BEAUTIFUL EVENTS NOW: 07.19.13
This coming weekend and week’s events feature some ice cold arts and science experiences as well as some mind-blowing (literally) and super-sweet times.
Ice Lab: New Architecture and Science in Antarctica
July 26 - October 2 (2013)
Glasgow, Scotland
Do you want to see how we are dealing with the ends of the Earth? Check out Ice Lab: New Architecture and Science in Antarctica, a traveling international exhibition at the intersection of high design and extreme conditions.
The exhibition, curated by Arts Catalyst, features five innovative architectural designs for Antarctic research stations, including drawings, models, photographs, and films for visitors to explore. Learn how scientists survive the bleak conditions in the most isolated place on the planet -- with beauty and style.
Enjoy experimental music, sound, and light performances, and more to add to your futuristic Ice Lab experience.
Now - August 25 (2013)
Lewes, East Sussex, UK
With the goddess Diana singing to you from the inside of an ice-box, you’ll get an elegant chill and thrill seeing “Hippolyte et Aricie” at The Glyndebourne Festival.
Glyndebourne is a world-class home for opera, holding 6 productions a year in their state-of-the-art 1200-seat opera house, with two resident orchestras: the London Philharmonic Orchestra and the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment. But summertime, during the Festival, is the best time.
The grounds are a gorgeous place for a stroll or a picnic before the performance. Or you can choose to dine more formally inside the estate house. You might want to wear your prettiest floatiest summer gown or a seersucker suit, as many dress up to rival those on stage. Sip champagne, watch the sheep grazing in the far meadow, ogle at the proper English gardens tumbling over with heavy blossoms, then make your way inside and let the music lift you to another place altogether.
Listen to Hippolyte et Aricie podcast (24 mins)
Download this episode (right click save)
(Musical extracts used with kind permission of Warner Music)
We featured Hippolyte yesterday, in our post "Coolest Art & Design" along with other awesome ice art, so check that out if you missed it.
The 9th International Amazonian Shamanism Conference
Ayahuasca & San Pedro
July 21 - July 27 (2013)
Iquitos, Peru
The 9th International Amazonian Shamanism Conference takes place in the outskirts of the Upper Amazon. For six days, attendees are immersed in the mysterious and magical culture of ancient Amazonian tribes as they connect with the spiritual practices of Shamanism.
Video: Courtesy of Sage Foundations
The main Conference features presentations by doctors, writers, and spiritual leaders, including Dr. Hillary S. Webb, journalist Peter Gorman, Dr. Raul Falch, Dr. Christain Raetsch, Dr. Claudia Muller-Ebelling, Alan Shoemaker, Itzhak Berry, David Jay Brown, Dr. C. Mikkal Smith, among others.You may also choose to attend ayahuasca and San Pedro ceremonies led by Shamans, including Don Augustin Rivas, Dr. Valentin Hampjes, Juan Jaimoy, Jose Antonio, among others.
It’s intense! Why? Well... because you drink ayahuasca, a nasty tasting psychoactive elixir derived from the Banisteriopsis caapi vine mixed with DMT from the admixture plants (Psychotria viridis or Diplopterys cabrerana). Wait.... there’s more... You eat some nasty-tasting hallucinogenic San Pedro cactus (Echinopsis pachanoi)..... Then you settle into a beautiful deep-dive inside yourself and a widening array of multi-faceted connections with the world around you. To get a better idea of what you are in for, check out David Crews’ well-documented blog.
Stay at the “Soga Del Alma Chapel” (Vine of the Soul Chapel) and get to and from the conference site by canoe on the Rio Itaya river.
You might also want to try some magical pre and post conference experiences, called “Intensives.” You can choose to chill out in flower and clay and herb baths or vapor/herb steams. You might have a fascinating session with the bone setter, Maria Louisa. You might indulge in ceremonies with the esteemed Shaman, Adela Navas. Or you can go on a mind-blowing expedition to Macchu Picchu, a sacred valley, deeper into the Amazon jungle, or a selection of other amazing spiritual sites.
Sweet Paris: The Chocolate & Pastry Tour
July 16 - 27 (2013)
Paris, France
“Sweet Paris: The Chocolate & Pastry Extravaganza” is a private tour brilliantly led by Paris by Mouth, that skips the meat and veggies and concentrates on the sweeter side of the city. Sample a selection of mouth joys at the single-origin chocolate mousse bar. Dive into the wares of some of the finest chocolatiers and pâtisseries in the world.
July 1 - 31 (2013)
Barcelona, Spain
Photo: Courtesy of Oh-Barcelona
“So, the more theatre, the more dance, the more circus and the more music, the more life,” says Ramon Simó, Director of the Grec Festival de Barcelona.
Named after the Greek amphitheatre (Teatre Grec) that forms such an integral part of its programming, this is the most important cultural festival of the year in Spain. It brings together dozens of shows from around the world, encompassing dance, music, theatre and circus. Many performances in English, with Catalan subtitles.
Get out and experience a beautiful week ahead! We hope to see you at one of these extraordinary events. And stay tuned each week this summer as we bring you more beautiful places and times to enjoy.
