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Hey there,

This Saturday October 15th don’t miss the Virginia Key Full moon Drum circle. Yes, I know what you’re thinking, the full moon was last Monday/Tuesday, but nevertheless this is a great opportunity to get to play with your fellow drummers in the beautiful Virginia Key park. It starts at 7 PM.

The latest notices I got it says that parking is $5, it used to be free for drummers, I’d check out and post later on.
Be advised that showers and thunderstorms are expected for most of Saturday, so if weather is bad, don’t hesitate to go down there, the cover pavilion has serves well under bad weather conditions.

This is a Drug Free, Alcohol Free, Smoke Free event.

The Historic Virginia Key Beach Park. 4020 Virginia Beach Drive, Virginia Key in Miami, FL

I hope you’re doing all right…
This Saturday don’t miss the Coconut Groove drum circle at the Mayfair Shops:
Mayfair’s Promenade. Plenty of space to park around the groove. We will make a joyful noise and rev up the energy. Come…discover or rediscover the magic, joy, and healing power of the drum. Extra drums and other percussion instrument available along with ice water and seating. Starts at 8 PM.

also Delou continues its Sunday’s community classes at the Little Haiti Cultural Center. 212-260 NE 59th Terrace Miami FL 33137

Tequesta Drum/Dance/Fire Circle Celebration
Friday, September 23, 2011 7 PM – Midnight $10 entrance fee /person. Hugh Taylor Birch State Park –
3109 E. Sunrise Blvd., Ft Lauderdale, Fl 33304
Park Gates Open at 7 PM – Park Gates close at 10 PM No one admitted to the Park after 10 PM – No drumming after 11 PM. No Fire Performers.  No Pets, No Alcohol, No Drugs, No playing in the fire. No Unsupervised Children – Under 18 must have an adult with them.

Also
BrowardDrumCircle 2:30-4:40 PM |  Saturday September 17, 2011 – 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Fern Forest Nature Park (in the picnic area) 201 South Lyons Road Coconut Creek, Florida 33063
201 South Lyons Road Coconut Creek, Florida 33063

Although the moon would be full on September 12th, you can celebrate it sooner at the Virginia Key Drum circle:
This Saturday September 10 from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm. Bring drums and admirable hands, hoops, poi, zils, veils, coin sashes, moving hips and clever feet (Bring your own seating)

Last time we drum at Virginia Key, were a big problem during sunset. I’d strongly recommend you to bring some sort of repellent if you’re planning to go.

This Saturday 3rd of September join us for the Coconut Groove drum circle at Corner of Grand Avenue and Mary Street
Coconut Grove, FL. That’s at the Mayfair’s Promenade. Plenty of space to park around the groove. We will make a joyful noise and rev up the energy of the Grove September Art Walk. Come…discover or rediscover the magic, joy, and healing power of the drum. Extra drums and other percussion instrument available along with ice water and seating.

Starts at 8 PM.

Also, that same Saturday, if you’re around Broward county don’t miss the Broward drum circle.

I’ll be attending the Coconut groove drumming. Hope to see you there!

This weekend Mark is hosting the drum circle at the Fairchild Garden. There’s free admission every Sunday through the month of August. The drum circle is in doors with A/C

Sunday August 21, 2011  from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm – Fairchild Tropical Gardens – inside The Garden House – 10901 Old Cutler Rd, Miami, FL.

Also,
Delou’s continues with its drumming and dancing community classes at the Little Haiti Community center.
Broward Drum circle – click on the menu’s page or the event’s calendar for complete details.
Hollywood Drum circle – click on the menu’s page or the event’s calendar for complete details.

The West African Dance & Drum Festival of the Season is here!
www.adddff.delouafrica.org

A Three Day Journey of Cultural Expression & Joy!

August 5-7, 2011 at the Little Haiti Cultural Center 212-260 NE 59th Terrace Miami FL 33137

Festival Events & Schedule with Amazing and Talented Artists! This Event is Open to the General Public. On-Site Workshop & Concert Tickets Available Now!  On-site Concert ticket prices:
(Held at the Little Haiti Cultural Center Theater)
$15.00 at the Box Office
$12.00 Students & Senior Citizens
Children 12 & under: FREE

On-Site Workshop ticket prices:
Dance & Drum: $15.00
Yoga, Shekere and Song: $12.00
Balafon (African xylophone): $20.00
Djun-Djun Dance Intensive: $18.00

Free Workshops:
Drum & Dance workshop for Children 12 & under
Rites of Passage for Children & Families (Including Arts & Crafts)
Children’s Village (Storytelling, face painting, hula hoop, balloon twisting and more)

About the Festival
Delou Africa Inc. is hosting their 2nd Annual African Diaspora Dance and Drum Festival of Florida. This three-day cultural arts festival and conference will feature workshops, a symposium, a concert, vendor market place and children’s village. Activities will include drum and dance workshops with world renowned artists from Senegal, Ivory Coast, Guinea, and the Caribbean. Music workshops will focus on a variety of instruments including balafon (African xylophone), shekere, djembe, djun-djun, kutiro, Sabar and African songs. Special happenings will take place including yoga, storytelling, hula hoop, face painting, artist panel discussion, Rites of Passage for Children and Families, and a raffle drawing for 2 round trip tickets to South Africa and other prizes. Other highlights are a concert extravaganza, an award presentation, a cultural reception, and a Djun-Djun Dance Intensive workshop.

As you might probably know by simply looking at the night sky tomorrow is the Full moon drum circle in Miami and Miami beach.
if you want to attend to the Miami Beach drumming congregation you might very well do so by getting all the instruction on our Full moon page from website’s menu.
I’ve being invited to another celebration in Downtown Miami, here are the details:
Eleuthera Lounge / Villa 221 / Buck House from 9 PM. 221 NE 17th Street Miami, FL
Get ready for Miami’s most entertaining monthly FULL MOON event with some of South Florida’s best talents for live music and performances.Free Admission – No Cover Charge)
Sultry Sound by: DJ Jason Perez
Be there for our ceremonial midnight drum circle accompanied by spiritual dancing around the fire… We will have performances and participation by numerous talents including drummers, hula hoop and fire dancers, AcroYoga, Henna Art, Tarot Reading, Exotic cuisine and Drinks, Coconut Art, and much more…
*We have an open house policy for drummers and performers… BRING IT ON!*
**Also, please feel free to DRESS CREATIVELY… No attire is too outrageous!**

Sounds like an interesting adventure that I’ll check out tomorrow, so if you go, see you there.
This weekend also Delou, Broward drum circle and Pompano drum circle. Check their pages on Miamidrums.com’s menu for more info.

Hello there!
I hope you’re ready since there are many interesting things to do this weekend, be aware of the scorching temperatures we’re experience here in South Florida. Some of this weekend activities are outdoors, so taking solar protection and enough water and hydration is always a good thing.

Mark Richards is inviting every drummer in town to a Drum Circle at Fairchild Tropical Garden’s Mango Festival this Saturday July 9, 2011 From 10:30-12:30 – Fairchild’s 19th Annual International Mango Festival will celebrate the Mangos of Hawaii. Seating will be provided and there will be a few extra drums on a first come, first serve basis. There are many activities to do at the Fairchild, here is the event’s schedule. There is an entrance fee to get into Fairchild, so you might consider staying for all the activities.

Then, you might want to experience an alternative type of  drumming, Buddy Helm is teaching this weekend only his very special Healing and meditation class. You might remember Buddy from the Paralaounge videos, see his drumming class video.
He’s teaching on Saturday at The Goddess Store – 8:00-10:00. 2017 Harrison St, Hollywood. Class costs $25
He’s also teaching the same class the following day for the Miami crowd at Mark’s house :4427 SW 16 St, Miami (please go around the block and park in the back of the house and come in through the back gate). Class costs $25

This Sunday you can attend the Hollywood drum circle. Check out the drum event calendar for more info about it.
And last but not least, as I mention last week, Delou is hosting a dinner fund raising after their community class schedule in the Little Haiti cultural center. 212 NE 59th Terrace Miami FL 33137. Drum class starts at 3 PM and fund raising would start at 4:30 tasty african cuisine offering a variety of meat, vegetarian & vegan dishes!  Suggested donation of $10
I’m sure not going to miss that one. You would be contributing to a wonderful non-profit organization!

No matter what you do this weekend, I wish you a pleasant and enjoyable time!

Take care

Hello there,

I hope you’re doing allright.

This weekend we have the Coconut groove drum circle. Saturday 2nd, 2011
Florentino Plaza, Grand Avenue entrance, below “THE KNIFE” restaurant. 3444 Main Hwy Coconut Grove, Miami, FL Rain or shine. From 8:00 PM till  11 PM
Bring your own chair since we’ll playing at that little patio…

Also check out the information on the drumming calendar for the Broward drum circle.

Also this weekend Delou’s dance and drumming classes and be sure to write down on your calendars :
Delou Fundraising Dinner –  Sunday, July 10th, 2011 – 4:30 till 7:30 at theLittle Haiti Cultural Center. Tasty african cuisine offering a variety of meat, vegetarian & vegan dishes!  Suggested donation of $10

I’m sure not going to miss that one. You would be contributing to a wonderful non-profit organization!

I hope you enjoy this weekend and the 4th of July celebrations!