Heart Centered Kirtan

Let's clear our minds and soothe our hearts by sharing mantras for building confidence, conquering fear, and inspiring peace. The setting is the historic Thompson Temple at The National Spiritual Alliance in Lake Pleasant, MA, as part of TNSA's Annual Camp Weekend. (For more info visit: https://spiritualallianceusa.org/p/70/Camp-Weekend) ... All are welcome including kids of all ages. No experience needed. Your mantra music guides for this uniquely uplifting experience will be wali Libby Volckening (keys/vox), Thomas Matherly (bass), and special guests Ken Hamshaw (guitar) and Tobey Sol LaRoche (percussion). ... This kirtan will be offered both in person ~AND~ via Facebook Live (Link below). If you're planning to attend in person, please read the following information about PARKING.
... About PARKING: Thompson Temple is in the heart of Lake Pleasant, MA, a small, historic village filled with charm -- and narrow streets. Because Lake Pleasant is a quiet and close-knit residential neighborhood, parking can sometimes be a challenge. We deeply value our hosts and want visit in the spirit of respect and care. Before you arrive, please check out the interactive Google map https://spiritualallianceusa.org/p/24/Parking . It shows the best places to park, as well as areas to avoid. Use your best judgment and remember to observe the speed limit of 10 mph. Thank you for your consideration! ... $20-30 suggested donation. Let your heart guide you to offer more or less, whatever is right for you. Donations will also be gratefully received at the door (cash/check/PayPal/Venmo) ~OR~ online via Heart Centered Kirtan's website: https://heartcenteredkirtan.com/donate.
... 25 percent of all proceeds will be donated to The National Spiritualist Alliance to support the programming and upkeep of this historic building. Located in Lake Pleasant, MA, TNSA is the oldest continuously existing same-site Spiritualist community in the United States, with roots reaching back to the 1870s. Founded in 1913 by Spiritualist minister and publisher G. Tabor Thompson, TNSA continues to carry forward this living tradition. The beautiful and historic Thompson Temple, remains a gathering place for spirit communication, healing, and fellowship at the heart of Lake Pleasant’s enduring Spiritualist heritage. For more info visit spiritualallianceusa.org. ... To join us via Facebook Live (you don't need a FB account to view), just click on this link around 7:00 pm: https://www.facebook.com/events/2192344831550701 ^ Close any pop ups (and/or press ESC key) and enjoy! ... Masks are optional and welcome. ~ Please stay home and take good care of yourself if you have any symptoms, such as cough, fever, etc. ~OR~ if you have had recent exposure to someone who has COVID or another contagious disease. ... Questions? Call 413-834-4524, email heartcenteredkirtan@gmail.com, or visit www.heartcenteredkirtan.com ... Hope to sing with you soon!

Come clear your mind and soothe your heart with an evening of original call-and-response devotional music that weaves Sanskrit and Buddhist mantras into an accessible blend of modern musical styles. Everyone is welcome including kids of all ages!
. This kirtan will be offered both in person ~AND~ via Facebook Live (Link below), and your mantra music guides for this uniquely uplifting mantra music experience will be Libby Volckening (keys/vox), Ezra Landis (guitar), Thomas Matherly (bass), and special guest Chris Ball (percussion). . $20-30 suggested donation/NOTAFLOF. Pay it forward if you can. No one turned away for lack of funds. Donations will be gratefully accepted at the door (cash/check/PayPal/Venmo) and online via our website HeartCenteredKirtan.com/donate. . Ten percent of proceeds will be donated to Franklin County Community Meals Program whose vision is to foster an empowered community who work together to address food insecurity, caring for and providing for one another, while building systems and infrastructure to holistically address and end hunger. For more info visit their website www.fccmp.org . *To join us via Facebook Live (you don't need a FB account to view), just click on this link around 7:00 pm: https://www.facebook.com/events/2265889517541908 ^ Close any pop ups (and/or press ESC key), turn on the sound, and enjoy! . Accessibility: Community Yoga & Wellness Center is a scent free space located on the second floor, accessible by stairs. Questions about CYWC? Email info@community-yoga.com or call 413-774-4700. . Questions? Call 413-834-4524, email heartcenteredkirtan@gmail.com, or visit www.heartcenteredkirtan.com . Hope to sing with you soon!

Come clear your mind and soothe your heart with an evening of original call-and-response devotional music weaving Sanskrit and Buddhist mantras into an accessible blend of modern musical styles. Everyone is welcome including kids of all ages! . We are excited for HCK's debut at Rise Up! Center for the Arts in Wilton, NH -- AND two members of the band are well known to the Rise Up! community: your mantra music guides for this uniquely uplifting mantra music experience will be Libby Volckening (keys/vox), Ezra Landis (guitar), Thomas Matherly (bass), and Owen Landis (percussion). . $20-30 suggested donation. Pay it forward if you can. No one turned away for lack of funds. Donations will be gratefully accepted at the door (cash/check/PayPal/Venmo). . Questions about Rise Up!? Email riseupcenter.org@gmail.com or text/call DanaLynn (Nirankar) at 603-562-6813. . For more info Heart Centered Kirtan, call/text 413-834-4524, email heartcenteredkirtan@gmail.com, or visit www.heartcenteredkirtan.com . Hope to sing with you soon!

Clear your mind and soothe your heart with some live mantra music by Heart Centered Kirtan in the beautiful surroundings of Sweet Roots Gardens in Conway, MA*. Your mantra music guides will be: wali Libby Volckening (vox/keys), Ezra Landis (guitar), Thomas Matherly (bass) and Owen Landis (percussion). All humans are welcome including beginners and kids of all ages. Sorry no dogs.

*PARKING IS LIMITED. To reserve your parking spot and get directions, EMAIL heartcenteredkirtan@gmail.com. Please include your phone number.

NOTE that "Mathews" has one 't', and if you use a GPS program, make sure it takes you on to Mathews Road proper Here's a link to the Google maps coordinates: https://maps.app.goo.gl/gFSza9XXEFxG3qDR8

$20-30 suggested donation appreciated; more if you can, less if you can't. Let your heart guide you to offer whatever is right for you. No one turned away. Reserve your spot here: ticket link coming soon

Donations will also be accepted at the event (cash/check) or online via Venmo, PayPal or Heart Centered Kirtan's website: https://heartcenteredkirtan.com/donate

Ten percent (10%) of proceeds will be donated to @TaprootEarth, which works to build power and cultivate solutions among frontline communities advancing climate justice and democracy. They understand that solutions to the climate crisis must go beyond carbon reduction and greenhouse gas mitigation. They must be rooted in community stewardship of water, energy, and land for now and the future. For more information, visit https://taproot.earth/

For more info about Heart Centered Kirtan visit www.heartcenteredkirtan.com, call/text 413-834-4524, or email heartcenteredkirtan@gmail.com.

Hope to sing with you soon!

Music + Mantra Heart Centered Kirtan at Unitarian Universalist Society East 153 Vernon St. West, Manchester CT 06042 Sunday November 8 @ 3:00 pm . Clear your mind and soothe your heart! Join Heart Centered Kirtan for an illuminating, uplifting call-and-response experience. The unique meld of Sanskrit and Buddhist mantras with a variety of modern musical styles makes for a practice that is both accessible and inspirational. All are welcome. No experience necessary. . Your guides for this afternoon of inspiration will be wali Libby Volckening (vox/keys), Dan Thomas (guitar), Zach Gregory (bass), and Jimmy Robitaille (percussion). . $20 suggested free-will donation at the door. No one is ever turned away. Chair seating is available, or bring your own floor cushion. Please note: UUSE is a scent-free space. . For more info about the Music + Mantra series, visit www.uuse.org/kirtan For more information about Heart Centered Kirtan, visit www.heartcenteredkirtan.com