Documentary Screening: Image to Lifeworld
A free event with film, food and poster art
Sunday May 27th
7:30pm-9pm
Donations accepted for the T.O. Scholarship Fund

Image to Lifeword is an ethnographic film exploring how Theatre of the Oppressed is fostering community in West Philadelphia. Focusing on workshops held in the spring of 2012, the film follows how participants use Image Theatre—one of the many modalities developed under the umbrella of Theatre of the Oppressed—to parse issues of injustice that particpants wish to work on together. Interspersing interviews with workshop footage, Image to Lifeworld shows how these dynamic and sometimes challenging exchanges connect to lived and embodied experiences, producing possibilities for personal growth, new relationships, and a stronger sense of collective belonging.

This rough cut of Image to Lifeworld will be followed by discussion with the film’s director and interviewees. There will also be food and a small retrospective of poster art from the past 4 years of Philadelphia Theatre of the Oppressed. Donations go toward T.O. Philly’s Scholarship Fund. For more info, contact tophilly@gmail.com or call 215-730-0982.

By the way, here's our class schedule for May 2012

Bon Voyage Party Class ‘n Potluck
Sunday, May 13
class from 6:15-7:15
$10
Potluck and live music to follow!

Julia is leaving for the summer – to dance her way through India with the Fiddlehead Project and then to be in North Carolina with her family. Come out for a lil’ farwell shin-dig and a hang before she ventures off.

By the way, here's our class schedule for May 2012

Folkadelphia Presents: Honey Watts and Johnny Miles with special guest Rayvon Browne (from Brooklyn)
Saturday, May 19th
8 PM
$8

Please join us on Saturday, May 19th as we welcome home Honey Watts and Johnny Miles after their spring tour together. Joining the Philly musicians for the night are our new Brooklyn-based friends in Rayvon Browne. It will prove to be a memorable show of tender and gorgeous songs, weaved together by these musicians. It’s all happening at the intimate and extremely comfortable Studio 34 space in West Philadelphia and presented by Folkadelphia.

Honey Watts:
Raised in Mexico and California, Liz Fullerton has fronted the trip-hop outfit Dutch and contributed to Jedi Mind Tricks records. But in Honey Watts she strikes out to give her folk and country roots their fair due, sharing stories of love lost and adventures sought. And while she shares a biographical intensity with Neil Young and Leonard Cohen, Liz sings with the passionate desperation and whimsical playfulness of Nina Simone, Patsy Cline and Minnie Riperton. At times straight-forward in content and elsewhere masked in pastoral allegory, it’s the delivery of her lyrics that penetrates even the most passive listener. Carl Cheeseman is a New Jersey-born composer and musician, performing and recording with The Minor Arcana, Johnny Miles & the Waywards, Dawn Hiatt, and Birdie Busch, among others. His proficiency in electric guitar and lap steel, and passion for dulcimer and sitar, have made Carl an in-demand studio session player, as well as collaborator with poets, storytellers, theater companies and filmmakers.
Their self-titled album, released in April 2011, sets Liz’s songs into a musical fabric of muted tones and soft noises; some are given a simple acoustic presentation, but the record is also by turns ambient and electric, gently orchestrated and even experimental. Adventurous elements found on records by Nina Nastasia, Laura Gibson, Devon Sproule and Sharon Van Etten are identifiable upon multiple listens to Honey Watts. The duo is currently writing new material for their follow-up record.

Johnny Miles:
Drawing deeply from the classic America traditions of country, folk, blues and rock & roll, filtered through his own unique sensibilities, Johnny Miles creates contemporary 21st century snapshots of life, love, and loss that are at once familiar and yet altogether fresh, new, and exciting. Johnny is currently on tour in support of his third full-length (and 2nd with his group, the Waywards) entitled Lost Treasure Found, released April 2012 on the artist’s own independent label Tree Records. This latest release features perhaps his most beautiful work to date: upright bass, pedal steel, and strings swirl around harmonies, waltzes, and pristine ambience. With a relentless pace and work ethic, Miles gives the impression that he’s only just begun, but if there is one thing we’ve learned from his songwriting and performances thus far, it’s to expect the unexpected!

Rayvon Browne:
On the brink of releasing Companion, their second 8-song cassette (complete with complimentary digital download), NYC psych-folk band Rayvon Browne is a collaboration between Morgan Heringer (“ukulele virtuoso,” The New York Times) and Cal Folger Day (whose “vocal control and onstage presence command attention,” The New Yorker) with Joel Kruzic on the upright bass. Together they present a diverse set of original tunes & compositions, and also some remix’d classics, featuring tight vocal harmonies and swapping around on keyboards, uke, guitar, mandolin, melodica, and more. This night sees them off to a month-long tour in England, Ireland, and Germany.

Folkadelphia:
The folk music organization and weekly XPN2 radio show created by Fred Knittel. Through Folkadelphia, Fred hopes to introduce people to exciting new musicians and, with luck, change the way they perceive modern folk music. Folkadelphia radio is broadcast on XPN2 on WXPN Sundays from 3-5 PM and Tuesdays 6-8 PM. Upcoming in-studio guests include Kath Bloom, Sea of Bees, Psalmships, and more.

Also, catch Honey Watts and Johnny Miles performing and interviewing live and in the studio on Folkadelphia radio after the concert on Sunday, May 20th from 3-5 PM on XPN2.

Press photos and more information available on request
Contact: Fred Knittel at fred@xpn2.org

By the way, here's our class schedule for May 2012

Second Saturday Series – 3rd Installment
Art Opening: Above & Below
with potluck dinner, music, and celebration!

Also, the Studio 34 Community 4th Birthday Celebration!

“Above and Below” is an art opening featuring potluck dinner and two live musical acts! The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. with the potluck dinner. Then we will look at some art and maybe have some reactions to works on paper (squiggly lines) by sculptor and Studio 34 co-founder James Peniston and photos (of the sky) by painter and Midwives Collective founder Christiana Kugel. They both worked on art really hard for a bunch of years (art’s so hard!). This show isn’t about that. This show is about finding ease in the finding of beauty-every day. Emotions recollected in tranquility.

Also, we can’t tell you why, but if you like David Bowie, please don’t miss this show. Also, if you like really big or really small things, please come (we could tell you why but won’t right here). Food, art show and super music by Studio 34 friends Gina Fontana, Jessica Marcus and Andrea Saylor! More music, you say? How about Dan Blacksburg and Evan Levine performing deranged ragtime, or “tin pan alley” music? Not enough?

Well, okay. That night Studio 34 will also be celebrating its 4th birthday!! So there might be cake!! Maybe vegan cupcakes! Probably dancing!

The Studio 34 community will be celebrating its 4th Birthday like we do. Food, art, music, dance and good feelings. Bring some food and a friend. Admission is FREE!!!!

By the way, here's our class schedule for May 2012

Wind Horse: A Forrest Yoga Conference

Where: Snow Mountain Ranch, the YMCA of the Rockies in Winter Park, Colorado

When: August 17-20, 2012

More Information and Registration: http://www.forrestyoga.com/windhorse/ (early registration ends May 31!)

For the first time ever, Forrest Yoga will gather together an amazing community of yoga enthusiasts and the entire Forrest Yoga tribe in a weekend long retreat in the sacred natural beauty of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. We welcome yoga lovers young and old, beginner or advanced to come celebrate their practice and renew their Spirits with 3 days of exclusive Master Classes with Ana Forrest and a wide variety of specialized yoga classes with Forrest Yoga Guardians.

Reconnect with old friends and meet new friends from around the world with a weekend of music, ceremony, fire pits, dancing and organic, healthy food. Celebrate the power of community, and bring your entire family (yogis and non-yogis alike) to retreat with you at beautiful Snow Mountain Ranch in Winter Park, Colorado. Snow Mountain Ranch’s wide variety of outdoor activities, ranging from horseback riding to canoeing to hiking and fishing ensure that every member of the family will find a weekend filled with activities that delight their Spirit.

The 1st Annual Wind Horse Forrest Yoga Conference is a powerful opportunity for the practitioners of all traditions to bond into a global tribe of strength and beauty, celebrating the power of going deeper into the sacredness of practice and the joys of communing with family and friends in a beautiful natural setting.

Celebration. Community. Ceremony.

By the way, here's our class schedule for May 2012

Pre-natal Yoga
Thursdays
7:45p – 9:15p
with Ali
$10 drop-in
Starts May 24

Bio:
Ali Caccavella has been teaching yoga for over 7 years. She received her teacher certification from Wake Up Yoga in Philadelphia after moving from San Francisco where her love of yoga first took root. She teaches Vinyasa, Yin, and both Pre- & Post-Natal yoga, with a concentration on breath-inspired movement and a strong technical foundation to work safely and effectively with the body. Ali’s teaching melds modern applications of yogic philosophy with compassionate attention to strength-building, balance and attention to the physical & energetic body. Utilizing breath awareness, props and inspiration from the life, her classes are playful, creative and adaptable to individual needs. Her intention is to offer a practice that will allow her students to find breath, openness and peace in both body and mind.

Class Description:
Yoga is one of the best things women can do for themselves and their bodies, both during and after pregnancy. Cultivating an intimate connection to their bodies, yoga offers pregnant mothers an opportunity to develop deep trust in themselves and skills to navigate the mysteries of gestation and birth. Using breath awareness, and both strength building and restorative poses, this class will integrate shared experiences into powerful themes for expansion and surrender in this miraculous time of transformation.

By the way, here's our class schedule for April 2012

Solving Daily Problems Using Meditation: A three-week series
Buddhist Meditation Classes
Mondays 7:00-8:00pm
May 7th-21st
Cost: $8

Join us for a weekly beginner’s meditation class on Monday evenings. We will be examining the Buddhist approach to making our lives less stressful and more manageable through utilizing the power of meditation. Each class begins with a relaxation meditation, a brief teaching on Buddhist topics, and ends with another energizing meditation. The topic of each class will be:

May 7 – Where do our daily problems come from?
May 14 – Happily Accepting Disappointment
May 21 – Defeating Anger and Frustation

This 3-week series of classes is being offered by Amitayus Kadampa Buddhist Center at Studio 34 and will be taught by Salena Alberti, a meditation teacher who has over 10 years experience in practicing and studying Buddhism.

By the way, here's our class schedule for April 2012

Join us at Studio 34 for Kids Yoga Summer Camp!
with Lily

Cost: Register before June 1st and pay only $225 for each week!

June 25th – 29th (5-8 year olds)
8:45am – 3:15pm

July 9th – 13th (7-12 year olds)
8:45am – 3:15pm

July 30th – August 3rd (5-8 year olds)
8:45am – 3:15pm

August 13th – 17th (7-12 year olds)
8:45am – 3:15pm

Details: This full-day camp will be filled with fun, educational activities, and games. Yoga camp is unique because we spend time together as a team building trust and friendships that fall outside of a typical competitive sports camp, yet has all the benefits of developing a love for movement and play. Throughout the week, we’ll practice yoga, learn about yoga history and philosophy, prepare ayurvedic snacks (and a Friday meal), learn about staying healthy, create art, play games, make music, and still have time for reflection, relaxation and rest.

A Day in the Life of a Studio 34 Kids Yoga Camper:

8:45-9:15: Greetings,
9:15-10:15: Yoga Class
10:15-10:30: Snack
10:30-11:30: Arts and Crafts
11:30-12:00: Journal time/Yoga Philosophy discussions
12-1: Lunch and outdoor play
1-1:45 storytime/music/dance
1:45-2:45 Yoga Class
2:45-3:15: Day closing, pack up, cleanup

Extra Info: Each additional week or child is only $200/week. Also, let us know if you’re interested in before care or after care.

Questions: email: Jason@studio34yoga.com or call: 215-387-3434

By the way, here's our class schedule for April 2012

Zumba!
6-week Series:
Sundays May 20- June 24
5:00pm – 6:00pm
with Fatima
$55 with pre-registration/$60 at first class

Zumba Fitness classes are 60 minutes of movement set to fun Latin, Middle-Eastern, and pop beats. Before you know it, you’ll be getting fit and your energy levels will soar! It’s easy to do and accessible to all ages and fitness levels. The easy-to-follow sequences create an effective cardiovascular workout and are totally exhilarating while building a deep-rooted sense of community among returning students. Wear comfortable clothing so you can move freely and bring plenty of water to stay hydrated.

By the way, here's our class schedule for April 2012

Plant Your Roots!
Tribal Flow with live drumming by Shawn Hennessey
Friday April 20
7:30-9:30pm
Suggested Donation: $10-$20

Please join Brittany Policastro and her fundraising team as we tap into our deep earth rhythms with this very special class accompanied by the live drumming sounds of amazing musician Shawn Hennessy of Leana’s Song. Together we will create magic one beat at a time.

Suggested Donation: $10-$20
All proceeds go to support Living Beyond Breast Cancer

We will be raising funds and awareness for Yoga on the Steps; an annual event that unites yogi’s to support partner organization Living Beyond Breast Cancer.

By the way, here's our class schedule for April 2012