| A Celebration of the Human Spirit
Saturday March 22, 2008
~ Spring Equinox / Full Moon ~
Festival: 6 to 10 pm
Spring Equinox ceremony - outside - 6 to 7 pm
Performance revue – theater - 7 to 9 pm
Drum jam - outside – 7 to 10 pm
Dance meditation - art gallery - 8 to 9 pm
Bath House Cultural Center
northeast shore of White Rock Lake
521 E Lawther Drive Dallas, TX 75218-3311
off Buckner between Northwest Hwy and Garland, turn on Northcliff
map: http://www.bathhousecultural.com/contactus.html
Free admission, donations encouraged.
Presented by Earth Rhythms
The bohemian festival includes an eclectic performance revue in the auditorium with folksinger Jennifer Mansfield Peal; dancer TahjaStarr; harpist Geoffrey Ricketts and baritone Matt Woodbury; cabaret satirist Laura Ainsworth; flutist Kim Bold; and the African Refugee Choir.
In the lobby, Karen Weiss creates henna tattoos and face painting, Crosby Café serves vegetarian food, and a Spring Bling bazaar raises funds for Earth Rhythms. *NEW* In the art gallery, Keva Larthridge-Mack leads a dance meditation.
On the Bath House’s spacious back porch overlooking the lake is a fun mystics and holistics scene, including demonstrations on aromatherapy and holistic pet health.
*NEW* A Spring Equinox ceremony will be held at the outdoor amphitheater beneath the trees on the lakeshore. It is followed by an interactive drum jam with Drums Not Guns.
Moonlady Fest is inspired by the Moonlady News eclectic/holistic/spiritual/eco listserv, joining in community over 2650 people in the North Texas area.
PROGRAM
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Eclectic Revue in the Theater 7 to 9 pm
Jennifer Mansfield Peal sings stories. Solo tonight, Jenni will perform as the full-front troubadour that has left listeners singing her songs of love, life and laundry for over twenty-five years. She co-produces the Free Dallas Music! Songwriter's Open Mic at Half Price Books on Northwest Highway.
Tahja Starr is a professional Middle Eastern performance artist, master choreographer, and workshop instructor. Twelve years of performing have led her to infuse her own soulful style to the dance. Her dance-capades have taken her nearly around the world. She has produced two DVDs on belly-dance arms techniques and strength training.
Geoffrey Ricketts & Matt Woodbury perform with a fresh yet nostalgic spin on the Great American Songbook. With Geoffrey’s exciting and imaginative harp arrangements and Matt Woodbury's golden romantic vocals, together they serve up a bit of Champagne Jazz.
At the mid-show stretch, we’ll distribute aromatherapy inhalers from Katherine Koeppen, and hand-made incense from Philosopher’s Stone.
Singer/comedienne Laura Ainsworth's jokes and parody songs are heard on radio stations worldwide via her own radio service, The Comedy Wire. She also performs two critically-acclaimed live shows: "Cole Porter: Elegance & Decadence" with Michael Gott, and "My Ship Has Sailed," her musical parody of society's pressure to "keep young and beautiful" at all costs
Kim Bold is a musician, author, and teacher. She began playing the Native American flute almost six years ago, and also performs on pennywhistle, ocarina, Chinese bawu, and clarinet. Her book and cd, Gaia Calling, reflects her soul's path through animal symbology. She conducts workshops to teach others how to play the native flute and create the music of their soul through their own animal medicine stories
African Refugee Choir of Dallas, under the direction of Lucy Mashua of Kenya, has been hailed as “powerful, thought-provoking and uplifting” for impassioned performances of music from their homeland, as well as new compositions by Mashua. They raise awareness about the growing number of refugees from war torn African countries who immigrate to Dallas and the challenges they face. The choir will be joined by David Howard in a performance of “Comfort’s Sigh.”
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Moonlady Cafe Scene in the Lobby 6 to 10 pm
Restore your energy and socialize with folks while enjoying the vegetarian fare of Crosby Cafe. Sandwiches, salads and light entrees, and a wide array of desserts and beverages.
The theme of the March silent auction for Earth Rhythms is Spring Bling, with a variety of hand-crafted and antique jewelry and accessories, plus books, artwork and gift certificates for holistic and metaphysical services. Bidding starts at 6 pm and ends at 9:30 pm.
Get an ornate henna tattoo by Karen Weiss. Choose from traditional designs, contemporary ones, or let Karen custom draw one for you. The multi media artist works in fine art, mural, jewelry and more.
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Moonlady Art Scene in the Galleries 6 to 10 pm
At 8 pm: A dance meditation class in the main art galley will fuse Hatha yoga, meditation, guided movement, bellydance, freestyle dance and music from around the world. Be prepared to laugh, dance and sing yourself happy! Dance meditation can be performed in barefeet or shoes. Please wear clothing that will allow you to move freely! Keva Larthridge-Mack is a wellness and personal empowerment professional that uses Hatha yoga, meditation, dance and spiritual life coaching to assist individuals in creating happier, healthier and more empowered lives.
In the main art galley: Verse & Reverse. Artists and writer become collaborator as they inspiration from each other’s works in this multidisciplinary exhibit.
In the side art gallery: Two Chicks Eggsabition. Inspired by the simplicity of the egg, the exhibit features whimsical and imaginative paints, found objects and multi-media art by Ann Huey and Julia McLain-Echols.
In addition to the fascinating displays in the White Rock Lake Museum is The Amateur Birders Journal: Photographs by J R Compton.
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Seasonal Celebration beneath the trees 6 to 7 pm
Honor the growing light, new life and return of the Goddess in Her maiden form to join with the God in His Hunter form in a ceremony presented by the Circle of the Serpent. Plus find out what the Easter Bunny is all about!
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Drum Jam in the Ampitheatre 7 pm to 10 pm
Happy Shel, Michael Kenny and friends from Drums Not Guns hold down a rhythmic music circle in the intimate sculptural amphitheatre on the lakeshore. Bring your own drum or percussion to join in, dance and sing along, or just watch. Liberate your inner rhythm!
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Mystics & Holistics Scene on the back porch 6 to 10 pm
A fun relaxed atmosphere with a variety of mystic and holistic practitioners to bring you insight and health. Mistress of the Back Porch, Hanna Setu, serves as a guide for newbies unfamiliar with holistic and metaphysical practices.
Holistic Showcase: Aromaceuticals founder Katharine Koeppen will be on hand to offer expert tips on aromatherapy self care, help you sample essential oils, and answer all your questions on this fragrant and fascinating healing modality. Aromaceuticals focuses on high integrity essential oils and aromatherapy education for complementary and integrative healthcare.
Animal Showcase: Bring your pet to the north ramp of the Bath House back porch. Rebecca Waskom of Blue Sky Pets will be on hand to answer questions and give demonstrations of holistic care for pets.
Intuitives: tarot reader Suzy Moore … Cherokee visionary Alex Shaw … gypsy card and palm reader Samantha Key.
Massage: Cynthia Pierro … Debbie Ramaker.
Reiki: Jennifer Walz and Mary Warejcka
Insight: handwriting analysis Kellye Magbee (www.brainwriting.com and www.yourwritemate.net)… numerology Kaye Conway (972-961-3370).
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