GumptionFest Kick-Off Party at Ken’s Creekside

Friday, September 4^th – 6pm

6 - Jake Payne

7 - Jay Fout & Keith Martini

8 – Julia Jordan w/Dinora Walcott

9 - Busker Eaton

10 - Decker & The Doppelgangers

11 - Deepa (Flagstaff)

…and Christopher Fox Graham hosts Performance Poets.

 

Saturday

Oak Creek Brewery

M.C.’s: Jen Valencia/Nate Mullins

12 – Chicky & Tommy

1:30  - Decker & The Doppelgangers

3 – Busker Eaton

4:30 – Deepa (Flagstaff)

6 – Clover (Flagstaff)

7:30 – OptimistiChaos

9 – Yin Yang & Zen Some

10:30 – What Laura Says Thinks & Feels (Tempe)

12 – Dry River Yacht Club (Tempe)

-MC Antranormos and The Canyon Animals (10pm–Close Between Bands)

 

GumptionFest Cabaret Tent

M.C.’s : Jessica Laurel Reese/Christopher Fox Graham

12:30 – Ryan Biter (Flagstaff)

*Poet

2 – Eric Miller

*Poet

3:30 – Jazz Bedouins

* Poet

5 – Haiku Death Match

* Carrie Kohnya (6:15)

6:30 – Radio Dogma

*Poet

8 – Professor Big Swinger

 

Devi Yoga Outdoor Stage

M.C.’s: Walker Marshall

12:30 – Julia Jordan w/Dinora Walcott

*Poet

2 – Jake Allen (San Diego)

*Poet

3:30 – Lindsay Dragan (Flagstaff)

*Poet

5– Courtney Nicole (San Francisco)

*Poet

6:30 – Jake Payne

*Poet

8 – Skin Deep

 

 

Studio Live

10 – Beginner Mini-Laughing Yoga Class

10:30 – Performance Poetry Workshop w/ Mikel Weisser

12 – Bellydance Workshop w/Habib

1 - Technical Vocal Workshop w/ Susannah Martin

2 – Blues Dawg

3:30 – Summer Cygal

5 – Ralf Illenberger

9 – Concert w/ Freedom, Jake Allen and Naathan $15 Door

 

Creative Flooring Open Mic Tent

Noon–4 – AZ Dunan Ensemble

4-8 – Open Mic (Sign Up)

 

Family Zone

Interactive Workshops:

10:30-10:45     GumptionFable

11:00-11:45     Tina Reichow-Boomwhackers/Drums

12:00-12:30     Kayt Pearlman-Poetry/Wordplay

1:00-1:30         Magical Michael Steele-Magic/Yo Yo’s

1:45-2:45         Infant Massage w/Olga Morris-Healing Arts Center     

3:00-3:30         Sing, Say & Sign-Sign Language classes for parents

3:45-4:15         Bellydancing-SEEDS Teen Mentoring Program

 

Activity Tables 10-6pm:

Imagine Art-Ceramic Painting

Nancy Lattanzi-Mixed Media Mural

Free to Be Me Daycare-Tie Dye Bandanas

Head Start-Homemade Playdough

Tina Schneider-Face Painting/Mosaic Tile

Desert Star-Flower Head Garlands

Kudos-Kudos 4 Kids Promotion/Giveaways

Christian & Odie-Free Play & Games

 

 

Sunday

Oak Creek Brewery

M.C.s: Jessica Laurel Reese

12:30 – Luminaria (Flagstaff)

2 – Ray Reeves Band (PHX)

3:30 – Damn Close (Flagstaff)

5 – MOS Funnel (Chicago)

6:30 – The Ominators

8 – GumptionFest After Party

Raffle Winner Announcements

The Devil Whale (Salt Lake City)

David Williams & Glade (Salt Lake City)

Jake Payne

 

GumptionFest Cabaret Tent

M.C.’s: Christopher Fox Graham/Kathy Perry

11:30 – Linda Ayers (30min.)

12 - Mikel Wiesser

*Poet

1:30 – Kelly Cole w/Kayt Perlman

*Habib (2:45)

3 – William Hoshal Quartet

*Poet

4:30 – Jason Vargo w/ Eva George

* Women Divine-Acapella & Rhyme (5:30)

6 – Sam Cavanaugh

*Poet

7:30 – Kenzo

 

Devi Yoga Outdoor Stage

M.C.’s: Walker Marshall

11:30 – Stephen Sokola

*Poet

1 – 2 Suns

*Poet

2:30 – The Sirens

*Poet

4 – Larry 4 Life

*Poet

5:30 – The Time Bandits (Tucson)

*Poet

7 – Dave Harvey & Friends

*Poet

8:30 – Freedom

 

Studio Live

10 – Beginner Mini-Laughing Yoga Class

10:30 – A’Capella Singing Workshop w/ Wendy Davis

12 – “Writing our way to Happiness” Writing Workshop w/ Martha Entin

1 –Intro to Fingerstyle Guitar Workshop w/Rick Cyge

2 – Hank Levine

3:30 – Connie Fisher

5 – 3^rd Point

6:30 – Wayo Hogan

 

Creative Flooring Open Mic Tent

Noon–6pm – Open Mic (Sign Up)

 

Family Zone

Interactive Workshops:

11:30-11:45     GumptionFable

12:00-12:30     Music for Tots

1:00-2:00         Taiko Drumming Workshop     

2:30-3:30         Q & A w/Pediatric Practitioner Hope Geller

3:30-4:00        Breakdown Workshop Tent

4:00-5:00         Pam Shea-Parachute/Hoop Play

5:00-5:45         Closing Ceremony Costume Making

 

Activity Tables 10-6pm:

Imagine Art-Ceramic Painting

Nancy Lattanzi-Mixed Media Mural

Head Start-Homemade Playdough

Tina Schneider-Face Painting/Mosaic Tile

Desert Star-Flower Head Garlands

Christian & Odie-Free Play & Games

 

GumptionFest Closing Ceremony - 6pm

-Meet in front of Devi Yoga to participate in the ceremony!

Everyone is encouraged to dress up and join us for the final

celebration of the weekend. Bring a drum if you feel inclined.

 

More happenings:

*Poets will go on between musical acts approximately

10 minutes before the next listed act.

 

*Visit vendor booths in front of Devi Yoga to find

local food, products and more...

 

*Over 50 Artists are on display at the GumptionFest

Art Gallery!

 

*Visit the GumptionFest info booth for schedules,

stickers, GumptionFest history and more...

 

*$1 raffle tickets are available at the GumptionFest

Booth. To see what you can win visit the Art Gallery!

 

*Please place all your trash in appropriate areas. There

are also Recycling bins next to each venue.

 

*See map on backside for venue locations.

-Devi Yoga/Creative Flooring/Studio Live – 215 Coffee Pot Dr.

-Sun Signs – 165 Coffee Pot Dr.

-Oak Creek Brewery – 2050 Yavapai Dr.

-GumptionFest Art Gallery/Family Zone – 2020 Contractors Rd.

 

Workshop Descriptions

*All workshops held at Studio Live

 

LUV2LAF w/ Denise Wynne

Come join a Laughing Yoga circle!

 

The basics of Laughter Yoga are simply some laughing (even if you just start by saying the words “Ha Ha Ha”), some breathing (we all do that), and some super easy (and sometimes silly-looking) movements. It can be thought of as a playful exercise routine, adjusted for any level of fitness, which gives wonderful cardiovascular, brain chemistry, social connection and other “feel good” benefits that continually increase and spread more into your everyday life the more you practice it! The current day practice of Laughter Yoga originated in Mumbai, India in 1995, when a cardiologist, Dr. Madan Kataria, invited 5 people to laugh together in the park after having just researched the physical and mental health benefits of laughter. Today, Laughter Yoga clubs or circles are sweeping the world as a Global Movement for Health, Joy and World Peace with over 6,000 laughter groups meeting in 60 countries.

 

(aka: Denise Winniehaha) received her certification as an official Laughter Yoga Teacher from Dr. Kataria in 2007. She is trained to lead groups and is also authorized to train Laughter Yoga Group Leaders and award them with diplomas from Dr. Kataria’s school, so that they may start their own groups within their communities or within corporate settings. Most importantly, everyone is invited to join a group and even to start their own, regardless of any “official” certification. That’s actually the idea, to inspire as many free community laughing circles as anyone wants. As a certified coach, specializing in career transition and new businesses, as well as in the development of her client’s self awareness and intuition since 1999, and also as a teacher of a simple form of Chi Gong, (or body energy awareness), Denise comes from a very heart-centered appreciation of all individuals. It has been a dream come true to have found yet another way to invite adults to play like kids on a playground, figuratively and literally. And since just watching people laugh can be contagious, Denise encourages everyone to come join the fun and to help spread the laughter!

 

(For more information on Laughter Yoga International, please visit www.laughteryoga.org. Denise’s website at www.luv2laf.org is currently under construction.)

 

Mikel Weisser.  Sat @ 10:30

Title: "'Spit Poet!' From Page to Performance, Adapting Written Poetry to Spoken Word"

This hands-on seminar offers a quick tour of the art of spoken word, as well as public speaking and literary techniques to enliven poetry performances, and practical tips to raise your spoken word energy level from "muted" to "stunning. Participants are encouraged to bring samples of their work and their biggest set of lungs. Umbrellas will be provided for the audience.

bio

The son of a nightclub singer, Mikel Weisser spent almost two years traveling the country as a hitchhiker, and still has gone on to receive a Masters in Literature and a Masters in Secondary Education, publish hundreds of freelance magazine and newspaper articles, in addition to 20 years of political commentary columns along with 7 books of poetry and short fiction. A former homeless shelter administrator, survivor of his first wife's suicide, contestant on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, and longtime political activist, Weisser teaches US History and Constitution and creative writing. He and his wife have turned their property into a themepark for "peace and love and stuff." "When in AZ, visit the So-Hi Themepark!"

Habib Sat @ 12 noon

 

BellyDance 101 - This class is open for all who would like to try thier hand at Middle Eastern Dance. First will learn a few basic rhythums and how those rhythums are used in a Bellydance performance.  We will also learn some basic movement vocabulary, then string several movements together into movement combinations. Next thing you know.. you will be bellydancing! Students should wear comfortable clothing and bring a scarf to tie around the hips.  An exposed mid-rift is helpful, but not essential. Bring water!

 

Habib is an award winning Middle Eastern Dancer, performance artist & costume designer.  She began studying Middle Eastern Dance in 1993 and has performed in Europe , North Africa the Near East , Asia and across the US .  To Habib,

Oriental Dance is not just a passion, it is a lifestyle. See what Habib is up to lately by viewing show clips at: MikeJungMusic.com   (click on OptimistiChoas demo)

 

Also visit MadamHabib.com  GaneshaBazaar.com

 

Susannah Sat @ 1:00

 

10 TIPS TOWARD SINGING SUCCESS: Essentials for Surviving and Thriving as a Singer in the Music World
September 5, 1-2pm presented by professional vocalist, Susannah Martin

Bio:

Susannah Martin has enjoyed a diverse, twenty+-year singing career that includes two CD releases and has carried her along the West Coast through Los Angeles , the San Francisco Bay Area, to the Pacific Northwest , onto cruise ships through the Caribbean , Alaska and Canada , into Louisville , KY and finally, back to California and Arizona . She earned her music degree at Willamette University in Music Therapy and Jazz/Classical Voice.

Susannah has sung with Big Bands, Jazz combos, Latin Jazz, Avant Garde and A cappella groups, as well as Motown, Classic Rock, Top 40 and R&B/Funk bands.  She has taught jazz choirs, vocal workshops and private students. As well, she has directed numerous music programs, including Urban Harmony, a network of community a cappella choirs in the San Francisco Bay Area, and served as program manager for Sedona Jazz on the Rocks, cultivating jazz education among youth and producing a national jazz festival. Now residing in beautiful Sedona , Arizona , Susannah is a prized performer throughout the region, appearing at jazz festivals, concerts, clubs and private events, and presents vocal workshops in Arizona , California and Kentucky .

Wendy Davis Sunday @ 10:30

Kaleido-Choir ~ A workshop in improvisational a cappella singing that soothes the soul.  Join us if you love to sing, move and express yourself.   It will be a kaleidoscope of diverse voices, styles and tones for the ears and soul.  Creating beautiful harmonies, funky vocals and heartfelt community!

 

The Kaleido-ChoirÔ is led by Wendy Davis, Ph.D., Creative Director of W-Fun TV, Certified yoga instructor and vocal coach.  Davis was trained by Rhiannon, from Bobby McFerrin’s Voicestra and has been leading singing circles since 1993.

For more information call 554-4454.

 

Martha Entin Sun @ 12

 

Writing Our Way to Happiness

 

Happiness can be found underneath the difficulties of daily life.  Writing can get you in touch with what is going on inside and helps you explore your inner wishes and dreams.

Joy can be yours at the touch of a pen on paper.

 

Following on the work of Natalie Goldberg (Writing Down the Bones) we will use writing prompts to explore our inner voice, letting the words flow unedited from our pen onto the paper.  When we allow ourselves to really listen, and write it down, amazing insights happen.  And reading aloud allows us to hear our own voice and be heard by others.  When we let ourselves flow in this process, joy rises up.

 

I welcome you to come and play.  No experience required.  Your can bring a notebook to write in; if not, I’ll have paper and pens ready.

 

Martha Entin, MA enjoyed teaching and counseling for many years at a Community College in Vancouver , Canada .  She regularly goes to India for meditation. She is an active member of several Sedona writing groups and has read poetry at Sedona Arts Center Poets’ Corner, at open mic, and with Sedona Poetry Salon.   Martha is an inspired writer and creates a safe space for others to write in.

 

For more information contact Martha at 928-301-8585.

 

Rick Cyge Sun @ 1:00

Fingerstyle Guitar Techniques taught by Rick Cyge

This workshop is open to players of all levels.  A basic working knowledge of chords and simple fingerpicking is helpful.  The content of the workshop will depend partly on the mix of abilities and interests of participants that attend but may cover simple concepts of arranging melodies for fingerstyle guitar, approaches to accompanying vocals and/or other melodic instruments, exploration of the use of open tunings, basic intro to Travis picking, hammer-ons & pull-offs, and tapping techniques.

 

Fingerstyle Guitarist and composer, Rick Cyge, recently moved to Sedona with his wife and musical partner, flutist, Lynn Trombetta.  Together, they are known as Meadowlark.  Meadowlark has been performing and recording together for almost 20 years. Their recordings feature many of Cyge's original compositions written for the duo over the years.  Cyge has been playing guitar for almost 50 years (although he doesn't like to admit it!).  He cut his teeth as an acoustic guitarist and performer and honed his unique "voice" on the guitar in the dynamic and vibrant Boston music scene where he owned and operated "Wood & Strings Music Center" for most of the 1980s.  Wood & Strings was a folk music school, retail shop and concert venue.  Although he sold the music center to move to Arizona in the late 80s, to the best of his knowledge, it is still running today.  Over his years of performing and teaching, he has developed a unique approach to sharing his ideas and techniques as a melodic fingerstyle guitarist.  He regularly employs several open tunings, the most prominent in his arsenal being DADGAD which he proclaims has been his "home" tuning since the early 80s.  Some of his many influences include Pierre Bensusan, Michael Hedges, Billy McLaughlin, William Ackerman, Doc Watson, Mississippi John Hurt, Bruce Cockburn and James Taylor.  Cyge can be heard regularly in his group, Meadowlark (www.meadowlarkmusic.com), Ally & the Boys (Meadowlark's Celtic alter-ego) and performing his solo set of what he calls "Baby Boomer Classics".