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Mon SEP 8, 22 & 29 7:00 pm Eurythmy Workshop Series |
TOWARDS MICHAELMAS Linda Larson
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We will welcome Michaelmas, the transition from the outer sun of summer
toward the inwardness of winter, with Eurythmy. There will be focus on a
special Michaelmas verse and the Michaelmas Soul Calendar verse. This
will give us an opportunity for recalling the eurythmy gestures of the
Evolutionary Sequence and for learning new gestures as we explore
further the meaning of Michaelmas as part of the cosmic breathing
process of the year. Please bring soft-soled shoes. No previous eurythmy experience is necessary. You are encouraged to attend all 3 sessions, however, you may attend single sessions. Each session: Non-Members: $20/$15; ASNYC (Branch) Members: $15/$10; or 1 Frequency Discount Ticket Linda Larson
Eurythmist,
facilitates eurythmy workshops and seminars in various settings,
including Waldorf Schools, Branch Groups and Adult Education Courses.
She is the Therapeutic Eurythmist at the Rudolf Steiner School, NYC; is
on the National Council of the Eurythmy Association of North America;
and has eurythmy diplomas from the van der Pals Eurythmy Academy at the
Goetheanum, Switzerland, the London School of Therapeutic Eurythmy, and
an M.F.A. from Cranbrook Academy of Art.
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Thu SEP 11 7:00 pm Art Lecture |
TURNER’S IMAGINATION David Lowe
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Turner, like his great contemporary, Goethe, was interested in taking
the human imagination into those areas where Art and Science meet. He
was gifted with eyes that saw the world clearly and a skill at drawing
which allowed him to put it down on paper. He trained himself to draw
with scientific precision and from his sense impressions was able to
build up ‘exact sensory imaginations’ as Goethe calls them, which he
presented in his paintings, often in a hidden way. In later life he
began increasingly to paint directly from the world of Imagination.
Turner’s paintings like all the greatest art are themselves a training
for the imagination. Non-Members: $20/$15; ASNYC (Branch) Members: $15/$10 or 1 Frequency Discount Ticket David Lowe
Has lectured
widely on Art in the UK and the USA. Although a qualified art Historian
he enjoys looking at paintings with people from all backgrounds. He is
co-author with the artist Simon Sharp, of Goethe and Palladio and the
Discovery of Metamorphosis, also of a forthcoming book on Michelangelo
and the Grail Impulse. He has a love of the works of Turner and
particularly enjoys talking about art in New York.
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Fri SEP 12 6:30 pm & Sun SEP 14 10:30 am Museum Walks |
MUSEUM WALKS AT THE MET David Lowe |
To supplement the lecture on Turner, there will be two visits to the
Turner exhibit. We will be looking at different pictures on each walk. Meet at the entrance to the exhibit – please be on time. David Lowe |
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Mon SEP 15 7:00 pm Art Lecture |
ART OF 1907 David Lowe
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The years 1900 to 1907 saw the beginning of modern art. A new generation
of artists appeared who challenged the achievement of the
Impressionists. These years were also important ones for the development
of Anthroposophy. The Munich conference of 1907 was a major step in
articulating the mission of a spiritual science in the modern age. While
Munich was one of the artistic centers of Europe, crucial steps were
also taking place in Paris in the studios of Picasso and Matisse and
many other artists.. We will explore the connection between the
conference in Munich and the artistic struggles of Picasso and Matisse. Non-Members: $20/$15; ASNYC (Branch) Members: $15/$10 or 1 Frequency Discount Ticket David Lowe
Has lectured
widely on Art in the UK and the USA. Although a qualified art Historian
he enjoys looking at paintings with people from all backgrounds. He is
co-author with the artist Simon Sharp, of Goethe and Palladio and the
Discovery of Metamorphosis, also of a forthcoming book on Michelangelo
and the Grail Impulse. He has a love of the works of Turner and
particularly enjoys talking about art in New York.
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Wed SEP 17 7:00 pm Study Group |
CURRENT EVENTS GROUP
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The Current Events group is looking for new participants. Anyone
interested in current events and how they relate, reveal, impede or
further the development of the Threefold Social Order, or is just
curious, is welcome. The first half of the evening is dedicated to an
open discussion where everyone is welcome to present articles of news or
cultural events or personal contemplations and experiences in relation
to the subject. The second half is filled by reading and discussing
Steiner’s book Towards Social Renewal. Contact: John Stein at 646 338-7696 or Dominique Raeuber at 201 839-5588. DONATIONS WELCOME |
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Thu SEP 18 7:30 pm Workshop |
AWAKENING OUR SINGING VOICES Dorothy Emmerson
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Using movement and our imaginations we will explore and awaken a
consciousness of our physical bodies and the space around us to help
find and free our singing voices. Please wear comfortable shoes you can move in. Non-Members: $20/$15; ASNYC (Branch) Members: $15/$10 or 1 Frequency Discount Ticket Dorothy Emmerson
A professional
Broadway actress and singer. She has taught singing and acting, and
given concerts in New York, Japan, Russia, and Croatia. She was on the
faculty of the Michael Chekhov Studio, and while in Japan, recorded an
album of Broadway Show Tunes for Columbia Records.
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Sat SEP 20 at 2 - 5 pm Art Opening |
MANY FACES ArtSpirit
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ArtSpirit’s exhibit offers the viewer a glimpse into the imagination and
creative life of NYC culture. These ingenious and well crafted masks and
collages challenge the view that people who live ‘under the radar’ in NY
are not talented individuals with a rich spiritual life. Each mask has
been made by a member of the Holy Apostles Drumming and Art Group. Also
on view are large format Body Collages manufactured by members in a
longer workshop that follows the mask making. ArtSpirit is a nonprofit organization that was founded in 1997 with the mission to use the arts to build community and bridge cultural divides. Join ArtSpirit staff and program participants in an International Day Of Peace Prayer ritual. More on the Gallery page. |
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Mon SEP 22 thru Sat SEP 27 |
BOOKSTORE OPENING CELEBRATION |
10% Discount On All Merchandise A special opening week to celebrate our enhanced bookstore. The bookstore will be open on Wed 3-6 pm, Sat 1-5 pm & an hour before programs (6-7 pm) Mon, Wed & Fri this week. |
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Wed SEP 24 at 7:00 pm
Essentials of Anthroposophy |
READING RUDOLF STEINER Gertrude Reif Hughes
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Gertrude will open this evening of conversation on “Reading Steiner”
with a presentation on Steiner's style, emphasizing the paradox that his
prose does not persuade, yet has the ability to motivate readers.
Activating his audience was always his expressed aim, both as a lecturer
and writer. She will then invite discussion so that those present can
contribute their own experiences reading Steiner. Together we will
enrich our knowledge and experience of how and why Steiner wrote and
spoke as he did. Gertrude has been reading Steiner for decades and, as a
result, she feels increasingly close to Steiner’s language - not German,
but the inspirations and spiritual experience that he finds ways to
articulate. Non-Members: $20/$15; ASNYC (Branch) Members: $15/$10 or 1 Frequency Discount Ticket Gertrude Reif Hughes
A longtime
student of Anthroposophy and Professor Emerita of Literature and Women’s
Studies at Wesleyan University in CT. Gertrude is active in the School
of Spiritual Science and serves on the Rudolf Steiner Library's advisory
board, as well as on the boards of Sunbridge College and SteinerBooks.
Also, Gertrude is past president of the Rudolf Steiner Institute, where
she regularly teaches meditation.
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Fri SEP 26 at 7:00 pm Lecture & Slide Show |
MICHAELIC IMAGES BY THE PAINTER G. WAGNER Hans Schumm |
A slide presentation with powerful Michaelic images by the painter
Gerard Wagner (1906-1999). It will include a sharing of thoughts about
Michaelmas and a talk about Wagner as a painter, researcher and teacher.
Wagner’s paintings have been exhibited in Europe, America and Australia.
He conducted the Goetheanum School of Painting for over 30 years. From
about 1970 on, most of his paintings were created with natural plant
colors. Non-Members: $20/$15; ASNYC (Branch) Members: $15/$10 or 1 Frequency Discount Ticket Hans Schumm
The founder and
teacher of the Arteum Painting School in Harlemville, NY. He has spent
more than three decades teaching art to students of all ages in
Switzerland, Sweden and North America. His training includes art
education at Kunstgewerbeschule Zurich, Waldorf teacher training,
painting with Gerard Wagner and special education, all at the Goetheanum
in Dornach, Switzerland. He teachers painting to teachers (Waldorf
curriculum), and works as an art therapist in the Berkshire/Taconic
region. Since 1998 he has been manager of the Gerard Wagner Foundation
in Harlemville.
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Sat SEP 27 at 10 am to 1 PM & 2 to 5 pm Painting Workshop |
THE STRUGGLE BETWEEN LIGHT & DARKNESS Carefully guided with Hans Schumm & David Anderson |
We will paint on easels using the wet-on-dry technique. Our starting
point will be a polarity of red and blue. When we add related colors to
each of the two opposite colors they start to interact and finally
balance each other. Additional colors may gradually form into an image
of Michael conquering the dragon – a portrayal of how forces of darkness
and fear can be overcome through courage and enthusiasm. Painters of every level of experience are welcome. SPECIAL FEE: 3 Frequency Discount Tickets or $60 / $45 Non-Members, $45 / $30 NY Branch Members Hans Schumm (see above) David Anderson
An artist and an
art teacher, trained at the Gerard Wagner School of Painting at the
Goetheanum. He studied numerous art techniques including Wagner painting
and has offered painting and drawing courses at the NY Branch for over
10 years.
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Sun SEP 28 at 5 pm Dinner Offerings & Concert |
MICHAELMAS COMMUNITY POT-LUCK DINNER by You! |
As our Branch program year starts up again we invite you to join us for
our first community social event of the year. Music and song celebrating
the season will delight your ear, followed by a yummy autumn harvest
pot-luck buffet. Contact Phoebe at 212-744-0257 / phoebe [at] artopathy [dot] com. |
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Tue SEP 30 at 7 pm Lecture |
MICHAEL & YOUR SOUL’S TRUE CHALLENGE Lynn Jericho
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Twelve Aspects of Michael as a Path to Empowering Your Life The
Twelve
Aspects of Michael and their counter-images as represented in the
brilliant paintings of
David Newbatt provide an extraordinary path of
self-awareness and self-transformation for our modern souls. We will
study these images to find our personal strengths and weaknesses, and
explore ways our souls can find new strength in meeting the karmic
challenges of our lives at this Michaelic time of year. Lynn Jericho
A writer,
personal counselor and speaker grounded in many years of
anthroposophical study, Lynn brings anthroposophy into intimate
relationship and personal application with the struggles of daily
living. Her annual Holy Nights messages have been received by thousands
of people around the planet for three years at
www.theinnerchristmasmovie.com. She has a podcast blog offering
thoughts on personal development which can be reached through
www.lynnjericho.com.
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MEMBERSHIP: Become a member of the NY Branch & save on programs. You must be a member of the General Society in order to become a member of the NY Branch. FEES:
Below each program are two pairs of fees,
first for
Non-Members and then for Members of Anthroposophy NYC ("the Branch").
Within each pair of fees the lower one is for Seniors, Full-time Students
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