Mushroom Production as a Business Workshop Series 2026

Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County and Flowering Sun Ecology Center are offering a comprehensive educational series on mushroom cultivation and business development. This five-part program combines online learning with hands-on experience, designed to empower participants with the knowledge and skills to grow, manage, and scale mushroom operations sustainably. This program will be provided in English & Spanish.

• Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

• Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

• Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

• Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

• Saturday, April 18, 2026, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (CCEOC) is excited to announce a collaboration with Flowering Sun Ecology Center to offer a comprehensive educational series on mushroom cultivation and business development. This five-part program combines online learning with hands-on experience, designed to empower participants with the knowledge and skills to grow, manage, and scale mushroom operations sustainably. This program will be provided in English & Spanish

Program Overview

• Class 1 – Foundations of Mushroom Cultivation Zoom | March 11, Wednesday - 6:30–8:00pm Participants will explore fungal biology, mushroom life cycles, and cultivation pathways. Topics include infrastructure basics, essential equipment, and standard operating procedures for cleanliness.

• Class 2 – Designing Your Mushroom Operation Zoom | March 18, Wednesday - 6:30–8:00pm This session focuses on translating ideas into functional systems. Participants will learn about space planning, environmental controls, contamination management, and post-harvest handling.

• Class 3 – Building a Sustainable Mushroom Business Zoom | March 25, Wednesday - 6:30–8:00pm Attendees will dive into the economics of mushroom production, exploring pricing, sales channels, customer relationships, and cooperative business models.

• Class 4 – Scaling, Finance, and Long-Term Viability Zoom | April 1, Wednesday - 6:30–8:00pm This class covers scaling production, financial management tools, budgeting, risk management, and long-term planning for resilience and diversification.

• Class 5 – On-Farm Mushroom Production Intensive In-person at Flowering Sun Ecology Center | April 18, Saturday - 11:00am–3:00pm Participants will gain hands-on experience with lab tours, inoculation demonstrations, sterilization practice, and gourmet mushroom cooking. This immersive session also includes discussions on scaling challenges and disease prevention.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the series, participants will:

• Understand fungal biology and cultivation systems

• Design small-scale mushroom operations with workflow and sanitation plans

• Explore business models, sales channels, and cooperative opportunities

• Develop financial strategies for scaling and sustainability

• Gain hands-on skills and community connections to support their mushroom journey

Registration Information

Training fee: $30 per person

Registration is required for all sessions. Registration closes on 03/05/2026.

Lunch will be provided for the onsite training

For more information, please contact Nathaniel, Cell: 917-635-9966 or email at nl498@cornell.edu or Javier, Cell: 845-344-1234 Ext:275 or email: jba78@cornell.edu

Fee

$30 per person

Register

https://bit.ly/48qfln2

Mushroom Production as a Business Workshop Series 2026

Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County and Flowering Sun Ecology Center are offering a comprehensive educational series on mushroom cultivation and business development. This five-part program combines online learning with hands-on experience, designed to empower participants with the knowledge and skills to grow, manage, and scale mushroom operations sustainably. This program will be provided in English & Spanish.

• Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

• Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

• Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

• Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

• Saturday, April 18, 2026, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (CCEOC) is excited to announce a collaboration with Flowering Sun Ecology Center to offer a comprehensive educational series on mushroom cultivation and business development. This five-part program combines online learning with hands-on experience, designed to empower participants with the knowledge and skills to grow, manage, and scale mushroom operations sustainably. This program will be provided in English & Spanish

Program Overview

• Class 1 – Foundations of Mushroom Cultivation Zoom | March 11, Wednesday - 6:30–8:00pm Participants will explore fungal biology, mushroom life cycles, and cultivation pathways. Topics include infrastructure basics, essential equipment, and standard operating procedures for cleanliness.

• Class 2 – Designing Your Mushroom Operation Zoom | March 18, Wednesday - 6:30–8:00pm This session focuses on translating ideas into functional systems. Participants will learn about space planning, environmental controls, contamination management, and post-harvest handling.

• Class 3 – Building a Sustainable Mushroom Business Zoom | March 25, Wednesday - 6:30–8:00pm Attendees will dive into the economics of mushroom production, exploring pricing, sales channels, customer relationships, and cooperative business models.

• Class 4 – Scaling, Finance, and Long-Term Viability Zoom | April 1, Wednesday - 6:30–8:00pm This class covers scaling production, financial management tools, budgeting, risk management, and long-term planning for resilience and diversification.

• Class 5 – On-Farm Mushroom Production Intensive In-person at Flowering Sun Ecology Center | April 18, Saturday - 11:00am–3:00pm Participants will gain hands-on experience with lab tours, inoculation demonstrations, sterilization practice, and gourmet mushroom cooking. This immersive session also includes discussions on scaling challenges and disease prevention.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the series, participants will:

• Understand fungal biology and cultivation systems

• Design small-scale mushroom operations with workflow and sanitation plans

• Explore business models, sales channels, and cooperative opportunities

• Develop financial strategies for scaling and sustainability

• Gain hands-on skills and community connections to support their mushroom journey

Registration Information

Training fee: $30 per person

Registration is required for all sessions. Registration closes on 03/05/2026.

Lunch will be provided for the onsite training

For more information, please contact Nathaniel, Cell: 917-635-9966 or email at nl498@cornell.edu or Javier, Cell: 845-344-1234 Ext:275 or email: jba78@cornell.edu

Fee

$30 per person

Register

https://bit.ly/48qfln2

Mushroom Production as a Business Workshop Series 2026

Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County and Flowering Sun Ecology Center are offering a comprehensive educational series on mushroom cultivation and business development. This five-part program combines online learning with hands-on experience, designed to empower participants with the knowledge and skills to grow, manage, and scale mushroom operations sustainably. This program will be provided in English & Spanish.

• Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

• Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

• Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

• Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

• Saturday, April 18, 2026, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (CCEOC) is excited to announce a collaboration with Flowering Sun Ecology Center to offer a comprehensive educational series on mushroom cultivation and business development. This five-part program combines online learning with hands-on experience, designed to empower participants with the knowledge and skills to grow, manage, and scale mushroom operations sustainably. This program will be provided in English & Spanish

Program Overview

• Class 1 – Foundations of Mushroom Cultivation Zoom | March 11, Wednesday - 6:30–8:00pm Participants will explore fungal biology, mushroom life cycles, and cultivation pathways. Topics include infrastructure basics, essential equipment, and standard operating procedures for cleanliness.

• Class 2 – Designing Your Mushroom Operation Zoom | March 18, Wednesday - 6:30–8:00pm This session focuses on translating ideas into functional systems. Participants will learn about space planning, environmental controls, contamination management, and post-harvest handling.

• Class 3 – Building a Sustainable Mushroom Business Zoom | March 25, Wednesday - 6:30–8:00pm Attendees will dive into the economics of mushroom production, exploring pricing, sales channels, customer relationships, and cooperative business models.

• Class 4 – Scaling, Finance, and Long-Term Viability Zoom | April 1, Wednesday - 6:30–8:00pm This class covers scaling production, financial management tools, budgeting, risk management, and long-term planning for resilience and diversification.

• Class 5 – On-Farm Mushroom Production Intensive In-person at Flowering Sun Ecology Center | April 18, Saturday - 11:00am–3:00pm Participants will gain hands-on experience with lab tours, inoculation demonstrations, sterilization practice, and gourmet mushroom cooking. This immersive session also includes discussions on scaling challenges and disease prevention.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the series, participants will:

• Understand fungal biology and cultivation systems

• Design small-scale mushroom operations with workflow and sanitation plans

• Explore business models, sales channels, and cooperative opportunities

• Develop financial strategies for scaling and sustainability

• Gain hands-on skills and community connections to support their mushroom journey

Registration Information

Training fee: $30 per person

Registration is required for all sessions. Registration closes on 03/05/2026.

Lunch will be provided for the onsite training

For more information, please contact Nathaniel, Cell: 917-635-9966 or email at nl498@cornell.edu or Javier, Cell: 845-344-1234 Ext:275 or email: jba78@cornell.edu

Fee

$30 per person

Register

https://bit.ly/48qfln2

Maker’s Market: A Woman’s Day Celebration Event

From the Organizer:

International Women’s Day Celebration

Join us on 3/8 at Urban District Market for a special International Women’s Day event celebrating community, creativity, and women-owned businesses.

We’re bringing together an inspiring lineup of women entrepreneurs, makers, and creatives for a day dedicated to connection and empowerment.

Vision Board Workshop – Set your intentions and create a visual roadmap for your goals

Shop Women-Owned Businesses – Support local brands and discover something new

Community + Connection – Meet, mingle, and celebrate together
Plus more surprises throughout the day

Whether you’re looking to reset your goals, support incredible local women, or just spend the day surrounded by good energy, this event is for you.

Bring a friend, bring your dreams, and let’s celebrate Women’s Day the right way.

These dances are always so fun and a nice reset towards the end of the month. I always leave feeling more refreshed and grounded. It’s been hard to make my schedule work to include it these last few months, but hoping I can make it work this month for the final dance of 2025. Hope to see you there on the dancefloor!

From the Organizer:

I’m thrilled to announce my next collaboration with DJ GHOST PIPE on Saturday 11/22/25, as we come together to set intentions for 2025 through the transformative power of dance.

About GHOST PIPE:

Ghost Pipe is the tribal/plant medicine music project of holistic psychotherapist and professor of psychology and counseling, Connor Wills. Based in New Jersey (USA) and southern Colombia, Ghost Pipe's music aims to support others on their spiritual journey and inspire those who feel called to ceremonial plant medicine as a potential path to their healing.

Since 2024 Ghost Pipe has been honored to share lineups in Colombia, Nicaragua, and The United States with diverse acts including Ms. Lauryn Hill, DJ Drez, Papadosio, Savej, Zion Marley, M.C. Yogi, Consider The Source, Tauk, Lily Fangz, Skysia, CRSPY, Drumspyder, Couch, Toubab Krewe, Holy River, Natalie Brooke, Sicard Hollow, The Snozzberries, and more.

Ghost Pipe's hybrid DJ and live percussion performances are always 100% unplanned and improvised but tend to lean toward tribal music from South America and West Africa, held with great respect and reverence. Folks in attendance can expect to hear improvisational sampled spoken word wisdom from experts in trauma healing, spiritual leaders past and present, and indigenous healers from around the world. This is music as a modality for healing.

Dance Workshop with Kat Harmon We’re delighted to welcome back Kat Harmon, who will lead a special movement workshop from 6:45–7:10 PM. This optional session helps participants ease into the evening by moving through fears or anxieties about dancing in community, setting the stage for deeper connection and freedom of expression.

Glow Paint and Adornment Doors open at 6:30 PM, offering time to adorn yourself with glow paint and prepare for the night. This is an opportunity to tap into your inner luminescence and express yourself through creative self-decoration. Body paint will be provided, and you’re welcome to bring additional items for adornment. Come dressed to express your wild, free, and unfiltered self!

Ceremonial Cacao We’ll offer 1 oz. ceremonial cacao for purchase starting at 6:30 PM, creating a heart-opening ritual to prepare for the evening’s journey.

Intention Setting

Please bring an altar item (or multiple) for our collective intention-setting ceremony.This month, we introduce three altar spaces for a deeper and more immersive experience:

Feminine Altar: Honoring intuition, nurturing, beauty, and the cycles of life.
Masculine Altar: Celebrating strength, logic, action, and protective energy.
Unity Altar: Representing oneness, peace, and the beauty of diversity. This altar also honors our ancestors and the wisdom passed down through generations.
Feel free to bring items for one or all three altars.

EVENT DETAILS:

Date: Saturday, 11/22/25

Time: 6:30–10:00 PM

Location: Aerial Charlotte, 801 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28206

Admission: Sliding scale $25–$55 (event capped at 100 participants)

EVENT GUIDELINES:

Be Free: Dance as you like, with no judgment.

Be Present: No phones or cameras.

Be Embodied: No talking or spectating.

Be Clear: This is a sober event—No Intoxicants.

Be Consensual: Always listen for and respect “yes” or “no.”

Be Here: No outside shoes.

Be On Time: Doors close at 7:15 PM for the opening circle and meditation.

Sacred Frequencies: A Spinal Energetics & Sound Healing Journey

Join Tammy Schoolcraft and Ana Lucia Divins for a very unique immersive group experience designed to promote energetic alignment, release tension, and invite holistic harmony.

Tammy will guide participants through Spinal Energetics, encouraging gentle, organic movement to support the natural alignment of energy pathways within the body. She will also use gentle breathwork to deepen relaxation and infuse the session with Reiki energy, amplifying healing and creating a calming flow.

Ana Lucia will enhance this journey with her Therapeutic Sound Healing, blending the harmonious tones of sound bowls with her soothing voice to create a resonant field of sound.
Together, this unique fusion of practices invites emotional release, physical balance, and a profound sense of inner peace.

Open to all experience levels, this immersion offers a sanctuary of healing where participants can reconnect with their natural rhythms and experience the transformative power of sound and energy alignment.

Sunday, May 4th at 10am-11:30 $55
Registration is Required and Space is limited to 8
*Mats will be provided but please bring blankets, pillows, or anything else for your comfort on the floor including your own yoga mat if preferred for extra cushion. Eye Mask/Covers are Encouraged

About Your Facilitators:

Tammy Schoolcraft, founder of Energetic Apothecary - Energy Alignment Studio, brings nearly a decade of experience in the field of Energy Healing Arts. As a Certified Spinal Energetics Facilitator, she has undergone direct training under the mentorship of Dr. Sarah Jane Perry. Additionally, Tammy holds certification as an Advanced Level Biofield Tuning Practitioner, having received instruction directly from Eileen McKusick, a renowned figure in Biofield Tuning and the acclaimed author of "Tuning The Human Biofield".
Tammy's professional journey also encompasses certifications as a Holy Fire III Reiki Master Teacher, Holy Fire Karuna™ Reiki Master, Certified Medical Reiki Master, Litarian Reiki Level Master, and Resonance Biofeedback Practitioner.

Found Out More about Tammy Schoolcraft www.energeticApothecary.com

Ana Lucía Divins has been singing since she can remember. Throughout years of performing in the community sharing her voice through song, she witnessed the healing power of music, sound and connection– and what began as a process of creative expression and self-healing – led her to a path of personal and professional transformation into sound and therapeutic music studies, achieving a certification as Therapeutic Singer (Certified Music Practitioner by the Music for Healing and Transition Program). Graduate of the British Academy of Sound Therapy as a Certified Holistic Voice Therapist.

For more information about Ana Lucía Divins visit: www.azulhealing.com

Join us for the Opening Day of the Huntersville Growers’ Market on May 3, 2025, at Veterans Park in Downtown Huntersville. The market will be open at 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Shop local produce, meat/fish and local arts. It is a place the whole family can enjoy and shop local!

For information about being a vendor please email Maria Cepeda at mcepeda@huntersville.org

I’m thrilled to announce a NEW EVENT for Ecstatic Dance Charlotte called SANCTUARY IN MOTION starting once a month on Sunday Mornings.

My next collaboration with DJ Josh Paul will be on Sunday, 4/27/25, as we come together to plant seeds of intentions for 2025 through the transformative power of dance.

Blending tribal rhythms, Afro house, and organic electronic beats, his DJ sets are crafted as intentional experiences designed to support healing, inner exploration, and communal celebration. Josh weaves his background as a shamanic practitioner and sound healer into every set, allowing the music to serve as a bridge between the seen and unseen, the personal and the collective.

Based in Charlotte, NC, Josh shares his work through retreats, workshops, and ceremonial dance events that honor the sacred power of rhythm and embodiment. His mission is to hold a safe, heart centered space where people feel free to move, feel, and remember who they truly are.

Whether you’re dancing to release stress, to find joy, or to connect with others on a similar path, I invite you to join me in this musical journey. Let’s embrace the rhythm, feel the beat, and dance our way to wellness and spiritual awakening. Together, we can create moments of magic, healing, and unforgettable connection through the power of music.

Ceremonial Cacao
We’ll offer 1 oz. ceremonial cacao for purchase starting at 9:30 AM, creating a heart-opening ritual to prepare for the evening’s journey.

Intention Setting

Please bring an altar item for our collective intention-setting ceremony. We will introduce ONE altar spaces for a deeper and more immersive experience dedicated to the following:

1. Feminine: Honoring intuition, nurturing, beauty, and the cycles of life.

2. Masculine: Celebrating strength, logic, action, and protective energy.

3. Unity: Representing oneness, peace, and the beauty of diversity. This altar also honors our ancestors and the wisdom passed down through generations.

EVENT DETAILS:

Date: SUNDAY, 4/27/25

Time: 9:30 AM –12:30 PM - Circle starts at 10:00 AM

Location: OPEN DOOR STUDIO, 3706 CENTRAL AVE., Charlotte, NC 28205

Admission: Sliding scale $25–$55 (event capped at 100 participants)

EVENT GUIDELINES:

Be Free: Dance as you like, with no judgment.

Be Present: No phones or cameras.

Be Embodied: No talking or spectating.

Be Clear: This is a sober event—no intoxicants.

Be Consensual: Always listen for and respect “yes” or “no.”

Be Here: No outside shoes.

Be On Time: Doors close at 10:00 AM for the opening circle and meditation.

SATURDAY 4/19/25 at Aerial Charlotte with DJ PARASOX

From the Organizer:

I’m thrilled to announce my next collaboration with DJ PARASOX from Denver on Saturday, 4/19/25, as we come together to set intentions for 2025 through the transformative power of dance.

Music has always been one of our most primal languages—a way to communicate what words cannot. Following a life-altering motorcycle accident, Kevin rediscovered music as medicine, using sound to heal, to feel, and to bring communities together through carefully curated moments in time.

The name parasox is a nod to the beautiful sides of Kevin’s lifestyle. A devoted practitioner of breathwork and cold therapy, along with nights of play and comradery. The balance!

Dance Workshop with Kat Harmon
We’re delighted to welcome back Kat Harmon, who will lead a special movement workshop from 6:45–7:10 PM. This optional session helps participants ease into the evening by moving through fears or anxieties about dancing in community, setting the stage for deeper connection and freedom of expression.

Glow Paint and Adornment
Doors open at 6:30 PM, offering time to adorn yourself with glow paint and prepare for the night. This is an opportunity to tap into your inner luminescence and express yourself through creative self-decoration. Body paint will be provided, and you’re welcome to bring additional items for adornment. Come dressed to express your wild, free, and unfiltered self!

Ceremonial Cacao
We’ll offer 1 oz. ceremonial cacao for purchase starting at 6:30 PM, creating a heart-opening ritual to prepare for the evening’s journey.

Intention Setting

Please bring an altar item (or multiple) for our collective intention-setting ceremony.This month, we introduce three altar spaces for a deeper and more immersive experience:

1. Feminine Altar: Honoring intuition, nurturing, beauty, and the cycles of life.

2. Masculine Altar: Celebrating strength, logic, action, and protective energy.

3. Unity Altar: Representing oneness, peace, and the beauty of diversity. This altar also honors our ancestors and the wisdom passed down through generations.

Feel free to bring items for one or all three altars.

EVENT DETAILS:

Date: Saturday, 4/19/25

Time: 6:30–10:00 PM

Location: Aerial Charlotte, 801 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28206

Admission: Sliding scale $25–$55 (event capped at 100 participants)

EVENT GUIDELINES:

Be Free: Dance as you like, with no judgment.

Be Present: No phones or cameras.

Be Embodied: No talking or spectating.

Be Clear: This is a sober event—no intoxicants.

Be Consensual: Always listen for and respect “yes” or “no.”

Be Here: No outside shoes.

Be On Time: Doors close at 7:15 PM for the opening circle and meditation.

First Annual Spring Jubilee – A day of community, wellness and celebration!

Join us on Saturday, April 19th for a cozy festival welcoming in the spring and celebrating community, holistic health, metaphysics and more. We will be offering classes throughout the day to bring you movement, relaxation, rhythm and release, alongside an amazing array of vendors, healers and community experiences for all your shopping and rejuvenation needs.

Each class is only $15, or get all four for $40 and stay all day! Kids 10 and under are FREE and welcome to join. Don’t want to take a class but still want to shop and spend time in community? Come hang out with us all day for only $5!

Schedule of Events

1pm: Doors Open
1:30pm-2:30pm: Yoga
3pm-4pm: Sound Healing with Ioana Voicu
4:30pm-5:30pm: Drum Circle with DeeAnn Macomson
6pm-7pm: Ecstatic Dance with DJ Josh Paul
7:20pm: Fire Dancing and Closing Circle

Available all day: Clothing swap tent, skill shares tent, bubble joy giant bubbles, OM tacos, Black Sheep Coffee, vendors, healers village and more!

Class Descriptions

Yoga: TBA!

Sound Healing: Led by Ioana Voicu. Ioana is a sound shaman that has been described by many as "living ayahuasca" Using her unique gifts she will guide you on a soul journey through the use of her voice and various instruments. Note that this class will be held inside our barn. Please bring whatever you need to comfortably lie down (yoga mat, blanket, pillow, eye mask, etc)

Drum Circle: Led by DeeAnn Macomson. DeenAnn will introduce a few ice breakers and rhythm games to get us connected and comfortable in the circle. After the warm up, we will build rhythms together, taking turns introducing rhythms and allowing everyone to express themselves through the drums. Everyone has rhythm, beginning with our heartbeats, and there is no way to do it “wrong”
In the circle, all are welcome, all are equal, and all are seen. Each individual rhythm contributes to the success of the whole drumming body, so each person helps create the experience for all.
Newcomers are welcome and drums and percussion are provided. Of course, bring any drum or musical instrument that you have, we love having a variety!

Ecstatic Dance: Led by DJ Josh Paul of Zen Within Academy. Led the pulsing rhythm of DJ Josh Paul’s carefully curated set inform your movements as we work to release trapped energy and emotions through somatic experience and joy. You don't need to be a dance pro here. Solsong Sessions is all about moving in your own way. So, whether you've got two left feet or you're a seasoned dancer, come as you are and dance as you wish!

Food Trucks

Om Taco: Known for our delicious vegetarian street tacos, fried to perfection, Om Taco brings joy to any event. We operate on a donation basis. This ensures that everyone eats with ease. “What feels good to you, feels good to us.” This approach fosters a sense of trust, generosity, and community, embodying our core values of inclusivity and compassion. Our passion is creating vibrant, flavorful dishes using the freshest ingredients, ensuring every meal is a memorable experience. Check them out here: https://zeneats.club/

Black Sheep Coffee: Black Sheep Coffee is built on a love for good coffee, good music, our southern roots, and kind people. Southern hospitality means we introduce folks to great coffee in a warm and welcoming way. Sharing our love for coffee, supporting other local businesses, and giving back to our community are just a few of the values we hold closest. Come by, share a coffee with us, and join the club. Check them out here: https://www.blacksheepcoffee.club/

From the Organizer:

We can’t wait to be back @campnorthend for the VTGCLT Spring Market! We’ve got over 100 local/regional vintage and handmade vendors joining us on April 12th - if you’ve seen the sneak peeks, you know they are bringing some incredible one of a kind pieces!

FAQs:
🌸Admission is paid at the door (no advanced sales), we will accept cash, credit, and Apple Pay.
🌸Early Bird entry for first pick of the goodies at 10am, $8
🌸General entry 11am-5pm, $3
🌸Kids 12 and under are free and this is a stroller friendly event with a ramp entry and spacious aisles!
🌸Furry friends are NOT allowed inside the Ford Building, but are welcome in outdoor areas of Camp North End
🌸@hexcoffee and @freerangebrew will be set up inside the market for easy bevvie needs. Plus we’ve got local bakeries and other food vendors throughout the market!
🌸There is lots of free parking. We recommend using the two large lots located at 1803 Graham and 1774 Statesville. There is also a parking garage located at 120 Razades Way that offers 3 hours free. We will have bright green signage directing you from the parking to the market entrance!

Join us on Saturday, February 15, 2025, for an immersive ecstatic dance experience with DJ Damiana at Aerial Charlotte, where movement becomes a gateway to transformation. This special evening is designed to help us set intentions for 2025 through the power of dance, guided by Damiana’s masterful blend of tribal rhythms, soul-stirring melodies, and psychedelic beats. His music, inspired by conscious communities worldwide, fosters deep embodiment and self-expression, creating a safe and inclusive space to move through emotional blockages and reconnect with the body. Ecstatic dance is more than movement—it’s a therapeutic practice that allows stored trauma to surface and release through uninhibited motion, rhythm, and breath, helping dancers shift stagnant energy and cultivate freedom.

From the Organizer:

I’m thrilled to announce my next collaboration with DJ DAMIANA on Saturday, 2/15/25, as we come together to set intentions for 2025 through the transformative power of dance.

Meet DJ Damiana: A Vessel of Sonic Alchemy
Prepare to be transported to ethereal realms by Damiana’s masterful music—a journey through space and time that stirs the soul and opens the heart. As a passionate DJ, he weaves immersive soundscapes that flow seamlessly from grounding rhythms to expansive, heart-opening melodies. His music invites you to surrender, reconnect with your body, and experience the liberating joy of movement.

Radiating Joy and Self-Expression
Damiana’s vibrant energy creates a safe and inclusive space for you to embody your most authentic self. With a rich background in ecstatic dance, contact improvisation, primal flow, psychedelic dance, and multi-instrumental performance, his sets are infused with dynamic depth and vitality.

A Global Journey of Sound and Spirit
Damiana brings inspiration from conscious communities worldwide, including Bali, Guatemala, Philadelphia, Florida, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Oregon, and California. Each performance is a rich tapestry of sound, infused with the wisdom and energy of these diverse landscapes. For this event, he channels a fusion of ancient traditions and modern vibrations, creating a sonic experience that resonates deeply with the magical St. Pete community.

A Set to Bridge Worlds
Prepare for a unique blend of tribal instrumentation, soul-healing mantras, earth-shaking bass, and psychedelic trances. Damiana’s set is designed to bridge the ancient and modern, the earthly and cosmic, and the mortal and eternal. This is more than music—it’s a transcendent journey of healing, expression, and unity.

Dance Workshop with Kat Harmon
We’re delighted to welcome back Kat Harmon, who will lead a special movement workshop from 6:45–7:10 PM. This optional session helps participants ease into the evening by moving through fears or anxieties about dancing in community, setting the stage for deeper connection and freedom of expression.

Glow Paint and Adornment
Doors open at 6:30 PM, offering time to adorn yourself with glow paint and prepare for the night. This is an opportunity to tap into your inner luminescence and express yourself through creative self-decoration. Body paint will be provided, and you’re welcome to bring additional items for adornment. Come dressed to express your wild, free, and unfiltered self!

Ceremonial Cacao
We’ll offer 1 oz. ceremonial cacao for purchase starting at 6:30 PM, creating a heart-opening ritual to prepare for the evening’s journey.

Intention Setting

Please bring an altar item (or multiple) for our collective intention-setting ceremony.This month, we introduce three altar spaces for a deeper and more immersive experience:

1. Feminine Altar: Honoring intuition, nurturing, beauty, and the cycles of life.

2. Masculine Altar: Celebrating strength, logic, action, and protective energy.

3. Unity Altar: Representing oneness, peace, and the beauty of diversity. This altar also honors our ancestors and the wisdom passed down through generations.

Feel free to bring items for one or all three altars.

EVENT DETAILS:

Date: Saturday, 2/15/25

Time: 6:30–10:00 PM

Location: Aerial Charlotte, 801 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28206

Admission: Sliding scale $25–$55 (event capped at 100 participants)

EVENT GUIDELINES:

Be Free: Dance as you like, with no judgment.

Be Present: No phones or cameras.

Be Embodied: No talking or spectating.

Be Clear: This is a sober event—no intoxicants.

Be Consensual: Always listen for and respect “yes” or “no.”

Be Here: No outside shoes.

Be On Time: Doors close at 7:15 PM for the opening circle and meditation.