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TONIGHT H~ART OPENING!

2008-03-22T04:24:12Z

*** Please DO NOT REPOST on any lists or websites. This is a lengthy message. Please take the time to read it.

I'd like to personally invite you to the "h'Art Opening" fundraiser on Friday (March 21) at the Transcendent Church of Bass. March 21 is a very auspicious day – it is full moon, Spring Equinox, first day of Aries, and also an important day in many spiritual traditions (Good Friday, Purim, Nawruz etc.) A perfect day for opening our hearts!

Feedback on February 15 h’Art Opening:

Before I continue I’d like to express my gratitude to everyone that volunteered as well as the 300 of you that attended the first h’Art Opening on February 15 – it was a beautiful event! And thank you for all your feedback – it’s great to hear about your heart-opening experiences. Success is not measured by money, but we did raise $1,424 for the insurance fund, as well as $475 for Burners without Borders. Thank you for that.

Intention:

The intention with h’Art Opening is to co-create an environment that celebrates our artists, and fosters a deeper level of interaction between people - more of a personal heart-connection. “Hi, how are you” is great, but we believe that strong community is built on a deeper level. Our vision is to create sacred space for people to gather; space that promotes heart opening through music, art, performance, décor, lighting, and great conversation. The upstairs will have a loungy feel that is soft, sensual, and dreamy, an invitation to the feminine side of the music/art scene. The downstairs space will balance the energy with a more masculine, warehouse feel, and feature heavier dance beats. A simple quick opening and closing will seal the space, and bring us together with intention.

Hours, cover, and gifting:

It’s an early party that goes late – we’re opening doors at 7:20pm for the first part of the evening. (20 after the hour is the key to identifying our events) The first couple of hours will be more along the lines of a traditional Art Opening where we can meet artists and friends over a glass of wine, get a chance to catch up on conversations and so forth. We’re asking you to please come early - there will be a reduced cover of $5 until 9pm, and $10 thereafter. 25% of the door money raised at this month’s event will be gifted to our neighbor Cityteam (http://www.cityteam.org/seattle/) for the construction of a trash and recycling enclosure on their property.

Call for artists, musicians, and volunteers:

If you’re an artist and are interested in showing your work at this month’s or a future h’Art Opening, please send us an e-mail with a brief bio to art@churchofbass.org. We’re especially interested in heart-related art pieces.

If you’re a musician or DJ and would like to perform at this month’s or a future h’Art Opening, please send an e-mail with a brief bio to music@churchofbass.org

If you’re a performer and would like to perform at this month’s or a future h’Art Opening, please send an e-mail with a brief bio to perform@churchofbass.org

If you have ideas or suggestions for activities we can incorporate into this month’s or a future h’Art Opening, please e-mail us at activities@churchofbass.org

It takes many volunteers to bring this together, and we’d appreciate help, especially volunteers during the event. Here are a few categories, and corresponding e-mail address to use.

· If you’d like to volunteer at our alcoholic or non-alcoholic bar we’d love to hear from you – please send an e-mail to beverage@churchofbass.org, and please also let us know whether you have a class 12 license.

· If you’d like to help as a greeter at the door during the event – please send an e-mail to greeter@churchofbass.org

· If you’d like to volunteer to help with anything else, including setup or cleanup, please send an e-mail to volunteer@churchofbass.org

Musical Lineup and Art:

We’re still finalizing the music and artists for this month’s h’Art Opening, and will send out more details in the reminder e-mail next week. I can assure you that it’s going to be world-class! There is also going to be lots of opportunity to interact and create your own art. We’ll be offering journeys during h-Art Opening in Louisa’s innovative “Sonosphere” - check it out at http://www.thesonosphere.com/. And get ready for the Supernatural Trickster Brigade!

Beverages:

We’ve decided to only serve red wine this time, and only between the hours of 7:20 and 9:20. We would like to share the rational with you: The serving of alcohol requires the most volunteers during the event, particularly class 12 bartenders. Add to that the fact that we served only 400 drinks to 300 people at the first h’Art Opening! That’s a little more than one drink per person over the course of 7 hours. So I guess we are not a drinking crowd, and not serving alcohol after the “art opening” segment seems to make sense. We plan to have a variety of interesting non-alcoholic beverages available, including kava-kava, kombucha, chai, herbal teas, elixirs, tinctures, and juices. If you have some ideas or would like to contribute to our non-alcoholic bar, please e-mail us at beverage@churchofbass.org.

Other activities at the Church of Bass:

We are offering a number of interesting regular and special events. Here are a few to keep in mind:

· Dance Church: Come and join us for ecstatic free style dancing to some of Seattle’s top DJ’s every 1st and 3rd Wednesday from 7:20pm – 10:20pm. For more information please visit our tribe page at http://tribes.tribe.net/dancechurchseattle

· Isochronic and Binaural Brain Entrainment: We’d like to invite you to join us every Thursday for a sound frequency healing session using isochronic and binaural tones. Isochronic Tones uses sounds to entrain the mind to altered states of consciousness. Our session starts at 7:20pm and we ask that you please be on time, as we will close the doors shortly thereafter. Please bring a pillow to sit on if you can – we’ll have some but not enough for a large turnout. We’re using current and developing technology to access different levels of consciousness to the point of familiarity and self direction. The concurrent aim is navigating the potential of group access to the collective conscious and its effects. You can read more at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Binaural_beats and http://ezinearticles.com/?id=328081. You are also welcome to check out our tribe at http://tribes.tribe.net/psychesonics.

· We’re very excited about hosting Communiversity here on March 22. Communiversity is an all day experiential learning event and community potluck featuring some of our community’s brilliant minds and biggest hearts. A day of creativity, interactivity, healing and consciousness expansion. Throughout the day you will learn about Mind Machines, binaural beats, plant alchemy, gemstone therapy, acupuncture, grassroots city planning, Gaian studies, magik circles, Damanhur Italy, sacred toning, hands on mask making, raw food goodies, and the Sonosphere.

Before I sign off I’d like to let you know that I’m still feeling my way around the many exciting opportunities to use my space to foster the kind of community that we love, so please consider it a work in progress…. I’d also like to express my sincere appreciation to the h’Art team: Nina, Alisha, Heather, Isaac, Jael, Theresa, Freewil, Eva, Lola, Chris, Nathan, Indigo, and each of you for all your love, encouragement, and enthusiasm. Thank you for co-creating all of this with me.

“h’Art Opening” is an event for you, about you, and with you. Without you there would be no “h’Art Opening”. I’d like to invite you to PERSONALLY invite your friends, but please DO NOT POST on lists. And PLEASE INCLUDE this lengthy e-mail as well as the attached e-flyer with each invitation, as it communicates the intention and vibe we’re striving for. J And thank you for reading all of this!

Love, light, and gratitude,

Hendrik

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You are receiving this e-mail since you are part of the Transcendent Church of Bass information/invitation e-mail address list. We’ll send out periodic invitations to our house-produced events, such as h’Art Opening, Dance Church, Sound Frequency Healing, and so on. Expected volume is low - approximately 1-2 e-mails per week. If you’d like to opt out please send a message to optout@churchofbass.org

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Puppetji@ The Body Temple Burningman2007

2007-08-03T20:05:17Z

Thanks for inviting Puppetji to speak at your temple. I look forward to meeting you all and sharing wizdumb and laughter.
Please let me know if there are any topics you wish Puppetji to cover...or uncover. :)

Much Love and light,

Puppetji

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Body Temple "Wish list"

2007-07-17T07:29:50Z

Hi everyone,

We have compiled a few needed things for the Temple. The budget is being stretched to its limits and we are in the hope that people out there may have a few things lying around that they want to donate, or possibly share use of.
Please take a look and I hope that the summer is treating you with lots of love!

With warmth,
jenna
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Slabs of plywood.
1' PVC
2 by 4's
Battery operated drills
Flood lights
Air compressor/ Air guns
Red fabric of any sort.
Nuts n bolts
Zip ties
Twine
Rope
Duct tape
Re~bar

~ With gratitude
Body Temple crew

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~Body Temple Meeting tonight!

2007-07-09T16:36:46Z

~ Hello beauties,

Tonight, Monday the 9th at 7:30, anyone who is interested in camping with or co~creating the Body Temple should join us! We will be discussing all things creative. If you would like more information about the location of the meeting, please email me at flygurlj@hotmail.com.

Love~
jenna

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Crucial question in regard to my installation!

2007-07-07T04:26:54Z

What time is Sundown at Black Rock City?

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Just in case.... any newbies

2007-06-16T00:12:01Z

http://seattle.tribe.net/event/Burning-Man-Newbie-picnic-Seattle-7-8-1-6pm/seattle-wa/5bbd6fa3-364f-45e0-806b-6c599db8e0d5?nextpage=http%3A%2F%2Fseattle.tribe.net%2Fhome

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Baxter Teaching 2 Hoop Path workshops in Seattle

2007-06-05T04:16:40Z

Howdy from North Carolina!

My name's Ann and my partner Baxter and I are hoopers here in NC. We met the lovely moderator of this tribe when we were in Seattle teaching one workshop this past February. Bax's hoop course is called The Hoop Path, and it emphasizes the Spiritual connection many hoopers feel to the Hoop and the Dance.

Our Vancouver workshops are sold out and Portland is getting full as well, but we still have tons of room in both Seattle workshops, so I asked Jenna if she had any folks she'd recommend reaching out to and she recommended posting on this tribe.

I've cut & pasted all the info below--here's a link to the Hoop Path tribe if you want to look further--and please feel free to message me or Bax on tribe if you have any specific questions:

http://tribes.tribe.net/thehooppath?_click_path=Application%5Btribe%5D.Tribe%5B611f76cf-789c-4b05-aef2-3e603f4b414d%5D

Thanks! all info below--best to you from NC!

HOOP PATH WORKSHOPS IN PORTLAND, SEATTLE, & VANCOUVER

The Hoop Path is an instructional Hooping course designed to foster deeper connections between the Hoop and the Hooper. We are currently offering two workshops, "First Steps" and "The Warrior Path" in each of the following cities: Portland, Seattle, and Vancouver.

Included in this post are descriptions of the two workshops, as well as some of the feedback we have received from those who have taken them.

Workshop Descriptions:

The Hoop Path: "First Steps"

This 3 1/2-hour intensive will introduce you to the inspiring myths and powerful metaphors of The Hoop Path, a spiritual approach to hoopdance that has slowly built itself out of Jonathan Baxter's years of daily Hoop Practice. Bax's teaching incorporates prayerful guidance and unique storytelling as well as the straightforward breaking down of moves and practice of new techniques. This workshop is for those of us who already feel a connection with Hooping that goes far deeper than pure fitness, or for those hoopers who yearn to deepen and expand their Practice into subtler levels of awareness and grace. Together we will define and explore Hoop Path terms such as: pe*A*ce, Ritmo, One Tree/Two Tree, and Two Birds; as well as established techniques such as Reversing, Breaking, Paddling and Angle Hooping.

Hoop Path Workshop II: "The Warrior Path"

In this workshop we will explore the "Warrior Style" aspect of the Hoop Path, focusing on off-the-core techniques such as Point, Swing, and Samurai. This workshop is geared towards the hooper who has established a regular Practice and wishes to challenge her/himself and expand into new expressive territory. Since there will be much more active supporting of the hoop with the hands and wrists, a lighter hoop of a smaller diameter would work best for many of the exercises in this workshop. Bax will expound a bit on the Hoop Path Story, introducing new characters to inspire our inner Warrior.

**To register for any of these workshops, write to Baxter at thehooppath@gmail.com**

Seattle, WA:

Where: (Both Days)
Chamber Theater
915 E. Pine (same building as Velocity Dance Studio)
4th Floor

"First Steps"
Sunday, June 17th
7:30 p.m. until 11 p.m.
Price: $65

"Warrior Path"
Monday, June 18th
6:30 p.m. until 10 p.m.
Price: $50

**We do offer tuition assistance to those who are in serious financial straits

**Here’s some of the feedback we’ve gotten on our previous trips to Cali and the Pacific Northwest!

“Baxter's work is absolutely mindblowing. I've learned enough in his 3 workshops to practice for a year and more... he is a gifted teacher who shares the art of hoopdance in a unique way. Anyone devoted to the hoop shouldn't miss out on this rare opportunity to study with a true master.”

---Christabel, aka Hoopgirl, San Francisco

"It was wonderful to connect with Baxter and hear his philosophy. His terminology was expressed through a story of the Hoop Path and how it came to be. I was inspired and fascinated by his exercises that focused on developing balance and strength. Being blindfolded was a major part of the experience, which encouraged me to go deep into the feeling of it... It was very exciting to finally get paddling, reversals and breaks on a whole new level.

I was buzzing from the experience all night...it was the tip of an iceberg to a whole new level of exercises....a breakthrough. I am once again inspired to continue my hooping practice with a whole new surge of energy and focus.

Thank you Baxter...you're wonderful."

---Diana Lopez (of BodyHoops) Ojai, CA

“For any hoopers who are hesitating or are undecided, I encourage you to give this workshop a try. I have been hooping for less than a year, and I learned SO much from Baxter in a very short amount of time. He is a sincere and inspiring teacher, and he is an incredible hooper. Taking this class made me see hooping in a completely different way. It's no longer just a fun activity full of tricks - hooping can be so much more.

Like Christabel, I wish I could fly down to LA to take this workshop again!”

---Natasha, aka Silverstar, San Francisco

“That was really fun, great sharing of a wonderful story, and lots of things to challenge me in my personal practice. Thank you, Bax!”

--Christa, aka Xta, Vancouver BC

“The class was wonderful. I’ve been working on the opposite current. Its nice to be reinspired to hoop more!”

--Betsy Rose, Seattle

“Thank you for coming, Baxter. That workshop changed my life!”

--Ilana, Los Angeles

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~Polarity photos

2007-05-17T18:32:22Z

Check out more photos from ~Polarity here... http://www.flickr.com/photos/playapixie/sets/72157600211505355/
Anyone have more? Feel free to post them!

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