A Winter’s Charm ~ 10 December
November 29th, 2011
Songs of the season
Hymns to the earth
We dream in the darkness
And sing our rebirth
Please join us for the Greenfield Community Chorus’ very first concert!
Directed by Crystalline Ruby Muse, with accompaniment by Daniel Pac & Cyd Reiman.
Saturday, December 10th, 7:00 pm
Second Congregational Church
16 Court Square, Greenfield
$5-10 sliding fee at the door
half price for kids
FFI contact Crystalline:
Crystalline@BrighidsMantle.com
413-339-4299
Greenfield Community Chorus
September 25th, 2011Greenfield Community Chorus is a new singing group under the direction of Crystalline Ruby Muse. Crystalline’s specialties include: teaching multilayered harmonies; creating exciting musical arrangements; working with the ENERGY of the music; and helping folks to sing in a way that is relaxing, soulful, celebratory, and just downright fun. Repertoire will include (but not be limited to) these categories: Seasonal, Sacred Earth, Popular, Folk, Roots, Celtic, Shape-note, Traditional, Madrigal, Rounds, & Social Justice.
Rehearsals for the fall session will be starting on the 3rd of October, 7-8:30. They will continue for eight Monday nights, through the 5th of December, with the 31st of October and the 21st of November off for the holidays. There will be a concert on Saturday the 10th of December. The tuition is $80/$40 students and seniors. The location is the Greenfield Second Congregational Church at 16 Court Square, Greenfield, MA.
You may hear samples of Crystalline’s musical arrangements at www.MySpace.com/CrystallineRubyMuse.
For more information or to register, contact Crystalline:
Crystalline@BrighidsMantle.com
413-339-4299
Fireseed Concert ~ 1 April 2011
February 26th, 2011Fireseed will play a mixture of original & traditional pieces on fiddle, vocals, keyboard, upright bass, & percussion. Will include some new songs performed for the first time.
Friday, 1 April 2011, 7:00 pm
Unity in the Pioneer Valley Church, Greenfield, MA
Fireseed Gig ~ 14 August 2010
August 9th, 2010To experience Fireseed live is to be transported to a timeless realm of magick and wonder.
Daniel Pac & Crystalline Ruby Muse will be basking in the August heat with hot Celtic, Old-time, Original, Jazz, & Sacred music on fiddle, vocals, double bass, Irish whistle, & percussion.
7:30-9:30 pm, Saturday, 14 August
Studio One ~ 106 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville
$5 cover charge at the door
Lughnasadh
July 24th, 2010Crazy Olympics 2010!!!
Saturday, 31 July, 12noon-afterdark
16 Chatham Road, Asheville, NC
Come out & celebrate Lughnasadh in traditional fashion … with “athletic games” (like oatmeal wrestling), a bardic competition (bring your favorite drum or your best poem), ceremony, & feasting.
$10 registration at the event gets you in the games, a t-shirt (there will be only 10 shirts per team, so come early), & a vegetarian dinner (BYOMeat)… $5 children (shirt, games, food).
Bring water, snacks, dry clothes, towel, sunscreen, & your favorite oatmeal wrestling persona. Games will begin at 2pm. If you want to play, be sure to arrive by 1pm for the drawing of names for teams, team cheers, warm-ups, & yoga!
Athletic Events, new & old:
Team Paper, Rock, Scissors
Relay Races
Distance Races (3.2k)
Oatmeal wrestling
Bobbing for Watermelons
3-Legged Races
Wheelbarrow Race
Izzy Dizzy
Boulder Toss
Hula Hoop Race
Leap Frog
Yelling/Screaming Contest
Other Events:
Drum Competition
Instrumental Competition
Vocal Competition
Poetry Competion
Schedule:
Registration/Team Selection – 12 noon to 2pm
Warmups/Yoga/Opening Circle – 2pm
Athletic Games – 2:30-6:30pm
Lughnasadh Ritual – 6:30pm
Food, Music/Poetry Competitions – 7pm
Awards and such – 8:30pm
Music/Fireside fun – darkish until ??
Contact Crystalline FFI:
828-649-0692
Crystalline@BrighidsMantle.com
Fireseed Contradance ~ 27 July 2010
July 24th, 2010Fireseed plays easy contra & square dances at Edelweiss Event Center.
697-D Haywood Rd, Asheville.
All welcome. 7-9pm.
Celtic Tree Lore: Mythology, Medicine, & Magick ~ 5 June 2010
May 26th, 2010Have you ever wanted to learn about trees significant to the Celtic peoples, lands, and traditions? For the ancient Celts, trees were a vital source of tribal culture, spirituality, and physical well-being.
In this class, we will learn about the traditional Celtic perspective on trees and study a collection of historically sacred ones. We will explore their spiritual significance and the lore surrounding them, as well as their uses for food, medicine, and magick. We will look at, touch, smell, and taste specimens and/or their products to help us connect with and enjoy these tree beings.
This class will be taught by
Crystalline Ruby Muse.
Fee: $20-30 sliding scale
To register, contact the
Appalachia School of Holistic Herbalism:
Info@HerbsHeal.com
(828) 350-1221
For information about the class, contact Crystalline:
Crystalline@BrighidsMantle.com
828-649-0692
Link out: Click here
New Moon Ceremony for Women & Girls
May 6th, 2010Monthly ceremony in the Gaelic tradition to honor the New Moon & sow the energetic seeds of our intentions for the coming cycle.
7-9:00pm, Thursday, 13 May 2010. West Asheville location.
FFI & directions, contact us:
Crystalline@BrighidsMantle.com
828-649-0692
Facilitated by Crystalline Ruby Muse & Jessica Braun-Ferris.
To read more: Click here
Song Circle
May 6th, 2010Come sing sacred songs in a circle! All are welcome, no experience required. No fee, donations of the heart accepted.
7pm Saturday, 22 May
West Asheville
FFI or to RSVP & get address, call 828-649-0692 or contact us at Crystalline@BrighidsMantle.com.
Facilitated by Crystalline Ruby Muse & Jessica Braun-Ferris.
To read more: Click here
Beltaine Sunrise Ceremony
April 22nd, 2010Come join us as we purify ourselves in the Beltaine dew, sing up the Sun Goddess, process through the sacred fires, dance around the May Bush, and feast. Together, we will create a Beltaine ceremony in the Gaelic tradition to honor the Celtic beginning of summer. Please bring offerings for the fire and food to share.
We will begin at 6:00 am in West Asheville. Contact us at Crystalline@BrighidsMantle.com or 828-649-0692 FFI or to get directions.
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Celtic Tree Lore: Mythology, Medicine, & Magick ~ 17 April 2010
March 24th, 2010Have you ever wanted to learn about trees significant to the Celtic peoples, lands, and traditions? For the ancient Celts, trees were a vital source of tribal culture, spirituality, and physical well-being.
In this class, we will learn about the traditional Celtic perspective on trees and study a collection of historically sacred ones. We will explore their spiritual significance and the lore surrounding them, as well as their uses for food, medicine, and magick. We will look at, touch, smell, and taste specimens and/or their products to help us connect with and enjoy these tree beings.
This class will be taught by
Crystalline Ruby Muse.
Part One ~ Saturday, 17 April, 2-5pm
Part Two ~ Saturday, 5 June, 2-5pm
Fee: $20-30 sliding scale, per class
To register, contact the
Appalachia School of Holistic Herbalism:
Info@HerbsHeal.com
(828) 350-1221
For information about the class, contact Crystalline:
Crystalline@BrighidsMantle.com
828-649-0692
Link out: Click here
Fireseed Gig ~ 6 March 2010
February 24th, 2010Fireseed rocks the Wine Cellar at the Saluda Inn with rousing & soulful Celtic, Old-time, & original music on fiddle, bass, vocals, Irish whistle, & percussion.
8:00 pm, Saturday, 6 March
229 Greenville Street
Saluda, NC 28773
(828) 749-9698
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Fireseed Gig ~ 26 February 2010
February 22nd, 2010Fireseed will be heating up the Well-Bred Bakery & Café with passionate rounds of Celtic, Old-time, & Original music on fiddle, voice, double bass, Irish whistle, & percussion.
7:00pm Friday, 26 February
26 North Main Street, Weaverville, NC
(828) 645-9300
Féile Bríde
December 17th, 2009
Festival of Brighid
An Imbolc celebration
Saturday, 6 February 2010, 6-10 pm
at the Appalachia School of Holistic Herbalism
2 Westwood Place in West Asheville
Fire, water, steam, and spark,
Brighid’s fire push back the dark
Forge, anvil, well, and spear,
Brighid’s flame burn true and clear
Even now, in the sleep of winter,
the seeds are starting to tremble under the snow,
and Brighid, the bright one, calls them to life.
Imbolc is the Celtic holiday celebrating the return of spring
and honoring Brighid, Celtic Goddess and Saint,
and her Four Fires:
Inspiration, Creation, Healing, and Justice.
We hope you’ll join us for a celebration
of Imbolc and Brighid’s Fire.
Come one, come all to:
- A potluck dinner including poetry, story, & song
- A candlelighting ceremony
- Live Celtic music & firespinning
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Please bring with you:
- ~ a potluck contribution,
- ~ your own place settings for the feast
(we recommend a plate, bowl, mug, silverware, & napkin), - ~ a poem or song to share during the feast,
- ~ a small, biodegradable offering for Brighid.
And, please wear something to honor fire, water, or spring!
Imbolc blessings to you!
Crystalline Ruby Muse, Jessica Braun-Ferris, & Ceara Foley
Please email or call Crystalline to RSVP or help create:
Crystalline@BrighidsMantle.com
828-649-0692
Fireseed Solstice Concert & CD Release Party
December 17th, 2009~ 7 pm, Sunday, 27 December 2009 ~
Mocha Maya’s Coffehouse, Shelburne Falls, MA
The intimate duo Fireseed will thrill, dazzle, & delight you with an evening of rousing & soulful Celtic, Appalachian, sacred, & original music. Fireseed is Daniel Pac on double bass, vocals, & percussion, & Crystalline Ruby Muse on fiddle, vocals, Irish whistle, & percussion. They will be celebrating the release of their first album, In the Hazel Wood, which can be previewed or downloaded for a fee at www.MyMusicSite.com/Fireseed.
Link out: Click here