Upcoming Community/Public Drummm Events

2/17 Drum Circle for Haiti: A Hands-On Fundraiser @ La Pena (Berkeley, CA)
Doors open @ 7pm. Drum Circle @ 7:30-9:30pm

Join us in an evening of drumming for our Haitian sisters and brothers. All donations go to Direct Relief International (www.directrelief.org)--100% of their proceeds go towards medical aid in Haiti.
All ages are welcome to participate. No prior drumming experience is necessary. Bring a drum or percussion instrument if you have one, there will be some drums provided. Enter the raffle to win a REMO Festival Djembe!

Hosted by members of the Drum Circle Collective: Arturo Carrillo, Jeni Swerdlow, John Hannaford, Kathy Quain, Renee Benmeleh, Sal Nunez, Susan Jette.

Co-sponsored by www.drummm.com, www.musicfortherapy.com, www.healthydrumming.org, www.remo.com

Suggested Donation: $10-20+

Location: La Pena Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA www.lapena.org

2/20 DRUMMM! The Joy of Drumming @ Edenvale Library (San Jose, CA)

1-2pm
An interactive rhythm program for all ages—as entertaining as it is educational! All instruments provided. FREE!

Edenvale Library, 101 Branham Ln. East, Community Room, San Jose, CA
(408) 808-3036

http://www.sjlibrary.org/popup.htm?id=19052&/about/events/eventPopup

2/23 WORKSHOP: Music for Minors II presents: Drummm Workshop--"Rhythm Facilitation Training for Music Educators: Fostering Learning through Rhythm" (Fremont, CA)

7 – 9 p.m.

-Learn how to express yourself on drums, and be able to motivate children to do the same!

-Explore rhythms, games, and drum circle activities that will engage and inspire youth.

-Enjoy a fun, stimulating experience while team-building and developing bonds between participants.

-No drumming experience is necessary. Instruments will be provided for use during the workshop.

-Who should attend: Music Docents, Classroom Teachers, School Principals, College Students, Seniors, Retired Teachers, Relatives and Friends of Children and the Arts.

Workshop is FREE to all MFMII Docents, Classroom Teachers and Principals of MFMII Schools. Non-MFMII Participants: $15-20.

Niles School Auditorium--37141 Second Street, Fremont, CA

Register: 510-733-1189 or sharon.filippi@sbcglobal.net

Info: http://www.musicforminors2.org/ or http://drummm-newsevents.blogspot.com/2009/12/event-drummm-workshop-brings-rhythm.html

Thursday, 02/25/10
GRASSROOTS HAITIAN RELIEF CONCERT: BRASS LIBERATION ORCHESTRA, KING HOPETON & XSAMPLE, DRUMMM CIRCLE WITH JENI SWERDLOW + MORE
Doors at 8:00 pm; Show at 8:30 pm
$10-up sliding scale

A benefit for Mutual Aid Disaster Relief in Haiti. Featuring the Brass Liberation Orchestra, reggae by King Hopeton and Xsample, a hands-on facilitated drum circle with Jeni Swerdlow (some drums provided), and more!

Location: Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, 94702

http://www.ashkenaz.com/index.htm

Info: www.drummm.com, www.brassliberation.org, www.myspace.com/kinghopeton,
www.mutualaiddisasterrelief.org

2/27 Drummm Circle with Jeni Swerdlow @ Starry Plough (Berkeley, CA)

8-9pm

This is a hands-on drumming event—no experience necessary to participate! Bring a drum if you have one. Some drums will be available, first come first serve.

Followed by The China Cats, David Gans
$10

Starry Plough, Berkeley 3101 Shattuck Ave
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 841-2082

http://www.starryploughpub.com

3/13 DRUMMM! The Joy of Drumming @ Cambrian Library (San Jose, CA)

2-3pm

An interactive rhythm program for all ages—as entertaining as it is educational! All instruments provided. FREE!

Cambrian Branch Library, 1780 Hillsdale Ave., San José, CA 95124
(408) 808-3080

3/25 Community Celebration Drummm Circle, JCCSF (San Francisco, CA)
7-9pm
Participate in a facilitated "hands-on" Drummm Circle, enjoy a short drumming presentation by the Drummm Intensive class, join-in the potluck, and connect with your community through rhythm. OPEN to everyone, ALL ages welcome, NO experience necessary. Please bring a drum or percussion instrument if you have one. Some drums will be available, first come first serve.

Suggested donation: $5-10 plus a dish or beverage for the potluck.
Location: JCC SF, 3200 California St, SF, CA 94118.
Info: Visit http://www.drummm.com/ or contact Jeni Swerdlow at jeni@drummm. com or 510.316.2850.

4/3 Drummm Circle with Jeni Swerdlow @ Ashkenaz (Berkeley, CA)

8:30-9:30pm

This is a hands-on drumming event—no experience necessary to participate! Bring a drum if you have one. Some drums will be available, first come first serve.

Antioquia CD Release Party. Full lineup TBA.
$10

Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, 94702

Info: http://www.antioquia-band.net/ or http://www.ashkenaz.com/index.htm

4/8-5/27 WORKSHOP: Spring Drummm Intensive, JCCSF (San Francisco, CA)
Join Jeni Swerdlow's DRUMMM Intensive workshop and get your hands dancing in rhythm on the drum! Introduction to hand-drumming techniques, world rhythms, and freestyle drumming activities will build skills and develop confidence. All levels of experience are welcome, beginners are especially encouraged. Ages 18+.
Thursdays @ 7:00-8:30pm
April 8-May 27 (8 classes)
Cost: $175 Member/$185 Public--*SAVE $15 when you register by 4/2!
Location: JCCSF, 3200 California, SF, CA
Register: www.jccsf.org or 415.292.1200
Info: http://drummm-newsevents.blogspot.com/2009/12/sf-drummm-intensive-unleash-drummer.html

5/2 Drummm Celebration @ Oakland Museum of Art (Oakland, CA)
12:30pm and 4:30pm
Part of the Museum's grand re-opening celebration! Drummm will be providing hands-on rhythmic entertainment and community-building programs for all ages. All instruments will be provided. No experience necessary. More details TBA.
Info: http://museumca.org/

5/27 Community Celebration Drummm Circle @ JCCSF (San Francisco, CA)

7-9pm
Participate in a facilitated "hands-on" Drummm Circle, enjoy a short drumming presentation by the Drummm Intensive class, join-in the potluck, and connect with your community through rhythm. OPEN to everyone, ALL ages welcome, NO experience necessary. Please bring a drum or percussion instrument if you have one. Some drums will be available, first come first serve.

Suggested donation: $5-10 plus a dish or beverage for the potluck.
Location: JCC SF, 3200 California St, SF, CA 94118.
Info: Visit http://www.drummm.com/, or contact Jeni Swerdlow at jeni@drummm. com or 510.316.2850.