You are invited to walk for peace on Earth January 18th... Monday at 8am.
This is a celebration of life and our rainbow of colors. I will be walking with SURJ (Stand Up For Racial Justice)  a national multi-ethnic group which has a  newly formed chapter here in Ventura County.  I was born with  the benefits of white privilege but didn't identify it as such, didn't understand what it was or how other people of color experience life here in the US.   I was in Detroit in 1963 when area churches introduced group therapy to white suburban kids and black urban kids after the riots.  Wow I had no idea of the bigotry between people of different shades and colors of skin.  I began to see the issues but it has taken years to see why I MUST Stand Up For Racial Justice.    So my ancestors experienced bigotry and annihilation in other lands, for other reasons than skin color.  Much like Israelis, Muslims, Palestinians, Mexican's today.  Our hair, noses, the way we greet God...we have as many ways to separate ourselves as we have ways  to appreciate each other...to love each other. so, I am continuously growing and learning what compassion and empathy mean.  I do believe in this great American experiment where we are a melting pot of people, I do share Martin Luther Kings dream that we live in harmony with dignity and respect for each other... and I am in deep gratitude that indigenous people have given up much so our children could also call this land "home".  Yet I am so sorry that history was written with so much blood.  I would change history if I could.     Perhaps the Universe Father God, Mother Earth chose this place because of their beauty, open hearts and grace.If you have actually read all of this please accept my gratitude and lets walk together with the grace of the people who allow our children to walk the land of their ancestors

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For today...
Today I will take the time to commune with nature, connect with the Earth, strengthen my emotional foundation. This enables me to take control of my new power without the worry that it will collapse or disappear. Wow
The difference is in "being" complete rather than "trying" to keep things from breaking. I appreciate "being" on an emotional level... I "feel" complete while I'm in communion with the Earth's Spirit.
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 We are simply who we are and we are coming into our power!  Coming into this new dimension is new and its natural to worry and wonder. allow the child within to wonder! Take care of your emotional self with the assurance that you are going in the right direction and that you ALREADY ARE taking good care of yourself and your future.
❤

Artwork by Michelle Nosco

Photo by Ezra Murrieta

I'm calling on all musicians interested in learning and playing celtic music at regular sessions: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at the WAV.  Check this blog for changes in location as they occur.

Here is a very handy tune book (2) check it out, look at the tunes and bring the ones you want to play together.

I'll make an event page on facebook with the ARTS FOR EARTH FOUNDATION page.  join and message if you can make it.  See you on the 20th of January for our 2nd session
all the best,
Mic
photo by John K. Golson

Blarney Stone Pub Session Tunebook

compiled by Michael Eskin

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Preface
I came to Irish session music only quite recently in my musical lifetime. It became clear to me very quickly that it can be very difficult for beginning players to bootstrap themselves into becoming participating members of a session. So often the tunes go by so quickly, and it seems that nobody knows the names.
What I felt was needed was a book of the tunes played in our session, in the order that they are commonly played. Many times I have watched beginners, (myself included) desperately flipping through books trying to find a tune being played, only to have the group move on to another tune just when its been found in the book, or worse, never finding it at all so that there isn't a chance that they will be able to play it the following week.
Using this book and some practice, new players should be able to become participating members of the session in just a few weeks.
These are the tunes we most often play at the pub, in the order that they are usually played.
Thank you to Masato "Nishi" Nishimura, Steve Glass, and Declan for giving me the list of songs that made this possible!

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The tunebook in Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 format may be downloaded by clicking below:
bstunebook.pdf (4.0 Megabyte, Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 format)
Here's a few more tunes:
bstunebook2.pdf (400 kilobyte, Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 format)
If you have trouble downloading the tunebook files:
Microsoft Windows running Microsoft Internet Explorer: Click the link above and hold down the button until the popup menu comes up, then select "Save Target As...", and then select a destination for the saved file.
Macintosh running Netscape Navigator: Click the link above and hold down the button until the popup menu comes up, then select "Save this Link as...", and then select a destination for the saved file.
Macintosh running Microsoft Internet Explorer: Click the link above and hold down the button until the popup menu comes up, then select "Download Link to Disk", and then select a destination for the saved file.
To read or print the file you will need to have the Adobe Acrobat Reader. Click below to download your free copy:
Tunebook tune sources in .abc format (50 Kilobyte, text file)
Please send me an email if you want be notified whenever there is a new version of the tunebook available for download.
Click here for the Tunebook Revision History
For more information on the .abc file format used to exchange traditional tunes on the internet, click below:
Click here for the ABC Home Page

Click here for information on downloading backup MIDI files for the tunes.

Rose of Tejon play: King of the Faeries, Star of the County Down, Morrison's Jig, Red Haired Boy

The Rose of Tejon played their first gig for a "candelite tour" at Fort Tejon California in the spring of 1997 and continued as a band for dances, parties and celebrations of all kinds throughout the Mountain Communities.  Later members performed throughout southern California creating other bands such as Ruby's Dream, One Night Stan, Rain Makers, The Fort Tejon Heritage Players, The Rose Buds and more.

May this season of introspection bring 

Joy surpassing understanding.

Love beyond conditions and 

Peace on Earth born within our hearts.

Let this be the true Earth Spirit of all creatures great and small.

      

Greetings

Thank you so much for helping Arts For Earth Foundation bring a show of Earth Spirit to Southern California.  We greatly appreciate your participation.

          Visual art, music, poetry, dance and volunteer efforts gave heart to over 1000 visitors during our 3 week exhibit, concert and Eco festival at the WAV of Ventura in October of 2015.

         Arts For Earth Foundation (AFEF) is spreading its wings.  We want to hear about the sustainable aspects of life that mean the most to you.  Are you a foodie and would a local food co-op aid you in preparing healthy meals?  Are you a sun worshiper eager for solar power to replace toxic fracking and fossil fuels?  Are you ready to roll up your sleeves to work an organic community garden, donating half of your produce to the local food pantry?  Or, do you simply want to share your gift as an artist with other Earth lovers and tree huggers?

        In the spirit of the arts, thanks for helping us “re-frame” or “present” sustainable living to our families and community.  This new perspective knits our hearts together as the arts connect us.  Your creations could be an integral part of a thriving ecosystem.  This use of the arts goes back to pre-history and cave painting. First, your inspired energy transforms “charcoal” into inspiration for others. Your creations help us to care and rekindle our community spirit, identifying meaning and purpose. Our vast living, breathing, beautiful blue Earth gives so much to us, thank you for putting your arts to good use, and giving back to her.

          Please, help us grow by participating with Arts For Earth Foundation.  Share your artistic perspective on the daily environmental issues that keep us healthy, happy, loving and connected. Check out our newsletter, blog and calendar to see how you can get involved.  For starters sign up for the newsletter or even become a member and tell us who you are.

Love,

Michelle, Barbara, Judd, Mark

www.ArtsForEarth.homestead.com

175 S.Ventura Ave. #215

Ventura, CA. 93001

Artsforearth@gmail.com

Arts For Earth Foundation 1ST ROUND Silent Auction 2015

please share:

These are the paintings donated for the 1st round of our 2015 silent auctrion.

Arts for Earth Foundation is a non-profit dedicated to encouraging and supporting sustainable living through visual, performance and literary arts. These artworks were generously donated to our cause by the artists. Will you bid generously on their silent auction donations and make them count for the good things our cause can accomplish? Healthy lives matter and your donations make it all happen. Phase one, shown in this slideshow, will close October 25th so please bid generously through messages or contact artsforearth@gmail.com to see which artworks will be available in phase 2 ending in time for holiday gift giving December 10th. include your name, bid, email and snail mail with your message.

October Weekends: Earth Spirit Exhibit, Concert and Eco-events at the WAV Ventura CA!

The Arts For Earth Foundation’s “Earth Spirit” Exhibit, Concert and Eco-groups overview: October weekend Eco-Art events at the WAV Gallery, Ventura!  

The NEWS IS IN:  

We now know there will be 71 artists from all over the country, exhibiting 150 breathtaking interpretations of Earth Spirit with poets, music (concert on Oct.10^th) and performance art supporting our mutual cause to turn global warming around while using sustainable, non-toxic, healthy, life practices. Curated by Anna Bermudez. Juried by Anna Bermudez, Denise Sindelar, Tracey Hudak, Dulce Stein, Yessica Torres, Nancy Pham

       ARTS FOR EARTH FOUNDATION: EARTH SPIRIT ART EXHIBIT & CONCERT - networks fine arts, eco-activities and entertainment with arts activities for kids, families, singles and seniors. Oct. 2-25 weekends, noon to 6 pm, at the WAV Gallery, 175 S. Ventura Ave.

Ventura 93001. All are free events except Earth Spirit Concert $20 tax deductible non-profit donation  (Sat. Oct 10th, 6-10 pm, music starts 6:30 pm) with Jade Hendrix/Alas Latinas/Francisco Leon/Roy Katnic of 9 Mile Skid. Arts For Earth partners include Sierra Club, CA Native Plant Society Channel Islands, Ventura County Climate Hub, Food & Water Watch, Ventura Food Co-op, Step-Up Ventura, Ventura Organic Garden Co-op, Maritime Museum Channel Islands, Surf Rider, Ojai Grandmothers Council, Turtle Women Rising, and Ventura Poets. artsforearth@gmail.com.

        This is a landmark month long series of weekend events that generate compassion for the Earth and it’s inhabitants (animals, plants, minerals).  Visitors to the WAV Gallery become engaged, inspired and motivated when experiencing this collaboration between the arts and a variety of eco groups promoting our missions of encouraging sustainable living practices!

        Yaaaay it's happening!  Our hope is that the arts will evoke compassion  while Eco-groups teach us ways to act responsibly and participate as PART of the Earths great eco-system… to identify with it as we would our own immediate families. 

        The Arts For Earth Foundation invites Eco-groups to collaborate based on their ability to offer specific engaging activities.  This event was created to encourage active participation in environmentally sound practices.  We are generating a place and time for arts, eco-groups and area residents to interact with each other in collaboration with compassion.  We provide the “eco-edu-tainment”.

        Arts For Earth Foundation events are artsy and environmentally sound. 

Thanks for joining in with us.  To donate, volunteer or become a member:  www.artsforearth.homestead.com   or write: artsforearth@gmail.com

Love and blessings,

Michelle Nosco, pres.AFEF

Mark Tovar, vice pres. AFEF

Barbara Murray, treasurer, AFEF

Judd Kennedy, secretary, AFEF

 Schedule of Events with Art Exhibit at the WAV:

Oct.2: Preview of Exhibit & Silent Auction on First Friday 6-9pm

Oct.3: Exhibit Opening and Awards Ceremony Saturday, 6-10pm

Oct.4: Sierra Club Ventura, CA Native Plant Society Channel Islands Sunday, Noon-6pm

Oct.10: Concert Saturday, 6-10pm featuring: Jade Hendrix, Alas Latinas, Roy Katnic/Mark Searcy, Francisco Leon    Silent Auction continues

Oct.11: Ventura County Climate Hub Sunday, Noon-6pm

Oct.16: Ventura Food Co-op Friday, 6-9pm

Oct.17: Step-Up Ventura, Robert Taylor, Ventura Community Organic Garden Coop Saturday, Noon-6

Oct.18: Channel Island Maritime Museum, SurfRider Sunday, Noon-6

Oct. 24: Ojai Grandmothers Council, Turtle Women Rising drum circle Saturday, Noon-6

Oct. 25: Arts & Environmentalists art workshop and Q&A Panel, Silent Auction plus closing ceremony and meditation to take us into the future in the true Earth Spirit!

Participating Artists:

1.    Patricia Anders

2.    Dianne Bennett

3.    Maria Bjorkahl

4.    Gabriel Broady

5.    Elaine Bryant

6.    Maxine Cameron

7.    Cody Cammbell

8.    Julieanne Case

9.    Joanne Chase-Mattillo

10. Ruane Condron

11. L Daniels

12. L. Aviva Diamond

13. Stacy Elko

14. James Ellison

15. Mark Farrell

16. Michele Foster

17. Kristen Gautier-Downes

18. John Golson

19. David Gordon

20. Shelly Gould

21. James Graca

22. Vonder Gray

23. Brent Hanson

24. Raymond Harris

25. Gloria Huet

26. Kay Hughes

27. Barbara Hynes

28. Cynthia James

29. SarahJenks Flesher

30. Megan Johnson

31. Judd Kennedy

32. Mary-Gail King

33. Mis Kyrene

34. Olga Lebedeva

35. Stephen Linsteadt

36. Yvette Lodge

37. Linda Loughheed

38. Kirk  Mann

39. Tristan Marie

40. Laura McHugh

41. Evelyn McLean

42. Lori McPherson

43. Andrea-Vargas Mendoza

44. Mary-Jo Murphy

45. Ezra Murrieta

46. Debbie Navarro

47. Meredith Newcom

48. Michelle Nosco

49. Jillian Nye

50. Erin O'Brien

51. Lynn Okun

52. Sigrid  Orlet

53. James Petrucci

54. Sinan Revell

55. Eunika Rogers

56. Darlene Roker

57. Mariana Royuela

58. Maggie Shea

59. Frances Spencer

60. Larissa Straus

61. Mark Tovar                                                                                                             62. Annette Wagner                                                                                                          63. Jerad Walker

64. Cat N Todd Wiggins

65. William Winbush

66. Parker Wittenberg

67. Marion Wood

68. Greg Zaney

69. Kathryn Zaney

70. Jana Zimmer

71. Gerald Zwers

Participating Musicians, Poets, Performance Artists:

1.  Jade Hendrix
2. Roy Katnic and Hippie Mark
3. Alas Latinas
4. Francisco Leon
5.  Dan Flowers
6. Robert Taylor
7. Redwing
8. Miyuki
9. St.Pierre
10. Chalee
11.  Friday Gretchen Lubina
12. Fernando Albert Salinas

Participating Eco-Groups:

1. Sierra Club Ventura County
2. CA Native Plant Society Channel Islands 
3. Ventura County Climate Hub 
4. Food & Water Watch 
5.   Ventura Food Co-op
6. Step-Up Ventura
7. Ventura Organic Garden Co-op
8. Maritime Museum Channel Islands 
9. WholeEarth Builders
10. Ojai Grandmothers Council 
11. Turtle Women Rising 
12.  Ventura Poets