
Community Drum Class with Larry McDowell
Hands-on drumming lesson centered on group rhythm, call-and-response patterns, and shared groove building. A beginner-friendly community class with guided technique practice and participatory percussion in a welcoming space.
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Rhythmic hand drumming workshop emphasizing groove, call and response, and ensemble timing in a welcoming community circle, ideal for beginners and experienced players seeking hands-on percussion practice and collaborative rhythm play.

Rhythmic hand drumming workshop emphasizing groove, call and response, and ensemble timing in a welcoming community circle, ideal for beginners and experienced players seeking hands-on percussion practice and collaborative rhythm play.
Rhythmic hand drumming workshop emphasizing groove, call and response, and ensemble timing in a welcoming community circle, ideal for beginners and experienced players seeking hands-on percussion practice and collaborative rhythm play.

Hands-on hand drumming class led by longtime Asheville percussion teacher Larry McDowell, centered on rhythm, listening, and group groove. Free community gathering with optional donations to support ongoing weekly sessions.

Hands-on hand drumming class led by longtime Asheville percussion teacher Larry McDowell, centered on rhythm, listening, and group groove. Free community gathering with optional donations to support ongoing weekly sessions.
Hands-on hand drumming class led by longtime Asheville percussion teacher Larry McDowell, centered on rhythm, listening, and group groove. Free community gathering with optional donations to support ongoing weekly sessions.

Hands-on frame drumming immersion that teaches fundamental strokes, ensemble rhythms, and somatic practices for beginners, tapping the sacred pulse to cultivate healing arts community in a women focused circle.

Hands-on frame drumming immersion that teaches fundamental strokes, ensemble rhythms, and somatic practices for beginners, tapping the sacred pulse to cultivate healing arts community in a women focused circle.
Hands-on frame drumming immersion that teaches fundamental strokes, ensemble rhythms, and somatic practices for beginners, tapping the sacred pulse to cultivate healing arts community in a women focused circle.
Hands-on frame drum instruction with pulse-based exercises that build coordination, body awareness, and confident rhythm-making. Designed for beginners and returning players seeking a supportive women-centered practice space.
Hands-on frame drum instruction with pulse-based exercises that build coordination, body awareness, and confident rhythm-making. Designed for beginners and returning players seeking a supportive women-centered practice space.
Hands-on frame drum instruction with pulse-based exercises that build coordination, body awareness, and confident rhythm-making. Designed for beginners and returning players seeking a supportive women-centered practice space.

Hands-on rhythm lesson centered on djembes and basic hand-drum techniques in a guided, beginner-friendly session. A small group builds foundational timing and grooves, then plays a couple songs together; bring your own percussion or reserve a library drum.

Hands-on rhythm lesson centered on djembes and basic hand-drum techniques in a guided, beginner-friendly session. A small group builds foundational timing and grooves, then plays a couple songs together; bring your own percussion or reserve a library drum.
Hands-on rhythm lesson centered on djembes and basic hand-drum techniques in a guided, beginner-friendly session. A small group builds foundational timing and grooves, then plays a couple songs together; bring your own percussion or reserve a library drum.

Hands-on West African drumming workshop centered on djembe and dununs, exploring how foundational patterns connect into teachable progressions. Bring your own drums for an all-levels, participatory rhythm-building session in an in-person classroom setting.

Hands-on West African drumming workshop centered on djembe and dununs, exploring how foundational patterns connect into teachable progressions. Bring your own drums for an all-levels, participatory rhythm-building session in an in-person classroom setting.
Hands-on West African drumming workshop centered on djembe and dununs, exploring how foundational patterns connect into teachable progressions. Bring your own drums for an all-levels, participatory rhythm-building session in an in-person classroom setting.

Communal bhakti chanting and call and response devotional songs in a warm, candlelit circle, inviting beginners and seasoned singers to harmonize simple mantras, breathe together, and deepen presence through shared voice and ritual.

Communal bhakti chanting and call and response devotional songs in a warm, candlelit circle, inviting beginners and seasoned singers to harmonize simple mantras, breathe together, and deepen presence through shared voice and ritual.
Communal bhakti chanting and call and response devotional songs in a warm, candlelit circle, inviting beginners and seasoned singers to harmonize simple mantras, breathe together, and deepen presence through shared voice and ritual.

Internal movement focused bellydance class exploring isolations, smooth travel, hip articulation, and arm fluidity to awaken shimmy technique and expressive movement. Breath centering and somatic cues support beginner friendly skill building and joyful embodiment.

Internal movement focused bellydance class exploring isolations, smooth travel, hip articulation, and arm fluidity to awaken shimmy technique and expressive movement. Breath centering and somatic cues support beginner friendly skill building and joyful embodiment.
Internal movement focused bellydance class exploring isolations, smooth travel, hip articulation, and arm fluidity to awaken shimmy technique and expressive movement. Breath centering and somatic cues support beginner friendly skill building and joyful embodiment.

Communal evening drum circle at Pritchard Park, where neighborhood participants trade beats and shared percussion rhythms every Friday; informal, participatory atmosphere welcoming players and listeners for a public outdoor gathering.

Communal evening drum circle at Pritchard Park, where neighborhood participants trade beats and shared percussion rhythms every Friday; informal, participatory atmosphere welcoming players and listeners for a public outdoor gathering.
Communal evening drum circle at Pritchard Park, where neighborhood participants trade beats and shared percussion rhythms every Friday; informal, participatory atmosphere welcoming players and listeners for a public outdoor gathering.

Spanish language playtime blended with lively singalongs, movement, and kid friendly instruments for babies through preschoolers. A caregiver friendly morning gathering that builds bilingual vocabulary through music, rhythm, and repetition.

Spanish language playtime blended with lively singalongs, movement, and kid friendly instruments for babies through preschoolers. A caregiver friendly morning gathering that builds bilingual vocabulary through music, rhythm, and repetition.
Spanish language playtime blended with lively singalongs, movement, and kid friendly instruments for babies through preschoolers. A caregiver friendly morning gathering that builds bilingual vocabulary through music, rhythm, and repetition.
Live drumming guides a shamanic journey practice designed to shift brainwave states and support inner exploration. A community circle weaves in seasonal rites and reflection to help integrate personal transformation.
Live drumming guides a shamanic journey practice designed to shift brainwave states and support inner exploration. A community circle weaves in seasonal rites and reflection to help integrate personal transformation.
Live drumming guides a shamanic journey practice designed to shift brainwave states and support inner exploration. A community circle weaves in seasonal rites and reflection to help integrate personal transformation.

Hands-on a cappella vocal workshop centered on men’s harmony singing, with guided practice in breath control, blending, and basic performance technique. Expect supportive group singing, fun repertoire, and practical tips for confident harmonizing.

Hands-on a cappella vocal workshop centered on men’s harmony singing, with guided practice in breath control, blending, and basic performance technique. Expect supportive group singing, fun repertoire, and practical tips for confident harmonizing.
Hands-on a cappella vocal workshop centered on men’s harmony singing, with guided practice in breath control, blending, and basic performance technique. Expect supportive group singing, fun repertoire, and practical tips for confident harmonizing.

Open-air drum circle where hand drums, shakers, and improvised rhythms build into a communal groove in the heart of downtown. Drop in to play or listen, with a spontaneous, danceable, all-levels vibe in a public park.

Open-air drum circle where hand drums, shakers, and improvised rhythms build into a communal groove in the heart of downtown. Drop in to play or listen, with a spontaneous, danceable, all-levels vibe in a public park.
Open-air drum circle where hand drums, shakers, and improvised rhythms build into a communal groove in the heart of downtown. Drop in to play or listen, with a spontaneous, danceable, all-levels vibe in a public park.

Playful improv exercises blend with quiet mindfulness to sharpen awareness, build connection, and deepen self-attunement. Expect a reflective, interactive session that moves between laughter, presence, and stillness.

Playful improv exercises blend with quiet mindfulness to sharpen awareness, build connection, and deepen self-attunement. Expect a reflective, interactive session that moves between laughter, presence, and stillness.
Playful improv exercises blend with quiet mindfulness to sharpen awareness, build connection, and deepen self-attunement. Expect a reflective, interactive session that moves between laughter, presence, and stillness.

Old-time tune swapping and traditional mountain singing in a casual, community jam format. Expect rotating sets each week with an acoustic, front-porch Appalachian vibe for players and listeners alike.

Old-time tune swapping and traditional mountain singing in a casual, community jam format. Expect rotating sets each week with an acoustic, front-porch Appalachian vibe for players and listeners alike.
Old-time tune swapping and traditional mountain singing in a casual, community jam format. Expect rotating sets each week with an acoustic, front-porch Appalachian vibe for players and listeners alike.

Hands on exercises and paired practice readings cultivate mediumship and intuitive skills in a safe, supportive circle; biweekly Tuesday sessions include skill drills, readings, and group discussion for all experience levels.

Hands on exercises and paired practice readings cultivate mediumship and intuitive skills in a safe, supportive circle; biweekly Tuesday sessions include skill drills, readings, and group discussion for all experience levels.
Hands on exercises and paired practice readings cultivate mediumship and intuitive skills in a safe, supportive circle; biweekly Tuesday sessions include skill drills, readings, and group discussion for all experience levels.

Immersive late-night sound bath built on layered synthesizer drones and resonant tones for deep relaxation. Set in an intimate wellness space designed for nervous-system downshifting, meditation, and quiet restoration.

Immersive late-night sound bath built on layered synthesizer drones and resonant tones for deep relaxation. Set in an intimate wellness space designed for nervous-system downshifting, meditation, and quiet restoration.
Immersive late-night sound bath built on layered synthesizer drones and resonant tones for deep relaxation. Set in an intimate wellness space designed for nervous-system downshifting, meditation, and quiet restoration.

A participatory circle jam of traditional Appalachian old-time tunes with fiddles, banjos, and guitars—play along or settle in as a listener. Laid-back late-night community vibes in a brewery taproom setting.

A participatory circle jam of traditional Appalachian old-time tunes with fiddles, banjos, and guitars—play along or settle in as a listener. Laid-back late-night community vibes in a brewery taproom setting.
A participatory circle jam of traditional Appalachian old-time tunes with fiddles, banjos, and guitars—play along or settle in as a listener. Laid-back late-night community vibes in a brewery taproom setting.
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An intimate angel circle centered on connecting with your “Spirit Team” and higher realm guidance through guided meditation and intuitive practices. Expect reflective group energy work, supportive sharing, and out of the box spiritual insight.
An intimate angel circle centered on connecting with your “Spirit Team” and higher realm guidance through guided meditation and intuitive practices. Expect reflective group energy work, supportive sharing, and out of the box spiritual insight.

Interactive men’s a cappella workshop focused on harmonizing, breath control, and performance skills with guided vocal training. Expect group singing, fun repertoire, and supportive coaching in a church setting.

Interactive men’s a cappella workshop focused on harmonizing, breath control, and performance skills with guided vocal training. Expect group singing, fun repertoire, and supportive coaching in a church setting.
Interactive men’s a cappella workshop focused on harmonizing, breath control, and performance skills with guided vocal training. Expect group singing, fun repertoire, and supportive coaching in a church setting.