Souldish NYC: Sept. 25 - Oct. 4

Salma

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=====Thursday - 9/25/08=====

Breakbeat Science Presents Shattered

Rennie Pilgrem, Uberzone vs Bassbin Twins, Wavewhore, and DB

(Doors 10pm, $10)
Love
179 Macdougal & 8th St - New York City
http://www.musicislove.net

=====Friday, September 26th=====

Rumi: The Way of Passion with Andrew Harvey

The 13th century Persian Sufi mystic Rumi is among the most beloved figures in history and very possibly still the most widely read poet on Earth. This evening Andrew Harvey will share his insights in Rumi’s path of divine love and explain its profound relevance to our lives in this period of transformation and crisis. He will delve into the roles of revelation, ecstasy, adoration, and suffering in authentic spiritual growth, and urge us to seek to emulate Rumi’s sacred passion and boundless energy as we now work for love and justice in a dangerous world. Detailed readings of Rumi’s most incandescendent poems will be given, and Sufi practices that help cultivate and nourish sacred passion will be shared.

(7p-10p, $30)
NY Open Center
83 Spring St; 212.219.2527
http://www.opencenter.org/content/view/1874/5/

=====Also on Friday, September 26th=====

Mark Epstein, Sharon Salzberg & Robert Thurman: Stress

Buddhist inner scientists have been discussing stress for 2500 years. This evening explores the Buddhist diagnosis and treatment of stress. Methods of relief will be taught, but we will focus on the deeper Buddhist view: that it is possible to adopt a completely different stance toward change, one in which we no longer set ourselves up in opposition to the rest of the universe. Please register through the New York Open Center via 212 219 2527 x200 or follow link below. Registration #08FSB52M.

(7p-9p, $35)
Tibet House
22 S 15th St.
http://www.opencenter.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1901

=====Saturday, September 27th=====

Figment - City of Dreams Open and Picnic (mini-golf)

Participate in the City of Dreams Open and Picnic: a free mini golf tournament and day of games and leisure on Governors Island. Pack a picnic and lawn or board games and enjoy sunshine, music, spectacular city views and a free round of mini-golf! Prizes will be awarded to the top scorers by age category, as well as to high performers in several fun categories.

(10a - 5p, free or by donation) (Rain Date Sunday, September 28)
The City of Dreams Mini-Golf Course on Governors Island (behind Liggett Hall) http://figmentnyc.org/blog/?p=5
http://www.govisland.com/Visit_the_Island/directions.asp

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

Opening the Heart of Backbends w/ Sandhi Ferreira

Romance your soul and surrender your heart to the sky as you plant your feet into the earth! The practice of backbends are about moving into the future and letting go of fear of the unknown. If fear and hesitation remains as we attempt to open our hearts, pain results. (And often in the back!) But as we practice these asanas with heightened awareness of our connection to our strengths, the earth, and those we love, we overcome our fears and hesitations and become love itself.

(6p-8p, $45 in ad / $50 dr)
Jivamukti Yoga School
841 Broadway, 2nd Fl.
http://www.jivamuktiyoga.com

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

CoSM Tour with Alex Grey

Join Alex as he walks through the gallery with visitors and talks about the artwork and the Chapel space.

(6:30 p, $20)
542 W27th St. 4th Fl
http://www.cosm.org

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

Futureproff Redux featuring Karsh Kale and Jojo Mayer

For the 10th Anniversary of Joe’s Pub at the Public Theatre, composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Karsh Kale teams up with “drum god” Jo Jo Mayer to bring back the legendary and consistently sold out late night series first held at Joe’s Pub in early 1999: “Futureproof”. This groundbreaking platform for live electronica, breakbeat, drum and bass redefined the boundaries of electronic music in what Mayer described as an “endeavor in reverse engineering.” Nearly ten years later with seven albums between them, a non-stop worldwide touring schedule and an endless list of musical collaborators, Kale and Mayer reunite with an all-star cast of special guests with what will undoubtedly be a fierce night of live musical improvisation.

(11:30p, $20adv; $25 dr)
25 Lafayette St
info@joespub.com
http://www.joespub.com

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

Healing Diet and Herbs for Strength, Balance, and Compassion with Letha Hadady

The use of herbs for enhancing health is an ancient science now gaining more and more followers in this age of modern new medical techniques. Come learn the secrets to a true transformation in your approach to healing. Saraswati is a beautiful goddess of culture, purity, and wisdom. Arjuna is a bold hero from the Bhagavad Gita. Herbalist and author Letha Hadady will describe a healing diet and Ayurvedic herbs that promote the physical, mental, and spiritual gifts that Saraswati and Arjuna offer each of us. Saraswati’s herbs enhance intelligence, mental clarity, and memory. They include saraswati churna, brahmi (gotu kola), and rhodiola. Arjuna’s herbs protect the heart and facilitate physical strength and courage. They include arjuna, hawthorn, gokshura, and ashwagandha. Champion Spirit Series. http://www.asianhealthsecrets.com

(4:30p – 6:30p, $25)
Integral Yoga Institute, NYC
227 W 13 St. btwn 7th & 8th Ave.; 212.929.0586
http://www.iyiny.org/workshops_events/healing_diet_and_herbs_for_strengt...

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

Shamanic Techniques for Healing and Transformation

Facilitated by: Mary Anne Flanagan. Healing is a part of almost every person’s life as we face challenges in terms of personal healing and transformation. Join us for a workshop of exploring shamanic techniques for personal healing and transformation with others in your community. We will move from what we hold inside of us to who we are inside and outside of us. We will transform the many levels of labels and explore our beautiful and deep sensual being. Please bring a drum or rattle, a bandana, water, and a notebook. Registration: Contact East West Living at 212-243-5995 or register on-line: www.eastwestnyc.com/events.html.

(5:30p – 8:30p, $40adv, $50dr)
East West Living
78 Fifth Ave @ 14th St
(Yoga West)
http://www.toningtheom.com/events.html#drumsong

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

Doojee

Doojee presents MR X aka Afrika Islam, Billy Dalessandro, Expander (w.10x
DJs) 2x Rooms, Live Visuals, Expander, Illich Mujica, DJ Strife, Dave Shichman, Jason BK, John Dough, Vinyl Fatigue, Tommy D.

(10p - 4a , $15) (18+)
Club Europa
98 Meserole Ave
Brklyn (Greenpoint)
http://www.doojee.com/adv/europa_9_27.jpg

=====Sunday, September 28th=====

Interdependence Project Monthly Integral Activism Meeting

Join this meeting with Eric Schneiderman, Cassie Mey, and Ethan Nichtern. Agenda for the Meeting: 1. Guided Meditation led by Ethan Nichtern. 2. Reviewing “The Three C’s” for Integrated Activism work- Eric Schneiderman. 3. Long Term Goal: Building a non-violent spiritual activist movement/transformational politics. 4. Next Steps in Back To The Sack: No More Plastic Bags project. 5. Final Thoughts/Discussion Period

(12-2p, $10 requested donation) Free if you donate monthly to IDP
Lila Center
302 Bowery @ Houston St., 2nd fl.
F/V, D, 6, R/W trains all nearby
RSVP below
Questions: info@theidproject.com
Questions? Email: cassiemey@theidproject.com
http://theidproject.com/activism/group_activism.htm

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

Liquid Tribal, at Church

Liquid Tribal, at Church, Sunday, September 28th As the shadows lengthen into autumn and the moon sets in darkness the Church coven invites you down into the den of secrets for an evening of Liquid Tribal: Lady Sera (East Coast Tribal), Naraya (Vadalna), Tiggrr Fearless (Freek Factory) and Sefirah Fierce (Freek Factory) and Danielle (East Coast Tribal) open the night with tribal belly dance and modern free dance evocation. Violinist Hannah Thiem and guests from Copal lead us out on a musical journey with their unique blend of organic eastern melodies. Residents Haj, Mikio, and Nyxyss explore the sultrier side of their globe-wise palettes for this living Church ritual. 8:30p Sera, Naraya, Tiggrr, Sefirah, Danielle dance performances ; 9:30p Hannah with guests from Copal ; 10p-2a Haj, Mikio, Nyxyss sets. The love is right here new york. weekly series of sundays at church: sept 14th-oct 19th. residents: haj, mikio, nyxyss

(8p-2a, $10) 21+ no list
Club Love
179 MacDougal (at W 8th St)
West Village, NYC
http://www.musicislove.net
http://www.subswara.com

=====Tuesday, September 30th=====

Be Wild Woman Nite: The Dance of Pleasure in the Garden

*For women only* Gather at 6:00 pm for light refreshments. Come open the door to your sensuality breathe, stretch, dance, undulate your hips dive into the ocean of passion surrender to the flow of pleasure. Through an evening of fun and play we will learn to harness the energy of the second chakra. Healing and balancing this energy center will help you clear negative emotions and restore flexibility and flow join us for sensual exploration and claiming of pleasure for yourself with guided exercises, meditation, music and dancing. Feel free to bring an outfit/costume that makes you feel pleasurable and comfortable in your own skin. Eve’s Garden seeks to erase the sense of shame and guilt experienced by countless women as a result of a society that historically condemns the sexual nature of women as sinful. Our version of “Eve” is a transformation from a fallen, shamed woman to a strong powerful woman proud of her strength, sensitivity and sexuality.

(6p, Cost sliding scale $30-$60)
Eve’s Garden 119 West 57th Street ( 12th floor) (map)
to register go to http://www.evesgarden.com
http://www.bewildwoman.com
http://www.kakinihealth.com

=====Wednesday, October 1st=====

Healing the Throat Chakra~Free Your Voice & Creativity

Monthly Chakracize Meetup - Meet with others to learn about the powerful energy centers in your body. These energy centers are the interface between your physical body and your consciousness. Learn how they can help you to heal your body and your life. Led by Chakra Healer Kiana Love.

(6:30-7:30, $5 plus min $5 cafe purchase)
East West Books 778 5th ave
2nd flr in cafe
http://alternative.meetup.com/650/

=====Thursday, October 2nd=====

Rubber Side Down: The Biker Poet Anthology

Two wheels. The wind in your face. The open road.

Release party: Thursday Oct. 2, 7-10pm, Chapel of Sacred Mirrors, 542 West 27th St. NYC 10001 <www.cosm.org>Please comeFor over 100 years, motorcycles have inspired romance and poetry. The mystique is both revealed and deepened in Rubber Side Down: The Biker Poet Anthology. Join us in NYC, at Chapel of Sacred Mirrors on Thursday, October 2, to celebrate the release of the first-ever collection of biker poetry. Rallied by editor/poets JoeGo Gouveia, Peddlar Bridges, and Susan Buck of the Highway Poets Motor Cycle Club, forty-four distinct voices from five continents share poignant emotions and fascinating perspectivesEditor: José Gouveia, Submissions Editor: K. Peddlar Bridges, Associate Editor: Susan Buck. Published by Archer Books, CA ISBN: 978-1-931122-19-1 Paperback, 196 pages, 6×9, $16. The Highway Poets will read from Rubber Side Down, accompanied by CoSM’s brilliant house guitarist, Steve Booke. Signed copies will be sold for $20, to include a donation to CoSM. Refreshments will be served. See and hear where the metaphor meets the road.

(7-10p, ?)
Chapel of Sacred Mirrors,
542 West 27th St.
<http://www.cosm.org>
http://www.bpwa.net/

=====Souldish Sponsored Event - October 24th=====

“HEAL” Invitation To Our One Year Anniversary!

Group Show. Mystic art is spirit expressed into matter. A mystic artist receives and transmits revelation, providing their art as a medium for messages from the divine matrix of Creation. (Alex Grey, http://www.cosm.org) Creating a work of art is like creating a new language, the language that communicates with the soul, the ability of transcending meaning without any boundaries. Art communicates what words cannot. The emotions of a human are dynamic. The spark within all of us can cause a wave pool of ideas that could lead to a better quality of life. The act of creating is a cathartic expression, a source of comfort, a way to expend and understand our trials and tribulations. Seed Gallery is bringing to the forefront art that has been used for healing by the very act of creating it in the new exhibition “HEAL.” Our opening reception is a celebration of the creativity and the resilience of the human spirit. The works of Fugen Bacaz, Gizem Bacaz, Allyson Green, Sarah Wellington, Blaq, Nemo, Satoshi Sakamoto, Amy Angeles, Ryan Hopkins, Ariana Mirabile, Mike Collins, Takun Williams, Salma Shamy, Bernardo Corman, Andrew Maishman, Takun Williams and Alfredo Manzo, Ralph Sanders, France Garrido, Steven Peabody, Steve Shorts, Caroline McAuliffe, Christina Fuentes, Doug Oneil, Philippe Garcesto, Allison May Dzielak, Jon Entwhistle, Analiese Desaw and other artists will further detail the process of healing through creation. Please RSVP.

(Opening: 6p-9p)
(9p-3a celebration)
239 Washington St.; Ph: 917-607-4440
Newark, NJ.
Contact: seedgallery@mac.com
http://www.newarkseed.com

=====Decompression=====

New York City Decompression 2008
Tickets are on sale today!
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/43703

October 25, 2008, 4 pm - 4 am
Aviator Sports, Floyd Bennett Field, Brooklyn
More information coming soon at www.nycdecompression.org

)))))=Upcoming Festivals, Weekend Gatherings & Seminars+(((((

=====Also Saturday, Oct. 4th=====

Jivamukti Yoga Retreat with Joshua Green at Historic Old Westbury Gardens

Jivamukti Yoga School Presents: Yoga Retreat at Historic Old Westbury Gardens
With Author-Teacher Joshua Green andjoshua green pic 2 Certified Jivamukti Yoga Teacher Beth Krafchik. Immerse yourself in the nectar of devotion at the exquisite 200-acre Old Westbury Gardens on Long Island-only 40 minutes from Penn Station. For advanced and beginning practitioners alike, this rejuvenating one-day retreat includes a four-piece kirtan group, asana classes with Certified Jivamukti Yoga teacher Beth Krafchik, poetry, chanting, discussions with author-teacher Joshua Greene, nature walks, and delicious vegetarian meals. Visit www.oldwestburygardens.org - the perfect location for this exhilarating excursion into the ecstasies of the soul. $150 all inclusive or $120 if you register before September 20th. Yoga Teachers only $99. Call 212-353-0214 to reserve your place.

(9a - 5p, $150)
Jivamukti Yoga School at Historic Old Westbury Gardens
http://http://www.jivamuktiyoga.com/
http://www.oldwestburygardens.org

=====Seminar Beginning Oct 4th - Apr 26th=====

Ancient Wisdom for Modern Life - The Great Religious Traditions in the Light of Contemporary Knowledge

Through experiential exercises, reading, lecture, and dialogue, students build a trans-traditional understanding of the common ground beneath all the ancient paths and contemporary theories. This full year course can be taken alone, or as part of the Certificate Program in the Conscious Leadership Institute sponsored by the One Spirit Learning Alliance.

Saturdays & Sundays: October 4 & 5, November 8, December 13, 2008;
January 10, February 14, March 14, March 28, April 25 and 26, 2009
Tuition : $1200
One Spirit Learning Alliance
330 West 38th St,
email: admissions at onespiritInterfaith
Ph:212-931-6840 x 51
http://www.onespiritinterfaith.org/cli/awml.htm

=====Playa Del Fuego October 9 - 13=====

Come to Playa del Fuego, a celebration of the spirit of radical self-expression, community, and participation. Our Fall 2008 event will take place this October on Columbus Day weekend, (10/09-10/13) from Thursday 5 pm through Monday noon.

http://www.playadelfuego.org/component/option,com_frontpage/Itemid,1/

=====Friday, October 10, 2008 - Sunday, October 12=====

Harvest Fest and Freedom Fair

Home of the 14th Annual NY Harvest Festival & Freedom Fair/Political Rally. At Camp Minglewood in Hancock, NY. Harvest Fest is the main fundraiser for NY NORML. The NY Harvest Festival & Freedom Fair features at least 25 musical acts and entertainers, with some of the best in Rock, Jam, Reggae, World, Hip hop, Break Beats & Hardcore, all at one event. Speakers, Poets and Performers will educate and entertain you in between acts. Join us for three days of great music, activist opportunities, great people, good vibes & so much more. Live Glass Blowing (custom-made pieces) Located in Vendor Village, you can watch artists creating glass artwork and tobacco utensils and order custom-made pieces to commemorate your Harvest Festival experience. Coolest Camp Contest. The top experts in the field (…the field of tents) will put on their 3D glasses to inspect your campsite and dole out goodies for the best of the best. Fire Spinning. Camp Minglewood is located on a private lake in the western Catskill Mountains of New York State near the Delaware River and the Pennsylvania border. The camp is just 120 miles from New York City, between Monticello and Binghamton. The location of Harvest Fest could not be more ideal. Fire spinners will entertain you at night. 80 bucks get’s you 3 days of camping….festivities..music lots of great people an dwhole bunch of other wonderful stuff!

(10a thru all weekend, $80)
Camp Minglewood
Hancock, NY
http://www.damnsam.com/
http://norml.org/