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WELLNESS, ART, CRAFTS & MUSIC for PEACE ON EARTH
Workshop by Percussion Artist Bashiri Johnson (Michael Jackson) in Bklyn on Dec. 13th at AIYETORO Celebration of Mind, Body & Spirit!
BROOKLYN, NY (December 1, 2015) ― Rejuvenate, support community artisans and remedy any holiday blues at a FREE and warm winter event at St. Francis College in Brooklyn on Sunday, Dec. 13th. AIYETORO – Peace on Earth: A Celebration of Mind, Body & Spirit will open its doors to the public all day, 9am till 9pm, closing with a special concert featuring master Percussion Artist Bashiri Johnson, (Sting, Michael Jackson).
Ted Williams, Head Munchkin in The Wiz movie, will lead us in songs from the film a week after its triumphant revival on NBC. Family-friendly fare includes chair yoga, movement activities, jazz, dance and vocal performances as well as guided meditation, beginning at 9am in the college’s Founders Hall Auditorium. A fine arts, crafts and wellness fair starts at 10am in the adjoining Callahan Center. St. Francis College is at 180 Remsen St. in downtown Brooklyn, a block from the Borough Hall station, a hub of six subway lines, and across the street from AIYETORO event sponsor Perelandra, one of Brooklyn’s oldest and most venerated health food stores.
Enjoy an enlightening talk by noted psychologist Dr. Jeff Gardere, join in a drumming circle led by Johnson, a stress-relief movement workshop or a community sing, while licensed/certified practitioners of medically recognized, cutting-edge and alternative healing modalities offer their services. Find amazing gifts, enjoy healthy, delicious foods, get an acupressure facial or have your chakra balanced in a beautiful, artful atmosphere. Schedule and more information at: http://motiquegallery.wix.com/aiyetoro
AIYETORO means, “Peace on Earth” in the language of the Yoruba people of West Africa. This welcoming event is designed for the enrichment of all, through knowledge, healing, entertainment and the fulfillment of communing with others. The goal is: “Peace On Earth…one smile, one person at a time.” It’s fitting that AIYETORO is held at St. Francis College, as the gathering embodies the Franciscan values of Respect, Compassion, Service and Integrity. This annual event benefits the Andrew W. Cooper Young Journalists In Training (YJIT) program at the college, named after the pioneering Civil Rights activist, businessman and publisher who founded The City Sun newspaper.
Bailey’s Café, a Bed-Stuy community organization, and Feel the Music, servicing victims of trauma, are participating non-profits. Vendors and exhibitors include: Brown Bag Angels, Ella Murray Designs, Shaz Gallery, Hats By Kat, Monifa Designs, Pottery Chris, The Noble Touch, Zola Dube (beadwork artisan), Reiki Master Deena Collins and Healthy City Foods.
At-A-Glance Roster of the AIYETORO Celebration Day:
Psychologist Dr. Jeff Gardere, radio personality, consultant for major network and cable news programs and for The Real Housewives of Atlanta, will bring his “You Are Not Alone” holiday message and will meet and greet audience members.
Bashiri Johnson, renowned Percussion Artist for Michael Jackson, Sting and Whitney Houston, will teach the basics at a fun Family Drumming Workshop.
Follow The Yellow Brick Road as Broadway veteran Ted Williams, Head Munchkin in The Wiz, leads a sing-a-long and activities for munchkins of all ages.
A Guided Meditation led by Life Coach Margaret Pazant, (Genius Lives Within) opens the day. She has coached 30,000 people worldwide for Landmark Education.
Jeffrey Noble will do a Pranic Healing presentation and practitioners from The Noble Touch will offer hands-on sessions.
Enjoy a Stress-Free Movement workshop led by Kadeem Alston-Roman and Anginese Phillips, cofounders of Full Force Dance Repertory. Complete with chair movement, this centering and vitalizing workshop is great for all ages and abilities.
Bailey's Cafe, a Brooklyn-based non profit, connecting generations to make a better world, will present their holiday showcase; including performances by their youth, teaching artists and special guests.
A Special Evening Concert presents Bashiri Johnson’s Rhythm Healing Duo, featuring guitarist Frances Elizee, with guest vocalist Vivian Ara and surprise guests. Guaranteed to delight, with admission by donation!
AIYETORO offers a fun and wonderful day for you and yours! Get more info at: http://motiquegallery.wix.com/aiyetoro, 347-661-6909, Aiyetoro4You@gmail.com
AIYETORO is the brainchild of Monifa Edwards, a Brooklyn-based jeweler, artisan and milliner, as well as social- and community-development entrepreneur.
Photo credit: “Mai” by Genise Amorim