Events, Classes and Information

Fall/Winter 2015

George Winston • Halloween Carnival • Day of the Dead • Fibershed Symposium & Market Place • Maria Muldaur • Kids Musical Theatre • Community Thanksgiving • Holiday Crafts Fair • Sing Along Messiah

2015 dance palace board of directors Terry Aleshire, Retired Private Investigator Ann Emanuels, Retired Educator; DP Board President Astrid Hoffman, Business Owner Stephen Horvat, Carpenter Kathryn Lino, Business Owner Trish McEneany, Retired Realtor Audrey Piper, Business Owner, Pilates Teacher Carla Ruff, Publishing Consultant Ernesto Sanchez, Artist Jane Stringer, Retired Nurse Practitioner Susie Stitt, Choreographer and Dancer Meghan Sullivan, Family Nurse Practitioner Raini Kellogg, Teen Representative dance palace staff Alison Marks, Executive Director Rick Didia, Technical Director Kelly McRae, Events Manager Sue Rahmer, Office Manager dance palace partners Dance Palace Partners are people dedicated to the West Marin community and to the future of the Dance Palace who have made a commitment of three-year funding of $1000 or more in support of the Dance Palace’s many programs and services for all ages. we gratefully acknowledge: Laura & Mark Alderdice, Anonymous, Win Black, Bob & Xenry Blitzer, Joseph & Maureen Blumenthal, Paula Buchta & Brian Muldoon, Kathy Callaway & Sean Sullivan, Betty Anne Carlin, Mary Ann Cobb & Peter Wilson, Michael Durrie, Ann & Ken Emanuels, Tom & Gillie Hickman, Louis Jaffe & Kitty Whitman, Meg Linden, Rod & Laura Marcoux, Kathy Maxwell, Carrick & Andy McLaughlin, Bill & Carol Press, William & Theresa Elaine Prince, Carla Ruff (in memory of Bob Mendle), Frank & Lee Seidner, Jean Soost, Suzanne & John Speh, Susie & Britt Stitt, Tony & Sally Torrance, Scoby Zook & Kris Brown. bulletin design: Deirdre Nemmers [email protected] The Dance Palace thanks the following foundations, government agencies, and companies for their generous support: Bothin Foundation, County of Marin, The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, Leocha Fund of the Tides Foundation, Marin Charitable, The Marin Community Foundation, Marin Wildlife Commission, Wells Fargo Foundation, West Marin Community Services, The West Marin Fund

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table of contents Note from our Exec. Dir. . . . . . . . 3 Event Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Holiday Crafts Fair . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 La Pastorela . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Sing Along Messiah . . . . . . . . . . 5 Events September . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Events October . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Events November . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Events December . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Classes and Workshops . . . . . . . 9 Art in the Lobby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Kids & Teens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Seniors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Yoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Community Meetings/Groups . . 13 Community Programs . . . . . . . 13 DP Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 DP Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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Cover art: Sally Fairfax “My parents gave me a Baby Brownie camera when I was five and I have been taking pictures seriously ever since. Thirty years later, I began crafting glass. I present them together because I believe that glass suggests the fragility of the poles in ways that photos alone cannot. Glass is superficially similar to ice: it flows and, in some ways, reacts to heat like ice. And while glass can suggest some of the colors one sees, from grey and purple to shockingly turquoise, it is the variety of whites that flow together and react with the blues that I find most evocative. Here I try to express what has compelled me to return repeatedly to the far north and south, and to convey both the wild beauty and the fragility of those vanishing worlds.” www.dancepalace.org

note from our executive director Dear friends, As the new executive director I am delighted and honored to be a part of the Dance Palace. Thank you for the support and warm welcome I have received from many in the Point Reyes community. There is much to be excited about at the Dance Palace this fall. Classes, programs for youth and seniors, concerts, El Dia De Los Muertos, film, theater, artists exhibiting in the lobby, and much more. The Dance Palace is a very busy place! George Winston has generously agreed to tickle the ivories of our

baby grand on September 5 and Maria Muldaur will entertain us with her talents on November 14 to support our local community center. Come join us! I look forward to your involvement at a reenergized Dance Palace that serves as a home to everyone in the community. With warm regards, Alison Marks, Executive Director

fall/winter summary

September

Wed., Sept. 2, 7:30 PM, Fukushima Contamination in the Ocean and in the Biosphere Thurs., Sept. 3, 7 PM, Summer Brennan, The Oyster War: The True Story of a Small Farm, Big Politics, and the Future of Wilderness Sat., Sept. 5, 8 PM, George Winston, A Solo Piano Concert Sat., Sept. 12, 8 PM, Ayla Nereo - Music as Medicine Sun., Sept. 13, 10 AM, Dance & Yoga Immersion ~ Samba SadaShiva Sun., Sept. 13, 8 PM, Inverness Almanac Volume Two Release Party music by Vetiver Thurs., Sept. 17, 7 PM, Romanian Folk Dance Workshop Fri., Sept. 25, 8:30 AM, Marin County Library All Staff Meeting

October

Sat. & Sun., Oct. 3 & 4, 12 – 4 PM: Dragon Gate Qi Gong Tues., Oct. 6, 7 PM, Getting on the Fundraising Band Wagon Sun., Oct. 11, 5 PM, West Marin Commons Connect Demo Thurs., Oct. 15, 7 PM, Music Documentary Night Wed., Oct. 21, 11 AM – 6 PM, Celebrating Marin Agriculture Thurs., Oct. 22, 1:30PM, Free Flu Shot Clinic Sun., Oct. 25, 10:00 AM- 5:00 PM, Papermill Creek Halloween Carnival www.dancepalace.org

Sun., Oct. 25, 7 PM, 10 X 10 Performance Lab Thurs., Oct. 29, 1:30 PM, Maximizing Memory Workshop

November

Sun., Nov. 1, 6 PM, El dia de los Muertos – Day of the Dead Sat., Nov. 7, 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM Fibershed Wool & Fine Fiber Symposium & Marketplace, Sat., Nov. 14, 8 PM, Maria Muldaur Fri., Nov. 20, 7:30 PM, Kids Musical Theatre, Holiday Show Sat., Nov. 21, 2 PM, Kids Musical Theatre, Holiday Show Thurs., Nov. 26, 1:30 PM, Community Thanksgiving Dinner

December

Fri., Dec. 4, 4 – 9 PM, Dance Palace Holiday Crafts Fair Sat.-Sun, Dec. 5-6, 10 AM – 5 PM, Dance Palace Holiday Crafts Fair Sun., Dec. 13, 5 PM, La Pastorela / The Sheperd’s Play Sun., Dec. 13, 2 PM Artist Reception – Sally Fairfax Sat., Dec. 19, 5:30 PM, Annual Point Reyes Christmas Bird Count Dinner Sun., Dec. 20, 3 PM, Sing Along Messiah – Megan Solomon Conducts Thurs., Dec. 24, 5:15 PM, Community Christmas Eve

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The Dance Palace Community & Cultural Center rings in the holiday season and celebrates the 45th Annual

Holiday Crafts Fair! Friday, December 4 - 4:00 to 9:00 PM Saturday & Sunday, December 5 & 6, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Free Admission

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s the Dance Palace is filled with the sights, sounds and scents of the winter holidays, this year promises to be a warm and wonderful event with a special focus on “Made in West Marin” handcrafted items and gifts. The Holiday Crafts Fair was first held over 40 years ago and since that time the vibrant arts and crafts community of West Marin and beyond have come together each year to share their gifts with neighbors, friends, and visitors alike at the Dance Palace Holiday Crafts Fair. Vendors from West Marin and all over the Bay Area will sell their treasures — ceramics, chocolates, clothing, fiber arts, glasswork, herbs, metal & woodwork, jams & jellies, jewelry, oils, ornaments, paintings, soaps, toys, and so much more. Friday night Point Reyes merchants will remain open late and downtown will be aglow with luminaries, a tree lighting and

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Shop locally and support West Marin artists! Santa might just make an appearance. Come and celebrate a West Marin holiday tradition! The Holiday Crafts Fair is sponsored by and benefits the Dance Palace Community & Cultural Center, a non-profit community center serving children, adults and seniors in western Marin County. The Dance Palace Community and Cultural Center is located at the corner of 5th and B Streets in Point Reyes Station. For more information, call (415) 663-1075; email info@ dancepalace.org or visit our website at www. dancepalace.org.

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La Pastorela Sunday, December 13

The Dance Palace and the Latino community invite you to a presentation of La Pastorela/ The Shepherds’ Play, a traditional Mexican retelling of the Christmas story. Beginning at 5pm until 6 pm there will be traditional food for sale: pozole, tamales, hot chocolate, and Mexican Christmas punch. At 6 pm there will be a performance of folkloric ballet and at 7 pm the Shepherds’ Play will be presented. This is a free event for the whole family. An amateur theater group from Petaluma will perform the play, and children are invited to participate by dressing as shepherds, devils, angels, villagers, or animals accompanying Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem. The evening will end with the breaking of piñatas.   The Dance Palace y la comunidad Latina se les invitan a una celebración Navideña tradicional, La Pastorela, el dia domingo, 14 diciembre, a las 5 de la tarde. Un evento gratis para toda la familia.

Un grupo de teatro desde Petaluma presentara la drama, y los niños están invitados participar en disfraz de diablo, angel, diablo, pastorcito, o animal acompañando Maria y Jose a Belen. Sera bailes folkloricos, y tamales, pozole, chocolate, y canela Navideña será en venta. Al final habrá piñatas.   At the Dance Palace, 5th and B Streets, Point Reyes Station. For more information, call the Dance Palace at 415-663-1075 or go to www.dancepalace.org.

Sing Along Messiah

with Dr. Magen Solomon conducting Come sing Hallelujah with the whole family on Sunday, December 20th at the Dance Palace! Conductor Dr. Magen Solomon will lead the audience through Handel’s classic masterpiece. Four professional soloists will help lead each section. Musical scores will be provided to the audience so singing along with this great holiday tradition could not be easier. Megan Solomon has been the Artistic Director of the San Francisco Choral Artists since 1995, Dr. Solomon brings a wealth of experience with University, professional and community choirs and many years experience as an innovative teacher and conductor. Under her leadership SFCA (a semi-professional chamber choir specializing in contemporary a cappella choral music) has premiered over 180 choral works, performed at conferences of Chorus America and the American Choral Directors Association, been awarded the ASCAP Adventurous Programming Award, and has released three CDs: With Strings Attached (2011), Music Among Friends (2005), and So Gracious Is the Time (1999). The ensemble has collaborated with nationally known instrumental ensembles including The Alexander String Quartet, Veretski Pass, The Whole Noyse, Sonos Handbell Ensemble and others. Sunday, December 20 at 3:00 PM. Tickets are $22 general, $20 seniors, $10 for teen/ kids. Tickets are available in advance at www.dancepalace.org and at the door

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events SEPTEMBER FUKUSHIMA CONTAMINATION IN THE OCEAN AND IN THE BIOSPHERE Tim Mousseau, Research Biologist & Professor, University of South Carolina, Columbia, has studied the impacts of radioactive contaminants on biological communities in the Chernobyl region of Ukraine and Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. His research suggests that many species of birds, plants and animals have experienced direct toxicity as a result of the Chernobyl and Fukushima disasters. Ken Buesseler, Marine Radiochemist, Center for Marine and Environmental Radioactivity (CMER), assembled an international research cruise to sample the waters surrounding the nuclear plant. Buesseler is now monitoring over 50 sites along the West Coast, from Alaska to Mexico, with citizen-scientist funding and participation. In conversation with Mary Beth Brangan Co-Director Ecological Options Network. Sponsored by Point Reyes Books, Ecological Options Network, Fukushima Response. Contact Bing Gong [email protected] | 415.663.1380 Wednesday, Sept. 2, 7:30 PM / Free, donations appreciated. SUMMER BRENNAN, THE OYSTER WAR: THE TRUE STORY OF A SMALL FARM, BIG POLITICS, AND THE FUTURE OF WILDERNESS
 The Oyster War follows the years-long controversy surrounding the Drakes Bay Oyster Company farm, formerly located in Point Reyes National Seashore. Brennan paints a full picture of how the Drakes Bay controversy came to be and investigates the complexities of the dispute and its key players. She is a UN correspondent in New York City and a former reporter for the Point Reyes Light. Presented by Point Reyes Books. Thursday, Sept. 3, 7 PM / Free GEORGE WINSTON: PIANO CONCERT George Winston returns in a solo benefit concert supporting the Dance Palace Community & Cultural Center. George is presently concentrating on live performances, featuring solo piano concerts of the Summer Show, solo guitar concerts, solo harmonica concerts, and solo piano dances (with R&B and slow dance songs). He is also studying the playing of the great New Orleans pianists Henry Butler, James 6 Dance Palace FALL/WINTER 2015

Booker, Professor Longhair, Dr. John, and Jon Cleary, and he is also working on interpreting pieces on solo piano by his favorite composers, including Vince Guaraldi, Professor Longhair, the Doors, Frank Zappa, Randy Newman, Sam Cooke, Curtis Mayfield and others. Saturday, Sept. 5, 8 PM, Tickets $35 general, $33 seniors, $17 students AYLA NEREO – MUSIC AS MEDICINE Hosted by the Regenerative Design as part of a weekend retreat, Ayla Nereo will offer a concert open to the public. Ayla Nereo‘s voice hits straight to the heart. Her lucid storytelling and lyrical imagery are water for the thirsty soul; words and sounds that crack open the heart, and embody the many folds of our own selves. Please join us Saturday night for an evening of soulful, musical nourishment.  Saturday, Sept. 12, 8 PM / Tickets in advance at www.eventbrite.com No tickets at the door. DANCE & YOGA IMMERSION ~ SAMBA SADASHIVA with Rosangela Silvestre, Tika Morgan and Nubia Teixeira Three renowned teachers combine their individual strengths and shared passion for embodiment to support you to open your body to the forces of nature with reverence. Deeply rooted in the traditions of Yoruba, Brazil and India; these teachers will interweave prayer, joy and authentic movement in a seamless flow. Igniting the element of fire will be the main focus on this day-long experience. For questions and registration contact: [email protected] Visit: silvestretraining.com, tikamorgandance. com or bhaktinova.com Sunday, Sept. 13, 10:00 AM / $80 by Sept. 1st - $108 after Sept. 1st.

OCTOBER MUSIC DOCUMENTARY NIGHT WITH DAVE WHITNEY A huge fan of the documentaries of soulful musicians, Whitney will share some of the very rare music documentaries he has gone to great lengths to acquire; some stellar movies that were never shown in a theater, on TV, or released to the public. These films have won numerous awards from major film festivals all over the globe, and were made by world-renown filmmakers. No charge for www.dancepalace.org

admission, but if you enjoy your experience, please consider a donation to benefit the West Marin School music program. There will be a short, post-viewing discussion following the film. Film titles will be announced closer to the date of screening. Thursday, Oct. 15, 7:00 PM / Free Donations for West Marin School Music Program appreciated. 10 X 10 PERFORMANCE LAB Support blossoming artists of all ages in our community. Come to 10 x 10 performance lab! At this monthly experimental variety show & performance lab you never know what you’ll see. It’s a place to do brave work, experiment, and take risks. Up to 10 artists performing up to10 minutes each, for only $10. The audience is encouraged to stick around after the show to give feedback to the performers. CALL FOR ARTISTS: We are looking for artists of all ages for performance date: Oct. 25, 2015 To sign-up for a slot in the show, please visit our website: http:// sruggthorp.wix.com/10x10performancelab. For further information, send an email to Shelley: [email protected] Sunday, Oct. 25, 7 PM / $10 at the door DRAGON GATE QI GONG Long Meng Qi Gong is from the Dragon Gate school of Daoism. It is an internal cultivation practice that nourishes life by clarifying the meridians of stuck Qi, opening the gateways of energy, training the breath, strengthening the body and producing Qi. This practice is a powerful set to replenish inner resources and nourish the spirit. Sally Chang has over 20 years of martial arts experience including Northern Shaolin Gongfu, Bagua Zhang, Qi Gong, and Taiji Quan, and she is the founder of Evergreen Taiji Academy. $135 before Sept. 10, $150 after Sept.10. Class size is limited, register early. Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 3 & 4, 12:00 PM PAPERMILL CREEK CHILDREN’S CORNER HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL Games, pony rides and children’s activities along with the Chef-Off tastings from local restaurants. A huge silent auction with bargains galore – all to support Papermill children! Sunday, Oct. 25, 10 AM – 6 PM, Free

NOVEMBER EL DIA DE LOS MUERTOS - DAY OF THE DEAD Join us for a celebratory Day of the Dead procession from Gallery Route One to the Dance Palace. Featuring Aztec dancers www.dancepalace.org

& drummers, the Common Voice Choir, processional Day of the Dead art, and your friends and neighbors in their best skeleton outfits.  A ceremony and other surprises will be unveiled at the community altar, created specially for the event by local artist Ernesto Sanchez. Community members are encouraged to bring flowers, photographs, and other mementos of loved ones to be placed on the altar. The altar will be installed in the Dance Palace’s main hall starting in mid-October and all are welcome to visit and add to it while the hall is not in use. Mexican food and drink is available for purchase at the event. During the month of October, workshops in making paper flowers, paper Mache skeletons and other Day of the Dead processional art will beheld at Ernesto’s Studio and around town. Look for further information about these workshops in the local press and online. Contact Ernesto Sanchez at 415-852-2572 or ernestostudio@ gmail.com for more info. This event is supported in part by a grant from the Marin Community Foundation. Sunday, Nov. 1, 4:45 PM Procession from Gallery Route One, 6:00 PM Dinner & Celebration Free / Sliding scale donations appreciated. FIBERSHED WOOL & FINE FIBER SYMPOSIUM AND THE FIBERSHED MARKETPLACE The theme for this year’s Symposium is “Enhancing Diversity, Living with the Land.” In addition to hands-on activities (sheep shearing, skirting fleece, wool grading, angora rabbit shearing, cashmere fiber processing, natural dyes), there will be informative presentations on breeding practices that build heirloom garments, predator- and pollinator-friendly practices that harmonize and blur the line between wild and domestic spaces, all bringing beauty and function to our fields and wardrobes. The Fibershed Marketplace will offer an array of beautiful local fibers and handmade goods for sale. The Marketplace is open to the public at no charge. For more information, email fibershed@ gmail.com. Visit our website at www. fibershed.org. Saturday, Nov. 7, 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM, Symposium Cost: $40 MARIA MULDAUR’S WAY PAST MIDNIGHT 40 years have gone by since her recording of “Midnight at the Oasis,” a chart-topping song about one very romantic evening. The Way Past Midnight show is “two very full sets of music.” A look at her catalogue gives you an idea of where she can go: “Cajun Moon” and “Don’t You Feel My Leg” are a pair from her FALL/WINTER 2015 Dance Palace 7

album “Louisiana Love Call;” “I’m a Woman” and “It Ain’t the Meat, It’s the Motion” come from “Waitress in the Donut Shop.” Her 2007 record “Naughty, Bawdy and Blue” brought cuts such as “Up the Country Blues” and “Down Home Blues.” In this show, Muldaur unspools anecdotes and photo projections from her friendships with Bob Dylan, Taj Mahal, John Sebastian and Janis Joplin. Promoters call it a multimedia show, but she thinks of it as a visual scrapbook of her musical journey. Saturday, Nov. 14, 8 PM, $35 reserved, $25 general KIDS MUSICAL THEATRE PRESENTS “A HOLIDAY SHOW” A special holiday extravaganza featuring some amazing local kids directed by Melissa Claire. KMT provides the opportunity for children to explore the skills of acting, improvisation, singing, and dance through musical theater. Teamwork is emphasized as kids work together towards performing a play at the Dance Palace in November. Friday, Nov. 20 at 8 PM and Saturday, Nov. 21 at 2 PM. $10 general, $7 seniors, $5 students / tickets at the door COMMON VOICE FALL CONCERT Join us for the final season performance of Common Voice, where the choir’s Point Reyes and Stinson-Bolinas chapters perform together in one big show! The concert begins with a musical talent show of solo and small group acts from the choir community, followed by the full choir’s showcase of joyful harmony songs and chants from around the world. Proceeds benefit Sound Orchard, a local nonprofit music and arts organization. More information at www.CommonVoiceChoir.org. $5-$10 suggested donation at the door. Sunday, Nov. 22, 4 – 5:30 PM COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER Join the annual celebration of Thanksgiving in West Marin. Sponsored by the West Marin Community Resource Center in cooperation with the Dance Palace, this wonderful community celebration is open to all.  Over 100 volunteers help with cooking, serving, and decorating.  This is a great way to get involved in our community and to celebrate what you are thankful for this year. Call 415-663-8361 to volunteer and for more information. Thursday, Nov. 26, 1:30 PM / Free, donations appreciated.

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DECEMBER 45TH ANNUAL DANCE PALACE HOLIDAY CRAFTS FAIR See page 4 of this Bulletin for a complete description of this annual event. Friday, Dec. 4, 4 PM – 9 PM, Saturday & Sunday, Dec. 5 & 6, 10 AM – 5 PM / Free LA PASTORELA / THE SHEPHERD’S PLAY See page 5 of this Bulletin for a complete description of this annual event. Sunday, Dec. 13, 5 PM Dinner & Folklorico, 7 PM Show, Free, donations appreciated. ANNUAL POINT REYES CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT The Point Reyes Christmas Bird Count is an annual tradition that has been a definitive census of the status, trends, and distribution of the 200 plus species wintering in the Point Reyes area. At this compilation dinner participants tally the species seen and generally enjoy the birding highlight of the season. Interested people should go to www. forestdata.com for further information and to sign up. Saturday, Dec. 19, 5:30 PM SING ALONG MESSIAH Join us for one of our community’s most fulfilling holiday events at this sing-along of the most glorious and exciting choral masterpiece ever written. This is fun for music lovers and listeners of all ages; no experience necessary. Magen Solomon will return as conductor. She has been the Artistic Director of San Francisco Choral Artists since 1995. See page 5 for a full description of this annual event. Sunday, Dec. 20, 3 PM, $22 general, $20 seniors, $10 youth COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLE LIGHTING & CAROLS SERVICE Celebrate Christmas Eve with the singing of Christmas carols interspersed with the telling of the Christmas story, a contemplative time to meditate on the universal meaning of Christmas, and concludes with the lighting of Christmas candles and singing  “Joy to the World!” For more information, call or email: Rachel Rivers: 415-669-9896, r.rachel.rivers@gmail. com. Thursday, Dec. 24, Music begins at 5:15 PM, Service begins at 5:30 PM, concludes at 6:45 PM.

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classes and workshops TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES *More information about all classes is on the Dance Palace web site, go to www. dancepalace.org for complete details. To register for a class, contact the Dance Palace at 663-1075, [email protected], or contact the class teacher at the listed phone number or email address. New students are welcome to join most ongoing classes. Payment is due at registration.

Art in the Lobby THROUGH SEPT. 14: LORRAINE ALMEIDA, COSMIC PAINTINGS “I have been creating art for the last fifty years. The focus that painting requires is an active form of meditation for me. Committed to painting, while raising four children and with much encouragement, I earned an MFA at the San Francisco Art Institute. I have exhibited my work throughout the greater Bay Area and Sacramento, as well as Chicago and Russia. I continue to create my own paintings.” Sept. 15 – Oct. 30: Dan Mc Kenna, Photography Nov. 1 – Nov. 30: Ben Livingston, Drawings, Mixed Media Dec. 8 – January 18: Sally Fairfax, Photos of the North & South Pole Dec. 13, 2 PM: Reception for Sally Fairfax

Dance WEST MARIN CONTACT JAM The West Marin Contact Jam invites participants to explore some of the basic principles of Contact Improvisation Dance, such as weight sharing, touch and momentum. This jam is friendly and inclusive. It offers a safe space to practice and explore this dance form. Some experience is recommended, but we will happily introduce the form to anyone who

SCHOLARSHIPS Scholarships are available from the Dance Palace for those who would like to take a class but cannot afford the full fee. All you need to do is fill out a simple form, which you can get at the Dance Palace office prior to attending class. For information, call the Dance Palace at 415-663-1075.

would like to experience it. Jam hosted by Maica Folch and Cory Vangelder. Questions? [email protected] Sundays, Sept. 27, Oct. 25, Nov. 29*, Dec. 27 11 AM – 1:30 PM / $8–$20 sliding scale *End time is 2:30 PM on 11/29 ECSTATIC DANCE POINT REYES: SUNDAY MORNING COMMUNITY DANCE Ecstatic Dance is free-form dance, an invitation to come as you are and move how you want. Why “ecstatic”? Because it feels so good to discover your own momentby-moment dance! No previous dance experience or partner needed. Everyone, including families, are welcome; children free. Lightly facilitated with guided opening and closure. Explore different rhythms, movements, your inner journey, and have fun. Facilitated by Taira Restar and guests. Taira has 30 years of experience facilitating dance classes and events and she believes in the healing power of dance in a community atmosphere of love and acceptance. Visit Ecstatic Dance Point Reyes on Facebook or www.tairarestar.com Sundays ongoing, 10 AM–noon / $15 / children free ROMANIAN FOLK DANCE WORKSHOP Come learn some wonderful folk dances that Carol Friedman learned from Sonia Dion, Cristian Florescu, Camelia and Nelutu Motoc during her recent summer folk dance trip in Romania. Instructor Carol has been teaching folk dancing since 2000; she currently

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teaches weekly classes at Herman Sons Hall in Petaluma and at the College of Marin. 415663-9512, [email protected],  http:// carolfriedmanfolkdance.blogspot.com/ 

 Thursday, Sept. 17, 7–8:30 PM / $10 WOMEN’S COLLABORATIVE DANCE A co-creative movement experience exploring individual creativity and open-ended improvisational structures. Join us for selfdiscovery and fun. No dance experience necessary. Contact: Theresa Elaine, 415-663-1289. Wednesdays ongoing, 6:15–7:45 PM / $25 per month / $8 drop-in

Fitness AIKIDO WITH BRUCE FOX Aikido is a non-aggressive system of selfdefense. The emphasis of training is to control the situation, not to “win.” Bring loose clothing or a gi. Instructor: Bruce Fox (yondan), 661-254-8670. Tuesdays ongoing, 6:15 –7:30 PM / $5 mat fee FLOATING ISLAND SANGHA A 40-minute silent meditation is followed by a Dharma discussion. Everyone is welcome to attend. No prior experience with meditation is necessary. Led by Buddhist priests, Stuart and Carrie Kutchins, 415-669-1733, [email protected] Wednesdays ongoing, 7–8 AM / Donations gratefully accepted BEGIN PILATES MAT CLASS The focus is on body awareness, strength,

core and stamina building, balance, and wellbeing. Instructor: Audrey Piper, 415-6639303, www.beginpilates.com. Tuesdays, 8–9 AM; Session I: Sept. 8-Oct. 27, Session 2: Nov. 3-Dec. 22 / Two 8 week sessions $88/session $16/drop-in PING PONG RIGHT BRAIN EXPLORATION Table tennis is a sport for all ages! Enjoy doubles ping pong or the occasional game using “the other hand.” Instructor: Sandy Jacobs; 415-663-1418 for more details. Mondays ongoing, 7:45–9:45 PM / $15 per month TAI CHI AND QIGONG FOR NATURAL HEALTH Come breathe, move, and improve the flow of Qi in your meridian system. Class schedule will vary. Please contact instructor before attending. Instructor: Christopher Anderl, 415-669-9720, TaiChiNature.us. Fridays ongoing, 10–11AM / $5–10 per class / $30 per month TAI CHI CHU’AN We warm up and practice tai chi together. Beginners get individual instruction. After tai chi, learn shaolin and weapons sets. Class is held outside, inside if raining. Instructor: Ellen Serber, 415-663-1662, mydailyyoga. com; assisted by Celeste Woo and Barbara Cellers. Call before attending the first class. Sundays ongoing, 8:30–10 AM / $40 per month ZUMBA THURSDAY Ditch the workout and join the party! Zumba combines a fusion of Latin dance moves and heart-pounding rhythms. You get a workout without feeling like you’re working! Instructor: Cathy Davis, 415-669-7112. Thursdays ongoing, starting Sept. 17, 6–7 PM / $100 for 10 classes / $15 drop-in

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CONTINUED BEGINNING CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH This course is intended for adults with limited Spanish language skills who have an interest in Spanish for work, travel, or to better communicate with our local Spanishspeaking community. Advance Registration required. Instructor: Brian Kirven, call

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Kids & Teens Common Voice Choir 663-1075 for information and registration or register on line at www.dancepalace.org. Thursdays, Oct. 1 - Nov. 19, 6:30–8:30 PM /$110 for 8 week session for returning students, $140 for new students includes additional materials fee. CREATIVE CERAMICS FOR ADULTS Come join us for Creative Ceramics for Adults. In this class we will be making handbuilt, low-fire pieces. A variety of techniques will be explored including the glazing process. No previous experience is necessary. The emphasis is on exploration and having fun. The class is taught by professional ceramic artist, Laurie Curtis, lauriecurtis.net. Call the DP at 415-663-1075 to register Tuesdays, 9 AM–noon; Session 1: Sept. 15 – Nov. 3  (8 weeks) $170. Session 2: Nov. 10 - Dec. 15  (6 weeks) $128 COMMON VOICE CHOIR Common Voice Community Choir sings uplifting harmony songs and chants from around the world. New members are invited, and all voices are welcome. No singing experience is necessary, and there are no auditions. Learn more and listen to the music at www.commonvoicechoir.org.  Dues: $200 if paid by Sept. 10, $225 after. Sign up at www.CommonVoiceChoir. org. Financial assistance is available to those unable to pay full price. mail@ commonvoicechoir.org or 415-663-4018. Tuesdays, 7–8:30 PM / Sept. 22 – Nov. 17, (No class Oct. 20) Concert on Sunday Nov. 22 at 4:00pm GETTING ON THE FUNDRAISING BANDWAGON This workshop is designed to get nonprofit board members and staff actively involved by demonstrating the many ways you can fundraise, showing you how to tell your story effectively, and providing simple tools to help engage your board. Carol Friedman brings over 30 years of experience in grassroots fundraising to her work as a nonprofit consultant and fundraising trainer. Taught by Carol Friedman – 663-9512, cjay@ horizoncable.com, http://friedmanconsulting. www.dancepalace.org

AFTER SCHOOL ART CLASS Expose your children to the joys of creativity. This multicultural program, taught in English and Spanish, is designed for children ages 5 to 12. The children will use a variety of materials to develop their own unique creative expressions. Working on projects individually, and in groups, students are introduced to different techniques and mediums. Each week they will explore the delights of bringing their artistic ideas to life. Instructors: Colleen Conley, Eileen Puppo, Dolores Gonzales To register call Eileen and 415.488.1621 Wednesdays 3:15 to 4:30 PM; Session I: Sept. 9 – Oct. 14, $60 for 6 weeks; Session II: Oct. 28 to Dec. 9, $50 for 5 weeks. No class on Oct. 21, Nov. 11, or 25 BABY GYM An informal playgroup and meeting place for babies, toddlers, parents, and caretakers.  Ages birth to five years old. Sponsored by the Dance Palace.  Led by Maria Mercado     Tues. & Thurs., ongoing 9:30-11 AM AIKIDO FOR KIDS Aikido is the only martial art that seeks to resolve conflict without harming the attacker. Children find that aikido helps them learn to get along, builds self-confidence, develops focus, good manners, and calmness. Training develops physical coordination and balance. Ruth Lopez is the children’s aikido program director at Aikido of Marin. Contact Ruth for more information at 415-663-8801 or email [email protected]. Children ages 8 to 13. Tuesdays 3:15 to 4:10 PM / Children ages 5 to 7. Tuesdays 4:20 to 5 PM First Session Sept. 8 to Oct. 20. 7 weeks, $70 / Second Session; Oct. 27 to Dec. 8. 7 weeks $70 For more information contact Ruth Lopez 663-8801 or kangaruth17@ gmail.com KIDS’ MUSICAL THEATER FALL 2015 KMT provides the opportunity for children to explore the skills of acting, improvisation, singing, and dance through musical theater. Teamwork is emphasized as kids work together towards performing a play at the Dance Palace in Nov. (Ages 6 - 12) Instructor: Melissa Claire. Register online at www. dancepalace.org or call 415-663-1075. FALL/WINTER 2015 Dance Palace 11

Mondays, 3:30 – 5 PM, Sept. 14 through Nov. 16/ $150 for 10 weeks Performances: Friday, Nov. 20 at 8 PM and Saturday, Nov. 21 at 2 PM. AFTERCARE Supervised child-care and homework assistance. Important note: Minimum of five children must sign-up in order to run the program. Additional days will be added based on enrollment and need. To register contact the Dance Palace at 415-663-1075. Wednesday Only, 4:30 - 5:30 PM $8 per day pre-registered / $10 drop-in pay upon pick up

Seniors EXERCISE FOR LIFE WITH MARY SALMON Designed for seniors to improve balance, breathing, and well being. Instructor: Mary Salmon. Call the Dance Palace to sign-up at 415-663-1075 Mondays & Wednesdays ongoing, 11:15 AM–12:15 PM / $35–45 per month / $10 drop-in ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION AND WEST MARIN SENIOR SERVICES PRESENTS MAXIMIZING YOUR MEMORY Worried about your memory? This informative and interactive program will focus on how to tell the difference between

normal memory loss and dementia, as well as tips and strategies for improving memory. This program is for family members, caregivers, as well as those with early stage memory loss. Thursday, Oct. 29, 1:00 to 2:30 PM, Free OLLI - DIXIE VOICES: THE WORLD OF THE ANTEBELLUM SOUTH Americans have long pondered the question of why Southerners—mostly nonslaveholders—were willing to break up the national compact and risk lives and fortunes in defense of their traditional way of life. In this course we will delve into the mind of the Old South in an effort to resolve that puzzle. Each week we will explore the career and philosophical outlook of a key Southern thinker. We will examine the writings of several southern women, and see how they balanced their sectional loyalties with an often uneasy relationship with the “peculiar institution”. Throughout the course, we will be investigating the omnipresent significance of racial consciousness in shaping the world view of “Dixieland”. This course is taught by Mick Chantler, MA. Cost for class is $120 plus Basic Membership $35. Scholarships are available through the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute http://www. dominican.edu/academics/osher/ summer-2013-course-offerings Fridays, Oct. 2 – Nov. 6, 2015, 1:30 – 3:15 p.m. (6 classes) POINT REYES COMMUNITY LUNCHEON Break bread with your friends at the community luncheon held every Thursday from noon to 1 PM. Reservations should be made by Tuesday at 2 PM. Suggested donation based on ability to pay. For information and to reserve your meal, call West Marin Senior Services at 415-663-8148 Ongoing Thursdays at noon / Seniors $3 / Guests $6 GENTLE YOGA WITH ELIZABETH BARNET This gentle yoga class is designed especially for older people and those who need a slower pace. Instructor: Elizabeth Barnet, 415-669-1291 or 415-599-6134, [email protected] Fridays ongoing, 10:45 AM–noon / $65 for 5 classes / $15 drop-in SAFE—SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE Join our circle of friends to talk about personal concerns, local and world events and more, and make new friends. Confidential setting. Contact: Jody Farrell, 415-663-9416 Fridays ongoing, 10:15 AM–noon / Free

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Yoga MONDAY MORNING YOGA WITH ELLEN SERBER We practice together in a supportive environment. All levels of experience are welcome. Instructor: Ellen Serber, 415-6631662, mydailyyoga.com. Mondays ongoing, 10–11:30 AM / $40 per month / $15 drop-in YOGA WITH ELIZABETH BARNET Classes include gentle warm-ups that help integrate body and breath. Instructor: Elizabeth Barnet, 415-669-1291 or 415-5996134, [email protected] Fridays ongoing, 9–10:30 AM / $65 for 5 classes (non-consecutive) / $15 drop-in GENTLE YOGA WITH ELIZABETH BARNET This gentle yoga class is designed for older men and women and those who want a slower pace. Instructor: Elizabeth Barnet, 415-669-1291 or 415-599-6134, [email protected] Fridays ongoing, 10:45 AM–noon / $65 for 5 classes (non-consecutive) / $15 drop-in WEDNESDAY MORNING PRACTICE— YOGA WITH KATIE JAY The practice is deep, mindful, and precise…oh yeah, and fun! Instructor: Katie Jay, 415-9631281, katiejayyoga.com Wednesdays ongoing, 9:30–10:45 AM / $65 for 5 classes / $120 for 10 classes SATURDAY MORNING CHURCH YOGA WITH KATIE JAY Celebrate and worship the goodness of body, breath, and being. All levels welcome. Instructor: Katie Jay, 415-963-1281, katiejayyoga.com. Saturdays ongoing, 9:30–11 AM / $65 for 5 classes / $120 for 10 classes / $15 drop-in

Community Meetings & Groups DANCE PALACE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Members of the community are welcome to come participate in the meetings and share their ideas and thoughts about Dance Palace programs. First Tuesday of each month Sept. 1, Oct. 6, Nov. 3 & Dec. 1, 7–9 PM

Break bread with your friends at the community luncheon held every Thursday from noon to 1 PM. Reservations should be made by Tuesday at 2 PM. Suggested donation based on ability to pay. For information and to reserve your meal, call West Marin Senior Services at 415-663-8148. Ongoing Thursdays at noon / Seniors $3, Guests $6 POINT REYES VILLAGE ASSOCIATION Second Thursday of each month, 7 PM FREE USE OF THE DANCE PALACE COMMUNITY & CULTURAL CENTER The Dance Palace is available to community groups and non-profit organizations on nonweekend nights based on availability and the following conditions: The event must be completely free and no donations solicited or advertising/publicizing of a commercial product or service.

Community Programs ASSISTED-LISTENING SYSTEM The Dance Palace has a special assistedlistening system to aid those who are hearing- impaired. Please contact us if you would like to use the system at a specific event. JOSH RUDER SCHOLARSHIP FUND Bonnie & Sivi Ruder and Ron Wagner established the Josh Ruder Scholarship fund in memory of Josh Ruder. The fund provides scholarships for young people participating in visual arts classes at the Dance Palace. PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM FOR WEST MARIN SCHOOLS The Dance Palace presents four performing arts programs for children attending West Marin, Inverness, Lagunitas, Bolinas/ Stinson Beach, Nicasio, and Tomales schools throughout the school year. WEDDINGS, PRIVATE PARTIES, RETREATS, AND CONFERENCES The Dance Palace is available for weekend use for your wedding, party, conference, retreat, or reception. Contact us for a free informative pamphlet or visit our website for photos, specs, rental rates, and policies. Go to www.dancepalace.org and click “Facilities.”

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become a member! The Dance Palace is a member-supported organization. Your membership dues and contributions help make possible all of the programs listed in this bulletin. As a Member of the Dance Palace, you will receive: • Recognition on our Donor List • 20% discount on rental rates • “DP News” member newsletter • Dance Palace bumper sticker • A copy of our annual report

•V  oting rights to select your Board of Directors •T  he satisfaction of supporting the liveliest community center in Marin County

In addition, these giving levels receive: Sponsor $250-$499 (all of the above plus): 2 tickets to selected events and an invitation to our Donor Party Patron $500-$999 (all of the above plus): 4 tickets to selected events Special Patron $1,000-$2,499 (all of the above plus): 4 tickets to selected events plus 2 tickets to the Performing Arts Series and special seating area Advocate $2,500-$4,999 (all of the above plus): Total of 6 tickets to the Performing Arts Series and special seating area Benefactor $5,000-$9,999 (all of the above plus): Total of 10 tickets to the Performing Arts Series plus free use of the church space for a private event (excludes weddings and Bar/Bat Mitzvahs) Special Benefactor $10,000+ (all of the above plus): 2 tickets to all of the shows in the Performing Arts Series plus one free use of the Main Hall for a private event (excludes weddings and Bar/Bat Mitzvahs)

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dance palace information WANT TO KNOW WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE DANCE PALACE THIS WEEKEND? Check our website at www.dancepalace.org; or peruse our downtown marquees next to Bovine Bakery in Point Reyes and at the post office in Inverness. Call us at 415-663-1075. EMAIL LIST If you would like to be on the Dance Palace email list to receive a weekly email update, visit www. dancepalace.org and sign up! ESCRIP Escrip is an easy and free way to contribute money to the Dance Palace. Here’s how it works: Register your existing cards (your choice of credit, debit/ ATM, and/or merchant card) at www.escrip.com, designate the Dance Palace for donations, and shop at eScrip merchants using your registered cards. Donations from participating eScrip merchants (1-3% of your purchases) will be made automatically to the Dance Palace. ONLINE TICKETS, MEMBERSHIPS, AND CONTRIBUTIONS You can purchase advance tickets to Dance Palace–sponsored performances using your credit card by going to our website. Please note that there is a minimal processing fee charged to cover our costs for this service. You can also use your credit card to make a contribution or to become a member of the Dance Palace. Just follow the links on the home page at www.dancepalace.org. VEHICLE DONATIONS We accept donations of used vehicles! It’s taxdeductible and easy. Visit www.dancepalace.org and click on “donations,” then “vehicle donations.” WIRELESS CONNECTIONS The Dance Palace is wireless! Folks can use our wireless to check email and to access the internet for free!

FACTS ABOUT THE DANCE PALACE The Dance Palace is a vital, multi-purpose nonprofit community center providing a wide variety of educational, recreational, cultural, and community services for people of all ages and backgrounds in West Marin, with a focus on improving quality of life, and responding to the changing needs of the community. The Dance Palace sponsors 35 classes each week, presents over 100 exciting special weekend events per year, and serves over 3,000 people each month! WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! Volunteers are the heart and hands of the community and the Dance Palace Community Center is constantly looking for help with a range of projects and events. The Volunteer Squad takes tickets and sells refreshments at weekend events; volunteers get to see some great performances for free! For more information go to www. dancepalace.org and click “volunteer,” or call 663-1075 and ask for Kelly or email her at kelly@ dancepalace.org. To receive our Bulletin electronically, send an email to [email protected] with “Send me my next Dance Palace Bulletin by email” in the subject line. BECOME A MEMBER The Dance Palace is a member-supported organization. Your membership dues and contributions help make possible all of the programs listed in this bulletin. As a Member of the Dance Palace, you will receive: • Recognition on our Donor List • 20% discount on rental rates • “DP News” member newsletter • Free loan of chairs and tables • Dance Palace bumper sticker • A copy of our annual report • Voting rights to select your Board of Directors • The satisfaction of supporting the liveliest community center in Marin County Register online at www.dancepalace.org

DANCE PALACE GOLD CARD Did you know it is possible to attend Dance Palace shows for half the price? If you are low-income or on a fixed income simply fill out a form to get your Gold Card and present the card at the door the day of the event and pay half price for tickets! Advance purchases are not allowed. Forms are available through the Dance Palace office, call 415-663-1075 or e-mail sue@ dancepalace.org www.dancepalace.org

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Dance Palace Fall/Winter Bulletin September–December, 2015 Events • Classes • Information

Tickets at www.dancepalace.org $35 Reserved, $25 General

40 years have gone by since her recording of “Midnight at the Oasis,” a chart-topping song about one very romantic evening. The Way Past Midnight show is “two very full sets of music.” In this show, Muldaur unspools anecdotes and photo projections from her friendships with Bob Dylan, Taj Mahal, John Sebastian and Janis Joplin. Promoters call it a multimedia show, but she thinks of it as a visual scrapbook of her musical journey.

MARIA MULDAUR’S “WAY PAST MIDNIGHT”

Saturday, November 14, 8 PM

MARIA MULDAUR P.O. BOX 217 503 B STREET POINT REYES STATION, CA 94956 WWW.DANCEPALACE.ORG 415.663.1075 FAX: 415-663-1475

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