Upcoming Events
Ecstatic Dance Charlotte - Liquid Bloom
Join us for ecstatic dance at the Watershed Charlotte! Arrive early for ceremonial cacao and warmup movement at 6:30pm.
Dallas Lavender Farm Hippie Days Festival
Hippie Daze festival at the Dallas Lavender Farm! Attend for multiple bands , stilt walkers, photo ops, plenty of vendors including , art, jewelry, apparel, face painting, fairy hair, flags, hippie apparel , food trucks , bubble show, petting zoo, bounce house, covered pavilion, will have our lavender field planted and have lavender plants for sale, door prices.
Soulshine n' Sunshine Hippie Fest
Soulshine n' Sunshine
From the Organizer:
Not your typical Hippie Fest. Food Trucks, Arts & Crafts Vendors, Yoga and more!
Hippie Fest – A Family‑Friendly Celebration of Peace, Art & Community!
Join us for a vibrant, kid‑friendly Hippie Fest filled with good vibes and fun for all ages. This colorful outdoor event features live music, yoga sessions, a petting zoo, interactive entertainment, local artisans, unique vendors, delicious food trucks, and classic fishing‑style games for the little ones.
We’re creating a joyful, laid‑back atmosphere where families can explore handmade goods, enjoy great food, and spend the day connecting with their community.
Vendor spaces are now open! Artisans, makers, small businesses, food trucks, and specialty vendors are invited to join us. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your products to a lively, engaged crowd.
Asheville Herb Fest
From the Organizer:
36th Annual Asheville Herb Festival 2026
January 24, 2026
Join us for a weekend filled with plants, workshops, and great food!
The Asheville Herb Fest is the largest herb festival in the United States and Canada — promoting WNC herbs and herbal products since 1990!
With over 80 herb vendors, you will be able to shop for everything you need for your garden and home. Our vendors are the best in the region and offer a huge variety of herbal products and plants.
Plus, we offer more than 20 FREE Workshops on everything plant related, from growing mushrooms to fermenting. You do not want to miss this weekend!
The 36th Annual Festival runs April 24th through 26th, 2026
Friday/Saturday hours 8:30am to 5pm
Sunday hours 10am to 3pm
Food trucks and a FREE PLANT HOLD AREA so you don’t have to keep going back to your car to unload your purchases! You can then pull right up to the plant hold area and load your car with your purchases!
Bring your friends and family to this GREAT festival! The largest herb fest in the United States opens in 29 DAYS!
The #ashevilleherbfest features over 80 vendors, food trucks, FREE workshops ALL WEEKEND, FREE parking and so much more! PLUS, it is FREE to attend!
We even have a FREE PLANT HOLD. So shop til you drop without making multiple trips to your car! When you are ready to leave just pull your car up to the back bay door next to the plant hold area and load up! Easy peasy!
THE 2026 ASHEVILLE HERB FEST WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
We are so happy to offer over 20 FREE CLASSES April 24-26 for you to up your herbal game! We have reached out to our vendors, local herbal teachers and herbal schools to share their wisdom and love of the plants with you!
You heard us right...all of this wisdom is FREE! Come stay the whole weekend and take all the classes! All you have to do is show up! There are no signups or registration fees.
SPROUT N' SHOUT Spring Festival
SPROUT N' SHOUT
Spring Festival 2026
April 11, 2026 10am-6pm
🌷 SPRING FESTIVAL 2026 – VENDOR APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN!
Over 70 Vendor spaces filled
Few remaining spots available.
Hosted at Hampton Homestead Farm– 47 Acres of Family Fun, Food, and Community
🌸 Fishing - Petting Zoo, Local Artisans & Makers
🎶 Live Music & Family Activities
🎨 Arts & Crafts, Kids Zones, and More!
Whether you’re a returning favorite or new to the farm, we’d love to feature your products, crafts, food, or services at this beautiful farm.
📅 Application Deadline: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
📬 Notification of Acceptance: Within 24 hours.
Apply today to secure your spot and help us make this year’s
Sprout n’ Shout our best event yet!
EMF Hazards Summit
Learn about the hazard posed by wireless radiation and EMFs from common household devices and new ways to protect your family. This free, virtual event is open to the public.
Mushroom Production as a Business Workshop Webinar
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
Mushroom Production as a Business Workshop Webinar
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
Farmers Market “Boot Camp”
Washington State Farmers Market Association and partnering state farmers market associations present Farmers Market Boot Camp. Boot Camp is designed for anyone (from any state) who is new to the role of managing a farmers market. It shares essential information, resources, and community connections with new market managers, staff, and volunteers so that they can confidently open their farmers market and have a successful season. The course consists of two online general sessions and a "state day" specific to partnering states.
Mushroom Production as a Business Workshop Webinar
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
Fruit and Vegetable Production: Vegetable Plant Diseases Webinar
Small to medium-sized farmers, as well as aspiring farmers, are invited to join University of Minnesota Extension educators, industry experts and experienced farmers for webinars focused on the finer points of fruit and vegetable production.
Each week, at noon on Wednesdays, all winter long, we will cover a technical topic related to the successful management of fruit and vegetable crops, from planning to irrigation to pest management.
Ecstatic Dance Charlotte - Lil Fish
Join us for a night of ecstatic dance at Aerial CLT with new artist Lil Fish! Ceremonial cacao and warmup at 6:30pm.
Reconnect with Earth! An Evening with Forager, Robin Greenfield
Robin Greenfield forages 100 percent of his food and medicine for a year and shares his journey toward harmony with Earth food sovereignty.
Transitioning to Organic Webinar Series
Next up in a series of online webinars about how to transition from convention growing practices to organic. Hear perspectives from experienced farmers who have made this transition. This discussion will center on organic weed management techniques.
Organic Livestock and Poultry Processing Feasibility
Join us to explore the potential to grow the organic livestock and poultry market in Arkansas. There are very few organic livestock and poultry producers in Arkansas currently. Researchers Keith DeHaan and Matthew Gibson of Food & Livestock Planning, Inc., recently completed a feasibility study that investigated the opportunities and barriers to organic livestock and poultry production and processing in the state. In conversation with NCAT Agriculture Specialist Margo Hale, DeHaan and Gibson will share the results of that study and provide a roadmap to increase the production and processing of organic livestock and poultry in Arkansas.
Makers Market: A Women’s Day Celebration Event
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.
Biochar for Soil Health and Productivity
Biochar for Soil Health and Productivity
Online/Virtual Event
March 4th, 1-2:30pm EST
The University of Vermont Extension Center for Sustainable Agriculture is offering a free webinar panel to help farmers and service providers understand the potential benefits and limitations of using biochar on farms.
Presentations by Sara Kelemen, Hao Chen, and Heather Darby will be followed by time for questions.
Charlotte Ecstatic Dance | DJ Ghost Pipe
Charlotte Ecstatic Dance | DJ Ghost Pipe
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.
Psychedelic Science and Medicine
Looking to learn more about the new and evolving world of psychedelic compounds in medicine? Starting Nov 20th, 2025, there is a free 10-hour long course on Coursera from Johns Hopkins Medicine that covers the latest research, historical uses and more!
Herbal First Aid for the Great Outdoors with KP Khalsa
Free Webinar: Learn some herbal first aid for your summer nature excursions from renowned master herbalist K.P. Khalsa, AD, DN-C, RH.
2025 Greensboro Summer Solstice
Musical performances, face painting, hooping, drums and artisans will be showcased throughout the day, beginning at 2:00 pm. Don’t miss the Fire Finale beginning at 9:00 pm, where you'll be mesmerized by the awe-inspiring feats of our daring performers.
Cosmic Summit
Cosmic Summit 2025
Greensboro, NC - June 20th to 23rd 2025
One weekend. Dozens of speakers. A full-spectrum experience of ideas, energy, and community. This is how you step into it — live, in the room, with the people pushing the edges.
Matriarch Rising Festival
The Matriarch Rising Festival is a women-only gathering that fosters a sanctuary for mothers, daughters, and sisters to celebrate womanhood, share wisdom, and embrace their sovereignty through community, dance, and deep connection under the stars.
Salt Soil & Frequency: Live Conversation with Samantha Skyring and Zach Bush MD
Join Zach Bush MD and founder of Oryx Desert Salt, Samantha Skyring, for a live conversation that unearths the deep intelligence of salt, soil, and the human body. A dialogue that reawakens the foundations that govern life itself and the roots of regenerative health.
Mooresville Health & Wellness EXPO
Welcome to the Health & Wellness EXPO! Join us at Soul Wellness for a day dedicated to your well-being. This in-person event will feature a variety of vendors offering products and services to help you live your best life. From mini sessions with holistic providers to healthy products, there’s something for everyone. Come explore the latest alternatives in health and wellness, meet like-minded individuals, and discover new ways to prioritize self-care. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to invest in yourself and your health. See you there!
You may sign up with providers when you arrive.
Sacred Frequencies: A Spinal Energetics & Sound Healing Journey
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
Growers Market Opening Day
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
Ecstatic Dance CLT -SANCTUARY IN MOTION -Sunday AM with DJ JOSH PAUL
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.
Meet DJ JOSH PAUL
Josh Vogt, also known as DJ Josh Paul, is a transformational guide, sound alchemist, and co-founder of Zen Within Academy. With a deep passion for music, movement, and spiritual awakening, Josh creates immersive ecstatic dance journeys that invite participants to connect with their bodies, release emotional blockages, and awaken their authentic expression.
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:
Feminine: Honoring intuition, nurturing, beauty, and the cycles of life.
Masculine: Celebrating strength, logic, action, and protective energy.
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.
Ecstatic Dance
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.
Meet DJ PARASOX
• \PAIR-uh-socks\ • noun
1 a : DJ & music producer who rarely wears socks—what a paradox.
Step into a sonic journey where the organic meets the electronic, where nature’s rhythm pulses alongside the digital world. parasox invites listeners into immersive musical experiences that spark wonder, introspection, and connection.
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:
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, 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.