{"id":16809,"date":"2011-11-29T01:11:54","date_gmt":"2011-11-29T06:11:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/?p=16809"},"modified":"2011-11-29T03:11:29","modified_gmt":"2011-11-29T08:11:29","slug":"winter-solsticelebration-our-human-journey-dfw","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/blog\/2011\/11\/29\/winter-solsticelebration-our-human-journey-dfw\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter SolstiCelebration: Our Human Journey – DFW"},"content":{"rendered":"

Winter SolstiCelebration: Our Human Journey ~ Dec 16-17 Fri-Sat ~
\nDallas\/Oak Lawn<\/p>\n

FYI from event creator AMY MARTIN: As always, Winter SolstiCelebration is
\naccompanied by ASL interpreters. We cherish our deaf attendees and look
\nforward to seeing them every year!<\/p>\n

19th annual Winter SolstiCelebration: Our Human Journey<\/p>\n

December 16 and 17, 2011
\nFriday and Saturday<\/p>\n

7 to 9 pm
\ndoors open at 6 pm ~ Yule Fest 9 to 10 pm<\/p>\n

Cathedral of Hope
\n5910 Cedar Springs, northeast corner of Inwood, Dallas, Texas 75235
\nbest access through Ford dealership on west-bound Inwood, or turn on Nash
\n(1 block east of Cedar Springs)<\/p>\n

$15 ~ $12 in advance at website ~ $8 children & seniors<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.EarthRhythms.org<\/a> ~ 214-261-5599<\/p>\n

The 2nd largest Winter Solstice event in the nation is growing! Winter
\nSolstiCelebration has expanded to two nights after sell-out crowds for the
\npast 3 years. Now in its 19th year, it has become a major holiday tradition
\nfor North Texas – see the testimonials at the end of this release.<\/p>\n

Can we guide our evolving humanity? What are our choices for the future? Are
\nwe doomed to endless war, social injustice and environmental degradation?
\nOr, is it our epic destiny to live in peace and prosperity for all?<\/p>\n

Join the journey to the future we choose at Winter SolstiCelebration.<\/p>\n

Not a service, not a show, but something much more, this two-hour event
\nblends a wide spectrum of performing arts, participatory movement and
\nceremony to guide the audience in an archetypal discovery of our human
\ndestiny.<\/p>\n

Dramatic monologues from an Everyman and Everywoman reveal the personal
\nstruggles we undertake to make peace with ourselves and our species. The
\nqualities that mankind must master to evolve into a brighter future are
\nbrought to life via commentary on the proceedings by a clever but crotchety
\ncomedic couple. Both are woven with music, dance, theater, poetry, and even
\nmagic and circus arts.<\/p>\n

The core of Winter SolstiCelebration is a passage through three minutes of
\nsilent meditation in total darkness, evoking the three-day Winter Solstice
\nperiod, followed by a dramatic and participatory return of the light. The
\nevent concludes with an exuberant dance of attendees through ceremonial
\ngates. A Yule Fest with refreshments follows.<\/p>\n

Participate!
\nBring a flashlight or smart-phone app for the light ceremony
\nLeave fliers for your cause or business at the community info table
\nDonate canned meat\/fish, canned chili\/pasta, and saltine crackers, plus
\nwinterwear items<\/p>\n

Media Photo Download Page:
\n http:\/\/www.earthrhythms.org\/solstice\/sol2011media.html<\/a><\/p>\n

Calendar copy: Winter SolstiCelebration: 19th annual interfaith event uses
\nmusic, dance, theater, poetry, and even magic and circus arts, along with
\nritual and ceremony, to observe Winter Solstice. Casual and interactive, fun
\nyet profound. December 16 and 17 at Cathedral of Hope. Service starts at 7
\npm, Yule Fest in lobby before and after. Bring flashlight for light ceremony
\nand food pantry donations. Deaf signed. Childcare for $5. Presented by Earth
\nRhythms. Tickets: $15, $12 in advance, $10 children\/seniors. Info:
\nwww.EarthRhythms.org, 214-261-5599.<\/p>\n

CAST\/CREW<\/p>\n

Written, directed and narrated by Amy Martin. Produced by Rodney Steman,
\nCornell Kinderknecht & Lainey Bernstein ~ music directors. Creative
\nadvisement ~ Robin Hackett.<\/p>\n

The cast includes:<\/p>\n

dancers:<\/p>\n

* Earth\/Africa Dancers: Terri Camara, Moussa Diabate, Jackie Murphy, Lee Ann
\nTodd
\n* Lotus Dancers: Jule Aguirre, director, with dancers tba
\n* Miriam: Heather Gream, director; mari Bird, Katie Toohill
\n* Spiral Dancers: Nan Gammon, choreographer; Charlotte Gomez, Bonnie Grugle,
\nNaomi Simons, Diedre Tinker, Laurie Willis
\n* lowetry in Motion: Monica Blossom Hochberg, with Joanna Hathcock, Amanda
\nSmith
\n* plus: Heather Gream as the New Earth, Laurie Willis as Isis<\/p>\n

musicians:<\/p>\n

* Global Heart: Jonathan Fisher, bass; Kim Platko, guitar; Andrew Tinker,
\nkeyboards; Jaelun Washington, drums
\n* Sojourn: Cornell Kinderknecht, flute; Mark Menikos, violin; David
\nRosenblad, guitar, instruments
\n* plus: Drums Not Guns; Freddie Jones, trumpet; Cris Gale, ocarina; Geoffrey
\nRicketts, harp; Matt Willis, bagpipes<\/p>\n

* Performers: Circus Freaks; Bryan Lankford, magician<\/p>\n

* spoken word: Robin Hackett, Gene and Peggy Helmick-Richardson, Amy Martin,
\nJoe Tinker, Veronica Valles<\/p>\n

* vocalists: Kerri Arista, Lainey Bernstein, Eric Folkerth, Robin Hackett,
\nThe Inspirations (Deborah Bryant, Tracey Evers, Nan Gammon, Rhonda Simpson),
\nShanti Michelle, Rahim Quazi, Andrew Tinker, Joe Tinker<\/p>\n

For more information, please contact us at info@EarthRhythms.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Winter SolstiCelebration: Our Human Journey ~ Dec 16-17 Fri-Sat ~ Dallas\/Oak Lawn FYI from event creator AMY MARTIN: As always, Winter SolstiCelebration is accompanied by ASL interpreters. We cherish our deaf attendees and look forward to seeing them every year!…<\/p>\n

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