DRUMLADY UPDATE: performances, events!

All - just a few heads ups ---!


OMEGABAND PERFORMANCE THIS FRIDAY! (7/13)
This Friday is a prime opportunity to check out the new band, OMEGABAND (www.omegaband.net) in a performance at Asylum in Adam's Morgan. I'll be playing percussion and singing harmonies. The band's songs are varied but you can expect rock, soul, and some ska and fusion. The event is actually called "Fringe Benefits," and features three bands performing to raise money for Miriam's Kitchen. Asylum is located at 2471 18th St NW; parking might be a little difficult, and it's a $7 cover at the door. The Originators and Chief Joseph are also performing. I think we're second on the list, which means a start time of around 10 p.m., most likely. Doors open at 9.

YWDEP PERFORMANCE AT THEARC THIS SATURDAY! (7/14)
The Young Women's Drumming Empowerment Project will proudly perform at THEARC this Saturday, as part of a benefit for Some Others Might Eat (SOME). Officially opened in October 2005, The Town Hall Education Arts & Recreation Campus (THEARC)is a $27 million, 110,000 square foot, state-of-the art campus located in Washington, DC's Ward 8 at 1901 Mississippi Ave SE, 20020. YWDEP will perform at 2:15 p.m. and will feature drumming and poetry from both our past and new members. All are invited!

SOULFUL YOGA & DRUMMING RETREAT IN NEGRIL, JAIMAICA! NOVEMBER 8th-13th, MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
My good friend Angelique Shofar of Spirit of Wellness and I will be joining forces for this incredible opportunity in November. Contact me for more information, or REGISTER HERE: http://www.spiritofwellness.org/NovRetreat.html

SACRED SOUL FIRE - West Virginia, Aug. 9-12
My friends and fellow drum goddesses Katy Gaughan and Mz. Imani are organizing an extraordinary event in August - I've attended in the past, and have literally had my mind, body and spirit transformed. Read on!

SACRED SOULFIRE
A weekend gathering that is focused on collaborative art and the
sacred all night fire circle.

August 9-12, 2007
Abrams Creek Campground, Elk Garden, WV
Event info/registration: http://www.consciouscollaborations.com/SSF
$95.00 Camping; $125.00 Lodge (only 18 beds); $25-$95, under 18,
accompanied by an adult.
Meal Plan - Omni, Veggie, Vegan Options - $60.
To view pictures of our site: http://www.abramscreek.com
Contact: Mz.imani, Mzimani@gmail.com 301.461.3214 /
Katy Gaughan, Katy@MusicHeals.Us 202.361.4095
We will help coordinate rides for all participants.
Carbon Tax for those who do not carpool.

The sacred all night fire circle is a journey that empowers
individuals within the embrace of a consecrated, community-supported
circle. The elemental alchemy that we co-create at all SoulFire events
encourages you to grow into your self - to push past limitations - to
embody your highest vision of self expression - to give - to receive -
to have fun - to have an ordeal - and to greet the dawn - in
community. Through drumming & music making, dancing, chanting, spoken
word and visual art, we undergo a mystical, magical journey that can
rhythmically awaken our unrealized potential, and help to make the
world a better place to be, One Fire At A Time.