The second week finishes the Reiki course, had a fire walk, thrills your musical senses, brings out your inner Crone, and makes you laugh out loud, among other things. The Art Gallery is open 5pm-9pm this week, except for the 17th, when the venue will be closed for the Croning Ritual. Events subject to change. See our Calendar for the most up to date information.
9:00 am – 5:00 pm – Reiki II
Presented by Karen Hefner. The class is a combination of lecture, discussion and experience. You will learn the Usui/Tibetan method of Reiki including all the hand positions for a complete Reiki treatment, the level II symbols and Japanese techniques. The International Center for Reiki Training certified course materials will be provided. Location: North Window.
Participant Notes: Preregister by emailing khefner333@q.com. Fees: $350 – covers both Reiki I and II. Presenter Info: After studying, experiencing, and practicing alternative modes of healing for the past decade, Karen has dedicated herself to being in service as a catalyst for personal growth, expansion, and healing. She is a certified Usui/Tibetan Reiki Master and an Associate Teacher for the LightSong School of Shamanic Studies.
6:30 – 8:00 pm – Singing In Sacred Circle
There are many chants that relate to the Divine Feminine, the Goddess in her many forms, and to her place in the web of life. Singing in community brings a level of connection and joy that is hard to explain. The repetitive singing of simple chants allows an opening and connection to spirit that we often miss in our busy modern lives. Everyone welcome – listen, join, enjoy. Blessed be.
Lead by Cynthia Huelsmann: “I have been chanting for over 30 years. I have attended many workshops and conferences, including singing with Kay Gardner at Michfest for many years, and with Woman with Wings – both in Michigan and Bangor Maine since Kay’s passing in 2002. I have attended workshops and sang with Starhawk, Ruth Barrett, Judy Piazza, Robert Gass, and Margot Adler. I have led several Singing Circles at the Midwest Wimmins Music Fest, the Spinsterhaven spring gathering, and last year’s Goddess Festival. Last year’s workshop led to an ongoing singing circle in Fayetteville. That group will be part of this singing circle.” Location: Open Floor.
6:30 – 8:00 pm – Connecting with Pets Who Have Crossed Over
Presented by Norah O’Connor. I will help guide you in meditation to the sacred space where you will have an opportunity to connect with your beloved pet who has crossed over – hearing, sensing, and feeling their energy and words of wisdom to comfort you. You will also have an opportunity to mentally and emotionally convey your thoughts, feelings and words to your pet. An opportunity for great healing and insight into another world. There will be a short introductory talk, tips on communicating with your pets, in body or spirit, and a question and answer session. Location: Gallery Room.
Participant Info: Preregister to norah_e_oconnor@yahoo.com for handout materials; walk-ins welcome. Fees: $10.
Presenter Info: Norah O’Connor is a Reiki Master Teacher, teaching all levels of Reiki, as well as doing hands on and distant healing. Reiki is a universal energy force that is used to heal the entire person or animal. She is also an Intuitive Animal Healer/Communicator, an ordained minister in the Universal Life Church, as well as an instructor of Subtle Energy, having taught at the Blue Cliff College. Norah has been interviewed on Channel 13 in Seattle, and featured in the Northwest Arkansas Times, the Fayetteville Morning News, and Horsin’ Around Magazine. Her writings have been published in The Higher Source, Dance of the Soul, Horsin’ Around, Rocky Mountain Rider, Journal of the Ozark Research Institute, and Nose to Toes. Speaking and presenting workshops she has appeared at the American Society of Dowsers in Fayetteville and at their national conventions, teaching also at Passages and the ORI Dowsing and Healing Energies Conventions from 2001 through 2005. In 2004 Norah did aura readings at the East and West coast Dowsers Conventions in Burlington, Vermont and Santa Cruz, California. Currently she is writing a book about her experiences as an animal communicator, while continuing to practice and teach Reiki.
March 16, 2010 – Tuesday
3:00 pm – Igniting Spirit Fire Walk
The path of the soul is a path of movement and transformation. To transform is to release fear and open to the pure potential that awaits our call. Firewalking is one of the oldest transformational tools known. A Gratitude Ceremony and Talisman Ritual will precede the Firewalk. Please refer to www.ignitingspirit.com for more information.
Karen Hefner is a F.I.R.E. certified facilitator , trained by Tolly Burkan (Firewalking Institute of Research and Education). The Talisman Ritual is based on a Native American tradition, and was taught to Karen by Jan Engels-Smith, founder of LightSong School of Shamanic Studies.
Location disclosed with your required pre-registration with karen@ignitingspirit.com. Fees: Sliding Scale: $25 to $60. This is a 6-8 hour ceremony.
6:30 pm – Night Vespers Yoga
A team of respected Yoga teachers from the Fayetteville community, teaching a diverse variety of styles. These certified Instructors can work with any body type, and look forward to answering your questions about the practice of yoga. Relax from the pace of the day, join in meditation, celebrate the goddess within.
March 17, 2010 – Wednesday
6:00 – 8:00 pm – Sages In Our Time Croning Ritual – Special Event – Gallery & Venue Closed
This is a group celebration ritual to name and honor the sage women of our community who are ready to embrace the third trimester of their life’s journey.
On our journey from birth to death, we experience the various stages of life. Sadly, in our youth-oriented culture, we have forgotten and negated the art of honoring and celebrating our wise women who carried the torches and paved the way for the rest of us. Let us come together in circle to name and uplift these sage wise ones among us in celebration and blessing.
The Reception feast will start about 7:30pm, immediately following the ritual. Cost: $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for kids 13 and under.
March 18, 2010 – Thursday
7:00 – 9:00 pm – She Weaves Us: A Musical Meeting of Geoff Oelsner, Harmonia, & You
Listen as we weave two sets of beautiful music together: Geoff performing original songs and poems sometimes joined by Harmonia and Harmonia performing songs at times accompanied by Geoff. A unique arrangement, a new step on their musical journey.
There’ll be singalongs in each of the two braided sets of this two hour concert. (Intermission with concession sales. Donations accepted to cover Festival expenses.) Come weave music and words with us!
Geoff Oelsner is a poet, singer/songwriter, and psychotherapist. www.geoffoelsner.com/home.html. His life-partner Leslie Berman Oelsner is founder and director of Harmonia, a 15 woman vocal ensemble who offer songs of celebration and healing.
March 19, 2010 – Friday
7:00 pm – Comedy Night at The Goddess Festival
Jules Taylor leads us through an evening of riotous fun, starting with Comedy Open Mic – everyone says you are funny, you love telling (re-telling) jokes, your impersonations are dead on – sign up at the door and share your comedic talents with a ready audience.
Then get ready to laugh hysterically with PHUNBAGS! Some of the phunniest people in NWA, PHUNBAGS performs fast paced, short form comedy improv based on suggestions from the audience. No one ever knows what will happen next but, you can be sure that with Mike Thomas, Jason Suel, Jules Taylor, Mark Landon Smith, Cassie Self, Kevin Kinder and… no telling who else may show up onstage (maybe even YOU! ), hilarity ensues! phunbags.org
Top off the evening with the happiest music on earth: Snake Eyes & the Bug Band specialize in their own brand of sound which we call “Bug Music.” The best way to describe it might be Cajun/Zydeco music filtered through southeastern Arkansas redneck sensibilities. Bug music is perfect for couple dancing, and it’s not unusual for band members to take individual breaks, even mid-song, to grab a partner from the crowd to swing, twirl, and spin for their own (and the crowd’s) entertainment.
Jamey Hall – lead vocalist, songwriter, accordionist, and dance instructor
Mike Rickard- lead guitar, vocals
Ray Palmer – fiddle
Robin Rues- string bass, vocals
Mark McGee – rubboard, triangle, vocals
Sid Simons – drums
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