Topanga Earth Day Celebration April 23, 2006

a union of music, arts, science, healing, ceremony
In a magical land with ancient oak groves and each breeze whispers love delivered by the ocean, there lived a community of unique inhabitance. They reside between the ?valley of rainbows?, an ocean of dolphins, and evening concerts from chanting coyotes. A local ?tribesman? named Woody, called upon a group of peaceful warriors to form a gathering that would bring upon honor and celebration of this land. He announced a ?union of music, arts, science, healing, ceremony, tradition, and sustainability? for all feeling breathing creatures. Together, a committee organized and collected the special ingredients needed to full fill all that had been envisioned. A festival was created.

He named it Topanga Earth Day.

The Topanga Earth Day Organizing Committee (TEDOC) is producing its 7th annual Topanga Earth Day on Sunday, April 23, 2006 from 10am to 5pm.

It will take place at the Topanga State Park; Nature Center, Trippet Ranch 20825 Entrada Road Topanga, CA. 90290,

This year, just like every year since 2000, the proceeds will benefit local community, not for profit working to educate, preserve, and restore the natural environment.
"Only Our Foot Prints Left Behind" is the theme for this year.

The annual Earth Day Topanga Creek Clean-up will take place April 22, 2006 from 9AM to 12PM with RCDSMM, Rosi Dagit. Participate in the Creek Clean Up and receive free admission to the Earth Day Festival the next day. There is a "suggested donation" entry.

Sunday April 23rd will begin with a 10am yoga class led by Michelle Broussard with live music, all levels welcome!

A traditional " Opening Ceremony " with Edwin Lemus & Grupo Samai.

Alternative energy demonstrations for audience participation from the creative minds of Delmar Lathers and Ken Widen including: ?PedalPowered? fruit smoothies, and solar ovens. The event features a solar powered sound system by Jon Sherman of Solar Sound.

The lineup of musicians include: The Yuval Ron Ensemble; ? a Musical United Nations, includes artists who unite the sacred musical traditions. An inspiring musical celebration.? Yuan Miao will give a ceremonial ?blessing.? Suzanne Teng, Gilbert Levy and friends ? the mystics of a journey youšll want to revisit again and again.? Berry Oakley Jr.; son of original Allman Brothers Blues band bass player, moves your soul with his amazingly talented guitar. Joined by Barry Newton on upright bass, and ?soul sista? Stephanie Lallouz. Tim OšGara will open your heart, accompanied by Brendon OšHalloran ? the heart beat of Topanga.? Gaia Mama chanting, Tibetan bowls, and healing over tones.

The Super Broke Brass & Tin Ensemble, Dan Ponke, the Cosmic Dream Tribe and special guests. A" Dynamic Healing Meditation " with Saul David Raye, a healing circle with Lola Babylon.

A hand drumming workshop with Alex Spurkel, Drums will be provided by Bang a Drum. Recycled materials sculptures by artists, Marc Herbst and Dennis King will be on exhibit. Star Oakland beautiful! face & body painting. Information booths: REI with fun activities and games for the all ages, to "inspire, educate, and outfit for a life time of outdoor adventure."

Chef Jasonšs organic foods & beverages, local merchants, hemp clothing from Livity Outernational, the Floating Bed, Amazon Herb Company, and much more.

For more information and to volunteer, contact:
Stephanie Lallouz, Brett Holiday, Brendon OšHalloran, or Sally Cinnamon.
www.topangaearthday.org

Official Website: http://www.topangaearthday.org