Singing for Catharsis: Fire & Divination
Registration: https://forms.gle/HGrtuebj8vNRL7rG8
Join us on Friday evening, June 7th for Singing for Catharsis! In Northwestern European traditions, June is the month of Midsummer, a celebration focused on fire and divination. Since the early middle ages, people at Midsummer have jumped and circled bonfires for protection, divined their futures, and harvested magical plants for their potency. At this event, we'll chant songs on these themes with opportunities to interact with the element of fire.
Feel free to bring snacks and drinks to share and enjoy during our breaks. You are asked to register and pay ahead of time. If you sign up the day of, just use the instructions below to get ready, and we'll see you there!
When: Friday, June 7th, 6:30pm-9:30pm
Where: The Well, 3 Louisiana Avenue, in West Asheville.
Parking: The Well is located on Louisiana Avenue, with access to the venue located in the parking lot behind the building (no access on the street itself). A few parking spots are available in the lot, otherwise street parking is available- please plan ahead to arrive on time.
Payment: Sliding scale $10-$35. Attendees are asked to pay ahead of time to secure their spots. Venmo at @Saro-Lynch-Thomason or Paypal blairpathways@gmail.com
Sick Policy: If you have had a possibility of covid exposure or are sick in any way (even if it's just a cold) please stay home! Let's keep our community healthy.
*Short portions of this event may be recorded for social media purposes*
Suggested to bring:
Any items related to fire or divination for our altar
Feel encouraged to wear bright colors like red and orange
A water bottle
Snacks or drinks for folks to enjoy between songs.
About Singing for Catharsis:
In this space, Saro Lynch-Thomason teaches easy-to-learn songs that we sing for extended periods of time to help us move into a place of catharsis/relaxation/oxytocin release/altered state that ritual chant has provided for countless people for thousands of years. After each song we take time to decompress and talk about our experiences. We will only explore a few songs, some for as long as an hour. Folks are welcome to take breaks during the songs if they need to.
