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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:Community Singing | Singing Resistance Fox Cities at Tardigrade’s
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Tardigrade’s Bookshelf for a night of Community Singing with Singing Resistance Fox Cities \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\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/community-singing-singing-resistance-fox-cities-at-tardigrades/
CATEGORIES:Community Gathering,Singing
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SUMMARY:Community Singing | Singing Resistance Fox Cities at Tardigrade’s
DESCRIPTION:Join us at The Tardigrade’s Bookshelf for a night of Community Singing with Singing Resistance Fox Cities. \n\n\n\nIt adds up!! …Singing Resistance Fox Cities =Community Resilience +Heart-to-Heart Resonance +World-Betterment!\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\nPlease RSVP to: singing resistance here\n\n\n\nwhy COMMUNITY SINGING…\n\n\n\nIt’s not about being a singer\, it’s about how it makes us feel.It’s not about performance\, it’s about togetherness. \n\n\n\nWHY SING TOGETHER? … it’s research proven!Singing together helps us…connect\, process\, spark joy\, relate\, feel seen + heard\, regulate and balance\, and more!For us\, the proof is in the experience! COME SING WITH US! \n\n\n\nSinging together helps change the world for the better\n\n\n\nDo you want to raise your voice in a connected\, unified\, heart-led way that can help you cope and feel better while contributing to world-betterment? \n\n\n\nIf yes\, then join us at the Tardigrade’s Book Shelf\, 501 N Richmond St Appleton for our SING-IN get-togethers … sing\, connect\, meet new friends\, and learn of opportunities to take our singing to the streets if that feels inspired to you. \n\n\n\nDo you know…? Joy is Resistance! Singing in Community is Resistance! Connecting in Heart is Resistance! Singing Resistance is a feel good way to bring betterment to this world now. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSupport Local Mutual Aid + Sing\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\nmost 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\n\n\n\n\nHow We Got Started … Join the Movement!\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\nIn January of 2026\, Mark and I attended a webinar with the Singing Resistance National team. Around 3000 people attended!! The purpose was (and still 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 so we can connect and build momentum toward organizing\, mobilizing\, and most importantly\, 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 Get-togethers + Helping Hands\n\n\n\nOur SING-INs continue to introduce the Fox Cities to Singing Resistance\, as we grow\, connect\, meet new friends\, share info\, talk about what’s on our hearts\, and raise our unified voices in song!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. (See list of most needed items above) \n\n\n\nPlease bring your donations with you to Tardigrades\, 501 N Richmond St. Appleton \n\n\n\nIn Heart and Song\, Love and Peace\,Savi + Mark
URL:https://commonrootsrising.org/event/community-singing-singing-resistance-fox-cities-at-tardigrades-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Gathering,Singing
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SUMMARY:Grassroots Uprising Mutual Aid Market - Clothes and Accessories
DESCRIPTION:Grassroots Uprising is a public monthly Mutual Aid Market under the CommonRootsRising.org umbrella\, one Saturday morning per month beginning in May through October. \n\n\n\n\n\n● Mutual aid organizations from Fond du Lac to Green Bay are invited to hold free booth spaces at Opera House Square\, which is conveniently located next to the Oshkosh Farmer’s Market\, to accomplish three main goals: \n\n\n\n1. GIVE PUBLIC HELPIntroduce the community to local mutual aid resources they can utilize that provide various assistance – free of qualifications\, restrictions\, and charge. \n\n\n\n2. RECEIVE PUBLIC HELPInvite those within the community who have the means\, to contribute to mutual aid organizations\, which do not get any government funding. Whether contributing financially\, by providing needed wishlist items\, or volunteering time\, resources\, etc.\, there are many ways for people to give what others need. \n\n\n\n3. NETWORK RESOURCESConnect local mutual aid organizations together\, to enable communication to flow more easily between the groups. Learn each other’s needs and work together to meet them\, share resources\, and collaborate projects. \n\n\n\nPlease join us for this FREE event to learn what these orgs can do for you\, what you can do for them\, AND participant in a different themed SWAP mutual aid activity each month! Declutter & refresh your wardrobes\, toy closets\, personal libraries\, and more! \n\n\n\n● Currently scheduled dates/swap themes: \n\n\n\nSaturday\, May 23 – ClothingSaturday\, June 6 – Toys & Games(items size of a paper grocery bag or smaller\, please)Saturday\, July 25 – Clothes & AccessoriesSaturday\, Aug 22 – Books & MediaSaturday\, Sept 26 – Craft Supplies & Small Artwork/Home Decor(items size of a paper grocery bag or smaller\, please)Saturday\, Oct 10 – Holiday (any) Small Decor & Costumes(items size of a paper grocery bag or smaller\, please) \n\n\n\nGrassroots Uprising is a public monthly Mutual Aid Market under the CommonRootsRising.org umbrella\, one Saturday morning per month beginning in May through October. \n\n\n\n● The specific organizations at each event may vary based on availability. We will update a list of which ones are anticipated to be in attendance\, as well as their donation wishlists and any special activities they might be contributing\, as we get closer to the event dates. \n\n\n\n● Questions or requests to participate as an organization can be sent to GrassrootsUprising2026@gmail.com
URL:https://commonrootsrising.org/event/grassroots-uprising-mutual-aid-market-clothes-and-accessories/
LOCATION:Opera House Square\, 315 N Main St\, Oshkosh\, Wisconsin\, 54901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Action,Community Gathering,Mutual Aid
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SUMMARY:Grassroots Uprising Mutual Aid Market - Books and Media
DESCRIPTION:● Mutual aid organizations from Fond du Lac to Green Bay are invited to hold free booth spaces at Opera House Square\, which is conveniently located next to the Oshkosh Farmer’s Market\, to accomplish three main goals: \n\n\n\n\n\n1. GIVE PUBLIC HELPIntroduce the community to local mutual aid resources they can utilize that provide various assistance – free of qualifications\, restrictions\, and charge. \n\n\n\n2. RECEIVE PUBLIC HELPInvite those within the community who have the means\, to contribute to mutual aid organizations\, which do not get any government funding. Whether contributing financially\, by providing needed wishlist items\, or volunteering time\, resources\, etc.\, there are many ways for people to give what others need. \n\n\n\n3. NETWORK RESOURCESConnect local mutual aid organizations together\, to enable communication to flow more easily between the groups. Learn each other’s needs and work together to meet them\, share resources\, and collaborate projects. \n\n\n\nPlease join us for this FREE event to learn what these orgs can do for you\, what you can do for them\, AND participant in a different themed SWAP mutual aid activity each month! Declutter & refresh your wardrobes\, toy closets\, personal libraries\, and more! \n\n\n\n● Currently scheduled dates/swap themes: \n\n\n\nSaturday\, May 23 – ClothingSaturday\, June 6 – Toys & Games(items size of a paper grocery bag or smaller\, please)Saturday\, July 25 – Clothes & AccessoriesSaturday\, Aug 22 – Books & MediaSaturday\, Sept 26 – Craft Supplies & Small Artwork/Home Decor(items size of a paper grocery bag or smaller\, please)Saturday\, Oct 10 – Holiday (any) Small Decor & Costumes(items size of a paper grocery bag or smaller\, please) \n\n\n\nGrassroots Uprising is a public monthly Mutual Aid Market under the CommonRootsRising.org umbrella\, one Saturday morning per month beginning in May through October. \n\n\n\n● The specific organizations at each event may vary based on availability. We will update a list of which ones are anticipated to be in attendance\, as well as their donation wishlists and any special activities they might be contributing\, as we get closer to the event dates. \n\n\n\n● Questions or requests to participate as an organization can be sent to GrassrootsUprising2026@gmail.com
URL:https://commonrootsrising.org/event/grassroots-uprising-mutual-aid-market-books-and-media/
CATEGORIES:Community Action,Community Gathering,Mutual Aid
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T200000
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UID:10000085-1788978600-1788984000@commonrootsrising.org
SUMMARY:SolRising Soul Sound Journey @ SolRising Rock Shop
DESCRIPTION:Journey with us! Rest. Reset. Restore.Soothing Soul Rising Soul Sound Journeys … your soul is calling. \n\n\n\nJoin us at:SolRising Rock Shop150 W. Wisconsin AveKaukauna\, WI \n\n\n\nWe invite you to experience how intentionally crafted sound vibrations can give you a restful and revitalizing restorative reset. Come be cocooned in resonant waves of sonic vibrations created and inspired in the moment.  \n\n\n\nPlease Pre – Register at Soul Rising. PRE – REGISTRATION appreciated due to event popularity and space availability. \n\n\n\n\n\nSavi and Mark\, your Loving Awareness Soul Sound Journey guides\, tune into the collective energy of those present to deliver a unique and immersive soundscape — bringing a field of nurturing love and healing alive in the most felt\, balancing\, and beautiful ways. \n\n\n\nImmerse Yourself in a sonic river of healing\, an ocean love with waves and waves of resonating frequency that soothe\, calm\, aid in gentle release\, and support inner peace\, balance\, and transformation. \n\n\n\nMark and Savi are seasoned Conscious Experience Guides who know how to create and hold sacred space for souls to embody authentically\, while allowing rest\, reset\, and restoration from within. \n\n\n\nSoul Sound Journeys with Savi and Mark are one of a kind (and never the same thing twice!)\, featuring a unique synergy of the following: \n\n\n\nHandpan\, Tibetan\, crystal\, and Origin Series singing bowls\, overtone flute\, drone flutes\, ocarina (clay flute)\, Nepalese bells\, Koshi chimes\, metallophones\, seed rattles\, medicine drums\, vibrational drones and harmonium\, sounding breath\, nature sounds\, intuited Light Language\, and vocal toning\, singing\, and more… \n\n\n\nAllow yourself to rest\, reset\, and restore as you receive the waves of vibrational sound medicine. \n\n\n\nThe journey comes full circle with some moments of peaceful silence before being gently guided back into the waking moment\, allowing time for reflection and integration. \n\n\n\nWhat To Bring: \n\n\n\nAnything that will support you in feeling comfy\, cozy\, and cocooned during the journey! \n\n\n\nSuggestions are: \n\n\n\n\nYoga Mat\, other thicker mat\n\n\n\nBlanket(s)\n\n\n\nPillow(s)\n\n\n\nSocks/Slippers\n\n\n\nEye Mask (if you want to block light\, totally optional\, listen to your inner guidance)\n\n\n\nWater bottle\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\n\n\n\nThe full journey from start to finish will be 75 minutes\, including introduction at the beginning and integration/reflection time at the end\n\n\n\nWe are a shoes off gathering space\, please feel free to bring slippers or cozy socks\n\n\n\nYou will be invited to lie down during the sound journey\, and you are welcome to change positions at any time for comfort. \n\n\n\nOther familiar terms you may have heard for experiences like this can be: sound bath\, sound healing\, sound therapy\, etc. We choose Soul Sound Journey and Sound Alchemy for our unique experience as it is a transformative sound vibration fusion of intuitive\, indigenous\, and ancient\, ancestral sounds and vocalizations that ‘speak to the soul’.\n\n\n\n\nWe look forward to journeying into the alchemy of sound with you! \n\n\n\nReserve your space at Soul Rising Rock Shop \n\n\n\nWant to Schedule a Private Group Soul Sound Journey? \n\n\n\nTo book a private Soul Sound Journey for your special group\, please reach out: \n\n\n\nconnect@beingcollective.us 
URL:https://commonrootsrising.org/event/soul-rising-soul-sound-journey-soul-rising-rock-shop/
LOCATION:SolRising Rock Shop\, 150 W. Wisconsin Ave\, Kaukauna\, WI\, 54130\, United States
CATEGORIES:WellBeing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T160000
DTSTAMP:20260617T042625
CREATED:20260128T211556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T134114Z
UID:10000002-1789214400-1789228800@commonrootsrising.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T120000
DTSTAMP:20260617T042625
CREATED:20260614T153857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260614T153902Z
UID:10000088-1790416800-1790424000@commonrootsrising.org
SUMMARY:Grassroots Uprising Mutual Aid Market - Craft Supplies & Small Artwork/Home Decor
DESCRIPTION:Grassroots Uprising is a public monthly Mutual Aid Market under the CommonRootsRising.org umbrella\, one Saturday morning per month beginning in May through October. \n\n\n\n\n\n● Mutual aid organizations from Fond du Lac to Green Bay are invited to hold free booth spaces at Opera House Square\, which is conveniently located next to the Oshkosh Farmer’s Market\, to accomplish three main goals: \n\n\n\n1. GIVE PUBLIC HELPIntroduce the community to local mutual aid resources they can utilize that provide various assistance – free of qualifications\, restrictions\, and charge. \n\n\n\n2. RECEIVE PUBLIC HELPInvite those within the community who have the means\, to contribute to mutual aid organizations\, which do not get any government funding. Whether contributing financially\, by providing needed wishlist items\, or volunteering time\, resources\, etc.\, there are many ways for people to give what others need. \n\n\n\n3. NETWORK RESOURCESConnect local mutual aid organizations together\, to enable communication to flow more easily between the groups. Learn each other’s needs and work together to meet them\, share resources\, and collaborate projects. \n\n\n\nPlease join us for this FREE event to learn what these orgs can do for you\, what you can do for them\, AND participant in a different themed SWAP mutual aid activity each month! Declutter & refresh your wardrobes\, toy closets\, personal libraries\, and more! \n\n\n\n● Currently scheduled dates/swap themes: \n\n\n\nSaturday\, May 23 – ClothingSaturday\, June 6 – Toys & Games(items size of a paper grocery bag or smaller\, please)Saturday\, July 25 – Clothes & AccessoriesSaturday\, Aug 22 – Books & MediaSaturday\, Sept 26 – Craft Supplies & Small Artwork/Home Decor(items size of a paper grocery bag or smaller\, please)Saturday\, Oct 10 – Holiday (any) Small Decor & Costumes(items size of a paper grocery bag or smaller\, please) \n\n\n\nGrassroots Uprising is a public monthly Mutual Aid Market under the CommonRootsRising.org umbrella\, one Saturday morning per month beginning in May through October. \n\n\n\n● The specific organizations at each event may vary based on availability. We will update a list of which ones are anticipated to be in attendance\, as well as their donation wishlists and any special activities they might be contributing\, as we get closer to the event dates. \n\n\n\n● Questions or requests to participate as an organization can be sent to GrassrootsUprising2026@gmail.com
URL:https://commonrootsrising.org/event/grassroots-uprising-mutual-aid-market-craft-supplies-small-artwork-home-decor/
LOCATION:Opera House Square\, 315 N Main St\, Oshkosh\, Wisconsin\, 54901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Action,Community Gathering,Mutual Aid
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T042625
CREATED:20260611T232720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T232726Z
UID:10000086-1790447400-1790452800@commonrootsrising.org
SUMMARY:Full Moon Sound Alchemy @ Tardigrades
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided interactive full moon energy journey … then immerse in the sonic healing waves of an intuitively unfolding Sound Alchemy experience. \n\n\n\n\n\nBe with us for this guided\, interactive and immersive experience honoring the energy of the full moon as we harness the power of our breath\, merged with meditative mantras and liberating vocalizing to free the mind and body before we lift off into a journey of pure ethereal and ancestral sonic alchemy. \n\n\n\nPlease bring yoga mat\, blanket\, water bottle and anything else to assist in your comfort while sitting / laying on our wood floor. \n\n\n\nOur time together opens with honoring\, intentions\, and meditation in sync with the moon’s energy and gently eases into an intuitive flow of sacred sound current that soothes\, calms\, inspires\, and aids in gentle release\, while supporting inner peace\, balance\, and transformation. \n\n\n\nOur heart and intuition crafted full moon sound alchemy experiences uplift you on a magic carpet ride with waves and waves of resonating frequency.Immerse yourself. \n\n\n\nTickets available here
URL:https://commonrootsrising.org/event/full-moon-sound-alchemy-tardigrades/
CATEGORIES:Music,WellBeing
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T120000
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CREATED:20260614T154927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260614T154933Z
UID:10000089-1791626400-1791633600@commonrootsrising.org
SUMMARY:Grassroots Uprising Mutual Aid Market - Holiday (any) Small Decor & Costumes
DESCRIPTION:Grassroots Uprising is a public monthly Mutual Aid Market under the CommonRootsRising.org umbrella\, one Saturday morning per month beginning in May through October. \n\n\n\n\n\n● Mutual aid organizations from Fond du Lac to Green Bay are invited to hold free booth spaces at Opera House Square\, which is conveniently located next to the Oshkosh Farmer’s Market\, to accomplish three main goals: \n\n\n\n1. GIVE PUBLIC HELPIntroduce the community to local mutual aid resources they can utilize that provide various assistance – free of qualifications\, restrictions\, and charge. \n\n\n\n2. RECEIVE PUBLIC HELPInvite those within the community who have the means\, to contribute to mutual aid organizations\, which do not get any government funding. Whether contributing financially\, by providing needed wishlist items\, or volunteering time\, resources\, etc.\, there are many ways for people to give what others need. \n\n\n\n3. NETWORK RESOURCESConnect local mutual aid organizations together\, to enable communication to flow more easily between the groups. Learn each other’s needs and work together to meet them\, share resources\, and collaborate projects. \n\n\n\nPlease join us for this FREE event to learn what these orgs can do for you\, what you can do for them\, AND participant in a different themed SWAP mutual aid activity each month! Declutter & refresh your wardrobes\, toy closets\, personal libraries\, and more! \n\n\n\n● Currently scheduled dates/swap themes: \n\n\n\nSaturday\, May 23 – ClothingSaturday\, June 6 – Toys & Games(items size of a paper grocery bag or smaller\, please)Saturday\, July 25 – Clothes & AccessoriesSaturday\, Aug 22 – Books & MediaSaturday\, Sept 26 – Craft Supplies & Small Artwork/Home Decor(items size of a paper grocery bag or smaller\, please)Saturday\, Oct 10 – Holiday (any) Small Decor & Costumes(items size of a paper grocery bag or smaller\, please) \n\n\n\nGrassroots Uprising is a public monthly Mutual Aid Market under the CommonRootsRising.org umbrella\, one Saturday morning per month beginning in May through October. \n\n\n\n● The specific organizations at each event may vary based on availability. We will update a list of which ones are anticipated to be in attendance\, as well as their donation wishlists and any special activities they might be contributing\, as we get closer to the event dates. \n\n\n\n● Questions or requests to participate as an organization can be sent to GrassrootsUprising2026@gmail.com
URL:https://commonrootsrising.org/event/grassroots-uprising-mutual-aid-market-holiday-any-small-decor-costumes/
LOCATION:Opera House Square\, 315 N Main St\, Oshkosh\, Wisconsin\, 54901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Action,Community Gathering,Mutual Aid
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