On the Verge: An Evening Program for Women in Transition
Tuesday, March 2, 2010, 5 to 9:30 p.m.
Pittsburgh Athletic Association
4215 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15213
412.621.2400 | www.paaclub.com
Click here for directions and maps

Are you a woman "in transition" ...from a relationship? a career? a personal crisis? Are you a reluctant empty nester wondering "what now?" Do you feel on the cusp of creating something more gratifying in your life but not quite sure how to leap the chasm?

This evening gathering will help you identify self-imposed barriers, blast through fears, adopt healthy lifestyle habits and see the higher story of your life. Choose from a variety of body-mind-soul sessions to be presented by our powerhouse panel of experts (and women who've "been there").

The evening also includes:

• A wine tasting and luscious hors d'oeuvres

• Sacred candle ceremony to "set" your intentions

• A "rap up" performance by Pittsburgh's own Kellee Maize

You will leave with an Emergence Packet of resources and a short-list of vetted advisors, counselors, coaches and other specialists in the Pittsburgh market who can further support you in creating a more vivid, authentic life.

$40 per person
To order tickets, click here or mail a check to:
Epiphany Works, LLC, 173 Camp Run Road, Harmony, PA 16037.
To view the event flyer, click here.
To view the event brochure, click here.

Sponsored by SuzieKnows.com and Nakturnal
Presented by Epiphany Works, LLC.
Media Partner: PITTSBURGH Magazine
A portion of the proceeds will benefit POWER and CARTE.

RIVERBEAT 2010: SAVE THE DATE!
Pittsburgh's Sixth Annual Recreational Hand-Drumming Cruise
Three Rivers, One Rhythm

Date and Time: Saturday, May 8, 2010, 1 to 4 p.m.
Place: Gateway Clipper Fleet's Majestic, Station Square, Pittsburgh
Advance Tickets: $30 per person, $25 for seniors (65 and older), $7 for students. Includes cruise and drum rental.
Door Tickets: $35 per person, $30 for seniors and students (with valid ID). Discounts for groups of 10 or more are available.
To Order Tickets: Call Afrika Yetu at 412.281.3100 or click here to order online.
For More Information: Email info@afrikayetu or call 412.281.3100.
Music Facilitators:
Jim Donovan (acclaimed drum teacher, multi-platinum recording artist, drum facilitator)
Elie Kihonia (founder Afrika Yetu, WACONGO Dance Company and UMOJA African Arts Company, master drummer and healing circle facilitator)
Marcus Santos (master percussionist, drum ambassador from Bahia, Brazil)

== Special Mother's Day Weekend Wellness Cruise ==

Join us as we cruise Pittsburgh's Three Rivers to celebrate the beauty of the human spirit and the healing power of recreational music making. On this Mother’s Day weekend, most especially, this three-hour event celebrates our mothers, all women who have loved and nurtured us, and Mother Earth.

This is a family-friendly event; bring everyone! First-time drummers are welcome. Bring your own drum, or use one of ours. RiverBeat is contagiously fun! Come drum, dance, sing and laugh with us!

During the previous five RiverBeat events, 400-plus people ages 4 to 94, from all walks of life, from as far away as Michigan, New Jersey and New York, and from African and Irish to Middle-Eastern and Native American cultures, have joined in a magical afternoon of exhilarating rhythm on Pittsburgh’s rivers. No drumming or music skills are necessary to attend. If you haven’t experienced RiverBeat yet, make this your year to do so!

A few words from RiverBeat attendees:

"There are different levels of joy, and the ultimate level of joy for me is the experience of RiverBeat."

"Wow! Yowza! Damn! I am still feeling the thrill of RiverBeat. If I had to do just one activity forever and ever, for all of eternity, it would RiverBeat. No lie. It is my definition of heaven."

"I felt so alive! I wish RiverBeat had never ended. We had a blast and really felt a connection to the rivers. The only sad part is waiting until next year’s cruise."

"RiverBeat blew me away so deeply that it will take a few days to articulate my emotions. Aside from my own deep experience, the second most fun thing for me was watching how much fun everyone else was having!"

"What an awesome idea! RiverBeat is definitely out of the ordinary. Simple, mysterious, active fun. Thrill and adventure are practically guaranteed for participants."

RiverBeat is made possible by the Pittsburgh Foundation, The Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, Multi-Cultural Arts Initiative, Heinz Endowments, Guitar Center, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Point of Light Magazine and generous anonymous donors.

A Sampling of Epiphany Works Past Events

There is a River Flowing Now, Very Fast:
The 13 Indigenous Grandmothers
The Mayan 2012 Prophecies
and Pittsburgh's Connection to Both

In December 2007, miracles converged to bring to Pittsburgh two prophetic voices addressing the needs of this historic moment that we are living in as we approach 2012 -- a sacred call to turn away from destruction and towards world unity. It was an honor and a blessing to have these two elders travel to our city:

Mayan elder Flordemayo, one of the grandmothers of the International Council of 13 Indigenous Grandmothers, spoke about their work to bring peace to the world and "light the way through an uncertain future." Born on the Nicaragua/Honduras border, she is a healer/curandera living in New Mexico, and founder of the Institute of Natural and Traditional Knowledge.

Quiche Mayan High Priest Don Alejandro Oxlaj is the primary keeper of the teachings, visions and prophecies of the Mayan people, day keeper of the Mayan calendar, and head of the National Mayan Council of Elders of Guatemala. He will spoke on Pittsburgh's role in the Mayan prophecies of 2012.

RiverBeat: Pittsburgh’s Annual Interactive Hand-Drumming Cruise
"Three Rivers, One Rhythm"

Every year, a rich tapestry of rhythm, self-expression and sheer joy unfolds on the rivers of Pittsburgh when hundreds of people converge for RiverBeat, the city's only interactive hand-drumming cruise. This novel take on community drum circles attracts a larger audience, wider media coverage and more buzz each year. Why? It's a low-cost, family-oriented, "hands-on" and contagiously fun afternoon on the water that celebrates the beauty of the human spirit and healing power of recreational music making -- all while appreciating one of Pittsburgh's greatest assets: our three rivers.

In previous years, 400-plus people ages 4 to 94, from all walks of life, from as far away as Michigan, New Jersey and New York, and from African and Irish to Middle-Eastern and Native American cultures, joined in a magical afternoon of exhilarating rhythm on Pittsburgh's rivers. In 2006, we also extended a hand to children in several city schools and offered free tickets to students so at-risk kids could experience the power of drumming and how it builds confidence and self-esteem. Furthermore, several Pittsburgh families who have children recovering from cancer attended RiverBeat. There are no words to describe the beauty of seeing these kids' faces while making music with hundreds of others on board that day!

No drumming or music skills are necessary to attend; we even provide drums for our "cruisers" to use. If you haven't experienced RiverBeat yet, make this your year to do so!

COLLABORATE WITH US!
If you love RiverBeat and would like to see it continue, let us know! We are NOW actively seeking corporate sponsors and private donations to not only help cover event costs and keep the ticket price reasonable, but also to continue to bring it to a wider audience through ticket underwriting and on-board programming. We'd love to collaborate with anyone who shares our mission of inspiring others through recreational music making! If interested, contact Gina at 724.316.4751.

The True Power of Water: A Talk by Dr. Emoto

Pittsburgh was introduced in 2005 to the revolutionary work of internationally renowned Japanese scientist Dr. Masaru Emoto, whose research shows how water molecules are affected by thoughts, words and feelings. More than 400 people from across PA, Ohio, Michigan and New York came to hear Dr. Emoto's findings as they relate to personal health and renewal of the planet.

The serendipitous timing of this talk made Dr. Emoto's message especially relevant, as the world had just experienced several international disasters related to water: the Asian tsunami and hurricanes Katrina and Rita. He offered possible solutions for circumventing tragic natural disasters such as these by demonstrating, through scientific research, how our thoughts and feelings affect physical reality.

Read Patricia Sheridan's Post-Gazette column with Dr. Emoto:
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05269/577778.stm

Read the Weekender feature on Emoto's Pittsburgh visit: www.gatewaynewspapers.com/newsrecordweekender/52641/

“The Emoto talk is a day I will always remember with warmth and smiling. The energy and beauty with which we all came together is a bright and very shining thing. Thanks to Epiphany Works for having the foresight and talent to bring the doctor here. We are all indebted to you.”

City of Alchemy: From Steel to Gold

Surrounded by the Frick Fine Arts Building's gorgeous Florentine Renaissance art, a cross-section of Pittsburghers joined in an intimate conversation about the soul intelligence required to heal the earth and reconnect us with our core power centers. Led by renowned energy healer Edemir Rossi of Curitiba, Brazil, the evening focused on the energies that Pittsburgh was founded upon and continues to be: a region with powerful alchemical properties. Musicians Life in Balance infused the evening's deep messages with high vibration sound healing

Pittsburgh's Festival of Consciousness

The purpose of the Fest -- held at LaRoche College in fall 2002 and Robin Hill Mansion in Spring 2002 and Fall 2001 -- was to create a means for the personal exploration of mind-body-spirit wellness and conscious living. Our practitioners and professionals represented a dynamic mix of the area's abundant healthy living resources. This event drew hundreds of people from western PA and beyond, and was featured on WQED-TV, a PBS affiliate.

"This is a festival in the truest sense: a celebration of soul and light! Finally, Pittsburgh has a comfortable escape into the soul."

"At the Festival of Consciousness, the energy is electric, the connections are valuable and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming."

"The Fest provides a more intimate and appropriate setting than most expos, which facilitates wonderful conversations and allows participants to relate to one another."