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Underground Sounds Photo by Gary O Smith
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Sunday, December 18th, 5:30 - 7:30pm
Winter Solstice Celebration
Come celebrate the Winter Solstice with Underground Sounds: Songs of the Season, our 13th annual concert of eclectic, seasonal music and meditation on. Produced by the Celebration Circle, the program will feature both contemporary and traditional songs of the Holiday Season, along with site-specific musical improvisations incorporating the extraordinary acoustical properties of the Queen’s Throne Room, a beautiful cavern with a soaring 40-foot high ceiling located in the heart of the Cave Without a Name near Boerne. The performance will feature the work of veteran singer/songwriter Rudi Harst (vocals, guitar, Native American flute, Tibetan bowls), along with Sarah Bading (vocals), Patty Cooper (vocals, keyboard), Bill Colangelo (clarinet), Matt Stringer (mandolin), Kevin Lewis (bass), Buffalo Thunder and Jake Cooper (percussion) and Frank Del Toro (vocals, percussion).
More than just a concert, Underground Sounds: Songs of the Season is an amazing musical experience! Tickets are only tickets $20; seating is limited and advance ticket purchase is strongly suggested. Tickets available in the Lobby today or online at www.cavewithoutaname.com.
Sacred Art of Altars Show & Silent Auction
9/1/11 - 9/29/11 at the Bijou Theater
for photos of the altars taken by Gary O Smith, click here
SUMMER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION
Saturday, June 18th @ 7pm
Underground Sounds
at Cave Without A Name - Boerne
SPRING RETREAT " Just Say YES "
Photo by Gary O Smith
Join us for our SPRING RETREAT
April 29 - May 1
at Slumber Falls Camp in New Braunfels
A gentle, nurturing weekend retreat for making powerful choices, facilitated by:
Rev. Linda Martella-Whitsett, minister of Unity Church of San Antonio,
along with Rudi Harst, Program Director of the Celebration Circle
Say YES to:
- The Power of Affirmative Prayer and Meditation
- Creative Play
- Rest and Relaxation in a beautiful, nature setting
Rev. Linda Martell-Whitsett is minister at the Unity Church of San Antonio, former co-host of "Spiritual Parenting in Unity" on Unity.FM radio, and author of How to Pray without Praying to God: Moment by Moment, Choice by Choice, soon to be released by Hampton Roads Publishing. She has a gift for teaching the principles and practice of Affirmative Prayer in a simple, practical and inclusive way. Rudi Harst is a talented writer, musician and teacher who loves to support others through creative expression. Together they offer a delightful blend of insightful information, practical techniques and experiential processes to help you feel affirmed and energized.
Only $195 (or just $170 if paid by April 18th)
Includes registration, all meals, lodging and activities.
Call 210.533.67676 for information/registration.
KING WILLIAM FAIR PALETTA BOOTH
Saturday, April 16th
Two of our all time favorite singer/songwriters,
Tom Prasada-Rao & Cary Cooper,
will be with us, making the morning even more special.
The potluck lunch with lots of birthday cake (19 cakes?!?)
will be followed by Tom & Cary's afternoon concert.
Suggested donation $15 for the concert.
It's all happening at Jump Start - 108 Blue Star 78204
Spread the word, tell your friends.
Better yet, bring them with you!
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WINTER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION
Enjoy Underground Sounds, our 12th annual concert of eclectic, seasonal music and meditation on Sunday, December 19th at 5:30pm. The program will feature Rudi Harst (vocals, guitar, Native American flute, Tibetan bowls); with Fred Masinter (violin) and other musical guests TBA. It all takes place in the magnificent Queen’s Throne Room, a beautiful cavern with extraordinary acoustical properties, located in the heart of the Cave Without a Name, 12 miles northeast of downtown Boerne. More than just a concert, this is an amazing musical experience! Tickets are only tickets $20; seating is limited and advance ticket purchase is strongly suggested. For tickets and information, www.celebrationcircle.org - 210.533.6767 or www.cavewithoutaname.com -- 830.537.4212
ARTS MART for ARTISTS and SHOPPERS
 
Arts Mart: Sundays, November 28 and December 12, before and after Sunday Circle.
Artists! This is a great opportunity to sell your work in a supportive environment. Reserve your space by contacting Ellen Tisdale at
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A limited number of spaces are available. We only ask that you give 10% of your sales back to the Circle.
HELP SUPPORT INNER CITY DEVELOPMENT
“HUNGER IS NOT A THANKSGIVING ISSUE: IT IS AN ISSUE 365 DAYS PER YEAR” ICD begins its Thanksgiving 365 this week. This project is an effort to raise all the money it takes to supply their Emergency Food Pantry with food for 365 days. They serve over 70,000 meals per year to people in crisis, serving the poorest area of Bexar County. They are asking for direct donations of any amount and they are looking for 30 people to raise $1,000 each and to fast until they raise that amount. Can you be one of those 30? If so, call them at 224-7239. Students are asked to collect rise, beans and canned goods. Checks can be made out to Inner City Development, 1300 Chihuahua St., SATX 78207
We will also support their CHRISTMAS TOY SALE, which is an attempt to deal with the issue of trying to maintain dignity of families on limited income in an effort to help them get toys for their children at Christmas at a price that is affordable. Many times families will spend money to provide something special at Christmas and then need help to pay bills and buy food in January. Inner City collects new toys (traditional and non-violent) for a sale. The toys are prices at 10% of what they would cost in the store. The toy sale usually serves about 1400 children and the money raised goes back into emergency services. If you are interested in helping, please call 224-7239. Bring toys to Sunday Circle on November 28 and December 5.
Thanksgiving Potluck Lunch - immediately after Sunday Circle at JumpStart 12:30-2 pm
Please plan to join us in celebrating Thanksgiving a few days early on Sunday, November 21, for our Almost-Annual Thanksgiving Potluck Lunch. Bring some food to share, a grateful heart, and a good joke if you've heard one lately (there ALWAYS room for a good joke around the dinner table...) Please let us know if you're planning to come by signing calling the Circle office at (210)533-6767.
 
Altars by: Laurel Gibson Zet Baer
Cindy Palmer Laurel Bodinus
Photos by Gary O Smith
Create Your Own Altar Workshop, Saturday, October 30, 1-4:30pm
Have you ever seen the beautiful altars created for our Sacred Art of Altars show, and wished you could make your own? Now’s your chance! Explore your creative vision of the Sacred with experienced workshop leader Michelle Belto, as she discusses successful components of altar-making, and leads you through the 3 1/2-hour, hands-on process of crafting your own. We’ll provide a variety of blank altars and basic painting materials. You bring your own special items and images to make it your own. $65, Saturday, October 30th, just in time for Dia de los Muertos!
 
Photos by Gary O Smith
Fall Retreat 10/22-24/10
LISTEN, LAUGH AND LEARN
An energizing weekend retreat facilitated by Lawrence M. Cohen, M.D. and Rudi Harst. At beautiful Slumber Falls Camp, on the banks of the Guadalupe River in New Braunfels, Rest, enjoy good company and great food and give yourself time to
LISTEN to your Inner Guidance
LAUGH in the company of spiritual friends
LEARN new tools for cultivating balance in your life
Only $195 (or just $170 if paid by Monday 10/18!!) Includes registration, meals, lodging and activities. Family discounts or limited scholarships may be available; please ask.
Pagan Pride, Sunday, September 26, 1-9pm
Circle memebers are invited to come spend a lovely Sunday afternoon at Pagan Pride in Roosevelt Park from 1-9pm. With food, craft vendors, spiritual workshops, and good-hearted folks, it’s a great way to connect with a wider earth-based spiritual community. Jai will be doing the Opening ritual, and Rudi will be performing with musical friends in the late afternoon. We’ll also have a Circle booth selling t-shirts and other good stuff, so stop on by!
Sunday, June 20th, 6:30 pm
Underground Sounds Solstice Concert
The summer solstice is fast approaching, and that means it's time for our annual concert at the Cave Without a Name in Boerne. If you've never been, it's a wonderful way to ring in the summer, as well as being a great event to share with friends and loved ones. Join Rudolf and guest musicians Paul Lewis on didgeridoo, Ellen Tisdale with Tibetan singing bowls, and John Caroll, principal trombonist for the SA Symphony, for a time of haunting music in an extraordinarily beautiful underground cavern. Be there early for a 6:30pm start on June 20th, at 325 Kreutzberg Rd in Boerne. $20. Reservations appreciated--please email
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and let us know you'll be there, or call 633-6654 with any questions. For directions, please see www.cavewithoutaname.com.
SUNDAY, MAY 23rd--BIG WIDE GRIN IN CONCERT!
Everything about this award-winning trio is BiG from their stage presence to their sound and their message. Long-time Circle favorites, all of them write, sing, and play a variety of instruments that they'll pass around during a live performance. Add to that the kind of harmonies that give a music lover goose bumps, a shiver down their spine, or - yep, you guessed it - a BiG WiDE GRiN. This will be their ONLY stop in San Antonio this year, so don't miss it! There are also rumors of a brand-new CD available to take home with you. Sunday, May 23rd, 2:00-4:30pm at CircleSpace, 120 Guadalupe St. $15 Check out www.bigwidegrin.com for more info, or get a taste of them on youtube.
Spring Retreat - "Joy Within"
Friday, April 30 - Sunday, May 2nd
Slumber Falls Camp and Retreat Center, New Braunfels
Come and enjoy a relaxing, refreshing weekend retreat facilitated by Rudolf Harst. Experience the Sacred through the Path of Delight, by engaging in a 3-day feast of the senses featuring body prayer, meditation, music, movement, art, fine food and more.
Slumber Falls Camp and Retreat Center is located on scenic River Road just outside New Braunfels, 35 miles north of San Antonio. Nestled on the banks of the Guadalupe River, Slumber Falls provides an ideal setting for relaxing and re-energizing your body, mind and spirit. Accomodations are dormitory-style. Either lodges with heat/AC or screened-in cabins are available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information about the facilities visit www.slumberfalls.com.
Registration begins at 5:00 pm on Friday, followed by dinner at 7:00 pm, and ends with a worship service and brunch at noon on Sunday. Take the plunge, and treat your senses! $195 includes accomodation, activities, and all meals for three days. If you register before April 18th!, pay just $150! Hope to see you there...
For Reservations/Info on any of these events, please contact:
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or 210.533.6767.
Retreat Supply List:
Twin bedding
Pillow
Towels
Flashlight with batteries
Water bottle
Sunscreen/insect repellent
Hat
Walking shoes
Lightweight jacket
Swimsuit
Water shoes
Loose clothing for movement/yoga
Yoga mat or blankets
Lawn/folding chair
Consider bringing along a favorite song, poem, musical instrument, game, reading, or whatever else you'd like to include in our weekend
Saturday, April 24th 10am-6pm
"Viva Fiesta!"
Join us at the King William Fair, a wonderful, family-friendly Fiesta event located in the historic King William neighborhood, just a few blocks from Jump-Start Theater. Once again, the Circle will be selling paletas (frozen Mexican fruit bars) at a booth adjoining Kids Kingdom, which makes a good base for roaming the fairgrounds. Admission is $5 for adults; children 12 and under, free.
Sunday, April 18th 2:00-4:00pm
"Freeing Your Inner Storyteller"
Join master storyteller Elizabeth Ellis for an "informance" that will help you unlock the power of your own storytelling. Part workshop, part performance, Elizabeth will give you the nuts and bolts of telling an amazing tale, illustrated by her own craft. With time to work on and practice our own narrative, this will be a fun, interactive workshop not to be missed! CircleSpace, 120 Guadalupe St. $15 donation, reservations requested.
Saturday, April 10th 10am-3pm
"Living in Harmony"
You'll want to be sure and join us for our 6th Annual Day in the Garden at the Hill Country Sculpture & Meditation Garden in Kerrville. Treat yourself to a rich and wonderful day in a magnificent, natural setting, spent enjoying guided meditations and uplifting music (Rudolf Harst), plus gentle yoga (Willie McDaniel) and walks through an amazing sculpture garden. For an added treat, consider spending the night in the beautiful Elm Cottage Bed & Breakfast also located on the grounds, located at 1985 Bear Creek Rd., Kerrville, TX, 78028, just an hour's drive from San Antonio. Pack your own lunch; drinks and dessert provided. Suggested donation $40. Reservations requested. Mapquest map and directions available on their website, www.elmcottages.com.
Sunday, March 21st 2:00-4:30pm
CONCERT: SUN, Mar. 28th, Ken Gaines
Singer/songwriter and guitarist Ken Gaines plays his own style of blues, jazz, and rock. The opening act for last year's Kerrville Folk Festival, he was also voted the 2005 Singer/Songwriter of the Year at the Texas Music Awards. This man's got some rockin stuff! Get a taste of him on Sunday morning, then join us at CircleSpace for a full concert from 2:00-3:30 pm. Have a great afternoon of music, help support the Circle, and hang out with some of your favorite folks! 120 Guadalupe St. $10, part of the proceeds benefit the Circle.
Sunday, March 21st, 2:00-4:30 pm
"Spring Cleaning: Cleansing YourSelf from the Inside Out"
A practical, pleasurable, and experiential workshop by Lawrence Cohen, M.D. which will give you powerful tools for releasing toxic build-ups in your body, mind and spirit. Dr. Cohen is a noted medical doctor and Director of the Center for Complementary Medicine. His work incorporates an extensive knowledge of yoga, nutrition, biofeedback, Eastern/Holistic Studies, spirituality and homeopathy, as well as many years of Emergency Room and general medical practice, giving him a truly holistic perspective on health. The workshop will be held at CircleSpace, 120 Guadalupe Street. $20 suggested donation. Reservations requested.
Saturday, March 6th 7:00-9:00 pm
"The Theology of the Matrix: Movie Night and Discussion"
If you love The Matrix, come out to CircleSpace for a chance to watch it again (or for the first time), with your favorite Circle folks. We'll watch an hour-long abbreviated version of the movie projected on the ‘big screen', followed by a discussion facilitated by Bret Lortie, who'll be speaking at Circle the following morning on "The Theology of the Matrix". We'll provide lots of popcorn...you bring the drink/s of your choice, and maybe some to share! 7:00-9:00 pm, CircleSpace, 120 Guadalupe St. FREE
SUNDAY, FEB. 28th, WORKSHOP: "The Sacred Arts of Rumi"
Join us in welcoming Nizami, Fulbright Scholar and 17th generation Sufi musician from Pakistan, considered one of the foremost masters of the tabla, sitar, and harmonium. He'll be offering an incredible performance in Sufi folk music and the classical music of Pakistan, interspersed with readings of Rumi and Hafiz in their original language, alongside his own translations. His soulful, authentic offerings speak from the mystical dimension of Islam to the boundless universality of the heart. If you love Rumi, or if you heard Nizami singing at our Winter Solstice event, you'll know this is a special treat not to be missed. $25 donation helps support Nizami and the Circle. 2-3:30 pm at CircleSpace, 120 Guadalupe St.
SUNDAY, FEB. 14th: Valentine's Day Dance
Come all ye cynics and you lovers...however you feel about the day, what better way to spend it than with open-hearted Circle folks? Forget the hallmark cards and chocolate--okay, maybe not the chocolate--and come remember the true meaning of the day of love. Dance your butt off to the live music of the Circle band as they play some sweet tunes. We'll provide fruity punch and a chocolate fountain...you bring something tasty to dip in it! There will also be a table for making valentine's if you feel crafty and a hug booth! 2-4 pm at CircleSpace, 120 Guadalupe St., $5-10 sliding scale donation requested.
SUNDAY, JAN. 17th, Celebration Circle Birthday Party!
Hey, the Celebration Circle is turning 18! Help us celebrate our coming-of-age year with a birthday potluck at CircleSpace. Don't miss pinata-smashing, amazing Aztec dancers, and fabulous cake for all. January 17th, 12:30-2:00 pm, CircleSpace, 120 Guadalupe St. Stay late for our annual meeting from 2:30-3:30 if you'd like to attend. Also, if you have a potluck dish you would like to bring hot, please bring it in a crockpot and give it to the folks behind the drink/snack counter to plug in for you.
SUNDAY, JAN. 10th, Fitness and Nutrition for the Disoriented, Disinclined, and those who hate to sweat!
Join Ellen Tisdale, RN, MSN and two-time cancer survivor, to explore ways to make and sustain effective New Years' resolutions. This 3 1/2 hour introduction to exercise and daily health is designed to encourage you and offer new approaches to incorporating health into your daily life. BBW's and men, folks with chronic health problems, all know that a change in health habits is hard work and takes help, energy, and planning. Especially oriented for those of us who have discovered our similarity to immovable objects. Wear comfortable warm clothes for a little moving and stretching. A warm and healthy lunch will be provided. January 10th, 1:00-4:30 pm, CircleSpace, 120 Guadalupe St. By donation, all proceeds benefit the Circle.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 1ST, 1st Annual Happy, Healthy, Hopeful New Year's Day Fun(d)Raiser Party!!
Start the New Year on a positive note by visualizing and affirming your intent for the year! Featuring good folks, good food, and the good-time music of Rudolf Harst, with Sarah Bading and the Circle Band. It's all happening on Friday, January 1st, from 5-8pm, at High Wire Arts, located at 326 W. Josephine (at N. St. Mary's St., across from the Josephine Theater). $10 suggested donation to help raise funds for the Circle and a Circle Band CD.
DECEMBER 20TH, 6:00 pm, "Underground Sounds", Cave Without A Name, Boerne
Our 7th annual celebration of the Winter Solstice, featuring seasonal songs and sounds, performed in the extraordinary beauty of the Queen's Throne Room in the Cave Without a Name. Although located just 12 miles from downtown Boerne, you'll feel transported to another realm by the experience! With music and meditations from Rudolf Harst (vocals, guitar, flute, Tibetan singing bowls); with Paul Lewis (didgeridoo); Sarah Bading (vocals) and Carl Rush (percussion). Reservations requested. Tickets $20, available at our website or by calling 210.533.6767. For info about the cave and directions, www.cavewithoutaname.com or 830.537.4212
November 22nd, 3pm -5pm
"Beyond Fear" with don Miguel Ruiz, Jr.
Join us for this special workshop on using the Four Agreements (and a Fifth!) to Live in Love. CircleSpace, 120 Guadalupe, San Antonio, $30. Call 210.533.6767 or e-mail
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for more info or to register.
November 6-8 The Gift of Sacred Rest Retreat 09
2009 Sacred Art of Altars Show, Sep. 1-30th
To see images from our 2009 Sacred Art of Altars shows, please click here. To view images from previous years, you can find links to all the galleries here.
Rudi in Concert, Live Friday, September 10, 7pm
Rudi in a spirited solo show of his unique songs, stories and performance art at the Unity CoffeeHouse. Come see an artistic side of Rudi that seldom comes out in our Sunday Circles! Located next to the Unity Church, 8103 Broadway (at Lawndale, inside Loop 410); admission by donation (www.unitysa.org).
Spiritual Companion Workshop, Saturday, September 11, 10am-3pm
Learn to deepen your ability to listen and be present for a friend, loved one, or fellow Circle member in need. The only pre-requisites for Spiritual Companionship are an open mind, a loving heart and a willingness to serve others. Rudi Harst will lead this workshop, which will introduce you to the skills you need to be a fully-empowered Spiritual Companion. You will also leave with the support to unfold into this work as an ongoing spiritual practice. Saturday, September 11th, 10am-3pm at Casa Sur Presa, 1830 E. Pyron. Suggested donation is $25, and participants are also asked to bring food to share during our lunch break.
One People, Many Paths: Sacred Art of Altars exhibit and silent auction features 50 altars by some of San Antonio's most creative artists. Starting with the same hand-built wooden altar as a basis, each artist meticulously crafts their own unique vision, using a wide variety of media to create a visually-stunning and startlingly diverse view of the many paths to the Sacred.
The show will hang all month long in September, where it will be visible inside the lobby of the Bijou Theatre during normal operating hours, 11:00am - 10:00pm. It's free inside the lobby, so go early to get an advance viewing of the show, and place your silent auction bid for the altar of your choice!
The culminating gala reception will take place on Thursday the 30th, and will feature light hors d'oeuvres, final bidding, silent auction closing and screening of the film "Young @ Heart", a funny and moving testament to friendship and creativity. Tickets for the closing reception and film are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. This is a fundraiser, so all proceeds benefit the Celebration Circle, an inclusive spiritual community with a creative approach to the Sacred, which offers an eclectic Sunday service, weekly meditation, workshops, concerts, retreats, and other special events.
For information or to purchase tickets, please call Celebration Circle at 210-533-6767.
Featured Artists:
Jane Appleby, M.D., Zet Baer, Michelle Belto, Ana Maria Berry, Laurel Bodinus, Momo Brown, Pam Bryant, David Caris, Massie Center, Hebron Chism, Suchil Coffman, Dinah Coakley, Sue Cooke, Jamie Damon, Susan Damon, David Elizondo, Sheila Fitzpatrick, Dana Fossett, Joan Frederick, Dimitri Garcia, Laurel Gibson, Sam Gonzalez, Kat Gustafson, Rudi Harst, Dale Jenssen, Zach Jewell, Deborah Keller-Rihn, Lisa Kerpoe, Mark Kohnitz, Charmaine LaBold & Keith Creel, Tim Lapping, Sharon Legg, Naomi Leissner, Jaime Martinez, Nancy McGalliard, Jai Medina, Beverly Meyer, Kathleen Messina, Susie Monday, Cindy Palmer, Ray Palmer, Cynthia Phelps, Rachel Rainwater, Thom Ricks, Mark Rue, Regina Sanders, Randy Schwartz, Sharon Shelton-Colangelo, Tirso Sigg, Jodi Stauffer, Daniel Stoneham, Rebecca Coffey, Julie Troilo
SATURDAY, JULY 17th: Landa Park Picnic
Come out with your favorite Circle friends and enjoy a potluck picnic at Landa Park in New Braunfels. A beautiful space with natural spring-fed pools and a lake for swimming and boating, nature trails, even a miniature golf course, it's a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon hanging out, and enjoying some sweet summer treats together. A grill will be available for those of you who'd like to bring your own charcoal and burgers; vegetarian-friendly food always appreciated. July 17th, 10am till whenever. Google Landa Park for directions and site map-we'll be meeting at site #9. Call 533-6767 with questions. Hope to see you there...
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