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CIRCLE OF THE FREE SPIRIT As a cultural association we advocate a cosmopolitan
libertarian society where spiritual and cultural traditions and
personal lifestyles may be practiced side-by-side in peace and friendship. INSIGHT OUT We are proud to announce that Circle of the Free Spirit, and events listed below on this page, are sponsored by INSIGHT OUT, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit, tax-exempt organization. To find out more about these programs and INSIGHT OUT, please contact: OR: INSIGHT OUT, c/o Osamu Uehara, 55 East 190th Street, # 46, The Bronx, NY 10468
2012: JUNE 10
2012: FEBRUARY 11 & 12 ALADDIN Jeanne Rimsky Theater and the Landmark Center in Port Washington, Long Island, New York. The 1001 Arabian Nights' Tale (made popular by Disney's animated adapation) has a Silk Road setting which translates naturally into a multi-cultural theatrical creation. The score is derived from well-loved and other perhaps not so well-known gems of the Russian Orientalist music including Rimsky-Korsakov's Shererezade and Tsar Saltan, and Glazounov's Raymonda. The Great Neck School of Dance and the American Ballet Russe seek to bridge the exocitism, intricacy and opulence of the 19th Century to the diversity of an ever shrinking global community of the 21at Century. INSIGHT OUT, the non-profit supporter of this event, has a mission to promote collaborations of performers and artists of diverse backgrounds. It has supported the outreach work of Rockolage, Dance Collage, NYC's Folk Dance Theatre, and Circle of the Free Spirit. TAX-DEDUCTABLE DONATIONS ARE GRACIOUSLY ACCEPTED. For more information, please contact CIRCLE OF THE FREE SPIRIT or INSIGHT OUT, as listed above.
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PAST EVENTS: FEBRUARY 7, 2009
********************* SPRING 2008 CALENDAR PERFORMING ARTS: MAY & JUNE "THREE" May 30 & 31 at 8 PM June 1 at 3 PM Organized by Cindy Bernier and Bernier Dance, and featuring the modern dance performances of Bernier Dance, Daniela Hoff Dance Company, and Vissi Dance Theater. Our own Osamu Uehara and friends in Bernier Dance will perform their moving four-part "Notes from the Dead" - a dramatic and moving piece addressing the futility of the cycle of war and violence. The women of Bernier Dance will perform "Myth in Pink", a satiric look the the stereotypes that form our image of the custom of marriage and the bride. Clark Studio Theater, Samuel B. and David Rose Building, 70 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York City Tickets: $20, Students/Seniors $15 212-868-4444 Directions and Program Information: +++ "The Sleeping Beauty" Sunday, June 8, at 2:30 PM Tchaikovsky's beloved ballet choreographed and directed by Osamu Uehara, with performances by the adults of The American Ballet Russe and the students of the Great Neck School of Dance. The performers include Mark as Court Chamberlain Catalabutte. Karina as the Lilac Fairy, John and Marcia as the King and Queen, Simon as the wicked fairy Carabosse, and Raoul and Roberta as Prince Desire and Princess Aurora. Although well-known as a fairy tale, The Sleeping Beauty can be experienced as a thinly disguised retelling of the myth of the fall (sleep) and rescue (awakening) of Sophia, the World Soul and Goddess of Wisdom. In the tradition of Dostoyevsky and Russian Sophiologists, its theme is that the world is saved by Love and Beauty. Great Neck South High School +++ TRIDUUM LITURGY - GOOD FRIDAY - MARCH 21, 2008 The Passion of the Christ "Whatever happens to another, happens to
oneself." Circle of the Free Spirit + Avatar Temple At 7 PM on March 21, 2008 For location and to "RSVP", please respond to Bishop + Mark Aelred Notes: This year's Holy Week week includes is a convergence of significant events to celebrate: March 20th is Maundy or Holy Thursday, the Spring Equinox, and the 15th Anniversary of Bishop Mark's (and the Circle's first) priestly ordination. March 21st is Good Friday and March 22nd is the Easter Vigil. We will celebrate all of them at this gathering. A Reading from the Acts of John offers us a fresh experience of the passion of Jesus as a revelation of the Mystery of Life. Let us celebrate that Mystery in communion with one another and in the Spirit of "Love one another, as I love you." ****** PERFORMING ARTS - APRIL 12, 2008 Bernier Dance & Peace Action present ARTISTS FOR PEACE 2008 DANCE - MUSIC - POETRY David Beck, Bernier Dance, Janis Brenner, Kristina Erikson, tiffany Esteb, Marcus Ray Estrada, Rebecca Hart, Brian Tracy, Doug Wahlberg Band, and Readings from Maxine Hong Kingston's "Veterans of War, Veterans of Peace" Saturday, April 12, 8 PM Proceeds to benefit Homes for the Brave Tickets $15, $25, $50, $100 Directions and Program Information:
MINISTRY Walking the Labyrinth First Thursdays starting November 1, 2007, each month through June 2008. 6:00 to 9:00 PM. The Fourth Universalist Society, 160 Central Park West @ 76th Street, New York City (Manhattan). The Labyrinth is a personal meditative practice for healing and growth, a tool for community building, an agent for global peace, and a metaphor for life. Led by GEORGE KUHN, Interfaith Minister and
Veriditas Trained Labyrinth Facilitator. Contact George Kuhn to confirm and reserve. ********************* GNOSTIC THEORY & PRAXIS Circle of the Free Spirit + Avatar Temple will meet at the home of Avatar Templar Lucie, starting at 7:00 PM. We will begin to explore the mystical Judaism of the Kabbalah (Qabalah) and its relationship to ancient Christian / Gnostic / Hermetic themes. Modern Gnostic liturgy may also be celebrated. We expect the group to continue into the Spring. Beginning Study Materials: Living Gnosis by Tau Malachi
(Llewelyn publisher) and As we progress, we expect to also make use of other works, including: Gnosis of the Cosmic Christ by Tau Malachi (Llewelyn publisher) Works by Paul Foster Case, integrating Kabbalah with Tarot, may be introduced as the course progresses. Those of you who have studied or practiced Kabbalah are invited to share your knowledge and experience. After formal group study and practice, around 8:15 PM, all are invited to continue the fellowship informally and share vegetarian food and drink. RSVP to MarkAelredCFS@aol.com ****** SAT, February 2, 2008: Candlemas liturgy in Jersey City with our mutual friends in the Alexandrian Gnostic Church, 4:00 PM.For more information, and to RSVP, please contact Michael+ at: mebkieu@verizon.net ****** Monday, January 21, 2008 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day YOGA OF THE CHRISTOS: A Universal Gnostic Liturgy 3:00 PM at a private location in Manhattan. If you are interested in joining us, please contact: Bishop + Mark Aelred ****** Saturday, December 22,
2007 In Celebration of the Winter Solstice, Feast
of St. Thomas, and the Festival of Christmas *********************
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