Short essay by Valerie Gross published in Seymour- online magazine

Check it out!  Under 250 words, written in a single sitting, very rare for me, and fun!

http://magazine.seymourprojects.com/2013/10/what-if-valerie-gross/

I'd love to know what you think. 

Drama at the Point -- with Karen Sklaire -- Oct. 4 and 5

 

Come out to see the latest version of Drama at the Point at the 8th annual Women at Work Festival. The proceeds will go towards Girl Effect - helping girls around the world raise themselves and their villages out of poverty www.girleffect.org


Drama at the Point 
written and performed by Karen Sklaire
Directed by Cheryl King 
at The Women at Work Festival

October 4th at 9pm and October 5 at 2pm

"Karen Sklaire humorously tackles the "do-gooder teacher" cinematic genre in "Drama at the Point", where a schoolteacher follows in the footsteps of the notable educators found in films like "To Sir With Love" and "Stand and Deliver" to help kids in peril. This teacher travels through the challenging NYC school system -- complete with rubber rooms, baby gangstas and dashed dreams -- in the hopes of connecting with her students. A comedy about making a difference, any way you can."

 

 

 FOR TICKETS: http://facewebsites.com/stageleftstudio/ticket.php?id=109

 

Self Blessing with Watercolors Workshop with Paola -- Saturday Sept. 28

Self Blessing with Watercolors Workshop

Date and time: Saturday, September 28th 2pm to 4pm

Location: Paola's home, Inwood section of Manhattan

Cost: $20 (includes materials)

Limited: 6 women only!

Facilitator: Paola Suarez of Goddess Spiral Health Coaching

In a safe and sacred space, learn how you can bless yourself and others with watercolors! No art or watercolor experience necessary. Please come dressed in a way that allows you easy access to whatever parts of your body you feel comfortable painting. Light refreshments and vegan snacks will be served.

You will leave the workshop with all the tools you'll need:

*Watercolor kit & brush

*Cotton Cloth & Compostable cup

*Intuitive symbols & affirmations

We will be meeting at my home which is about 5 minute walk from both the 207th stop on the A and the 215th stop on the 1.  It's also a 10 minute walk from the Marble Hill stop on the MetroNorth.  You will be emailed the exact address and other details after registration.

To register or find out more, please visit: http://goddessspiral.com/self-blessing-workshop

Karen Sklaire in "Drama at the Point"- premiere! Friday 4/19

click here for tix: www.stageleftstudio.net

Holiday Jewerly Party at Viv's -- Sunday 11/18 - 2-5 p.m.

CLICK THE IMAGES TO RSVP!!!

 

 

Karen Sklaire in Drama at the Point Sept. 30, 2pm

for tickets:

http://facewebsites.com/stageleftstudio/ticket.php?id=79

 

 

 

see the article in Broadway World:

http://broadwayworld.com/article/2012-Women-At-Work-Festival-Set-for-Stage-Left-Studio-Beg-923-20120907

and my interview for NYTheater.com

http://www.nytheatre.com/Nytheatrenow/QandA/karen-sklaire-selected-short-subjects

 

It is a small theater so make sure you reserve your seats!

Hope to see you there!

Karen

"Finding Elizabeth Taylor" at the Fringe Festival 8/11 - 26

Finding Elizabeth Taylor is coming to FringeNYC in August. Buy tickets now!

Tickets go on sale for FringeNYC TODAY I'll drink to that! Dear Friends of FINDING ELIZABETH TAYLOR, I finally made it to The New York International Fringe Festival! Tickets are on sale NOW! You can purchase them at http://www.fringenyc.org/basic_page.php?ltr=F. When you are done buying tickets, head over to www.nytheatre.com to read an interview I did. Oh, how I love the press! Then, check out my website and fashion forward blog at www.findingelizabethtaylor.com. Thank you for your support over the years - I appreciate it so much! With lots of love and White Diamonds, ET Finding Elizabeth Taylor -Tickets and Dates Finding Elizabeth Taylor will have 5 performances at Venue #18: HERE Mainstage Theatre, 145 Sixth Avenue (one block south of Spring St., entrance on Dominick St. Subway: C/E to Spring St.; 1 to Houston St., N/R to Prince St.) Saturday, August 11th at 9:30pm, Tuesday, August 14th at 4:45pm, Wednesday, August 22nd at 3:45pm, Friday, August 24th at 9:30pm, Sunday, August 26th at 4:00pm (The show is approximately 70 minutes.) Ways to purchase your tickets: 1. Online: www.fringenyc.org* 2. At Fringe Central: 1 East 8th St, Open from Noon to 8PM Every Day 3. By Telephone: 866.468.7619* 4. In person on the day of the show: if available, at the HERE Box Office for $18(Cash ONLY) *Note: Phone & Online orders are subject to a small convenience fee For more information on Tickets for Finding Elizabeth Taylor, or about The Fringe Festival check out this helpful ticket page.

Karen Sklaire's One Woman Show -- Friday March 9

Hey There!

I'm excited to let you know that my solo show "Drama at the Point" was chosen to be in the Emerging New Works TheatreFestival( One Woman Standing Festival Feb 27-March 18)

 

Friday March 9 @ 7pm 

Drama At The Point

Written and Performed by Karen Sklaire

Developed with Peter Michael Marino

Directed by Sarah Tuft

Artistic Director: Paul Adams

$10

Tada Theater

15 West 28 St 2nd fl

call Paper Brown Tickets: 800-838-3006

or online: www.paperbrowntickets.com/event/226078

When a small town girl gets placed in a South Bronx elementary school to teach drama, she faces the wild challenge with a little wink to Michelle Pfeiffer, Sidney Poitier, and Michael Jackson.........

Goddess Spiral Health Coaching with Paola Suarez

Happy New Year! I'm so excited for 2012 and a big part of that excitement is being ready with my Goddess Spiral Health Coaching!

As many of you may know, I started training to become a Health Coach with the Institute for Integrative Nutrition back in July 2011. Well I am now ready and willing to start health coaching!

My mission with Goddess Spiral Health Coaching is to support women in improving their health and happiness holistically.

If you are are curious, I invite you to visit my website: http://www.goddessspiral.com/ 

You can reach me through there with any questions you may have or to schedule a free health history consultation or you can email me directly at Paola@GoddessSpiral.com. I truly look forward to hearing from you!

Warmest Blessings,

Paola

Athena Huckaby invites you to join her at a creativity event for women - Friday Jan. 13

http://friday13withjess.eventbrite.com/

This woman-centered creativity event is hosted by Athena's colleague Jess, and it is offered at no charge.  Click the link for details, it looks wonderful!

Mia Howard is teaching yoga in Cutchogue, NY

From Mia:

I just wanted to post that I am teaching yoga, www.sunhealthworks.com, and also at the NOFO Wellness Center, in Cutchogue, NY, on Mondays and Fridays, at 10 am.  Classes are $15.

Thank you.  Happy Winter Solstice to you and yours.

Phoenix Botanicals ✿ December Specials & NYC Events

Hello, Friends✿

Happy December! Time's been a-flying on Phoenix wings. I'd like to let you know about December specials, and a couple of NY events coming up this week (...at least a few days before they start :)

✿Bust Magazine CRAFTACULAR Sunday Dec 11th, 11am-7pm at 82 Mercer Street, Soho
I will be at the NYC Bust Magazine Craftacular on Sunday, with Phoenix Botanicals and new photo prints. This year's event features classes and demos including making your own: terrarium, snowglobes, bathbombs, and ...mozzarella! Admission is $3 and early birds get the goodie bags. Hope to see you there! Check out the Craftacular special below.

✿ Make Your Own Herbal Lip Balms and Dream Pillows, Thursday Dec 8th, 7-8:45 pmMake beautiful herbal gifts for yourself and everyone on your list.  We'll use simple materials you will find in your kitchen, and at Flower Power.
Bring home at least 6 lip balms and a dream pillow, and all the knowledge you need to make more!
Cost 30.00, limit 10 people, there is still space! Register at Flower Power Herbs&Roots, 406 E Ninth Street, 212-982-6664

✿New Items & B612
In case you haven't visited my Etsy shop lately, I've been adding new items regularly. Most excited about a brand new Phoenix creation just waiting waiting to be labeled.. a botanical fragrance I have been perfecting for weeks, which will make its debut at the Craftacular and soon in the Etsy shop (ask for a small sample with your order :). B-612 recalls of a faraway planet, hosting a single rose and myriad baobab seedlings. Blended with strangely earthy plant and moss essential oils, in rose-infused jojoba and yes, baobab seed oil!

✿December Specials!
SOLSTICE GIVEAWAY, December 22Etsy orders placed Dec 5-21 will be entered in our Solstice Giveaway. Grand prize wins 50.00 in Phoenix treats of your choice! Other great sur-prizes too.
EMAIL LIST & CRAFTACULAR SPECIAL: 20% off at this event, with secret password BB612.
Enter secret code BB612 to receive 20% off  your online orders until Dec. 21.
Connect on the Phoenix Facebook page for more specials, new product announcements, and photos. Or check my news page... Please share this with your friends who may be interested!

Thank You for your friendship, feedback and support this year. Hope to see you soon. Have a great month full of magic, love and cheer!✿Irina

917-334-1325
www.phoenixbotanicals.com

 

Clothing Swap - Sunday Dec. 11 - 4 - 7 p.m.

Come join us with your holiday cheer, and try on some new-to-you fashion finds!!  We are gathering at the home of Viv, who has a storehouse of goodies to give away (sizes 6-10) and lives in Park Slope.  Please bring your own gently used, "just don't wear it" items (accessories, shoes, tops, bottoms, etc.), and a bottle or snack to share (homemade, extra credit!).  Also make sure you have a sturdy carrying tote for all the goods you find to bring home.  And of course, all are welcome, so come with a friend if you like.

When: Sunday, Dec. 11th 4-7pm

Where: will be sent with your rsvp, an email will go out with the info 12/9 (please tell us by 12/8)

We did this over the summer, to great success for all who participated.  Let's do it again!

Robyn

Robyn Rubenstein <robyn.rubenstein@gmail.com>

PS - Receiving is as wonderful as giving - if you don't have a lot to let go, you can still contribute by giving someone else's things a new home.

Marci Mathew in group show tonight! Monday Nov. 28

Robyn's Social Gathering - book group - "Magdala" by Valerie Gross

Hello lovelies,

You may have noticed I took a short vacation from social organizing in the last moments before my wedding, but Fall is here and I'm so excited to plan more wonderful times. This month will be a very special gathering, and our first time reading a book together.

I've wanted to read (our Circle leader) Valerie Gross' novel, "Magdala", as a group and discuss it with the author herself as a featured guest. The book is available at your favorite bookseller's and on kindle.

Here are the details:
Wednesday 10/26
7:30pm
Jana Fox's place, 52 east end ave
(Please give her full name to the doorman)

If convenient, bring a snack or drink to share!

I would appreciate an RSVP for those ABLE to attend by 10/21.

Blessings,
Robyn  <robyn.rubenstein@gmail.com>

Karen Sklaire at the Peoples Improv -- Monday Oct. 3, 8 p.m.

Hi! 

I will be performing my solo show "Drama at the Point" on Monday October 3 at 8pm 

at 

The Peoples Improv Theater ( the PIT):123 East 24 St ( betw Park/ Lex) 212-563-7488.

http://www.thepit-nyc.com/monthly.html

Drama at The Point! Huntspoint! When a small town girl gets placed in a South Bronx elementary school to teach drama, she faces the wild challenge with a little wink to Michelle Pfeiffer, Sidney Poitier and Michael Jackson. 

It is in conjunction with Becky Flaums show "Hopeless Romantic".  The entire show is an hour.

$10.

Hope to see you there!

Karen Sklaire

a wonderful review for "Magdala" - by Valerie Gross

” Magdala reminded me of The Mists of Avalon. Even if Magdala does not have the epic length of Zimmer Bradley’s reclaiming of the divine feminine, in my opinion it easily bears comparison with it. “

read Miriam Raven’s full review on Goddess Pages

I was thrilled and honored by this review of my novel, "Magdala".  I wish you all this joy of being understood, by a total stranger.  Amazing.  Enjoy!

Clothing Swap - Monday, July 25 - hosted by Robyn

Hi Beauties!

I just want to thank those who came out to sweat, cheer, and schmooze in Central Park last month - Carmen, Karyn, Karen, Lisa, Elizabeth, and Mia!  A special thank you to our excellent Intensati leader, Elizabeth, who helped us rock out in such a wonderful natural space.

This month we'll be meeting for a clothing swap!  These are a fun way to socialize and recycle at the same time - bring a bag of shoes, clothing, and accessories in good working order to offer our little community.  Also bring a snack or sip to add to the fun.

Details:

When: July 5th, Monday

Where: Miriam's Place, 4 W. 101st St., apt. 9A.

You can take the B or the C to 103rd. 

Time: 7pm - Until

Please let us know if you CAN make it - we would love to see you and your cool clothes!!

All my best,

Robyn

<robyn.rubenstein@gmail.com>

Viv Ellis -- Earth Born Jewelry Designs --- Only one of each piece

for more such beauties visit Viv's site:   http://earthbornjewelrydesigns.com/

Day After Solstice Event - Ladies' Picnic and Positive Workout in the Park!

It was so nice, we're gonna do it twice!!  Last month's event was so lovely and well, positive, we should all rinse and repeat.  Only this time, we'll get all the gorgeous vibes of outdoor weather while we workout, and then eat under the trees.  My friend and ace Intensati workout teacher, Elizabeth, has volunteered to lead us again in a motivating, uplifting, aerobic-invigorating hour of exercise, and then, of course, we will reward ourselves with a luscious pot luck dinner.  Bring a vegetarian de-lish for 4-6 people to share.  Free to all, but do rsvp to me asap!!

Where: Meet at Columbus Circle under the big gold horse statue.  There is a really nice open field just inside the park that has good flat areas for working out.

When: Wednesday, June 22nd, 6:30, to work out, 7:45 to chow down.

What to wear and bring: Wear workout clothes and workout shoes, bring a towel and water. No other equipment needed except a willingness to give yourself a chance to live the life you love in a body you love!

For the potluck, please bring a vegetarian dish or drink to share for 4-6 people.

Can't wait to see you all!

Robyn robyn.rubenstein@gmail.com

What is Intensati???

A high energy aerobics class that combines easy dance-based choreography with some yoga and martial arts movement. what makes it such an incredible workout and different from anything that most of you have done before is that there is a vocal element involved. you will be invited to speak positive affirmations and thoughts out loud while exercising. as strange as that may sound to some of you, it makes the physical workout itself much stronger, you will burn more calories and increase your cardiovascular strength. the bigger and better effect of the workout happens on your attitude and spirit, though. you will leave class uplifted and with more belief in yourself than you had before. it's a wonderful experience and i hope to see you all there!