In “The Funk & Wag from A to Z” \, originally curated by Ann Harithas for the Nave Museum in Victoria\, TX \, artist Mel Chin extracted images from all 25 volumes of the 1953 Funk & Wagnall’s Encyclopedia and re-edited them a collages\, unleashing the p otentiality of images trapped by historical context.  Chin� �s inspiring piece is showcased alongside new configurations of more recen t works by the artist in this exhibition.

Are you 19 or under? Submit your request to be a part of the 1st 'God Bless the Child' Gospel Extravaganza sponsored by S.T.E.P. INnov ations. Think you have talent...come show us and win prizes. Winners will be chosen by a panel of judges. Ticket sales will be donated to SafeChild a nonprofit organization that helps youth that have been abused or are afr aid of being abused. Please come have fun with us. To register please go t o our website stepinnovations.yolasite.com and click on the God Bless the child link. Donations accepted but not required to participate! My faceboo k family is the first to hear and have a chance to submit their request to be included in this awesome event. Location has been confirmed so get you r space now. All performances must be of a religious nature. If chosen you will contacted to receive additional information. Tickets will be sold fo r this event starting in July 2012.

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Rejuvenate Yo ur Mind\, Body and Spirit during this Fall Detox at the Beach!
Novem ber 9\, 10 and 11 at CPY's New Studio by the Beach!

Kim Bridi\ , life coach and yoga therapist will take you through practices designed for change and transformation\, using techniques from yoga\, including as ana\, pranayama\, mantra\, meditation\, thai yoga therapy\, and svadhyaya (self-study). All Levels Welcome.

Friday 6-9 pm –- Candlelig ht/ moonlight sankupla and flow.
Set your intention and prepare your mind for change. We will merge intention and movement during a gentle\, flowing evening practice. Bring your journal.

Saturday 9-12 -- Detox Flow
A powerful\, detox asana flow with twists\, sun salutes\ , mantra and pranayama designed to loosen and release mind-body toxins. M editation\, chanting and a long sivasana with lots of hands-on Thai Massa ge techniques will prepare you for the afternoon.

Saturday 2-5 -- Body-Mind Massage (Thai Yoga Therapy)
You’ll pair up with anot her yogi for an afternoon of compassion and self-less sharing through Tha i Yoga Massage. You’ll be guided through techniques of gentle stretchin g\, applying acupressure\, and rocking your partner into bliss. Then you� ��ll have a chance to receive. (Come alone or with a partner. You just ne ed an open mind and a minimal level of fitness ability.)

This session ends with meditation\, sharing and journaling as a way to process your experience.

6-7 PM Evening Beach Meditation

Su nday 9:30 – 12 -- Yin/Yang Flow
Close the weekend with a balanced flow\, faster energizing movement and long\, slow holds to release any mi nd-body issues which surfaced throughout the weekend. End with an intenti on and goal setting session where you’ll develop a plan for a season of self-care\, followed by a loving-kindness meditation.


C ost for Weekend: $200 includes all sessions and journal.
Cost per Se ssion: $30

Beach Yoga Retreat  Oceanfront Accommodations Avail able.

Dining in the Dark is a rare and unique sensory awaren ess experience that will take guests on a journey of taste\, sound\, and touch... all in the dark. Join us for the 2^nd Annual Charlott e Visionary Awards Dinner\, Dining in the Dark as the Foundation Fighting Blindness and our Event Chair\, Marilyn Green\,  honor Richard Childres s (NASCAR Team Owner and Owner\, Childress Vineyards) and Mike Helton (Pr esident\, NASCAR).   Enjoy a one of a kind evening with delicious food\ , drinks and live and silent auctions.

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