Vagina Monologues 2010
Vagina Monologues, written by Eve Ensler,
http://www.vday.org/about/more-about/eveensler
and performed on Valentines Day all over the world in support of women who are victims of sexualviolence, is this year directed by incredibly talented Sophia Rojas. The opportunity to work with, and learn from, Sophia and a truly awesome group of young women is amazing. I am very moved by this experience. Please join us for the performance, and to support the cause of non-violence.
February 11, 12, 13. 7:00 PM, Alma de Artes, $12 or $10 for students. All proceeds go to shelters in Juarez and Las Cruces. Thank you for your support.
December 2009
Steve offers a toast "gratitude"
Thank you Steve, Chris, and everyone who came to celebrate gratitude!!
Fern, Bonnie, Connie, Janet, you girls make me smile!
A couple of likely characters, Mark and Pam
Thank you again for coming to sit around the fire and hear the magic of Steve and Chris.
Please remember to catch their CD release concert at Las Alturas House Concerts in January!
Harmony House wishes all of you the very best of the season! Thank you for your support for our little concert venue this year. We are putting your donations to work to spiff the place up a bit!
You guys make the harmony at Harmony House!
Please note our next concert:
GEORGE WINSTON
HARMONICA
FEBRUARY 10, 2009
I promise you have never heard a harmonica do what George Winston does with a harmonica. (Can’t post the MP3 here, but will send along in an email as attachment. Give a listen!) As always, with George Winston, all proceeds will go to the food bank at Community of Hope.
Love and peace to you in 2010, and do not give up the hope! By the way, if you are feeling the winter blahs, get to a gym, eat from organic winter gardens, meditate deeply and give thanks for every good thing.
Create health reform without the insurance!!
Gratitude
Steve Smith and Chris Sanders bless the stage at Harmony House on November 21! Please join us for this very special event!
- 4:00 Potluck sit-down dinner in the back yard (If weather acts up, we’ll go inside)
- 5:00 Steve Smith and Chris Sanders concert
- No fee, donations welcome
- Bring lawn chair, something to eat and to share
- Bring your own beverage
- Please RSVP to judyk4@gmail.com
Thank you all for making it happen at Harmony House!
Autumn 2009
Harmony House has had a quiet and reflective summer, working the gardens, tending to some chores, but also reading, writing, painting, and quite a bit of resting – stopping, so to speak, to smell the flowers.
Now we gear up to offer a celebration of gratitude. In the midst of a suffering struggling world, there must be space to express gratitude as well.
In November Chris Sanders and Steve Smith will play for us, always evolving together and producing stunningly beautiful music. I will post the details to this event soon, but consider the possibility of the weekend before Thanksgiving, a nice Autumn afternoon, outdoor concert.
Otherwise in the music scene, I have been attending Michelle Valverde’s women’s drum circle/class on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 at Mikey’s Place. Awesome artists’ venue, awesome art going on there. We have had some hot drummings in there. All women, all or no musical levels of experience welcome. Sorry guys.
I did an amazing trip to Ghost Ranch in October. Photos are posted on this web site.
More soon – Happy Halloween!!
Jennings and Keller June 20!
Gemini Celebration at Harmony House, featuring Jennings and Keller and a Flower Exchange!
Laura Jennings and Dana Keller will bring a fresh new taste of music to Harmony House this summer!
Hear more at the link below. They had me at first listen!
http://www.myspace.com/jenningsandkeller
We are celebrating the beginning of summer and the birthdays of Geminis! Bring a bouquet of flowers to decorate the stage and to exchange for another bouquet when you leave! (Bring them in a basket, vase, or bottle you can part with)- Saturday June 20 2009, 7:00 PM
- 724 S. Mesquite, Las Cruces
- $15 for artists plus $ for CD’s ($12 if you reserve before June 20)
- Bring your own beverage.
- Bring food for potluck if you would like to participate.
- If you have a favorite lawn chair, bring that too.
- judyk4@gmail.com for questions and reservations
- See and hear Jennings and Keller here
Can’t wait to share the magic of music with you again!
Peace. You can’t expect anyone to make it, if you don’t. Let’s ask ourselves. Can we make peace?
Brent and Steve Return!!
May 14, 2009
“Holy Cow. Thanks Judy.
Gregg”
I just had to post this response to Tuesday night’s performance. There were many similar ones, as 25 to 30 people sat awestruck by the music that evolved before our very ears. I called it a holy moment. Though instead of a holy moment it was a holy few hours, as one after another formerly anonymous (to me anyway) audience members got up with a guitar or a dobro, a drum or a beautifule voice and joined the collaboration on the Harmony House stage. And when Brent pulled out his sweet trumpet… Pure magic. I don’t know how else to describe it.
We have invited each of them back, STEVE SMITH AND BRENT MOYER, OF COURSE, and Kiki and Michelle, James Gier, Japhy Ryder, Yolanda Martinez…did I leave anyone out?
Wow. Harmony House owes a debt of gratitude to Steve Smith, who unfailingly and generously supports artists and their performances here and around the country. And thank you to everyone who supports music in the backyard and contributes to such a sweet community. A bow to each of you.
Judy
More, more more! JUNE 20, JENNINGS AND KELLER – LOOK OUT WORLD! Check out the video on this web site!
May 1, 2009
Brent Moyer and Steve Smith return to Harmony House! Brent is on tour and passing through on May 12. Fortunately for us, Steve Smith, who is on tour as well, will be in town that evening. So we’ll have a pickin’ party!
Brent and Steve will do a set, then invite folks up to do some playing. As Steve says, “Brent and Steve will perform a set and then there will be an open mic so bring your ax.” The event is BYOB and donations accepted for Brent Moyer. You are welcome to bring refreshments to share.
We will start at 7:00 on the backyard stage, weather allowing. If the wind persists, we will be comfortable indoors. RSVP’s greatly appreciated!
There is a great spark between these two musicians, true synergy. Some gigs are just too special to miss. We’ll look for you!
- Tuesday May 12 7:00 PM
- Harmony House 724 S. Mesquite
- Donations for musician
- BYOB and refreshments to share if desired
- RSVP to judyk4@gmail.com
Steve Smith and Brent Moyer at Harmony House
Peace Through Music
La Moksha coming this SATURDAY, May 2 to Harmony House!
Moksha is a Sanskrit word meaning Liberation, the transcendence to higher consciousness. Sawyer Ward And Elliot Topper have combined their talents to create a Spiritually charged Kirtan duo. They play a blend of universal chants, mantras, and songs from diverse traditions.
Sawyer plays harmonium and auto harp. Her beautiful voice can be heard on her CD “Bija Mantra”. Elliot is a songwriter who plays sitar, guitar, keyboards, and other instruments. Together they are an uplifting musical experience of shared joy, oneness and peace.
Moksha is freedom
- 4:00 Bring refreshments to share (if you like) and a lawn chair.
- Bring a donation of $5 to $20.
- 4:30 Kirtan
- 6:30ish Open Mic followed by Local Musicians Jam – Bring your instruments and share the stage with your friends. If you don’t play, dance. If you don’t dance, sing. If you don’t sing, listen. Or do them all!
- RSVP or for more information: Judy Harmon at judyk4@gmail.com
La Moksha
“…the kirtan is an easy way for people to experience some freedom from the daily chatter of the mind. And while it is true that we can sing these chants in the solitude of our own home, there is nothing like the magic of chanting live with musicians and hundreds of participants-from kids to seniors-all adding their energy to the chant. People often say they feel “buzzed” for days following such a chanting experience.”
(from Ragani at http://hinduism.about.com/od/audiomusic/a/kirtan.htm)
Las Alturas House Concert This Weekend!
Dear Friends,
Just a quick reminder of tomorrow’s house concert with Karen Mal! We still have seats available, so please join us! Also, you can RSVP for any of the upcoming events now – please mark your calendars!
Words are inadequate to describe the beauty and character of Karen Mal’s voice. Karen Mal sings. From raw sensuality to shimmering bell-like clarity, her voice is both tender and powerful, and as effortless as a waterfall. There’s a river that flows between Karen and her audience. It’s about love. The possibility and the unbearable beauty of it. Elusive and abundant at the same time. Karen’s songs cover a variety of folk and Celtic styles, accompanied by sweet playing on guitar and mandolin.
Suggested artist donation $15. Music starts at 7:00 p.m. Socializing from 6:00 p.m. Light refreshments provided, guests are welcome to bring wine or refreshments to share. Our evenings of music are magical for musician and audience alike. Reservations are required. Please contact Lee at 575-522-5197 or by e-mail at houseconcerts@comcast.net to reserve your spot.
http://www.karenmal.com/
http://www.myspace.com/karenmal
http://chicagoacoustic.net/podcasts/episode-189—karen-mal-w/-buddy-mondlock.html
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=DD0EEFC34B440B14
Warmest regards and see you tomorrow!
Lee
Yay!! It’s time for music out in the back yard again! See the lineup below – it’s impressive!
See you all for a celebration of peace!
Judy
May 2: Kirtan with great friends Sawyer and Elliot (La Moksha)
May 2 after La Moksha: Open mic followed by or simultaneous to local musicians jam ( two venues)
May12: Pickin’ party with Brent Moyer and Steve Smith. We will pass the hat for the musicians.
If you have not looked into attending Michael Moore and American Herbalism on April 17, 18, 19, do take a look at the event web site. You may not want to miss it.
Thanks for reading gang!
Celebrate Peace at Harmony House
I love you house concert guests. You are good listeners, and you appreciate good music. Harmony House provides room to move if, like me, you can’t be still when you listen to good music! Two events coming up soon:
1. Join us May 2 for a very special celebration, as La Moksha shares a Kirtan with us. (details below) After the Kirtan, and buoyed by its energy, we will host a local musicians jam.
2. An article and invitation re: Michael Moore and American Herbalism
LA MOKSHA COMING MAY 2 TO HARMONY HOUSE!
Moksha is a Sanskrit word meaning Liberation, the transcendence to higher consciousness. Sawyer Ward And Elliot Topper have combined their talents to create a Spiritually charged Kirtan duo. They play a blend of universal chants, mantras, and songs from diverse traditions.
Sawyer plays harmonium and auto harp. Her beautiful voice can be heard on her CD “Bija Mantra”. Elliot is a songwriter who plays sitar, guitar, keyboards, and other instruments. Together they are an uplifting musical experience of shared joy, oneness and peace.
Moksha is freedom
- 4:00 Bring refreshments to share (if you like) and a lawn chair.
- Bring a donation of $5 to $15.
- 4:30 Kirtan
- 6:30 Local Musicians Jam – Bring your instruments and share the stage with your friends. If you don’t play, dance. If you don’t dance, sing. If you don’t sing, listen. Or do them all!
- RSVP or for more information: Judy Harmon at judyk4@gmail.com
La Moksha
“…the kirtan is an easy way for people to experience some freedom from the daily chatter of the mind. And while it is true that we can sing these chants in the solitude of our own home, there is nothing like the magic of chanting live with musicians and hundreds of participants-from kids to seniors-all adding their energy to the chant. People often say they feel “buzzed” for days following such a chanting experience.”
(from Ragani at http://hinduism.about.com/od/audiomusic/a/kirtan.htm)
Art, Music and Love
Greetings Harmony House Friends!
Current Events!
- Art Sale - David Wagnon
February Events!
- Lisl Dennis and Story Shards
Spring Wake Up Call and Celebration!
- Local Musicians Jam and KIRTAN!!! in May on the new stage at Harmony House
