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Winter SolstiCelebration was born at White Rock Lake, taking place for the first few years at Winfrey Point. It's the little event that could! Now it's the second largest Winter Solstice event in the nation. The founder, Amy Martin, lives near White Rock and the nonprofit group, Earth Rhythms, that presents the event is based there. Our photographer, Jennifer Walz, lives off the lake and our press photos were taken there. Several performers are East Dallasites, including storytellers Gene and Peggy Helmick-Richardson, dancer Angie Dutton, vocalist Lainey Bernstein, tai chi artist Lane Cawthon, and several members of Creative Motion.
WINTER SOLSTICELEBRATION
theme: JOY & WONDER
Friday December 18, 2009
Solstice Service from 7 to 9 pm
Yule Fest before & after: 6 to 7 pm & 9 to 10 pm
Cathedral of Hope
5910 Cedar Springs at Inwood
northeast corner, access from Nash St. off Inwood
$10 at the door, $8 in advance, $5 for under 13 & over 65
www.earthrhythms.org ~ 214-261-5599 ~ info@earthrhythms.org
Presented by Earth Rhythms and Center for Spiritual Living, with support from Cathedral of Hope and Unity Dallas.
Winter SolstiCelebration returns for its 17th year, energized by a new interfaith support team. Attracting over a thousand people each year who come to experience the redemptive power of darkness and the regenerative nature of light, the beloved North Texas celebration is the second largest Winter Solstice gathering in the nation.
For 2009, the multi-cultural, non-sectarian event explores the theme of Joy & Wonder through song, poetry, ceremony, dance, comedy, ritual, storytelling, drumming and a myriad of musical styles. This year also features puppetry, magic, juggling and even professional yo-yo artistry. It promises to be lighthearted yet full of awe.
In the hour before and after the Winter Solstice service, a lively Yule Fest in the lobby hosts roving characters, music, photos with Father Winter and much more. Arriving attendees are blessed by the Wonder Women and invited to symbolically help prepare a communal soup in the fellowship hall. After the Solstice Service, the hot soup is served with bread, nuts and cheese, plus a variety of beverages.
• Colorful dress is encouraged!
• ASL deaf interpretation provided.
• Childcare is available during the service for $5 per child.
• Donations of canned meat, fish and saltine crackers for the cathedral’s food pantry are appreciated. Also winterwear for the cold-weather collection.
• A community flier table is available to set out promotional materials. A small donation is requested.
• A Helping Hands voucher is available for those unable to pay admission.
• TRAFFIC – IMPORTANT!: The road to Cathedral of Hope, Nash St, is under construction. Please enter through the Park Cities Ford dealership on Inwood or through the old Ruth Chris Steakhouse parking lot on Cedar Springs. (The fenced-in enclosure in the Cathedral parking lot is the construction site of the Interfaith Peace Chapel.)
