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Does anybody still keep an eye on this tribe?

2010-01-07T03:48:07Z

So, does anyone still stop by this tribe to see what's happening? I see the last message posted was 3 months ago.

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Herbalism @ YouTube!

2009-09-11T05:58:49Z

Hey guys, just thought I'd recommend some herbalism-related YouTube channels to y'all! Maybe, when my Garden is bigger, I'll finally add some of my own vids:

* www.youtube.com/user/HerbMentor
* www.youtube.com/user/HerbTV
* www.youtube.com/user/WiseWomanTradition [Susan Weed--I love her!]
* www.youtube.com/user/LearningHerbs
* www.youtube.com/user/kldhf524
* www.youtube.com/user/mountainroseherbs

Ah...next year I totally need to grow me some motherwort to support good heart health, as well as experiment with various scented geraniums (I hear the "oak" geranium smells like incense!), and some hollyhocks (an old fashioned-looking flower, I know; but I appreciate that, and they have the same uses as Marsh Mallow. And, I definitely want to try my hand at lavender, again. Ya' know, something struck me this month: Because Iowa has a really short growing season, and very harsh and COLD winters, I'm surprised that no one has (to *my* knowledge) written a book specifically about gardening in Iowa...especially if you want to grow flowers and herbs that are hardy in far more southern climate zones. Which species, then 9and precautions) would be best? How do you get them to survive and protect the perennials? For example, I've always wanted to grow honeysuckle for wine, jelly, lotions, and oils, etc. but it's hardy only up to Zone 7 which is in the deep south! Generally, it's been my experience that when folks write books or articles about gardening in the Midwest, Iowa usually seems somewhat far from their mind. In fact, it seems like such works tend to concentrate on states like Kansas or Colorado as being the definition of "Midwestern".

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Waterlogged

2009-08-28T05:48:09Z

We just had a VERY wet storm in eastern Iowa. Marion and Mechanicsville registered about 10 inches of rain in the last 24 hours. Our rain gauges in Iowa City registered about 4 inches in that same time period, and someone I know near Solon said they got 6 inches. Several counties are now under flood warnings.

I don't think it'll be too severe this time - we now have several rain-free days in the forecast. But we'll see...

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Fall belly dance classes in iowa City

2009-08-26T06:47:07Z

My fall belly dance classes in Iowa City will begin in a couple of weeks. Full details on prices, location, etc. at www.shira.net/classes.htm

Sunday afternoons:
* Belly Dance 1 at 2:00 pm (for brand-new beginners or students with less than 6 months of prior belly dance instruction)
* Belly Dance 2 at 3:00 pm (for students who have already had at least 6 months of belly dance instruction)

Tuesday nights FOR AGE 50 AND OVER ONLY:
* Egyptian Dance: Evolution of an Art Form (history of Egyptian dance, presented as a series of 4 lectures illustrated with video clips)

Wednesday nights:
* Belly Dance 1 at 7:00 pm (for brand-new beginners or students with less than 6 months of prior belly dance instruction)
* Belly Dance for Exercise at 8:00 pm (mixed skill level class)

Thursday nights FOR AGE 50 AND OVER ONLY:
* Belly Dance 1 at 7:00 pm (for brand-new beginners or students with less than 6 months of prior belly dance instruction)

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Summer belly dance classes in Iowa City

2009-05-19T05:39:44Z

I have posted the schedule for my summer belly dance classes in Iowa City on my web site at www.shira.net/classes.htm . Classes will begin the week of June 7, and there will be 5 classes in the session. I'll be teaching in Coralville on Wednesday nights, and in Iowa City on Sunday afternoons. See my web site for more information.

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Cauldrons in Pella! :o)

2009-05-17T05:37:09Z

Howdy, my besom-buddies!

Well, this past Monday ('cause I wasn't about to deal with the bloody tourists!)
me and my mom drove all the way down to Pella [Iowa] for the afternoon a couple
days after the end of the Tulip Festival (missing my dog, Abby, the whole time,
because she had to be left at home...and, I'm such a worrier, anyway, 'cause
she's my baby, after all!). So, at Pella I took skags of pix., and shopped a
bit as well. At one store, in particular, called Funky Junque on Franklin St.
(in downtown across from the Verneer Windmill, on the *apposite* side of the
street) I found one of the coolest items, *ever*: a ceramic Cauldron with a
metal hanger resting atop a lovely metal tripod!!! I knew, at first sight, that
it *must* be mine! (Hmmm...I wonder if a Witch can actually own *too* many
Cauldrons?) I've simply never seen anything like it, before! I just wish that
I knew a method or two to clean the bit of rust from the hanging do-dad, and the
slight "tarnish" from off'a the tripod "thingy". As soon as I get my new PC
I'll definately post a couple pix. with my new find at the foreground of my
Altar to Morrighan. :o) It was also, here, that I found a lovely pewter vase
(or so I was told, anyway), of about the perfect height (because I didn't want
anything behind Her that took any attention away from the Holy idol of the
Goddess). As soon as I got home I walked to the old residence of Granny and
Poppy (my great grand parents on my mom's side, long-since gone) and cut several
boughs of lilacs to flood the vase; so, now She has a lovely spray of lilacs
behind Her, framing Her, and perfuming my entiure bedroom! Ah....it's simply a
divine fragrence. *G* Though, when my newly bought crimson red Echinacea
blooms, She's be surrounded by a lovely Otherworld red flowery flame!

I only spent $21 on the Cauldron/tripod, and I'm fairly certain that if I had
bought it anywhere else that I would have paid at least 3 times that amount.
Not sure what to do with it, yet, other than "looking pretty"! LOL! Right now
I've got a yellow pillar candle in it, in preperation for Midsummer. And,
hopefully my calendula will be ready to cut so that I can place it in my new
vase, too, for the celebration. Can you imagine how lovely She would look for
Midsummer with gold candles about, a spray of yellow flowers behind, and a
lovely yellow pillar candle at the forfront? :o) *le sigh* Though, when mom's
stargazer lilies are up again this year (it's their third year; in fact, they
have gotten so huge that many of the stalks are as big as a freaking septre!),
they'll look gorgious at Her altar as an offering, and will probably impart such
a heady fragrence that my room is bound to become pleasently nauseating. Heh
heh heh... Of course, I must remember to clip the stamens so they won't
accidentally stain Her idol! That would be an unfortunate mistake!

I also bought my Dad a chocolate eclair for his birthday (which was last Sunday)
from a brilliant bakery that's been around since the very early 1900s, if I
recall correctly: Jaarsma Bakery. An item that I bought for myself was one of
their Poppy Seed Almond Cream Cakes. YUM-O!!! It had the PERFCT "crumb" (as
chefs would say); fluffy and delectible; the perfect flavor (not too sweet...it
was JUST right); and it was so pale for something having been baked; there was
no brown coloring on the outside to even lead one to note any baking signatures!
It was so delicious, in fact, that I'm seriously considering asking them for the
recipe, if they wouldn't mind. It would be PERFECT and oh-so-appropriate for
the Rites of Autumn! *drool* Mom bought herself something like a cinnamon role
that was, she said, just like Granny used to make (she was, apparently, an
awesome baker): it was buttery and, like my own treat, "not too sweet".

Hey, speaking of food, I can't wait until my lemon balm's mature so I can start
cooking with it! I already have two ideas in mind: lemon balm short bread
cookies, and white chocolate-lemon balm ice cream (if I can find me a cheap
electric ice cream maker!). What do you think? :o) Never thought of white
choc. ice cream, before. *shrugs*

Sadly, we ran afoul a wee bit of misfortume while shopping. We went into a shoe
store, 'cause I've been in desperate need of some new shoes for a very long
time. Well, I found a nice pair of shoes that neither me or mom could think
cost more than $20, though I would have gone as high as $40 (max.!). Well, I
should have known that something was amiss, because there were absolutely NO
prices listed for any of their merchandice, because when we got to the register,
my shoes ended up costing $100!!!!!!!!! DAMN!!! I nearly had a heart-attack
right then and there. Now, according to someone my mom works with at the
nursing home, all of Pella's very common necessities are drastically over-priced
without any prices usually being listed, which is rather unusual for a college
town! Mom's co-worker told her that she needed some new socks quit badly while
she was visiting, and picked up a pair of the plainest and most simple socks you
could imagine, and found that they were $15 when she brought them up to the
register! Again, I should have suspected something when I noticed how fine and
expensive-looking even the buildings of their local gas station and McDonalds
were. It seems like a horribly expensive town, especially when compared to Des
Moines and other local cities. And here I was, meandering about, thinking what
a beautiful city this would be to live in, and study at, until I saw the bloody
cost of living. Yikes!

At least I found some great, and inexpensive stuff, though. Funky Junk also had
an actual antique old Victorian apothecary bottle for sale for what seemed like
a reasonable price: $21. I wasn't about to buy it, though. Don't get me wrong,
I love items of that style. However, I wasn't about to pay that price for a
single bottle. Besides, I need several identicle bottles/ jars for my store of
herbs, extracts and tinctures, etc.; this one was simply too large; and it came
with a portion of an original lable from the period that I wouldn't have had the
heart to remove or cover up. Oh, this store also had some fabulous antique
toasters, too! They're the kind hat are sort of triangular-shaped and you
simply plop the bread into the sides of it. If I'd had more money I might have
bought one, regardless of mom telling me that they catch fire easily. I could
surely find someone to "modernize" its wiring, etc. in this regard, I'm sure.

So, we walked around town, and as the day wore on, I got a slight sunburn
(pining, in retrospect, for some calendula/ marshmallow-infused vinigar, after
the fact), and the sun became so warm that it made me a little ill. I just
became extremely nauseated and queezy in the stomach. Thankfully it did not
cause a full blown attack of Meniere's Disease! Whew... At least I got some
kick ass pix. in the end. Near the end of June we're going to the Trek Fest in
Riverside Iowa (the future birth place of Cap. James T. Kirk of the USS
Enterprise). They're going all out, this year, having a huge Trekkie festwith
stars from the original: the actors who played Chekov, Ulhura, and Sulu (the
latter, you may recall, is openly Gay). Unfortunately, I found that you have to
buy a ticket and pay a fee to be able to get a signed autograph, or to have a
pic. taken with one of 'em. What a rip off! ;o)

Okie dokie, kids, I must get back to some serious TV-watching, now. One of my
favorite movie's on: Snow White: A Tale of Terror. I love that mirror! The
medieval Germans (even to this day) have always been brilliant wood carvers.
And, who knew that Sigouney Weaver could sing? It's a huge leap from her most
famous line (it's a fav. of mine, anyway), "Get away from her you bitch!" LOL!

Take Care,
Wade

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Circus coming to Des Moines this weekend!!!

2009-05-16T17:32:29Z

Help us stay alive - come and have fun!!!!

The Subjective Theatre Company of Des Moines (STC/DSM) is proud to present the second annual --- Subjective Circus!

The 3 Ring Circus will feature theatrical, musical, movement, spoken-word, film and live art acts as well as carnival games! Traditional Circus food fare, wine and beer will be available.

3 Rooms – 3 Rings – 3 Times the Fun!

Acrobats! Fire Eaters! Mid-Way Games!

New in 2009 – LIVE ANIMALS!
A partnership with the Des Moines Zoo brings live animals to the Circus for Family-Friendly Fun!

FAMILY FRIENDLY FROM 6pm – 9pm – Kids under 12 are FREE!

Headlined by POISON CONTROL CENTER and
VESUVIUS (Fire Performance Troupe from Kansas City)

Performances include:

• Theater Stage (Indoors)
• 6:15pm – Ballet Des Moines
• 6:45pm – Chrystal Masters - Musician
• 7:15pm – Gina Gedler - Vocalist
• 7:30pm – Eagle Claw Kung-Fu and Tai-Chi Weapons Acrobatics
• 8:00pm – Taciturn – Band
• 8:30pm - Tribal Intrigue – Belly Dance Troupe
• 8:40pm – Ballet Des Moines
• 9:10pm – Drake University/Stagewest – Presentation of the musical “The Wild Party”
• 9:50pm – Funks G - Band
• 11pm – Never Ends - Band
• 12am – DJ until 2am
• Outdoor
• 3X Wrestling throughout from 6pm-9pm
• Stage
• 6:15pm – Ticklish - Band
• 7:00pm – Why Make Clocks - Band
• 7:45pm – Rachel Glaza Bachata
• 8:20pm – Aeon Gray - Band
• 9:00pm – Dig Angees – Band
• 9:55pm – Stephanie Caldwell - Burlesque
• 10pm – Poison Control Center - Band
• 11:15pm – Vesuvius – FIREDANCE PERFORMANCE

Carnival Games / Big Moon Bounce / Food and Drinks / Clowns / Balloons / Tarot Readers /
Tattoo Artists / DJ’s Spinning at 12am /

$15 Includes over 8 hours of entertainment plus 1 Drink Ticket

All proceeds to benefit The Des Moines Social Club!

Where: 1408 Locust Street
When: Saturday, May 16th
Time: 6pm – 2am / Doors at 5:30pm, Performances 6pm-2am
Ticket Price: $15 (Kids under 12 are free!)

We would like to thank our SPONSORS: Olde Main, GCommerce, Glazers Distributing,
Grainbelt, A to Z Productions, Markey's Audio Visual, MJ Distributing

The Des Moines Social Club is dedicated to providing a physical space for the residents of Des Moines, Iowa to congregate, eat, drink and live out whatever artistic passion they may desire, bringing together all walks of life. You may come for a drink. You may come for a meal. You may come for a show, a class, a conversation.

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Gay Marriage in Iowa! Way to go!

2009-04-27T10:56:21Z

In this time of so much bad news, its wonderful to hear that Iowa is one of the three states in this country to legalize same sex marriage. I'm proud of you Iowa!

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Support Iowan Marriage Equality!

2009-04-20T14:52:11Z

Hey guys, just asking everyone here to please contact your local state representatives (mine, here in District 5) is Clel Baudler (I think I went to high school with his daughter!) whom, in his "Newsletter" published in the Stuart Herald (a right-wing pundit rag, now that it has new owners whom I used to live next door to many years ago as a child!) where he stated (selling the Iowa Marriage Ammendment) that he--and all Republicans, as well as 11 unknown Dems. which he claims would vote for such an Amend--is merely defending the definition of marriage! How offensive! Why to Christians believe that they have a right to supremacey, and a monopology on civil marriage? It's insulting! Sadly, many Reps. simply won't listen to any voices in their districts that dont already support their own view points.

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TURNS FOR THE ROTATIONALLY CHALLENGED

2009-04-14T04:30:02Z

TURNS FOR THE ROTATIONALLY CHALLENGED
A workshop with Maleeha (http://www.kahramandance.org/Maleeha.html)
Host: unda

Sunday, April 19, 2009
1:00 - 3:00 pm workshop
7:00 - 9:00 pm hafla

Center for Living
2008 4th Ave
Rock Island, IL

Phone: 563-732-3094
Email: manyhandshouse@gmail.com

“TURNS FOR THE ROTATIONALLY CHALLENGED”

Tired of getting too dizzy? Bored with just spinning in place in your dance?

This class is designed to assist the Middle Eastern Dancer in learning:

* Basic types of dance turns
* How to self-correct for maintaining balance
* Secrets on how to avoid getting so dizzy
* Movement phrases which incorporate turns
* Use of dynamics in turns and spins
* How to take a simple turn and make it look like MORE

This class will move from simple to more complex. All styles and levels of dancers will gain something from this workshop.
Although the emphasis is on turns, class is designed to allow the dancer to assimilate many skills which will help in mastering the art of turns and spins.

Register ASAP!

Workshop $40.00
Hafla $10.00 or FREE with workshop registration

Register:
send a check to
Melanie Moore
1917 Taylor Ave
Wilton, IA
52778

or use PayPal
www.tribeunda.net/Shop.html

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Circus Saturdays beginning at the DMSC

2009-04-09T04:11:43Z

Finally here starting in May, here are the details:

Circus Saturdays are:
Date: 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month starting May 9th
Time: 2 to 6 PM
Where: Des Moines Social Club, 1408 Locust
Description:
Calling all hoopers, jugglers, poi/staff spinners, acrobats, and other circus performers! Des Moines Social would like to invite you to come on down to join other circus artists in practicing and sharing techniques with others. This event is free but donations are appreciated to support space costs.

Also, I have started an email list to better organize and I get lots of gig info passed my way that I can pass on easier for people that wish to perform. Please sign up to the list at http://groups.google.com/group/CircusDM

Tell everyone!! lets get Des Moines to have a cool place where we can all celebrate our performance art form at!

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Iowa River level in Iowa City & Coralville

2009-03-27T22:29:44Z

About a week ago, I was somewhat alarmed at how high the Iowa River was! It was high enough to flood Crandic Park (the one at Rocky Shore Drive near the Coralville Strip), and a huge part of Lower City park was also under water.

When I drove past there today, I was relieved to see that the water level has receded a bit. Whew!

Fortunately, our forecast isn't too wet, though I could do without the snow in tomorrow's forecast!

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Belly dance classes in Iowa City & Coralville - new session starting!

2009-03-27T22:26:40Z

Hi all! I'm starting a new session of belly dance classes this week. There will be 4 weekly classes in the session, at a price of $36 for all 4 classes, or pay-as-you-go at $12.50 per class.

My Iowa City classes are on Sunday afternoons (starting this coming Sunday), with Level 1 (brand-new beginners) at 2:00 pm, and Level 2 (more experienced students) at 3:00 pm. Classes will be held at the Heartland Yoga Studio, which is on the Mezzanine level of Hotel Vetro.

My Coralville classes are on Wednesday nights (starting this coming Wednesday), with Level 1 at 6:00 pm and Belly Dance for Exercise at 7:00 pm. Classes will be held at the Arts a la Carte studio, which is next door to Bruegger's Bagels at the corner of 5th Street and First Avenue. (Entrance is on the sign of the building by Lebeda.)

If you want to sign up for more than one class, discounts are available. For example, if you sign for two 4-week classes, the price is $65.

For more details on this, see my web site at www.shira.net/classes.htm

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Volunteers welcome and appreciated for the DMSC

2009-03-27T16:49:22Z

This Saturday and all Saturdays until we officially open on March1 we are working to get the Des Moines Social Club up and running. Here is a great chance to get in on the ground level to make something happen that we will all enjoy in Des Moines. Mainly going to be painting and cleaning from 12-6 every Saturday. It is located at 1408 locust, just stop on by!

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Bellydance? Durga Tour Sponsor needed

2009-01-23T05:00:03Z

Tempest is looking for someone to sponsor the DSM date and a few more. She is bringing Tim Rayborn and a few others I hear ...

From Durga Tour tribe tribes.tribe.net/thedurgatour

"We need hosts/sponsors for these locations (or near them!): - for more info, email me at tempest(at)meddevi.com please.

<snip>

June 1st - Lincoln, NE
June 2nd - Kansas City, MO
June 3rd - Iowa (Des Moines?)

<snip>

Some more info:

http://www.meddevi.com/durga/

"The first Durga Tour took place in 2006 and spanned 25 states in 40 days, bringing Gothic Bellydance workshops and performances everywhere it stopped. (You can read about the experiences from sponsors and students here.)

And it will return in 2009, even bigger and better than before!"

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Jesus' Son filmed in Iowa

2008-12-23T02:22:45Z

Anyone know the connection of the story of this movie to Iowa and why it was filmed in Iowa City and environs?

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Circus Saturdays in Des Moines, coming Feb to the Des Moines Social Club + more!

2008-12-20T22:48:36Z

So the Des Moines Social Club is almost finalized on their space! I am in charge of tribal activities which includes circus stuff like hoops!

I thought it would be fun to have a weekly shake down of hooping, juggling, poi, whatever from 2-6 every Saturday. This would be free but donations appreciated to help the space cover heating costs. This sound like fun? I really want to get everyone together every Saturday and provide a center for circus arts. There will be classes and such there too, it really is going to be amazing. If you haven't checked it out yet the vision for it is at: http://www.desmoinessocialclub.org/SC-BusinessPlanX2.pdf

We are going to start working on the space in January for opening in February, so spread the word far and wide. We also have a blog at http://desmoinessocialclub.wordpress.com/ .

If there are any actors among you going to do casting calls in January for the 2009 season , the first show being R.U.R. where the term robots was created. Also, a great Vaudeville Event coming 1/15 info is on the website: http://www.desmoinessocialclub.org/

2009 is going to be AMAZING for Des Moines!

if interested in doing workshops or anything at all let me know , this is OUR space to make arts of any kind happen in Des Moines!

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Egyptian dance intensive coming up in Iowa City in January 2009

2008-12-03T22:17:31Z

Kahraman Near East Dance Ensemble will be hosting both Part 1 & Part 2 of Sahra Saeeda's Journey Through Egypt in Iowa City, Iowa in the near future. Part 1 is primarily a lecture/video workshop, with some dance/movement involved, on the historical and cultural foundations. Part 2 is much more focused on dance technique and movement. Each attendee receives a notebook, a DVD, and a certificate of completion.

Sahra holds a Master's Degree in dance ethnology, and did her master's degree thesis work in Egypt. She also worked in 5-star nightclubs in Egypt as a professional dancer. The Journey Through Egypt workshops package the results of her research into a workshop format.

If you're interested in coming, register early, because when we offered Part 1 here in July it sold out a month ahead of time. That's why we're offering it again, along with offering Part 2.

We will accept a maximum of 25 registrations for Part 1, and a maximum of 20 registrations for Part 2. (Sahra requested a smaller class size for Part 2.)

Part 1 will be January 6-8, 2009. Here's a link to the event listing here on tribe.net: http://iowa.tribe.net/event/Sahras-folkloric-intensive-Part-1-in-Iowa-City-Iowa/iowa-city-ia-52240/0a51e45b-8a39-4fb5-8684-97b2462824d6

Part 2 will be January 9-11, 2009. Sahra requires that people complete Part 1 before taking Part 2, but it's okay if you took it somewhere other than Iowa City. Here's a link to the event listing here on tribe.net: http://iowa.tribe.net/event/Sahras-folkloric-intensive-Part-2-in-Iowa-City-Iowa/iowa-city-ia-52240/9eb22061-8dbc-4dc1-9dd3-15dd230e40ec

Here is the registration form, which includes both events on a single form: http://www.kahramandance.org/sahra-menu.htm

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Sahra's Egyptian Folkloric Intensive Parts 1 & 2 in Iowa City, Iowa

2008-10-28T18:13:05Z

We will be hosting both Part 1 & Part 2 of Sahra Saeeda's Journey Through Egypt in Iowa City, Iowa in the near future. Part 1 is primarily a lecture/video workshop, with some dance/movement involved, on the historical and cultural foundations. Part 2 is much more focused on dance technique and movement. Each attendee receives a notebook, a DVD, and a certificate of completion.

Sahra holds a Master's Degree in dance ethnology, and did her master's degree thesis work in Egypt. She also worked in 5-star nightclubs in Egypt as a professional dancer. The Journey Through Egypt workshops package the results of her research into a workshop format.

If you're interested in coming, register early, because when we offered Part 1 here in July it sold out a month ahead of time. That's why we're offering it again, along with offering Part 2.

We will accept a maximum of 25 registrations for Part 1, and a maximum of 20 registrations for Part 2. (Sahra requested a smaller class size for Part 2.)

Part 1 will be December 5-7, 2008. Here's a link to the event listing here on tribe.net: http://iowa.tribe.net/event/Sahras-folkloric-intensive-Part-1-in-Iowa-City-Iowa/iowa-city-ia-52240/0a51e45b-8a39-4fb5-8684-97b2462824d6

Part 2 will be January 9-11, 2009. Sahra requires that people complete Part 1 before taking Part 2, but it's okay if you took it somewhere other than Iowa City. Here's a link to the event listing here on tribe.net: http://iowa.tribe.net/event/Sahras-folkloric-intensive-Part-2-in-Iowa-City-Iowa/iowa-city-ia-52240/9eb22061-8dbc-4dc1-9dd3-15dd230e40ec

Here is the registration form, which includes both events on a single form: http://www.kahramandance.org/images/sahra-jte12.pdf

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End of the World Halloween Event!

2008-10-26T00:42:30Z

Should be amazing. Been working all week on set design and the theatrical "haunted house" is going to be very unique. If you come Saturday tell them the codeword "BeetleJuice" for $5 off for my friends. Specially brewed Beer / Wine is free but donations appreciated to help with fundraising efforts for arts educational programs. (sorry for the late notice!)

Details are:
The Subjective Theatre Company of Des Moines (STC/DSM) is proud to present the theatrical world premiere – The End of the World!

Following the success of The Subjective Circus in May (700 attendees, over $10,000 raised), The Des Moines Social Club proudly unveils our next annual event – Subjective Halloween!

Taking place in downtown Des Moines, The Subjective Theatre Company will create a complete installation on the upper floor of an open warehouse!

“All civilizations are only seven days away from chaos.”

Famously, or infamously, spoken by Rwandan hero Paul Rusesabagina after he witnessed the local Post Master and a local University Professor beating each other over a scrap of bread during the tragedy in Rwanda, The End of the World is a terrifying attraction imagining those seven days. Operating like a Disneyworld ride, the audience will be moved throughout the attraction guided by the narrator of our story. Blending elements of theatre, film, visual art, carpentry, music and dance, the intrepid audience will witness the most frightening and visually stunning Halloween adventure of their lives!

Following the revealing journey, the audience will be treated to a world-class Halloween celebration on the bottom floor of the building. Complete with diverse bands, fire dancers, DJ’s and other Halloween performances, the celebration will continue throughout the evening. Our attendees will be able to dance and enjoy the entertainment, or go off into one of the many lounge areas set up around the space to talk, relax, network and mingle. Beer provided by Rogue and Hub City. Wine by Glazer’s Distribution.

Partnering with The Des Moines Food Bank – bring 2 canned goods and get $1 off the ticket price, or $2 off for 3 cans or more – canned goods will be used as props for the show, and donated to The Des Moines Food Bank the following day!

THURSDAY 10/30 – Haunted Attraction Preview Night – 7pm – 11pm
See the Theatrical 7 Days Leading to The End of World for only $10!

FRIDAY 10/31 – The End of World Halloween Party – 6pm – 2am
Big Tent Halloween Performances by bands:
North of Grand / Maxilla Blue / Why Make Clocks / Ticklish / Horseshoe Spatulas
Special Guests – Fire Dance Troupe Vesuvius from Kansas City and DJ Radiohiro from Chicago
Costume Contests with Fabulous Prizes – Come dressed for the Apocalypse and receive a discount!

SATURDAY 11/1 – Post-Apocalyptic Trance Night – 6pm-2am
DJ Dance Party Saturday Performances by:
DSM DJ’s Mindblur, TJ Hood & Flatform / Ames’ DJ Reaktor / Minneapolis’ DJ El Chill / Clandestine from KC /
All this plus The Haunted Attraction - $15 both Friday and Saturday
All proceeds to benefit the Des Moines Social Club’s Education Program

Where: 118 SE. 4th Street – Next door to The Garden
When: The End of the World Attraction Thurs 10/30* – Sat 11/1
Time: 6pm – 2am*
Ticket Price: $15
*special sneak preview $10 Thurs – 7pm – 11pm

The Des Moines Social Club is a cultural connection for everyone in Des Moines who wants to participate with passion in the hometown arts community.

The Des Moines Social Club is a not-for-profit entity of: The Subjective Theatre Company of Des Moines, Inc.

The Subjective Theatre Company
Founded in 2001, STC, a nonprofit, has established itself as one of New York’s hottest emerging theatre companies. STC has been profiled in The NY Times, The NY Theater Review, Time, American Theatre, and Theatre Journal. The Subjective Theatre Company is dedicated to producing a wide range of politically and socially relevant theatre and presenting it at no cost to the public. We aspire to create work that consistently challenges and entertains our audience while inspiring creativity and social responsibility within our community. STC has two branches, one in NYC and one in Des Moines.

www.DesMoinesSocialClub.org
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Roller Derby!

2008-10-25T21:42:08Z

Looking for something to do tonight?
Get out and show some derby love for Cedar Rapids Rollergirls!
It's their first bout and they'd love your support!

Night of the Living Derby! CR’s 1st Roller Derby bout.
Cedar Rapids Rollergirls vs. Quad City Rollers
Date/Time: Saturday October 25, 2008
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Entry Type: Sports Event
Location: U.S. Cellular Center
City: Cedar Rapids
State: Iowa
Notes: Doors open at 6pm, action starts at 7pm
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http://www.myspace.com/crrollergirls

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Iowa Socialist Party?@

2008-06-27T02:58:19Z

Hey guys, dopes anyone know if Iowa has a Socialist party HQ, and how one might contact them? I've fiound that I'm politically a Socialist as ao a few years ago. So, I'd like to work towards this goal in my own state.

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the flooding

2008-06-21T05:13:51Z

Cedar Rapids struggles to endure historic flood
By AMY LORENTZEN, Associated Press Writer 25 minutes ago
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - The Cedar River poured over its banks here Thursday, forcing the evacuation of more than 3,000 homes, causing a railroad bridge to collapse and leaving cars underwater on downtown streets.

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Officials estimated that 100 blocks were underwater in Cedar Rapids, where several days of preparation could not hold back the rain-swollen river. Rescuers had to use boats to reach many stranded residents, and people could be seen dragging suitcases up closed highway exit ramps to escape the water.

"We're just kind of at God's mercy right now, so hopefully people that never prayed before this, it might be a good time to start," Linn County Sheriff Don Zeller said. "We're going to need a lot of prayers and people are going to need a lot of patience and understanding."

About 3,200 homes were evacuated and some 8,000 residents displaced, officials estimated.

Days of heavy rain across the state have sent nine rivers across Iowa at or above historic flood levels. Residents were already steeling themselves for floods before storms late Wednesday and early Thursday brought up to 5 inches of rain across west central Iowa.

"We are seeing a historic hydrological event taking place with unprecedented river levels occurring," said Brian Pierce, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Davenport. "We're in uncharted territory — this is an event beyond what anybody could even imagine."

Gov. Chet Culver has declared 55 of the state's 99 counties as state disaster areas.

No deaths or serious injuries were reported in Iowa, but one man was killed in southern Minnesota after his car plunged from a washed-out road into floodwaters. Another person was rescued from a nearby vehicle in the town of Albert Lea.

In Des Moines, officials said they were urging residents to evacuate more than 200 homes north of downtown because of concerns that the Des Moines River would top a nearby levee. Some residents also were ordered to evacuate homes along rivers in Iowa City and Coralville.

In Cedar Rapids, a city of about 124,000, flood waters downtown neared the top of stop signs and cars were nearly covered in water. It wasn't clear just how high the river had risen because a flood gauge was swept away by the swirling water.

"It's going door to door to make sure people don't need to be rescued, because right now they can't get out on their own," said Dave Koch, a spokesman for the Cedar Rapids Fire Department. "It's just too deep."

The surging river caused part of a railroad bridge and about 20 hopper cars loaded with rocks to collapse into the river. The cars had been positioned on the bridge in hopes of weighing it down against the rising water.

Joe Childers, an official at a U.S. Bank in downtown Cedar Rapids, was in jeans and tennis shoes as he worked to move documents and other items upstairs or out of the building.

"We're trying to keep water out of as many places as we can," he said. "It's pretty amazing. I don't think anyone really expected it this far."

Prisoners had to be moved from the Linn County jail, including some inmates who had been transferred from the Benton County jail in Vinton because of flooding. The sheriff's office also was under water, Zeller said.

"We've had to move our operations out of the area and to our alternate emergency site," Zeller said. "We are just trying to regroup. When you don't have all of your equipment and you don't have all your facilities to operate out of — we're at a little bit of a disadvantage ... but we're carrying on as normal."

Several emergency shelters were opened, and the city had closed all but one of its bridges over the Cedar River.

"I believe that this is God's way of doing things, and I've got insurance, so I'm not worried about it," said Tim Grimm, who was forced to leave his home in the city's Czech Village area.

In Austin, Minn., the Cedar River crested 7.4 feet above flood stage. The river went about 5 feet higher in a 2004 flood that caused major damage in the city.

"It seems like we're having the hundred-year flood every four years. It's absurd," said Mark Dulitz, who had 4 inches of water in his basement and a ring of sandbags around his house.

Some businesses and offices were closed, including a Hormel Foods corporate office and its Spam Museum, but floodwaters were already receding by Thursday afternoon. The floodwaters did claim the life of a man whose vehicle became submerged when the road washed out from under it just west of Austin.

Flooding this week also caused damage across southern Wisconsin, where thunderstorms continued pounding the area on Thursday.

Iowa County Emergency Management Director Ken Palzkill said his county saw an "unprecedented" amount of rain Thursday afternoon. He said the village of Cobb got 3 inches of rain in an hour.

The weather service issued flash flood watches for southern Wisconsin with tornado watches in central and eastern areas. Several tornadoes briefly touched down, but no injuries were reported.

Flash flooding in Grant County in the southwestern corner of Wisconsin closed two highways and required rescues, authorities said. Three homes were destroyed and others had major damage from the flooding, which reached several feet deep in spots, according to Julie Loeffelholz of Grant County Emergency Management.

Just southeast of Grand Rapids, Mich., crews pulled the body of a motorist from a car found drifting in the swollen Thornapple River. State police said they believe the 57-year-old man called on his cell phone but didn't say what happened or where he was; they found him using global positioning equipment.

People in several northern Missouri communities, meanwhile, were piling up sandbags to prepare for flooding in the Missouri River, expected to crest over the weekend, and a more significant rise in the Mississippi River expected Wednesday.

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Associated Press writers Michael J. Crumb and Melanie S. Welte in Des Moines and Patrick Condon in Austin, Minn., contributed to this report.

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Flooding Follow-up

2008-06-21T02:19:25Z

Found this article today and thought it was very informative - from Slate

The 25-Cent Flood Protection Device - Why are we still using sandbags to keep rivers from overflowing?

http://www.slate.com/id/2193944/

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President George W. Bush is coming HERE to Iowa City!

2008-06-20T03:37:53Z

George W. Bush has decided to come to Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and Coralville tomorrow to inspect the flood damage. Or so we were told on the evening news. It warms the cockles of my heart, to know that the President of the United States is coming to inspect me. I'm all a-twitter.

We'll have plenty of water for him to look at, at least here in Iowa City and Coralville. As of this moment, the flood waters are still at 29.37 feet, which is higher than the previous flooding record (set in 1993) of 28.5 feet. Flood stage is 22 feet. So yes indeedy, we have plenty of water for him to exclaim over.

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June 20, 2008 "Evening of Decadence" in Iowa City

2008-06-19T06:27:24Z

An upcoming event in Iowa City may especially appeal to the women who use this tribe. It's called "Evening of Decadence", and it's an evening of activities designed to relieve stress and enjoy socializing with other women.

Details:

Who: Sponsored by Kahraman Near East Dance Ensemble. Open to the public.

What: Evening of activities, including introductory lessons in reflexology, energy work, henna, and mineral makeup. Vendors will be available for those who wish to purchase massages, henna application, or makeup.

When: Friday, June 20. Doors open at 7:00 pm, first activity begins at 7:30 pm

Where: Kahraman Dance Studio, 330 East 2nd Street, Iowa City, IA (just off Gilbert, across from Nagle Lumber)

Why: Fund-raising event to benefit the arts non-profit, Kahraman Near East Dance Ensemble. We tried our first one in March, and received so much positive feedback that we're going to try to do them somewhat regularly.

Price: $15 for tickets purchased before June 13, or $20 for tickets purchased after June 13 or at the door. Send a check made out to "KNEDE" to Kahraman, 330 East 2nd Street, Iowa City, IA 52240. Include your name, phone number, email address, and a comment that this is registration for the Evening of Decadence on June 20.

Refreshments will be served, including CHOCOLATE! Bring a pillow and a friend! Wear comfortable, relaxing clothing.

For more information:

Web site: www.kahramandance.org
Phone: 319-354-9638

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Iowa City update on flooding and the toadstrangler

2008-06-15T00:30:28Z

At midday, I was helping with sandbagging in Iowa City, and everyone was talking about how great it was to have a bright, sunny day, with only 10% chance of rain.

Then, around 3:00 pm, a flash thunderstorm materialized. It was a real toadstrangler, too. It included strong wind, hail the size of my thumbnail, an inch of rain, and cloud rotation that inspired the city to sound the tornado siren.

We really didn't need more rain.

I haven't been to Coralville since Wednesday, so I don't know how conditions are there.

As of today, there were two bridges in the Iowa City & Coralville area still open - Burlington Street and I-80.

The sandbagging that I helped with was over near the Lindquist computer center and the library. The university is hoping to protect both from the rising waters. Many books have been removed from the library and taken to safety, but they're still concerned. The union is flooding. My understanding is that the university considers the sandbagging efforts to be complete.

Lots of stores along Clinton Street and Old Capitol Mall were closed this morning. There's no flood threat that high up above the river, but I think they didn't see much point in being open due to the lack of foot traffic. People aren't coming in from out of town, people generally aren't crossing the river, and the locals generally are sandbagging instead of hanging out at the downtown stores.

Another big sandbagging effort is on the south side of town - the area around Gilbert street, south of Kirkwood Avenue. The west side of Gilbert Street from Kirkwood on south is flooded. South of highway 6, the flooding has crossed Gilbert and has flooded the HyVee. Sandbagging efforts today were attempting to protect Office Depot, Car-X, and other businesses in that area. That's where my husband was helping.

I got a call today from Best Buy at the Coral Ridge Mall today reminding me that a computer I'd taken in for repair was ready. I told the guy I knew it was done, but was waiting for the flood to ease up before coming to get it. He got rather impatient with me, saying that bridges were open and it was perfectly fine to come to Coral Ridge. So, parts of Coralville are doing business as usual.

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IOWA'S IN TROUBLE

2008-06-14T11:55:44Z

CEDAR RAPIDS IS the town where both sides of my family are from. I was born there.

Floodwaters swamp Iowa town; drinking water all but gone
By AMY LORENTZEN, Associated Press Writer 51 minutes ago
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - Hospital patients in wheelchairs and on stretchers were evacuated in the middle of the night as the biggest flood Cedar Rapids has ever seen swamped more than 400 blocks Friday and all but cut off the supply of clean drinking water in the city of 120,000.

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As many as 10,000 townspeople driven from their homes by the rain-swollen Cedar River took shelter at schools and hotels or moved in with relatives.

About 100 miles to the west, officials in Iowa's biggest city, Des Moines, urged people in low-lying areas to clear out by Friday evening. The Des Moines River was expected to crest at 8 p.m., but officials said just before the expected peak that a malfunctioning gauge may have led them to overestimate how high it would rise.

Officials became less worried that the levees would be topped, but U.S. Army Corps of Engineers spokesman Roger Less said the city of 190,000 residents would not be out of danger until Saturday.

"We have a lot of soft spots in those levees," Less said. "We are still at very high river levels even though we are starting to see some slight drops." He added: "We don't think the victory is won at this point."

The flooding was blamed for at least two deaths in Iowa: a driver was killed in an accident on a road under water, and a farmer who went out to check his property was swept away.

Since June 6, Iowa has gotten at least 8 inches of rain. That came after a wet spring that left the ground saturated. As of Friday, nine rivers were at or above historic flood levels. More thunderstorms are possible in the Cedar Rapids area over the weekend, but next week is expected to be sunny and dry.

In Cedar Rapids, the engorged river flowed freely through downtown. At least 438 city blocks were under water, and in some neighborhoods the water was 8 feet high. Hundreds of cars were submerged, with only their antennas poking up through the water. Plastic toys bobbed in front of homes.

For decades, Cedar Rapids escaped any major, widespread flooding, even during the Midwest deluge of 1993, and many people had grown confident that rising water would pose no danger to their city. The flood this time didn't just break records; it shattered them.

The Cedar River was expected to crest Friday night at nearly 32 feet, an astonishing 12 feet higher than the old record, set in 1929.

Flooding left 2 inches of water in the emergency room at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids on Thursday night, and water spilling into the lower levels threatened to knock out the hospital's emergency generator.

A total of 176 patients — some of them frail, about 30 of them from a nursing home at the medical center — were moved to other hospitals in an all-night operation that was not completed until daybreak.

"Those poor people. They looked half-terrified and half-thankful that they had someplace to go where they could finally rest and be cared for," said Sonya Thornton, a technician at St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids, where many of the patients were taken. She was called into work at 2 a.m. to help with the evacuation.

Gov. Chet Culver declared 83 of the state's 99 counties disaster areas, a designation that helps speed aid and opens the way for loans and grants. The damage in Cedar Rapids alone was a preliminary $737 million, Fire Department spokesman Dave Koch said.

The drenching has also severely damaged the corn crop in America's No. 1 corn state and other parts of the Midwest at a time when corn prices are soaring. But officials said it was too soon to put a price tag on the damage.

At Cedar Rapids' Prairie High School, where 150 evacuees waited, people could be seen crying in the cafeteria while others watched flood coverage on TVs set up in the gym. Tables were lined with shampoo, toothpaste, contact lens solution and other items, and piles of clothes were separated by size.

At the school, Lisa Armstrong wept as she watched TV news footage of her own rescue. She saw herself climbing into a boat, and watched rescuers trying to coax her dog out of the house. They finally grabbed the animal and pulled it out.

"I didn't think it was going to be as bad as it was, and we should have got out when we were told to leave," she said. "I didn't think or imagine anything like that."

The shelter was the third stop for Don Webster and his family, after his mother-in-law's house and then a stepson's place. Holding his 4-year-old grandson, Leroy, he said he planned to stay for a few days, then "just pray and hope there's something when you go back."

Cedar Rapids warned people to conserve drinking water after the floodwaters knocked out electricity to all but one of the city's half-dozen or more wells. The one working well was protected by sandbags and generators that were pumping water away from it.

"If we lost that one we would be in serious trouble," Koch said. "We really need to reduce the amount of water we are using, even using paper plates, hand sanitizer."

Hotels implored guests to use water only for drinking.

The city's newspaper, The Gazette, continued to cover the story with the help of emergency generators. But the floodwaters were just outside the front door, and the place had no running water. Portable bathrooms were set up outside for the staff.

"We're putting the paper out through heroic, historic effort by the staff companywide," said Steve Buttry, who started as editor of the newspaper on Tuesday — just one day before the disaster struck.

In Des Moines, fire officials had no immediate estimate of the number of people urged to evacuate several blocks close to the river. Mayor Frank Cownie said the evacuations were an attempt to "err on the side of citizens and residents."

Interstate 80 was closed east of Iowa City to Davenport after the Cedar River washed over the highway. Amtrak service aboard the California Zephyr was suspended between Denver and Chicago because of flooded-out tracks.

Violent thunderstorms Thursday and Friday brought widespread flooding to Michigan's Lower Peninsula that authorities say left some roads and bridges unstable or impassable, blew roofs off buildings and downed trees and power lines.

Weary residents in waterlogged southern Wisconsin began cleaning up Friday from a new spate of storms the night before, including nine reported tornadoes and some flash floods.

People in several northern Missouri communities, meanwhile, were piling up sandbags to prepare for flooding in the Missouri River, expected to crest over the weekend, and a more significant rise in the Mississippi River expected Wednesday.

(This version CORRECTS that Amtrak suspension is between Denver and Chicago, not Omaha, Neb., and Chicago.)

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firsthands

2008-06-13T13:21:31Z

after a lifetime of iowa (with breaks for school and europe) i moved last year to oregon a couple months before the winter that everyone on my phone had to detail in inches and frequency of snow. i visited a little while ago and could see the magnitude of the waters in coralville lake and i've been keeping an eye on the weather from afar ever since. it just seems to be going from bad to worse to unbelievable. although unbelievable was '93 when coralville was flooded for about a month.

any stories, accounts, pictures to post? i just wish i could be there sandbagging. but with internet possibly being cut off to quest customers, and possible utilites reductions, this request might fall on deaf ears. my prayers are with all those who need them.

matt

posted in Iowa - 7 replies

Des Moines Art Happenings coming up

2008-05-15T17:52:50Z

I try to post to my tribe http://tribes.tribe.net/iowacraftsandarts during the summer events but thought ya'll may like it too!
~

Fun Summer happening again, things are starting to pick up!!

Coming up:

Spring Art Market this Sunday , 18th - 11 AM - 5PM - Art, Music, Childrens stuff, at Valley Junction

Des Moines Art Center has a new exhibit for its 60th Anniversary, looks awesome. Check out http://desmoinesartcenter.org/exhibitions/ex_meredith.html . Opens May 16th

Moeberg Gallery has a new exhibit as well!

Will try and keep things up to date!

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80/35 Festival-Win tickets!

2008-04-26T21:11:36Z

Check out www.iowajambandsociety.org and sign up for a chance to win a pair of tickets to 80/35! Find out more about 80/35 at www.80-35.com
Support music in Iowa!

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Iowa Dance Fest is next week

2008-04-16T04:08:33Z

The Iowa Dance Fest in Iowa City is next week. It includes dance classes throughout the week, and two shows, one each April 25 and 26. Details here: http://iowadancefest.blogspot.com/

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Going back for my 30th reunion at Grinnell

2008-04-16T04:03:30Z

I''m heading back to dear ole Iowa at the end of May, driving up from KC and wanted to know if there is anything in south central Iowa I should stop and see. Any quirky, little known wonders on those rural routes heading up to Iowa City since that is where I will go first? I see that the American Gothic House is on the way and that would be worth of view. Any suggestions?

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Where in Iowa ...

2008-04-12T17:22:04Z

Have you seen this video?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsWBD3UPfg4

As a non-native Iowan (on only here for about two years), what are some other places I need to see? I am going to the Villisca Ax Murder house for sure but others?

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Iowa Weather

2008-01-30T01:40:47Z

http://images.tribe.net/tribe/upload/photo/7e4/d75/7e4d75f8-907c-4a5d-a94a-15c5c531f879

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Iowa City belly dance classes starting Tuesday January 29!

2008-01-29T20:57:02Z

On Tuesday, January 29, I'll be starting a new session of belly dance classes. They will meet weekly on Tuesdays for 7 weeks.

Belly Dance 1 class is at 6:00 pm
Belly Dance 2 class is at 7:00 pm

More details on my web site at www.shira.net/classes.htm

posted in Iowa - 1 reply

chargers

2008-01-24T17:44:36Z

i know that tribe isn't a bastion of sports enthusiasts. most of us are too prissy, high-browed, and perhaps nihilistic to care,

but... i'm posting this as a shout-out to an iowa-citian, who has scored all 12 points so far in the play off game against the patriots!
and still, Nick Kaeding, hailing from Iowa City West, and the UofIowa, still takes a back seat to some dude who has 5 receptions and 75 yards as the top performer according to msn.com!!! WTF!? kickers are the first to receive the wrath for losing a big game, and last to get credit for keeping their team alive!

so here's to Nick and Iowa! and san diego to a lesser extent.

you can return to your espressos and ikea catologs. maybe your hoola hoop needs some duct tape or your dog needs a perm.

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Des Moines Area Garden Spaces?

2008-01-22T23:51:27Z

Hey guys, a while back I was watching an old ep. of "Will & Grace" where he was able to rent an alottment of soil and land on which to Garden alongside others. So, the thought occurred to me: Is there some sort of a similar institution for us potential city-dwellers on the hard-streets of Des Moines? I enquired about this on another group, at one time, and was ask to contact some woman that somehow worked for the city, and she *never* responded to my query, unfortunately. Does anyone know if there is such a space for gardening for those that do not own a home, but rent an apt.? After all, I'd like to grow a huge harden of medicinal plants, such as Echinacea spp. and even poppies, etc. (that would not grow well in pots)! And, who might I contact to learn more in Des Moines, or if such a space is even extent?

Take Care,
Wade

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hoop/yoga/steam room-Ames

2007-12-30T01:25:19Z

I am planning on hooping 2-3 times a week @ Beyer Hall or the State Gym here in Ames, followed by some yoga and 20 minutes in the steam room (all being free to the public) A few of my friends are interested too, It's a good way to work on some tricks and stay fit during the cold season.
interested let me know.
:)
-Sa'Ree

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Caucus of the Future - Jan 2 & 3 - DSM

2007-12-24T21:17:42Z

I had never heard of this before and my brother enlightened me about the program today. Sounds interesting - I'll still be caucusing but I think I'm going to check it out too...

http://www.caucusofthefuture.com/

WHAT IT IS
The Caucus of the Future will take place January 2nd & 3rd, 2008 in Des Moines, Iowa, running concurrently with the Iowa Caucuses. Our goal is to dream up and practice the many ways we can take power out of the hands of those who claim to represent our interests, be they elected or unelected, and redistribute it to everyone through a network of free communities and neighborhoods. Through workshops, discussions and performances, the Caucus of the Future will provide a forum for exchanging alternative ideas that are based on mutual aid and cooperation. Patrons of the Caucus will share skills and resources with each other, demonstrating the many ways we can make a difference in our own lives, with or without casting a vote. We do not do this to gain control over others, but to attain control together—over how we provide each other with shelter, education, art, and information, over how we resolve conflicts, over how we share resources and ideas, over how we determine our own lives.

It should be noted that we do not wish to dissuade folks from participating in the Iowa Caucuses–rather, we want to present a more direct approach to solving problems. The Caucus of the Future will have something for everyone, so be sure to participate! Oh, and it will also be a ridiculous amount of fun!!

WHAT TO EXPECT
We will be providing participants of the event with a Caucus of the Future Guide that will list all of the speakers, workshops and performaces and the times they will be held. In addition, we will have that information on this site as things come into fruition.

Some workshops and discussions you can expect to see might include: Alternative Energy/Fuel, Sustainable Agriculture/Permaculture, Alternative Media, Direct Action, Self-Defense, Folk History, Bicycle Repair, Community Gardening, Consent, Gift Economics, Urban Exploration, Community Organizing, Alternative Education, and much more.

The Caucus of the Future will provide a festive atmosphere with free organic vegetarian food and beverages, and performances by musicians and artists.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE
If you wish to participate in the Caucus of the Future [give a workshop, leading a discussion, performance, etc], head on over to the Get Involved section and fill out the form. It’s important that we have a diverse mix of workshops, skillshares and speakers so we can keep this an all inclusive event; which is to say, please participate if you can!.

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About one month to caucuses

2007-12-12T22:12:00Z

And not a moment too soon. Have you seen this ad?

http://teamtancredo.org/home/

Click the "Tough on Terrorism" ad. Dude looks more like Ted Kaczynski to me ...

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Flamenco workshop in Iowa for belly dancers, Latin dancers, and others

2007-10-31T03:58:28Z

The weekend of November 9-11, we're holding an "Essence of Flamenco" workshop in Iowa City, Iowa featuring guest artist Mariano Parra from New York.

The event is designed for the needs of dancers who would like to incorporate something of flamenco posture, arm carriage, movement, and attitude into their personal styles, and equip themselves to move credibly to music that includes a Spanish flavor. No prior flamenco experience is required. The workshop is designed for the needs of:

* Belly dancers who specialize in American Tribal Style and like to use flamenco posture, hand floreos, and other techniques in their dance
* Belly dancers who specialize in Egyptian style who want to emulate the Andalusian-flavored pieces by Samia Gamal, Tahia Carioca, Mahmoud Reda, and others. It includes dancers who like to use music (such as El Hub Kulu) that contains Andalusian elements
* Flamenco dancers wishing to polish their basic technique under the guidance of a master instructor
* Latin dancers who wish to enhance their dance stylings with flamenco movement
* Ballet, modern dance, and other artists who wish to add some flamenco techniques to their repertoires
* Dancers of any form who wish to perform Gypsy-inspired pieces
* Dancers of any form who wish to use skirt work in their choreographies

For full details, see the Kahraman Near East Dance Ensemble web site at http://www.kahramandance.org/images/Parra%20Brochure%20Front%20Zephyr%20version%5B1%5D.pdf

In addition to the dance workshops, the event will include a Friday evening lecture by Mariano on the history of Spanish dance, including its ties to the Gypsy trail and North Africa. There will also be a Friday evening dance party at a salsa club, and a Saturday night dance concert of professional dancers drawn from the communities of Latin and Middle Eastern dance artists.

If you like the dance styles of Nourhan Sharif, Dalia Carella, Elena Lentini, Tamalyn Dallal, and others, then you'll appreciate this opportunity to take a workshop from a master instructor who inspired them and contributed to their skills.

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Tribe for Iowa artists and Crafters

2007-10-31T03:46:49Z

Join us! I try and put out info about Iowa Arts Events (mostly in Des Moines since I live there - all welcome to post though!).

http://tribes.tribe.net/iowacraftsandarts

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FREE Spanish Dance Through the Centuries in Iowa City

2007-10-31T01:20:56Z

On Friday, November 9, 6:00 pm, there will be a FREE presentation on Spanish Dance Through the Centuries in Iowa City. This will involve showing video clips of Spanish dance and having a panel of scholars discussing what they show, historical / cultural background of it, etc.

So, if you have any interest in learning a bit about Gypsy dance, flamenco, Moorish (Moroccan) dance, etc., don't miss this!

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Fly Agaric in Iowa?

2007-10-11T04:08:07Z

Hey guys, I was wondering if anyone might even know where Fly Agaric mushrooms grow in Iowa, or perhaps any reputible sites that state where they may be found and under what conditions or seasons, etc.? I've never seen them in Iowa before. I've googled to no avail... *sigh*

(For those who don't know what these are, think: the homes the Smurfs lived in! *G*)

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Iowa is one step ahead of the nation

2007-10-02T15:34:07Z

This impressed me quite a bit (have seen this issue come up with friends/family). Another reason to move to IA, eh?

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070831/ap_on_re_us/same_sex_marriage

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Iowa City belly dance classes starting tomorrow (Tuesday) night

2007-09-11T00:06:15Z

I'm starting a 7-week session of new belly dance classes tomorrow night (Tuesday, Sept 11) in downtown Iowa City. Full details are on my web site at www.shira.net/classes.htm . Classes are once a week, Tuesday nights, 6-7 pm. No prior dance experience is required.

To register, come at 5:45 and bring your $75 payment in the form of either cash (correct change preferred) or check (bring checkbook and pen).

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Help spread the word -- lost service dog! URGENT!!

2007-09-10T19:07:22Z

My friend is frantic over the loss of her beloved and essential service dog. Please help by spreading the word to anybody you know in the neighborhood of Iowa City or Grinnell.

*** Please Cross-Post and Forward Widely ***

M. Shirley Chong's service dog slipped his collar and escaped while she was undergoing surgery in Iowa City Friday (August 31). Hunter is an intact male, 9-year-old Belgian Tervuren, reddish fawn in color, with a fair amount of blackening, and weighing approximately 60 lbs. His face is sprinkled with grey, and he's got a mild ear infection in his left ear, plus he's blowing his coat. For those unfamiliar with the breed, the appearance is similar to a Collie/German Shepherd cross or a long-haired German Shepherd.

He has been sighted several times, fairly close to Shirley's parents on Rochester Court (where he was supposed to be staying), but it is possible that he will decide to travel back towards Grinnell, IA. He appears to have injured a hind paw and is using only three feet.

A picture can be seen at http://www.shirleychong.com/camps/belgian/belgian_sun.html (scroll down). Hunter is tattooed and microchipped.

If you see Hunter, please do not attempt to catch him -- although injured, he is still very fast, and he is frightened enough that several capture attempts have failed. Please just call 319-351-3105, and keep him in sight if possible.

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Help w/ .BIN Font file!

2007-09-03T16:40:02Z

Hey guys, I'm in search of a computer Geek to help me load a fabulous font that was gifted to me by someone over at The Witches' Voice. It arrived as a .BIN file, but my computer (I have Windows ME) doesn'tseem to be able to open it or read it. So...I was wondering if someone might know how one could unleash a font in such a File in order to make practical use of it. All of my Fonts (even those freely downloaded) seem to be either "True Type Font" files or they may be opened with "Windows Font Viewer". Any Computer Geeks here?

Take Care,
Wade MacMorrighan

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STS9, ames to des moines 9/19

2007-08-20T18:25:37Z

Is anyone from Ames (or going through Ames) going to the STS9 show in Des Moines on 9/19? I am looking for some peops to enjoy the show with!

posted in Iowa - 0 replies

in the Beginning

2007-08-10T22:24:28Z

thesnakewashisdick
theapplwwashisballs
so
DON'TblameEVE

Cheers!

posted in Iowa - 4 replies

Peaches

2007-08-02T23:52:28Z

Will peach trees grow and produce in Iowa? I am relatively new to the state and miss having access to peaches right off the tree. We just bought a house (was farm property about 20 years ago, there are apple trees and a good garden on the property if this helps) and I really want to have a peach tree - or apricot or nectarine. Do they need any special winter care? Or other suggestions of fruit trees that do well here. Thanx!

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Crowley's Malkuth Attributations?

2007-07-22T23:25:37Z

Hey guys, I am hoping to formulate an anointing oil dealing with manifestation upon the physical plain, as represented by the Sephiroth, Malkuth, on the Qabalah. Anyway, I was wondering if anyone here-- perhaps more knowledgible on all things Crowley than myself-- could aid me in locating Uncle Al's herbal-, E.O.-, and perfume-attributations to this respective sphere in the Qabalah [Malkuth]. Some that I have found so far are:

* GALANGAL: According to the Wikipedia entry for Abramelin Oil, "This oil is compounded of four substances. The basis of all is the oil of the olive. The olive is, traditionally, the gift of Minerva, the Wisdom of God, the Logos. In this are dissolved three other oils; oil of myrrh, oil of cinnamon, oil of galangal. The Myrrh is attributed to Binah, the Great Mother, who is both the understanding of the Magician and that sorrow and compassion which results from the contemplation of the Universe. The Cinnamon represents Tiphereth, the Sun -- the Son, in whom Glory and Suffering are identical. The Galangal represents both Kether and Malkuth, the First and the Last, the One and the Many, since in this Oil they are One. [...] These oils taken together represent therefore the whole Tree of Life. The ten Sephiroth are blended into the perfect gold." However, upon checking my copy of Crowley's "Magick, Book Four, Liber ABA, I could not locate this citation.
* POMEGRANATE: from his 777. Recently I have found a supplier for Pomegranate Absolute (or was it an oleo resin?)!
* DITTANY OF CRETE: Malkuth's attributed "perfume" in 777.
* LILY: 777's attributed "plant" to Malkuth; probably because Lilith is associated with this Sphere, according to Crowley. Hmmm...I wonder if I could find a Lily Tincture somewhere, as I do not have access to enough fresh flowers to presently yield my own.
* STORAX: Now, I don't know if Crowley spoecificaly attributes Malkuth with STORAX, but, he attributes it to "Earth of Earth" in his 777; after all, Malkuth is associated with the Earth.

Take Care,
Wade MacMorrighan

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Super Cheap Potion Supplies?

2007-07-22T21:24:38Z

Hey guys, one of the key-ingredients for a Potion I want to blend-- an Employment Potion-- is Sandalwood Oil. Anywya, I only have about $15 (I'm reserving $5 for s/h) to spend on Essential Oils, plus a carrier (something happened to my bottle of sweet almost, 'cause it's no longer in my apothacarey!)-- this budget also includes the shipping fee. So, I was wondering if anyone knows of REALLY CHEAP essential oils suppliers I could do business with? The folks I usually buy oils from-- Isis Books & Gifts [http://www.isisbooks.Com]-- are asking for $12/dram of Sandalwood oil! So, I thought to myself, "Surely this is a drastic mark up per dram! After all, the Dryad Design idol of my beloved Morrighan that I bought from Ancient Ways for $45 is being sold at Isis for $90!!!!!!"

Anyway, I also need some Bay (Laurel) Oil, for "winning" and "victory"...though, I've got some ground cinnamon for success, some sea salt for "money" (our word, "salary", comes from a Roman expression for salt). Though, I'd like to add at least two other fragrances, if I can: Now, I immediately thought of baybarry ('cause, "a baybery candle burned down to the socket, always puts money in the pocket!"), but...I don't want a potion that smells *too* piney and herbally, as well as woodsy! So, I may be looking for two other possible ingredients! Anyone else care to recommend anything they can think of-- particularly with some herb-lore attached-- centered around money and actual "work" or "employment" to some extent? ;o)

Heck, on top of that I need to buy two candles (I only buy my ritual candles from SomaLuna.Com!), and at least one sheet of parchment. I just hope I can afford all this for the spell I have planned-- jeeze, it sucks not having the supplies on hand when you REQUIRE them for use!

I tried scoring a job once before without any sort of a Magickal aid, and I made a promice to myself that I'd never do it again without one!

Take Care,
Wade

PS: You know, as commonly used as Sandalwood Essential Oil is-- particularly in aromatherapy-- you'd think it's be skags cheaper than what I've seen it!

PPS: Please, *no one* recommend AzureGreen as a source. I *refuse* to purchase oils from them, because, despite their claims to being "Essential Oils" (at their quantity and prices), they clearly only sale fragrence oils!

PPPS: Also, if anyone's gonna' say, "Well, you might have to just bite the bullet!", don't bother responding. ;o) That's defeatist! Besides, there's ALWAYS a choice, or an option! You just have to find it, first.

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Drumming workshop and dancing show on July 17 in Iowa City, Iowa

2007-06-26T13:45:06Z

The band Raquy and the Cavemen will be coming through the Midwest on tour in July. They'll be stopping in Iowa City on the evening of July 17. Here are the details:

Tuesday, July 17, 2007
6-7 pm: Drumming workshop with Raquy - bring your own drum
7-8 pm: Performance by the band. Opportunities to get up and boogie to open floor. Performance by me and a couple more dancers whom I hope to recruit.

Prices: Show only: $10. Drumming workshop only: $10. Workshop & show together: $20.

Location:
Arts a la Carte (part of Old Brick, parking lot entrance)
20 East Market Street, Iowa City, IA

For those not familiar with this band, see www.raquy.com

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Parties or get togethers this weekend in Des Moines

2007-06-20T03:13:43Z

Anything going on this weekend tribe oriented?

posted in Iowa - 0 replies

Bill Richardson @ Drake on Fri 6/22

2007-06-18T23:20:00Z

Just found out he will be there but don't know the details - might be on the Drake website

www.drake.edu

posted in Iowa - 0 replies

Trader Joes?

2007-06-14T01:44:28Z

I was longing for TJs (again!) today and found this nifty form on their website where you can request that they check out your location

http://www.traderjoes.com/contact_us_selection.html

choose location request from the drop down and mention Iowa - Des Moines and Ames preferred for me but do something for Iowa!

posted in Iowa - 8 replies

PARTICLE coming to IOWA!

2007-06-06T23:37:52Z

two shows! June 28-Davenport Iowa Redstone Room and June 29 Des Moines Iowa Vaudeville Mews!
see ya there!

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Mahmoud Reda in eastern Iowa July 27-29, 2007

2007-06-06T02:48:32Z

Date & Time: Friday, July 27, 2007 - Sunday, July 29, 2007
Location: Ballantyne Auditorium (Saturday/Sunday only)
6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW
Cedar Rapids, Iowa view map
More Info: 319-354-9638
Web site: http://www.kahramandance.org/Mahmoud_Reda_Web_Flyer.htm

Mahmoud Reda will return to the Iowa City area on July 27-29, 2007 to teach workshops in Egyptian dance. The event includes:

* Early bird arrivals: showing of the Reda movie Gharam fi al-Karnak with English subtitles on Thursday evening
* A hafla Friday night featuring performances by workshop attendees (some professionals, some students)
* Workshops during the day on Saturday and Sunday
* A show of entirely professional dancers on Saturday night

The workshops will be held in an air-conditioned facility.

For those not familiar with Mahmoud Reda, he was the founder of an entire performing art in Egypt, that of the theatrical presentation of folkloric dance. He founded Reda Troupe in 1959, starred in several movies that also featured his choreography, and became known as Egypt's greatest choreographer.

Even if you normally dance barefoot, be sure to wear either dance shoes or socks to this workshop to protect the soles of your feet and your knees. Reda's dance style involves a large amount of spins, Arabesques, and other pivoting moves, and your feet need to be able to pivot freely without sticking to the floor.

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Weekly Playday in Des Moines - Sundays @ Greenwood Park 3:30PM!!

2007-06-04T14:28:15Z

Weekly Playday in Des Moines
Every Sunday 3:30 PM - Greenwood Park, Des Moines, IA
(near 45th & Grand)
Near the Sylvan Theater
Come with your Hoop, Poi, Staff, Belly, or whatever else you use to express yourself for a weekly meet-up to share tricks and play together! The hope is for all who are interested in circus arts to have a time to practice and perform together once a week! Newbies are welcome to join in the fun; there will be extra hula hoops to go around.

Drummers welsome to share music to move to!

Fire spinning at dusk! (You must bring a safety if spinning).

Hula Hoopers, check out tribes.tribe.net/iowahooperz for activities and tips.

Will not be held during rain (we'll wait until rain stops).

posted in Iowa - 1 reply

Garage Sale Gougers!!!!!!!!!

2007-06-04T03:31:35Z

Ugh... Okay, today was West-Central Iowa's annual "White Pole Road Sale" [http://www.whitepoleroad.com/]-- stretching from Dexter to Adiar (encompassing both towns I grew up in: Stuart and Menlo)-- and I was OFFENDED by many of the prices that folks were charging for items that they simply wanted to get rid of (my 2nd. year in a row, too)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Consider that last year I was walking thr streets of Menlo (okay, poor choice of words; get your head out of the gutter!) and found a lovely ruby-red glass claret that I bought to hold a Protection Potion that I make. Anyway, I picked it up to get a better look at it, and didn't notice a price when, immediately, the woman sitting in a chair a few yards away barked, "That's five dollars!" I nearly gaged at the price...at a garage sale or yard sale?!?!?! WTF??? I mean, MAYBE if it had cost her $50 it *might* be worth that. However, it's clearly not an item that would have cost that! But, what conviced her to charge sucha price? Now, my mom is the Garage Sale Queen-- she'd put together enough of 'em while I was growing up!-- that even *she* was shocked by the prices people are asking for!

Now, let's fast-forward to this afternoon: I was walking the streets of Stuart when I came to a slightly larger yard sale when I saw a really good table that would have been PERFECT for use as a personal Altar to the Goddess and Old Horny! Yes, it would have beena fixer-upper, 'cause it looked rather skanky! It had some definate ware on it, and rough edges, as well as a poor paint job. Hell, the paint was hidious! You remember the original film, "The Amatty Ville Horror" when the dad went into the basement and found that creepy alcove painted a bright red color? Well, that's what color it was. I would have loved to have taken it home and stripped it, then stained it! But, they wee asking 85-fucking-dollars for it! Can you believe it? Keep in mind that it may have been built by the in-nates of the Iowa State Prison, but it was in poor condition, *and* it wasn't exactly the size of a dining room table! It was rather small, like the size of a starter family might have back in the 20s! I was soooo let down! Because of the lovely shape of the table-top I would have liked to have had a piece of glass cut and bevvled to put on top of it (to keep ax off of it!). *sigh* I seriously doubt that they paid $850 for it (at the low end). Though, that's not the worse of it!!!

Nearer the entrance was a table in great condition that was what one might have on the side of their bed-- a night stand-- and they were asking for 125-fucking-dollars!!! Can you fucking believe that shit!!! I mean, what do they think it is? Gold?!

As I said earlier, my common sense was fucking-offended! Hell, as a consumer I was OFFENDED!!! Blood nearly shot out of my eyes! Because mom was with me, I asked her how much they ought to *reasonably* be charging for the table that I fancied, snd she said, "About $10-- no more!"

I mean, don't these folks have a decent brain in their heads? Who do you suppose convinced them to charge SO MUCH money (especially for a fixer-upper)? Of all the nerve... I even performed a little research on-line when I got home to confirm my suspitions and found that one should NOT price somemore for more than 10-to-30 percent of what they originally purchased it for! However, what people often seem to be doing, now, is pricing a lot of their things what they might be if they were to see it for sale-- new-- on clearance sale, perhaps. But, still...

I WAS OFFENDED!!! And, it's not often that I am offended as a consumer, or that I have my common sensse offended, too! *grrrrr* What a pitty! And, I've been looking for a propper table to serve as an Altar to the Old Gods, too (something not TOO big, nor short like a coffee table, either!). Now, if only I'd had a job and was able to afford that price, I think I *might* have picked up that table. *sigh*

Ugh...I just wish I knew where there might be a wealthy neighbourhood so that I could go rummaging through their NICE and EXPENSIVE things on TRASH DAY (when you get to get rid of your stuff on the road side and it'll get picked up if no one wants it!). *EG*

PS-- On the way back I noted that the ditches along the highway between Stuart and Menlo were FILLED with wild roses [Rosa canina]-- Iowa's state flower.

posted in Iowa - 4 replies

Bush gave himself dictorial power on May 9th

2007-05-24T13:17:53Z

Subject: Bush gave himself dictorial power on May 9th

Oh no. This worries me greatly. Because President Bush signed this Executive Directive/Order into effect and it's immediate, he now has the power to dismantle Congress - if he decides to. He has the power to lock up us normal, law abiding citizens, if we refuse to take a mandated vaccine - if he wants to. He has the power to cancel the next PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS if some 'catastrophe' occurs - say, he decides Iran does something that 'we' (HE) thinks is against our country. Plus much, much more.
Read the article below for details.
If you value your rights, you MUST take action and call, fax, & write your senators & house reps. Why???? was there no congressional review of this before it took effect? God help us.

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Bush makes power grab, by Jerome Corsi
www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp
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Posted: May 23, 2007
1:00 a.m. Eastern

President Bush, without so much as issuing a press statement, on May 9 signed a directive that granted near dictatorial powers to the office of the president in the event of a national emergency declared by the president. Go here for the rest of the article: www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp
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Here's some of the directive:
National Security and Homeland Security Presidential Directive

White House News

NATIONAL SECURITY PRESIDENTIAL DIRECTIVE/NSPD 51

HOMELAND SECURITY PRESIDENTIAL DIRECTIVE/HSPD-20

Subject: National Continuity Policy

Purpose

(1) This directive establishes a comprehensive national policy on the continuity of Federal Government structures and operations and a single National Continuity Coordinator responsible for coordinating the development and implementation of Federal continuity policies. This policy establishes "National Essential Functions," prescribes continuity requirements for all executive departments and agencies, and provides guidance for State, local, territorial, and tribal governments, and private sector organizations in order to ensure a comprehensive and integrated national continuity program that will enhance the credibility of our national security posture and enable a more rapid and effective response to and recovery from a national emergency

Go here for the full text: www.whitehouse.gov/news/rel...70509-12.
html

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The Raven's Perch: My Podcast!

2007-05-19T02:29:32Z

Well, here is the first ep. of my Podcast! Unfortunately, I was in a rush, and it wasn't nearly as in-depth as I had wanted it to be, so I typed a great deal of information below the first entry:

* http://macmorrighan.mypodcast.com/index.html

And, if anyone wil send me any letters or questions I will answer them on my show! Just type "Raven's Perch" into the subject-header.

There will be more in-depth discussions to come, I am sure! It just took me ages to set up 'cause I had t manually set everything up manually via HTML.

Take Care,
Wade MacMorrighan

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My Podcast Title?

2007-05-15T01:31:48Z

Hey guys, could y'all help me and vote for which title you like best
as the title of my Podcast:

* "Spell Caster" (A Pagan Witch's take off of "podcaster".)
* "Raven's Perch"

Thanks!

I'll post the link to my podcast as soon as I've uploaded the final recording.

Take Care,
Wade MacMorrighan

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Demi Con 18

2007-05-12T04:10:27Z

It's coming up! May 18,19,20 at Hotel Fort Des Moines, In Des moines, Iowa.

I'm going to be there as a vendor and a presentor - so if you're looking for a new hat, need some costuming help, or want to learn the basics of hatmaking, come along!

Weekend rate is $50, and that lets you have complete access to everything at the Con, including the hospitality suite - and that means lots of good food! FREE food!

Look for my hats, and if you come up to me and say "Got Farb?" I'll give you a 10% discount on anything premade or custom order you make during the event. This offer is only good during Demi Con weekend.

Hope to see some of you there!

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Saturday @ Club Vertigo Des Moines

2007-05-11T20:53:13Z

Something to do Saturday night..

Around the corner from my place so prolly going to head there. My friend is DJing and looks fun fusion with the guitar and such combined, nice hill eve in a relaxing bar.

Saturday Night Live
DJ Flash w special guests Curtis Weis (Albino Spiders) on guitar & Mike Huss (Cleo's Apartment & Leapyear) on the keys. Playing strictly smoke session house, trip-hop and acid jazz
+ Special guest DJ Cloud , a new up and comer playing smooth funky Chicago house His sound is freakin awesome.
@ Vertigo Rock Bar
3701 Ingersoll Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50311
free admission
21+
full bar w/drink specials
9pm-2am

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Morels!

2007-05-11T02:21:12Z

I just fried up a big panful of morels. Ahhhh, oral ecstasy!

Are morels still coming out in the Iowa City area, or are they pretty much done by now? Anybody know where to buy them in Iowa City? (The batch I just ate came from my brother in Strawberry Point, but I'd like to find a local source.)

posted in Iowa - 1 reply

Farmers Market is back Down Town DSM!!!

2007-05-11T00:13:55Z

This weekend is the first weekend! They are also having extended hours on Saturday for the Iowa artist exhibit at the art center downtown. I plan to take the bus down there and get some food for my body and art for my soul!! The exhibit is opened from 11-4 and it's FREE, looked like some great stuff . It's normally not open on weekends so it's great that it's open this Saturday.

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2007 Asian Heritage Festival - May 12

2007-05-10T23:26:00Z

The Fifth Asian Heritage Festival is scheduled for Saturday May 12 at Water Works Park in Des Moines. Hope to see some of you there!

http://www.celebrasian.org/

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Iowa Dance Festival April 9-15, 2007 in Iowa City & Coralville

2007-05-03T06:06:29Z

For those who would enjoy taking dance classes or attending dance concerts, the schedule for the Iowa Dance Festival (being held in Iowa City and Coralville) has been posted:

http://www.iowa.com/organization_detail.aspx?Organization_Id=1948

The way it works is that you can pay piecemeal for classes ($5) and shows ($10) if you like, or you can purchase a button for $25 that covers your admission to all the classes and concerts.

I'm not one of the organizers, just one of the local dancers who will be teaching a class and performing in one of the shows. The link above has the email address for the organizers.

posted in Iowa - 2 replies

Support Homebirth in Iowa

2007-04-29T18:56:31Z

The Bradley Center in Iowa City is hosting a Silent Auction to support Iowans for Childbirth Options. There is information about the Auction at the website. http://www.iowansforchildbirthoptions.org/

This would be a great chance to pick up some nice gifts for Mother's Day!

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Monday April 23rd, Palisades, my birthday, oh ya...

2007-04-23T16:57:12Z

so I'm taking it upon myself since I'm a single, lonely broke ass artist to try and do something for me on my birthday...ya, 38 on monday...

so I'm inviting anyone and everyone that is cool, creative, fun, sexy, smart, respectful and cool (hmm, sed that...) to Palisades park on Monday night about 7pm...

I'm bringing me and my conga and a little wood to burn. I invite spinners and burners, hoopers and drummers, guitar players, dancers, artists, singers, swingers, soul seekers, freaks, hippies, beatniks and the like...

bring your drum, strings, fire, hoop, swords, bag, beer, bottle and anything else you need to have a good time outside. So long as you take whatever you bring in back out with you...

anybody that doesn't know how or where just google 'Palisades park Iowa' and get directions...it's easy.

I know it's short notice but I really do hope to see someone out there...just think of me crying into my hands all alone....hehehe....kidding.

Be well and I hope to see you there...thanx in advance for your consideration...

cheers!!

Tobey

posted in Iowa - 4 replies

Is Iowa the quintessential Midwest State?

2007-04-20T12:31:08Z

Ever notice how Iowa is referred to in movies and the media? Maybe its just that my ears perk up when I hear it, but it seems like Iowa is often the place where people come from and escape to a more interesting life in the Big City. What do you think are the stereo-types of Iowa and are they warranted?

posted in Iowa - 6 replies

For the artists and crafters in the crowd

2007-04-06T13:33:46Z

Sometimes it's been really hard to hook up with like minded people around work and other life, so I created this tribe - http://tribes.tribe.net/iowacraftsandarts.

Hope to see some of you there!

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PTSS: post tornado stress syndrome!

2007-04-02T03:11:25Z

So, we've had a number of thunderstorms here in Iowa City since last year's tornado. And none of them have made me worry about whether a tornado might be coming. In fact, I've enjoyed thunderstorms my whole life, and last year's tornado didn't change that. But when yesterday's storm came through, I found myself watching the storm alerts carefully and listening for possible sirens. I guess I'm not as fully over it as I thought!

Of course, the fact that there actually was a tornado warning in Benton county (not a real tornado, just cloud rotation) probably had something to do with my reaction. And the fact that it was a rapidly-moving storm, which tends to cause more violent weather than a slowly-meandering one. And the fact that they were forecasting nickel-size hail (though what we actually got in my part of Iowa City was much smaller).

Anyway, the night of last year's tornado we had quarter-size hail at our place about 10-15 minutes before the tornado itself came to visit, so a forecast of nickel-size hail did concern me a bit. The bigger the hail, the more violent the winds in the upper atmosphere...

Of course, the good news is that this storm did NOT bring us tornadoes! But it was interesting to find out that I have some lingering anxiety that I didn't realize I had!

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Drum Circles (or the lack thereof) in Cedar Rapids

2007-03-27T20:08:52Z

yes, I am looking to jam with some people. I have a conga and would love to get together with at least 4 or 5 other people who want to just sit and jam.

I find there is a serious lack of activities in Cedar Rapids that don't involve bars, beers and other things I don't want and can't afford.

So, anybody out there? Got a drum? Wanna take the plant off of it and use it?

hoopers and spinners too...you guys need a rhythm section?

cheers

posted in Iowa - 10 replies

Wtih whom does Iowa compete?

2007-03-24T00:39:19Z

I am having a running debate with my dear Minnesota friend about who are friendlier and kinder: Iowans or Minnesotans. In all my growing up the competition was with Minnesota - was it prettier, better farms, better people, better education, better cities (no contest there), better weather (urrghh). Maybe that was because I was from Cedar Rapids and that part of the state was more geared north - but actually we should have been more geared toward Illinois since the trek to Chicago was common, but we never spoke about boring Illinois at all. I am wondering if other states come up in comparisions in other parts of the state. Like South Dakota for the norhtwest, or Missouri (pleeez) in the south. Wisconsin would be a strong contender I think, because both Miinesota and Wisconsin tent to be vacations spots.

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Iowa Health Freedom Act

2007-03-11T03:50:21Z

If you live in Iowa and you believe that we should have the right to make our own healthcare decisions please sign following petition:
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/351589722

Your signature on this petition will SF 124 aka "The Iowa Health Freedom Act" which would allow unlicensed holistic and natural healthcare professionals to practice without threat of prosecution under Iowa Administrative Code 653-10.1 (17A, 17)

According to the bill, Complementary and alternative health care is defined by Iowa SF 124
"Iowa Health Freedom Act" as a group of healthcare and healing systems, other than those included in
conventional health care, which encompass theories, modalities, products, and practices used to treat
illness and promote health and well-being.
Complementary and alternative health care includes, but is not limited to, the following: Ayurveda,
homeopathy, Native American healing traditions, naturopathy, traditional Chinese healing systems,
meditation, hypnosis, guided imagery, dance therapy, music therapy, art therapy, prayer, mental
healing, herbal therapies, dietary therapy, individual biological therapies such as bee pollen, massage,
body work, somatic movement therapies, reflexology, hydrotherapy, energy therapies, Reiki, Touch for
Health, breathwork, biofield therapeutics, and bioelectromagnetic or magnet therapy.

After you sign the petition, if you would please do two things. Forward this message or your own message to anyone who you think will listen and please, please think about writing your local senator about this legislation. When I spoke with Joe Bolkcom this fall he told me that if a senator got ten letters about an issue they considered that a large amount of support.

This is very close to my heart as my beloved midwife who recently had a brand new baby of her own is currently under investigation for practicing medicine without a license and this legislation could save her if it is passed. I would like to point out that she is not being investigated because of a birth that has gone wrong or anything similar, she is simply being harassed. I am proud that she was wonderful and brave enough to face this risk for me. While midwifery is not directly mentioned in the bill, our group intends to lobby that it be included although most people feel that the phrase “not limited to” may already protect her.We are currently in the process of forming a consumer advocacy group for homebirth and midwives in Iowa . You can learn more about that at the homebirth iowa tribe.

If you are interested in joining the local (Iowa City area) yahoo group this is the link http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/iowa_city_area_homebirth/

There is also a state-wide yahoo group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/midwiferyiowa/ Please feel free to join one or both groups.

Blessings,

Stephany

posted in Iowa - 19 replies

Circle, Spring 2007: "The Sacred West & North"

2007-03-06T15:06:02Z

Hey, guess what? Circle will be publishing an article that I co-authored with a friend, Anna Franklin (a MS. entry, actually) in the latest issue of their magazine: http://www.circlesanctuary.org/circle/ So, when you see a copy of this issue, pick it up, would you! The only change since submission (depending upon how they may have "Edited" it) is the introductory sentence in an effort to read MUCH more professionally and smoothly. I initially submitted it for their "Pantheon" section, but they wonderfully published it under their "Nature Religions Around the World"! I should be recieving my complimentary two copies of this issue within a fortnight-- just in time for my birthday: 14, March. Hmmm...I wonder when our local Borders will carry it? But, if you can't find it there, order it directly from Ciurcle Sanctuary, or search about until you *do* find a copy! *G* Let me know what you think of it when you read it, please! Personally, I'm particularly excited to read Emma Wilby's contribution, "Shamanistic Visionary Traditions In Early Modern British Witchcraft"; in fact, I can't wait to read her academic book on the same topic (along the lines of Profs. Eva Pocs, Carlo Ginzburg, and Claude Lecauteux, etc.). Apparently, European scholars have reached this consensus to the consternation of their British peers that reject it as rubbish, and usually invent vapid "reasons" for doing so, too (for example, by claiming that one cannot use any term with the root-word "shaman" in it, such as "shamanistic" as an "understood", unless they are *specifically* applying it to the tribal peoples of Siberia and the Arctic north). Apparently, Emma Wilby (an Independant Scholar that was published by Sutton, an academic publisher) has been explaining how untennible the British position is. Be hat as it may, some luminaries, such as Ronald Hutton, vehemently rejects it, and to modern Pagans, "if Hutton says it, it's so (end of story)!" So much for free-thinking Pagans, eh? Hell, just to get his scholastic-way, Hutton has actually, and blatantly, mischaractreized the writings of Prof. Carlo Ginzburg, to make them sound as though they really cannot be brought up as evidence for pagan survivalism or shamanic antecedants in witchcraft belief, as though Carlo's books say something contrary to what they actually do! I'd like to know how he can get away with this, and not be pounced on by his academic peers! Poor Carlo was also similarly mischaracterized, as he informs us, by two other British scholars, namely Norman Cohn (who lied about Margaret Murray and got away with it) and JB Russell.

Take Care,
Wade@MacMorrighan.Net
http://MySpace.Com/MacMorrighan

posted in Iowa - 0 replies

yard projs around iowa city

2007-03-05T16:11:17Z

hey all!
i was recently a landscaper in iowa city for a well known company. since tribe is for networking, i thought i'd shout out that...

i have time this spring/summer to do small-scale yard projects in the iowa city area.

if anyone needs (or knows someone who needs) help in this area and doesn't want to pay the over-priced going rate
let a brother know!

thanx, matt

posted in Iowa - 1 reply

Bedford

2007-03-05T05:38:47Z

My husband and I live in Bedford, Iowa from April to October. Anyone nearby?

Danielle G.

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Where do you live?

2007-03-05T03:05:47Z

Greeting Iowans,
I am now your new moderator and I would like to know where everyone is living. You can include where you were born and where you may have spent significant amount of time. Then we can see if there are some areas of the state that are more represented than others. I'll start. I spent significant time in Cedar Rapids, Grinnell, and Iowa City.

posted in Iowa - 37 replies

Stained glass shops in Des Moines?

2007-02-22T03:05:29Z

Does anyone know of any places in Des Moines that would have equipment for making stained glass windows? It's been a few years and I want to get back into it.

posted in Iowa - 9 replies

Anyone else praying for snow ...

2007-02-14T00:15:30Z

so we can sleep in tomorrow? Or at least so my 8 a.m. class gets cancelled.

posted in Iowa - 7 replies

new and confused

2007-02-12T16:40:38Z

I am new at being vegan and I was wondering what ingredients do you look for that have secret names that really mean "animal fat" or "sugar that’s made with milk" or "made from egg whites"...do you know what I mean?

posted in Iowa - 1 reply

Des Moines Area Belly Dance

2007-01-31T19:37:02Z

http://tribes.tribe.net/des_moines_area_belly_dance
I just started a new tribe for people to post upcoming belly dance events, classes and misc.
If you know of any thing thats not there! Please post!!!

posted in Iowa - 0 replies

Horned One, COME!!!

2007-01-29T02:20:33Z

Hey guys, guess what? I was flipping through the latest AzureGreen catalogue (I rarely buy from them anymore unless I see something entirely unique), and I've found something that would make a breathless addition to any Altar devoted to the Horned One!!! It's an "Athame" (though, due to its lack of a black handle, I'd simply term it a "ritual blade") with a cloven-hooved handle!!! In fact, it reminds me of the one Doreen Valiente used to own, if I am not mistaken (hmmm...maybe it was the Farrars?)! Gods, I wish I had more money, so I could buy it! :o) Being jaded, it takes quite a bit to impress me anymore, but this sure as Avalon did the trick! Here's the link: http://www.azuregreen.com/index.html?stocknumber=RA413D So, if you have a love for Old Horny like me, perhaps you might like to purchase such a ritual blade-- it even has a Stag-Motif!

Now, if only their supplier of new Greco-Roman idolotry would carry an image of Pan! According to the owner of a local occult shop, who deals directly with the manufacturer of these same idols, they don't offer a Pan statue. But, she's written them a letter and proposed that they should! I should have asked her for the name of the company, so I could do the same thing! (Anyone, by chance, know the supplier? They look almost like marble, or perhaps even porcelain or alabaster.) Apparently, these images (and the Gods are posatively hunky, though, they cover up all the good bits with fig-leaves!) are inspired from Renaissance paintings of the Gods in question. Heck, were I a servent of Ares, I would have sooooo totally bought His idol! *drool* Heh heh heh... Though, I don't see that AzureGreen offers Him, there's a pretty arrousing image of Dionysos (incidentally, Priests dressed as Satyrs apparently had an endemic ritual role in both He and Pan's respective cults! Fascinating, no?). I've simply never seen a Pan statue that I like, but...if He looks as hunky as the idols I saw at Ancient Ways, I'd buy Him in a HEART-BEAT!!! He'd HAVE to be phallic, however-- anything else would simply be insulting!

Later,
Wade

posted in Iowa - 1 reply

Bagpiping lessons?

2007-01-19T21:53:24Z

After hearing the piper at my mom in law's scattering, my spouse now wants, more than ever, to get into piping himself. Anyone know anyone who gives lessons- or would be willing to give lessons? DSM area or Ames area is best.

posted in Iowa - 1 reply

Since I am far away...

2007-01-16T21:54:45Z

But coming home tomorrow, how much snow exactly did we get mid state?

posted in Iowa - 7 replies

consider it

2007-01-16T00:57:57Z

HAPPY MLKJ Day tomorrow everyone!
remember this little factoid when you get your day off from work/school if you're so lucky:
IOWA contributed the most volunteers to the civil war, which may have been a war to stop the dissolution of the union, may have used the guise of emancipation, but that is the reality of the war: we helped free a people. it may have taken 100+ years to become a legal reality, it might still be a problem for some of us (in this tribe, no less) to accept our african-american countrymen (our brothers and sisters) but we are a stronger people for it!
Be proud today because it's a day we played a part in no small way.
Wish all people a happy Martin Luther Kind Jr. Day, because he is our's regardless of white/black. His courage and strength is our's. His Legacy NEEDS to be understood and appreciated in more than a "give the blacks their day" kinda way!
PEACE, M@

posted in Iowa - 4 replies

Iowa City Dance Festival being planned, looking for volunteers

2007-01-13T19:43:07Z

Some folks in Iowa City are organizing an "Iowa City Dance Festival" to be held April 12-15. It's in the early planning stages at this point - the kickoff meeting was this past Wednesday night.

There is talk of renaming it to "Iowa Dance Festival" because there is talk of having some events in other communities (for example, at CSPS in Cedar Rapids). If there are people outside of Iowa City who want to organize events in their own communities under the umbrella (and have those events listed on the schedule of activities), there's an option to do that.

At this point, the Iowa City organizers are looking for a variety of volunteers. Any skills you have that could be used would be welcomed. Some examples (but we're not limited to these) include:

* Helping set up and tear down for shows
* Translating between Spanish/English on behalf of guest artists from Spain who are being brought to town to teach workshops and do performances
* Recruiting restaurants to donate meals for the Spanish guest artists
* Recruiting retail shops to put dance-related displays of their merchandise in their windows during the week
* Recruiting places with dance floors (bars, restaurants, etc.) to feature performances or social dance during the week
* Artists to create logos and promotional flyers/posters
* People with marketing skills to help get the word out
* People with business or finance skills to help create budgets and provide fiscal guidance
* Dancers of any style to teach workshops or do performances
* People with webmaster skills to create promotional web site that lists events
* Project management skills to help coordinate all this stuff
* Fundraising (to pay for rental of venues for performances and cost of bringing guest artists in from Spain)
* Organizing schedules of workshops and performances
* Anything else you would be willing to do that would help the cause

Again, these are just starter ideas - if you have an idea on a way that you could help that I haven't listed, the organizers would still welcome your participation!

The email address for contacting the organizers if you would like to volunteer your skills to the event is iowadancefest@aol.com

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ISO Methods for Making Incense Base-Powders...

2007-01-12T18:21:52Z

Hey, have you guys ever noticed in any New Age-type shops colored incense (usually as joss sticks) for sale? Green is usually denoted as Money Incense. There's one such store located just under the stairs on the lower level of Merle Hey Mall! I tried contacting the manager toi learn who their incense supplier was, to see what method they used to make brightly coloured incense, and recieved no responce from this store. *sigh*

Anyway, I believe I've finally found out how they do it! Though, I'd like to contact such a supplier of incense to be sure! However, I believe that coloured powdered incense is created by using a vegitable dye to colour talcum powder! Does anyone, perhaps, know more about this? Can you varify my thesis, or if not, direct me into a direction for answers, perhaps?

Hmmm...if I am right, how would one make a black base-powder in such a way? One would probably only get a very dark grey colour, even if a black colouring were used to "dye" the powder.

The reason I am searching this, is because I often seen coloured incenses in powdered form (as though essential oils, for example, were simple added to a coloured powder), but I have *NEVER* read of sucha technique in any incense-making book before. And, the authors of those books I've been able to contact haven't a clue, either. Be that as it may, it's still chiefly practiced by many (and those few I have contacted have refused to explain how base-powders are made), and I would love to add this proceedure to my knowledge "base". ;o) Any ideas?

Take Care,
Wade

posted in Iowa - 0 replies

"let's stay together"

2007-01-11T06:33:53Z

www.press-citizen.com/apps/pb.../article

posted in Iowa - 5 replies

Beginning and Intermediate Arabic (Belly) Dancing

2007-01-11T03:30:31Z

Greetings! Trying to drum up a couple more students for the Intermediate class being taught by Shiara in West Des Moines since it is in danger of being cancelled. In addition to being an award-winning performer, Shiara is a great teacher and her classes are always informative and fun.

Level I Class - 8 wks starting 2/1, 7:20-8:20 p.m.
Focuses on learning basic movements, combined with some variations and layering techniques, and will include short dance combinations.

Level II Class - 8 wks, starting 2/1, 8:30-9:15 p.m.
Is a multi-level course designed for anyone who would like to continue to study and grow in this beautiful dance. In this session, Shiara will focus on the Kashlimar and Turkish style.

Go to http://www.wdm.k12.ia.us/district/commed/learnwest/ and click on the "Personal Growth and Special Interest" link for more information on the class. Registration can be done through the link above.

posted in Iowa - 1 reply

NYE in E Iowa?

2006-12-31T03:27:19Z

any good alternative activities going on in e. iowa on new years?
times like these make me wish we were a proactive (plain ol active) community in iowa.
going out to the super club or outback isn't cutting it anymore.
bars too. sucks.
and let me tell you about bowling: it's the biggest league night of the year.
i'm at a loss for ideas. anybody else in the same boat, or do you all have lives?

posted in Iowa - 6 replies

Making Snowflakes for charity

2006-12-23T03:16:01Z

Since we lack any of our own of the real stuff...

Looking for something to do to pass the time? want to make something fun? Want to help a charity at the same time?

Then go here!

http://www.popularfront.com/snowdays/

For every flake we make, the more they donate to Salvation Army. So get to cyber cutting!

posted in Iowa - 0 replies

so hey where is everyone from???

2006-12-04T02:02:28Z

im from des moines

posted in Iowa - 1 reply

Any Grinnell Alums out there?

2006-12-03T18:16:58Z

Hey, Do you keep up with the college? Do you go to events there anymore? How do you think things are developing at the school. It seems to be getting awfully shee shee these days. Much more polished than in the early 70's. I miss the old funky school.

posted in Iowa - 0 replies

Iowa music playing farm machine?

2006-11-22T05:02:07Z

Nope, just a snopes story but, hey, I was bored and checking out snopes tonight. Does this qualify as a night owl activity?

http://www.snopes.com/photos/arts/musicmachine.asp

Cheers!

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