Signed for the deaf: Winter SolstiCelebration Fri. Dec. 21
The 20th and final Winter SolstiCelebration is signed for the deaf. The event explores the theme of Transformation through a variety of ceremony, ritual and performing and variety arts. Celebrating the regenerative power of darkness and redemptive grace of light. Held on Winter Solstice, Friday December 21, 2012 at Cathedral of Hope, 5910 Cedar Springs in Dallas. Information at http://www.EarthRhythms.org.
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20th annual ~ the finale
Winter SolstiCelebration: Transformation
December 21, 2012 – Winter Solstice
service 7 to 9 pm
doors open at 6 pm ~ fellowship from 9 to 10 pm
Cathedral of Hope, 5910 Cedar Springs, northeast corner of Inwood, Dallas, Texas 75235
best access through Ford dealership on west-bound Inwood, or turn on Nash (1 block east of Cedar Springs)
Tickets ~ click to purchase: $20 or $17 in advance ~ $15 children & seniors or $13 in advance
Info: 214-261-5599 ~ http://www.EarthRhythms.org ~ Download the poster
Bring a flashlight to participate in the return of the light ceremony ~ Bring food pantry (canned meats/pasta/chili) & winterwear donations ~ Service is signed for the deaf ~ Childcare from 7 to 9 pm for $5 per child
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Service in honor of Winter Solstice service draws over 1000 from a variety of faiths to celebrate the regenerative power of darkness and redemptive grace of light.
The 2012 theme, Transformation, is explored through event’s trademark blend of song ~ ritual ~ dance ~ magic ~ music ~ poetry ~ ceremony ~ circus arts ~ meditation ~ storytelling ~ conscious movement.
Performers spanning all 20 years of the event are featured the final Winter SolstiCelebration. This year it falls on the Winter Solstice associated with the Mayan calendar end. The tradition comes to an end as well in 2012 as the creator, Amy Martin, retires after two decades of producing live spiritual events.
Winter SolstiCelebration leaves behind a spiritual landscape in North Texas deeply shaped by the event. It provided a vital place at the table during the holiday season for the spiritual-not-religious and those of non-mainstream faiths.
The event will end as it began two decades ago with a few dozen folks in a rented building on White Rock Lake – with the beat of the drum and the words of a poet.
The non-profit group Earth Rhythms has presented the event since 2007, replacing Celestial Rhythm Celebrations. Earth Rhythms plans to continue its successful series of spiritual music concerts and outdoor festivals based at White Rock Lake with Martin as president emeritus.