Happenings Spring 2010

Opening Ceremony

There is no time to waste…we are here for just a moment. If this remembrance could be carried through our daily lives, how different would the world be? We must keep working; keep dancing; keep giving thanks to the creator and the creation. Let’s celebrate! Let’s dream! Let’s remember together! Eli Thomas leads the opening ceremony, Meadow Stage, Thursday 4pm

Children’s Activities

Seedlings & Sprouts
For families with kids age 10 and under. This spring look forward to classes in planting, tie dye, building, faerie-wing-making, clowning, hooping, dancing and so much more. Come to story-time and play in the sand pile. Make-and-take crafts and travel games are back again this spring! Be sure to check the web site under “Kids and Families” for the updated schedules, activities and wish lists. Kids’ Tent: Friday 10am-5pm; Saturday 9:30am-6pm; Sunday 9:30am-4pm
Family Games Night, Thursday 4:30pm-7:30pm
Shakori Bingo, Saturday 5:30pm-7pm

Kids’ Arts & Crafts Bizarre
Calling all kids 15 and under – Spread out your blanket and sell your own hand-made arts and crafts. Check at the kids’ tent for more information. Register & Setup: Kids Tent, Sunday 9:30am; Vending: Sunday 10am – Noon

Sol Driven Train
A mix of southern rock, languid world-beat, swampy funk and downright catchy melodies….with horns! Check out their family & children’s show early, then catch them later on the Grove Stage. Children’s show: Cabaret Tent, Thursday 5:30pm

Asylum Street Spankers
Before their grown-up set, check out this band from Austin, Texas, playing songs from their children’s album “Mommy Says No!” You’ll hear songs with musical saws, wistful wailing about wanting to be a super hero’s “Sidekick,” and “Don’t Turn Out the Light,” about the all-too-familiar fear of monsters in the dark. Children’s Show: Cabaret Tent, Saturday 2:30pm

Lightnin’ Wells
Join Lightnin’ Wells’ as he performs music from his fifth CD release, “Jump Little Children: Old Songs For Young Folks.” Lightnin’ draws from the musical wellsprings of America’s past to create a varied program of blues, old-time tunes, vaudeville, folk, and just plain silliness geared to the younger listener. The musical accompaniment is as varied as the song material itself, featuring guitar, banjo, mandolin, harmonica, ukulele, and “fun” instruments such as kazoo. Cabaret Tent, Sunday 1:30pm

Red Herring Puppets
See our world from the fresh perspective of the alien puppet, Rowby, who is visiting plant Earth. Rowby guides your journey through familiar folklore in the streets of Paris to the Himalayan Mountains and on to Scotland to see a Celtic Jack & the Beanstalk. Cabaret Tent, Saturday 1pm

Clowning Around
All ages (4+) are welcome to join AcroEntertainment and learn the basics of clowning! We will start with a group warm-up and stretch, followed by work with balls, masks, and of course, red noses! Learn about hand-eye coordination, spatial awareness, creative body expression, and audience engagement. At the end, we’ll cover a few basic partner balancing poses and cool down as a group. Bring an adult along with you. Kids Tent, Friday 4pm

Kindermusik
For children age 0-3 (and their parents). Join in and sing, dance and play some rhythm instruments. The Kindermusik philosophy is that music influences all areas of a child’s development. Led by Rebecca Dyck, a Kindermusik “Maestro Educator” for 12 years and director of children’s choirs at University Methodist Church in Chapel Hill. www.musicwithrebecca.kindermusik.net Cabaret Tent, Saturday 10am

Compost Theatre
Compost…what?? See, it’s got you thinking and laughing already… COMPOST THEATRE will dazzle you with skits, songs, dance and puppet friends while you are inspired to become the best composter you can be! Definitely fun for all ages! We dare anyone not to smirk, smile and giggle while you learn about nature’s favorite way of recycling. Cabaret Tent, Saturday 11:30am

Create Community…and Hoops!
Join local hoop dancer Jewels for a hands-on hoop making experience. In this playshop, we will create hoops for community. Participants will have the opportunity to learn how to make hoops, stylize them and feel the joy of offering something to enhance the festival for everyone. www.hoopdrum.com Kids Tent, Friday 5pm

Mother Goose
Mother Goose will be visiting Shakori Hills again! Dr. Laura Janelle Royster’s Mother Goose combines educational theatre with fun, fun, fun! Come play along with Mother
Goose and special musical guest stars from her special curriculum I Feel Better With Music! This magical experience is for children of all ages. Cabaret Tent, Friday 2pm

Spread Your Musical Wings
The Angel Band Foundation will share music education with our growing youth here at Shakori Hills! We will bring together musicians of all ages, experience and instruments to create a magical, musical atmosphere! 45-minute workshops feature: Sing-a-long-song, world instrument introductions, rhythm/percussion experiments and Appalachian folk music. We will stimulate individual growth and group jam sessions. Bring your children and any fun-time instruments they favor to play and share, or use any of our wide variety of instruments. Come Spread Your Musical Wings with The Angel Band Foundation and witness the musicians of tomorrow! Children under 10 at the Sustainability Pavilion: Saturday 3:30pm; Ages 10+ at The Outpost, Saturday 11am

Elementary Dance
Children ages 0-9. Have some fun dancing with Debbie Cook. Debbie just retired after teaching 26 years in the NC public schools. She is certified in K-6 Education and K-12 Dance Education. Thirteen of Debbie’s 26 year public school career was spent teaching dance in grades kindergarten through 8th. Debbie offers dance classes at the Rivermill in Saxapahaw. Elementary-Dance.com Cabaret Tent, Friday 10am

Louise Omoto Kessel & Friends Storytelling
Louise’s stories wave humor and spirit. Rivers speak, an elderly woman sights an angel out near her backyard barbeque pit, rocks sing, a small boy helps an elderly neighbor find her lost memories. The stories reflect our experience and bring us to a feeling that we share this journey of being human together. Join Louise for a special “Bedtime Story” performance, too! Bedtime Stories: Kids Tent, Friday 7:30pm; Regular Performance: Cabaret Tent, Sunday 11:15am

Family Music Games
Join Barbara Wright and musical guests for some fun family game time! All ages are invited to put their whole selves in for cooperative circle games, a barnyard dance, musical not-so-squares, the Virginia Reel Fun and more. Cabaret Tent, Friday 11am

Sing-a-long Songs with Stuart
This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine! Polish your golden pipes, because it’s time to sing. Join songwriter Stuart McNair in singing some classic tunes from North Carolina, Alabama, Louisiana, and beyond. Lyics provided. Just bring a voice and a smile! Cabaret Tent, Friday 12:30pm

HoopJam – Parade Pep Rally!
Engage the senses ~ Exercise the bodymind ~ Enliven the soul. Join Jewels & Scott Crews for a hoop jam prior to Earth Day Celebration Parade! Scott will bring percussive instruments and Jewels will bring the community hoops. If you have your own hoop or drum, bring it on! Hoop jam welcomes all ages! www.hoopdrum.com Near the Kids’ Area, Saturday 1:30pm

Earth Day & Dance Celebration Parade
What a wonderful planet!! Dress up in costumes, don your masks, grab your noisemakers and come along on a magical musical tour through the festival grounds! Paperhand Puppet Intervention and Red Herring Puppet Troupe team up with YOU! in the parade celebrating this place where we live – Earth! Meet at the Kids’ Area, Saturday 2pm

The Outpost

Area for young people. Check out the schedule in the program, or just stop by and see what’s happening! Attend a hip hop or instrument workshop, play your song in the Open Jam Session, paint on the graffiti board, play human fooze ball or just hang out, read and play board games. Activities and area geared for people ages 10 to young adult. Friday through Sunday, 11am – 6pm

Open Jam Session
We’ve got the sound equipment and drum kit. Bring your instruments and get ready to rock out! Everyone is welcome to participate or just listen, Daygot Leeyos hosts this spring’s teen open mic. The Outpost, Saturday 8pm

Circus Fundamentals
All skill levels are welcome (8+) to join AcroEntertainment and learn circus fundamentals! We will start with a group warm up and stretch, then move in to the basics of juggling, plate spinning, acrobatics, and tight rope walking. This workshop is great for developing hand eye coordination, concentration, balance and creative expression. Please bring an adult for permission. The Outpost, Sunday 12pm

Big Kid Games
Human fooze ball, elbow tag, Ah-wa, The Evolution Game……never heard of any of this before? Neither have we! Stop by and play a few rounds of these and other creative interactive games. The Outpost, Friday 2pm, Saturday 3:30pm, Sunday 3pm

Collective Voices with Daygot Leeyos
Come and join us while we create a song together! Bring your instruments, your creativity and a blank cd (or use one of ours). We will collectively make a song together to share with our loved ones! Workshop intended for all ages. The Outpost, Saturday 3pm

Hip Hop Dance
Come and jump in! Sydney Vigatov will teach a series of short routines in hip-hop-pop dance! Sydney is a classically trained ballet dancer who has broadened her dance repertoire. Her current activities include choreographing music videos and working in film. The Outpost, Saturday 5pm

Girls Rock NC
Creativity, Confidence and Community. That’s what Girls Rock NC is all about. Empowering girls to use their voice as their instrument, teaching musicianship, distilling the fear of performing and raising awareness for girls of all ages. Performance at The Outpost, Sunday 2pm

Dance Workshops

Hoop Dance
Want to experience the hoop movement that is revolving bodies all over the world? These larger, hand-made hoops move slower, making hoping accessible to everyone. Join Jewels for a playshop to learn the basics so you can get your groove on throughout the festival. Hooping is a beautiful exercise for the bodymind, a fun community ritual and is guaranteed to make you smile. www.hoopdrum.com. Dance Tent, Friday 1pm

African Dance Workshop
Members of the Elikem African Dance Company, based in Durham, will teach you how to move to the drums of West Africa. Come join them for an unforgettable dance experience. The live music and teachers’ high energy will leave no one standing still!! All ages are welcome. Dance Tent, Sunday 11:30am

Poi Dance
Poi spinning and fire twirling are based on a tradition of the indigenous people of New Zealand. The Maori word “poi” literally means “Ball on string.” These percussive and dance instruments are swung rhythmically and are beautiful to watch. They are also used in other ways: to enhance flexibility, increase strength in the arms and hands, and to improve coordination. They are used in story-telling and grandmothers use their rhythmic swinging to lull children to sleep. Poi dance is both a meditation and an exercise. Spinners spin not only balls on strings but flags, staffs, chains and numerous other instruments – including fire. Carolyn Mabry will be sharing her spinning and twirling expertise at the workshop. In the healing arts area, Saturday 12noon

Apple Chill Cloggers
Learn to clog, a form of percussive dance based on local dance styles hundreds of years old! Get your feet flying as the Apple Chill Cloggers teach some easy steps to get you started. No experience necessary; if you can walk, you can clog! Dance Tent, Saturday: Performance 11pm; Workshop 11:45pm

Salsa Dancing
Award-winning ballroom dancer, Adam Phillips, started teaching when he was 19. He teaches a variety of dance styles including Salsa, Merengue, Rhumba, Foxtrot and Tango. He is currently a freelance dance instructor and teaches private and group classes throughout the Triangle. Dance Tent 7:45pm

Zydeco & Country
Jack Wolf and Sandra Smith from Hillsborough, NC, like to think of themselves as “crossdancers.” They run a bimonthly dance called Dance Gumbo. This is a gumbo of swing, latin, zydeco, waltz, cajun and country two-step. To quote Jack, “Improv is great, but learning to couples-dance – lead and follow – is an intimate way to communicate with friends or strangers, in a gentle, sensual, caring manner. My goal in particular is to get the younger adults and teenagers to catch the dance fever.” Dance Tent, Zydeco: Saturday 6pm & Sunday 1pm; Country: 9:15pm

Music Workshops

Béla Fleck Banjo
Heralded by many as the premier banjo player in the world. Béla Fleck’s banjo style defies classification. From bluegrass to classical, he has been nominated in more Grammy Award categories than any other musician in Grammy history. Check out his performances throughout the festival, both solo and collaboratively with Abigail Washburn and Bassekou Kouyate, but stop in for this intimate workshop as well. Cabaret Tent, Sun-day 12pm

Blues Workshop
Ron Hunter, the world’s happiest Bluesman, owns a voice that gives people chills. It’s the kind of voice that carries warmth and tenderness, a voice that is unmistakably his own and embodies everything that’s raw, pure and beautiful about the blues. Luther Mayer, known as “Captain Luke,” was born in Greenville, South Carolina in 1926. He grew up on his grandparent’s farm in nearby Clinton, where he followed the furrows barefoot behind the plow as his Uncle Jesse worked and sang to his mule.Captain Luke’s music and art are rooted firmly in the African-American working class of the Carolina piedmont and the mystique of his message refers continually to the blues experience. Before the Music Maker Review, check them out on the Front Porch, Saturday 12:30pm

Traditional Irish Music with The Grady Gilrs
Bring your instrument (Irish fiddle, flute, tin whistle, guitar, and bodhran), and a tape recorder if you like, and join Marie, Oona, Leah, and Seph on the front porch to learn an Irish tune or two. We’ll split up by instrument and/or skill level to work on the same tune and at the end we’ll come back and play all together. Front Porch, Saturday 4pm

Old Time Fiddle with Jake Krack
Jake Krack has won first place old-time fiddle in too many fiddlers’ conventions to mention! He’s been featured in the New York Times, appeared on a PBS documentary and The Prairie Home Companion and is at Shakori Hills this spring playing with The Min-glewood Ramblers. Stop by and learn a tune from him on the Front Porch, Saturday, 2:30pm

Zydeco with Rosie Ledet
Rosie Ledet has a rare combination of talent, not only in the zydeco world, but in any musical genre. Join Rosie Ledet & The Zydeco Playboys on the front porch for this very special zydeco workshop. Front Porch, Friday 3pm

Looping Demo with David Gans
Join David Gans on the front porch, as he demonstrates how to use digital equipment for looping. These techniques allow a performer to record short pieces of music in real time, and then add more music, building up several layers. They can also be used as a simple accompaniment device, allowing the performer to record the changes of a song and play a solo. Front Porch, Saturday 5:30pm

African Drum Workshop
Bring your Djembe and let the high energy of Daniel Appah, with Elikem African Dance Company, help you learn the rhythms of West Africa. Cabaret Tent, Sunday 2:30pm

Children’s Music Workshop
Spread Your Musical Wings with the Angel Band Foundation. See description in Children’s Activities. Children under 10 at the Sustainability Pavilion, Saturday 3:30pm; Ages 10+ at The Outpost, Saturday 11am

Movement Workshops

Tensegrity
Modern version of movements called “magical passes” developed by Indian Shamans who lived in Mexico prior to the Spanish conquest. A mix of the terms tension and integrity – terms which connote two driving forces of magical passes. Dance Tent: Friday 10:45am; Saturday 9:45am; Sunday 9:00am

Hatha Yoga
Relax your body and restore your soul! Hatha yoga is the practice of linking the deliberate movement of the body with deliberate movement of the breath and moving into the stillness that is You. Class difficulty is adjusted according to student experience. Take a break from the hustle & bustle of the festival and enjoy an hour of great Yoga. Led by Laurel Gropper. Movement Tent: Friday 2:30pm

Subtle Flow Yoga
Combines gentle asanas (movement) through pranayama (breath). This class has an easy-going pace and welcomes every BODY. We will flow through space with movement and breath as we open our hearts, minds and bodies. Led by Nina Collins. Movement Tent, Saturday 9am

Partner Balancing Yoga
Combines yoga fundamentals with oppositional forces and good communication skills. Open to students of all skill levels, this class teaches the core poses of partner balancing, emphasizing alignment and correct body position. We’ll begin with a silly, yet invigorating warm-up, then move on to basic partner balancing techniques, as Kaci Torres and Katie Magee demo poses with step-by-step instructions. Wear comfortable clothes that allow you to work upside-down! Come alone or with a friend; we will work in groups. Appropriate for ages 16-116. Movement Tent, Saturday 6pm

Self Defense
Hapkido, originating from South Korea, translates as the Art of Coordinated Power and is used exclusively for self defense. Training will introduce pressure points, joint locks, leverage, and demonstrate grappling, flips and joint manipulation. The ultimate in self defense. Led by White Tiger 7th Degree Black Belt Masters Seo & David Wright on Friday and Masters Seo, Shim and Yoo on Saturday. Movement Tent, Friday 1:30pm & Saturday 3pm

Couples Bliss Breathing
PLEASE BRING PILLOWS AND BLANKETS. Pure magic is within our intention - we will create sacred space and watch the beauty unfold. Sharie brings decades of experience with ancient spiritual traditions to this offering of simple, powerful ways to create bliss using focus, breath, gazing, and synchronizing our chakras. Any two people wishing to deepen love while discovering each other and themselves can come as a couple. Led by Sharie Camren. Movement Tent, Friday 12pm & Saturday 10:30am or by appoint-ment at the Healing Arts Tent

Nia
Come and experience the pleasure of Nia (Pronounced “nee-ya,”), the hottest fusion fitness in mind-body wellness. For all levels and ages. Nia is a joyful and exhilarating practice that combines martial arts, yoga, dance and spiritual self-healing. It delivers a safe, effective cardiovascular workout with total body conditioning and personal growth benefits. Join us for Nia and experience the joy of movement…the body’s way! Led by Julie Ihrig on Friday and Kate Finlayson on Sunday. Movement Tent, Friday 4pm Sunday 4pm

Qi Gong
Chi Gong exercises and animal play will promote flexibility and Chi energy stimulation. Chi Gong was developed ages ago in China by Shaolin monks as a method of energy cultivation and focus of “chi,” or life force. Led by Raymond Smith. Movement Tent, Friday 5pm; Saturday 12pm; Sunday 3pm

Intro to Holotropic Breathwork
Holotropic Breathwork is a safe, natural technique to expand awareness and access extraordinary states of consciousness. “Holotropic” comes from the Greek meaning “moving toward wholeness.” By activating the unconscious and mobilizing blocked energies, various experiences unfold. Join us to learn more. Transformative weekend sessions are held regularly in the area. www.holoquest.org. Led by Bob Brame. Movement Tent, Saturday 5pm & Sunday 2pm

Capoeira
Capoeira is a martial art from Brazil emphasizing elements of dance and music. Created by slaves as a tool of liberation, capoeira is now recognized as the national sport of Brazil. Come explore the movements and music of this beautiful art form. Led by Instructor Tatu from White Tiger. Movement Tent, Friday 11am

Tai Chi
Tai chi is often described as “meditation in motion” because it promotes serenity through gentle movements — connecting the mind and body. Originally developed in China as a form of self-defense, tai chi is a graceful form of exercise. Practiced regularly, tai chi can help you reduce stress and enjoy other health benefits. Led by Jaures Mbani from White Tiger. Movement Tent, Friday 10am

Taiji and Qigong Class
The Taiji movement art is based in part on the shapes and energies of animals. Explore the round lightness of crane, the solid and grounded bear, the agile and playful monkey, the quiet grace of deer, and the fierce focus of the tiger! We will stand and walk with each of these animal energies, to enhance breathing, balance, relaxation, and the flow of our own energy. Led by Kathleen Cusick, Magic Tortoise Taijiquan. Movement Tent, Sunday 10am

Dances of Universal Peace
The Dances of Universal Peace are simple, meditative, joyous, multi-cultural circle dances that use sacred phrases, chants, music and movements from the many spiritual traditions of the earth to touch the spiritual essence within ourselves and recognize it in others. Building on the work begun by Samuel L. Lewis in the 1960s, they promote peace and integration within individuals and understanding and connection within groups worldwide. There are no performers nor audience: new arrivals and old hands form the circle as everyone sings and dances together. Led by Farrunnissa and Moksha. Movement Tent, Sunday 11am

Five Element T’ai Chi Dance
This 5 Element Tai Chi form is a graceful, easy flowing dance-like form that is very easy for people to learn in this festival setting. Participants form a circle and embody the qualities of each of the 5 elements and bring in practices to more deeply connect us to the Sky/Heaven energies above and the Earth energies we live on below. Taught by Janice Marie Durand who has been teaching energy movement and embodiment practices for over 20 years. On the lawn near the Healing Arts area Friday 3pm & Saturday 10am; Movement Tent, Saturday 4pm

Freeing the Voice & Body for Performance and Fun
Please bring mats, blankets, & instruments if you can. Relax, breathe, balance, and free your body and voice for performance in singing, speaking, and playing instruments! Liz Martin, jazz singer and Body Talk/massage therapist, combines techniques she learned while studying dance, theater and music in New York City. Come over and vibrate with us! Movement Tent, Saturday 1pm & Sunday 12:30pm

Healing Yoga
These sessions are Sharie’s eclectic mix of self-care traditions, new and old, East and West. Each class is designed intuitively with intention to invigorate the Body and bring peace to Heart and Mind. Led by Sharie Camren. Movement Tent, Friday 9am

Healing Yoga / PowerYoga
From 8:30am – 9:00am Sharie will lead her Healing Yoga and Energy Exercise class for a half hour, followed by Power Yoga from 9:00am – 9:30am. Power Yoga is for those with at least some experience with yoga, ready for a work out. Best to come to Healing Yoga as a warm up. Led by Sharie Camren: for more - visit bodyandsoulwellness.net. Movement Tent, Sunday 8:30am

Tibetan Rites
The Five Tibetan Rites are a simple system of exercises reported to be more than 2,500 years old. No experience needed. Taught in 15 minutes sessions. Movement Tent, Sunday 9:30am & 9:45am

Demonstrations

Eli Thomas Landscape Imagery
The application of his paint to canvas drips a myriad of images forming a panorama of earth, wind, fire and water. To experience the painting of Eli Thomas is to discover the oral traditions and cultural symbols of the Onondaga Nation. Stop by and see a grandfather’s shoulders create the ridges of hills, or a horizon touching images of wolves with birds as their eyes unfold with the stroke of his brush. Vendor Area by the dance tent, throughout the Festival

Basket Weaving
Authentic handmade ash baskets and their makers are becoming very rare. Master basket-maker, Jamin Uticone, demonstrates traditional Black Ash basket-making techniques learned in his six-year apprenticeship. Using simple hand tools, each basket splint is hand-pounded, cut, shaved and shaped to ensure the uniqueness and fine quality of these baskets. Near the Coffee Barn, Friday, Saturday & Sunday

Hand-Thrown Pottery
Sarah Howe, Durham Potter, throwing demonstrations continuously throughout the Festival. Play Stump the Potter by designing a pot for her to throw or try your hand at it yourself! Sarah will bring an extra wheel for festival-goers to try their hand at throwing. Under the Oak Tree near the Coffee Barn, throughout the Festival

Traditional Soap Making
Bella Luna Farm will be demonstrating the art of soap making. Soap making has been around since ancient Babylonian times, and still consists of the same basic ingredients today. Different cultures discovered soap by different means, and each had their own method of re-creating it. Stop by to learn more of the history, and watch how goat’s milk soap is made. Near the coffee barn, Fri, Sat & Sun, 11am & 5pm

More Great Happenings

Outer Nature, Inner Nature, Awakening True Nature: Wild Walkabout with Leif Diamant & Kim Calhoun
We spring forth from Nature. Nature is our creative wellspring. Kim Calhoun (community herbalist and healing arts practitioner) and Shakori neighbor Leif Diamant (psychotherapist, naturalist, and ordained interspiritual minister) lead this popular walk from festival grounds through forest, fields, and waterways. We’ll experience awesome beauty, spiritual communion, and the creative healing force of Spring as we identify wild plants and animals, meet some asses, tour Leif’s homestead and sample the organic garden. Leif’s website is wildearthconsulting.com and Kim’s is AbunDanceHealingArts.com. Meet at the bridge by the rock garden, Friday 12:30-2:30pm

Sunday Morning at Shakori: Wading into the Sacred
We will gather together to greet the day and bless Shakori, honoring all traditions, celebrating the Earth, welcoming into the circle all peoples and beings. Song, meditation, ritual and more. Led by our friend Gary Phillips. Do you want to participate? Contact Gary at garfield@blast.com or find him at the festival. Meadow Stage, Sunday 9:30am

Spirit Mask
Come with a partner and make a plaster mold of each other’s face. Embellish your mask with color and natural or found objects. Create an alter-ego, an archetypal symbol or your personal totem. Be prepared for lots of fun and a little mess. Geodesic Dome, Friday afternoon & Saturday morning

Parasols for Peace Project
Transform a plain umbrella into a colorful conversation-starter that expresses your vision of a world secure and united in peace! Bring your own umbrella or transform one of ours. Reclaimed paint, smocks and brushes provided. Donations gratefully accepted. Geodesic Dome, Saturday afternoon & Sunday

Carrom
For centuries, people in the South Asian countries of India, Burma and Sri Lanka have played the game of CARROM—a cross between marbles, pool and penny hockey. Come play carrom throughout the festival at the tent near the Kids’ Area.

Burning Love Fire Dance Circle
Continue the family tradition and come watch scheduled, professional fire dancers perform within a safe Fire Dance Circle Saturday night! An early show, choreographed and performed by Burning Love fire Performance, will be happening just after dark so that children can enjoy the excitement! Between bands, HoopDrum will share their fiery, rhythmic duet! Upper Meadow Stage Field, Saturday night

Advocacy Booths

As you’re passing from the Grove Stage to the Meadow Stage, stop by and check out local organizations: US Committee for Refugees & Immigrants, Girl Scout Troop 1031, NC Eye Bank, All Breed Animal Rescue, Carolina Power Shift, Stop Coal Coalition, TIC NC, & Girls Rock NC, One Love Press, Community Independent School, Haw River Association, & Chatham County Social Health. Come on by, get some information and find out what they are about!

Healing Arts Area

Come find us! We are across the bridge from the drum circle. Skilled practitioners from around the country offer Massage and Bodywork Therapy, Reiki, Acupuncture, Kinesiology, Energy Healing, Body Talk, Chiropractic, Cranio-Sacral Therapy and Hypnotherapy. Also, natural care for (non-life threatening) injuries or acute health concerns. Please check the healing arts information table, or call cell phone: (919)260-7279. Tent hours: 10am - 6pm.