EvolverFest Atlanta 2009

A global movement is growing in our own backyards. From urban homesteads to yoga studios, inspired groups of people are coming together across Atlanta under the shared vision of a more beautiful world. The time has come to recognize our common dreams and make them a reality.

On Sunday, June 7th, Evolver Atlanta presents the first annual EvolverFest, a one-of-a-kind festival experience bringing together our city’s most visionary Evolutionaries for a day of enlightening ideas and conscious celebration.

EvolverFest features two stages, Connexus and Inspiral, with transformative presentations from regional and internationally recognized speakers, live music, and interactive art in an alcohol free, family-friendly atmosphere.

EvolverFest will be held at the Lake Claire Community Land Trust (LCCLT), an idyllic, communally owned “greenspace” in the heart of the city and the ideal home for this event. Festivalgoers can shop for eco-conscious gifts and explore cutting-edge green technologies while sipping an iced chai in the Evolver Bazaar. Pioneering non-profit organizations and innovative local initiatives will also be on hand, for those looking to link up and join the evolution. Enjoy healthy snacks and frosty drinks available all day, and be sure to bring a bottle for complimentary water from the solar-powered well!

EvolverFest runs from Noon to 10 PM, rain or shine. The cost of entry is 10 dollars for adults, and free for children aged 10 and under accompanied by a parent or guardian. A portion of admission proceeds goes to benefit the LCCLT and the Atlanta Community Food Bank.

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SCHEDULE:

Connexus

12:15 - 1:00 -- Aviva and The Flying Penguins -- live music
1:00 - 1:45 -- Fred Conrad -- "Cultivating Community"
1:50 - 2:35 -- Tom Blue Wolf -- "Rekindling the Ancient Fires"
2:40 - 3:10 -- Little Horn -- live music
3:15 - 4:15 -- Shasta Zaring -- "Earth Changes and 2012"
4:20 - 5:05 -- The Disinformation Podcasts
5:10 - 6:10 -- Richard Clofine, D.O. -- "Merging Medicines"
6:15 - 7:45 -- Daniel Pinchbeck -- "How Soon is Now? Confronting Global Change"
7:50 - 9:20 -- Randall Carlson -- "The Mysteries Declassified: Apocalyptic Cycles, Catastrophism, and Global Change"
9:30 - 10:00 -- Closing Ceremony

**Master of Ceremonies: Howie the Great

Inspiral

2:15 - 2:45 -- Jonathan Phillips (Evolver NYC) -- Electric Jesus workshop
3:00 - 3:30 -- GreenPlate.org -- "Get Plastic Out of Your Diet"
3:45 - 4:15 -- David Frayne (Earth Solutions) -- "Village in a Box: Creating Off-The-Grid Communities"
4:30 - 5:00 -- Dr. Gary Goren -- "Community Wealth and Human Ingenuity"
5:00 - 5:30 -- Maurice LeCroy & Lisa Maroski -- "Expanding the We-Field: Human-Plant Communion"

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Featured Guests

Daniel Pinchbeck

Daniel Pinchbeck is the bestselling author of 2012: The Return of Quetzalcoatl (Tarcher/Penguin, 2006) and Breaking Open the Head (Broadway Books, 2002). Currently the editor of Reality Sandwich (www.realitysandwich.com) and co-founder of Evolver (www.evolver.net), he has written for The New York Times Magazine, Rolling Stone, Wired, ArtForum, and many other publications. He is featured in director Joao Amorim's upcoming documentary, 2012: Time for Change (2012timeforchange.com). Evolver Atlanta is proud to host Daniel for his first-ever Atlanta appearance at EvolverFest.

Randall Carlson

Randall Carlson is a 3rd-generation professional builder and teacher who has studied extensively the arcane systems of design and construction employed by the ancient Master Builders. He has been a high-ranking Freemason for over 27 years, having served as Master of one of the oldest and largest Masonic Lodges in Georgia. Carlson has studied Sacred Geometry and other ancient mysteries and spiritual/scientific traditions for over 35 years and has conducted classes and workshops in these subjects since 1980. (www.sacredgeometryatlanta.ning.com)

Shasta Zaring

Teacher, healer and priestess, Shasta Zaring has been the keeper of sacred space in the Goddess Garden Atlanta for 20 years. She has created a healing garden and ceremonial space that honors the sacred feminine of all spiritual paths, as well as providing a diverse habitat for plants and spirits. (www.goddessgardenatlanta.com)

Tom Blue Wolf

Tom Blue Wolf is founder and director of EarthKeepers One Tribe Trading Company, an organization dedicated to producing a broad menu of healing products and educating people of all ages on the importance of relationship with the Earth and each other. Born in Southern Alabama and taught in the traditional ways by his Creek Grandparents, Tom has tribal affiliation with the Y’falla Band, Star Clan of the Eastern Lower Muscogee Creek Nation. Tom is a sacred songmaker, artist, herbalist, naturopath, environmentalist, author, and lecturer, traveling the world teaching workshops and conducting ceremonies in his grandfather’s tradition. (www.earthkeepers.net)

Richard Clofine, D.O.

Richard J. Clofine, D.O. (“Aumdoc”) is an Osteopathic Physician practicing board certified Gynecology (ACOOG) and Holistic Medicine (ABHM) in Atlanta for twenty years. The first 12 years included the full practice of Obstetrics and Gynecologic Surgery at 3 metro-Atlanta hospitals. The last 8 years have been spent practicing holistic office gynecology at Millennium Healthcare, Atlanta’s largest holistic group medical practice (www.templeofhealth.ws). As an Osteopathic Physician, hands on bodywork (Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy) have always been a part of his healing work. Full information at www.aumdoc.com.

Fred Conrad

As Community Garden Coordinator for the Atlanta Community Food Bank (www.acfb.org), Fred Conrad organizes volunteers to assist autonomous garden projects, works to strengthen existing neighborhood gardens, and helps groups to launch new ones. He has worked with 250 community, education, therapy and food donation garden projects in metro Atlanta since 1997.

The Disinformation Podcasts

Raymond Wiley and Austin Gandy, co-hosts of the Disinformation Podcasts, return to Atlanta fresh off a European tour with their unique perspective on all things esoteric. (www.disinfo.com/podcasts)

Little Horn

Formerly known for his instrumental work on acoustic steel stringed instruments, Keith Forrester is bringing something different to the table with his new solo/collaborative project Little Horn. (www.myspace.com/littlehornsounds)

Aviva and the Flying Penguins

Born and raised in New York, Aviva has been an award-winning composer since the age of seven. Carrying the depth of her soul at heart, Aviva's outer mystical journey took off ten years ago when she began studying and later teaching: massage, homeopathy, breath therapy, Chinese Medicine, primal therapy, earthen building, holistic voice lessons, and belly dance. Aviva's songwriting, interwoven with her spiritual freedom, explores Hebrew, Sanskrit, Spanish, Creek Indian, Zulu, and more, weaving into the songs the unspoken
connection between all of our spirits.

Aviva's supporting band, "The Flying Penguins", filled with diverse and talented musicians, gel well with her style while backing her musically and spiritually. The Flying Penguins consist of: Amber-backing vocals, Andre-drums, MangoWeedge-guitar, Marty-bass, Simon-African Drums and vocals, and Aviva-vocals and keyboards. Aviva and the Flying Penguins exude the joyous vibe of a jam band that play together often and seem like family! (www.avivamusic.ning.com)

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Also Featuring:

David Frayne (Earth Solutions)
GreenPlate.org
Jonathan Phillips (Reality Sandwich / Evolver NYC)
Dr. Gary Goren
Maurice LeCroy & Lisa Maroski

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Getting There

Limited Parking! – To reduce impact on Lake Claire, please walk, bicycle, or ride MARTA.

If you will be driving to EvolverFest, we request that you park (for free!) at either the Inman Park or East Lake MARTA station and ride one stop to Candler Park/Edgewood. It’s a breezy 10-minute walk to EvolverFest from there – just head east on Dekalb Avenue and follow the signs!

Click here for a map with the Land Trust and nearby rail stations marked.

Featured Vendor:

Fresh, healthy meals and snacks available all day from Mediterranean Grill! (www.mediterraneangrill.com)

Featured Sponsor:

EvolverFest is proud to be sponsored by Earth Solutions, an Atlanta company specializing in innovations and education in alternative health, aquaponics and backyard farming, founded by holistic osteopath Dr. David Epstein. Visit them online at www.earthsolutions.com.

Special Engagement!

Daniel Pinchbeck – “What Comes Next?: Preparing for Transformation”
Monday June 8th – 8 PM
@ Eyedrum Gallery
www.eyedrum.org

Evolver Atlanta presents a special engagement with bestselling author and Evolver.net co-founder Daniel Pinchbeck! The night kicks off with an intimate talk from Daniel, exploring the transformative potentials of this pivotal time. Then, stick around for a panel discussion featuring Reality Sandwich/Evolver Community Director Jonathan Phillips, sacred geometrician and researcher Randall Carlson, gardener and healer Shasta Zaring, and Daniel Pinchbeck, moderated by the Disinformation Podcasts crew.

Admission is $10, or $7 with an EvolverFest wristband.