May 2010
All TOS events are free unless otherwise indicated; call Kim (735-4825) or email (kodomenico@verizon.net) for more information on any event.
Monday, May 3. 2010 7-9 p.m. Shamanic Drumming Circle led by Jonathan Barns. Following the new format, the first hour of the drumming circle will be devoted solely to drumming. Participants need to bring their own drums, rattles, and/or other percussion instruments. The second hour, for those who choose to stay, will take us into the practice of the shamanic journey. This practice focuses on healing - healing for self, others, community, place and planet. To participate in the shamanic journeying, you should bring a blanket and some sort of eye covering (a bandana, a scarf, etc.). Pen and paper to record your experiences are also recommended.
Wednesday, May 5, 7:00 p.m. Understanding Fybromyalgia with Dr. Keith Keenan, D.C.. Do you or someone you know suffer from fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia, or pain in the muscle and soft tissue, affects millions of Americans. It is widely misunderstood and misdiagnosed. Treatment mostly consists of masking the symptoms with drugs. In this workshop, Dr. Keenan will discuss the real causes of fibromyalgia and natural solutions which allow the body to heal and function properly. It's time we take responsibility for our own health and proactively become involved in natural and REAL solutions to these common diseases. There are no quick fixes, and by educating ourselves and then taking action, we can begin our journey toward wellness.
Monday May 10, 7:00 p.m. Food For Thought film series presents Back to the Land... Again. Food for Thought is an area wide film festival featuring films about food. Look for the cards that are available in many locations (including Cafe Domenico) to find out which movies are being shown and where and when. The aim of the series is to raise consciousness about the food we put on our table, so that we can make informed choices about what we are feeding ourselves and our families. It sounds like a serious issue, and it is, but the films are entertaining and inspiring as well as eye-opening. Back to the Land...Again, a film made by Gretta Wind Miller and Aarick Beher, presents "the state of organics today by highlighting the beautiful farms and sustainable practices of a collection of organic farms in Wisconsin. " The movie is free. Pete Bianco is host
Monday, May 17, 7:00 p.m. The Real Dirt on Farmer John is the second film in the Food for Thought film series to be screened at The Other Side. Raised on a farm in Illinois that had been his grandfather's and then his father's, John Peterson's story is in part the story of the demise of the family farm. However, he's no stereotypical "American Gothic"-type farmer, but an artistic "free spirit" who created an art commune at the farm in the 1970's. Eventually due to the economic pressures of the 1980's, he lose most of the farm.. Although in this story much is lost, in the end much is also gained. Says film maker Taggart Siegel, “In the end, it’s really an optimistic story about the resurrection of the American soul, and it starts with the soil.” Movie is free. Pete Bianco is host.
Sunday, May 23, 2:30-4:00 p.m. The Talkin' 'bout Jazz series brings another afternoon of jazz to The Other Side with yet another stellar guest musician. This time tenor saxophonist Ralph Lalama will be featured, with Rick Montalbano on piano, Rick Montalbano, Jr. on drums, and John Piazza, Jr. (the host for the series) on trumpet. Ralph Lalama is a world class tenor saxophonist who plays regularly with the Village Vanguard Orchestra, and whose sound has been compared by critics to that of Sonny Rollins and Hank Mobley. This is a major figure in the contemporary jazz scene; check out his website if you have any doubts!! http://ralphlalama.com/ The Other Side is dedicated to creating again a real jazz scene in Utica, a town with a rich jazz tradtion. Get in on the ground floor. This will be an exciting musical event that fans of jazz and would-be fans alike will not want to miss. $10, $5 students. Stop by the Cafe Domenico or call 735-4825 to make your reservations.