WOMEN'S "raise the roof!" COMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLES THIS FALL!

You are hereby invited to attend/participate in a couple of ongoing all-women's drum circles that I'm planning this fall. These circles will include drum basics, rhythms, songs, improvisational drumming and dancing, and are for the purpose of creating a space that harbors full self-_expression and contributes to our collective healing.

Drumming is a proven tool to counteract stress, anxiety, anger, depression and even addiction. Plus it's FUN. So come 'n get your drum on this fall, and please forward this to any other women who might like to do the same. DANCERS are also highly encouraged to attend.

See below for details -

WOMEN'S "Raise the Roof" DRUM CIRCLE at ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH

Friday evenings, 7-9 p.m.
1525 Newton St NW (corner of Newton and 16th sts NW)
Columbia Heights metro stop or S2/S4 busline
$10 suggested donation OR bring a food or beverage to share
drums provided or bring your own
Nov 3, 10, 17
Dec 1, 8, 15


WOMEN'S RHYTHMS - SECOND SATURDAYS at SANGHA

2nd Saturday women's drum circles at Sangha, 1-3 p.m.
7014 Westmoreland Ave, Takoma Park, MD
Takoma metro stop
$10 suggested donation
Hot beverages provided
Drums provided or bring your own
Nov 11, Dec 16, Jan 13, Feb 10, March 10, April 14, May 12

Hi and welcome to my blog! I'm a DC-based musician and activist. This blog is an attempt to keep y'all updated with my various activities. I grew up in Missouri and attended the University of Missouri, Columbia, where I got degrees in music, women's studies, and journalism. I first moved to DC in 2001 to work as a Research Assistant for a labor union. I quickly co-founded the Rhythm Workers Union with several friends and fellow musicians, and later began working as an organizer for several peace groups. During this time, I also got involved with The Guerrilla Poetry Insurgency and began teaching drumming workshops to youth through Panorama Community Arts.

In October 2004 with the support of my friends and a grant from the D.C. Commission on the Arts & Humanities, I founded the Young Women's Drumming Empowerment Project (YWDEP). This grassroots organization seeks to to empower a core group of young women living in the District by guiding them in a process of learning how to play African and Latin hand drums and percussion, along with expressing their opinions and telling their stories through spokenword, poetry, song, movement, and team building. Two years later we are still going strong and just wrapped up our second season with 4 amazing performances at the D.C. Arts Center.

Aside from YWDEP, I also teach drumming throughout the area and perform regularly as well. You can visit my website at www.drumlady.com. Be sure to check back often to find out what I've been up to and where I'll next be!

peace,
kristen

p.s. Below is a collage of some of my musical adventures...mouse-over each individual image to read the caption.