DrummingSpirit

Rhythms Of The Season - Autumnal Equinox Gathering
2024-09-23 17:30 - 19:00 UTC | Hammonasset Beach State Park, 1288 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT, 06443, United States
Join us as we honor the Equinox, a time of balance–when day and night are nearly equal. To the ancients this marked the period between high summer and deep winter, it was a mjor point in the wheel of the year, and many astrologically significant structures are built that align with Equinox. This is a time for the second harvest and to reflect on the balance we seek in the remaining rays of warmth as the cycles of the wheel continue to turn. Come to drum, to move, or simply, be. All are welcome. As in the past, we’ll meet beyond the parking lot for Meigs Point Nature Center. In the grassy field–you’ll see/hear us as you drive through. A seat or blanket is highly recommended. If you have a favorite instrument you’d like to play, feel free to bring it. A limited number of drums and percussion will be available. Rain/wet weather cancels. Donations welcome.

Community Hand Drumming Class
2024-10-05 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-01-04 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-02-01 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-03-08 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-04-05 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-05-03 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-06-14 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-09-06 11:00 - 12:30 | SCOW Wallingford, 284 Washington Street, Wallingford, CT, United States
For beginners who are new to this style of drumming or those who want to brush up on their skills and continue their journey. We’ll explore the rhythms of West Africa & beyond. Participants will learn the fundamental language of the drum, rhythmic concepts, how to create meaningful musical dialogue, along with essential playing and listening techniques. We often take a deep-dive into the songs of the dun duns and deconstruct how those parts and the djembe parts fit together to create multi-layered rhythms. Some drums will be provided or feel free to bring your own djembe, conga or ashiko style drum. $10 requested donation.

Community Drum & Dance Circle
2024-10-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Free Center Middletown, 725 Main Street, Middletown, CT, 06457, United States
Drumming can be a metaphor for any challenge or opportunity in life. It has the power to energize, relax, motivate, educate, heal, unite and inspire. Come to play, move, or simply, be. Participants will be instructed on the basics of how (and what) to drum in a group and allowed plenty of room to improvise within this facilitated drum circle. Drummers & dancers of all ages, genders, and abilities are always welcome. No prior experience is necessary or expected. Bring your favorite instrument or share one of ours. Some extra drums and percussion will be available. Registration through Free Center

Rhythms of the Season – Samhain Drum & Dance Circle
2024-11-01 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-11-01 18:30 - 20:00 | Raven’s Wing Yoga, 27 South Main Street, Branford, CT, 06405
Samhain, Day of the Dead, mid-way between the Autumnal Equinox & the Winter Solstice. This is the time when the veils are thinnest between our world and the otherworld. The nights are filled with magic, superstition and transformation. What aspects of yourself are you ready to leave behind as we move into the season of self-renewal and introspection?
Come to drum, to move, or simply, to be. All are welcome. If you have a favorite instrument you’d like to play, feel free to bring it. A limited number of drums and percussion will be available.Pre-registration highly recommended.
For more info and to register, click HERE

Community Hand Drumming Class
2024-12-07 11:30 - 13:00 | SCOW Wallingford, 284 Washington Street, Wallingford, CT, United States
For beginners who are new to this style of drumming or those who want to brush up on their skills and continue their journey. We’ll explore the rhythms of West Africa & beyond. Participants will learn the fundamental language of the drum, rhythmic concepts, how to create meaningful musical dialogue, along with essential playing and listening techniques. We often take a deep-dive into the songs of the dun duns and deconstruct how those parts and the djembe parts fit together to create multi-layered rhythms. Some drums will be provided or feel free to bring your own djembe, conga or ashiko style drum. $10 requested donation.
Potluck immediately following this class.

Community Drumming Circle
2024-12-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Bridge Healing Arts Center, 304 Main Street, Farmington
Reduce stress
Boost immune system
Learn something new
Connect with people

Get ready to groove to the beats and let your rhythm flow in this facilitated drumming circle. No prior musical experience is necessary or expected. Drumming can be a metaphor for any challenge or opportunity in life. It has the power to energize, relax, motivate, educate, heal, unite and inspire.

Participants will be instructed on the basics of how (and what) to drum in a group and allowed plenty of room to express themselves and improvise–almost anything goes. Bring your favorite instrument or share one of ours. Some extra drums and percussion will be available. Come to play, move, or simply, be. All are welcome. Suggested donation is $10.
Registration through The Inner Circle

Rhythms Of The Season - Winter Solstice Drumming
2024-12-21 19:30 - 21:00 | Raven’s Wing Yoga, 27 South Main Street, Branford, CT, 06405
Join us as we honor the Solstice, the beginning of Winter and the arrival of longer days and returning light.
Come to drum, to move, or simply, to be.
What gifts lie dormant in you? Your divine life energy is evergreen!
All are welcome. A chair/seat without arms is highly recommended. If you have a favorite instrument you’d like to play, feel free to bring it.
Pre-registration encouraged. Sliding Scale. Please register HERE

Community Drumming Circle
2025-01-17 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-02-21 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-04-18 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-05-16 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-08-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Bridge Healing Arts Center, 304 Main Street, Farmington
Reduce stress
Boost immune system
Learn something new
Connect with people

Get ready to groove to the beats and let your rhythm flow in this facilitated drumming circle. No prior musical experience is necessary or expected. Drumming can be a metaphor for any challenge or opportunity in life. It has the power to energize, relax, motivate, educate, heal, unite and inspire.

Participants will be instructed on the basics of how (and what) to drum in a group and allowed plenty of room to express themselves and improvise–almost anything goes. Bring your favorite instrument or share one of ours. Some extra drums and percussion will be available. Come to play, move, or simply, be. All are welcome. Suggested donation is $10. Pre-registration recommended through The Bridge Healing Arts Center.

Rhythms Of The Season - Imbolc Drumming
2025-01-31 19:00 - 20:30 | Raven’s Wing Yoga, 27 South Main Street, Branford, CT, 06405
Join us as we honor Imbolc, Mid-Winter. To the ancients, it was the beginning of Spring and a return of the light. Come to drum, to move, or simply be. Do you have clutter or things stagnating your energy? Be in the presence of drum beat and help clear your mind and body for good things to come.
All are welcome. If you have a favorite instrument you’d like to play, feel free to bring it. A limited number of drums and percussion will be available.
Pre-registration encouraged. Sliding Scale. Please register HERE

Rhythms Of The Season - Spring Equinox Drumming
2025-03-21 19:30 - 21:00 | Raven’s Wing Yoga, 27 South Main Street, Branford, CT, 06405
Join us as we honor the Spring Equinox. The mid-way point between the Winter and Summer Solstices. Nature is in full becoming mode— the place of balance between inner quiet and outer vibrancy. Are you feeling balanced? What is becoming in your world? Come to drum, to move, or simply, to be. Now is the time to send out your shoots towards the sun!
All are welcome. If you have a favorite instrument you’d like to play, feel free to bring it. A limited number of drums and percussion will be available.Sliding scale. Register HERE

Rhythm of the Season | Beltane Fusion Sound Alchemy: Yoga Mantras Meet Drum Medicine
2025-05-01 19:00 - 20:30 | Raven’s Wing Yoga, 27 South Main Street, Branford, CT, 06405
with Sal Annunziato & Mark Zarrillo
Beltane, the mid-way point between the Spring Equinox and Summer Solstice. Ancient peoples recognized this as the beginning of summer. Fire is often associated with this day and can symbolize purification and passion, as it was common for an old fire to be extinguished and a new one to be lit.
Immerse yourself in a transformative fusion of sound and meditation. Blending the primal power of drumming with the sacred vibrations of yoga chanting, we’ll create a dynamic space for release, connection, and deep inner harmony.

Experience a guided drum circle to awaken your rhythm and sync with the collective pulse.
Chant uplifting mantras to open the heart and elevate energy.
Discover the healing power of vibration as drumbeats and chants merge into a meditative trance.

No prior experience necessary—just bring an open heart and a willingness to play and resonate together. Some instruments will be provided or feel free to bring your own.
Pre-registration encouraged. Sliding Scale available. Cash/Venmo drop-ins welcome.
Register HERE

Community Drum & Dance Circle
2025-06-06 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-09-05 17:30 - 19:00 | Toivo, 1477 Park Street, Suite 102, Hartford, CT, 06106, United States
Drumming can be a metaphor for any challenge or opportunity in life. It has the power to energize, relax, motivate, educate, heal, unite and inspire.
Community drumming is an extraordinary dialogue that connects us with our world, our neighbors and ourselves.
Come to celebrate life, honor the season or simply create some positive vibes in this high-energy, experiential playshop.
Participants will be instructed on the basics of how (and what) to drum in a group and allowed plenty of room to improvise within this facilitated drum circle. Almost anything goes.
Drummers & dancers of all ages, genders, and abilities are always welcome. No prior experience is necessary or expected.
Bring your favorite instrument or share one of ours. Some extra drums and percussion will be available.

Rhythms Of The Season: Solstice Drum & Dance Circle
2025-06-21 11:00 - 12:30 | Hammonasset Beach State Park, 1288 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT, 06443, United States
Join us as we honor the Solstice, the formal beginning of Summer, the longest day of the year. Come to drum, to move, or simply, be. This is a time to seek nourishment after the actions we’ve taken during the past few cycles of the wheel. All are welcome. As in the past, we’ll meet beyond the parking lot for Meigs Point Nature Center. In the grassy field–you’ll see/hear us as you drive through. A seat or blanket is highly recommended. If you have a favorite instrument you’d like to play, feel free to bring it. A limited number of drums and percussion will be available. Rain/wet weather cancels. Donations welcome.

Multigenerational Drumming Circle
2025-06-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Portland Public Library, , Portland, CT 06480, USA, 20 Freestone Ave, Portland, CT, 06480, United States
All Ages Welcome!
On the Waverly Town Green or in the Mary Flood Room if inclement weather.
Gather for a West African-inspired drum circle led by Mark Zarrillo, knowledgeable in West African music, culture and with 40 years drumming wisdom. Drums will be supplied.

Sun Shines on Branford Drum Circle - CANCELLED
2025-09-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Blackstone Library, Branford, CT

Rhythms Of The Season - Autumnal Equinox Gathering - CANCELLED
2025-09-22 17:00 - 18:30 | Hammonasset Beach State Park, 1288 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT, 06443, United States
CANCELLED.
Sorry gang. See you for Samhain

Community Drumming Circle
2025-10-24 13:30 - 14:30 | East Hampton Senior Center, 105 Main Street, East Hampton, CT
Experience the joy of rhythm and connection at our community drumming circle! Open to all experience levels, this gathering is a fun, welcoming space where we create music together using hand drums and percussion instruments. No prior drumming experience needed—just bring your energy and an open heart. It’s a great way to relieve stress, meet new people, and feel the power of community through rhythm. Some drums/percussion provided (or bring your own). Ages 50+. Under 60 they will need to join the center as a guest. Contact the Senior Center for more info.
