Rockford Drum Class
Sep
14

Rockford Drum Class

  • Announced once you are registered with Helen (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Learn the rhythms and techniques of traditional West African drumming. Covers fundamental drumming skills, including hand techniques and rhythms on the djembe and dunun. Participants of all skill levels learn to play together.

To register, contact Helen at (847)306-8688 or helen@MedusaDrums.com

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Grayslake Drum Class
Sep
26

Grayslake Drum Class

Learn the rhythms and techniques of traditional West African drumming. Covers fundamental drumming skills, including hand techniques and rhythms on the djembe and dunun. Participants of all skill levels learn to play together.

To register, contact Helen at (847)306-8688 or helen@MedusaDrums.com

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Rockford Drum Class
Sep
28

Rockford Drum Class

  • Announced once you are registered with Helen (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Learn the rhythms and techniques of traditional West African drumming. Covers fundamental drumming skills, including hand techniques and rhythms on the djembe and dunun. Participants of all skill levels learn to play together.

To register, contact Helen at (847)306-8688 or helen@MedusaDrums.com

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Grayslake Drum Class
Oct
3

Grayslake Drum Class

Learn the rhythms and techniques of traditional West African drumming. Covers fundamental drumming skills, including hand techniques and rhythms on the djembe and dunun. Participants of all skill levels learn to play together.

To register, contact Helen at (847) 306-8688 or helen@MedusaDrums.com

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Daily Life and the Role of Music in Guinea
Oct
8

Daily Life and the Role of Music in Guinea

Conversations in English, French and Susu with Helen Bond (Director, Lake Forest College’s West African drumming ensemble and Executive Director of Motherland Rhythm Community 501c3 & Fode Camara (Guinean Performer and Project Director of Motherland Rhythm Community). Held at Lake Forest College Clavin Durand Lounge (Mohr Student Center) middle campus. 5:00pm African-style meal, 5:30-7pm Discussion and Guinean Drum Demonstration/workshop. Free open event open to the public.

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Grayslake Drum Class
Oct
10

Grayslake Drum Class

Learn the rhythms and techniques of traditional West African drumming. Covers fundamental drumming skills, including hand techniques and rhythms on the djembe and dunun. Participants of all skill levels learn to play together.

To register, contact Helen at (847) 306-8688 or helen@MedusaDrums.com

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Rockford Drum Class
Oct
12

Rockford Drum Class

  • Announced once you are registered with Helen (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Learn the rhythms and techniques of traditional West African drumming. Covers fundamental drumming skills, including hand techniques and rhythms on the djembe and dunun. Participants of all skill levels learn to play together.

To register, contact Helen at (847)306-8688 or helen@MedusaDrums.com

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Grayslake Drum Class
Oct
17

Grayslake Drum Class

Learn the rhythms and techniques of traditional West African drumming. Covers fundamental drumming skills, including hand techniques and rhythms on the djembe and dunun. Participants of all skill levels learn to play together.

To register, contact Helen at (847) 306-8688 or helen@MedusaDrums.com

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Grayslake Drum Class
Oct
24

Grayslake Drum Class

Learn the rhythms and techniques of traditional West African drumming. Covers fundamental drumming skills, including hand techniques and rhythms on the djembe and dunun. Participants of all skill levels learn to play together.

To register, contact Helen at (847) 306-8688 or helen@MedusaDrums.com

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Rockford Drum Class
Oct
26

Rockford Drum Class

  • Announced once you are registered with Helen (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Learn the rhythms and techniques of traditional West African drumming. Covers fundamental drumming skills, including hand techniques and rhythms on the djembe and dunun. Participants of all skill levels learn to play together.

To register, contact Helen at (847)306-8688 or helen@MedusaDrums.com

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Grayslake Drum Class
Oct
31

Grayslake Drum Class

Learn the rhythms and techniques of traditional West African drumming. Covers fundamental drumming skills, including hand techniques and rhythms on the djembe and dunun. Participants of all skill levels learn to play together.

To register, contact Helen at (847) 306-8688 or helen@MedusaDrums.com

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Grayslake Drum Class
Nov
7

Grayslake Drum Class

Learn the rhythms and techniques of traditional West African drumming. Covers fundamental drumming skills, including hand techniques and rhythms on the djembe and dunun. Participants of all skill levels learn to play together.

To register, contact Helen at (847) 306-8688 or helen@MedusaDrums.com

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Grayslake Drum Class
Nov
14

Grayslake Drum Class

Learn the rhythms and techniques of traditional West African drumming. Covers fundamental drumming skills, including hand techniques and rhythms on the djembe and dunun. Participants of all skill levels learn to play together.

To register, contact Helen at (847) 306-8688 or helen@MedusaDrums.com

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Grayslake Drum Class
Nov
21

Grayslake Drum Class

Learn the rhythms and techniques of traditional West African drumming. Covers fundamental drumming skills, including hand techniques and rhythms on the djembe and dunun. Participants of all skill levels learn to play together.

To register, contact Helen at (847) 306-8688 or helen@MedusaDrums.com

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Rockford Drum Class
Nov
23

Rockford Drum Class

  • Announced once you are registered with Helen (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Learn the rhythms and techniques of traditional West African drumming. Covers fundamental drumming skills, including hand techniques and rhythms on the djembe and dunun. Participants of all skill levels learn to play together.

To register, contact Helen at (847)306-8688 or helen@MedusaDrums.com

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Grayslake Drum Class
Dec
5

Grayslake Drum Class

Learn the rhythms and techniques of traditional West African drumming. Covers fundamental drumming skills, including hand techniques and rhythms on the djembe and dunun. Participants of all skill levels learn to play together.

To register, contact Helen at (847) 306-8688 or helen@MedusaDrums.com

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Grayslake Drum Class
Sep
12

Grayslake Drum Class

Learn the rhythms and techniques of traditional West African drumming. Covers fundamental drumming skills, including hand techniques and rhythms on the djembe and dunun. Participants of all skill levels learn to play together.

To register, contact Helen at (847)306-8688 or helen@MedusaDrums.com

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Rockford Drum Class
Aug
31

Rockford Drum Class

  • Announced once you are registered with Helen (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Learn the rhythms and techniques of traditional West African drumming. Covers fundamental drumming skills, including hand techniques and rhythms on the djembe and dunun. Participants of all skill levels learn to play together.

To register, contact Helen at (847)306-8688 or helen@MedusaDrums.com

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Grayslake Drum Class
Aug
29

Grayslake Drum Class

Learn the rhythms and techniques of traditional West African drumming. Covers fundamental drumming skills, including hand techniques and rhythms on the djembe and dunun. Participants of all skill levels learn to play together.

To register, contact Helen at (847)306-8688 or helen@MedusaDrums.com

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Delavan, Wisconsin Drum Class
Aug
27

Delavan, Wisconsin Drum Class

  • Announced once you are registered with Helen (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Learn the rhythms and techniques of traditional West African drumming. Covers fundamental drumming skills, including hand techniques and rhythms on the djembe and dunun. Participants of all skill levels learn to play together.

To register, contact Helen at (847)306-8688 or helen@MedusaDrums.com

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The Ripple Effect: Delivering clean water to Guinea one filter at a time.
Aug
21

The Ripple Effect: Delivering clean water to Guinea one filter at a time.

Learn how Motherland Rhythm Community (a not for profit organization) builds and delivers biosand water filters that transform contaminated water into clean, drinkable water—bringing health, dignity, and lasting change to communities in Guinea. To date, we’ve provided clean water to over 100,000 individuals. One filter at a time, we’re creating a ripple effect of life-changing impact.

Contact Mary Mitchell 218-556-3249

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Grayslake Drum Class
Aug
15

Grayslake Drum Class

Learn the rhythms and techniques of traditional West African drumming. Covers fundamental drumming skills, including hand techniques and rhythms on the djembe and dunun. Participants of all skill levels learn to play together.

To register, contact Helen at (847)306-8688 or helen@MedusaDrums.com

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Delavan, Wisconsin Drum Class
Aug
13

Delavan, Wisconsin Drum Class

  • Announced once you are registered with Helen (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Learn the rhythms and techniques of traditional West African drumming. Covers fundamental drumming skills, including hand techniques and rhythms on the djembe and dunun. Participants of all skill levels learn to play together.

To register, contact Helen at (847)306-8688 or helen@MedusaDrums.com

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Goddard School Schaumburg
Aug
12

Goddard School Schaumburg

Learn the rhythms and techniques of traditional West African drumming. Covers fundamental drumming skills, including hand techniques and rhythms on the djembe and dunun. Participants of all skill levels learn to play together.

To register, contact Helen at (847)306-8688 or helen@MedusaDrums.com

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Grayslake Rhythm Jamboree Class
Aug
10

Grayslake Rhythm Jamboree Class

Learn the rhythms and techniques of traditional West African drumming. Covers fundamental drumming skills, including hand techniques and rhythms on the djembe and dunun. Participants of all skill levels learn to play together.

To register, contact Helen at (847)306-8688 or helen@MedusaDrums.com

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Grayslake Drum Class
Aug
8

Grayslake Drum Class

Learn the rhythms and techniques of traditional West African drumming. Covers fundamental drumming skills, including hand techniques and rhythms on the djembe and dunun. Participants of all skill levels learn to play together.

To register, contact Helen at (847)306-8688 or helen@MedusaDrums.com

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Rockford Drum Class
Aug
3

Rockford Drum Class

  • Announced once you are registered with Helen (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Learn the rhythms and techniques of traditional West African drumming. Covers fundamental drumming skills, including hand techniques and rhythms on the djembe and dunun. Participants of all skill levels learn to play together.

To register, contact Helen at (847)306-8688 or helen@MedusaDrums.com

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Grayslake Drum Class
Aug
1

Grayslake Drum Class

Learn the rhythms and techniques of traditional West African drumming. Covers fundamental drumming skills, including hand techniques and rhythms on the djembe and dunun. Participants of all skill levels learn to play together.

To register, contact Helen at (847)306-8688 or helen@MedusaDrums.com

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Goddard School Schaumburg
Jul
31

Goddard School Schaumburg

Learn the rhythms and techniques of traditional West African drumming. Covers fundamental drumming skills, including hand techniques and rhythms on the djembe and dunun. Participants of all skill levels learn to play together.

To register, contact Helen at (847)306-8688 or helen@MedusaDrums.com

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Lake Delavan, Wisconsin Drum Class
Jul
30

Lake Delavan, Wisconsin Drum Class

  • Announced once you are registered with Helen (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Learn the rhythms and techniques of traditional West African drumming. Covers fundamental drumming skills, including hand techniques and rhythms on the djembe and dunun. Participants of all skill levels learn to play together.

To register, contact Helen at (847)306-8688 or helen@MedusaDrums.com

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Grayslake Drum Class
Jul
25

Grayslake Drum Class

Learn the rhythms and techniques of traditional West African drumming. Covers fundamental drumming skills, including hand techniques and rhythms on the djembe and dunun. Participants of all skill levels learn to play together.

To register, contact Helen at (847)306-8688 or helen@MedusaDrums.com

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Rockford Drum Class
Jul
20

Rockford Drum Class

  • Announced once you are registered with Helen (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Learn the rhythms and techniques of traditional West African drumming. Covers fundamental drumming skills, including hand techniques and rhythms on the djembe and dunun. Participants of all skill levels learn to play together.

To register, contact Helen at (847)306-8688 or helen@MedusaDrums.com

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Grayslake Drum Class
Jul
18

Grayslake Drum Class

Learn the rhythms and techniques of traditional West African drumming. Covers fundamental drumming skills, including hand techniques and rhythms on the djembe and dunun. Participants of all skill levels learn to play together.

To register, contact Helen at (847)306-8688 or helen@MedusaDrums.com

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Grayslake Drum Class
Jul
11

Grayslake Drum Class

Learn the rhythms and techniques of traditional West African drumming. Covers fundamental drumming skills, including hand techniques and rhythms on the djembe and dunun. Participants of all skill levels learn to play together.

To register, contact Helen at (847)306-8688 or helen@MedusaDrums.com

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Grayslake Drum Class
May
30

Grayslake Drum Class

Learn the rhythms and techniques of traditional West African drumming. Covers fundamental drumming skills, including hand techniques and rhythms on the djembe and dunun. Participants of all skill levels learn to play together.

To register, contact Helen at (847) 306-8688 or helen@MedusaDrums.com

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14th Annual Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference
May
23
to May 25

14th Annual Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference

Midwest Women's Herbal provides herbal education and opportunities for transformation. Immersed in the tradition of the village herbalist, grandmothers, mothers, daughters, sisters, and children gather in a co-created village. Through earth-centered healing and nourishment we ally with the plants that grow around us. From the ground up we connect to weave ourselves, our families, and our communities into the dynamic spiral of health. Learn more at: MIDWESTWOMENSHERBAL.COM

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