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California Revels Presents - Songs of Light - Imbolc Singing Circle

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Sing with Noe

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Berkeley, CA

Overview

Ages

All ages

Frequency

One-time

Discounts

50% additional attendee discount


What your child’s day will look like

Gather with the California Revels community to celebrate spring awakening and the return of the sun with this community singing circle, led by award-winning songleader and Revels children's music director Noe Venable. ABOUT THE EVENT: If you've seen our stage productions or listened to our albums, you've already experienced the Revels spirit - a village of caring people, connecting around a shared intention to honor the turning of the season's wheel. A village who sings together, dances together, and "dearly loves our friends". This musical gathering invites you to viscerally experience the magic that is Revels from the inside, as we come together in care, camaraderie, laughter and music, to savor the musical traditions that make Revels special. WHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE: Learn and sing gorgeous songs in the oral tradition, songs so beautiful, you won't believe how easy they are to learn. No singing experience or sight reading required. Instead, all songs are taught the old fashioned way, by ear. The leader sings a line, the group sings it back. Simple! Singing together, we create community through celebration. ABOUT IMBOLC: Imbolc marks the halfway point between winter and spring. This ancient festival honors Brigid, Celtic goddess of fertility and inspiration.  WHAT TO BRING: Water bottle. Clothes and shoes you feel comfortable moving in. Optional: - Small natural object for the altar - Potluck food or beverage to share (We'll have time at the end to socialize) WHERE YOUR TICKET FEE GOES: Funds generated through this event go to supporting the California Revels. a registered non-profit. We are fundraising to produce our yearly large scale theatrical production in celebration of the winter solstice. Little known fact - our December shows are wildly popular (this year we sold our seven shows with a waitlist). Still, ticket sales cover less than 10% of our operating costs. For the remainder we rely on grants, donors, and the support of our community. Every time you pay to attend a Revels event, and/or make a tax deductible donation, you help keep the Revels alive. Thank you for supporting the Revels! https://www.californiarevels.org/donate.html There will also be no-one turned away for lack of funds. To access our sliding scale, please email noevenable@gmail.com.


Meet our instructors

  • Noe Venable

    Instructor

    Noe Venable is a songleader, singer-songwriter and circle keeper. As a singer-songwriter, Noe has released seven albums of original music, which have earned her a loyal following throughout the world. Noe’s songs have appeared in film, and Noe has toured nationally with some of the greats, including Ani DiFranco. As a teacher, Noe’s approach is grounded in the belief that everyone is musical. Her classes provide a safe space for beginners and experienced singers alike to explore the joy of making music together. Noe teaches people of all ages. For little ones, Noe leads Noe's Garden Magical Music Class, integrating storytelling, puppetry, and exotic instruments like Celtic harp. For women and nonbinary folks, she leads Mothersong Chorus, a safe space for singers at all levels of confidence and ability. For children, she leads Forest Voices, an embodied singing experience for children. Noe holds a masters degree from Harvard Divinity School, and a Waldorf teaching certificate from Antioch, New England. Noe’s work is grounded in her spiritual practice, as an ordained minister of the Buddhist Foundation of the Sacred Stream.

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Location

Berkeley, CA

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Sunday, Feb 2

11:30 PM - 1:00 AM

$25

/ child