We welcome you, your family and friends to be part of this multicultural experience! Relax, participate and enjoy an atmosphere of mutual respect. Learn about cultures different from yours, and perhaps learn a bit more about your own.
We look forward to seeing you!
Patrice & CJ
Patrice Masterson
Harmonizing Health Retreat
C.J. Wright
Rainbow Spiritual
Education Center
This page was last updated: May 13, 2012
2012 Drum, Arts, Cultural Wellness Festival Schedule
Saturday May 19
10:00-10:30 Opening Ceremony
Ohio Valley Native American Veteran's Warriors SocietyNative Dancers10:45-11:15 Bob Laake, Master Drummer
11:15-11:30Prepare to Drum
Prepare to Drum11:30-01:00Drum Circle
Drum Circle01:00-01:30Donna King, Pottery Demo –
Donna King, Pottery Demo – Vendor Tent – River’s Edge Pottery
01:30-01:45Women of the Drum
Women of the Drum02:00-02:15The Wabinaha Dancers of Belize
The Wabinaha Dancers of Belize02:15-03:00Butterfly/Tree Trail Walk with Mike Pyles (KY Ext. Ctr.) –
Butterfly/Tree Trail Walk with Mike Pyles (KY Ext. Ctr.) – Meet at Labyrinth
02:15-02:30Prepare to Drum
Prepare to Drum02:30-04:00Drum Circle
Drum Circle04:15-05:00Tai Chi - Dancing the Zodiac with Daniel Lally
Tai Chi - Dancing the Zodiac with Daniel Lally05:15-06:00Thomas McShane Music Hewn from the Mountains
Thomas McShane Music Hewn from the Mountains 06:00-06:40Dinner Break – Vendor: Classic Cuisine Catering
Dinner Break – Vendor: Classic Cuisine Catering (Served ongoing thru the day)
06:45-06:55Retire Colors - Ohio Valley Native American Veteran's
Retire Colors - Ohio Valley Native American Veteran's Warriors Society
07:00-09:00Fire Pit Evening Program
Fire Pit Evening ProgramDrumming, Dancing, Storytelling - Storytellers Patrice Masterson, C.J. Wright, Yetunde,
Jennifer Vance
Sunday May 20
10:00-10:30Opening Ceremony
Opening Ceremony Ohio Valley Native American Veteran's Warriors Society Native Dancers10:45-11:00Prepare to Drum
Prepare to Drum11:00-12:30Drum Circle
Drum Circle11:00-12:00Wildflower Trail Walk with Pearla Hardin – Meet at Labyrinth
Wildflower Trail Walk with Pearla Hardin – Meet at Labyrinth01:00-01:45Author/Storyteller Thomas Freese
Author/Storyteller Thomas Freese02:00-02:45Doc Liston Fun with Songs from the 50's, 60's and 70's
Doc Liston Fun with Songs from the 50's, 60's and 70's02:45-03:00Native Dancers
Native Dancers03:00-03:45Storyteller Jim Zimmerman of Nez Perce Tribe
Storyteller Jim Zimmerman of Nez Perce Tribe "The Nez Perce War of 1877 as witnessed
by Lt. Charles Wood"
03:45-04:00Closing Ceremony
Closing Ceremony Ohio Valley Native American Veteran's Warriors SocietyDance of the Zodiac – Astrological Tai - Come experience through movement what each sign looks and feels like, culminating with the Dance of the Zodiac: a long, slow form of all twelve movements. Fun and easy to learn, Dance of the Zodiac – Astrological Tai Chi invites you to know yourself in ways that the brain alone cannot. Daniel Lally co-founded the Dance of the Zodiac – Astrological Tai Chi in 1999 with astrologer Jeff Baugher. He offers the movements as a form of wellness and body-centered spirituality. Contact Daniel at www.Zen-Zone.org
Bob Laake, Master Drummer - an energetic, smiling spirit - will lead the Drum Circles throughout the weekend. Bob is an accomplished percussionist and uses rhythm and drumming to promote healing and wellness. He has been featured at several drum festivals and drum circles in Ohio and Kentucky. He will give a special drum performance Saturday morning before the first drum circle.
Bob will also sells drums. Contact him if interested.
Contact Bob at http://rhythmforwellness.com
Jim Zimmerman will present "The Nez Perce War of 1877 as witnessed by Lt. Charles Wood." Jim serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the Nez Perce Trail Foundation. He is a Vietnam Veteran, having served with the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment. Jim has worked in the Middle East as an International Trade Representative and served in the Kentucky General Assembly for 10 years as State Representative for the 59th Legislative District. Jim is active in community volunteer organizations while serving as Vice President of the Citizens Union Bank in LaGrange, Kentucky.
Thomas Freese is a storyteller and author who performs over a dozen entertaining and educational programs for both children and adults. He brings musical talents to his story telling performances. He plays guitar, harmonica, and other instruments.Thomas has published five amazing books of ghost stories. He writes both nonfiction and fiction books. He also is a visual artist in multiple media. Thomas will have books, audio CDs (books on CD/storytelling), handcrafted wood jewelry and spoons. Read more.
Thomas McShane is a professional musician who can give instruction on many musical styles ranging from Classical to Folk Music from several different countries. He has performed in a a broad spectrum of musical involvements including accompanying international folk dance troupes, performing Celtic and traditional music at events in several countries, composing music for, and directing several theatrical productions. He has been involved in educating children in music in several Community Schools throughout the Eastern U.S.. He resides in Crestwood, Ky, where where he teaches and operates 'Hewn from the Mountain Music Cafe.'' Read more.
Alcohol-free family event.
