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Here we are practicing the "Tales" drama for performance in Edinburgh's "Playhouse". Largest theatre in Europe?
This was a practice shoot we did to get prepared for the SuperPet Expo. We used both my dogs, JoJo and Haley, Jack Russell Terriers and my friend Janet's dog, the 4 Border Collies, for models. With Janet's help we set up some great shots and had a lot of fun.
We spent a day with the 2023-24 Carl Sandburg College volleyball team on Tuesday, August 8, during their morning conditioning session, followed by an afternoon practice. The Chargers have been gearing up for their season with two-a-day sessions since August 1. #ChargeUp
This father and his son were out on the sidewalk practicing. The father (I would guess ex military) was coaching his son on the proper way to salute in this shot. He was also demonstrating some marching protocol as well.
This was a practice shoot we did to get prepared for the SuperPet Expo. We used both my dogs, JoJo and Haley, Jack Russell Terriers and my friend Janet's dog, the 4 Border Collies, for models. With Janet's help we set up some great shots and had a lot of fun.
On Sat., September 28, come explore mindfulness through health, wellness, art and food during a full-day experience at Central Library planned by team members Nita Ambedkar, Kiran Nautiyal, Deepti Awasthi, Vidya Matre, Arpita Joshi, and Vinita Shrivastava as part of the Library Takeover program(link is external)! Mindfulness the Indian Way is designed for those who want to learn how the rich traditions of Indian culture can help them feel more present and aware in their daily lives.
Beginning at 9am and continuing throughout the day, you can drop in to try your hand at different mindful practices, including yoga, art, traditional dance, and more - all led by local artists and organizations! Plus, a mini-bazar of local vendors selling jewelry, art, food and more will be available for attendees to peruse for the duration of the event outside the community room on the 3rd floor.
Whether you're new to mindfulness or looking to deepen your understanding, this event will provide a rich, immersive experience that blends cultural traditions with the principles of mindful living. Join us in rooms 301 and 302 at Central Library and discover the art of mindfulness the Indian way!
Event Timeline:
9am - 3pm
9-10am: Opening Circle
Get grounded for the day's events in a group setting as we enjoy all-ages yoga and an introduction to mindfulness with Nita Ambedkar of THP, The Happiest Place.
10-11am: Food + Mindfulness
Enjoy an Indian breakfast and mindful chai provided by Amber Indian Restaurant, and enjoy a cooking demo led by Sara Parthasarathy, the co-founder of Flavor Temptations. We'll also be talking about the history of mindfulness in Indian culture and go into the "why" behind some of the traditions we're explore throughout the day with Arpita Joshi & Vidya Matre.
11am - 12:30pm: Health + Mindfulness
During this time, we'll talk about health and wellness techniques that help connect the mind, body and soul, including a session on ayurveda led by Raka Bandyo of the Ayurveda Association of Wisconsin(link is external) and a session on homeopathy by Anu Chalke. From 12-12:30pm, stop by a special discussion on Mindful Leadership with Dr Aparna Mahajan!
12:30-1:30pm: Art + Mindfulness
In the afternoon, presenters will showcase art styles used to express creativity through different mediums. You'll enjoy a performance of Doha singing that explores the connection between music and spirituality, then get in the zone with a wood burning demonstration where you'll learn about the significance of mandalas from Gauri of Prettyful Creations. Finally, we'll delve into the history of mehndi or henna with Deepti & Mini of Deep’s Henna, and maybe even get to try creating some henna art for yourself!
1:30-2:30pm: Dance + Mindfulness
Get your body moving with sessions all about dance! Raka from Karmic Flower(link is external) will introduce you to Odissi dance and the language of the body, as well as demonstrate different dances. Find out how nature and dance interplay with SriVidya’s team of Sri Natya Vidhyalaya dance school, and how you can be mindful with social media and dance challenges with Anurima Das of Soulful Dance Academy.
2:30-3pm: Closing Circle
As we leave our time together, we'll reflect and cool down with yoga, breath work and final thoughts with Diane Sing of Madison Outdoor Yoga and Nita Ambedkar of THP (The Happiest Place)
Library Takeover is funded by Madison Public Library Foundation and TruStage
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I went to the wedding practice today. It was a lovely bright afternoon. I grabbed this quick shot of Mrs Nikonsnapper and my sister in the gardens of the oldest hotel in England.
"Know Your World" is an event, put on by the International Fellows each year, in which each nation displays the lifestyle and culture of their given heritage. this event is the opportunity for International Fellows to showcase their culture and national heritage for the Carlisle Barracks personnel and distinguished guests, creating a mutual appreciation of cultures, practices and ways of life.
RELEASE DATE: 21st May 2019
PRESS RELEASE
Dare to Dream: New ‘Craftivism’ project
announced by Heritage Open Days
13th-22nd September 2019
This year, England’s largest festival of culture and heritage will celebrate its 25th anniversary, with a new arts commission focusing on those who have affected positive change and the power of gentle protest.
In 2019, Heritage Open Days will celebrate its anniversary with 25 Years of People Power. Against a backdrop of Brexit - a time of unprecedented social division and uncertainty - hundreds of events across the country will celebrate change-makers; those whose visions and dreams have brought positive developments to our society, both large and small.
Alongside festival walks, talks and openings, the Dare to Dream project will explore the power of positive visualisation in effecting change and finding solutions to the problems that surround us. Through a series of ‘craftivism workshops’ designed by Sarah Corbett, founder of the global Craftivist Collective, participants will have an opportunity to think about the issues that matter to them, and how to be an active part of bringing positive change, both locally and globally. The commission is the third in Heritage Open Days’ Unsung Stories strand, made possible by support from players of People’s Postcode Lottery with the aim of exploring lesser-known histories in new and innovative ways.
Participants will hand-stitch their positive visions for the future onto fabric ‘dream clouds’, share their creations on social media, and display them in meaningful locations to encourage us all to be solution-seekers and change-makers. “We’re thrilled to be working with Sarah, who embodies the gentle form of People Power that is at the heart of Heritage Open Days,” says HODs National Manager, Annabelle Thorpe.
“Throughout history, real change has come from those who have thought differently, dreamed big and believed solutions are there to be found. Dare to Dream offers a chance for everyone to think about how we can all positively shape the future, and make our dreams for a fairer, happier society become reality.”
Across the Heritage Open Days festival, Sarah will lead four free workshops, launching at
Dartington Hall in Totnes, where the concept for the NHS was established in the 1940s. Moving to Norwich, Manchester and Durham, each session will take inspiration from local dream-makers whose historic ideas helped to shape a new reality. Downloadable instruction packs will also enable organisers to run their own Dare to Dream workshops, enabling nationwide participation. After the festival, insights drawn from the workshops will create a picture of our dreams and hopes for society in the next 25 years.
"By having a vision rather than just fixating on a problem, our brains start finding ways to turn
those visions into reality” says campaigner, Sarah Corbett. “Join us and craft your creation, whilst you think deeply about what your dream for a better world will look like, and how you can be part of making it. Stitch by soothing stitch, we can help become change-makers."
Yesterday’s dreams shaped today’s reality. This September, join Heritage Open Days and the
Craftivist Collective to create individual dreams for a positive future.
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For more information and photographs:
Laura Davey, Press and Communications Officer
020 3097 1977 | laura.davey@heritageopendays.org.uk
More details about Dare to Dream can be found at
www.heritageopendays.org.uk/visiting/unsung-stories/dare-...
NOTES TO EDITORS
About Heritage Open Days
• Heritage Open Days (13th-22nd September 2019) is England’s largest festival of history and
culture; in 2018, over 5,500 events welcomed more than three million visitors across the
country.
• All events are free, including access to many sites that usually charge for admission.
• Heritage Open Days is coordinated and promoted nationally by the National Trust with
support from players of People’s Postcode Lottery, and run locally by a large range of
organisations (including civic societies, heritage organisations, and local councils,
community champions and thousands of enthusiastic volunteers).
• Heritage Open Days is England’s contribution to European Heritage Days, taking place
across 50 countries. Other events in the UK are Doors Open Days in Scotland
(www.doorsopendays.org.uk); Open Doors Days in Wales
(www.cadw.wales.gov.uk/opendoors); European Heritage Open Days in Northern Ireland
(www.communities-ni.gov.uk/articles/european-heritage-open...); Open House London
• For further details, visit www.heritageopendays.org.uk, follow on Twitter
@HeritageOpenDay, or subscribe to the newsletter.
About People Power and Unsung Stories
• People Power is Heritage Open Days’ theme for 2019, celebrating the 25th anniversary of
the festival, and highlighting the ability of local communities, groups and individuals to evoke change. For more information, visit www.heritageopendays.org.uk/organising/people-
power
• The Unsung Stories programme is annual arts-based strand of Heritage Open Days,
commissioning artists to work with local organisers, bringing to life stories, and reflecting
HODs’ belief that history belongs to all of us. For more information, visit
www.heritageopendays.org.uk/visiting/unsung-stories
About the Craftivist Collective and Sarah Corbett
• Sarah Corbett is an award-winning campaigner, author of How to be a Craftivist: The Art of
Gentle Protest, and founder and Creative Director of the global Craftivist Collective. She
grew up in a low-income area of Liverpool and was born into an activist family. Her TED
talk ‘Activism Needs Introverts’ has been viewed over 1 million times.
• The Craftivist Collective is a social enterprise providing products and services to help
individuals, groups and organisations around the world learn and take part in ‘a gentle
protest’ approach to craftivism (craft + activism), and transform the way people practice
activism in more emotionally intelligent, creative and kind and effective ways.
• Previous craftivism projects have addressed mental health, living wage and climate change
amongst other issues. Their projects have helped change laws and policies, as well as hearts
and minds.
• They have worked with Save the Children, Unicef and Mind, have helped create the new
Girlguiding craftivism badge, as well as collaborating with Secret Cinema and V&A, amongst
others.
• Sarah is experienced as an interviewee for print, online, live or prerecorded audio,
television and vlogs.
• For further details, visit www.craftivist-collective.com or follow on Twitter and Instagram
@Craftivists.
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LAVAL, CANADA - MAY 12: Laval Rocket practice at Place Bell on May 12, 2025 in Laval, QC, Canada. (Photo by Vitor Munhoz / l’Arena du Rocket Inc.)
A practice winding on the new winder. I move the wire carriage and turn the form manually, so I'm getting used to it...