A Grove of of Trees was planted in memory of Vidal Perez by Gaia Grove
Gaia Grove grows! Gratitude for 2008 & beyond . . .
January 12, 2009 at 3:18 pm (Uncategorized)
Thanks so much to everyone who has supported or contributed to Gaia Grove during its fledgling development last year in 2008!
After the 12/11 benefit concert at Cafe Muse in Los Angeles, we received donations from both coasts and both dedicated and planted an actual grove of trees (in memory of a dear friend Vidal Perez) with Tree People!
We are waiting for the planting certificate to arrive in the mail, and are grateful to Tree People for sending a wonderful speaker for the event. We are also happy to know that during the winter holiday season, instead of cutting down any more evergreens, a new living grove of trees was planted in support of helping to heal the earth.
Thanks to all who have contributed to all Gaia Grove initiatives over the past year – especially during challenging economic times. In 2008, Gaia Grove hosted music & arts benefits in New York City, Los Angeles, and in Mexico raising funds and awareness for several environmental groups and political causes.
2008 Gaia Grove events:
March (NYC, The Bitter End – Conservation International)
May (Mexico, Cantu – Zonas Verdes de Punta Banda A.C.)
July (LA, Tangier – The Fruit Tree Planting Foundation)
October (LA, Cafe Muse – Obama for President / NO on PROP 8 )
December (LA, Cafe Muse – Tree People)
This was an experimental, foundation year, and we are grateful for everyone who joined the cause. In 2009, Gaia Grove is researching more funding options, non-profit collaborations, and will be making plans to expand into larger events, festivals, and productions.
For more information, or to collaborate or suggest a project for 2009 or beyond, please write to: gaiagrove@gmail.com
Namaste,
Gaia Grove
“helping heal the earth”
Interesting Links * Tree People
December 16, 2008 at 7:12 pm (Uncategorized)
Interesting links!
First of all, we had a lovely evening in Hollywood on Thurs Dec 11 raising awareness for Tree People. http://www.treepeople.org
Lacey Brown came as a rep from the local non-profit explaining about the work Tree People does in California. We collected some donations during the show – had more funds pledged from the East Coast, and would like to continue to encourage those seeking alternative gifting ideas for the holidays to consider volunteering for a local Tree People replanting effort day here in CA or give the gift of planting a tree or a grove: Gift a Tree or a Grove!
Second: A fascinating read about organic farming, genetic engineering, and global food supply considerations.
Seeds!
Third, learned about a really cool woman in the process – Vandana Shiva:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vandana_Shiva
Finally, huge thanks to a soulful, beautiful performance by fellow artists Genevieve & Monique – including gorgeous solo piano by Gen & a unique electronic, performance-art rendition of Monique’s dance tracks.
Below is a link to a video of Amy Clarke performing “What Do You Do” at the 12/11 event at Cafe Muse.
Helping to heal the earth takes many forms . . .
Namaste…
www.gaiagrove.org
www.myspace.com/gaiagrove
“helping heal the earth”
Thurs Dec 11 – Cafe Muse LA
December 10, 2008 at 1:07 am (Uncategorized)
THURSDAY DEC 11 at CAFÉ MUSE LA!
Gaia Grove presents…
THIS Thursday night – on the eve of the Full Cold Moon – at the quaint Café Muse in Hollywood – featuring beautiful visual art on display, tasty vegetarian and NON-vegetarian menu, strong coffee, a real Yamaha piano and free WI-FI. AMY CLARKE is “talking to trees” at the piano again – joining in the event include the lovely singer/songwriter GENEVIEVE who just landed in town with sultry songs about longing to get Back to LA & MONIQUE – (aka Unique Monique) local DJ, electronic music artist, festival organizer, activist, and recent winner of the Best Techno/Electronica Song in the Hollywood Music Awards.
This is a FREE HOLIDAY SHOW! Donations being collected for the inspiring locally based TREE PEOPLE – a nonprofit organization that has been serving the Los Angeles area for over three decades helping nature heal our cities. TREE PEOPLE offers sustainable solutions to urban ecosystem problems, focusing on three areas (1) Training and supporting communities to plant and care for trees (2) Educating school children and adults about the environment (3) Working with government agencies on critical water issues.
Two reps from Tree People will be attending the event and speaking more about what they do and what we can do to get involved . . . www.treepeople.org
Many songs in Amy’s set on Thursday will be new to Café Muse – Queendom Come, Deeper, What Do You Do, and … No kidding… Muse! PLUS a wintry holiday cover. Come learn about TREE PEOPLE, enjoy the guest artists, and unwind with ALL of the “Muses” in Hollywood . . .
Arrive by 8:30PM to find parking, show starts promptly at 9PM and wraps by 10:45 . . .
When Gaia Grove hosts, it is a magical night, you never know who will show up . . . Who knows, Serena might even make an appearance…
THURS DEC 11
AMY CLARKE / GENEVIEVE / MONIQUE & MORE at Café Muse LA
w/special guest appearances
8:30PM – 11PM NO COVER
6547 Santa Monica Blvd, Hollywood CA
In between Wilcox & Las Palmas
323-464-MUSE
Donations Accepted for Non-Profit “Tree People”
www.treepeople.org
www.cafemusela.com
www.gaiagrove.org
www.amyclarke.com
www.myspace.com/amyclarke
www.genevieve-music.com
www.myspace.com/genevievesmusic
www.myspace.com/duielectronica
Happy Celtic New Year! Blessed Samhain. Day of the Dead.
November 6, 2008 at 6:30 pm (Uncategorized)
Enjoy these photos from Oct 23 show at Cafe Muse, and look forward to the next one there on 12/11!
Scorpio Birthday Celebration! 10/23 Cafe Muse LA
October 20, 2008 at 10:16 pm (Uncategorized)
Thursday Oct 23 *AMY CLARKE* & Friends acoustic at Cafe Muse LA. FREE SHOW! CUPCAKES!
(it’s Amy’s B*Day!)
*It’s also KC’s B-Day! Happy B-Day all Libra/Scorpios! Come have cupcakes!
Cafe Muse is a lovely, classy organic (mostly) vegetarian cafe with strong coffee, free wi-fi and a REAL YAMAHA UPRIGHT PIANO. In the evening, the cafe glows with twinkling lights and with great natural acoustics, and the sound is incredible.
Cafe Muse – 6547 Santa Monica Blvd in Hollywood www.cafemusela.com 323-464-MUSE
Gahl Sasson (Golden Bridge Yoga, Author: A Wish Can Change Your Life, Cosmic Navigator) speaks on astrology, Libras, Scorpios, designing your own destiny, and autographs copies of his book. www.cosmicnavigator.com
Fellow Scorpio Nance Broderzen presents both Obama artwork and performs spoken word. Don Artist performs “God is Beautiful” and other songs from his forthcoming album Destiny is Manifest…more special guests TBA
…and Ms. Birthday Girl Amy Clarke…
plays an acoustic piano set by candlelight! www.amyclarke.com
100% CD sales to CA: NO On Prop 8.
Voluntary donations also accepted for the election. Obama/Biden ‘08!
Stickers & other tricks, treats, and special guests TBA…
Be careful out there on Halloween and beyond -
don’t let THIS ONE sneak up behind you!
BARACK THE VOTE!
OBAMA/BIDEN ‘08
the “Health of the Mother” depends on it…
Love, Amy
P.S. Gaia Grove recommends…
Tracy Lorin 10/21 World Cafe, Marina V (w/Shannon Hurley) & Arden of Eden (CD Release Party) play Hotel Cafe Wed Oct 22. Then Amy Clarke Thurs Oct 23 – Bday show at Cafe Muse! Shauna Burns in Breast Cancer benefit at The Viper Room Sat eve Oct 25! Happy Birthday to all Libras AND Scorpios!
P.P.S. ScorpFaery Productions will catch you up on all album news & shows in November.
–
Gaia Grove
helping heal the earth
www.gaiagrove.org
Burning Man ‘08, Mexico Retreat, Autumn Equinox
August 25, 2008 at 5:56 pm (Uncategorized)
Gaia Grove hosted a nice little gathering on Sunday August 17 in Silver Lake in a lovely garden courtyard, and is off this week to Burning Man in Nevada! LEAVE NO TRACE 
The next official Gaia Grove gathering will be an afternoon Autumn Equinox Concert & Potluck on SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 21 from 4PM until SUNSET in Silver Lake. The theme is “harvest / transitions”.
Contact: gaiagrove@gmail.com
ALSO: Mystical Mexico Retreat: September 12-15 (Full Moon Weekend) @ Baja Off the Grid, MX
www.bajaoffthegrid.com
Sing A Song of Social Health
August 20, 2008 at 2:08 am (Uncategorized)
“The Arts and Healing Network (www.artheals.org) is delighted to announce that vocal artist Rachel Bagby has just received the annual $10,000 AHN Award for excellence in the field of the art if healing. Since 1985, Rachel has been using song and especially choral events to give shape to communities intent on healing and sustainability. She launched the Sing Your Part initiative in 2006 – on the web at www.choralearth.com. ChoralEarth.com is a website that draws you in, literally; a conversation – a duet – a work of many voices excited about collaborative song and its relationship with healing and heavenly conditions on earth.”
*excerpted from LILIPOH Summer 2008
Magical Gaia Grove Event at Tangier
July 19, 2008 at 7:13 pm (Uncategorized)
Wow – what a night. Beautiful, unique, magical and exotic . . . Gaia Grove gathered a great night of talent, music and art in Los Feliz and raised a good amount of funds to plant trees for The Fruit Tree Planting Foundation . . .enjoy the gallery!
