many venues offer and get into classes before they fill up. 
‘Til next week Bliss,
Salma

P.S. In honor of all the parties this upcoming weekend, I posted my ‘party girl’ self portrait here.  I hope it doesn’t offend anyone.  But if it does, please stop looking at it.  Thank you.  ;-)

“Wisdom brings joy, and when you are filled with joy, you can afford to bring humour and laughter into your life. A sense of humour is the mark of the Sage, but solemnity is the mark of a Fool. ” - Edda Livingston

=====Thursday, September 20th=====

Sacred Sex discussion at CoSM

Can sexuality in a communal sacred context lead to an expanded state of heartfelt bliss.  Alex and Allyson Grey will talk with Nicole Daedone from the San Francisco sacred sexuality urban retreat center, One Taste, about the delicate and potent energy of orgasm and turning the most private of all activities into a community ritual.

( 7:30p $10)
542 W. 27th St. 4th Fl.
http://www.cosm.org

=====Also on Thursday=====
 
Inidan Electronica

 After hosting installments of the Festival in Toronto and London England already this summer, these artists will be in the Big Apple with some killer beats from around the world provided for by DJs as well as live acts.   Musically, the programming for this event reflects NYC’s American cosmopolitanism; expect an indo-flavoured mashup of hip-hop inspired beats and breaks - with human beatboxing courtesy of Calgary Canada’s Shamik, an electro-acoustic live set by the indo-American dua Shaair+Func, a unique dj set by NYC resident DJ Spooky and many more wicked performances, including a special live visual/vj performance by IE’s own Abdul Smooth!!  Featuring: * DJ Spooky That Subliminal Kid / dj set; * Abdul Smooth / dj set + visuals; * Shaair + Func / live act; * v:shal kanwar / dj set; * Shamik / live human beatbox; * DK aka Bollygirl / dj set; * Sharmaji / dj set; * Tito G / dj set; * Nawtiks / dj + live electronics.

(6p, Free)
@ White Rabbit
145 East Houston (btwn Forsyth & Eldridge)
  http://www.indianelectronica.com/festival/nyc

===Also on Thursday=====

SpeakEasy: Stories From the Back Room

The Guest host is Andy Christie with stories by: Josh Lefkowitz, Martin Dockery, Darlene White, Ryan Paulson, Dave Dickerson, Kimberlee Auerbach.  It’s Fall, my friends. Once again we’ve slipped into the future. And thank goodness. The future is mesmerizing. Which is to say, there’s more YouTube content. My only disappointment is that there aren’t newer emoticons. That there’s still no way to convey either wistful or melancholy using nothing but punctuation, makes me feel +(. (Not to be confused with “like a cyclops.”)  Perhaps someday we’ll all communicate in nothing but emoticons. Until that day, though, come hear some words, some stories: 

Biscuit BBQ
230 Fifth Ave. at President Street
Park Slope; R or M to Ynion Street station
(8p, $10)
http://www.speakeasystories.com

=====Also on Thursday=====

Enlightened Intimacy: From Romantic Suffering to Real Love

Michael Jascz is the director of DeidaCentral, the New York office and website dedicated to the work of Enlightened Intimacy. He attended David Deida’s teacher training in Boulder, Colorado in July 2003 and has been giving presentations on this work for over five years. He has been a teaching assistant to David Deida at numerous workshops and intensives. He facilitates workshops that are open to both couples and singles and has an active coaching practice that combines the Deida work with a broad range of related relationship teachings.

(7:30p, $15)
http://www.DeidaCentral.com

=====Also on Thursday=====
 
Psycheground celebrates Liza & Carol’s birthdays bash @ the amazing sullivan room!!!

If you know who Liza and Carol are come early to get 2 for 1 drink specials until midnight! If you don’t know them maybe the music will be good so I thought I’d let you know about this party.  You can be a party crasher.  Remember those days?  (Last week was it?)  Featuring the DJs: DJ Luis Campos (Dreamcatcher/Alladin Group NYC/Brazil); DJ Elnadiv (Alladin Group NYC/Israel); Earworm (Yabay, NYC) ; Sinpatex (Alladin Group NYC/Israel); DJ Paula Pedroza (NYC, Brazil); Brandon Adams (dreamcatcher NYC) 21+ with ID

(10p - 4a , $5)
Sullivan Room; (212) 505-1703
218 Sullivan St (btwn Bleecker and W 3rd St, 2 blocks east of 6th Ave) Subway: A, B, C, D, E, F, or V trains to “W 4 St - Wash Sq”
Here is a map to Sullivan Room:
http://maps.yahoo.com/broadband#mvt=m&gid1=11059006&q1=218+Sullivan+St%2C+New+York%2C+NY&trf=0&lon=-74.000173&lat=40.729438&mag=2
http://www.sullivanroom.com

=====Also on Thursday=====

Culture of Contact Proudly Presents 2012:  Th War for Souls Book Launch with Author Whitley Strieber

Extremely Rare Public Engagement By World’s Most Famous Alien Abductee Whitely Strieber  New York City will play host to the book launch of Whitley Strieber’s hotly anticipated novel, 2012: The War For Souls   Whitley Strieber will read from his exciting new sci-fi, fantasy novel about 2012 and the end of time as prophesied by the ancient Mayan calendar. Meet the most famous alien abductee in the world and get your copy of 2012 autographed by the man himself in this extremely rare appearance! East West Living Bookstore. Details and directions:

6:30p - 9:00p
Press Contact: Jeremy Vaeni
East West Living
5th Ave btwn 13th & 14th St.; 718.786.0094
cultureofcontact@gmail.com
http://www.cultureofcontact.com

=====Also on Thursday=====

Culture of Contact Proudly Presents 2012:  Th War for Souls Book Launch with Author Whitley Strieber

Extremely Rare Public Engagement By World’s Most Famous Alien Abductee Whitely Strieber  New York City will play host to the book launch of Whitley Strieber’s hotly anticipated novel, 2012: The War For Souls   Whitley Strieber will read from his exciting new sci-fi, fantasy novel about 2012 and the end of time as prophesied by the ancient Mayan calendar. Meet the most famous alien abductee in the world and get your copy of 2012 autographed by the man himself in this extremely rare appearance! East West Living Bookstore. Details and directions:

6:30p - 9:00p
Press Contact: Jeremy Vaeni
East West Living
5th Ave btwn 13th & 14th St.; 718.786.0094
cultureofcontact@gmail.com
http://www.cultureofcontact.com

=====Also on Thursday=====

Though the Lens Series: “Kamp Katrina” (73 minutes, 2007)

The documentary “Kamp Katrina” delivers a shattering expose about the daily struggles of a small group of Hurricane Katrina survivors. Central to its story is New Orleans native, Ms. Pearl, a 56 year old Upper 9th Ward resident and Native American who spontaneously converts her backyard into a tent village for displaced people. Carnivalesque Films, founded in 2004 by David Redmon and Ashley Sabin, is a documentary production company located in Brooklyn, NY.

7p- $5 to $10 Suggested
Bluestocking Books
172 Allen St; (212) 777-6028
http://www.bluestockings.com

=====Also on Thursday=====

NYC Chinese Yoga QiGong Meditation /Yin-Tao Chuan &Chi-Kung Meetup

Introductory 1 st lesson and discussion for only $5.  The regular rate is then $10 for 1 and 1/2 hours. No contract,no registration fee.  This is part of the NYC meetup events.

(6:30p, $5)
Prospect Park West
and 9th St. Lafeyette Statue; Brklyn

=====Friday, September 21=====

Activate & Spectra party at Cosmosis

Activate & Spectra celebrate CoSM’s 3rd Anniversary with a night of progressive psy trance dancing in CoSMosis. Featuring the psychedelic art deco of the Sonic Beating collective who received praise from Alex Grey for their recent space-shaping work at the recent Entheocentric Salon in Boston.  (Digital Structures / Sweden) Live.  Ticon (Digital Structures - Sweden) are Filip Mardberg and Fredrik Gilenholt. The story of their musical involvement dates back to 1991 when they found mutual interest for underground dance music. Around 1995, they made thier first track in Fredriks bedroom, but it wasnt until the Swedish and Malmoe based label Digital Structures contacted them in 1999 that things started to get clear and they formed Ticon. After releasing on almost every now classic trance lable they earned a spot in the growing group of respected tranceproducers. Released in April 2001 on Digital Structures, their first full length album received fantastic reviews and is today a milestone in progressive music. It’s been a great journey from the first releases, and with landmark albums like “Rewind” and “Aero” to “Zero Six After” released in 2005, they have earned a top spot position in the trance and club scene.   -Earthian a.k.a. Animaltek (Treibstoff/Russia) ; -Gavin (Digital Structures/NYC); -Sew (Activate/JP) ;-Shunny (Activate/JP) Age: 18+

(10p - 5a, $30)
“Cosmosis” (not the Chapel itself);
542 West 27th st. 4th fl.
http://www.ticonmusic.com/
http://www.myspace.com/ticonmusic

=====Also on Friday=====

Autumnal Equinox Shamanic Fire Ceremony at Yoga Studio West
 
Presented by Joe Monkman.   Allow yourself to be supported with strenghth and power as you participate in the liberating process of the Fire Ceremony. The sounds of drums and rattles along with the sacred circle of the gathering, will transport you into an altered state of consciousness. Shamanic and energetic healer Joe Monkman will shepard you through your approach to the symbolic fire. Touch our own candle to the central candle and allow yourself to be purified and transformed. Begin the new season with a new you.  Please bring the following things:1. A clear intention of what you wish to release or invoke into your life that can be shared with the group.  2. A drum, rattle or appropriate sound maker.  3. Notebook and pen.  4. A birthday candle.  Joe Monkman has been a student of shamanism for over ten years. He studies shamanic traditions and techniques with healers in the United States and Peru. Joe is also a Registered Polarity Practitioner and Certified Fitness Instructor. He has a private healing practice in New York City.   Fire Ceremony Preparation  Fire Ceremonies have been used for centuries in diverse cultures around the world by people who understand that the sacred, healing energy of fire, combined with powerful intent, can create profound change, and purify the spirit, mind and body.  For our purposes, the Fire Ceremony will be used to create an opportunity to “release” or “invite in” pertinent issues on the cutting edge of your development. You may look at this as a rite of passage - a sacred moment in time when the Universe gathers you in its loving arms, adding light to all aspects of your life. You may, for example, “invite in” something positive such as sensitivity, creativity, openness, courage, focus, etc. You may also “release” something negative such as confusion, complaining, self-doubt, or limited thinking. Please choose just one issue. That issue, and your intention, should be clear and focused, single-pointed, like an arrow. Do not put any limits or conditions on what the Universe can teach you in reference to what you are releasing or inviting in.  It is advised that until you have worked with the fire ceremony for a long period of time, you avoid the larger, more deep-seated issues such as fear, addiction, and disease. Also, your issue should not involve personal material gain, nor can it involve the manipulation of another person’s will. We suggest that you work with an issue that is within your reach, but in need of help to accomplish it. This is an opportunity to focus your attention in an active meditation, to assist in your personal healing and growth.  The fire ceremony is a celebration, and all participants are encouraged to sing from the soul, open their hearts and minds, dance, drum, and connect deeply with the ecstatic energy.   There is a sacred two-week period after the ceremony in which “instances of opportunity” may appear. This could be a chance to bring the teachings of the fire into your daily life, giving you a deeper understanding of your patterns and habits.  Please refrain from using drugs or alcohol on the day of the fire ceremony (before and after the ceremony). That will allow the medicine of the fire to have the most profound healing effect.

(7:30p - 9:30p, $50)
East West Yoga
78 5th Avenue, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10011 Tel: 212.243.5995
e-mail: yoga@eastwestnyc.com
http://www.eastwestnyc.com
http://www.earthspiritworks.com

====Also on Friday=====

Indian Electronica - Launch and Listening Party @ Rubin Museum of Art, NYC

Feast your ears to this exquisite music.  Thursday’s Festival in NYC with be followed by a CD release/listening party @ the Rubin Museum the next night - on Friday from 6PM - 10PM; which will be an excellent opportunity to personally meet the performers and also pick up a copy of our debut compilation release.  They are launching their record label this summer with ‘Indian Electronica /volume 001′ - its a 28 track double-disc CD release featuring an array of artists from around the globe that will take you on a musical journey through the past, present and into the future.  Expect to hear the most innovative uses of South Asian instrumentation, vocals and harmonies mashed-up with dubby basslines, ragga vocals, breakbeats, drum’n'bass and more.  Come join DJs Abdul Smooth and Tito G as they spin an exclusive full play of both discs as well as other rare cuts from our catalog!  Indian Electronica vol/001 will be available to order online from our website from Monday next week: September 17 - 2007 for just $28 Canadian (plus shipping and handling)

(6p - 10p, $?)
Rubin Museum of Art’s K2 Lounge
150 West 17th St.
http://www.rmanyc.org
http://www.indianelectronica.com/records

=====Also on Friday=====

=========Friday-Sunday September 21-23=====

The Fourth Annual T.O.U.C.H. Samadhi Arts and Music Festival
Deerfields, Near Asheville, NC
http://www.touchsamadhi.com/derby/reunion

=======Also on Friday=====

Cuddle Party
 
 7:30p - 11p
Where Yoga Studio East
 
 Marcia and Reid present a structured,safe workshop on boundaries, communication, intimacy and affection. A drug and alcohol-free way to meet fascinating people in a relaxing environment. A laboratory where you can experiment with what makes you feel safe and feel good.   This playful, fun workshop has been a place for people to rediscover non-sexual touch and affection, a space to reframe assumptions about men and women, and a great networking event to meet new friends, roommates, business partners and significant others.

Price $30
East West Books - Yoga Studio
East West Yoga
78 5th Avenue, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10011 Tel: 212.243.5995
e-mail: yoga@eastwestnyc.com
http://www.eastwestnyc.com

=====Also on Friday=====

Spiritual Activation through Vegamism

w/Sharon Gannon, David Life, Christy Turlington, Russell Simmons, and GlobeSonic Sound System DJs Fabian Alsultany & Derek Beres
(6:30 pm to Midnight, Minimun Donation:$108)
Jivamukti Yoga School
841 Broadway, 2nd Floor
http://iwww.jivamuktiyoga.com

=====Also on Friday=====

Going.com Lounge presents Dubdays  Free Group Instruction & After-Party

On Wednesday, September 12th and Friday, September 21st, DubSpot will provide complimentary instructional DJ classes at the Going.com Lounge from 3PM - 6PM. For those who always wanted to try their hand at DJing, DubSpot will offer free class instruction with helpful teaching assistants and state-of-the-art DJ equipment and software.   Going.com Lounge refreshments to be provided by the newly opened boutique DubCafe, located on the ground floor of DubSpot (348 West 14th Street). The DubCafe is serving La Calombe gourmet coffee and tasty smoothies along with the finest DJ sounds.  DubSpot is a Going.com partner and is providing the sound system that will serve as the backdrop for the Going.com Lounge inside the energetic, industrial-chic hotspot Chelsea Market. The Going.com Lounge is a 3-week site specific residency featuring exclusive events in fashion, art, yoga, music and retail, just a tasty sampling of a cross section of activities that NYC and Going.com have to offer. Check Going.com for the schedule of events and complimentary RSVP. 

=====Also on Friday=====

After-party 6p – 9p with DubSpot DJs, Drinks & Dancing

About Dubspot:  DubSpot located in NYC’s Meatpacking District — offers a wide range of courses in a brand new facility, outfitted with cutting-edge equipment and software. DubSpot is the future of music education. With weekly courses ranging from mixing, scratching, and electronic music production, to even video and visual training, DubSpot is the creative hub for the new or experienced music enthusiast. Hailing from a diverse set of musical backgrounds, DubSpot’s experienced instructors provide a unique cross-genre approach to creative education.   DubSpot also offers unique team-building events for businesses where employees can come in and collaborate to produce a song or learn to DJ. Additionally, their full-fledged recording studio is available for rental use. For available courses & weekly schedules, instructor bios and more, please visit http://www.dubspot.com. Registration is now open for DJ, VJ and EMP courses. Please us Discount Code: Backtoschool.  “… for New Yorkers to trade in their textbooks for turntables. With the latest techniques, equipment and software at the student’s disposal, anyone from a 10-year old prodigy to an under-sexed-soccer mom can hone their mixing/recording/producing skillz.” – BPM Magazine

(3p – 6p, Free)
@ Chelsea Market
75 Ninth Avenue
(Btwn 15th and 16th St)
info@DubSpot.com
http://www.chelseamarket.com
http://www.DubSpot.com 

===== Also on Friday September 22 thru Sun September 23=====

NJ Rainbow Farm Campout Moon-potluck-gathering-circle-harvest moon

Public Transport  Fri: Train from Penn Station, Morristown Line, jersey transit, to Netcong or Hacketstown.  Sat: Lakeland buses every two hours from Port Authority to MT Olive, preferable or netcong.  Call number above for pick-up.  Let us all try to be sensitive to those traveling public transportation. Trains do not run Sat and Sunday.  Events Sat 4pm, Capture the Flag Sat 8pm Council, circle, feather passing around campfire saying what is in heart;  11pm both nights, pointing out planets and constellations in the night sky; Sunday noon, Saturday, early afternoon, Five hole Farm golf tourney, short, difficult course, need golf balls and clubs.  Bring Food and positive things. Swimming in Pond if warm. Tarps at least, tents, encouraged. Spirituality solves problems. Think Rainbow.  PLease consider volunteering to help in the fields for an hour….

Totten Farm
442 Naughright Rd Long Valley NJ 07853
Vic, 201 232 1154 ruidx32go@yahoo.com
Directions GW bridge to 80 west to exist 26 to 46 west five miles to Naughright rd, make left, go 1.5 miles; Farm, on Left past school.  Park in designated parking area:  Camp in designated camp sites.
NY Rainbow P.O. Box 1554 New York, NY 10009
http://www.nyrainbow.org
lightline: 212-560-7177
nyrainbowfamily@aol.com
ny.rainbowfamily@verizon.net

===== Also on Friday Sept. 21 - Sunday Sept.23===== 

Global Mala Project Go Vegan To Stop Global Warming 3 days of Go Vegan To End Global Warming!!

A Global mala project  benefiting Circle of Life & PETA-According to the UN, the waste emissions from animals raised for food contributes more to Global Warming than all the car and truck emissions in the world!-As part of the world-wide Global Mala Project, Jivamukti Yoga Schools around the world are asking their friends to go vegan to stop global warming !  Join Sting, Trudie Styler, Christy Turlington, noted  philanthropist Bobby Sager, Donna Karan, Russell Simmons, environmental activist Julia Butterfly and Jivamukti creators Sharon Gannon and David Life, who have all pledged to be vegan on Friday September 21, 2007- The United Nations International Day of Peace. 

Schedule:  This Friday September 21stSpiritual Activation Yoga Class + Celebration + Dinner.  Celebrate your vegan pledge at this special evening hosted by Sharon Gannon, David Life, Russell Simmons, Julia Butterfly Hill and Tracey Reiman, featuring yoga, mantra meditation, vegan dinner and music by GlobeSonic Sound System Dj’s Fabian Alsultany and Derek Beres.
(6:30pm - 12 Am, Minimum Donation: $ 108.  Dinner Only: $54)

This Saturday September 22nd is Dance of Liberation w/Mark Becker & Parashakti.
(8p-11p / Minimum Donation: $27

Jivamukti Yoga Center
841 Broadway , 2nd floor
http://www.jivamuktiyoga.com

=====Also on Friday=====

Spiritual Activation through Vegamism

w/Sharon Gannon, David Life, Christy Turlington, Russell Simmons, and GlobeSonic Sound System DJs Fabian Alsultany & Derek Beres

(6:30p- 12a, $108)
Jivamukti Yoga School
841 Broadway, 2nd Fl.
http://www.jivamuktiyoga.com

=====Also on Friday=====

NY: Eye Gazing Parties by Mélange Internationale (Sold Out)  I had it listed in the newsletter last week but I wanted to let you know it is now SOLD OUT)
The Nexus Cafe
http://www.melangeintl.com

=====Saturday, September 22=====

Cosm 3rd year anniversary party the Autumnal Equinox

CoSM is back with an almost all night party.   Their events are always stimulating body, mind and spirit and I highly recommend this event.  Come and Celebrate the book release of CoSM: Chapel of Sacred Mirrors the newest book from CoSM Press.  8pm refreshments.  Then D.J.’s + V.J.’s an Alex and Allyson Grey will paint LIVE along with other artists.  Party until 3am.  There may be a screening of the CoSM the Movie also.  This event at CoSM brings the urbane spirit of the salon to New York in the 21st century, with a mix of intellectual exhibitions, neo-tribal dance, live artistic performances, psychotropic projections, and visionary conversations.   I will be there, most likely at the door so stop and say hello.  I would love to meet you.

(8p-3a, 9p -10:30p movie,$20)
 CoSM
542 W 27 St.
http://www.cosm.org

=====Also on Saturday=====

Shakti Bandha - The Key to Creativity with Deborah Quilter and Antonio Sausys

Creative energy provides the basis of our ability to produce art, express ourselves, relate to each other, and most importantly, come up with coping strategies to adapt to life challenges. Any blockage of this energy diminishes the possibility of experiencing life as fully as we can. This workshop offers a set of Yoga postures, breathing techniques, visualizations and exercises intended to facilitate the flow of creative energy within you, whether the blockage is physical, mental or energetic. ‘Shakti Bandha’ is an ancient practice updated for the modern world by Swami Satyananda Saraswati. The workshop also includes an inventive approach to adapting standard asanas for your own body comfort and expression, and time for sharing and exploring personal creativity

(12:30 - 5:30, $100)
Yoga Works
37 West 65th St. (212) 769-9642
http://www.yogaworks.com/newyork/

====Also on Saturday=====

Drum and Bass DJ Dance Party Dj Seoul’s Bday Bash @ Direct Drive 

Club Midway (Formerly Guernica)
25 Avenue B @ btw 2nd and 3rd St
Jungle / D&B
 
=====Also on Saturday=====

Frog Fanfare: Benefit for Southern Pacific Costa Rica Coast (NYC ) 
 
This is a benefit party to further the conservation of the wild and marine life of Costa Rica and the planet.  come learn about what’s really happening in one of our favorite vacation spots (destruction by development, illegal logging, poaching and poorly planned development.)  Help support Kids Saving the Rainforest and ASANA, who are active non-profit, grassroots organizations that establish and administer conservation and reforestation projects in the Southern Pacific coast of Costa Rica.  Also being supported is a fresh and innovative approach to helping homeless children around the world.  They are starting the project in Costa Rica’s Southern Zone: The Revolution Project.  Play in the Flipping, Flying Frog tournament.  Take a chance in the Silent Sofa Auction.  Dance to Santos y Zurdo an eclectic duo from Costa Rica who mix the Indian sitar, electric guitar and vocals with electronica Drum and Bass. Truly a sound that must be experienced.  I adore it.  Complimentary vodka drinks from V2 and beer from Imperial. Catered by RED Restaurant. Hurry and get your tickets reserved: 300 person limit!

(8:30p-4a?, GA $100, VIP $250)
Space gallery
South Street Seaport
http://www.frogfanfare.info/

=====Also on Saturday=====

Direct Drive present: DJ Seoul’s Birthday Bash

This sounds like it’s going to be sweet.  Decisions…decisions…Presenting DJ Seoul (Direct Drive) who  is a major force in the Stateside Drum and Bass scene, New York City-based DJ Seoul made his debut behind the decks back in 1993. After several years of DJing and party promotions at underground scene nationwide, sensing the need for a weekend Drum and Bass night, Seoul began a weekly Saturday night event called Direct Drive in 1998.  All Styles Upstairs: Free;  DnB Downstairs: 12-4, $10, 21+ w/ID

DnB Downstairs (12a-4a, $10)
Club Midway
25 Avenue B (Between 2nd and 3rd st.)
http://www.directdrive.net
http://www.clubmidway.com

=====Also on Saturday=====

Yom Kippur Day of Reflection Co-led by Jon Aaron, Elaine Retholtz and Sandra Weinberg

( 10a-6:45p, Fee by donation)

Yom Kippur is the Jewish Day of Atonement, a day when as a community, Jews are asked to reflect on the actions of the past year and ask for atonement for any actions that were unskillful. In support and respect for this day, New York Insight will host a day of silence and reflection. There will be meditations focused on the idea of right action, the difference between guilt and remorse, the laws of karma, forgiveness and loving kindness. There will also be an opportunity for mindful discussion of the Buddhist perspective on atonement. All are welcome to join us in this exploration. The day will end with a symbolic break-fast.
New York Insight Meditation Center
28 W 27th St, 10th fl; 212-213-4802:
nyinsight@earthlink.net
http://nyimc.org

=====Sunday morning September 23rd=====

Tsunami  Presents After Hours Party

The night from Saturday the 22nd / Sunday moring the 23rd; Starting on Sunday, September 23rd at 4am  Brandon Adams(Dreamcatcher, NY) BRANDON is a consistent and highly reliable fixture in the US trance world, just back from Costa Rica with a fresh and rejuvenated state of mind.   CRISTIAN LEDEZM An up and coming talent from Mexico, Cris will expand your mind with brilliant mixing & solid selections

(4 am -10am, $20)
GypsyTea
27 West 24th St
(btwn 5th & 65th Ave)
18+ to enter / 21+ to drink Valid picture id a must
(LIimited number of tickets available at $13 on http://www.GrooveTickets.com)

=====Also on Sunday=====

GlobeSonic Sound System w/the Body Temple Drummers

Spiegel World @ Pier 17, South Street Seaport
(3p-9p, $10)
http://www.globesonic.com/

=====Also on Sunday=====

Turkish Roman Dance Workshop - A Six Week Intensive
 
Jessaiah Zure is an accomplished dancer with 9 years experience in Oriental Dance. She has studied Turkish Roman/Rom dance in Istanbul with Reyhan Tusuz as well as other dancers for over 5 years and is now a well known dancer in Istanbul. Turkish Roman Dance is a street style dance which continuously evolves through different movements and interpretations, being very personal in nature. The movements are focused on an up motion of the pelvis, making the belly move up and down. There are also a variety of hand gestures and footwork involved which make the dance tell a story.  The workshop will follow the original way of learning, (the way Reyhan Tusuz teaches) and every Roman learns, which is to follow, watch and learn. Through this the authetntic and natural form can be attained. Included as well will be the typical folkloric Roman moves, differentiate the men and women moves,explain appropriate and un-appropriate moves for the stage/cafes/weddings, more complicated feet work, and footage of some original and authentic Turkish Roman dancing.   $150 for the whole session. Every Sunday 1-2. Prepaid so that the space can be reserved. If You and a Friend sign up,   Register as soon as possible.  $125. If you can sign up 3 or more, then $100.

1:00p , $150 per session ind. or $100 a piece for 3 or more)
Sept. 23rd-Oct. 28th (6 week intensive)
(917) 202-3163; (845) 536-1452
justsayyeah@hotmail.com

=====Also on Sunday=====

Planners Network Book Club

The Planners Book Club reads books and discusses planning, the built environment, and urban history. We are a group of urban planners, architects, geographers, and activists deliberating New York City’s political, economic and physical infrastructures. We meet on the fourth Sunday of every month and are open to everyone. Books are chosen by consensus. This month’s book is “Brave New Neighborhoods” by Margaret Kohn.

(2:30p, Free)
Bluestocking Books
172 Allen Street @ Stanton (1 block south of Houston)
212.777.6028
http://www.bluestockings.com/
 
=====Also on Sunday=====

Kids Circus Show and Workshop in NYC!! 22 views since posting on Wed, September 12, 2007 - 1:22 PM

The Paper Doll Militia, a performance group from Santa Fe, New Mexico, Presents an interactive show and workshop for kids at Bowery Poetry club on September 23rd, 12pm-1pm.We will perform excerpts from our show, Rara Avis (the rare bird). Come be dazzled by our innovative acrobatics, amazing aerials, and charming narrative rhymes. Following this, we will be calling up kids (and maybe adults too) to try some of these tricks onstage with us. See what we do and try it yourself.
 
(12p, $10)
The Bowery Poetry Club
308 Bowery; 212.614.0505

=====Also on Sunday=====

Fall Equinox Mabon Sabbat Celebration - A witches Thanks Giving

Come and enjoy.  The September Equinox is always a beautiful, natural phenomenon worthy of our recognition and honor. On this particular holiday, we cry and we laugh.   Mabon puts us in touch with the transformational elements of life here on Earth. This is a bittersweet stop on the ever-turning Wheel of the Year.  The Autumn Equinox /Mabon ritual carries the wisdom of the ages and hopefully divine inspiration, which will give sacred life and meaning to the many challenges and changes we face, and to the light and shadows around us.  We, as priestesses (all females) and priests (all males) paint little blue tears on our faces. Some of us literally cry, morning the gradual disappearance of the Sun, but then we immediately rejoice and thank the Mother for giving birth to the Son, for holding him in Her womb, and for nurturing him.  Purpose: Rituals in general, help to reconnect us us with a heightened sense of spritiuality. By participating we become more fluent in communing with experiences that often defy understanding in the physical world. In a ritual we can balance reality or our position in everyday society with Nature. We might discover the need for a change in our lives, or we might convey a passionate commitment to protect our environment. Rituals are insightful, empathetic, and enjoyable.  A Mabon Sabbat ritual followed by a gathering for a true Feast of Harvest. Everyone must bring a dish of any kind for us all to partake in this giant Harvest Festival Feast. Dishes like potatoes, corn, breads, juices, wines, meats, vegetables etc. Let’s give thanks. A true buffet style Harvest Dinner.  Attire: Suggested colors are black – you can add colors of the Sun and Earth to it like orange, yellow, wine, russet, copper, gold bronze and brown (not required for attendance).   If anyone has hand instruments please bring as many as possible.  Drumming brings great energies together, as we always create our own music.  Blessed be.

(6p-9p, $5)
The Syn Agogue 347-756-7486
638 East 6th St.
(bet. Ave. B & C)
East Village
Directions:
Take F train to 2nd Avenue stop get off at 1st Ave. exit and walk East to Ave B turn left walking north to E. 6th St.
or L train to 1st Avenue station - M14 Bus to E. 6th St. walk E. 1 1/2 block to address.
or take the A,B,C, F or V trains to W. 4th St, take the M8 Bus at W. 8th cross town to Ave. A & St. Marks Place and walk 1 1/2 block South on 6th St. turn East on 6th St. and 1 1/2 block to address.
Email:events@charmedbystarr.com
http://charmedbystarr.com/event/mabon.htm

====Tuesday, September 25=====

AAuto-Free New York: Light Rail in France

The September monthly meeting of Auto-Free New York will feature remarks by Paul Rivey, Civil Engineer and Urban Planner from Paris.

More than a dozen medium-sized French cities have built new light rail systems in the past two decades. Now even Paris has caught the spirit and completed its first line within the city walls. Light rail provides an appealing alternative to motor vehicles in dense places.  But where’s NYC? The Mayor’s new 2030 sustainability plan completely ignores this winning mode. Find out how France succeeded. Come to the next Auto-Free NY meeting to hear Paul Rivey, a French urban planner and engineer talk about the City of Light - and Light Rail!

(6p- 8p, Free)
NYPD Downtown Center
104 Washington St. (at Rector St.)
http://www.auto-free.org/

=====Wednesday, September 26=====

CoSM Full Moon Celebration

This is a very beautiful gathering of kindred spirits each with his or her own unique gifts.  Here we listen and share together and then dance to the beat of the drums until midnight.  I highly recommend this event.  Mz. Imani makes it extra special and helps everyone to feel welcome and blessed.  Doors open at 7p; Prayer 7:30p-9:30p, $10 members get in free.
Drumming and Dancing from 9:0p until midnight.

(7p - midnight, $10 for non-members, Free for members)
CoSM
542 W 27th St
Http://www.cosm.org

=====Also on Wednesday======

Full Moon Ritual in the Garden

Location: E. 9TH St. Community Garden, corner of 9th St./Ave. C Garden Event, New York, NY

Esbats are working celebrations, knowing and understanding the full & new moon esbats, it’s influences and making its energies work for you.  It is a time for you to raise energy, cast spells, perform healings, solve minor difficulties and connect with your authentic self.  The Full Moon represents the Goddess in all her many aspect as Mother, full and ripe and bright. The Full Moon is the moon at its greatest power and most energy.   The Full Moon is in Aries this month gives you the opportunity to advance social situations, find new friends, add passion to your romance. Work on music or use your favorite music in ritual. Rise to a challenge in a fair and honorable way.  Tonight we will work on all these things.  This is a participatory ritual which all are welcome to take part.  Please let us know if you wish to take part as it is scripted.   Attire: suggested attire color white or black (not required for attendance).   If you  have a cape, this is when you start to wear it.

(7p-9p, $5)
Wed. Sept. 26th
East 9th St. Garden/Ave. C
South / West Corner.; 917-378-5012
events@charmedbystarr.com

=====Also on Wednesday=====

Full-Moon Chanting: A Powerful Time for Spiritual Practice

During the full moon, whatever thoughts are predominant in the mind become magnified. Full-moon chanting sessions uplift the mind and focus it in a positive new direction. We will chant two powerful mantras, first for enlightenment, then for world peace and healing for those in need, and end with a silent meditation.
 
(8:30p, Free)
 Integral Yoga Institute
227 W. 13th St.;  212-929-0586
http://www.iyiny.org 

==========Call for Artists & Organizers for a Saturday, September 29 Show=====

Theory Art Party: China1 Antique Lounge

Hello Wonderful Artists, Organizers, and Generally Cool People: Saturday September 29th, Theory’s putting on the Ritz for artcrime3:takeover(ture) , the latest in our series of scandalous mixed media mixers at the China1 Antique Lounge, located at 50 Avenue B between 3rd and 4th Streets. With an early kickoff and a really exciting performance lineup, this promises to be the best yet in a series of increasingly awesome art parties.   We’re accepting submissions for the show through Wednesday, September 26 at 8pm, and this is a hard deadline. We will finalize the show at 8:15pm on Wednesday the 26th. I know a number of artists already have pieces ready or submitted because of the absence of the open gallery last month, but I’d greatly appreciate it if you’d pass the word along to any artists whom you’d like to show with, as well as sending us some of your own pieces if you haven’t already. This should be the biggest and best art show as well as the biggest and best of our parties. The great people at the venue have been impressed enough with our parties to hire me on as a manager, and rest assured that I’m using my expanded resources as such to make Saturday the 29th a night to remember.  Submissions should be hi-res image files, preferably jpegs, captioned in-image with artist’s name and the work’s title. If you do not caption your works, you only will receive artist attribution on program sheets displayed throughout the venue, organized in order of appearance. Unless otherwise specified by the artist, submissions will used for digital display only and for one night only, Saturday September 29th, and will not be used by Theory Events or The Venue for any other purposes. All submissions should be e-mailed to theoryeventsnyc@gmail.com.  Please specify whether you’d allow us to use your art for promotional purposes in your submission e-mail. If you don’t say anything about
promotional purposes, then we won’t use it. If you let us use your art for promotional purposes, it will be attributed and shown to at least hundreds of people.  I urge any interested artists to submit at least five pieces for the show, and barring a total deluge of submissions, all works within reason and a fairly broad span of taste will be shown. We’ll have space at our merch table for zero-commission print sales as well, and any artists interested in bringing down a few pieces for sale should note that in their submission e-mail. Business cards and postcards are also totally welcome. Our merch volunteers are fantastic, and we’ve been doing increasingly strong sales at each show.   Admission to the show is free, and we’ll have great musicians, DJ’s and surprises from 8pm to 4am, 21 and over with proper ID to get in, no exceptions. There will also be a $25 open bar from 8-11pm. The performers for the evening are nothing short of exceptional and the early submissions that we’ve received from some of you have been awesome. If you haven’t yet gotten in on this great opportunity for networking and artistic exposure, do so, and pass it on!   Thank you so much for your time, and I’m looking forward to seeing you all soon, one way or another!

(8:00p, Free)
http://www.theoryevents.com