Friday, January 11th
7:30pm
Jennifer Berezan is a unique blend of singer/songwriter, teacher, and activist. Over the course of ten albums, she has developed and explored recurring themes with a rare wisdom. Her lifelong involvement in environmental,women’s, and other justice movements as well as an interest in Buddhism and earth-based spirituality are at the heart of her writing.
Her intense and personal approach to music as a transforming experience has brought her strong rapport with audiences from small clubs to large festivals throughout North America and Europe.
Advanced registration is preferred: Tickets bought online by January 10th are $25
Tickets can be purchased at the door for $30
Saturday, January 12
9:30am-4pm
Facilitator: Jennifer Berezan
A daylong silent retreat: weaving chant, meditation, sound meditation, and wisdom teachings. In these challenging times it is crucial to take time out to connect to our own inner peace and wisdom.
Join us as we rest in the timeless practices of chant, song and silent meditation.
Come to recharge, renew, relax, and awaken in the midst of it all.
No singing or meditation experience necessary
Register by 1/6
7pm
Come join us for the screening of: The beautiful recording of the 2017 live performances of: A Song for All Beings, A Celebration of Loving Kindness. This musical meditation features an extraordinary gathering of musicians, dancers, activists, visual artists, and spiritual teachers from around the world to create a communal ritual based in the Buddhist practices of metta (lovingkindness) and compassion. Based on the acclaimed recording In These Arms, A Song for All Beings, this unique event builds on Jennifer' past visionary and ritual musical offerings, especially the beloved performances of Praises for the World. Song for All Beings is a participatory musical journey to evoke peace, healing and unity for the earth and all beings. The 2017 performances feature Jennifer Berezan, Bruce Cockburn, Ferron, Jack Kornfield, Joanna Macy, Patti Cathcart, Gina Breedlove, Anam Thubten Rinpoche, Raz Kennedy, Melanie DeMore, Barbara Higbie, Julie Wolf, Jami Sieber, Barbara Borden, Vicki Noble, Luisah Teish, Nina Wise, Naomi Newman, Sarah Dugas, Dance Brigade, Rita Sahai, and many more.
Here is the link to the youtube video:
Register by 1/10
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