This week New Yorkers can take a Crystal Bowl Journey, buy bizarre gifts at the Burner Bazaar, stop shopping with a Rev. Billy Christmas Revival, move your boots to SubSwara’s end of the year stomp, sing magical Philippine chants, do a liberating detox, swap your clothes for a good cause, learn about the Art that’s Fit to Print, and much, much more. And remember to send your events to me: salma(at)souldish(dot)come.

 

Til’ next week,

 

Salma

www.souldish.com

 

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=====Thursday, December 4=====

Journey with the Sound of Crystal Bowls with Philippe Garnier

 

Join us for an evening of Sound Healing at the Chapel of Sacred Mirrors. It is an opportunity to feel yourself energized and vibrating at a higher frequency, merging with the Sacred Sound of the Crystal Bowls. Experiencing Scared Space,
and letting the Healing take place. Sound (the word) is the original creational tone. Everything is made up of energy at various frequencies. All things in nature vibrate to sound, light and color. Sound frequencies effect everything about us. The correct vibrational frequencies can be used to heal and balance our bodies.

Sound healing is the practice of using sound to realize and correct imbalances in the body. Sound healing works on the belief that the human body is not solid. Rather it is energy that is held together by sound. Any disease therefore indicates that some sound has gone out of tune.

Journey with the sound of crystal bowls with Philippe Garnier
December 4 @ 8pm

CoSM, 542 W27th. St. 4th Floor
$15 on list / $20 @ door  rsvp:sagecenter@earthlink.net
http://agency.curiouspictures.com/crystalbowl/

=====Wednesday, December 17=====

Reality Sandwich presents…

Sneak Preview: “Footsteps in Africa: A Nomadic Journey”

Discussion with Director Kathi von Koerber,  Editor CC Treadway, Composer Jamshied Sharifi, and RS Editorial Director Daniel Pinchbeck

Catch a sneak preview of an exquisite cinematic journey followed by a discussion with the film’s director Kathi von Koerber, its editor CC Treadway, and composer Jamshied Sharifi.  “Footsteps in Africa, a Nomadic Journey” is a documentary, witnessing the colorful music of the daily life and ritualistic survival of the Saharan desert nomads of Mali. The Tuareg / Kel Tamashek relate their nomadic quest for freedom, their pursuit for oneness with life, and their integration of encroaching modern ways into their tradition of life. For thousands of years their survival reveals the innate wisdom of living as one with nature in the desert, allowing them to survive beyond droughts and their rebellions. Shot on 24P Video ,16 mm and interlaced with still  photography, the  film expresses the power of music, its frequencies, and the Tuareg’s courage, strength and willingness to face death.

Wed. Dec. 17
The Wild Project
195 E 3rd st. (212) 228-1195
(7p doors, 8p screening, $15)
http://www.realitysandwich.com/footsteps

=====Thursday, December  4th====

The End of the World as We Know It with subMedia’s Frank Lopez

Since its humble beginnings in 1994, subMedia has grown from a small group of determined filmmakers into a grassroots network of socially and politically engaged artists and individuals. subMedia scrutinizes popular culture and media through the production of film, performance art, video, music and zines.  Equal parts performance and protest, an attitude of art following action defines subMedia’s productions.  From the regularly released and highly produced video blog “It’s the End of the World as We Know It,” to the collaborative documentary “Ground Noise & Static,” their work injects a radical analysis into the culture in a most entertaining way.  Please join subMedia founder, director and producer Franklin López (aka The Stimulator) as he steps out from behind the talking boxes to tour us through a video montage of his latest works, mixing culture jamming, news, radical commentary, music and action.  About “Ground Noise & Static.”  A video report on the protests that occurred in connection with the Democrat and Republican National Conventions, Ground Noise & Static is a manifesto. We went to Denver and St. Paul to take the pulse of the movement. Corporate media would cover the platitudes and posturing of the politicians, we were interested in something else, a story hidden in plain sight, captured in the now-classic street chant, “This is what democracy looks like.”  Ground Noise & Static is a joint effort of Franklin López of subMedia.TV and PepperSpray Productions. It is the direct result of a wonderful collaboration with many indymedia-style activists and journalists who all pitched in for the common good and success of their various efforts to tell their “Unconventional” stories.

The Change You Want To See Gallery
84 Havemeyer St. at Metropolitan Ave, Storefront; Brklyn
info@thechangeyouwanttosee.org
(8p, free)
http://subMedia.tv
http://www.thechangeyouwanttosee.org

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

Unified Vibes Free Party

Eshin - jump-up; Bigears - ragga-jungle; John Dough - acid techno; Amok - breaks; Primate - tribal psytrance; Loud Zoo - tribal psytrance; Bitmode - analogue electronics; Madnum Darxyde - raggae.   Please bring canned food to donate to www.foodnotbombs.net.

Porch
115 ave C
(8p+, Free)
http://www.unifiedvibes.com
http://www.jungleriddims.com

=====Friday, December 5th=====

Sub Swara 034::w/Fort Knox Five Year end stomp

The quite wonderful Sub Swara closes out a crushing year long hit of Love NYC with episode ::034:: which finds the crew in top form for an east-coast family throwdown, as DC’s finest, Fort Knox Five drop in for a mashup of soundsystems and a very special, very live set in celebration of their debut album ‘Radio Free D.C.’.  We have finished the first round of remixes. the beginning of a great adventure…check it: http://www.myspace.com/subswara.  FK5 takes things back to their roots, always keeping the vibe tight and centered around the city they love, Washington D.C. joined by a host of special guests and live performers tba. FK5 the way they are meant to be heard. very Live.  For ‘Radio Free D.C’. they invited many close friends from around the Nation’s Capitol, including Asheru, Mustafa Akbar, Rootz & Zeebo, Sleepy Wonder and Ian Svenonius to help them create a record that captures DC’s musical diversity.  Sought after producers and remixers FK5 have over 20 remixes to their credit, including monster mixes for A. Skillz and Krafty Kuts, Kraak & Smaak, Ursula 1000, Dynamo Productions, and Mo’ Horizons, as well as remixes of the legendary Tito Puente, Louis Armstrong, and Robert Nesta. They produced 4 crucial tracks for Afrika Bambaataa’s album ‘Dark Matter Moving at the Speed of Light.’

Love NYC
179 Macdougal; info@subswara.com;
subway A,C, , B,D,F & V to West 4th St, N,Q,R,& W to 8th St; 212.477.5683
(10p - 4a, $10 adv, $15 dr) 21+
http://www.musicislove.net
http://www.myspace.com/subswara

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

YogiBogeyBox & TDC present: PENTA Live, Mexican Trance Mafia Live

For the last party of 2008 TDC and YogiBogeyBox collaborate to bring you a delightful treat:  Featured artists are:  Penta Live & DJ Set, Mexican Trance Mafia Live, Eg~Bot & Lauryn, Downstairs by Omnitribe:, Gosha, Fxmike, Leshiy, Kife, Farmatar. With a fantastic vibe, this amazing venue with Yummy sound will provide us with two floors of music as well as an outdoor patio to take a breather.  While the Red Hook does not have subways running through its underground yet, there are other options. The B61 bus, which travels express from Williamsburg and downtown BK drops you off one block from the venue. The F train carroll street stop drops you a short 10 minute walk from The Hook. There is plenty of parking space and the cab fare to the venue ranges from 8 from BK to 12 from Manhattan.  For your convenience we will have a shuttle making runs from the Smith/9 Sts F and G train stops to the Venue.

Directions: http://www.thehookmusic.com/directions.html

Hello BK formerly The Hook
18 Commerce St, Brklyn
(10p, $30 dr, $25 adv)
http://www.thehookmusic.com
http://www.YogiBogeyBox.org

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

Grace Nono - Philippine Sacred Chants and Intimations

Voice, Silence, Intention, Surrender, Intoning the Spirit Within. “In many different spiritual traditions including my own as a Filipino descended from ancestors indigenous to the Philippine archipelago, chant, movement, and other creative expressions are valid forms of intimation, prayer, and devotion. These are ways to connect with the divine; to enter sacred time and space; to be in the presence of the Holy Spirit.  At a time when wars continue to be waged between peoples in the name of religion; when the pursuit of material progress overshadows the pursuit of spiritual power; when disasters arising from human greed and ignorance threaten to destroy humanity and earth itself, we are reminded to take a step back, to take a deep breath, to reflect upon our lives, to reconnect and seek guidance from the divine in each of us in every culture, in every language, in every voice.  For many years now, I have been drawn to the study of chanted prayers from elders in many different parts of the Philippines. More than the search for intellectual understanding of my heritage as a Filipino, I see it as signifying a point in my journey as artist, where there is nothing more meaningful, nothing more satisfying, than to use my voice to allow me, and hopefully those around me, to enter such state of connectedness, humility, and grace.  To all of us who share in the experience, may the blessings be.”  For more information email - dancovan@gmail.com or kayhan@artivista.org

Temple M
555 West 141st Street between Broadway and Hamilton Place
(7p -8:30p, $10)
http://www.myspace.com/gracenonopilipinas ;
http://www.gracenono.com

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

Vitamin B feat. Wavewhore, Udachi

Vitamin B is Brooklyn’s breakbeat and electro loft party. Providing an essential element that has been missing for far too long from the New York scene, Vitamin B is poised to shake things up with funky breaks and grinding electro. Get ready NYC…Strictly 21+ BYOB

G-Spot
778 Bergen Street (bet. Washington and Grand) Prospect Heights, Brooklyn
The building is a 3-story warehouse, painted yellow on the front with murals. BYOB.
(10p, $10 donation)
http://www.vitaminbreaks.com/index.php#lineup

=====Saturday, December 6th=====

Life Drawing Class at Seed Gallery - An Exotic Approach to a Traditional Practice

The life drawing class will consist of nude models: Gestures, 5-10 minute poses and 2, 30 min poses. Experimental Music showcasing different talent every class. Music will be soothing and complimentary to the flow of the class.  It will be held every Saturday beginning Dec 1st, 2008 from 1pm-4pm.  Come join Seed Gallery for Life Drawing We will have professional artists leading the workshops. For more information please contact us.  We only have a limited amount of spots open for the class.

Seed Gallery
239 Washington St., Newark, NJ
If you are interested in signing up please email seedgallery@mac.com; 917.607.4440
(1p - 4p, $90 per month or $25 per class)
http://www.newarkseed.com

===Starting Dec 6 - 27th=====

Wild Vegan & Raw Food Lifestyle Course

Jivamukti Yoga instructor and raw food chef, Maria Massana and personal chef, Jeanine Abraham, guide you on this evolutionary journey to Liberation.  A new course offered by JivamukTea Cafe and Massana Wellness.  In November, Sharon Gannon, co-founder of Jivamukti Yoga School, released a new book called Yoga and Vegetarianism.  This month in an effort to bring the teachings from the book to life, we are excited to offer the Wild Vegan & Raw Food Lifestyle Course.  We will guide you to effectively move towards a vegetarian, vegan or raw food lifestyle.  The course will be held on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. for four consecutive weeks in December.  Each week we will make one of the four delicious meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner or snack), both a vegan and a raw food version, as featured in the JivamukTea Cafe.  In addition, we will cover practical yoga principles for harm-free daily living.  Before Nov. 29th: $499; After Nov. 29th: $525

Jivamukti Yoga School
841 Broadway; (212) 353-0214
Saturdays, Dec. 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
(9a-11a, $525 plus a Workbook Fee: $20 Seperate Fee)
http://www.jivamuktiyoga.com
http://www.jivamuktiyoga.com/event/moreInfo.jsp?detailID=428

======Also Saturday======

Meetup:  Welcome, Hikers & Nature Lovers

“Our next MeetupPalisades Hike (intermediate & fast hikers) Dec 6 Sat 8:30am.  Dear hikers, since the Hiking & Nature Meetup Holiday Party is on this day, I figured we’d do a hike close to the city that allows us to get back early.  We are going to take the bus to the Palisades, hike a couple miles and check out the old foundations and gardens at the top of the cliff.  No beginning or slow hikers, please.”

Meetup starts at Port Authority
8th Ave at 42nd Street
(8:30a, free)
http://www.meetup.com/hiking-NYC/

======Also Saturday======

Holiday Burner Bazaar - NYC Burners

Browse from our wonderful selection of unique gifts! From handcrafted jewelry, fabulous fashion & accessories to hula hoops, fresh roses, and art made by the members and friends of the Burning Man community. Pamper loved ones with gift certificates available from our Bodywork and Wellness professionals.  Over 36+ vendors to showcase their services and wares.  There will also be a free Holiday ornament craft workshop for kids. Most vendors accept only cash, though some vendors might accept checks.  There will be also be donation box for the Children’s shoe drive for rwandan orphans.  Donate new and used shoes for middle school children at The Gisimba Orphanage and Muhima Primary School in Kigali, Rwanda. Adult sizes also accepted.  Many of these children do not have shoes and those who do continue to wear sizes they outgrow over the course of 2 to 3 years.

Ukrainian East Village Restaurant - Back Room
140 Second Ave. between 8th and 9th St
(11a - 5p)

=====Also Saturday=====

Keeping Your “New Year’s Resolutions” with Manu Dawson

Move forward on your desire to live more healthfully with integrative approaches to nutrition and realistic goal setting. Learn about food combinations, the effect of food on your energy and mind, and the importance of balancing the proportions of raw foods to cooked ones. Understand digestive wellness and the increasing of digestive energy. Those new to a vegetarian or vegan diet and those wishing to expand their choices will discover new strategies to help change ideas about eating.

Integrative Nutrition
227 West 13th St
(Between 7th and 8th Avenues)
212-929-0586 • info (at) iyiny (dot) org
(1:30p - 3:30p, $$30)
http://www.iyiny.org/workshops_events/integrative_nutrition1/

=====Also Saturday=====

The Right to Write with Julia Cameron

What if everything we’ve learned about writing is wrong? In this class, drawing from her groundbreaking best-seller The Right to Write, Julia Cameron dismantles the mythology surrounding the writing life in our culture. Tackling such issues as time, mood, inspiration and support, she reveals that writing is, in fact, a natural—and crucial—part of life. Questions of how, when and why yield to the virtual toolkit of strategies and tips that she provides in this class.  Whether we are jumping into the writing life for the first time or have already been living it, we will never be the same after encountering Julia Cameron. Join this uniquely inspiring teacher as she shares her insights, leads us in group exercises, answers our questions, and shares powerful techniques to awaken the graceful, fluid writer lying dormant in all of us.  Julia Cameron is the author of 25 books of fiction and nonfiction, including The Artist’s Way, Walking in this World, The Vein of Gold, The Right to Write, The Sound of Paper and, most recently, Mozart’s Ghost. Cameron is also a novelist, playwright, songwriter and poet with distinguished credits in theater, film and television.

A Full-Day Workshop
NY Open Center
83 Spring St
(10-5:30p, Members $120/ Nonmembers $130)
http://www.opencenter.org/content/view/2154/5/

======Sunday, December 7=====

Journey Dance with Trinity

Journey Dance is an improvisational dance experience that will guide you on a journey of freedom and unbound self expression. We will get in touch with and dance our passion, power, love, creativity, gratitude and bliss.  By journey’s end you may be cleansed of any stress and or negativity. You may feel vibrant, open, balanced and more connected to yourself and others.  Absolutely no dance experience is necessary.  Warning- these dance experiences have been known to cause participants to release high levels of serotonin causing participants to feel vibrant, happy, clear and naturally high! :-)

Long Island, Port Washington, NY
(2-4p, $25 advance $30 day of)
http://www.omsweetomyoga.com

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

Benifit for Warmth - Clothing Swap, Coat Drive, Concert and Fundraiser

Come join two delightful souls, Cami and Bekah.  You and your close friends are invited to the first annual Benefit for Warmth. A co-ed clothing swap, coat drive, fundraiser & concert. Prizes, Gift Baskets and services will be raffled and auctioned.  Bring swappable clothes. Left over clothes will be donated to Housing Works, warm gently used coats to donate to NY Cares, and your $10(or more) donation to Changing Winds Native American Organization.  Long awaited concert by soulful singer/ songwriter Zak Zeidman.  Donations by East West Books, Kopali, Mix 1 and the list is growing…Tarot Readings by Anna Payne.  If you would like to donate any goods or services and/or volunteer please contact us here or at BenifitforWarmth@gmail.com.  We will be needing a few people with cars to help transport donated coats and clothing.  RSVP encouraged as space is limited.

East West Yoga
78 5th Ave Btwn 13th & 14th - 2nd Fl.; 808.281.5605
(6:30p - 8:30p, $10+ donation and bring stuff)
benefitforwarmth@gmail.com

===Also on Sunday =====

The Handmade Holiday Craft Fair

Where giving really is better then receiving.  Browse the handmade goods & treats of over 50 local artisans, craft mavens & culinary masters or pick up some vintage ware from Brooklyn Kitchen.  Plus enjoy live music from Sigmund Droid & VJ Clay Franklin, chili & corn bread by Tom Mylan (of Marlow and Sons, Diner & Bonita), delicious drinks, a costume photobooth by Deluxa and Free workshops. And while you’re in the spirit of giving, drop off a food donation for the Food Bank for New York.  Presented by 3rd Ward & Brooklyn Based.

3rd Ward
195 Morgan Ave., Brklyn
info@3rdward.com; 718.715.4961
(Noon - 7p, $ for stuff)
http://www.3rdward.com

=====Also Beginning Sunday=====

Liberation detox and cleansing intensive

Parashakti’s 5 Day Liberation Detox and Cleansing evening intensive. With guest teachers Doug Evans from Organic Avenue, Arul Dunlop from SanaVita & Jivamukti yoga teachers. December 7-12.

http://parashakti.org/eventscalendar/index.php?action=display&id=117

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

Reading: Jerelle Kraus “All the Art That’s Fit to Print”

In “All the Art That’s Fit to Print (And Some That Wasn’t): Inside The New York Times Op-Ed Page,” former art director Jerelle Kraus reveals the pitched battles between art directors and editors that have raged since the Times created the world’s first op-ed page in 1970. Join Kraus in a presentation of some the more infamous works and learn of the controversies associated with their publication or rejection. The book is a voluble collection of art, politics and cultural critiques, and Kraus reminds us that art is necessarily dangerous.

Bluestockings
172 Allen Street @ Stanton (1 block south of Houston)
(7p, Free)
http://www.bluestockings.com

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

Stop Shopping Christmas Revival at Dixon Place

Our annual Christmas performance. This year you have three chances to be with us! How will you survive the holiday onslaught of Starbucks gingerbread lattes and last-minute-big-box-bargain stampedes? Back away, children! You don’t have to buy a gift to give a gift! What Would Jesus Buy?  Sunday December 7th, 14th and 21st at 3pm.  Tickets are $12, order online or call 1-866-811-4111.

Dixon Place
258 Bowery
New York, NY 10012
(212) 219-7581
(3p, $12)
http://www.revbilly.com
http://www.dixonplace.org

=====Monday, December 8th======

Haale and Rex Moroux

Awhile back at the Sulha I met a lovely, talented young woman.  Her name is Haale.  She told me about a performance that she’s having at the Highland Ballroom December 8th and I thought I’d share it with my Souldish friends since her Sulha performance was quite beautiful.  Here’s what the critics are saying:  Haale “draws from both the American rock lexicon and Sufi mysticism…She sings in Persian and English, quotes Iranian poets like Rumi and can shred on guitar.” General Admission Seated Show. All Ages. First come, first seated. $10 min per person at tables. Full dinner menu available  Party starts at 11pm, and will go until around 6 or 7am.  This event will also be celebrating the natal anniversary of Mr. Yehonahton Bostick.  Aww yea.  It will be a grand time… we’re all very excited to be a part of this, and we’re looking forward to seeing you there.

Highland Ballroom
(Doors at 6p, concert at 8p, party at 11p - 7a, $15)

http://www.highlineballroom.com/bio.php?id=692

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====Friday, December 12====

12:12 Stargate - Full Moon Healing Circle with Sacred Sounds & Symbols

Join metaphysical channel and sonic alchemyst, Maryanne Savino and artist and spiritual energy healer, Janet Cristenfeld for an interactive exploration of sound resonance and Souligraphy. Symbols to anchor in the divine frequency of 12:12. Janet will guide a meditation using Souligraphy while Maryanne creates a harmonic soundscape of vocal tones, light languages and Tibetan & crystal singing bowls for healing and transformation. The 12:12 Stargate, also known as the Lemurian Paradise Frequency, affords us the opportunity to access sacred knowledge from within the Earth’s original blueprint as she is now being restored. This will be an opportune time to release limiting patterns and belief structures that no longer serve us. Together we will open our Hearts and discover the power of a shared experience with Sacred Sounds & Symbols.

Nurture’s Path Healing Arts
1133 Broadway @ 26th St, Suite 1020
(7p - 9p, $25 paid in advance, $30 day of)
http://www.souligraphy.com/events.html

=====Saturday, December 13th=====

Sitar

Dawoud is a musician. His work is unique. His capacity as a sitarist, guitarist, composer, and improviser is that of someone who has mastered his craft. He has no lack of confidence in his vision or ability to manifest it as an artistic reality. Audiences have walked away from his performances having had an experience that transcended mere entertainment or art. If you are looking for a unique and beautiful musical experience, you came to the right place.

VOX POP
1022 Courtelyou Road, Brooklyn
( 9p,  $5)
http://www.renegadesufi.com
http://www.voxpopnet.net

 

=====Also on Saturday, December 13=====

 

Luminisis

 

Luminisis has created a new and different theme for her third show: The Energy of Color. “The world is getting grey… I think you need more color. On December 13 we will show you how the world of color and vibration moves. We will show you what we can do there, and how the world of color brings energy to your life! The luminescent artists you will see are re-coloring the world in peace. Now, We need colorful people- not only colorful costumes. Your inside, your passion, is most important! Each of the seven color-energies has its power & its art. Experience the strength and beauty of the Energy of Color. Celebrate the presence of color in your life by taking part in this unique one-of-a-kind event.

 

Luminisis

4 W. 43rd St, 1st Fl

(7:30p, $20 adv, $25 dr)

http://www.colorfulartist.com

=====Grant Opportunities for Photographers=====

Documentary Photography Distribution Grant, A Grant to Encourage New Ways of Presenting Documentary Photography to the Public

The Open Society Institute Documentary Photography Project is offering a grant to documentary photographers who have already completed a significant body of work on issues of social justice, to collaborate with a partner organization and propose new ways of using photography as a tool for positive social change.  All photographers must have another entity (such as a nonprofit, NGO, or community-based organization) that will work with the photographer to design an innovative distribution strategy that targets specific communities and advocates for social change.  Grants of $5,000 to $30,000 will be awarded.  For more information, please see the Distribution Grant guidelines.  Deadline: Friday, June 19, 2009, at 5:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time).

===Apprenticeship Program=====

NY: Apprenticeship Program with Parashakti

Parashakti is excited to share the sacred medicine path through the Liberations apprenticeship program, a 200 hour course.  “My mission is to share each step of the training & journey as was passed down to me by my Elders. My goal is to prepare you to become a leader, facilitator, invocator, seer, and carrier of your personal medicine.  “Within this program you have eight Intensives with my Elders, which culminates with the One World Spirit Dance in Arizona.”  For more information and registration contact Jilsarah Hawkwomen: dance@jilsarah.com

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http://www.foodnotlawns.com

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Personal Discretion and Wisdom

All the classes, workshops, and events appearing in this newsletter are provided by independent teachers and practitioners and are to be used with your own personal discretion and wisdom. Also, times, dates and venues are subject to change, so please double check with the links provided.