Hello Las Vegas :) For the last couple of year The Desert Flowers from AZ have been making the journey out to Las Vegas for the Intensive, what a thrill that has been! I know there is a group of us that will be back again this year as well. Meanwhile we have a great event here in AZ that i want to let you know about. Check it out and make plans to come see us on our turf :)

Pharos LIVE! is nearly 4 hours of incredible LIVE entertainment consisting of all live music from various local and national ethnic world music and drum groups, performing in conjunction with incredible local and national dancers and dance troupes. The list of performers includes:

Arizona Drum and Dance, the region's most amazing traditional West African ensemble; featuring Bernd Geh and Mabiba Baegne.

Soleil Noir- performing evocative music and singing. Performing with Deja Dance Collective.

Of the Earth - featuring fantastic cultural music and dance.

White Claws World Percussion, with music and heavy drumming... performing with local favorites: The Desert Flowers, Satori Sunrise, and the awe inspiring Anaya Tribal.

Cosmos - Arizona's premiere Greek folk band performing with dancers.

Traveler, Arizona's nationally known Celtic and Middle-Eastern music band. They are an incredible sight to see.

Headlining the show is the world renowned Raquy and the Cavemen out of New York City, and featuring the talents of Bastet (Florida/Georgia via New Mexico), local goddess Diosa Holmes, and the amazing and infamous Hands of Kali "Experimental Belly Dance" out of Seattle, WA.

But there's even more... audience tarot readings from Hands of Kali, the stylings of the sensual Katara... and stuff keeps getting added.

However, there is more to Pharos than just a show. Pharos is also about opportunities and learning. There are four drum workshops and eight dance workshops to dive into over a period of two days. There are Raquy workshops, Hands of Kali workshops, Diosa workshops, Bastet workshops, Mabiba Baegne workshops, and Bernd Geh workshops. Many of these instructors don't hold workshops that often, and some won't be back to AZ for a long time (if ever). If you're a dancer or a drummer (or both), take advantage of this opportunity now. Workshops will be held at the Pharos "Main" studio, The Mystic Jewell Studio (524 E. Broadway in Tempe), on June 14th and 15th , as well as overflow into the neighboring dance studios (Flamenco Studio).

PHAROS THE SHOW:

The venue for Pharos LIVE! is The Sets in Tempe, AZ., 93 E. Southern. There are two types of tickets: General Admission and VIP/Reserved. General Admission is $25. VIP/Reserved is $40. Every ticket includes two free drinks from the bar. Seating is limited and early purchase is encouraged. Tickets are available through www.trashcityentertainment.com and their affiliated sites. There is a $2 fee for purchasing tickets on-line. All ticket sales are final and no refunds will be given*. Obviously, this is a 21 and over show (bar). No photography/videography of any sort, without a press pass, is allowed. Violators will be escorted off of the premises with no refund.

* Should the Pharos Live show be cancelled, all ticket buyers will be refunded their monies less the on-line banking fee.

WORKSHOPS:

All workshops will be held at The Mystic Jewell Studio or its neighboring studios as per the workshop schedule (available at blog.myspace.com/index.cfm ).

Workshops range in price from $25 to $35. Check the Pharos workshop schedule for pricing per workshop, class times, and other info. All workshops will be held on Saturday, June 14th and Sunday June 15th, 2008, between the hours of 9am and 5pm*.

All workshop registrations and payments are final AND non-transferable**. Space is very limited and it is first come first serve. Registration for workshops is available at www.trashcityentertainment.com.

Package deals: There are two workshop package deals, the "ANY 3" and the "Pharos MEGA".

The "ANY 3" deal is this: You can choose any three workshops from any instructor (drum or dance) for only $80. If you purchase this option, you merely list the workshops you wish to take in the "comments" field when purchasing***.

The "Pharos MEGA" is ALL eight dance workshops (only) for $180. That's a huge savings! ****

Personal photography is allowed during workshops. Professional photography, for documentary purposes, will be provided by a Pharos sanctioned photographer only. Media photography is forbidden.

*Sell-out workshops will be repeated on Sunday, June 15th, starting at 5:30pm.

**Refunds for workshops will only be given if Pharos cancels a workshop (for whatever reason and at our own discretion). Any cancellations will be announced within 2 weeks of said workshops.

***If a workshop is cancelled in relation to an "ANY 3" deal, the participant will be given the choice to take another workshop or have 1/3rd of their money refunded.

****If a dance workshop is cancelled in relation to "The MEGA", there is no refund of the difference. Should two dance workshops be cancelled, you will receive 1/7th of your money as a refund and 1/7th for each additional workshop cancelled beyond that. The MEGA was based on seven dance workshops. Pharos threw in the 8th one for free cuz we luv ya.

Ticket/registration sales for both Pharos LIVE! and Pharos Workshops will be made available out-of-state by March 4th. We sincerely apologize that the March 1st target didn't pan out. Things keep getting added, things change, etc., and so forth. Thank you for your understanding and support. In state ticket sales and registrations will be made available one week later.

PHAROS... It's alive. Follow the light Arizona. Bring the music, the dancing, the community, and the world together. Where? Well... right here in your own back yard. As other events fold, out of nowhere... the tower of light rises again within the desert of Phoenix. Follow that light. Support that light. Add yourself to that light. Then watch as its power draws the people in. Support Pharos; then... get ready for Pharos II (which will be quite SICK!). If you're gonna burn it... BURN IT with everything you've got!

Pharos is brought to you buy Drumopelli and The White Claws, and in conjunction with Trash City Ent.

Pharos Sponsors are:

The Desert Flowers
Anaya Tribal
Of the Earth
The White Claws

Producer: Drumopelli

Promoter: Trash City Ent.

Workshop Coordinator: Heidi Alexander (of Domba and Boom Boom Belly-Fest fame)

Stage Manager: Valerie Olinger

Follow the light... it burns for YOU!!!!

Thanks for your support...

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