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SUMMARY:Grassroots Uprising Mutual Aid Market
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer – Donate – Find Assistance\n\n\n\nLocal organizations are coming together to share information on the Free resources they provide to the community\, with no qualifications or limitations. \n\n\n\nLearn how you can offer help and recieve help. Food – Personal Care – Repair Skills – Education \n\n\n\nPlus. A Free Swap Event!\n\n\n\nBring items you no longer use. Take items some one else no longer uses. \n\n\n\nJune Focus: Toys and Games
URL:https://commonrootsrising.org/event/grassroots-uprising-mutual-aid-market-2/
LOCATION:Opera House Square\, 315 N Main St\, Oshkosh\, Wisconsin\, 54901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Gathering,Mutual Aid
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SUMMARY:Farm Tour at Full Circle Community Farm
DESCRIPTION:Spend the afternoon with us at Full Circle Community Farm! \n\n\n\nFull Circle Community Farm was the winner of the 2024 Leopold Conservation Award and the 2024 Organic Farm of the Year in the Midwest. They’re an extraordinary diversified farm growing delicious food with methods that benefit soil health\, water resources\, and wildlife habitat. \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us Sunday\, June 7th to see and learn all about their amazing farm! \n\n\n\nTake a tour\, taste samples of food grown on the farm and prepared by Sabee Culinary Services\, and meet other community members who love local food. \n\n\n\nFarm tour includes: vegetable gardens beef cows & calves on pasture sows & piglets pollinator plantings historic barns \n\n\n\nThere will be a walking tour over level ground and a wagon tour suitable for children and elderly. The wagon ride requires a few steps up. A porta potty will be available. \n\n\n\n Sunday\, June 7th 1pm-4pm W2407 Hofa Park Road Seymour\, WI 54165 Rain or  Shine \n\n\n\nPlease RSVP to help with their planning: https://www.eventbrite.com/…/spring-full-circle-farm… \n\n\n\nAll are welcome! \n\n\n\nThis is the first stop on a farm tour series sponsored by Wisconsin Farmers Union. Be sure to pick up your passport from the WI Farmers Union table on June 7th to get more information about the tour series. If you get a stamp at all 4 scheduled farms throughout the summer\, you’d be entered to win a $100 credit for SLO Farmers Co-op! \n\n\n\nStops include Full Circle Community Farm\, Adam’s Heirlooms\, Vine and Virtue\, and Sullivan Family Farm.
URL:https://commonrootsrising.org/event/farm-tour-at-full-circle-community-farm/
CATEGORIES:Community Gathering,Local Food
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T090000
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SUMMARY:UW Extension Outagamie County - Community Needs Forum
DESCRIPTION:UW Extension is hosting our first UW Extension Outagamie County – Community Needs Forum June 10 at Fox Valley Technical College from 9:00 to 11:00 am. \n\n\n\nPlease join UW Extension for the Community Needs Forum. This will be a time to take a fresh look at the purpose behind our Extension work and how it aligns with the community we serve. Your perspective will be a valuable part of these conversations. By raising awareness about available services\, teaming up for growth\, and learning from each other\, we can create a brighter future for our community.   \n\n\n\nTo help us plan\, please RSVP HERE by May 22 so we can ensure we have enough representation across all service areas. If you are unable to attend we will connect with you later to provide another medium of communication.
URL:https://commonrootsrising.org/event/uw-extension-outagamie-county-community-needs-forum/
CATEGORIES:Civic Engagement,Community Gathering,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T130000
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SUMMARY:Walk in Wednesday | Multicultural Coalition
DESCRIPTION:Walk In Wednesdays + Bodega Free Store\n\n\n\nA bodega is a convenient little corner shop\, and Multicultural Coalition’s  is free to the community.   Walk In Wednesdays happen 2x per month  \n\n\n\nMulticultural Coalition333 1st Suite D St Menasha\, WI \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMulticultural Coalition\, a 501c3\, is here to serve our community members and provides access to basic needs while also addressing ways we can do better as a community to overcome language\, systems\, transportation\, employment\, housing and other barriers as identified by those we serve. \n\n\n\nMCI pulls together a vast network of trusted community members and organizations to meet people where they are. We are part of a growing community network to meet the needs of the people through action\, social connectedness and trust … where and how each person experiences belonging.  \n\n\n\nThrough our in-person support and navigation\, we strive to create a sense of safety\, connection and belonging. Now more than ever\, many individuals face loneliness\, isolation and complex challenges. We recognize these struggles and are here to support each person on their journey.
URL:https://commonrootsrising.org/event/walk-in-wednesday-multicultural-coalition-4/
LOCATION:Multicultural Coalition\, 333 1st st\, Menasha\, Wisconsin\, 54952\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mutual Aid
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SUMMARY:Repair Cafe Fox Cities
DESCRIPTION:Bring in your broken items and our fixers will do their best to repair them for free. Computers\, phones\, small appliances\, electronics\, sewing and mending\, jewelry\, watches\, and more! \n\n\n\nTo allow everyone equal opportunity to have items repaired\, limits will be enforced. \n\n\n\nA partnership with Repair Cafe Fox Cities. \n\n\n\nGuardian is required for those under 18. No firearms or weapons. \n\n\n\nThis program was made possible by the Friends of the Neenah Library and the Neenah Public Library Trust Fund. Donations to the Friends and the Trust Fund are always accepted and appreciated. \n\n\n\nEveryone is welcome. If accommodations are needed to attend\, please contact the library administrative office at 920-886-6315 or by email at library@neenahlibrary.org at least 24 hours in advance of the program
URL:https://commonrootsrising.org/event/repair-cafe-fox-cities/
CATEGORIES:Community Action,Mutual Aid
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T200000
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SUMMARY:Fox Valley Pride Festival
DESCRIPTION:Fox Valley Pride Festival welcomes all LGBTQIA2S+ and Ally community members to this fun-filled event showcasing the queer community through LIVE entertainment\, vendor market\, resource fair\, art installations\, summer lawn games\, and much\, much\, more! \n\n\n\nFREE to the public125+ VendorsSinger/Songwriter festival performances all day long\, ending in a spectacular Drag Show
URL:https://commonrootsrising.org/event/fox-valley-pride-festival/
CATEGORIES:Community Action,Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T100000
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SUMMARY:Help Clean Up Menasha! | June 17
DESCRIPTION:Common Roots Rising\, Multicultural Coalition\, Inclusion in the Outdoors\, NEW HMONG\, Fund for Lake Michigan\, Fox Wolf Watershed Alliance and Groundfloor Democracy are coming together to help clean up Menasha. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are meeting at the MCI office\, 333 First St Menasha at 8 am.  Our volunteer group will be picking up trash in and around downtown Menasha\, the Menasha riverfront\, canal\, Menasha Marina and the new Canal Commons area to the Menasha lock. \n\n\n\nPlease join us and give some civic love Menasha.
URL:https://commonrootsrising.org/event/join-us-help-clean-up-menasha-june-17/
LOCATION:Multicultural Coalition\, 333 1st st\, Menasha\, Wisconsin\, 54952\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Engagement,Community Action
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T200000
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SUMMARY:Sing In | Singing Resistance Fox Cities at Tardigrade’s
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Tardigrade’s Bookshelf for a night of RESISTANCE SONG SINGING \n\n\n\nCOME EARLY and order a delectably delicious drink from Tardigrade’s to enjoy with us during our singing. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease RSVP to: singing resistance here\n\n\n\nWhat to Bring…\n\n\n\n** If you’re able\, bring a donation for Multicultural Coalition Inc\, helping to support refugee families in our region. \n\n\n\nWe are collecting donations for Multicultural Coalition’s Bodega FREE Store in Menasha \n\n\n\nBring your donation to help us support  Multicultural Coalition‘s FREE Store in Menasha. MCI currently supports 600 refugee families in our 3 county region with a FREE store twice monthly in Menasha.  \n\n\n\nTheir most needed items include: \n\n\n\n\nrice (white)\,\n\n\n\npinto beans\,\n\n\n\nblack beans\,\n\n\n\ncorn flour\,\n\n\n\ncooking oil\,\n\n\n\ntoothbrushes\,\n\n\n\ntoothpaste\,\n\n\n\ndish soap\,\n\n\n\nbar soap\,\n\n\n\nlaundry detergent\n\n\n\n\nMore Singing Resistance Info!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHave you felt inspired to SING in solidarity with our friends in Minnesota and around the globe?Do you want to raise your voice in a connected\, unified\, heart-led way? \n\n\n\nIf yes\, then join us at the Tardigrade’s Book Shelf\, 501 N Richmond St Appleton for our 3rd Singing Resistance Fox Cities Info and SING Meeting and MORE Singing! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the MOVEMENT that is SINGING Resistance + Growing LOVE for all\n\n\n\nPlease RSVP to: singing resistance here \n\n\n\nInspired by Singing Resistance Twin Cities\, we are excited and eager to help Singing Resistance Fox Cities find its collective voice as we organize\, mobilize\, and take to the streets\, rallies\, community centers and gatherings\, etc while using the power of our shared voices in music and song to create change and transformation for good. \n\n\n\nMark and I attended a webinar recently with the Singing Resistance team. Around 3000 people attended!! The purpose is to support groups all around the country (and world!) to join the movement in Singing Resistance for a brighter\, better world. \n\n\n\nThe webinar was AMAZING! This team is inspired! organized! and super LOVING and supportive!! They’ve created a toolkit and songbook for all of us to utilize so we can step right into the wave they’ve so beautifully created and ride it right here in the Fox Cities to SING and raise our voices locally! \n\n\n\nThis project will take a village! If you can not attend and you want to get involved and help please follow this link for more information and a link to a form you can fill out and share your interests and get connected into the Singing Resistance Fox Cities movement.Our community sings have been so inspiring. Please attend our community Sing In and informational meeting so we can connect and build momentum toward organizing\, mobilizing\, and of course SINGing!! \n\n\n\nPlease spread the word!\n\n\n\n… and RSVP here >> to singing resistance let us know if you are able to attend. \n\n\n\nSing-In Agenda\n\n\n\nThis Sing-In will be to continue to introduce the Fox Cities to Singing Resistance where we can meet each other\, where we can share info and collectively co-create ideas to share and grow interest and participation … AND!! of course\, we will SING!!Because we LOVE mutual aid and directly helping our communities\, we are inviting you to bring donations that will immediately help our local refugee families in our 3 county area that the Multicultural Coalition supports through their FREE Store in Menasha. \n\n\n\nPlease bring your donations with you to Tardigrades\, 501 N Richmond St. Appleton \n\n\n\nIn Heart and Song for Humanity’s Spirit and our Country’s and the World’s Well-Being…Love and Peace\,Savi + Mark
URL:https://commonrootsrising.org/event/sing-in-singing-resistance-fox-cities-at-tardigrades-2/
CATEGORIES:Singing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260619T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260619T200000
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SUMMARY:Community Singing! Brilliant Bliss Mantra Music | Kirtan
DESCRIPTION:When we sing in harmony together it just plain feels GOOD! AND… it creates a unified field of purpose\, power\, and love that amplifies our connection and collective presence. Come raise your voices in song with us! \n\n\n\n\n\nSinging together helps! It helps to give emotions a safe channel for release\, it helps to uplift our tired spirits and renew our souls\, it opens the heart and calms the mind\, it creates a deeper sense of belonging and unified connection\, it brings inner-harmony. Come sing with us! We need this!! \n\n\n\nPlease Register HERE \n\n\n\nSACRED SOUND MEDICINE FOR HEART AND SOUL ~ SING . LISTEN . BREATHE . CONNECT . BE .\n\n\n\nThese gatherings of singing ancient mantras + conscious lyrics are heart + soul medicine that support us now more than ever. Let’s GO! We need this!!You don’t have to be a singer to join us … the collective voice creates a brilliantly beautiful sound that heals the heart and uplifts the spirit! Come! \n\n\n\nAbout Our CommUNITY Mantra Music Journeys\n\n\n\nDid you know that singing in community can increase inner-peace\, uplift your mind\, open your heart + leave you feeling more connected\, centered\, and alive? \n\n\n\nJoin our Family Band — Savi\, Mark\, Deann\, Denise\, Eliana + soul family friends — for an evening of Brilliant Bliss: a participatory\, co-creative music + sound healing journey. \n\n\n\nKarli from the amazing local duo\, Natural Satellite\, will be joining us on cello. \n\n\n\nCome sing with us\, rock your body\, dance if the mood arises\, and bask in the ocean of sacred sounds and heart connection with soul family. \n\n\n\nNot a singer? No problem! Come and immerse in the sound current and BE. \n\n\n\nBrilliant Bliss Mantra Music is sacred sound medicine for heart & soul\, weaving high vibe conscious lyrics\, ancient mantras\, and earthy-cosmic grooves that embrace\, uplift\, empower & elevate! \n\n\n\nThe most important part of the band is…YOU! \n\n\n\nIt’s YOUR Presence and open heart that co-create the magic that unfolds. \n\n\n\nTHANK YOU FOR CHOOSING TO JOIN US FOR THIS COLLECTIVE SOUL-ENRICHING EXPERIENCE!\n\n\n\nWhat to Bring — \n\n\n\nParking: available in the ramp behind our building \n\n\n\nPLEASE BRING for your comfort: \n\n\n\nCushion/pillow + blanket for floor seating\, if you prefer this. We have chairs available if you prefer not to sit on the floor. \n\n\n\nWater bottle with sealable cap \n\n\n\nFlexible pricing for this event!Please choose the ticket price that works the best for you.Cash or Venmo option also available at the door. If not pre-purchasing a ticket please email us ahead of the event to let us know you will be joining us. connect@beingcollective.us.Thanks for your support! \n\n\n\nPlease Register HERE
URL:https://commonrootsrising.org/event/community-singing-brilliant-bliss-mantra-music-kirtan-2/
LOCATION:Being Collective\, 109 S Appleton St\, Appleton\, WI\, 54911\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Singing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T140000
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SUMMARY:Free Store | Oshkosh Vagabond Network
DESCRIPTION:The Oshkosh Vagabond Network is popping up another Free Store at Opera House Square\, Downtown Oshkosh starting at 2 pm at the Sundial. Everything is Free. Bring your donations to the Peaceful Patriots rally at the Sundial starting at Noon.
URL:https://commonrootsrising.org/event/free-store-oshkosh-vagabond-network-3/
LOCATION:Opera House Square\, 315 N Main St\, Oshkosh\, Wisconsin\, 54901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mutual Aid
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oshkosh Vagabond Network":MAILTO:oshkoshvagabondnetwork@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260621T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260621T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T114204
CREATED:20260503T020603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260503T020606Z
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SUMMARY:Make Music Day | Downtown Appleton
DESCRIPTION:https://makemusicday.org/appleton \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMake Music Day 2026 is almost here! Join us in Downtown Appleton on June 21st for a free\, fun-filled day of live music\, interactive workshops\, and community connection. Whether you want to try out an instrument for the first time\, learn about music from different cultures\, or simply soak it all in\, there’s something for everyone. Keep an eye out for more details as we finalize this year’s schedule!
URL:https://commonrootsrising.org/event/make-music-day-downtown-appleton/
CATEGORIES:Community Gathering,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260621T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260621T143000
DTSTAMP:20260605T114204
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SUMMARY:Singing Resistance At Make Music Day
DESCRIPTION:Join Singing Resistance for Community Singing at Make Music Day on the lawn of the History Museum.  Singing Resistance will be going on at 1:40 pm \n\n\n\nMake Music Day 2026 is almost here! Join us in Downtown Appleton on June 21st for a free\, fun-filled day of live music\, interactive workshops\, and community connection. Whether you want to try out an instrument for the first time\, learn about music from different cultures\, or simply soak it all in\, there’s something for everyone. Keep an eye out for more details as we finalize this year’s schedule!
URL:https://commonrootsrising.org/event/singing-resistance-at-make-music-day/
LOCATION:History Museum at the Castle\, 330 E College Ave\, Appleton\, WI 54911-5715\, United States\, Appleton\, Wisconsin\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Gathering,Music,Singing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260624T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260624T130000
DTSTAMP:20260605T114204
CREATED:20260416T131409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T131419Z
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SUMMARY:Walk in Wednesday | Multicultural Coalition
DESCRIPTION:Walk In Wednesdays + Bodega Free Store\n\n\n\nA bodega is a convenient little corner shop\, and Multicultural Coalition’s  is free to the community.   Walk In Wednesdays happen 2x per month  \n\n\n\nMulticultural Coalition333 1st Suite D St Menasha\, WI \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMulticultural Coalition\, a 501c3\, is here to serve our community members and provides access to basic needs while also addressing ways we can do better as a community to overcome language\, systems\, transportation\, employment\, housing and other barriers as identified by those we serve. \n\n\n\nMCI pulls together a vast network of trusted community members and organizations to meet people where they are. We are part of a growing community network to meet the needs of the people through action\, social connectedness and trust … where and how each person experiences belonging.  \n\n\n\nThrough our in-person support and navigation\, we strive to create a sense of safety\, connection and belonging. Now more than ever\, many individuals face loneliness\, isolation and complex challenges. We recognize these struggles and are here to support each person on their journey.
URL:https://commonrootsrising.org/event/walk-in-wednesday-multicultural-coalition-5/
LOCATION:Multicultural Coalition\, 333 1st st\, Menasha\, Wisconsin\, 54952\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mutual Aid
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260628T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260628T170000
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SUMMARY:Mandala Yoga Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Mandala Yoga Festival is a vibrant\, all-day event open to the community\, celebrating the diverse expressions of yoga and wellness. This free festival invites participants to explore various styles and disciplines\, fostering a spirit of connection and inspiration.
URL:https://commonrootsrising.org/event/mandala-yoga-festival/
LOCATION:Pierce Park\, 1035 W. Prospect Ave\, Appleton\, WI\, 54911\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Music,WellBeing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260628T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260628T170000
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SUMMARY:Sound Arts Odyssey 2026 at Mandala Yoga Festival
DESCRIPTION:Live music is an integral part of the yoga festival experience\, adding creative heart and soul celebration to the day. This year’s Sound Arts Odyssey invites you to immerse and elevate —  join us for our uniquely interactive concert experiences happening all day at the Main Stage and Gathering Grasses. \n\n\n\nSound Arts Odyssey 2026 — an epically immersive experiential sonic journey to elevate\, uplift\, and respark the soul — LIVE\, co-creatively dynamic\, and danceably divine!The Experience — flow in … immerse … flow through … follow your bliss \n\n\n\n\n\nThroughout the day\, journey into ceremonial sounds\, ambient atmospheric awakening and ancient yogic mantra magic — flow with world fusion sonic delight and into heart expanding lyrical soul grooves — and soar into an ultra-high-vibe collab jam of co-creation and celebration of the human spirit. \n\n\n\nInspired movement\, dance\, drumming\, and flow arts will further enhance our Sound Arts Odyssey experience all day long in the Gathering Grasses in front of the Main Stage. Feel free to join in — dance\, express\, sing your heart open wide\, or find a comfy spot in the grass to relax and bask in the sounds and vibes.Be sure to wander through\, shop\, and connect with the amazing vendors surrounding the Sound Arts Odyssey experience! \n\n\n\nThis Year’s Sound Arts Odyssey is Co-Creatively Designed by:  \n\n\n\nBeing Collective | a visionary collaborative community of creativesmusic | song | art | dance | story | imaginal expression \n\n\n\nSound Arts Odyssey Origin + Intro — \n\n\n\nFestival Sound Arts Coordinators Savi and Mark Gehrke have put their vision\, hearts\, and energy into generating a fresh new sound arts experience inspired by the yogi’s journey for the main stage and gathering grasses at the 2026 Mandala Yoga Festival.We’re excited to announce this year’s sound artists — a co-creative group of gifted musicians who love the inspired synergy and magic of collaboration\, while each bringing their own unique expressions\, energy\, and appeal. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSound Arts Odyssey —Schedule\, Sound Experience Description\, Artist Bios\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpening Ceremony | 9:00 Main StageJoin us as we open the festival with high vibration energy\, intent\, gratitude\, and love — enter into a ceremonial sound meditation featuring Ace Champion ‘Good Buffalo’ on Flute with shaman drumming and guided breathing meditation with Savi and friends. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelaxatone | 9:30 Main Stage \n\n\n\nBliss out with Relaxatone’s ambient atmospheric awakening sound journey — For this special performance\, Jason is joined by his wife\, Kate Voss\, on keyboards and ethereal vocals\, adding warmth and melodic beauty to Relaxatone’s signature cosmic sound.Relaxatone with Jason Goessl and Kate Voss \n\n\n\nArtist Bio: \n\n\n\nRelaxatone is an immersive ambient music experience led by guitarist Jason Goessl\, blending soothing electric guitar soundscapes with medicinal frequencies\, lush reverbs\, and meditative textures designed for deep relaxation and inner exploration. For this special performance\, Jason is joined by his wife\, Kate Voss\, on keyboards and ethereal vocals\, adding warmth and melodic beauty to Relaxatone’s signature cosmic sound. Together\, they create a calming and uplifting musical journey perfect for yoga\, meditation\, and mindful connection. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBrilliant Bliss Band | 10:45 Main StageBrilliant Bliss returns to the festival with their interactive\, participatory mantra music journey that expands the collective field with more Love\, Peace\, Harmony\, and Unity. Come ride the mantra waves\, let these ancient sounds wash the mind\, clarify the heart\, sooth and uplift the soul. This is Bhakti Yoga — chant with us!Artist Bio:Brilliant Bliss Band creates sacred sound medicine for heart & soul\, weaving high vibe lyrics with ancient mantras\, and earthy-cosmic grooves that embrace\, uplift\, empower & elevate. Soulfully etheric vocal harmonies layer with harmonium and the rhythmic dance of drums\,  guitar\, and more! Brilliant Bliss Mantra Music Journeys led by Mark + Savi Gehrke are participatory vibe-raising experiences — everyone present is ‘in the band’! \n\n\n\nBrilliant Bliss Band: Savi Gehrke (lead vocals\, guitar)\, Mark Gehrke (rhythm)\, Deann Kelley (response vocal lead\, harmonium)\, Karli Reisdorf (vocal harmonies\, cello)\, Denise Dietz (harmony vocals)\, Eliana\, Kelley (harmony vocals)\, and Jorene Ziebell (rhythm) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWorld Duo | 12:30 Main StageJason and Ryan bring world fusion rhythms and intricate guitar loops alive\, creating magically woven meditative waves with sonic flavors inspired by India\, Brazil\, and West Africa.Feel the music\, let it move you!World Duo with Jason Goessl + Ryan Thomas \n\n\n\nArtist Bio:World Duo is a world fusion ensemble from Wisconsin’s Fox Valley featuring guitarist Jason Goessl and percussionist Ryan Thomas. Blending nylon-string and fretless acoustic guitars with expressive world percussion\, the duo creates immersive instrumental music inspired by West African rhythms\, Indian classical ragas\, Brazilian grooves\, and meditative improvisation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNatural Satellite | 1:45 Main StageJourney into your soul’s happy place with returning festival artists\, Natural Satellite — Jason’s saxophone weaves in and out of verses harmonizing beautifully with Karli’s angelic voice. Their lyrics center on themes of self-love\, reflection\, and personal growth—offering listeners both comfort and inspiration.Natural Satellite with Karli + Jason Reisdorf  — Mile of Music and local favorites! \n\n\n\nArtist Bio: \n\n\n\nNatural Satellite is an indie duo blending vocals\, finger-style cello\, and saxophone into a sound that is emotionally rich and uniquely captivating. With their seamless mix of lush melodies and intimate harmonies\, Karli and Jason Reisdorf create a sonic experience that is as reflective as it is inspiring. Their music\, often compared to acts like Morphine and Portishead\, explores themes of self-love\, growth\, and personal reflection\, drawing listeners into a space of both comfort and connection. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBEing Collective Collab Jam | 3:00 Main StageFeaturing: Jason Goessl\, Ryan Thomas\, Karli & Jason Reisdorf\, Savi & Mark Gehrke \n\n\n\nImmerse! Dance! Sing! Raise the Vibrations! Empowering\, ancestral\, elevating!Our Sound Arts Odyssey musicians come together for an epic interactive sound journey that weaves sonic looping waves of cello\, sax\, guitar\, drums\, percussion\, singing bowls\, harmonium\, and human voices — while opening and empowering the human spirit\, affirming our voice and expression matter. Featuring & journeying from Natural Satellite’s Karli Reisdorf’s song\, “Do You”. Dive deep\, expand wide\, dance wild\, sing strong\, express YOUrself! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFestival Closing Ceremony | 4:15 Main Stage \n\n\n\nBe with us as we bring this year’s Mandala Yoga Festival to a close\, celebrating the inspired magic of the the day and all who gathered\, as we offer honoring gratitude to all the hearts\, hands\, and energies that were infused into it — featuring Ace Champion ‘Good Buffalo’ on Flute and guided breathing meditation with Savi\, followed by celebratory drumming\, dancing\, and gratitude with the festival creation team.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSound Arts Odyssey | Flow Arts + Dance + Rhythm \n\n\n\nInspired movement\, dance\, drumming\, and flow arts will further enhance our Sound Odyssey experience all day long in the Gathering Grasses in front of the Main Stage.Feel free to join in — dance\, express\, sing your heart open wide\, or find a comfy spot in the grass to relax and bask in the sounds and vibes.Meet Our Festival Flow + Dance Artists & Creatives — \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmpower Bellydance Troupe | Oshkosh \n\n\n\nEmpowered Belly Dance Troupe is an eclectic group of dancers from all over the Fox Cities area and have danced their way throughout Wisconsin and into Michigan. From flow festivals to castles and the Great Lakes Belly Dance Convention\, they are a dynamic group of not only dancers but also friends who aim to change the world and empower others through dance\, creativity\, compassion\, and play. \n\n\n\nSpecial thanks to Andrea Sunshine for being our Flow + Dance Arts Volunteer Team Lead! \n\n\n\nAdditional Flow Artists:Fox Valley Flow JamsRhythm + Drumming Artists:Oshkosh Rhythm Institute \n\n\n\nSound Arts Odyssey Artist Bios — \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAce Champion — Good Buffalo | Featured in Opening (9AM) + Closing Ceremony (4PM) \n\n\n\nAce Champion-A.K.A. “Good Buffalo” is an Ancient Native Tree Flute “Air Bender”/musician who also plays a variety of over 60 flutes from over 30 countries from around the world. Good Buffalo also plays a large variety of over 20 meditation instruments like Lyre Harp\, Harmonica\, Djembe\, Quartz Crystal and Tibetan Singing Bowls\, Shakers/Rattles\, Steel Tongue Drum\, and more. He shares his love and passion directly from his soul through each instrument played. There is no script nor cover\, just mind\, body\, and spirit. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRyan Thomas | Featured in World Duo (12:30)\, Collab Jam (3:00)Ryan Thomas is a Fox Valley\, Wisconsin-based percussionist and composer known for a dynamic playing style that bridges deep rhythmic sensitivity with absolute versatility. Rooted in groove yet fiercely improvisational\, he seamlessly transitions between genres—bringing a nuanced touch to jazz\, global depth to world music\, pocket groove to funk\, and blistering double bass to metal\, to everything in between. Thomas brings a vibrant energy to every performance\, shaping rhythmically intricate spaces and elevating the sonic landscape of every group he plays with. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJason Goessl | Featured in Relaxatone (9:30)\, World Duo (12:30)\, Collab Jam (3:00)Jason Goessl is a Wisconsin-based guitarist\, composer\, and producer known for his deeply expressive playing and genre-spanning musical career. From jazz and Brazilian music to ambient soundscapes and experimental improvisation\, Jason brings a thoughtful and meditative approach to every performance. As the creator of Relaxatone\, he crafts immersive healing music using alternate guitar tunings\, lush effects\, and medicinal frequencies designed to promote relaxation and mindfulness. Jason is also the co-founder of Sun Goose Records and an active performer throughout the Midwest and beyond. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKate Voss | Featured in Relaxatone (9:00)Kate Voss is a Wisconsin-based vocalist\, keyboardist\, and melodica player known for her warm stage presence and versatile musical style. Drawing from jazz\, Americana\, vintage pop\, and ambient music traditions\, Kate creates soulful performances that encourage relaxation\, connection\, and joy. A nationally touring musician and 2026 WAMI Award winner for Free Reed Instrumentalist of the Year\, she brings a calming and uplifting energy perfectly suited for yoga and mindful spaces. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKarli Reisdorf | Featured in Natural Satellite (1:45)\, Brilliant Bliss (10:45)\, Collab Jam (3:00)Karli Reisdorf is a cellist\, songwriter\, and educator based in the Fox Valley. She is best known for her band Natural Satellite\, a WAMI Award-winning original project she shares with her husband\, Jason Reisdorf. Karli has collaborated with dozens of other artists\, composing\, recording\, and performing alongside their music. She is passionate about sharing the joy of music with others and teaches private lessons\, toddler group classes\, and creative songwriting workshops throughout her community. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJason Reisdorf | Featured in Natural Satellite (1:45)\, Collab Jam (3:00) \n\n\n\nJason is a dynamic force in the local music scene\, freelancing and recording while also launching his own experimental venture\, Son Reis Project. Together\, Karli and Jason lecture at universities\, host songwriting workshops\, and raise their two children in a home filled with music\, creativity\, and love. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSavi and Mark Gehrke | Featured in Brilliant Bliss Band (10:45)\, Collab Jam (3:00) \n\n\n\nSound Arts Coordinators for Mandala Yoga Festival Savi and Mark have been creating conscious heart gatherings\, events\, & retreats for nearly twenty years\, bringing people together to connect\, express\, and empower through sound\, breath\, and voice.  Known for their intuitive ability to tap into the heartbeat of this earth and the etheric nature of the great beyond\, Savi and Mark bring ancestral roots and interdimensional realms alive within every sonic wave. Whether through sound alchemy experiences or interactive mantra music journeys\, their evocative music and Savi’s cosmic-ethereal voice reach the soul directly\, creating a unique immersive soundscape for upliftment\, balance\, and inner transformation.
URL:https://commonrootsrising.org/event/sound-arts-odyssey-2026-at-mandala-yoga-festival/
LOCATION:Pierce Park\, 1035 W. Prospect Ave\, Appleton\, WI\, 54911\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Gathering,Music,WellBeing
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SUMMARY:World Peace Festival at Pierce Park
DESCRIPTION:What is World Peace Festival Fox Cities?\n\n\nThe World Peace Festival brings together people of all ages for a day of celebration\, reflection and collective hope for a more peaceful world.\n\n\n\nMission Statement: Inspired by the U.N. International Day of Peace\, our World Peace Festival isrooted in the belief that peace begins within and expands outward through conscious action\,shared understanding\, and loving connection. \nVision Statement: We are growing a community rooted in peace and love within a welcomingspace where diversity is honored\, hope is cultivated\, and peace is nurtured.
URL:https://commonrootsrising.org/event/world-peace-festival-at-pierce-park/
LOCATION:Pierce Park\, 1035 W. Prospect Ave\, Appleton\, WI\, 54911\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Music
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