upcoming events and performances
Below is a list of Drew's upcoming and past performances and events.
Drew at Bioneers Conference, Oct. 15-17
Panel on Faith and Nature: A Conversation at the Nexus of Reverence, Ecology and Action
Oct 15, 2010
Location:
San Rafael, CA
Description:
Drew will be hosting a panel on Faith and Nature at the Bioneers Conference,
Friday, Oct. 15, 4:30pm
Faith and Nature: A Conversation at the Nexus of Reverence, Ecology and Action
How are different cultures’ faiths prompting them to act on behalf of the Earth? What strategies are particularly effective in mobilizing people through spiritual connections? Hosted by poet, educator, activist Drew Dellinger. With: John Francis, world-renowned “Planetwalker”; Ellen Bernstein, founder of the Jewish environmental organization Keepers of the Earth; Chief Oren Lyons, Faithkeeper of the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois Six Nations); and Luisah Teish, author, storyteller, and priestess in the Ifá/Orisha tradition.
Web Link:
http://www.bioneers.org/conference/2010-conference-sessions-and-events/faith-and-nature
Plenary Address on Racism and Cosmology
A Cosmology of Justice: Racism, Ecology and the Great Work
Jul 16, 2010
Location:
Sophia Center, Oakland, CA
Description:
Keynote speech at Sophia Center's Summer Institute on "Thomas Berry and the Great Work of Our Time."
In this plenary address Drew will speak on racism and worldview, exploring racism and white supremacy as a dysfunctional cosmology. He will propose that a new global movement joining ecology and justice, and using the power of story, dream, and action, is our best hope for a viable future.
Web Link:
http://uniquewebdesignandprinting.com/sophia/summerInstitute.html
Workshop at Esalen Institute, July 9-11, 2010
Jul 09, 2010
Location:
Esalen Institute, Big Sur, CA
Description:
Workshop with Drew Dellinger at Esalen Institute, July 9-11, 2010
Living the New Story: Cosmology, Justice, Poetry and the Planet
To REGISTER: Click here.
or Call (831) 667-3005
The universe story is the divine story, the human story, the story of the trees, the story of the rivers, of the stars, the planets, everything.
– Thomas Berry
A new planetary movement is unfolding at the confluence where ecology, social justice and cosmology meet. At the heart of this emerging global movement is a vision of the world as sacred and connected. The entire Earth community is calling you to activate your creativity, and live your life as the embodied expression of connection and compassion.
This workshop will engage cultural issues of cosmology and justice. We will stretch our minds around the 13-billion-year history of the universe and the current movements for global justice and earth democracy. In addition, we will discover the poetic cosmos within us and around us, explore the joys of poetry and spoken word, and awaken the playful poet and wordsmith within. Imagination flows from the depths of the universe itself. Through writing exercises, listening to and sharing poetry, participants will celebrate the sacred cosmos of language, and cultivate inspiration for the creative process.
Our historical moment poses a challenge to the artist inside each of us: How can we bring forth our creativity in service of the planet, the people, and the future of all species?
No experience is needed, but all is welcome. Bring one or two of your favorite poems.
Web Link:
http://www.esalen.org/
Keynote at Conference, "Thomas Berry and the Mysticism of the Cosmos"
Jun 18, 2010 6:30pm
Location:
The Well, 1515 W. Ogden Ave. LaGrange Park, IL
Description:
The Poetic Cosmos: Thomas Berry and the Mysticism of the Universe
In the vision of Thomas Berry, the universe is an immense celebration and communion: stars blaze, rivers unfold, flowers blossom, birds soar--all in ecstatic delight. This entire cosmic journey of galaxies, planets, animals and people is a single sacred community, unfurling itself like a dream from the mysterious, creative depths of the universe. In this talk, Drew Dellinger will explore the cosmological perspective of Thomas Berry and its relevance for our culture as we move into an uncertain future. Drew will share insights, poetry and stories from his twenty years as a student and friend of Father Thomas.
Web Link:
www.csjthewell.org
Drew's Tour of Canada -- March 25-30, 2010
Mar 25, 2010
Description:
Canada Tour -- March 2010
Thursday, March 25th, 2010
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
University of Toronto, Centre for Environment, Stephen Scharper,
*Closed Lecture*
1-2pm St George Campus, Earth Sciences
'Approaches to the Environment with a Cosmological Worldview'
Poetry and Lecture
Thursday, March 25th, 2010
Mount Forest, Ontario, Canada
Wellington Heights Secondary School,
Contact: Laura-May Culver
laura-may.culver@ugdsb.on.ca
Public Event
School and Larger Community 'Show and Tell',
display booths available to community to reserve
Doors open 6:30pm
with Special Guest Drew Dellinger
7:30-8:30pm
Evening includes showing of the short film
"The Awakening Universe" by Neal Rogin, co-written by Drew Dellinger,
Friday, March 26th, 2010
Mount Forest, Ontario, Canada
Wellington Heights Secondary School
Contact: Laura-May Culver
laura-may.culver@ugdsb.on.ca
*Assembly for Students*
9:30-11:30am
Grades 9-12
Friday, March 26th, 2010
Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Dublin Street United Church,
68 Suffolk St. West
Guelph, Ontario
Sacred Wisdom Centre
Contact: Barbara Susan Booth
barbara.susan.booth@sympatico.ca
PUBLIC EVENT
7:30-9:30 pm
Saturday, March 27th, 2010
Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Ecology Villa, St. Ignatius Jesuit Retreat Centre,
Sacred Wisdom Centre,
contact: Barbara Susan Booth
barbara.susan.booth@sympatico.ca
Reservations Required, limited seating at 50 persons Maximum
1:00-4:30 pm
Workshop "Thomas Berry and the New Cosmology"
Sunday, March 28th, 2010
Minden, Ontario, Canada
Minden Hills Cultural Centre,
The Common Room - in The Old Library
176 Bobcaygeon Road
1:30-3:30
Tickets $20
Monday, March 29th, 2010
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Grace United Church
350 Grove Street East
Barrie, Ontario
Phone: 705-734-0760
7:30-9:30pm
Tickest $20
Tuesday, March 30th, 2010
Orillia, Ontario, Canada
7:30-9:30pm
Contact: Rev. Dr. Carol Kilby,
Executive Director, Gaia Centre
705-754-2427
www.gaiacentre.org
Speech at the Parliament of the World's Religions
Dec 06, 2009
Location:
Melbourne, Australia
Description:
The New Planetary Narrative; Connecting Ecology, Social Justice and Cosmology
Environmental movements and struggles for social justice are converging, as we recognize the interrelated nature of our problems and the need for creative solutions. At the same time we begin to grasp the significance of cosmology—our worldview or 'cultural story'—and the role this plays, both in creating the current crisis and inspiring a new direction. A new planetary movement is unfolding at the confluence where ecology, social justice and cosmology meet. At the heart of this emerging global movement is a vision of the world as sacred and connected.
In this talk, Drew Dellinger will identify some core values common to ecology, social justice and cosmology, such as "personhood," which acknowledges the sacredness of every individual being, and community, which emphasizes the primacy of relationship.
Based on his years of study with prominent environmental thinker Thomas Berry, and his in-depth survey of the writings and sermons of Martin Luther King Jr., Dellinger will elucidate the underlying principles connecting ecology, cosmology and justice and describe strategies for change utilizing the power of story, the power of dream and the power of action.
Web Link:
http://www.parliamentofreligions.org
Drew's Tour of Australia, Dec. 3-17, 2009
Dec 03, 2009
Description:
TOUR SCHEDULE:
Dec. 5: Melbourne -- Daytime workshop
1.45-5pm -- AUGUSTINE CENTRE
2 Minona St., Hawthorn
Tix: www.greentix.com.au//einfo.php?eventid=60818
Call: 03 8677 1812; email: afternoonwithdrew@gmail.com
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Dec. 6: Melbourne -- Speech at Parliament of the World's Religions
Dec. 7: Mornington Peninsula -- Poetry workshop
Dec. 8: Mornington Peninsula -- Evening Event
Dec. 9: Castlemaine -- Evening Presentation
Dec. 11: Brisbane -- Daytime workshop; Evening Event at Blackstar Books
Dec. 12: Brisbane -- Brisbane Walk Against Warming
Dec. 13: Nimbin -- Evening Event
Dec. 14: Bangalow -- Evening Event at A & I Hall
Dec. 15: Sydney -- Evening Event with John Seed
AN EVENING WITH
DREW DELLINGER
& JOHN SEED
Tuesday Dec 15th, 6.30pm for 7pm
St Joseph's Parish Hall
12 Albert St, Edgecliff
$20 to $5 contribution
Dec. 16: Sydney -- Daytime workshop at New South Wales Writers' Centre
Half-day Workshop
Wednesday 16 December, 1pm to 5pm
NSW Writers’ Centre
Callan Park,
Balmain Road, Rozelle (entry opposite Cecily Street)
Afternoon tea provided
Bookings essential Peter 0409 661 534
Presentation at Symbiosis Gathering
Sep 18, 2009
Location:
Yosemite, CA
Description:
Drew is presenting at the fourth annual Symbiosis Gathering, Sept. 17-21, in Yosemite, CA. Drew's presentation is Friday evening, Sept. 18. (Description below.)
Planetize the Movement: New Possibilities for Ecological Healing and Social Justice
Environmental movements and struggles for social justice are converging, as we recognize the interrelated nature of our problems and the need for creative solutions. A new planetary movement is unfolding at the confluence where ecology, social justice and cosmology meet. At the heart of this emerging global movement is a vision of the world as sacred and connected. In this talk and poetry performance, Drew Dellinger will identify some core values common to ecology, social justice and cosmology, such as "personhood," which acknowledges the sacredness of every individual being, and community, which emphasizes the primacy of relationship. He will also describe strategies for change common to ecology, social justice and cosmology, such as utilizing the power of story, the power of dream and the power of action.
Web Link:
http://symbiosisgathering.com/2009/
An Evening with Drew Dellinger at Naropa University
May 01, 2009 7pm
Location:
Naropa University, Nalanda campus, Boulder, CO
The Confluence of Cosmology, Ecology and Justice
Thomas Berry, Dr. King, and the Path into the Future
Apr 17, 2009 to April 18, 2009
Location:
Sophia Center at Holy Names University, Oakland, CA
Description:
This two-day course will explore cosmology, ecology and justice through the prophetic visions of Thomas Berry and Martin Luther King Jr. In our current historical moment, which combines potential catastrohpe with immense possibility, the ecological vision of Berry and the social justice vision of King provide crucial insight and inspiration for the cultural transformation needed in the present.
Web Link:
http://www.hnu.edu/sophia/
Drew at Iona College
Mar 24, 2009
Location:
Iona College, New Rochelle, NY
Description:
Talk and poetry performance
Scholar-in-Residence at Marymount College
Mar 04, 2009
Location:
Marymount College, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Description:
Drew will be the 2008 Meid Mentor Lecturer at Marymount College in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. He will address classes, as well as give an evening lecture and performance which is open to the public.
Poetry set at 'New Year - New You - New Earth.'
Dec 31, 2008
Location:
Unity in Marin, Novato, CA
The Leading Edge on Unity.FM
Featured Guest
Aug 04, 2008 12:00-2:00pm
Description:
Drew Dellinger will be the featured guest on The Leading Edge on Unity.FM on Monday, August 4, 2008, from 2-3 p.m. CT. Tune in to www.unity.fm to hear the program live. We invite you to call in with your questions and comments at 1.866.472.5794
Web Link:
http://www.unity.fm
Cotati Rhythm & Blueberries
Jul 11, 2008 7:30 pm
Location:
Cotati Room - Coatati, CA
Description:
Join with your neighbors for an evening with some wonderful local poets featuring Drew Dellinger as well as Trathn Heckman as they weave their viion in potent words of justice, community, compassion, and personal power. Beautiful, probing, and poignant, their poems are paired with treats made from our local, luscious berry bounty. By donation: $10 - 20
Cotati Room - Next to the police station 216 E. School St., Cotati, CA
Cosmic Relief
an evening of outside insight from some of the galaxy's brightest stars.
Jul 01, 2008 7:30 - 10:00pm
Location:
Caldwell Theater at Tam High School, Mill Valley
Description:
Join Musical Magician Gary Malkin, Poetic genius Drew Dellinger, Omnologist Neal Rogin, Dance Poet Nicole Klaymoon and MC Steve Bhaerman (alter ego of Swami Beyondananda) along with our featured guest from Glastonbury, England, author, spiritual teacher and standup philosopher Timothy Freke, for an evening that will blow you away and change your life... again. (Don't you just love when that happens?)
This is a rare opportunity to experience the simple, yet profound spiritual metaphors and the Big Love of Tim Freke as embodied in his remarkable book, Lucid Living, a Book You Can Read in an Hour that Will Turn Your World Upside Down, which as been hailed as a "miniature masterpiece" and "modern spiritual classic". You can find out more about Tim at his website: http://www.timothyfreke.com
Come share an unforgettable evening of music, dance, poetry and wisdom. It will be a breath of fresh awe.
Tickets are $20 ($25 at the door) Reserve your tickets now. Seating is limited. To purchase tickets go to:
Web Link:
http://CosmicRelief.eventbrite.com
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