For Reference: 2011 Lineup (stay tuned for 2012 lineup)
Disarming Our Lives: The Spirituality of Nonviolence 1:30-4:30 p.m.
The Bishop Sullivan Pax Christi Community sponsored a workshop led by Angie O’Gorman, editor of “The Universe Bends Toward Justice: A Reader in Christian Nonviolence in the U.S.” and “The Book of Sins.” The workshop was held in the Shafer Room. The author was available in Boyd after the workshop for book signing.
Virginia World Rhythms Drum Circle Jam 3-4:30 p.m.
Arthur Lopez of Virginia World Rhythms Drum Circles led a drum circle jam at the Battan building foyer.
Some attendees just showed up and sat in, and some signed up in advance (Va. World Rhythms drum circle jam Meetup page).
"Speak Your Peace" open mic & featured poets 5-6:30 p.m.
- Bob Young and Jack Callan led a spirited open mic session of poetry, narrative, and spoken word material.
- There wase a sign-up list open to anyone who was interested in reading. The event was held in the Shafer room, and those who had reserved dinner also used the space for dining, lending a café/dinner-club atmostphere to the room.
Pre-concert interlude 6:30-7 p.m.
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The Friends School Sound Waves
(drumming group from the Virginia Beach Friends School)
Concert & performances 7-10 p.m.
- Opening prayer: Rev. Greg West
- Welcoming words: Paul Rasor
- The Friends School Vibes (youth singing group)
- Narissa Bond
- Vivian Teter
- Life Force Band
- Ebenezer Unity Choir
- Eddie Dowe
- Lawrence Lambert
- Playback Hampton Roads
- Virginia World Rhythms Drum Circle
- One Love: Life Force Band/All
- M.C.: Track McCreary
Sound: Smooth Sound, Nick Kramarevski
