Why There Are Words: Sugar

Why There Are Words: Sugar on December 8, 2016 in Sausalito, CA : Why There Are Words Presents “Sugar,” a Night of Readings
Join the renowned reading series Why There Are Words in December 8, 2016, at Studio 333 in Sausalito to hear the following acclaimed authors read from their works on the sweet theme of “Sugar.” Doors open at 7pm; readings begin at 7:15. $10.00 (cash or check). For more details, including the authors' full bios, see the Why There Are Words website, whytherearewords.com.
Jonathan Cardew's stories, interviews, and articles appear in Atticus Review, Flash, Smokelong Quarterly, and Segue, among others. jonathancardew.wordpress.com
Russell Dillon, a Brooklyn-based poet, is the author of the poetry collection, Eternal Patrol (H_NGM_N Books, 2013). russelldillon.com
Grant Faulkner is the author of Fissures (Press 53, 2015), a collection of one hundred 100-word stories, and is the Executive Director of National Novel Writing Month. grantfaulkner.com/100-word-story
Christine Hale is the author of A Piece of Sky, A Grain of Rice: A Memoir in Four Meditations (Apprentice House Press, 2016). christinehalebooks.com
Matt Hart's most recent books of poetry are Radiant Action (a book-length poem) from H_NGM_N Books, 2016) and Radiant Companion (Monster House Press, 2016).
Kristie Letter's fiction has appeared in The Massachusetts Review, Passages North, The Southern Humanities Review and others. kristiebettsletter.com
Janey Skinner's short stories have been published in KYSO Flash and Best Small Fictions 2016 (Queen's Ferry Press, ed. Styart Dybeck and Tara Masih). janeyskinner.wordpress.com
Why There Are Words is an award-winning reading series curated by founder Peg Alford Pursell, www.pegalfordpursell.com (and now an independent publishing press, WTAW Press, www.wtawpress.org). Over its six year of presenting quality author readings, the series draws a full house of Bay Area residents every second Thursday to Studio 333, located at 333 Caledonia Street, Sausalito, CA ...read more

Be the Light: 21 Day Meditation

Be the Light: 21 Day Meditation on December 12, 2016 in , CA : Be the Light: Growing the Spark Within You
A 21-Day Meditation Program
Join this 21-day meditation, shakti process, and energy transmission to grow your divine spark.
We need everyone's collective spark to join together to raise the vibrations in the world and bring peace, love and harmony now. You are that light that needs to shine. Each of us is the catalyst to bring love and healing, even in the smallest ways. As Buddha said, ‘ Better than a thousand hollow words, is one word that brings peace.' All of us can bring peace.
As part of this process, there will be a 26-hour sacred fire ceremony for world peace on New Year's eve. On the day and night of New Year's Eve we are gathering people from around the globe to bring the power of their intention together with the light of many fires or flames to send the vibrational call for Peace around the globe. Go to: www.pujasforpeace.org Let's be the catalyst for the sacred and leave the world a better place for future generations.
What this Program Will Include:
There will be teachings on the ancient technology of how to use the fire element to grow your divine spark. Through the fire element you can accomplish the impossible. “If you are with the fire much, much time you become attached. All of your sankalpams (intentions) are going to be fulfilled,” Sri Kaleshwar said. Through the sacred fire ceremonies, your soul will receive transmissions of energy, layer by layer.
It will include how to use the fire element for:
*Self-healing
*Strengthening your physical body
*Increasing your eye power
*Receiving the highest cosmic energy
*Manifesting your intentions
*Creating light in your third eye to ‘burn' negativity
*Sending healing energy long distances
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Pujas for Peace: Be the Light

Pujas for Peace: Be the Light on December 31, 2016 in , CA : Be the Light. Join the 26-hour Global Sacred Fire Ceremony (Puja) for World Peace this New Year's Eve, 12.31.16. On the day and night of New Year's Eve we are gathering people from around the globe to bring the power of their intention together with the light of many fires or flames to send the vibrational call for Peace around the globe.
Millions of lights will be burning for peace as every time zone enters the New Year, sending a wave of healing energy circling the globe. Join for 10 minutes, 1-hour, or anytime on News Year Eve.
Our request is simple.
Gather by a sacred fire or candle on New Year's Eve and join in this prayer for peace:
“Let there be peace on earth and love for one another.”
Join with your community - meditation circle, friends and family, or church group. Join in any way around a candle or sacred fire that connects with your spiritual tradition, and energetically connect in love and hope with many others who care about peace. The world needs the unity of our Lights and love now more than ever.
There are 5 simple ways to participate.
Let us know you're joining this global movement and tell us how we can count your light!
Go to: www.pujasforpeace.org
Let's be the catalyst for the sacred and leave the world a better place for future generations.Edit This Event

Global Sacred Fire Ceremony (Puja) for World Peace 12.31.16WHEN:Saturday December 31st - Sunday January 1st WHERE:Join from wherever you are in the world!
, CACOST:FacebookVimeoEvent Website

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17TH ANNUAL EDWARDIAN BALL

17TH ANNUAL EDWARDIAN BALL on January 21, 2017 in San Francisco, CA : The 17th Edwardian Ball returns to the Regency Ballroom Friday and Saturday, January 20 and 21, 2017. This year the living interpretation and celebration of the stories of the late-great macabre cult author, comic artist, illustrator and cartoonist Edward Gorey revels in even darker black comedy and ominous gothic intrigue, suspense and mystery with the theme of Murder, as illustrated by this year's featured Gorey tale, “The Deadly Blotter.” Unconventional and unusual, eccentric and esoteric, and peculiar and particular in this intriguing and raucous whodunit, the guidelines are defined and redefined by the attendees, all of whom are either sleuths or suspects in hilarious homicidal hijinks.
For the uninitiated, The Edwardian Ball presents a unique blend of live music, theatre, fashion, circus, fine art, riveting stage shows, literature, ballroom dancing, DJs, and character play into a whirlwind, enticing extravaganza. Set in a romanticized, gilded and gentile Neo-Victorian and Edwardian-era, a gothic and steampunk-tinged distant past intertwines with an elegantly imagined future. Other darkly decadent and delightful attractions include our award-winning Vendor Bazaar, Portrait Booth, Museum of Wonders, locally distilled absinthe cocktails, Saturday Afternoon Tea Service, steam-powered art & installations, parlour games, alluring sideshows, and much more. All ages are welcome in this kindly interactive environment.
Gorey is considered a ground-breaking, genre–defying and critically-acclaimed graphic novelist who is credited with influencing Charles “Addams Family” Addams, Lemony Snicket, Neil Gaiman (Coraline and Day of the Dead), Rob Reger (Emily the Strange), Alison Bechdel, (Are You My Mother?: A Comic Drama and Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic), and Tim Burton (Nightmare Before Christmas, Edward Scissorhands, and Beetlejuice).
This multi-city, multi-media exposition of the eccentric and esoteric has grown over the past sixteen years from an underground club party into an ...read more

Priestess 101

Priestess 101 on December 21, 2016 in , CA : 50 % off SPECIAL until 10/31/16 - $147 - Intro Special $297 value of $497
Priestess 101: Creating Temple Space and Altars
First class begins on Winter Solstice to use the power of this time to invoke your intentions.
Creative and experiential class in the Sacred arts.
* Learn the art of Altar making
*Learn how to use altars creating your intentions
*Learn how to use altars for connecting to your heart's desires
*Learn how to use your creative expression through altars
*Learn how to use altars to create sacred space
*Learn to guide your intuition through altar work
*Learn to hone your skills in creating a soul sanctuary in your space
* And more...
6 week ONLINE class
REGISTER for 6-week class NOW at www.sacredfemininemedicine.com/priestess101 or BUTTON below
*Priestess 101 is the Prerequisite class for Priestess Program starting 2/2017
Investment for this class goes towards Priestess Program Tuition!
Please email [email protected] to enroll in Year long Priestess Program today for ½ off Tuition available until November 1st, 2016 (All Saints Day)
Recorded for your convenience and for those that may need to miss a class.
*Open class - not just for Priestessing
Starts WInter Solstice - Wednesday 21, 2016
Live class will be recorded for your convenience and for those that may need to miss a class.
Click Link for More details
https://www.sacredfemininemedicine.com/priestess101.htmlEdit This Event

Creating Temple Space and Altars 6 week classWHEN:Wednesday December 21st 6:00 PM - 7:30 PMWHERE:Online
, CACOST:$97 until 11/30, $197 11/30-12/20Buy Tickets NowEvent Website

50 % off SPECIAL until 10/31/16 - $147 - Intro Special $297 value of $497
Priestess 101: Creating Temple Space and Altars

First class begins on Winter Solstice to use the power of this time to invoke your intentions.

Creative and experiential class in the Sacred arts.
* Learn the art of Altar making
*Learn how to ...read more

Meditation Retreat

Meditation Retreat on January 6, 2017 in Vacaville, CA : Meditation Retreat in the healing presence of silence ~ Nurturing Personal Retreats surrounded by beauty & peace
Guests call the retreats deeply restorative. Silent Stay is a perfect place to "unplug", as we serve only a few guests at a time. These are precious days free from our personal story and all that we are doing. In the quiet we open to the peace that is all around us and in our hearts. This is a time to practice effortless being. Daily Rhythm
The days are kept spacious to deepen into retreat as you wish and to restore inner calm. In the afternoons you can continue practice with meditation, yoga, read, rest, journal, walk, swim, use the hot tub and enjoy the peace & quiet of the contemplative life. Bring a journal to remember helpful wisdom tools that will help build spiritual practices into your daily life and keep the retreat alive for years to come. Consultation & therapeutic massage are also available.
Arrival: 3-4pm with orientation at 4:30pm for new guests
Departure: 12 noon
Daily Rhythm
9 – 10 am Morning Meditation
10 am One-on-one retreat guidance
11:00 - 12:00 Meditative Movement
4-5 pm Choose: personal practice time or consultation with teachers.
7:00 – 7:30 pm Evening Meditation
Meals
You have access all day to a large, beautiful and fully equipped kitchen to prepare your meals.
Retreat Center
All linens, towels and natural soaps provided
Easy to use kitchen with many organic basics on hand
Natural Mineral Water from our spring
25 Acres of trails and miles of quiet walks in nature
Meditation Room
Indoor and Outdoor Yoga space
Salt Water Pool & Hot Tub
Fireplace
Guest controlled heating and air conditioningEdit This Event

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5D EVENT “THEY ARE AMONG US”

5D EVENT "THEY ARE AMONG US" on March 10, 2017 in Los Angeles, CA : NEW HUMANITY MOVEMENT & 5D EVENTS WELCOME YOU TO THE,
15TH CONSCIOUSNESS EVENT: "THEY ARE AMONG US"
When: MARCH 10, 11, 12, 2017, FROM 10:00 AM TO 10:00 PM DAILY
Venue: Holiday Inn Los Angeles-Intl Airport, 9901 South La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045
Website: 5Devents.com
21+ to Attend, Hotel is on Century and La Cienega Blvd cross street, Parking is $6 for all day overnight parking $10 (needs front desk validation) plenty of street parking on La Cienega Blvd.
AMAZING EPIC EVENT WITH OVER 33 KEYNOTE SPEAKERS WITH 100 LECTURES,
WORKSHOPS, PANELS & EXHIBITS ON: SCIENCE & CONSCIOUSNESS.
This event starts Friday March 10TH, 2017 at 10 AM with an opening ceremony and ends on Sunday March 12TH, 2017 at 10 PM, on Friday there is a “They are among us” panel hosted by Sean David Morton and then there is Meet & Greet with speakers party until midnight same on Saturday Night!
Lunch breaks are from 12:00 noon to 1:00 PM, Dinner breaks from 6:00 to 7:00 PM, there are 10 minutes break between each program.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS: Michael Cremo, Jordan Maxwell, Professor Mehran Keshe, Saeed David Farman, Dr. Sean David Morton, Dr. Alfred Lambremont Webre, Dr. Jere Rivera Dugenio, Jan C. Harzan, Barbara Lamb, Laura Eisenhower, Brad Olsen, Edwin Harkness Spina, Aurora Buchanan, Brien Foerster, Eric Dadmehr, Lyz Starwalker, Debra Giusti, Jen Healy, Michelle Anderson, Maura Hoffman, Annelise Balfour, Lindsey Elocin Hooper plus many more to come.
Speaker's Bio: https://newhumanitymovement.com/speakers.html
MASTER OF CEREMONIES: ANNELISE BALFOUR
Director of the event: David Farman (Phone: 1-310-908-6682, Email: [email protected])
What this event is about?
5D EVENTS: “THEY ARE AMONG US”
Why Are They [Intelligent Civilizations] Among Us?
Human race from birth has been in an ongoing Contact with different Extraterrestrial races and Civilizations from ...read more

Jaya Lakshmi and Ananda

Jaya Lakshmi and Ananda on November 29, 2016 in , CA : Jaya Lakshmi and Ananda are Oregon based musical artists in the genre of mantra music. They offer kirtan, healing mantra music and Kirtronica (kirtan and electronica fusion). In just over 4 years together, they have released 6 albums independently and on Sounds True and Spirit Voyage. They tour nationally and internationally holding their own events and retreats.
Tour Dates:
Nov. 29th- San Rafael, Open Secret
Nov. 30th- Santa Rosa, Center for Spiritual Living
Dec. 2-4th- Santa Cruz, Pacific Cultural CenterEdit This Event

Multiple West Coast Tour DatesWHEN:Tuesday November 29th - Sunday December 4th WHERE:San Rafael, Santa Rosa & Santa Cruz
, CACOST:$20-$30YouTubeBuy Tickets NowEvent Website

Jaya Lakshmi and Ananda are Oregon based musical artists in the genre of mantra music. They offer kirtan, healing mantra music and Kirtronica (kirtan and electronica fusion). In just over 4 years together, they have released 6 albums independently and on Sounds True and Spirit Voyage. They tour nationally and internationally holding their own events and retreats.

Tour Dates:
Nov. 29th- San Rafael, Open Secret
Nov. 30th- Santa Rosa, Center for Spiritual Living
Dec. 2-4th- Santa Cruz, Pacific Cultural Center

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In the Red: PulSomatic

In the Red: PulSomatic on December 10, 2016 in San Francisco, CA : In the Red: PulSomatic
December 10, 2016 8pm - 2am
SOMArts Cultural Center
934 Brannan St San Francisco
Flaming Lotus Girls presents IN THE RED: PulSomatic, our holiday gallery show and art party.
This year we're celebrating PULSE, our Burning Man 2016 sculpture, debuting our 2017-2018 calendar, and fundraising for SOMA's public installation in Vallejo.
Featuring:
> 70+ photographic prints for silent auction
> PULSE, fresh from the playa
> Our fiery art pin-up 2017-2018 calendar hot off the presses
> Unique art donations by individual Flaming Lotus Girls for auction
> DIY screenprinting with FLG logos (BYO tees)
Get your Calendars now! https://flaminglotus.com/buy-our-2017-calendar/
Enjoy music from an all female DJ lineup, craft cocktails, and good cheer.
Our rockstar DJs for the night:
Tamo (Space Cowboys) https://soundcloud.com/dj-t-23
Jessica Stanell (ICARUS) https://soundcloud.com/jessicastanell
Leyl Master Black (dEOxidized) https://soundcloud.com/leylmaster
Zita Molnar (Zettabyte) https://soundcloud.com/zitamolnar
Oona X https://soundcloud.com/oonaxiss
RSVP and invite your friends: https://www.facebook.com/events/153026068492430/
Event presale tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-the-red-pulsomatic-tickets-29186616957
See you at the party!
With love and lipstick kisses,
Flaming Lotus Girls
[email protected]
Venue support generously provided by SOMArts Affordable Space program, which is supported by the San Francisco Arts CommissionEdit This Event

Flaming Lotus Girls gallery show and pARTy fundraiserWHEN:Saturday December 10th 8:00 PM - 2:00 AMWHERE:SOMArts Cultural Center
934 Brannan St
San Francisco, CA 94103COST:sliding scale $10-20FacebookBuy Tickets NowEvent Website

In the Red: PulSomatic
December 10, 2016 8pm - 2am
SOMArts Cultural Center
934 Brannan St San Francisco

Flaming Lotus Girls presents IN THE RED: PulSomatic, our holiday gallery show and art party.

This year we're celebrating PULSE, our Burning Man 2016 sculpture, debuting our 2017-2018 calendar, and fundraising for SOMA's public installation in Vallejo.

Featuring:
> 70+ photographic prints for silent auction
> PULSE, fresh from the playa
> Our fiery art pin-up 2017-2018 calendar hot off the presses
> Unique art donations by individual ...read more

Sound Oasis

Sound Oasis on December 17, 2016 in San Francisco, CA : SOUND OASIS is a sound healing journey that is deeply restorative and rejuvenating. Experience deep relaxation, connect with well-being and feel greater self attunement as you bathe in sound vibrations that bring clearing, balancing and harmonization to body, mind and spirit. As you rest comfortably (either lying down or seated), you will receive the vibrant overtones, healing frequencies and dynamic soundscapes of over 40 Tibetan and crystal singing bowls; Planetary Gongs; an assortment of ancestral sound healing instruments; and more! This will be a magical evening of exploring sound as a heart centered meditation for self-care, self-love and conscious community.
WHAT TO BRING: Please bring a yoga mat and/or blanket to lie down on. A pillow, eye covering and water bottle are also items that can support your comfort.
LORIEL STARR has worked with sound meditation, sound journeys and sound healing events over the last fifteen years. She is a Certified Sound Practitioner, a Gong Yoga Therapist and a graduate of The Sound, Voice, and Music in the Healing Arts Program of The California Institute of Integral Studies (2008). In addition to her work with sound, Loriel is also a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP), Level III Certified iRest Yoga Nidra Teacher and a Certified Holotropic Breathwork Facilitator.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT: www.lorielstarr.comEdit This Event

A Sound Healing JourneyWHEN:Saturday December 17th 7:00 PM - 9:00 PMWHERE:The Center SF
548 Fillmore Street
San Francisco, CA 94117COST:$30FacebookBuy Tickets NowEvent Website

SOUND OASIS is a sound healing journey that is deeply restorative and rejuvenating. Experience deep relaxation, connect with well-being and feel greater self attunement as you bathe in sound vibrations that bring clearing, balancing and harmonization to body, mind and spirit. As you ...read more