Even if you are one of those "Let me skip this long-winded blog and just read the menu" kind of person (no hurt feelings, just acknowledging that this happens), please do read this section today, as it contains important information about our schedule for the month of August. A couple of weeks ago, Helene, the organizer for the Triangle VegFest, asked me if I would be interested in being a vendor for the National Animal Rights Conference in Alexandria, VA. Hmm... being a v

I wanted to first of all remind you (and myself) that there are two events coming up this weekend. The first is Samadhi's Live Kirtan Recording at the Oasis Cafe in Carr Mill Mall. The kirtan will begin at 7pm on Saturday, the 22nd. I do recommend coming early, especially if you want something to eat or drink (or a chair to sit in). The next day, Sunday, the 23rd, from 9am to noon, will be the next Triangle VegFest Market on the lawn at Southern Village. While looking for a l

Several people this week have asked me if I was going to make sure to put details about my upcoming events in the newsletter. Before any distractions happened and any more time passed, I wanted to give you a "Save the Date" listing of events for July and the beginning of August (more August fun TBA later). Some of them are music-related, while some are events that feature Govinda's, and some are both. All, I hope, will be fun for you. Please mark your calendars and let me kno

Tomorrow, July 8th - Triangle Yoga, 930 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Chapel Hill. 6:30 - 8:30 pm. The evening starts with a vegan potluck and socializing. Kirtan with Benjamin Parrish and Rangadevi dasi will begin at 7. Feel free to bring a musical instrument (unless it is a brass one), your voice, an open heart, and even a vegan dish to share. Donations accepted. Saturday, July 22nd - Kirtan and Live Recording at the Oasis at Carr Mill Mall, 200 North Greensboro St, Carrbor

I have so many things on my mind and heart, that I am a little torn about where to start. I guess I will start by saying that I wanted to acknowledge that we have just passed through the month of Ramadan. (image quoteswishesms.com) What I already knew about Ramadan: - Since Islam follows a lunar calendar, the dates of Ramadan change every year. - Followers of Islam fast during the days, eating only before sunrise and after sunset. They also say extra prayers during this tim