Free Community Drum Class with Larry McDowell
A free, participatory drum class centers on learning percussion rhythms in a welcoming community setting. Bring curiosity and take part in a shared, hands-on musical activity.
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Hands-on drumming instruction and group rhythm-building in a welcoming community setting, led by Larry McDowell. Expect basic technique, timing exercises, and a shared percussive groove designed for all experience levels.
Hands-on drumming instruction and group rhythm-building in a welcoming community setting, led by Larry McDowell. Expect basic technique, timing exercises, and a shared percussive groove designed for all experience levels.
Hands-on drumming instruction and group rhythm-building in a welcoming community setting, led by Larry McDowell. Expect basic technique, timing exercises, and a shared percussive groove designed for all experience levels.
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Heart-centered kirtan—devotional call-and-response chanting—accompanied by harmonium, drums, and guitar, creates an uplifting, meditative song circle. Open, inclusive communal vibe welcomes singers and listeners of all experience levels.
Heart-centered kirtan—devotional call-and-response chanting—accompanied by harmonium, drums, and guitar, creates an uplifting, meditative song circle. Open, inclusive communal vibe welcomes singers and listeners of all experience levels.
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Candlelit kirtan-style chanting and a participatory song circle with call-and-response melodies and simple harmonies. A late-night gathering centered on devotional music, breath, and communal uplift.
Core Shamanism journey circle using steady drumbeat trance to explore the lower, middle, and upper worlds and connect with spirit guides. Early doors include earth songs and instrument jamming, with space for blankets, eye pillows, journaling, and charging crystals on an altar.
Core Shamanism journey circle using steady drumbeat trance to explore the lower, middle, and upper worlds and connect with spirit guides. Early doors include earth songs and instrument jamming, with space for blankets, eye pillows, journaling, and charging crystals on an altar.
Core Shamanism journey circle using steady drumbeat trance to explore the lower, middle, and upper worlds and connect with spirit guides. Early doors include earth songs and instrument jamming, with space for blankets, eye pillows, journaling, and charging crystals on an altar.
A pulsing Friday-night drum circle fills Pritchard Park with layered hand drums, shakers, and spontaneous rhythms. Sway, dance, or sit in the open air for a casual, all-level community jam downtown.
A pulsing Friday-night drum circle fills Pritchard Park with layered hand drums, shakers, and spontaneous rhythms. Sway, dance, or sit in the open air for a casual, all-level community jam downtown.
A pulsing Friday-night drum circle fills Pritchard Park with layered hand drums, shakers, and spontaneous rhythms. Sway, dance, or sit in the open air for a casual, all-level community jam downtown.
Hand-played rhythms set an easygoing, communal pace as people gather after work to sway, drum, and connect in an open-air downtown setting on Friday evening.
Hand-played rhythms set an easygoing, communal pace as people gather after work to sway, drum, and connect in an open-air downtown setting on Friday evening.
Hand-played rhythms set an easygoing, communal pace as people gather after work to sway, drum, and connect in an open-air downtown setting on Friday evening.
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Gentle, facilitated storytelling practice focused on concise personal narratives and empathetic, acceptance-based listening. A reflective circle designed to build communication skills, deepen self-understanding, and restore connection through shared true stories.
Gentle, facilitated storytelling practice focused on concise personal narratives and empathetic, acceptance-based listening. A reflective circle designed to build communication skills, deepen self-understanding, and restore connection through shared true stories.
Learn rhythm foundations through a hands-on drumming workshop with shared drums or your own instrument. All ages can explore percussion, build beginner skills, and make music together.
Learn rhythm foundations through a hands-on drumming workshop with shared drums or your own instrument. All ages can explore percussion, build beginner skills, and make music together.
Learn rhythm foundations through a hands-on drumming workshop with shared drums or your own instrument. All ages can explore percussion, build beginner skills, and make music together.
A moderate-paced, participatory old-time music jam where rotating leaders teach tunes and guide players through learning by playing. Musicians and listeners gather for a welcoming community session.
A moderate-paced, participatory old-time music jam where rotating leaders teach tunes and guide players through learning by playing. Musicians and listeners gather for a welcoming community session.
A moderate-paced, participatory old-time music jam where rotating leaders teach tunes and guide players through learning by playing. Musicians and listeners gather for a welcoming community session.
Live drumming guides a shamanic journey practice designed to shift brainwave states and deepen ancestral connection. A late-night community circle tied to seasonal ritual, with space for reflection and integration of personal transformation.
Live drumming guides a shamanic journey practice designed to shift brainwave states and deepen ancestral connection. A late-night community circle tied to seasonal ritual, with space for reflection and integration of personal transformation.
Live drumming guides a shamanic journey practice designed to shift brainwave states and deepen ancestral connection. A late-night community circle tied to seasonal ritual, with space for reflection and integration of personal transformation.
Improvised jazz unfolds as local musicians bring instruments, trade ideas, and build spontaneous grooves together. Settle in to listen or join the relaxed, collaborative Sunday jam.
Improvised jazz unfolds as local musicians bring instruments, trade ideas, and build spontaneous grooves together. Settle in to listen or join the relaxed, collaborative Sunday jam.
Improvised jazz unfolds as local musicians bring instruments, trade ideas, and build spontaneous grooves together. Settle in to listen or join the relaxed, collaborative Sunday jam.
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Step into three hours of free country line dancing and two-stepping in a welcoming, inclusive setting; no boots, partner, or prior experience are needed, making it easy for beginners to join.
Step into three hours of free country line dancing and two-stepping in a welcoming, inclusive setting; no boots, partner, or prior experience are needed, making it easy for beginners to join.
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An electric jam opens with the house band before welcoming musicians to plug in and play. Expect an informal, collaborative session built around spontaneous group performance.
An electric jam opens with the house band before welcoming musicians to plug in and play. Expect an informal, collaborative session built around spontaneous group performance.
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An evening of dream exploration and guided inner inquiry to tap creativity and personal insight. Expect reflective prompts, quiet meditation, and discussion practices that translate nighttime imagery into fresh ideas and grounded self understanding.
An evening of dream exploration and guided inner inquiry to tap creativity and personal insight. Expect reflective prompts, quiet meditation, and discussion practices that translate nighttime imagery into fresh ideas and grounded self understanding.
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A facilitator-led creative process workshop explores idea generation and ways through common blocks, followed by a lively salon for sharing works in progress, exchanging inspiration, and supporting artistic growth.
A facilitator-led creative process workshop explores idea generation and ways through common blocks, followed by a lively salon for sharing works in progress, exchanging inspiration, and supporting artistic growth.
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Ceremonial cacao opens a heart-centered night of intention setting, breathwork, and guided shamanic journeying. Expect drum-led visualization, grounding practices, and a restorative group container for inner exploration and emotional release.
Ceremonial cacao opens a heart-centered night of intention setting, breathwork, and guided shamanic journeying. Expect drum-led visualization, grounding practices, and a restorative group container for inner exploration and emotional release.
A relaxed, participatory music jam welcomes new and experienced players with any instrument, while listeners can enjoy funky improvisation, work on homework, or unwind with friends.
A relaxed, participatory music jam welcomes new and experienced players with any instrument, while listeners can enjoy funky improvisation, work on homework, or unwind with friends.
A relaxed, participatory music jam welcomes new and experienced players with any instrument, while listeners can enjoy funky improvisation, work on homework, or unwind with friends.
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Informal weekly jam sessions bring musicians and listeners together to share traditional tunes, play collaboratively, and enjoy a welcoming community music gathering.
Informal weekly jam sessions bring musicians and listeners together to share traditional tunes, play collaboratively, and enjoy a welcoming community music gathering.
Layered hand drums and spontaneous percussion create an energetic, participatory gathering in a downtown park. Bring a drum or listen as local rhythms build into a welcoming community jam.
Layered hand drums and spontaneous percussion create an energetic, participatory gathering in a downtown park. Bring a drum or listen as local rhythms build into a welcoming community jam.
Layered hand drums and spontaneous percussion create an energetic, participatory gathering in a downtown park. Bring a drum or listen as local rhythms build into a welcoming community jam.
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Guided shamatha practice blends quiet seated meditation with slow walking meditation in a calm, supportive dharma space. Beginner friendly and free, with in person attendance only for all levels.