The beat goes on! DRUMMM welcomes newest drummer to the family, plus September-December 2013 Community Events

Please welcome little drummer boy Ethan Isadore Brightman to the DRUMMM family! Ethan was born on Sunday August 11th, 2013 in Berkeley, CA to DRUMMM founder Jeni Swerdlow and proud papa Peter Brightman. So far he's shown an interest in listening to legendary drummers Babtunde Olatunji, Glen Velez, Master Musicians of Jajouka, and Mamady Keita to name just a few. Glad you could join us in rhythm and in life little Ethan! We can't wait to drummm with you.

UPCOMING COMMUNITY DRUMMM EVENTS
September-December 2013

Saturday 9/21
MONTHLY EAST BAY DRUMMM CIRCLE
Featuring special guest facilitator Kathy Quain, MME, MT-BC
4:30-6pm  in the Back Studio (Special time + space!)
Ashkenaz Music + Dance Center - 1317 San Pablo Avenue (at Gilman St.), Berkeley, CA www.ashkenaz.com
Adults $10; Kids (12 + under) $5
Drum Rental $5

Sunday 10/6
DRUMMM CIRCLE @ DRUM SUNDAY KICKOFF PICNIC
Facilitated by DRUMMM Founder Jeni Swerdlow, MA-ATR; Hosted by Women Drummers International
1-3:30pm
Mosswood Park, Oakland CA
FREE!

Saturday 10/19
MONTHLY EAST BAY DRUMMM CIRCLE
Facilitated by DRUMMM Founder Jeni Swerdlow, MA-ATR
4-5:30pm  in the Main Space
Ashkenaz Music + Dance Center - 1317 San Pablo Avenue (at Gilman St.), Berkeley, CA www.ashkenaz.com
Adults $10; Kids (12 + under) $5
Drum Rental $5

Saturday 10/26
HALLOWEEN COMMUNITY + FAMILY DRUMMM PROGRAM
11am-12pm
Guerneville Regional Library
Come in costume and join us in drumming up some Halloween fun!
FREE!

Saturday 11/9
VALLEJO COMMUNITY DRUMMM CIRCLE
1-2pm 
IntegriTea Art Space - 717 Marin St, Vallejo CA
In support of Vallejo Open Studios. Open to all ages, all levels. Bring a seat and drum or percussion if you have one. Some drums available.
FREE! (Donations accepted)

Sunday 11/10

VALLEJO COMMUNITY DRUMMM CIRCLE

5:30-6:30pm
IntegriTea Art Space - 717 Marin St, Vallejo CA

In support of Vallejo Open Studios. Open to all ages, all levels. Bring a seat and drum or percussion if you have one. Some drums available.

FREE! (Donations accepted)

Saturday 11/16
MONTHLY EAST BAY DRUMMM CIRCLE + FOOD DRIVE
Please bring healthy canned or packaged foods for our annual Food Drive. All proceeds will be donated to the Alameda County Community Food Bank.
Facilitated by DRUMMM Founder Jeni Swerdlow, MA-ATR
4-5:30pm  in the Main Space
Ashkenaz Music + Dance Center - 1317 San Pablo Avenue (at Gilman St.), Berkeley, CA www.ashkenaz.com
Adults $10; Kids (12 + under) $5
Drum Rental $5

Thursday 12/12
DRUMMM FOR KIDS
Facilitated by Jeni Swerdlow, MA-ATR + the DRUMMM Team
4-4:50pm
Walnut Creek Library
FREE!

Thursday 12/12
DRUMMM FOR ADULTS
Facilitated by Jeni Swerdlow, MA-ATR + the DRUMMM Team
6:30-7:30pm
Walnut Creek Library
FREE!

Sunday 12/15
VALLEJO COMMUNITY DRUMMM CIRCLE + HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE
3-5pm
IntegriTea Art + Event Space, 717 Marin St, Vallejo CA
Please donate to our local Holiday Food Drive! We are accepting healthy canned or packaged foods for the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano Counties.
3-3:30pm Beginner Lesson: Intro to Hand Drumming/World Grooves
3:30-5pm All levels Facilitated Drum Circle/Community Celebration.
Open to all ages, levels, cultures, and styles of drumming. No prior musical experience is necessary to participate. Jeni will get your hands moving and grooving on the drum in no time!
Adults: $10; Kids 12 and under: $5; Babies under 2: Free
Bring a drum or percussion if you have one. There will be plenty of extras on hand.

Saturday 12/21
MONTHLY EAST BAY DRUMMM CIRCLE, SOLSTICE CELEBRATION + HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE
Facilitated by DRUMMM Founder Jeni Swerdlow, MA-ATR
Eat! Beat! And Be Merry! Please bring a dish or beverage to share at our Community Potluck, plus healthy canned or packaged foods for our annual Holiday Food Drive. All proceeds will be donated to the Alameda County Community Food Bank.
4-6pm  in the Main Space
Ashkenaz Music + Dance Center - 1317 San Pablo Avenue (at Gilman St.), Berkeley, CA www.ashkenaz.com
Adults $10; Kids (12 + under) $5
Drum Rental $5

Check back here often - events are being added all the time!
For more info visit www.DRUMMM.com.
For bookings or questions please contact Jeni Swerdlow - jeni@drummm.com - 510.316.2850

Summer of Rhythm! DRUMMM Community Events Calendar, Jun-Aug 2013

Join DRUMMM Rhythmic Events founder and facilitator Jeni Swerdlow, MA-ATR and friends in a joyful celebration of rhythm! It's a magical, music-making experience that everyone can participate in together. Come play!

Sat 6/15 Monthly East Bay Community Drummm Circle @ Ashkenaz, Berkeley CA

4-5:30pm

Wed 6/19 DRUMMM OneBEAT @ San Lorenzo Library - Free + family-friendly!
2:30-3:15pm

Sat 6/22 DRUMMM OneBEAT @ Union City Library - Free + family-friendly!
2:00-2:45pm

Wed 6/26 DRUMMM OneBEAT @ Los Gatos Library - Free + family-friendly!
10:30-11:15am

Wed 7/10 DRUMMM OneBEAT @ Menlo Park Library - Free + family-friendly!
10:30-11:15am

Wed 7/10 DRUMMM OneBEAT @ Belle Haven Branch Library, Menlo Park - Free + family-friendly!
1:30-2:15pm

Sat 7/20 Monthly East Bay Community Drummm Circle with Special Guest Rhythm Facilitator Susan Jette, MT-BC @ Ashkenaz, Berkeley CA
4-5:30pm

Mon 8/12 DRUMMM OneBEAT @ El Sobrante Library - Free + family-friendly!
7-7:45pm

Sat 8/17 Please note that there will be NO Monthly East Bay Community Drummm Circle in August. See you in September on 9/21!

For more info, visit www.DRUMMM.com. Check back often - events are being added all the time!

12/15/12 DRUMMM Holiday + Solstice Celebration!

Saturday, December 15th from 4-6pm - Join DRUMMM founder + facilitator Jeni Swerdlow, MA-ATR and friends in a merry holiday rhythm celebration! Last East Bay Community Drummm Circle of 2012!

-Connect with community in rhythm!
-Celebrate the solstice + holidays, and set intentions for the coming year!
-Drummm Circle from 4-5:30pm, then enjoy a yummy potluck from 5:30-6pm (please bring a dish to share)!
-Donate to the Alameda County Food Bank (accepting canned or packaged foods)!
-Purchase beautiful drums and percussion instruments, imported from Bali!

Location: Ashkenaz Music + Dance Center - 1317 San Pablo Avenue (at Gilman St.), Berkeley, California www.ashkenaz.com

This is an all ages, all levels, hands-on facilitated drum circle event. Beginners are encouraged to arrive on time for an introduction to hand-drumming and basic world grooves.

Cost:
-Adults (13 years + over): $10 at the door if you bring a drum, $15 if you need to borrow a drum (loaner drums available on a first-come, first-serve basis).
-Kids (12 years and under--must be supervised by an adult): $5 at the door if you bring a drum, $10 if you need to borrow a drum.

Info: www.DRUMMM.com
Contact: Jeni@drummm.com or 510.316.2850

DRUMMM makes a HIT at the de Young Museum!

Cultural Encounters Presents a Celebration of Earth Day and Warhol Live: the de Young goes Green with Common Ground magazine

An estimated 200 people came out to Jeni Swerdlow's Drummm Circle at the Pizzoni Murals room at S.F.'s de Young Museum on April 13th. A celebration of Earth Day and the Andy Warhol exhibit, the museum was vibrating to the beat of the drums as toddlers to seniors joined together in joyous rhythm.

People poured into the room when they heard the music, not expecting to become part of the event until they were shown the drums upon entering. At least half of the participants said they had never touched a drum before, but their smiles and applause showed that they were enjoying the experience nonetheless.

Jeni was joined by guest musicians Mahsa Modarres and Carrie Staller, as well as fellow drum circle facilitators Mikael Khei (Norway) and Kathy Quain (Oakland, CA). Belly dancer Andrea Aranda shared her shimmy with the drum circle as people played along.

See photos from the event, thanks to Max-Inc.com:
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