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Drumming
Circles
Around the Country
Flute Circles, Too!
Attention
All Drummers!
We are putting
together a nationwide (worldwide?) list of open drumming (and flute) circles. Please help us out
by
e-mailing us with info about circles in
your area. (Don't
forget to get permission before sharing contact info)
Circles with the Shaman's Drum symbol
have been verified as of 2/14/08.
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Arizona |
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Third Friday of each month
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California
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| Ongoing Circle
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San
Fernando Valley, CA
Contact Jennifer or Richard Dier at
818-893-8337 or email
dierfamily@aol.com
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| Monthly |
Santa Cruz
Monthly drum circles,
weather permitting Downtown Santa Cruz Community Drumming
Festival led by Jim Greiner of Hands-On! Drumming
Events - Dates TBA Free Location: Union Grove Music parking lot.
1003 Pacific Ave. On the beautiful Pacific Garden Outdoor Mall.
Everyone, and any level of experience, with any kind of drum or percussion
instrument is invited. Contact Jim Greiner at
jgreiner@handsondrum.com or
http://www.handsondrum.com
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Marin County,
CA Men's
Group Drumming Circle
Golden Gate Center of Spiritual Living
Corte Madera (Marin County), CA
We potluck and drum on Fridays every six weeks (or so) and
do the occasional shamanic drum meditation. We include women of the
church (GGCSL) and number 12 - 25 for each event. For more
information, email
jaygustafson@netscape.net. |
| 2nd Saturday |
Come and join us at the Crystal Cauldron for a drumming circle every
Second Saturday. Bring your drums, rattlers, tambourines, etc...or just
come to enjoy the music.
All are welcome and you don't have to be an experienced drummer.
Drumming begins at 7pm and ends ??? well, until we can't drum anymore....
We are located in the Arts Colony of Pomona, at 234a W 2nd St, Pomona, CA
91766. To reach us, take either the 10 and exit on Garey South, or take
the 60 and exit on Garey North. Our current hours are Monday thru
Thursday, 11am to 8pm, Friday and Saturday 11am to 9pm, and Sunday, 12pm
to 6pm. Feel free to call us at 909-620-9565, or you can Email Willow
directly at
willow@willowscrystalcauldron.com.
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| Third Friday Evening |
Walnut Creek 7:30-9:00
World Yoga Healing Arts Center.
Drumming, spiral dance, chanting and celebration. The circle is a place of
empowerment and learning. Dedicated to the vision of spiritual unity, with
the intention of creating and celebrating peace with all people, all
nations and our mother earth, we will drum several rounds led by leaders
from the group.
Families Welcome! For questions or to register contact World Yoga at
925-274-yoga (9642) or
healing@world-yoga.com
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| Monthly |
San Jose & Santa Cruz
Shamanic Drum Circle
Experience the Alchemy of a Shamanic Sounds and Drumming
Circle -- The Winds of Change lead a journey inviting all to drum, rattle
and time together. Mostly hoop drums but djembes, etc, are just fine
too. Begins with setting intention and 4-Directions prayer.
Powerful! $10.00, evening, once a month in San Jose and Santa
Cruz. See website for locations $ more info or email:
antara@cruzio.com
http://members.cruzio.com/~antara/schedule.html |
| Women's Full Moon
Gathering |
Altadena Drumming and Singing Circle, meets monthly
for info, contact Susan
smerletti@verizon.net |
Colorado
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Every Wednesday Night |
8:oo-9:30pm at the
Wildfire Community Art Center. Berthoud, CO
Contact:
Keith Hancock & Gwilda Wiyaka
keithha@mindspring.com. |
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Every Week |
Dark
Waters Drumming Circles.
Join an announcement list from the website which will keep
you informed of upcoming drumming events.
"Every week, circles form in people's back yards,
coffee shops, community centers, and in our beautiful
mountains. A variety of cultures, religions, and styles come
together in our dancing, chanting, and drumming." |
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4th Fridays |
Denver,
CO 7:00 pm
at the Unitarian Church at 1400 Lafayette, Denver, CO. Sponsored by CUUPS, anyone
may attend. Free, plenty of extra drums or bring your own. Led by Diana
Mapes. For info,
DianaMapesDenver@aol.com |
Connecticut
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| Every Tuesday
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Garden of
Beats
The Downtown Cafe
118 Main St.
Bristol, CT
With hosts Conga J. & Woody. Bring drums or play
ours. Very freestyle, tribal drumming. Sorry, 21 and over only.
gardenofbeats@yahoo.com |
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Call for further scheduling.
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YOUR DRUM CIRCLE
Drumming About You
First Church, Congregational
Mansfield Center, Connecticut
(Junction of routes 195 and 89) . No experience is required, 30 drums are available for use.. For
more information,
email
or call Bob Bloom at 860-429-9280. |
| First Thursday of the Month |
Medicine Wheel Wellness Center
324 Main Street South
Bridgewater, CT 06752
860-868-0518
7 pm,Free and open to all
http://EBARRIEKAVIASCH.hypermart.net |
| First Friday of the Month and
Third Monday of the Month |
Drum-N-Dance at the Norfield
Grange, 12 Good Hill Rd., Weston, CT. Call: 203-454-DRUM or
email: rbdrumguy@aol.com for info.
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| Last Friday of the Month |
Drum-N-Dance at the YWCA of
Greenwich, 259 East Putnam Ave., Greenwich, CT. Call 203-869-6501 for info.
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| Third Wednesday of Month |
MANCHESTER DRUMMING CIRCLE
7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Intuitive, Tribal Djembe Drumming
$5 suggested donation
Directions: Samadhi Yoga Studio
983 Main Street, Manchester Ct
second floor
Exit 3 off 384 east
Studio on your right after 4th traffic light
Contact: Jaime- 860-916-9914
drummingworks@cox.net
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Delaware
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Various
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Drumming
in Southern Delaware
This site provides information about drumming and drum circles in
Southern Delaware with events posted for the upcoming month.
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Florida
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Every Saturday night |
Community Unity thru Drumming! Weekly Drum Circle~ Every
Saturday Night on Clearwater Beach, Clearwater Beach Florida- facilitated by
the "Clearwater Assembly of Friends" ~~
Drumming starts at 9 PM-- on the north side of Pier 60-down by the water
near the life guard shack.... straight across from the pavilion..........
when the band leaves the pavilion (around 9:30)- we move up there.
Bring a drum, and if you can, an extra one to share.
((((((PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS ONLY PLEASE)))))))))
Congas, bongos, dumbeks, dejembes, & ashikos are all fine.
Shakers and tambourines are are also welcome.
IF YOU CAN BANG IT OR CLANG IT- YOU CAN BRING IT!!!!
our home page-
http://www.geocities.com/falonmoon/AOF.html?1026918154410
contact person: Norma Supel
email address:
falonmoon@yahoo.com
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Various
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Palm Beach Gardens
Dream
Change Coalition
Contact site owners for drumming circle times. |
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First Saturday of every month |
The Paralounge We
are located at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, Live Oak Fl. For
more info , please check out the website.
www.paralounge.net
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St. Petersburg |
Wolf's Heart Lodge (Mixed) Daughters of the Earth (women)
Sons of the Earth (Men) |
| Contact Skydancer 727-343-4638 |
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First
Friday of every month |
Drumming
for Peace meets the first Friday of every month at the Mainland Shuffleboard
Clubhouse, 200 Julia Street, in New Smyrna Beach. Doors open at 6:30 PM and
Drumming starts at 7 PM. It is free and open to all ages and drumming
experience. Extra drums and instruments are available for those who need to
borrow one. We hold extra drumming sessions on the beach as time schedules
permit, about once every quarter. Drum4p@aol.com |
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Miami |
Miami Beach Full Moon Drum Circle and Miami Beach Full Moon
Eve Drum Circle. Both are held on the beach at 85th and Collins Ave on
the night before and the night of the full moon. People show up around
9:30 P.M. when it falls on a weekend, and a little earlier if it falls on a
weeknight. Contact Mark at
bloodthump@yahoo.com
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Illinois
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Various
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Chicago-area based Community Drums Circle with an Events
calendar, bulletin board, and more. Please see their website
for scheduling for their events and many others.
The Rhythm Revolution |
Iowa
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Des Moines
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3rd Monday - Flute and Drum Circle every 3rd Wednesday -
7:00pm to 8:30, 2708 Grand Ave. Contact
Judy@InnerProsperity.com |
Massachusetts
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2nd and 4th Friday |
New Bedford
First Unitarian Church, 71 8th St. 7pm
Contact: trdrelm@rcn.com
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1st Wednesday each Month and 3rd Sunday of each Month
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Oxford 1st
Wednesday - "Laughing Drum" facilitated Drum
Circle...bring your own drum, rattle or flute...and don't forget your sense
of humor.....different "guest cultural rhythm" each month
3rd Sunday - Freestyle Drum Circle. Join us for freestyle drumming and
laughter - bring a rhythm...bring a friend...and don't forget to bring your
drum, rattle, flute, cowbell or vocal instrument. First time drummers
are always welcome. $5 per person/children under 12 free.
Generations, 277 Main St., Oxford, MA...please call 508-987-3310 for more
info. |
1st Sunday each month
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First Sunday
Framingham, MA
Metrowest Community Drum Circle
1st Sunday of each month. 6-9 pm.
behind the Plymouth Church
87 Edgell Road, Framingham, MA
Nominal charge to cover hall rental.info at
http://drummingjohn.tripod.com/
email drummingjohn@yahoo.com
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Montana
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First Sunday of the month |
Mainly hoop drums will be used for healing and
journeys.Location changes with seasons, E-mail or call for info.
Phone: 406-495-0774
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Butte Montana Drum Circle |
Contact Michael McDaniel
michaeldrums@bresnan.net
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New Jersey
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Every Wed. evening |
weekly drum circle NJ. This is a freeform circle meeting
every Wed. evening from
7-8:30 at the parking lot of Drummer's Alley 52-A Monmouth St., Red Bank, NJ
07701. The circle has been meeting every week since last summer. We have
indoor facilities at a nearby studio for those cold winter months. Contact
email is
drummers.alley@verizon.net
Phone 732-450-1013
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Various
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Summit, NJ
Monthly Drum Circle
& Sacred Circle of Sound
Contact site owners for more information. |
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Nevada |
Carson City
Free Community Drum Circle. Every 3rd Saturday -
7:00 p.m. - ?? Outside in the courtyard in summer, inside during
winter at COMMA COFFEE, 312 S. Carson St. phone (775) 883-2662.
www.commacoffee.com |
| Carson City
Potluck Community Drum Circle every last
saturday of the month 7:00 - sunrise??? Upstairs at Java Joes Cafe,
319 N. Carson St. (775) 883-4004 $3 donation
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New York |
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3rd Saturday |
Percussion Jam at High Valley,
Clinton Corners, NY (Poughkeepsie area, close to Omega Institute campus)
The Percussion Jams are usually on the third Saturdays of the month at 8:00
PM, but it is best to call to make sure. Call the High Valley number at
(845) 266-2309, or email
davidbudd@earthlink.net, or call David Budd at (845) 266-8661.
you are invited to explore and experiment with the creation of sound and
rhythms in a safe, non judgmental environment.
Bring your own percussion instruments (djembe, bongos, frame drums, congas,
rattles, hoop drums) plus flutes, digeridoos, kalimbas, bells, and other
simple melodic instruments (no guitars please). You may share with some of
the generous characters who tend to show up at these events and bring lots
of their own toys.
Improvisational play is what we love to do. In addition to drumming and
other forms of percussion, there is often chanting and dancing, flute
playing, and general silliness.
Check the High Valley web site
www.highvalley.org for directions, updates and general information. If
you have a friend who might be interested in the Percussion Jam, please feel
free to tell them about it. Suggested donation $10 ($5 for students) |
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August 24-25th
New Paltz
September
New Paltz Sundays,
Northampton, MA |
Drums Around the World,
Global
Alliance for Intelligent Arts
One Pulse, New York City,
Global
Alliance for Intelligent Arts
Weekly drum circle, Sundays, World Beat Drum Circle, 4-6pm at Spirit of
the Heart, 47 Market Street, Downtown Northampton, MA. One hour of
learning traditional rhythms from around the world, one hour of open
jamming. For more info call, (413) 584-3022 or go to
Global
Alliance for Intelligent Arts
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North Carolina
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Variable |
Sylva, NC
Ravens'
Lodge of Sylva, NC hosts drum circles at campgrounds, lodges, scout groups, pow wows, etc.
in the western North Carolina area and central Florida and points between.
RJ & Cindy Grady
1240 Mockingbird Lane
Cabin 12A
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 634-4200 |
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Full Moon
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One Spirit spiritual retreat holds a full moon drumming
circle on the
full moon at 7:00 P.M. One Spirit is located in North
Carolina. for
more information go to
http://www.angelfire.com/nc2/onespirit/ .
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Oregon
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Third Sunday
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Sherwood, OR Monthly Drum
Circle
6:30 pm
Bring your own instrument or share ours
Qigong Educational Services & Sherwood Wellness Center
16660 SW 12th Street, Sherwood, OR 97140
www.qiheals.com
For more information, contact JoAnn Albrecht,
503-201-1842 or email
joann@qiheals.com
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Every Wednesday
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Salem, OR
Drumming
Circle
7:00 - late p.m.
Salem Riverfront Amphitheatre, Salem, OR
503-365-8399
Everyone Welcome, Donations appreciated.
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| First Wednesday
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Portland, OR
Men's
Drumming at Cedar Mountain Drums
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
2239 E. Burnside, Portland, OR (Upstairs)
503-235-6345
Donation of $5.00 helps pay for the use of the space.
Bring your own drums and rattles, or use one of ours.
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| Second Wednesday
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Portland, OR Mixed Drumming
[Children, Women, Men] at Cedar Mountain Drums
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
2239 E. Burnside, Portland, OR (Upstairs)
503-235-6345
Donation of $5.00 helps pay for the use of the space.
Bring your own drums and rattles, or use one of ours.
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| Third Wednesday
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Portland, OR Women's Drumming at
Cedar Mountain Drums
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
2239 E. Burnside, Portland, OR (Upstairs)
503-235-6345
Donation of $5.00 helps pay for the use of the space.
Bring your own drums and rattles, or use one of ours.
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| Fourth Wednesday
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Portland, OR Shamanic Drumming at
Cedar Mountain Drums
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
2239 E. Burnside, Portland, OR (Upstairs)
503-235-6345
Donation of $10.00 helps pay for the use of the space.
One person drums while the others do journey work.
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First Tuesday
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Eugene, OR Shamanic
drumming circle in Eugene once a month. We also have a
shamanic healing circle in Eugene once a month
(includes drumming). Folks can access the schedule
and contact information at our webpage:
http://www.alidabirch.com/Drumming_Circle.html
Donation is helpful but not required. |
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Sunday
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Hillsboro, OR Cascadia
Flute Circle
503-846-1755 (Stephanie Baldridge, Facilitator)
All levels welcome. Meeting places and times
vary. Please call or go to
www.cascadiaflutecircle.org for schedule and
more information
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| Monthly |
Oregon Flute Circle, Willamette Clan (Eugene)
541-344-7917 (Sherrie)
gshuhl@televar.com
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Pennsylvania
Variable
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We of
the Eagle clan of Pennsylvania have a new mixed drum (males and females). We welcome
all into the Eagle clan who have a pure spirit and who want to honor Grandfather Spirit by
drumming. We have appeared as a guest drum at Allentown and also with the Red Hawk
Singers. Tell all in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware they can contact me.
Keeper of the Drum: Bill.
mrbill@nothinbut.net |
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Monthly (Sept-June) First Saturday 6:30 p.m. |
Tri
State Drumming Circle (PA, MD, WV) Easy access
on/off I-81 Zion Reformed Church 259 S. Main St.
Chambersburg, PA (ample off street parking)
Bring your own drum(s) and other percussion or
use ours. All are welcome (Congas, bongos,
djembes, doumbeks, frame drums/tars,
tambourines, shakers and flutes are usually
played in the circle). Using the rhythm of
the heartbeat as the core with improvisational
polyrhythms galore. The Drumming Circle is
followed by involvement in sacred sound and
movement, including Dances of Universal Peace.
Contact Bill
whriv@kuhncom.net or Rashid
rashidrevicki@hotmail.com
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2nd Friday at 8 PM |
Pebble Hill Community Drum Circle
Second Friday of each month
Doylestown, PA
http://www.soundweaver.org
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3rd Friday |
Spirit-in-the-Wood Drum Circle
3rd Friday of each month
Wycombe, PA
http://spiritinthewood..com
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Variable Schedule
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Drumming
Circle. No drumming experience required.
Drum by intuition and
raw talent.
Carriage house
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of York
York, PA
March 22, 7-9PM
April 19, 7-9PM
May 24
June 21
Contact Thomas Long for more information and
directions
717-792-6675
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First Friday |
Glen
Mills
Gradyville Methodist Church 1223 Middletown
Rd. (352) (3 miles north of the Granite Run
Mall. 8:00 p.m. For everyone!! All
ages, abilities, religions, orientations, etc. |
Texas
3rd Friday
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Austin, TX
Mixed
Drumming
Unity Church of the Hills
7:30 p.m.
10700 Anderson Mill Lane
Austin, TX
512-255-7318
The focus of our monthly drummings is personal and planetary healing. Folks
show up with everything from a typical Native American hand drums to djembes, etc.
All are welcome who come in the spirit of seeking to serve by drumming, dancing and
singing for healing and Divine Order.
We also accept e-mail requests for Prayers during our drumming. These e-mails
are placed in the center of our circle. Drummers/Dancers are encouraged to pick up
one of these e-mails to energize during the event.
Steve Latham
slatham1@mindspring.com
or
coach@quantumaliveness.com
www.quantumaliveness.com
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| Wednesday |
Dallas,
TX
Women's
Drumming
6:30 p.m.
Dallas, TX
214-521-9019
All women welcome. Please call for directions or e-mail:
Jennifer A. Walz, L.Ac., RMT
DianaDrummers@aolcom
www.wellnessintheparks.com
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Vermont
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The Peace Loft in Richmond, Vermont
www.peaceloft.com
joanne@peaceloft.com
Mystic Weavers Drum Circle
Tuesdays • 6:30-8:00pm
We welcome all those who search to open their mind and spirit through the
Toltec teachings. Through drumming, reading, reflecting and sharing we
strive to create a community that supports individuals integrating peace
into their daily lives.
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Joanne Ranney, Coord. Witness For Peace, New England Region
Phone: 802-434-2980 -
www.witnessforpeace.org/newengland
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Washington
Please call to check our next
drumming circle
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Mixed Drumming
EarthWILD Gallery
7116 Stinson Ave #A208
Gig Harbor, WA
253-851-6144www.earthwild.net
We
offer a drum circle to honor Spirit and
the Earth, for planetary health and
connection, and for personal journeys.
The group is open to any who come with
respect and an open heart. Bring your
own drum or rattle (or borrow ours), a
blanket, eye cover, and notebook. Love
offering (a suggested donation of $10.00
helps cover costs). See the Events page
at
earthwildart@centurytel.net.or call for more information.
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Canada
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Here in
Barrie, Ontario, CANADA, we have 3 intuitive drumming circles each month,
with one circle being opened to the community at large.
This circle
takes place the 2nd
Tuesday evening of every month, 6:30 to 8:00 pm at the Royal Victoria
Hospital
Community Care Centre, Lower Level Large Group Room, 70 Wellington Street
West, Barrie, Ontario. L4N 1K4. For information please contact Anne Marie
Ireland at
irelandan@rvh.on.ca.
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New Zealand
Full Moon
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Wellington,
New Zealand.
Every full moon we have a garden bar setting to play
in. We have been going for about eight years, and it's a popular
event. The numbers vary, but a few hundred people, thirty to forty
drummers, fire jugglers and dancers gather around the fire. Often,
visiting musicians add spice to the mix. I have been a regular since
the beginning and have seen it change and grow with time.
Contact Bruce
mcnaught@globe.net.nz
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Scotland |
"Bear Spirit
Drumming" The Post House, Main Street,
Barry, Carnoustie, Angus, Scotland. DD7
7RP, Tel: 01241 855269. Email;
ted.bennison@virgin.net the circle
starts at 11:00am and runs until 14:30 pm
with a lunch break mid drum. |
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If you discover that any of
these circles or contacts are no longer in operation, please
e-mail us and let us know so that we can
remove them from the list. Thanks!
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