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June 20, 2008 "Evening of Decadence" in Iowa City

ShiraDotNet — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 05:12:44 GMT

An upcoming event in Iowa City may especially appeal to the women who use this tribe. It's called "Evening of Decadence", and it's an evening of activities designed to relieve stress and enjoy socializing with other women.

Details:

Who: Sponsored by Kahraman Near East Dance Ensemble. Open to the public.

What: Evening of activities, including introductory lessons in reflexology, energy work, henna, and mineral makeup. Vendors will be available for those who wish to purchase massages, henna application, or makeup.

When: Friday, June 20. Doors open at 7:00 pm, first activity begins at 7:30 pm

Where: Kahraman Dance Studio, 330 East 2nd Street, Iowa City, IA (just off Gilbert, across from Nagle Lumber)

Why: Fund-raising event to benefit the arts non-profit, Kahraman Near East Dance Ensemble. We tried our first one in March, and received so much positive feedback that we're going to try to do them somewhat regularly.

Price: $15 for tickets purchased before June 13, or $20 for tickets purchased after June 13 or at the door. Send a check made out to "KNEDE" to Kahraman, 330 East 2nd Street, Iowa City, IA 52240. Include your name, phone number, email address, and a comment that this is registration for the Evening of Decadence on June 20.

Refreshments will be served, including CHOCOLATE! Bring a pillow and a friend! Wear comfortable, relaxing clothing.

For more information:

Web site: www.kahramandance.org
Phone: 319-354-9638

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President George W. Bush is coming HERE to Iowa City!

ShiraDotNet — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 06:21:27 GMT

George W. Bush has decided to come to Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and Coralville tomorrow to inspect the flood damage. Or so we were told on the evening news. It warms the cockles of my heart, to know that the President of the United States is coming to inspect me. I'm all a-twitter.

We'll have plenty of water for him to look at, at least here in Iowa City and Coralville. As of this moment, the flood waters are still at 29.37 feet, which is higher than the previous flooding record (set in 1993) of 28.5 feet. Flood stage is 22 feet. So yes indeedy, we have plenty of water for him to exclaim over.

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Big Top Magazine - broadcasting the indie circus & art revolution

stephanie — Sat, 03 May 2008 15:41:04 GMT

borrowed from Pixie's tribe - cross-posting and wider distribution is encouraged...

Step right this way, ladies and gentlemen, and enter the Big Top! A place of wonder, delight and whimsy, a place of dreams and desires!
A place called home.

This site began as a vision of mine somewhere around a year ago, and though it has been met with many challenges in it's creation - with more to come, I'm sure - here it is, for you.

One of the primary goals I have for it is connecting us, all around the world. The artists, the dreamers, the people who have the power to change the world through beauty - and do. That's absolutely everybody as far as I'm concerned, but maybe someone just needs a kick in the ass to get them going.

Please push and post this site everywhere you possibly can think of; It is the first and only of it's kind out there as far as I know, and maybe someone has been looking for it - which is where the seed for this dream was planted. I was that person not too long ago.

Though I wish to keep away from political issues, I do want to address the numerous ways we can improve the world around us. Red, Black, White & yellow - with a Green tint. Dig what I'm saying?

SO - please check out the site, push it around to everyone, everywhere, and most importantly, enjoy it.

www.bigtopmagazine.com

With lots of love,

~ kSea flux

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Iowa Dance Fest 2008 is next week

ShiraDotNet — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:09:40 GMT

The Iowa Dance Fest for 2008 is next week, in Iowa City. It will include classes all week, and then two shows, April 25 and April 26. Details here: http://iowadancefest.blogspot.com/

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Iowa City belly dance classes starting Tuesday January 29!

ShiraDotNet — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 20:42:33 GMT

On Tuesday, January 29, I'll be starting a new session of belly dance classes. They will meet weekly on Tuesdays for 7 weeks.

Belly Dance 1 class is at 6:00 pm
Belly Dance 2 class is at 7:00 pm

More details on my web site at www.shira.net/classes.htm

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Caucus of the Future - Jan 2 & 3 - DSM

stephanie — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 21:19:19 GMT

I posted over on the Iowa tribe and thought I would share here too... I had never heard of this before and my brother enlightened me about the program today. Sounds interesting - I'll still be caucusing but I think I'm going to check it out too...

http://www.caucusofthefuture.com/

WHAT IT IS
The Caucus of the Future will take place January 2nd & 3rd, 2008 in Des Moines, Iowa, running concurrently with the Iowa Caucuses. Our goal is to dream up and practice the many ways we can take power out of the hands of those who claim to represent our interests, be they elected or unelected, and redistribute it to everyone through a network of free communities and neighborhoods. Through workshops, discussions and performances, the Caucus of the Future will provide a forum for exchanging alternative ideas that are based on mutual aid and cooperation. Patrons of the Caucus will share skills and resources with each other, demonstrating the many ways we can make a difference in our own lives, with or without casting a vote. We do not do this to gain control over others, but to attain control together—over how we provide each other with shelter, education, art, and information, over how we resolve conflicts, over how we share resources and ideas, over how we determine our own lives.

It should be noted that we do not wish to dissuade folks from participating in the Iowa Caucuses–rather, we want to present a more direct approach to solving problems. The Caucus of the Future will have something for everyone, so be sure to participate! Oh, and it will also be a ridiculous amount of fun!!

WHAT TO EXPECT
We will be providing participants of the event with a Caucus of the Future Guide that will list all of the speakers, workshops and performaces and the times they will be held. In addition, we will have that information on this site as things come into fruition.

Some workshops and discussions you can expect to see might include: Alternative Energy/Fuel, Sustainable Agriculture/Permaculture, Alternative Media, Direct Action, Self-Defense, Folk History, Bicycle Repair, Community Gardening, Consent, Gift Economics, Urban Exploration, Community Organizing, Alternative Education, and much more.

The Caucus of the Future will provide a festive atmosphere with free organic vegetarian food and beverages, and performances by musicians and artists.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE
If you wish to participate in the Caucus of the Future [give a workshop, leading a discussion, performance, etc], head on over to the Get Involved section and fill out the form. It’s important that we have a diverse mix of workshops, skillshares and speakers so we can keep this an all inclusive event; which is to say, please participate if you can!

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Flamenco workshop in Iowa for belly dancers, Latin dancers, and others

ShiraDotNet — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:25:52 GMT

The weekend of November 9-11, we're holding an "Essence of Flamenco" workshop in Iowa City, Iowa featuring guest artist Mariano Parra from New York.

The event is designed for the needs of dancers who would like to incorporate something of flamenco posture, arm carriage, movement, and attitude into their personal styles, and equip themselves to move credibly to music that includes a Spanish flavor. No prior flamenco experience is required. The workshop is designed for the needs of:

* Belly dancers who specialize in American Tribal Style and like to use flamenco posture, hand floreos, and other techniques in their dance
* Belly dancers who specialize in Egyptian style who want to emulate the Andalusian-flavored pieces by Samia Gamal, Tahia Carioca, Mahmoud Reda, and others. It includes dancers who like to use music (such as El Hub Kulu) that contains Andalusian elements
* Flamenco dancers wishing to polish their basic technique under the guidance of a master instructor
* Latin dancers who wish to enhance their dance stylings with flamenco movement
* Ballet, modern dance, and other artists who wish to add some flamenco techniques to their repertoires
* Dancers of any form who wish to perform Gypsy-inspired pieces
* Dancers of any form who wish to use skirt work in their choreographies

For full details, see the Kahraman Near East Dance Ensemble web site at http://www.kahramandance.org/images/Parra%20Brochure%20Front%20Zephyr%20version%5B1%5D.pdf

In addition to the dance workshops, the event will include a Friday evening lecture by Mariano on the history of Spanish dance, including its ties to the Gypsy trail and North Africa. There will also be a Friday evening dance party at a salsa club, and a Saturday night dance concert of professional dancers drawn from the communities of Latin and Middle Eastern dance artists.

If you like the dance styles of Nourhan Sharif, Dalia Carella, Elena Lentini, Tamalyn Dallal, and others, then you'll appreciate this opportunity to take a workshop from a master instructor who inspired them and contributed to their skills.

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Iowa City belly dance classes starting tomorrow (Tuesday) night

ShiraDotNet — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 00:06:58 GMT

I'm starting a 7-week session of new belly dance classes tomorrow night (Tuesday, Sept 11) in downtown Iowa City. Full details are on my web site at www.shira.net/classes.htm . Classes are once a week, Tuesday nights, 6-7 pm. No prior dance experience is required.

To register, come at 5:45 and bring your $75 payment in the form of either cash (correct change preferred) or check (bring checkbook and pen).

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Drumming workshop and dancing show on July 17 in Iowa City, Iowa

ShiraDotNet — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 13:45:53 GMT

The band Raquy and the Cavemen will be coming through the Midwest on tour in July. They'll be stopping in Iowa City on the evening of July 17. Here are the details:

Tuesday, July 17, 2007
6-7 pm: Drumming workshop with Raquy - bring your own drum
7-8 pm: Performance by the band. Opportunities to get up and boogie to open floor. Performance by me and a couple more dancers whom I hope to recruit.

Prices: Show only: $10. Drumming workshop only: $10. Workshop & show together: $20.

Location:
Arts a la Carte (part of Old Brick, parking lot entrance)
20 East Market Street, Iowa City, IA

For those not familiar with this band, see www.raquy.com

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yonder mountain string band this friday 6/15 @ simon estes!!

shelley — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 02:33:31 GMT

this will be their 1000 show! i just saw them at wakarusa and can't wait to see them again. if they end early (which shows usually do there) check out my friend's band, Obsidian's Dream at the Hessen Haus-its free!!

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PARTICLE coming to IOWA!

shelley — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 23:40:30 GMT

two shows! June 28- Davenport Iowa Redstone Room and June 20 Des Moines Iowa Vaudeville Mews!
see ya there!

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Mahmoud Reda in eastern Iowa July 27-29, 2007

ShiraDotNet — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 02:49:34 GMT

Date & Time: Friday, July 27, 2007 - Sunday, July 29, 2007
Location: Ballantyne Auditorium (Saturday/Sunday only)
6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW
Cedar Rapids, Iowa view map
More Info: 319-354-9638
Web site: http://www.kahramandance.org/Mahmoud_Reda_Web_Flyer.htm

Mahmoud Reda will return to the Iowa City area on July 27-29, 2007 to teach workshops in Egyptian dance. The event includes:

* Early bird arrivals: showing of the Reda movie Gharam fi al-Karnak with English subtitles on Thursday evening
* A hafla Friday night featuring performances by workshop attendees (some professionals, some students)
* Workshops during the day on Saturday and Sunday
* A show of entirely professional dancers on Saturday night

The workshops will be held in an air-conditioned facility.

For those not familiar with Mahmoud Reda, he was the founder of an entire performing art in Egypt, that of the theatrical presentation of folkloric dance. He founded Reda Troupe in 1959, starred in several movies that also featured his choreography, and became known as Egypt's greatest choreographer.

Even if you normally dance barefoot, be sure to wear either dance shoes or socks to this workshop to protect the soles of your feet and your knees. Reda's dance style involves a large amount of spins, Arabesques, and other pivoting moves, and your feet need to be able to pivot freely without sticking to the floor.

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Weekly Playday Sundays @ Greenwood Park in Des Moines

Jeffz — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 14:35:51 GMT

Weekly Playday in Des Moines
Every Sunday 3:30 PM - Greenwood Park, Des Moines, IA
(near 45th & Grand)
Near the Sylvan Theater
Come with your Hoop, Poi, Staff, Belly, or whatever else you use to express yourself for a weekly meet-up to share tricks and play together! The hope is for all who are interested in circus arts to have a time to practice and perform together once a week! Newbies are welcome to join in the fun; there will be extra hula hoops to go around.

Drummers welsome to share music to move to!

Fire spinning at dusk! (You must bring a safety if spinning).

Hula Hoopers, check out tribes.tribe.net/iowahooperz for activities and tips.

Will not be held during rain (we'll wait until rain stops).

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have you chosen a presidential candidate, yet?

denisewebber — Fri, 11 May 2007 21:32:17 GMT

I didn't think I would find myself aligning with one candidate so soon, but with so much in the news how can you not?
Being a woman, I love that there is a strong woman candidate; but I just can't bring myself to support Clinton. Don't get me wrong, I loved Bill Clinton and thought both of them were a great team during his 8 years. But I just don't think Hillary is far enough away from the conventional. She followed right along in giving Bush a blank check to start a war and she's got a lot of other baggage. Not that baggage is necessarily wrong (some say Rudy's baggage of three marriages will cause him problems); but I'm just not getting a sincere feeling from her.

Ya know, to me, the one person who sounds good through all the sound bites is Barack Obama. No matter how small the sound bite, he sounds eloquent, sincere, smart and trustworthy. I can't believe that I missed seeing him when he was in Denison! I want to hear him in person to see if he's just as good as his sound bites! He so eloquently explains his own, internal struggles and admits that he's only human and can never be perfect. Have any of you read his books?

I think that we can only go up from where we are (unless Mitt is elected). The Bush Administration has taken us down a long, dark hole and has over-used the federal system to advance their personal agenda. It's disgusting that the American People have not said ENOUGH!!!!!

Well 2008 cannot come soon enough; but in the meantime let's discuss politics for awhile. Let's try not to call people names (except the candidates, if you so please) and let's hold the space for each person to voice their beliefs. Remember that the great thing about our country is that we have the freedom to express our thoughts and ideas. I know that forums can get pretty heated when talking politics, but if we remember not to attack each other on a personal level, things will be fine.

So, anyone feel like persuading me to another candidate? I haven't given any money so I'm not set on one, just leaning a particular way.

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Demi Con 18

Sat, 12 May 2007 04:09:46 GMT

It's coming up! May 18,19,20 at Hotel Fort Des Moines, In Des Moines, Iowa.

I'm going to be there as a vendor and a presentor - so if you're looking for a new hat, need some costuming help, or want to learn the basics of hatmaking, come along!

Weekend rate is $50, and that lets you have complete access to everything at the Con, including the hospitality suite - and that means lots of good food! FREE food!

Look for my hats, and if you come up to me and say "Got Farb?" I'll give you a 10% discount on anything premade or custom order you make during the event. This offer is only good during Demi Con weekend.

Hope to see some of you there!

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Monday April 23rd, Palisades, my birthday

Sun, 22 Apr 2007 04:59:24 GMT

so I'm taking it upon myself since I'm a single, lonely broke ass artist to try and do something for me on my birthday...ya, 38 on monday...

so I'm inviting anyone and everyone that is cool, creative, fun, sexy, smart, respectful and cool (hmm, sed that...) to Palisades park on Monday night about 7pm...

I'm bringing me and my conga and a little wood to burn. I invite spinners and burners, hoopers and drummers, guitar players, dancers, artists, singers, swingers, soul seekers, freaks, hippies, beatniks and the like...

bring your drum, strings, fire, hoop, swords, bag, beer, bottle and anything else you need to have a good time outside. So long as you take whatever you bring in back out with you...

anybody that doesn't know how or where just google 'Palisades park Iowa' and get directions...it's easy.

I know it's short notice but I really do hope to see someone out there...just think of me crying into my hands all alone....hehehe....kidding.

Be well and I hope to see you there...thanx in advance for your consideration...

cheers!!

Tobey

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For the crafters and artists in the crowd

Fri, 06 Apr 2007 13:34:36 GMT

Sometimes it's been really hard to hook up with like minded people around work and other life, so I created this tribe - http://tribes.tribe.net/iowacraftsandarts.

Hope to see some of you there!

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Iowa Dance Festival April 9-15, 2007 in Iowa City & Coralville

ShiraDotNet — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 19:58:42 GMT

For those who would enjoy taking dance classes or attending dance concerts, the schedule for the Iowa Dance Festival (being held in Iowa City and Coralville) has been posted:

http://www.iowa.com/organization_detail.aspx?Organization_Id=1948

The way it works is that you can pay piecemeal for classes ($5) and shows ($10) if you like, or you can purchase a button for $25 that covers your admission to all the classes and concerts.

I'm not one of the organizers, just one of the local dancers who will be teaching a class and performing in one of the shows. The link above has the email address for the organizers.

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Iowa City Dance Festival being planned, looking for volunteers

ShiraDotNet — Sat, 13 Jan 2007 23:04:04 GMT

Some folks in Iowa City are organizing an "Iowa City Dance Festival" to be held April 12-15. It's in the early planning stages at this point - the kickoff meeting was this past Wednesday night.

There is talk of renaming it to "Iowa Dance Festival" because there is talk of having some events in other communities (for example, at CSPS in Cedar Rapids). If there are people outside of Iowa City who want to organize events in their own communities under the umbrella (and have those events listed on the schedule of activities), there's an option to do that.

At this point, the Iowa City organizers are looking for a variety of volunteers. Any skills you have that could be used would be welcomed. Some examples (but we're not limited to these) include:

* Helping set up and tear down for shows
* Translating between Spanish/English on behalf of guest artists from Spain who are being brought to town to teach workshops and do performances
* Recruiting restaurants to donate meals for the Spanish guest artists
* Recruiting retail shops to put dance-related displays of their merchandise in their windows during the week
* Recruiting places with dance floors (bars, restaurants, etc.) to feature performances or social dance during the week
* Artists to create logos and promotional flyers/posters
* People with marketing skills to help get the word out
* People with business or finance skills to help create budgets and provide fiscal guidance
* Dancers of any style to teach workshops or do performances
* People with webmaster skills to create promotional web site that lists events
* Project management skills to help coordinate all this stuff
* Fundraising (to pay for rental of venues for performances and cost of bringing guest artists in from Spain)
* Organizing schedules of workshops and performances
* Anything else you would be willing to do that would help the cause

Again, these are just starter ideas - if you have an idea on a way that you could help that I haven't listed, the organizers would still welcome your participation!

The email address for contacting the organizers if you would like to volunteer your skills to the event is iowadancefest@aol.com

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Motherhood and Local Food

denisewebber — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 18:25:04 GMT

I'm sorry for being such a terrible moderator. Motherhood and starting up a new business has completely taken over my life! I'm glad so many people have joined and I hope you all can keep the conversation going.
My daughter just turned one and for the past two years I've been working on starting a cooperative natural foods store in Carroll. It's been such a whirlwind but I've been meeting some wonderful people who really care about our land, our food and the health and well-being of people.

Check out our website at: http://www.communitymarketcoop.com

If any of you are near Carroll, come to one of our membership drives.

Community Market is dedicated to providing an economic outlet for local producers as well as providing healthier foods for the community. We chose the cooperative business model so we knew that our mission would stay true and that the money would stay within the community.
Many of you may have been hearing more about Local Foods. There is a good debate going on around our country about whether local food is better for us and the environment than organic food. Sure, organic food may be better than conventional, until it has to travel over 1500 miles just to get to us. So, with all the petroleum now used, the extra packaging and harvesting the product before it's ripe, you can see why Local Food can be much more attractive.

I'd love to hear what any of you think about this and if any of you shop at a local cooperative grocer such as Wheatsfield in Ames or New Pioneer in Iowa City/Coralville.

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Drum Circles (or the lack thereof) in Cedar Rapids

Sun, 28 Jan 2007 19:29:01 GMT

yes, I am looking to jam with some people. I have a conga and would love to get together with at least 4 or 5 other people who want to just sit and jam.

I find there is a serious lack of activities in Cedar Rapids that don't involve bars, beers and other things I don't want and can't afford.

So, anybody out there? Got a drum? Wanna take the plant off of it and use it?

hoopers and spinners too...you guys need a rhythm section?

cheers

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Making Snowflakes for Charity

Sat, 23 Dec 2006 03:15:07 GMT

Since we don't have any snow at all yet...

Looking for something to do to pass the time? want to make something fun? Want to help a charity at the same time?

Then go here!

http://www.popularfront.com/snowdays/

For every flake we make, the more they donate to Salvation Army. So get to cyber cutting!

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Blacklight Forest, November 18th, Cedar Rapids

Jeffz — Sun, 29 Oct 2006 02:21:16 GMT

Wanted to make sure that people here saw this. Bring toys and play !

~

Date & Time: Saturday, November 18, 2006 - Sunday, November 19, 2006
7:00 PM
Location: Emerald City
712 2nd Ave SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 view map
More Info: 555-5555
www.chilluminati.org
::MINDOUTPSYDE Presents::

.::BLACKLIGHT FOREST::.

A party to fill the needs of all goaheads! this time, better than ever before with 2 internationally known live p.a.'s, 5 out of state djs, alongside of many of your local favorites! 2 ROOMS of music, loads of blacklight, 35000 watts of sound, an alien forest setup thatll transport your consciousness to another dimension, all night music and interactive blacklight performances from Mindoutpsyde's new troupe, with appearances of members of the old troupe!

Two Stages of Sound: Chill Stage and Stomping (Main) Stage! Special guest VJ Live Performance ALL Night! Coffee served, and comfortable seating!

OCELOT (San Francisco) LIVE PA!
//Ceiba Records / Dropout Productions
Aaron was born into a musical family. He played many instruments including
Drums, Cello, French horn, Guitar, Bass Guitar and anything else he could get his hands on. His curiosity of "how things work" led him to build many things like musical instruments, and synthesizers from kits at university...
Aaron began composing electronic music around 1993, and released his first tracks on Journeys Music in 1996. Interest in Mind and Perception led him to Psychedelic Trance.
Forest, Desert, Beach and Warehouse experiences combined with various travels shaped his ear and his musical style. He restarted releasing music in 2001 on the 3rd Ceiba Records Compilation "Language of Light". In 2002 he released his first album "Aural Sects" as oCeLoT on Ceiba Records in conjunction with Strange Attractor. Tracks on Various Compilations followed
He produces high-impact psychedelic trance, sometimes deviating into fresh morning goa style and creates music for your nonstop dancing and listening pleasure.
www.dropout-productions.com/ocelot.shtml

PRIMORDIAL OOZE (Chicawauke) LIVE PA!
//Geomagnetic.tv
Dark Psy. Dance with Primordial Ooze and trigger your Reptilian Brain. Feel the Serpent Within as the specially designed tones systematically awaken your amygdala, entrance you, and have you slithering along. Yes, Virginia, There are Mutherfuckin Snakes on the Mutherfuckin Plane. Their latest work is featured on the Geomagnetic release Digital Drugs

NOD (Asheville, NC)
//Touch Samadhi

ROBYO (Madison, WI)
//Audiognomes

DAMON (Chicago, WI)
//Chillumafia

KAISER SOZE + SOT (Chicawauke) Special Downtempo Set!
//Touch Samadhi/Chilluminati

AIRYCK AND COLLISION
//Mystic Morning / Mindoutpsyde TAG!

ABRAHM
//Mindoutpsyde

AKTIF
//Mindoutpsyde

EL CHILL
//independent

SCOTT E
//independent

TREVOR
//Mindoutpsyde

Emerald City + Miracle Grow = Blacklight Forest

Forest environment complete with wildlife, new ammenities, and suprises around every corner. Stay tuned for more details as this is sure to be the best mindoutpsyde event yet!

OCELOT is confirmed!... Primordial Ooze is confirmed... Chill/Ambient artists from local and coastal regions.... an out of state VJ guest..... your mom....and more

ADMISSION: $15
Location: Emerald City 712 2nd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA
Time: 7pm-very late
All Ages

NO Alcohol, Weapons, Anything Illegal, or Bad Vibes. There is a bar across the street with discounts for attendees

Lather up with the bug spray for this one, its gonna BITE!

MORE INFO @ WWW.UBERSONIC.ORG OR WWW.CHILLUMINATI.ORG

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maybe not fun but still pretty important...

Sun, 15 Oct 2006 05:52:09 GMT

midterms...they're here...

so here ya go...

www.uselections.com/ia/ia.htm

now you have no excuse to not know who you're gonna vote for. A list with links to each candidate...read up so you can make an intelligent decision.

I think we can all agree that we need some major changes in this country and if not us, who? If not now, when?

I won't push it but I will urge you all to spend one day now so your kids don't have to pay for it tomorrow.

cheers

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Is anyone going to the Bellydance Superstars show in Ames tonight?

ShiraDotNet — Sat, 04 Nov 2006 15:56:45 GMT

So, is anyone going to see the belly dance show in Ames tonight? (If you're not familiar with it, see www.bellydancesuperstars.com and click on the "calendar" entry for details.)

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hugs from Juan the Mann

Wed, 01 Nov 2006 01:29:10 GMT

so I just got a bulletin from Juan Mann about a new international hug movement and thought I'd share...see more here...

http://www.freehugscampaign.org/

and here's the bulletin, unaltered.

cheers...

Yesterday marked the launch of freehugscampaign.org, an international forum for people to meet and kick start their own free hugs campaigns in their own cities and towns across the globe.

Thanks to your initiative, interest and inspiration, working together we can make the strangers in our world smile, with the hope of making our world a friendlier place.

Jump into the forums, read the stories, the experiences, be as involved as you'd like to be. Someday soon, you'll see someone hugging in your city, in your town and maybe, just maybe, that hugger will be me!

Hugs, Juan!

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Drumming workshop and dancing workshop/show on Nov 18 in Iowa City, Iowa

ShiraDotNet — Mon, 30 Oct 2006 21:06:54 GMT

There will be a drumming workshop in Iowa City on November 18 on how to play Middle Eastern rhythms. Bring either a hand drum or finger cymbals.

The same day, there will be a concurrent workshop on how to belly dance to improvised instrumental solo music (taqsim). So, whether you're interested in drumming or belly dancing, come join us!

There will be a show that evening 7-9 pm. See the "Events" tab of this tribe for more details.

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Looking 4 phun!!!

Naarai Jacinta — Sat, 28 Oct 2006 19:41:20 GMT

I am a fire spinnin', bellydancing, uv lovin' creature with Hubby and kidlets. Hubby and I are intrested in spinning,drumming,zombie walks in the moonlight, and pina coladas. Kids would love to zombie walk too if Mom would let them. We also play in the SCA and are intrested in heavy fighting, and cooking. Looking for anything to keep us spinning and drumming. I spin flags, led light poi and fire. I also play around with flower sticks and working on staff. As we are married we get bored with just each other's company. Needing to make friends around Iowa. We like all sorts of strange music. I am always listening to Solace. So, Let us know where the phun is going down and we will try and make it. Naarai

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Just joined this tribe

ShiraDotNet — Wed, 18 Oct 2006 03:05:37 GMT

Hi all! I live in Iowa City, and my idea of "phun" is belly dancing.

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Zombiewalk?

Tue, 17 Oct 2006 07:45:01 GMT

What would it take to start up one of these- see how many people we could get to converge in one area and do it. I'd say not so much for Halloween - zombies at Halloween are passe, IMO.
Here's the inspiration - http://www.laalternative.com/index.php/2006/10/09/hunting-for-brains-in-hollywood/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zombie_Walk

Wikipedia has it that they go towards the cemetery- but what if we started at Woodland and made our way downtown? Not so very many blocks, after all...

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international hug day...

Mon, 16 Oct 2006 02:42:05 GMT

looks like 12/31 is in the works to become international hug day. for a better idea of what I'm talking about come visit http://tribes.tribe.net/freehuggingtheworld/thread/cafb4f71-8bc0-4eaa-9e7c-41e216e26795?newpostingid=797ccf81-2318-4d9d-9b63-b56f833089c0#797ccf81-2318-4d9d-9b63-b56f833089c0

it would seem I have the task of recruiting local CR denizons to participate...

free hugs man, free hugs.

everybody needs 'em.

cheers

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College Ren Faire!

Kelsey — Fri, 01 Sep 2006 17:26:55 GMT

So, Grinnell College's Dagorhir (foam sword fighting) club will be hosting a Renaissance faire on September 30th (Saturday) and we would love it if some fire spinners, belly dancers, or just general ren faire people showed up. You can just come and hang out, do some spinning/ dancing, whatever. We'll hopefully have our college belly dancers performing at the faire and some musical groups. Grinnell College is located in Grinnell, Iowa. I'll put time specifics of when the faire is starting/ ending up on this thread once I know what they are (the guy in charge is being slow). But yea, look forward to seeng some of you there!

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DSM Ren Fair(e)

slackfiend — Mon, 28 Aug 2006 20:01:37 GMT

Looks like the Des Moines Renaissance Faire now has a permanent village and will be running the first three weekends in July. I'm planning on going Labor Day weekend, which appears to be pirate-themed. How can one possibly resist?
http://www.dmrenfaire.com/index.shtml

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countdown to Burning Man

denisewebber — Mon, 21 Aug 2006 21:46:42 GMT

In honor of Burning Man I changed our group photo. For those who are going I wish you safe travels and an awesome experience. I have many, many friends who go (and have gone for many years), but I have yet to go. Perhaps one day I will make the journey.

Enjoy and post pictures when you're back!

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Rendezvous in Madrid, Iowa

Fri, 01 Sep 2006 22:46:48 GMT

Just got called about this one last night- I don't have much info, other than it is all weekend long, Buffalo Fork Settlers will be there, so I know it will be a good rendezvous.

So, if you get tired of the medieval, take a half hour ride north and get into
the fur trade!

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Fire anyone?!

Keile — Thu, 06 Apr 2006 13:03:45 GMT

Hey i'm running around looking for fun new people in the area. I am part of a performance group called PyroTechniq. We spin fire, do UV (blacklight) shows, hanging silks, drum circles, and other fun stuff. Just wondering if anyone out there wants to get together and try something new and fun. If you have any show coming up or something fun going on and want us to spice it up get ahold of me! If you check out my pictures you will see a bunch of fire pictures and whatnot. Our website www.PyroTechniq.com will be up shortly.

Even if there is no show we are always looking for new people to spin with us and just hang out. We head out to the palisades Park about twice a week or so and build a fire and spin and grill out. Its always a good time. Bring some blanket to sit on and cuddle up with. lol. Anyway get ahold of me on here and let me know if you ever want to come out or have us come perform at your gig! Thanks

Dan
MindOutPsyde
PyroTechniq
Crzyglowin Visual Arts

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Howdy - New member here!

Wed, 05 Jul 2006 02:13:58 GMT

Howdy! I'm a historical interpreter at a local well known museum here in Des Moines, and I also am opening up my own millinery and costuming business, starting July 7th. I also rent out part of my office - too big for just little old me - as art studio space. Just loooking to meet more like minded folk here in cental iowa.

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magick on the prairie

Wed, 02 Aug 2006 19:21:08 GMT

Calling all hipster ceremonial magicians, chaos magicians, magickal artists, Thelemites, and sorcerers! I know you're out there, in between the corn rows. Come out of the woodwork and help create a magickal scene in Iowa. It's better than just reading about it!

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gone ridin'.....oh, the heat!

denisewebber — Fri, 28 Jul 2006 14:48:20 GMT

Taking off this weekend for a two-day horse trail ride! Yeah, we're crazy, but it's a ride my sister does every year and this year I'm joining her. There's usually about 100 riders, put on by the Yale Saddle Club. We'll be riding around Guthrie Center and Panora, so lots of timber to go in and out of.

Hope everyone stays cool this weekend!

Denise

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Demi Con

Mon, 24 Jul 2006 02:16:26 GMT

Hey Sci Fi, gaming, fantasy, etc lovers. Demi Con is this coming weekend - July 28, 29,30 at Hotel Fort Des Moines in downtown Des Moines.

For more info - www.demicon.org

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Hoopla Get Together Thursdays in West Des Moines

Jeffz — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 05:36:45 GMT

A group of us are going to start getting together near my place at 1233 Prairie View Dr. , West Des Moines to do some hula hooping , sharing tricks and just jamming out. Should be around 7pm. There are many parks nearby and should be extra hoops around if you want to try it out. All are welcome :D PM me for directions!

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What are You Looking For?

VigorousLioness — Fri, 19 May 2006 16:25:40 GMT

Mark and I had an idea a while back that a bunch of us should go to the Rennaissance Festival in Minnesota. I still think it would be a great idea.

It's the biggest in the midwest and there are all sorts of metalworkers, artists, etc. that come from all over to sell their work there. I've been many times and every time I find something I LOVE. You can buy an entire belly dancing outfit there or talk to the people who made them about making something for you. Seriously, it's amazing.

Also, there's a group discount, so if we all went together we could get in for a lot cheaper. There are also many hotels in the area or camp sites if we decided to go that route. Let me know what you think!

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Summer Phun

denisewebber — Sat, 24 Jun 2006 02:23:08 GMT

Hey how is everyone's summer so far? We've done some camping; last weekend went to Springbrook, it was very nice. Not sure what we'll do for the 4th weekend. There is a benefit concert at Seed Savers Exchange that I'm interested in. Singer/songwriter Greg Brown is headlining. Check it out at www.seedsaversexchange.org

I've also been busy heading up a steering committee to create a local foods co-op grocery in our area. Do any of you shop at Wheatsfield Grocery in Ames or New Pioneer Co-op in Iowa City/Coralville? There are so many good producers in our area that we wanted to create a better outlet for them than just the seasonal farmers' markets. A co-op is a great way to increase the economic viability of your community....it keeps money in your town and it's owned and democratically controlled by the community members. We're in the process of deciding on a name what do you think of any of these?

1. Your Farm & Garden Food Market
2. Your Garden Fresh Market
3. Your Community Food Market

Well, I'm busy, busy, busy but that's how I like it. I'd much rather be working on a project than just coming home and not having anything to do (except housework).

Well, speaking of work, I've done enough of it today, so time to crash in front of the tv and watch the second Underworld movie; any of you seen it?

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a new addition

denisewebber — Wed, 26 Apr 2006 15:52:23 GMT

Yep, we had our baby. A sweet little girl named Juniper Ann. She is already two months old! The time has gone by so fast, I'm not ready to go back to work next month. Although I do enjoy my job, I'm not looking forward to being away from her for so long.

We had a great experience having our pregnancy and birth with a midwife in Des Moines; Dana Erikson. If any of you know someone who wants to have a pregnancy and birth that is filled with choices and be completely empowered and in charge, I'd be more than happy to pass on her info. She does have a web site, too: http://www.midwifeanddoula.com/index.htm

Well I'm slowly getting back into a routine, finding time for a while on the computer and checking in with everyone.

Looking forward to going out today and do some hard work, it's lovely out there and Juniper really likes being outdoors.

Okay gotta run for now!

Denise

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politiks

denisewebber — Wed, 26 Apr 2006 15:54:56 GMT

Here is a link to a yahoo group for Ed Fallon for Governor supporters.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/westerniowansforfallon

I'd like to discuss more but right now baby is awake and needs my undivided attention.

Denise

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fwd: Summerfyre Cancelled

jdoggiedogg — Sat, 25 Mar 2006 13:59:03 GMT

It is with regret that we are announcing that the 2006 Summerfyre Festival will not be happening due to various circumstances. If anyone has any questions or concerns please feel free to email us at teamwindfyre@yahoo.com

thank you.

Team Windfyre

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Jammy Award Nominations Announced

Jennifer — Sat, 25 Feb 2006 20:58:48 GMT

The 2006 Jammy Award nominees have been announced and voting is underway! The Jammy Awards show will be held in Madison Square Gardens in NYC on 4-20 with performances by Blues Traveler, Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, moe., Peter Frampton, DJ Logic, The Mutaytor, Dweezil Zappa and many more. Jammys will be awarded in 8 categories with nominees including The Allman Brothers Band, The Mars Volta, Matisyahu, New Monsoon, Keller Williams, Widespread Panic, Phish just to name a few.

Green Lemon has been nominated for the New Grove Jammy which is the last category on the ballot. When you cast your ballot at http://www.jammys.com/survey/index.php?sid=1, please vote for Green Lemon!

www.greenlemonband.com

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David Lynch coming to Iowa

denisewebber — Tue, 14 Feb 2006 20:31:32 GMT

Hey have you all seen the ad on Tribe about David Lynch coming to Iowa. I clicked on it and it's going to be in Fairfield. It's March 24-26 and he will be speaking with a quantum physicist about transcendental meditation and higher thinking. It sounds really cool.

Anyway, check out the link for more info.

Anyone a David Lynch fan? I've loved all of his movies, but I guess I'm one to go for really quirky, hard to follow/understand movies.

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Happy Groundhog Day

denisewebber — Thu, 02 Feb 2006 23:24:07 GMT

Okay, well the day is almost over and I'm just getting some time to get over here to Tribe. I'm sure the groundhog saw it's shadow, but hell, we haven't even had a winter, so I'd actually look forward to some "more" weeks of it. Of course, knowing my luck we'll get slammed with a blizzard and I'll go into labor!

I don't know if I'd call it one of my favorite movies, but I do like Groundhog Day. Any of you seen it?

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new Tribe layout - yuk!

denisewebber — Tue, 31 Jan 2006 16:23:14 GMT

Okay, I hate this new layout. Maybe it's because I don't use Tribe on a daily basis; but it just seems I can't get around as smoothly as I used to.

What do the rest of you think?

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Green Lemon Shows in Iowa 1-23 & 1-24

Jennifer — Sun, 22 Jan 2006 20:40:24 GMT

There is a bus rolling through the plains right now carrying a force that cannot be contained. It's about to bust out all over Iowa causing havoc and general party madness. Get ready Iowa, Green Lemon's on the way and they're gonna tear it up on Monday and Tuesday!

Monday night they'll be performing in Des Moines at Vaudeville Mews and Tuesday they'll be in Iowa City playing at The Mill. Get out and dance your asses off to this incredible group!

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Des Moines Poetry Slam!

Jeffz — Mon, 16 Jan 2006 18:34:17 GMT

Tomorrow at Java Joes in downtown Des Moines (4th Street, Court Avenue). Always a good time. If you go, find me :D

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Happy New Year all

denisewebber — Fri, 06 Jan 2006 19:08:20 GMT

Hope everyone had a wonderful New Year celebration and you're gearing up for a successful 2006 filled with love, happiness and lots of family and friends around you.
Time has been busy for us, getting the house and specifically the nursery ready for our first born. We are due end of Feb, but that might go into early March, ya never know!

I'm not one to make resolutions, but I always start the new year out with thoughts of staying positive, being kind to myself and others and living whatever dreams I may have.

Currently I'm working with a couple of people on getting a grocery co-op opened in the Carroll area. We've been doing a lot of research on cooperatives and are now in the process of creating a steering committee to raise funds to pay for a feasibility study. We had an article on the front page about this and it has generated a lot of interest. It seems many people support this type of business, both producers and consumers. It's very exciting and has kept me quite busy. Our store will be a similar model to Wheatsfield Grocery in Ames.

So, what's going on with all of you?

Denise

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Iowa Caucus is here!

denisewebber — Wed, 11 Jan 2006 20:54:12 GMT

IT'S CAUCUS TIME!

Here's a request from gov candidate Ed Fallon:

Precinct caucuses are just more than a week away, and I'd like to take this chance to encourage you to attend and participate (see the recent press release on our "News" page for more details). These caucuses are particularly significant because the delegates elected there and at the county conventions will determine the Democratic nominee for governor if no candidate receives 35% of the vote in the primary election on June 6th. If you'd like to help us organize your precinct, send an e-mail to FFGAdam@gmail.com and we'll get you started.

Also, if you're planning on attending your caucus, I would like to encourage you to offer this resolution for the party platform:

Whereas campaigns at all levels have become more expensive and more negative; and whereas large donors and wealthy special interest groups exert far too much control over policies that affect all Iowans; and whereas Arizona, Connecticut and Maine have enacted successful clean election laws which provide for public financing of campaigns for local and state offices; therefore, be it resolved that the Iowa Democratic Party supports a clean elections law for Iowa.

Your local precinct caucus will be held on Monday, January 16 at 6:30 pm.
IT IS ESSENTIAL TO ARRIVE BY 6:30 IN ORDER TO BE COUNTED AS AN OFFICIAL ATTENDEE. To find out where your caucus will be held, contact your County Democratic Party Chair.

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Yikes!

genghis_don — Sun, 13 Nov 2005 04:23:44 GMT

Hope everyone's OK - I just saw the bulletin about central Iowa getting hit by some nasty twisters!

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Haunted House Tour

livn2do — Sat, 15 Oct 2005 20:57:38 GMT

We are starting our Annual House Tour tonight with a stop at Sleep Hollow
http://www.sleepyhollowsportspark.com/halloween.htm
and the the Haunted Forest in Ames
http://www.ameshauntedforest.com/
between our stop at Red Lobster in Ames. We've been doing the tour for 5 years and it's a highlight of the Fall. I'd be interested in any feedback from any Central Iowa haunted houses that any of you visit as well.

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back from the dead?

denisewebber — Mon, 24 Oct 2005 19:11:37 GMT

No, but I have been seriously sidetracked these past few months. Over the summer James and I found out that we're expecting! So, I've been spending lots of time on line researching and reading.

We've found a wonderful midwife in Des Moines and will be delivering at Iowa Methodist. We had an ultrasound this past Friday and found out that we are having a very healthy, baby girl! I'm ecstatic.

Ahhh, it's nice to have the cold weather back. I really wasn't enjoying that 80 degree weather in October, especially since I packed away all my "summer" clothes. It was fun to wake up to snow flurries Sunday morning (yeah, I got up at 7am!). James is hoping for lots of snow. I would love to go snowshoeing this winter. Used to go when I lived in Oregon.

Anyway, just wanted to pop in and say hello to everyone and to wish everyone a Happy Halloween! I sure hope we can do something this weekend.

bwahahahahahha

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First Visit to Iowa

Atreides — Mon, 03 Oct 2005 03:45:07 GMT

Hi folks...I'll be spending almost a week in Iowa City, doing some research at the University. I'll also have a good bit of free time. Any recommendations for fun places to go? Good places to eat? Interesting things to see?

Pretend I've never been to the midwest before.

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Adventureland this weekend + After party for charity

Jeffz — Thu, 01 Sep 2005 21:42:06 GMT

Kind of a late notice but we are having a raver day at adventureland with all kinds of people attending. It is for a good cause (www.supportthefuture.org) and we are doing a "rave" afterword that 100% of everything goes to local schools (including the money the promoter puts into it). I put the event listing in. If anyone is interested we have discounted tickets available and will have the adventureland clubhouse from 12-4.

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State Fair

slackfiend — Mon, 15 Aug 2005 04:50:51 GMT

Okay, it's State Fair time. Anyone going? Loks like I may be there on Friday. There's an Iowa winetasting area at the cultural center that looks promising.

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Hi All

Katapiller — Tue, 09 Aug 2005 16:06:56 GMT

Hi
Katapiller here. I'm new to Tribe, but not new to being a phun loving, liberal, hippie, pagan living in Iowa.

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New Member

Thomas — Fri, 22 Jul 2005 17:12:18 GMT

Hello fellow Iowans,

Just found this tribe and thought I'd join since I live in Iowa myself.

Little bit about me, 44, 6' 250 pounds, live in Sioux City and I am a massage therapist. Born and raised in NE Iowa I came the the NW area about 18 years ago. Married 24 years no kids but have 2 cats and a dog.

Been doing massage for 5 1/2 years and damn good at it if I do say so myself.

If you want to know more, ask away!

Thomas

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Together Again

Jeffz — Fri, 12 Aug 2005 16:46:54 GMT

I put info up about this annual event in the event listings. If you have any questions - ask!

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What next?

slackfiend — Wed, 10 Aug 2005 17:48:07 GMT

So, anyone know of anything going on in/around Iowa?

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Annual Lobster Hunt

livn2do — Sat, 09 Jul 2005 06:02:59 GMT

This should be a blast. ISSDS places fake lobsters in the water at Clear Water Beach and we scuba dive for them. Each one is marked with a number with a corresponding prize, i.e. dive computers, BC's, lights, etc... After the dive we get enjoy steak and lobster cooked at the lake along with a few adult beverage's ;-) I'll post a few photos sometime this weekend.

The results of the research are complete, and the migration of the ever elusive Iowa Red Lobster will bring them in the Polk County area on Saturday, July 9th, 2005.

You don't want to miss this event. There will be prizes, great food, games, great food, swimming, great food, and lots of fun to be had by all.

Reservations for this event are a must since we are making available perishable foods. Call us today, at 515 222-3483, with your reservation, what you would like to eat, your t-shirt size and how many in your party.

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Star Wars

denisewebber — Fri, 20 May 2005 20:13:32 GMT

Most likely we're heading to Des Moines on Sunday to finally see Star Wars. It's worth the extra $$ and gas to go to a theater where the seating and the sound will be good.

We'll probably grab dinner at Rock Bottom Brewery as they also have free pool on Sundays!

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wine festival and new cafe

denisewebber — Mon, 13 Jun 2005 14:56:35 GMT

Since our organized horse ride was cancelled on Saturday due to all the rain, my sister and I drove into Des Moines to check out the wine festival. It was a lot of fun and I did want to check out the East Village. For lunch we stopped at the Noodle Zoo. Oh, the food was refreshing, delicious; everything homemade and quite a few vegetarian choices!

If you're ever near the capitol, check out Noodle Zoo, on Locust & 6th.

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Sioux City

denisewebber — Thu, 09 Jun 2005 20:35:14 GMT

I'm going up to Sioux City on the 22nd with a group of people who are interested in starting a year 'round marketplace in Audubon. We'll be visiting their market, Floyd Blvd. Local Foods Market. Have any of you been there?

So, I'm wondering if anyone has restaurant suggestions? Perhaps some place that offers a very diverse menu.

Thanks!
Denise

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where's the heat?

denisewebber — Thu, 26 May 2005 18:08:25 GMT

Well, we're off to Portland, OR for the holiday weekend and for James' niece's wedding in Central Oregon. Today the high in Portland is going to be 92! Kind of rare; but lately they've been getting some hot Summers. I sure hope we get a hot Summer; after last year I'm ready for it.

Okay, ask me in a couple of months when it's sweltering, if I'm still longing for the heat! :-)

I am itchin' to have a party very soon, do some drumming and some fire dancing. If any of you burners would be interested in driving out to Audubon (we live on the eastern side of the county) we'd love to meet you and share in some fire celebration.

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Portland vacation

denisewebber — Wed, 01 Jun 2005 18:19:49 GMT

Well, it was a whirwind trip to Portland but we had a ton of fun visting our family/friends, drinking really good beer and coffee and eating some great food.

Friday was very hot in Portland, 93. In the evening we met with some friends for dinner that some of us walked down NW 23rd St (a very trendy part of downtown Portland), grabbed a sidewalk table and drank some lovely espresso. As we endulged in some animated conversation, we watched all the freaks walk by. Oh, how I miss the freaks of Portland! Ya know it could easily be a much smaller version of S.F.

Monday night we were treated to an evening of hanging out with our band friends. And they obliged us with some jammin. It was so nice to hear them live again. We used to be able to hear them play almost every weekend, so we were definitely jonesin'. But they also sent us on our way with an armload of cds of the past shows we've missed.

Overall, fantastic trip; looking forward to going out again in August for another wedding. But, it was good to get home and sleep in our own bed and to see all our pets.

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great photos

denisewebber — Wed, 01 Jun 2005 18:14:11 GMT

Hey Michael, thanks for posting those photos. Was that of the Des Moines Ren Faire last weekend?

Anyone have some photos of Inferno that you want to post?

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Greenfire invitation (from the Midwest Burners tribe)

denisewebber — Tue, 24 May 2005 16:30:58 GMT

We are sending the below invitation to Tribe members and we would love it if you could forward it to all your friends and tribes as well - Green Fire's main website is now ready for some serious migration....

In Lake'ch
Darlene Loyd

Greetings Earth Stewards, Kin and Tribe

You are invited to bring your torch of vision to the website of Green Fire - 7 Generations Ministry - a non-denominational ministry based on the principles of Deep Ecology and the Earth Charter that functions within the framework of the Mayan Sacred Tzolkin Calendar. www.greenfireministry.org

Green Fire is in strategic alliance with great organizations like the Bioneers, Alliance for Sustainability and the Earth Charter Initiative.

Do you have a vision you would like to see developed into a project that could receive funding from your new Green Fire church? Check out our programs at www.greenfireministry.org/Programs.htm

Got little children you are stewarding? Check out the Earth Scouts in our Children’s Program www.greenfireministry.org/earth...ts.htm and join our Troop 13:20 for the annual World Wildlife Fund Pennies for the Planet campaign and other great activities that we are developing www.greenfireministry.org/troop1320.htm

Would you like to learn about the Mayan Calendar? Check out our ever growing Mayan Zone www.greenfireministry.org/mayazone.htm

Participate in helping to save the rainforests of South America www.greenfireministry.org/ERamazon.htm or develop projects that can be funded through the church in our Earth Relief Program www.greenfireministry.org/ERProgram.htm

Join the new sacred “Order of the Treekeepers” and commit to the full moon lunar giving to the Trees www.greenfireministry.org/treek...rs.htm or develop your own Circle within the sanctuary of Green Fire www.greenfireministry.org/gfcircles.htm

Become a member now – you need only be a person devoted to a peaceful existence and a healthy planet to join – no membership fees but you are free to donate at any time to keep the fires burning. www.greenfireministry.org/membership.htm The website is under constant development and we are working on making it more navigation friendly. Please introduce yourself in our forums and feel free to start a string or request a special category you would like to see developed…..

Forward this email to all your tribe/friends/family and help co-create this exciting and visionary new spherically structured ministry.

In Lake’ch (Mayan = “I am another you”)

Rev. Lewie Pell – Pastor
Rev. Darlene Loyd – Founder/President
Rev. Dennis FourWinds – Co-Founder/Vice President
Rev. Micah Green – Founder
Rev. Cat O’Shenachie – Treasurer
Rev. Prema Joy Dancing – Secretary
Rev. Davi’d Crooker – Co-Founder
Charlie Logan – Director
Lisa Oliveri – Director/Project Administrator
Lance Brown – Director
Rick Korosteshevsky – Director/Project Administrator
Kevin Hoeke - Director

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Welcome

denisewebber — Tue, 10 May 2005 18:48:48 GMT

Welcome to my group, Iowa Phun Lovers. I just moved this over from Yahoo Groups as I really like what is going on at Tribe.net.

My fiance and I moved from Portland, OR just last July. We left a large family of friends back there, whom I staying in touch through Tribe. We'd like to meet other people like us throughout Iowa. We've met some pretty cool people in our area already.

Feel free to chime in, introduce yourself and talk about fun things that you do around Iowa.

Things we love are: music festivals, gatheirng with friends, fire dancing, dinner parties, gardening, art installations etc.

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Des Moines Renaissance Faire

livn2do — Wed, 11 May 2005 00:03:56 GMT

http://www.festint.com/dsmfaire/index.shtml

I always go to the K.C. Ren Fest, and I am sorry to say I have never been to one in my own state. This year for sure. Anyone care to join me. Beer's on me...at least the first round.

3rd Des Moines Renaissance Faire and Coronation Pageant
May 28th, 29th and 30th, 2005
Iowa State Fairgrounds (Campground #3) - Des Moines, IA

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