September 27, 2005
Gaden Samten Ling Annual Tibetan Bazaar
Marshall and I went exploring on Sunday to the Annual Tibetan Bazaar presented by Gaden Samten Ling Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Society.
Here are some photos of the dancers that were performing.
The hall was packed with Tibetan crafts, jewellery, art, clothing and books and the home cooked Tibetan food smelled delicious. Bumped into Nikki and Brock who I had previously met this summer at Shady Grove - another surprising bluegrass/buddhist connection. They are quite involved with Gaden Samten Ling and invited us to one of the Tuesday evening meditations. They also invited us to the Fundraising Dinner and Silent Auction on November 5, 2005. Check their website for more details.
Posted by songdawg at 5:30 PM | Buddhism
September 21, 2005
Jim Nunally Guitar workshop
Jim Nunally, guitarist with John Reischman and the Jaybirds, will be giving a bluegrass guitar workshop in Calgary on Wednesday, Oct. 5th from 7:00 to 10:00 pm at the Good Companions Hall, 2609 19 Ave SW.
This event is sponsored by the Foothills Bluegrass Music Society. The cost is $10.00 for Foothills Bluegrass members and $15.00 for non-members. For more information contact Bert Jackson at 403-546-2281.
Posted by songdawg at 7:42 PM | Music
Awakening Within
I went to the Grand Opening of a new yoga studio today called Awakening Within. I feel so relaxed - they were offering free classes - I forgot how mellow Hatha yoga can make you feel. Last week I signed up for lunch hour yoga classes there. It is within walking distance of where I work so it's convenient. Classes start September 26th so if you work downtown and are looking for 45-minute yoga classes during lunch then this might work for you. They also have Friday evening drop in classes for $6.
Awakening Within
massage therapy, yoga & wellness centre
#5 9912-109th Street
Edmonton, AB
T5K 1H5
(780) 429-4800
I also enjoyed a 10-minute seated massage. They offer massages by the minute during lunch hours as well. Good for a quick blissful session after slumping in front of a computer for too long.
Posted by songdawg at 6:53 PM | Yoga
The White Rabbit Art Auction
When: Saturday, October 1 2005
Location: Beverly Hills Ballroom, Fantasyland Hotel, 3rd floor, West Edmonton Mall, Edmonton
The White Rabbit Art Auction is a live and silent auction featuring original 2D and 3D works of art by some of Alberta’s best known artists. Expect to see quilts, glass, oils, acrylics, watercolours, metalwork, collage, raku, wood, bracelets, necklaces, wearable fabric art and more.
Proceeds from this event support Camp He Ho Ha, a summer place for children and adults with physical and mental disabilities.
Tickets are $60.00 each and include buffet dinner and auction. An art preview will take place from 5:00 - 6:30, followed by a buffet dinner and dessert. The Auction commences at 7:30 p.m. Art in all media will be featured, and many artists will use the Centennial and/or Alice in Wonderland themes that have been provided. Call Camp He Ho Ha at (780) 429-3277 or visit our website: www.camphehoha.com for more information.
Dress up in your favourite character from Alice in Wonderland and you could win a fabulous prize.
Posted by songdawg at 6:36 PM | In the community
September 19, 2005
Clarence Gatemouth Brown
I am sitting around listening to a recording of Clarence Gatemouth Brown Live at the 8x10 Club, Baltimore MD (recorded 2000-06-09). I downloaded it from www.dimeadozen.org.
Thinking about when I saw him at The Palms in Davis, CA. He was so cool and smart with his red shirt, black hat and smoking his pipe playing his guitar and fiddle. He was so....Him! A rock-solid-no-excuses-here-I-am original. And so ecclectic. He played so many types of music but my personal favourite was his fiddle playing.
Gatemouth Brown passed away September 10, 2005, in Orange, Texas.
Posted by songdawg at 9:15 PM | Music
September 15, 2005
The River
Found in my inbox from the lovely and clever Sheila:
Three men were hiking through a forest when they came upon a large,
raging violent river.
Needing to get on the other side, the first man prayed, "God, please
give me the strength to cross the river."
Poof!
God gave him big arms and strong legs and he was able to swim across
in about 2 hours, having almost drowned twice.
After witnessing that, the second man prayed, "God, please give me
strength and the tools to cross the river."
Poof!
God gave him a rowboat, strong arms and strong legs and he as able
to row across in about an hour after almost capsizing once.
Seeing what happened to the first two men, the third man
prayed,"God, please give me the strength, the tools and the intelligence to cross this river."
Poof!
He was turned into a woman. She checked the map, hiked one hundred
yards up stream and walked across the bridge.
Posted by songdawg at 5:07 PM | Funny and/or Cool
September 13, 2005
Fiddler's Roost Talent Night
This Saturday (September 17) is Talent Night at The Fiddler's Roost (8906 99 Street, Edmonton). Fiddler's Roost is one of the most ecclectic open stages in town and the people are always friendly.
From 6:30 to 8:00 pm enjoy a chicken dinner from Peter & Karen's Kitchen (while quantities last). Music starts at 8:00 pm. Get there early to sign up.
Posted by songdawg at 6:37 PM | Concerts
Is The Grass Any Bluer?
Today would have been Bill Monroe's birthday. This year marks 10 years after his passing away. Bill Monroe is the inventor of bluegrass music whcih you might have guessed from blog is very close to my heart.
Here are the lyrics to a song I have had in my head for the last few days. It's a Rhonda Vincent song dedicated to Bill Monroe from her Storm Still Rages cd.
chorus:
Is the grass any bluer on the other side?
Did it look like gold Kentucky when the gates swung open wide?
Bet the good Lord’s got you playin’ somewhere up there every night.
Is the grass any bluer on the other side?
You rolled out of Rosine, a dedicated man.
You drove those country back roads to a thousand one-night stands.
The music from your mandolin, spread like wildfire in the wind,
And echoed through the hollows and the hills, so tell me, Bill:
chorus
I heard you on the Opry when I was just a kid.
I tried my best to learn to sing and play the way you did.
Just like me, the day you died, the guitars and the fiddles cried.
The music ain’t the same without you, Bill; we miss you still.
chorus
Just like me, the day you died, the guitars and the fiddles cried.
The music ain’t the same without you, Bill; we miss you still.
chorus
Posted by songdawg at 6:19 PM | Music
September 12, 2005
SATI Fall 2005 newsletter
SATI the newsletter for friends of Light of the Dhamma is now available. Light of the Dhamma is a wonderful Edmonton Buddhist group that offers silent meditation retreats.
SATI newsletter Fall 2005.pdf (277kb) Download file
Posted by songdawg at 11:16 PM | Buddhism
Uptown Folk Club Open Stage
The Uptown Folk Club Open Stages will be on the last Friday of every month (except December) at 7 P.M. Woodcroft Community Hall (13915-115 Avenue).
- September 30, 2005
- October 28, 2005
- November 25, 2005
- January 27, 2006
- Mar. 24, 2006
- Apr. 28, 2006
- May 26, 2006
Admission for non members is $4. Free for Members. If you don't have your 2005/2006 Membership it is $10.00 and will be available at the door.
Posted by songdawg at 11:08 PM | Concerts
Edmonton .NET Wizards September Meeting
The Edmonton .NET Wizards September 2005 meeting is scheduled for September 13th, 2005 at 6 PM. The meeting will take place in the Empire Building downtown located at Suite 600, 10080 Jasper Avenue.
Posted by songdawg at 11:04 PM | Technology
September 9, 2005
Taj Mahal coming April 18, 2006
Just bought tickets to see Taj Mahal at the (newly refurbished) Jubilee Auditorium in the spring. Front row center. Yessss!
Posted by songdawg at 6:43 PM | Concerts
Life is short, but wide.
Perfect music for a fall day: Neil Young's The Painter from his new album Prairie Wind.
Posted by songdawg at 5:17 PM | My Life
September 8, 2005
Looking for a new computer?
I heard that Laptop Depot has some great deals on refurbished laptops. I haven't personally bought from them but heard some great stuff.
Posted by songdawg at 6:19 PM | Technology
September 7, 2005
Survival of New Orleans Blog
Michael Barnett and team have survived Hurricane Katrina and are in New Orleans keeping directnic.com's data centre and web hosting up and running. Michael has a blog at www.livejournal.com/users/interdictor with firsthand updates and photos.
Posted by songdawg at 10:26 PM | Newsworthy
September 1, 2005
The Bluegrass Blog
Found a new bluegass site called The Bluegrass Blog. Subscribed!