COPUS NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 2004
In celebration of thankfulness for health, friendships, family, and creative freedom, two very special shows are happening this week - we hope to see you at one or both!
1. GIGS
2. HOLIDAY SHOPPING
3. POETS + COMPOSERS
4. MOMENT OF INSPIRATION
5. POETRY SECTION
1. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2, 8:00pm - Kimball's East,
6005 Shellmound Street, Emeryville. $10 cover. Copus Music will present an ecstatic night of lyrics, music, dancing, rhythms, and connections featuring COPUS and reggae sensation RAS DIGITAL. Kimball's is a wonderful nightclub with great dining, tiered seating, dance floor, and lovely ambiance. Please join us for a holiday cup of cheer!SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5, 5:15pm
Copus has been asked to return to the Episcopal church on Union street for their 'unplugged' service. Please join Monica Williams on flute, Greg McRay on drums, poet Royal Kent on the spoken mic, Wendy at the piano, and guest percussionist Lu Rodriguez. Minister Lily deYoung always delivers an insightful and intelligent message that will challenge your mind, whatever your belief system. St. Mary the Virgin Episcopal Church, 2325 Union Street @ Steiner. 5:15pm. Free (donations accepted). www.smvsf.org.
2. HOLIDAY SHOPPING
Now is the time to purchase unique, creative yet practical gifts for your loved ones at our store - www.cafepress.com/copusmusic. I'm thinking of buying the Copus Music clock for an unnamed friend!
3. POETS + COMPOSERS
Don't forget to tune in to www.artistfirst.com every 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month to hear the latest interviews, poems, and musical creations by some of the most talented artists of the Bay Area! 8pm PST.
4. MOMENT OF INSPIRATION
Royal found a great website that has a positive message, beautiful photography, and a musical background that is quite simple and nice. It is definitely worth a few minutes of your time! www.wonderofitall.com.
5. POETRY SECTION
This month we are featuring several haikus by the Renaissance lawyer/poet/bass singer Forrest Hainline whom I met recently. All five poems are from a larger work entitled '5-7-5 for God'. Enjoy!Emptiness
Emptiness binds us
Without the empty spaces
We are locked apart© 2004 Forrest A. Hainline III
Fog
Blessed damp dense fog
Comforting compress for a
Soul seared by living© 2002 Forrest A. Hainline III
Snow Storm
Snow against my face
raked rare. I pray for shelter
there among bare trees.© 2002 Forrest A. Hainline III
Between
The thought between thoughts.
The breath between breaths. The life
Between birth and death.© 2004 Forrest A. Hainline III
Open
Open our eyes to
See your signs and open our
Hearts to follow them.© 2003 Forrest A. Hainline III
Stay healthy and strong!
Peace,Wendy + Royal
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